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Vacation overview
Make your escape with an off-season Welsh vacation to discover the beauty and history of “The Land of Castles on this Globus Escapes tour of Wales. Begin with a stay in London before departing for the green landscapes of England’s countryside, visiting Stonehenge and Bath en route to Wales. Spend two nights in Cardiff, with plenty to see around Welsh capital city, including fascinating St. Fagans National Museum of History and fairytale Cardiff Castle. On the way to North Wales, drive through beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park and stop in the pretty towns of Brecon and Builth Wells. Meet locals who have a strong culture and heritage and still speak a Celtic language natively. Enjoy time in Llangollen where you might wish to take a stroll along the Victoria Promenade. Overnight in Wrexham, whose football club was bought by two Hollywood stars and was featured in the award-winning TV series, ‘Welcome to Wrexham.’You’ll travel through Snowdonia National Park via Betws-y-Coed and on to Caernarfon, famous for its enormous medieval castle and have some time to spend in its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. En route to England’s Manchester, stop in Chester and take photos of its 16th-century Tudor buildings traditionally constructed from oak with the timbers stained with black tar. Spend the last night of your escorted tour in Manchester with your traveling companions to raise a glass to this Welsh adventure. Your Globus Escapes tour through the beauty and history of Wales is made even better without the crowds and costs of the high season!
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Itinerary
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. LONDON-PHONE-BOOTH.jpg
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Day 2
LONDON
On The Town In London Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this afternoon. TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.LONDON-BIG-BEN-NIGHT.jpg
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Day 3
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
Mysterious Stones & Spa City Try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge and explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions. Cross Salisbury Plain and head to the elegant city of Bath, renowned for its Georgian architecture and associations with Jane Austen. Your overnight destination is Cardiff, the Welsh capital. 176 mi / 284 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Ponder the who, what, why, and how of Stonehenge, one of the most impressive prehistoric megalithic monuments in the world. Its sheer size and sophisticated architectural design have earned its legendary reverence as the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Although its original purpose is a mystery, the concentric monuments hold spiritual significance for people from around the world who gather at the massive stone circles to celebrate the summer solstice.STONEHENGE-ESCAPES.jpg
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Day 4
CARDIFF
Pride of Wales This morning, enjoy a visit to St. Fagans National Museum of History , one of Europe’s leading open-air museums exploring the stories of the people of Wales through the decades. Afterwards, a visit to Cardiff Castle, located in parklands in the city center, the castle’s Romanesque walls conceal over 2,000 years of history. There is free time in Cardiff this afternoon. 16 mi / 26 kmLOCAL FAVORITENATIONAL TREASURE Explore the open-air National Museum of History in St. Fagans, where you will see many historic buildings brought from all over Wales and learn about architecture, culture, agriculture, and lifestyle of the Welsh people – from the world of a 230,000-year-old Neanderthal child to modern day.CARDIFF-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
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Day 5
CARDIFF–BRECON–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–WREXHAM
Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles Your Welsh adventure continues with a scenic drive through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, including a stop in the picturesque market town of Brecon. Enjoy a further stop in the country town of Builth Wells, home of the annual Royal Welsh Show. Continue to the village of Llangollen, on the banks of the River Dee, and proud host of the annual “Eisteddford,” an international contest for poets and musicians. Overnight in Wrexham. 146 mi / 235 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT WELSH WONDERS Medieval towns, rolling green hills, waterfalls, and romantic castles are just a few of the fantastic features to be discovered today where 17 castles and palaces are scattered in towns and on remote hills of Brecon Beacons Park. Explore one of Wales' three national parks, connect with nature and hear about Welsh turbulent history. BRECON-BEACONS-PARK-ESCAPES.jpg
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Day 6
WREXHAM–BETWS-Y-COED–CAERNARFON–CHESTER, ENGLAND–MANCHESTER
From Prince To King First today, stop at Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia National Park. The scenic drive through Snowdonia and over spectacular Llanberis Pass brings you to the city of Caernarfon. Cross the border into England and spend time in the walled, medieval city of Chester. Continue to Manchester for your overnight stay. 174 mi / 280 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS Stop in the seaside port of Caernarfon—a royal town known for its mighty 13th-century castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) was crowned. This bustling market town with magnificent views over the Manai Strait is home to a proud history of Welsh culture and heritage.CAERNARFON-ESCAPES.jpg
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Day 7
MANCHESTER
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. CHESTER.jpg
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