Wales – Castles, Mountains & Coast

Arrival in Cardiff

Welcome to Wales! Arrive at Cardiff Airport or Bristol Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Welsh capital. Spend the afternoon exploring Cardiff Bay's vibrant waterfront, the Millennium Centre, and the charming Victorian and Edwardian arcades in the city centre. Meet your guide for a welcome dinner at a restaurant serving modern Welsh cuisine.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cardiff

Cardiff & Brecon Beacons

Begin the morning with a guided tour of Cardiff Castle, a remarkable site spanning nearly 2,000 years of history with its Roman fort, Norman keep, and lavishly decorated Victorian Gothic interiors. After lunch, drive north into the Brecon Beacons National Park for an afternoon walk to a stunning waterfall trail in the Ystradfellte area, passing through ancient beech woodland and behind cascading falls.

Accommodation: Country inn in the Brecon Beacons

Pembrokeshire Coast

Travel west to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only coastal national park in the United Kingdom. Join your guide for a scenic walk along cliff-top paths with views of secluded coves, sea stacks, and nesting seabirds. Visit the picturesque harbour town of Tenby with its pastel-painted houses and medieval town walls, and enjoy the freshest Welsh seafood for dinner.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Pembrokeshire

North Wales & Snowdonia

Journey north through the Welsh heartland to Snowdonia National Park, home to the highest peak in England and Wales. Board the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway for a spectacular ride toward the summit, enjoying panoramic views of jagged ridges, glacial lakes, and the distant coastline. Descend and explore the slate mining town of Llanberis before continuing to your hotel in the Snowdonia region.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Snowdonia

Castles of North Wales & Portmeirion

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage castles of North Wales, beginning with the imposing Caernarfon Castle, built by Edward I as a seat of English power in Wales. Drive along the stunning coastline to visit the Italianate fantasy village of Portmeirion, famous as the filming location of the cult television series The Prisoner. Return to your hotel for a farewell dinner celebrating the highlights of your Welsh adventure.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Snowdonia

Departure from Wales

Enjoy a final Welsh breakfast before departing through the scenic Conwy Valley, with an optional photo stop at the medieval walled town of Conwy and its magnificent castle. Transfer to your departure airport in either Manchester or Cardiff. Farewell to the land of song, castles, and untamed beauty!