The Heritage of Wales & Welsh Whisky Trail

This engaging tour reveals the heritage and history of south Wales, as we uncover the stories of the Romans, the Welsh mining industry, and 21st-century whisky production, with a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway and the opportunity to sample a selection of products from the only whisky distillery in Wales.

Holiday Inclusions
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- Door-to-Door Service
- Coach travel throughout
- Porterage
- Excursions as listedRoman Baths
This morning we travel to Caerleon to see the fascinating National Roman Legion Museum and Roman Baths. Discover why Wales was a popular posting for the Roman army and see examples of graffiti of its day. We then drive to the historic market town of Abergavenny, where there's free time to shop, explore and have a bite to eat. After lunch, we visit Big Pit, once one of Wales' largest collieries, which closed in 1980. There is plenty to see and do here including a look at the mini galleries. A former miner will lead you through the underground caverns to reveal the secrets and stories of life at the coal face. Please note: The underground tour involves accessing a dark, enclosed space and uneven surfaces.

Railway & Whisky
We begin the day with a ride on the steam-hauled narrow gauge Brecon Mountain Railway into the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Penderyn Whisky Visitor's Centre. A private tour will reveal the manufacturing secrets before a tutored tasting session.Holiday Inn, Newport
Our hotel offers a good location for our itinerary, set in rural surroundings among the trees of the Coldra Woods, just 10 minutes’ drive from Newport. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant, and lounge area, as well as a mini gym and splash pool. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and feature a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, air-conditioning, and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel does not have a lift, ground-floor bedrooms may be available on request.

Hotels
• Holiday Inn Newport (Newport) - View Information