7 Night Snowdonia Discovery Tour

We’ll kick off the holiday with a castle fit for a king – King Edward I to be exact. You’ll visit Conwy Castle, whose mighty fortress and towers preserve the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. Then following the town walls, you’ll find out just how easily the castle was captured.

Another of King Edward I’s statements of power, Harlech Castle dominates with its dramatic position atop a plinth of rock. You’ll delve into its equally dramatic past as you wander the battlements – an eye-opening story of battles, sieges, and capture that goes beyond the late 13^th century.

During the afternoon, you have the option of heading to Mawddach Estuary for a short yet scenic walk.

Enjoy a day to walk, sightsee, and discover Snowdonia (Eryri) at your leisure.

The 13^th century medieval Powis Castle houses an enchanting collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and tapestries. You’ll get a sense of its historical and strategic importance for Wales as you visit the rooms and world-famous gardens - first built by a Welsh prince and now cared for by the National Trust.

Their theatrical mix of dramatic terraces, sophisticated flower borders, and precise topiary combined with jaw-dropping views never fail to impress.

Then in the afternoon, we’ll stop off at RSPB reserve on Lake Vyrnwy and have time to explore the market town of Bala.

Today we make tracks for Llanberis where if the weather’s kind we’ll take a trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world.

On a clear day, you’ll trundle past plunging waterfalls and open mountain vistas as you journey through valleys climbing towards the top of Snowdon. You’ll not want to miss a second.

At the National Slate Museum, we gain a fascinating insight into the history and lives of the slate workers, and there'll also be the option to take a ride alongside the shores of Llyn Padarn on the Llanberis Lake Railway.

Our fourth castle provides a fitting finale to the holiday – a building that’s hailed as one of the greatest of the Middle Ages. We’ll visit Caernarfon Castle, a royal fortress-palace, which has witnessed its fair share of rivalries, feuds, and storied history throughout the centuries.

The location itself is steeped in history too. Add to that the sheer scale of this extraordinary castle and you’ve got a sight to behold - climb the Eagle Tower and you’ll have an eagle’s-eye view over it all.

In more recent times, the investiture of HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, was held here in 1969.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

We’ll kick off the holiday with a castle fit for a king – King Edward I to be exact. You’ll visit Conwy Castle, whose mighty fortress and towers preserve the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. Then following the town walls, you’ll find out just how easily the castle was captured.

Another of King Edward I’s statements of power, Harlech Castle dominates with its dramatic position atop a plinth of rock. You’ll delve into its equally dramatic past as you wander the battlements – an eye-opening story of battles, sieges, and capture that goes beyond the late 13^th century.

During the afternoon, you have the option of heading to Mawddach Estuary for a short yet scenic walk.

A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax in the Country House. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit. 

Today we make tracks for Llanberis where if the weather’s kind we’ll take a trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world.

On a clear day, you’ll trundle past plunging waterfalls and open mountain vistas as you journey through valleys climbing towards the top of Snowdon. You’ll not want to miss a second.

At the National Slate Museum, we gain a fascinating insight into the history and lives of the slate workers, and there'll also be the option to take a ride alongside the shores of Llyn Padarn on the Llanberis Lake Railway.

Today we visit the wonderfully quirky village of Portmeirion. Built in the style of an Italian fishing village, its pastel-coloured buildings and coastal position bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to North Wales. Think stately mansions, gardens, and exotic plants thriving in a healthy micro-climate. So surreal is this quirky Welsh village that it starred as the otherworldly setting for cult 60s TV show The Prisoner.

Afterwards, we’ll tour Plas Brondanw, the Grade I listed gardens and former home of Portmeirion’s architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, considered to be one of his finest creations.

Our fourth castle provides a fitting finale to the holiday – a building that’s hailed as one of the greatest of the Middle Ages. We’ll visit Caernarfon Castle, a royal fortress-palace, which has witnessed its fair share of rivalries, feuds, and storied history throughout the centuries.

The location itself is steeped in history too. Add to that the sheer scale of this extraordinary castle and you’ve got a sight to behold - climb the Eagle Tower and you’ll have an eagle’s-eye view over it all.

In more recent times, the investiture of HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, was held here in 1969.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.