CIE Tours offers exciting opportunities to explore Wales as part of guided vacation packages. For 2025, they feature two group tour itineraries that include significant Welsh experiences:
Highlights of Britain (13 days): This tour includes a visit to the booklover's dream destination of Hay-on-Wye; travel through magnificent Brecon Beacons National Park; a visit to Conwy for a tour of Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and travels through the beautiful landscapes of North Wales. Guests spend a night in a manor-house hotel in Chepstow.
Best of Britain (9 or 10 days): This itinerary features an overnight stop in Cardiff with a tour of the Victorian opulence of Cardiff Castle, as well as a visit to the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey.
Both tours allow visitors to experience Wales' rich history and stunning scenery alongside other British highlights.
For those seeking a more personalized experience, CIE Tours also offers private driver and custom group tours. These custom journeys provide unlimited possibilities for exploring Wales, allowing travellers to create their ideal Welsh adventure with the expertise of a knowledgeable, local driver-guide. A suggested itinerary includes sightseeing in Anglesey, a photo stop at the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, a drive through Snowdonia National Park, a rail journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, and a horse-drawn ride along the Llangollen Canal. It also includes visits to the castles at Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Chepstow, and Conway, Other visits include Portmeirion Village, the National Slate Museum, St Fagans National Museum of History.
Whether you prefer a structured group vacation or a fully customizable private experience, CIE Tours is an excellent choice to discover the beauty and heritage of Wales.