Taste of Wales 9 day/8 night coach tour

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3 & 4 Star Vacation /8 Nights /16 Meals Small Group Departures Available Overnights: 1 Chester, 2 Caernarfon, 2 Tenby, 2 Cardiff, 1 Windsor
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    3 & 4 Star Vacation /8 Nights /16 Meals Small Group Departures Available Overnights: 1 Chester, 2 Caernarfon, 2 Tenby, 2 Cardiff, 1 Windsor

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Day 1 : MANCHESTER ARRIVAL & CHESTER

Tour begins 2:00 PM, Chester hotel. Chester is about 30 miles (50km) from Manchester Airport, you’ll need to arrange a transfer. Set out on a walking tour to see medieval streets with lovely half-timbered houses and shops. Walk along part of the city walls and view Roman ruins. Also visit Chester Cathedral, which dates back to 660 AD. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D)

Day 2 : SHEEPDOGS & CONWY

Cross into Wales and travel across the scenic Horseshoe Pass. Immerse yourself in farm life as you watch trained dogs herding sheep. Stop for photos of 13th century St. Asaph’s Cathedral. In Conwy, a town dominated by its huge castle, take a walk around the narrow streets and see Britain’s smallest house. Drive to Caernarfon for some free time before dinner. (B, D)

Day 3 : NORTH WALES & SNOWDONIA TRAIN RIDE

Start the day with a ride on a narrow-gauge steam train to admire the scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. Pause for photos of Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales and take a look around the typical Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed. Tour the National Slate Museum, which relates the tough working conditions of this region’s slate industry, developed in Victorian times. (B, D)

Day 4 : HARLECH CASTLE & TENBY WALKING TOUR

Experience the magnificent Welsh coastline. Visit the mighty Harlech Castle, one of the “Iron Ring Castles” that were built along the coast by the English in the 13th century. Browse the attractive Georgian town of Aberaeron. Continue to picturesque Tenby, featuring a...

Day 5 : LOVESPOON WORKSHOP & PEMBROKE CASTLE

Drive around scenic Pembrokeshire, a region of gentle rolling hills and indented coastline. Watch the ancient Welsh tradition of carving at the Lovespoon Workshop. Tour the imposing Pembroke Castle, a 12th century fortress, to explore the labyrinth of passageways and towers. Head to the magnificent St David’s Cathedral before returning to Tenby for a free evening. (B)

Day 6 : PENDERYN DISTILLERY & CARDIFF

Journey to Mumbles, taking in the views of Three Cliffs Bay along the way. Spend free time exploring the shops and sites of Mumbles. At Penderyn Distillery see the process of whisky production and sample the finished product. Head to Cardiff for a guided tour of Cardiff Castle followed by an unforgettable evening of Welsh hospitality at a traditional banquet with entertainment. (B, D)

Day 7 : CARDIFF SIGHTSEEING

Visit St Fagans National Museum of History, an open air museum on the grounds of St Fagans Castle. After a tour of Cardiff Bay the afternoon and evening are free for independent activities. (B)

Day 8 : STONEHENGE & WINDSOR CASTLE

Marvel at the wonder that is Stonehenge, one of Britain's most important prehistoric monuments. Continue on for a visit to Windsor Castle, the official residence of The Queen and the largest inhabited castle in the world. In the evening join your fellow travelers for a drink followed by a farewell dinner. (B, D)

Day 9 : TOUR ENDS IN WINDSOR

Your tour ends after breakfast (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner  >

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