5-Day Discover Wales Small-Group Tour from London
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About This Tour in London
Why Visit London?
London is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, London offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes London one of the world's most visited cities.
Getting to London
The easiest way to reach London is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), or London City Airport (LCY). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Amission Fee: Harlech Castle entrance included in tour price.
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast in either a B&B or 3-star Hotel.
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks: Unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees: Unless specified
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Harlech Castle – Entrance is included in tour price.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH Our London departure point is located at Stand 3 in the Greenline Coach Station, Bulleid Way, Victoria, SW1W 9SH. This is located directly behind Victoria Train Station and diagonally across from Victoria Coach Station*. Arriving by train or underground - Victoria Train and Underground Station is the closest station to our departure point. You can access the Greenline Coach Station by going through the upstairs food court in Victoria Station next to platform 14 and out the rear exit or by going outside the station and walking down Buckingham Palace Road which runs alongside Victoria Train Station. Arriving by taxi - Request to be dropped off at the corner of Buckingham Palace Road and Elizabeth Bridge. Once you arrive at the Greenline Coach Station, look for the Colonnade Walk sign and take the ramp up to the Subway restaurant and turn left. *Please note that we do not depart from Victoria Coach Station
End Point
Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH Our London departure point is located at Stand 3 in the Greenline Coach Station, Bulleid Way, Victoria, SW1W 9SH. This is located directly behind Victoria Train Station and diagonally across from Victoria Coach Station*. Arriving by train or underground - Victoria Train and Underground Station is the closest station to our departure point. You can access the Greenline Coach Station by going through the upstairs food court in Victoria Station next to platform 14 and out the rear exit or by going outside the station and walking down Buckingham Palace Road which runs alongside Victoria Train Station. Arriving by taxi - Request to be dropped off at the corner of Buckingham Palace Road and Elizabeth Bridge. Once you arrive at the Greenline Coach Station, look for the Colonnade Walk sign and take the ramp up to the Subway restaurant and turn left. *Please note that we do not depart from Victoria Coach Station
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
London - Aberystwyth
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet... 15 minutes
Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide for this 5-day tour.
Your first stop in Wales is Hay on... 1 hour 30 minutes
Your first stop in Wales is Hay on Wye, the ‘town of books’, nestled just to the north of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The route then leads to the beautiful Elan...
The route then leads to the beautiful Elan Valley and up into the Cambrian Mountains. From there, it’s an hour or so to the beautiful seaside town and cultural centre of Aberystwyth, where you spend the next two nights.
Aberystwyth - Harlech Castle
Travel north into the mountainous Snowdonia National Park 1 hour
Travel north into the mountainous Snowdonia National Park. You visit the beautiful village of Beddgelert, where you can see the grave of ‘Gelert’, the legendary dog.
Later you travel to Harlech Castle 1 hour 30 minutes
Later you travel to Harlech Castle. Built by King Edward I during his conquest of Wales nearly 800 years ago, this mighty fortress still stands overlooking the peaks of Snowdonia and the sea. After a fulfilling day in the mountains, you return to Aberystwyth in the late afternoon.
Aberystwyth - Dinefwr House - Tenby
Leaving Aberystwyth, you travel around the coast of... 30 minutes
Leaving Aberystwyth, you travel around the coast of Cardigan Bay through the quaint town of Aberaeron, and to New Quay. A sumptuous sandy harbour, whitewashed houses, and connections to Dylan Thomas: this town is one of the most picturesque and interesting little towns in Britain. What’s more, is you may be lucky enough to spot dolphins and whales.
Fishing-village, where Dylan Thomas lived in mid-1940s, opportunity... 30 minutes
Fishing-village, where Dylan Thomas lived in mid-1940s, opportunity for dolphin-watching from the harbour wall.
You then go inland to explore the Dinefwr... 2 hours
You then go inland to explore the Dinefwr Estate* (Newton House) and its ruined castle before heading for Wales’s south coast to visit Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas lived for the last few years of his life and wrote the famous play “Under Milk Wood” *When the Dinefwr Estate is closed, you visit Carreg Cennen Castle instead.
From here, it’s a short distance to Tenby,...
From here, it’s a short distance to Tenby, the small, charming seaside town that’ll be your base for two nights.
Tenby - Pembroke
See some of Britain’s most gorgeous coastlines at... 1 hour
See some of Britain’s most gorgeous coastlines at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This region is stunning and was the birthplace of both the patron saint of Wales and the Twdyr (anglicised to Tudor) royal dynasty. A spectacular coastline packed with untouched beaches and crumbly cliffs.
You travel to the tiny cathedral city of... 1 hour
You travel to the tiny cathedral city of St Davids for lunch and time for exploration, and you stop in the county town of Pembroke, where you can enter the thick medieval walls of the castle. From here we return once more to Tenby for a relaxed evening.
Tenby - London
National Museum of History (a 2 hours
National Museum of History (a.k.a. Museum of Welsh Life) – open-air museum with historical buildings from all over Wales rebuilt in the grounds of St Fagans Castle; free entry.
You take the Severn Crossing back into England,... 1 hour
You take the Severn Crossing back into England, where you have one final break at Castle Combe. This gorgeous Cotswold village is perfect for a relaxed stroll amongst 16th-century ironstone cottages. From here, you head back to central London.
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