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Discover the rural valleys, idyllic coastline and charming towns of South Wales on this 3-day escorted group tour from Bristol. Visit the smallest city in Britain, St David's and journey along the scenic Pembrokeshire coastline to Tenby. See the former home of poet Dylan Thomas in Laugharne, admire the ruins of Carreg Cennen Castle and spend a night in Abergavenny. Then discover the Wye Valley, visiting Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and Chepstow before returning to Bristol.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Accommodation Standard

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Tour Overview

Duration

3 days

Starts

Bristol

Ends

Bristol

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 16

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Tuesdays

Hotel Rating

Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

Countries

England, Wales, United Kingdom

Arrival Transfer

No

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 2
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£409.50
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£1,170.00
£819.00
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Final payment
£600.00
£519.00

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Tour Highlights

St Davids - Explore the UK's smallest city independently - it's home to just 1,800 people
Tenby - Spend a night in this charming coastal town, with time to explore the harbour and wander along the beach
Carreg Cennen Castle - Marvel at this crumbling ruined castle, perched on a hilltop in the countryside
Wye Valley - Visit the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Ross-on-Wye, and take a picturesque drive through the country

Included

2 breakfasts
2 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)
Escorted by a local driver-guide
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
Admission to Tintern Abbey
All road tolls
20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Meals not specified in itinerary
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Entry fees unless specified

Accommodation Standard

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Itinerary

Day 1 - St David's & Tenby

Bristol - St David's - Tenby. Departing Bristol this morning, we make for South Wales, stopping first in St David's. This is the smallest city in Britain, awarded this status thanks to its 12th century cathedral in the heart of the town. We have time for a wander, so you can go and have a look for yourself.

This afternoon we embark on a scenic drive along the Pembrokeshire coast. Our itinerary is flexible, and the guide will see what you fancy doing on the day. We can see ancient woodlands, biodiverse estuaries and lush valleys before arriving in Tenby, our base for tonight.

Accommodation: Southcliff Guest House or similar.

Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) - Bristol Pick-Up, DoubleTree by Hilton, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS1 6NJ.

Overnight: Tenby

Day 2 - Onwards to Abergavenny

Tenby - Laugharne - Abergavenny. This morning is free for you to explore Tenby, this 9th century town is home to a ruined castle and plenty else to see and do.

Our first visit of the day is Laugharne, where famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas lived in a boathouse from 1949 until his death in 1953. The house is open to the public if you would like to visit. Alternatively, there are plenty of traditional pubs to try. From Laugharne, we move on to Carreg Cennen Castle, which sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Cennen. We explore the ruins before making the picturesque journey through the mountains of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park to Abergavenny.

Overnight: Abergavenny
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Exploring the Wye Valley

Abergavenny - Hay-on-Wye - Ross-on-Wye - Tintern Abbey - Chepstow - Bristol. The final day of our tour begins with a stop in Hay-on-Wye, best known for its plethora of second-hand and antiquarian bookshops. There's free time to take a wander before we move on to Ross-on-Wye, a much-loved market town filed with quaint shops and pubs.

After free time for lunch, we drive through the scenic Wye Valley, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. We make a stop at Tintern Abbey to see the now roofless building which dates to the 12th century and sits on the banks of the River Wye.

Our final stop is Chepstow. Here we can see the remains of the town's Norman castle before we complete our journey back to Bristol.

Please note: This tour ends at 17:15 - Bristol Drop Off, DoubleTree by Hilton, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS1 6NJ.

Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Bed & Breakfast
Tenby

On this tour, you will stay in bed and breakfast properties (B&Bs). These are usually smaller residential properties, with just a handful of guest rooms. You’ll have a bedroom, bathroom and often, access to a communal dining room for breakfast. Rooms will always be clean and comfortable, with a private bathroom. Bathrooms are usually en-suite, but on rare occasions, access may be via a communal hallway. This means that the bathroom will still be private and only for your personal use, but it is not en-suite (located in the room). You will need to leave the room to use the bathroom.

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Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

2025
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8 Apr - 10 Apr
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15 Apr - 17 Apr
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22 Apr - 24 Apr
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29 Apr - 1 May
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6 May - 8 May
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13 May - 15 May
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20 May - 22 May
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27 May - 29 May
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2026
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6 Jan - 8 Jan
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13 Jan - 15 Jan
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20 Jan - 22 Jan
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27 Jan - 29 Jan
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3 Feb - 5 Feb
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17 Feb - 19 Feb
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24 Feb - 26 Feb
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