The Wonders of Wales

Centuries of history have left their mark on the Brecon Beacons’ remarkable landscape. First today, we’ll visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum before travelling through the spellbinding Wye Valley en route to our next stop: the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Tintern Abbey. After a wine-tasting session at an award-winning vineyard, we’ll return to our hotel for an evening of leisure. Accommodation: The Bear Hotel at Crickhowell (or similar)

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Today our journey will take us further north along the border regions of Mid Wales to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest and highest structure of its kind and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After enjoying an afternoon tea together, we’ll move on to our Conwy hotel, where we’ll stay for the next three nights. Accommodation: Castle Hotel (or similar)

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After an eventful few days, today you’ll have plenty of free time to explore Conwy. This afternoon, we’ll be in for a traditional Welsh cultural treat: a soul-stirring male voice choir performance. Accommodation: Castle Hotel (or similar)

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We’ll turn west today, setting a course for Llanberis Slate Mine and Caernarfon Castle – once a royal palace built for Edward I. We’ll then head to the fascinating Welsh Language Heritage Centre, Nant Gwrtheyrn, which is located in a former quarrying village. Here, we’ll flex our language skills with a lesson in tongue-twisting Welsh pronunciation. There will be plenty of time to practise your new-found skills at dinner tonight! Accommodation: Castle Hotel (or similar)

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First today, we’ll be whisked away to the home of famous Welsh poet Hedd Wyn. Then, it’s onwards to the Devil's Bridge – a world famous attraction home to stunning waterfalls and a steam train experience. Dinner is in Tregaron tonight. Accommodation: Y Talbot Hotel (or similar)

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First today: a visit to a Welsh gold centre, a stop at the Cenarth Coracle Centre and an exploration of the majestic Castell Henllys. Then, we’ll continue to Pembrokeshire, where our lodgings come in the form of an elegant country estate. Here, we’ll wear our best outfits and meet for one last dinner together. Accommodation: Hammet House (or similar)

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We’ll finish our adventure by travelling along the west coast, visiting the coastal town of St David’s Head before we return to Cardiff.

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