Tours

DEC10

England's Lake District
The Lake District of Cumbria is England’s largest national park and includes England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater. There are charming market towns and picturesque villages to discover, all set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. No wonder this area was beloved of 19th century poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge, who found inspiration in the dramatic landscape of peaks, fells and tranquil waters.
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The Cotswolds, Oxford & Bath
A very easy, leisurely tour through some of England’s prettiest countryside. See chocolate-box villages and enjoy visits to the city of Oxford, and the World Heritage Sites of Blenheim Palace and beautiful Bath.
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Castles & Gardens Of Scotland’s West Coast & Isle Of Arran
Join us on this lovely tour showcasing some of south west Scotland’s finest castles and gardens. Whether you choose our May or August departure, you will be delighted with the stunning settings, colourful plant-life and fascinating historic homes in this beautiful area.
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St Anton, Lake Constance, Bavaria & Austria
Due to the huge popularity and value for money of this tour, we have four departures for the 2010 season – two in July, one in August and one in September. The tour is based in the famous spa and ski resort of St Anton, located in the scenic Arlberg region of western Austria. It’s an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area close to the borders of Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The tour includes day trips to Innsbruck and its Olympic ski jump, Switzerland, Bregenz and Lindau Island. We also visit King Ludwig’s Linderhof Palace in Bavaria and much much more. A local guide will accompany all day trips to show you the area, and we include a special Tyrolean Music Evening in the village of St Anton for your enjoyment.
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Oberammergau Passion Play with Innsbruck, Salzburg & The Fairytale Castles Of Bavaria
The world famous Passion Play is performed every 10 years by the villagers of Oberammergau in Germany. It is customary that all performers are born in Oberammergau – the villagers themselves wrote the play and designed and built the theatre.
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In The Footsteps Of The Impressionists
Follow in the footsteps of the great Impressionist painters as we discover the places that inspired them. This tour stays in the lovely area of the Yvelines, just to the west of Paris, where we will discover stunning Chateaux, Royal Cities and beautiful landscapes. We also include a visit to fabulous Versailles, the most impressive chateau of them all.
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Edinburgh & The Scottish Highlands
Join us on this tour to Scotland’s showcase capital, Edinburgh, and the magnificent Scottish Highlands for a feast of history and awe-inspiring scenery. We’ll see castles, ancient battlefields, lochs and glens on this leisurely itinerary – we might even see Nessie herself!
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