This beautiful and demanding trek in the Pyrenees takes us from France over the high mountains into Spain. Our route follows the ‘Freedom Trail’, one of the escape routes followed by thousands of allied servicemen and Jewish refugees seeking to escape Nazi-occupied France by fleeing to neutral Spain.
The RYA Day Skipper is a valuable qualification and recognised as evidence of competence by insurance and charter companies worldwide. Perfect if you are considering a flotilla or bareboat holiday.
In the extreme north of Sweden, 180kms inside the Arctic Circle, hides the last remote wilderness of Lapland. Arriving here you will experience the unique home of the Sámi people and the Kings Trail. The winter snowshoe expedition starts in Abisko, home to one of Sweden’s oldest National Parks, and is one of the best places to view the Aurora.
A week aboard a luxury yacht from Greek Islands Luxury Sailing is an exhilarating holiday in Greece. Available from 1 May 2015 to 31 Oct 2030 this 8 day trip costs from £1,560 and has a maximum group size of 8 persons.
The Splendour of Corsica from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in France. Available from 3 Sep 2024 to 3 Sep 2024 this 14 day trip costs from £2,975.
A spectacular expert-led gulet cruise from the famous island of Samos south through the entire Dodecanese chain, including eleven of the most beautiful and evocative of the Greek islands and no less than three UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites.
A comprehensive survey of the principal Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic sites in mainland Greece.
Highlights include Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi.
In Athens, a full day on the Acropolis and in the ancient Agora.
During our visit (19 – 25 Aug '24, from £ 4061 pp, max 14 pax) we attend 4 concerts of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in Switzerland. Our 5 star hotel is the epitome of Swiss style and service levels (with meals to match) and a network of cable cars and little mountain railways enables us to enjoy easy daily walks in superb Alpine scenery.
Mountain Railways of Switzerland from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Switzerland. Available from 11 Sep 2024 to 11 Sep 2024 this 14 day trip costs from £3,475.
Castles hold a special appeal for so many of us. Whether you have fond memories of childhood tales of dragons, knights and heroic adventures, an appreciation of grand and wonderful architecture, or you simply want to feel like a Laird or Lady for the day, there's something magical and exciting about staying the night in a castle.
