Private North West Wales Portmerion and Castles

Travel through time from the Castles of the 13th century to he 20th century creation of Portmerion Village. We will travel through the majestic mountains of Snowdonia while your guide will provide the traveler with a sense of place, a connection with the past and present, an understanding of Wales, and a unique insight into the Welsh, the Welsh language, and Welsh culture. A land of beauty, myths and legends, druids, warriors and wars, singers, poets, and, of course, castles. On this trail, you will be accompanied by a local Welsh-speaking qualified guide who will explain the meanings of what would otherwise be only words, expose the traveler to Welsh, the ancient language of the Britons, and help you understand on this journey that the Welsh nation is still here. "Yma o Hyd"

1. 1

   Menai Bridge

   10 min

   Traveling some 25 minutes from Holyhead to Phot stop of the Menai Bridge, built in 1826, the very first suspension design in the world and one of the most beautiful spanning the Menai Straits, the stretch of turbulent sea that separates Anglesey from the mainland, Also the Britannia Bridge, originally a railway bridge built by Robert Stevenson in 1850. Panoramic view of the Snowdonia Mountain range on a clear day. 25-minute return to Holyhead

2. 2

   Castell Caernarfon

   1 hour

   A 20-minute journey and a stop at the Royal town of Caernarfon, the UNESCO World Heritage location of King Edward I of England's 13th-century castle and walled town. You will be treated to a guided tour around the outside of the castle and town walls.

3. 3

   Castell Dolbadarn

   30 min

   A journey of 20 minutes from caernarfon is a real medieval Welsh castle. Dolbadarn castle stands sentinel in the center of Llanberis Pass, a craggy rock between two glacial ribbon lakes surrounded by the UNESCO Slate Industry of North Wales. Built by Prince Llewelyn ap Iorwerth in the early 13th century, it is a copy of Norman architecture and the hiding place of Dafydd, Prince of Wales, in the 13th century.

4. 4

   Portmeirion Village

   2.5 hours

   A 40-minute journey through the mountains of Snowdonia to Portmerion village, the lifelong masterpiece of Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis. An Italian Cinca Terra Village based in Portofino in the Heat of North Wales. Portmeirion village and gardens is one of Wales' major visitor locations, attracting over 200,000 visitors every year. Portmerion has been the inspiration for literature, music, and drama. The site of the iconic 1960s Prisoner TV series is a favorite haunt of celebrities' such as George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and the Beatles. Wander about this amazing location and enjoy excellent food and drink at numerous outlets, and maybe visit the Portmerion Hotel for afternoon tea (additional booking essential for afternoon tea and subject to availability).

5. 5

   Stop 5

   45 min

   After a short 20-minute drive, we can relax on the shores of the Irish Sea and imagine a time centuries ago when medieval Welsh and English knights fought over the medieval castle here at Cricceth. Today we may engage in a battle to acquire the local delicious Cadwaladers Ice Cream or just have local beer on the promenade. before making the 50-minute return journey back to Holyhead port.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The pick-up location will determine the order of the itinerary. Drop-off will be at the start, unless otherwise agreed.
• Children must be able to occupy normal seatbelt seats safely. No child seats are provided.
• The tour involves 100 miles (170km) of intermittent travel between attractions, totaling around 2 hours of travel time in an SUV A/C type vehicle.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.