b'ClassicFrom superb railways to historic castles and breathtaking mountain landscapes, discover the rugged beauty of north6 DAYS fromWales from idyllic Portmeirion to majestic Snowdon. 895 ppYOUR ITINERARY5 LlandudnoPlas CadnantDay 1. Arrival in the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno Gardens Conwy CastleYour holiday begins in the Queen of Welsh Resorts, Llandudno, meeting the Tour Manager at our hotel. On the rugged north coast of Wales, with a backdropCaernarfonof Snowdonia National Park, this is an ideal base for exploring. The afternoonLlanberisis at leisure, and you could wander along the waterfront or through the town before dinner in the hotels award-winning restaurant.Mt SnowdonBeddgelertDay 2. Riding the Ffestiniog Railway & picture-perfect Portmeirion Blaenau FfestiniogTransferring to Caernarfon, we enjoy an excursion from the coast into thePortmeirionmountains on the Ffestiniog Railway *to Beddgelert. As we draw closer to theWALESriverside village, the peak of Mount Snowdon dominates the horizon. With free time over lunch in Beddgelert, you could stroll along the river and learn more about the village legend of Gelert, the faithful hound of Prince Llewelyn.WHATS INCLUDED:We continue to the town of Portmeirion, the design of which was inspired by Portofino on the Italian Riviera, with time at leisure to look around. Our next 5 nights 4-Star hotel stop is Porthmadog, where we rejoin the Ffestiniog Railway, taking a differentaccommodation route to Blaenau Ffestiniog. This narrow-gauge steam train weaves a scenic path Standard Class rail travelthrough rugged mountains with panoramic views of Snowdonia National Park. All rail and coach travel throughout At the end of the afternoon, we return to our hotel for dinner.your tour* Trains are steam-hauled where possible, however, due to timetable changes Expertise of a UK Tour Manager or weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead. from start to finishDay 3. Caernarfon Castle & Snowdon Mountain Railway Breakfast and dinner each dayOur day begins with a guided tour of 13th-century Caernarfon Castle, aAll guided tours and excursionsWorld Heritage site and one of Europes best examples of medieval defensive architecture. Next, we board the Snowdon Mountain Railway *for a trip over the dramatic Llanberis Pass to the summit of Wales highest mountain. Our route navigates steep gradients into striking landscapes. As we climb to the summit, views of the lakes, mountains and valleys of Snowdonia NationalPark unfold. Theres time to take in the vista at the summit of Snowdonbefore we travel back to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner. * Please note, in the event of adverse weather, we ascend to a stop below Snowdons summit. The running order of today is slightly different for each tour departure.Day 4. At leisure in Llandudno Tour Code: WDS| per person based onYou are free to explore Llandudno today The towns Victorian pier boasts the2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 70.title of the longest pier in Wales. From here are excellent views of the seafront promenade, which has a number of traditional seaside attractions, food stalls,2025 Departures: and shops. Another option is to take a trip on the Great Orme Tramway. TheAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTLlandudno Cable Car is another way to reach the top of Great Orme. However you decide to spend the day, enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Day 5. Conwy Castle and north Wales historic stately homes MobilityOn the final full day, we uncover the treasures lying in Snowdons shadow.Rating 1 2 3 4Travelling by coach, our first visit is to the UNESCO-listed 13th-century Conwy Castle. A guided tour reveals its history, from its beginnings as a Cistercian monastery to its role in the War of the Roses. We continue to Plas Cadnants historic gardens and Tudor-era Gwydir Castle, where we have a tour from theSecure your place nowowners. This evening is a Taste of Wales dinner, accompanied by a harpist.with a 200pp depositDays 6. Homeward boundYour holiday ends today and you can travel home or continue exploring.Search greatrail.com/WDS25WALES 25'