download - The Wayfarers

Dear Friends and Fellow Walkers 

Every time I sit down to write an introduction to 

our new brochure, I look forward to the coming 

season with the same enthusiasm and anticipation 

as I did almost thirty years ago. I sense the spirit of 

our Walks – that something new and exciting is just 

around the corner waiting to be discovered and shared 

every day on the trail. 

In 2012, I fulfilled a life-long ambition to follow in the 

wayfaring footsteps of Bruce Chatwin and visit 

Patagonia. My wife, Betsy, and I soaked up the 

compelling silence of the steppes, the grandeur of the 

glaciers, the ever-changing vistas of snow-capped 

mountains and lakes and the magical emptiness of this 

awe-inspiring landscape. Together we have created a 

uniquely Wayfarer take on walking in southern 

Patagonia (p.58) which features hikes with incredible 

views of some of the most stunning scenery in the 

world, chances to see interesting wildlife such as 

guanacos, rheas, condors and flamingoes, a cruise to 

almost touching distance of the great Perito Moreno 

Glacier and interaction with gauchos who still work on 

the land. 

Medieval towns and walled cities, the majesty of Mont 

St Michel, renowned local culinary specialties and a day 

exploring the beaches and museums of the D-Day Landings, 

make this a fascinating new Walk. It’s a Founders’ Walk, too, 

so I’m looking forward to it hugely! 

For Chris Hague, my co-Founder, and me, one of the joys of 

the Founders’ Walks is that we get to choose the destination 

- we are thrilled to introduce and accompany our new Walk 

in the Czech Republic and Germany, linking Prague and 

Dresden (p. 51). Apart from these two wonderful cities of 

art and culture, we walk through dramatic unspoilt scenery, 

villages scarcely touched by the twentieth century, a 

story-book journey of wars and revenge and reconciliation, 

a magical world of rivers and forests. 

Many of our guests now join us for two or more 

consecutive Walks and this new Walk has been scheduled to 

connect with our journey from Vienna to Prague enabling a 

two-week immersion in Central European culture. 

I hope you will join us somewhere on our journey of 

renewal in 2013, 

When Philippa, our local guide, proposed our 'Downton 

Abbey' Walk (p.7), I was sure that Highclere Castle, the 

model for the fictional abbey, would be the highlight of 

the Walk. But it turns out to be only one of several 

memorable highlights – two of England’s prettiest 

villages, stone circles more impressive than Stonehenge, 

the stunning Winchester Cathedral – and some lovely 

walking in gentle countryside. 

Michael West 

Founder 

PS. We are bringing back a couple of old favorites in 2013; 

we will be returning to the footpaths of Slovenia (p.45) 

and, in Italy, to the glorious Amalfi Coast (p.33). 

After receiving a number of requests for Walks in 

Brittany and Normandy (p.23)– our French Team has 

refined an itinerary that covers the best of both.

Table of Contents 

2 Slow Down and See the World 

4 United Kingdom & Ireland 

7 England ‘Downton Abbey’, Castle Combe & Avebury Circle 

8 England Yorkshire ~ England’s Green & Pleasant Land 

9 England Hadrian’s Wall & The Lake District 

10 England A Coast to Coast Adventure 

11 England Dartmoor to Exmoor 

12 England The Cotswolds & Oxford 

13 England Jane Austen Country 

14 England Cornwall's Creeks & Coves 

15 England Pentillie Castle 

16 Scotland Culloden to Edinburgh ~ A Journey through History 

17 Wales Pembrokeshire Coast 

18 Northern Ireland Giant's Causeway, The Glens of Antrim & Donegal 

19 Ireland The Ring of Kerry 

20 Europe ~ France 

23 France Brittany & Normandy 

24 France Barging in Burgundy 

25 France Alsace ~ Villages, Vosges & Vineyards 

26 France The Loire ~ River of the Kings 

27 France The Historic Dordogne 

28 France The Fragrance & Flavors of Provence 

29 France Pays Basque 

30 Europe ~ Italy 

33 Italy The Amalfi Coast & The Isle of Capri 

34 Italy Venice & The Veneto 

35 Italy The Dolomites 

36 Italy Italian Lakes ~ Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta 

37 Italy Cinque Terre & The Italian Riviera 

38 Italy Classic Tuscany 

39 Italy Tuscany & Umbria 

40 Italy Sicily ~ Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia 

41 Italy Sicily ~ Ragusa, Siracusa & Mt Etna 

42 Europe 

45 Slovenia Slovenia ~ Lake Bohinj, The Julian Alps & Lake Bled 

46 Austria Innsbruck, The Tyrolean Alps & The Land of Mozart 

47 Germany Bavaria ~ Lakes, Mountains & Fairytale Castles 

48 Switzerland Bernese Oberland & Lake Lucerne 

49 Croatia The Dalmatian Coast 

50 Czech Republic Vienna to Prague 

51 Czech Republic, Germany Prague to Dresden 

52 The Americas & The Pacific 

55 United States Alaska ~ Amazing Wilderness 

56 United States Utah ~ Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion 

57 United States New Mexico ~ The Land of Enchantment 

58 Argentina Remote Patagonia 

60 New Zealand Spectacular South Island 

62 Vacation Planning 

62 Choosing your Walk 

64 What’s Included, Walk Ratings 

65 2013 Walk Schedule 

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Jean Follet Thomson 

Slow Down and 

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Experience Matters 

What kind of experience is a 

Wayfarers’ Walking Vacation? 

‘Wayfaring’, the ultimate in slow travel, means 

absorbing each destination up close, on foot and 

in good fellowship. 

There are many different companies 

offering Walking Vacations, what is 

so special about The Wayfarers? 

We are a people-focused, small company with a 

personal approach at every level and three decades 

of experience specializing in walking vacations. 

Founders’ Walks 2013 

France: 

Brittany & Normandy, May 19 

Czech Republic & Germany: 

Prague to Dresden, June 15 

From first enquiry to the return home, we strive 

to exceed your expectations of the trip, but we 

never ‘rest on our laurels’! Our priority and our 

pleasure is your happy and fulfilling experience 

on a walk, your feedback - both praise and 

constructive criticism. This constant cycle of guest 

feedback and trip development means our Walks 

are kept to a high standard but always unfolding in 

new ways from year to year. 

We offer wonderful itineraries unique to The 

Wayfarers because we develop all of our own trips. 

Even in well-visited areas, we offer inspired routes 

and local contacts that you won’t find with any 

other company. 

Service, Fellowship 

and Comfort 

What kind of guides will we have? 

Our Walk Leaders and Managers know their 

region’s wildlife, plants, history and culture. 

At your service every step of the way, these 

experts in local lore attend to every detail of your 

Christopher Hague and 

Michael West, Co-Founders 

of The Wayfarers, look forward to hosting you on two 

Founders’ Walks in 2013. Are Founders’ Walks reserved solely for 

members of the Founders’ Circle? Absolutely not! Everyone is welcome 

to sign up for a Founders’ Walk, but they do fill up fast so be quick! 

Dick Dixon 

trip from ferrying luggage to planning a picnic. 

Knowledgeable, caring and resourceful, they bring 

life experiences as diverse and distinguished as the 

destinations they reveal. 

They are convivial hosts, capable guides and by 

the end of your Walk, firm friends. Our guests 

consistently rate our Leaders and Managers the 

best in the business. 

How many will there be on my Walk? 

We take care to limit the sizes of our groups to a 

maximum of 16 people, however most groups 

average 10-12 people, so you are assured of the 

highest levels of service from our guides at all times. 

Loyalty Rewards for 

Wayfarers’ Friends 

After One Walk - you join the 

thousands of alumni who we call 

Wayfarers' Friends. 

Benefits: Special Wayfarers' Friends 

Price, eligible for Friends promotions. 

After Six Walks - 

Wayfarers' Friends are 

automatically enrolled 

in the Founders' Circle. 

Benefits: Welcome Gift 

Pack, advance notice of new Walks, 

early-bird booking privileges and 

late-booking deals. 

After 12 Walks - Wayfarers' Friends 

are eligible for a FREE 13th Walk. 

For more details: www.thewayfarers.com

Roy Robinson 

See the World 

Julie Vanek 

What are the accommodations like? 

We know only too well the importance of comfort 

after a day of fresh air and exercise. We know also 

how much a characterful and historic lodging can 

add to the overall experience and understanding 

of a destination. Accommodations include 

dazzling châteaux, ancient castles, elegant villas, 

stately manor houses, country house hotels, even 

a luxurious barge in France. 

What type of food should we expect? 

Meals are equally select and distinctive, featuring 

local delicacies prepared the traditional way by 

chefs who love their culinary heritage. Sampling 

regional wines and beers is a highlight and they 

are included with the evening meal. 

Walk the Talk 

How does The Wayfarers help look 

after the places and people we visit? 

Walking with The Wayfarers brings direct benefit to 

the people who welcome us so warmly to their 

region. As a small, independent company ourselves, 

we avoid the hotel chains in favor of locally-owned 

inns. We eat in restaurants serving food grown by 

local farmers. We use local transportation and local 

amenities. We believe spending time with those 

who care for their heritage offers a greater insight 

into local cultures. At the end of a trip we come 

away with genuine understanding of the people 

and appreciation for the places we visit. 

The Wayfarers trips directly support a wide range 

of local, national and international charities and 

conservation initiatives. For example, more than 

18 different National Trust areas or properties 

feature in our itineraries and nearly 20 Wayfarers 

Walks in nine countries, seven of them in Europe 

and others in New Zealand and the United States, 

feature World Heritage Sites. 

Ellen Barone 

The Wayfarers is proud to be a 

member of the Trusted Adventures 

travel alliance. We are a group of 

distinguished industry pioneers 

dedicated to the highest standards of 

small group travel and to giving back 

to the places where we travel. 

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United Kingdom 

& Ireland 

Dave Robertson Dave Robertson 

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4 

1 Yorkshire ~ 

England’s Green & Pleasant Land 

2 Hadrian’s Wall & The Lake District 

3 A Coast to Coast Adventure 

4 Dartmoor to Exmoor 

5 The Cotswolds & Oxford 

6 ‘Downton Abbey’, Castle Combe 

& Avebury Circle 

7 Jane Austen Country 

8 Cornwall's Creeks & Coves 

9 Pentillie Castle 

10 Culloden to Edinburgh ~ 

A Journey through History 

11 Pembrokeshire Coast 

12 Giant's Causeway, The Glens 

of Antrim & Donegal 

13 The Ring of Kerry

Josh Yost 

Inverness 

10 

Edinburgh 

12 

Glasgow 

Scotland 

Northern 

Ireland 

Belfast 

2 

3 

1 

Dublin 

Ireland 

Wales 

Manchester 

England 

11 

5 

Cardiff 

8 

9 

4 

6 

7 

London 

Stephanie Martin 

0 miles 100 

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ill & Morag are a fabulous team - 

‘Blots of repartee between the two, 

and they complement each other. Both 

are very much in tune with their clients’ 

needs. There was not one unhappy soul 

in our group. Morag knows the history 

and culture and explains it beautifully. 

Bill is also very keen on the history as 

well, in addition to being able to tell you 

almost anything you would wish to 

know about the flora & fauna of the 

countryside.’ 

Wendy Kersman, 

Scotland ~ Culloden to Edinburgh 

his, my first visit to the U.K., was 

‘Teverything I could have hoped 

for, and more. The Lake District in the 

west was wild, mountainous and 

scenic, contrasting with the hills, dales 

and moors of Yorkshire on the east 

side. Our lodging ranged from 

charming country inns to spacious 

manor houses, and the food was fresh, 

tasty and prepared with obvious pride 

in its locally-grown origins...We met 

many friendly and interesting people, 

and enjoyed the beer. This hike is a 

wonderful introduction to the 

northern English country.‘ 

Roy Robinson, 

England ~ Coast to Coast 

Dave Robertson 

What was your favorite aspect of the Walk? 

‘A-Z it was perfect!!! I really cannot choose one - 

Even walking in downpours could not dilute the 

experience or dampen my appreciation for the 

beautiful areas we walked through.’ 

Julie Hulten, England - Hadrian’s Wall & The 

Lake District 

‘Beautiful countryside, anecdotes and real history.’ 

Lorraine & Howard Freeman, 

England ~ Dartmoor to Exmoor 

‘The spectacular scenery!’ 

John & Karen O’Brien, 

England ~ Hadrian’s Wall & The Lake District 

‘The last night at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

Amazing!’ 

Pat Baker, Scotland ~ Culloden to Edinburgh 

‘That we moved on to a new place every day - saw 

a lot of different terrain.’ 

Pamela Green, England ~ Coast to Coast 

‘The camaraderie, of course, and the scenery, so 

incredible, day after day. A great mix of villages and 

pure countryside, riverside, forest and open fells.’ 

Jean Follett, England ~ Yorkshire Dales 

‘The vistas and the great people you meet 

during the walk. It’s always a wonderful 

experience!’ 

Jonathan Stroud, England ~ Hadrian’s Wall 

& The Lake District 

‘I enjoyed the background history and 

meeting Daniel, Peter and Patrick - those little 

“side attractions” made the walk more 

interesting.’ 

Marilynn Vandor, Ireland ~ Ring of Kerry 

‘Always it is the walking itself - even in the 

rain - the pace, the greenery, the quiet - such 

a welcome change from our hectic modern 

lives. Next I would say the people - our Walk 

Leaders, Managers and other members of the 

group - staying in unique places we wouldn’t 

have found on our own with people we greatly 

enjoy. After a day of walking through natural 

beauty. Does it get any better?! On this 

particular Walk I loved exploring the Atholl 

Estate - so vast and varied. Bill has an eye for 

beauty and plans his walks to take full advantage 

of many stunning spots.’ 

Wendy Kersman, 

Scotland ~ Culloden to Edinburgh

England 

‘Downton Abbey’, Castle Combe 

& Avebury Circle 

Highlights 

• Castle Combe and Lacock, two of 

England’s loveliest villages 

• The stone circles at Avebury, a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site 

• The House and Gardens at Bowood 

House 

• A private tour of Highclere Castle 

(TV’s ‘Downton Abbey’) 

• A day in Winchester, former capital of 

Wessex, and a tour of its magnificent 

cathedral 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet for our Welcome Talk and Dinner at our 

lovely hotel in Wiltshire. 

Overnight: Castle Combe, Manor House Hotel 

Castle Combe 

Highclere Castle 

Monday 

We explore lovely Castle Combe, often referred 

to as the “Prettiest Village” in England; this 

idyllic spot has starred in many movies from 

‘Doctor Doolittle’ in 1966 to ‘War Horse’ in 2011. 

We will walk in the surrounding Cotswold 

countryside. 


Tuesday 

This morning we walk to Lacock, another 

beautiful village mostly owned by the National 

Trust, featured in the BBC’s ‘Cranford’ and 

‘Pride and Prejudice’ and, more recently, ‘Harry 

Potter’. After lunch, we have a guided tour of 

Bowood House, the family home of the Marquis 

of Lansdowne, and its stunning gardens, set in a 

park laid out by Capability Brown. 


Wednesday 

We pass the famous White Horse carved 

into the hillside and walk to Avebury, 

with its Neolithic henge containing 

three stone circles. Unique amongst 

megalithic monuments, Avebury 

contains the largest stone circle in 

Europe, and is one of the best known 

prehistoric sites in Britain. It is a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Overnight: Marlborough, Castle & Ball 

Hotel 

Thursday 

We see Marlborough College, alma 

mater of the Duchess of Cambridge 

(Kate Middleton), and walk through the 

Savernake Forest, privately owned by the Earl of 

Cardigan, famed for its four-mile long avenue of 

beech trees, Capability Brown's 'Grand Avenue'. After 

lunch, ‘Downton Abbey’ – in reality Highclere Castle, 

the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon – 

where we enjoy a tour of the house and gardens. 

Overnight: Near Winchester, Lainston House Hotel 

Friday 

We walk to Winchester and spend the day in and 

around this historic city. We visit the Hospital of St 

Cross, England’s oldest and most perfect Almshouse, 

and receive the “Wayfarers’ Dole”, a unique and 

ancient tradition established almost a thousand years 

ago. We continue along the River Itchen to our pub 

lunch. We end our day with a visit to the magnificent 

Cathedral. 

Overnight: Near Winchester, Lainston House Hotel 

Saturday 

Departure. 

Arrival: Chippenham Rail Station 

Departure: Winchester Rail Station 

Terrain: Country byways, well-trodden 

footpaths, village lanes, low hills. 

6-10 miles of walking per day. 

Golf 

Optional Opportunities 

Tennis 

Biking 

Fishing 

US$ 4,195 per person 

(US$ 3,985 Wayfarers’ Friends) 

(US$ 565 Single Supplement) 

Trip Length: 6 nights 

2013 Dates: 

July 14-20, September 1-7 

Falconry 

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England 

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Highlights 

• Rolling dales punctuated by an 

intricate network of dry stonewalls 

• Ride on Wensleydale Heritage Steam 

Railway or Heritage Bus 

• Private tour of Castle Bolton, once 

prison home of Mary Queen of Scots 

• Private tour of Parcevall Hall Gardens 

• Traditional pub lunches including one 

at James Herriot's 'local' 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous at Harrogate Rail Station for a 

private transfer to Burnsall and our hotel, an 

impressive Edwardian building with stunning views 

of the Wharfe Valley. 

Overnight: Burnsall, Devonshire Fell 

Monday 

We walk from our hotel through the ancient forest 

of The Strid to the remains of Bolton Abbey and 

lunch on the estate. This afternoon we walk the 

Skyreholme Valley beneath the summit of Simon's 

Seat. Our day ends with a private tour by the head 

gardener of Parcevall Hall Gardens. 

Overnight: Burnsall, Devonshire Fell 

Tuesday 

Our walk crosses Upper Wharfedale visiting the 

charming unspoilt villages of Kettlewell, Starbotton 

and Hubberholme to enjoy both sides of this 

pastoral valley. We lunch at an inn renowned for 

its own parliament. Our afternoon walk includes 

a visit to the final resting place of the English 

novelist and playwright J B Priestley. 

Overnight: West Witton, Wensleydale Heifer 

Wednesday 

We walk over the moor to Middleham to discover 

its historic royal connections and catch a glimpse 

of England's best racehorses in training. After 

lunch at a traditional Yorkshire Dales pub we take a 

Yorkshire 

England’s Green 

& Pleasant Land 

short journey by heritage railway (subject to operating 

timetable). Our walk leads to Castle Bolton, 

where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner, for 

a private tour. 

Overnight: West Witton, Wensleydale Heifer 

Thursday 

We discover the ruins left by the Knights Templar 

who held vast tracts of land in Wensleydale and 

walk by the famous Aysgarth Falls, painted by the 

English landscape painter J M W 

Turner. Today we lunch at vet 

James Herriot's favorite watering 

hole in Askrigg known as 

Darrowby in the book and film 'All 

Creatures Great & Small'. 

