1 day tour

Tour 2 - Romans & Ruins

 

in more detail....

 

 

You begin this tour with a visit to Britain's most preserved Roman towns at Caerleon - "Fort of the Legion". Explore the amphitheatre where gladiators fought to their death, the bath house around which much of a Roman soldier's life revolved and the National Legionary Museum displaying all the archaeology of a way of life which existed almost 2000 years ago.

Another Roman place is on our route at Caerwent as we drive through this village to see more evidence of invader occupation 1900 years ago.

You cross the majestic Usk and Wye Rivers to reach the spectacular monastic ruin at Tintern Abbey, trailing in the footsteps of the Cistercian Monks with tales of dedication and treachery.

Following a lunch stop at the nearby Abbey Mill Craft Centre, and maybe a walk along the banks of the River Wye, you continue onto Raglan Castle described as the finest late-medieval fortress in Britain with wonderful views of the Welsh countryside along the way.

 

Tour itinerary:

Caerleon: Roman amphitheatre, fortress baths, Legionary Museum

Caerwent: Celtic Romano city

Wye Valley: Tintern Abbey

Wye Valley: Abbey Mill Craft Centre (lunch & walks)

Raglan Castle

 

Departure days: Every Wednesday & Saturday

Departs: 0900hrs

Returns: 1730hrs

Pickup point: National Museum Cardiff - map

 

Prices (GBP)

Adult £45.00

Saver £40.00 (Students & seniors over 60yrs)

Child £25.00 (under 16yrs old)

All admissions included

 

 

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