When it comes to beautiful Britain, Chester is one of the jewels in the crown, ranking alongside the cities of London, York, Bath and Edinburgh for architectural and historic interest. Founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago, Chester proudly shows much of that heritage and the city walls are the most complete Roman remains in Britain. Despite so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants.
York is renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.
Windermere in the Lake District is England’s largest lake. Ambleside - just half a mile north of the lake - is a bustling town full of tea shops and restaurants.
Portmeirion is an Italianate resort village in Gwynedd, on the Snowdonian coast of Wales. It was constructed between 1925 and 1975 by the architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis incorporated fragments of demolished buildings, including works by a number of other architects. Portmeirion’s architectural bricolage and deliberately fanciful nostalgia provided an unusual and distinctive backdrop to the TV series ‘The Prisoner’ which was filmed in the village in 1966 and 67. The grounds contain an important collection of rhododendrons and other exotic plants in a wild-garden setting.

Itinerary - Day 1: Drive to Chester
Depart from local pick-up points early morning for the drive to Chester where we arrive early afternoon for free time in the city. late afternoon we transfer to the hotel to check-in before dinner.
Day 2: Discovering Windermere
Visit to Windermere & Ambleside returning late afternoon.
Day 3: Discovering York
Full day visit to York.
Day 4: Portmeirion & Snowdonia
A day visit to Snowdonia with time to explore Portmeirion.
Day 5: Heading for home
We checkout of the hotel after breakfast and drive into Chester centre for some free time. Early afternoon we start our journey home and expect to return to your original pick-up point in the evening. Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change.

The Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Chester - 4 star
Ramada Chester Hotel is nestled amidst two acres of landscaped gardens and is about 2 miles from the historic centre. Standard rooms have an entertainment centre with flat-screen TV, movies on demand, music centre and high-speed Internet access. You'’ll receive a welcome tray with teas, coffee and mineral water. All rooms are decorated in a contemporary style with dark wood furnishings. Most rooms offer views of the hotel courtyard. There is a Sebastian Coe Health Club which features a heated indoor swimming pool and modern multi-gym, plus Finnish Sauna, steam room and massages (supplements will apply to some services and booking is essential for all massages). Each evening there will be a *£1 a pint of beer or glass of house wine available between 20.00 & 22.00hrs and there will be entertainment on three evenings of your stay.

INCLUDED: 4 nights sharing a twin or double room • 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners • All excursions as detailed • Entry to Portmeirion • £1 per pint of beer or glass of house wine (see hotel details)
• Executive coach travel from local joining points
NOT INCLUDED: Single room supplement £60 • Optional Travel Insurance