WALES’ CASTLES, COAST AND CELTS
Enjoy luxurious stays around the country, and learn about the culture and everyday life of this fascinating country! World Heritages sites, rugged coast, magnificent castles and steam trains puffing through breathtaking scenery – there really is something for everyone!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales including the Cardiff Food and Drink Safari and a Cardiff Castle
- Visit the stunning Pembrokeshire Peninsula and St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, with its magnificent cathedral and ruins of the medieval Bishops Castle
- Welsh Lovespoon Workshop to learn about this custom and the university town of Aberysthwyth
- Vale of Rheidol Steam Train and Devil’s Bridge in the Cambrian Mountains, Welsh farm visit and male voice choir rehearsal
- Snowdonia National Park with the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the National Slate Museum
- Island of Angelsey and the town with the longest name in Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
AT A GLANCE
ITINERARY DETAIL
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CARDIFF
Arrival in Cardiff
Today arrive in Cardiff and discover the capital of Wales.
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DAY 2: EXPLORE THE CAPITAL OF WALES
Cardiff
Take some time to explore Wales’ vibrant capital. Take a tour of the city with a Food and Drink Safari which will allow you to taste your way around with a local food expert, or visit Cardiff Castle which stands proudly in the centre of the city.
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DAY 3: SMALL TOWNS OF WALES
Laugharne & Tenby
Today you will travel into the stunning Pembrokeshire peninsula. On the way, stop at the small town of Laugharne where Dylan Thomas lived with his family for the last four years of his life, before travelling on to your accommodation for the next two evenings.
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| Tour: Laugharne & Tenby Accommodations: Elm Grove Country House or similar |
DAY 4: ENJOY BRITAIN’S SMALLEST CITY
St. Davids & Cardigan Bay
This morning first visit the unique city of St Davids, smallest city in Britain, and spend some time in the magnificent Cathedral and the ruins of the medieval Bishops Castle next to it. Later visit the Welsh Lovespoon Workshop to learn about this custom before enjoying free time for lunch in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby.
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| Tour: St. Davids & Cardigan Bay Accommodations: Elm Grove Country House or similar |
DAY 5: SHAKESPEARE AND STEAM TRAINS
Aberystwyth & Devil’s Bridge
Stop at the coastal university town of Aberystwyth where you will have free time to explore the independent shops available here, as well as taking a tour of Wales’ National Library. If you have any welsh lineage, this is the place to find out! This afternoon embark on the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway and enjoy the village of Devil’s Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and take a walk around the mythical waterfalls here which are said to be the last place the Devil visited in Wales.
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| Tour: Aberystwyth & Devil’s Bridge Accommodations: Y Talbot Hotel or similar |
DAY 6: NATIONAL PARKS AND NATIONAL MUSEUMS
Snowdonia
Today you will explore the Snowdonia National Park which holds the highest mountain in England and Wales! This afternoon visit the National Slate Museum in the heart of Snowdonia to learn about Wales’ industrial past. This afternoon visiting a working sheep farm.
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| Tour: Snowdonia Accommodations: Llandudno Bay Hotel or similar |
DAY 7: LONG NAMES AND OLD CASTLES
Angelsey & Caernarfon
Today you will travel first to the island of Anglesey. Stop at thelongest place name in Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyng-yllgogerychwyrndrob-wllllantysiliogog-ogoch, before the busy market town of Caernarfon where you will visit the imposing medieval Castle, built by Edward the 1st. You will have the afternoon free to explore the town of Llandudno and pick up some gifts for home, before enjoying a final dinner with the group.
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| Tour: Angelsey & Caernarfon Accommodations: Llandudno Bay Hotel or similar |
DAY 8: SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR TOUR GROUP
Today you will depart for your return journey home or onward journey. Transfers can be arranged to Manchester, Cardiff or London.
TRIP DETAILS
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‘Castles, Coast and Celts’ tour runs on a monthly basis. This tour will be fully escorted, with a maximum of 12 people per tour, travelling in a luxury vehicle and staying in high-end hotels throughout Wales. They will include the following experiential tourist excursions and key tourist visits:
- Cardiff Food and Drink Safari
- Cardiff Castle
- St. Fagans National History Museum
- Dylan Thomas Boathouse
- St Davids Bishops Palace
- St Davids Cathedral
- Welsh Lovespoon Workshop
- Vale of Rheidol Steam Train
- Devil’s Bridge Waterfalls
- National Library of Wales
- National Slate Museum
- Caernarfon Castle
- Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
- Farm visit
- Male voice choir rehearsal
We can also include additional services as required, such as
- Extending this tour of Wales by adding a variety of options: a city stay in Cardiff with accommodation and escorted day tours; a car rental, allowing you to explore on your own; a 3 or 7 day Cadw Explorer Pass (entrance to historic attractions); a 7 or 14 day National Trust Touring Pass (entrance to historic attractions).one of our other itineraries
- Let us know what your interests are and we can custom design a program for you – from castle stays or “foodie” tours to steam trains or golf, Wales really does offer it all!
Disclaimer: We do our utmost to ensure that information posted on our website is correct at the time of publication, however trip details are subject to change without notice by the suppliers and operators involved. We update the information as soon as possible when changes are advised to us, however, we cannot assume responsibility for such changes made by the suppliers and operators.