2018 - 9 Day Taste of Wales

3 & 4 Star Vacation /8 Nights - 16 Meals

Highlights

Authentic Local Experiences:

Enjoy a light-hearted stroll with a local guide who will recount humorous tales and traditions of Tenby as you stroll around the town center and enjoy great views of the city walls and harbour.

Trip Highlights:

Cardiff Castle Banquet

Chester Cathedral

Harlech Castle

Penderyn Distillery

St David's Cathedral

St Fagans National Museum of History

Snowdonia Train Ride

Stonehenge

Windsor Castle

Dining Experiences:

Six dinners including a lively Welsh evening of traditional foods and entertainment, and a special farewell dinner.

Hotels:

Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester
Chester (1 night)

Celtic Royal Hotel
Caernarfon (2 nights)

Fourcroft Hotel
Tenby (2 nights)

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff (2 nights)

MGallery Castle Hotel
Windsor (1 night)

All CIE Tours Include:

Sightseeing by luxury coach

Professional tour director

Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)

Welcome get-together drink

Audio headsets

Free Wi-Fi on coaches

Deluxe documents wallet and backpack

All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

Call (302) 478-9044 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13854611

Tour Operator: CIE Tours

Offer: Offer valid through 6/30/2018

Duration: 9 Days

Escorted: Escorted - Yes

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Chester	MANCHESTER ARRIVAL & CHESTER : Tour begins 2:00 PM, Chester hotel. Chester is about 30 miles 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	Caernarfon	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	Caernarfon	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	Tenby	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 harbor, castle ruins and defensive town walls. After dinner, join a local guide for a walk to hear tales and traditions associated with Tenby. (B, D)
Day 5	Tenby	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	Cardiff	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	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	Windsor	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	TOUR ENDS IN WINDSOR : Your tour ends after breakfast (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Dates/Pricing

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Date	Price / Description	Quote
04/27/2018	$2,740.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
05/11/2018	$2,740.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
05/25/2018	$2,290.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
06/22/2018	$2,305.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
07/20/2018	$2,325.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
08/03/2018	$2,835.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
08/17/2018	$2,385.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
08/31/2018	$2,795.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
09/14/2018	$2,795.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
09/28/2018	$2,345.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote
10/12/2018	$2,710.00* (USD) / 9 days Manchester to London : Price (Land Only) Twin Sharing	Quote

Lodging: Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester, Chester (1 night); Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon (2 nights); Fourcroft Hotel, Tenby (2 nights); Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff (2 nights); MGallery Castle Hotel, Windsor (1 night)

Disclaimer: Single room supplement: $510