b'Discoveries6 DAYS from Railways 649 pp of WalesLlandudno 55WALESCaernarfonCorwenBeddgelert LlangollenPorthmadog Blaenau FfestiniogPortmeirionCAERNARFON CASTLEWHATS INCLUDED: Take a trip into the rolling mountains and picturesque towns5 nights 3-Star hotelof north Wales, with scenic journeys including the Welsh accommodation Highland, Ffestiniog and Llangollen heritage railways. Standard Class rail travel All rail and coach travel throughout your tour YOUR ITINERARYExpertise of a UK Tour ManagerDays 1-2. Llandudno and the Ffestiniog Railway to Portmeirionfrom start to finish Your holiday begins in Llandudno where the Tour Manager is ready to greet Breakfast and dinner each day you at our hotel. Day 2 starts with a journey on the Ffestiniog Railway * , All guided tours and excursionsbelieved to be the worlds oldest independent railway company. We travel through the scenic Snowdonia National Park to Porthmadog. From here we continue to Portmeirion by coach. Set on a private peninsula, its known for its colourful, Italianate architecture. Theres free time to admire the elegant Japanese gardens or wander the unique surroundings at your own pace.Days 3-4. The Llangollen Steam Railway and at leisure in LlandudnoThis morning we board the Llangollen Steam Railway* for a return journey through the beautiful Dee Valley from Llangollen to Corwen. The railway takes you along a route dating back to the 1800s, which follows the banks of the pretty River Dee on the way to Corwen station. After a chance to explore Tour Code: LLS| per person based on Llangollen, we enjoy a horse-drawn boat trip along the Llangollen Canal. 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellersYoure free to explore at your own pace on Day 4. You could journey on the from 250. Great Orme cable-hauled tramway for breathtaking views of Snowdonia and Anglesey. Or, discover more of Llandudno, such as the Victorian promenade, 2025 Departures:the pier with its traditional seaside amusements, or the public gardens.APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP Days 5-6. Caernarfon Castle & homeward boundTodays excursion takes us to Caernarfon Castle. This is one of King Edwards four castles in Gwynedd and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we are Mobility given a guided tour of the royal fortress-palace shrouded in mythology. We Rating 1 2 3 4 then board the Welsh Highland Railway, snaking through the Snowdonia National Park. Your holiday draws to a close on Day 6. You could choose to explore more of this wonderful region on your own before heading home.Secure your place now * Trains are steam-hauled where possible however, due to timetable changes or with a 150pp deposit weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead.Please note, the order of this itinerary may be changed close to the departure date. Search greatrail.com/25LLS48 WALESCall 01904 527168 to speak to our team'