Wonders of Wales in a Nutshell

Discover a kingdom of dramatic landscapes, thrilling mountain scenery and fascinating ancient culture on this incredible tour of Wales.

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Discover a kingdom of dramatic landscapes, thrilling mountain scenery and fascinating ancient culture on this incredible tour of Wales. Uncover this remote but wonderful corner of the UK as we explore the best of Wales.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

6 nights half board

Visit to Llandudno enroute

Admission into Portmeirion & the Royal Mint Experience Cardiff

Journey on the Ffestiniog Railway

Guided tour of Picton Castle & Gardens

Guided tour of the Gower Peninsula with cream tea

Excursions to Barmouth, Mumbles & Tenby

Free time in Caernarfon

Day 1

We cross the Welsh border to Llandudno, a jewel along the North Welsh Coast. Uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes, this Victorian seaside resort is home to a magnificent promenade, tearooms, and shops. After exploring, we continue to our hotel in Caernarfon, located just a short walk from the town's port and castle.

Day 2

After breakfast, we travel to Portmeirion. Situated on a private peninsula, this Italian-style village and gardens is one of Wales' premier destinations. Take in the stunning coastal scenery enhanced by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis' architecture. This afternoon, it's all aboard for a journey on the Ffestiniog Railway. Sit back as we wind through the glorious Snowdonia National Park and experience natural beauty from the comfort of classic carriages hauled by a vintage steam engine.

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Day 3

Enjoy a day at leisure in Caernarfon. Situated on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait opposite the Isle of Anglesey, consider visiting the UNESCO Heritage site of Caernarfon Castle or board one of the Welsh Highland heritage steam trains which depart from the town's station.

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Day 4

After our departure from our hotel, we visit charming Barmouth, one of Wales's most beautiful beach resorts, before we continue our journey through Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, rumoured to be the birthplace of the legendary wizard Merlin, where we stay for the next three nights.

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Day 5

We visit Picton Castle and Gardens this morning for a guided tour. Considered Pembrokeshire's most beautiful stately home and built in the 13th Century, explore one of the largest collections of cultivated plants in West Wales including ancient woodlands, an exotic jungle and This afternoon, we travel to Tenby for free time in this delightful harbour town and seaside resort steeped in ancient history and surrounded by eighteenth-century castle walls.

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Day 6

After breakfast, we travel to cosy Mumbles. Nestled on Swansea Bay, explore this cosmopolitan seaside town beloved by legendary Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and home to a Victorian pier and a two-hundred-year-old lighthouse. From here, we continue to the Gower Heritage Centre to be joined by a knowledgeable guide for a driving tour of the Gower Peninsula! Afterwards, we will return to the centre to enjoy a traditional cream tea.

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Day 7

Our final visit this morning takes us to the Royal Mint Experience on the outskirts of Cardiff for a fascinating insight into the history of UK coins and currency, including the opportunity to strike a personal memento! From here, we begin our homeward journey and bid farewell to Wales.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Celtic Royal Hotel 3*, Caernarfon (3 nights)

Steeped in history (including a visit from a young Princess Victoria), the Celtic Royal is just a stone's throw from Caernarfon Castle. This comfortable hotel has fantastic facilities throughout.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Swimming pool
Gym
Sauna & steam room

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel 3*, Carmarthen (3 nights)

Located in a spectacular position at the gateway to West Wales, the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel blends its old-world charm with modern facilities.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA