Overview
Visit some of Wales most unique and whacky attractions. You will take in quirky attractions varying from Blaenavon Ironworks to Penderyn Distillery.
You will stay in the 4 star Jurys Inn Cardiff with daily breakfast and dinner included in the price you pay. 3 lunches are also included in this price too.
We can also help arrange your transport to Cardiff by arranging, flights, train tickets or car hire.
Our tours are tailor-made meaning the itineraries can be changed if you feel there are too many activities on certain days.
*Terms and conditions apply. Single supplement available.
Itinerary
- Arrive in Cardiff
- Free time around Cardiff city centre
- 3pm: Check in to the Jurys Inn Cardiff
- 10am: Depart from the hotel on the luxury coach
- 10:20am-11:20am: Arrive at Castell Coch and explore
- 11:30am-12:30pm: Arrive at Caerphilly Castle and explore.
Wales biggest castle and the second biggest castle in the United Kingdom - 12:45pm-2pm: Free time around Pontypridd town centre
- 2:05pm-2:30pm: The Groggshop.
One of Wales most unique shops displaying hundreds of caricature figures called Groggs. - 3pm: Arrive back at the Hotel
- 10:20am: Depart the Jurys Inn for Rhondda Heritage Park
- 10:50am: Arrive at Rhondda Heritage Park
- 11:00am-12pm: Tour of the coal mine
A coal mine that gives visitors the chance to go underground and experience a day in the life of a coal miner. - 12pm-12:50pm: Lunch at Caffe Bracchi at Rhondda Heritage Park. Lunch will include two courses (A sandwich and mini dessert) and a hot drink.
- 1:20pm: Arrive at the Royal Mint
- 1:30pm: Tour will start.
The only place that shows you where the United Kingdom’s coins are being made. - 3pm: Arrive back at the Hotel
- 10:10am: Luxury coach departs the hotel
- 11am-12pm: Explore Blaenavon Ironworks.
The Ironworks were at the forefront of the industrial revolution in Wales and provided materials for the construction of bridges, railways and ships. - 12:10-12:50pm: Lunch at the Heritage Tea Rooms located in Blaenavon World Heritage Centre. The cafe offers fresh cake, hot food and drink.
- 1pm-2pm: Arrive at the Big Pit.
A coal mine museum where visitors can go 300 feet underground. - 3pm: Arrive back at the hotel
- 10am: Depart the hotel
- 10:50am:Arrive at Penderyn Distillery in the Brecon Beacons
- 11am: Tour starts
See where the popular single malt Welsh Whisky is made. - 12:30pm-2pm: Free time around Brecon
- 3pm: Arrive back at the Hotel
- 10:10am: Luxury coach departs the hotel
- 10:30am-12pm: St Fagan’s National Museum of History.
The most popular historical attraction in Wales, showcasing traditional Welsh life. - 12:30pm-3pm: Llanerch Vineyard for lunch and vineyard tour
A vineyard in the countryside but only 20 minutes away from Cardiff . - 3:30pm: Arrive back at the hotel
- 10:30am: Depart the hotel
- 10:50am-11:10am: Penarth Victorian Pier.
A pier that was built in the Victorian period and has featured in the BBC Sci Fi series Torchwood. - 11:35am-1pm: Explore the town of Barry.
A seaside town that was one of the main filming locations for Gavin & Stacey. - 1:15pm-2:45pm: Comeston Lakes
A country park with a 14th century medieval village on site. - 5:30pm: Arrive back at the hotel
- 12pm: Check out of the Jurys Inn Cardiff
Tour Highlights
- Drink wine in the countryside surroundings of Llanerch Vineyard
- Take a step back into Welsh life at St Fagans National Museum of History
- Experience the everyday working life of a Welsh miner at the Big Pit Museum and Rhondda Heritage Park
Tour Inclusions
- 4-star Accommodation
- Luxury Coach Transport
- Breakfast and Dinner provided daily
- 3 Lunches included
- Transfer between Attractions and Destinations
- Local Guide Included
- 7 Nights Stay
- All Attractions included in Price
*This tour can be available for 3, 5, 8 and 14 day durations or with itineraries tailored to suit your group. Tours will run 12 months of the year. We take bookings from all over the world, including: North America, Australia, Japan, China, Middle East, India and Europe.
