Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Wales
Picturesque Portmeirion and Scenic Snowdonia
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Snowdonia National Park ©Photographer Dan Struthers, 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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Views of Plas Newydd House and Garden with Menai Strait and Snowdonia in the background ©National Trust Images, Annapurna Mellor
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The Saloon at Plas Newydd House & Garden. The plan of the room is from 1751 but was entirely redecorated in the 1930s ©National Trust Images, Andreas von Einsiedel
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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
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Centre of Portmeirion village ©Portmeirion
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Portmeirion, Wales ©Stuart Render
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
26th September - all 2024; 2025 dates on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to North Wales
Greatdays can offer suggestions for comfort stops en-route.
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. In the afternoon we ‘find’ Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens, a remarkable garden recently brought back to life.
Day 3
Caernarfon, Llanberis Pass and Snowdon Mountain Railway
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 Hotel
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.
Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarfon ***
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 26th September 2024 | From £459.00 per person |
| 2025 dates | From £534.00 per person |
Single room supplement from £145.00 per person
