We are proud to present this itinerary for a spectacular land tour of Northern Greece centred on the territory of ancient Macedon.
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 (18 – 24 Aug '25, 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.
The Italian Dolomites from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Italy. Available from 1 Oct 2025 to 1 Oct 2025 this 8 day trip costs from £3,765, which includes flights.
See Scotland's most distinctive lochs, mountains, moors and castles while touring on the world-renowned West Highland and Kyle Lines on a guided train tour.
Build up fitness with the choice of two levels of walks each day and plenty of alpine swimming on Ramblers Walking Holidays 7 night Austrian spa resort escape ‘Bad Hofgastein’. Complementing hikes through alpine vistas to high peaks, remote lakes and wild flowers adorned pastures with refreshing lake and thermal dips.
Explore wild mountains, alpine meadows and glacial lakes on this week-long walking holiday based in a tranquil French valley.
New harbours at Ericousa and Othoni have prompted a return to the Faraway Islands! A safe haven at Ericousa gives us more flexibility when heading out to ‘the Faraways’. In reality the “Faraway Islands” really aren’t all that faraway. They are named this as they are Greece’s furthest islands from Athens!
The River Dordogne, beloved of travellers for decades, passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in France. Each section has its own character, but the stretch we have chosen reflects that variety, giving the walker a taste of the Middle Dordogne landscape in all its forms.
This National Horse Fair is an annual event which takes place over 10 days in November. During this time, the usually quiet town transforms into a lively equestrian hub! It is a spectacle like no other and we recommend that every horse person puts this visit on the top of their bucket list!
