Cardiff & The Rhondda Valleys

Discover the vibrant capital of Wales and its fascinating surrounding region on this four-day escape. With an expert local guide, we explore the Rhondda Valleys to uncover the region’s industrial heritage and delve into Cardiff’s history, from the historic city centre to the revitalised Cardiff Bay. Other highlights include a guided tour of The Senedd plus a visit to the outstanding open-air museum at St Fagans, showcasing Wales’ cultural treasures through its collection of historic buildings and exhibits.

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HOLIDAY INN CARDIFF CITY CENTRE

Conveniently located in the city centre between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Facilities include the Junction Restaurant and bar, plus the Callaghan's Sports Bar. All bedrooms feature airconditioning, satellite TV, telephone, trouser press, iron & board, plus tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with breakfast (Half Board Upgrade Available)
Guided tour of Cardiff & Rhondda Valley
Visit to St. Fagans Museum
Guided tour of The Senedd
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

Our outward journey to Cardiff takes us via Hereford, Ross on Wye, Monmouth and Newport, arriving in Cardiff mid-afternoon for check in to the Holiday Inn Hotel.

Day Two

We are joined by our local guide, we begin with a tour of the Rhondda Valleys, once the heart of Wales' coal mining industry. In the afternoon we return to Cardiff, where our guide leads us around the city centre and down to Cardiff Bay. Here we discover how the area was transformed from a busy dock into a lively waterfront, with a chance to stroll along the bay before we continue our tour back into the city.

B, D*

Day Three

Today we visit The Senedd, the home of the National Assembly for Wales, for a guided tour of this unique building. Learn how the Senedd works and discover the building's history and sustainable design. We then visit St Fagans National Museum of History, one of Europe's leading open-air museums, bringing Welsh history to life through its collection of historic buildings and exhibits.

B, D*

Day Four

After breakfast we depart from the hotel for our journey back to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D*=Dinner (Extra Charge)

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Bus Stop Opposite Co-op
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop