8-Day Discover Wales
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Discover the beauty and history of Wales on this eight-day tour from London!
Travelling by private car from London, you'll visit the landmarks of Stonehenge, Stourhead Gardens and Bath Abbey before beginning your holiday to Wales. You'll travel through the Wye Valley making several stops on the way, journey through the Brecon Beacons and take the scenic Coastal Way along the Atlantic Coast to Snowdonia.
A day of exploring the Snowdonia National Park will lead into a tour fo the great castles of North Wales including Conwy Castle. After a final visit to Powis Castle, you'll journey back over the border to England to the quaint Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter. On the final day, you'll visit Blenheim Castle and Oxford before returning to London.
Travelling by private car from London, you'll visit the landmarks of Stonehenge, Stourhead Gardens and Bath Abbey before beginning your holiday to Wales. You'll travel through the Wye Valley making several stops on the way, journey through the Brecon Beacons and take the scenic Coastal Way along the Atlantic Coast to Snowdonia.
A day of exploring the Snowdonia National Park will lead into a tour fo the great castles of North Wales including Conwy Castle. After a final visit to Powis Castle, you'll journey back over the border to England to the quaint Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter. On the final day, you'll visit Blenheim Castle and Oxford before returning to London.
Itinerary
Day 1
Journey to Bath from London via Stonehenge & Stourhead Gardens
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Start the day early and travel south-west to one of the most important ancient monuments in the world and UNESCO Heritage Site, Stonehenge. The structure is almost 5,000 years old. The journey continues further west to what is considered to be one of England’s finest gardens, Stourhead. One of the most remarkable landscaped gardens in Europe. From here, you'll continue northwards where you encounter the Georgian elegance that is the city of Bath where you'll have a city tour and stay overnight.
Accommodation
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa★5 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
Activities
Stonehenge
Stourhead House The National Trust
Bath Abbey
Roman Baths
Bath City Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from London to Bath
Destinations
England
Stourton
Bath and North East Somerset
Bath
Day 2
Bath to the Wye Valley stopping in Symonds Yat, Tintern Abbey & Chepstow Castle
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Today, you'll travel to the Wye Valley, making stops at Symonds Yat, Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle on the way. The Wye Valley straddles the border between England and Wales. It is home to some of the most attractive, most scenic landscapes in the UK, and was established officially as an Area of Natural Beauty in 1971.
Accommodation
Llangoed Hall Hotel★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Symonds Yat
Tintern Abbey
Chepstow Castle
Transportations
Private Driver from Bath to Llangoed Hall Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bath and North East Somerset
Symonds Yat
Tintern
Chepstow
Llyswen
Day 3
Journey through the Brecon Beacons to Carreg Cennen Castle
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The Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales and its six main peaks dominate the skyline, the highest of which is Pen y Fan at 886 metres. Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 90 metres above the River Cennen, the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside. Your holiday to Wales continues westwards through the Brecon Beacons and Carmarthenshire towards the Atlantic Coast.
Accommodation
Mansion House Llansteffan★5 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Carreg Cennen Castle
Transportations
Private Driver from Llangoed Hall Hotel to Llansteffan
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Llyswen
Llangain
Wales
Day 4
Atlantic Coast Scenic Drive to Dolgellau via Cardigan & Aberystwyth
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This morning, you'll start your journey along the Atlantic Coastal, which stretches 180 miles, from St Davids to Aberdaron in the north at the end of the Llyn peninsula. The route takes you past ancient burial chambers at Carreg Coetan and Pentre Fan towards Cardigan and the medieval castle. You'll continue past Cardigan (Ceredigion) Bay to the charming Regency town of Aberaeron. You'll stop for a stroll in Victorian Aberystwyth, before heading into Snowdonia and to Dolgellau.
Accommodation
Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Atlantic Coast Drive to Dolgellau
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Llangain
United Kingdom
Penmaenpool
Day 5
Harlech Castle & Snowdonia National Park Tour
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Harlech Castle is one of the main fortresses built by Edward 1 in Wales. Harlech, along with Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy castles form a World Heritage site. From Harlech, you'll journey into Snowdonia, the largest National Park in Wales. Apart from the beauty and charm of its high mountains, Snowdonia is a delightfully varied landscape of steep river gorges, waterfalls and green valleys. Weather permitting, you'll take the Snowdon Mountain Railway from Llanberis up Mount Snowdon.
Accommodation
Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Harlech Castle
Snowdonia National Park Tour
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Penmaenpool
Harlech
Betws-y-Coed
Llanberis
Day 6
The Great Castles of North Wales
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Today, you'll explore Portmerion, Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy Castle. Following the coast, you'll visit the Italianate village of Portmerion. The rest of the day is spent exploring Edward I's great castles of North Wales. Along with Harlech, these medieval masterpieces are designated UNESCO World heritage sites. The castles include Caernarfon Castle, Beaumaris and the magnificent medieval fortress of Conwy, with Snowdonia forming a dramatic backdrop.
Accommodation
Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Edward I's Great Castles of North Wales
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Penmaenpool
Conwy
Day 7
Powis Castle Visit & Journey to the Cotswolds, England
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High on a rock above the terraces, Powis Castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress. Remodelled and embellished over more than 400 years, it reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert family - each generation adding to the magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries. In the afternoon, you'll journey to the Cotswolds, where you'll stay overnight.
Accommodation
The Slaughters Manor House★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Powis Castle and Garden
Transportations
Private Driver from National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden to Lower Slaughter
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Penmaenpool
Welshpool
Lower Slaughter
Day 8
Blenheim Palace, Oxford Tour & Back to London
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Today, you'll start the day with a visit to Blenheim Palace. The size and scale of the palace are truly remarkable. You'll stop in the nearby village of Woodstock for lunch before heading to the heart of the historic city of Oxford. The home of English education for over 800 years. You'll tour the most beautiful of the 38 colleges that make up the University. You'll visit discreet gardens, ancient dining halls and chapels. In the later afternoon, you'll return to London where your trip ends.
Activities
Blenheim Palace
Oxford
Oxford Castle
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Transportations
Private Driver from Lower Slaughter to Oxford
Private Driver from Oxford to London
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Lower Slaughter
England
Oxford
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 19 activities
- 7 breakfasts
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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