Llandudno & Spectacular Snowdonia

Sunday

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.

Monday

This morning we visit Caernarfon Castle, recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before enjoying a scenic drive Llanberis visiting the National Slate Museum (free entry).

Tuesday

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.

Wednesday

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 to Porthmadog.

Thursday

This morning we travel over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and nearby Beaumaris with its medieval castle, lovely beach and Victorian pier. Whilst there we relax on a leisurely 80-minute return boat cruise to Puffin Island. (The Cruise is subject to weather conditions).

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.