A fantastic tour to the very best sights of south Wales, taking in history and heritage, castles and coasts, green hills, beautiful gardens and breathtaking mountains! Discover the beauty of the Gower Peninsula with our local guide, before enjoying a stop at the delightful village of Mumbles. We spend a full day in the capital of Cardiff where you will see a unique blend of historic landmarks and cosmopolitan attractions, including Cardiff Castle, Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay, topped off with a visit to the Royal Mint Experience where we discover how coins are produced. We will also learn about the Welsh coal industry at the fascinating Mining Experience, as well as how the award-winning single malt whiskey is made at Penderyn Distillery. Filled with unique excursions, this 5-day tour is a must!
5 days from $1098 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 1300 811 500 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
For your convenience, you may choose to start this tour in the UK or at the first city in Europe.
Today we discover the outstanding natural beauty of the Gower Peninsula with our knowledgeable local guide, firstly stopping off at the Gower Heritage Centre – a rural life museum based around a working 12th century water mill.
Passing the ancient sandstone ridge of Cefn Bryn, known locally as the 'backbone of the Gower', and the atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber of Arthur’s Stone, you will enjoy spectacular views over Rossili Beach, Worms’ Head and Three Cliffs Bay – voted the second best view in Britain.
We then head for the village of Mumbles to take a stroll along the promenade that takes you onto the pier and to its fabulous Italian ice cream parlours. Browse the shops, including the local Mumbles Pottery or the Lovespoon Gallery, to stock up on some great souvenirs.
Alternatively, enjoy the splendid sea views from one of the outdoor cafés and watch the world go by.
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Today we spend a full day in Cardiff, including a visit to the famous castle. Contained within these mighty stone walls is a wealth of history spanning 2000 years. Although founded by the Romans 2000 years ago, Cardiff is essentially a young city. The city has seen immense change over the past decade but still retains a wealth of dignified buildings, including the city centre castle alongside a unique mix of traditional Welsh influences. The results of this change can be seen at the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay – one of Europe’s most exciting waterfront developments.
We end the day with a visit to the Royal Mint Experience on the outskirts of Cardiff. This interactive museum explains how coins are produced. You can see the coins being minted and learn the fascinating history of this everyday piece of our lives.
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Today, we learn about Black Gold and explore the history of the Welsh coal industry starting at the Big Pit, the famous industrial heritage museum. Relive a bygone age as you don essential mining equipment – helmet, cap lamp and air purifying 'self-rescuer' – before being lowered down the mineshaft for a fascinating underground tour led by real miners.
We then sample more of the spirit of Wales at the Penderyn Distillery, nestled in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, learning how the award-winning single malt whisky is produced. At the end of the tour, test the mouth-watering products in the Tasting Bar.
Before returning to our hotel, there’s time to visit the Rhondda Heritage Park for a second Welsh Mining Experience, giving an insight into the life of a different coal mining community of the Lewis Merthyr Colliery.
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If you are leaving the tour in Europe, you will say farewell to the group after breakfast this morning. If you joined the tour in the UK, today you will return and continue to your original joining point.
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
1300 811 500
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Heritage Park Hotel in Pontypridd.
Front row seats can be reserved for $35pp (up to 6 days' duration), $55pp (7 & 8 days' duration) and $60pp (9 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for $18pp (up to 6 days duration), $35pp (7 & 8 days duration) and $42pp (9, 10 and days duration) $50pp (12 days and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 811 500 two weeks before you are due to travel. With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, McLachlan European Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
