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- Explore Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet, spend an unforgettable evening of Welsh hospitality in the historic surroundings of Cardiff Castle, which dates back centuries.
- Enjoy the very best of Welsh food, with complimentary wine, entertainment and the warmest of welcomes from your hosts.
- Visit St.Pauls Cathedral, London With its world-famous dome, this building by Sir Christopher Wren is an iconic feature of the London skyline.
- Visit Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain.
- See the Roman Baths & Pump Room Around Britain’s only hot springs, the Romans built the finest religious spa in northern Europe.
- Opportunity to see Shakespeare’s Birthplace this carefully restored 16th century half-timbered house in Stratford-upon-Avon is where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years.
- Visit Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world.
- Explore Snowdonia is the mountainous region in North Wales with Mount Snowdon being the highest peak.
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- Sightseeing by luxury coach
- Professional tour director
- 7 nights in hotels listed
- Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1: 6 dinners (D) including, Welcome dinner in London, Cardiff Castle Welsh Banquet, 4 table d'hote dinners
- Welcome get-together drink
- Tours of London, Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Walking tours of Conwy, Oxford and Windsor
- London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit
- Visits and admissions to St Paul’s Cathedral, Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Cardiff Castle, National Slate Museum, Caernarfon Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Windsor Castle
- Audio headsets and group photo
- Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
- All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
- Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies
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Meals: Dinner
Your vacation starts at your London hotel at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director. Head out on a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks. Stop at St Paul’s Cathedral to tour the awe-inspiring interior. In the evening discuss your trip with your tour director over a welcome drink and dine in your hotel.
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