Holyhead Shore Excursion
The best of North Wales tour
Holyhead Port on the island of Anglesey
Your private driver/guide will meet you at the passenger terminal at Holyhead Port on the island of Anglesey ready for your day out around North Wales.
Itinerary
We start the day with the short drive to the souring cliffs of South Stack/Ynys Lawd where you’ll have incredible views from the high cliffs out over the South Stack lighthouse and the Irish Sea. These cliffs are important breeding grounds for sea birds and between April and July, tens of thousands of Guillemots, Razorbills and the elusive Puffin gather on the cliff edges to give birth to their young. Through the summer, Heather and Gorse collide in a battle of purple and yellow flowers across the cliff-top moorland.
Next, we head onto the mainland and to the castle described by UNESCO as one of the most important examples of medieval military architecture in Europe. Caernarfon Castle is one of the most impressive of Edward 1st’s medieval castles and occupies a commanding position at the southern end of the beautiful Menai Strait. The castle was the main seat of Edward 1st during his early conquest of Wales and its royal connections continue into modern times with it being the site of the investiture of Prince Charles, now Charles 111.
We’ll then head through the mountains and valleys of Eryri/the Snowdonia National Park. Majestic mountains, deep green valleys, sparkling lakes, tumbling waterfalls, and bubbling rivers are everywhere you in this area that holds the highest mountains in the country.
Soon we arrive at the bustling estuary town of Conwy where we have time for a late lunch and exploration of this pretty town with its medieval castle, pretty fishing quay, the smallest house in Britain and other attractions.
Finally, we’ll head back over to your cruise ship stopping at the village with the longest name in Europe before dropping you back off at your cruise vessel.
Pick-up and drop-off times at Holyhead generally depend on the docking times of your cruise ship and tides. We’ll discuss and agree on these individually with each booking based on your cruise ship timings on the day.
Your personal guided tour timetable
Start time of your tour will depend on docking time of your cruise ship and how you embark. Generally, this will be at about 08.30 but we will finalise this with you by email the night before. Your day will include rest, coffee and a lunch stop in addition to stops for the listed sites, attractions and activities. Along the way, your driver will tell you all about Wales’ history, culture and myths and legends whilst pointing out places of interest and recommending the best stops for food, refreshments and photos. Return time to your cruise birth will be based on the requests of your vessel which we’ll finalise with you by email the night before. This is generally around 16.30 to 17.00
We will endeavour to visit all locations listed on this tour however, Start/Finish times, order of itinerary and places we visit may change depending on your pickup and drop-off location, weather, road conditions or other events out of our control. Therefore, all tour timings are approximate, and we reserve the right to change the tour itinerary at any time.
What is Included in your tour
Pick up and drop off at your hotel or cruise berth within North Wales.
The services of your professional driver/guide throughout your tour.
The use of our luxury Mercedes people carrier to suit your party size
All fuel, parking and road tolls.
What is excluded from your tour
Food and drink and admission fees to sites, attractions and activities where payable.
Personal travel insurance
What to bring with you.
Please bring a wind or waterproof coat and sensible footwear for some light walking. Whilst rare, Wales can have 4 seasons in one day!
Driver Guides
Fully licenced and accredited, locally born and bred
Luxury Vehicles
Luxury Mercedes Touring Vehicles
Pick Ups
Complimentary pick up/drop off at your hotel or cruise berth within North Wales
Onboard Wi-Fi
Onboard Wi-Fi and mobile Charging facilities
Complimentary Water
Bottled Welsh Spring water onboard
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