Railways of Wales 2012

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The mountains, castles, canals and mountain railways of Wales

6 Days from £365

Tour code: 2LLS | Countries visited : Wales

Explore one of the most scenic regions of the United Kingdom with a holiday amongst the rugged mountains and winding waterways of North Wales. On our Railways of Wales tour, customers enjoy picturesque journeys aboard historic steam trains that take you through the mountains of Snowdonia, stopping at some delightful towns and villages along the way. Pretty villages like Portmeirion and Llanberis are just some of the places we visit where you can explore the history of the location through the architecture and the museums. On the Railways of Wales tour we have also included a guided tour of Caernarfon Castle, where you can walk upon the battlements of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 
Key features:
  • Llandudno
  • The Ffestiniog Mountain Railway
  • Full-day excursion to Llanberis
  • Guided tour of Caernarfon Castle
  • The Llangollen Steam Railway
  • Horse-drawn boat trip on the Llangollen Canal
Included:
  • 5 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast 
  • 5 dinners
  • The Ffestiniog Mountain Railway
  • Full-day excursion to Llanberis
  • Guided tour of Caernarfon Castle
  • The Llangollen Steam Railway
  • Horse-drawn boat trip on the Llangollen canal
  • The services of a Tour Manager
  • Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £75
Average Group size: 35
Transport Used: Train, coach
  
 

Escorted Holidays - Railways in Wales

As well as breathtaking mountain scenery, customers on this tour can also enjoy fascinating trips by rail along the River Dee or by a unique horse drawn boat trip along the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Wales has an abundance of remarkable natural scenery, along with historic monuments and interesting architecture. Our Railways of Wales tours include a Tour Manager who accompanies the holiday to ensure everything goes to plan, as well as excursions to explore the local highlights and free days to enjoy the destination at your leisure. There are so many natural beauty spots, areas of historical interest and railways in Wales to discover.