From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
ID: GYG407453-739719
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
See the best of South East Wales on this full-day trip. Visit Roman towns, admire the ruins of Tintern Abbey, travel through the Upper Wye Gorge, and enjoy the delights of the Brecon Beacons.
Discover the highlights of South East Wales on this full-day trip from Cardiff. See sights such as the ancient Roman remains of Caerleon and Caerwent, the ruins of the Abbey of Tintern, and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Meet your guide in Central Cardiff and set out to your first stop, Caerwent Roman town. See the remains of the Caerleon fortress and walled town, Roman amphitheaters and baths, and the legionary barracks.
Follow the Wye Gorge towards Tintern and stop to visit Tintern Abbey, a sight made famous by painter JWM Turner. Continue through the Forest of Dean to explore the villages of Abergavenny and Talybont-on-Usk, where you can admire the narrowboats.
Next, enter the Brecon Beacons National Park and take in views of Pen y Fan and the reservoirs of Talybont and Pontsticill. Finish your tour in Merthyr Tydfil, the cradle of the Welsh industrial revolution, before returning to Cardiff in the evening.
Highlights
- Visit the Roman remains of Caerleon and Caerwent
- Marvel at the ruined walls of the renowned Tintern Abbey
- Take in panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Explore the picturesque villages of Abergavenny and Talybont-on-Usk
- Learn about the Welsh industrial revolution in Merthyr Tydfil
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Meet your guide at the south entrance to Cardiff Central Station. Look for the van with a Tour Wales logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
