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Celtic Wales: Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire

Program No. 12185RJ
From Snowdonia in the North to Pembrokeshire in the West, learn the story of Celtic Wales as you explore this ancient land alongside experts.

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May 6 - May 16, 2025
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At a Glance

From whence springs the distinct Welsh identity? From their proud language, world famous orators and choirs? Or the castles and prehistoric settlements that dot the bucolic countryside? From Snowdonia in the North and Pembrokeshire in the West, venture through a land of magnificent, varied scenery to experience the history and heritage of Celtic Wales and its ancient tradition of myths and legends.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking of up to 2.5 miles per day for scheduled activities on uneven terrain, city sidewalks, cobblestones, gravel paths, grass, and woodland paths. Getting on and off the motorcoach several times daily. Extent of walking and other activities during free time is in addition to the program's noted walking distances
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Explore the Iron Age Castell Henllys with the resident archaeologist.
  • Go behind the scenes at St Davids Cathedral.
  • Enjoy performances by a Welsh choir and harpist.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less.
Featured Expert
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Conway Davies
Conway Davies earned a degree in history at Bangor University, a master's from Cardiff University, and is completing his Ph.D. at Swansea University. Conway has extensive knowledge of the Welsh language and the history and culture of both North and South Wales. He is the author of two books, "The History of Poor Law Provision in South Wales" and "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: the History of Mental Health provision in South Wales."

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Conway Davies earned a degree in history at Bangor University, a master's from Cardiff University, and is completing his Ph.D. at Swansea University. Conway has extensive knowledge of the Welsh language and the history and culture of both North and South Wales. He is the author of two books, "The History of Poor Law Provision in South Wales" and "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: the History of Mental Health provision in South Wales."
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Manchester
Program Concludes
London Heathrow
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
25 | 9B | 7L | 9D |
Activity Level
From whence springs the distinct Welsh identity? From their proud language, world famous orators and choirs? Or the castles and prehistoric settlements that dot the bucolic countryside? From Snowdonia in the North and Pembrokeshire in the West, venture through a land of magnificent, varied scenery to experience the history and heritage of Celtic Wales and its ancient tradition of myths and legends.)
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the Iron Age Castell Henllys with the resident archaeologist.
  • Go behind the scenes at St Davids Cathedral.
  • Enjoy performances by a Welsh choir and harpist.
General Notes
Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less.
Featured Expert
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Conway Davies
Conway Davies earned a degree in history at Bangor University, a master's from Cardiff University, and is completing his Ph.D. at Swansea University. Conway has extensive knowledge of the Welsh language and the history and culture of both North and South Wales. He is the author of two books, "The History of Poor Law Provision in South Wales" and "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: the History of Mental Health provision in South Wales."
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking of up to 2.5 miles per day for scheduled activities on uneven terrain, city sidewalks, cobblestones, gravel paths, grass, and woodland paths. Getting on and off the motorcoach several times daily. Extent of walking and other activities during free time is in addition to the program's noted walking distances
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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Duration
11 days
10 nights
What's Included
25 meals | 9B | 7L | 9D |
9 expert-led lectures
12 expert-led field trips
2 performances
An experienced Group Leader
9 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
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Activity Note
Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Lunch:
In the hotel dining room for those arriving by lunchtime. A light lunch with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
Orientation, 5:00 p.m.: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. This program is staffed with both a Group Leader, who will accompany us throughout the program and deal primarily with logistics, and a Study Leader who will lecture, conduct field trips unless otherwise noted, and serve as an information resource on program-related topics. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
At the hotel, we’ll have a 3-course plated and served meal with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening:
At leisure to relax and prepare for the program ahead.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 100 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, flagstone paths, grass lawns; steps without handrails to some areas at Bodnant Garden and Conwy Castle.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, the breakfast buffet includes a wide range of hot and cold choices, as well as coffee, tea, water, and fruit juices.
Morning:
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll board a motorcoach to begin our transfer to Betws-y-Coed. We’ll stop with our Study Leader for a field trip to Bodnant Garden, situated above the River Conwy and considered one of the finest gardens in the world. The garden at Bodnant was established in 1874 after the estate was purchased by scientist and industrialist Henry Pochin, and soon became filled with rare flora collected from around the world by Victorian plant-hunters — including the first magnolias in Britain.
Lunch:
At Bodnant Gardens, we’ll have a light lunch with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
We’ll continue by motorcoach alongside the River Conwy, to travel back to medieval times with a field trip to the imposing Conwy Castle. We’ll gain some historical background from an informative talk by our Study Leader about the wars of Edward I, before exploring the castle. Conwy Castle was constructed by Edward between 1283 and 1289 to act as a key fortress in containing the rebellious Welsh. The views from the battlements are breathtaking, looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the Great Hall. We’ll then return to the hotel.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
At the hotel, we’ll gather for a lecture by our Study Leader introducing what we will discover over the next eight days.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 40 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, gravel and grass paths with some uneven rocky areas.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, the breakfast buffet includes a wide range of hot and cold choices, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning:
We’ll board the motorcoach for a field trip to Great Orme, Llandudno’s mountain, where we’ll take a beautiful vehicular tram ride. The Great Orme Tramway has been operating since 1902 and was considered an engineering marvel of its age — it is still the only cable-hauled tramway operating on British public roads. We’ll follow this experience with a visit to Great Orme Copper Mines, a Neolithic mine originally abandoned circa 600 BCE.
Lunch:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Afternoon:
We’ll return by motorcoach to the hotel, where we’ll attend two lectures by our Study Leader: the first on the historical landscape during the Celtic period, and the second on the Roman invasion.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
At leisure. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions should you wish to further explore the local area.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 65 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobblestones, grass lawns with some uneven areas; steps to some areas at monastery and castle. Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
Free time. This block of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Lunch:
At the hotel, we’ll have a 2-course plated and served meal with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
We’ll board the motorcoach for a field trip to the ancient island of Anglesey. Here we’ll explore Penmon, where we’ll see the Romanesque architecture of the island’s medieval monastery, before continuing onwards to Beaumaris to explore the town and its castle. We’ll be sure to keep our eyes out for the tongue-twisting town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the second longest place name in the world! We'll then return to the hotel by motorcoach.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach and train; driving about 55 miles, approximately 2.5 hours; train journey about 15 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobblestones, gravel, and flagstone paths.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
At the hotel, we’ll investigate the cultural heritage and environment of Wales during a lecture by our Study Leader. We’ll then board the motorcoach for a field trip to Snowdonia National Park, where we’ll take a ride on the historic narrow-gauge Ffestiniog railway, originally built to transport slate from mines to the coast.
Lunch:
We’ll have packed lunches including sandwiches, fruit, and a drink.
Afternoon:
We’ll enjoy a lecture in the field on the Welsh slate industry at Llanberis Slate Museum and quarry, followed by a field trip to the Royal Town of Caernarfon. Caernarfon’s royal connections extend from ancient Celtic chieftains to the present day, as evidenced by the 1969 investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales at the castle. We’ll examine the role of King Edward I’s impressive medieval fortress, Caernarfon Castle, a seat of power and a symbol of English dominance over the subdued Welsh, which we will view from the exterior. We’ll return to the hotel by motorcoach.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 155 miles, approximately 5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets with some cobblestones, gravel paths.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
We’ll check out of the hotel and board the motorcoach to begin our transfer to Lamphey. Our first stop along the way will be the village of Beddgelert, a place steeped in folklore at the confluence of two rivers. We’ll hear the tale of the legendary dog for which Beddgelert is named as we walk through the village with our Study Leader. From there, we’ll proceed to Machynlleth, where our Study Leader will explain this small market town’s history of rebellion. It was here that in 1404, Owain Glyndwr held his parliament after being crowned Prince of Wales during the Welsh Revolt. We’ll continue to the National Library of Wales, in Aberystwyth for lunch, followed by an expert-led exploration.
Lunch:
At the National Library of Wales, we’ll have a buffet lunch with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
We’ll take an expert-led look at the National Library of Wales, the largest library in the country, to learn more about its mission to foster research into Welsh literature, culture, and language through its significant collections. We’ll continue our transfer via Aberaeron, with its Georgian houses and harbor, where we’ll learn about the importance of fishing and trade to the local community during a field-based lecture. When we arrive at the hotel, we’ll check in and have some free time to relax and unpack before dinner.
Dinner:
At the hotel, we’ll have a 3-course plated and served meal with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 90 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets with some cobblestones, grass, and gravel paths.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, the breakfast buffet includes a wide range of hot and cold choices, as well as coffee, tea, water, and fruit juices.
