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 Great Britain - Wales - United Kingdom- Wales Travel-  Wales is known only as former home to Sir
Anthony Hopkins, Richard Burton, Catherine Zeta Jones, Laura Ashley and Tom
Jones, but it has inspired the poet Dylan Thomas and other literary figures.
Wales is the friendly, green, hilly bit on the western side of Britain. What makes a good tour of Wales? - "Great Little Trains of Wales," narrow-gauge steam through gorgeous countryside - Folklore - charming love-spoons, traditional gifts carved by young men for their sweethearts -More castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe - Caernarfon, Caerphilly, Conwy, to name a few -Scenic beauty of the Welsh National Parks – Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons -Unique locations like Portmeirion – or the beautiful gardens of Bodnant -Hear a male Welsh choir practice. -Industrial Wales - coal mines, slate caverns, ironworks and more. Our choices in Wales: Self Drive Wales tours Private Guided Tours of Wales Escorted Tours Day Tours from Cardiff Garden Tours of Wales Train tours in Wales Walking in Wales
 RAIL TOUR TO
CARDIFF - EXCLUSIVELY OURS - Take the train (Depart 09:15 or
09:45 ) from city-center London Paddington to Cardiff Central in just over 2
hours hours. Once there, join a hop on hop off city sightseeing tour, followed
by a return train trip to London (Depart 17:25 up until 19:25 ). The Capital of
Wales - home to the Millenium Stadium, Welsh National Museum and Cardiff
Castle. The dynamic waterfront developments in Cardiff Bay has many exiting
places to explore, such as the Wales Millenium Centre with its year round
programme of world-class performances. Did you know that the National Museum
& Gallery has the largest collection of Impressionist art outside of
Paris?This tour includes a train ticket and a hop on hop off tour of Cardiff. Price: $205 per person, child $175. Hop on Hop Off Tour: The best way to see Cardiff! Join us for a 50 minute guided open top bus trip. The tour includes Cardiff Castle, Techniquest and Millennium Stadium. This is a 'Hop-on, Hop-off' service, which allows you to use this tour as a convenient way to access all major highlights in Cardiff, where you'll hear all about the development of the City and see its fine Civic buildings, the new Bay area and the new Millennium Stadium. You can hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 11 stops in total, and the entire route takes approximately 50 minutes. The bus departs every 30 - 60 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use. Tour starts at Cardiff Castle, however you may board the bus at any one of the 11 stops around the city Bus Stops Include: Castle St Gorsedd Gardens Rd Queen St Hayesbridge Rd NCM Roald Dahl Place Mermaid Quay Techniquest St David's Hotel and Spa Craft in the Bay St Mary St Millennium Stadium $30 per person Small Group Day tours from Cardiff - Guaranteed departures - no more than 16 on board Tour 1 “Heart of the Valleys” Brief description: See the Brecon Beacons National Park, The best museum in Britain Big Pit at Blaenavon a World Heritage Town, Caerphilly Castle (largest in Wales). Departure time: 0900hrs Return: 1730hrs Departure point: National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales Departure days: Tuesday & Friday (All Year) Itinerary National Mining Museum of Wales – Big Pit, Blaenavon Brecon Beacons National Park & Visitors Centre South Wales Valleys – Merthyr Tydfil Caerphilly Castle Tour 2 “Romans, Rivers & Ruins” Brief description: See the Roman fortress towns of Caerleon and Caerwent, the wonderful Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey and majestic Raglan Castle. Departure time: 0900hrs Return: 1730hrs Departure point: National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales Departure days: Wednesday & Saturday (All Year) Itinerary Caerleon Roman Fortress: Amphitheatre Fortress Baths Roman Barracks Legionary Museum Caerwent Roman / Celtic city Wye Valley Tintern Abbey Abbey Mill Craft Centre (Lunch stop) Raglan Castle Tour 3 “Golden Gower” Brief description: See the spectacular Gower peninsula - an area of outstanding natural beauty. Walk the coastal path, paddle in the sea and be stunned by Rhossili Bay. Departure time: 0900hrs Return: 1800hrs Departure point: National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales Departure days: Thursday & Sunday (All Year) Itinerary Swansea Dylan Thomas Centre Gower Peninsula: Langland Bay Caswell Bay Rhossili – Worms Head & Rhossili Bay (lunch stop) Weobley Castle Neolithic Burial Chamber – Parc le Breos Tour 4 “Capital Day Out” Brief description: A VIP guided tour of the city of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay. This is a great way to start your Welsh experience with a tour discovering the capital city of Wales. Departure time: 0900hrs Return: 1800hrs Departure point: National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales Departure days: Monday (All Year) Itinerary Cardiff: Cardiff Castle Millennium Stadium Victorian shopping arcades (lunch stop) Cardiff Bay: Y Senedd Wales Millennium Centre Waterfront National Museum of Welsh Life: St Fagans
Escorted Tours from Cardiff. Relaxed
pace; stay at one hotel for your whole stay - no packing up and moving on.
Departs mornings from city center Cardiff. Returns to Cardiff late
afternoon. Train transportation from London available at added cost.Includes:
Snowdonia 5 DaysSnowdonia is one of the National Parks of Wales and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Snowdonia offers such diverse landscapes from the highest mountain ranges, tranquil lakes, fast flowing rivers and a wealth of forest trails to miles of golden sandy beaches on the Lleyn Peninsula. Day 1 A morning departure from South Wales travelling to Caernarfon arriving with time to relax before dinner. Day 2 After breakfast we travel to Portmeirion (entrance included). Clough Williams-Ellis built Portmeirion between the years 1925 to 1975 on his own private peninsula on the coast of Snowdonia. The village also has several shops and restaurants and is surrounded by the Gwyllt sub-tropical gardens and woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. We continue to Porthmadoc with its pretty harbour before returning to Caernarfon via Bedgellert.  Day 3 Today we travel to
Llanberis and ride the famous mountain railway to the top of Snowdon.
Your journey begins at the foot of the highest mountain in England and Wales.
It continues through woodland, across an impressive viaduct before starting the
long haul up to the ridge and onto the mountain itself. On fine days the views
from the train and summit are breathtaking. The view from the top takes in the
Isle of Man and the Wicklow mountains in Ireland. We complete the day with a
visit to Anglesey and Llanfair P.G. better known as:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwlllla ntysiliogogogoch. Day 4 Today we visit Llandudno, one of Britain’s finest Victorian seaside resorts, bringing together a lively mix of fun and entertainment. Its long crescent promenade, wide shopping streets, sweeping sands and wealth of family attractions make it a perfect destination whether you’re riding the famous tramway or taking tea in the award winning tea-room at the Victoria shopping centre. Day 5 We depart Caernarfon and return home today to South Wales with a relaxing leisurely drive through this beautiful scenic country of ours. Your Price Also Includes ..Journey on the Snowdonia Mountain Railway .Entry to Portmeirion Italian Village . Other Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated Hotel: The Celtic Royal Hotel ... The popular Celtic Royal hotel is located in the centre of Caernarfon and has comfortable en suite bedrooms with television, tea, coffee making facilities, hairdryer and telephone. The hotel has an elevator to all floors, restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
 4 &
6 Days TenbyTenby is one of the most popular and well-known resorts in Wales. It has a bustling small town centre with an array of shops, cafes and bars. Only a short boat trip away is ‘Caldey Island’ famous for its home produced chocolate and perfumes. A magnificent sandy beach and picturesque harbour mark Tenby as one of the prettiest holiday destinations in Britain. Golden sands, clear blue water and candy colored houses make Tenby picture perfect. Hotel: The Clarence House Hotel .. This family run hotel enjoys an excellent position on the esplanade with front sea views of the South Beach, Caldey Island and the Gower Coast. The town centre and shops are only a short, level walk away. The hotel has a lift to all floors, a bar and restaurant with sea view. Comfortable bedrooms with bath have television and tea, coffee making facilities. There is a no smoking policy in the bedrooms. An elevator serves all floors. Day 1 Depart South Wales in the morning, travelling to Tenby via Carmarthen. D Day 2 At leisure in Tenby. Time to relax and explore your surroundings. B, D  Day 3 After a leisurely breakfast we depart for
Cardigan and the Preselli Mountains. One of the most rural counties in
Wales. Ceredigion offers unspoiled countryside and uncrowded beaches, a
veritable haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Much of the coastline is designated as
a 'heritage coast' and is of of Britain's most diverse areas for marine
wildlife. Situated at the lowest crossing point of the River Teifi, about a
mile and a half from the sea, the ancient town of Cardigan is one of the most
historic in Wales. B, D Day 4 Today we visit the pretty market town of Haverfordwest and St David's. The city of St David's is situated on the far south west coast of Wales and granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II because of the presence of the cathedral. Built upon the site of St David's 6th century monastery St David's Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years and remains a church serving a living community. St David's is in reality a small attractive village situated within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery renowned for its beauty and abundance of wildlife. Whitesands Bay, one of the many beautiful beaches in the area, carries the prestigious European Blue Flag Award. B, D Day 5 At leisure in Tenby, relax or finish that last minute shopping. B Day 6 Sadly its time to leave Tenby travelling to Swansea for a few hours free time before arriving home. B B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included Your Price also Includes Entertainment every night . Tour is 3 days in winter.
Llandudno 5 and 8 day Llandudno - Summer Victorian Resort Llandudno - Summer Victorian Resort 8 days - One of Britain's finest Victorian seaside resorts. There's all the enchantment of the magic and mystery of the past woven into the majestic scenery, which stretches from the coastline right through the rural heart of Snowdonia. The compelling mountain ranges, tranquil lakes and wild moorland provide the ultimate picturesque backdrop. Llandudno is one of Britain's finest Victorian seaside resorts, bringing together a lively mix of fun and entertainment. Its long crescent promenade, wide shopping streets, sweeping sands and wealth of family attractions make it a perfect destination for a holiday. Whether you're riding the famous tramway or taking tea in the award winning tea-room at the Victoria shopping centre, you're sure to be delighted by Llandudno's warmth and charm. * * *St Kilda Hotel The three star St Kilda Hotel is ideally located in the centre of Llandudno's Victorian promenade opposite the bandstand. All well appointed bedrooms are equipped to a high standard with private bathroom, hairdryer, tea, coffee-making facilities, television, radio and telephone. The restaurant prides itself on its cuisine and the St Kilda bar is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the entertainment provided every night. The hotel has a lift to all floors  There's all the enchantment of the magic
and mystery of the past woven into the majestic scenery, which stretches, from
the coastline right through the rural heart of Snowdonia. The compelling
mountain ranges, tranquil lakes and wild moorland provide the ultimate
picturesque backdrop. Llandudno is one of Britain’s finest Victorian
seaside resorts, bringing together a lively mix of fun and entertainment. Its
long crescent promenade, wide shopping streets, sweeping sands and wealth of
family attractions make it a perfect destination for a vacation. Whether
you’re riding the famous tramway or taking tea in the award winning
tea-room at the Victoria shopping center, you’re sure to be delighted by
Llandudno’s warmth and charm.Hotel: St Kilda Hotel ... We are delighted to offer the three star St Kilda Hotel which is ideally located in the centre of Llandudno ’s Victorian promenade opposite the bandstand. All well appointed bedrooms are equipped to a high standard with private bathroom, hairdryer, tea, coffee making facilities, television, radio and telephone. The restaurant prides itself on its cuisine and the St Kilda bar is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the entertainment provided every night. The hotel has an elevator to all floors. Day 1 Morning departure to Llandudno. Day 2At leisure in Llandudno. Day 3 Today we visit nearby Conwy and Caernarfon. Conwy is the classic walled town. Its circuit of walls, over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers, is one of the finest in the World. Visit the picturesque quayside overlooking the harbor, one of the Wales largest recreational boating harbors and look out for the fascinating smallest house. Caernarfon is where history comes alive in so many ways -along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse and within imaginative exhibitions located within the towers. The castle also houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Wales's oldest regiment. Day 4 Today we drive to Betws-y-Coed, a pretty village near the Swallow Falls where the river Llugwy flows through a wooded valley. We continue to Blaenau Ffestiniogonce the slate capital of North Wales. There is a row of cottages depicting the cramped and basic living conditions endured by the workers during the last century. Day 5 We depart after breakfast for a day tour to Anglesey visiting Llanfair P.G. We also visit Beaumaris the site of Edward 1st’s last castle. Places to visit are the courthouse built in 1617 and the restored gaol.  Day 6A full day tour to the historic city of
Chester. The city’s heritage is truly inspiring and includes a host
of great treasures from the past and boasts the best preserved city wall in
England. Visit the splendid cathedral and browse among the two tiered
galleries of shops dating from the Middle Ages. Day 7 At leisure in Llandudno, time to finish that last minute shopping. Day 8 Sadly, we leave our hotel for the journey to South Wales. 5 day tour delete days 2, 4 & 7 Llandudno 5 & 8 Day Tours Your Price Includes . Welcome tea, coffee on arrival. Entertainment most nights. Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated
Bodelwyddan Castle 'Historic Hotel' 5 days Including dinner, bed and breakfast, live entertainment and leisure activities. By day you can just relax, enjoy one of our excursions or take part in the many activities including dancing, games and quizzess. Warner Breaks offer a range of activities such as archery, tennis, and croquet. Have a swim in the heated swimming pool, relax in the spa pool, steam room and sauna or enjoy a beauty treatment. Whats more every hotel and resort has something special up its sleeve like golf, shooting or fishing. By night you can experience the spectacular shows with big stars and their highly skilled in-house entertainers! Take up residence in this magnificent 182 room castle and enjoy all the facilities of this unique location. Located in Denbyshire, North Wales. Bodelwyddan has fine views that stretch for miles and is set in beaufiful woodlands, ideal for a leisurely stroll. All comfortable en-suite bedrooms feature hairdryer, telephone, television and tea, coffee-making facilities. Enjoy dinner and breakfast in St. Davids Restaurant, entertainment in the Lowther Hall cabaret room, white drinks are available in the Lowther Bar, Bowlshall bar Gallery and Elwy bars. The Mulberrys coffee shop is available for drinks and snacks. Excellence and friendly service is everywhere at Bodelwyddan Castle. Superb leisure faciliteis include a major indoor bowling complex along with tradtional sports and an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Price includes excursions to Chester and the Snowdonia National Park Welcome to Wales Wales is a country rich in history, steeped in myth and legend with over 750 miles of coastline, beautiful coastline, beautiful countryside, castles and one of the oldest languages in the world. We have tried to contrast a tour to showcase just a taste of our beautiful country visiting some of our very best scenery and enjoying a few of the many attractions we have to offer. YOUR HOTELS * * The Clarence House Hotel The Clarence House Hotel is a family run hotel which enjoys an excellent position with views of the South Beach, Caldey Island and the Gower Coast. The town centre and shops are only a short level walk away. The hotel has a lift to all floors, a bar and restaurant with a sea view. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms have television and tea, coffee-making facilities. A lift serves all floors. * * * Cliff Hotel Gwbert Cliff Hotel Gwbert is set in 30 acres of grounds overlooking Cardigan Bay, the Cliff Hotel boasts outstanding scenery and amazing sea views and a cliff walk can often reveal seals, porpoises and dolphins. All comfortable en-suite rooms have satellite television, telephone and tea, coffee-making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lift. You can indulge yourself in the new spa facility with many facilities including hydro pool, steam room and sauna. * * * Beaufort Park Hotel Mold Beaufort Park Hotel Mold is located near the historic market town of Mold and offers well appointed en-suite bedrooms equipped with tea, coffee-making facilities, satellite television, telephone and hairdryer. The hotel has a restaurant serving excellent cuisine and relaxing bar. There is no lift but only one floor and many rooms on the ground floor to compensate  Day 1 We begin our tour, travelling into
Carmarthenshire and a visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The
spectacular dome, the largest single span glasshouse in the world, is posed on
the Welsh landscape like a giant raindrop protecting and conserving some of the
most endangered plants on the planet. We continue to our overnight half board
accommodation in Tenby. D Day 2 After a leisurely breakfast we leave Tenby and travel to Pembroke and Haverfordwest continuing to St. Davids following the spectacular coastline whenever possible. We then head North through Fishguard to our two nights accommodation at The Cliff hotel Gwbert which has spectacular views overlooking the Teifi Estuary and Cardigan Bay. B, D Day 3 This morning we travel to the picturesque conservation village of Cenarth, with its spectacular falls and National Coracle Centre. We continue to the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley. The mine as it appears today is a reconstruction of the 1930's and there are guided yours of the underground workings along with the opportunity to experience the frustration of gold panning for yourself. We return to the hotel after a stop in Aberaeron. B, D .jpg) Day 4 We leave Gwbert and travel to
