Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Wales
Picturesque Portmeirion and Scenic Snowdonia
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Snowdonia National Park - Walkers near summit of Snowdon ©Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales
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Ffestiniog Railway steam engine passing through Dduallt station spiral look ©Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales
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The Saloon at Plas Newydd, on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales ©National Trust Images
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Plas Cadnant Hidden Garden ©Stuart Render
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Caernarfon Castle ©Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales
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Caernarfon Castle ©Hawlfraint y Goron ©Crown copyright (2022) Cymru Wales
On this tour, combine the unique experience that is the Italianate village of Portmeirion with the scenic splendour of Snowdonia, discover Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, take a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway, and visit Caernarfon and Plas Newydd.
Dates
Dates throughout 2022 & 2023
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to North Wales
Consider including a stop-off or comfort stop at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct or Llangollen, or perhaps afternoon tea at Bodelwyddan Castle.
Day 2
Plas Newydd and Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
Today we travel across the Menai Strait to the island of Anglesey. There’s time to discover the enchanting mansion and gardens of Plas Newydd, with spectacular views across the Straight to Snowdonia (please note renovations are taking place at the house during 2020). In the afternoon we ‘find’ Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, a remarkable garden recently brought back to life.
Day 3
Caernarfon, Llanberis Pass and Snowdon
A free morning to explore Caernarfon and its impressive castle, used for the investiture of the Prince of Wales, first in 1911, and again in 1969. In the afternoon we take a scenic journey across the majestic and unforgettable Llanberis Pass to Llanberis where we join the Snowdon Mountain Railway for a memorable train ride to the top of Wales’ highest mountain.
Day 4
The Welsh Highland Railway and Portmeirion
We take the narrow gauge, steam-hauled Welsh Highland Railway for a 25-mile journey from Caernarfon to Porthmadog through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass. On arrival in Porthmadog we rejoin our coach for the short journey to the unique and altogether magnificent Italianate village of Portmeirion. On the journey back to your hotel, stop at the Inigo Jones Slate Workshop where there’ll be time to buy locally-crafted gifts.
Day 5
Return home
Featured Hotels – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff
Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarfon ***
The hotel is situated in the centre of Caernarfon, not far from Bangor, and offers a lounge area; bar; restaurant; leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and gymnasium. all the bedrooms are with en-suite bathrooms, flat screen TV, tea/coffee making, Free WiFi. The hotel has a lift to all floors, rooms adapted for disabled use and plenty of coach parking.
Royal Victoria Hotel Llanberis ***
Situated around 10 minutes walk from the village of Llanberis, and just a short walk from the Terminal of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. The hotel is set back from the road, with Mountain views from the hotel. The hotel has Lounge areas, bar and restaurant. Pleasant gardens with seating surround the hotel. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathroom; satellite TV; hairdryer; hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift to all floors. There is ample free coach parking available at the hotel. There is entertainment at the hotel on some nights of the week.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2022 dates | From £349.00 per person |
| 2023 dates |
From £335.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
