Royals and Rail: UK Train Journeys Fit for a King
28/04/2023 · By Ian Holt
Embark on UK train journeys fit for a king with Royals and Rail by Great Rail Journeys. Experience amazing regal travels all over the British Isles.
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2025 Tour code: WDS25
About the tour
On this nostalgic escape, we ride on celebrated railways, visit ancient castles, and discover the beautiful gardens of North Wales.
Journey through stunning scenery on the Ffestiniog Railway, the world's oldest independent line, and ascend Snowdon's summit on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Step into the unique village of Portmeirion, whose design was inspired by the Italian Riviera, and explore Caernarfon Castle, where knights once roamed and battles raged.
Prepare to be swept away by the majestic mountains, sparkling lakes, and lush green valleys of North Wales.
Unforgettable experiences
What’s included
Itinerary
Your holiday begins in the 'Queen of Welsh Resorts', Llandudno, where our Tour Manager meets us at the hotel, whose owners pride themselves on attention to detail and high levels of service and comfort. Nestled on the rugged north coast of Wales, with a backdrop of Snowdonia National Park, this is an ideal base for exploring.
Once you have arrived and settled in, you may wish to get to know our new surroundings while wandering the waterfront or strolling past the town's Victorian buildings.
This evening, we are served a four-course dinner in the hotel's award-winning restaurant, a delightful start to our holiday.
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4.4 / 5 · 461 reviews
christina
Submitted 16/Sep
great holiday with castles and steam trains. hotel excellent, food was lovely. Tour guide very helpful and knowledgable
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Mrs Morgan
Submitted 16/Sep
Well organised trip great tour manager Hotel was good and food very nice
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HELEN FLOYD
Submitted 16/Sep
Everything very good, excellent food in hotel, very helpful tour manager. My single room was drab and disappointing
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P McKemey
Submitted 16/Sep
The pace and diversity of the trip was excellent and was enhanced by the tour leader and driver. I found he hotel very accommodating in regard to my sister’s dietary requirements.
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Gigi Verghese
Submitted 10/Sep
very much enjoyed
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Jonathan Hart
Submitted 9/Sep
The itinerary was excellent and surpassed our expectations. Our tour guide was exceptional and made our holiday completely relaxing and care free.
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