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Owen’s
Cardiff – Castle, Gardens, Whisky & History
Cardiff offers immense variety with the personal touch. The capital
has a diversity of places and interests just waiting for its visitors to
enjoy. With easy access and a compact city centre, that takes you from
the Roman to the Cardiff Bay rejuvenation, there is a vast selection of
places to see and things to do. We combine our visit to this vibrant city
with the beauty of two of Wales’ finest gardens and the fascinating openair
National History Museum.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1: Morning departure heading south over the Brecon
Beacons with a lunch stop en-route, before arriving at the
Penderyn Distillery. Wales’ first and only whisky distillery. They
have been legally distilling whisky here for over 100 years and
opened its doors to the public for the first time ever in 2008,
after being officially opened by Prince Charles. You will be taken
on a journey through the distillery’s 100 year history, where you
will observe the special production of one of the world’s finest
single malt whiskies in one of the smallest distilleries in the
world. Finish off in Penderyn’s impressive tasting room, where
you will experience two complementary glasses of whisky from
their vast range of spirits. We then continue on to Cardiff.
Day 2: Free day in Cardiff
Day 3: Day Tour beginning with Dyffryn Gardens,
Distinguished by the British Tourism association as one of the
best 100 gardens in the U.K. The gardens
were designed and built in 1908 by the
acclaimed architect Thomas Mawson.
This afternoon we continue our journey
onto St. Fagan’s. A walk around Wales –
from Celtic times to the present day. St. Fagan’s is one of
Europe’s leading open–air museums and Wales’s most popular
heritage attraction. Over forty original buildings from different
historical periods have been re-erected in the 100-acre parkland,
among them houses, a farm, a school, a chapel and a splendid
Workmen’s Institute. Traditional crafts and activities bring St.
Fagan’s alive, in workshops where craftsmen still demonstrate
their traditional skills. See how people in Wales have lived,
worked and spent their leisure time.
Day 4: This morning we begin our Cardiff Castle- Experience
Viewed by many as Wales’ premier historical landmark, today
PARC HOTEL Cardiff
★★★★
A grand Victorian building,
The Parc Hotel is a landmark
in the Welsh capital. Located
in the centre of the city. All of
the 140 bedrooms have been
newly refurbished and created
to the highest specifications,
from soft furnishings to LCD
Free View TVs, power showers
and air-conditioning. With
more contemporary colours,
complemented by bold,
vibrant fabrics, help make the
bedrooms feel more informal,
spacious and welcoming.
Facilities also include: Wi-Fi
and Hairdryer.
www.thistle.com
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Booking Hotline: 01691 652126/654928
Exclusive Royal Scotland
On this break we combine an interesting few days of history and sightseeing with visits to Scone Palace,
Glamis Castle and Blair Castle. Our tour is based in Dundee, the area offers dramatic and breath
taking scenery from rugged coastlines to highland glens, and a unique blend of ancient Scottish history,
romantic castles, formal gardens, top quality visitor attractions, and modern 21st century shopping.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Sunday 19th: We leave during the morning and travel
over the border into Scotland and Dundee
Monday 20th: To Glamis Castle. The Queen Mothers
childhood home and birthplace of the late Princess
Margaret has been lovingly cared for since 1372 and is
now the home of the Earls of Strathmore and King
Horne. Here you will enter the Castle through the front
door and be greeted by the Duty Manager, who will take
you into the kitchens for tea and shortbread. Following
this your guide will lead you round the castle, where you
are permitted to take photos.
Tuesday 21st: Full day excursion firstly to Perth. Perth’s
city centre is compact with two large and open public
New Tour
for 2010
Scotland/Wales
HILTON DUNDEE HOTEL, Dundee ★★★★
Set on the banks of the River Tay in Dundee’s city centre,
and located just 10 minutes from Dundee Airport, the
Hilton Dundee hotel is well placed for exploring Dundee
attractions such as Discovery Point and Glamis Castle.
Enjoy shopping at the Overgate Retail Centre.
All Hilton Guest Rooms at the Hilton Dundee hotel offer
flat screen TVs and on-demand movies. Keep in touch
with high-speed internet access. Relax in the swimming
pool or sauna at the refurbished LivingWell Health Club
by Precor, maintain your fitness regime in the gym or
attend an aerobic class.
ABCDEFH
parks – the North and South Inches on each flank and the
mighty River Tay along side. Much of Perth’s High Street is
a traffic free precinct with a wide variety of shops large
and small. Many of the streets around the centre are
comprised of elegant Georgian terraced houses. We then
continue to Scone Palace. Built of red sandstone, being a
classic example of the late Georgian Gothic Style, the
castle is a place of power and mystery, being once the
crowning place of Scottish Kings, such as Robert the
Bruce. You will be taken on a private tour by the head
guide inside you will sample a fine collection of furniture,
ceramics, and clocks, with exclusive access to the old
kitchen where you will be treated to a complimentary tea
& scone.
Wednesday
22nd: This
morning we visit
Blair Castle the
6 DAYS
19TH–24TH
SEPTEMBER
£445
Single Room Supp: £110
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
Five Nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast Accommodation
Porterage
Excursions as Detailed
Guided tour of Scone Palace
(With exclusive access)
Entry into Blair Castle
Exclusive Guided Tour of
Glamis Castle (With exclusive
access)
ancient seat of the Dukes of earls of Atholl, enjoying one
of Scotland’s finest settings in the heart of Highland
Perthshire.
This afternoon we travel to Pitlochry, in the heart of
Scotland with real hospitality, clear sparkling air, beautiful
scenery, rich clan history, plenty of space and lots to see
and do.
Thursday 23rd: A free day in Dundee.
Friday 24th: We leave our hotel after breakfast and
make our way home.
4 DAYS
11TH–14TH JUNE
£269
2ND–5TH
SEPTEMBER
£269
Single Room Supp: £66
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
3 Nights Dinner Bed &
Breakfast
Entry to St. Fagans
Entry to Cardiff Castle
Entry to Penderyn Distillery
Porterage
you will step back in time & experience the historic splendour
of Cardiff Castle, as you are personally led around on a premium
Castle tour. The exclusive tour includes a 100 minutes guided
tour of the Castle’s interiors, followed by an entertaining
illustrated talk on the history of the Castle. The Castle’s history
spans over 2000 years, and was transformed in 1860 into a
gothic fantasy by the work of architect William Burges. Each
room of the Castle has its own unique character; these include
Arabian décor, an Italian aura and also the extravagant
Mediterranean gardens. After lunch we head for home,
returning via Monmouth.
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