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The North Welsh Coast (Self Drive - Llandudno - Holyhead - Caernarfon - Conwy)
9 to 13+ Nigthsfrom $1,466*
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Since North Wales has some of the best holiday beaches in the country, seaside holidays are a long standing tradition. Visit Llandudno (a coastal town in north Wales, known for North Shore Beach and 19th-century Llandudno Pier, with shops and a games arcade), Holyhead, Caernarfon and Conwy (known in English as Conway, is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales) with a rental car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into and out of Manchester
Rental Car for 10 days
Pick Up/Drop Off: Manchester Airport
Hotel for 3 nights in Llandudno
Hotel for 2 nights in Holyhead
Hotel for 2 nights in Caernarfon
Hotel for 2 nights in Conwy
Driving Time Manchester Airport - Llandudno: 1 hr. 45 mins. approx. Llandudno- Holyhead: 49 mins. approx. Holyhead- Caernarfon: 34 min. Caernarfon- Conwy: 33 mins. Conwy - Manchester Airport: 1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
Manchester (7)Holyhead (3)Caernarfon (1)Llandudno (4)Conwy (1)
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3 nights in Llandudno
Llandudno is located on the Irish Sea coast in north Wales, just an hour's drive from Cheshire in the northwest of England. It has been a popular seaside vacation destination since the 1860s. The town is situated on the Creuddyn Peninsula between two headlands: the Great Orme, and the smaller Little Orme. The Victorian promenade which takes visitors to the popular North Shore is called 'The Parade'. Llandudno Pier, which is nearly a half-mile long, is the longest seaside pier in Wales. Mostyn Street, Llandudno's high street, is the place to be as it buzzes with activity day and night. Take in a show at the state-of-the-art Venue Cymru, and definitely don't miss a chance to ride the Llandudno Cable Car up to the summit of the Great Orme.
Visit the Great Orme, Llandudno Pier, Venue Cymru, Mostyn Street, Llandudno Cable Car, Great Orme Tramway, West Shore Beach, Great Orme Mines, Little Orme, North Shore Beach, Llandudno Promenade (The Parade), and so much more!
2 nights in Holyhead
Holyhead dates from 450 AD, when Celtic King Caswallon defeated Irish invaders on Holy Island. The port of Holyhead is the busiest UK Irish ferry port and is home to the largest seagoing ferry in the world. There are good views over the port from the grounds of St Cybi's church, and also a good view of Skinners Monument on Alltran rock. This obelisk was erected by the people of Holyhead in memory of Captain John McGregor Skinner, a benefactor to the town's poor who was washed overboard from his ship in 1832.
Visit the Holyhead Maritime Museum, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead Mountain, Ucheldre Center and much more.
2 nights in Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a great base for exploring the Isle of Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park, one of Wales's leading tourist sites. The town also has its own noteworthy sights, such as Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest castles built by the English after their conquest of Wales in the 13th century. The castle and the town walls are together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century Church of St. Peblig was built on a site of worship that has been utilized since the time of the Romans.
Discover the Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey Sea Zoo, Segontium Roman Fort, Ynys Llanddwyn, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Glynllifon, Church of St. Peblig, and so much more!
2 nights in Conwy
Conwy is a picturesque walled market town that sits on River Conwy. The town is located on the north coast of Wales near Snowdonia National Park. Be sure to see Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visitors can also enjoy walks around the river and the sandy beaches, wildlife watching and the amazing town walls.
Explore Conwy Castle, Conwy Town Walls, National Trust - Bodnant Garden, Conwy Suspension Bridge, Llandudno Pier and much more.
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With such beautiful valleys, mountain peaks, and shoreline, Wales is considered one of the most picturesque parts of the United Kingdom. The Welsh culture is one that is on display everywhere you look, from the capital, Cardiff, where hundreds of years of history meet modern-day innovation, to the valleys of Glamorgan, to the beautiful north where mountains such as Mount Snowdon are just a short drive away from gorgeous seaside resorts such as Llandudno. Visit the beautiful castles, enjoy hiking and nature-watching, or enjoy such recreational activities as horseback riding and golf. Wales has quite a few options for those looking for a charming and breathtaking getaway.
The North Welsh Coast (Self Drive - Llandudno - Holyhead - Caernarfon - Conwy)
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Llandudno
Llandudno is located on the Irish Sea coast in north Wales, just an hour's drive from Cheshire in the northwest of England. It has been a popular seaside vacation destination since the 1860s. The town is situated on the Creuddyn Peninsula between two headlands: the Great Orme, and the smaller Little Orme. The Victorian promenade which takes visitors to the popular North Shore is called 'The Parade'. Llandudno Pier, which is nearly a half-mile long, is the longest seaside pier in Wales. Mostyn Street, Llandudno's high street, is the place to be as it buzzes with activity day and night. Take in a show at the state-of-the-art Venue Cymru, and definitely don't miss a chance to ride the Llandudno Cable Car up to the summit of the Great Orme.
Visit the Great Orme, Llandudno Pier, Venue Cymru, Mostyn Street, Llandudno Cable Car, Great Orme Tramway, West Shore Beach, Great Orme Mines, Little Orme, North Shore Beach, Llandudno Promenade (The Parade), and so much more!
Holyhead dates from 450 AD, when Celtic King Caswallon defeated Irish invaders on Holy Island. The port of Holyhead is the busiest UK Irish ferry port and is home to the largest seagoing ferry in the world. There are good views over the port from the grounds of St Cybi's church, and also a good view of Skinners Monument on Alltran rock. This obelisk was erected by the people of Holyhead in memory of Captain John McGregor Skinner, a benefactor to the town's poor who was washed overboard from his ship in 1832.
Visit the Holyhead Maritime Museum, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead Mountain, Ucheldre Center and much more.
Caernarfon is a great base for exploring the Isle of Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park, one of Wales's leading tourist sites. The town also has its own noteworthy sights, such as Caernarfon Castle, one of the largest castles built by the English after their conquest of Wales in the 13th century. The castle and the town walls are together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century Church of St. Peblig was built on a site of worship that has been utilized since the time of the Romans.
Discover the Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey Sea Zoo, Segontium Roman Fort, Ynys Llanddwyn, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, Glynllifon, Church of St. Peblig, and so much more!
Conwy is a picturesque walled market town that sits on River Conwy. The town is located on the north coast of Wales near Snowdonia National Park. Be sure to see Beaumaris Castle and Harlech Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visitors can also enjoy walks around the river and the sandy beaches, wildlife watching and the amazing town walls.
Explore Conwy Castle, Conwy Town Walls, National Trust - Bodnant Garden, Conwy Suspension Bridge, Llandudno Pier and much more.