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How Many Days to Spend in Wales

Wales may be smaller than New Jersey and barely one-quarter the size of Scotland, but it's packed full of areas of natural beauty and teeming with fascinating cultural and historical sites. You can explore many of its top attractions in as little as five days; meanwhile, a week allows you to cover a greater area or deep dive into a particular region, like hiking in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. And if you have 10 days or more, you can tour the country in its entirety, from the coastline to national parks and castles to quiet Welsh towns.

5 Days in Wales - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

In just five days, you can still explore the best of south, north, central, and coastal Wales. For a more well-rounded Welsh tour, you can visit up to four destinations, while a more focused vacation allows for time in two areas. Choose between cultural exploration and castle visits from Cardiff to Caernarfon or hiking and good eats from the Brecon Beacons to the Pembrokeshire Coast. There's even time to cross into England for beer tastings and culinary tours.

1 Week in Wales - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

A week in Wales will leave you with unforgettable memories—visit ancient ruins, climb towering mountains, and eat incredible food. It just comes down to a matter of your traveling tastes. If a five-stop stay that starts in Cardiff and ends in Manchester is too fast-paced, simply center your trip around three beautiful areas like the Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire, and Snowdonia.

10 Days in Wales - 3 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Ten days in Wales offers a reasonable amount of time to make eight stops within the country or to make three and cross into England or Scotland. First, spend time getting to know the culture and castles in Cardiff and Conwy, then explore the natural beauty of Pembrokeshire, the Brecon Beacons, and Snowdonia. A crossover into England allows time in Oxford, the charming Cotswolds, and Bath while splitting time between Scotland can take you to Edinburgh, the Highlands, and Balquhidder.

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