Llandudno & Snowdonia

Monday

We drive to Llangollen, famously situated on the River Dee, overlooked by its magnificent Castle before continuing to the Victorian resort of Llandudno, arriving during the late afternoon.

Tuesday

Today we take a scenic drive into the Snowdonia National Park making our way to Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia. We continue into the National Park through Blaenau Ffestiniog and Beddgelert before ascending to Pen-y-Pass, the highest point of the Llanberis Pass and on to Llanberis itself. Sitting at the foot of Mount Snowdon, it is renowned as a holiday resort from where climbers, walkers and indeed railway passengers can explore Snowdon and the Snowdonia National Park.

Wednesday

Today is free to explore some of the many attractions of this popular North Wales resort. We include a ticket for the open topped bus to enable you to explore the town and surrounding areas at your leisure.

Thursday

We visit the breath-taking & award-winning Bodnant Gardens (NT) where you will be greeted by a wonderful display of springtime colour. With intimate corners, sweeping lawns, grand terraces and verdant woodland, this is a haven of tranquillity with its stunning backdrop being the Carneddau mountains of Snowdonia. Return to the medieval walled town of Conwy , dominated by the imposing Conwy Castle. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this medieval castle was built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales in the late 13th century and is among the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain with soaring curtain walls, round towers and fortified gateways.

Friday

Departing our hotel we return via medieval Chester. Chester has the most complete city walls, plus a 1000-year-old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight