VILLAGE LIFE IN WALES

1 nt Manchester, 4 nts Beddgelert, 4 nts Llandudno, 1 nt Manchester

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$2540*

* Includes ALL taxes and service charges

Tour Highlights
Daily Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Hotel Descriptions

Our Village Life in Wales's tour programme is now in its fifth year and, as in previous years, it places focus on some of the special features of the country and its people. The Welsh are justly proud of their lush well-kept countryside, picturesque villages, small market towns, and fine gardens. They have some of the best examples of medieval castles in Europe and their National Trust properties are amongst the best in Britain. The tour is relaxed and unhurried with plenty of opportunities to gain a genuine insight into the local culture and taste the delicious regional cuisine.

Features

8 nights on tour
2 nights in Manchester
1 Tea
Your Welsh Driver/Guide, Idwal
Sightseeing as described
All hotel taxes and service charges

Meals

10 breakfasts

1 lunches

8 dinners

Flight to Manchester

Overnight flight to Manchester.

Day 1

Manchester

Transfer to your central Manchester hotel. Rest of day free.

Day 2

Beddgelert

Meet Idwal, your guide, and depart for Wales! We stop at the Marble Church, where many Canadian soldiers from WWI are buried, and Erddig, an 18th century country house, before arriving at the Sygun Fawr Country House in Beddgelert, Snowdonia for a 4 night stay. Meet your travelling companions at 5:30 for a welcome drink followed by dinner.

Day 3

1 x

Beddgelert

After a walk around the village we make our way to the Victorian Gothic mansion of Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw one of Wales' most picturesque art venues. After lunch, we continue to Plas yn Rhiw a small 16th C Manor House lovingly restored by the three Keating sisters in 1938. The property has a wonderful garden and grand views across Cardigan Bay.

Day 4

1 x

Criccieth

Criccieth is one of the most attractive villages on the peninsula and we drop in at Caffi Cwrt for tea and Bara Brith traditional Welsh fruit cake, home baked by the Meira, the owner. We cross the picturesque Dwyryd Estuary to the village of Ardudwy and remote valley of Cwm Nantcol. We end the day with a private tour of the unique 'fantasy village', Portmeirion. This was built between 1925 and 1975 by the late architect Clough Williams-Ellis the village was also the setting for the 70's cult TV series “The Prisoner” staring the late Patrick McGoohan.

Day 5

1 x

Caernarfon

A pleasant drive to the Royal Town of Caernarfon. We tour the town's historic castle is where Edward II of England was born in 1284 and Prince Charles was invested in 1969. After lunch at the 400 year old Black Boy Inn we enjoy a twenty mile journey on the Welsh Highland Railway through the mountains back to Beddgelert.

Day 6

1 x

Llandudno

Depart midmorning and journey through the high peaks of Snowdonia National Park to the seaside resort of Llandudno to check in at Can y Bae hotel mid afternoon for a 4 night stay. After a familiarisation drive around the town the remainder of the day will be at leisure.

Day 7

1 x

Llanrwst

We journey along country lanes and through several small villages to arrive at the Trefriw Woollen Mill in the Conwy valley. Elaine and Morgan Williams are the fifth generation manufacturing Welsh, double weave tapestry, bedspreads and tweeds. Next a walking tour of the ancient market town of Llanrwst where you can take lunch (not included), at the former 15th century courthouse and is now one of the best “Tea Rooms” in Wales. We continue to the remote Porth Llwyd Falls to visit Vicky Buxton's pottery studio and workshop.

Day 8

1 x

Isle of Anglesey

The Slate industry in North Wales was as important to the local economy, as was the Coal industry of South Wales. Quarry owners made massive profits and the building of the enormous neo-Norman castle at Llandygai in the 1820s is a fine example of how this wealth was spent. In contrast, we then visit the Slate Museum to hear the story of the industry from the workers standpoint, including a demonstration by former miners. On to the Isle of Anglesey, for a pub dinner, followed by a visit to the Penrhyn Male Voice Choir rehearsal in Bethesda.

Day 9

1 x

Snowdonia

We visit Bodnant, one of the world's most spectacular gardens, situated above the River Conwy, with stunning views across Snowdonia. Begun in 1875, Bodnant features huge Italianate terraces and formal lawns on its upper level, with a wooded valley, stream and wild garden below. In the afternoon we journey to Blaen y Nant a 302 hectare, beautiful organic farm high in the mountains of Snowdonia National Park.

Day 10

1 x

Manchester

We visit the historic city of Chester enroute to your overnight stay at Manchester.

Day 11

1 x

Transfer to Airport

Transfer to Manchester airport for your flight home.

Day 12

1 x

Optional Extension:

Journey south to Cardiff, Wales capital city, by train, 3 nts in Cardiff (un-escorted) w/breakfast, hop-on/hop-off city tour, 1 day tour of South Wales (choice of 2), train to London Heathrow for your flight home. Add $790 pp/twin Sngl Supp. $310 Ask us about extending your stay further in London!

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VILLAGE LIFE IN WALES

Features

Meals

Flight to Manchester

Manchester

Beddgelert

Beddgelert

Criccieth

Caernarfon

Llandudno

Llanrwst

Isle of Anglesey

Snowdonia

Manchester

Transfer to Airport

Optional Extension:

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VILLAGE LIFE IN WALES

Features

Meals

Flight to Manchester

Manchester

Beddgelert

Beddgelert

Criccieth

Caernarfon

Llandudno

Llanrwst

Isle of Anglesey

Snowdonia

Manchester

Transfer to Airport

Optional Extension:

Important details

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Other Stuff

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