Introduction to London & Wales

(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
London, Cardiff, Narberth, St. Davids & Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

This private tour combines customized touring in London with the highlights of South Wales, including the best of culture-rich Cardiff, the charming town of St. Davids and the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast.

Begin in London, one of the world's greatest cities. Discover the best of London—heritage architecture, fascinating museums, important historic attractions, exclusive boutiques, traditional pubs and incredible food markets—during private touring customized to your interests. Tour famous landmarks such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Covent Garden, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. Perhaps explore other incredible museums around the city such as the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, Churchill War Rooms, Sir John Soane's Museum, the Tate Modern or the Tate Britain. Also visit hidden squares, renowned British shops, atmospheric tea rooms and other highlights.

Next, you will be transferred to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. During private touring, see highlights such as historic Cardiff Castle, glass-topped Victorian shopping arcades, the verdant spaces of Bute Park and the National Museum Cardiff, which has the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside Paris. Also venture to Cardiff Bay, a revitalized waterfront district, to see the Senedd, where the Welsh Parliament meets in an architectural showpiece, and the Wales Millennium Centre, a landmark performing arts and cultural complex. Other options include a culinary tour of Cardiff Market and top food shops to sample local specialties such as Welsh cheese and Welsh cakes.

Next, visit the National Botanic Garden of Wales, a former private estate with acres of gardens and a striking greenhouse designed by Foster + Partners, or stop by a romantic ruined castle on a hilltop on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park.

Continue to The Grove of Narberth, a beautifully restored manor house hotel with a top restaurant in a bucolic setting of rolling farmland and ancient trees. One day, enjoy a private excursion to St. Davids, a charming town in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park that was a major medieval pilgrimage site (the patron saint of Wales was born and buried there). Visit fascinating St. Davids Cathedral and walk along the tops of dramatic cliffs of the Pembrokeshire Coast. If desired, visit a local woolen mill and crafts shops.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive London, England Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 2 London Full-day private city tour Day 3 London Half-day private city tour. Afternoon tea reservation Day 4 London – Cardiff, Wales Private transfer to Cardiff for 2 nights, with stops en route Day 5 Cardiff Full-day private tour of Cardiff and Cardiff Bay Day 6 Cardiff – Narberth Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights with optional touring en route Day 7 Narberth, St. Davids & Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Full-day private excursion Day 8 Narberth – Depart Cardiff Private transfer to the Cardiff Airport or other destinations in the UK

Hotels

London: Claridge's, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, The Ritz London, Belmond Cadogan Hotel or Four Seasons Park Lane Cardiff: The Parkgate Narberth: The Grove

Cost

Upon request