Discovering Liverpool, The Wirral & Chester

Discovering Liverpool, The Wirral & Chester

 

5 Days 19^th April 2021

 

Not just famous for ‘The Beatles’ and its music heritage, Liverpool also has the largest collection of museums and galleries in the UK outside London. This tour includes a step on guided tour of this fascinating city, a ‘Ferry cross the Mersey’ and a tour of the beautiful ‘Port Sunlight village’ followed by a full afternoon tea, a 2hr Chester cruise to Ironbridge and guided tour of Chester by coach.

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Monday – Our luxury coach will journey up to Ironbridge for a lunch stop before continuing to our hotel on the Welsh Boarders. There will be tea, coffee, and bara brith waiting for us on arrival. Time to settle in before this evenings dinner

 

Tuesday – After a full English breakfast we will enjoy a fully guided tour (by coach) of the city of Liverpool, including Penny Lane and Strawberry fields. After a mornings tour with our guide you will have the rest of the day to explore this lovely city from the famous Albert Dock.

 

Wednesday – Today we visit the charming City of Chester, founded as a Roman fortress in the 1^st Century AD. Known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone and half-timbered buildings. We are beginning the day with a step on guided tour of this beautiful city. Then we follow with a 2hr cruise on the very tranquil stretch of the river Dee, winding through the Duke of Westminster’s Eaton Estate and up to Aldford Ironbridge. Full commentary as we relax and watch out for the wildlife including herons, cormorants, and kingfishers!  

 

Thursday – This morning we return to the city of Liverpool and head for the ‘Ferry cross the Mersey’ for a 50-minute round trip with wonderful views as we glide across and along the river. After our cruise we join the coach and head for the beautiful Wirral, with it miles of coastline and seaside villages. We will be taking you to the most famous of these villages ‘Port Sunlight’, built at the end of the 19^th century and originally the Lever factory. Over 30 different architects were involved in the building of the village and the result is an intoxicating mix of architectural styles enhanced in a beautiful park setting. We will have a step on guided tour of the village before returning to the museum and a full delicious traditional ‘afternoon tea’ in the museum restaurant.

 

Friday – We leave our hotel and begin our journey home stopping in Hereford for lunch before continuing back to Wiltshire and your waiting taxis.

 

Your Hotel

 

The Beaufort Park Hotel – Mold North Wales

 

Set in the beautiful North Welsh countryside, this comfortable hotel offers an informal relaxed atmosphere within tasteful furnishings and excellent cuisine. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV and hospitality tray. Although this hotel does not have a lift or walk-in showers, there are ground floor bedrooms on request.

 

Price Includes

 

Luxury Coach Travel with Extra Leg Room

Home Pickup, Full Hostess Service

4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Tea/Coffee after Evening Meals

Tea/Coffee, Bara Brith on Arrival

Step on Guide for Liverpool

Step on Guide for Chester

‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ Boat Cruise

Guided Tour of Port Sunlight Village

Full Afternoon Tea at Port Sunlight

2hr Chester to Ironbridge Cruise

Free Time in Liverpool & Chester

2 Nights Entertainment after Dinner

 

 

5 Days £459.00

Single Supplement £30 (Limited)

Beaufort Park Hotel