SPRING WEEKEND IN NORTH WALES & CHESTER
Saturday 24 - Holiday Monday 26 May

North Wales has some of the finest scenery in the whole of Britain, with its mountains, rocky coastlines, forests and ancient castles.

The first day of our tour takes us to the historic walled city of CHESTER (see right) , whose history dates back to Roman times.  We have included a guided tour,  and there will be  time to explore and shop on your own, before continuing onto our hotel in North Wales.

During this tour you will experience some of the most breathtaking views and historic monuments in the British Isles.  We shall be visiting the World Heritage Sites of CONWAY and CAERNARFON CASTLES (where Prince Charles was crowned Prince of Wales). We shall also take a train journey up into the mountains on the FFESTINIOG STEAM RAILWAY, the oldest narrow gauge passenger railway in the world.  We continue with a visit to an award winning SLATE MINE, set in dramatic mountain scenery, where you travel back to Victorian times and see how harsh life was for the miners in those days.

Our trip home takes us through the awe-inspiring SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RANGE to the very pretty mountain resort of BETWS-Y-COED, for lunch.   Our final stop is in the little town of LLANGOLLEN, famous for its International Music Festival, held there in July each year. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Luxury coach travel to and from London
• 2 nights in 3 star family run hotel
• Full Welsh breakfasts
• Fully guided throughout

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals except for breakfast in hotel
• Entrance fees (approx. £25)
• 3 course evening dinner in our hotel restaurant
  may be pre-booked at a special rate of £15.00 pp
• Gratuities to hotel staff and driver

PRICES: (per person)

DEPARTS: Saturday 24 May
7:15 am from Rickmansworth
8:00 am from outside Finchley Road Underground Station.

RETURNS: Monday 26 May between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS TOUR...

North Wales a perfect tour to share with my in-laws.  The flexibility allowed for our varying mobility.  We had a great time.  Thanks very much.
Lorraine Harker – President NAWC

An excellent introduction to N. Wales.  We will go back again.  My favourites were Chester, the slate mine, and Conwy castles.
Judith Samson – visiting London

Your tour was a great way to be introduced to an area like North Wales.  All the stops were interesting and the background information was excellent.  Loved the puppet show.
David Moulton & Marian Toft  - Canadian’s visiting London

We had a wonderful time and we would recommend you to all our friends. Elvis was greatand the puppet show was the best. The castles were splendid.  It was fast paced but that was a good thing.  Thank you a great time.
Kathy & Fred Cole – visiting relatives in London

Loved the two castles, train ride, puppet show and Elvis!  As always the weekend was fun, expertly planned and jammed packed.  The bus was comfortable, the driver was skilled and nice and the schedule was outstanding.
Maureen Molloy – American Embassy

Thanks for letting us enjoy wonderful and exciting parts of Britain. Your planning is exceptional and fellow travellers delightful, your personal attention unrivalled.
Neil Holbert, Professor

I am having a lovely time at Wales. I like the Gemmaway tripes. Today the ownly ting I can do is write poems and cards. You are very kind and nice. Your friend Hanna.
Hanna Arata (aged 6)

The historical commentary and discussion of pertinent sights were especially illuminating. The organisation of the tour was superb!
Lynn and Brent Chambers Embassy

Gemmaway tours are well done, thought out and co-ordinated to perfection! Well done as always.
Doug Howie

The Welsh entertainment at dinner on Sunday was wonderful.
Kathryn and Stephen Arata

The North Wales trip was a great holiday. We loved the harpist and male voice choir. Gemmaway does a good job of making the most of short weekends.
Eileen McGlinn (North Wales)

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