b"Llandudno 5YOUR ITINERARY Conwy Castle ENGLAND, WALES AND IRELANDBodnantCaernarfon GardenDays 1-2 - Llandudno, Portmeirion and the Ffestiniog Railway LlanberisOur holiday begins in the 'Queen of Welsh Resorts', Llandudno, whereMt Snowdonwe meet at our hotel. Nestled on Wales' rugged north coast andBeddgelertsurrounded by the backdrop of Snowdonia National Park, this is an idealBlaenau Ffestiniogbase for our explorations. We enjoy a drinks reception before dinner inPortmeirionthe hotel's award-winning restaurant. Day 2 takes us along the coast toWALESCaernarfon for a journey on the Welsh Highland Railway to Beddgelert, where we transfer to Portmeirion for a guided tour. This eccentric villageNights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coachwas designed in 1925 by architect Clough Williams-Ellis, who wanted to create a town that wouldn't look out of place on the Italian Riviera. WeTOUR HIGHLIGHTScontinue to Porthmadog to join the narrow-gauge Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Owned by the oldest railway company in the world,Enjoy panoramic views from this particular line has a history dating back 200 years, with the oldest locomotives in use over 150 years old.the Snowdon Mountain Railway, travelling up the highest mountain Days 3-4 - Caernarfon Castle, Snowdon and Llandudno in Wales.We begin our day with a guided tour of Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCOTake a scenic journey on the World Heritage site which dates back to 1283. This is one of the bestWelsh Highland Railway through examples of medieval defensive architecture in Europe, with strikingSnowdonia National Park.polygonal towers linked by a honeycomb of wall walks and tunnels. Next, we travel over the dramatic scenery of the Llanberis Pass to Llanberis,Travel on the Ffestiniog Railway, where we visit the National Slate Museum before boarding the Snowdondating back to the 1800s.Mountain Railway for an unforgettable journey by traditional dieselExplore beautiful castles including service to the summit of Snowdon at 3,494 feet. We travel up the rugged sides of Wales' highest mountain in comfortable carriages, admiring theCaernarfon Castle and UNESCO-scenery of Snowdonia National Park. We arrive at the summit, where thelisted Conwy Castle.view was voted as 'the best view in Britain'. On a clear day, it's possible toSit down to a 'Taste of Wales'see the Isle of Man and Ireland's Wicklow Mountains. Back at our hotel,dinner, featuring local produce we're joined by guests from the Llandudno Museum for a talk on theprepared by the hotel's two history of Llandudno before dinner. You're free to explore LlandudnoAA Rosette-rated restaurant, on Day 4.accompanied by a local harpist. Days 5-6 - Conwy Castle, Bodnant Garden and home WHAT'S INCLUDED We visit Conwy Castle, a UNESCO-protected 13th-century castle. A guided tour reveals its intriguing history, from its humble beginnings asUK Tour Manager throughouta Cistercian monastery to its role in the War of the Roses. Our next visit is to Plas Mawr. The best-preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Britain, it'sStandard Class rail travelstood unchanged since the 16th century and offers an incredible insight5 nights' hotel accommodation into life in the 1500s. Finally, we visit Bodnant Garden, an explosion of colour and scents that span 80 acres and includes a beautiful wild10 meals including 5 breakfasts garden. This evening we enjoy a 'Taste of Wales' dinner at the hotel,and 5 dinnersaccompanied by a harpist. Our holiday concludes on Day 6. All tour excursionsYOUR HOTEL Days 1-6Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno42021 TOUR DATES Max 25 peopleApr12695 Jun23, 28845 Aug2077517745 Jul3845 Sep6895May5, 10845 12825 1187515, 2484517795 16825Jun9, 18845 Aug6, 11775 Oct6695Tour Code: WDS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 120 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 55. Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 137Visit your local Travel Agent"