Welsh Treasures & Royal Mint

Day 1 - Monday

Travel to our Hotel.
Today we travel to our hotel in Cardiff.

Day 2 - Tuesday

Caerphilly Castle & Llancaiach Fawr Manor
First stop is Caerphilly, for a visit to the largest castle in Wales. Explore this 13th century sleeping giant before time at leisure in the town, famous for its cheese. We then proceed deeper into the Welsh Valleys to the fascinating and highly entertaining Llancaiach Mawr Manor House. If you are lucky enough you may meet the Master of the House Edward Prichard, but if not, the 'servants', of this Tudor Manor House are always on hand to show you around.

Day 3 - Wednesday

Royal Mint Visitor Centre & Cardiff Tour
Today begins with admission to the Royal Mint Visitor Centre, for an escorted tour of the production process. From here, enjoy an engaging, self-guided tour of static and interactive exhibits, bringing to life the Mint's heritage. This afternoon, we include a tour in the attractive city centre of Cardiff, as well as the modernised Cardiff Bay with its fascinating public buildings, including the Welsh Assembly.

Day 4 - Thursday

Big Pit Mining Museum & Penderyn Visitor Centre
An excursion to the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park and a visit to the Big Pit Mining Museum. As well as an underground tour of the mine, there is a virtual tour above ground, providing a moving and entertaining illustration of the lives of miners at work and home.
This afternoon, we visit Penderyn Visitor Centre for a tour and tasting; learning about the whisky making in Wales and general Welsh history un the exhibition centre.

Day 5 - Friday

Home Time.
Sadly, its time to check out of our hotel and make our way home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner