Cardiff Explorer
Three nights in Cardiff!
Spend three nights in Wales' capital city! Enjoy daily breakfast and the chance to explore as you please. Spend one day using your 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off sightseeing bus pass. Continue your exploration of Cardiff for another day. Stay an extra night with our 4-night option for more Cardiff fun!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cardiff (CWL)
- 3 nights in Cardiff at the Coal Exchange Hotel, or similar
- Cardiff Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24-hour)
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Explore the rich history of Wales' capital city.
From Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
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See all that Cardiff has to offer through use of the Hop-on/Hop-off bus tour!
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Enjoy comfortable and welcoming accommodation throughout your stay.
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Discover castles, monuments, and more as you sightsee, shop, and dine through Cardiff!
This 3-night itinerary allows you the freedom to spend your time in Cardiff as you please! You'll enjoy daily breakfast at your hotel before choosing your adventure for the day. Spend one day using your 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off sightseeing bus pass. This allows you to explore many of Cardiff's finest attractions. Use this opportunity to decide what you'd like to return to, and plan the rest of your trip accordingly!
You may decide to take a day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park, or perhaps you'll thrive where the action is in the city center. Don't forget about the shopping and dining - you'll be within close proximity to Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central Market! Comfortable and welcoming accommodation will be provided throughout your stay.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cardiff (CWL)
- 3 nights in Cardiff at the Coal Exchange Hotel, or similar
- Cardiff Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24-hour)
- Breakfast Daily
-
Explore the rich history of Wales' capital city.
From Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
-
See all that Cardiff has to offer through use of the Hop-on/Hop-off bus tour!
-
Enjoy comfortable and welcoming accommodation throughout your stay.
-
Discover castles, monuments, and more as you sightsee, shop, and dine through Cardiff!
This 3-night itinerary allows you the freedom to spend your time in Cardiff as you please! You'll enjoy daily breakfast at your hotel before choosing your adventure for the day. Spend one day using your 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off sightseeing bus pass. This allows you to explore many of Cardiff's finest attractions. Use this opportunity to decide what you'd like to return to, and plan the rest of your trip accordingly!
You may decide to take a day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park, or perhaps you'll thrive where the action is in the city center. Don't forget about the shopping and dining - you'll be within close proximity to Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central Market! Comfortable and welcoming accommodation will be provided throughout your stay.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
- Cardiff Castle & House Tour
- Private Cardiff Food Tour
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Day 1. Welcome to Cardiff!
Welcome to Wales! Complete customs and make your way to your hotel! Check in and freshen up before treating yourself to a meal in the city center.
The Coal Exchange Hotel is located just a short walk from Cardiff Bay, amidst many top attractions. Guest rooms are well-appointed and include free WiFi, television, complimentary toiletries, and more. The onsite restaurant serves dishes that feature fresh, local produce. The hotel also has meeting rooms, banquet facilities, concierge services, and additional amenities to ensure a pleasant stay.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff is one of the most centrally located hotels in Cardiff city centre, nestled between some of Cardiff’s most iconic sights and a few minutes' walk to the shopping and business hubs of the city and right next to Cardiff’s central train station and bus station. Our 4-star hotel is in the ideal place for shopping in St. David’s Shopping Centre and iconic venues including Wales Millennium Centre, The Principality Stadium & much more.
With grand staircases, lustrous gleaming chandeliers, and beautifully designed sleeping quarters, the Angel Hotel Cardiff is the perfect hotel to stay in during your trip to Cardiff! Built in 1883, this magnificent Victorian hotel features a delectable on-site restaurant named Castell's that serves seasonal dishes with views that overlook the historic Cardiff Castle.Â
The hotel is just an eight minute walk from Bute Park where you can explore the Cardiff Castle Animal Wall with sculptures dating back to the 1890s. While staying at Angel Hotel, you're also just a ten minute walk to one of Cardiff's main shopping centers. St. David's Shopping Center is filled with clothing shops, coffee spots, restaurants, bars and more. Other nearby places to explore include the famous Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, and the Cardiff Center Train Station all just a ten minute walk from the hotel.
A recently renovated Victorian townhouse, this 5-star hotel is as cozy as it is luxurious. There are 8 hotel rooms in the main building, with a one and two bedroom apartment as well. Outside the main building at the end of the garden is a 2 bedroom coach house that is absolutely perfect for a family or group getaway. The hotel has an on-site exquisite coffee shop, restaurant, bar, and even a secret garden with outdoor seating so you can enjoy the beautiful sun while having a pastry and coffee.
No.73 by Coffi Co is just a ten minute walk or a two minute taxi ride into the center of Cardiff, a fifteen minute walk to the historical Cardiff Museum, and just two miles from Cardiff Bay. Other nearby sites to see include Bute Park and Library, Cardiff Castle, and St. David’s Shopping Center, all accessible within less of a mile of the hotel.
Day 2. Cardiff
After an energizing breakfast, head out to see the city! To begin the day, we recommend activating your 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour pass!
Discover new sites and see if there are any you'd like to visit again during your trip.
Cardiff City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24 Hours)
This comprehensive Cardiff City Tour route showcases the very best of Cardiff. As the youngest and fastest-growing capital city in Europe, there are few places as vibrant and lively as Cardiff. With your 24-hour City Sightseeing Bus ticket, you can explore some of the city's greatest attractions, such as the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, The National Museum of Wales and the beautiful tranquil Alexandra Gardens across the 11 strategically located bus stops!
Your journey around the biggest city in Wales starts at the remarkable Cardiff Castle, with walls and fairy-tale towers that conceal 2,000 years of history. Hop on the unmissable bright red City Sightseeing Bus to head on to bus stop 2 - the National Museum of Wales. Here you can explore the museum free of charge, with a busy program of exhibitions and events. Along the route you can also explore such sites as Cardiff Bay, Mermaid Quay, Techniquest (the captivating hands-on Science Exhibition Center for all ages), and much more.
The full loop from start to finish takes approximately 55 minutes, however you can hop on and off whenever and wherever you'd like, along the way. In general, the tours operate year-round from 10am to 3pm, with buses departing every 30 minutes. Times may vary according to season.
Day 3. Cardiff
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend today as you wish, either exploring more of the Cardiff city center, or perhaps taking a day trip to Brecon Beacons National Park.
The area's scenic views and great hiking trails, might convince you to step outside of the city for a day!
Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall • Brecon Beacons National Park
Day 4. Depart Wales
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before proceeding to the airport for your flight home!
Fly home!
We have selected the most economical flight schedule for you. Please note that shorter and more convenient flight options may be available at an additional cost.
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