Wales In A Nutshell

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey into South Wales and to Swansea for a three night stay.

Days 2 and 3 We have included the following excursions:

• A visit to Aberglasney Gardens, one of the finest in Wales, set in a serene and beautiful location. With 10 acres of magnificent gardens and a sub-tropical indoor garden in the mansion to investigate. Time to explore and have some lunch before travelling to the seaside resort of Tenby, from where you can indulge in fantastic views of Caldey Island. Stroll around the pretty cobbled streets of the old town or simply relax on the beach and harbour area.

• Morning visit to the must-see Parc Howard Museum which showcases some of the greatest ideas and inventions from Llanelli, a town of innovation and change. You can browse the Painting Gallery showcasing some of the finest Welsh artists or the Llanelly Pottery Stories Gallery. Afterwards, you will enjoy a scenic drive to the Mumbles en-route to the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Enjoy the delightful scenery of this famous region with its picturesque cliffs, woodlands and beautiful beaches, perhaps with a stop for sightseeing and refreshments.

Day 4 After breakfast, depart the hotel and head off north pausing at Aberystwyth for a short stop before travelling to the beautiful village of Portmeirion. Created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1975, he wanted to pay tribute to the atmosphere of the Mediterranean and show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it. At this unique attraction, you visit the lovely gardens, picturesque village and shops and perhaps enjoy a bite to eat in one of the six restaurants. You then continue the journey to Caernarfon, the location of your next hotel for a three night stay.

Days 5 and 6

• You will travel to the “Queen of Welsh resorts”, Llandudno, where you spend time enjoying its beautiful Victorian architecture with
  Edwardian elegance, pier, shops and attractions. While there, enjoy a ride to the top of the Great Orme on the beautifully restored tram. In the afternoon, you continue the journey along the coast to the Menai Bridge, which takes you over the Menai Straits to Anglesey and the town of Beaumaris, home to Beaumaris Castle, regarded by many as the finest Edwardian castle in Wales. This pretty seaside town has a Victorian pier, pastel painted houses and a wide range of shops, tea rooms and pubs. On the way back to the hotel, a brief stop will be made at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch railway station, (otherwise known as Llanfairpwll for short), perhaps take a quick photo of the longest name in Britain and see if we have spelt it right.