Overview
You’ll travel through Snowdonia National Park via Betws-y-Coed and on to Caernarfon, famous for its enormous medieval castle and have some time to spend in its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. On your way to England’s Manchester, stop in Chester and take photos of its 16th century Tudor buildings traditionally constructed from oak with the timbers stained with black tar. Spend the last night of your escorted tour in Manchester where you gather with your traveling companions, and raise a glass to this Welsh adventure. See why this escape through Wales’s beauty and history is made even better without the crowds of the high season on your affordable, guided Welsh holiday.
Itinerary
Welcome to London! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
LONDON: Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SITES: England's national treasure of St. Paul's Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria's jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
STONEHENGE: Take a guided visit.
BATH: Visit the elegant Georgian city. (B) 176 mi / 284 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORY & MYSTERY: Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
CARDIFF: Visit Globus Local Favourite St. Fagans National Museum of History and Cardiff Castle. Free time this afternoon. (B) 16 mi / 26 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - NATIONAL TREASURE: Explore the open-air National Museum of History in St. Fagans, where you will see many historic buildings brought from all over Wales and learn about architecture, culture, agriculture and lifestyle of the Welsh people - from the world of a 230,000-year-old Neanderthal child to modern day.
Drive through stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
BRECON: Stop at a market town.
BUILTH WELLS: Stop at a village known for its 12th century castle.
LLANGOLLEN: Visit the picturesque village, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. (B) 137 mi / 220 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - UNIQUE SPOT: Medieval towns? Tick. Rolling green hills? Tick. Waterfalls? Tick. Romantic castles? Tick. In fact, there are 17 castles and palaces scattered in towns and on remote hills of Brecon Beacons Park. Explore one of Wales' three national parks, connect with nature and hear about Welsh turbulent history.
Drive over spectacular Llanberis Pass and through Snowdonia National Park.
BETWS-Y-COED: Stop at the gateway to Snowdonia.
CAERNARFON: Visit the city where the castle saw the investiture of King Charles III as Prince of Wales in 1969.
CHESTER: Stop at the medieval cathedral city.
MANCHESTER: Free time in the evening. (B/D) 174 mi / 280 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - UNESCO SITE: Caernarfon is a royal town known for its mighty 13th century castle.
It is also a seaside resort and a stronghold of Welsh culture and heritage.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 6 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- London Millennium Gloucester (First-Class)
- Cardiff Mercure Cardiff Holland House (Superior First-Class)
- Denbighshire The Wild Pheasant Hotel (First-Class)
- Manchester Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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