A study in contrasts: one a city with origins as a major Roman seaport, the other an enchanting little Renaissance settlement high in the hills.
In Ravenna, some of the greatest buildings of late antiquity with the finest Byzantine mosaics.
In Urbino the Ducal Palace, the greatest secular building of the Early Renaissance.
The Splendour of Corsica from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in France. Available from 2 Sep 2025 to 2 Sep 2025 this 14 day trip costs from £3,195.
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast: from Split to Dubrovnik is a spectacular tour, offering the same combination of experiences that has become the hallmark of Peter Sommer Travels’ gulet cruises elsewhere.
We experience the magic of two festival performances in a Finnish mediaeval castle set in a lake, travel through silver birch forest for chamber music concerts at Kuhmo on the Russian border and enjoy exploring the attractive capital Helsinki on a guided tour running 18 - 25 July 2025.
Greece – Mountains & Myths from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Greece. Available from 9 May 2025 to 9 May 2025 this 13 day trip costs from £3,690, which includes flights.
Art and architecture in the major cities and small towns which lie along the Roman road, the Via Emilia.
Romanesque architecture and 16th-century painting are particularly strongly represented.
Based in the utterly charming ducal city of Parma and in the university city of Bologna.
From Britain's oldest human imprints to Scotland’s geographical extremities, this new small group tour mixes breathtaking vistas with great rail trips.
Maximum of 15 people per departure. Departure dates are fixed.
Follow highlights of the Via Algarviana (Algarve Way) long distance path, following an ancient pilgrimage route through the Algarve region from Alcoutim on the Spanish border to Cape St. Vincent in the west.
This stunning walk shows to perfection two unspoilt faces of the island of Mallorca. Spend a day in the relaxed and historic capital - Palma - and explore its labyrinthine streets, palace courtyards, art museums and elaborate cathedral before heading for the hills - the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.
This course aims to take you from novice, to valuable member of the crew, with the help of one of our excellent instructors. It’s suitable for complete beginners or those with limited experience who want to get a solid grounding of the basics.
