The Wonders of Wales Road Trip

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Overview

  • Wander through Cardiff’s historic heart, from Cardiff Castle to the waterfront calm of Cardiff Bay.
  • Step inside Principality Stadium before discovering centuries of Welsh life at open-air St Fagans.
  • Trace Wales’s wild coastline from St Davids Bay to the dune-lined beauty of Three Cliffs Bay.
  • Journey through the Welsh Valleys to Brecon Beacons National Park and the misty drop of Pistyll Rhaeadr.
  • Explore Snowdonia’s Mountain landscapes and medieval heritage, crowned by a visit to mighty Caernarfon Castle.

 

Trip Includes

  • 8-Day Car rental, economy car with airport pick up / drop off, CDW, 24-hour Breakdown Assistance, 2,500 miles (4,000 KM)
  • 7-night hotel including breakfast daily

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Arrival into Cardiff. Today enjoy exploring the capital of Wales. Packed with shops and restaurants, Cardiff city centre is also bursting with history, with Cardiff Castle situated just a short walk from the local transport hubs. If time permits, head down to Cardiff Bay Barrage. Situated in a stunning maritime setting, enjoy a relaxing stroll with spectacular views of Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary and explore the free exhibitions. Overnight in Cardiff.

 

Arrival in Cardiff

 

Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Boasting a stunning setting on Cardiff Bay's old east dock, this wonderful hotel offers guests a spectacular insight into the beauty of Wales. The hotel is located just a 15 minutes' walking distance from the Cardiff Indoor Arena and the bustling city centre. It provides the ideal setting from which to explore the delights the area has to offer. Catering to the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, this delightful hotel offers tastefully-appointed guest rooms which feature functional space and a relaxing ambience. The rooms come complete with modern amenities for the convenience and comfort of guests. The hotel provides a wide selection of excellent facilities, ensuring that every type of traveller enjoys a relaxing stay.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Home to the Wales Rugby Team, a tour of the Principality Stadium is a must see for sporting fans. For those who are adventurous, there are options to prebook a climb to the rooftop to experience Cardiff’s skyline from a breathtaking different perspective! We would also suggest taking a short drive to Wales’s most popular heritage attraction, and one of Europe’s leading open air museums St Fagans. The museum stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle and gardens, a late 16th-century manor house, and over the last fifty years, over fifty original buildings from different locations in Wales from different historical periods have been re-built in the 100-acre parkland and offers a fascinating insight into the history of how people previously lived. In the afternoon you can enjoy afternoon tea at The Ivy Cardiff in Wales, which is located in the St Davids Centre. It includes classic afternoon tea items like scones, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats, with options to add Champagne. Overnight in Cardiff.

 

Principality Stadium - St. Fagans

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Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Boasting a stunning setting on Cardiff Bay's old east dock, this wonderful hotel offers guests a spectacular insight into the beauty of Wales. The hotel is located just a 15 minutes' walking distance from the Cardiff Indoor Arena and the bustling city centre. It provides the ideal setting from which to explore the delights the area has to offer. Catering to the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, this delightful hotel offers tastefully-appointed guest rooms which feature functional space and a relaxing ambience. The rooms come complete with modern amenities for the convenience and comfort of guests. The hotel provides a wide selection of excellent facilities, ensuring that every type of traveller enjoys a relaxing stay.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Set within the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, today take a scenic drive to St Davids Bay. It may be known as the smallest city in the UK, but it is packed with plenty of things to see and do. Discover many of the beautiful beaches, including Whitesands and Caerfai Bay or visit St Davids Cathedral, one of Wales’s most iconic religious sites. With its sandy beach, and a backdrop of three limestone cliffs and a spectacular shoreline of sand dunes, salt marsh and encrusted with rock pools, we recommend stopping at one of the most popular photographed areas in Gower, Three Cliffs Bay Beach on route to or on the way back from St Davids. Overnight in Cardiff.

