60 days in Wales Itinerary

Llangollen is a small town and community in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. Discover out-of-the-way places like Llangollen Bridge and River Rafting & Tubing. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Llangollen: Montgomery Castle (in Montgomery), Powis Castle and Garden (in Welshpool) and Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (in Cilcain). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Castell Dinas Bran, examine the collection at Llangollen Motor Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Valle Crucis Abbey, and make a trip to Chirk Aqueduct.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Llangollen trip planner.

Manchester to Llangollen is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Newport.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at National Roman Legion Museum and Bike Park Wales. Change things up with these side-trips from Newport: The Royal Mint Experience (in Llantrisant), Caerphilly Mountain (in Caerphilly) and Cardiff (Llandaff Cathedral, Saltmarshe Art Publishers, &more).

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Newport trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Llangollen to Newport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Swansea.

Swansea, officially known as the City and County of Swansea, is a coastal city and county in Wales. Discover out-of-the-way places like Gower Peninsula and Oxwich Bay. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Swansea: Penderyn Distillery Brecon Beacons (in Penderyn), Four Falls Trail (in Aberdare) and Four Waterfalls Walk (in Ystradfellte). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Three Cliffs Bay, admire the natural beauty at Clyne Gardens, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Langland Bay.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Swansea holiday website.

Getting from Newport to Swansea by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Swansea are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to Tenby.

Tenby is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the western side of Carmarthen Bay, and the name for the local government community of Tenby.Notable features of Tenby include of sandy beaches; the 13th century medieval town walls, including the Five Arches barbican gatehouse; the 15th century St. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Tudor Merchant's House and St. Catherine’s Island. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tenby: St. Davids (St Davids Plant & Garden Nursery, Oriel y Parc Landscape Gallery and Visitor Centre, &more), Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill (in Castlemorris) and Porthgain Harbour (in Porthgain). And it doesn't end there: play a few rounds at Heatherton World of Activities, kick back and relax at Tenby Castle Beach, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and make a trip to Tenby Lifeboat Station.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Tenby holiday planning website.

Getting from Swansea to Tenby by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Tenby are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Aberystwyth.

Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre, and holiday resort within Ceredigion, West Wales, often colloquially known as Aber. Step off the beaten path and head to Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum and Llanerchaeron. Explore Aberystwyth's surroundings by going to Rhayader (Elan Valley, Valley View Falconry, &more), Tresaith Beach (in Tresaith) and Llandysul (Da Mhile Distillery & The Beauty Barn). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir, enjoy the sand and surf at Aberdyfi Beach, examine the collection at Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, and appreciate the history behind Leaping Dolphin.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Aberystwyth sightseeing planner.

Drive from Tenby to Aberystwyth in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Porthmadog.

Porthmadog, known locally as "Port", and since 1974, rendered into Welsh from its former Anglicised form, Portmadoc, is a small coastal town and community in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd, in Wales. Step off the beaten path and head to Morfa Bychan - Black Rock Sands and Harlech Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber (in Dyffryn Ardudwy), Dolgellau (The Mawddach Trail, Cader Idris, &more) and Barmouth (Barmouth Bridge & Barmouth Harbour). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Harlech Castle, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Snowdon, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and take in the dramatic scenery at Dolgoch Falls.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Porthmadog trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. March in Porthmadog sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Beaumaris.

Beaumaris is a former royal borough, a community, and the former county town of Anglesey, Wales. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Beaumaris Castle and Beaumaris Pier. Change things up with these side-trips from Beaumaris: Llanddwyn Beach (in Dwyran), Newborough Warren & Ynys Llanddwyn (in Newborough) and Holyhead (South Stack Lighthouse, South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, kick back and relax at Traeth Lligwy, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Parys Mountain, and ride a horse along Anglesey Riding Centre.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Beaumaris trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Porthmadog to Beaumaris takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Beaumaris are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Llandudno.

Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Great Orme Copper Mine and Mostyn Street. Venture out of the city with trips to Betws-y-Coed (Swallow Falls, Zip World Fforest, &more), Caernarfon (Pant Du Vineyard & Orchard, Gypsy Wood Park, &more) and Llanberis (Electric Mountain, National Slate Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through West Shore Beach, take in the dramatic scenery at Aber Falls, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Tudnos Church, and stroll around Happy Valley Gardens.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Llandudno online attractions planner.

Getting from Beaumaris to Llandudno by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Llandudno can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.