Scenic Ardennes
Join us on our new tour to the Belgian Ardennes. From our base in the history-steeped city of Charleroi you will discover this enchanting yet often overlooked region. Ride a vintage train through rolling hills, take a scenic river cruise, admire the gorgeous Jardin d’Annevoie and sample speciality beers at a brewery.
Novotel Charleroi Centre, Charleroi ***
Day 1
TO CHARLEROI
Following the Channel crossing to Calais we make our way to Charleroi where we stay for the next four nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (D)
Day 2
BOCQ VALLEY RAILWAY & NAMUR
This morning we make our way to the historic village of Spontin for a one hour return train ride on the Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq railway. We travel by vintage 1950's railcar with a guide providing commentary as we follow the Luxembourg Rail Line along the Ardennes' picturesque Bocq Valley. We then make our time to Wallonia's capital of Namur where we spend the afternoon. (B, D)
Day 3
LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE & BRASSERIE CHOUFFE
Today we enjoy a scenic drive to La Roche-en-Ardenne in the heart of the Ardennes. Nicknamed the 'Gem of the Ardennes, this pretty town boasts a ruined castle and quaint streets to explore. This afternoon we visit the Brasserie Chouffe brewery in Achouffe for a guide tour and tasting of some delicious beers. (B,D)
Day 4
DINANT & LES JARDINS D'ANNEVOIE
Our excursion today takes us to Dinant which lies under a huge rock top citadel overlooking the River Meuse. Here we board a 45 minute river cruise to Anseremme admiring beautiful sights along the way. We return to Dinant by coach and after some free time at leisure we enjoy a visit to the Jardins d'Annevoie, beautiful 17th century water gardens. (B, D)
Day 5
FROM CHARLEROI
We depart after breakfast and make our way for the Channel crossing and continue our journey back to South Wales. (B)
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Executive coach travel
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Short sea ferry crossings
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4 nights dinner, bed & hot and cold buffet breakfast accommodation in Charleroi (buffet evening meals)
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Welcome glass of wine/beer/soft drink on arrival
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Tea/coffee after dinner
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Return journey on the Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq railway in a vintage 1950’s railcar with commentary
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Admire the scenery of the picturesque Bocq valley
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Discover Namur, capital of Wallonia
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Explore La Roche-en-Ardenne in the heart of the Ardennes
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Tour and tasting at Brasserie Chouffe
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Spend time in Dinant
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Scenic river cruise from Dinant to Anseremme
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Admire the beautiful Jardins d’Annevoie
Correct pickups will be shown on selected date of departure
| Name | Address |
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| Cardiff Gate Services | Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA |
| Dyffryn Depot | Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ |
| Magor Services NP26 3YL | Magor Service Coach Park |
| Neath - Railway | Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY |
| Newport RAILWAY STATION | Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX |
| Port Talbot Customs | Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW |
| Pyle Cross | Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG |
| Sarn SERVICES | Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY |
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