Wales Tours
Wales… CYMRU… a small land of hills, mountains and once industrial valleys. A nation proud of its history and determined to guard its own unique inheritance. A people with their own culture with many still speaking its own distinct tongue - Welsh - or 'Cymraeg' as the 'Cymro' or Welshman might say. A land littered by castles and forts - remnants of battles of independence with their Anglo Saxon neighbours.
This is a land of contrast, the scenic north and west to the industrial south and east. The Christian heritage of Patrick and David to the magic of Merlin. The mountains of Snowdonia to the industrial lowlands.
One thing never changes and that is the love of song that the Welsh have, this is the land of the mighty choirs, and we all know some of the international renowned singers who are from Wales.To hear a Welsh Male Voice Choir is a real treat, their love for singing becomes infectious. It seems that everyone is a talented singer.
Sample Wales Tour - 11 days
Day 1: Flight to Manchester or Birmingham, England
Day 2: Transfer to your hotel in Cardiff.
Day 3: Your first visit today is St Fagans, the Museum of Welsh Life, opened in 1948 the museum shows how the people of Wales lived, worked and spent their leisure time over the past 500 years. The open air section has over 40 original buildings moved from various parts of Wales and re-erected at the museum. Your next visit will be the Rhondda Heritage Park where you can tour ‘underground’ discovering life as a coal miner.
Day 4: Cosmeston Medieval Village is set in the year 1350, a troubled period in the history between the English and Welsh. The village grew out of a fortified manor constructed around the 12th Century by the Costentin family, who were among the first Norman invaders of Wales. When visiting Cosmeston you can experience medieval life by taking a tour of the village. A costumed guide will provide an enthralling view of peasant life in the 14th Century
Day 5: Free Day in Cardiff. Recommended to visit Cardiff Castle with its Norman Keep, Roman Walls and mock Gothic mansion built by the 3rd Marquis of Bute. There are many other interesting sites to visit get a tourist brochure from your hotel.
Day 6: Your first visit today will be The Rhiannon Welsh Gold Centre, as well as a great selection of Welsh and Celtic Design Jewellery in silver, gold and Welsh gold. There is also a Craft Centre and Art Galleries. Our next stop will be Aberystwyth it is the principal holiday resort and administrative centre of the west coast of Wales. It is also home to the University of Wales Aberystwyth and the National Library.
Day 7: The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest railway company in the World - being founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832. Here you will ride in a steam train from Porthmadog to the Snowdonian Mountains through some beautiful Welsh countryside to Blaenau Ffestinog
Day 8: We will travel through the Lanberis Pass giving you wonderful views of Mount Snowdon and on to and cross the bridge to The Isle of Anglesey and will go shopping in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogh, yes that is the name of the village, my fingers did not take off on their own on the keyboard.
Day 9: Portmeirion is a private resort located in North Wales. It was built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925-1976. The architecture is primarily known as Italianate, with some buildings designed by the architect and others are rescued follies from other locations.
Day 10: Leaving there will a stop in Chester on the way to your airport hotel
Day 11: Daylight flight home from your arrival airport.