WYE VALLEY TOUR

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The tour visits the borderland where King Arthur ruled, the Romans bathed, the Normans settled, Turner sketched, Wordsworth penned and Chartists protested, combined with exploring the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and crossing into the English Border to Symonds Yat, world famous for its natural river scenery and magnificent view point.

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 Days: Tuesday & Friday all year round

ITINERARY

From Cardiff travel eastbound to the town of Caerleon, formerly called Isca Silurum, the permanent garrison for the Second Augustan Legion of the Roman army back in the 1st century AD. The extent of Roman remains in the town is impressive, and regarded as Britain's most revealing Roman site. Guided tour at the Roman Baths, amphitheatre and the Roman museum.

We continue our journey to the charming border town of Chepstow, home to the UK’s oldest surviving Norman stone castle founded in 1067AD. Medieval walls enclose the town’s narrow streets and access into the town by passing through the battlemented 13th century town gate. Guided tour at the castle and an opportunity to view the oldest castle doors in Europe.

The Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visit in spring and you will find woods carpeted with bluebells, wild garlic and wood anemones, summer time the meadows come alive with wild flowers followed by one of nature's grandest displays, the autumn tree leaf colour change in the ancient forest. Lunch stop.

Guided tour at Tintern Abbey, truly a masterpiece of decorated Gothic architecture which has inspired poets and artists for centuries. Founded in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13th century continued to operate until the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry V111 in 1536. The abbey is in remarkable condition attracting visitors who have been entranced by the beauty of the site and its surroundings.

Continue along the Wye Valley and cross the border into England to Symonds Yat, world famous for its natural river scenery and magnificent view point some 500 ft/144 metres above sea level. Here the River Wye twists and winds its way into a large horse-shoe bend, five miles long, in a deeply wooded gorge. In the summer months there is the added bonus of spotting Peregrine Falcons flying to and from their nesting places on the hillside around Yat Rock. (This stop is available only from April 1 to October 31)

Return to Wales and visit the quaint town of Monmouth. Famous people born in the town include King Henry V, Charles Rolls of the Rolls-Royce Motor Car and Geoffrey of Monmouth born in 1090 and educated at the town's priory. Architectural gems from its rich and varied history include Monnow Bridge and ancient fortified gatehouse, the Shire Hall situated in the town's square, named after Henry V famous victory at Agincourt, and the Great Castle House.

Return to Cardiff at 5.30pm approximately.

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
Entrance to Chepstow Castle Adult £4.00 & Concession £3.60
Entrance to Tintern Abbey Adult £3.80 & Concession £3.40

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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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