When overseas tour operators ask us what makes the perfect “beyond London” experience for their clients, our answer is increasingly often: pair Wales and Cornwall – the two most authentically Celtic corners of the British Isles.
Wales and Cornwall are the ancient, surviving cultures of Celtic Britain, sharing a history that predates the English kingdom. This connection provides a powerful theme for any group tour:
Shared Heritage: A deep, accessible history rooted in Arthurian legend and the ancient Celtic language.
Industrial Link: Both boast UNESCO World Heritage Sites linked by mining—Cornwall’s tin and Wales’ slate/coal (like Blaenavon).
Natural Contrast: Explore both mountains and coasts in one tour:
Wales: Epic mountains (Eryri/Snowdonia), medieval castles (Caernarfon), and heritage railways.
Cornwall: Rugged coves, dramatic cliffs, and unique gardens (Eden Project, Heligan).
How Cornwall DMC Makes Wales + Cornwall easy for Overseas Operators
For tour operators and travel agents, adding Wales to a Cornwall programme couldn’t be easier by using a local DMC. With extensive experience in both regions your groups enjoy the seamless contrast of Cornish sub-tropical gardens and castles with Welsh mountain fortresses and UNESCO masterpieces.
Ready to Plan Your Cornwall Group Tour? Contact Cornwall DMC, the only local expert for bespoke group travel. Request a quote today and discover why we beat the rest!
Check out a sample 12-Day “Celtic Cousins” Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival Bristol or Exeter → Cornish Riviera (St Ives)
Day 2 – St Michael’s Mount & Poldark country (Marazion, Porthcurno, Land’s End)
Day 3 – Eden Project & Lost Gardens of Heligan (Cornish sub-tropical paradise)
Day 4 – Tintagel Castle (Arthurian legends) & Port Isaac → overnight Dartmoor or South Devon
Day 5 – Cross the Tamar into Celtic Wales → Pembroke Castle & St Davids (Britain’s smallest city)
Day 6 – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (boat trip optional) → Tenby
Day 7 – Scenic drive through Brecon Beacons → Big Pit & Welsh male voice choir evening
Day 8 – Hay-on-Wye (literary town) → Mid Wales → Snowdonia
Day 9 – Snowdon Mountain Railway or Zip World → Betws-y-Coed
Day 10 – Caernarfon & Conwy Castles (UNESCO)
Day 11 – Llandudno or Anglesey → return south via Llangollen
Day 12 – Departure from Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester or all major London airports.
This route keeps daily driving to 2–4 hours maximum and mixes gentle coastal days with the dramatic mountain/castle days.
For more information on this tour and many others enquire here.
