Itinerary
- Day 1
Llangollen
You'll arrive in either Shrewsbury or Llangollen to start your Welsh adventure. If you head to Shrewsbury, you'll walk through the Tudor-lined streets and check out the castle that dominates the town. Choose Llangollen instead and you'll see the historic bridge built back in 1347, one of Wales' Seven Wonders. If you're interested, there's an optional boat trip on the canal. By evening you'll be settled into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on the canal in Llangollen
- Visit Shrewsbury Castle
- Explore Tudor houses in Shrewsbury
Landmarks Shrewsbury Castle Llangollen Bridge 
- Day 2
Llangollen to Llanberis/Llandudno
This morning you'll take a boat trip on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Britain's longest and highest aqueduct that spans the River Dee valley. From there you'll head to Conwy and explore its impressive medieval castle. After that, you'll make your way to Anglesey's Llanddwyn Island. You can only walk around this tidal island when the tide's out, so timing matters here. It's a magical spot worth the planning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Optional Activities
- Visit Conwy Castle
- Beach walk to Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey peninsula
Landmarks Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Conwy Castle Llanddwyn Island - Day 3
Snowdonia National Park
Today you're spending the day in Snowdonia National Park with its ancient oak trees, rivers, lakes and waterfalls all around you. You'll explore the valleys near Ffestiniog, Betws y Coed and Beddgelert where signposted footpaths lead you to Miner's Bridge, Fairy Glen, and Conwy and Swallow waterfalls. The highlight is where the rivers Conwy, Llugwy and Lledr meet, giving you a nice panoramic view across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Caernarfon Castle
- Ride the Snowdonia Mountain Railway (UK's only public cog railroad)
Landmarks Snowdonia National Park Caernarfon Castle Miner's Bridge Fairy Glen - Day 4
Snowdonia to Cardigan/Pembroke
You'll head south and choose between two options for the day. Either check out Portmeirion, an Italian-style village that's quite different from typical Welsh towns, or see Harlech Castle rising 61 m above the Irish Sea. Later you'll get to Aberystwyth where you can walk along its Georgian promenade and look out over Cardigan Bay from the National Library of Wales. If you're up for more, there's an optional hike to Devil's Bridge where waterfalls drop about 90 m down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Portmeirion village
- Visit Harlech Castle
- Stroll Aberystwyth promenade and National Library of Wales
- Hike to Devil's Bridge waterfalls
Landmarks Portmeirion Harlech Castle Aberystwyth National Library of Wales Devil's Bridge waterfalls - Day 5
Pembrokeshire National Park
You've got a full day exploring Pembrokeshire and its National Park, which offers some of Wales' best landscapes. You'll visit the cathedral at St. Davids and then head to Tenby, a charming fishing village known for its pastel-colored houses. This is a good day to see why this region draws so many visitors throughout the year.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Davids Cathedral (free entry, donation requested)
Landmarks Pembrokeshire National Park St. Davids Cathedral Tenby - Day 6
Cardigan/Pembroke to Cardiff
You're heading to Cardiff, Wales' young capital with its university and vibrant culture. On the way you can stop at the Penderyn Whisky Distillery or visit Caerphilly Castle, a moated fortress with real character. In Cardiff itself, you'll explore the old town castle or wander through the redesigned harbor district with its modern architecture, restaurants and bars. There's also an optional detour to the Gower Peninsula about 60 km away if you want dramatic cliffs and unique beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Penderyn Whisky Distillery
- Visit Caerphilly Castle
- Visit Cardiff Castle
- Stroll Cardiff harbor district
- Detour to Gower Peninsula with cliffs and beaches
Landmarks Penderyn Whisky Distillery Caerphilly Castle Cardiff Castle Gower Peninsula - Day 7
Brecon Beacons National Park
You'll spend today in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales' youngest of the three national parks with its gently curving mountain peaks and sheep-dotted slopes. You can visit Hay-on-Wye, which has over 30 bookshops and calls itself a book paradise. Alternatively, you could explore the Rhondda Valley, once Britain's largest coalfield, where you can tour a foam mine and hear mining history directly from former miners.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Brecon Beacons National Park
- Explore Hay-on-Wye bookshops
- Visit Rhondda Valley foam mine
Landmarks Brecon Beacons National Park Hay-on-Wye Rhondda Valley - Day 8
Cardiff Departure
This is your departure day from Cardiff. You'll arrange your onward transportation to Cardiff Airport, which is about 10 km away, or to Birmingham Airport roughly 180 km north. Plan your travel time accordingly based on your flight or train schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
