Luxury 7-Day Relaxed Wales Road Trip Vacation from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Wales begins when you reach Cardiff, where you’ll stay for a total of 4 nights.

Cardiff is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The neighborhood offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent SWALEC Stadium. Around 6,286 visitors have rated this fascinating sports venue and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the neighborhood.

Exploring the food culture in Cardiff offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the neighborhood.

An excellent example is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Elevens Bar And Grill serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Cardiff has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 787 reviews.

Old Arcade is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,079 customers, Old Arcade is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Cardiff looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Pennyroyal, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 151 reviews.

The Borough Arms offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Cardiff. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.

Locals like unwinding at The Libertine Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 213 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Wales! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Wales!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, you'll explore the best attractions in Cardiff at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Cardiff, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous National Museum Cardiff. This incredible museum building has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 travelers, and is visited by 373,191 people every year.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Wales by seeing another popular site in Cardiff, the wonderful Cardiff Castle. This castle is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,751 travelers and gets around 373,191 annual visits.

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After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Cardiff. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Cafe Citta. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Clayton Hotel Cardiff, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Clayton Hotel Cardiff is rated 4.2 stars out of 5 by 2,259 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 697 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Cardiff and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular The Great Western - JD Wetherspoon. This vibrant bar is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 4,066 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Rum & Fizz. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Kongs Cardiff. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Kongs Cardiff has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 915 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Techniquest. This incredible science center has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,326 travelers.

This architectural structure is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,326 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Wales Millennium Centre. This convention center has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,729 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Wales. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Wales extra special!

One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Pettigrew Tea Rooms - Bute Park. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at The Prince of Wales - JD Wetherspoon, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. The Prince of Wales - JD Wetherspoon is rated 4.1 stars out of 5 by 6,543 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Servini's at The Summerhouse. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 403 food lovers.

Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Lab 22. This vibrant bar is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 493 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular The Dead Canary. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 4 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Wales gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Barry. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Merthyr Tydfil, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Cold Knap beach is waiting for you. This best-rated sightseeing destination has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,617 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Barry has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Wales. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Merthyr Tydfil. In Merthyr Tydfil, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Wales.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Ogmore Village is an excellent idea.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Wales!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, you'll explore the best attractions in Pant at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Pant, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Brecon Mountain Railway. This incredible museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,507 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Wales by seeing another popular site in Pant, the wonderful Morlais Castle. This castle is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,507 travelers.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Wales. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Pant itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Wales extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Pant.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Pant and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 6 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Wales gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Cardiff, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Waunfawr Park is waiting for you. This park has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 722 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Wales. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Cardiff. In Cardiff, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Wales.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Darran Valley is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre (Queen Street) hotel, one of the best restaurants in Darran Valley. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,001 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre (Queen Street) hotel.

Locals also recommend Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at The Potted Pig. The Potted Pig is another of the most popular places to eat in Darran Valley. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 492 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the neighborhood.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Wales!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in Wales is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Cardiff.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Cardiff once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Wales on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Bute Park is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Cardiff. This top sight is a popular park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,423 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Cardiff or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Mowgli Street Food. Dining at Mowgli Street Food is one of the best food experiences you can have in Cardiff. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Another top recommendation in Cardiff is The Clink Restaurant Cardiff. If you go to The Clink Restaurant Cardiff, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 366 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Angel Hotel Cardiff. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Angel Hotel Cardiff is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,598 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Cardiff and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in Wales is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.