Day 1: Welcome to Wales

Wales is known as the castle capital of the world and your adventure begins with a visit to Caerphilly Castle, a medieval fortification in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers. You might be surprised to hear that Wales has a growing reputation for excellent wine and you will experience this today at Llanerch Vineyard. Informal, informative and entertaining, you will be led by an expert through the vineyard as you learn about how they look after their grapes and how the local environment influences the taste that is unique to their Cariad wines. Overnight South Wales area

Day 2: The Gower Peninsula

Sample the captivating charm of the Southern Wales shoreline and the glorious green countryside as you travel through the seaside village of Mumbles before taking the coastal route to the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will get lost in the views of dramatic headlands, rugged limestone
cliffs and rolling countryside as you enjoy an easy guided walk on the Gower Coast Path at Rhossili. Back in Swansea learn about Wales’s most famous son at the Dylan Thomas Centre.

Day 3: Caldey Island

Lying just off the Tenby coast, Caldey Island is home to a group of Cistercian monks who have occupied the island since the 6th Century. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace. Experience Caldey Island famed for cheese and chocolate making, as well as its fragrances. Return to the mainland to enjoy some time in Tenby before continuing to your hotel for the night.

Day 4: Pembrokeshire Coast 

Explore one of the beautiful Pembrokeshire beaches and learn about the history, geography and geology of the Pembrokeshire coast. Visit a charming, period cottage in St. David’s to experience a delicious selection of local dishes incorporating the wild herbs and marine algae identified and collected along your way. Sample for yourself some handmade soaps and skin care products created by your local guide from wild ingredients. This afternoon visit St. David’s Cathedral and learn about the story of the patron saint of Wales.

Day 5: Welsh Coast 

Caws Cenarth is a family business and the longest producer of Welsh farmhouse Caerffili (also known as Caerphilly), probably Wale’s best known cheese. Today travel to Cenarth and visit the Caw Cenarth Cheese Dairy to learn more about how they use locally sourced ingredients to influence their cheese making. With over 870 miles
of stunning coastline you will not be disappointed as you drive north along the Welsh Coast. Stop at Harlech Castle, gazing out across and and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea.

Day 6: Gardens and Quarries

Coal mining and slate quarrying has been around in Wales since the Roman period and this way of life has helped build communities and define generations of families in North Wales. Today, discover the story of slate at Llechwedd on a guided walking tour through the quarry. You will follow a qualified Mountain Leader guide on an adventure around the Llechwedd site walking in the footsteps of the miners who worked this site for up to 12 hours a day – some as young as ten years old. Experience year round colour and a haven of tranquillity and relaxation at Bodnant Gardens. Created by five generations of one family over the past 150 years enjoy wonderful views, grand terraced lawns, a renowned collection of rhododendrons and a wonderful waterfall.

Day 7: Farewell

Its time to say au revoir – transfer to the airport for your onward journey. 

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.

Day 1: Welcome to Wales

Wales is known as the castle capital of the world and your adventure begins with a visit to Caerphilly Castle, a medieval fortification in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers. You might be surprised to hear that Wales has a growing reputation for excellent wine and you will experience this today at Llanerch Vineyard. Informal, informative and entertaining, you will be led by an expert through the vineyard as you learn about how they look after their grapes and how the local environment influences the taste that is unique to their Cariad wines. Overnight South Wales area

Day 2: The Gower Peninsula

Sample the captivating charm of the Southern Wales shoreline and the glorious green countryside as you travel through the seaside village of Mumbles before taking the coastal route to the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will get lost in the views of dramatic headlands, rugged limestone
cliffs and rolling countryside as you enjoy an easy guided walk on the Gower Coast Path at Rhossili. Back in Swansea learn about Wales’s most famous son at the Dylan Thomas Centre.

Day 3: Caldey Island

Lying just off the Tenby coast, Caldey Island is home to a group of Cistercian monks who have occupied the island since the 6th Century. More than a thousand years of prayer and quiet living have made this remote and beautiful island a haven of tranquillity and peace. Experience Caldey Island famed for cheese and chocolate making, as well as its fragrances. Return to the mainland to enjoy some time in Tenby before continuing to your hotel for the night.

Day 4: Pembrokeshire Coast 

Explore one of the beautiful Pembrokeshire beaches and learn about the history, geography and geology of the Pembrokeshire coast. Visit a charming, period cottage in St. David’s to experience a delicious selection of local dishes incorporating the wild herbs and marine algae identified and collected along your way. Sample for yourself some handmade soaps and skin care products created by your local guide from wild ingredients. This afternoon visit St. David’s Cathedral and learn about the story of the patron saint of Wales.

Day 5: Welsh Coast 

Caws Cenarth is a family business and the longest producer of Welsh farmhouse Caerffili (also known as Caerphilly), probably Wale’s best known cheese. Today travel to Cenarth and visit the Caw Cenarth Cheese Dairy to learn more about how they use locally sourced ingredients to influence their cheese making. With over 870 miles
of stunning coastline you will not be disappointed as you drive north along the Welsh Coast. Stop at Harlech Castle, gazing out across and and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea.

Day 6: Gardens and Quarries

Coal mining and slate quarrying has been around in Wales since the Roman period and this way of life has helped build communities and define generations of families in North Wales. Today, discover the story of slate at Llechwedd on a guided walking tour through the quarry. You will follow a qualified Mountain Leader guide on an adventure around the Llechwedd site walking in the footsteps of the miners who worked this site for up to 12 hours a day – some as young as ten years old. Experience year round colour and a haven of tranquillity and relaxation at Bodnant Gardens. Created by five generations of one family over the past 150 years enjoy wonderful views, grand terraced lawns, a renowned collection of rhododendrons and a wonderful waterfall.

Day 7: Farewell

Its time to say au revoir – transfer to the airport for your onward journey. 

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.