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A silver Mercedes-Benz Kline van parked in front of a historic stone building with a red metal bridge in the background. 1
A narrow street with shops, a market stall, and colorful flags. 2
A two-story building with a sign for Hay-on-Wye Booksellers. 3
A wooden bookshelf filled with books, a stone wall, and a gravel path. 4
A grassy hill with a clear sky and distant hills. 5
By Wales Chauffeur Tours

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Overview

  • Immerse yourself in an literary journey, meticulously curated around the enchanting town of Hay-on-Wye.

    Your first stop is the serene and historic Llanthony Priory, nestled in the Vale of Ewyas. After a moment of tranquillity, you will head along the breathtaking Gospel Pass, the highest road in Wales. Near the summit, pause to indulge in panoramic vistas that stretch across the rolling hills of Bannau Brycheiniog and into Mid Wales

    Descend into the literary haven of Hay-on-Wye, renowned as “The Town of Books.” Here, bibliophiles are invited to lose themselves in a world where every charming bookshop exudes its own unique character. With more bookshops per square mile than anywhere else on the globe, you will have time to explore, discover rare editions, and enjoy the town.

    On your return journey to Cardiff you will experience more of Bannau Brycheiniog exquisite scenery, passing the iconic Pen-y-Fan on the way. This is more than a tour - it is an unforgettable, experience

Activity location

  • Llanthony Priory
    • NP7 7NN, Llanthony, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Llanthony Priory
    • NP7 7NN, Llanthony, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The walk along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal Path is approximately 2 miles. The path is flat, well maintained and largely gravel
    • Communication from your driver on the day will be via WhatsApp ONLY. If you do not have WhatsApp your driver may not be able to contact you
    • If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour. We will provide your driver guide details via Whatsapp to the number provided when making the booking, between 4:00pm and 8:00pm the day before your tour. This will include their name and direct contact number, should you have trouble locating each other on the day. As well as their vehicle details, Make, Model, Colour, Registration. If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Llanthony Priory

  • 45m
Explore the ruins of this 13th Century Priory set in the remote and tranquil Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains, on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Gospel Pass

  • 15m
Travel along Wales' highest road, and stop to take in breath taking views across the Brecon Beacons and far into Mid Wales

Hay-on-Wye

  • 3h
With more bookshops pre square mile than anywhere in the world Hay-on-Wye is a must for any book lover. Spend a couple of hours exploring the historic town and visiting the books, which range from pristine well organised presented shops, to stores that are more organised chaos, with rooms off rooms off rooms and books piles of books on the floor. In Hay-on-Wye you will find the latest releases, and next door you will find 2nd hand books, first editions and ancient books. Throughout the town you will discover books of all ages, all conditions and from just about every subject and genre under the sun. If you can't find a book on a particular subject in Hay-on-Wye, the subject doesn't exist

Location

Activity location

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    Llanthony Priory
    • NP7 7NN, Llanthony, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Llanthony Priory
    • NP7 7NN, Llanthony, United Kingdom

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