Historic Chester & Llangollen Canal Cruise - Sun 1st Sept 2024

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Encircled by two miles of Roman and Medieval walls, Chester is one of England’s historical gems and has proved to be a very popular destination with our customers.

Situated on the River Dee, close to the Welsh border, Chester has 2000 years of history and is one of Britain’s Heritage Cities with a compact city centre easy to explore on foot. Chester displays fine examples of architecture from throughout the ages. It began life as a Roman fort, and the impressive medieval walls surrounding the city in part sit upon genuine Roman foundations. Its main shopping streets feature the unique two-tiered black-and-white clad medieval shopping galleries known as ‘The Rows’, which today offer an eclectic range of designer boutiques, restaurants and tearooms.

Don’t miss the magnificent 1000-year-old Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre and make sure to stroll through beautiful Grosvenor Park beside the River Dee. Why now take a pleasure boat trip?

Popular hotel in 2023 - we return for 2024! Very excited to be staying at the historic 3* Queen Hotel – only a 10 minute walk to the historic centre. This location allows for plenty of time at leisure for you to explore this wonderful destination. This terrific holiday now includes two full days in Chester and a lovely day round the charming town of Llangollen with a memorable extended horse drawn canal trip plus a visit to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Great fun!

DAY 1
After being collected from your local pick up point around 7.30/8.30am we have comfort stops including a main stop for lunch before arriving at the hotel late afternoon. Settle into your room – 3 course dinner with choice of menu.

DAY 2
After breakfast we board the coach and meet our city guide for a coach tour of Chester. Great way to learn about the amazing history of this city of the ages and discover sights you can then explore more fully! Some excellent shopping and so many places to find somewhere nice lunch. Coach returning to collect later or you are free to return to the hotel at your leisure.

DAY 3
Today we have a memorable day out in the charming Welsh town of Llangollen. Famous as the closest town to Thomas Telford’s engineering marvel, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We first board a modern purpose-built canal boat for a 2 hour horse drawn cruise to the remarkable Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee. This is possibly the most beautiful length of canal you will ever see and the horse drawn trip is definitely the most peaceful and relaxing way to see it. Afterwards, free time in Llangollen. Find somewhere nice for lunch and soak in the heritage of this charming town. After, we head on to the Trevor Basin - site of the famous aqueduct. Lovely day out. Canal boat trip included.

DAY 4
Complete day at leisure today. There really is so much to see in Chester - one of the most popular destinations in the whole of the UK. Easy access to the city centre from our excellent hotel.

DAY 5
We head home with comfort stops before arriving back to your local drop off point around 5.00pm

Meal plan - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

The Queen at Chester Hotel – 4*

We are delighted to have secured accommodation at this historic hotel in Chester – great location and part of Best Westerns Premier Collection.

Since opening in 1860, opposite Chester station, this hotel has hosted guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes and Lillie Langtry. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was said to be the first skyscraper of its time. The hotel has a unique concept, with each floor dedicated to a country with a fun, quirky décor! All 221 bedrooms have superfast Wi-Fi, a TV and 24-hour room service. The hotel is just a 10 minute walk from the very centre of the city or bus stop/taxi rank just outside hotel – couldn’t be easier.  With a lovely quality, ‘new’ traditional style throughout, there are plenty of seating areas throughout and if you fancy a lighter bite, cask ales or cool cocktail, head for the historic Waiting Room Bar and Lounge. The hotel also has an interior terrace with outside seating.

All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with Colour TV, phone, tea/coffee and hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

EXCELLENT HOTEL