Aberystwyth to enjoy a return journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, one of
the Great Little Trains of Wales. Opened in 1902, it was originally
built to serve the lead mines in the Rheidol Valley, the train passes through
some of the most rugged terrain of any railway in the United Kingdom. We
continue to Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog to our last overnight
accommodation in Mold. B, D Day 5 After a leisurely breakfast we travel over the scenic Horseshoe Pass to Llangollenwhere we embark on a two hour canal cruise on one of the most popular waterways in Europe. The Llangollen Canal boasts scenic beauty and breathtaking engineering in equal measure. The magnificent Pontcysylite Aqueduct across the River Dee is worth the journey alone and is simply a must-see. We return to South Wales via Shrewsbury. B B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included Faenol, Music Festival in North Wales Both Wales and international performers give concerts over the summer bank holiday at the fantastic Faenol Festival, hosted by Welsh bass baritone opera star Bryn Terfal and held in the Faenol Estate's natural amphitheatre. * * * Legacy Royal Victoria The Legacy Royal Victoria at the foot of Snowdon has comfortable en-suite bedrooms featuring satellite television, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephone, complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant and guests can relax and unwind in the well stocked Snowdon and Victoria Bars. YOUR PRICE INCLUDES Executive coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and full Welsh breakfast Seated Ticket and transfer to the Saturday night opera concert with Bryn Terfel Excursion to Llandudno and Bettws-y-Coed Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated Rates per person sharing a twin room in USD
No electric scooters are allowed. Departures: All tours depart Cardiff in the AM on day 1. We can book a city center Cardiff hotel for you for the night before departure, at added charge. Returns: All tours return to Cardiff late in the afternoon on the last day of the tour, too late for a departing flight back home. An additional night in Cardiff may be booked at extra charge.
Welsh Taster Day 1 Travelling through Wales to our Hotel at the foot of Snowdon, The Royal Victoria Hotel B, D Day 2 - 4 Itinerary with excursions will be confirmed when you receive your travel tickets approximately 5 days before travel, which will include, Llandudno with Bettws-y-Coed and Caernarvon with Llanfair PG. B, D Day 5 After breakfast we begin our journey homeward, arriving home in the afternoon. B Excursions: Bettws & Llandudno We begin the day with a scenic drive over the Llanberis pass to Betws-y-Coed, North Wales' most popular inland resort set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park. We continue along the Conwy valley to Llandudno, one of Britain's finest Victorian seaside resorts, bringing together a lively mix of fun and entertainment. Its long crescent promenade, wide shopping streets, sweeping sands and wealth of family attractions make it a perfect destination whether you're riding the famous tramway or taking tea in the award winning tea-room at the Victoria shopping centre  Caernarvon Caernarvon and Anglesey History
comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways, with its magnificent castle, the
lofty wall walks beneath the twin-towered gatehouse and imaginative exhibitions
located within the towers. We then cross the Menai Straights onto Anglesey
passing the Marquis of Anglesey's Column to Llanfair PG railway station, dating
from 1845. We then drive along the southern coast on the island to Beaumaris
home to reputedly the finest of all the great Edwardian castles in Wales,
fascinating courtroom and goal museums. B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Quality Royal Victoria hotel 3 star The Quality Royal Victoria hotel in Llanberis lies at the foot of Snowdon. All comfortable en-suite bedrooms feature satellite television, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephone, complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities. The Padarn and Victoria restaurants offer a variety of menu's and guests can relax and unwind in the well stocked Snowdon and Victoria Bars. Our tour price includes Executive Coach Travel Dinner, bed and full English breakfast Slide show and entertainment Tuesday, Bingo and entertainment Wednesday, Welsh Gala Dinner and a Welsh choir on Thursday, Excursions to Bettws y Coed and Llandudno and Caernarvon and Llanfair PG