Overnight: Hawes, Simonstone 

Hall 

Friday 

From our hotel we follow the 

Pennine Way to England’s highest 

single waterfall and on to 

Yorkshire’s largest village green for 

lunch. We call in at Gayle Mill to 

Arrival: Harrogate Rail Station 

Departure: Darlington Rail Station 

Terrain: Pastoral countryside, woodland, 

riverbanks, valley walking, village lanes 

and well-defined moorland paths. 

Some hills. 9-12 miles walking per day. 

For more details: www.thewayfarers.com 

see this star of the BBC TV 'Restoration' series. Our 

day ends in the bustling market town of Hawes to 

taste the famous Wensleydale Cheese where it is 

made. 

Overnight: Hawes, Simonstone Hall 

Saturday 

Morning transfer to Darlington Rail Station for 

departure and onward connections. 

Ride on Wensleydale Heritage Steam Railway or Bus 


Fishing Golf Horseback riding 





2013 Dates: 

June 16-22, September 8-14

England 

Hadrian’s Wall 

& The Lake District 

Highlights 

• Corbridge & Housesteads, ancient 

Roman garrison and fort 

• Hadrian’s Wall - scenic and rolling - 

punctuates first part of Walk 

• Walking in the beautiful English Lake 

District - inspiration of poets, painters 

and philosophers 

• Visit to Beatrix Potter’s garden 

• Private tour of William Wordsworth’s 

grammar school 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Newcastle and drive to 

Corbridge to visit the extensive remains of the 

ancient Roman Garrison town which played a 

vital role in the conquest of northern Britain. 

Overnight: Langley-on-Tyne, Langley Castle 

Monday 

Today we walk along the best of Hadrian's Wall, 

its fine condition testament to the brilliance of 

Roman engineers. At Housesteads, a fort 

occupied by several military units for three 

hundred years, we take time to contemplate 

the ruins before rejoining our path on the 

high crag. This afternoon, we travel west to 

our hotel on the banks of Ullswater in the 

Lake District National Park. 

Overnight: Ullswater, Leeming House Hotel 

Tuesday 

We walk along the banks of the River Eamont 

to Barton church and along lanes and 

bridleway tracks to the serene village of 

Askham for lunch at a traditional inn set on 

the village green. 

Overnight: Ullswater, Leeming House Hotel 

Wednesday 

We wander to How Town for the ferry to 

Glenridding and a pub lunch. From 

Troutbeck, a sleepy old village above the 

valley, we take tracks through farms and 

woodlands, to the shores of Windermere and 

our lakeside hotel at Ambleside. 

Overnight: Ambleside, The Waterhead 

Hotel 

Thursday 

We visit Beatrix Potter's garden at Hill Top and set 

off again enjoying the classic views of the Langdale 

pikes and on to Hawkshead village for a private tour 

of the small grammar school where William 

Wordsworth studied the Classics. 

Overnight: Grasmere, Rothay Garden 

Friday 

Today we walk the paths of the romantic poets 

around Grasmere, Wordsworth’s favorite lake, visit 

the family home at Dove Cottage and on to his final 

residence at Rydal Mount. 


Saturday 

Morning transfer to Oxenholme rail station for 

departure and onward connections. 

Arrival: Newcastle-upon-Tyne 

Departure: Oxenholme Rail 

Station 

Terrain: Picturesque pathways 

dipping and rising into Britain's 

wildest unpopulated areas. 

Modest hills. 

10-12 miles walking per day. 


Water Sports Antique Shopping Fishing Mountain Biking 





2013 Dates: 

June 30-July 6, August 11-17 


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England 

A Coast to Coast 

Adventure 

Middleham Castle 

Highlights 

• Inn to Inn Walk covering 85 miles on 

foot in six days 

• The Lake District National Park 

• Yorkshire Dales National Park 

• North York Moors National Park 

• Ride on heritage steam train 

Itinerary 

Saturday 

Rendezvous at our hotel in Grange-over-Sands for 

an Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Grange-over-Sands, Netherwood 

Hotel 

Sunday 

We walk the wild and unspoiled landscape of The 

Lake District National Park. From Beacon Tarn we 

have a view of the 'Old Man', a rocky outcrop 

towering 3,000 feet over Lake Coniston. 


Monday 

Overlooking Windermere, England's largest lake, 

we enjoy softer, more pastoral scenery. After 

lunch, we pause for a last look at the distant 

mountains of Cumbria, say farewell to Windermere 

and walk on to Crook. 

Overnight: Crook, Famous Wild Boar 

Tuesday 

From Aysgarth, our walk in The Yorkshire Dales 

National Park encompasses the contrasts of waterfalls 

and rock-sided valleys with agrarian landscapes 

and the massive Penn Hill. This afternoon, 

we walk in beautiful Wensleydale, famous for its 

cheese, past Middleham Castle (once home to King 

Richard III). 

Overnight: East Witton, The Blue Lion Hotel 

Wednesday 

Now in the heart of James Herriot country, we 

walk up to Witton Fell, a wild heather-covered 

moor where grouse and plover thrive. At lunch, we 

may choose to sample the eponymous brew in the 

famous Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. 

Overnight: Masham,Swinton Park Hotel 

Thursday 

We cross the Vale of York to North York 

Moors National Park. We visit the great 

Abbey of Rievaulx and follow the monks’ 

trail into the picturesque market town of 

Helmsley, where the castle was a Royalist 

stronghold during the Civil War. 

Overnight: Helmsley, The Black Swan 

Hotel 

Friday 

We take the steam-driven North Yorkshire 

Moors Railway to Goathland, before our 

hike to the picturesque village of Sleights. We 

complete our journey to the North Sea with a 

celebratory drink on the beach at Sandsend. 

Overnight: Near Whitby, Dunsley Hall Country 

House Hotel 

Saturday 

After breakfast, The Wayfarers will transfer you 

from your hotel by private bus to Darlington Rail 

Station. 


10 

Arrival: Grange-over-Sands Rail Station 

Departure: Darlington Rail Station 

Terrain: Well laid out pathways through 

three national parks, some brisk hills with 

walks along hillsides, bluffs and valleys. 


(Walk rating is due to long mileage - 

not arduous trails.) 


Massage/Spa 

Swimming 





2013 Dates: 

June 8-15, July 6-13, 

September 21-28, October 5-12

England 

Ellen Barone 

Dartmoor to Exmoor 

Highlights 

• Inn to Inn Walk from Dartmouth to 

Porlock 

• Dartmoor National Park 

• Exmoor National Park 

• Private visit to Castle Drogo 

• Cultural environmentalist joins Walk 

for a day on Dartmoor 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Arrival in Totnes and transfer to Dartmouth. 

Overnight: Dartmouth, Dart Marina Hotel 

Monday 

We take a short journey south to the sleepy 

hamlet of Slapton, the center of operations in 

the American preparations for the Normandy 

Landings. After lunch at a private beach, our path 

continues along the mouth of the River Dart and 

back to its historic port. 

Overnight: Dartmouth, Dart Marina Hotel 

Tuesday 

We pass thatched-cottage hamlets and farms and 

cross open moorland at Wind Tor before reaching 

Widecombe-in-the-Moor for a pub lunch and a 

visit to the famous 15th-century church. 

Overnight: Chagford, Mill End Hotel 

Wednesday 

We follow the River Teign to splendid Castle 

Drogo, designed by the architect Sir Edwin 

Lutyens; the castle is perched 900 feet above sea 

level. After lunch, we stop to see the ancient and 

modern construction of cob. 

Overnight: Coleford, The New Inn 

Thursday 

On Exmoor we lunch in the little 

market town of Dulverton. We 

continue along the chattering River 

Barle, once a communication route 

for Viking raiders, and climb a ridge 

where we may see buzzards and 

perhaps some red deer. 

Overnight: Withypool, The Royal 

Oak 

Friday 

We walk up Winsford Hill, hoping to see the tough 

little ponies, Britain's oldest breed, which run wild 

on the open moors. We explore the burial mound of 

a Bronze Age chief, and follow the Exe valley to 

reach the hidden village of Exford. 

Overnight: Exford, The Crown Hotel 

Saturday 

From the vast expanse of Exmoor, we enjoy grand 

views across the Bristol Channel to Wales and the 

Welsh Mountains as we descend through oak woods 

to the pretty village of Porlock. In the afternoon we 

cross the salt marshes to the beach at Porlock Bay. 

Overnight: Exford, The Crown Hotel 

Sunday 

After breakfast, The Wayfarers will transfer you to 

Taunton Rail Station and say Farewell. 

Stephanie Martin 

Golf 


Fishing Horseback Riding Water Sports 

Arrival: Totnes Rail Station 

Departure: Taunton Rail Station 

Terrain: Pastoral countryside, estuaries, 

woodlands, wild uplands and open moorland. 

Some hills. 12-14 miles walking per day. 

(Walk is rated as 'energetic' due to long 

mileage and a few steep paths.) 






2013 Dates: 

June 23-30, September 15-22 

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England 

Highlights 

• Quintessential English villages and 

countryside 

• Winston Churchill’s grave, stunning 

Blenheim Palace 

• Hidcote Manor, among the world’s finest 

gardens 

• Sheepdog demonstration and Birds of Prey 

display 

• Tour of Oxford University and Colleges 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Arrival in Moreton-in-Marsh and transfer to Chipping 

Campden. 

Overnight: Chipping Campden, Cotswold House Hotel 

Monday 

We meander through honey-toned stone villages to 

Batsford House, once home to the Mitford sisters. We 

walk through the Arboretum to watch a falconry 

display. 

Overnight: Chipping Campden, Cotswold House Hotel 

The Cotswolds & 

Oxford 

Tuesday 

Gently rolling hills bring us to renowned 

Hidcote Manor Gardens, to enjoy the nineteen 

'outdoor rooms' which make up this 

vast garden. After lunch, we walk on to 

lovely Bourton on the Water. 

Overnight: Bourton on the Water, 

Dial House Hotel 

Wednesday 

We walk to Stow-on-the-Wold ('where the 

wind blows cold') and on to the pretty 

Upper and Lower Slaughter. A local farmer 

tells us about Cotswold farming and introduces 

us to his sheep dog. 

Overnight: Bourton on the Water, 

Dial House Hotel 

Thursday 

We walk through the Duke of Marlborough's 

estate surrounding the awe-inspiring 

Blenheim Palace. We visit the quiet village 

graveyard where Sir Winston Churchill is 

buried and stroll beside the River Thames to 

that 'city of dreaming spires', Oxford. 

Overnight: Oxford, The Old Bank Hotel 

Arrival: Moreton-in- 

Marsh Rail Station 

Departure: Oxford Rail 

Station 

Terrain: Stroll through 

countryside, gardens, pretty 

villages and historic footpaths 

with rights-of-way over 

meadows and fields. 


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Friday 

We explore this ancient center of learning, as 

we walk through the heart of the University 

to lunch beside the river. In the afternoon, 

we try the traditional Oxford pastime of 

Punting, gliding along the river to an historic 

pub for a traditional English Afternoon Tea. 

We return to our hotel for our Farewell 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Oxford, The Old Bank Hotel 

Saturday 

Departure at leisure. 


Fishing Golf Horseback riding 





2013 Dates: 

June 2-8, July 14-20, 

September 22-28 


Jane Austen Country 

England 

Highlights 

• Private Dinner at Chawton House, Jane’s 

brother’s mansion 

• Visit to Selborne, home of Gilbert White, 

renowned 18th C naturalist 

• Guided tour of Jane’s home, now the Jane 

Austen House Museum 

• Stay at Oakley Hall, home of Jane’s great 

family friends 

• Walking tour of Winchester, visit to the 

stunning Cathedral 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Oakley Hall 

Arrival in Basingstoke and drive to Oakley Hall, our 

18th Century Manor House Hotel. 

Overnight: Oakley, Oakley Hall 

Monday 

We walk to Steventon where Jane spent her first 25 

years and Ashe House, where Jane received a proposal 

of marriage. We visit The Vyne, a 16th century 

mansion visited by Henry VIII. Before dinner, a 

fascinating talk on costumes in Jane Austen's era. 


Tuesday 

We visit the pretty village of Chawton where Jane 

moved in 1809 and we visit her cottage, now the 

Jane Austen House Museum. We walk in the 

extensive grounds of the Elizabethan mansion 

owned by Jane Austen’s brother and the churchyard 

where Jane’s mother and sister are buried. 

We dine, exclusively, in Chawton House at the 

very table where Jane dined with her family. 


Wednesday 

We spend time in the pretty village of Selborne, 

the former home of Gilbert White, a renowned 

18th Century naturalist. We walk through the 

famous "Hangers", beautiful beech-clad hills and 

visit White’s house and extensive garden. We 

enjoy a delightful Regency song recital before 

dinner. 

Overnight: Petersfield, Langrish House Hotel 

Thursday 

We stroll through Chawton Woods, a favorite 

haunt of Jane & her sister Cassandra, and lunch at 

a village coaching inn. The afternoon features a 

beautiful riverside walk. 

Overnight: Petersfield, Langrish House Hotel 

Friday 

In historic Winchester, once capital of the 

ancient Kingdom of Wessex, at the 

Hospital of St Cross, we will receive the 

“Wayfarers’ Dole”, an ancient tradition 

established a thousand years ago, and visit 

the wonderful medieval and Tudor buildings. 

We visit the magnificent Cathedral, 

where Jane is buried. 

Overnight: Winchester, Hotel du Vin 

Saturday 

You can depart from the hotel at your 

leisure; it is only a short walk or taxi ride 

to Winchester Rail Station. 

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Antique Shopping 

Golf 

Arrival: Basingstoke Rail Station 

Departure: Winchester Rail Station 

Terrain: Country byways, well-trodden 

footpaths, village lanes, low hills. 







2013 Dates: 

June 16-22, October 6-12 

13

England 

Highlights 

• Dramatic cliff-top coastal walking 

• Ancient fishing harbors and secluded 

beaches 

• Daphne du Maurier's ‘Frenchman’s 

Creek’ and ‘Rebecca’ 

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trebah 

Gardens 

• Afternoon Tea and Clotted Cream 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet in our lovely seaview hotel overlooking 

the dramatic coastline, for our Welcome Dinner 

and Introductory Talk. 

Overnight: Fowey, Talland Bay Hotel 

Cornwall’s 

Creeks, Coves 

& Coastal Trails 

hidden church of St Just in Roseland. We then 

cross the peninsula to lunch in the harbor village 

of Portscatho. We continue along the South West 

Coast Path to the Percuil River to return by ferry 

to our seaside hotel. 

Overnight: St Mawes, Hotel Tresanton 

Thursday 

From St Mawes we board the ferry for Falmouth, 

where we join a coastal trail for our walk to 

Maenporth Beach and lunch overlooking a cove. 

A hike along the sparkling Helford River takes us 

to the world-famous Trebah Gardens. 

Overnight: Mawnan Smith, Budock Vean Hotel 

Friday 

We cross the river by ferry to the tiny village of 

Helford, walk to the St Anthony-in-Meneage 

church, standing at the water's edge, and follow 

the creek to the exquisite village of Manaccan 

for lunch in a thatched pub. We go on to 

Daphne du Maurier's 'Frenchman's Creek' and 

home by ferry to Mawnan Smith for our 

Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Mawnan Smith, Budock Vean Hotel 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers provide a transfer to Truro Rail 

Station. 

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Monday 

From our hotel, we join the South West Coast Path 

where our trail takes us to the setting of Daphne 

du Maurier's most famous novel, Rebecca. 

Overnight: Fowey, Talland Bay Hotel 

Tuesday 

We walk through the Georgian harbor of 

Charlestown and head off the beaten track to 

Trenarren. From the secluded beach of Hallane we 

make our way to Pentewan, once an important 

harbor for the local china clay industry. This 

afternoon we head inland to discover the Lost 

Gardens of Heligan. 

Overnight: St Mawes, Hotel Tresanton 

Wednesday 

We visit St Mawes Castle, built by King Henry VIII 

in the 1540s, before following the River Fal to the 

Arrival: St Austell Rail Station 

Departure: Truro Rail Station 

Terrain: Contoured coastal paths, riverbank 

and estuary trails, with undulations 

of 150-250 ft and occasional short steeper 

climbs and descents. 

7-10 miles walking per day 

St Mawes Castle 




Fishing 

Golf 

Massage/Spa 

Swimming 





2013 Dates: 

May 19 - 25, June 9 - 15, 

October 6-12

England 

Pentillie Castle 

Pentillie Castle and 

Estate comprises a land 

area of almost 2,000 

acres, lining the Cornish 

bank of the River Tamar 

for almost two miles. 

Highlights 

• Experience the elegance of living 

in a private Castle for six nights 

• See the locations for Spielberg’s 

filming of War Horse 

• Spectacular coastal and riverside 

walking 

• Gardens and landscapes by 

Repton 

• Great Country House visits at 

Cotehele and Buckland Abbey 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Plymouth for a walking 

tour to see the Mayflower Steps where the 

Pilgrim Fathers embarked for the US, and 

The Hoe, where Sir Francis Drake was 

playing bowls when the Spanish Armada was 

sighted. We transfer to Pentillie Castle for an 

Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Monday 

We visit Cotehele, a wonderful Tudor house, 

and wander through the Valley Garden, with 

its medieval stewpond and dovecote and 

18th-century Prospect Tower folly, with 

fantastic views. 

Tuesday 

Tide permitting, we depart by private ferry for a 

day on Rame Head. We will visit Mount Edgcumbe, 

an 865-acre coastal estate laid out in 1547-53, with 

spectacular views across Plymouth Sound, and 

walk along the coastal footpath to the ancient 

villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. In the evening, 

we dine out at a local restaurant 

Wednesday 

With a local history expert, we visit superb prehistoric 

stone rows and barrows, medieval farm ruins 

and old tin workings, and learn about the folklore, 

farming and unique way of life 

of Dartmoor. We see locations 

used in Steven Spielberg’s ‘War 

Horse’. We visit the historic 

town of Tavistock with time to 

stroll around the local antique 

and produce market. 

Thursday 

With sensational views over the 

Tamar Valley, we walk along the 

River Tamar, crossing it by a 

bridge built in 1437. We visit the 

country estate of the Duke of 

Bedford, with gardens and landscape 

designed by Sir 

Humphrey Repton. This evening 

we dine out. 

Friday 

We take the scenic train from Gunnislake and walk 

along the Tavy estuary, where we may see avocet and 

curlew on the mudflats, to a 16th century inn for 

lunch. We visit Buckland Abbey, home of Sir Francis 

Drake, and hear how two seafarers, Sir Richard 

Grenville and Drake himself, changed the fate of the 

nation. We return to Pentillie Castle for our Farewell 

Dinner. 

Saturday 

After breakfast, we leave for Plymouth and our 

onward or homebound travels. 


Arrival: Plymouth 

Departure: Plymouth 

Terrain: Pastoral countryside, coastal 

footpaths, estuaries, woodlands, wild 

uplands and open moorland. 

Some hills. 3 - 9 miles walking per day, 

with options for more or less. 


