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The North Wales Classic Tour is the ideal choice if you are visiting on a time precious visit. This tour is ideal as a first or last day of touring when visiting the North Wales area. Wales is full of culture, history and scenery and this tour combines all three elements and provides you with a great snapshot and overview of the region, all in one day!
Enjoy taking a stroll along ‘The Stream in the Sky’ along the stunning UNESCO world heritage site of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and across the beautiful Dee Valley below. Witness stunning views and panorama’s as we take you off road touring into the hills, high above the valley floor, with the opportunity to walk some of the famous Offa’s Dyke trail.
The tour also takes in the scenic riverside town of Llangollen where you can step back in time before the age of steam and machinery to enjoy a unique experience of a ‘Horse drawn canal cruise’ and learn about the famous ‘Ladies of Llangollen’ at their home – Plas Newydd.
The tour also visits the Welsh riverside towns of Llangollen, Betws-y-Coed, Llanwrst and Conwy with its stunning medieval castle and town walls.
There are many other interesting options that you could add when custom designing your perfect private touring day. Take a look at the great choice of places to see and things to do during your touring day.
The options below provide you with a choice of places to see and things to do during your touring day with us. We will work with you to design the perfect custom tailor made tour around your personal preferences and choices.
Please note: It is not possible to cover and include every location in one day.
Some attractions have restricted operating and opening times.
The highlight of the day is discovering the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The aqueduct is the longest and highest in Britain and if you’ve got a head for heights, you can enjoy a scenic walk across the ‘stream in the sky’ and enjoy amazing views of the Dee valley
Witness the stunning views and panorama’s as we take you off road touring into the hills, high above the Dee valley floor. There is the opportunity to get out and walk along the famous Offas Dyke trail – the ancient 7th century border of Wales with England.
Wrexham Football Club is the third oldest professional football club in the world. The ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary has established a worldwide following of this football club and team since the ownership changed to its new Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds and now with a record of three consecutive back to back promotions in the Football league, Wrexham have made history!
The border town, set on scenic river Dee. Here we can stop for a riverside lunch and spend time exploring the shops. Attractions to visit in the town include the home of the famous ‘Ladies of Llangollen’. Alternatively, you might like to step back in time and experience travel from a by-gone era with the unique experience of a Horse Drawn Canal Cruise or take a train ride through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the Dee Vally.
This unique experience takes you back to the time before steam power. Enjoy sitting back and relaxing as the dray horse pulls the canal boat effortlessly on a 45 minute cruise along the famous Llangollen canal. The canal cruises are set to an operating schedule and are subject to availability. *Tickets are payable directly to the boat operator.
There is an option of just a photo stop or to take time and visit inside the house.
Home to the famous “Ladies of Llangollen,” Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby. They became celebrated throughout the country as the story of their friendship spread through Regency Society. *Entrance fee payable
Another great short walk is to the source of the Llangollen canal at the Horseshoe Falls on the river Dee. Completed in 1808, it’s an impressive piece of engineering, but what makes it so remarkable is that for all its industrial purpose, it enhances the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
An authentic historic and iconic Welsh village, sitting on the cross roads in the hills on the banks of the upper river Conwy, where there is an iconic ancestral link to a famous American President.
Subject to clear visibility and weather on the day, enjoy a drive on the old drover roads in the hills, as we climb to a spectacular ridge set high above the Conwy Valley floor to witness a stunning panorama of the Snowdonia National Park mountain peaks.
A picturesque Victorian spa resort town set between two rivers, where we will introduce you to the local culture of Wales. Discover the 14th century church hidden in the woods, nestling beside the scenic river Conwy, or maybe choose to spend some time browsing the local shops.
The famous chocolate box photo stop with one of the most photographed buildings in Wales. The former 15th century medieval courthouse is situated on the banks of the river Conwy and nestles beside a 400 year old three arched bridge. It makes an ideal stop for refreshments and even a traditional ‘Welsh’ Afternoon Tea.
Enjoy a walk around the medieval town walls of Conwy – which are acclaimed to be one of the best-preserved town walls in Europe.
Alternatively, you can choose to visit the 13th century castle. We normally allow an hour for the visit and tour. *Entrance Fee applies to the castle.
This touring day makes for a great start of tour or end of tour as you enter or exit Wales.
The Classic Tour of North Wales Tour can be custom designed to fit a number of touring options such as duration and pick up/drop off locations.
This private tour can start from Beaumaris, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Holyhead, Llandudno, Ruthin, Llangollen and the Wrexham areas. If you are staying anywhere else in the North Wales region, then please contact us to discuss your tour requirements and we will be pleased to quote for our services.
We can also start/end the tour from the following locations:
Chester, Manchester + Airport, Liverpool or as a *day tour for cruise passengers
arriving at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
The tour can also be operated in the reverse direction and help you make the most of your visit as a touring day exiting Wales and moving on into England to places like Chester, Liverpool or Manchester and its airport.
All our tours are custom designed and operate on a private basis.
Like most other professional private driver guide operators, our tour rates do not include:
Accommodation / Entrance fees to Attractions / Refreshments, Drinks, Meals / Gratuities.
By booking direct with us there are no booking fees or credit card charges.
We accept payment by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Debit Card or by Electronic Bank Transfer.
It’s your very own private tour and we can custom design a tour itinerary to suit what you want to do and see. Our flexibility in designing a tailor made tour means you have the flexibility to make changes to any of our tour examples. So take something out or add something more appealing to your desires, or alternatively, add an element from another tour and combine it to create your perfect touring day.
All you have to do is ask and if it is possible, then it will be our pleasure to accommodate your wishes.
