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Celtic Wales: Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire |
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Program Number: |
12185RJ |
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| Duration: |
10 nights |
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England/Wales
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| Price starting at: |
$2,750.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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| Meals: |
25;
9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners |
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Low Fat; Vegetarian; Low Salt; Gluten Free |
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From whence springs the distinct Welsh identity? From their proud language, world famous orators and choirs? Or the castles and prehistoric settlements that dot the bucolic countryside? From Snowdonia in the North and Pembrokeshire in the West, venture through a land of magnificent, varied scenery to experience the history and heritage of Celtic Wales and its ancient tradition of myths and legends.
Highlights
• Explore the Iron Age Castell Henllys with the resident archaeologist.
• Go behind the scenes at St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire.
• Performances by a Welsh choir and a renowned Welsh harpist.
Activity Particulars
Walking of up to one mile; uneven terrain; city sidewalks.
Date Specific Information
7-23-2013, 9-17-2013, 5-13-2014, 7-15-2014, 9-2-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Manchester, 1 night; Betws-y-Coed (Wales), 4 nights; Carmarthen via “Wild Wales,” 3 nights; London (England), 1 night; departure.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A. | 1 night | Arrival Manchester (England) | 1 night | Coach to Betws-y-Coed (Wales) | 4 nights |
Betws-y-Coed is a beautiful mountain region known for waterfalls and crag cliffs, valleys and glens. Examine the wars and castles of Edward I, the Welsh language and the Lleyn Peninsula. Explore the heart of Snowdonia National Park, Bodnant Garden, Conwy Castle, the fantasy village of Portmeirion and the port of Porthmadog. Ride the Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau Ffestiniog and see the Llechwedd Slate Quarry to discover Wales' industrial heritage.
Coach to Carmarthen via “Wild Wales” | 3 nights | Coach to London for departure | 1 night |
Discuss early Christianity, the Celtic church, fishing and trading, and the importance of the Preseli Hills in early history. Explore St Davids, Castell Henylls and Dylan Thomas’ Laugharne. In Caerleon, visit the Legionary Museum and the amphitheatre, barracks, baths and other remnants of Roman occupation. At Mynydd Preseli in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, hear about the prehistoric burial chambers and standing stones.
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Accommodations
Manchester: Four-star hotel near airport. Betws-y-Coed: Comfortable hotel located in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Carmarthen: Historic hotel. London: Comfortable hotel near airport.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Conway Davies
| | Conway Davies earned a degree in history at Bangor University, a master's from Cardiff University, and is completing his Ph.D. at Swansea University. Conway has extensive knowledge of the Welsh language and the history and culture of both North and South Wales. He is the author of two books, "The History of Poor Law Provision in South Wales" and "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: the History of Mental Health provision in South Wales." | | | |
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