Snowdonia - Summit to Seaside
From the top of our most dramatic National Park to the ocean shores, discovering wonderful treasures in between.
From the top of our most dramatic National Park to the ocean shores, discovering wonderful treasures in between.
One of the most ancient and hauntingly beautiful areas in Europe. Called Eryri in Welsh (“the place of eagles”), Snowdonia welcomes visitors to a breath-taking natural environment where mountains meet the sea. People have lived, worked and thrived in this unique Celtic principality for more than 5000 years - their legacy is a land which will fascinate the visitor with its rich opportunities for sightseeing, culture and discovery. Scenically Snowdonia must be the most dramatic of our National Parks and this newly organised holiday takes you from the “top of the world” to the ocean shores and discovers treasures in between.
ITINERARY
Monday - Morning departure from Dorset to Cheltenham for lunch. Continue to Llanberis where dinner awaits.
Tuesday - To the Royal town of Caernarfon with the commanding presence of Wales' most famous castle. Enjoy the old town as well as the newly rejuvenated marina area with its views over the Menai Strait. We shall cross the Pont Britannia Bridge on to Angelsey this afternoon and spend time in Beaumaris, a captivating seaside town. Stroll the seafront and take in the pier and charming cottages before reaching the iconic concentric medieval castle.
Wednesday - Maybe the highlight of your holiday - today we shall join the famous rack railway from Llanberis up to the very summit of Mount Snowdon. A remarkable journey that has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the World. It has carried over 12 million travellers since 1896. On arrival at the summit one of the world's greatest panoramas is revealed and you can embrace the invigorating atmosphere of The Land of the Eagles. Before/after your summit journey there will be opportunity to explore more of Llanberis which offers a lakeside walk, slate museum, country park, castle, craft shops.
Thursday - Llandudno is Wales largest holiday resort but its scale is still intimate and friendly. A Victorian architectural gem that has remained unspoilt and locked in time. Its sweeping sandy bay neatly fills the gap between Little and Great Ormes, the latter at 679 feet high is accessible by vintage tramway. This afternoon drive to Bodnant Garden - it's idyllic situation above the River Conwy provides breath-taking views of the Snowdon range. Forged by a Victorian visionary - it is full of exotic blooms, grand flower filled terraces, shrub filled glades, water gardens and towering trees.
Friday - Homeward bound with stops as appropriate to arrive back in Dorset late afternoon.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
The Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis
Uniquely placed on the edge of Snowdonia National Park in 30 acres of gardens and woodlands, the hotels situation is simply breath-taking. The 106 tastefully decorated bedrooms are all equipped with private bathroom, digital television, hairdryer, telephone, iron/board, wifi and tea tray. Enjoy varied menus in the restaurant, then relax with a drink in the Victoria bars – the perfect place to unwind and discuss the days sightseeing. Lifts serve all floors and room service is available. Single rooms are very small but fully equipped hence the reasonable supplement.
TOUR PRICE: £569.00 Per Person
Single room supplement: £40.00
Includes: All coach travel, 4 nights accommodation, Half board meals, Porterage of bags, Snowdon mountain railway fare, Entry to Bodnant Gardens.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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