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GWYLIAU 2020 H O L I D AY S
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P R OUD SU P P O R T ER S O F C HA R IT IE S
Dear Friends / Annwyl Ffrindiau It gives us great pleasure to present our 2020 holiday brochure. 2020 is a milestone for Taf Valley Coaches; the reason being is that this year we will be celebrating 30 years in business. Where have We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary the years gone? It seems like only yesterday by holding an open day at our depot in Penrheol that we purchased our first coach and won our on Saturday 30th of May 2020. We will be first school contract. That was the beginning of purchasing a new coach to add to our already Taf Valley Coaches. Thirty years on and we run impressive fleet, which are maintained and a fleet of 40 vehicles with a mixed bag of work prepared to the highest of standards to ensure including school contracts, public services, it meets all your needs and expectations. private hire and our programme of holidays. Remember, if you want to book a holiday This would not have been possible without or a coach for private hire or just need help our dedicated members of staff. in deciding where to go, out staff will always be Our biggest thanks goes to you, our happy to help you. customers, from schools, clubs, organisations We hope that you enjoy browsing through and to you the individuals that join us on this brochure, and we look forward to seeing holidays year after year. Without you, there you and welcoming you aboard on to our 2020 would not be Taf Valley Coaches. holidays. Pleser mawr yw cyflwyno ein rhaglen wyliau am 2020. Mae’r flwyddyn hon yn garreg filltir i Gwmni mwyaf. i’r ysgolion, i’r clybiau, i’r sefydlaidau gwyliau neu bws ar gyfer taith breifat, neu Bysiau Cwm Tâf oherwydd rydym yn dathlu ac yr unigolion, sy’n ymuno â ni ar ein gwyliau angen cymorth i benderfynu ble i fynd, bydd ein pen-blwydd yn 30 oed. Tybed i ble aeth y dro ar ôl tro. Hebddo chi, ni fyddai Bysiau ein staff yn fwy na pharod i helpu mewn blynyddoedd? Mae’n teimlo fel mai dim ond Cwm Tâf yn bod. unrhyw ffordd ddoe cawsom ein bws cyntaf, yr un pryd â’r Byddwn yn dathlu ein pen-blwydd arbennig Felly ewch ar daith drwy dudalennau’r cytundeb ysgolion cyntaf. Dyna oedd dechrau trwy gynnal diwrnod agored yn ein iard yma rhaglen hon, gan ein bod yn sicr y dewch o Bysiau Cwm Tâf. Deng mlynedd ar hugain yn ym Mhenrheol ar Ddydd Sadwrn 30ain Mai hyd i wyliau fydd yn eich plesio. ddiweddarach, rydym yn rhedeg 40 o fysiau 2020, hefyd wrth brynu bws newydd sbon i Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn ystod gyda chymysgedd o waith yn cynnwys ychwanegu at ein fflyd sy’n cael eu cadw 2020 i fwynhau taith arall gyda ni yma yn cytundebau ysgolion, gwasanaethau bysiau mewn cyflwr arbennig i sicrhau eich Bysiau Cwm Tâf. lleol, hurio preifat yn ogystal â’n rhaglen diogelwch a chysur. wyliau poblogaidd. Ni fyddai hyn wedi bod yn Cofiwch, os fyddwch angen archebu bosib heb ein haelodau staff brwd. I chi, ein cwsmeriaid ffyddlon mae’r diolch Gift Vouchers Why not purchase a holiday gift voucher. Perfect for your family or friends. Use for ANY Taf Valley Holiday! Available in denominations of: £5, £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £50, £75 or £100 2 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk
Contents
Date Destination Days Page
Fri 10 January 2020 Paignton Reunion 4 4
Fri 17 January 2020 Torquay Weekend Special 4 4
Thur 6 February 2020 Rugby Six Nations Ireland v Wales 2020 4 5
Fri 14 February 2020 Babbacombe Weekend Break 4 5
Mon 24 February 2020 Street Cosy Break 5 6
Fri 6 March 2020 Clive & Guests Entertain Caernarfon 3 6
Fri 13 March 2020 York For The Weekend 4 7
Fri 27 March 2020 Torquay Cabaret Weekend 4 7
Wed 1 April 2020 Newark Antiques Fair 3 8
Thur 9 April 2020 Dutch Bulb Fields & Windmills 5 8
Fri 17 April 2020 Llandudno – Welsh Themed Weekend 4 9
Fri 24 April 2020 Wetherspoons Wanderer 3 9
Mon 27 April 2020 Poole & Dorset Rail and Cruise 5 10
Mon 4 May 2020 Weston-super-Mare Super Saver! 5 10
Tue 12 May 2020 Spain – The Charm of Cantabria 8 11
Tue 19 May 2020 Men & Motors IV 3 12
Fri 22 May 2020 Chelsea Flower Show 3 12
Mon 1 June 2020 Lake District Steam & Cruise 5 13
Mon 8 June 2020 York & Castle Howard 5 13
Thur 18 June 2020 Scotland Explorer – Arran, Oban & Mull 9 14
Mon 22 June 2020 Llandudno – Gardens, Gardens, Gardens! 4 15
Sun 5 July 2020 Durham & Beamish 5 15
Thur 9 July 2020 Goodwood Festival of Speed 3 16
Fri 17 July 2020 The Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford 3 16
Sun 27 July 2020 Italy, Lake Garda – NOW SOLD OUT 8 17
Mon 3 August 2020 Scarborough & North York Moors 5 17
Fri 14 August 2020 The Edinburgh Military Tattoo 8 18
Sun 23 August 2020 Stunning St. Anton – Austria 8 19
Wed 26 August 2020 The Dorset Steam Fair, Bournemouth 4 20
Mon 31 August 2020 Pennine Explorer, Clayton-le-Moors 5 20
Mon 7 September 2020 Mystery Tour 5 21
Mon 14 September 2020 The Magnificent Isle of Man 5 21
Sun 20 September 2020 Wells & Serene Somerset 5 22
Fri 25 September 2020 Bideford Weekend Break 4 22
Sun 4 October 2020 Bantry & The Gulf Stream Coast, Ireland 6 23
Mon 12 October 2020 Blackpool Illuminations 5 23
Mon 19 October 2020 Golden Sands of Norfolk, Great Yarmouth 5 24
Fri 30 October 2020 Mystery Weekend 4 24
Mon 9 November 2020 Isle of Wight – A ‘Victorian’ Christmas 5 25
Sat 14 November 2020 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 25
Sat 21 November 2020 Birmingham and Gloucester Christmas Markets 2 26
Sat 21 November 2020 Llandudno ‘Holly and Mistletoe’ 5 26
Fri 27 November 2020 Torquay and Tinsel 4 27
Fri 27 November 2020 Manchester & Chester Christmas Markets 3 27
Wed 9 December 2020 Taf Valley Coaches Christmas Dinner 1 28
Wed 30 December 2020 New Year’s in Bournemouth 4 28
Various dates Day Tours 29
Fri 15 January 2021 Torquay Reunion Weekend 4 30
Fri 22 January 2021 Paignton Special Weekend 4 30
Thur 11 February 2021 Rugby Six Nations Scotland v Wales – Edinburgh 4 31
Fri 12 March 2021 Clive & Guests Entertain, Caernarfon 3 31
Booking Conditions 32-33
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Paignton Reunion
Tour highlights:
NEW Friday 10 January 2020
VENUE
£190 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
Palace Hotel, Paignton (3-star)
The Palace Hotel, boasts a prime seafront
location with fantastic views across Torbay.