Morning:
Today, we’ll explore the archaeology of the region with a field trip by motorcoach to Castell Henllys via the mysterious Preseli Mountains, where we’ll learn about the early history of the area during a lecture in the field by our Study Leader. Arriving at Castell Henllys, we’ll find an ancient and important Iron Age hill fort currently under excavation by archaeologists and home to some accurate reconstructions of Iron Age dwellings. At Castell Henllys, we’ll hear a lecture on Celtic history by our Study Leader, and explore the fort with an archaeologist.
Lunch:
We’ll have a 2-course plated pub lunch in the Pembrokeshire town of Newport, with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon:
We’ll explore the themes of ancient Wales and early Christianity in greater depth as we continue by motorcoach to Britain’s smallest city, St. David’s. Situated on the far west coast of Wales and dominated by its 12th-century cathedral, it was granted city status due to the cathedral but is, in reality, a small and attractive village. We’ll return to the hotel by motorcoach.
Dinner:
Hotel plated meal.
Evening:
At the hotel, we’ll enjoy a performance by a local harpist.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 70 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobblestones. Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
We’ll board the motorcoach and travel to Cardigan, a coastal town that grew around a Norman castle in the 12th century and was an important port in the 18th and 19th centuries. We’ll have some time for independent exploration in Cardigan, and continue by motorcoach to Carmarthen, which, until the industrial revolution, was the largest borough in Wales. Here we’ll learn about the importance of the Welsh wool industry in an expert-led exploration of the Dre-fach Felindre Woollen Mill.
Lunch:
On your own to enjoy what you like in Carmarthen.
Afternoon:
We’ll have some free time for independent exploration in Carmarthen, then board the motorcoach and ride to Laugharne — a town perhaps best known for its associations with Dylan Thomas.
Dinner:
At a local eatery in Laugharne we’ll have a three-course plated and served meal with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening:
In Laugharne, we’ll meet and converse with locals, and have the opportunity of experiencing one of the true joys of Welsh culture — a mixed voice choir — during an evening of farewells to this beautiful country. We will then return to the hotel.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 235 miles, approximately 5 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved, gravel, and woodland paths.
Breakfast:
Hotel buffet.
Morning:
We’ll check out of the hotel and board a motorcoach to begin our transfer to London Heathrow. We’ll stop en route at the St Fagans National Museum of History, also known as the Museum of Welsh Life, where we’ll have some time for independent exploration after an introduction by our Study Leader. This open-air museum brings together more than 30 historic buildings from across Wales, reconstructed on a 100-acre site near Cardiff after being considered at risk of demolition or decay in their original locations. These include a 13th-century church, terraced houses from a mining community, farmhouses, rural cottages and craft workshops, and a Cardiff pub recreated as it would have been seen in 1915. There are also experimental reconstructions of prehistoric roundhouses, and an indoor museum.
Lunch:
We will enjoy a packed lunch of sandwiches, fruit, and a drink during our transfer.
Afternoon:
We’ll continue our transfer to London Heathrow. Upon arrival at the hotel, we’ll check in and have some free time to relax before dinner.
Dinner:
At the hotel, we’ll have a 3-course plated and served farewell meal with coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase. Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.
Activity Note
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
In the hotel depending on departure times. This concludes our program.
Morning:
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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MEALS
25 Meals
9 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
9 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
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Location: Lamphey
Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.
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Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Lamphey
Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Lamphey
Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Lamphey
Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Lamphey
Situated in acres of scenic grounds next to a medieval Bishop’s palace, The Lamphey Court Hotel is a 19th century Georgian mansion which has a luxury spa, all-weather tennis courts and stylish rooms with views over Pembrokeshire National Park. All rooms have a private bathroom and come with a TV, and some rooms have parkland views. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the hotel.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
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Location: Milford Haven
New waterfront hotel overlooking a Marina.
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Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Milford Haven
New waterfront hotel overlooking a Marina.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Milford Haven
New waterfront hotel overlooking a Marina.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Milford Haven
New waterfront hotel overlooking a Marina.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
1 night
Location: Manchester
New hotel (2023) Walking distance from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.
4 nights
Location: North Wales
The Royal Oak Hotel is a picturesque building, which was once a coaching inn. Situated in the centre of the village amidst charming scenery and overlooking the River Llugwy.
3 nights
Location: Milford Haven
New waterfront hotel overlooking a Marina.
1 night
Location: Hayes
Comfortable modern hotel close to London Heathrow Airport.
Participant Reviews
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Ann – Class of 2006 | Dover, DE
This program taught me so much and it has inspired me to travel more. At my age I thought I would not be able to keep up with younger travelers but the pace of the trip was great and pushed me to try harder things, but gave me the option to take it easier if necessary.
