Three 'iron ring' castles
Tour the great Edwardian fortresses of Conwy, Caernarfon, and Beaumaris, built to keep the independence-minded Welsh in check.
Wales Tour
A week in beautiful North Wales, where breathtaking mountains, Victorian seaside towns, and centuries-old castles crowd together in one small, spellbinding corner of the British Isles.
- Group size15 – 30 guests
- Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
- StyleSmall-group escorted tour
About this tour
A week in beautiful North Wales.
North Wales packs a punch, with dozens of attractions nestled inside a relatively small area. Breathtaking mountains, Victorian-era towns, centuries-old castles, an expansive coastline, and a warm, friendly culture come together to make it an idyllic destination.
We base ourselves in the elegant seaside resort town of Llandudno, a Victorian-era favorite of vacationers including Lewis Carroll, who drew on the town and its surroundings as inspiration for his Alice in Wonderland books. North Wales is also the heartland of the Welsh language, with 'Croeso i Gymru' (welcome to Wales) heard on every street.
What's included
Tour highlights
Snowdonia by steam
Ride the historic Ffestiniog Railway through Snowdonia National Park and visit Portmeirion, the Italianate village on Cardigan Bay.
Llandudno base
Stay in the Victorian resort town that inspired Alice in Wonderland, with the Great Orme headland rising straight out of the sea.
Bodnant Garden
Wander one of Britain's grandest gardens, eighty acres of Italianate terraces, riverside walks, and flowers from around the world.
Lake Idwal walk
Walk around Llyn Idwal beneath the sheer cliffs of the Devil's Kitchen, then enjoy a whisky or brewery tour and tasting.
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1Day 1
Journey to Wales
Assemble at Manchester Airport, enjoy a bonus guided tour of ancient Roman Chester, then check into the four-star Dunoon Hotel in Llandudno.
- 2Day 2
A Conwy Day
Guided tour of the walled market town and castle of Conwy, followed by the Italianate terraces of Bodnant Gardens.
- 3Day 3
A Snowdonia Day
Explore the National Slate Museum, stroll Llyn Padarn, walk up to Dolbadarn Castle, and visit the village of Beddgelert.
- 4Day 4
A Menai Strait Day
Visit the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, tour Caernarfon and Beaumaris castles, and photograph the town with the longest name in Wales.
- 5Day 5
A Portmeirion Day
Tour the Italianate village of Portmeirion, ride the vintage Ffestiniog Railway, and visit charming Llanrwst.
- 6Day 6
A Llyn Idwal Day
Drive around the Great Orme, walk Llyn Idwal or explore Betws-y-Coed, then tour and taste at Aber Falls Distillery.
- 7Day 7
A Free Day
Personal exploration of Llandudno's cafes, boutiques, beaches, and the Great Orme before returning to Manchester Airport.
- 8Day 8
Departure Day
Breakfast, check out of the hotel, and fly home.
A glimpse
Scenes from Wales
More in Wales
