Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Aberystwyth
Your driver-guide takes you west from London through the Cotswolds, passing rolling hills and charming villages. You'll cross into Wales at Hay-on-Wye, known as the town of books, then drive through the Elan Valley and Cambrian Mountains. The route ends in Aberystwyth, a seaside town where you'll stay for two nights.
Included Activities
- Coach tour through the Cotswolds with driver-guide commentary
- Stop in Hay-on-Wye
Optional Activities
- Photo stops in Cotswolds villages
- Explore Hay-on-Wye independently
Landmarks/POIs Hay-on-Wye Brecon Beacons National Park Elan Valley Snowdonia National Park Aberystwyth - Day 2
Snowdonia National Park Excursion
Early morning takes you north into Snowdonia National Park to visit Beddgelert village and see Gelert's grave, a legendary dog from Welsh folklore. Later in the day you'll see Harlech Castle, an 800-year-old fortress built by King Edward I that offers views across Snowdonia and toward the sea. You head back to Aberystwyth by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Visit Beddgelert village
- Admission to Harlech Castle
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities at Harlech Castle
- Explore Beddgelert independently
Landmarks/POIs Beddgelert Harlech Castle Snowdonia National Park - Day 3
Cardigan Bay to Tenby
You travel along Cardigan Bay, stopping in Aberaeron and New Quay, a harbor town with sand beaches and white-washed buildings where dolphins and whales sometimes appear. After that you go inland to either the Dinefwr Estate or Carreg Cennen Castle, then continue to Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas lived and created 'Under Milk Wood'. The day ends in Tenby, your base for the next two nights.
Included Activities
- Coach tour through Cardigan Bay coastal towns
- Visit to Dinefwr Estate (Newton House) and castle, or Carreg Cennen Castle when Dinefwr is closed
Optional Activities
- Explore New Quay independently
- Dolphin and whale spotting in Cardigan Bay
- Visit Laugharne independently
Landmarks/POIs Aberaeron New Quay Dinefwr Estate Newton House Carreg Cennen Castle Laugharne Tenby - Day 4
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
You spend the day in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, exploring the Welsh coastline and visiting St Davids, a small cathedral city where you can grab lunch and walk around. From there it's on to Pembroke to walk the medieval castle walls. Later you return to Tenby for a quiet evening.
Included Activities
- Visit St Davids cathedral city
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park tour
Optional Activities
- Entry to Pembroke Castle
- Lunch and exploration in St Davids
Landmarks/POIs Pembrokeshire Coast National Park St Davids Pembroke Pembroke Castle - Day 5
Tenby to London
You leave Tenby and head back toward London, passing through South Wales industrial areas and stopping at St Fagans for the outdoor National Museum of History (public transport to Cardiff is an option if you want to explore the city). After crossing the Severn into England, there's a final stop at Castle Combe, a Cotswold village with 16th-century ironstone cottages, before arriving back in central London.
Included Activities
- Visit St Fagans National Museum of History
Optional Activities
- Public transport from St Fagans to central Cardiff to leave the tour
Landmarks/POIs St Fagans National Museum of History Severn Crossing Castle Combe
