3-Day South Wales Tour: Caerphilly Castle, Wye & Elan Valleys

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Cardiff, Wales

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Discover South Wales over three days with a local driver-guide and a small group of no more than seven guests. Explore magnificent castles, the Wye Valley and the Elan Valley, with scenic journeys and time to enjoy each stop.

Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus, without hiring a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Along the way, hear the stories behind the places you visit and enjoy a personal welcome to Wales.

This is a shared small-group tour, so you may travel with other guests. A minimum of four passengers is required for departure. Accommodation, meals and attraction entrance fees are not included.

What's Included

* Transport by air-conditioned vehicle for all three tour days * Services of a local driver-guide * Collection and return at the designated Cardiff meeting
Meals are NOT included.
Accommodation not included — please arrange your own accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Cardiff Central Quay APCOA car park on Crawshay Street. Please arrive at 8:50am for a 9:00am departure. Selected Cardiff hotel pickups may be available by prior arrangement. Contact Tulip Private Travel after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pick up and visit The Welsh Museum of History, Tintern Abbey, Raglan Castle

    3 stops
  • 1
    Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

    Travel through the scenic Wye Valley, following the River Wye past wooded hills, riverside villages and striking viewpoints. Enjoy photo stops along the route while your guide shares stories of the valley’s history and its borderland heritage.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tintern Abbey

    Discover the atmospheric ruins of Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Wye Valley. Hear stories of the monks who lived here, admire the soaring Gothic arches and enjoy time for photographs in this peaceful riverside setting. Entrance fees are not included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Raglan Castle

    xplore Raglan Castle’s impressive towers, courtyards and grand ruined halls. Hear stories of the powerful families who shaped this magnificent Welsh castle and its dramatic siege during the English Civil War. Enjoy time to explore and take photographs of its striking architecture and surrounding countryside. Entrance fees are not included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Brecon Beacons: Castles, Countryside & Welsh Heritage

    4 stops
  • 4
    Tretower Court And Castle

    Explore Tretower Court and Castle in the beautiful Usk Valley. Discover the medieval castle ruins and historic manor house, where furnished rooms bring the lives of its former residents to life. Your guide will share stories of Welsh history as you explore the buildings and gardens.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    White Castle

    Explore White Castle, a medieval fortress set in peaceful Monmouthshire countryside. Walk around its impressive walls, towers and moat while your guide shares stories of life and conflict along the Welsh border. Enjoy time for photographs and discover its connection to nearby Grosmont and Skenfrith castles.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Explore the atmospheric ruins of Llanthony Priory, tucked away in the beautiful Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains. Wander among medieval stone arches, hear stories of the priory’s past from your guide, and enjoy time for photographs in this peaceful mountain setting.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hay-on-Wye

    Enjoy time to explore Hay-on-Wye, the charming “Town of Books” on the Welsh border. Browse independent bookshops, discover local shops and galleries, and wander streets full of character. With two hours here, you can explore at your own pace and stop for lunch or refreshments in one of the town’s cafés or pubs. Food, drinks and personal purchases are not included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Elan Valley, kite Feeding Centre & Caerphilly Castle on our way back

    3 stops
  • 8
    Elan Valley

    Explore the Elan Valley’s sweeping reservoirs, impressive stone dams and peaceful Welsh countryside on a scenic drive. Stop at viewpoints for photographs and enjoy time to take in the landscape, with opportunities for a short walk. Along the way, your guide shares the story of the valley and its remarkable Victorian engineering.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre

    Watch red kites swoop and circle above Gigrin Farm during a feeding session. Enjoy close views of these magnificent birds of prey against the backdrop of the Mid Wales countryside, with opportunities for wildlife photography from the viewing hides. Admission is not included in the tour price.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Caerphilly Castle

    Explore Caerphilly Castle, with its impressive towers, vast defensive lakes and famous leaning tower. Discover the courtyards and Great Hall while your guide brings the castle’s medieval history to life. Enjoy excellent photo opportunities across the water. Entrance fees are not included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tulip Private Travel

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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