Fishing 

Golf 

Horseback riding Market 

Swimming 

From US$ 3,995 per person 

(From US$ 3,795 Wayfarers’ Friends) 

(From US$ 695 Single Supplement) 


2013 Dates: 

October 13-19 

15

Scotland 

Culloden to Edinburgh 

Highlights 

• Walking tour of Culloden 

Battlefield 

• Cairngorm National Park 

• Visit to Blair Castle 

• Whisky-tasting and private dinner 

• Walking tour of the historic Old 

Town of Edinburgh 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Rendezvous in our first hotel, the historic 

Culloden House, near Inverness, where Bonnie 

Prince Charlie stayed before the Battle of 

Culloden. We take a guided walking tour of the 

battlefield before our Introductory Talk and 

Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Boat of Garten, The Boat Hotel 

Monday 

We begin our journey through the heart of 

Scotland and walk to the highpoint of the 

Cairngorm National Park.. After lunch at the 

observation platform with stunning panoramic 

views, we walk in the woodlands and by the 

lochs of Glenmore. 

Overnight: Boat of Garten, The Boat Hotel 

A Journey Through History 

Tuesday 

From Glen Tilt, we walk to Blair Castle, the ancestral 

home of the Dukes of Atholl, for a tour of the 740 

year-old castle and grounds, set in a spectacular 

Highland setting. We arrive to a warm welcome 

from Henrietta Fergusson at her Killiecrankie House 

Hotel. 

Overnight: Killiecrankie, Killiecrankie House 

Hotel 

Wednesday 

We walk out from our hotel, passing the ruins of 

the 14th century Black Castle and the Black Spout 

waterfall, and descend through woods to lunch in 

Pitlochry. A riverside walk, where we see a salmon 

ladder, brings us near the site of the Battle of 

Killiecrankie - and a fascinating story awaits. 

Overnight: Killiecrankie, Killiecrankie House 

Hotel 

Thursday 

Today our walking takes us to Dunkeld, where 

we see the remains of an ancient forest, 

including the famous Birnam Oak of 

Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We visit Dunkeld Cathedral, 

once the center of Christianity in Scotland, and 

spend time in this delightful village. 

Overnight: Killiecrankie, Killiecrankie House Hotel 

Friday 

We head for Edinburgh and explore two of its seven 

hills. We take a guided tour of the historic Old Town 

and discover some hidden surprises on the Royal 

Mile. After lunch, we have an invigorating walk up to 

the highest point, Arthur’s Seat, to enjoy the 

stunning 360 degree views. We gather in the evening 

for a Single Malt Whisky tasting and Farewell Supper 

in a private club. 

Overnight: Edinburgh, Parliament House Hotel 

Saturday 


Arrival: Inverness 

Departure: Edinburgh 

Terrain: Gentle hill walking, 

woodland tracks, well laid trails. 

Options for more or less vigorous 

walking. 8-12 miles walking per day. 


Horseback 

Riding 

Canoeing/ 

Kayaking 

Fishing 

Golf 





2013 Dates: 



16 


Pamela Petro 

Pembrokeshire Coast 

Wales 

Pamela Petro 

Highlights 

• An evening with the Welsh Poet 

Laureate 

• Invigorating coastal walking 

• Britain’s smallest cathedral city of 

St Davids 

• Fascinating stone-age megaliths 

• Insight into Welsh history, culture 

and language 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous at Haverfordwest and drive to 

our hotel near St Davids for our Introductory 

Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: St Davids, Warpool Court 

Wednesday 

We walk in the Preseli Hills, wild mysterious, 

rolling moors roamed by sheep and ponies, and 

home to ancient myths and the blue stones from 

which Stonehenge was built. After a pub lunch 

we visit Nevern Church, with its famous 10th 

century cross and 600 year-old bleeding yew, 

and Pentre Ifan, one of the finest stone-age 

megalithic sites in Britain. We enjoy a talk and 

reading from the Poet Laureate of Wales, who 

joins us for dinner. 

Overnight: Wolfscastle Country Hotel 

Thursday 

Today we walk out of our hotel through the deep 

wooded Treffgarne Gorge, with splendid views 

across the valley to the Treffgarne Rocks with their 

grotesque shapes. After lunch we visit Tenby, a 

fashionable watering place in the 19th century, and 

its 13th century castle. 

Overnight: Lamphey, Lamphey Court 

Friday 

Coastal walking at its best brings us to impressive 

Stackpole Head through parkland once owned by 

the Earls of Cawdor. After our pub lunch we head 

back to our hotel, skirting three huge lagoons 

famous for their lilies. 

Overnight: Lamphey, Lamphey Court 

Saturday 

After breakfast, The Wayfarers will transfer you to 

Lamphey Rail Station for your onward travel. 

Pamela Petro 

Monday 

From our hotel we walk, beside the sea, along a 

medieval pilgrimage trail and visit the Chapel and 

Holy Well of St Non, the mother of St David. We 

continue to lunch in St Davids, to visit the 

Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. Before dinner at 

the hotel, we enjoy a talk on the history and 

culture of the area. 

Overnight: St Davids, Warpool Court 

Tuesday 

We continue along the Coastal path, passing a 

blue lagoon and attractive fishing villages. We 

visit Melin Tregwynt, a white-washed woollen 

mill in a remote wooded valley, where, for 

centuries local farmers brought their fleeces to 

be spun into yarn and woven into fine Welsh 

wool blankets. 

Overnight: Wolfscastle Country Hotel 

Arrival: Haverfordwest 

Departure: Lamphey Rail Station 

Terrain: Coastal paths, riverbank and 

estuary trails, undulations of 150-250 feet. 




Horseback Riding 

Golf 

Tennis 





2013 Dates: 

July 28 - August 3 

17

Northern Ireland 


Highlights 

• Insight into Ulster’s troubled history 

• Spectacular coastal walking to The 

Giant’s Causeway 

• A day in the renowned Glens of Antrim 

• The walled city of Londonderry, UK 

City of Culture 2013 

• Bird-watching on Rathlin Island 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Rendezvous in Belfast for a poignant tour of the 

city, highlighting The Troubles. We see the 

memorial plots and the peace walls of Shanklin and 

The Falls and hear some first hand accounts from 

people who lived through those difficult times. 

Overnight: Ballygally Castle Hotel 

Monday 

We walk in the Queen of Glens, Glenariff. We pass 

waterfalls, gorges and woodland. We visit the 

private Glenarm Castle, home to the Earl of 

Antrim. We take tea in the castle's gardens and 

enjoy a walk through the Earl's private garden 

and estate. We dine at a private house in Larne. 

Overnight: Ballygally Castle Hotel 

Tuesday 

We walk along the glorious sandy beach at White 

Park Bay, within sight of both Ireland and 

Scotland, to the tiny harbor at Ballintoy. We 

continue along a cliff-top path to the famous 

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge After lunch we walk 

along a stunning stretch of coastline past the 

Giant's Causeway - the extraordinary geological 

phenomenon of forty thousand basalt columns. 

Overnight: Bushmills, Bushmills Hotel 


Giant’s Causeway, Glens 

of Antrim & Donegal 

Thursday 

We walk the beautiful coastline with spectacular 

views to Donegal. We take a scenic train ride to 

Londonderry, the only remaining walled city in 

Ireland. We have time to walk the historic walls and 

take in the sights of this vibrant center, set to be 

UK City of Culture 2013. A short boat ride across 

Lough Swilly brings us to Donegal and our country 

house hotel. 

Overnight: Rathmullan, Rathmullan House or 

Inishowen, Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa 

Friday 

This morning we take another ferry to Doagh 

Island and spend a day walking amidst wild 

flowers, admiring coastal views. We visit the 

Famine Folk Museum, with its genuine 19th 

century thatched cottages and real life exhibits 

drawing new meaning from defining moments in 

Ireland's history. The tour provides a wealth of 

information about Irish emigration to the 

Americas, Australia and elsewhere. We return to 

our hotel for our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Rathmullan, Rathmullan House or 

Inishowen, Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa 

Saturday 

We bid farewell after breakfast and have a transfer 

to Belfast International Airport for our onward 

connections. 


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Wednesday 

We take a ferry to Rathlin Island, eight miles off 

the coast towards Scotland, home to colonies of 

countless seabirds and a small local human 

population. Here Robert the Bruce retreated from 

Edward I (Longshanks) in 1306 and, in 1898, Marconi 

made the world's first radio communication. 

Overnight: Bushmills, Bushmills Hotel 

Arrival: Belfast 

Departure: Belfast 

Terrain: Spectacular coastal paths, 

unspoiled moorland, some hills. 



Golf 

Horseback riding 





2013 Dates: 

June 30 - July 6, September 15-21

Ring of Kerry 

Ireland 

Highlights 

• Horse and cart ride to the Torc Falls 

• Views of the Atlantic Ocean 

• Demonstration of traditional 

turf-cutting 

• Pub evening of Irish music and dance 

• Lake crossing by fishing boat 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Meet The Wayfarers in Killarney for a Welcome 

Dinner and Introductory Talk. 

Overnight: Killarney, Dromhall Hotel 

Monday 

We walk through the ruins of a Franciscan abbey, 

scene of secret midnight weddings in Elizabethan 

times, followed by lunch in the grounds of 

Muckross House and Park. After crossing the 

famous lakes of Killarney by boat, we take a 

horse and cart ride to the spectacular Torc Falls 

and walk a 16th-century track to the lively little 

town of Kenmare. 

Overnight: Kenmare, The Lansdowne Arms 

Hotel 

Tuesday 

We follow the remote 'Beara Way' for views of 

the Kenmare Estuary and the peaks of 

MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. A country lane passes a 

Druids' stone circle leading to a lakeside inn and 

lunch. We sample local cheeses at a remote farmhouse 

and later enjoy an evening of traditional 

music and dancing. 

Overnight: Kenmare, The Lansdowne Arms 

Hotel 

Wednesday 

We begin at the 2000 year old Staigue Fort where 

we learn about Celtic folklore and follow the 

'Kerry Way' to enjoy Atlantic Ocean vistas. We 

pause to examine the ancient Celtic writings on 

an Ogham Stone, then cross the white sands of 

Derrynane Bay to visit the home of 'The Liberator', 

Irish patriot Daniel O'Connell. 

Overnight: Waterville, The Butler Arms Hotel 

Thursday 

We follow an old track beside a stream to Dingle Bay 

with sweeping sea views to the distant Mount Eagle. 

If the tide allows, we cross Caragh Lake by fishing 

boat to land at the magnificent gardens of our hotel. 

Overnight: Caragh Lake, Carrig Country House 

Hotel 

Friday 

We walk the gorse- and heather-covered hills above 

Caragh Lake over to Blackstone Bridge where salmon 

fishermen gather. After lunch we meet a local farmer 

to discover how he cuts the turf for winter fuel and 

see his faithful sheepdog at work. 

Overnight: Caragh Lake, Carrig Country House 

Hotel 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers transfer you back to Killarney Rail 

Station. 

Arrival: Killarney Rail Station 

Departure: Killarney Rail Station 

Terrain: Soft turf, narrow lanes and 

tracks, modest hills. 



Swimming 

Fishing 

Water 

Sports 

Antique 

Shopping 

Horseback 

Riding 





2013 Dates: 


Golf 


19

Ellen Barone 

Europe ~ 

France 

Ellen Barone 

Ellen Barone 

20 

Alice Dunlap Kraft 

1 Brittany & Normandy 

2 Barging in Burgundy 

3 Alsace ~ Villages, Vosges & 

Vineyards 

4 The Loire ~ River of the Kings 

5 The Historic Dordogne 

6 The Fragrance & Flavors of 

Provence 

7 Pays Basque

Ellen Barone 

1 

Caen 

Dale Brown 

Rennes 

4 

Tours 

Paris 

France 

2 

Montbard 

Strasbourg 

3 

5 

Souillac 

7 

Biarritz 

Avignon 

6 

0 miles 100 

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Ellen Barone 

his was my first walk with The 

‘TWayfarers and Eric and Gaetan 

made me feel very welcome from the 

start. They went out of their way to 

accommodate guests’ requests, no 

matter how frivolous and to ensure 

everyone had the best possible time 

and a very enjoyable safe and relaxing 

vacation. Every aspect of the Walk was 

very well organized and the choices 

from visits, accommodations, meals 

and wine were superb.’ 

Elizabeth Sheregy, France - Alsace 

‘Food & accommodations!’ 

Kay Brooks, France ~ Dordogne 

‘I loved absolutely everything about this Walk.’ 

Elizabeth Sheregy, France ~ Alsace 

‘All the historical & cultural exposure / 

experiences.’ 

Don & Doris Beard, France ~ Alsace 

‘Culture, history, food, horticulture.’ 

Mary Jo Gardill, France ~ The Loire 

‘The underground caves.’ 

Jeff & Kerrie Graham, France ~ The Loire 

‘An outstanding trip: walks, food & Hotels 

Capelongue & Bories wonderful. The food was 

incredible.’ 

Kate Miller, France ~ Provence 

‘The people, the storybook scenery, the food 

& wine and the sense of being cared for by Eric 

and Antonia and that they TRULY cared to make 

our experience the best!’ 

Marie Bendel, France ~ Provence 

‘The leader & manager, the surprises, the 

wonderful food & wine & walking in winelands & 

through beautiful villages - in fact everything!’ 

Don & Robyn Cameron, France ~ Alsace 

‘Visiting on foot old towns and castles.’ 

Rosemary Faulkner, France ~ The Dordogne 

‘Great relaxed walks, with lovely scenery, good 

distances & sufficient challenges, with local 

information. And such amazing food everywhere 

- including “drink” stops.’ 

Terry Krasinska, France - Pays Basque 

Our Walk Leader & Walk 

Manager were.... 

‘... a pleasure to be with. All aspects of the walk 

progressed effortlessly.’ 

Kay Brooks, France ~ The Dordogne 

‘... both wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable & 

patient.’ 

Don & Doris Beard, France ~ Alsace 

22 


Roy Robinson 

Brittany & Normandy 

France 

Highlights 

• Guided tour of Mont St Michel, a 


• Renowned local cuisine - crêpe 

bretonne and omelette de la mère 

Poulard 

• Lunch on a private launch 

• Medieval towns and walled cities 

• Explore the stories of the D-Day 

Landings at Omaha Beach 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Rennes, the capital of Brittany 

and drive to Dinan, a lovely medieval town 

surrounded by fortified walls. After a welcome 

aperitif and talk in the hotel, we stroll out to one 

of the best restaurants in town for dinner. 

Overnight: Dinan, Hotel Le d’Avaugour 

Monday 

We start the day with a guided walking tour of 

Dinan and its ramparts almost 250 ft. above the 

River Rance. We walk to lunch in a local inn. We 

ascend through meadows for a great view of the 

city and its river-port. We dine this evening in a 

typical “crêperie”. 

Overnight: Dinan, Hotel Le d’Avaugour 

Tuesday 

We walk beside the river to lunch on a private 

launch. From the famous resort of Dinard, we 

take the ferry to St-Malo and our hotel 

overlooking the sea, before dinner in a typical 

restaurant in the old town. 

Overnight: St-Malo, Hotel Nouveau Monde 

Wednesday 

We visit the amazing sculptured rocks of Rotheneuf 

before a long walk along the rocky, picturesque 

Cote d’Emeraude (Emerald Coast) to the wild 

headland of Cap Grouin for lunch. We visit a “ferme 

marine” and follow an old smugglers trail. In the 

evening, we will walk to Mont St Michel to dine on 

the famous “omelette de la mère Poulard”; a unique 

experience! 

Overnight: Mont St Michel, Relais St Michel 

Thursday 

An early-morning guided visit to the famous abbey; 

its rich history and stunning architecture will leave 

an indelible impression. We drive through the 

Normandy countryside for a typical regional lunch. 

In the afternoon, we walk in the “bocage” and taste 

the renowned local calvados. 

Overnight : Port-en-Bessin, Château La 

Chenevière 

Friday 

We explore the story of D-Day. We 

visit St Mère Eglise, the German 

cemetery at La Cambe; and the 

Pointe du Hoc. After lunch 

overlooking Omaha Beach, we walk 

to the US Cemetery, with time to 

reflect. 

Overnight: Port-en-Bessin, 

Château La Chenevière 

Saturday 

Departure from Caen Rail Station. 


Swimming Fishing Golf Horseback riding 

Arrival: Rennes 

Departure: Caen 

Terrain: Easy to moderate. 

Coastline paths, country trails. 

6-8 miles per day. 






2013 Dates: 

May 19-25 F, September 8-14 

F= Founders Walk (see page 3) 

23

France 

Highlights 

• Gentle walks in the Burgundy 

countryside 

Barging in Burgundy 

• Gourmet cuisine and fine wines 

• Medieval towns and Renaissance 

châteaux 

• Luxurious on-board accommodations 

• Guided tour of the Abbey of Fontenay, 


Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Paris and transfer to the barge 

in a private air-conditioned minibus. Welcome 

Aboard with champagne and canapés before our 


Overnight Mooring: Tanlay 

Monday 

A morning cruise through the Burgundian 

countryside to Lezinnes, with the option to take a 

leisurely walk along the towpath. After lunch on 

board we visit the 16th Century Renaissance-style 

Château de Tanlay for a guided tour of this 

beautiful castle. 

Overnight Mooring: Lezinnes 

B 

uilt in 1930 to carry freight on the 

canals, the barge was converted into a 

hotel and now has seven luxury cabins 

complete with marble-tiled bathrooms, and 

public rooms including a saloon/dining room 

and sun deck with Jacuzzi hot tub. 

Tuesday 

A canal-side walk passes ancient villages and the 

vineyards of Chablis. After lunch, we take a late 

afternoon walk through forests and slopes 

covered in vineyards ablaze with autumn colors. 

We visit the 13th century Hotel Dieu. 

Overnight Mooring: Ancy le Franc 

Wednesday 

We visit Noyers sur Serein, one of the most 

beautiful villages in France, to enjoy the 

wonderful market. We wander the medieval 

streets and ramparts before returning to the 

barge for lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy a lazy 

cruise or take a circular walk through the 

Burgundian countryside. 

Overnight Mooring: Ravieres 

Thursday 

We walk through woodland and rolling fields to a 

ruined castle. We visit the renowned Abbey de 

Fontenay founded by St Bernard in 1118. A late 

afternoon walk brings us to the ancient town of 

Montbard. 

Overnight Mooring: Montbard 

Friday 

We pass fields of Charolais cattle and walk 

through the hamlet of Benoisey to Grignan to 

rejoin the barge, with stunning vistas across the 

valley of the Brenne and the Canal du Bourgogne. 

We visit the fascinating walled hilltop village of 

Flavigny sur Ozerain, where the film ‘Chocolat’ 

was made. We return to the barge for the 

Captain’s Farewell Dinner . 

Overnight Mooring: Venarey les Laume 

Saturday 

After breakfast, we disembark the barge and take 

a private transfer to Paris. 

Important note: 

This itinerary may operate in reverse 

according to the barge scheduling. 

Arrival: Paris 

Departure: Paris 

Terrain: The soft landscape, 

low hills and level towpaths 

skirting canals make for 

easy walking. 

3 - 5 miles per day. 


