North Wales & Chester

DAY 1 International Flight

Begin your journey with an international flight, most likely overnight. We would recommend flying into Manchester (via London or direct) for a quick transfer to North Wales, or alternatively if you fly into London we can arrange a driver (or train) to transfer you to North Wales.

DAY 2 Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle is one of Wales' most iconic buildings and is home to the Royal Welch Fusiliers - Wales' oldest regiment. Its size, presence and medieval heritage mean it makes for a fascinating visit. Make sure you take in the lofty wall walks, the twin-towered gate house and exhibitions within the towers.

After lunch enjoy a visit to Port Merrion, a coastal village created by Clough Williams-Ellis who aimed for his buildings to enhance and blend in with the naturally beautiful site. From here take the steam train from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. This thirteen mile journey climbs from the harbour up to the mountains past forests, lakes and waterfalls. Your driver-guide will be waiting for you at the top to transfer you back to your hotel, approximately 45 minutes away.

DAY 3 Chester

This morning, depart for Chester. As can be expected of a city built up over such a long period with such a varied mix of influences and styles, there is a charmingly haphazard feel to Chester; its mismatched buildings line the irregular streets in an endearing higgledy-piggeldy fashion. Tudor buildings sit alongside faithful Victorian reproductions, a testament to the city's duration and importance through the ages. Northwards is the neo-Gothic Town Hall imperiously glaring across at Chester Cathedral, whose inner sanctum Georgian Abbey Square is a delightful place to stop.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the beautiful Chester Grosvenor Hotel.

DAY 4 Depart Home

Your driver is on hand to transfer you to Manchester Airport for your onwards flight, or - if you came from London - to the station for your onwards train back to the capital and onwards.