Railways and Trams of Wales

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Heritage Railways and Scenic Touring | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the stunning scenery and famous heritage railways of North Wales on this unforgettable holiday through Snowdonia and the Welsh coast.

 

Combining nostalgic railway journeys, dramatic mountain landscapes and charming seaside resorts, this tour is perfect for lovers of rail travel and scenic exploration.

 

A highlight of the holiday is a memorable journey aboard the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway. Travel through the heart of Snowdonia from Porthmadog to the slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog while admiring breathtaking mountain scenery along one of Britain’s most celebrated heritage railways.

 

You will also enjoy a scenic journey on the Welsh Highland Railway, travelling through rugged countryside, forests and valleys beneath the peaks of Snowdonia National Park.

 

Another memorable experience is a return trip on the historic Great Orme Tramway in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. Enjoy spectacular views across the coastline and surrounding countryside as the tram climbs high above the town.

 

The holiday also includes entrance to the enchanting Italian-style village of Portmeirion, famous for its colourful architecture, subtropical gardens and unique coastal setting.

 

Throughout your stay, there will be opportunities to enjoy the spectacular scenery, traditional Welsh hospitality and relaxing pace of North Wales.

 

Your Hotel – Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis

The Royal Victoria Hotel is a historic three-star hotel beautifully located at the foot of Snowdon in Llanberis.

 

Offering comfortable accommodation and easy access to Snowdonia attractions, it provides the ideal base for this railway-themed holiday.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Convenient Door to Door pick-up from your home

• Elite coach travel throughout

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Single journey on the Ffestiniog Railway

• Single journey on the Welsh Highland Railway

• Return trip on the Great Orme Tramway

• Admission to Portmeirion Village

• Visit to Llandudno

• Scenic touring through Snowdonia National Park

About the Destination

North Wales is renowned for its dramatic mountains, heritage railways and beautiful coastline.

 

Snowdonia National Park offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain, while elegant seaside resorts and historic railways provide unforgettable touring experiences.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines scenic railway journeys, coastal touring and relaxing sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

 

Whether travelling through the mountains aboard a heritage railway or admiring the coastline from the Great Orme Tramway, there are memorable moments throughout your stay.

 

Your Hotel – Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis

This historic hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a spectacular mountain setting close to Snowdonia attractions.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Lift

• Free Wi-Fi

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Telephone

• Ironing facilities

• Hairdryer

• Walking distance to Llanberis attractions