From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon

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About this activity

This tour covers all attraction admissions!

Travel in comfort in a luxury, fully electric small-group vehicle with your expert Mountain Leader and Green Badge Tourist Guide.

Discover Roman Caerleon’s Amphitheatre, once alive with games and linked to King Arthur, and explore the National Roman Legion Museum and Roman Baths. Step back in time at majestic Chepstow Castle and find peace among the inspiring ruins of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley. Marvel at Caerphilly Castle with its famous leaning tower, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Caldicot Castle set in its country park.

In winter, tours operate 9:30am–4:30pm due to seasonal opening hours of museums/castles.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Wales Outdoors - Cardiff

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Admission fees: Admission to ALL attractions included

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Tintern Abbey

1 h 30 min Admission included

Described as the most romantic ruin in Wales, Tintern really does imprint itself on your memory. With its towering gothic walls, intact until the destruction of the reformation, a photographers delight. Includes travelling time.
Chepstow Castle

1 h 30 min Admission included

We'll stop off in Chepstow for an hour and visit the extensive castle remains. Includes travelling time.
Caldicot Castle And Country Park

one hour Admission included

In its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, the castle has a romantic and colourful history.
Caerleon Amphitheatre

2 hours Admission included

First stop is the Roman Amphitheatre at Caerleon, used by the occupying Romans BUT was it also the 'Round Table' of King Arthur? Includes travelling time.
National Roman Legion Museum

30 min

What a fine small museum this is, and all artefacts were uncovered through excavating Caerleon
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths

30 min Admission included

A remarkable museum displaying the Roman Baths in all of their tranquil glory. A memorable visit indeed...
Caerphilly Castle

2 hours Admission included

The true home of the leaning tower, and of course, cheese ;) A magnificent moated fortress and we will explore it :) Includes travelling time.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes early for a prompt departure, we meet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum. Look for an electric minivan with Wales Outdoors logo on the back.

End point

Please arrive 10 minutes early for a prompt departure, we meet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum. Look for an electric minivan with Wales Outdoors logo on the back.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.