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

Your luxury holiday in Wales begins as soon as you reach the neighborhood of Cardiff. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Wales is Cardiff - a neighborhood with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Cardiff.

Start your sightseeing in the neighborhood with a visit to the fantastic SWALEC Stadium. This sports venue is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Cardiff, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,286 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Cardiff. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Cardiff.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Cafe Citta. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Cardiff.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the neighborhood. Considering its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

The Alchemist Cardiff is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Cardiff, and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,213 customers.

As your day in Cardiff is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Wales.

Make your way to The Dead Canary. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Old Arcade, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars among 1,079 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in Wales and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Wales you will continue exploring the neighborhood of St Fagans. You still have 2 nights left in the neighborhood. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in St Fagans. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the neighborhood.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic 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 attracts around 610,155 visitors every year.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the neighborhood.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily St Fagans has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in St Fagans, make sure to check out Pettigrew Tea Rooms - Bute Park. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the neighborhood is Bar 44 Cardiff. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed St Fagans before is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Kongs Cardiff is one of the best bars in St Fagans and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

You may also want to check out Elevens Bar And Grill. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. Elevens Bar And Grill is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

Alternatively, head out to Lab 22. Lab 22 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 493 customers and is a top choice among travelers as well as locals.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Wales has plenty more in store for you.

Get ready for day 3 of your luxury vacation in Wales. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Cardiff and Tintern. You’ll stay in Merthyr Tydfil for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Cardiff, the incredible Cardiff Castle. This popular attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,028 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in Wales. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Cardiff.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, the city of Tintern.

Make your way to the incredible Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn for some unforgettable sightseeing in Tintern. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,630 visitors.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Merthyr Tydfil. Luxury hotels in Merthyr Tydfil offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Merthyr Tydfil.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Merthyr Tydfil's nightlife.

Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in Wales with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

On day 4 of your luxury holiday in Wales, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Caerphilly and the neighborhood of Sully and Lavernock. You’ll stay in Cardiff for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Caerphilly Castle. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating 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 luxury holiday in Wales. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Wales’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the neighborhood of Sully and Lavernock.

Make your way to the incredible Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village in 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.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Cardiff.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Wales, we recommend you try Mowgli Street Food, one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Park Plaza Cardiff as one of the top restaurants in the city. Park Plaza Cardiff is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,689 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Cardiff is The Potted Pig. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 492 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated The Borough Arms. This bar is considered one of the best in Cardiff and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Laguna Kitchen & Bar Cardiff. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 348 customers.

Alternatively, go to Pennyroyal. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Cardiff and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 151 reviews.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Wales awaits!

Today is the last day of your 5-day luxury holiday in Wales and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Cardiff before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Wales by heading out to the stunning Bute Park. This extraordinary park and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,423 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Cardiff.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Cardiff, check out the menu at Servini's at The Summerhouse. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 403 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is The Prince of Wales - JD Wetherspoon. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 6,543 customers.

You will then say farewell to Cardiff and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Wales in your luggage!