Celtic Wales: Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire

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From whence springs the distinct Welsh identity? From their proud language, world famous orators and choirs? Or the castles and prehistoric settlements that dot the bucolic countryside? From Snowdonia in the North and Pembrokeshire in the West, venture through a land of magnificent, varied scenery to experience the history and heritage of Celtic Wales and its...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Iron Age Castell Henllys with the resident archaeologist.
    • Go behind the scenes at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire.
    • Performances by a Welsh choir and a renowned Welsh harpist.

What's this trip about?

    From whence springs the distinct Welsh identity? From their proud language, world famous orators and choirs? Or the castles and prehistoric settlements that dot the bucolic countryside? From Snowdonia in the North and Pembrokeshire in the West, venture through a land of magnificent, varied scenery to experience the history and heritage of Celtic Wales and its ancient tradition of myths and legends.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityManchester
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 9 nights of accommodations
    • 8 expert-led lectures
    • 12 expert-led field trips
    • 3 hands-on experiences
    • 2 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit to Program

In Flight

Day 2: Arrival Day, Manchester

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

Lunch: In the hotel dining room for those arriving by lunchtime. A light lunch with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages are available for purchase.

Afternoon: Arrivals conti...

Day 3: Transfer to Betws-y-Coed, Bodnant Gardens, Conwy Castle, Betws-y-Coed

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Oak

Breakfast: In the hotel. A wide range of hot and cold options, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.

Morning: This morning we transfer by motor coach to Betws-y-Coed via Bodnant...

Day 4: Landscapes & Copper Mines, Betws-y-Coed

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Oak

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: This morning we board the motor coach for a field trip to Great Orme, Llandudno’s mountain, on a beautiful vehicular tram ride. The Great Orme Tramway has been ...

Day 5: The Isle of Anglesey, Betws-y-Coed

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Oak

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Relax with some free time, or take a walk around the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed.

Lunch: In the hotel.

Afternoon: Board the motor c...

Day 6: Environment, Cultural Heritage, Industrial History, Betws-y-Coed

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Oak

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Investigate the cultural heritage and environment of Wales during a lecture in the hotel, before boarding the motor coach for Snowdonia National Park and...

Day 7: Transfer to Lamphey, Beddgelert, Fishing & Churches

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lamphey Court Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: We board the motor coach and transfer to Lamphey, a peaceful village on the south coast of Pembrokeshire. En-route we will pay visits to the vi...

Day 8: Castell Henllys, The Preseli Mountains, St. David’s, Lamphey

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lamphey Court Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Today we’ll explore the archaeology of the region with a field trip to Castell Henllys via the mysterious Preseli mountains, where you will lea...

Day 9: Laugharne, Locals, Mixed Voice Choir, Lamphey

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lamphey Court Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Free time.

Lunch: On your own to enjoy what you like.

Afternoon: This afternoon the motor coach departs for the Drefach Felindre Woollen...

Day 10: Transfer to Heathrow, Caerleon Roman Fortress, London Heathrow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Leaving Wales for London Heathrow by motor coach, we will stop en-route at Caerleon. Caerleon is the site of one of Britain’s three Ro...

Day 11: Program Concludes, London Heathrow

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.

Morning: Shuttle bus to Heathrow Airport for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independent...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport: 1 night  Manchester

The Crowne Plaza Manchester hotel boasts a gym, stylish restaurant, high speed WiFi and new meeting rooms. The hotel also has airport parking with a free shuttle bus to Manchester airport and the airport train station. Superbly located on the Manchester Airport complex, the four-star Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport Hotel offers you fantastic accommodation with easy access to the M56, M60 and M62, as well as Manchester City Centre.

 

Royal Oak: 4 nights  North Wales.

The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.

 

Lamphey Court Hotel: 3 nights  Pembrokeshire

Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.

 

Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel: 1 night  Hayes, Middlesex.

Close to Heathrow Airport.

Guides
Conway Davies Conway Davies earned a degree in history at Bangor University, a master's from Cardiff University, and is completing his Ph.D. at Swansea University. Conway has extensive knowledge of the Welsh language and the history and culture of both North and South Wales. He is the author of two books, "The History of Poor Law Provision in South Wales" and "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: the History of Mental Health provision in South Wales.
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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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