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Cardiff is the Capital City of Wales. It sits on the base of the South Wales Valleys (Cymoedd De Cymru in Welsh).<\/p>\n
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The valleys were sparsely populated until the 19th century, when the production of Iron and the mining of coal became the dominant industries throughout the area. This meant people were attracted from far and wide to work in these large industries. The Valleys are defined by the ribbons of terraced houses that line the valley sides. Around one third of all Welsh people live in the valleys and they have had a cultural impact that has far outweighed these numbers.<\/p>\n
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The valleys have defined Wales with images of coal miners, rugby players, and male voice choirs. Since the demise of the coal industry the valleys have gone through some tough times in the last few years, but these resolute people still have a culture all of their own.<\/p>\n
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This tour is flexible, and some of the sites that you could visit include Rhondda Heritage Park, Caerphilly Castle, The \u2018Big Pit\u2019 Mining Museum, Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and Caerleon Roman Fort. Should you wish to visit an attraction or monument that charges a separate entrance fee we can arrange a subsidy with the attraction on your behalf.<\/p>\n
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There’s no better way to explore South Wales than in the company of a historian, and native Welsh speaker, who is passionate about the country. This tour, which provides a deeper insight into Welsh culture than any other, takes you to neolithic sites, Roman ruins, Norman castles, and into the atmospheric valleys that have so inspired Welsh culture.<\/p>\n
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Stop: 60 minutes<\/strong> – Admission excluded<\/p>\n Marvel at the size and location of the UK’s third biggest castle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stop: 60 minutes<\/strong> – Admission excluded<\/p>\n Enjoy the abbey and the scenic views of the River Wye.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stop: 2 hours<\/strong> – Admission excluded<\/p>\n Enjoy a walk around the market town and visit Wales’s first Norman Castle in a stunning setting over looking the River Wye.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stop: 60 minutes<\/strong> – Admission excluded<\/p>\n Visit the site of the 2000 year old Roman fort of Isca.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n * Get an in-depth understanding of Welsh culture in the company of a local historian [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/toursofwales.co.uk\/wandering-bard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tommy-cooper.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/toursofwales.co.uk\/wandering-bard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/castell-coch.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n2
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Chepstow Castle<\/h2>\n4
Caerleon Amphitheatre<\/h2>\n
* Small-group tour (maximum 8): Ensures a personal experience
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