It provides a careful blend of luxury and service
with a modern and stylish interior as well as an
exclusive health suite and indoor pool. Set in
beautiful grounds, The Palace Hotel is situated
in a desirable location on Paignton’s Esplanade
and directly opposite Paignton seafront and
the town centre is only a short walk away.
Each night you will be treated to a 5 course
dinner, followed by entertainment in the lounge.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
This is an ideal weekend to meet some of the staff of Taf Valley Coaches, re-acquaint with
old friends and a chance to make new friends.
Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Paignton with hotel in plenty of time to relax, before our evening
suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in meal, followed by entertainment.
our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Paignton
of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge at your own pace.
and reacquaint with friends (old & new). Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our
Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion exploring journey home, with comfort stops en route.
memorable landmarks in Devon. Returning to our
Torquay Weekend Special
Tour highlights:
NEW Friday 17 January 2020
VENUE
£190 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa,
Torquay (4-star)
The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa has one of the
best locations in Torquay. Set in the City Centre
district of Torquay, this hotel offers a fitness
centre, a spa and wellness centre. It is a
2 minute walk from the beach & 3 minute
from Torre Abbey.
Every evening we will enjoy a 5 course meal,
followed by entertainment in the lounge.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Torquay, the centre of the English Riviera is an ideal location to enjoy a weekend away,
meeting new and old friends.
Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Torquay with Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax,
suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in before our evening meal, followed by
our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use entertainment.
of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Torquay
and reacquaint with friends (old & new). at your own pace.
Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our
exploring memorable landmarks in Devon. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
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Rugby Six Nations Ireland v Wales 2020
Tour highlights:
Thursday 6 February 2020
£335 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: £80
The Esplanade, Bray (3-star)
Located on the seafront promenade on the
Dublin Wicklow coast, this magnificent hotel is
surrounded by breathtaking views yet within
walking distance to the main street shopping,
amenities, nightlife and restaurants. The Hotel
is also within easy walking distance to the
DART Rail Line to Dublin City Centre.
Basis: Bed & Breakfast Only
Day 1: Morning departure for our afternoon ferry Dublin for the big day or stay local in Bray
from Fishguard to Rosslare Ireland, arriving at to experience the local craic!
The Esplanade Hotel in Bray early evening. Day 4: Late morning departure from Bray to
Day 2: FREE DAY to explore the town of Bray or Rosslare Harbour, stopping en route for a
travel on the DART Rail Line to Dublin for the day. comfort stop before boarding our ferry home.
Day 3: MATCH DAY. Travel on the DART Rail Line to
Babbacombe Weekend Break
Tour highlights:
Friday 14 February 2020
£185 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: Nil
Inclusions: Day trip to Exeter
Hotel De La Mer, Babbacombe
Hotel De La Mer has been owned and run by
the Tillen family for nearly 40 years since 1976.
They pride themselves on giving guests a great
holiday experience from the moment we arrive
to the moment we leave. Set in the beautiful
Babbacombe Bay the beach and cliffs are right
on the doorstep and situated on the South
West Coast Path.
Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Babbacombe boasts a number of great tourist attractions to visit including the Cliff Railway,
Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones Museum all only a short walk away and the
Babbacombe Theatre is just up the road. Babbacombe itself is full of lovely shops,
restaurants and cafés and a pedestrianised shopping precinct is only a few hundred
yards away, so there is plenty to do during your visit.
Day 1: After a morning departure, we will travel to Morning excursion to Exeter - one of the most
Babbacombe, arriving at our hotel early afternoon. vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in
Day 2 & 3: After breakfast we will enjoy a day England and the afternoon at leisure in Babbacombe.
excursion, returning in plenty of time for evening Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast, we will start our
meal. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
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Street Cosy Break
Tour highlights:
NEW Monday 24 February 2020
TOUR
£240 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (first three guests)
Inclusions: Visit to Bristol • Morning visit
to Glastonbury • Day Excursion to
Bath • Entry to Kilver Court Gardens
Afternoon visit to Wells • Visit to Cardiff
The Wessex Hotel, Street
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
terrace with indoor and outdoor dining, and a choice
of coffee shops and of course an unrivalled selection
of discount designer and high street stores.
Day 3: A day excursion exploring the beautiful city
of Bath. You won’t have to look far to find things to
do in Bath as the city is famously full of attractions
and activities.
Day 4: Today we travel to Kilver Court Designer
Village and Gardens for a morning visit. We have
included admission to this eclectic garden which is
The Wessex Hotel in Street, Somerset warmly welcomes you to enjoy their hospitality whilst home to one of the largest sculptures in the world,
a breath-taking 15-metre-high Victorian viaduct.
exploring this varied and beautiful part of Somerset in the glorious, golden, West Country.
Explore the garden nursery which is a treasure
Day 1: A leisurely journey to Somerset visiting Glastonbury Abbey or take a stroll through the trove of garden gifts, plants and tools. We visit
Bristol en route to allow us to have some free High Street which is lined with shops and cafes. Wells in the afternoon for some free time before
time before arriving at The Wessex Hotel. We will return to Street for a free afternoon to heading back to the hotel for our evening meal.
