Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Cardiff
Coal, Coins & Cheers! – NEW & IMPROVED!
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The Vulcan Hotel at St Fagans National History Museum ©Amgueddfa Cymru
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Shaun the Sheep Dusk at The Royal Mint Experience ©The Royal Mint Experience
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Caerphilly Castle ©Hawlfraint y Goron ©Crown copyright (2025) Cymru Wales
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Cardiff Castle ©VisitCardiff
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Cardiff Bay ©VisitCardiff
Life in south Wales can be truly defined by this amazing tour, where there’s a mix of the very old and the very new. Cardiff, the capital of Wales is home to many highlights and during this tour visits to the Royal Mint Experience, St Fagans National History Museum, and a visit to Cardiff Castle will give you fantastic insight into Welsh heritage.
We also visit St Fagans National History Museum, Wales’ most popular heritage attraction. This open-air museum chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, different historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland.
Dates
20th May, 2nd August, 9th September & 13th September 2027
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to South Wales
Travel to your hotel in the Cardiff area.
Day 2
Cardiff
This morning, we enjoy a walking tour of Cardiff followed by a guided tour of Cardiff Castle.
This afternoon, after some free time for lunch, we take a boat trip around Cardiff Bay & the City. There will be on board recorded commentary, which gives fascinating information about the history of the area, buildings along the route, the barrage and the wildlife on the Bay and river.
Day 3
The Royal Mint Experience and Hensol Castle Distillery
This morning, we head to the Royal Mint Experience to see how more than two billion coins from the UK and across the world are produced each year. The visit includes a guided factory tour and free time in the interactive exhibition.
This afternoon, we take the short journey to Hensol Castle & Distillery for a guided tour, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their traditional copper still, the distillation process, and the rich history of spirits production within the walls of Hensol Castle.
Day 4
St Fagans National History Museum & Welsh Coalmining Experince
This morning, we visit St Fagans National History Museum, Wales’ most popular heritage attraction. This open-air museum chronicles the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. More than 40 original buildings from different historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland.
The Black Gold Experience Underground Tour lasts up to 90 minutes and is led by our guides who all workedthe coal mines of the Rhondda Valleys when they were boys.
They have tales to tell of life underground and the history of the Black Gold that was shipped from theRhondda around the globe. Meet our miners.
The tour ends with a simulated ride on DRAM! Our virtual coal dram which has a few surprises
Day 5
Return home
Featured hotels
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff ****
This 4-star hotel is situated in a rural location around four miles from Cardiff City Centre. It offers great dining opportunities in its restaurant and bar with seating outside in a decked area. All 135 spacious bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and are well equipped with flat-screen TVs, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has ample space for coaches to park on site and a lift serving all four floors.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff ****
The Clayton Hotel is adjacent to Cardiff Central Train Station, and the Principality Stadium is 300 metres away. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, work desk, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. There is also a bar/lounge area and restaurant and lift access to all floors.
Coach parking is not available on site, nearby parking is available but may be chargeable.
Copthorne Cardiff
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2nd August 2027 | From £427.00 per person |
| 13th September 2027 | From £427.00 per person |
Clayton Cardiff
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 20th May 2027 | From £585.00 per person |
| 9th September 2027 | From £585.00 per person |
