Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester from Manchester
Departs on Wednesdays & Saturdays from Manchester
Wednesdays: April 5 to October 25, 2023
Saturdays: February 25 to December 16, 2023
There’s an old Welsh saying; “the best shortage is a shortage of words”. And we can understand why. Because when you travel through Snowdonia, the beautiful mountains leave you speechless. The Welsh castles’ battle-torn passageways are simply indescribable. And a lot of the destinations are as unpronounceable as they’re unbelievable.
So, on this trip, we let you discover the elusive beauty of Wales.
You venture through the inexpressibly beautiful valleys of a famous national park; discover a town designed like an Italian village; and learn about Chester, an English town first settled by the Romans.
Let the sights speak for themselves and join our tour of North Wales and Chester.
DEPARTURE FROM MANCHESTER: Depart from NCP Car Park, outside Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station on Store Street at 10:00am
Returns on day 3 at 6:30pm
Itinerary
Day
1
Conwy & Snowdonia
You leave Manchester and head straight for the border of Wales.
Your first stop of the day is Conwy. This little town deserves to win awards for most picture-perfect harbour town. There’s a castle perched by the sea, the ‘world’s smallest house’, and lots of little restaurants boasting the best fish and chips.
After you’ve soaked up the sea air, you travel to the Llanberis Slate Museum. It’s a little less cute here, but the history of the second largest slate mine on the planet will stay in your memory for a long time.
Beddgelert in Snowdonia is your next stop. This place is known as the most ‘lovely’ village in Snowdonia. And you must agree, the stone houses and arched bridge are simply beautiful.
You travel through Snowdonia as the light softens and arrive at your overnight stop in Llandudno in the evening.
OVERNIGHT - Llandudno
Day
2
Anglesey and Portmeirion
This morning, you can either stay in Llandudno and explore this seaside town and the Great Orme or join us as we head onto the Isle of Anglesey.
If you choose to come with us, you cross the world’s first modern day suspension bridge across the Menai Straits and onto Anglesey Island. Prior to its construction, cattle farmers would have to persuade their herd to swim across the Menai Straits on their way to market.
We head for the most westerly point of North Wales to marvel at the South Stack Lighthouse, sea cliffs, and nature reserve.
After a refreshing walk along the cliffs, we travel to Llynnon Mill, the last working windmill in Wales. This outstanding example of a Welsh windmill has been milling wheat since 1775 and gives you a unique insight into long forgotten era.
You then venture to one of the most charming and unique villages in Wales, Portmeirion. This town is the brainchild of Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis. He wanted to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful location could be developed without spoiling it. The result is a stunning piece of the Mediterranean transported into North Wales.
You arrive back in Llandudno and explore this seaside town and the Great Orme in the early evening.
OVERNIGHT - Llandudno
Day
3
Harlech Castle & Chester
Your first task of the day is to watch Snowdonia’s mountains fly by as you head to Harlech Castle. This is one of our favourite castles in the whole of the UK. You can enjoy epic sea views and an amazingly war-torn history that involves a lot of dynamite.
You stop for lunch in the little village of Betws-YCoed before heading to one of England’s most historic towns, Chester. There’s a lot to do here, but we’d advise you just head to the Cathedral, you could spend a whole week here and not get bored.
You arrive in Manchester in the early evening.
Availability
Room Type | Single/ B&B | Twin/ B&B | Single/ Hotel | Twin/ Hotel |
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Apr 1-May 31 | $839.00$839.00 | $749.00$749.00 | $919.00$919.00 | $829.00$829.00 |
Sep 27-Sep 30 | $889.00$889.00 | $799.00$799.00 | $959.00$959.00 | $869.00$869.00 |
Oct 1-Oct 31 | $839.00$839.00 | $749.00$749.00 | $919.00$919.00 | $829.00$829.00 |
Nov 1-Dec 15 | $809.00$809.00 | $719.00$719.00 | $889.00$889.00 | $789.00$789.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and refreshments. Entrances to Visitor Attractions (some admissions included - see inclusions).
Please enquire for child rates (5-11 years sharing with 2 adults). Children under 5 years of age are not accepted.
Luggage is restricted to one suitcase with a maximum weight of 14kg (31lbs.) and one small hand/day bag to go on the coach with you. Unfortunately, Rabbie’s are unable to store excess luggage.
Tour Highlights
- Conwy Castle
- Llanberis Slate Mine
- Aberystwyth
- Snowdonia National Park
- New Quay and Cardigan Bay
- Laugharne and its Dylan Thomas connections
- Harlech Castle
- Chester
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour. Air Conditioning as standard. Services of a professional local driver/guide.
- 2 nights ensuite accommodations
- Full breakfast daily
- Admission to Conwy Castle, Portmeirion & Harlech Castle