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Wales is full of culture, history and scenery. This tour combines all three elements and provides you with a great overview of the region all in one day!
There is plenty of interesting content to help captivate your touring day. From the UNESCO medieval walled town and castle at Conwy, to the Smallest Cathedral, Church and House and one of the best gardens in Great Britain.
We get to make two castle stops, with options to visit both sites. At Rhuddlan, we set the scene of the English conquest of Wales in the 13th century.
Moving onto medieval Conwy, an English colonised town, with an impressive circuit of town walls and a stunning castle site.
Out in the Conwy Valley, we stop to explore the world-famous historic Bodnant Gardens. Our cathedral visit is in one of the smallest cities in Great Britain, with cultural stories and legends. Moving on, we have one of the Severn Wonders of Wales, with a Holy Shrine (Well) that became a popular pilgrimage site for Royalty.
Our tailor-made private tour itinerary can also take in further stops at other interesting sites, depending on your touring time that you choose for the day.
RHUDDLAN CASTLE
Guarding the river Clwyd, Rhuddlan was one of the first castles built by King Edward 1st of England during his wars with the Welsh. A relatively safe haven, where he and Queen Eleanor would stay, more than any other castle in North Wales. *Entrance fee applicable. This site can also just be a quick photo stop
THE SMALLEST CHURCH IN GREAT BRITAIN
This tiny building is thought to be the smallest church in the British Isles and the site dates back to around the 6th century. It has enough seats for just six people and is still consecrated and used for worship today.
UNESCO – 13th CENTURY CONWY CASTLE
There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements of a castle. Conwy offers unrivalled views overlooking the estuary and having a landscape backdrop of the Snowdonia Hills. We think it’s one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses to be found anywhere in Europe, going back to 13th century. *Entrance fee applies.
UNESCO MEDIVAL WALLED TOWN OF CONWY
Enjoy a walk around the medieval town walls of Conwy, claimed to be the best preserved in Europe. Stretching almost uninterrupted around the town, they run for three quarters of a mile and feature 21 towers and 3 original gateways.
BODNANT GARDENS
Rated as one of the best gardens to visit in Great Britain. Bodnant Gardens spreads out across 80 acres of hillside and includes one the finest rose gardens in Wales, set amongst five formal Italianate terraces. *Entrance fee applies.
CELTIC POTTERY HIDDEN IN THE WOODS
Hidden in the woods of the Conwy Valley, there is a lovely cottage renovated by the potter and her husband. Rated as one of the best private potteries in Wales, there is an opportunity to visit their workshop and studio/shop. *Restricted opening times are in operation at the pottery.
THE SECRET LAKE
Single track road touring takes us through a forest and past local farms. Where you will get to discover a secluded glacial lake in a hanging valley, which is classed as one of the most beautiful lakes in the whole of Wales. You might even want to stop to take a walk of this beautiful area.
WELSH WOOLLEN MILL
We tour you through the mill with the story of Wool. From the fleece as it is sheared from the back of the sheep, to creating wool as a textile through the weaving techniques used on the mills own dobcross looms which are powered simply from the water of a nearby stream. Please Note: Restricted Opening and Operating Times.
LLANWRST
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 stone bridge.
LLANGERNYW
Home to one of the oldest living organisms in the world. The local tree is reputedly dated to be somewhere in the region of 5,000 years in age
THE SMALLEST CATHEDRAL IN GREAT BRITAIN
A ‘Hidden Gem’! The site was founded in the year 560 and the present building was begun in the 13th century. The Cathedral is the home to one of the original copies of the Welsh Bible, published in 1588 and as such provides a vital link with Welsh culture and literature.
ST WINNIFREDS WELL
One of the 7 Wonders of Wales! A historic hidden gem, the well is reputedly the oldest continually visited pilgrim site in Britain. The healing waters are said to cause miraculous cures and have attracted visits from royalty since medieval times. *Entrance fee applicable
The Cathedral, Castles and Garden Tour can be custom designed to fit a number of touring options such as duration and pick up/drop off locations.
The Cathedral, Castles and Garden Tour can also be taken as part of a transfer tour to/from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester and your accommodation in North Wales.
This private tour can also be designed to start from Beaumaris, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Holyhead, Llandudno, Ruthin, Llangollen, and 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.
Tours for cruise passengers arriving at Liverpool Cruise Terminal:
If you are visiting by cruise ship to the port of Liverpool, we can custom
design a touring day to fit the duration that you are in port, but please note that
because of your time restrictions, we are unable to cover every site in our tour listing.
All our tours are custom designed and operate on a private basis.
With each private custom tour that we design, there are a number of factors that affect the overall tour price:
The dates that you choose, your chosen location to start and end the tour
The number of passengers in your party and the tour duration that you choose.
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.
