Gems Of North Wales
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA9963
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
This little gem of a tour explores some of the ‘hidden’ treasures of this beautiful part of the British Isles. The Isle of Anglesey has a history spanning thousands of years, attached by iconic bridges across the famous Menai Straits and we have included a cruise to enjoy these fabulous structures close-up. Back on dry land another highlight is a visit to Portmeirion - built as a tourist holiday destination in the 1920’s in Italianate style, and nowadays one of Wales’ premier tourist attractions.What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Cruise of the Menai Straights
- Visit to Portmeirion Village
- A cruise on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Excursions
Your Itinerary
FULL DAY: Isle of Anglesey and Menai Straits CruiseToday we head onto the Isle of Anglesey to visit Beaumaris, boasting a magnificent castle, pretty pier and lovely promenade. From here we join our boat cruise along the scenic Menai Straits, passing Victorian piers, lavish homes on ‘Millionaire Row’, towards the iconic bridges of Thomas Telford and Robert Stephenson, the infamous ‘Swillies’ and the islands of Tysilio and Yns Gored.
FULL DAY: Snowdonia and Portmerion Village
We head through the Snowdonia National Park on our way to Portmeirion Village, created by architect Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925 as a purpose built holiday destination and finished in 1976. Used as the setting for the popular 1960’s TV series, The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, the village is now considered to be one of Wales’ premier attractions.
HALF DAY: Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
To Llangollen this morning on the banks of the River Dee. From here we board our boat for the journey across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest and highest cast iron aqueduct on earth - the ‘River in the Sky’.
What's Included
What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Cruise of the Menai Straights
- Visit to Portmeirion Village
- A cruise on the Pontycyllte Aqueduct
Highlights
Snowdonia, Isle of Anglesey, Menai Straits Cruise, Portmeirion, Llangollen, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct CruiseEverything Included: UK Coach Holidays
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement (subject to availability)
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
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Beaufort Park Hotel
BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL, MOLD ★★★★ (AA)
Located in the North Wales countryside, a few miles from the market town of Mold.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar
En-suite Bedrooms
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Lift
Free Wifi available
Regular Entertainment