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Our Castle and Snowdonia Tour captures the best of the history of Wales, along with some of the most breath-taking scenic landscapes and castles in the country. The tour provides plenty of scenic photo stops and two very contrasting short walks set amongst the most amazing scenery.
We take in one of the finest medieval castles at Caernarfon. The UNESCO castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings and castles of the Middle Ages. Built in the late 13th century, the castle was the biggest of all the castles built for King Edward 1st in his conquest of Wales. The ‘Royal Castle’ has associations for the investitures of the Prince of Wales and you can follow in the royal footsteps, as we guide you through the castle on a fascinating historical tour.
In complete contrast, the Snowdonia National Park features wild landscapes and villages steeped in history, all set amongst the most stunning scenery, with the feature being the highest mountain in Wales – Mount Snowdon.
We go onto tour one of the quieter and scenic glacial valleys of the Snowdonia National Park, with some of the best landscapes of the touring day.
We make a stop at one of the prettiest village locations in all of Wales and we go onto tour through the mountains and glacial valleys along what is regarded as ‘the most scenic road in Wales’.
Our finale option, subject to your tour timings, features a short walk out onto the UNESCO Slate Landscapes of North Wales to witness the working slate galleries and the most stunning mountain landscapes.
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.
No tour to Wales would be complete without visiting the town with the longest name in Great Britain and Europe. It just happens to be on the Isle of Anglesey where we will stop for photographs of the famous railway station name and challenge you to our ‘famous competition!’
Enjoy one of the most scenic landscapes in the whole of Wales as you look down over the Menai Strait, with the famous suspension bridge, along with the fishing island and subject to visibility on the day, you get to view the magnificent backdrop of the Snowdonia and coastal mountains.
A spectacular waterside setting underneath the bridge. There is an option to enjoy a short walk along the edge of the Menai Strait to wander along the ‘Belgium’ promontory and to discover the 6th century church of St Tysilio on ‘Church Island’.
Our castle tour is of the royal UNESCO medieval castle where Prince Charles was invested as the Prince of Wales back in 1969. Caernarfon Castle is a brute of a fortress. King Edward 1st created what is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive castles in Wales. Entrance Fee applies on entry to the castle.
Our refreshment/lunch stop is a place where you can meet the locals and hear the Welsh language being spoken during our visit to a farm location set on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. We recommend you sample one of our traditional national dishes – ‘Welsh Rarebit’ for a real taste of Wales.
PLEASE NOTE: This site is closed on Monday and Tuesdays. As an alternative, we will offer a lunch stop in Caernarfon after your tour of the castle at a quintessential historic Welsh inn.
The Snowdonia National Park stretches out over 830 square miles and we have selected the very best touring route as we travel through stunning and picturesque glacial landscapes, featuring scenic lakes and streams as we climb into the elevated mountain regions of the National Park region
One of the prettiest villages in Wales, where we set you down for a stunning riverside walk. The village is set amongst some of the most majestic scenery that Wales has to offer. Located where two rivers meet, the village features a cluster of miner’s stone cottages and there is the opportunity to sample some of the best ice cream in Wales.
Our tour continues from Beddgelert along one of the most scenic roads in Wales, where we pass lakes and small streams and we stop for some great photos of this area of Snowdonia. You will learn about some of our great legends and myths as we drive through the mountain passes.
We stop on an elevated platform to view the highest Mountain in Wales at 3,560 feet above sea level (subject to visibility on the day). The landscape of mountain and glacial valleys is a photographer’s paradise and its here you will learn about some of the famous blockbuster movies that have been shot in this region.
Guarding the entrance to the mountains, Dolbadarn Castle was one of the key castles built by the Welsh Princes’s of Gwynedd to defend their kingdom. The setting is spectacular, overlooking two glacial lakes and sitting at the foot of the lower slopes of Mount Snowdon. Please note: To access the castle site involves a climb up a very steep grass embankment along with uneven steps, cut into the rock face. The site is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
Enjoy this stunning lakeside setting with the ‘Sword in the Stone’. We have many Arthurian legends in the mountains and the Sword in Stone provides a link to one of the great legends of Excalibur being thrown back to the lady of the lake!
A beautiful glacial lakeside setting, which we call ‘the secret view of Snowdonia’ as it is out of sight to the majority of visitors to the National Park, who pass nearby using the two main roads and this view is out of sight as they travel past!
We drive out to an elevation on the slate mountain for our second short walk of the day. Here you will get to witness the harsh conditions of working life on the side of the mountain, whilst taking in some of the best scenic landscapes of the whole touring day. This short walk is around 45 minutes in duration and is fairly gentle in the slope, walking on cut rock tracks, with uneven surfaces.
We tour through the UNESCO slate landscapes, passing through several small remote villages, where life was simple and homes were very basic. Learn of stories of hardship, loyalty and life working for the industrial lords – owners of the great slate quarries.
Subject to the tour timing, on request, we can extend the tour into another stunning glacial valley, where we can drive a route that follows the old Roman road through the valley floor. We can simply drive you through a number of sheep farmyards and even set you down for a short walk of anything between 30 minutes to an hour.
The Medieval Castle and Snowdonia 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 Chester, Beaumaris, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Holyhead, Llandudno, Ruthin and Llangollen 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.
HOLYHEAD CRUISE TOUR OPTION
Step ashore for one of the best rated private tour experiences of your whole cruise! Our highly rated private tour services often gets rated as ‘the best tour of the whole cruise!’
This is one of most popular tours for cruise passengers when visiting Holyhead.
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.
