Snowdonia, Anglesey, Puffin Island and the North Wales Coast

6 Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Chester

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the medieval city of Chester. The most complete walled city in Britain, wander through the streets of black and white Tudor houses and shops known as Rows or visit the remains of the city’s Roman Amphitheatre and the 10th century cathedral.

  We continue to our hotel for a five night stay.

  Included meals: Dinner

  Chester

  

  Included Highlights

  • Chester

• Day 2: Coastline Drive and Penrhyn Castle

  Included excursion, as we pass sandy beaches and coastal villages, such as Conwy.

  We visit the huge 19th century fantasy - Penrhyn Castle. A neo-Norman castle crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture, an outstanding collection of paintings and a fascinating industrial railway museum.

  The 60 acres of grounds includes exotic trees, plants and a Victorian walled garden.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Penrhyn Castle

  

  Included Highlights

  • Penrhyn Castle

• Day 3: Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Welsh Highlands

  Join the mountain train at Llanberis for the 4.7 mile ride to Snowdon’s summit - the highest peak in Wales.

  At 3560ft it dominates the landscape. Marvel at the spectacular views across Wales and towards England.

  Before returning, we take the short drive to the National Slate Museum and travel back to Victorian times, see the workshops, split a slate and learn a true insight into the hardships of quarry life.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Snowdonia National Park

  

  Included Highlights

  • Snowdonia Mountain Railway

• Day 4: Anglesey and Puffin Island Cruise

  Our included excursions takes us first to Caernarfon, dominated by one of the most impressive castles in Wales. The huge castle, with its unusual octagon towers, was the largest of many built by Edward I at the end of the 13th century. Edward’s son was born here in 1284 and became the first Prince of Wales followed, nearly seven centuries later, by Prince Charles.

  We head over the Menai Straits and on to the Isle of Anglesey with a photo stop at impressive Beaumaris Castle, an unfinished masterpiece, built in 1295.

  Board the all-weather cruiser to Puffin Island – home to many species of birds and wildlife. The 1½ hour cruise, with live commentary, takes you right round the island with regular sightings of puffins, grey seals and dolphins.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Puffin Island

  

  Included Highlights

  • Caernarfon
  • Puffin Island Cruise

• Day 5: Llandudno & Bodnant Gardens

  Join our optional excursion, explore more of the North Wales coast and countryside.

  Our first port of call is Llandudno. Two miles of sandy beaches and a fine Victorian promenade, curve between the two headlands, Little Orme and Great Orme.

  Spend time here, before we head to Bodnant Gardens, which cover some 80 acres of the beautiful Conwy Valley.

  These are amongst the finest gardens in the UK, with colour displays of flowers, plants and shrubs.

  Continue south to the picture postcard village of Betws y-Coed, before returning to our hotel.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Bodnant Gardens

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Llandudno, Bodnant Gardens and Betws-y-Coed	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 6:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £85.00 (6 days).