Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

W onderful W ales

Steam through Snowdonia on this fantastic tour in wonderful Wales. Experience nostalgic steam journeys including the spectacular Snowdon Mountain Railway, journey on the beautiful Conwy Valley Line, enjoy a magnificent tram ride, and visit the beautiful Bodnant Garden. Discover the heritage, history, and beauty of Wales.

DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Llandudno and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Empire Hotel, our base for the next five nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 Today, we head into Snowdonia to take a five-mile return steam train journey on the characterful Llanberis Lake Railway running alongside Lake Padarn and providing stunning views of Snowdon. After a relaxing break, we enjoy a heritage railway adventure to the summit of Snowdon on the amazing Snowdon Mountain Railway uncovering the hidden secrets of the mountain from viaducts, waterfalls, and gorges to the remnants of chapels and settlements. After enjoying this kaleidoscope of vistas, we return through the National Park and Conwy Valley to Llandudno. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, we will enjoy a traditional “Great Railway Journey” as we head along the beautiful Conwy ★ Journey on the scenic Conwy Valley Line ★ Enjoy a narrow-gauge steam journey on the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway ★ Steam into Snowdonia on the picturesque Welsh Highland Railway ★ Explore the magnificent Portmeirion with its Italian style feel ★ Visit the beautiful Bodnant Garden and indulge in a cream tea ★ Enjoy a vintage tramcar ride to the summit of the Great Orme ★ Relax at the renowned Empire Hotel, amidst friendly ambience and elegant comfort Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Experience the spectacular Snowdon Mountain Railway ★ Ride behind steam on the characterful Llanberis Lake Railway

Fares From £1130

6 DAYS

Conwy Castle

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Valley Line to Blaenau Ffestiniog where we board our narrow-gauge steam train on the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway following the path of the old slate trains to Porthmadog. The afternoon is free to enjoy lunch, explore the harbour area, or visit the maritime museum before returning by steam train, climbing steep gradients back to Blaenau Ffestiniog, then down the ConwyValley Line to Llandudno with seats on the opposite side as outward so no vista is missed. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast this morning, we enjoy a truly scenic rail journey as we board the magnificent Welsh Highland Railway at Caernarfon for a steam-hauled journey climbing into Snowdonia, twisting around forests to Beddgelert, and through the treasured beauty of the Aberglaslyn Pass. We then visit the magnificent Portmeirion with its Italian-style architecture and sub tropical gardens before returning to our hotel via a brief stop at the alpine-style Betws-y-Coed. (B,D) DAY 5 Today, we journey to Bodnant Gard en , picturesquely located above the River Conwy, where we will explore the beautiful gardens home to National Collections and ChampionTrees and indulge in a sumptuous cream tea. On arrival back in Llandudno, we follow in the footsteps of Victorian holidaymakers aboard a vintage tramcar to the summit of the Great Orme , offering magnificent views across the Irish Sea and enjoy free time before reconvening for our final evening meal together. (B,LR,D) DAY 6 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Llandudno and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B)

DEPARTS

Monday 12 May 2025 Monday 9 June 2025 Monday 7 July 2025 Monday 18 August 2025 Monday 8 September 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £1395 £1445 £1489 £1519 £1439 £1329 £1345 £1409 £1489 £1305 £1445 £1215 £1499

STANDARD

£1269 £1285 £1315 £1329 £1285 £1235 £1255 £1285 £1329 £1219 £1269 £1169 £1319

Scotland

HOTEL The Empire Hotel, Llandudno Faithful to its Victorian character, the stylish Empire Hotel offers an award-winning restaurant, Watkins and Co, delivering a bespoke culinary service plus an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.The bedrooms are furnished with antiques combined with modern comforts including a private bathroom with overhead shower, a hairdryer,TV with freeview, free Wi Fi, a refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities. £10 tour discount for National Trust Members Join & Leave at Hotel £180 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 5 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager £1140 Single Room Supplement

Snowdon Mountain Railway

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Llandudno

Bodnant Gardens

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