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If you want the chance to see this land of rolling moorlands, glaciated mountain areas, unspoilt coastlines and romantic castles, staying in some superb hotels along the way, then this combined Welsh South & North tour could be just what you're looking for:
You have already seen the wonderful array of sightseeing on our South Wales & North Wales tours, and so we've combined the two into one-action packed visit.
Wales might be a comparatively small country, but the driving distances can be deceptive. While the roads in both the north and south are very good, driving between the two takes a lot longer than it looks - a minimum 4 hours. So, you'll need to allow the best part of a day, when travelling from one region to the other. Ideally, add on an extra day or two to get the most out of this wonderful tour, as there is so much to see.
This fabulous combined tour will enable you to sample the best of the South - from the bustle of Cardiff Bay, to the spellbinding coastline of the Gower Peninsula. The stunning Caerphilly Castle will entrance you, and the spirit of Wales is to be found at St Fagans National History Museum. As you drive into the north, you can savour the unique village of Portmeirion as you you venture into Snowdonia - an area of outstanding beauty. You'll be able to visit two spectacular castles at Harlech & Beaumaris, and explore the beguiling landscape on the Isle of Anglesey.
We know you'll have the vacation of a lifetime when you sample the best of both worlds in this tour of South & North Wales.
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Includes |
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- 7 days' hire seater rental vehicle |
- 6 nights' accommodation sharing twin or double rooms |
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Not including |
- Entrance fees for sightseeing and guided tours |
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
arrival London, Birmingham or Cardiff airport. Transfer to Future Inn, Cardiff |
Day 2 |
explore St Fagans National History Museum & Caerphilly Castle |
Day 3 |
visit Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Castle, and the National Botanic Gardens |
Day 4 |
transfer to St George's Hotel, Llandudno, via Portmeirion village |
Day 5 |
explore Anglesey and visit Beaumaris Castle & Plas Newyyd |
Day 6 |
visit Harlech, Snowdonia & Snowdown Mountain Railway |
Day 7 |
check out of hotel. Return rental car to airport. Departure |
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Price per person from £580 |
Based on a group of two or four, sharing twin/double rooms |
| Tours with driver/guide can be arranged on request |
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HOTELS |
Future Inn, Cardiff |
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Future Inn hotel, Cardiff Bay UK is located within Cardiff Bay near the City Centre, just a few steps from the vibrant dining and entertainment centre of Cardiff Bay's waterfront Mermaid Quay. The Wales Millenium Centre, the Welsh National Assembly, Cardiff County Hall, Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and the main business community are all within a mile of the hotel. The restaurant uses the finest locally sourced ingredients presented in an informal relaxed manner, offering fresh food all day everyday in an inviting, fresh, contemporary environment. Every room at a Future Inn is finished to the same high standards and include two Queen size double beds in each twin room, plus they come with individual airconditioning, full size work station with internet access, comp tea & coffee making.
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St George's Hotel, Llandudno |
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The St. George's is Llandudno's premier luxury hotel. With an already impressive 150 year history, including no fewer than six British Prime Ministers staying here, from Disraeli to Tony Blair, the St George's Hotel continues to provide you with an exception level of luxury of which is expected from a Macdonald hotel.The recent £3.5 million full refurbishment, has brought the St. George's Hotel the four star status it richly deserves, together with the hospitality to match. The commitment and personal attention from our dedicated staff to each and every guest makes your stay, whether business or pleasure, something to remember. One of the greatest pleasures of a stay at the St. George's hotel is the fine dining. The Terrace Restaurant gives spectacular coastal views of Llandudno Bay, flanked either side by the Great Orme and the Little Orme, in a setting of Victorian splendour. Whatever it is you wish to celebrate, you can be guaranteed it will be a great success at the St. George's Hotel.
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SIGHTSEEING |
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St Fagans National History Museum |
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St Fagans opened on 1 July 1948. Today, it is one of Europe's foremost open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth.
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Proudly standing on a 30-acre site, Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest fortresses in Europe. Boasting a tower which 'out leans' that of Pisa, the castle also receives visits from the infamous ghost of the Green Lady.
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Cardiff Castle is located in the heart of the city and enjoys a history spanning nearly 2000 years. The highlight at the castle is a guided tour of the spectacular castle apartments.
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Welcome to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium. This is already one of the most visited gardens in Wales and where they help to conserve some of the rarest plants in the world.
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Cardiff Bay has altered beyond recognition. From its past as the world's largest coal exporting port to a modern sport and leisure complex; it is also Europe's largest waterfront development and it has a wealth of leisure activities available both on and off the water.
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Italianate village, famous as the setting for the cult 1960's TVseries, 'The Prisoner', starring Patrick Mcgoohan. Clough Williams-Ellis opened Portmeirion in 1926 on a peninsula off the coast of Snowdonia to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it.
http://www.portmeirion-village.com/en/index.php
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This unusual, yet magnificent building, located in the county town of Anglesey was the last Welsh castle of Edward I. In keeping with its 'fairytale' appearance, even the name 'Beaumaris' is derived from the French for beautiful marsh - 'le beau marais'.
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Spectacularly sited Harlech Castle seems to grow naturally from the rock on which it is perched. Like an all seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia.
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Home of the Marquess of Anglesey, Plas Nweydd is situated on the bank of the Menai Strait with magnificent views of Snowdonia. This elegant 18th Century house by James Wyatt contains Rex Whistler’s largest painting and an exhibition of his work.
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The beautiful Isle of Anglesey hugs the coast of North Wales and boasts over 100 miles of spectacular coastline within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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The Snowdonia National Park boasts some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the country. It includes miles of beautiful coastline as well as rugged peaks and dramatic wooded valleys, but pride of place is held by the mountain itself. Snowdon stands at 1,085 metres above sea level - the highest peak in Wales and England.
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Since 1896, visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Based on Victorian engineering Snowdon Mountain Railway is the only public rack and pinion railway in the United Kingdom and a true majestic mountain adventure.
http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/
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