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Welsh Escape with London (KAW)

7 Day Tour from London to Manchester

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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 to gather with your traveling companions and 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!


Single supplement waived for select 2025/2026 Globus Escapes Europe vacations.*
National Tourism Week Flash Sale - Save up to $300 per couple on select 2025 Globus Tours*
Multiple Vacation Discount: Save up to an additional $100 per person when you book more than one Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Vacation for the same travel year
Welsh Escape with London map
Escapes by Globus

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

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Day 2 LONDON

On The Town in London LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. 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.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES

Mysterious Stones & Spa City STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.
BATH Visit the elegant Georgian city. 176 mi / 284 km

TOUR 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.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 CARDIFF

Pride of Wales CARDIFF Visit St. Fagans National Museum of History and Cardiff Castle. Free time this afternoon. 16 mi / 26 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
NATIONAL 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.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5 CARDIFF–BRECON–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–WREXHAM

Welsh Dragons, Daffodils & Castles Drive through stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
BRECON Stop at a market town.
BUILTH WELLS Stop at the country town that hosts the annual Royal Welsh Show.
LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque village, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. 146 mi / 235 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
UNIQUE SPOT Medieval towns? Tick. Rolling green hills? Tick. Waterfalls? Tick. Romantic castles? Tick. In fact, there are 17 castles and palaces 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.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6 WREXHAM–BETWS-Y-COED–CAERNARFON–CHESTER, ENGLAND–MANCHESTER

From Prince to King BETWS Y COED Stop at the gateway to Snowdonia.
Drive through Snowdonia National Park and over spectacular Llanberis Pass.
CAERNARFON Visit the city where the castle saw the investiture of King Charles III as Prince of Wales in 1969.
CHESTER Stop at the medieval cathedral city.
MANCHESTER Free time in the evening. 174 mi / 280 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
UNESCO SITE Caernarfon is a royal town known for its mighty 13th century castle. It is also a seaside resort and a stronghold of Welsh culture and heritage.


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Breakfast Breakfast
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Day 7 MANCHESTER

Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DAWN SCASE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

I'm passionate about bringing each country and region to life, highlighting their character through stories, music and culture. Born in Northern Ireland with Scottish ancestry, married to a Welshman and living in England, I very much look forward to showing you around!

Tour Director - DAWN SCASE

 Accommodations

London
Cardiff
Wrexham
Manchester

London

Millennium Gloucester
Millennium Gloucester

Millennium Gloucester

First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

Millennium Gloucester 4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, United Kingdom

4-18 Harrington Gardens
London, United Kingdom

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

This modern and luxurious hotel is located in fashionable South Kensington, a relaxed environment in the heart of London. The hotel offers a variety of dining options such as Bombay Brasserie and Bugis Street Brasserie for Indian and Oriental cuisine, South West 7 for breakfast and Humphrey's Bar for light meals and drinks. 24-hour room service, concierge service, and a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weights is also available.

Hotel Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Concierge desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking/Valet
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Laundry Available
  • Currency Exchange
  • Free WiFi
  • Business Center
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Room
  • ATM

Room Amenities

  • Mini-bar
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Television
  • Internet Access
  • Phone
  • Voicemail
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Window Opens
  • Room Service
  • Alarm Clock
  • Desk
  • Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
  • In-Room Safe
  • Coffee Maker
  • Pay Movies
  • Cable/Satellite
Park Plaza Waterloo
Park Plaza Waterloo

Park Plaza Waterloo

Superior First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

Park Plaza Waterloo 6 Hercules Road, London, United Kingdom

6 Hercules Road
London, United Kingdom

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.

Hotel Amenities

  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Concierge desk
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Elevator
  • Currency Exchange
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • Luggage Storage
  • Ice Machine
  • Spa Services
  • Fitness Room
  • Laundry Available
  • Business Center

Room Amenities

  • Coffee Maker
  • Wake-Up Calls
  • Desk
  • Cable/Satellite
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
  • In-Room Safe
  • Voicemail
  • Alarm Clock
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pay Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Climate Control
  • Phone
  • Mini-bar
  • Air Conditioning
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Disabled Access / Rooms
  • Non-smoking Rooms
  • Television

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


London
Cardiff
Wrexham

London

A Taste of London

A Taste of London

A traditional dining experience followed by a nighttime cruise along the Thames River, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights.

Price Range: $$$$

Tower of London and Crown Jewels

Tower of London and Crown Jewels

From the opulent Crown Jewels to the uniformed Beefeaters and infamous ravens, this fascinating excursion introduces you to the Tower of London, one of the country's most famous castle fortresses.

Price Range: $$$

Cardiff

Welsh Pub Evening and Dinner

Welsh Pub Evening and Dinner

Head to a coastal village further south to one of the oldest pubs in Wales tonight! A perfect opportunity to meet locals and enjoy a two-course dinner with couple drinks. Entertainment tonight will be a professional Welsh harpist.

Price Range: $$$

Wrexham

The Turf Pub and Restaurant Dinner

The Turf Pub and Restaurant Dinner

In Wrexham visit some of the people and places featured in the documentary series that follows the story of the local football club, the third oldest in the world, that was bought by two Hollywood actors who plan to return it to its former glory. Have a drink at a local pub and dinner tonight at a restaurant.

Price Range: $$$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $2,011*
18 guests in a party: $492*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.