Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for South Wales
Welsh Heritage and Whisky Trail
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Abergavenny Town Centre ©Hawlfraint y Goron ©Crown copyright (2025) Cymru Wales, Tom Martin
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Brecon Beacons, Wales ©Hawlfraint y Goron ©Crown copyright (2025) Cymru Wales, Tom Martin
The heritage and history of south Wales are revealed in this tour that uncovers the stories of the Romans, the Welsh mining industry, and 21st century whisky production. Highlights include visits to the National Roman Legion Museum, Roman Baths, Abergavenny, a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway, and a whisky tasting at the Penderyn Distillery.
Dates
March - October 2027, dates in 2028 on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to South Wales
Travel to your hotel in the Newport area, perhaps visiting the Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey on the way.
Day 2
National Roman Legion Museum, Roman Baths & Abergavenny
This morning we travel to Caerleon to see the fascinating National Roman Legion Museum and Roman Baths. Discover why Wales was a popular posting for the Roman army and see examples of graffiti of its day. We then drive to the historic market town of Abergavenny, where there’s free time for shopping and lunch.
Day 3
Brecon Mountain Railway and Penderyn Whisky
Today there’s a ride on the steam-hauled narrow gauge Brecon Mountain Railway into the Brecon Beacons National Park. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Penderyn Whisky Visitor Centre. A private tour will reveal the manufacturing secrets before a tutored tasting gives you the opportunity to sample a selection of products from the only whisky distillery in Wales.
Day 4
Return home
Ask the Greatdays team for ideas for stop-offs on the way.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Newport and Cardiff.
| 4 days / 3 nights | |
| April – October 2027 | From £302.00 per person |
| 2028 dates on request | Prices on request |
