Shore Excursion Details

Chester & Llangollen

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Chester & Llangollen

DETAILS

  • 81/4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Family Recommended
  • Meal
  • Limited Accessibility

OVERVIEW

Cross into the Welsh countryside for a delightful exploration of Llangollen, then return to England for an afternoon in Chester, laden with must-see architectural treasures. From Liverpool pier, you’ll enjoy a wonderfully picturesque drive south through the Merseyside Tunnel and into Wales. Transiting historic towns and across winding Horseshoe Pass, you’ll arrive in Llangollen – known for its annual folk festival as well as its 14th-century stone bridge spanning the River Dee. With your free time here you can shop, linger in an inviting pub or watch horse-drawn boats ply the Llangollen Canal. Once it’s time to return to England, your coach will take you to Chester, where lunch at a local hotel is next on the agenda. Afterwards, you’ll have free time for independent sightseeing. Chester abounds in landmarks, not least of which are its red-sandstone defensive walls dating to 100 AD – the most complete Roman and medieval wall system of any UK city. The Chester Rows are another Old City highlight; these charming 13th-century half-timbered shops were built above those on street level for reasons lost to history. Reuniting with your guide, you‘ll tour Chester Cathedral, a remarkable building said to stand on the site of a prehistoric Druid temple.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel across the Mersey and into the rolling Welsh countryside for a visit to Llangollen.
• Take time in this classic small town to browse the shops, patronize a pub or watch the goings-on along the local waterway.
• Reboarding your coach, head for your well-deserved lunch, served at a gracious Chester hotel.
• Afterwards, explore cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses, see Roman ruins, and walk along miraculously preserved medieval city walls.
• Enjoy a guide-led tour of elegant Chester Cathedral, a Gothic stunner built atop much older roots.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and an umbrella as needed.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour is largely panoramic, with walking mostly optional and at guests’ discretion during free time in Llangollen and Chester; this may involve steps, thresholds and cobblestone surfaces. The guided tour of Chester Cathedral runs approximately 1 hour. This tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of ability before participating. The public toilet facilities available may require local currency.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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  • 1
    Easy
  • 2
    Moderate
  • 3
    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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