Biking 

Balloon Rides 

From US$ 4,750 per person 

(From US$ 4,510 Wayfarers’ Friends) 

(From US$ 1,750 Single Supplement) 


2013 Dates: 

October 13-19, October 20-26 

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France 

Alsace 

Villages, Vosges & Vineyards 

Highlights 

• Ribeauvillé and Obernai, 

picture-postcard villages of halftimbered 

houses and cobbled streets 

• Fine Alsatian cuisine - choucroute, 

tarte flambée, coq-au-riesling 

• Follow the wine trail - Riesling, Pinot 

Gris, Gewürztraminer 

• Fascinating military history from both 

World Wars 

• Curious mixture of French and 

German cultures 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Strasbourg for the short 

journey to our hotel in the heart of Obernai, one 

of the loveliest villages in Alsace, before an 


Overnight: Obernai, Hotel A la Cour d’Alsace 

Monday 

We walk to Boersch, a typical Alsatian fortress 

community, visiting a renowned marquetry 

studio. Through vineyards and pastures we arrive 

in Rosheim for lunch. We walk back through 

forests and vineyards to our hotel for dinner. 

Overnight: Obernai, Hotel A la Cour d’Alsace 

Tuesday 

We visit the mountain-top sanctuary 

of Mont Ste-Odile, a spiritual 

shrine much loved by the 

Alsatian people, with panoramic views of the 

Rhine Valley. After lunch in a picture-book 

village, we walk through the Vosges forest and 

vineyards to Bernardville for a wine tasting. We 

dine in a traditional "winstub" in town. 

Overnight: Ribeauvillé, Le Clos Saint Vincent 

Wednesday 

We drive to the great castle of Haut Koenigsberg, 

one of Europe’s most important medieval 

fortresses, and admire the far-reaching views to 

Germany’s Black Forest. We walk down to lunch 

in a chalet in a mountain village. 

We discover the ruins of three 

castles and descend over undulating 

vineyard slopes. 

Overnight: Ribeauvillé, Le Clos 

Saint Vincent 

Thursday 

We walk into Ribeauvillé, one of 

the most beautiful villages in 

France, along the celebrated 

Alsace Route de Vins, through 

vineyards of Riesling, Pinot Gris, 

Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer 

Arrival: Strasbourg 

Departure: Colmar 

Terrain: Undulating paths and 

tracks through forests, vineyards 

and picturesque villages. Occasional 

moderate ups and downs. 



grapes. We lunch in Riquewihr, another village 

acclaimed for its beauty, and explore the scene of 

one of WWll’s bloodiest battles. 

Overnight: Kaysersberg, Hotel Le Chambard 

Friday 

We take to the Vosges Mountains on shaded forest 

paths and walk beside the region’s two most 

prominent lakes – the White and the Black. We visit 

the Museum and very moving First World War Memorial 

at "Le Linge". After lunch in a typical auberge and 

a tasting of the famous Munster cheese, we wind our 

way down past cooling mountain streams and across 

the meadows to our hotel and our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Kaysersberg, Hotel Le Chambard 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers provide a courtesy bus transfer to 

the rail station in Colmar. 


Massage/Spa Horseback Riding Golf Market 





2013 Dates: 


Andrea Schaffell 

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France 

Robert Mark Appleton 

Robert Mark Appleton 

Highlights 

• The Abbey of Fontevraud and two 

private castles 

• Wine-tasting in a troglodyte cave 

• Play boules with local villagers 

• Fine cuisine of Val de Loire 

• Sunset Dinner on a traditional Loire 

boat 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Rendezvous in Saumur for the short journey to 

our hotel for our Introductory Talk and aperitif in 

the Hotel, followed by a Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Saumur, Hotel Anne d’Anjou or 

Hotel Le Prieuré 

Monday 

A gentle walk along the river to the Basilica of 

Cunault. We lunch in an ancient limestone cave, 

where we are served traditional “fouées” before 

visiting the mushroom and snail farm. We 

continue on the riverbank to a tasting of sparkling 

wine or Saumur Brut. 



Tuesday 

We walk through fields and woods to the castle of 

Breze for a picnic lunch and to visit the mysterious 

underground passageways. We stroll through 

forests and vineyards to a wine-tasting in a 

troglodyte cave. 



Wednesday 

In Saumur, we visit the Cavalry Museum, tracing 

the history of the French cavalry from 1445 to 

present-day tanks. We continue beside the Loire 

and through vineyards to the pretty village of 

Montsoreau. We dine on board a traditional 

'gabarre' on the Loire. 

Overnight: Montsoreau, Hotel La Marine de Loire 

Thursday 

We visit the magnificent 12th century 

Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, final 

resting place of Richard the Lion- 

Heart. After lunch in the village, we 

walk back to Montsoreau to play the 

ancient game of Boules de Fort with 

the local villagers. Dinner in a 

gourmet restaurant. 

Overnight: Montsoreau, Hotel La 

Marine de Loire 

Friday 

A gentle hike beside the River 

Vienne, and a traditional boat ride on 

it, bring us to the medieval city of 

Chinon, where we explore the 

massive medieval fortress. In the 

The Loire - 

River of the Kings 

afternoon, a visit to the charming gardens of 

Château du Rivau before returning to our 

stunning Château de Marçay, with time for a 

relaxing swim in the lovely hotel pool, before 

our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Marçay, Château de Marçay 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers will provide a transfer to the 

station in Tours. 


Canoeing/Kayaking 

Biking 

Swimming 

Horseback Riding 

Laura Depta Peal 

Arrival: Saumur Rail 

Station 

Departure: Tours Rail Station 




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Terrain: Orchards, vineyards 

and woodlands, some hills. 




2013 Dates: 

May 26 - June 1, 

September 29 - October 5

France 

Ken Stewart 

Ellen Barone 

The Historic Dordogne 

Highlights 

• Discover pre-history in Les Eyzies 

• La Roque Gageac, a spectacular cliffside 

village on the river 

• Hilltop town of Domme, with its 

panoramic views of the river valley 

• Guided cruise on the River Dordogne 

• Display of falconry at Josephine 

Baker’s former home at Château Les 

Milandes 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

An aperitif in the hotel garden precedes an 

Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner in the 

hotel's restaurant, renowned for its excellent 

cuisine. 

Overnight: Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Hotel Les 

Glycines 

Monday 

Our walk today is centred on Les Eyzies, known 

as the “world capital” of pre-history. Walking in 

the shadow of its impressive rock formation, we 

will discover evidence of 350,000 years of human 

occupation of this river valley. We return to our 

hotel with time for a swim before dinner. 

Overnight: Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Hotel Les 

Glycines 

Tuesday 

We walk beside the Dordogne River to Les 

Milandes, former home of Josephine Baker, 

Queen of Parisian music-halls, for a tour of the 

15th-century château and a display of falconry. 

We continue our walk along forest paths to our 

hotel in the heart of the Périgord Noir. 

We dine in the spectacular cliff-side 

village of Roque Gageac. 

Overnight: Saint Vincent de Cosse, 

Château de Monrecour 

Wednesday 

We walk through tiny villages and on 

forest paths to Beynac, dominated by a 

12th-century castle, and on to 

Castelnaud for lunch and a visit to its 

13th-century château. Our hotel 

commands the best position in 

Domme, famous for its panoramic view 

over the Dordogne valley. 

Overnight: Domme, Hotel l’Esplanade 

Ellen Barone 

Thursday 

We walk beside the river, visiting pretty villages, 

to board a riverboat for a guided cruise on the 

Dordogne River. We walk on to the Château de 

Marqueyssac, from whose famous box gardens 

there are breathtaking views. 

Overnight: Domme, Hotel l’Esplanade 

Friday 

We walk cross-country to lunch in a delightful 

country inn. We discover Sarlat, a meticulously 

restored 16th-century gem, with an expert local 

guide. Time to shop or relax before our Farewell 

Dinner in the hotel. 

Overnight: Sarlat, Hotel de la Madeleine 

Saturday 

Time to enjoy Sarlat’s colorful Saturday market 

before The Wayfarers take you to Souillac 

station. 

Sarlat Market 


Canoeing/Kayaking Biking Horseback Riding 

Balloon ride 

Arrival: Souillac Rail Station 

Departure: Souillac Rail Station 

Terrain: Paths and lanes 

through forest and along the 

river, some hills each day. 







2013 Dates: 


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France 

Dale Brown 

Highlights 

• Walk the herb-scented landscape that 

has inspired painters 

• The Marquis de Sade’s village of 

Lacoste 

• Private tasting of the Luberon wines 

• Stay in the hilltop village of Gordes 

• Dining in two-Michelin star restaurant 

of Edouard Loubet 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Avignon and drive to our hotel 

for a Welcome Aperitif . 

Overnight: Lourmarin, Le Moulin de Lourmarin 

Monday 

We walk in a landscape full of flowers, herbs and 

fragrances in springtime and a dazzling display of 

rich colors in autumn. We walk to the village of 

Vaugines for lunch, and continue through 

vineyards in the afternoon to end the day at the 

14th-century castle of Lourmarin. Try an aperitif of 

Pastis, the "Symbol of the South", before dining in 

the village. 

Overnight: Lourmarin, Le Moulin de Lourmarin 

The Fragrance & Flavors 

of Provence 

Tuesday 

Following a sparkling river, we explore deep and 

dramatic gorges bounded by dramatic cliffs and 

inhabited only by birds of prey. An old pack-horse 

trail brings us to lunch at a traditional Auberge. We 

hike to the hilltop village of Bonnieux for dinner 

and overnight. 

Overnight: Bonnieux, La Bastide de Capelongue 

Wednesday 

We follow a winding path through woods and 

vineyards to the Marquis de Sade’s picturesque 

village of Lacoste for lunch. The heady scents of 

rosemary, cedar and wild thyme accompany 

us past craggy stone walls and almond trees to 

old Ménerbes and we finish our day by visiting 

a local wine grower to taste the Luberon wine. 

Overnight: Bonnieux, La Bastide de 

Capelongue 

Thursday 

We walk to the beautiful multi-hued village of 

Roussillon to visit an ochre museum and 

browse the market and village shops before 

lunch. We continue across the valley to the 

stunningly situated, tiered village of Gordes. 

Overnight: Gordes, Hotel Les Bories 

Friday 

We visit the source of the River Sorgue at Fontaine 

de Vaucluse and follow an ancient silk route to 

Cabrières d’Avignon for lunch. We return along 

rocky hillsides to Gordes where, in this village of 

centuries-old dwellings and vaulted passageways, 

we have time for a swim before our Farewell 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Gordes, Hotel Les Bories 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers take you back to Avignon TGV Rail 

Station. 


Cooking Class Balloon Ride 

Market 

Painting Class 

Swimming 

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Arrival: Avignon 

TGV Rail Station 

Departure: Avignon 


Terrain: Firm ground, 

contoured rocky paths. 







2013 Dates: 

June 16-22, October 13-19

Terry Krasinska 

France 

Pays Basque 

Biarritz, the resort created by Napoleon III for his 

wife, the Empress Eugenie. After lunch, we stroll 

along the fashionable promenade above the beautiful 

rocky coastline. 

Overnight: St Jean de Luz, Grand Hotel Loreamar 

Highlights 

• Walking with the backdrop of the 

Pyrenees 

• Visiting walled city of Hondarribia 

• Staying in an historic fortress, with 

dramatic Atlantic views 

• Visit the house where Louis XlV stayed 

before his wedding 

• Basque culture and cuisine straddling 

France and Spain 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Biarritz and drive to the lovely 

hilltop village of Aïnhoa, on the Spanish Border, 

for our Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Aïnhoa, Hotel Ithurria 

Monday 

We walk to Sare, another traditional village, 

through the forests, rivers and sheep meadows 

of the Basque countryside . After lunch in a local 

restaurant, we walk to the iconic peak, La Rhune. 

We return to our hotel for a 

wine-tasting and dinner. 

Overnight: Aïnhoa, 

Hotel Ithurria 

We lunch at a typical smugglers' haunt, before 

descending for a well-earned dinner. 

Overnight: Aïnhoa, Hotel Ithurria 

Wednesday 

We explore Saint Jean de Luz and walk out to 

lunch in Socoa. We walk along the coast and 

ferry across the River Bidassoa to Spain and stroll 

to our historic hotel in Hondarribia, a fascinating 

walled city. 

Overnight: Hondarribia, Parador El Emperador 

Thursday 

After a stroll through the fortified city, we follow 

a pilgrimage trail to admire the view and discover 

a deserted 19th-century fortress. We walk the 

wild Spanish coastline to lunch in a fishing port. 

A coastal boat takes us back to Saint Jean de Luz 

with free time before dinner. 

Overnight: St Jean de Luz, Grand Hotel 

Loreamar 

Friday 

We walk along the Atlantic seaboard to the 

chocolate museum where our "maître 

chocolatier" shares his skills. On to famous 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers see you on your way. 

Arrival: Biarritz 

Departure: St Jean de Luz 


Terrain: Alpine and 

coastal trails with moderate 

climbs and steep descents, 

inviting village tracks. 



Tuesday 

Our route follows a circular 

mountain path along the 

Spanish border, surrounded 

by green grass, broom, sheep, 

ponies, vultures and wood 

pigeons. From the peak we 

admire the panoramic view 

from the mountains to the sea. 

Swimming Fishing Golf Horseback riding 





2013 Dates: 

June 9 - 15, October 6 - 12 


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Lisa Keloritz 

Judi Hermann 

Europe ~ Italy 

30 

1 The Amalfi Coast & The Isle of Capri 

2 Venice & The Veneto 

3 The Dolomites 

4 Italian Lakes ~ Como, Maggiore, 

Lugano & Orta 

5 Cinque Terre & The Italian Riviera 

6 Classic Tuscany 

7 Tuscany & Umbria 

8 Sicily ~ Agrigento, Marsala & The 

Isle of Mozia 

9 Sicily ~ Ragusa, Siracusa & Mt Etna

Bolzano 

3 

4 

Como 

2 

Novara 

Vicenza 

Venice 

5 

La Spezia 

Siena 

6 

Chiusi 

7 

Orvieto 

Italy 

Rome 

Naples 

1 

8 

Palermo 

Catania 

9 

0 miles 100 

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Nancy Vonesh 

Our Walk Leader & Walk Manager were.... 

‘Excellent! Knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. 

Loved Marina & Jock.’ 

Bob & Marylou Koning, Italy - Italian Lakes 

~ Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta 

‘Excellent - very informed and made the 

whole experience a special memory.’ 

Sandra MacDonald, Italy - Cinque Terre 

‘Very organized, fun, knowledgeable.’ 

Kathleen Garrison, Italy - Italian Lakes ~ 

Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta 

‘... wonderful. Very friendly, well prepared, a 

pleasure to travel with.’ 

Belinda Hicks, Italy - Venice & The Veneto 

‘Bill & Alessandro were splendid. Friendly, 

congenial, well-informed and accommodating.’ 

Edna Lachmund, Italy - Tuscany & Umbria 

‘... excellent! Great sense of humor and very 

helpful and accommodating. Had a lot of fun 

with both of them. Would do another walk with 

them!’ 

Emily Hicks, Italy - Venice & The Veneto 


Nancy Vonesh 

‘The very different aspects of each day. From 

walks up to caves, to along the seashore, trails 

through gorges, canyons and mountain sides. All 

so enjoyable and pleasurable.’ 

Liz Zaozirny, Italy - Sicily ~ Ragusa, Siracusa 

& Mt Etna 

‘Physically rewarding and enjoyed all the 

sensory experiences.’ 

Sandra MacDonald, Italy - Cinque Terre 

‘1) Views from Walk sites, not available any 

other way, 2) Informal info about plants, towns, 

etc from Alessandro.’ 

Edna Lachmund, Italy - Tuscany & Umbria 

‘I loved the variety in the walks & areas covered. 

I also enjoyed getting to see some more local 

aspects that we would not have thought about if 

we came alone. For example, the lunch at the 

farmhouse while staying in Asiago.’ 

Emily Hicks, Italy - Venice & The Veneto 

Nancy Vonesh 

‘Significant uphill over one of the Dolomite 

passes.’ 

Brian Kruse, Italy - The Dolomites 

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Italy 

The Amalfi Coast & 

The Isle of Capri 

the Gods “between the sky and the sea” and lunch 

in a local inn. We continue to Amalfi, a way-station 

for crusaders in the Middle Ages and a powerful 

maritime republic. 

Overnight: Ravello, Hotel Palumbo 

Highlights 

• A day on the romantic Isle of Capri 

• Walk on the Path of the Gods 

• Dramatic sweeping coastal vistas 

• Ancient Pompeii in the shadow of 

Mt Vesuvius 

• Stunning Ravello, UNESCO World 

Heritage Site 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Arrive in Naples and transfer to Sorrento for a 

Welcome Dinner and Introductory Talk. 

Overnight: Sorrento, Hotel Bellevue Syrene 

Monday 

We take a private boat to Punta Campanella and 

walk through this rich natural area with its high 

biodiversity. Lunch is prepared in a rustic 

trattoria. In the afternoon we walk back to 

Sorrento, through vineyards and lemon groves 

overlooking the wonderful bay of Naples. 

Overnight: Sorrento, Hotel Bellevue Syrene 

Tuesday 

We ferry to romantic Capri to explore this 

enchanting isle’s lush countryside, quaint towns 

and awe-inspiring caverns .We follow paths along 

the rocky coastline and lunch on a terrace with a 

splendid sea view. We visit the trendy town of 

Capri and the famous “Piazzetta”and continue to 

Positano by boat across the bay. 

Overnight: Positano, Hotel Miramare 

Wednesday 

We drive to the hills for our 

morning walk with unsurpassed 

views of the Amalfi Coast and the 

Monti Lattari, an inland mountain 

range of soaring spires and ridges. 

We enjoy a delightful lunch in a 

family-run ‘trattoria‘ and descend 

to Positano with time for a swim 

in the vivid blue sea. 

Overnight: Positano, Hotel 

Miramare 

Thursday 

From the charming village of 

Nocelle, we walk along the Path of 

Friday 

We visit Villa Cimbrone, beloved of Wagner, 

Longfellow, D.H. Lawrence and Greta Garbo among 

others. We walk through terraced gardens to 

Pontone for a lunch of regional specialties. We 

continue to an ancient mill, still processing cotton 

rags into beautiful handmade paper. 

Overnight: Ravello, Hotel Palumbo 

Saturday 

We visit ancient Pompeii and then return to Naples 

Rail Station. 


Swimming 

Water Sports 

Massage/Spa 

Arrival: Naples Rail Station 

Departure: Naples Rail Station 

Terrain: Ocean-view paths and alpine 

trails, some steep descents, multiple 

stone steps. 







2013 Dates: 

May 26 - June 1 

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Italy 

Venice & The Veneto 

Highlights 

• Palladio’s Teatro Olimpico and Villa 

La Rotonda 

• Asiago cheese, grappa and prosecco 

• WWl battlefield sites, echoes of 

Hemingway 

• Arrival by private launch at St Mark’s 

Square 

• Walking tour of hidden Venice and 

Burano 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in glorious Vicenza to wander the 

streets and visit Palladio’s stunning Teatro 

Olimpico. A brief visit to La Rotonda before we 

drive to Asiago for our Welcome Drink and Dinner. 

