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6-Nights Welsh Escape With London from $1,369
Globus
OFFER ID 1605207
Make your escape with an off-season Welsh vacation to discover the beauty and history of The Land of Castles on this Globus Escapes tour of Wales. Begin with a stay in London before departing for the green landscapes of England’s countryside, visiting Stonehenge and Bath en route to Wales.
Spend two nights in Cardiff, with plenty to see around Welsh capital city, including fascinating St. Fagans National Museum of History and fairytale Cardiff Castle. On the way to North Wales, drive through beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and stop in the pretty towns of Brecon and Builth Wells. Meet locals who have a strong culture and heritage and still speak a Celtic language natively. Enjoy time in Llangollen where you might wish to take a stroll along the Victoria Promenade. Overnight in Wrexham, whose football club was bought by two Hollywood stars and was featured in the award-winning TV series, 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
You’ll travel through Snowdonia National Park via Betws-y-Coed and on to Caernarfon, famous for its enormous medieval castle and have some time to spend in its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. En route to England’s Manchester, stop in Chester and take photos of its 16th-century Tudor buildings traditionally constructed from oak with the timbers stained with black tar. Spend the last night of your escorted tour in Manchester to gather with your traveling companions and raise a glass to this Welsh adventure.
Your Globus Escapes tour through the beauty and history of Wales is made even better without the crowds and costs of the high season!
6 nights from $1,369 per person
Welsh Escape With London
Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 LONDONOn The Town in London LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SITES England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
Day 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES Mysterious Stones & Spa City STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.
BATH Visit the elegant Georgian city. (B) 176 mi / 284 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.
Day 4 CARDIFFPride of Wales CARDIFF Visit St. Fagans National Museum of History and Cardiff Castle. Free time this afternoon. (B) 16 mi / 26 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATIONAL TREASURE Explore the open-air National Museum of History in St. Fagans, where you will see many historic buildings brought from all over Wales and learn about architecture, culture, agriculture, and lifestyle of the Welsh people – from the world of a 230,000-year-old Neanderthal child to modern day.
Day 5 CARDIFF–BRECON–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–WREXHAM Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles Drive through stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
BRECON Stop at a market town.
BUILTH WELLS Stop at the country town that hosts the annual Royal Welsh Show.
LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque village, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. (B) 146 mi / 235 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
UNIQUE SPOT Medieval towns? Tick. Rolling green hills? Tick. Waterfalls? Tick. Romantic castles? Tick. In fact, there are 17 castles and palaces scattered in towns and on remote hills of Brecon Beacons Park. Explore one of Wales' three national parks, connect with nature and hear about Welsh turbulent history.
Day 6 WREXHAM–BETWS-Y-COED–CAERNARFON–CHESTER, ENGLAND–MANCHESTER From Prince to King BETWS Y COED Stop at the gateway to Snowdonia.
Drive through Snowdonia National Park and over spectacular Llanberis Pass.
CAERNARFON Visit the city where the castle saw the investiture of King Charles III as Prince of Wales in 1969.
CHESTER Stop at the medieval cathedral city.
MANCHESTER Free time in the evening. (B,D) 174 mi / 280 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
UNESCO SITE Caernarfon is a royal town known for its mighty 13th century castle. It is also a seaside resort and a stronghold of Welsh culture and heritage.
Day 7 MANCHESTERSafe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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