 PRIVATE TOURS OF WALESYou need 7 days or more to do it all, but here are two specials itineraries - one north and one south. Welsh Discovery - North Wales Private Tour 4 Day First Class
Private Guided Tour of Wales. This tour of North Wales may be combined with our
Welsh Dragon tour, a tour of South Wales. Take the AM train from London to Manchester (approx. 2 1/4 hours). Meet your
driver and depart for your tour of Wales. Cross the border for this afternoon's
special treat: Take the scenic route over Horseshoe Pass for stay at historic
Ruthin Castle. RUTHIN CASTLE With many of
its black and white half-timbered buildings huddled around the market square,
Ruthin still has something of a medieval flair. Here, you will find the old
court house and prison. St. Peter's Church contains 500 oak panels in the roof,
a gift from Henry VII. Ruthin Castle was built in 1150, and contains a dungeon,
a drowning pool, whipping pit, and it is said a ghost known as the Grey Lady.
Not to worry though. The Castle also contains lovely bedrooms and boasts superb
cuisine. You may choose to relax and enjoy a medieval feast of your ancestors -
a world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the
candelit setting reminiscent of days gone by. Enjoy period singing and good
humor all in traditional costume while dining on succulent food, wine and
mead. Day 2 Ruthin - Snowdonia Visit towns with tongue twisting names like Llanfairpwyllgwyngyll. You travel along the picturesque coast to Conwy, one of Edward I's defenses. Sited on a broad, precipitous rock, the castle, built in 1283 has been the scene of many dramatic historical events. Edward was besieged here, and the chapel was the scene of the betrayal of Richard II to Henry of Lancaster. The outer walls are 15 feet thick. Continue your journey at the National Trust’s 100-acre Bodnant Garden - a ‘must see’ place for every true garden lover. The setting is breathtaking, with views down to the River Conwy and across to Snowdonia. Beautiful Bodnant has five Italianate terraces and manicured lawns leading down to a wooded valley with a sparkling stream running through a secluded wild garden. Continue through the rugged scenery of the Snowdonia National Park to Portmeirion. Patrick McGoohan's enigmatic television series, " The Prisoner" was filmed on location at Portmeirion. This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. It’s an architectural fantasy with beautiful planting on a wooded hillside. This extraordinary village is surrounded by the wild ‘Gwyllt’ gardens, which contain many rare Himalayan flowering trees.Day 3 Explore Snowdonia Wales is known for spectacular Snowdonia National Park, a greener, more gentle beauty. Travel the Snowdon Mountain Railway, Britain's only public rack and pinion railway or the Llanberis Lake Railway, a lakeside trip on a narrow gauge steam train, with views towards Snowdon. A breathtaking drive through the Snowdonia National Park and Aberglaslyn brings you to Llechwedd Slate Caverns, where you experience a close-up exploration of the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain. Slate-splitting demonstrations by hand-craftsmen revealing the skills and artistry of generations of quarry workers. The perilous ups and downs of a 19th century incline plane, a unique restoration of the machinery which transported slate. Board the miners tramway for a ride into caverns of huge proportions with explanations by a local guide. Return to Portmeirion. Day 4 Caernarvon - Llangollen - London This afternoon meander the Welsh-speaking town of Caernarvon, home of the first ever Prince of Wales. Finally, return by way of charming Betws-y-Coed and Llangollen. In July, the streets of this small Welsh village are filled with the sound of music from the International Musical Eisteddfod. The town's old stone bridge dates from 1345 and is acclaimed as one of the three beauties of Wales. Llangollen has had some notable citizens, among them the eccentric "Ladies of Llangollen" who wore masculine dress and were often mistaken as men. Visit Plas Newydd, their timbered black and white home. Around 1778 it became fashionable to visit them and among their guests were the Duke of Wellington and Sir Walter Scott. End the day late afternoon in Manchester, with a return train trip to London.
