This vibrant, cosmopolitan capital has undergone enormous regeneration over the past decade or so. Its traditional attractions such as the fairy-tale castle and the world-renowned Museum of Welsh Life are now complemented by a stunning waterfront development in Cardiff Bay and world-class venues such as the Wales Millennium Centre and the iconic Millennium Stadium, the biggest under-cover stadium in Europe. Alongside the high street shops and big department stores there is a selection of lovely Victorian arcades containing designer boutiques and unique shops.

EXCURSIONS

• A morning visit to the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, followed by an afternoon visit to Cardiff Bay with an optional sightseeing cruise. (4 and 5 day tours only)
• Full day excursion visiting the city of Swansea with its superb Maritime Quarter which has been formally recognised as one of the top three waterside developments in Europe. On then to picturesque Mumbles Village with its Victorian Pier, located in a lovely setting on Swansea Bay. (5 day tours only)
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION (5 day tours only)
• A full day commencing with a drive through the Valleys to Blaenafon for a visit the ‘Big Pit’, one of the National Museums of Wales and also a World Heritage Site. Continue to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the picturesque market town of Brecon.