Overnight: Asiago, Hotel Europa Residence 

Monday 

We explore the site of the WWl Battle of Asiago, 

and walk through woods and open countryside to 

Fort Corbin and lunch in a nearby village. We 

continue to the fascinating mountain village of 

Tresche Conca in the foothills of the Dolomites. 

Dinner in a local pizzeria. 


Tuesday 

We meander on a gentle uphill track, through 

woods of spruce and larch, with panoramic views. 

We lunch on local products at a farm where the 

famous Asiago cheese is made. The afternoon walk 

is dominated by views over Asiago as we walk 

down from the plateau to our hotel. 


Wednesday 

We walk to the charming medieval town of 

Marostica, surrounded by the ancient walls of its 

castles, for lunch in a renowned trattoria. At 

Bassano del Grappa we stroll the ancient streets 

and visit the Nardini Distillery to taste the famous 

grappa. 

Overnight: Asolo, Albergo al Sole 

Thursday 

We visit Palladio’s Villa Barbaro before lunch in a 

local trattoria. In the afternoon, we drive to the 

magnificent Villa Pisani. After a short visit, we 

board our private launch for a cruise across the 

lagoon to the very heart of the city of Venice, an 

unforgettable arrival in La Serenissima. Dinner at a 

local restaurant. 

Overnight: Venice, Londra Palace Hotel 

Friday 

We stroll through the bustling alleyways and along 

the quays - to board our private launch to Burano, 

an island in the archipelago, 

famous for its lace-making, 

and lunch in a local 

trattoria. Our launch 

returns us to the city 

and our Farewell 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Venice, 

Londra Palace Hotel 

Saturday 

The Wayfarers see you on 

your way. 

Arrival: Vicenza 

Departure: Venice 

Terrain: Mountain and forest 

trails, paved walks in Vicenza 

and Venice. 



Roy Robinson 

Mountain Biking 

Swimming 

Water Sports 





2013 Dates: 

September 15-21 

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Italy 

Highlights 

• Stunning views of the Cinque Torri 

• Visiting UNESCO WW1 site 

• Clanging cowbells, sparkling streams, 

abundant wildflowers 

• Hearty mountain fare 

• Spectacular alpine hiking 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Bolzano and drive into the 

mountains to the elegant, fashionable village of 

Moena. There is time to explore before we meet 

for an Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Moena, Hotel Faloria 

The Dolomites 

clanging of cow-bells and far-reaching views. 

After a hearty mountain lunch, we walk down 

on meadow trails and village streets. 

Overnight: San Cassiano, Hotel Fanes 

Thursday 

We ascend along a rocky trail to reach the high 

plateau and walk through alpine pasture, where 

cows graze amid the flowers, to lunch in a 

mountain rifugio. We pause to refresh our feet 

in the cool, sparkling water of a mountain lake 

descending past dramatic waterfalls and gorges. 

Overnight: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Hotel Ancora 

Friday 

With views of the Cinque Torri (five towers) just 

above Cortina, we walk past WWI tunnels before 

descending through pine woods. A cable-car takes 

us to lunch at a stunning restaurant with 360 

degree views. We walk around the Cinque Torri and 

visit the open-air WWI Museum. 

Overnight: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Hotel Ancora 

Saturday 

After breakfast, transfer to Venice, where we say 

“arrivederci”. 

NB Although this is a challenging week’s walking, 

there are usually less arduous options every day 

for those who prefer gentler exercise. 

Monday 

Our trail takes us through woods of spruce and 

pine with occasional views of Moena below to 

lunch in a mountain tavern. We hike on through 

alpine landscape to Lake Carezza, much loved by 

Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie, who 

based her novel The Big Four here. 


Tuesday 

Mountain trails take us to a lakeside walk and the 

plateau of Gardenaccia with a panorama of peaks. 

After lunch at Jimmy’s Hutte (boasting the best 

grappa in the Dolomites), we descend by 

pinewood tracks and meadow paths. Dinner 

tonight highlights the traditional food of the local 

Ladino people. 


Wednesday 

We walk from the hotel, through larch woods 

and undulating countryside, accompanied by the 

Arrival: Bolzano 

Departure: Venice 

Terrain: Mountain trails and tracks, 

some steep ascents and descents, 

but alternative, less strenuous walks 

usually available. 




Massage/Spa Mountain Biking Paragliding Horseback riding Tennis 





2013 Dates: 

June 30 - July 6, August 25-31 

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Italy 

Italian Lakes ~ 

Highlights 

• Four Lakes, Two Countries 

• Cruise to the Borromean Islands 

• Gardens of Villa Melzi, Villa Motta and 

Villa Carlotta 

• Breakfast in Italy, Dinner in 

Switzerland 

• Shopping for silk in Como 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Novara and drive to Orta San 

Giulio for our Introductory Talk and Dinner. 

Overnight: Orta San Giulio, Hotel San Rocco 

Monday 

We cross the lake by private boat and walk 

through ancient villages where time has stood still. 

We lunch in a typical pizzeria. In the afternoon, 

our private boat takes us to visit the island of San 

Giulio and on to Orta to visit the famed gardens of 

Villa Motta. 

Overnight: Orta, Hotel San Rocco 

Tuesday 

We walk to a picturesque village for refreshment in 

a cozy inn and down through a chestnut wood to 

lunch on a terrace overlooking the lake. In the 

afternoon, we cruise the lake to visit the 

Borromean Islands of Isola Bella and Isola dei 

Pescatori. 

Overnight: Stresa, Hotel La Palma 

Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta 

Wednesday 

We leave Stresa by ferry and cross the border into 

Switzerland. A funicular takes us to the top of 

Monte San Salvatore for lunch in a restaurant with 

an incredible view over the lake and the 

mountains. We then walk on to the 

botanical gardens of San Grato. 

Overnight: Lugano, Grand Hotel Eden 

Thursday 

We walk today on Monte Generoso, with 

views across the Plain of Lombardy and 

the peak of Monte Rosa. We lunch at a 

mountain hut and descend to our hotel 

on the western shore of Lake Como. 

Overnight: Menaggio, Grand Hotel 

Victoria 

Friday 

We hike the shoreline of Lake Como to 

the 18th-century Villa Carlotta. We sail 

across the lake to a 14th-century inn for 

lunch under a pergola. This afternoon 

we have the choice of walking to the 

gardens of Villa Melzi or shopping in the 

old town of Bellagio. 

Overnight: Menaggio, Grand Hotel 

Victoria 

Saturday 

We take the ferry to Como and a walking tour of 

the bustling town, with its marble cathedral, old 

quarter and shops specialising in the local silk. 

We say goodbye in Como. 


Market 

Massage/Spa 

Swimming 

Fishing 

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Arrival: Novara Rail Station 

Departure: Como Rail Station 

Terrain: Waterside paths and 

alpine trails at up to 7,000 feet, 

some steep descents. 







2013 Dates: 


Lisa Keloritz 

Cinque Terre & 

The Italian Riviera 

Italy 

to the harbor. We wander around the narrow 

streets with their yachting boutiques and art 

galleries, and walk to the lighthouse at Punta 

Portofino, before boarding a ferry to cruise back 

across the bay. 

Overnight: Camogli, Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi 

Highlights 

• Walk the Via dell’Amore “between the 

sea and the sky” 

• Elegant Portofino, favorite of the 

jetset 

• The Five Lands, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site 

• Mountain trails and coastal boardwalks 

• Abbey of San Fruttuoso, accessible 

only on foot or by sea 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Rendezvous with the Wayfarers in Sestri Levante 

Overnight: Sestri Levante, Hotel Miramare or 

Grand Hotel dei Castelli 

Monday 

Wooded tracks lead us to an easy walk along the 

Cinque Terre Peninsula beside the shining Gulf of 

La Spezia. We hike to Riomaggiore for lunch. We 

walk the “Via dell’Amore” to Manarola, where we 

board the ferry to Monterosso and continue by 

train to our seaside hotel in Sestri Levante. 



Tuesday 

We explore the hilltop village of Volastra, where 

locals tend the steeply terraced vineyards 

overlooking the sea. We enjoy a family-style 

lunch, before hiking the coastal path to the 

lovely town of Corniglia. 



Wednesday 

We hike a mountain trail through forests and 

pastures with outstanding views of the sea in 

one direction and forests and mountains in the 

other. We lunch on an elegant terrace 

overlooking the sparkling Ligurian Sea and 

descend to Rapallo by cable car., 


Thursday 

We walk through oak and chestnut groves along 

an ancient route to the charming village of 

Portofino. We lunch in a quaint restaurant close 

Friday 

We walk to Punta Chiappa and board a boat to take 

us past the towering cliffs of the Portofino National 

Park to the monastery of San Fruttuoso, accessible 

only by sea or on foot. We climb the steep path 

known to monks of old and wind our way through 

olive groves and pungent pine forests, high above 

the sea. 


Saturday 

The Wayfarers transfer you to Santa Margherita 

Ligure Rail Station and see you on your way. 

Arrival: Sestri Levante Rail 

Station 

Departure: Santa Margherita 

Ligure Rail Station 

Terrain: Coastal trails, mule 

tracks, well defined paths and 

many stone steps. Paths can 

be rocky. 8-10 miles walking per day. 


Nancy Vonesh 

Market 

Swimming 

Massage/Spa 





2013 Dates: 

June 23-29, 

September 29 - October 5 


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Italy 

Highlights 

• The Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site 

• Guided tours of Siena and Pienza 

• Tastings of Brunello and 

Montepulciano wines 

• Cooking lesson in a Tuscan farmhouse 

• Walking in classic Tuscan countryside 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We take a guided walking tour of Siena. We take a 

scenic drive to Montalcino for our Introductory 

Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Montalcino, Hotel Vecchia Oliviera 

Monday 

We walk through olive groves and vineyards to the 

romantic abbey of Sant’Antimo to hear Gregorian 

chant. After lunch in a local trattoria, we visit a 

Brunello winery farm where we see the wine 

production and enjoy a wine tasting. 

Overnight: Montalcino, Hotel Vecchia Oliviera 

Tuesday 

We walk over rolling hills, through vineyards and 

wheat fields, to the medieval village of San Quirico 

d’Orcia for lunch in a local restaurant. We 

continue to Bagno Vignoni, with its Renaissance 

pool in the main square, where hot water 

bubbles up from underground springs. Time to 

bathe in the pool before dinner. 

Overnight: Bagno Vignoni, Albergo Le Terme 

Wednesday 

On Monte Cetona, we walk through oak and 

maple woods to the caves where Saint Francis 

dwelt, and continue to lunch in Castigliocello 

del Trinoro. Trails lead us to the worldrenowned 

gardens of La Foce. 

Overnight: Bagno Vignoni, Albergo Le Terme 

Thursday 

We walk from our hotel to a 

Tuscan farmhouse, where we 

learn to prepare Tuscan 

specialities, followed by lunch 

in this glorious setting. We 

continue to Pienza, a 

delightful hilltop town built 

by Pope Pius II. 

Overnight: Pienza, 

Il Chiostro 

Classic Tuscany 

Friday 

This morning, we explore Pienza and admire this 

curious example of Renaissance town planning. 

We visit the Romitorio of Pienza , an Etruscan 

tomb used as a hermitage in the Middle Ages. We 

walk to ll Casale for lunch and continue to 

Montepulciano, a stunning little Renaissance 

hilltop town for a tasting of its famous "vino 

nobile" red wine. 

Overnight: Pienza, Il Chiostro 

Saturday 

This morning The Wayfarers arrange your transfer 

to Chiusi station. 


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Massage/Spa 


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Arrival: Siena Rail Station 

Departure: Chiusi Rail Station 

Terrain: Rolling hills, meadow 

paths, village lanes. 







2013 Dates: 

September 8-14

Italy 

Tuscany & 

Umbria 

Highlights 

• Guided tours of Siena and Orvieto 

• Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, a 


• Walking in the famous Chianti 

vineyards 

• Private visit to Badia a Coltibuono 

• Castello di Spaltenna, our hotel in 

Gaiole 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet in Orvieto and take a short walk around 

this stunning Etruscan city, before driving (75 

minutes) to our hotel. 

Overnight: Near Montefalco, Villa Zuccari 

Tuesday 

From the top of Monte Subasio, we walk to 

glorious Assisi with incredible views of the valley 

below. After lunch, we have a guided tour of the 

elegant squares, architectural splendors and the 

Basilica of St. Francis. We leave Umbria and travel 

to Tuscany. 

Overnight: Cortona, Villa Marsili 

Wednesday 

A day in and around elegant Cortona. We pass by 

'Bramasole', the house made famous by Frances 

Mayes in 'Under the Tuscan Sun', and spend time 

exploring this enchanting hilltop town. After 

lunch, we walk to the hermitage of Celle di San 

Francesco with stunning views of the valley and 

the town in the distance. We dine in a local 

restaurant. 

Overnight: Cortona, Villa Marsili 

Friday 

We walk to the renowned Badia a Coltibuono, 

founded by the monks of Vallombrosa a thousand 

years ago, for a private visit to the house, cellars 

and gardens and a tasting of their olive oils. We 

lunch in their restaurant before walking back to 

Gaiole, with time for a swim. 

Overnight: Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Spaltenna 

Saturday 

Transfer to Siena for a brief walking tour, before we 

say 'arrivederci' at the rail station. 

Monday 

We walk on gentle hills and through the 

vineyards where Sagrantino wine is made. In 

Montefalco we visit an old olive mill. After lunch 

in Bevagna, we visit two medieval "botteghe" 

(workshops). Wine-tasting before dinner at the 

hotel. 

Overnight: Near Montefalco, Villa Zuccari 

Thursday 

We leave Cortona and head for the renowned 

Chianti Classico region, where we spend the day 

walking through vineyards where the famous 

wine is produced, passing old farmhouses and 

ancient castles, to reach our historic hotel, part 

of an ancient feudal hamlet. 

Overnight: Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di 

Spaltenna 


Swimming 


Arrival: Orvieto Rail Station 

Departure: Siena Rail Station 

Terrain: Steady walking on hills, 

vineyard trails and forest tracks. 







2013 Dates: 


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Roy Robinson 

Italy 

Sicily ~ 

Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia 

Roy Robinson 

Highlights 

• Nature reserves of Monte Cofano 

and Lo Zingaro 

• Temples of Segesta, Selinunte and 

Agrigento 

• Private tour of the Florio winery 

in Marsala 

• Lunch overlooking the sea at 

Scopello 

• Picnic on the Isle of Mozia 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous at Palermo for the short 

jour ney to our hotel on the quayside at 

Bonagia. Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Bonagia, Hotel Tonnara di Bonagia 

Monday 

We take a boat across the bay to the Nature 

Reserve Park of Monte Cofano and walk in the 

wild and rugged beauty of this unspoilt coastline. 

We drive to Erice for a walking tour of this 

medieval walled mountain town. 

Overnight: Bonagia, Hotel Tonnara di Bonagia 

Tuesday 

We walk on the coastal path of the Lo Zingaro 

Nature Reserve, to lunch in the delightful village 

of Scopello. We drive to Marsala and visit the 

renowned Florio winery. 

Overnight: Marsala, Hotel Carmine 


Wednesday 

We board the ferry to the Isle of Mozia and explore the 

ancient Phoenician settlement. After a picnic lunch, we 

return to the main island to walk along the lagoon 

through the saltpans. Dinner at a local ristorante. 

Overnight: Marsala, Hotel Carmine 

Thursday 

We visit Segesta to see the great Doric Temple and the 

Theatre dating from the 3rd century BC – two of the 

most stunningly sited Classical monuments in the 

world. We stop en route for an organic lunch at a 

farmhouse. 

Overnight: Menfi, La Foresteria 

Friday 

This morning we have a choice: Opt to visit Agrigento 

for a guided walking tour of the magnificent Valley of 

the Temples. Or a lovely walk in the countryside, 

through olive groves and vineyards with lovely views. 

After lunch, we all visit the temples at Selinunte, 

another of the most impressive archaeological sites in 

the Mediterranean. We return to our hotel for our 


Overnight: Menfi, La Foresteria 

Saturday 

We return to Palermo and say “arrivederci” to those 

leaving us. 

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Arrival: Palermo 

Departure: Palermo 

Terrain: Greatly varied - modest, 

easy and vigorous walks, sometimes 

rocky trails. 



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2013 Dates: 

September 29 - October 5 

Bella Sicilia Walk 

Experience the best of Sicily in two weeks. Book both 

Sicily trips back to back and we will include full ground 

transportation between Walks and a night in magical Cefalù. 

Special Price US $7,500 (Not eligible for Friends' Loyalty pricing) 

(US$ 995 Single Supplement)

Italy 

Package 

Highlights 

• Walking on Etna, Europe’s most active 

volcano 

• Greek amphitheater at Taormina 

• Noto and Siracusa, UNESCO World 

Heritage Sites 

• Eremo della Giubiliana, our hotel near 

Ragusa 

• Catacombs of the Cava d’Ispica 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Sicily ~ 

Ragusa, Siracusa & Mt Etna 

We meet in Catania and head to our stunning 

hotel with time for a swim in the pool before an 


Overnight: Near Ragusa, Eremo della Giubiliana 

Monday 

In Ragusa we stroll the narrow lanes and 

stairways of the ancient Ibla. After lunch, we walk 

through the fantastic gorge of Cava d’Ispica, with 

its renowned Larderia, a series of 4th/5th-century 

catacombs. 

Overnight: Near Ragusa, Eremo della Giubiliana 

Tuesday 

We walk in the Isla Vendicari, a complex 

of coastal marshlands, through salt 

fields to a medieval watchtower, beside 

a ruined tuna fishery. After lunch in a 

private baroque palace, we continue to 

Noto, with its lovely golden limestone 

buildings. In Siracusa, we dine in a 

restaurant much favored by the locals. 

Overnight: Siracusa Ortygia, Hotel 

Royal Maniace 

Wednesday 

In and around Siracusa, where St Paul once 

preached. We see Greek temples, Baroque 

buildings and courtyards, Arab workshops and 

squares. We visit the underground burial 

chambers and admire the Piazza (one of the 

most beautiful in all Italy) in front of the great 

Cathedral and visit the Jewish Baths. There will 

be time for shopping in the bustling streets of 

the Old City before Dinner. 

Overnight: Siracusa Ortygia, Hotel Royal 

Maniace 

Thursday 

We walk in the Reserve of Pantalica, an 

extraordinary succession of gorges and 

canyons crossed by two rivers. Here we see a 

Bronze Age settlement and the largest 

Necropolis in the Mediterranean, where 

thousands of tombs give a beehive appearance to 

the cliff-face. We head north to Taormina. 

Overnight: Taormina, Hotel Monte Tauro 

Friday 

We walk on Mount Etna, Europe's most famous 

active volcano, walking through pine woods and 

old lava flows. This is a Garden of Eden abounding in 

oranges, mandarins, lemons, olives, prickly pears, 

bananas, eucalyptus and vines. 

