Explore Wales
07 Days / 06 Nights
Explore the North Wales Way. In Llandudno you can enjoy traditional fish & chips on the pier or take the Victorian tram or the cable car up onto the Great Orme. Conwy is a superb historic walled town with an impressive 13th century castle. Overnight at Caernarfon. Nest day to the majestic wilds of Snowdonia National Park. The adventurous can hike all the way to the peak (3,560 feet) or take a relaxed scenic car ride. Onward along the coastal route see the fairy-tale village of Portmeirion and Harlech Castle. Stop at Barmouth to see its famous railway bridge, and picturesque Aberaeron.
Venture to Pembrokeshire National Park with great beaches, walking trails and drives along this rugged coastline. We journey all the way to Cardiff and here we have an option of Brecon Beacons National Park or the beautiful Wye Valley which has inspired artists and writers for centuries. Be sure to try Ludlow for the finest restaurants in the region. Depart Manchester or Liverpool.
The Itinerary
DAY 1 – NORTH WALES WAY
Arrive into Manchester or Liverpool Airport. Drive along the North Wales Way. In Llandudno you can enjoy fish & chips on the pier or take the Victorian tram or the cable car up onto the Great Orme. Conwy is a historic walled town where you can visit the smallest house in Britain as well as the impressive 13th century castle.
Overnight: Caernarfon / Llandudno area
DAY 2 – NORTH WALES & SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK
Drive through Snowdonia National Park and stop in some of the picturesque villages or explore Anglesey, the island off the coast of North Wales known for its prehistoric remains, as well as the town with the longest place name in Europe: Llanfair¬pwllgwyngyll¬gogery¬chwyrn¬drobwll¬ llan-tysilio¬gogo¬goch. Alternatively, explore the Llyn peninsula, a stronghold of Welsh culture. Back in Caernarfon, explore the walled town.
Overnight: Caernarfon/Llandudno area
DAY 3 – COASTAL WAY
Drive along the scenic west coast of Wales. Visit the fairy-tale village of Portmeirion or continue along the coast to Harlech Castle. Stop at Barmouth to see its famous railway bridge, and continue through Aberystwyth, the main town on the west coast to Aberaeron, a picturesque village.
Overnight: Tenby / Pembrokeshire area
DAY 4 – PEMBROKESHIRE NATIONAL PARK
Explore the Pembrokeshire National Park: Take a walk around Tenby to see multi-coloured houses and beautiful beaches, voted the best beach in Europe recently. Take a boat trip out to Caldey Island or continue along the coast to visit Manorbier Castle. On the tip of Pembrokeshire, visit St David’s to see the cathedral, named after Wales’ patron saint. You may also stop in Pembroke, and see the castle where Henry VII, the first Tudor king was born.
Overnight: Tenby / Pembrokeshire area
DAY 5 – CARDIFF, THE CAPITAL CITY OF WALES
Drive along the south coast of Wales to Cardiff the capital city. On your way, Stop at Penderyn Distillery or take a scenic drive around the Gower Peninsula to see some the most stunning beaches in Wales. On arrival in Cardiff, visit the castle located in the centre of town.
Overnight: Cardiff area
DAY 6 – BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK
Today, you can either drive north through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park or drive through the beautiful Wye Valley which has inspired artists and writers for centuries. Stop at Tintern Abbey. Cross the border to Shropshire, famous for its black and white market towns. Ludlow has a reputation for the quality of its food and drink. Continue north to your hotel near your airport.
Overnight: Manchester Airport area
DAY 7 – DEPARTURE
Your journey around Wales has come to an end, and it’s time to return home.