Snowdonia - Islands & Italy customer favourite
Monday 18 August 2025 to Friday 22 August 2025
£770pp Single supplement £150
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Why visit Snowdonia? Snowdonia is one of the most stunning and divers regions in the UK, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, culture and history. Epic landscapes dominate the scenery, centring on the incredible Mount Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales and England. Enjoy breathtaking views of this iconic peak during an unforgettable journey on the Welsh Highland Railway. Head from steam to sail with a seacoast safari aboard the finest passenger vessel on the Menai Strait, with incredible wildlife spotting opportunities and history dating back to 6th century saints! Portmeirion remains an all-time favourite attraction for our customers – a unique location where the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales. If you’ve previously visited The Lost Gardens of Heligan with us then you may well be interested in the Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens on the Isle of Anglesey. These ancient gardens are being carefully restored by relations of the family that uncovered the secrets of Heligan and are quickly becoming one of the liveliest gardens in Wales.
Stay on the edge of this pristine National Park in Caernarfon, on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait. Crowned a UNESCO World Heritage site, this popular town thrives on history and heritage and is the ideal base to experience some of Snowdonia's most spectacular scenery. The mighty 13th century castle, surrounded by sailing boats bobbing on the calm waters, dominates the backdrop, whilst narrow streets, tucked away in the town, give you the chance to seek out local products.
Why visit with us? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism.
What do our customers say? “Plas Cadnant - brilliant, Portmeirion - Briliiant” • “Everyone on the coach was very friendly and helpful and made the trip so good” • “I enjoyed all the outings and the scenery whilst on the coach” • In 2024 Shaws’ customers rated this tour 4.5/5 based on content, overall satisfaction and value for money • In 2024 Shaws’ customers rated The Celtic Royal Hotel 3.5/5 based on its food & drink, staff & service and bedroom comfort.
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Tour code: C3485
Monday
"Croeso i gymru" – Welcome to Wales – with tea, coffee at the hotel.
Tuesday
Spend time in Caernarfon, on the shores of the Menai Strait with Wales' most famous castle as your backdrop – where HM The King was crowned Prince of Wales in 1969. Wander through the pretty streets, watch boats bobbing on the water and take in the distant mountain views. Camera at the ready as we drive over the Nant Francon Pass, then through the Vale of Conwy to Llandudno, to spend time by the sea in a resort that has remained largely unchanged since Victorian times.
Wednesday
Steam along the UK’s longest heritage railway from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon, to the riverside village of Beddgelert on an unforgettable two-hour journey on the Welsh Highland Railway. Panoramic windows ensure unrivalled views of ancient woodland, mountains, rivers and castles. Then to the unique, Italian inspired village of Portmeirion – with colour-washed buildings and a lively central piazza. Clough Williams-Ellis envisaged this coastal village in the mid 1920s to prove that a beautiful location could be developed without spoiling it.
Thursday
Cross the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and board an 80-minute seacoast safari to Puffin Island. Informative commentary will guide you through the resident and visiting birds, you may even be lucky enough to spot a grey seal or dolphin. Spend the afternoon at Plas Cadnant – Anglesey’s hidden gardens and winners at the 2023 Nation’s Favourite Gardens awards. This ancient garden is under careful restoration, so far, a curved walled garden, secret valley garden with waterfalls and a woodland garden – complete with 19th century folly – have been discovered.
Friday
"Amser i fynd adref" – Time to go home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee every evening (min 3 choices)
- Entry to Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
- Puffin Island Cruise (80 min)
- Two-hour journey on the Welsh Highland Railway
- Entry to Portmeirion
- Free time in Llandudno and Caernarfon
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Live entertainment on one evening
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE DEPOSIT OFFER! Book before 31 July 2025 and pay just £25pp with the balance due 8 weeks prior to departure (deposit rises to £50pp thereafter)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10PP by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- *Free home collection providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon 
- Located in the centre of the World Heritage town of Caernarfon, between Snowdonia's sea and mountains
- Within walking distance of the walled town, castle and the Welsh Highland Railway Station
- Rated 4.3/5 by Shaws Customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, WiFi, complimentary tea/coffee tray & ironing equipment on request
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Complimentary access to the indoor pool, bubble pool, sauna, steam room & gym (refreshed in 2023)
- Lift
ACCESS: There are two steps at the main entrance but level access is available via the side entrance. The lift serves all floors but some bedrooms have steps leading to them. Limited bedrooms with walk-in showers
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement