Things are different in Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. Within the compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment - and quality shopping with a difference. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings, the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and Cardiff Bay offers indoor and outdoor entertainment for everyone. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and taken on a tour of the city with private vehicle. Experience the beauty of The Gower Peninsula on a shared tour exploring its golden sandy beaches and limestone cliffs. The Gower Peninsula is the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is 19 miles by 6 miles of award winning beaches, dramatic cliff-top walks, picturesque villages, rolling countryside, valleys, woodlands and breathtaking views. The area boasts many ancient sites including castles and a human burial chamber dating back to 3500 BC. You will also enjoy a day trip out into West Wales along the South Pembrokeshire Coast . If you need to get back to London at the end of your tour, we can add on the train ticket.

Day 1
Cardiff
Your driver will pick you up from the train station or airport and take you on a half day city tour of Central Cardiff. Visit Cardiff Civic Centre and enjoy a walk through Bute Park to visit Cardiff Castle, (including the Premium Tour). Drive to Cardiff Bay and get out on foot to explore the bay area. You will also visit the Welsh Parliament “Y Senedd” (including a tour of the Parliament building) and a visit to St. Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life. Enjoy a walk through the commerical heart of Cardiff, Queen Street, and Mary Street via the Indoor Market and Victorian & Edwardian Arcades. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Welcome to The Parc Hotel – a Cardiff landmark in its own right that’s beaming with pride from a complete facelift. Business or pleasure, this hotel is designed to deliver. Whilst you’re here, sample from one of the largest choices of wine and Champagne in the city in our lounge bar, or dine in Hamon’s restaurant with its wide choice of dishes. Choose from home cooked classics to modern Bistro favorites such as Crispy Belly of Pork with Creamy Mash and Sautéed Beans. Simply unwind and relax in the comfort of any of the 140 air conditioned contemporary bedrooms. After all, room service is only a call away. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is located in the south of the country. Though it had a reputation of being a rough, industrial city, Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent years. It is now a lively and modern capital city, gaining popularity with tourists interested in its history and culture. Once overlooked, it is now one of the United Kingdom's tourism hotspots. Summer is by far the best time to visit, as many of the attractions are outdoors. Its population is roughly 325,000.

Day 2
Cardiff
Experience the beauty of The Gower Peninsula, with its golden sandy beaches and limestone cliffs. The Gower Peninsula is the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is 19 miles by 6 miles of award winning beaches, dramatic cliff-top walks, picturesque villages, rolling countryside, valleys, woodlands and breathtaking views. The area boasts many ancient sites including castles and a human burial chamber dating back to 3500 BC. We explore this beautiful coast line by coach with possible stops in Mumbles, Langland Bay, Caswell Bay, Penmaen Burrows, Three Cliff's Bay, Oxwich Bay, Worms Head, Rhossili Bay, with our last stop in Cefn Bryn, Gower's sturdy spine, which commands 360 degree views of the coast and countryside of Gower. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Thistle Cardiff - The Parc (4*).

Day 3
Cardiff
Our journey towards the South Pembrokeshire Coast brings us to the western tip of Carmarthenshire and the ancient town of Laugharne, with its 12th century castle once painted by Turner. We travel the coastal road alongside Pendine Sands, a seven-mile beach famous for land speed records. Our drive to Tenby is a particularly scenic route, which hugs the South Pembrokeshire coastline, occasionally offering glimpses of this popular Victorian seaside resort and the island of Caldey. Tenby is steeped in ancient history with its high medieval walls which were strengthened by Jasper Tudor, uncle of the future king, Henry VII in the 15th century. Tenby is considered by many to be one of the UK's most attractive holiday resorts - a medieval centre, narrow cobbled streets packed tight with shops and places to eat, and three award-winning Blue Flag Beaches. We make our way towards the St. David's Peninsula, famous for the riverside castle. A scenic thirty minute drive taking in Newgale Sands and Solva, a picturesque village built around a fine natural harbour, takes us to St. David's, the smallest city in the United Kingdom. We stop in St. Non's Bay - the birth place of St. David. It is here we take a short walk on The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which crawls around almost every part of the coast, Our final stop of the day, Traeth Mawr, is consistently rated one of Wales' very best seaside resorts. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Thistle Cardiff - The Parc (4*).

Day 4
Cardiff
You will be picked up from your Cardiff hotel and taken to the Train Station by private car. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.