Day 1: London To South Wales
Leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life in London, we head for the freshest of air in the valleys and mountains of Wales. Crossing the mighty Severn Bridge, we stop in Chepstow, in the marchlands of Britain, before driving through the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey. Once suitably inspired, our journey takes us West to Cardiff, the capital of Wales and the spiritual home of rugby, where there will be plenty of time for lunch and perhaps throw a ball around. Having answered those rumbling stomachs, our guide will drive you up into the Brecon Beacons, giving you a chance to walk and burn off a few calories. Then it’s onto Abergavenny, where you can reward your day's endeavours with a pint of Brains. This historic town is sandwiched between the beautiful Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountains.
Day 2: Breacon Beacons To North Wales
Bibliophiles will think they've died and gone to heaven at our first stop, Hay-on-Wye, the town of books. From there, we will follow in the footsteps of the Great Welsh Leader Llewellyn to his final resting place near Builth Wells. After paying our respects, the trip takes us North, into the majestic Elan Valley, a site of outstanding beauty where the road will take us alongside a procession of awe inspiring dams and reservoirs. Heading up into the mountains of mid Wales, the tour will then pass through Machynlleth the ancient capital of Wales and seat of the Welsh Parlaiment in the early 1400’s. We shall then head to Snowdonia National Park for a scenic drive before heading to our stop for the evening a remote rural Welsh family farmhouse!! Tonight you will enjoy a lovely BBQ with the rest of the group.
Day 3: North Wales To London
Before we start making our way back to London we’ll make an early start and head to the historical town of Ruthin which dates back to 13th Century.
We shall then head to Llangollen and climb up the mighty Dinas Bran Castle and learn about the legends of this ‘true’ Welsh Castle. The hike up the hill will be well worth it. From here you can see amazing views of the surrounding countryside.
Continuing along the north of Wales we cross over into England and make our final stop - Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, a beautiful Tudor olde worlde style town. Then we make our way back to London.