 

Three Cliff’s Bay - St. Fagans

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Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Boasting a stunning setting on Cardiff Bay's old east dock, this wonderful hotel offers guests a spectacular insight into the beauty of Wales. The hotel is located just a 15 minutes' walking distance from the Cardiff Indoor Arena and the bustling city centre. It provides the ideal setting from which to explore the delights the area has to offer. Catering to the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, this delightful hotel offers tastefully-appointed guest rooms which feature functional space and a relaxing ambience. The rooms come complete with modern amenities for the convenience and comfort of guests. The hotel provides a wide selection of excellent facilities, ensuring that every type of traveller enjoys a relaxing stay.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Today head north through the dramatic Welsh Valleys and make a stop at the Breacon Beacons National Park. Here you will find a variety of options from market towns to prehistoric monuments and many walking and hiking trails. Continue north to the enchanting Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall, described as one of the seven wonders of Wales. At 240ft high, it is Britains highest single drop waterfall. Overnight in Llandudno.

 

Brecon Beacons National Park - Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall

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Your Accommodation

Belmont Llandudno

Situated in the beautiful town of Llandudno. In the Conwy region, 200 metres from Llandudno pier, The Belmont Llandudno features a modern approach to the Promenade, where guests can enjoy the on-site bar and the relaxing terrace observing the exquisite scenery. Originally built in the 1850’s The Belmont Llandudno is one of the oldest buildings on the Parade. There is also a restaurant area, where a tasty breakfast is served, with views of the sea!

Belmont Llandudno

Today explore Snowdonia, where you’ll find many activities, from walking trails, shops selling local produce, family fun parks, Castles, railways and many natural attractions. For breathtaking views, we suggest the Snowdon Mountain railway that offers an adventure to the summit of Snowdon. In the afternoon as you make your way to your hotel in Llandudno stop at the Penderyn Distillery for a tour and tasting. During the hour-long tour you will learn about the founding of Penderyn, the new distillery building, how our award-winning whisky is made and what makes it so unique. See our mill, our mash tun and our innovative single copper-pot Penderyn still. At the end of your tour sample some of our products in our Tasting Bar. Overnight in Llandudno.

 

Snowdonia

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Your Accommodation

Belmont Llandudno

Situated in the beautiful town of Llandudno. In the Conwy region, 200 metres from Llandudno pier, The Belmont Llandudno features a modern approach to the Promenade, where guests can enjoy the on-site bar and the relaxing terrace observing the exquisite scenery. Originally built in the 1850’s The Belmont Llandudno is one of the oldest buildings on the Parade. There is also a restaurant area, where a tasty breakfast is served, with views of the sea!

Belmont Llandudno

Begin your day in Italiano style with a morning at whimsical Portmeirion. Designed in the 1920s to replicate an Italian village, its quirky pastel-hued houses, classical mansions, and maze-like gardens are straight from the pages of a storybook. This afternoon, head to Castell Caernarfon, a Castle that is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. It is also included in the UNESCO listing of the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I in Gwynedd, as is the adjoining historic towns of Conwy and Caernarfon. Overnight in Llandudno.

 

Caernarfon Castle

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Your Accommodation

Belmont Llandudno

Situated in the beautiful town of Llandudno. In the Conwy region, 200 metres from Llandudno pier, The Belmont Llandudno features a modern approach to the Promenade, where guests can enjoy the on-site bar and the relaxing terrace observing the exquisite scenery. Originally built in the 1850’s The Belmont Llandudno is one of the oldest buildings on the Parade. There is also a restaurant area, where a tasty breakfast is served, with views of the sea!

Belmont Llandudno

Before heading to Wrexham, if time permits, visit the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, part of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site. A 20-minute drive from here, will bring you to Wrexham, that is most recently famous for Ryan Reynolds Football Team, however it is also home to another “Wonder of Wales” The historic St Giles Church. Continue south back towards the Cardiff Area. Overnight in Cardiff.

 

St. Giles Church - Wrexham

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Your Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Boasting a stunning setting on Cardiff Bay's old east dock, this wonderful hotel offers guests a spectacular insight into the beauty of Wales. The hotel is located just a 15 minutes' walking distance from the Cardiff Indoor Arena and the bustling city centre. It provides the ideal setting from which to explore the delights the area has to offer. Catering to the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, this delightful hotel offers tastefully-appointed guest rooms which feature functional space and a relaxing ambience. The rooms come complete with modern amenities for the convenience and comfort of guests. The hotel provides a wide selection of excellent facilities, ensuring that every type of traveller enjoys a relaxing stay.

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

Sadly, it is now time to leave the UK, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport to join your flight home.

 

Cardiff

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