WALES
5 DAYS from £369
The Gower Peninsula
Flavours of the Gower & South Wales Heritage
UPDATED TOUR
Aberglasney Gardens Credit Nigel McCall
This updated tour based in Swansea, puts us in prime position to immerse ourselves in the history and heritage of Wales with visits to Penderyn Distillery, Parc Howard Museum as well as a traditional Welsh Afternoon Tea. Add to that a step-on tour of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and time at leisure in Swansea, and we’re surely on to a winner!
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Swansea, Mumbles & Penderyn Swansea Copperworks
water mill before embarking on a step-on guided tour of scenic the Gower Peninsula . Afterwards, we return to the Heritage Centre for Welsh Afternoon Tea. Day 4 Aberglasney Gardens and Parc Howard Museum This morning, we visit the horticultural delight of Aberglasney Gardens , set in the beautiful Towy Valley of Carmarthenshire, made famous by the BBC TV series, “A Garden Lost in Time”. As well as a fully restored Elizabethan Cloister Garden, we can explore acres of over 20 varied and spectacular gardens. This afternoon, we visit the inspirational Parc Howard Museum with new exhibitions showcasing the best inventions to come out of Llanelli. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Tour & tasting at Penderyn Swansea Copperworks • Visit to Gower Heritage Centre with a guided tour of the mill and with a Welsh afternoon tea • Entrance to Aberglasney Gardens • Visit to Parc Howard Museum
This morning, we travel to Swansea where we have plenty to do and see, from the obvious shopping to a surprising variety of museums and galleries, including Swansea Museum, Wales’s oldest, The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and of course, The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea’s famous son. We travel along the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay to nearby Mumbles for lunch at leisure. This afternoon, we head back into Swansea to the Penderyn’s Swansea Copperworks Distillery , where we enjoy a guided tour and tasting and learn about this famous and award-winning whisky. Our tour and tasting will teach us about the founding of Penderyn and what makes the different whiskies taste as they do, so we’ll begin to understand why its reputation as a quality whisky producer is growing. Day 3 Gower Peninsula, Heritage Centre & Welsh Afternoon Tea Our journey today takes us to the delightful Gower Peninsula, instantly recognisable with its glorious sweep of golden bays. We visit the Gower Heritage Centre and enjoy a guided tour of the 12th century
Mercure Swansea Swansea
Although located on a commercial estate, the modern Mercure Swansea Hotel is nestled within its own parkland and is perfectly positioned for touring Swansea, Carmarthenshire and the Gower Peninsula. All 119 bedrooms are modern, well decorated and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is no lift but half of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor. There is a spacious café/bistro style restaurant, a modern, contemporary open plan bar with comfortable seating and an outside terrace. • Ground floor rooms • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £369pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £119 Based on Monday arrivals
Penderyn Swansea Copperworks
Gower Heritage Centre
Mumbles Pier
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