Day 2: After breakfast, we travel to Glastonbury explore the town. Why not visit the Clarks Village Day 5: Sadly it is time to head back to West Wales,
for a morning visit, it is known for its ancient and where you will find traditional paved walkways, visiting Cardiff on our route home for some free
medieval sites, many rich in myth. Visit the beautiful landscaped gardens, a stylish restaurant time, returning home early evening.
Clive & Guests Entertain Caernarfon
Tour highlights:
Friday 6 March 2020
£210 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £40
Inclusions: Evening entertainment
from Clive and Guests, and a day
excursion on Day 2
The Celtic Royal, Caernarfon
The Celtic Royal Hotel is a Stylish Hotel located
in the famous town of Caernarfon with fine
dining and superb leisure facilities.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Banish those winter blues with a short break at the Celtic Royal Hotel. This friendly,
welcoming hotel promises to lift your spirits with a weekend of good company,
excellent food and lots of fun!
Day 1: We will travel through Mid-Wales to Clive Edwards & Guests.
Caernarfon, to our hotel The Celtic Royal, where Day 3: After breakfast we will make our way
the weekend entertainment begins. home, calling in Llety Park for late lunch and
Day 2: A short excursion trip to put you in fine arriving home early evening.
form for the evening’s concert by our own
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York For The Weekend
Tour highlights:
NEW Friday 13 March 2020
HOTEL
£245 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: £75 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Two free days to
enjoy the City of York
The Queens Hotel, York
A warm welcome awaits you at The Queen’s
Hotel, which is situated on the banks of the
River Ouse, in the heart of the City of York.
The Queen’s Hotel is perfectly located to suit
all visitors.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
visit the bustling shopping streets, or relax in
one of the many wine bars and restaurants.
There are many attractions to enjoy including
the awe-inspiring York Minster, its Old Palace &
The Undercroft, The Jorvik Viking Centre or a
relaxing River Ouse Cruise. Take a walk around
“The Shambles”, one of the best preserved
medieval streets in the world or visit the National
Rich in ancient history, York is the perfect destination. Renowned for its exquisite Railway Museum, home to over 300 year’s of
architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, railway history. Here you can see the famous
one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world, there are plenty of first class blue Mallard engine that broke the world speed
attractions to enjoy. record for steam trains in 1938 – a record that
has never been broken since.
Day 1: Our journey begins as we head up north, Day 2 & 3: Two free days to enjoy the weekend Day 4: Sadly it is time to head for home ensuring
with plenty of stops on our route. We will arrive at your own leisure why not stroll through the we have plenty of comfort stops on our route.
at our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Snickleways of York, take in a gallery or museum,
Torquay Cabaret Weekend
Tour highlights:
Friday 27 March 2020
£225 per person sharing
PRICE
HELD
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: £45 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Entertainment through the day
and night, and a day excursion in Devon
Derwent Hotel
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
A wonderful weekend of entertainment being the theme in the afternoons and again
in the evenings, along with excursions of the local area, making this the ideal weekend
break and not too far to travel.
Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Torquay with before our evening meal, followed by
suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in entertainment.
our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing time to relax, Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore
and get ready for the weekend’s entertainment. Torquay at your own pace.
Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our
exploring memorable landmarks in Devon. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax,
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Newark Antiques Fair
Tour highlights:
NEW Wednesday 1 April 2020
TOUR
£185 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £50 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Entry to Newark International
Antiques and Collectors Fair
Novotel, Nottingham
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Europe’s Largest Antique Fair – The Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is
world renowned. The ultimate of treasure hunting grounds, it is the largest event of its
kind in Europe – a world-wide phenomenon; this is one event that needs to be experienced
to be believed!
Held at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on an enormous 84 acre site, up
to 2,500 stands attract thousands of dealers and buyers from around the globe every
other month.
Day 1: A leisurely journey to our hotel with suitable issue – there is quite possibly every item you Antique fairs can be big and small, but only one
comfort stops en route. could imagine! From chandeliers and rugs, to can hold the ‘Europe’s largest’ crown – and that
Day 2: A day at Newark International Antiques sports memorabilia and paintings, not to mention is Newark!
and Collectors Fair (Entry included). With its vast the finest of antique furniture – the possibilities Day 3: After a leisurely breakfast, we will start
number of stands, choice of product is never an are endless! our journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Dutch Bulb Fields & Windmills
Tour highlights:
Thursday 9 April 2020
£485 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: £81 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Guided Tour of Amsterdam
Entry to Keukenhof, and entry
to Kinderdijk Windmill
Apollo Hotel, Breda (4-star)
Apollo Hotel is a 4 star hotel and is located a
short walk from the centre of the city, which is
full of history, architecture, bars, restaurants
and shopping areas. All 88 bedrooms have
been furnished in a traditional Dutch style and
are equipped with hairdryer and TV. The stylish
bar offers a perfect place for a relaxing drink
before dinner in the light and airy restaurant.
Access to the hotel is gained via 6 steps.
Holland is known as the land of flowers, famous for its tulips that blossom in an explosion Hotel has a lift.
of colour each year. A springtime visit to the Dutch bulb fields is a great addition to our Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
tour programme.
Day 1: With a morning start we will make our way, plenty of character. In the afternoon you will have Day 4: We will have a half day excursion to Kinderdijk,
for our channel crossing to Calais and on to Apollo time to explore Amsterdam in your own time. which will include entry to a windmill and a short
Hotel, Breda for our 4 night stay. Day 3: The ever popular Keukenhof is one of the boat trip. Kinderdijk is a UNESCO heritage site and is
Day 2: After breakfast we will make our way to world’s largest flower gardens with over 7 million home to one of the largest collections of windmills
Amsterdam, for a guided tour. Amsterdam is an tulips, daffodils and hyacinths creating a in Holland (19 in total), all dating back to the 18th
amazing city to visit at any time of year. From 17th spectacular display in the so-called ‘Garden of century and kept in working order. We return to
century canals to stunning architecture, the Europe’, covering an area of over 32 hectares. Breda allowing you free time to explore the city.
compact Dutch capital city is overflowing with The park is awash with the sight and scent of Day 5: After breakfast we make our way to Calais
world-class attractions, charm, friendliness and blossoming flowers. A fabulous day out! for our channel crossing for home.
