BEwowed Women On Wales May 6 - 16, 2021 A distinct trait of Wales is the way it •Included Private group arrival/departure transfers grabs your heart—Its picturesque villages, fine gardens, (transfers based on air arrival/departure times) lush countryside, medieval castles and quaint cottages are storybook • Private transportation on air-conditioned bus as per itinerary perfect. • 10 nights accommodation, 2 nights Llandudno, 2 nights Anglesey, 1 night Aberystwyth, 2 nights Tenby, 2 nights Cardiff, 1 night Llangollen • Daily breakfast, 1 afternoon tea, 1 lunch and 9 dinners During our tour we’ll travel along stretches of coastline that have been • Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary officially declared “Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. Together • Highlights include Conwy Castle, Bodnant Gardens, Farm visit with sheepdog we’ll visit the magnificent Bodnant Gardens, notable as Wales’ finest demonstration, Beaumaris Castle, Caernarfon Castle, Snowdon Mountain Railway, garden. Built in 1874, Bodnant will be extra special for us as we will be Portmeirion, National Library of Wales, Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Cardiff Castle, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and boat ride, Cardiff food tasting tour, Pant du Vineyard visit visiting during the May flowering season. Another favourite is Llandud- and tasting, Lovespoon workshop...and more! no, the Victorian seaside resort town where Lewis Carroll was inspired • Services of an English-speaking local guide to write Through the Looking-Glass. • Services of a Broad Escapes Tour Manager throughout • Includes all applicable taxes and service charges as of this contract date • 24-hour Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd. Emergency Contact Number while on tour As you read through the itinerary, you’ll be delighted to see that throughout this tour, you’ll experience some of the most beloved areas of Wales, as well as beautiful accommodations that are fit for a •Not International Included airfare - inquire with us about group space queen! • Passport photos, government processing fees • Vaccinations • Luggage handling Don’t delay, this small, exclusive tour is limited to 20 people! • Beverages & meals not mentioned • Incidentals • Local guide and driver gratuities • Additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers •Optional Group air from Toronto. We would be pleased to book your flights to connect with the group flight from Toronto or other flights to Manchester from any departure gateway. • Manulife Travel Insurance (coverage available for Canadian residents who have a valid provincial health card – includes emergency medical coverage, cancellation and interruption, limited baggage insurance – see policy for terms and conditions). Ask our agents for details. • Arrival and Departure transfers - for those not arriving & departing on group flights •Payments Deposit $700 CAD plus insurance due at time of booking • Balance due February 5, 2021 Cost: $5100 CAD - per person based on twin occupancy $1240 CAD - single supplement Minimum of 16, maximum of 20 passengers BEwowed Women On Wales May 6 - 16, 2021 Day 1 – Thursday, May 6 – Arrival in Manchester D some of the best local produce of the area. A must to try is the honey ice-cream Upon group arrival* at Manchester airport, we will be greeted by our local guide here. Continue to Tenby, our home for two nights. and board our private motor coach to depart for Llandudno, stopping enroute in Overnight Tenby – Fourcroft Hotel Tenby (or similar) – 2 nts picturesque Chester for a chance to stretch our legs. After settling in at our seaside accommodations, we will reconvene for a welcome dinner. Day 7 – Wednesday, May 12 – Tenby B/D Overnight Llandudno – Llandudno Bay Hotel (or similar) – 2 nts Tenby is a harbour town and resort in Southwest Wales. It’s known for its 13th-cen- tury town walls and its stretches of sandy shoreline, including Castle Beach. The Note: This is a land only tour, however, Broad Escapes will have a designated group flight ruins of Tenby Castle are on a headland overlooking the harbour. Participate in a from Toronto (preference to Air Transat direct flights). The tour will start from Manchester Lovespoon Workshop at the home of genuine Welsh Lovespoons that have been airport based on the arrival time of the designated group flight. Those arriving at a different hand carved locally since 1975. time/date will join the group at Manchester airport in the morning (time to be advised). Day 8 – Thursday, May 13 – to Cardiff B/D Day 2 –Friday, May 7 – Llandudno B/T/D Travel to the small town of Laugharne where legendary poet Dylan Thomas lived Visit the impressive Conwy Castle which is amongst the finest surviving medieval with his family for the last four years of his life. Explore the incredible Boathouse fortifications in Britain. From its high towers, grandeur and fantastic state of preserva- where Thomas worked from the Writing Shed above. Some of the poems that tion – The Castle cannot be faulted! Enjoy a visit to Bodnant Gardens, established in were written here include: ‘Do Not Go Gentle’, ‘Over Sir John’s Hill’ and ‘Poem on 1874 by Henry Pochin. Bodnant Gardens is a Grade I listed garden which spans 80 his Birthday’. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the Taf Estuary and the acres of hillside and is abundant with plants and flowers from across the globe, a true Gower from the Boathouse terrace. There is plenty to see in the vibrant capital city horticultural gem! Explore five beautiful Italianate-styled terraces, admire the stunning of Cardiff, including the impressive Cardiff Castle and Sofia Gardens. Cardiff Bay is lily pond and discover the magnificent features that make this magical place a special a very popular area for tourists with its variety of restaurants, bars and cafes, and is one. Located in the wonderful Village of Llanrwst, enjoy Tea at Tu-Hwnt-I’r-Bont - a home to the National Assembly for Wales and the Wales Millennium Centre, a hub unique, award-winning tearoom and restaurant. for the arts. Overnight Cardiff – Cathedral 73 (or similar) – 2 nts Day 3 – Saturday, May 8 – to Anglesey B/D Enjoy an exciting sheepdog demonstration at a local farm today with sheep farmer Day 9 – Friday, May 14 – Cardiff B/L and local celebrity, the “tweeting farmer”, Gareth Wyn Jones who also presents the Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international famous Royal Welsh Agricultural Show. Afterwards, visit the village with the longest significance. Located within beautiful parklands at the heart of the capital, Cardiff Cas- place name in Europe – Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogo- tle’s walls and fairytale towers conceal 2,000 years of history. Learn about the famous goch! Today we will travel onwards to the beautiful island of Anglesey. Connected Bute Family and the vision of William Burgess on a visit here. This incredible tour of to the North Wales coast by two bridges, it features long stretches of coastline Cardiff allows you to enjoy traditional Welsh cuisine through tasting experiences and that have been declared Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a lot to see a 2 course lunch in different venues around Cardiff. You will also discover some of on this little island and it happened to be the honeymoon spot for the Duke and the iconic landmark buildings along the way while learning a few Welsh words too! Duchess of Cambridge! Overnight Anglesey – Chateau Rhianfa (or similar) – 2 nts Day 10 – Saturday, May 15 – to Llangollen B/D Hay-on-Wye, also known as the ‘Town of Books’ is a book lovers’ paradise. Home Day 4 – Sunday, May 9 – Anglesey B/D to the first book shop in Wales as well as a variety of unique and independent Hulking Caernarfon Castle, built by Edward the 1st, dominates the town of Caernar- shops, it’s the perfect place to get lost in your imagination. Visit Powis Castle, the fon and boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. A large amount of the medieval medieval Castle, Fortress and Grand Country Mansion situated near Welshpool, town walls still exist including eight towers and two twin-towered gateways, surviving also home to a spectacular collection of treasures from India which are displayed in places to battlement height. Enjoy free time in Caernarfon before continuing on to in the Clive Museum. Afterwards, discover the cultural town of Llangollen – here Pant Du Vineyard, a family run business set in an idyllic location where views of the you will find the stunning World Heritage Site canal soaring above the valley of the magnificent Snowdonia mountain range can be seen to the North East, and panoram- River Dee. Enjoy a horse drawn boat ride across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. ic views of the sea to the West. Since producing the first bottle of wine in 2010, the Gather tonight for a farewell dinner to reminisce with fellow travellers about the company has established a reputable name for themselves in producing award win- wonderful memories you have shared along the way. ning wines, high quality cider, and apple juice. You will have the opportunity to taste Overnight Llangollen – Chainbridge Hotel (or similar) – 1 nt their produce. Dinner this evening will be close by and hosted by Welsh families, sure to be a highlight of your tour, where you can learn about Welsh life and enjoy some Day 11 – Sunday, May 16 B home cooking. Don’t forget to ask for the recipes! After breakfast, say farewell to Wales with a group transfer to the Manchester airport. Day 5 – Monday, May 10 – to Abersythwyth B/D Journey to the peak of Mount Snowdon via steam train on the Snowdon Mountain *Broad Escapes will have a group flight to Toronto. The group transfer will be based on Railway, where you will discover the wondrous views across Snowdonia.