We begin in Cordoba, visiting 8th century Mezquita and the Cathedral within it. We walk in the Sierra Subbéticas and the Alpujarras to see castles, ‘white villages’, olive groves and vineyards which lie along the historic route to our ultimate goal, Granada and the magnificent Alhambra. Optional extension to Seville is available.
We return to Austria for opera combined with walks in an Alpine setting. This new tour focuses on the states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg and their respective capitals, Innsbruck and Bregenz. Amongst the tour’s highlights will be walks in the hills above Innsbruck and von Weber's Der Freischutz set on the floating stage on Lake Constance.
This epic journey kicks off amidst the lush splendour of Koh Kong virgin rainforest to the cultural capital of Phnom Penh and ending in Siem Reap with the spectacular temples of Angkor and Bayon.
Tenerife has an appealing climate all year round. The unspoilt interior has good paths and mule trails in dramatic mountain scenery, ideal for a winter-sunshine walking getaway. Our 9-day itinerary offers 5 half-day walks in the Teno Mountains, Mt. Teide National Park and the Anaga Rural Park. Running in Nov '24, the tour costs from £2586.
Dumaguete and Siquijor Island Hopping
Uncover the treasures of Dumaguete, a marine conservation park located off its coastline and Siquijor, an island province whose mysticism lies not only in the preternatural beliefs of its people but in the sublime beauty of its natural attractions.
We stay in a 12C Chateau hotel (4 star), with a 1st class restaurant serving classic cuisine and wines. We walk on ancient drovers’ paths through natural rock formations above the gorges of the rivers Tarn & Jonte & visit mediaeval priories and villages. Running from 22 - 29 June 2025, this 8 day trip costs from £2,766 with a max of 14 guests.
Out in the N Atlantic, the Faroe Islands are undeniably remote and a sought-after destination for the adventurous. Highlights include the dramatic scenery, colourful fishing villages, large seabird colonies (puffins, skuas and gannets) and learning about the history of a unique small nation. Running 27 Jun - 4 Jul 2024, the trip costs from £ 3601.
Enjoy a tour through misty mountain peaks, picturesque waterfalls, and sprawling tea estates in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Visit National Parks and Nature Reserves and go on scenic train journeys through spectacular scenery.
This 9-day walking tour takes you to Anglesey, the island anchored on the northwest corner of Wales by Telford’s suspension bridge and Stephenson’s Britannia bridge. From megalithic ruins to Druidic battles and the re-emergence of the Welsh language and culture, we journey through time and space to explore the past of Anglesey and its inhabitants.
Magnificent Taiwan Tour
In this exciting round island tour of Taiwan, you will visit the shrines, temples, and pagodas, drive through the towering marble cliffs of the magnificent Taroko Gorge and experience the hospitality and courtesy of the Taiwanese people.