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Llandudno – Welsh Themed Weekend
Tour highlights:
Friday 17 April 2020
£299 per person sharing
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (first six guests)
Inclusions: Welsh afternoon tea with
home baked cakes • 8 course Welsh
tasting menu Special Welsh breakfasts
Orme Brewery talk and tasting
Evening entertainment with local artists
Day excursion in North Wales
Free day in Llandudno
Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno
The Tynedale Hotel is a firm favourite with
customers and is situated on the promenade,
and within walking distance of the shopping
centre. All bedrooms are en-suite. Each night
you will be treated to a 3 course dinner,
followed by entertainment. Afternoon tea is
also available every day.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
The Tynedale Hotel has developed this break for all the food lovers amongst us and it really
is going to be something different. A more laid back weekend than their other theme breaks
with the emphasis on the use of Welsh products from local producers, their Welsh weekend
aims to give a unique taste of Wales’s experience.
Day 1: With a morning departure, we will travel Day 3: A day at leisure to relax or explore
North with comfort stops en route, arriving at our Llandudno, with its varied shops, trams and
hotel with time to relax before our evening meal. promenade.
Day 2: A day excursion in North Wales visiting Day 4: After a leisurely Welsh breakfast, we will
plenty of beautiful places. make our way home.
Wetherspoons Wanderer
Tour highlights:
NEW Friday 24 April 2020
TOUR
£195 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £28 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Breakfast at The Red Lion,
Morriston • Tour of Weston’s Cider Mill
Morning visit to Gloucester
Tour of the Penderyn Distillery
Royal Hop Pole, Tewkesbury
Basis: Bed and Breakfast Only
If you love Wetherspoon’s then this one is for you!
Day 1: Travel from home area for our breakfast at the morning. There are two Wetherspoons here,
the The Red Lion Inn Wetherspoon’s, Morriston see if you can find them!
(Included in price). In the afternoon we will head back to Tewkesbury,
We continue our journey to our tour of Weston’s where you can spend the afternoon at leisure to
Cider Mill (Included in price) before arriving at relax and explore Tewkesbury.
our hotel – The Royal Hop Pole, in the centre of Day 3: We depart after breakfast, visiting the
Tewkesbury. Penderyn Distillery for an afternoon tour
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Day 2: After breakfast we head to Gloucester for (included in price). Arriving home early evening.
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Poole & Dorset Rail and Cruise
Tour highlights:
Monday 27 April 2020
£395 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: £110 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Visit to Wareham • Visit to
Swanage • Included journey on Swanage
Railway • Visit to Bournemouth
Visit to Christchurch • Included boat trip
with Greenslade Pleasure Boats Ltd
Thistle Hotel Poole
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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This tour to Dorset will certainly not disappoint. Based in Poole with its wonderful
pottery and vibrant shopping centre and a coastline to match, a relaxing harbour
cruise and a nostalgic train ride are included.
Day 1: We travel to Poole for a 4 night stay with of course plenty of places to eat and drink. We then
comfort stops en route. continue our journey to Bournemouth, where
Day 2: We explore the Isle of Purbeck including the you have some free time to relax and explore.
Georgian market town of Wareham. We then Day 4: Discover Poole Quayside with its shops,
continue to the lovely Victorian seaside town of cafés and working pottery. Enjoy the natural
Swanage. After free time, enjoy a wonderful beauty of Poole Harbour, the second largest
journey through the Purbeck countryside with natural harbour in the world, on a relaxing and
an included ride on the Swanage Railway. refreshing cruise around the harbour and its
Day 3: After breakfast we take a journey to islands.
Christchurch, with two picturesque rivers, a Day 5: Sadly, we depart for home, with comfort
stunning natural harbour, wonderful beaches, and stops en route.
Weston-super-Mare Super Saver!
Tour highlights:
Monday 4 May 2020
£285 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
Inclusions: Free bar at hotel between
18:00 - 22:00 (Selected Drinks)
Two Day Excursions in Somerset
Live entertainment each night
New Ocean Hotel,
Weston-super-Mare
The New Ocean Hotel is a family run hotel
situated opposite Weston’s famous Marine
Lake and offering panoramic views over
Weston Bay and beyond. It is in an unrivalled
position in the promenade, just a few minutes
The seaside heart of North Somerset... Weston-super-Mare is steeped with Victorian history stroll to the town centre where guests can
and dominated by a long stretches of glorious beach, Weston-super-Mare is at the perfect enjoy the numerous shops, theatres and
gateway to all the attractions that Somerset offers. attraction.
Day 1: We travel to Weston-super-Mare for a where you can shop til you drop at the Clarks Village. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
4 night stay making comfort stops en route. Day 3: A day excursion exploring the beautiful
Arriving at our hotel with plenty of time to relax city of Bath. You won’t have to look far to find
before our evening meal. things to do in Bath as the city is famously full
Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, we journey to of attractions and activities.
Wells for the morning, giving you time to explore Day 4: After breakfast, discover Weston-super-
England’s smallest city. With its cobbled streets, Mare at your own pace. Why not visit the beach,
medieval architecture, compact historic centre, the pier, or the many shops, cafés and restaurants
magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop’s in the area.
Palace, there is plenty to see and do in this Day 5: Sadly it is time to leave for home, arriving
wonderful city. In the afternoon we call in Street home early evening.
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Tour highlights:
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Based in Suances and famous for its stunning beaches, our tour will take in the highlights of
Cantabria. Located in the North of Spain, this region is more unspoilt and is the proud home £795 per person sharing
to some of the jewels of Spain, with amazing landscapes, charming beaches, exciting cities (2 people sharing 4 berth inside cabin)
and cultural treasures. Duration: 8 Days
Day 1: With a morning departure, we will travel to the afternoon, we continue to Comillas which is Single room supp.: £185
the ferry port to board the Brittany Ferries cruise home to many types of neo classical buildings and Inclusions: Day excursion to Santillana
ferry to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on a beautiful cemetery which was declared a Site del Mar & Comillas • Suances
board ship. Taking just 24 hours, the route is the of Cultural Interest. Santander Picos de Europa
fastest direct ferry service to northern Spain. On • Suances. Today we will spend at leisure, relaxing The Cabárceno Nature Park
board you can enjoy award-winning service and in our resort, perhaps heading to the lovely sandy
top-class facilities, including gourmet restaurants, beach for which Suances is famous for.
