Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and meet your private driver for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please. Some people like to wander around the city center, grab dinner at a local restaurant, or just settle in and rest after your journey.
- Start point
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Airport or Train Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione)
Optional Activities
- Explore London city center
- Dine at local restaurants
- Day 2
London
Following breakfast, you've got a full guided walking tour lined up for the day (roughly 8 hours). Your guide takes you through London's major landmarks, and you'll have a 2-day tube pass so you can get around on the famous underground system. The itinerary covers the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Once you're back at your hotel, the rest of the day is free to do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided walking tour of London landmarks (up to 8 hours)
- Visit Tower of London
- Visit Westminster Abbey (interior and exterior)
- View Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)
- 2-day London tube pass
Landmarks Tower of London Westminster Abbey Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) Houses of Parliament - Day 3
London to Cardiff
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Cardiff by private driver. Once there, you'll drop your bags at the hotel, then meet your guide for a walking tour of the city center. You'll see the Animal Wall, browse through the Victorian shopping arcade and indoor market, and walk around Bute Park. Later, a water bus takes you down the River Taff to Mermaid Quay, where you'll pass Cardiff Arms Park and the Millennium Stadium. The day finishes with a guided tour of Cardiff Castle, including the Castle Apartments and historic rooms. You'll have the rest of the evening free back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from London to Cardiff
- Walking tour of Cardiff city center starting at Pettigrew Tea Room
- Visit Animal Wall
- Explore Victorian shopping arcade
- Visit Cardiff indoor market
- Walk through Bute Park
- Water bus ride down River Taff to Mermaid Quay
- View Cardiff Arms Park and Millennium Stadium
- View Norwegian Church, Scott memorial, and Pierhead Building
- Guided group house tour of Cardiff Castle including Castle Apartments (Winter Smoking Room, Nursery, Lord Bute's Bedroom, Roof Garden)
Optional Activities
- Visit Clock Tower at Cardiff Castle (note: many uneven and steep steps)
Landmarks Animal Wall Bute Park Mermaid Quay Cardiff Arms Park Millennium Stadium Norwegian Church Cardiff Castle 
- Day 4
Cardiff to Portmeirion
Check out after breakfast and set off with your driver-guide through Wales' valleys and countryside. The route takes you through Brecon Beacons National Park, which has valleys, forests, and rolling hillsides to explore. Part of the journey includes a vintage locomotive ride through the Beacons. After about 3 hours of driving, you'll arrive near Portmeirion and Snowdonia, check into your hotel, and have the rest of the day to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth)
Included Activities
- Visit Brecon Beacons National Park
- Vintage locomotive ride with Brecon Beacons views
Landmarks Brecon Beacons National Park 
- Day 5
Portmeirion to Conwy
After breakfast, your driver-guide picks you up for a day exploring Snowdonia National Park. First up is Caernarfon Castle, which is famous for Prince of Wales investiture ceremonies. You'll tour the castle interiors and the fishing town nestled within the castle walls. From there, you head into Snowdonia and board the Snowdon Mountain Railway from Llanberis for a scenic 2.5 hour return journey to the peak. At the top, there's a visitor center and viewing platform. By evening, your driver takes you to Conwy, a historical town where you'll be staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quay Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Caernarfon Castle and explore interiors
- Guided exploration of Caernarfon town
- Scenic ride on Snowdon Mountain Railway (return journey approximately 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Caernarfon Castle Snowdonia National Park Mount Snowdon Llanberis 
- Day 6
Conwy
Your guide picks you up after breakfast for another day tour through the area. You'll travel through Conwy Valley, stopping at Bodnant Gardens and the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to learn about Welsh food traditions. The route continues to Betws-y-Coed where you'll visit the Ugly House, a cottage with plenty of local stories attached. On the way back, you'll explore the medieval walled town of Conwy, see Conwy Castle (a UNESCO site from the late 13th and early 14th century), and check out the Smallest House in Great Britain, which measures just 1.8 meters across. Back at your hotel, you have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quay Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Drive through Conwy Valley via Bodnant Gardens
- Visit Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
- Visit Betws-y-Coed
- Visit Ugly House
- Guided tour of Conwy Castle
- Visit Smallest House in Great Britain
Landmarks Bodnant Gardens Bodnant Welsh Food Centre Betws-y-Coed Ugly House Conwy Castle Smallest House in Great Britain - Day 7
Conwy to Manchester
This is your last day. After breakfast, you'll check out and meet your driver in the hotel lobby. From there, it's a transfer to Manchester airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom (You hotel entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
