Highlights Include
- FREE entry to Conwy Castle
- FREE entry to The Big Pit – go underground and experience a real coal mine and hear the fascinating history of mining in Wales
- Discover the unspoilt beauty of the Brecon Beacons
- Wander around the spectacular ruins of Tintern Abbey, inspiration to William Wordsworth
- Have a night out to remember in the vibrant capital city of Cardiff
- Explore one of the most impressive castles in the world in Conwy, built by Edward 1st to contain the Welsh
- Trek in the stunning Snowdonia National Park and hopefully get a glimpse of Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon
- Find some lost treasure in the town of books (Hay-on-Wye – with over 30 second hand bookshops)
- Caerleon Roman fortress or King Arthur’s Camelot?
Price includes
- FREE entry to Conwy Castle
- FREE Entry to Big Pit
- Five full-day excursions in a state-of-the-art Mercedes midi-coach with local guide
- Return journey from London (including Taxes)
Prices does not include
- Accommodation, meals and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
Minimum age: 17 years
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Itinerary
Day 1: London to Abergavenny
From London you head west across the Severn Bridge into south Wales to Chepstow Castle, the oldest stone fortification in Britain, then you explore the Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey, one of the finest ruins in the country. You then get the chance to go down a real Welsh mine at the Big Pit which is situated in Blaenavon and is listed as a World Heritage site. Home for the night is the medieval market town of Abergavenny which was once an area that contained a Roman Fort.
Day 2: Abergavenny to Tyddyn Bychan
After the ‘Heads of the Valleys Road’ we will take a walk along the River Wye, next to the world famous second hand book capital of Britain, Hay-on-Wye, once declared an independent kingdom on 1st April 1977. Then its off to Builth Wells to hear about the last prince of an independent Wales. If you don’t suffer from vertigo, we will take a walk along the impressive Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at Llangollen, and then pick up some local produce for an optional BBQ at the idyllic farmhouse which is home for the night.
Day 3: Tyddyn Bychan to Caernarfon
We head to the ‘Ugly House’ then up the Vale of Conwy towards the north coast of Wales. We have the opportunity to visit the smallest house in Great Britain and the majestic Conwy Castle built by Edward I to contain the Welsh. Next, it’s Snowdonia National Park to hike the spectacular scenery north Wales is famous for. We then head to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, one of the longest place names in the world. After a drive through the Llanberis Pass we spend the night next to imposing Caernarfon Castle!
Day 4: Caernarfon to Cardiff
After making your way south from Caernarfon you shall have a walk around the Welsh tribal lands of Dolgellau which lies at the foot of the mountain ‘Cader Idris’. The surrounding lakes of this menacing mountain are said to be bottomless. You then travel onto Machynlleth - the ancient capital of Wales and now home to a large thriving bohemian community. Passing by the seaside resort of Aberystwth you shall then visit Devil's Bridge (where the devil was banished from Wales) and go on a gorge walk. Leaving Devil's Bridge behind you will follow Cardigan Bay for a while before making our way past Swansea and onto the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff.
Day 5: Cardiff to London
After a big night in Cardiff you shall leave the city behind and head to Caerleon, site of a Roman amphitheatre and fortress. Finally, you bid farewell to Wales and visit Castle Combe, a quaint village on the edge of the Cotswolds and one of England's finest before returning to London.
Operates
- 4th & 18th June, 2nd & 16th and 30th July, 13th & 27th August, 10th & 24th September 2012.
Departure
- 7.30 (check-in: 7:15), from
- Departure Point: 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BS
- Returns at 18.30pm (day 5)
The programmes brochured have been designed for travellers aged 18 years and over with the style and operation specifically designed for young independent travellers. This fact should be recognised when you book. Passengers are primarily in the 18-35 year age group.
Passengers must be aged 18 years or over.