b'YOUR ITINERARY 6 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ENGLAND, WALES & IRELANDDay 1Coastal beauty in Llandudno Day 4Timeless Llandudno695 PPOur holiday begins at our hotel in theExplore Llandudno at your own pace Queen of Welsh Resorts, Llandudno.today. The towns nostalgic Victorian Nestled on the rugged north coastpier is the longest pier in Wales2024 Departures in: and enveloped by Snowdonia Nationaland well worth a visit. Here youllAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTPark, this is an ideal base for ourenjoy excellent views of the seafront explorations. During welcome drinks,promenade and Llandudno, as well 1 2 3 4meet our group and Tour Manageras a number of traditional seasideEveryday Traveller ratedbefore a four-course dinner in ourattractions, food stalls, and shops. hotels award-winning restaurant. You could also take a trip on the GreatYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:Orme Tramway, which takes you from Day 2The historic FfestiniogLlandudno through a country park upAll rail and coach travel throughout Railway and surreal Portmeirion to the summit of Great Orme, whereyour tourToday we journey on the Ffestiniogyou can enjoy outstanding views of Railway to Beddelgert. Winding fromthe town and coastline. The Llandudno5 nights 4-star accommodation in the coast into the mountains, weCable Car is another amazing way toLlandudnoenjoy panoramic views from thereach the summit of the Great Orme.Escorted throughout your tour trains large windows. As we drawby one of our experienced Tour closer to Snowdon, the incredibleDay 5Imposing Conwy Castle,Managerspeak dominates the horizon and webeautiful Plas Cadnant Gardens, descend through a verdant forest,and ancient Gwydir Castle Breakfast and Dinner each daysnaking towards Beddgelert. TheresWe make the most of our final fullA superb choice of excursions time to explore the charming riversideday, exploring the treasures that lieincluding heritage rail journeysvillage before we continue by coachin the shadow of Mount Snowdon. to Portmeirion, a village that wouldntOur first visit is to the 13th-century look out of place on the Italian RivieraConwy Castle, a UNESCO-protected - where we have time at leisure.building. A guided tour reveals its Our next stop is Porthmadog whereintriguing history, from its beginningsCONWY CASTLEwe rejoin the Ffestiniog Railway toas a Cistercian monastery to its Blaenau Ffestiniog. After passingrole in the War of the Roses. The through remote villages and secluded,castles impressive walls, towers, and ancient wooded slopes, we round thebattlements offer stunning views of spiral at Dduallt and emerge besidethe surrounding countryside and the Llyn Ystradau reservoir.coastline. On a clear day, you can even see the craggy peaks of Snowdon. Day 3Medieval Caernarfon Castle and the Snowdon Mountain Railway We then continue to Plas Cadnant, We begin our day with a guided toura beautiful historic garden hidden of Caernarfon Castle. A UNESCOin a valley on the Isle of Anglesey.Llandudno 5World Heritage site from 1283, itsHere, you can explore the walledConwy Castlestriking polygonal towers are linkedgarden, secret valley garden, andPlas by a honeycomb of wall walks andwater garden, all brimming withCadnanttunnels. Next, we join the Snowdoncolourful flowers, ancient trees, andCaernarfon GardensLlanberisMountain Railway* for a journeymeandering streams. Our final visit Just a few of your holiday highlights over the dramatic scenery of theof the day is Gwydir Castle, one of theMt SnowdonLlanberis Pass. Ascending towards thefinest Tudor country houses in Wales.Beddgelertsummit of Wales highest mountain,With a rich and illustrious history,Blaenau Ffestiniogpanoramic views of the Snowdoniathe castle is fascinating to discover,PortmeirionNational Park unfold, with its ruggedand were treated to an informativeWALESmountains, shimmering lakes, andguided tour from the current owners. lush green valleys. At the top of YrWe celebrate the final evening ofTour Code: WDS |per person based on 2 Wyddfa, Snowdonia, the view is trulyour holiday with a delicious Taste ofsharing. Deposit from 100 per person. incredible. Its a sight that leaves anWales dinner at the hotel. Supplement for solo travellers from 60. impression as we descend back down into the valley and head to our hotel. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT: Visit the beautiful, UNESCO-listedTo book and for *Early/late season or bad weatherConwy Castle for a guided tour. information go tomeans we may only go s of the way up Snowdon, not to the summit. Day 6Homeward bound greatrail.com/WDS After breakfast, its time to bid farewellor call 01904 527168TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:to Wales. Saying goodbye to new Reach Snowdon where mountainsfriends and fellow travellers, our& speak to ourrise and crystal lakes sparkle below. holiday comes to an end and you can make your way home or continueexpert team.exploring at your own pace.31'