Llandudno With Snowdonia And Portmeirion

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning and head for scenic North Wales and the Queen of Welsh Resorts in Llandudno, set on a sweeping bay with the towering Great Orme overlooking the dramatic scenery. On arrival take time to settle in to your hotel and perhaps take a stroll along the promenade for a breath of sea air, or a browse around the shops of the town centre which are both right on your central hotel's doorstep. Take time for a drink in the bar before your first evening meal and some cracking entertainment, with time to meet your fellow travellers.

Days 2 - 4

Enjoy a delicious Welsh breakfast each morning and be prepared for your beautiful adventure each day. There will be plenty of time to relax at your comfortable hotel, and you can enjoy all of the delights that Llandudno has to offer.

Alternatively, you can join us on some or all of your fantastic INCLUDED excursions. No matter what you get up to during the day, you can always look forward to a warm welcome from your hotel when you return.

Day 5

After a final delicious Welsh breakfast, join your coach this morning and relax as you travel homewards, with suitable stops on the way.

Llandudno

In a nutshell, everyone loves Llandudno. Who could possibly argue with that while strolling along the elegant promenade past pastel-coloured hotels and impeccably authentic seafront architecture just like Victorians did? All that’s needed to complete the picture is a frilly parasol (for the ladies) and straw boater (for the gentlemen). Llandudno’s appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s a pier (the longest in Wales) and Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom. Put simply, Llandudno is a classic of its kind. Its sense of harmony extends to its geography. The main North Shore beach is perfectly framed by two headlands, the Great Orme and Little Orme. Over the former – linked by a spectacular Marine Drive carved into the sea-cliff, you’ll find a second beach, the West Shore. It was here that Alice Pleasance Liddell, who inspired ‘Alice in Wonderland’, holidayed as a child. There’s an Alice Trail map and souvenir guide that’s easy to navigate – simply follow the White Rabbit’s bronze footprints around the town. The resort’s genteel appearance is deceptive. It is bursting at the seams with things to see and do. Take the San Franciscan-style tramway or alpine cable car to the summit of the Great Orme Country Park, soak up the dizzy views then disappear underground at the prehistoric copper mines. Visit Llandudno Museum or call into the nearby Home Front Experience, an immersive little museum that takes you back to World War Two. Those with sweet tooth are in for a treat at Llandudno’s very own Chocolate Experience which is divided into nine different areas each one uncovering a part of the history of chocolate. One of the UK’s best contemporary art galleries can be found behind a gold-spired Edwardian façade. MOSTYN hosts a shifting programme of exhibitions that showcase the best in contemporary art and craft from Wales and beyond. There’s also a cool café and stylish shop.

Please note some attractions and activities are seasonal so may not be available depending on the date of your visit

Tour includes

• 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast & evening meals
• Entertainment every night
• Free time to explore the beauty of Llandudno
• Visit to Portmeirion via Snowdonia National Park
• Excursion to Anglesey and Beaumaris
• Visit to Caernarfon
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Portmeirion

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Visiting the stunning Italianate village of Portmeirion is like stepping into a fairytale village by the sea. It is located on a peninsula off the coast of Snowdonia in North Wales and was designed by an architect named Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. This place is special because it mixes colourful buildings, pretty gardens, and beautiful coastal views. When you go to Portmeirion, it's like you're entering a magical world full of art and culture, and you can walk around the charming streets, relax in the gardens, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this special place, which has been home to many films and TV shows, probably most famously as "The Village" in the cult 1960's series The Prisoner.

Snowdonia Scenic Tour

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationNorth Wales and the Snowdonia National Park boasts vast areas of natural beauty and unique scenery. It is known as Eryri by the Welsh, a name that can be translated as “the place of the eagles”. The park which covers 838 square miles is one of the three national parks found in Wales, but this is the largest and the oldest being designated as one in 1951. A landscape steeped in culture, history and heritage, with towering peaks, breathtaking valleys and spectacular, panoramic vistas.

Caernarfon

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThe beautiful harbourside Royal Town of Caernarfon is home to Wales’s most famous castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mighty Caernarfon Castle commands the lion’s share of attention, but the town’s narrow streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also have a charm of their own and are well worth exploring. The castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I as a royal palace and military fortress, was at the core of a medieval walled town, and also the famous site of the 1969 Investiture of the present day Prince of Wales. One of the town's many attractions includes the Welsh Highland Railway which runs for 25 miles to Porthmadog through beautiful scenery. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse and within imaginative exhibitions located within the towers. The castle also houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Wales’s oldest regiment.

Anglesey & Beaumaris

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

The Menai Strait, or Afon Menai as it is known locally, is the sea channel that separates the beautiful isle of Anglesey from mainland Gwynedd. It is connected to the mainland by Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge and Robert Stephenson’s Britannia Bridge. The Strait also has many small, offshore islands, lovely views of the Snowdonia and Carneddau mountain ranges, Conwy Bay, and the towns of Bangor through to Caernarfon.

Anglesey is renowned for its beauty, and the town of Beaumaris really is its jewel in the crown, with a stunning seaside setting and dramatic 13th century castle overlooking the beautiful Menai Strait. The seafront offers a traditional stroll and ice cream or fish & chips, whilst the lovely Castle Street has a wonderful selection of independent shops and boutiques offering excellent local produce, gifts, and cute cafes.

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Accommodation

Somerset Hotel Llandudno

The Somerset Hotel in Llandudno is a welcoming and comfortable seaside retreat, perfect for visitors looking to explore the charm of North Wales. Located on the central promenade, the hotel offers stunning views of the bay and is within walking distance of the town's Victorian pier, shops, and local attractions. Guests can enjoy spacious, well-appointed rooms, a cozy restaurant serving delicious meals, and a lively entertainment program. The Somerset’s friendly atmosphere and excellent service make it an ideal base for discovering nearby highlights such as the Great Orme, Llandudno Cable Car, and the surrounding coastal walks.

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