5-Day Wales Road Trip from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Wales begins as soon as you reach the incredible neighborhood of Cardiff. You’ll stay in Cardiff for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the neighborhood.

Cardiff has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible SWALEC Stadium. This attraction is a sport venue and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,286 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the neighborhood. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff, Cafe Citta. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff is Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers.

Locals recommend Pasture Restaurant Cardiff as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Cardiff also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cardiff is The Dead Canary. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cardiff is The Alchemist Cardiff. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,213 customers.

Locals also enjoy Old Arcade. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Wales!

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary St Fagans National Museum of History. This attraction is an open-air museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,708 visitors. St Fagans National Museum of History gets around 610,155 visitors every year.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Wales, be sure to eat at Pettigrew Tea Rooms - Bute Park, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Cardiff is the popular Bar 44 Cardiff. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Cardiff is Elevens Bar And Grill. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Pasture Restaurant Cardiff is one of the best bars in the city of Cardiff for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Kongs Cardiff is another of the most popular bars in the city of Cardiff. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Cardiff is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff. The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Cardiff!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Wales. Today, you'll wake up in Cardiff and embark on a scenic drive to Merthyr Tydfil, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Cardiff before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Cardiff. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Cardiff Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,028 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible National Museum Cardiff. This attraction, a beloved museum building, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 visitors. National Museum Cardiff welcomes around 373,191 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,630 visitors.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Wales, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip through Wales is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Caerphilly and the neighborhood of Sully and Lavernock. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Caerphilly is the amazing Caerphilly Castle. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,237 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Caerphilly is another excellent way to spend your new day in Wales. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Wales’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Wales’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Wales’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village in the neighborhood of Sully and Lavernock for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,637 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Cardiff.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Mowgli Street Food, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Locals also recommend The Clink Restaurant Cardiff as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff. The Clink Restaurant Cardiff is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 366 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff is Park Plaza Cardiff. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

After dinner, visit Elevens Bar And Grill, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cardiff. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Lab 22. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 493 customers.

Alternatively, Future Inn Cardiff Bay is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cardiff. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,751 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Wales!

Day 5 of your road trip in Wales is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cardiff before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Bute Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cardiff. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,423 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Cardiff and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Wales.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Cardiff at Manor Parc Hotel before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 718 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Norwegian Church Arts Centre for your last chance at a meal in the city of Cardiff. The Norwegian Church Arts Centre restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 800 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Cardiff. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Wales!