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Itinerary
Llandudno, Chester & Snowdonia
On our full-day excursion, we depart for the charming and delightful village of Betws-y-Coed. Set in a beautiful valley in Snowdonia Forest Park, there is much to see, including the old 14th-century church of St Michael’s, which is one of the oldest in Wales, and the main street with its numerous shops and quaint places of interest. We then visit the medieval walled town of Conwy, home to the imposing Conwy Castle, considered to be among the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. The town also boasts a quaint harbour with traditional pubs and snug cafés.
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Llandudno, Chester & Snowdonia
For our second included excursion we travel to the medieval city of Chester, famed for its beautiful black and white Tudor buildings and unique ‘rows’ where the picturesque galleries run above the central shops. Here we have time to explore the great sights of the city, such as the town hall and the Norman-era cathedral, or refresh ourselves at a selection of bars and restaurants.
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Llandudno, Chester & Snowdonia
On our optional excursion, we head out for adventure on the Isle of Anglesey, off the mainland’s northwest coast. We travel over the 19th-century Menai Suspension Bridge to get to our destination and stop at the medieval town of Beaumaris, well known its impressive castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, constructed between 1295-1330. There is much to see within the town, including the busy seafront and pier, where we take in the fantastic views over the Menai Strait. Afterwards, we make our way to the pretty village with the incredibly long name, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantisiliogogogoch! Get your cameras at the ready for some great photo opportunities in this famous village.
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Conwy Castle & Walled Town
Explore the medieval stronghold of Conwy, dominated by the towers of Conwy Castle and encircled by remarkably intact medieval town walls. Stroll the quayside to the pint-sized Smallest House in Great Britain and browse independent shops along narrow lanes set between stone bastions and the tidal estuary.
Learn how Edward I’s late-13th-century fortress anchored royal power in North Wales and how merchants traded from this sheltered harbour. For sweeping photographs, follow the curtain of walls as they trace 1.3km around the town, revealing rooftops, fishing boats, and views toward the Carneddau.
Chester City Highlights: The Rows, Walls & Cathedral
Walk the storied streets of Chester to discover the timber-framed elegance of the Chester Rows and the ornate Eastgate Clock above the bustling High Street. Explore quiet courtyards and cobbled passages where boutique shopfronts and inns sit beneath gabled galleries.
Trace the city’s Roman origins by following the near-complete Roman city walls and seek out the soaring interior of Chester Cathedral, rooted in a Norman abbey. Architectural layers from Roman Deva to Victorian grandeur create an intimate, photogenic cityscape rich in texture and history.
Evening Entertainment at the Grand Hotel Ballroom
Unwind by the bay with live evening entertainment in the Grand Hotel’s elegant ballroom, a Victorian seafront hotel beside Llandudno Pier. Enjoy music, comedy, or cabaret-style performances as you relax with fellow travellers in a classic setting.
Between spotlight and sea breeze, the mood is sociable and unhurried, with views across the sweeping curve of Llandudno Bay. This included experience provides an atmospheric close to a day of exploration on the North Wales coast.
Isle of Anglesey: Menai Bridge, Beaumaris & Llanfair PG
Journey across the Menai Suspension Bridge to the island of Anglesey for a coastal interlude shaped by tides and stone. Wander Beaumaris’s seafront and admire the perfect symmetry of Beaumaris Castle while gazing over the Menai Strait to the mountains of Eryri.
Unpack Edward I’s concentric masterpiece and Thomas Telford’s 1826 engineering as your route frames sea, sky, and slate. Capture a playful photo with the famed station sign in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Betws-y-Coed Village in Snowdonia (Eryri)
Discover the riverside charm of Betws-y-Coed, gateway to Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Wander stone-built lanes, browse artisan shops, and watch the Afon Llugwy hurry beneath ancient arches. Pause in the tranquil churchyard of St Michael’s Church, one of Wales’s oldest, and take in pine-scented air and slate rooftops framed by wooded hills.
Gain a sense of frontier history where Telford’s A5 once drew stagecoaches over the mountains. Admire the sturdy spans of Pont-y-Pair Bridge and listen for the rumble of nearby falls in Gwydir Forest Park. This visit blends gentle exploration with evocative North Wales scenery.
