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Cruising and Nature of the Gower

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door Holiday to Wales

The Gower Peninsula was Britain's first designated "Area of Outstanding Beauty," and it is a nature lover's dream. We will learn about the area's wonderful birdlife at the WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre, where accessible hides and pathways will help you spot the vast variety of wildlife that call this home. We will also take a guided tour of the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first designated 'Area of Outstanding Beauty'. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tawe River, followed by free time to explore Swansea, including a visit to the famous traditional market in the city centre.

 

Mercure Hotel, Swansea***

The Mercure Swansea Hotel is situated near the city centre but also close to the M4 making for easy access to the wider region. The hotel features a lift. All of the bedrooms are en suite and have a TV, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi.

 

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

A visit to Swansea

Guided tour of Gower Peninsula and Mumbles

Cream Tea at the Heritage Centre

Entrance to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

A cruise on the River Tawe

 

5 days/ 4 nights

**PLEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate

day 2

This morning we travel across Swansea Bay to the city of Swansea where we visit the famous traditional market in the city centre. Browse among 100 stalls offering everything from fresh local produce to traditional Welsh gifts and maybe try some hot Welsh Cakes. We enjoy free time in the city and have a chance to grab lunch

This afternoon we journey to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre where accessible hides and pathways help you spot the huge variety of wildlife that make their home on the Gower Peninsula. There is also a flock of resident flamingos for us to observe.

Day 3

This morning we head to the picturesque Gower Peninsula, Britain's first designated 'Area of Outstanding Beauty'. We make the first stop in the Victorian seaside resort of Mumbles. We will have a chance to explore and enjoy some lunch before we head to the Gower Heritage Centre. Here a guide will join us on the coach as we go on a scenic drive around the peninsula, learning about the nature and heritage of this picture postcard location. After the tour, we return to the Heritage Centre and enjoy a Gower Cream Tea.

Day 4

This morning we travel to Swansea Marina where we will board for a relaxing cruise on the river Tawe. We return to the marina and with the opportunity for lunch. The rest of the day is free to explore Swansea at your own leisure. Perhaps visit the National Water Front Museum, observe art in the Glynn Vivian Gallery or take a stroll on Swansea beach front the choice is yours.

Mercure Hotel, Swansea***

The Mercure Swansea Hotel is situated near the city centre but also close to the M4 making for easy access to the wider region. The hotel features a lift. All of the bedrooms are en suite and have a TV, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi.

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