Day 3 - Caernarfon Castle & Snowdon
We begin our day with a guided tour of the impressive Caernarfon
Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the iconic
polygonal towers of this famed attraction. As we wander through the
sprawling ancient complex, it is easy to imagine what life must
have been like for the soldiers that lived here - from the legions
of Rome to the armies of Edward I. After the tour of the castle, we
then travel over the rather dramatic scenery of the Llanberis Pass
to Llanberis, where we visit the National Slate Museum which
outlines the history of quarrying and slate in Wales since the
original quarry was opened in 1870. Later, we board
the Snowdon Mountain Railroad's diesel service**, which climbs
to the summit of Snowdon at 3,494 feet. This evening, we return to
our hotel and enjoy a talk on the history of Llandudno ahead of
dinner by special guests from the Llandudno Museum.
**Please note the first two departures are unlikely to reach the
summit as it is too early in the season. Reaching the summit is
dependent on weather conditions.
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