North Wales Wonderland

Tuesday | Check-in at the airport at 2 pm for the Ryanair flight to Manchester departing at 4.15pm. Upon arrival in Manchester Airport, meet up with our representative followed by transfer to our sea-side B&B (The Trevone), a traditional Victorian Style wooden Hotel located in Llandudno in North Wales. Holidaymakers have been coming to the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno for generations, and it’s still the best all-round destination for every member of your family! For dinner one finds numerous restaurants & pubs in close proximity to The Trevone. Overnight.

Wednesday | After breakfast join our excursion as we visit Port Merrion (entr extra – aprox £20) and enjoy a walk exploring the beautiful surroundings of this enchanting Italianate style village on the coast of North Wales, a premier visitor attraction situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery. We then head to Bedgellert village situated in Snowdonia, a dramatic site of the Glaslyn and Colwyn Rivers. Bedgellert is famous for the film ‘ The Inn of the Sixth Happiness’ and Gelert’s grave-the famous myth/legend of Gelert the dog where we take an easy 50-minute circular walk to the dog’s grave. We return to Llandudno and we will visit the Pier, the longest in Wales, followed by time for dinner (not incl.) in one of the many restaurants/snack bars.

Thursday | This morning, after breakfast we head to Anglesey where Prince William and Kate Middleton spent their first 3 years of their marriage. We then shall visit Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, the shop with the longest name in Wales! After enough free time we shall visit the spectacular Beaumaris Seaside touristic town. Puffin island is a must to visit for wild life, by ferry (extra). Before we head back to Llandudno we shall stop at Menai for a relaxing walk along the Belgian Pier, underneath the Menai Suspension Bridge. Upon our return in Llandudno we suggest you enjoy a walk along the promenade. Evening meal in Llandudno (not incl) and free time to roam about.

Friday | After an early breakfast we leave The Trevone and head for CONWY Walled TOWN with its majestic castle and see the smallest house in all the UK in Conwy Marina. We head on to Snowdon Summit, Snowdonia highest mountain, (train extra) and as the train travels up the mountain, you’ll experience awe-inspiring views & not to be missed! Before returning to our hotel we shall stop at the Llanberis Old Hospital building overlooking Lake Pandarn. Overnight at The Trevone.

Saturday | Today, after breakfast we shall visit the beautiful medieval English city of Chester known for its bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere which make it one of Britain’s most popular places! Visit the cathedral and the city council Town Hall amongst other sites and enough free time is given for shopping. Before returning to Llandudno we shall stop for dinner (not incl.) at the Bells of St. Mary buffet Carvery.

Sunday | After another hearty full English breakfast, we shall head for a scenic drive into Ogwen Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views before we drive to Swallow Falls (entr extra – circa £2.00 paid on site for 30 mins). Swallow Falls is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the river Llugwy flows through a narrow chasm creating a spectacular waterfall amongst a background of beech, conifer and birch trees. We shall then visit the wonderful village of Betws y coed before relaxing at the scenic Bodnant Gardens (entr £18 adult / £8 child)  with its intimate corners, sweeping lawns, grand terraces and verdant woodland, there are many gardens in one at Bodnant. Created over 150 years, with plants collected and brought to Britain from far afield.

Monday | After breakfast we shall visit the Ponteyslite Aquaducts in Llangollen overlooking the Dee River and which is the longest and highest historic aqueduct in the world, built in 1805. At 3.5 metres-wide, 307 metres-long and 38 metres high, it is wide enough to carry barges on the Llangollen Canal! You may wish to take a canal boat ride (extra) whilst enjoying the stunning canal and countryside views before we spend some time in the beautiful town of Llangollen where you can walk, relax, have a drink or snack along the river. We return to Llandudno and we suggest you enjoy the final evening in the town centre and maybe have dinner in a traditional Welsh pub.

Tuesday | After breakfast and room check-out we suggest you walk to Happy Valley, from where we can see Llandudno Beach from above and whoever wants can take the cable car (extra) to the Great Orme Summit, admiring the North Welsh coast. Coming back from the Summit, by walk or by the same cable car or by the Tram (extra). In the early afternoon we head to Manchester Airport for our flight departing at 7.15pm.  Arrival in Malta should be at 11.40pm.