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Welsh Highland Railway © Chris Parry
Spectacular Snowdonia Our mighty packaged tour of Snowdonia in the heart of North Wales features stunning scenery and incredible attractions. From puffins, hidden gardens, Portmeirion and Caernarfon Castle to the UK’s longest heritage railway – all in the shadow of one of Britain’s tallest peaks! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed & National Slate Museum 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 to Betws-y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular inland resort. We enjoy time at leisure for lunch here before visiting the National Slate Museum (free entry) to travel into the past of an industry and a way of life that has 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. While there we relax on a leisurely 80 minute return boat cruise to Puffin Island . In the afternoon we visit one of North Wales’ best kept secrets, the hidden gardens of Plas Cadnant . Please note that the cruise to Puffin Island only starts operating in April. Day 4 Welsh Highland Railway & Portmeirion chiselled itself into the very being of this country. Day 3 Plas Cadnant & Puffin Island Cruise Today we enjoy a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway , the UK’s longest heritage railway. Our 2 hour one way journey runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon to the picture postcard village of Beddgelert. On arrival, we re-join our coach and travel to the nearby unique village of Portmeirion , exploring the lovely terraced gardens, picturesque village and shops. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Puffin Island Cruise
Plas Cadnant Credit Patrick Davies
National Slate Museum © Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarfon, North Wales Plus
The traditional Celtic Royal Hotel is located just a 10 minute walk from Caernarfon’s walled old town and prides itself on its fabulous, award-winning standards of customer service. All 110 bedrooms are to a good standard, stylish and well decorated and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. The restaurant is bright and spacious and there is a contemporary pub-style bar offering plenty of comfortable seating. There are also four luxurious, cosy lounge areas with plenty of sofas and armchairs. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £390pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £118
Inclusions • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner
• Live entertainment on 1 night • Entrance to Caernarfon Castle • National Slate Museum (free entry) • Boat cruise to Puffin Island • Entrance to Plas Cadnant Gardens • One way journey on the Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon - Beddgelert) • Entrance to Portmeirion
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