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.

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Live tour guide: Welsh, English
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

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

Full description

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.

Includes

Entrance fees
Bottled water

Food
Tips

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the south entrance to Cardiff Central Station. Look for the van with a Tour Wales logo.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Hiking shoes
Rain gear

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine

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Riki the tour guide is very professional and have good knowledge about the area. He is also very kind and helpful throughout the trip.

April 16, 2022

Punctual timing. The tour guide provided a lot of interesting facts and knowledge about the places we visited. The small size of the group was an advantage. We would recommend this tour to everyone who has a free day in Cardiff and wants to get out of the city.

April 17, 2022

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

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