Hotel & Ferry
stylish lounges and comfortable cabins. • Parque De La Naturaleza. Today, we enjoy a great
H 1st night accommodation in inside cabin
Day 2: We arrive in Santander in the afternoon spectacle of nature as we travel to and through
(No meals included). Overnight bag needed
ready to make the short journey to our hotel, The Cabárceno Nature Park. With more than
H 2nd to 6th Nights – Gran Hotel Suances,
arriving in time for dinner. 20 km of roads that cross the park, we will be led
Day 3 to 6: We have included the following to the different precincts, through wonderful Cantabria, Spain
excursions: gorges, peaceful lakes and rock figures. The
Gran Hotel Suances, Cantabria,
• Santillana del Mar & Comillas. This morning we natural park is home to a hundred animal species
The Gran Hotel Suances is located 700m from
head west along the coast to the pretty village of from five continents living in semi-free conditions.
the beach and is an impressively grand, brilliant
Santillana del Mar to explore its cobbled streets • Picos de Europa. Today, we make our way west
white Victorian style building. This elegant hotel
and admire the honey coloured churches. through the Spanish countryside and stop at the
Continue on to the visitor centre at the Altamira Picos de Europa National Park’s Sotama Visitor is incredibly fresh and bright throughout, with
Caves, which boasts a spectacular reconstruction Centre, close to the village of Potes. We spend marble flooring and is decorated in stylish
of its remarkable pre-historic cave paintings. In some time here before we travel on to Fuente De, fabrics. Each of the 99 air conditioned
bedrooms are decorated in light colours with
traditional furniture and are equipped with a
TV, hairdryer, fridge and safe. Two lifts service
all floors and all rooms have views either of the
sea or the beautiful countryside. You can
unwind in the stylish bar area before a buffet
dinner is served in the spacious restaurant or
have use of the outdoor swimming pool at
the sister hotel next door.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
H 7th night accommodation in 2 berth inside
cabin (No meals included)
where we can enjoy lunch or travel on the Fuenta
De cable car up the sheer mountain slope to enjoy
spectacular views from the top.
Day 7 to 8: After breakfast we make our way to
Santander where you can do some last minute
shopping before we board our overnight ferry
back to the UK and home.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 11Men & Motors IV
Tour highlights:
Tuesday 19 May 2020
£245 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £55 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Jaguar Factory • Triumph
Motorcycle Factory • National Motorcycle
Museum • Coventry Transport Museum
Ramada Hotel, Solihull
In the centre of Solihull, The Ramada Solihull
Birmingham offers an on-site restaurant,
traditional bar and free leisure passes, and is
one of the oldest Tudor inns in England. The
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historical building has maintained its original
Jaguar Factory, Triumph Motorcycle Factory, National features, including exposed beams and a
timber-framed façade. All rooms have en suite
Motorcycle Museum & Coventry Transport Museum facilities, a flat-screen TV and work desk.
Men & Motors IV is a follow on from the last 3 years successful trips, only this year we are Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
going to visit Jaguar Factory, Triumph Motorcycle Factory, National Motorcycle Museum,
originally opened its doors in October 1984 with
and Coventry Transport Museum.
a collection of 350 motorcycles on display. The
Day 1: We depart West Wales and make our way to home of Triumph, where you will get the full story museum collection is now boasting some 1000 plus
the Jaguar Factory, Solihull for a three hour tour in their unique immersive visitor experience. It is machines fully restored to the manufacturer’s
and a behind the scenes look at Solihull’s stunning here that you will see how they make motorcycles, original specifications.
new state-of-the-art production facility and witness get up close to some of the most iconic Triumphs Day 3: Today we visit Coventry Transport Museum.
what it takes to bring to life some of the most of all time, and enjoy a priceless collection of Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest
technologically advanced cars in the world. After motorcycle memorabilia! publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the
the tour we head to our hotel in time for our We spend our afternoon visiting the National planet and tells the story of a city which changed
evening meal. Motorcycle Museum. The National Motorcycle the world through transport.
Day 2: After breakfast we will head to our morning Museum is recognised as the finest and largest After the tour we will journey back to West Wales
visit at the Triumph Motorcycle Factory; this is the British motorcycle museum in the world and with comfort stops en route.
Chelsea Flower Show
Tour highlights:
Friday 22 May 2020
£290 per person sharing
PRICE
HELD
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £34 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Visit to Windsor
Entry to Chelsea Flower Show Included
Visit to Bath
The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the
finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers. The flower
show has been held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital, London every year since 1913, and
will once again be transformed into the fabulous and vibrant horticultural displays that make
famous of flower shows. With new trends
up the world’s most famous flower show.
constantly appearing you can marvel at dozens of
Day 1: After a morning departure, we will travel to eat and drink. Then head to our hotel in time gardens and specialists will be on hand to offer
to Windsor, crowned by the stunning Windsor for our evening meal. advice and to show off the latest gardening gadgets.
Castle – the largest and oldest inhabited castle in Day 2: Doors open at 8.00am, so we depart early Day 3: Depart after breakfast we return via
the world and the Queen’s favourite weekend for our full day visit to Chelsea Flower Show, still Bath, take time to see this beautiful city that is
home. Take time to explore this beautiful, unique viewed as the most important event in the overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus
and historic destination with plenty of things to horticultural calendar. Garden designers from some of the finest independent shops in Britain.
do, great shopping, and a superb choice of places around the world compete for space at the most Arrive home early evening.
12 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.ukLake District Steam & Cruise
Tour highlights:
Monday 1 June 2020
£395 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: £64 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Visit Keswick • Steam Boat Trip
on Ullswater • Steam Train Journey on
Lakeside & Haverthwhite Railway
Boat Trip on Lake Windermere
Train Journey on Ravenglass
& Eskdale Railway
Cumbria Grand Hotel,
Grange-over-Sands
Set in 20 acres of private gardens and
woodlands and overlooking Morecambe Bay,
you will receive a warm and friendly welcome
at this charming AA 3-Star Victorian Hotel.
The hotel has something for everyone: there is
an outdoor garden area, tennis court, putting
Day 1: We will leave early morning and travel to Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, before green, children's play area and woodland/
Grange-over-Sands for a 4 night stay with comfort boarding a delightful cruise along Lake fitness walk. While indoors there is a full sized
stops en route. Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness-on- snooker table, table tennis table and dart-
Day 2: After breakfast, we will take a trip through Windermere. Spend the rest of the afternoon board. A lift is also available to all floors.
the heart of the Lake District to the ever popular in Windermere to enjoy and explore. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
town of Keswick, before continuing to England’s Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast, it will be full
most beautiful lake, Ullswater, for a cruise on a steam ahead to the Western Lakes for a nostalgic
steamer from Pooley Bridge. (Due to the Historic trip back in time on the Ravenglass & Eskdale diesels are also operated and may replace steam
nature of the boats, wheelchair access will not Railway. Enjoy a return trip on Lakelands oldest at short notice for operational reasons).
always be possible). and longest railway to the foot of England’s Day 5: Like all great adventures, they must come
Day 3: Today we will enjoy a one-way steam train highest mountains. (Although most trains are to an end, so sadly we depart for home with
journey through the beautiful Leven Valley on the scheduled to be operated by steam engines, comfort stops en route.
York & Castle Howard
Tour highlights:
Monday 8 June 2020
£395 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (first seven guests)
Inclusions: Hotel evening quiz
Entrance to the York Bird of Prey Centre
(rear of hotel) • Admission to Castle
Howard Estate • A cruise along the
River Ouse • Trip on North Yorkshire
Railway • Visit to Whitby
Visit to Goathland
Best Western Burn Hall Hotel
The Best Western Burn Hall Hotel is a wonderful
Victorian country house hotel, set in 8 acres of
gardens and parkland. Nestled in the heart
of North Yorkshire, the hotel is packed full
of personality and countryside character.
Day 1: With a morning departure we will make our cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
way to York with suitable comfort stops en route. of visitor attractions, including the National
Arriving at the hotel early evening. Railway Museum.
Day 2 to 4: Today we visit Castle Howard, one of Today we will take a wonderful trip on the
England’s grandest Baroque mansions. Set within North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and a visit to the
1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape, enjoy historic coastal town of Whitby, with its famous
lavishly decorated rooms, stunning architecture, cliff-top Abbey. We will visit the small village of
idyllic gardens and lakeside walks. Goathland, which is more familiar as ‘Aidensfield’
A day in York. Firstly, we will enjoy a relaxing cruise in the TV series Heartbeat, whilst the railway
along the River Ouse and then free to enjoy the station here was used as ‘Hogsmeade’ in the
rest of the day, discovering the many treasures of Harry Potter films.
York. Rich in ancient history, York is the renowned Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we will make our
for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint way home.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 13Scotland Explorer – Arran, Oban & Mull
NEW
TOUR
Tour highlights:
Thursday 18 June 2020
£895 per person sharing
Discover enchanting islands, dramatic landscapes and stunning scenery on this two centered
tour incorporating the wonderful islands of Arran, Mull and the seaside town of Oban.
The Isle of Arran casts its magical spell over the most unsuspecting visitor, whilst Mull has Duration: 9 Days
wonderful wildlife and pristine beaches with Oban being the seaside town that is nestled Single room supp.: £86 (limited availability)
on the west coast and surrounded by miles of dramatic shores and beautiful countryside.
Inclusions: Hotel Entertainment
Day 1: We start our journey and head to our Day 5: Head for the ferry from Lochranza to Visit to Lamlash • Visit to Lochranza
overnight hotel in Lancashire. Claonaig, on Kintyre. Travel to the picturesque Entry to Brodick Castle • Visit to Tarbert
Day 2: After breakfast we travel to Ayrshire for the harbour village of Tarbert, which has become Visit to Argyll • Visit to Tobermory
ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick on the Isle of Arran, popular as a yachting destination, but still has its Free day in Oban • Isle of Arran
and continue to the Best Western Kinloch Hotel in own fishing fleet. With wonderful views over Loch Whisky Distillery Tour
Blackwaterfoot for a 3 night stay. Fyne, continue north into Argyll. Where we journey
Day 3: It is easy to see why the Isle of Arran is often
referred to as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, with its
across the ‘Atlantic Bridge’ to Seil Island, before
heading to our new home for the next 3 nights,
Hallmark Hotel Preston, Leyland
H 1 Night
constantly changing landscape of highland glens the Royal Hotel, Oban.
and rugged mountains alongside sweeping sandy Day 6: The Island of Mull awaits on today’s tour. Best Western Kinloch Hotel,
bays and picturesque coastal villages. Discover Cross the Firth of Lorne on the ferry from Oban to Isle of Arran
Arran on a scenic circular tour around the island Craignure on Mull. The Isle of Mull is the second H 3 Nights
and visit Lamlash, with views to Holy Island, and largest island in the Inner Hebrides. We make
Lochranza, home to a 16th century castle. Here we our way to Tobermory – the islands capital! Royal Hotel, Oban
visit the Isle of Arran Whisky Distillery for a tour. Tobermory’s most distinctive feature lies in the H 3 Nights
Day 4: Discover Brodick, the island’s capital, and brightly painted frontages of many of its buildings. Hallmark Hotel Preston, Leyland
its castle which houses a collection of paintings, Day 7: Today we have a free day to explore the H 1 Night.
porcelain and furniture, while the grounds boast a coastal resort of Oban, which is known as the
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
walled garden, Ice House and Bavarian Summer ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and the ‘Seafood Capital of
House. This afternoon, relax in the picturesque Scotland’, with its many award-winning restaurants.
surroundings of your hotel or enjoy a dip in the Whilst in Oban, why not stroll along the Esplanade, enjoy a wee dram at the distillery and visit the
indoor pool. visit McCaig’s Tower which overlooks the town, or War & Peace Museum.
Day 8: The wonderful Scottish scenery does not
stop yet as we travel back through the Scottish
Borders heading for our overnight hotel in
Lancashire.
Day 9: Sadly it is time to head home, making
plenty of comfort stops on our route.
14 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.ukLlandudno – Gardens, Gardens, Gardens!
Tour highlights:
Monday 22 June 2020
£325 per person sharing
£299 per person sharing
(National Trust Members)
Duration: 4 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
Inclusions: Visit to Powis Castle
Visit to Plas Cadnant Gardens • Coach tour
of Anglesey • Visit to Pant Du Vineyard
with guided tour and tasting
Visit Bodnant Gardens • Visit Aberystwyth
Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno
The Tynedale is an established hotel in the
North Wales seaside resort of Llandudno.
This modern, bright and welcoming seafront
hotel is just 20 metres from the beach and a
short walk from the high street and the town’s
well-preserved pier.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: We begin our journey heading North, calling The ‘Valley Garden’ with its waterfalls and on a guided tour and of course there will be tasters!
at Powis Castle for a comfort stop on our route. The ‘Upper Woodland Garden’. We spend our We will head back to Llandudno where you can
We will arrive at our hotel early evening with afternoon touring Anglesey by coach, before spend your afternoon at leisure.
plenty of time to relax before our evening meal. returning to our hotel. Day 4: After breakfast, we head to Bodnant
Day 2: We make a morning visit to Plas Cadnant Day 3: This morning we visit Pant Du Vineyard, Gardens, where you can take your time to explore
Gardens, part of the Estate's ongoing restoration The vineyard and orchard have been planted on a world-famous garden, home to National
project. Extending to nearly ten acres, the garden the south facing glacial slopes of the valley, at the Collections and Champion Trees! We begin our
has three distinct areas: The large ‘Walled Garden’, foothills of Snowdon. We will spend the morning journey home visiting Aberystwyth on our route.
Durham & Beamish
Tour highlights:
Sunday 5 July 2020
£385 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: £80 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Day free in Durham
Entry to Beamish Museum • Trip through
Durham Dales • Visit to Blanchland
Visit the town of Barnard Castle
Entry to Bowes Museum
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall. Experience
firsthand how the Industrial Revolution
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham is the perfect home base for exploring North East England. transformed agricultural life in the region.
With sweeping views of the River Wear, and the city centre location affords easy access The buildings you see at Beamish are not replicas,
but have been brought, brick by brick, from around
to Durham Castle. Located within the hotel, our own Filini Restaurant treats patrons to
the region and rebuilt to give visitors a real sense
delectable Italian fare, also boasts a health club and spa on site, providing ample
of history (entry included).
opportunity for rest and relaxation. Day 4: Enjoy a trip through the Durham Dales on
Guests can take advantage of complimentary access to PACE Health Club, where you our way to the pretty village of Blanchland and
can swim in the pool, unwind in the sauna or experience a spa treatment. across the Pennines to the town of Barnard Castle,
with its ever popular Wednesday Market.
Day 1: We travel to Durham for a 4-night stay Norman Castle and Cathedral.
After lunch we visit the Bowes Museum (entry
with comfort stops en route. Day 3: Experience a real sense of the past at
included), a spectacular French-style Chateau
Day 2: A day free to explore the captivating Beamish, and discover what life was like in North
with ornate gardens.
medieval city of Durham, and discover the cobbled East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
Day 5: Like all great adventures, they must come
streets of the city, where stylish boutiques and times. Beamish is a living, working museum, set
to an end, so sadly we depart for home with
quirky craft shops jostle for attention alongside in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside.
comfort stops en route.
big name brands. Or visit the magnificent Costumed folk bring to life the Town, Pit Village,
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 15Goodwood Festival of Speed
Tour highlights:
NEW Thursday 9 July 2020
TOUR
£315 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £45 (first six guests)
Inclusions: Entry to STEAM Museum
Entry to a full day at Goodwood
Festival of Speed • Entry to Haynes
International Motor Museum
Jurys Inn, Southampton
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
in the passenger seat. Each year, the event
welcomes the world’s biggest car manufactures
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who attempt to outdo each other with ever more
elaborate stands, activities and star appearances.
The world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture! Held in the beautiful Across the site there are F1 cars, motorbikes and
parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate aviation and air displays, all adding up to a
summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. spectacular fun-filled day.
Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; Day 3: After breakfast, we visit the STEAM
nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who Museum, housed in a beautifully restored
Grade II railway building in the heart of the former
made them famous.
Swindon railway works. Situated right opposite
Day 1: After a morning departure we begin our super cars like the Jaguar XJ220. the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the
journey to Southampton visiting the Haynes We continue our journey to our hotel arriving story of the men and women who built, operated
International Motor Museum – the UK’s largest in time for our evening meal. and travelled on the Great Western Railway,
collection of the greatest cars from around the Day 2: After breakfast, we travel to Goodwood often referred to by historians and railway fans
world with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from House to be part of a very special motoring event. as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’.
the dawn of motoring in the late 1800s through The main feature of the Festival is the ‘Hillclimb’ After the visit we will journey back to West
nostalgic classics of the 1950s and 1960s, glorious featuring rare and priceless cars going up one by Wales making a comfort stop en route.
Bentleys and Rolls Royces to world renowned one, often with celebrities either driving or sitting
Tour highlights:
The Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford
Friday 17 July 2020
£280 per person sharing
Duration: 3 Days
Single room supp.: £25 (limited availability)
Inclusions: Boat trip on the Gloucester
& Sharpness Canal • Entry to The Royal
International Air Tattoo • Visit to Bristol
Angel Hotel, Chippenham
This is a delightful 17th century coaching inn,
with 50 en-suite bedrooms all with tea/coffee
making facilities and a television. The hotel
also has a bar lounge, restaurant along with
leisure club facilities including an indoor
swimming pool.
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
One of the UK’s premier outdoor events at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with an
extravaganza of entertainment for all the family. From static displays to spectacular
air displays this makes a wonderful family event.
Day 1: Our first day will take us to The Gloucester year! During a thrilling flying display, you will see
Quays (entry included). The Dunkirk Little Ship, fast jets, giant transporters, historic aircraft and
‘Queen Boadicea II’, will take you on a captivating the world’s top international flying display teams
45-minute boat trip along the Gloucester & including the world famous Red Arrows, which
Sharpness Canal, which was once the broadest will set your pulse racing! On the ground, there
and deepest in the world. Even today, it stands is a full programme of events, also flight simulators, smells of life on board for the passengers and crew.
out from other navigations because of its sheer cars, shopping and a fairground. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to
scale and impressive engineering. Day 3: After breakfast, we call back in Bristol, touch the world’s first Great Ocean Liner. We then
Day 2: A full day visit to the Royal International Air where you could visit the Brunel’s SS Great Britain continue our journey heading home, making
Tattoo (entry included) – the aviation event of the (optional). Experience the sights, sounds and comfort stops on our way.
