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Cardiff - Explore Cardiff Castle, the Wales Millennium Centre and the Royal Mint Experience on a guided tour of the Welsh capital
Pembrokeshire - Learn about Wales’s traditional lovespoons at a workshop in Pembrokeshire before continuing to the colourful harbour town of Tenby
St David's - Visit St David's Cathedral and the medieval Bishop’s Palace in Britain’s smallest city
Aberystwyth - Ride the historic Vale of Rheidol Steam Train through the Cambrian Mountains to Devil’s Bridge
Snowdonia National Park - Journey through Eryri’s mountain landscapes, glacial lakes and valleys before visiting the village of Betws-y-Coed
Anglesey - Discover Llanfair PG and visit Halen Môn to see how Anglesey’s famous Welsh sea salt is produced
Caernarfon - Admire the UNESCO-listed medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle overlooking the River Seiont
Conwy - Wander the historic streets of Conwy and tour Edward I’s 13th-century castle overlooking the harbour
Anglesey - Discover Llanfair PG and visit Halen Môn to see how Anglesey’s famous Welsh sea salt is produced
Caernarfon - Admire the UNESCO-listed medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle overlooking the River Seiont
Conwy - Wander the historic streets of Conwy and tour Edward I’s 13th-century castle overlooking the harbour
8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
15 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Cardiff, Wales
London, England
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What's Included
Accommodation
7 nights in 3-4 star hotels
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners
Transport
Transportation in private luxury coachDeparture transfer from Llandudno to Chester, Liverpool, or Manchester (including Liverpool and Manchester Airports), or to Llandudno Junction Railway Station.
Guide
Escorted by a professional tour manager and guide
Others
Hands-on experiences such as artisan workshops, storytelling sessions, and local tastingsVale of Rheidol steam train experience
Entrance
Entrance fees
Itinerary
Journey through Wales on this 8-day tour from Cardiff to Llandudno, filled with dramatic coastlines, historic towns and rich Welsh culture. Wander through Cardiff’s lively arcades and castle grounds before heading west to Pembrokeshire, colourful Tenby and the spiritual heart of St Davids. Ride a heritage steam train through the Cambrian Mountains, visit the enchanting village of Portmeirion and travel through the striking landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. From medieval castles and scenic gardens to coastal towns and traditional Welsh crafts.
day 1Arrival in Cardiff
Once you have arrived in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, make your way to the hotel for check-in. You will have some time at leisure to relax before meeting your fellow travellers and tour leader for a tour briefing. Afterwards, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. Please note: The itinerary is subject to change. Occasionally, we make adjustments to enhance our guests’ experience. Additionally, local events may require us to modify certain dates during the season. Rest assured, these changes will not compromise the quality of the experience. We will do our utmost to make their stay even more memorable.
Meals
1 Dinner
OverNight
Cardiff
day 2Cardiff Walking Tour
day 3Pembrokeshire, Tenby & St David's
day 4Welsh Coastlines & Heritage Railways
day 5Portmeirion & Snowdonia National Park
day 6Anglesey & North Wales Heritage
day 7Gardens, Castles & Coastal Wales
day 8Hwyl fawr Wales
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