— Review left June 26, 2024
Robert – Class of 2016 | Amarillo, TX
This journey through Wales was a wonderful experience. The tour leaders were excellent and we got a wide-ranging overview of both the north and the south of this fascinating land. Hearing our guide reciting the poetry of Dylan Thomas in his beautiful, sonorous Welsh voice was an unexpectedly moving experience. One of the best of our many Roads Scholar experiences!
— Review left June 23, 2024
Lauren – Class of 2021 | Wilmington, DE
There were no accommodations at the airport. It was a struggle to get bags to the hotel. It took one hour to get the heavy bags up the hill and find the hotel after being up all night and not finding the hotel. There were no signs or shuttles and it was cruel. A little map might help.
— Review left May 19, 2024
Christy – Class of 2014 | Concord, NH
This tour of Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia Wales is a great way to experience a country with its own history and culture, different than other parts of the U.K.
— Review left September 26, 2023
Diane | Victor, NY
If you want a taste of Wales, its history, its scenery, the language, and the people, this is the perfect tour.
— Review left August 14, 2023
Ruth – Class of 2016 | Encinitas, CA
Wales has it all! Castles, green pastures, steam railways, glorious music, passionate literature, and nard-working folks speaking an enchanting language!
— Review left September 26, 2022
Christopher | Woodbridge, VA
The instructor for this program is Mr Conway Davies, historian, author, performing choir member, and a National Treasure of Wales. Go on this program and you will come back writing rave reviews
— Review left August 24, 2022
John – Class of 2019 | Brookline, MA
Having complete two Raod Scholar tours (Central Europe & Wales), we look forward to our next trip. Great logistics, very knowledgable & enthusiastic tour good guide... a great way to get to know a country in a short period of time. Well worth the time & money.
— Review left August 14, 2022
Linda – Class of 2022 | Grapevine, TX
Conway Davies is a true ambassador for Wales. His knowledge of the history and social aspects of Wales is not only boundless but easily accessible. He is an eloquent communicator who is able to hold your interest throughout the entire program. He is quite obviously well respected by all of the lecturers, presenters, performers and curators that participated in our program. They all made us feel welcome and encouraged our curiosity about all things Welsh.
— Review left August 13, 2022
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John – Class of 2018 | Whitesboro, NY
Our trip had the most knowledgeable guide in Conway and a caring and helpful leader in Caroline. I feel like I took a course in Welsh history, culture. and geography. It was most memorable. Conway gave of himself in his knowledge, singing and humor. The hotels and food were best quality.
— Review left July 4, 2022
Sara – Class of 2005 | Kittery, ME
We all fell in love with Wales! I had no idea how historical and ancient the place is, and how much art and music springs from there. Enjoyed every minute and want to go back.
— Review left June 18, 2022
Christina – Class of 2019 | Norristown, PA
Very user friendly. Easy to get through. Couldn't find a button to edit. Maybe I missed it.
— Review left September 30, 2019
Thomas – Class of 2019 | Lewisburg, PA
Continuing education is a passion of mine, and with Road Scholar I can take and incredible tour and continue my education at the same time.
— Review left September 28, 2019
Carole – Class of 2013 | Milwaukee, WI
Wales is a beautiful, varied country that provides many unusual experiences at a comfortable pace. The leaders were superlative.
— Review left June 16, 2019
Susan – Class of 2018 | Louisville, KY
I thought the tour to Celtic Wales (14-24 May 2019) was a great success, primarily because of passionate, skillful, and experienced leadership of Annette Barton (tour manager) and Conway Davies (lecturer). Annette spend enormous time ensuring that everything ran smoothly; her attention to detail was impressive and she quickly sorted out difficulties that arose (lost camera, illness, etc.). I was impressed at Annette’s genuine concern for all participants in the program. Conway Davies was passionate, amusing, and well versed in Insular Celtic languages and mythology, Welsh history, and those industries (e.g., copper and slate mining, wool production) that financially sustained Wales. Conway enriched his sound commentary with lively dramatic reading from Dylan Thomas and musical evenings featuring a local choir and a harpist. Did I mention how much fun we had or how beautiful Wales is? I don’t see a place for a rating: 5 stars.
— Review left May 30, 2019
Eleanor – Class of 2006 | Los Angeles, CA
always good
— Review left May 26, 2019





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