GOWER EXPLORER

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We travel west of Cardiff to visit Swansea, Wales’ second largest city, birthplace of actress Catherine Zeta Jones and poet and playwright Dylan Thomas. Chance to visit the marina, National Waterfront Museum and Dylan Thomas Exhibition Centre. From Swansea we pass Swansea Bay and charming village of Mumbles. Short photo stop at Bracelet Bay before traveling on to the Gower Peninsular. Coastal walk at Langland Bay to Caswell Bay with a refreshment stop at Caswell Bay before we travel to Rhossili to enjoy lunch and free time to explore the area. Mid afternoon we head toward North Gower to Cefn Bryn one of Wales's most atmospheric alluring landscapes. We take a short walk to Arthur’s Stone to enjoy fine views overlooking the Llanrhidian marsh and Llwchwr Estuary beyond. At 4pm we start our return journey back to Cardiff.

Times: Departs 09.00 & Returns 17.30 approx

Prices:
Adult £45.00
Concession £40.00 (over 60s & Students)
Child £25.00 (over 5years & under 16 years

Departure Day: Wednesday & Sunday all year round

ITINERARY

Swansea is an appealing blend of traditional and modern, known as the city by the sea. The old dock has been transformed into a marina, surrounded by stylish waterfront buildings, and the former warehouse converted into the National Waterfront Museum, tracing the industry and innovations over the past 300 years. Dylan Thomas Centre, a permanent exhibition on the Swansea born poet and playwright, Dylan Thomas and his life. After Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas is the most quoted writer in the English language. We find out more about why the man and his work hold such global appeal.

From Swansea we travel along the coast to enjoy stunning views of Swansea Bay, Oystermouth and Mumbles, with a photo stop at Bracelet Bay before entering the Gower Peninsula. The 19-mile peninsula has a unique combination of natural beauty and history, demonstrated in its rugged limestone cliffs, sandy coves, and spectacular coastal views. At Langland Bay you can take a coastal walk to Caswell Bay accompanied by your guide. The walk is just under one hour where you can enjoy amazing views…. so don’t forget to bring your camera! If you prefer to relax at Langland, your driver will transfer you by coach to join the rest of the group at Caswell.

Lunch stop is at Rhossili, a delightful village where nothing much has changed here since 1956 when Gower became the first 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in the UK. No pleasure domes or tacky promenades just a handful of eating establishments, golden sandy beach, a coastal path and at the end of the coastal path, Wormshead, a dramatic serpent shape stone causeway. The round trip coastal walk takes approximately 45 minutes and always receives great reviews!

Next on to explore north Gower, one of Wales's most atmospheric alluring landscapes. Maen Ceti, better known as Arthur's Stone, a tomb dating back to approximately 2500B.C. spectacularly sited on a false crest on Cefn Bryn. Nearby common land continues the traditional practice of offering grazing for animals: wild ponies live in herds, running free with breeding mares and foals; a wide variety of sheep that are resilient to the conditions and thrive on coarse grasses; many different breeds of cattle, the hardiest is the Welsh Black which can eat woody and prickly plants such as gorse. We depart at 4.00pm for our return journey to Cardiff.

Departure & Return Point: National Museum CF10 3NP Click here to see map

Inclusions
Mercedes Executive mini- coach with large panoramic windows to deliver the best views and air conditioned. Services of a professional driver, who will select the best scenic routes for your tour and personal guide to provide live commentary en route and be on hand all day to give advice and information.

Exclusions
Lunch and refreshments

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Your guide is on hand all day to give advice and information and your coach driver to select the best scenic routes for your tour. Mercedes coaches renowned for their reliability & safety, huge panoramic windows for the very best views above the hedgerows. 15 high backed coach seats, 3-point seat belts, first class sound system and air conditioned.

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