Price Includes:
Daily departures, just for your party. Rate per person, based on sharing a twin room.
Welsh Dragon - South WalesGuaranteed to be a
small group4 Day First Class Escorted tour of South Wales. Included Highlights: an introduction to the very best of South Wales and South West England. You'll see fabulous history, wonderful scenery and visit with local people. 3 breakfasts, minibus coaching with driver/guide, accommodations and sightseeing. Day 1 - London- Cardiff Train from London Paddington to Cardiff (2 hours). We head for the Art collection at the National Museum & Gallery is one of the finest in Europe. Five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings, sculpture, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world, including one of Europe's best collections of Impressionist works. Our accommodation is in the Vale of Glamorgan, at a working Welsh Farmhouse, with vineyard.Llanerch Vineyard, for many years the family home of Peter and Diana Andrews, offers a superb 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation. The 21 acre Llanerch Estate is set in the Vale of Glamorgan, one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with lovely villages and bustling market towns, yet it is only a 15 minute drive from the centre of Wales' vibrant capital city, Cardiff. The Vale of Glamorgan is the Valley of Kings where the wizard Merlin was schooled.  Day 2 - St.
David's - Tenby Wales' smallest city, St. Davids was founded by the
Welsh patron saint in 550 and is one of the most enchanting and evocative
places in Britain. St Davids Cathedral is Wales' holiest place and has been
drawing pilgrims for a millennium and a half. In medieval times, it was
declared that two pilgrimages to St. Davids were the equivalent to one to Rome
and three the equivalent of one to Jerusalem itself. The 12th century cathedral
is hidden in a grassy hollow and was carefully designed so that it was hidden
from invaders! The stone cottages along the high street, today house craft
shops and galleries. Tenby is a town in Pembrokeshire, lying on Carmarthen Bay.
Probably originating as a Viking settlement, and now is a popular seaside
resort. Attractions in Tenby include the 13th-century town walls, the Five
Arches , the 15th-century St Mary's Church, the Tudor Merchant's House, a
museum and art gallery. Boats sail from Tenby's harbor to Caldey Island, while
St Catherine's Island is linked to the town at low tide. Day 3 - St. Fagans - Welsh Mining Valley - Brecon Beacons Visit the open-air Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagans, with its carefully restored buildings and exhibits on Welsh culture. The Museum shows how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the last five hundred years. The Museum stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th century manor house generously donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth. Experience the scenic beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the characteristic Welsh Valleys, while exploring the historical and industrial heritage of South Wales. View the sole surviving deep Welsh coal mine and the breathtaking scenery of the Brecon Beacons, land of salmon rivers and the Welsh mountain pony. Stop on the way to witness remains of the industrial past - including the opportunity to descend 300 feet into a coal mine! (B) Day 4 - Caerlon Roman Camp - London Follow the path of Romans, Normans and Cistercian monks along the border of Wales - fought over by the Celts and Anglo-Saxons and romanticized by Turner and Wordsworth. Visit Caerleon Roman fort, with its baths and amphitheater - believed to have become one of legendary King Arthur's courts. This morning is spent at the village of Caerleon named after a Roman Legion camp. Visit the barracks, a complete amphitheater, Roman baths and the ruins of a Roman port. Take the train back to London. (B) Price Includes:
Daily departures, just for your party
.jpg) Journeys Through Wales - Trains through Wales Wales is a small country that is often overlooked. However, those who do not consider visiting this beautiful country will miss out on exploring the breathtaking natural beauty and authentic old-world charm. Wales has myriad towns and villages with seemingly unpronounceable names, its own language, an ancient form of Celtic, its own prince, Charles, narrow-gauge steam railways that puff contentedly, and more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. Not every town in Wales can be reached by train, but we have selected a few highlights. Journeys Through Wales - Wales Rail Tour Includes: • 4-day rail pass. • First-class accommodations for 3 nights; room with private bath. • 3 full breakfasts. • All taxes and service charges. Sightseeing admission charges at added cost.
Choice of rail itineraries. South Wales NEWPORT/CARDIFF/SWANSEA/ CARMARTHEN/TENBY/LLANELI/ LLANDRIDOD You can visit all of these areas by train: Caerleon Roman Museum and Fort – Newport Tredegar House and Park Newport Cyfarthfa Castle – Merthyr Tydfil 3 miles Museum of Welsh Life (St Fagans) – Cardiff Central 3 miles National Museum of Wales (Cathays) – Cardiff Central Gower – Swansea Caerphilly Tenby Day 1 – LONDON/CARDIFF Train from London
Paddington to Cardiff (2 hours). Head for the art collection at the National
Museum & Gallery, including one of Europe’s best collections of
Impressionist works. Explore Caerphilly Castle, the second largest castle in
Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the fortress is a supreme example of
the concentric “walls within walls” system of defense. The
castle’s only sign of weakness is its famous leaning tower (which
out-leans the tower at Pisa). Overnight at Park Inn Cardiff or Hilton.Day 2 – SWANSEA Many different experiences are available. The city of Swansea is the birthplace of movie star Catherine Zeta Jones and poet Dylan Thomas. The nearby Gower Peninsula has some spectacular coastal scenery including the view from the village of Rhossili, with its fabulous sunsets. Overnight at Park Inn Cardiff or Aberavon Beach Hotel . .jpg) Day 3 – TENBY Tenby, a town in
Pembrokeshire lying on Carmarthen Bay, probably originated as a Viking
settlement. Attractions include the 13th-century town walls, the Five Arches
barbican, the 15th-century St. Mary’s Church, and the Tudor
Merchant’s House. Boats sail from Tenby’s harbor to Caldey Island,
where perfumes are made. Another option: Visit the open-air Museum of Welsh
Life at St. Fagans, with its carefully restored buildings and exhibits on Welsh
culture. Overnight at Park Inn Cardiff or Hilton .Day 4 – CAERLON ROMAN CAMP Follow the path of Romans, Normans and Cistercian monks along the border of Wales – fought over by the Celts and Anglo-Saxons and romanticized by Turner and Wordsworth. Visit Caerleon Roman fort, with its baths and amphitheater – believed to have become one of legendary King Arthur’s courts. Take the train back to London. North Wales CHESTER/LLANDUDNO/ BETWS-Y-COED/BLAENAU FFESTINIOG/ BANGOR/WREXHAM You can visit all of these areas by train: Ffestiniog Railway – Blaenau Ffestiniog Great Orme – Llandudno Llechwedd Slate Caverns – Blaenau Ffestiniog Betws-y-Coed Day 1 – LONDON/CHESTER Take the train from London
to Manchester (approx. 21/4 hours) and to Chester, the walled city. The best
place to start is the Chester Cathedral. Then walk along the walls of Chester
and toward the Eastgate clock. This is the perfect vantage point from which to
observe the busy town. QUEEN HOTELDay 2 – LLANDUDNO/CONWY Llandudno, Wales’
largest resort with two wonderful beaches, has kept its Victorian and Edwardian
elegance and splendor, despite its modern attractions. Taken as a whole, Conwy
is incomparably the most magnificent of Edward I’s Welsh fortresses. Conwy
railway station is next to the castle. Empire or Castle ConwyDay 3 – LLECHWEDD SLATE CAVERNS/ BLAENAU FFESTINIOG The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world. You can travel by steam through the spectacular scenery of Snowdonia National Park. Blaenau Ffestiniog was once the capital of the slate quarrying industry. Now, one of the old quarries has been turned into a major tourist attraction. You can take the Miner’s Tramway into the side of the mountain and into a succession of spectacular chambers where a miner describes the working of the mine. Empire or Castle Conwy Day 4 – BETWS-Y-COED Return by way of charming Betws-y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular inland resort. It is where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west. Much of it was built in Victorian times and it is the principal village of Snowdonia National Park. Visitors to Betws-y-Coed will hear the locals speak Welsh. Take the train to London.
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