Overnight: Taormina, Hotel Monte Tauro 

Saturday 

We have a guided tour of the ancient Greek Theatre, 

famed both for its remarkable state of preservation 

and for its unsurpassed 

situation. We leave for 

Catania Airport and bid 

Farewell to Sicily. 

Arrival: Catania Airport 

Departure: Catania Airport 

Terrain: Greatly varied - 

modest, easy and vigorous 

walks, sometimes rocky 

trails. 



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2013 Dates: 

October 6-12 


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Berlin 

Germany 

Dresden 

7 

Prague 

Czech Republic 

6 

Bern 

4 

Lucerne 

Innsbruck 

Munich 

3 

2 

Switzerland 

Slovenia 

Vienna 

Salzburg 

Austria 

1 

Ljubljana 

Zagreb 

Croatia 

Split 

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Dick Dixon 

1 Slovenia ~ Lake Bohinj, 

The Julian Alps & Lake Bled 

2 Innsbruck, The Tyrolean 

Alps & The Land of Mozart 

3 Bavaria ~ Lakes, Mountains 

& Fairytale Castles 

4 Bernese Oberland & Lake 

Lucerne 

5 The Dalmatian Coast 

6 Vienna to Prague 

7 Prague to Dresden 

0 miles 100 

5 

Dubrovnik

Europe 

Elissa Becker 

43

Elissa Becker 

can’t say enough about how I 

‘I enjoyed the Croatia Walk. Ante 

Lenka and Mato were amazing. With 

them and our other walkers from the 

U.S. we were one happy family. It was a 

joy to be with everyone each day. 

I was widowed at 62. My husband and I 

loved to travel, and I have been 

struggling to re-invent myself as a 

single person (not easy). I think I’ve 

found my travel niche in Wayfarers. I 

felt very comfortable being a single 

person. Even though the other four 

walkers were couples, I did not feel like 

a fifth wheel.’ 

Jennifer Wells, 

Croatia - The Dalmatian Coast 


‘Wonderful - nice, nice people, took great care 

of us - felt safe & like they could handle any 

emergency. Great reps for Wayfarers & their 

countries.’ 

‘Ante really knew the history and we learned a 

lot about the country and its history as we 

walked. The boat trips and the dinners were all 

memorable and added to the adventures of the 

entire week’s walk.’ 

Joe Chiczewski & Barbara McNamara, 


‘Marvelous views, countryside and Bavarian 

way of life. Diverse aspects of the region and 

history.’ 

Hugh & Barbara Trollope, 

Germany - Bavaria 

‘I love walking with the people who walk with 

The Wayfarers.’ 

Nina & Dick Dixon, Germany - Bavaria 

‘I loved everything about Croatia. I especially 

liked having meals at private homes. It was very 

special to have lunch on someone’s patio. I loved 

the feeling that we were one family.’ 

Jennifer Wells, 


‘Loved them both - Jana very, very 

informative, Lenka cheerful, helpful. 

Both a lot of fun.’ 

Kathryn Haze, 

Czech Republic - Vienna to Prague 

‘Both Jane and Ernst were wonderful; 

answering any questions or helping with a 

problem. They are great fun.’ 

Jerry & Karol Sibley, Germany - Bavaria 


‘All of it but especially the walk through the 

forest on the way to Unterammergau, the tour at 

the Passion Play theater and the organ concert at 

the small church on the women’s island in 

Chiemsee.’ 

Jerry & Karol Sibley, Germany - Bavaria 

‘The Walk exceeded all my expectation. I 

enjoyed the whole experience - seeing places off 

the beaten track, combining exercise with visiting 

a new country.’ 

Kathryn Haze, 

Czech Republic - Vienna to Prague 

Kathy Ross 

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Slovenia ~ 

Slovenia 

Lake Bohinj, The Julian Alps & Lake Bled 

Highlights 

• Spectacular caves at Postojna 

• Discover Ljubljana, prettiest of capital 

cities 

• Predjama Castle, “wonder of human 

history” 

• The Lakes of Bled and Bohinj 

• Unspoilt rural way of life 

Itinerary 

Saturday 

We meet in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. We enjoy 

an aperitif before an Introductory Talk and 


Overnight: Ljubljana, Hotel Grand Union 

Sunday 

We walk along the river bank and lunch at a 

restaurant in the woods. We visit the Postojna 

Caves, where a cave train takes us to Predjama 

Castle, pressed into a huge cavern, hollowed out of 

the rock face. 

Overnight: Spodnja Idrija, Hotel Kendov dvorek 

countryside has an abundance of early-season 

wild flowers and hay meadows. 

Overnight: Bohinjsko Jezero, Hotel Jezero 

Wednesday 

A ferry takes us to the western end of Lake 

Bohinj, where the 190-ft Savica Waterfall tumbles 

into the water. We walk beside the lake through 

delightful historic villages; we visit the museum 

of Alpine Cheese Making and a 17th-century 

farmhouse. Hayracks, called toplars and unique 

to Slovenia, are scattered across the landscape. 

Overnight: Bohinjsko Jezero, Hotel Jezero 

Thursday 

We walk from the picturesque hamlet of 

Kupljenik, enjoying grand views, through 

woods and fields to the River Sava. On to 

enchanting Lake Bled and a walk around the 

lake to visit Bled Castle. 

Overnight: Bled, Grand Hotel Toplice 

Friday 

We walk to the stunning Vintgar Gorge, a 500-ft 

high defile accessible via a continuous chain of 

gantries and bridges, and on to a village lunch. 

We walk on through open country to Bled, in 

time to take a late afternoon cruise to Bled 

Island. 

Overnight: Bled, Grand Hotel Toplice 

Saturday 

After breakfast, we return to Ljubljana. 

Predjama Castle 

Monday 

With views to the Julian Alps, we pass hamlets and 

farms in an open landscape as the locals tend their 

gardens and cut the summer hay. After lunch in a 

small town we continue to Idrija with its 16thcentury 

Castle. 

Overnight: Spodnja Idrija, Hotel Kendov dvorek 

Tuesday 

We walk to the vivid blue-green Wild Lake. We take 

a local train to Lake Bohinj in the Triglav National 

Park. Mostly a dairy-farming community, the 

Arrival: Ljubljana 

Departure: Ljubljana 

Terrain: Well-trodden paths, 

comfortable underfoot, with 

a wide variety of flat and 

hilly terrain. 





Fishing Golf Paragliding Balloon Ride 





2013 Dates: 

June 29 - July 6 

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Austria 

Highlights 

• Alpine walking and mountain views, 

painted houses in unspoilt villages 

• Evening musical surprises 

• Apfelstrudel and other traditional 

Tyrolean fare 

• Stay in the von Trapps’ (‘Sound of 

Music’) hunting lodge 

• Shopping in fashionable Kitzbühel and 

elegant Zell am See 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We rendezvous in Innsbruck for a guided walk 

through the old part of this alpine city. We take 

Tram No. 6 up to the mountain resort of Igls and 

enjoy an aperitif on the terrace before an 


Overnight: Igls, Sporthotel 

Monday 

We hike on alpine slopes with far-reaching views 

amid the resonant scents of the fields. We lunch at 

St Peter's and return along the St John's Way 

(Johannesweg), passing the fourteen Stations of 

the Cross. 

Overnight: Igls, Sporthotel 

Tuesday 

We walk at a lower level with sweeping panoramas 

over Innsbruck, the Inn valley and the mountains 

beyond, passing centuries' old mountain huts. The 

typical Tyrolean lunch is as stimulating as the 

breathtaking view. We drive to fashionable 

Kitzbühel. 

Overnight: Kitzbühel, Hotel Kaiserhof 

Wednesday 

We set off for the 'Schwarzsee', the Black Lake, 

and continue to lunch in a traditional setting, 

before returning to medieval Kitzbühel, with time 

Kathy Ross 

Innsbruck, The Tyrolean Alps 

& The Land of Mozart 

to wander the streets of the Old Town and to 

enjoy an Apfelstrudel with Afternoon Tea. 

Overnight: Kitzbühel, Hotel Kaiserhof 

Thursday 

We walk the peaceful heights of the Kitzbühel 

Alps along the old Roman Way, before continuing 

our journey by train to Zell am See. A private 

boat takes us across the lake and we walk to our 

hotel, the former hunting lodge of the von Trapp 

(‘The Sound of Music’) family. 

Overnight: Thumersbach, Landhotel Erlhof 

Friday 

We walk in the hills of the impressive Steinernen 

Meer mountain range above the Zeller lake. After 

lunch, we descend to the lovely resort town of 

Zell for shopping and afternoon tea and return to 

our hotel for our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Thumersbach, 

Landhotel Erlhof 

Saturday 

We say "Auf 

Wiedersehen" at the rail 

station in Zell am See. 

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Kathy Ross 

Arrival: Innsbruck Rail Station 

Departure: Zell am See Rail Station 

Terrain: Mountain paths, 

meadow tracks and rolling 

hills at altitudes up to 

6,000 feet. 




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2013 Dates: 


Germany 

Bavaria ~ 

Lakes, Mountains & Fairytale Castles 

Highlights 

• View from the Zugspitz, Germany’s 

highest mountain 

• Ludwig’s Palaces at Linderhof and 

Herrenchiemsee 

• Backstage tour at Oberammergau 

• Private visit to Benedictine monastery 

of Ettal 

• Bavarian food and legendary beer 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take the 

mountain railway to the charming alpine village 

of Grainau. 

Overnight: Grainau, Hotel Waxenstein 

Wednesday 

We visit the beautiful monastery church and walk 

to lovely Oberammergau, renowned for its 

Passion Play, for a fascinating backstage tour. We 

continue our walk along the valley to the village 

of Unterammergau and drive to the spa town of 

Bad Aibling. 

Overnight: Bad Aibling, Hotel Lindner 

Thursday 

We spend the day walking in the Voralps with 

panoramic views of the Austrian Alps in the 

distance and enjoy a traditional lunch in a private 

farmhouse, prepared by the farmer’s wife. We have 

time to wander the streets of delightful Bad Aibling. 

Overnight: Bad Aibling, Hotel Lindner 

Friday 

Today we visit King Ludwig’s fabulous Royal Palace at 

Herrenchiemsee, the fulfilment of his life-long 

dream, built on an island in the lake. We will visit the 

convent on the tiny, picturesque Ladies’ Island 

(Fraueninsel) before reaching our lakeside hotel by 

launch for our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Prien am Chiemsee, Yachthotel 

Saturday 

We say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ at the rail station at Prien 

am Chiemsee. 

Monday 

We walk to Lake Eibsee for lunch and continue 

around the lake on the lower slopes of the 

Zugspitz, the highest mountain in Germany. A 

cable-car takes us over the glacier to the peak at 

nearly 10,000 feet for the breathtaking views 

across Bavaria and into Austria. We return by cog 

railway. 

Overnight: Grainau, Hotel Waxenstein 

Tuesday 

We walk through a mountain valley to visit 

Schloss Linderhof, the stunning palace built by 

the Dream King, Ludwig ll, before continuing to 

our hotel owned by the Benedectine monastery. 

We may try their own beer with our Bavarian 

dinner. 

Overnight: Ettal, Klosterhotel Ludwig der 

Bayer 

2 are Better than 1! 

Book our Germany and Austria 

Walks back to back and we’ll treat 

you to a night in between trips! 

Arrival: Garmish-Partenkirchen 

Departure: Prien am Chiemsee 

Terrain: Easy to moderate with 

occasional challenges, walking 

on firm ground. Forest trails, 

palace gardens, colorful village 

streets. 8-12 miles walking per day. 



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2013 Dates: 


47

Switzerland 

Bernese Oberland & 

Lake Lucerne 

Highlights 

• Chalet villages, balconies laden with 

geraniums 

• Cable-cars and cog railways to highlevel 

walks 

• Views of the Eiger and Mönch 

• Tour of Lucerne's old wooden bridges 

and narrow streets 

• Watch famed Gruyère cheese made in a 

family farmhouse 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

Take the Golden Panoramic Train from Montreux to 

our rendezvous in the village of Saanen. We take an 

aperitif overlooking the mountains before our 


Overnight: Saanen, Alpenhotel Steigenberger 

Monday 

We walk in the hills with fine mountain views. We 

watch the famous Gruyère cheese being made and 

lunch at a chalet. On through the 17th-century 

village of Rougemont and by train to Kandersteg. 

Overnight: Kandersteg, Waldhotel Doldenhorn 

Tuesday 

The Kander valley region offers a wide variety of 

delightful classic alpine routes. In favorable weather 

conditions a cable car will take us to high level 

walks, with outstanding views of the snow-capped 

Altels and Rinderhorn. 

Overnight: Kandersteg, Waldhotel Doldenhorn 

Wednesday 

We take a cog train to Wegenalp to hike through 

flower-covered pastures and dramatic scenery. 

Our walk takes us to Kleine Scheidegg and ends at 

the foot of the daunting North Face of the Eiger. 

Overnight: Grindelwald, Hotel Kirchbuehl 

Thursday 

From Grosse Scheidegg at 7,000 feet, well-trodden 

hiking paths take us from peak to peak across the 

land of the chamois with superb views of the 

impressive Bernese Alps from Wetterhorn to 

Mönch. 

Overnight: Grindelwald, Hotel Kirchbuehl 

Friday 

We walk to the beautiful canyon and dramatic 

scenery of the Gletscherschlucht, then continue 

by train to Lucerne to discover its famous wooden 

bridges and medieval lanes. We reach our waterside 

hotel by lake steamer. 

Overnight: Weggis, Posthotel 

Saturday 

We take the ferry from our village to Vitznau 

and connect with the famous cog railway to 

Rigi Kulm. We enjoy easy paths all day on Mt 

Rigi, Queen of the Mountains, as we walk to 

Schild and on to Rigi Scheidegg for lunch. 

We return via Rigi Kaltbad for our Farewell 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Weggis, Posthotel 

Sunday 

We return to Lucerne by lake steamer and 

The Wayfarers see you safely on your way. 

Arrival: Saanen Rail Station 

Departure: Lucerne Rail Station 

Terrain: Moderate to energetic walking at altitudes 

up to 7,000 feet, on paths with moderate climbs 

and some steep descents. 

Some steady inclines. 

9-11 miles walking 

per day. 


Paragliding 

Balloon Rides 

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2013 Dates: 

July 7-14 

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Croatia 

Elissa Becker 

Elissa Becker 

The Dalmatian Coast 

terrace restaurant overlooking the sea. After a 

delicious lunch of fresh fish, we walk to the 

coastal village of Bol to browse around the tiny 

harbor shops. 

Overnight: Postira, Hotel Pastura 

Highlights 

• Walk the city walls of old Dubrovnik, 

a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

• Adriatic island of Brac 

• Arriving on foot, leaving by boat on a 

visit to the remote and magical Blaca 

Monastery 

• Grilled squid and fabulous fresh seafood 

• Explore amazing Diocletian’s Palace in 

Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

Itinerary 

Saturday 

We meet at our hotel overloooking the sea and 

the old city of Dubrovnik for our Welcome 

Reception and Dinner. 

Overnight: Dubrovnik, Hotel Villa Argentina 

Sunday 

A coastal walk brings us to the terracotta-roofed 

town of Cavtat. Later we walk the city walls 

completely surrounding Dubrovnik and explore 

the squares and tiny streets. Dinner in a local 

restaurant. 

Overnight: Dubrovnik, Hotel Villa Argentina 

Monday 

We take a ferry to explore Lopud, one of the 

many islands off Dubrovnik. Our launch returns 

us to Ston where we walk the impressive 

medieval fortification walls, overlooking the 

ancient salt-pans. 

Overnight: Mali Ston, Hotel Ostrea 

Tuesday 

We drive along the scenic Adriatic coastline to 

Makarska, and on by private boat to Brac, the 

third largest of Croatia's islands. After lunch, we 

walk through fields, olive groves and vineyards to 

our hotel overlooking the harbor in Postira. 


Wednesday 

We walk down to the enchanting village of 

Lozisce and follow the path down to Sutivan. This 

sleepy village has a calm, peaceful little harbor, 

ideal for a leisurely lunch before continuing 

along the seashore to our hotel. 


Thursday 

We descend a gorge to the remote Blaca 

Monastery and continue to an isolated bay where 

a private boat takes us to a secluded, sheltered 

Friday 

The morning ferry takes us to Split. We begin our 

visit of the Old Town from the waterfront and marvel 

at the warren of houses, tenements, churches and 

chapels of the famed Palace of the Roman Emperor 

Diocletian. Later we join the ‘passeggiata’ on the Riva, 

where the locals congregate to gossip, before our 


Overnight: Split, Hotel Marmont 

Saturday 



Arrival: Dubrovnik 

Departure: Split 

Terrain: Drovers' tracks, wooded 

paths, some rocky trails. 



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2013 Dates: 

June 1-8, September 21-28, 

October 5-12 

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50 

Highlights 

• Staying in a hotel in the central square 

of Jindrichuv Hradec (Henry's Castle) a 

town built round a gothic masterpiece 

of a castle 

• Sampling Czech beer and a tasting of 

Moravian wines and learning about how 

they are produced in this region 

• Exploring Český Krumlov, a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site, one of Europe’s 

most beautiful cities 

• Walking in the Palava hills, a nature 

reserve with medieval ruins and 

wonderful wild flowers 

• Walking tour of Prague 

Itinerary 

Saturday 

Meet The Wayfarers in Vienna for the drive to 

Lednice for our Introductory Talk and Welcome 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Lednice, My Hotel 

Sunday 

We walk through forests and around the lakes of 

Lednice and Valtice, and visit the charming town of 

Mikulov, in the heart of the Moravian wine region. 

We end our afternoon with a tasting of local wines. 

Overnight: Lednice, My Hotel 

Monday 

From Mikulov, we hike into the nearby Palava hills, 

a splendid nature reserve with medieval ruins, rare 

flowers and grand views. We continue to Telč, a 

lovely little 16th century town with colorful 

architecture. 

Overnight: Telč, Pension Galerie 

Tuesday 

Vienna to Prague 

A local train takes us to "Czech Canada", and we 

walk through forests and over meadows to 

Slavonice for lunch. We reach Jindrichuv Hradec 

(Henry's Castle) and our hotel in the central 

square. 

Overnight: Jindrichuv Hradec, Hotel Concertino 

Arrival: Vienna City Air Terminal, 

Austria 

Departure: Prague 

Terrain: Forest walks and open 

country, firm paths with 

some brisk hill-walking. 



Wednesday 

We walk through forests and past numerous lakes 

to the little town of Trebon with its colorful 

historic buildings, cobblestone streets and moat. 

After lunch in a local fish restaurant, we journey 

on to Český Krumlov, one of Europe’s most 

beautiful and best-preserved cities. 

Overnight: Český Krumlov, Hotel Ruze 

Thursday 

After a guided tour of the massive castle, 

towering above the Vltava river, we walk to the 

hills of Sumava National Park, part of the 

Sudetenland, and enjoy the meadows, forests and 

distant views. We return to Český Krumlov with 

time to explore the shops and sights. 

