After becoming the first place in Britain to be designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ in 1956, the landscapes of the Gower Peninsula have become famed across the world, where it’s glorious sandy beaches are framed by cliffs and rugged coastline. This tour will give you the chance to experience this natural beauty first hand with an included visit to the Gower Heritage Centre and Mumbles. We also have an included visit to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales.

OUR ITINERARY 

Saturday – This morning we collect you from your local pick up point, beginning our journey to Carmarthenshire, where we will be spending the next two nights. Once settled into the hotel you will have some time to relax before dinner.

Sunday – Leaving the hotel we head south down into Swansea for a visit to the Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill. Here we will meet our guide for a tour taking us to the beautiful unspoilt scenery of the Gower Peninsula. After our tour we return to the Heritage Centre and enjoy a Gower Cream Tea and some time to look around. After some time here, we will head to the picture postcard resort of Mumbles, delightfully located on Swansea Bay marking the beginning of the Gower Peninsula coastline, be sure to visit the pier while visiting!

Monday – This morning after a final breakfast we will be making a visit to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales, you will have some free time to see the range of themed gardens, hosting over 8000 different plant varieties in 560 acres of countryside. Following a visit here we will continue onwards to Wiltshire.

OUR HOTEL

Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen

Ivy Bush Hotel is within walking distance of Carmarthen town centre and was once a favourite retreat for Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. Sympathetically modernised, the hotel retains its old-world charm blended with modern day facilities. All bedrooms are en suite and all have a television, hair dryer as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel does have a lift.

PRICE INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Local pick-up points

2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Visit to Gower Heritage Centre

National Botanical Gardens of Wales