2019 Wonderful Wales
Steaming through Snowdonia on the new 'wonder of the world' - the Welsh Highland line is just one of many great rail journeys taking you from glorious sea at Llandudno to the peak of Mount Snowdon.
6 Days From Only £819
DEPARTS
Monday 6 May 2019
Wednesday 3 July 2019
Monday 2 September 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Stunning scenery, amazing history, nostalgic journeys - and much more…
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Steam through Snowdonia - the Welsh Highland Railway, world famous Ffestiniog Railway and picturesque Llanberis Lake Railway
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Spectacular Snowdon Mountain Railway
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Glorious Bodnant Gardens for tea
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Conwy Valley scenic train journeys
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Magnificent Penrhyn Castle and its exotic Gardens
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Great Orme Mountain tram ride
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Relax at the renowned Empire Hotel, amidst friendly ambience and elegant comfort
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Dinner every evening, plus 2 teas
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Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
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Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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Hotel Porterage
Includes the Great British Railway Journey along the Welsh Highland Railway - just one of many great railway journeys you can enjoy " On Tour with Railtrail ".
DAY 1
After arriving in Llandudno we journey to Bodnant Gardens for afternoon refreshments, picturesquely located above the River Conwy - a wonderful place to relax into your holiday. We then return to Llandudno and the superbly traditional Empire Hotel.
T, DDAY 2
Heading into Snowdonia, we take a steam train ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway followed, after a relaxing break, by a steam journey on the amazing Snowdon Mountain Railway. After enjoying this kaleidoscope of vistas we return through the National Park and Conwy Valley to Llandudno.
B, DDAY 3
Take a traditional great railway journey as we head along the beautiful Conwy Valley Line to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Here we board our narrow gauge steam train on the world famous Ffestiniog Railway to travel to Porthmadog. The afternoon is free to enjoy lunch and explore; you may wish to travel on the quaint Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog). Late afternoon we return by steam train, climbing steep gradients back to Blaenau Ffestiniog, then down the Conwy Valley line to Llandudno with seats on the opposite side as outward so no vista is missed.
B, DDAY 4
We follow in the footsteps of Victorian holidaymakers aboard a vintage tramcar to the summit of the Great Orme, offering magnificent views across the Irish Sea. The day is then free for you to enjoy at leisure in Llandudno to savour the Edwardian elegance of this charming resort.
B, DDAY 5
A truly scenic rail journey as we board the magnificent Welsh Highland Railway at Caernarvon for a steam hauled journey climbing into Snowdonia, twisting around forests to Beddgelert and through the much treasured beauty of Aberglaslyn Pass. We then visit magnificent Penryhn Castle with stunning views over Snowdonia and Menai Strait and so much to explore, including an exotic tree and shrub collection and Victorian walled garden, plus a fascinating industrial railway museum.
B, T, DDAY 6
A reluctant farewell to Llandudno and the lovely Empire Hotel sees us make our way to the station for our journeys homeward.
BB=Breakfast, T=Afternoon Tea, D=Dinner
HOTEL
The Empire Hotel, Llandudno
Faithful to its Victorian character, all rooms are furnished with antiques and beds with down bedding - and have private bathroom, colour TV with satellite, video or DVD player, safe, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The award-winning Watkins and Co. restaurant offers the finest local produce; a creative chef, elegant surroundings and friendly service all combine to ensure a memorable experience. The indoor heated swimming pool has a sauna, steam room and whirlpool; the small outdoor heated pool has a spa bath.
FARES
| Fare Region | First | Standard | RC (-) |
| London: Euston | £1,025 | £925 | -£10 |
| Greater London | £1,065 | £945 | -£10 |
| South of England | £1,100 | £965 | -£15 |
| East Anglia | £1,130 | £975 | -£15 |
| South West | £1,100 | £985 | -£15 |
| Heart of England | £995 | £905 | -£10 |
| Midlands | £985 | £915 | -£10 |
| Yorkshire | N/A | £930 | -£10 |
| North East | N/A | £965 | -£15 |
| North West | £950 | £890 | -£10 |
| South Wales | £1,060 | £930 | -£15 |
| North Wales | £860 | £845 | -£5 |
| Scotland | £1,060 | £945 | -£15 |
Join & Leave at Hotel £819
Single Room Supplement £180
DEPARTURE SUPPLEMENTS
JULY £30
SEPTEMBER £30
5 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal, 1 tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
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