16 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.ukItaly, Lake Garda
Tour highlights:
Sunday 26 July 2020
£795 per person sharing
Duration: 8 Days
Single room supp.: £180
Inclusions: Free Day to Enjoy Riva De Garda
Boat Cruise on Lake Garda • Local Guide
on Dolomites Tour • Local Guide for
South of Lake Tour • Visit to Sirmione
NOW Mercure Hotel, Forbach
SOLD
H 1 Night
OUT
Hotel Sole, Riva Del Garda
H 5 Nights
Mercure Hotel, Forbach
H 1 Night
Our resort is Riva Del Garda, situated at the northern end of the lake, with its pleasant Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
waterfront, cobbled streets and squares. Our Hotel is a superb 4 star Hotel Sole which is
ideally situated in the centre of Riva Del Garda with stunning views over the lake.
Day 1: Travel to Dover for our short channel take us on a full day tour of the breathtaking
crossing to Calais and onto our overnight hotel in mountain range ‘the Italian Dolomites’, or ‘pale
France. mountains’.
Day 2: Depart after breakfast and travel through • Today we are joined by a local guide to spend a
Bavaria and into Austria before traversing the day exploring & discovering the south of the lake
Brenner Pass to arrive in Riva Del Garda in time passing through villages such as Garda and
for our evening meal. Bardolino and onto the town of Sirmione.
Days 3 to 6: Day 7: Sadly, it is time to depart from Italy so
• Free day to relax and enjoy Riva Del Garda. relax and enjoy the Alpine views en route to our
• Today we include a boat cruise to visit the pretty overnight hotel.
villages of Limone Sul Garda and Malcesine. Day 8: Depart the hotel after breakfast and make
• Today we are joined by a local guide who will our way to Calais for our return sailing and home.
Scarborough & North York Moors
Tour highlights:
Monday 3 August 2020
£399 per person sharing
Duration: 5 Days
Single room supp.: Nil (first five guests)
Inclusions: Free day in Scarborough
Visit to Malton • Eden Camp
A guided full day excursion through
the North York Moors
Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough
Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Scarborough has retained the charm and style established in its Victorian heyday. Its elegant
architecture, many interesting little shops and attractive gardens make it a resort to relax
and potter in. Nearby, the North York Moors National Park provides a beautiful contrast
with spectacular viewpoints and visitor attractions.
Day 1: We begin our journey to the Esplanade Britain’s most renowned foodie destinations
Hotel, making comfort stops en route. with traditional food shops, artisan producers,
Days 2 to 4: and many shops. This afternoon we visit the
• Today is free to explore Scarborough, why not Eden Camp, set on the site of an original
immerse yourself in Scarborough’s history with POW camp, this amazing Second World War
Scarborough Castle and the Rotunda Museum museum transports you back in time to
of geology. You could venture down to the experience the sights and sounds of war-time
seafront to enjoy the traditional amusement Britain. Unmissable!
arcades, ice cream parlours, shellfish stalls and • A local guide joins today as we travel through
beach huts. the North York Moors.
• Travel first to the attractive town of Malton Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our
where you have time to explore one of journey home making comfort stops en route.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 17The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Tour highlights:
Friday 14 August 2020
Edinburgh Tattoo for starters, it takes place against the backdrop of the floodlit Edinburgh
Castle – talk about dramatic! Almost 1,000 musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers £750 per person sharing
perform at the Edinburgh Tattoo on the Esplanade. Each year you can expect stirring Duration: 8 Days
performances of the Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands that emerge Single room supp.: £189 (limited availability)
from the huge castle gates, playing the inspiring battle tunes of Scotland’s famed regiments.
Inclusions: Day Excursion to Glasgow
Day 1: We head north to our overnight hotel in interactive exhibition, and enjoy tasting Scotch with half day guided tour • 1 hour cruise
Preston. whisky in their welcoming Whisky Lounge. We on Loch Katrine • Dewars Abefeldy
Day 2: After breakfast we begin our journey to then drive along Loch Tay to Killin and the Falls of Distillery Tour • Day Excursion to
Stirling with comfort stops en route. Dochart. We will return to the hotel via Callander. Edinburgh Entry to Edinburgh
Day 3 to 6: • We visit Glasgow for the day. Explore a vibrant Military Tattoo
• Today we take a cruise on the Sir Walter and welcoming city bursting with character,
Steamship across Loch Katrine. Loch Katrine is personality and great experiences. You’ll find
Hallmark Hotel, Preston
one of Scotland's hidden gems; this cruise takes world-class attractions, stunning architecture, and
H 1 Night
in the best this stunning site has to offer. From an ever-evolving food and drink scene. We will be
the atmospheric Ben Venue and Ellen’s Isle to the also be joined by a tour guide for half of the day. Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling
historic sites of Queen Victoria’s Royal Cottage • Free day to explore Stirling. A wee city with a big H 5 Nights
and Factor’s Isle. We then travel to Loch Lomond history, Stirling punches well above its weight for Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
where you have some free time to spend in the historic attractions and spectacular scenery, not (No evening meal on Day 7)
department store or why not visit the Maid of to mention shopping, and places to eat. Why not
The Loch Steamship. visit Stirling Castle?
• We take a scenic drive to Abefeldy where we visit Day 7: After a leisurely breakfast we make our way coach set down point there is a steep cobbled
the Dewars Abefeldy Distillery for a tour to see to Edinburgh, where you can enjoy a full day incline to the castle area, and also steps to climb to
how they create the distinctive honeyed richness exploring the City of Edinburgh, with its many the seating area. (No evening meal included today).
of their Abefeldy spirit. Access their atmospheric places of interest. Remember to make your way to Day 8: After breakfast, sadly it’s time to leave and
warehouse and learn how they double age their Edinburgh Castle in plenty of time for the 9.00pm head home making sure we have plenty of
whisky for extra smoothness. Explore their performance of the Tattoo. Please note: From the comfort stops on our route.
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