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Duration
5 Days
Dates
4th September 2023, 13th May 2024, 3rd June 2024 & 2nd September 2024
Price
From £629

Castles and Culture in the Welsh Capital

Cardiff, is the Welsh Capital and thriving City renowned for its Castles with a whole host of myths and legends to discover.  Visit Roman towns, admire the ruins of Tintern Abbey, travel through the upper Wye Gorge, and enjoy the delights of the Brecon Beacons, as well as the Royal Mint's collection of coins - it's their largest collection to date in celebration of The Queen's reign.

Price is per person sharing a twin or double room and based on 30 passengers - 10 Singles at no supplement.


Itinerary/Excursions

Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey & The Brecon Beacons

The Wye Valley is an Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, surrounding the fifth-longest river in the United Kingdom. Tintern Abbey is famous for its poets and painters, such as Wordsworth and Turner who visited the abbey two hundred years ago in the Romantic Period. A beautifully romantic place, lying between Chepstow and Monmouth.  The Brecon Beacons is a spectacular mountain range, with rolling countryside and valleys it is a sight to behold.

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay serves as the river mouth of the River Taff and Ely. Take a boat tour along the river to view the vibrant waterfront and lovely freshwater lake.

The Royal Mint

Visit The Royal Mint Experience and see firsthand where coins have been made over 1,100 years. One of the top-rated tourist attractions in Wales, get unprecedented access to The Royal Mint and its history. You will also have the option to strike your own coin! (for a small extra cost)

St Fagans Museum

St. Fagans National Museum of History is a delight to visit. Stroll the extensive grounds, getting an outside glimpse of the stunning historical buidings and pop into a few for a detailed experience of Welsh history. You will learn about each building you visit, finding out about the origins of each. On top of this, there are farm animals to meet on the impressive 100-acre farmland!

Your holiday includes

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast and all evening meals
  • Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
  • The Royal Mint
  • Private coach travel
  • Services of an experienced driver throughout your stay
  • Cancellation Protection

Hotel Details

Cardiff Angel Hotel AA (Cardiff)

The Angel Hotel is an elegant and imposing Victorian property with stunning period features and an unrivalled central location, the hotel makes for the perfect central venue for a getaway.  The hotel is situated in the city centre opposite Cardiff Castle and just a short walk from the Principality Stadium. There are bustling cafes,bars and Victorian arcades as well as the green gardens of Bute Park surrounding the hotel. The beautiful, historic property is home to 102 en-suite rooms, each with a seamless mix of classic furniture and original period features. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi as standard in every room, as well a flat screen TV with Freeview channels.  The beautiful Castell’s Restaurant has an ever-changing menu of seasonal dishes, created using high-quality ingredients which highlight premium local produce. Diners can also enjoy our selection of exclusively imported fine wines to perfectly compliment their evening meal.  There are no ground floor guest rooms but 2 lifts serve all floors.  (102 guest rooms)

www.thecairncollection.co.uk/hotels/the-angel

Dates

5th June 2023

4th September 2023

Location

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