Overnight: Český Krumlov, Hotel Ruze 

Friday 

A short walk and a bus ride bring us to the center 

of Prague, where we start our tour with a 

beautiful view of the city. We will see the Castle, 

the iconic Charles Bridge and explore the Old 

Town. We end our day in a fine restaurant for our 


Overnight: Prague, Rezidence Lundborg 

Saturday 

Departure is at your leisure. 



Market 

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2013 Dates: 

June 8-15, September 7-14, 

September 28 - October 5

Prague to Dresden 


Germany 

Highlights 

• Unspoilt villages of timber-framed 

houses 

• Prebischtor, the longest natural 

stone bridge in Europe 

• The artistic landscapes of Czech and 

Saxon “Switzerland” 

• Cruise on the River Elbe 

• Admire the magnificent restoration 

of baroque Dresden 

Itinerary 

Saturday 

We meet in Prague and drive to our hotel, in the 

north of the Czech Republic, for our Welcome 

Drink and Introductory Talk. 

Overnight: Rynoltice, Hotel Jitrava 

Sunday 

With great views we walk through forests and 

across pastures to a former mining village, with 

charming timber-framed houses, where we visit 

a unique painted wooden church. After lunch in 

one of the houses we walk back to the hotel 

over the hills. 

Overnight: Rynoltice, Hotel Jitrava 

Tuesday 

We walk to Waltersdorf and Grossschonau, and 

take a train to Chr˘ibská, the gateway to "Czech 

Switzerland". We continue to our hotel, a small 

château in the countryside. 

Overnight: Rynartice, Hotel Zámeček 

Wednesday 

We enter a unique landscape of numerous 

sandstone rocks and towers, accessible by ancient 

stone staircases. We'll visit some of the most 

interesting places in the mysterious forests and 

along small rivers, meandering through the rocky 

valleys toward the River Elbe. 

Overnight: Rynartice, Hotel Zámeček 

Thursday 

We take a trail to Prebischtor, the longest natural 

stone bridge in Europe, to a gorge, passable only by 

boat; our boatman relates the history. We 

continue to Bad Schandau on the German 

side of the border, to our hotel on the 

banks of the mighty Elbe. 

Overnight: Bad Schandau, Hotel 

Elbresidenz 

Friday 

We take a historic tram and a boat along 

the valley to hike to Bastei, the most 

famous site in Saxon Switzerland, for a 

breathtaking view nearly 1,000 feet above 

the river. After lunch, we cruise along the 

Elbe to the baroque heart of the capital of 

Saxony, Dresden. There may be time for a 

swim in the indoor pool before our 


Overnight: Dresden, Hotel Radisson Blu 

Gewandhaus 

Saturday 

Departure at leisure 

Monday 


We walk along the Czech-German border with 

wonderful views for miles around. We visit 

Oybin, a romantic ruin of a 14th-century castle 

and monastery. 

Overnight: Lueckendorf, Hotel Altes Kurhaus 


Crossroads of Europe Tour: Book 

the whole journey - from Vienna 

to Prague to Dresden - and pay a 

special price US$ 7,750 (per person based 

on double occupancy) for both Walks 

Arrival: Prague 

Departure: Dresden, Germany 

Terrain: Forest paths, open 

country and meadows. Some 

hill walking. Rock steps with 

railings. 



Swimming 

Massage/Spa 

Canoeing 





2013 Dates: 

June 15-22F, September 14-21 

F=Founders’ Walk 

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Ellen Barone 

The Americas & 

1 

USA 

2 

3 

0 miles 1000 

Argentina 

Ellen Barone 

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Ellen Barone 

1 Alaska ~ Amazing 

Wilderness 

2 Utah ~ Grand Canyon, 

Bryce & Zion 

3 New Mexico ~ The Land 

of Enchantment 

4 Argentina ~ 

Remote Patagonia 

5 New Zealand ~ 

Spectacular South Island 

4

The Pacific 

New Zealand 

5 

0 miles 200 

Ellen Barone 

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he experience exceeded our 

‘Texpectations. John and Sandy 

Knox are outstanding guides who 

really know the country - the New 

Zealand natural history and its 

people. The meals and accommodations 

were outstanding as well.’ 

George & Camille McGregor, 

New Zealand ~ 


he thrill of the two glacier 

‘Twalks is hard to beat.’ 

Claire Bellanti, New Zealand ~ 


Ellen Barone 


“Julie and Robyn could not have been more 

delightful. They orchestrated the trip brilliantly - 

a perfect mix of hiking and cultural / natural 

activities - and their personal concern that each of 

us had good experiences was evident and 

touching. They both clearly love Alaska and were 

proud to show its many facets to us. I especially 

liked the hands-on nature of many of our 

cultural/natural activities: panning for gold, 

talking to the old guy in Hope, riding behind the 

sled dogs - and of course socializing the puppies! 

All produced indelible impressions and memories.” 

Barbara Robson, USA - Alaska 

‘Superior! Shared love of country and in-depth 

knowledge thereof. Personally engaging. Very 

competent. Trustworthy.’ 

Edward Fowler, USA - Utah, Grand Canyon, 

Bryce & Zion 

‘Mo / Tom are outstanding individuals! They 

complement each other beautifully, aware, 

understanding & good senses of humor.’ 

Nancy Pogue, USA - New Mexico ~ The Land 

of Enchantment 

'Mo was a fine leader, well organized, articulate, 

well versed on all the different sites we visited. 

Tom is a thoughtful caring guide who knew all 

about the trees, flora and fauna of the region, 

who also serves the area as a firefighter. He 

is an excellent photographer.' 

Dr. Judith Bowles, USA - New Mexico - 

Land of Enchantment 

‘John Knox seemed to know everyone on 

the South Island, and he went out of his 

way to introduce me to local scientists. 

Sandy was very knowledgeable about New 

Zealand flora and fauna. Both had a great 

sense of humor.’ 

George & Camille McGregor, New 

Zealand - Spectacular South Island 

'John Knox is an intelligent, caring and kind 

individual with a great sense of humor and a 

depth of knowledge about New Zealand 

culture, geography, flora and fauna. He is one 

of the best guides we have ever had on any 

guided trip. He has organized this trip with 

great care to show the diversity of New 

Zealand's landscape and I appreciated his 

leadership of the group. I loved this trip. 

I had heard of the "legend" of John Knox 

and it is all true.' 

Barbara Hauser, New Zealand - Spectacular 

South Island 

'John was exceptional - totally committed to 

providing the "perfect walking experience". He 

is full of great information, is easy-going and 

calm and very good-natured. He is an excellent 

driver, always keeping safety first. I really 

enjoyed my interactions with John. ' 

Larry Hauser, New Zealand - Spectacular 

South Island 

'Both Pat and Sandra took great care of the 

flock. I especially appreciated the Wayfarers' 

touch, viz, their flexibility in shepherding 

groups of both slow and fast walkers.' 

Larry Hauser, New Zealand - Spectacular 

South Island 

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United States 

Alaska ~ 

Amazing Wilderness 

Pass, then hike on to see Raven Glacier. Dinner 

tonight is a surprise and a real treat! 

Overnight: Girdwood, Alyeska Resort Hotel 

Highlights 

• Panning for gold at Crow Creek 

• Meet the Huskies and ride a summer 

sled 

• Take the train on Alaska’s most scenic 

route 

• Visit a Musk Ox Farm and a Reindeer 

Farm, see amazing animal and bird life 

• Exit Glacier, Raven Glacier and Eagle’s 

Creek 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet in Anchorage and visit a house 

museum, where we learn the surprising history 

of the town. We visit a Reindeer Farm and on to 

our remote Knik lodging for our Welcome 

Dinner. 

Overnight: Palmer, Knik River Lodge 

Monday 

We visit a Musk Ox Farm and learn about quiviut, 

the finest wool in the world. After lunch, we 

hike the trails up to Gold Cord Lake, a remote 

alpine wilderness. We visit Independence State 

Mine and tour the historical site of one of 

Alaska’s great gold mines. 

Overnight: Palmer, Knik River Lodge 

Wednesday 

The railroad takes us along one of the most beautiful 

routes in Alaska to join our boat for a cruise 

in the beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park. A 

National Park Ranger will explain how the 

landscape was shaped by glaciers, earthquakes 

and storms through the centuries. Watch out for 

Orcas! We return to Seward for dinner. 

Overnight: Seward, Hotel Seward 

Thursday 

We drive to Mitch Seavey’s Ididaride Kennels and 

enjoy a ride behind a specially designed Alaskan 

Husky summer sled. You will meet the mushers, 

dog handlers and the Alaskan Husky sled dogs 

and their puppies. We hike to Exit 

Glacier, the only part of Kenai 

Fjords National Park accessible by 

trail, and lunch along the 

Resurrection River. We continue to 

Hope for a chance to see “the real 

Alaska” untouched by tourism, and 

on to Girdwood for a special dinner. 

Overnight: Girdwood, Alyeska 

Resort Hotel 

Friday 

We hike up Crow Pass to Raven 

Glacier, with amazing views along 

the way. We lunch at the beautiful 

Saturday 

We hike a beautiful trail into a dense, primeval 

rainforest. After lunch, we head to Crow Creek 

Mine, once a very active gold mine and still home to 

commercial mining. We’ll learn firsthand how to 

look for gold - and you get to keep whatever gold 

you find! We take a ski tram to our Farewell Dinner 

atop the mountain, with spectacular views of the 

seven glaciers that surround Girdwood. 

Overnight: Girdwood, Alyeska Resort Hotel 

Sunday 

We visit Potter Marsh Wildlife Refuge to look for 

moose, bald eagles, and spawning salmon. After a 

short walk, we head back to Anchorage where we 

say farewell. 

Tuesday 

We visit the Eklutna Historical Heritage Park, 

with its original Native village. A short drive takes 

us to Eagle’s River for an 8 mile loop of easy 

hiking. We may see dragonflies, birds, sign of 

bears, beavers, moose – we may even hear 

wolves! We will be walking along the National 

Historical Iditarod Trail. We continue to our hotel 

in Anchorage before dinner at the Glacier 

Brewhouse. 

Overnight: Anchorage, Hotel Captain Cook 

Arrival: Anchorage 

Departure: Anchorage 

Terrain: Undulating paths, mud and 

roots. Good boots essential! 




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2013 Dates: 

August 4-11 

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United States 

Highlights 

• The Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site 

• Visibility at Bryce often exceeds 100 

miles 

Utah ~ 

Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion 

• The dawn walk to Sunrise Point 

• Three great National Parks 

• Hike the Narrows Walk to Weeping 

Rock 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

From our rendezvous in St George, we drive to 

the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. A world apart 

is revealed by a short overlook walk to Bright 

Angel Point. We admire unforgettable sunset 

views of The Canyon followed by a Welcome 

Drink and Dinner. 

Overnight: Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim 

Monday 

After a hearty breakfast, we enjoy a hike along the 

Widforss Trail, named for the well-known 

watercolor landscape painter to a picnic lunch with 

panoramic views over the Canyon. We return to 

the lodge via Cape Royal for memorable views of 

the Canyon from a different angle. 

Overnight: Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim 

Tuesday 

We're off to Bryce Canyon, stopping lunch in the 

old western movie town of Kanab. We drive 

through spectacular Red Rock Country to Bryce 

Canyon National Park and walk the rim trail. 

Overnight: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon 

Wednesday 

You may join early-rising Wayfarers for a short 

dawn walk to Sunrise Point, where we'll watch the 

sun ignite the altar candles in the great rock 

cathedral. Our Bryce walk leads us to a grove of 

ancient bristlecone pine and to Fairyland Canyon, 

every bit as magical as its name. 

Overnight: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon 

Thursday 

We head for Zion saving, arguably, the best 

National Park for last - but it's a tough choice! 

After a short walk along the Overlook Trail, we 

continue to the Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, 

we hike the famed Narrows Walk, visit Weeping 

Rock, and end the day at the Human History 

Museum and Visitor Center in Zion. 

Overnight: Flanigan’s Inn, Zion Canyon 

Friday 

This morning we hike up to the Watchman Trail 

with outstanding views of the colorful expanse of 

Zion Canyon. After lunch, relax by the pool, stroll 

the shops of Springdale or cross the handsome 

suspension bridge for an afternoon walk to 

Emerald Pools to view its three waterfalls. Our 

elegant Farewell Dinner is served at Flanigan's Inn. 

Overnight: Flanigan’s Inn, Zion Canyon 

Saturday 

After breakfast, we return to St George for 

onward connections. 

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Arrival: St George Municipal Airport 

Departure: St George Municipal Airport 

Terrain: Well-maintained 

forest and canyon trails 

with elevation gains up 

to 1,000 feet. 









2013 Dates: 


New Mexico ~ 

United States 

The Land of Enchantment 

Highlights 

• Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site 

• Visiting ancient cliff dwellings in 

Bandelier National Monument 

• Walking amid scenery like Chimney 

Rock immortalized by Georgia 

O’Keeffe in her paintings 

• Crossing the Rio Grande by 

suspension bridge 

• Learning about the flora and fauna of 

the desert 

Itinerary 

Sunday 

We meet mid-afternoon to explore the Georgia 

O’Keeffe Museum and the heart of historic 

Santa Fe before our Welcome Dinner. 

Overnight: Santa Fe, Inn on the Alameda 

Monday 

We drive across the Rio Grande valley to the 

Jemez Mountains, an unusual volcanic range that 

harbors the ruins of Ancestral Pueblo Indian 

villages. We walk in Bandelier National 

Monument, famous for its 800 year-old cliff 

dwellings in an unforgettable mountain setting, 

and in one of North America’s largest 

volcanoes at Valles Caldera National 

Reserve. 

Overnight: Santa Fe, Inn on the 

Alameda 

Tuesday 

We hike in the Rocky 

Mountains, also called the 

Sangre de Cristo, and learn 

about the geology and 

flora and fauna of the 

region. We stop at the famous Sanctuario of the 

Chimayo, a major pilgrimage site, and visit the 

Centinela weaving studio. We dine at our Inn 

below Georgia O’Keeffe’s home. 

Overnight: Abiquiu, Abiquiu Inn 

Wednesday 

We visit the Chama River overlook and walk in 

the landscape of the mysterious Ghost Ranch. We 

take our time to make the ascent to Chimney 

Rock, with unforgettable views of the colorful 

desert and the flat-topped mountain, which 

features prominently in O’Keeffe’s paintings. 

After lunch we walk into legendary Box Canyon. 

Overnight: Abiquiu, Abiquiu Inn 

Thursday 

A morning walk in white spires before heading 

north toward Taos. We cross the Rio Grande via 

the Gorge Suspension Bridge, then walk among 

ancient petroglyphs in the volcanic canyon with 

the Rio Grande rushing below. We check into our 

adobe lodging before heading out for dinner in 

Taos at sunset. 

Overnight: Taos, Inn at La Loma Plaza 

Friday 

Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 

our native Pueblo guide, we will visit this prehistoric 

and historic village, sharing Pueblo customs that 

color the landscape and art of the Southwest. In the 

afternoon we’ll hike among shimmering aspen 

forests and beside clear, cold streams in the high 

mountains, before returning for our Farewell Dinner. 

Overnight: Taos, Inn at La Loma Plaza 

Saturday 

We have a Farewell Breakfast. 

Arrival: Santa Fe 

Departure: Taos 

Terrain: Mostly good, easy trails, 

rocky in places, with elevation gains of 

300-500 ft. Altitude to 7000ft. 




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2013 Dates: 

September 15-21, October 13-19 


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Argentina 

Highlights 

• Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site 

• Cruise to the foot of the Perito Moreno 

Glacier 

• Hike the Mount Fitz Roy trail 

• Lunch and gaucho demonstration at 

family ranch 

• Cross Lago del Desierto to Chile 

Our new Walk in Argentinian Patagonia 

highlights the compelling silence of 

the steppes, the grandeur of the 

glaciers, the ever-changing vistas of snow-capped 

mountains and lakes and the magical emptiness of 

this awe-inspiring landscape. We will walk in the 

footsteps of the early settlers, we will meet the 

gauchos who still work the land on remote 

ranches and we will cruise to almost touching 

distance of the great Perito Moreno glacier. We will 

see guanacos and hares and condors and flamingoes, 

maybe even a puma. We will eat Lemon Pie 

in the tavern where Butch Cassidy stayed! 

Patagonia is a vast region - the size of France and 

Spain combined - and one can spend many hours 

traveling between the areas best suited for 

walking. We have created an itinerary that 

intentionally maximises time spent on the trail and 

minimises time spent in a bus. However, we 

encourage you to explore more of the 

region while you are here with our specially 

tailored pre- and post-trip extensions: 

Buenos Aires City Stay, Torres del Paine 

National Park in Chile and an Estancia Stay. 

Itinerary 

Day 1 

Remote Patagonia 

Meet at El Calafate Airport and transfer to 

Hotel Kau Yatun for an Introductory Talk and 

Welcome Dinner 

Overnight: El Calafate, Hotel Kau Yatun, 

Day 2 

We head out of town on the famous Route 

40,with views of snow –capped mountains, 

sheep and cattle ranges. Lunch in El Chalten 

and an afternoon forest and riverside walk 

brings us to our homely inn beside a glacial 

torrent. 

Overnight: El Chalten, Hosteria El Pilar 

Arrival: El Calafate 

Departure: El Calafate 


Day 3 

Walking from our hotel, we follow the river 

and hike with ever-wider views of Mount Fitz 

Roy and its glacier. We picnic in a flat, natural 

arena of stunning views in all directions and 

end our walk with a celebratory beer or 

ice-cream in El Chalten. 

Overnight: El Chalten, Hosteria El Pilar 


Swimming 

Massage/Spa 

Mountain Biking 

Terrain: Well marked trails and paths, some hills 

with steep inclines/declines. Paths can be rocky. 

Up to 12 miles walking per day. 

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(US$ 1,275 Single Supplement) 


2013 Dates: 

February 3-11, March 17-25, 

December 8-16 

2014 Dates: 

February 2-10, March 2-10, 

December 7-15 

For more details: www.thewayfarers.com or call us at 1-800-249-4620 (US & Canada)

Argentina 

Three Exciting Trip Extensions 

to complete your 

Patagonian Adventure! 

Day 4 

Today we walk to and around Lago del 

Desierto through beech forests for a view of 

the hanging glacier at Laguna Huemul. We 

take to a boat on the lake to the Chilean 

shore (no border post here!). 

Overnight: El Chalten Hosteria El Pilar 

Day 5 

We head back to El Calafate for lunch, 

shopping and a short walk. We continue to 

our stunning hotel in La Anita Valley, with 

views to Lago Argentino on one side, Mount 

Frias on another and, in the distance, the 

snow-capped Andes and the Torres del Paine 

peaks over the border in Chile. 

Overnight: Eolo Lodge 

Day 6 

Today we explore and exult in the majesty, 

the silence and the solitude of the lodge’s 

surroundings, hiking in the Anita Valley, 

along the river and to the heights of Mount 

Frias with unforgettable views 

and the chance to see local 

wildlife from flamingos in the 

valley to guanacos and hares in 

the hills the whole day long. 

Picnic lunch in the wild and 

Afternoon Tea in the hotel. 


Day 7 

Today is a highlight of our stay 

in Patagonia as we board our 

boat at Puerto Banderas to get 

up close to the fantastic Perito 

Moreno Glacier, to almost 

touching distance of this 

gigantic wall of ice. After lunch, we can 

opt for a hike in the surrounding countryside 

or a leisurely horseback ride on the 

estancia. We return to the hotel for 

Afternoon Tea. 


Day 8 

We drive to the Los Glaciares National Park 

and hike along the southern shores of 

Lago Roca. We see caves with paintings 

made by the ancient Tehuelche people. We 

reach the estancia of Nibepo Aike, a typical 

pioneer ranch, where, following lunch in 

the main dining room of the family home, 

we will watch the gauchos at work with 

cattle in the corrals, and a demonstration 

of sheep-shearing by hand. We end our 

Patagonian journey with a typical 

Argentinian barbecue (asado) supper. 

Eolo Lodge 

Day 9 

Individual transfers, according to flight, to 

El Calafate airport. 

Buenos Aires City Stay 

Discover the vibrant ‘Paris of South America’ with a city-stay: 

three nights including airport transfers, private guided city 

tour, tango show and boutique hotel accommodations in the 

fashionable Palermo District. 

Price from: US$ 1,075 per person Double Occupancy in a 

Classic Room (US$ 1,975 per person Single Occupancy) 

A Relaxing Estancia Stay near 

Buenos Aires 

Spend two or three nights at Estancia Cina Cina - located 70 

km / 43 miles from Buenos Aires and five blocks from the 

center of the sleepy colonial town of San Antonio de Areco, 

the home of gaucho writer Ricardo Güiraldes. Includes 

transfers to and from Buenos Aires and a guided tour of 

San Antonio de Areco. 

From US$ 745 per person Double Occupancy 

Hiking in Torres del Paine, 

Chilean Patagonia 

Three, four and five nights - all inclusive program at the 

luxurious Patagonia Camp with hikes every day in the Torres 

del Paine Park, transfers to and from either El Calafate, 

Argentina or Puntas Arenas, Chile. 

From US$ 1,725 per person Double Occupancy 

(US$ 2,245 per person Single Occupancy) 

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New Zealand 

Highlights 

• Queen Charlotte Walkway with 

panoramic views over the Sounds 

where Captain Cook landed in 1770 

• Arthur’s Pass National Park and the 

Southern Alps 

• Porari River walk into the heart of a 

natural gorge 

• Walking on two Glaciers - Franz Josef 

and Fox 

• Sampling the seafood at Kaikoura 

Itinerary 

Tuesday 

We take a coastal walk along Picton Harbour's 

eastern side to Bob's Bay, continuing along the 

Snout Walkway ridge, which offers superb views 

of Queen Charlotte Sound. 

Overnight: Picton, Beachcomber Inn 

Wednesday 

We take a water taxi to Mistletoe Bay and follow 

the Queen Charlotte Walkway, high on the dividing 

ridge between Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte 

Sounds, where we are able to see the panoramic 

views of both Sounds, simultaneously. The track 

drops down to native forests where the birdsong 

of tuis, bell birds and fantails can be heard. 

Overnight: Picton, Beachcomber Inn 

Thursday 

Spectacular South 

We travel south from the Marlborough Sounds for 

lunch in the township of Kaikoura where we 

sample local fish produce fresh from the sea. We 

walk the Kaikoura Peninsula track to observe 

migrating whales and basking seals from the 

dramatic, limestone cliff path. Our walk ends in 

Kaikoura township close to our hotel where we 

enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean and 

mountains. 

Overnight: Kaikoura, The White Morph 

Friday & Saturday 

We move west towards the magnificent Southern 

Alps. Here, there are a variety of alpine tracks to 

explore and an opportunity to learn from natural 

history experts about the flora and fauna of this 

area, as well as visiting a working high-country 

farm. We climb up to Castle Hill rocks, where 

young Maori warriors once congregated to learn 

the art of warfare from the Elders of their tribe, 

and we see the beautiful landscapes captured on 

film in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Narnia'. 

Overnight: Arthur's Pass, Wilderness Lodge 

Sunday & Monday 

We travel by road, traversing the Southern Alps, 

to the West Coast. In Paparoa National Park we 

experience the luxuriant rainforest. Coastal trails 

take us to strange limestone formations called 

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New Zealand 

Island 

the Pancake Rocks and dramatic geyser-like 

blowholes. Our final afternoon walk takes us 

along the banks of the Porari River's impressive 

gorge, where subtle changes in the forest 

landscape reveal strands of Nikau Palms nestled 

among the native rain forest and giant moss. 

Overnight: Punakaiki, Resort Hotel 

Tuesday & Wednesday 

Our walks include a trek from the rainforest to 

the face of the Franz Josef Glacier and a hike to 

the edge of Fox Glacier. There is time to admire 

the setting sun on the glacier before setting off 

to explore a secret glow-worm grotto, hidden in 

the forest, to observe this natural phenomenon. 

Overnight: Franz Josef Glacier, Punga Grove 

Thursday & Friday 

We travel south along the coastal highway to 

Haast, pausing to picnic by the picturesque 

River Haast, before ascending the Haast as we 

draw closer to our destination in Wanaka. We 

visit the Cascade Falls and Blue Pools, where 

enormous trout come to feed. Our walks take us 

along Lake Wanaka to Glendhu Bay to experience 

a magical sunset and an afternoon walk 

from the lake inlet into the township of Wanaka. 

We ascend to the summit of Mount Iron to 

experience the incredible 360 degree views of the 

Minaret Peaks, Mount Aspiring and the Otago 

Plains. 

Overnight: Lake Wanaka, Edgewater Hotel 

Saturday & Sunday 

We travel to Queenstown for a walk through 

Sunshine Valley, along the shores of Lake 

Wakatipu. We drive to Glenorchy along the lake 

with stunning views of the Remarkable 

Mountains and the vast peaks of the Mount 

Aspiring Ranges. We explore the Glenorchy 

Lagoon boardwalk with its beautifully tranquil 

waters and birdlife, before meeting a sheep farmer, 

whose family was one of the original European 

settlers in Otago. We walk a section of the famous 

Routeburn Track, which weaves its way through 

native beech forest, passing vast waterfalls and in 

view of sheer mountain peaks. 

Overnight: Queenstown, Millbrook Resort Hotel 

Monday 

We say farewell at breakfast. 


Arrival: Picton Quayside 

Departure: Queenstown Airport 

Water Sports 

Fishing Helicopter Ride Golf 

Massage/Spa 

Terrain: Good footing, some hills; transfers each day allow us to 

cover most of the island. 4-9 miles walking per day. 

2013 Prices: 




2014 Prices: 





2013 Dates: 

February 5-18, March 5-18 

2014 Dates: 

February 4-17, March 4-17 

Trip price excludes dinner on 

two evenings when you are free 

to dine independently in a local 

restaurant: Wednesday in Franz 

Joseph Village and Friday in 

Wanaka. 

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Vacation Planning 

Pamela Petro 

Choosing Your Walk 

From ambling to rambling or strolling 

to striding, we go to considerable 

lengths to cater for all walking tastes 

and abilities---and then add a few 

extras. While walking is at the heart of our 

vacations, there is no pressure to walk all the 

time on any of our trips. The Wayfarers’ backup 

van is available along with a range of options 

including shopping, swimming or maybe a 

massage---ideal for someone who might like to 

break up the walking itinerary or bring a friend or 

partner who is less interested in walking. 

Traveling Solo? 

You'll fit right in with a Wayfarers group! 

• On-trail camaraderie with like-minded travelers 

• Explore off the beaten track in safety and 

comfort 

• Reasonable Single Supplements - the same 

category of room as paired travelers 

The 'Walk Away Guide' by 

Everett Potter 

• Why Walk? 

• What is a walking vacation? 

• Why an organized walk? 

• What is a Walk like? 

• Who will I meet? 

• How should I prepare? 

All these questions and more are answered 

in the ‘Walk Away Guide’! 

The Guide will be published December 

2012. Order your copy today. 

Elissa Becker 

Photo Contest 

Thank you to everyone who 

submitted photos for our 2012 

photo contest! Winners receive an 

item of quality logo clothing from our 

online ‘Get Ready to Walk Shop’. We 

are always looking for more good 

photos! If we use one or more of your 

images in our brochure or website, we 

will send you a gift code to use online 

in our shop. Please send us your best 

shots from your most recent Walks by 

email (5 MB maximum) to 

photos@thewayfarers.com or mail a CD 

to our Newport Office. Alternatively, 

email photos@thewayfarers.com for 

access to a shared file in Dropbox. 

2012 Photo Contest Winners: Robert Mark Appleton • Elissa Becker • Dale Brown • Dick Dixon • Judi Hermann • 

Alice Dunlap Kraft • Jean Follet Thomson • Lisa Keloritz • Terry Krasinska • Stephanie Martin • Laura Depta Peal • Pamela Petro • 

Dave Robertson • Roy Robinson • Kathy Ross • Andrea Schaffell • Ken Stewart • Julie Vanek • Nancy Vonesh • Josh Yost 

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e-Newsletter 

Sign up for Walking Shorts, our monthly 

e-newsletter for features, special events 

and travel news. 

Short and Tweet 

Visit with The Wayfarers on Facebook and 

Twitter for photos, snippets from the trail 

and fun contests. 

www.facebook.com/thewayfarers 

Follow @wayfarers 

twitter.com/wayfarers 

iPad App 

Find our free iPad app at the iTunes store 

• Blends e-brochure and web access 

• Embedded Videos 

• Photo galleries 

The Wayfarers' 

'Get Ready to Walk Shop' 

Now Available 

Online 

• Logo Gear including 

polo shirts, sun shirts, 

day packs, Tilley hats & 

more 

• ‘High quality’ walking 

essentials to kit you out 

from head to toe 

Log on to: www.thewayfarers.com/gear 

Arrange your own Private Walk 

What better way to bring the generations together and celebrate a 

personal milestone or family event? The possibilities are endless….join 

one of our scheduled departures or arrange your own Private Walk. 

To ensure that you are in the best possible 

shape for your vacation, The Wayfarers has 

partnered with Fit for Trips to offer fitness 

programs crafted specifically for your walking 

itinerary. Upon receiving your Walk booking, 

we send you a voucher for a 10% discount on 

your chosen Fit for Trips program. 

See www.thewayfarers.com/fit-for-trips/ 

for more information 

or call us at 1-800-249-4620 (US & Canada) 

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Need Assistance with your Travel Plans? 

Wendy Houle runs The Wayfarers' Travel Desk 

providing expert service. 

• Save time and effort 

• Blend arrival and departure travel 

arrangements perfectly with your Walk 

• Add pre and post Walk trips that 

supplement your Walk experience 

• Take advantage of the best each area 

has to offer with expert advice 

• Reasonable fees 

Contact The Wayfarers’ Travel Desk at 1-800-611-4763 (US & Canada) 

What’s Included in a 

Wayfarers’ Walk 

• Small group sizes - 10-12 people on 

average with a maximum of 16 

• Full-time services of a Walk Leader 

and Walk Manager 

• A backup vehicle for resting 

walkers and moving luggage 

• Comprehensive Travel Information 

Package and Reading List 

• Diverse itineraries with an 

emphasis on history, geography, 

culture, peoples, flora and fauna 

• Demonstrations, wine tastings, 

admissions to museums and 

historic sites 

• All ground transfers (ferries, cable 

cars, trains, etc) as specified 

• Maps and unique souvenirs to 

commemorate your trip 

• First-class accommodation with 

cultural and historical interest 

• All meals – with choices – 

(Special dietary requirements? 

No problem!) 

• Wine with dinner 

• On-trail snacks and refreshments 

• All gratuities at hotels and 

restaurants 

Walking with The Wayfarers 

is Good Value 

1 Our Walks are truly all-inclusive - 

all meals (unless noted otherwise), 

wine/beer with dinner, gratuities 

for hotels/restaurants, on-trail 

refreshments and more 

2 Walking groups are small, on average 

10-12 people, with two full-time staff 

3 We take good care of you! Guests 

consistently rate our Leaders the best 

in the business 

4 Our Loyalty Rewards Program is 

generous 

5 We develop all of our own itineraries, 

they are exclusive to us - we take care 

of all the details leaving you to enjoy 

every step 


Book any Two of our 

Walks Back to Back, and 

we'll treat you to a 

night's accommodation 

in-between. 

If you are a first-timer, 

we'll give you the Wayfarers' Friends 

5% Loyalty Discount on both Walks. 

Reserve Your Walking Vacation Now - 

3 Easy Ways! 

1. Call us now at 1-800-249-4620 

2. Request a booking online at 

www.thewayfarers.com 

3. Ask your Travel Agent to call us 

Walk Ratings 

Each rating is based on a combination of 

type of varying terrain, walking distance / 

time & elevation gain. 

Easy 

Morning/Afternoon: 3-4mi, 2-2 ½hrs 

Daily: 6-8mi, 4-5hrs 

Mainly flat, several hills, easy incline, good footing 

Easy/Moderate 

Morning/Afternoon: 4-5mi, 2 ½-3hrs 


Days provide a combination of Easy and Moderate 

Terrains 

Moderate 

Morning/Afternoon: 4-5mi, 2 ½-3hrs 


Moderate hills each day, variety of surfaces, no long 

difficult descents 

Moderate/Energetic 



Days provide a combination of Moderate and 

Energetic Terrains 

Energetic 



Higher frequency of hills or steps each day, longer 

ascents and descents, good level of fitness required 

to enjoy the Walk 

Deposit 

We request a deposit of US$ 500 per person for most Walks, 

with final payment requested 90 days ahead of the trip. 

However, for the Barging in Burgundy, Pentillie Castle and 

Patagonia trips the deposit is US $1000 and final payment is 

120 days ahead of the trip. 

Cancellations 

If you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, all 

payments will be refunded to you, less a Cancellation Fee as 

follows: 

• More than 120 days before Walk date $ 150 per person 

• 120-91 days before Walk date 

$ 500 per person 

• 90-60 days before Walk date 50% of walk price per person 


FULL price of Walk 

Barging in Burgundy, Patagonia and Pentillie Castle Walks: 

• More than 120 days before Walk date $ 500 per person 


$ 1000 per person 


FULL price of Walk 

Exceptions to this cancellation policy cannot be made for 

any reason, including personal emergencies, business 

emergencies, illness, or weather. 

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without obtaining the permission of the creators. Special thanks to all who shared their photos with us! Rolf van Dijk, Graphic Design, Illustration & Cartography | Betsy West, Editor

Walk Schedule 2013 

Wayfarers’ Friends Single # Walk 

Page Country Walk Title Price US$ Price US$ Sup Nights Rating* Departure Dates 

United Kingdom & Ireland Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec 

7 England ‘Downton Abbey’, Castle Combe & Avebury Circle new $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 565 6 2 14 1 

8 England Yorkshire ~ England’s Green & Pleasant Land $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 2 16 8 

9 England Hadrian’s Wall & The Lake District $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 3 30 11 

10 England A Coast to Coast Adventure $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 565 7 5 8 6 21 5 

11 England Dartmoor to Exmoor $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 565 7 5 23 15 

12 England The Cotswolds & Oxford $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 2 2 14 22 

13 England Jane Austen Country $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 1 16 6 

14 England Cornwall's Creeks & Coves $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 4 19 9 6 

15 England Pentillie Castle from $ 3,995 from $ 3,795 from $ 695 6 2 13 

16 Scotland Culloden to Edinburgh ~ A Journey through History $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 555 6 3 2 8 

17 Wales Pembrokeshire Coast $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 3 28 

18 N. Ireland Giant's Causeway, The Glens of Antrim & Donegal $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 2 30 15 

19 Ireland The Ring of Kerry $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 555 6 3 23 22 

Europe ~ France Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec 

23 France Brittany & Normandy new $ 4,295 $ 4,080 $ 635 6 2 19F 8 

24 France Barging in Burgundy from $ 4,750 from $4,510 from $1,750 6 1 13, 20 

25 France Alsace ~ Villages, Vosges & Vineyards $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 635 6 3 23 22 

26 France The Loire ~ River of the Kings $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 6 2 26 29 

27 France The Historic Dordogne $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 3 2 15 

28 France The Fragrance & Flavors of Provence $ 4,695 $ 4,450 $ 665 6 3 16 13 

29 France Pays Basque $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 635 6 4 9 6 

Europe ~ Italy Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec 

33 Italy The Amalfi Coast & The Isle of Capri $ 4,595 $ 4,350 $ 695 6 5 26 

34 Italy Venice & The Veneto $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 6 3 15 

35 Italy The Dolomites $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 635 6 5 30 25 

36 Italy Italian Lakes ~ Como, Maggiore, Lugano & Orta $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 6 4 16 22 

37 Italy Cinque Terre & The Italian Riviera $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 6 4 23 29 

38 Italy Classic Tuscany $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 565 6 3 8 

39 Italy Tuscany & Umbria $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 6 3 16 15 

40 Italy Sicily ~ Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 565 6 3 29 

41 Italy Sicily ~ Ragusa, Siracusa & Mt Etna $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 565 6 3 6 

Europe Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec 

45 Slovenia Slovenia ~ Lake Bohinj, The Julian Alps & Lake Bled $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 565 7 2 29 

46 Austria Innsbruck, The Tyrolean Alps & The Land of Mozart $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 3 16 22 

47 Germany Bavaria ~ Lakes, Mountains & Fairytale Castles $ 3,995 $ 3,795 $ 535 6 3 9 15 

48 Switzerland Bernese Oberland & Lake Lucerne $ 4,295 $ 4,080 $ 655 7 4 7 

49 Croatia The Dalmatian Coast $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 595 7 2 1 21 5 

50 Czech Republic Vienna to Prague $ 4,195 $ 3,985 $ 565 7 2 8 7, 28 

51 Czech R., Germany Prague to Dresden new $ 4,295 $ 4,080 $ 595 7 3 15F 14 

The Americas & The Pacific Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec 

55 United States Alaska ~ Amazing Wilderness $4,295 $4,080 $ 695 7 3 4 

56 United States Utah ~ Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion $2,995 $2,845 $ 565 6 3 23 1 

57 United States New Mexico ~ The Land of Enchantment $2,995 $2,845 $ 565 6 3 15 13 

58 Argentina Remote Patagonia 2013 new $5,795 $ 5,495 $1,275 8 4 3 17 8 

58 Argentina Remote Patagonia 2014 $5,795 $ 5,495 $1,275 8 4 2 2 7 

60 New Zealand Spectacular South Island 2013 $5,465 $ 5,190 $1,075 13 2 5 5 

60 New Zealand Spectacular South Island 2014 $5,565 $ 5,285 $1,085 13 2 4 4 

For more details: www.thewayfarers.com or call us at: 1-800-249-4620 (US & Canada) 

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Patagonia – Michael West 

Dordogne architecture – Al Ludwick 

Pembrokeshire beach – Pamela Petro 

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Walkers Dartmoor to Exmoor – Stephanie Martin 

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Sicilian boats – Michael West

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