b'ClassicFrom superb railways to historic castles and breathtaking mountain landscapes, discover the rugged beauty of north6 DAYS from 799ppWales from idyllic Portmeirion to majestic Snowdon. 699 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. After arriving,Llanberisthe afternoon is at leisure, and you may wish to wander along the waterfront or through the town before dinner in our 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, Snowdons peak dominates the horizon. With free time over lunch, you could learn more about the village legend of Gelert, the faithful hound of Prince Llewelyn. We continue to the town of Portmeirion, the designWHATS INCLUDED:of which was inspired by Portofino on the Italian Riviera, with time at leisure to look around. Our next stop is Porthmadog, where we rejoin the Ffestiniog 5 nights 4-Star hotel Railway, taking a different route to Blaenau Ffestiniog. This narrow-gauge steamaccommodation train weaves a scenic path through rugged mountains with panoramic views of Standard Class rail travelSnowdonia National Park. Later this afternoon, we return to our hotel for dinner.All rail and coach travel throughout * Trains are steam-hauled where possible, however, due to timetable changes your touror weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager 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, a World Heritage site and one of Europes best examples of medieval defensiveAll guided tours and excursionsarchitecture. 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,Tour Code: WDS| per person based onviews of the lakes, mountains and valleys of Snowdonia National Park unfold.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Theres time to take in the vista at the summit of Snowdon before we travel from 70.back to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner. 2025 Departures: * In the event of adverse weather, we ascend to a stop below Snowdons summit. APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTDay 4. At leisure in LlandudnoYou are free to explore Llandudno today. The towns Victorian pier is the longestEveryday Traveller Ratedin Wales, and there are excellent views of the seafront promenade, which has traditional seaside attractions, food stalls and shops. Another option is to travel1 2 3 4to the top of the Great Orme, either on the Great Orme Tramway or Llandudno Cable Car. However you spend the day, dinner is provided at our hotel. Day 5. Conwy Castle and north Wales historic stately homesOn the final full day, we uncover the treasures lying in Snowdons shadow. Travelling 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 the owners. This evening is a Taste of Wales dinner, accompanied by a harpist.Secure your place nowwith a 200pp depositDays 6. Homeward boundYour holiday ends today and you can travel home or continue exploring.For more information on Please note, the order of this itinerary varies slightly for each departure date. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/WDSWALES 27'