Caerphilly Castle
Mercure Cardi North
Mercure Cardi North, Cardi Located just 3 miles from the centre of Cardi , the hotel is well situated for exploring the surrounding South Wales area. A contemporary and modern hotel, with spacious bedrooms and a Welsh theme running through its open plan public areas.
Cardi • Caerphilly Castle • Royal Mint • Big Pit Mining Museum • Penderyn Visitor Centre
Based just outside the capital city, this tour captures the essence of Welsh culture and spectacular scenery, in addition to including a visit to one of the most interesting new attractions in many years: The Royal Mint Visitor Centre which produces coins and medals for over 60 countries worldwide. Tours are based on Monday departures. Welsh Treasures and the Royal Mint
• 4 star • 132 bedrooms • Lift • Fitness room • Coach parking
5 days from £418 including:
• 4 nights half board in Cardiff with: Tea/coffee on arrival, Porter service Full Welsh breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Caerphilly Castle • Visit to St Fagans National Museum of History • Guided tour of the Royal Mint Visitor Centre • Introductory tour of Cardiff • Visit to Big Pit Mining Museum • Tour and tasting at Penderyn Visitor Centre 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £418
Day 1 Travel to the hotel in Cardi . Day 2 First stop is Caerphilly, for a visit to the largest castle in Wales. Explore this 13th century sleeping giant before time at leisure in the town, famous for its cheese. This afternoon is to St Fagans National Museum of History, standing in the magni cent grounds of St Fagans Castle and Gardens. One of Wales’s most popular heritage attractions, visitors explore history through people’s everyday lives. Day 3 Today begins with admission to the Royal Mint Visitor Centre, for an escorted tour of the production process. From here, enjoy an engag- ing, self-guided tour of static and interactive exhibits, bringing to life the Mint’s heritage. This afternoon, we include a tour of the attractive
city centre of Cardi , as well as the modernised Cardi Bay with its fascinating public buildings, including the Welsh Assembly. Day 4 An excursion to the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a morning visit to Big Pit Mining Museum to learn about the region’s heritage. As well as an underground tour of the mine (additional £8 to guarantee this tour during school holidays), there is a virtual tour above ground, providing a moving and entertaining illustration of the lives of miners at work and home. This afternoon is to Penderyn Visitor Cen- tre, to learn about whisky making in Wales and general Welsh history in the exhibition centre. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Three Cli s Bay, Gower Peninsula
Diplomat Hotel
Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli Located on the outskirts of Llanelli, this well presented, traditional style hotel is well maintained throughout. It has welcoming public areas and an outdoor terrace for those balmy summer evenings. • 4 star • 42 bedrooms in main hotel • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
Tenby • National Botanic Garden of Wales • Gower Peninsula • Carmarthen • Swansea
A much loved Welsh destination, epitomized by the beautiful golden beaches of the Gower Peninsula and the welcoming seaside resort of Tenby. Savour the beautiful land and sea scapes on this tour, and explore the award winning National Botanic Garden of Wales. The Glorious Gower and Tenby
profusion of rare, fragrant, exotic and spooky plants. Continue to Carmarthen, one of Wales’ oldest towns, before returning to the hotel. Alternatively, if gardens are your passion, we can include admission to Aberglasney Gardens at an additional cost. Day 4 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Gower Peninsula and The Mumbles, an area renowned for its sandy beaches. Visit the Gower Heritage Centre in a converted water mill where a guide will join the coach for a tour of the peninsula’s highlights before returning for a Vintage Tea or Vegetable Cawl and tour of the mill. This afternoon is at leisure in Swansea. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Day 1 Travel to Carmarthenshire via the impressive Brecon Beacons. Day 2 Today is a full day to Tenby. Take time to experience the friendly harbour, relax and unwind on one of the three fantastic beaches or simply sit and people watch. For the more adventurous, why not take the boat journey to Caldy Island, owned and run by a community of Cistercian monks, open to the public on summer weekdays and Saturdays (crossing is subject to weather and additional cost applies, payable locally). Day 3 Begin the day at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Nestled in the Tywi Valley, the garden combines themed displays, rolling parkland and secluded woodland. The award winning Great Glasshouse is home to a
5 days from £462 including:
• 4 nights half board near Llanelli with: Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival, Porter service, Full Welsh breakfast, 3 x 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee, 1 x Welsh themed dinner • Admission to National Botanic Garden of Wales • Vintage tea or Vegetable Cawl and tour of the Gower Peninsula 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £462
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