A South Wales Adventure - Boats, Trains And Gardens Galore | 2026
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA10145
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
NEW FOR 2026If you’ve not been to the south of Wales before, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise! This lovely five day adventure offers a glimpse of the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history of this often overlooked part of the United Kingdom. Experience cosmopolitan city living in the capital, Cardiff, together with beautiful scenic coach touring and memorable boat and train rides through the unspoilt countryside – plus a visit to one of the country’s finest National Trust gardens.
What's Included:- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Visit to St Fagans National Museum of History & Dyffryn Gardens
- Guided tour of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay boat cruise
- An excursion to the Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon and Rhondda Valley and a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway
Self Drive & Save £100 per person.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Excursions
Your Itinerary
FULL DAY: Cardiff and Cardiff Bay cruiseWe make our way into the Welsh capital, Cardiff, where this exciting city has undergone a transformation in recent years from a busy industrial port to cosmopolitan city of culture, character and charm. We include a fascinating guided tour this morning before making our way to Mermaid Quay to embark on board our boat for a Cardiff Bay cruise. This relaxing journey around the Bay provides some spectacular sights such as the Wales Millennium Centre, the Welsh Senedd, the Norwegian Church, the Penarth Barrage and back to Mermaid Quay for the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
FULL DAY: Brecon Mountain Railway & Brecon Beacons
Today we tour into the scenic Brecon Beacons to enjoy a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway, one of the most popular steam railways in Wales. The 9.5 mile journey takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons. Arriving in Brecon there is time to explore this historic market town with its charming atmosphere before heading back through the Rhondda Valley, famous for its historical coal mining influence.
FULL DAY: St Fagans National Museum of History & Dyffryn Gardens
This morning we head for nearby St Fagans National Museum of History which is one of Europe’s leading open air museums and Wales’s most popular heritage attraction. Enjoy a fascinating walk around Wales from Celtic times to present day, chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. This afternoon we visit Dyffryn Gardens an Edwardian garden which is in constant restoration and prettily set in the Vale of Glamorgan. There are more than fifty five acres of historical vistas, intricate themed garden rooms, working kitchen gardens, an exotic glass house and a magical arboretum.
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
Everything Included: UK Coach Holidays
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement (subject to availability)
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
What is Included
What's Included:- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Visit to St Fagans National Museum of History & Dyffryn Gardens
- Guided tour of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay boat cruise
- An excursion to the Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon and Rhondda Valley and a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway
Highlights
Dyffryn Gardens, Guided tour of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay boat cruise, Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon Mountain Railway, Brecon, Rhondda Valley, St Fagans National Museum of History
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Mercure Cardiff North
MERCURE CARDIFF NORTH, CARDIFF
This welcoming and modern hotel is situated three miles from the centre of Cardiff.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Bar
Comfortable Bedrooms
Room Service Available
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Free Wifi available
Fitness Centre
Lift
Entertainment
Garden / Sun Terrace