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Swansea, Elan Valley & Brecon Railway

Located on the majestic five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay and known as the 'city by the sea', Swansea is Wales' second city boasting an award winning Marina and Maritime Quarter. Enjoy free time in Swansea as well as a guided tour of Elan Valley and an included ride on a vintage steam train into the Brecon Beacons National Park

Swansea is the second largest city in Wales sitting on picturesque Swansea Bay. The city has evolved rapidly in recent years; the centre has extended seaward into the award-winning Marina and Maritime Quarter, where you'll find attractions including the Swansea Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Waterfront Museum. This landmark building is a magnificent fusion of Welsh slate, glass and steel, with a canopied street of cafes and shops overlooking the marina waterfront.

DRAGON HOTEL

This four-star Dragon hotel has been a key landmark in the city centre for over 50 years. Facilities include the Dragon Brasserie and café bar, the Piano Restaurant and the Margam Lounge, plus a swimming pool and gymnasium. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffee making facilities.

PRICE INCLUDES

Two nights accommodation with breakfast
Guided tour of Elan Valley Reservoirs.
Return journey on the Brecon Steam Railway.

Day One

We head south to Rhayader and the Elan Valley Visitor Centre where we meet a guide who will accompany us for a tour of the dams. Elan is a beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs which together create a wonderful landscape. Enjoy the stunning views and marvel at the engineering enterprise of the Victorians. From here we continue on to Swansea for check in to the Dragon Hotel.

Day Two

A day at leisure to relax and explore Swansea where attractions include the Swansea museum, the dylan thomas centre and the national Waterfront museum. this landmark building is a magnificent fusion of Welsh slate, glass and steel, with a canopied street of cafes and shops overlooking the marina waterfront.

Day Three

This morning we check out and head for the village of Pant, home to the Brecon mountain railway. Here we embark on a journey that will take us into the Brecon Beacons, travelling through Pontsticill and along the full length of the taf fechan reservoir before climbing to torpantau. On our return journey the train will stop at Pontsticill station where we you can see the Steam museum or enjoy a stroll alongside the reservoir. From here we continue our journey and travel home to north Wales.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel