Walking Holidays 2020

Walking Holidays Collection 

2020 – March 2021 

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Walking Holidays 2020 to March 2021 

Welcome to our collection of Walking Holidays for 2020 through to March 2021. 

On a Preferred Travel Services Walking Holiday you get the best of all worlds – recharge the batteries on a holiday, discover so 

much about the local culture, fl ora and fauna with an expert guide, enjoy the scenery of Europe’s most picturesque countryside 

and beauty spots, and keep fi t at the same time! All this in the company of like-minded travellers from all over the UK. 

We believe our walking guides are the best in the business – with customer satisfaction levels approaching 95%! But, while the 

walking content of our holidays is very important of course, it is not the whole story. With three guided walks included in each 

holiday, there is ample opportunity for you to discover more about the area you are visiting at your own pace and in your own 

time. 

We have negotiated no single supplements on selected dates in Catalonia, Cyprus, Portugal, Crete, Greece, and on the Costa 

Blanca. But make your booking quickly as availability is limited and spaces always sell out very fast. 

The majority of our holidays are half-board in the hotels, and with departures from local airports you can also avoid the cost and 

hassle of travelling to one of the major hubs. No wonder our unique style attracts such a high level of repeat bookings. Hundreds 

of our customers have travelled with us five or more times, and quite a few are well into the teens! Here are some comments from 

recent travellers;- 

Just returned from your walking holiday in Gouves, Crete. What a fantastic 

time we’ve had!!! Fantastic walks with two brilliant guides. Not our fi rst 

Preferred Travel walking holiday & won’t be our last!! Thank you! 

Mrs W & Mr B, Stoke-on-Trent (Crete – Gouves) 

On the whole an excellent experience, great staff - good atmosphere. Would 

recommend to friends and family. Particularly appreciated the incredible 

& detailed knowledge of both Carlos and Manu - who made this corner of 

Spain come alive! Our walks with Manu were just amazing - his knowledge 

and teaching regarding both fl ora & fauna was totally fascinating, and his 

enthusiasm & passion was brilliant………what a fabulous holiday! 

Mr C & Mrs A-C, Cheshire (Western Andalucia) 

This was the most enjoyable holiday, 5 stars!!! The hotel - Hotel Bella 

Playa, Cala Ratjada - was the best I have ever stayed in. The food was 

wonderful……..and the guides informative and helpful. I would highly 

recommend this holiday…….wonderful. Mr & Mrs G, Co Antrim (Mallorca) 

This is our fi rst experience of Preferred Travel and we were very impressed 

with the level of organisation - from booking through the whole holiday. 

The Representative John was excellent, informative and humorous and his 

manner and support to everyone was appreciated. The walking guides were 

also excellent. Thee transport to trips was comfortable and timely. Good 

drivers. Ms W, Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Algarve) 

Really fab ! can’t fault. Mrs J, Aberdeen (Costa Blanca) 

Great walks, superb scenery, great guide, superb holiday. 

Mrs L, Somerset (Cyprus) 

Another thoroughly enjoyable and good value holiday. 

Mr F, Stirling (Catalonia) 

We hope you will fi nd at least one, if not several, holidays of appeal. If you do – give us a call on 0116 279 3929 – this will also be 

a different experience. No hanging around listening to a series of options, no ‘please wait for the next available operator’ – a real 

person will answer you straight away! And we guarantee that the price of your holiday will not change after we have confi rmed 

your booking. Your money is safe with us as all our holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. 

GROUP TRAVEL, WALKING CLUBS: Group discounts are available from as few as 10 paying passengers. Exclusive departures 

are also available. Please contact us on 0116 279 3929 or e-mail groups@preferredts.com for further details. 

We also offer Escorted Holidays throughout Europe including some which operate in parallel with walking holidays in this 

brochure. If you would like details of these and other escorted holidays call us on 0116 279 3929 or visit www.preferredts.com 

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4 Andalucia's Eastern Coast 19 The Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo 

5 The Sierras of the Orange Blossom Coast 20 The Cinque Terre, Portofino & Lake Maggiore 

6 The Costa Blanca Mountains 21 Elba & Tuscany 

7 Mallorca 22 Lake Maggiore 

8 Catalonia 23 Crete - Coast & Mountains 

9 Catalonia - Trails & Rails 24 Crete, Gouves - no single supplement 

10 The Valleys of Roussillon 25 Poland - Krakow & the High Tatras 

11 Menorca/Menorca Walking & Birdwatching 26 The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste 

12 Portugal - Walking & Birdwatching 27 Romania - Transylvanian Alps & Bucharest 

13 France - Camargue, Alpilles & Crau 28 Lower Bavaria - Passau, the Danube & Prague 

14 Portugal - the Algarve 29 Sierra de Mijas 

15 Portugal - Cascais & the Sintra Natural Park 30 Greece - The Island of Evia - no single supplement 

16 The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia 31 Cyprus - Akamas PenInsula & the Troodos Mountains 

17 Tuscany & Liguria 32 Tenerife 

18 Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley 33 General Information 

Please refer to the enclosed ‘Dates and Flight Information’ for details of departure dates, prices and flights. 

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Andalucia’s Eastern Coast 

8 days from £619 February to June & September to November 2020, February & March 2021 

Glorious hills and mountains, pretty beaches and coves, the azure waters 

of the southern Mediterranean and a wonderful sub-tropical climate – what 

else do you need for a walking holiday in the sunshine? Andalucia’s eastern 

coast (known as the Costa Tropical) is all this. Your base is the coastal city 

of Almunecar where the sierras plunge spectacularly into the sea and you 

will find no less than 25 beaches and coves within the boundary of the 

municipality. It is a city whose Phoenician, Roman and Moorish past is still 

much in evidence. Granada is only 45 miles away and you have an included 

visit to the last city to be surrendered by the Moors in 1492. 

snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. A 

local guide will ensure you make the most of 

your visit of the Alhambra and the Generalife 

Gardens. (Please note that, due to restrictions 

on group visits, the Nasrid Palaces part of the 

complex may not be included in the visit.) 

As well as visiting the complex, you will also 

have plenty of time to see some of the city’s 

other attractions such as the cathedral and 

the old Moorish quarter of Albaicin, now a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site together with 

the Alhambra and the Generalife. 

The rest of your time is free to enjoy 

Almunecar. You can visit the Arab fortress 

built on top of a Roman castle or stroll 

through the delightful botanical gardens of 

Majuelo Park where there is a huge collection 

of tropical and subtropical plants, bushes and 

trees as well as the remains of the Roman 

fish-salting pits. Other attractions include 

the exotic bird park and the network of 

defensive towers built by the Moors and later 

strengthened in the 18th century as defence 

against British raids. Or just stroll through the 

busy commercial district in the old centre 

where you can admire the city’s monuments 

– look out for the plaque dedicated to Laurie 

Lee who spent time here during and after the 

Civil War. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your 

transfer to the airport and your 

return flight home. 

• 7 nights hb in Almuñecar, on the Costa Tropical • 2 coastal walks 

• Mountain walk near white-painted Frigiliana 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga and transfer to 

your hotel (55 miles) in Almunecar on the 

beach east of the city for seven nights half 

board accommodation. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: During your stay 

there are three included walks. 

Walk 1: Short transfer (4 miles) to the starting 

point, just outside town. You walk via gorges, 

cliffs and coastal paths along beaches and 

coves, passing ancient watchtowers and with 

excellent views as you go. Your destination 

is the old town of Salobreña, where there is 

time to have lunch and explore. The walk is 5 

miles, 150m of ascent/descent, approximately 

3 hours walking. The terrain is a mix of rough 

trails and road walking, steep ground in parts. 

Walk 2: 10-mile coach transfer to your start 

point at Playa Canuelo, from where you walk 

along the old coastal route to La Herradura. 

This walk includes a visit to the Watch 

Towers of La Caleta and Cerro Gordo en 

route, a stop at a beach-side cafe for coffee in 

Playa Cantarrijan, one of the most beautiful 

beaches on the coast. The walk continues 

through the Maro Cliffs Nature Reserve 

where you may see Ibex (wild mountain 

goats which grow up to 14 stone in weight). 

You stop for lunch in La Herradura before 

catching a local bus back to Almunecar. From 

there you walk for a further hour along the 

promenade to your hotel. This walk is 7 miles 

in all and the terrain is a mix of rough trails 

and road walking. Steep ground in parts. 

Ascent/descent is 250m. 4 hours walking. 

Walk 3: Coach transfer to Frigiliana, 16 

miles away, for your circular walk in the hills 

behind this pretty white-painted village. 

The walk takes you to the top of Cerro Felix 

(540m) with the most stunning views of the 

Mediterranean, Nerja and Frigiliana. The route 

follows the old mule routes laid down over 

centuries in the Sierra Almijara Natural Park, 

a protected area of 44,000 hectares home 

to ibex, wild boar, vultures and eagles. The 

route is all cross country on rough trails with 

steep ground in many parts. 8 miles, 400m of 

ascent and descent. 4 hours walking. 

There are opportunities for self-guided walks 

from Almunecar – our representative will be 

pleased to advise. There is also an included 

full-day excursion to the wonderful city of 

Granada. There is surely no more spectacular 

setting than Granada whose extraordinary 

Alhambra complex is dominated by the 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL BAHIA TROPICAL HHHH, 

Taramay, Almunecar (seven nights) 

The hotel is situated on the small 

Pozuelo beach in Taramay on the 

eastern edge of Almunecar, 3 km from 

the city centre. There is a frequent, 

cheap bus service to town if you 

do not want to take the extremely 

pleasant walk along the seafront. Its 

spacious rooms all have bath and wc, 

minibar, satellite tv, safe (chargeable) 

and hairdryer - most have balcony 

or terrace. The restaurant serves 

buffet style food and there is a bar 

with entertainment on most nights. 

The hotel has a large outdoor pool 

and a spa. One entrance to the spa 

is included during your stay (one 

hour use to include active pool with 

water massages, sauna, Turkish bath, 

pediluvium and sensation shower). 

Health and body treatments are 

also available at extra cost. 

(www.hotelbahiatropical.es) 

Extend your holiday – extra week 

available in Taramay. 

If you have friends who are not 

walkers interested in this itinerary, it 

is featured in our Escorted Holidays 

brochure with a touring programme. 


The Sierras of the Orange Blossom Coast 

8 days from £719 May, September & October 

water as a theme. You walk from the 

village up to the castle and then continue 

along a path on the hillside above. Along 

the way, there are pines, cork oaks, 

and – of course – several springs, used 

for irrigation. 7.5 miles, 465m of ascent/ 

descent. 

Spain is blessed with a rich variety of great walking country – from the 

mountains of Andalucia to the sand-dune cliffs of the Donana, from the 

rocky peaks of the Costa Blanca to hilly vineyards of Catalonia. Much less 

well-known, though of at least equal merit, are the Sierras of the Orange 

Blossom Coast just to the north of Valencia. The coastal area, known as ‘La 

Huerta’, the ‘orchard’, is ancient, irrigated farmland which has provided 

nearby cities with fruit, vegetables and rice for centuries. Not far inland are 

the dramatic landscapes of the Desert of the Palms, the Sierra de Espadan, 

and the Sierra de Irta. The resort of Benicassim is the ideal base from 

which to explore these lands of white villages, watchtowers and Carmelite 

monastic ruins. 

Walk 3: The Coastal Sierra de Irta. Coach 

transfer (45 minutes) to Santa Magdalena 

de Pulpis, from where you walk through 

the Sierra to the coast. Starting through a 

wooded area, you reach a Templar castle, 

which was built on an older Moorish 

fortification. Shortly afterwards you 

reach the high point of the walk; it’s all 

downhill to the coast from here! There 

are carob and ancient olive trees as you 

descend towards the medieval Badum 

watchtower on the coast, near the resort 

of Peniscola. 6 miles, 330m ascent, 450m 

descent. 

You have a little time to explore Peniscola. 

The town’s name is a corruption of 

‘Peninsula’ and the castle is, indeed, 

almost an island. It was built by the 

Knights Templar in the late 13th century, 

but in the 15th became the home of Papa 

Luna, Pope Benedict XIII, the last of the 

Avignon Popes of the Great Schism, who 

took refuge here after being deposed. 

DAY EIGHT: Depart to the airport for your 

flight home. 

• 7 nights hb in Benicassim • Walks in the Sierra de Irta, near Peniscola, 

in the ‘Desert of the Palms’, and in the mountainous Sierra de Espadan 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Valencia or Castellon. 

Transfer to your hotel in Benicassim (an 

hour from Valencia, 30 minutes from 

Castellon), for seven nights’ half-board 

accommodation. 

Benicassim has a pleasant town centre a 

mile inland from the beach, but its pride 

and joy are the splendid Modernista villas 

towards the northern end of the seaside 

avenue. It also has a 3 ½ -mile Via Verde 

Greenway linking the resort with Oropesa 

del Mar – this is a disused coastal railway 

line suitable for walking or cycling and 

featuring spectacular sea views. Take a 

torch for the tunnel! You will learn about 

the influence of the Carmelite order in the 

area during your walk in the Desert of the 

Palms. In town, you might fall under their 

influence yourself at the Carmelitano 

distillery where aromatic liqueurs and 

sweet Moscatel are produced from old 

recipes! There are train and bus services 

from Benicassim to surrounding areas, 

and neighbouring Castellon has both a 

main line station and frequent suburban 

services to Valencia. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with 

three included walking excursions. 

Walk 1: The Desert of the Palms and its 

Hermitages. You drive the short distance 

inland and up into the Palms Desert 

Natural Park, just behind Benicassim. 

Rising up to over 2000ft, the park 

begins just three miles from the coast 

as the crow flies – rather further by the 

rather twisty road! It is a land of rich 

Mediterranean vegetation and wildlife, 

scattered with castles and hermitages, 

and offering fantastic views both of the 

coast and the precipitous mountains 

inland. The circular walk starts at the 

monastery where there is a short visit 

with entrance fee included. 5 miles, 350m 

of ascent/descent. 

Walk 2: The Sierra de Espadan, Ain – the 

water route. Just under an hour’s drive 

inland is the impressive Sierra where you 

walk today, near the white-painted village 

of Ain, set scenically on its hillside. The 

village’s name means a spring in Arabic, 

so it is appropriate that your route has 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL INTUR BONAIRE HHHH, 

Benicassim (seven nights) 

The hotel is located just 200 yards from 

the beach and 1 ½ miles from the town 

centre of Benicassim. Set in pleasant 

gardens, the hotel has a large outdoor 

swimming pool and a small indoor 

one. There is a bar and restaurant 

serving buffet meals. The comfortable 

bedrooms have bath/shower, wc, tv, 

air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, and 

small fridge, as well as free wifi. Rooms 

with pool-view and terrace come 

at a supplement. Wellness facilities 

(charges apply) are available in a 

neighbouring sister hotel. 

(www.intur.com/hotel-bonaire-benicasim). 







The Costa Blanca Mountains 

8 days from £759 March, May, September & November 2020, March 2021 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

IN NOV ‘20 

along the old Royal Road that takes you 

down into the Jalon Valley. This footpath 

was the principal connection between 

the provincial capitals of Valencia and 

Alicante up until the early 20th century. 

You then follow an easy footpath through 

pinewoods along the southern flanks 

with views of the valley below. 6 miles 

with ascents of 80m and descents of 

525m. 

As well as the Rock of Ifach trail in Calpe, 

there is an eco-trail at the base of Ifach 

and two ‘Voramar’ paths in Calpe along 

the water’s edge to Arenal-Bol beach and 

the marina of Les Bassetes. There will also 

be an optional full day excursion to the 

city of Valencia. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until departure for 

the airport and your flight home. 

Inland from the resorts of the Costa Blanca lies some of the best walking 

country in Spain. The sparsely populated mountains rise up to 3000ft 

and are a haven for wildlife including wild cats and genets, badgers and 

weasels and even golden eagles. Well maintained tracks along the rocky 

peaks and through lush valleys link traditional villages where the old 

Valencian lifestyle still prevails. Your holiday base in Calpe has a bit of 

everything – beautiful beaches, a lively and picturesque old town, stunning 

scenery in the shape of the immense Rock of Ifach and varied wildlife, both 

on the Rock and on the saltpans. 

• 7 nights hb in Calpe • 3 walks amid the mountainous hinterland 

• Optional excursion to Valencia 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Alicante. Transfer to 

your hotel for seven nights half board 

accommodation. Transfer time one hour, 

depending on traffic. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in Calpe 

with three included guided walks. 

Walk 1: You will have a short coach 

transfer for the first included walk on 

the unspoilt Serra d’Oltà hills. You follow 

a circular route around the peak, mainly 

along good forestry tracks, with ascents 

of 320m and descents of 380m. The 

route affords good views of the coast 

and surrounding mountains as it passes 

through pinewoods and moorland. You 

will make a stop at St Francis’ hermitage. 

The walk is just under 5 miles. 

Walk 2: 25-mile coach transfer to the 

start of your walk in the historic mountain 

village of Tàrbena. You start with a visit 

to the ruins of a Moorish castle with 

panoramic views of the Tárbena Valley 

and its system of cultivated terraces. 

Descending from the castle, you pass 

the site of a long–abandoned village, 

and then walk along the old road that 

connected Tàrbena with the neighboring 

village of Castells de Castells. At Benipla, a 

deep valley etched into the mountainside, 

you follow an ancient footpath around 

the valley to the site of a Bronze Age 

Iberian settlement, from where you have 

a glimpse of the 300m-deep Pas Tancat 

gorge - one of the most impressive 

geological features in the area. Your 

circuit continues on to the Serral peak 

with excellent views over all of the coastal 

plain before returning to Tàrbena with 

time for refreshments, or even a pub 

lunch, before returning to Calpe. Just over 

4.6 miles with ascents/descents of 420m. 

Walk 3: 50-minute coach transfer to the 

start of the walk which will explore the 

Jalon Valley, famous for its vineyards, 

fine wines and the typical sweet white 

Mistela. The route starts from the summit 

of the Coll de Rates from where you have 

panoramic views of the surrounding 

mountains and the Tárbena Valley, the 

Sierra de Ferrer and the Jalon Valley with 

its whitewashed villages, vineyards and 

citrus groves set out in neat rows. The 

route descends from the Coll de Rates 

YOUR HOTEL 

DIAMANTE BEACH HOTEL HHHH, 

Calpe (seven nights) 

The hotel is located just a few 

metres from the Levante Beach 

promenade. The hotel’s modern style 

is characterised by its spectacular 

glass façade. Rooms are equipped 

with a full bathroom with hairdryer, 

air-conditioning, safety deposit box, 

mini-bar, telephone, satellite tv, wifi 

and internet connection, and large 

balcony. There are three outdoor 

pools, cafeteria, piano bar, and 

the Mediterranean cuisine buffet 

restaurant with “Show Cooking”. The 

spa centre offers a large heated pool 

with a vast range of spa amenities. Our 

guests receive one free circuit of the 

spa consisting of 16 elements including 

hydromassage, turkish bath, ice 

fountain, thermal bath, jacuzzi, sauna 

and 5 different sorts of shower. (www. 

diamantebeach.com) 






Mallorca 

8 days from £689 March to May, September & October 2020, March 2021 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

IN MARCH & 

APRIL 

were a place of refuge for 2,000 Arabs 

in 1229 when hiding from King Jaume 

I when the Christians conquered Mallorca. 


departure transfer to the airport for your 

flight home. 

Majorca is not all beaches and tacky tourist outlets. As you go to the north– 

eastern side of the island, Majorca undergoes a remarkable transformation; 

changing from high-rise apartment blocks and hotels to the calmer shores 

around Cala Ratjada, where your hotel is located. You are now firmly in 

Mallorca, with its Hispanic spelling and atmosphere, rather than in the 

land of its Anglo-Saxon translation! You have the chance to explore the real 

Mallorca from your base at the Hotel Bella Playa, just a few metres from 

the stunning beach of Cala Agulla. 

• 7 nights hb in Cala Ratjada, North-East Mallorca • 3 included walks 

• Walk directly from the hotel 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Palma. On arrival, you 

will be met at the airport and transferred 

to your hotel, the Bella Playa, for seven 

nights half board accommodation. 

Transfer time 50 minutes. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: There are three 

walks arranged especially for Preferred 

Travel Services Customers (details 

below). In addition, the hotel has its own 

programme of outings (daily except 

Sunday), including our featured walks and 

other additional activities such as a bike 

ride to Arta (bike hire approx £9). 

Walk 1: Cala Ratjada introductory walk. 

You will head into the dunes of Cala 

Agulla, and then go around the peninsula 

of Cala Ratjada, via Cala Lliteras before 

arriving at the lighthouse, located at an 

altitude of 70m, and from where you can 

see the neighbouring island of Menorca. 

Then you follow the coast down to 

beautiful Cala Gat and on to Cala Ratjada 

port. The distance to here is 6 miles: 

the walk will finish at the port and our 

experience is that almost all customers 

will indeed be happy to finish there. 

However, your walking guides will assist 

anyone who wishes to extend the walk, by 

continuing in the direction of Font de Sa 

Cala, a further 2 miles each way. 

Walk 2: The mountains of S’heretat and 

Sa Cove Negre hill. You head first along 

the coast to Na Taconera, and then cross 

the hills and take a stony path up to 

230m in altitude, before descending to 

Capdepera, where there is the chance to 

visit the castle. 7 miles approx. 

Walk 3: You head through the pine forest 

and cross the Es Munt Gros dunes, before 

going along the coast to the Punta des 

Boc (80m high). You will return along a 

cobbled path passing through Cala Molto 

and Cala Agulla. This walk is 11 miles long. 

A shorter version may also be available. 

Nearby is the ascent to the Son Jaumell 

watchtower, 270m up – you may wish to 

return this way on a free day and do the 

climb. 

From Cala Ratjada there are bus services 

to Palma and other places on the island. 

Near Canyamel can be found the Arta 

Caves, full of amazing rock formations 

such as the ‘Queen of Pillars’. The caves 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL BELLA PLAYA HHHH, 

Cala Ratjada. (seven nights) 

The hotel, on the edge of the resort, 

adjoins the Levante Natural Park 

area. All walks, therefore, start directly 

from the hotel. The hotel offers 

plenty of sporting activities (tennis 

courts, swimming pool, gymnasium 

and discounts for the nearby golf 

course among others) as well as wellfurnished 

rooms (satellite tv, telephone 

and full bathroom). Prices are based 

on standard rooms. Superior rooms are 

available at a supplement. The hotel 

has an outdoor pool and a wellness 

centre with sauna, 2 Turkish baths and 

relaxation room – free of charge for 

hotel guests - and free wifi access on 

the Terrace Bar and in Reception. There 

is a buffet meal each night with a 

huge selection of food, including local 

specialities (www. bellaplaya.com). 


available in Cala Ratjada. 



Catalonia 

8 days from £689 March to May, September & October 2020, March 2021 

Mainly known in the UK for the beaches of the Costa Brava and Dorada, 

Catalonia is a region with an incredibly rich variety of landscapes. Close 

to the coast, the rolling highlands offer lovely views towards the sea and 

inland towards the heights of the Sierras, which are rich in wildlife and flora. 

Your walks feature both landscapes, as well as the character-filled villages 

of the interior. 

Your base is Coma-Ruga, a pleasantly unspoilt resort with an excellent 

beach in the quieter Penedes area of the ‘Golden Coast’, the Costa Dorada, 

between Barcelona and Tarragona. There is an excellent, reasonably priced 

rail service to both cities. Apart from the wine-producing counties of the 

Penedes, you also walk in the adjacent Alt Camp, the ‘High Country’. 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Reus or Barcelona. 

Transfer to your hotel, just under an 

hour away. Seven nights half board 

accommodation is reserved for you. 


three included walking excursions: 

Walk 1: Coastal Walk from La Mora to 

Torredembarra. After a short coach 

transfer you start your walk near the 

medieval Mora watchtower. You cross 

the beach and the headland before 

reaching Tamarit and its castle. You 

head along the beach and then a short 

way inland, up the river, to explore the 

‘witches’ village’ of Altafulla. The coastal 

area, the story goes, was plagued by 

pirates and smugglers: the word was 

put out that the upper part of the 

village was populated by witches, so 

as to discourage attack! You return 

to the wide beach and climb onto 

the headland to reach ‘Els Munts’, an 

impressive Roman villa (the word 

means a farmstead). Nearby there are 

other, rather less impressive, holiday 

‘villas’. You descend into Torredembarra 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

IN MAR, APR 

& OCT 

• 7 nights hb close to the beach • 3 included walking excursions: coast, 

hills & wine area • No single supplement on certain dates 

– the town has a pleasant old quarter 

and beach. Total so far 6 miles, 80m of 

climb/descent. Nearby is a dune area, 

a haven for birds and of ecological 

importance: you will have time to 

explore it if you wish. You return to the 

hotel by train. 

Walk 2: The Foix Natural Park and 

Modernist l’Arboç. Short coach transfer 

(20 minutes) to the entry to the Foix 

Natural Park Area. You start this 

country walk near Penyafort Castle. 

Your route takes you along lanes and 

paths close to vineyards, with views 

of the Sierra del Montmell. The route 

undulates gently amid rich vegetation, 

approaching Castellet, with its 

impressive lakeside castle – now home 

to a UNESCO International Biosphere 

Research Centre. There are fine views 

over the reservoir – watch out for 

cormorants and other birdlife. After a 

stop, you then follow lanes to l’Arboç 

village, home to a lacemaking tradition, 

and with impressive modernist 

buildings, its ‘Indian Houses’ and 

Giralda Tower – a copy of the one in 

Seville. 6.9 miles, 100m ascent/descent. 

Walk 3: Villages of the Alt Camp & the 

Cistercian Route. After a 40-minute 

coach transfer to the start of the walk 

in the village of Cabra del Camp, 

you follow the long-distance GR7 

path for 2.3 miles, gradually gaining 

175m in altitude. You then join the 

‘Cistercian Route’, the long distance 

GR175 path linking the three great 

Catalan Monasteries. There are great 

views as you descend gently towards 

Pont d’Armentera (300m over approx. 

4 miles), where you have a break for 

lunch. The last section of the walk to 

the Santes Creus Monastery follows 

a broad track overlooking the Gaia 

valley – 4 miles, 70m climb. (The total 

distance is just over 10 miles, but there 

is a possible break point after 7 miles 

at Pont d’Armentera from where you 

can take a bus or taxi to Santes Creus). 

Time permitting, you will be able to 

visit the monastery (entrance fee 

approx. 3.50 euros). From Santes Creus 

you transfer back to your hotel, with 

an en-route photo stop at the unusual 

modernist Sanctuary at Montferri. 


departure to the airport for your flight 

home. 

YOUR HOTEL 

NUBAHOTEL HHHH, 

Coma-Ruga (seven nights) 

The hotel stands close to the broad 

sandy beach. This unspoilt resort is 

quiet out of season, rather busier at 

weekends. A reasonable selection of 

shops, bars and restaurants is about 

10 minutes’ walk (700m) away, and 

the railway station with half-hourly 

departures to Barcelona is about 15 

minutes’ walk away. In Coma-Ruga 

itself is Pablo Casals’ villa, now an 

interesting museum. The hotel has a 

spa centre (a reasonable extra charge 

applies), restaurant, bar, lounge, and 

outdoor pool. Rooms, which all have 

balcony, also have 2 queen size beds, 

bathroom with hairdryer, phone, airconditioning/heating, 

satellite LCD tv, 

and safety deposit box (charge applies). 

Free wifi in public areas. 

(www. nubahotelcomarruga.com) 

Extend your holiday - extra week 

available in Catalonia. 






Catalonia - Trails & Rails 

8 days from £699 March, May & October 2020, March 2021 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

IN MAR & OCT 

Tamarit. From the pretty seaside cottages 

of ‘Las Botigas del Mar’, there is a short 

beach walk to the mouth of the Gaia 

River (once the Moorish frontier) and 

an impressive castle on the headland, 

followed by another stretch of beach. 

The walk then continues through the 

shady Marquess’ wood, and along the 

‘Long Beach’ towards Tarragona, arriving 

into the centre of the Roman capital of 

Northern Spain along the Imperial ‘Via 

Augusta’. You have time to see something 

of the monuments of this attractive city 

before taking the train (25 minutes) back 

to the hotel. The walk is 9 miles, with 

ascent/descent of 170m. 

DAY EIGHT: Departure to the airport for 

your flight back home. 

Our hotel in Coma-Ruga on the Catalan coast is situated just 15 minutes’ walk 

from the local railway station which is on the coastal line between Barcelona and 

Tarragona. The area also has three different lines that run inland into countryside 

where pretty villages huddle around their church and co-operative wine cellar. 

Between them roll hills of olives and vines, interrupted by rocky crags and 

seemingly randomly-positioned railway halts. You will travel on two of these 

lines – westwards towards the Montsant and Priorat wine areas, and northwards 

through Valls to the medieval walled town of Montblanc, at the foot of the Prades 

Mountains. On your free days, you have good access by train to the wine and cava 

town of Vilafranca del Penedes, to Vilanova I la Geltru (good Railway Museum), to 

the modernist resort of Sitges, and of course to Barcelona and Tarragona as well. 

• 7 nights hb in Catalonia • 3 included walking excursions: coast, hills, 

countryside • Travel to and from walks mainly by train 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Barcelona or Reus. 

Transfer to your hotel just under an hour 

away for seven nights’ half-board hotel 



three included Trails & Rails walks. 

Distances shown do not include the walk 

(about a mile) from the hotel to the train 

station. 

Walk 1: The Montsant Wine Area. You 

catch the 0948 train to the little village 

station of Marça-Falset (journey just over 

an hour). The line is spectacular, especially 

after it emerges from the Argentera 

tunnel. You walk through Marça village, 

where the International Brigades massed 

in preparation for the disastrous Battle of 

Ebro in 1938, and head into a landscape 

of vineyards and olive groves, with a 

spectacular craggy backdrop. After a 

break in the wine village of Capçanes, you 

enter a very different landscape, going 

through a wood and climbing a rocky 

gully part of the way before descending 

back to Marça village. 8 miles, 290m of 

ascent/ descent. You return to the coast by 

coach (one hour). 

Walk 2: Medieval Montblanc and the 

Hermitages. Coach transfer to l’Espluga 

de Francoli (45 minutes). After walking 

through this old wine village you walk 

gradually uphill towards the sanctuary 

of the Trinity. You continue through a 

forested area, on a broad path before 

reaching St John’s Hermitage and then 

descending steeply towards the town 

of Montblanc. 6 miles, 400m of ascent/ 

descent. 

Montblanc is a little jewel: a completely 

unspoilt medieval town with fine 

ramparts, shady streets and impressive 

churches and squares. This is the town 

where St George supposedly fought 

against the dragon, to save the princess! 

From Montblanc you catch the train back 

to the coast, changing trains en route at 

the unusual triangular platform of the halt 

at La Plana-Picamoixons, set high above 

the River Francoli. 

Walk 3: The Mediterranean Coastal Path 

from Altafulla to Roman Tarragona. 

12-minute train journey to Altafulla- 

YOUR HOTEL 


Coma-Ruga (seven nights) 

The hotel stands close to the broad 

sandy beach. This unspoilt resort is 

quiet out of season, rather busier at 

weekends. A reasonable selection of 

shops, bars and restaurants is about 

10 minutes’ walk (700m) away, and 

the railway station with half-hourly 

departures to Barcelona is about 15 

minutes’ walk away. In Coma-Ruga 

itself is Pablo Casals’ villa, now an 

interesting museum. The hotel has a 

spa centre (a reasonable extra charge 

applies), restaurant, bar, lounge, and 

outdoor pool. Rooms, which all have 

balcony, also have 2 queen size beds, 

bathroom with hairdryer, phone, airconditioning/heating, 

satellite LCD tv, 

and safety deposit box (charge applies). 

Free wifi in public areas. 



available in Catalonia. 



The Valleys of Roussillon 

8 days from £749 April, June, September & October 

This holiday offers excellent walking in the hills of the Roussillon area of 

southwest France, sometimes called French Catalonia – it only became 

French in the 17th century. There is a great affinity between the ‘French’ 

and ‘Spanish’ Catalans, and your holiday includes a stay in both French and 

Spanish Catalonia. Also included in the holiday is a visit to Dali’s eccentric 

theatre-museum in Figueras - a mind-expanding sort of place! – and 

some time in the wonderful city of Barcelona. In short, this is a unique 

opportunity to walk in, and discover, one of the most fascinating parts of 

Europe and to enjoy the sunshine of the Mediterranean at the same time! 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Reus or Barcelona. 

On arrival transfer to your coastal hotel for 

two nights half board accommodation. 

Transfer time 50 minutes. 

DAY TWO: Optional half-day excursion 

to the Roman city of Tarragona where 

you can see the amphitheatre, port and 

beach and stroll through the medieval 

centre. Under the Romans, Tarragona was 

the capital of the Province of Northern 

Spain and home to the Emperor 

Augustus – a Temple in his honour stood 

on the site of the current Cathedral. 

DAY THREE: Today you depart for France. 

En route you make a stop in Dali’s home 

town of Figueras, close to the French 

border, and home to his surreal (in the 

truest sense!) theatre-museum (entrance 

included). The Dali Museum is one of 

the most-visited museums in Spain… 

and with its luminous-egg façade, it is 

not just the interior that seems to want 

to stretch your mind! From there it is 

just an hour to your hotel in Amélie-les- 

Bains, in the spectacular Vallespir valley, 

where you have four nights half board 


NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

IN APR & OCT 

• 3 nights hb on the Catalan Coast, 4 hb in the French hills • Entrances to Dali Theatre-Museum, 

Figueres, and to the fort in Prats de Mollo • 3 guided walks: coast, mountain, valley • Visit to Barcelona 

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Amélie with three 

included walks. 

Walk 1: From your hotel you walk along 

the right bank of the river Tech before 

turning uphill taking an old footpath 

towards the old Vauban-style fort 

overlooking the town. You’ll pass one of 

the thermal springs for which Amelie is 

famous – it has been a spa resort since 

Roman times. After a coffee break you 

continue towards the medieval village 

of Palalda before returning to the hotel 

along the left bank of the river. 5 miles 

with ascent/descent of 200m. 

Walk 2: You travel 40 minutes further up 

the Vallespir Valley to the fortified village 

of Prats de Mollo. The village stands on 

the side of the mythical Mount Canigou, 

snow-capped for much of the year, 

with forests and mountain meadows 

abounding. You walk up to Vauban’s 

impressive Fort Lagarde – excellent views. 

There is also time to visit the fortified 

church and the village’s ramparts. After 

a short transfer to the Spanish border at 

Col d’Ares, you have a 3-hour walk back 

to Prats de Mollo down the ‘Cami de la 

Retirada’ - the Refugees’ Way, which 

many followed out of Spain during the 

Civil War. 4 ½ miles, 800m descent with 

100m ascent/descent to the fort. 

Walk 3: The Vermilion Coast. You travel 

45 minutes to the coast at Banyulssur-Mer, 

for a four - hour coastal walk 

following the ‘Customs Agent’s Path’. 

You make a stop in Port Vendres - home 

to Rennie Mackintosh for many years, 

before continuing to the artists’ resort 

of Collioure, a port since Roman times. 

The spectacular Chateau-Royal is worth 

a visit, and reproductions of works by 

artists who painted in Collioure (Matisse 

and Derain in particular) will be found on 

the quaysides. 6 miles, 300m of ascent/ 

descent. 

DAY SEVEN: Today you journey back 

south to the Costa Dorada for the last 

night of your holiday, which is again on 

a half board basis. En route a stop will be 

made in the exciting city of Barcelona, 

capital of Catalonia. Ramble(!) down 

the Rambla and you will find pavement 

artists and buskers, stalls selling all kinds 

of bric-a-brac - an avenue bursting with 

life and colour. Or you can visit the weird 

and wonderful cathedral of the Sagrada 

Familia - Gaudi’s masterpiece. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your transfer 

to the airport for your return flight. 

YOUR HOTELS 


Coma-Ruga. (first two and last 

nights) 

The hotel stands close to the broad sandy 

beach. This unspoilt resort is quiet out 

of season, rather busier at weekends. A 

reasonable selection of shops, bars and 

restaurants is about 10 minutes’ walk 

(700m) away, and the railway station with 

half-hourly departures to Barcelona is 

about 15 minutes’ walk away. In Coma- 

Ruga itself is Pablo Casals’ villa, now an 

interesting museum. The hotel has a spa 

centre (a reasonable extra charge applies), 

restaurant, bar, lounge, and outdoor pool. 

Rooms, which all have balcony, also have 2 

queen size beds, bathroom with hairdryer, 

phone, air-conditioning/heating, satellite 

LCD tv, and safety deposit box (charge 

applies). Free wifi in public areas. 


HOTEL DE LA REINE AMELIE HHH, 

Amélie-les-Bains (four nights) 

In the rugged Vallespir Valley, alongside 

the River Tech, Amelie is a spa town 20 

miles from the coast and surrounded by 

pleasant mountain scenery. The hotel 

has a bar, lounge area, restaurant and 

comfortable bedrooms with private bath/ 

shower, wc, tv, free wifi, and phone. Some 

have a balcony too. 

(www.reineamelie.com) 






Menorca 

8 days from £779 October 

WALKING & 

BIRDWATCHING 

8 days from £849 May 

The island of Menorca may be just 30 miles long and 10 miles across, but it hosts a world 

of contrasts. The north is comparatively lush and green, with extensive bays and long 

headlands. The south is much rockier and riddled with caves. At the eastern end lies the 

island’s capital Mahon, a historic city well worth exploring, whose fine deep-water harbour 

led to British and French occupation in the 18th century (in 1756 the British Admiral Byng 

was court-martialled and shot for losing it to the French ‘pour encourager les autres’!). 

To the west lies Ciutadella, a former island capital, again with impressive city walls and 

harbour, but much quieter than the capital. But it is the island’s unspoilt beaches and 

coves that may impress you most of all: our resort area of Son Bou is home to one of the 

best of them. Menorca was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in October 1993. 

• 7 nights hb in Son Bou • 3 included fully-guided walks with an expert 

guide 

We know that our walking holiday 

customers not only enjoy the scenery, 

culture and history of the places we 

visit, but also have more than a passing 

interest in the fauna of the area. This 

holiday to Menorca and the holidays 

to Portugal and to the Camargue 

on the following two pages include 

three excellent walks with first-rate 

birdwatching opportunities. This is not 

high end, specialist twitching and there 

is no need to buy expensive equipment; 

your regular binoculars will be ok. But 

that doesn’t mean you’ll be shortchanged 

in terms of avine content! 

Our walking guides are also expert 

birders who are able at once to cater 

to all levels of experience – from the 

complete beginner to the accomplished 

ornithologist. 

PROGRAMME 

Walk 1: This walk leaves from the hotel, 

visiting the marshy area near Son Bou 

and the Son Boter Ravine. Expected 

sightings include the distinctively 

crowned Hoopoe, the Purple Heron, 

Purple Swamphen, the Booted Eagle 

and the endangered Egyptian Vulture, 

also known as the ‘Pharaoh’s Chicken’. 5.1 

miles, ascent/descent 85m. 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Menorca, transfer 

to your hotel, half an hour away. Seven 

nights half board accommodation is 

reserved for you. 


three included walking excursions: 

Walk 1: The South. This is a circular walk 

from the hotel, passing through Son Bute 

Valley. You then go through the Ravine of 

Binigaus, passing the Coloms Cave, and 

walking along the coast back to Son Bou. 

Total 10.7 miles, ascent/descents 200m. 

WALK 2: The North. After a 30-minute 

coach transfer to the Cape of Cavalleria, 

the island’s most northerly point, you 

walk along the coast in the direction of 

Cala Pregonda, famed for its red and 

yellow rocks. After your walk, you return 

by coach, visiting ‘El Toro’, Menorca’s 

358m-high ‘mountain’ to take in the view. 

5 miles, 100m of ascent/descent. 

WALK 3: The East. You transfer to the 

Cape of Favaritx, with its black rocks, and 

follow a path by the s’Albufera lagoon to 

the fishing village of Es Garau. 8 miles, 

100m of ascent/descent. 



flight home. 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL VALENTIN HHHH, 

Son Bou (seven nights) 

This large hotel (214 rooms, plus 98 

apartments) enjoys a quiet location 

on the crest of a hill, a mile from 

the beach (daytime shuttle service 

available). It has outdoor and indoor 

pools, two bars (one restricted to 

adults only), and a shop. Bedrooms 

have bathroom, air-conditioning, tv 

with satellite, telephone, hairdryer 

and balcony. There are 2 tennis courts, 

gym, and daytime and evening 

entertainment programme. Meals are 

buffet-style. (www.valentinhotels.com) 


available in the Hotel Valentin. 

Walk 2: Transfer to Son Parc beach, on 

the north of the island, crossing through 

wetlands of Son Saura, heading towards 

the salt marshes/mines of Fornells, where 

you will stop at a farm for a short while to 

observe the birdlife. You then continue 

to the Concepción Salines to meet your 

transport. Expected sightings today 

include the fastest member of the animal 

kingdom, the Peregrine Falcon, the 

Osprey, the Black-winged Stilt and the 

Kentish Plover. 4.2 miles, ascent/descent 

50m. On the return journey we make 

short stops at the Bee-eater colony near 

Lluriac, and take in the fabulous views 

from ‘El Toro’, Menorca’s highest point 

(over 1100ft above sea level). 

Walk 3: Transfer to Algaraiens, in the west 

of the island, from where you walk via Pla 

de Mar to Cala del Pilar, to see the wide 

variety of birds found in the agricultural 

interior of Menorca – though our varied 

route also includes a forest of holm oaks 

as well as a coastal section. On this walk 

expected sightings include the Tawny 

Pipit, the elegant Woodchat Shrike, 

the solitary Blue Rock Thrush and the 

disputed ‘King of the Birds’ from a legend 

told by Pliny and Aristotle, the Firecrest. 6 




Portugal – Walking and Birdwatching 

8 days from £889 April & October 

in Europe. The Special Protection Area of 

Castro Verde is full of birdlife and in the 

spring the fields are carpeted with wild 

flowers. You pass the grassland and oak 

woods in search of the iconic Great and 

Little Bustards, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, 

Bee-eaters, the first Rollers of the year, 

Black-eared Wheatear, Iberian Grey 

Shrike and raptors such as the Blackwinged 

Kite, Booted and Short-toed 

Eagle, Red and Black Kite, Griffon and 

Black Vulture and sometimes even young 

Golden, Bonelli´s and Spanish Imperial 

Eagles. 6.8 miles, ascent/descent 200m. 

Depending on the day of operation, lunch 

is included in the Castro Verde LPN visitor 

centre. Time permitting, a stop will be 

made on the return journey in the old 

walled town of Mertola on the Guadiana 

river. Return to the hotel late afternoon. 

Sunshine and fantastic beaches – the Algarve is a great place for a holiday. But the eastern Algarve, with its vast 

wetlands which stretch from Faro to close to the border with Spain, is a nature lover’s wonderland. The system 

of barrier islands and peninsulas creates a variety of habitats in which wildlife, especially birds, can thrive in the 

spring we visit the Alentejo. Inland from the coast, the Alentejo is an entirely different landscape to the Algarve, 

but just as enchanting. Great plains dotted with cork oaks stretch to the horizon. Protected areas, where hunting 

is banned and only traditional methods of agriculture are practised, have become one of the most important bird 

watching centres in Portugal and a perfect environment for the Great Bustard, the heaviest of flying birds. In the 

autumn, the Alentejo is replaced by a walk in Portugal’s wild west at Cape St Vincent. Your holiday hotel is on the 

outskirts of the historic town of Tavira. The busy market town has no less than thirty-seven churches and a lovely 

arched Roman bridge spanning the River Gilau. The pleasant old centre has arcades, shops and cafes. 

• 7 nights hb near Tavira • 3 included walking excursions • Walks 

accompanied by an expert birdwatcher 

Walk 3 (Autumn departures): An early 

start for the 82-mile transfer to the start 

of today’s walk from Vila do Bispo to 

the lighthouse at Cabo São Vincente. 

It is the most south-westerly point in 

mainland Europe and was considered by 

the Romans to be the end of the known 

world. Our walk affords stunning views 

of the ocean and takes us across the 

Vale Santo where, in October, migrating 

raptors may often be seen including 

Booted, Short-toed and Bonelli’s Eagles, 

Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Honeybuzzards 

and Black Kites, various falcons 

plus Black Storks. The walk is a little under 

8 miles and has a few gentle inclines. 

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Faro, transfer to your 

hotel, forty minutes away, for seven nights 

half board accommodation. 



Walk 1: The Ria Formosa Natural Park. 

In the morning, transfer to the start of 

your walk near Faro (27 miles). The Ria 

Formosa nature area is one of the most 

important protected areas in the south of 

the Iberian Peninsula. You walk towards 

Quinta do Lago, passing salt marshes 

carved into a labyrinth of tidal flats, salt 

ponds, warm water lagoons and channels 

which provide shelter to many bird 

species, including Flamingos, Spoonbills, 

Storks and Hoopoes. The walk takes you 

through the area of Ludo, located in the 

middle of a complex of salt pans at the 

edge of the São Lorenço River, passing 

along salt mountains, eucalyptus and 

pine tree forests. The walk is level and 

about 4 miles. You return to the hotel in 

the late afternoon. 

Walk 2: 15-mile transfer east to the 

wetlands of the Castro Marim Nature 

Reserve, on the mouth of the river 

Guadiana, the natural border between 

this side of Portugal and Spain. From 

the main road near the old town of 

Castro Marim you do the first part of the 

walk next to salt marshes, saltpans and 

cultivated fields towards the Visitors' 

Centre – a good area for waders, warblers 

and even the Little Bustard in the dry flats 

of the marsh. 2.2 miles, ascent/descent 

30m. Short transfer to the next walk 

through the more industrial saltpans of 

Cerro do Bufo. Along this dirt road you 

can see waders, gulls, terns and herons 

on one side and ground birds in the fields 

on the other side. Expected birds to be 

seen on the day are Crested Lark, Blackwinged 

Stilt, Flamingo, Spoonbill, Avocet, 

Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Kentish Plover, 

Dartford Warbler, Stone Curlew. 3.75 


Walk 3 (Spring departures): An early 

start for the journey to Castro Verde in 

the inland province of Alentejo (83 miles). 

Alentejo is one of the most beautiful and 

sparsely populated areas of Portugal and 

holds one of the best-preserved steppes 



flight home. 

YOUR HOTEL 

VILA GALE ALBACORA HHHH, 

Tavira (seven nights) 

The hotel is situated in a protected area 

at the mouth of the River Gilau on the 

outskirts of Tavira. It is a 40-minute 

walk to the town centre. The hotel 

operates a courtesy bus during the 

day Wednesday to Sunday (schedule 

subject to change) and taxis are 

cheap. The hotel is built on an old 

tuna fishing settlement and has a 

tuna fishing museum. There is plenty 

of nearby birdlife at the saltpans and 

low-tide mudflats of Forte do Rato, a 10 

minute walk away. The hotel has a bar, 

restaurant, outdoor pool, and spa area 

(charges apply). Wifi is free throughout 

the hotel. Bedrooms (converted from 

the old fishermen’s houses) have bath/ 

shower and wc, hairdryer, cable TV and 

minibar. Prices are based on standard 

rooms. Rooms with river view are 

available on request at a supplement. 

(www.vilagale.com) 


France – Camargue, Alpilles & Crau 

8 days from £899 October 

La Camargue, les Alpilles and la Crau – the French ‘golden triangle’ of 

biodiversity. The Camargue, with its white horses, black bulls and pink 

flamingos, needs little introduction. Just to the north, the jagged, limestone 

peaks of the Alpilles mountains are a striking contrast to the vast wetlands 

of the Camargue. Sandwiched between the two is la Crau, a unique, ancient 

steppe landscape where shepherds have tended their flocks for 6,000 years. 

You’ll discover the amazing flora and fauna of all three environments on guided 

walks with an expert naturalist. You’ll also enjoy the manmade wonders of the 

city of Arles, your holiday base, renowned for its Roman monuments, Van Gogh 

scenes, and, of course, Provençal cafés and restaurants!! 

Saint Louis and travel 17 miles to la Crau 

Nature Reserve. Legend has it that the 

countless polished stones covering the 

terrain were rained down by Jupiter and 

used as missiles by Hercules in battle after 

he had used all his arrows. On a 2 ½ mile 

flat walk you would hope to see Pin-tailed 

Sandgrouse, Little Bustard and Calandra 

Lark. 

Walk 3: Les Alpilles – Saint Paul-de- 

Mausole, Glanum and the Vallon de St 

Clerg. Coach transfer to Saint Rémy (19 

miles) where you meet your guide. Your 

walk to Les Baux de Provence (6½ miles, 

250m ascent/ descent) passes Saint Paulde-Mausole 

(where van Gogh painted 

over one hundred works of genius while 

a voluntary patient in the rest home for 

just under a year) and continues past the 

archaeological site of Glanum. Walking 

through the valley of St Clerg, you have 

some time at the foot of the two-holed 

rock looking out for the Bonelli’s Eagle 

and also Sardinian Warblers. Your walk 

ends in Les Baux where you take a short 

walk on a path overlooking a wonderful 

landscape in search of Blue Rock Thrush 

at the foot of the imposing ruined citadel. 

Transfer back to your hotel in the late 

afternoon. 



• 7 nights bb in Van Gogh’s Arles • 3 included excursions • Services of 

an expert guide 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Marseille or Nîmes, 

transfer to your hotel in Arles (one hour 

from Marseille, 40 minutes from Nîmes) 

for seven nights hotel accommodation. 

Two dinners in the hotel are included 

during your stay, leaving five nights 

to sample the delights of the local 

restaurants. Your Tour Director will be 

on hand to assist. A walking tour of 

the city will show you the major sights 

and attractions of this splendid city - 

the remarkably intact 1st century AD 

amphitheatre could entertain 30,000 

spectators and is still used today; the 

Musée Réattu, a 15th century priory of 

the Knights of Malta on the bank of the 

river Rhône; the Place de la République 

with its obelisk and impressive town hall. 

Devotees of Van Gogh will recognize 

many parts of the city from his paintings, 

including the courtyard of the old hospital 

where he was treated after cutting off his 

ear, the amphitheatre, his café terrace, 

and the Rhône - especially on a starry 

night! 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: There are three 

included walks during your stay in Arles. 

Walk 1: La digue à la mer. Transfer to 

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (23 miles). On 

the way you’ll hear the story of the Three 

Marys (Jacob, Salome and Magdalene) 

and their servant Sarah, patron saint 

of Gypsies, thousands of whom have 

been making the annual pilgrimage to 

Stes-Maries for centuries. ‘La digue’ is 

the dyke built in 1859 to keep the sea at 

bay. This is a long but easy walk which 

takes you into the heart of the Camargue 

National Nature Reserve. Landmarks 

along the route include the Rousty sluice 

gate, the old customs house and the 

working Gacholle lighthouse whose 60ft 

tower can be seen from miles around. 

Common bird sightings will include 

gulls, waders and avocets and, of course, 

the emblematic Pink Flamingos will be 

present all along the walk. 11 miles – flat 

Walk 2: Travel by coach to the Domaine 

de La Palissade at the mouth of the 

Rhone (28 miles). On the way there you 

should see numerous species of heron, 

and migrants, especially Terns. Leaving 

the Domaine, you take the short ferry 

crossing from Salin de Giraud to Port 

YOUR HOTEL 

BEST WESTERN ATRIUM HHH, 

Arles (seven nights) 

This is a modern hotel built around an 

old town house. The hotel is centrally 

located opposite the Tourist Office. 

Its 90 rooms are on 4 floors and have 

air-conditioning, bath or shower 

and wc, satellite tv, hairdryer. Rooms 

have internal atrium view or a view 

of the town. Wifi is complimentary 

throughout the hotel. There is an airy 

restaurant with a glass roof and a bar. 

(www.hotelatrium.com) 







Portugal - the Algarve 

8 days from £799 February, March, May & September to November 2020, February & March 2021 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

FEB & NOV ’20 

& FEB ‘21 

and there are impressive blowholes, too, 

to reach the Alfanzina lighthouse. You 

will return to the hotel by coach. The walk 

is 5.5 miles, with climbs totalling 150m 

approx. 



To discover the real beauty of the Algarve our escorted walks, through 

glorious countryside decked with flowers, may be the answer. In recent 

years the Algarve has become increasingly popular with walkers who realise 

that much of the countryside and coastline remain unspoilt. Your walking 

guide will show you the very best of the region while allowing you time to 

appreciate all that you see. Your resort, Armação de Pêra, boasts one of the 

most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, pretty coves, a panorama of brightly 

coloured fishing boats and a range of high-quality fish restaurants. So why 

not pack your walking boots and enjoy the best that the Algarve has to offer? 

• 7 nights hb in Armaçao de Pera • 3 included walking excursions • See 

the Algarve’s coastline and lovely hinterland 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Faro and transfer to 

your hotel in Armação de Pêra, just 45 

minutes away from the airport. Seven 

nights half board accommodation is 

reserved for you. 


three included walking excursions 

Walk 1: Estombar to Silves. 15-minute 

coach transfer to the start of your walk 

near the natural springs of Estombar, 

which also provides the water for the 

nearby rice fields. You will follow the 

Arade River to the historical town of Silves 

– the Moors had their regional capital 

here. The area is rich in birdlife, and you 

will pass plantations of orange trees, as 

well as many different rockrose species, 

lavender, thyme and rosemary. You 

complete your walk in the centre of the 

pleasant village of Silves, where there is 

time to explore before you return to the 

hotel. 5 miles, climbs of 40m. 

Walk 2: Luz to Ponta da Piedade. The 

starting point of this walk is the fishing 

village of Luz (50 minutes away by 

coach). You will walk uphill on small 

footpaths and then continue along the 

picturesque coastline. In the springtime 

especially, wild orchids accompany you 

on your way, together with Affodile and 

Mastric bushes. There is also a marvellous 

view across to the Ponta da Piedade, 

an impressive rock formation in the 

sea, where you will meet your coach for 

the short transfer to Lagos. The town 

is closely associated with Henry the 

Navigator, and was the starting port of 

many Portuguese voyages of discovery in 

the 15th and 16th century. You will have 

time to explore Lagos before returning to 

the hotel. 5 miles, climbs 80m. 

Walk 3: Chapel of Our Lady of the Rock 

to the Alfanzina lighthouse. Short coach 

transfer to the Chapel of Our Lady of the 

Rock. From there you cross the bays of 

Praia de Marinha and Praia de Benagil. 

You follow narrow paths in an area where 

the cliffs are made up of different colours 

of rock – excellent photo opportunities, 

YOUR HOTEL 

THE HOLIDAY INN ALGARVE 

(formerly the Hotel Garbe) HHHH, 

Armação de Pêra (seven nights) 

This well-appointed 4-star hotel 

commands a prime position with a 

stunning panoramic view of the bay 

of Armação de Pêra, within strolling 

distance of shops, restaurants and 

entertainment. Its facilities include a 

restaurant serving buffet-style meals, 

lounge, bar, free wifi in reception and 

swimming pool. Rooms are equipped 

with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, direct 

dial telephone, individually controlled 

air-conditioning, safe, minibar, tea and 

coffee making facilities and satellite 

television. Sea view rooms are available 

at a supplement. Entertainment is 

provided on certain evenings. 

(www.hialgarve.com) 


available in the Algarve. 






Portugal - Cascais & the Sintra Natural Park 

8 days from £979 May & September 

as one of the most beautiful beaches 

in the world. You approach the Fojo, a 

natural well that connects to the sea and 

where the Romans believed that deep 

down there was a Triton playing music in 

a conch. This walk ends at the beautiful 

Adraga beach. 5.5 miles with 450m 

ascents and 600m descents. 

Just a few miles west from the hustle and bustle of the city of Lisbon is 

a hilly, forested area stretching down to the coast which was a popular 

summer retreat for the rich and Royal families from the capital. As well as 

palaces, gardens and hermitages, there are traditional villages and towns 

making this a ‘cultural landscape’ worthy of a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

listing. From your base on the coast in Monte Estoril you have three guided 

walks in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. In your free time, you can relax 

in the seaside resorts of Estoril and Cascais or take the short train ride to 

enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of Lisbon. 

Walk 3: Hermitage and Gardens. The 

starting point is the same as Walk 1 but 

takes you on a different path and includes 

visits to a couple of the highlights of 

the Park. The Convento dos Capuchos 

was carved into the granite in the 

16th century and the monks’ austere 

existence in the minute cells is referred 

to in a poem by Byron. From here it is 

a 4.5 mile walk through a pine forest to 

the Monserrate Gardens and Palace, a 

unique, exotic landscape again featuring 

in Byron’s poetry. The massively rich exile, 

William Beckford, landscaped the site 

in the 1790’s. Sir Francis Cook continued 

the work in the gardens and restored 

the Palace which is a delightful mix of 

Moorish, Romantic, Gothic and even 

Indian styles. You return to the start point 

via the Musketeers Lake. An easy 63/4-mile 

walk full of interest with ascents/descents 

of 350m. 

DAY EIGHT: Departure for the airport and 

your flight home. 

• 7 nights hb Monte Estoril, with good access to Lisbon • 3 guided walks in the Sintra- 

Cascais Natural Park • Visit to Cabo da Roca, mainland Europe’s most westerly point 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Lisbon. Thirty-minute 

transfer to your hotel in Monte Estoril for 

seven nights half board accommodation. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: Your hotel is in 

Monte Estoril between Estoril and Cascais, 

the two main resorts on the Lisbon Coast. 

Estoril, with its plush villas and Belle 

Époque casino is the more traditional of 

the two, while lively Cascais still retains 

some of its character as a traditional 

fishing town. They are connected by a 

seafront promenade and your hotel is a 

20-minute walk from the centre of either 

resort or you can take the frequent local 

bus. There are plenty of shops and cafés 

close by as is Monte Estoril train station 

from where there is a regular service to 

Lisbon. Everywhere you go in Lisbon you 

will find evidence of the city’s historic 

links with the Age of Discovery from 

where intrepid explorers opened up the 

sea-trading routes to India, Brazil, China 

and Japan in the 15th century. Today, 

the city is a mix of old quarters such as 

the Alfama, a maze of steep cobbled 

streets, the wide avenues leading to the 

18th century Rossio square and modern 

developments with fine shops. 

During your stay you have three guided 

walks in the Natural Park, all different 

in content and character showing you 

varied aspects of the countryside, scenery 

and way of life here. There is a short coach 

transfer to the start of each walk of about 

10 miles. 

Walk 1: Sintra Sierra – the Mystic 

Mountain. On this walk you go to some 

of the Park’s highest points with glorious 

views to the sea. You’ll also discover how 

the Sintra Sierra has enchanted its visitors 

over the centuries. The walk takes you to 

the ‘Holy Spirit’ village of Penedo known 

for its countless springs and streams. 

Lunch is included in a local tavern. After 

lunch you complete the walk passing 

small stud farms. 9.75 miles with ascents/ 

descents of 600m. 

Walk 2: Land’s End. The walk starts at 

Cabo da Roca, Europe’s most westerly 

point. You walk along impressive cliffs 

hugged by the Atlantic and with a view 

of the untouched beauty of wild Ursa 

beach, considered by the Michelin Guide 

YOUR HOTEL 

ESTORIL EDEN HOTEL HHHH, 

Monte Estoril (seven nights) 

The resorts of Cascais and Estoril are 

now one municipality and Monte 

Estoril stands between the two old 

centres. The hotel has an indoor and 

outdoor pool, fitness room, sauna, 

bar and restaurant. The spacious 

bedrooms are aparthotel style with 

balcony, equipped kitchenette/dining 

area, tv, air-conditioning, minibar, and 

bathroom with hairdryer. 

(www.estoriledenhotel.com) 







The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia 

8 days from £779 April, May & September 

Your holiday base is the 4* Playamarina Hotel on Punta del Moral on Isla 

Canela in Spain, just over the Portuguese border. There are guided walks 

in the Natural Park area of the Donana, the Flecha del Rompido Nature 

Reserve and a walk and boat trip along the banks of the Rio Guadiana. In 

your free time you can relax and enjoy the surroundings of your hotel or 

take an optional excursion to the Rio Tinto mines. 

• 7 nights hb in Isla Canela • 3 varied walking excursions • Guadiana 

River boat trip 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Faro in Portugal and transfer to 

your hotel on Isla Canela in Spain for seven nights half 

board accommodation. The transfer takes around an 

hour, but you have to put your watches on an hour 

when you cross the Guadiana which is the border. 

Coastal Western Andalucia is defined by its 

magnificent wetlands of marshes, shallow rivers and 

sand dunes. The largest is the Donana Natural Park 

formed in the delta of the Guadalquivir. Between here 

and the Portuguese border, smaller nature reserves 

surround the mouths of the Odiel and Piedras rivers 

near Huelva. On the border itself where your hotel 

is, the Rio Guadiana is the major influence on the 

ecosystem and feeds the marshes in both countries. 

Local flora and fauna is always a major attraction of 

any walk, and, given the abundance of birdlife in the 

area, one of the walks majors on the birdlife of the Rio 

Piedras. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In resort with three included 

guided walks. There is plenty to do in your free time. 

The front of the hotel looks across to the thriving 

fishing village and marina of Punta del Moral. You 

can have a pleasant stroll around the harbour or take 

a little ferry ride across to Isla Cristina. There is also a 

short signed-posted walk near the hotel into the Isla 

Canela ‘Marismas’ (marshes). The rear of the hotel 

backs on to the promenade from where there are 

wooden boardwalks across the dunes to the beach 

and the sea which provide a heavenly environment for 

your morning constitutional. Walking past the inviting 

chiringuito (beach bar) might be difficult! There is a 

frequent bus service which makes the 5-mile journey 

to Ayamonte on the Guadiana river. Ayamonte is a 

bustling ‘frontier’ town with a compact old centre, 

marina and port. The ‘frontier’ is the river and for under 

3 euros you can get a return ferry across to the pretty 

town of Vila Real de San Antonio in Portugal. If you can 

find the time, a complimentary 1 ½ hour circuit of the 

hotel’s extensive spa facilities is included for you! 

Walk 1: Alcoutim & the Guadiana River. We head across 

the river by coach to Portugal and north to Alcoutim 

(33 miles).The picturesque river town of Alcoutim has 

a Spanish twin right on the other side, Sanlucar de 

Guadiana. The circular walk goes along the river´s 

edge using the “Via Algarviana”, a trail that crosses 

the whole Algarve and then through reforested pine 

wood and Mediterranean oaks. 6 miles and ascent/ 

descent about 150m. You have time to visit the castle 

in Alcoutim and lunch before taking a lazy 3-hour boat 

cruise down the beautiful Guadiana river to Ayamonte. 

Walk 2: The Rio Piedras and Flecha del Rompido 

Nature Reserve. 30-mile transfer to the beginning of 

your walk. You will need your binoculars today. You visit 

the marshes of El Rompido doing a level walk through 

the pinewood, the salt marsh and a fish farm. The 

headland where the lighthouse is located offers one 

of the most beautiful views of the estuary. This 5-mile 

walk ends in the attractive fishing village of El Rompido 

where there is plenty of free time for lunch. Or, bring a 

packed lunch and take a ferry trip on your own across 

to the 10-mile long sandspit and swim in the open 

sea. Several protected species live in the dunes of the 

singular sandspit in a special ecosystem: among others 

the Stone Curlew, Kentish Plover, Dartford Warbler and 

the European Chameleon. You return to the hotel by 

coach, arriving back at approx. 1630. 

Walk 3: Donana & El Rocio. Travel east by coach past 

Huelva to the start of your walk in the Natural Park 

area of the Donana (67 miles). This walk is through 

pinewoods across the dunes to the sea – but dunes 

here aren’t quite what you think! They are ancient sand 

deposits rising to 100m offering great views of the sea 

and the pine forests behind. Just over 4 miles with 

ascent/descent of 75m. You then travel to the strange 

town of El Rocio (15 miles away), which seems like 

something out of the Tex-Mex West, with clapboard 

houses, sand covered squares and avenues and rails 

to tie your horse to! But this is no tourist movie set - in 

fact it is a major pilgrimage site. Your walking guide 

will take you on a short walk featuring the major sites 

of this fascinating town and there is free time for lunch 

here before returning to your hotel. 

During your stay in Isla Canela there is also an optional 

excursion to the Rio Tinto Mines. There has been 

mining in the hills 80 miles north-east of Isla Canela 

for over 5000 years. In the museum in the town of Rio 

Tinto there is an excellent re-creation of the Roman 

mine. There is British influence in many parts of Spain 

but nowhere as pronounced than in this remote corner 

of Andalucia. The pinnacle of mining in the area began 

in 1873 with the arrival of the British Rio Tinto Mining 

Company Ltd who paid £3.68 million for the rights 

to exploit the disused copper mines. The company 

employed up to 20,000 men, laid 300km of rail track, 

built houses for employees and management, a 

Protestant church and a Social Club which had a 

cricket team and introduced football to Spain. The 

museum is housed in the company’s hospital and its 

offices are now the town hall. Highlight of the tour is 

the rail journey through the open cast mines where 

you’ll see an amazing ‘Martian’ landscape with the red 

(bright red!) Rio Tinto river running through it. 

DAY EIGHT: Transfer back to Faro Airport for your flight 

home. You can put your watch back an hour after 

crossing the river. 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL PLAYAMARINA SPA HHHH, 

Punta del Moral, Isla Canela (seven nights) 

An excellent hotel in a quiet position 

located between the beach and 

the marina on Punta del Moral. The 

hotel has a buffet restaurant with 

show cooking, indoor and outdoor 

pool. There is also a spa (a free 1 ½ 

circuit is included for you), bar and 

entertainment on most evenings. 

Rooms have bath with shower over 

and separate shower and wc, hairdryer, 

LCD tv, air-conditioning, ceiling fan and 

safe (chargeable), terrace or balcony. 

Free Wi-Fi in reception (30 mins) – 

chargeable in room. 

(www.playasenator.com/en/hoteles/ 

playamarina/) 


available in Isla Canela 






Tuscany & Liguria 


Your base in Marina di Pietrasanta, on the Tuscan coast, is quieter than 

some of its neighbours but just as attractive. Your holiday includes three 

contrasting walking excursions: to the stunningly beautiful ‘Gulf of Poets’, 

just across the border in Liguria, haunt of, among others, Byron and 

Shelley; along the river to Lucca; and in the Serchio valley in the Apuan 

Alps – the ‘Marble Mountains’, whose stone is so prevalent in the cathedrals 

and baptisteries of the major Tuscan cities. 

• 7 nights hb on the Tuscan Coast • 3 included walks • Train ride 

through the Apuan Alps 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Pisa and a short 

transfer to your hotel for seven nights 

half board accommodation in Marina di 

Pietrasanta. 

Marina di Pietrasanta: the modern 

beach resort is 3km from the old town 

of Pietrasanta, and has shops, bars, 

restaurants and pier. The resort centre 

is 700m from your hotel, and there is 

a regular bus service to Viareggio and 

beyond which stops near the hotel. 



Walk 1: Along the river to Lucca. Coach 

transfer via Puccini’s Torre del Lago (he 

called it Paradise) to Nozzano Castello, 

from where you walk along the river to 

historic Lucca. On your route you will 

see villages with impressive towers, and 

woods. In Lucca you walk along the 

ramparts and have a little free time to 

explore. You return to your hotel by train 

(25 minutes) and coach (15 minutes). 7 

miles, almost level. 

Walk 2: Rail & Trail, the Serchio valley. 

You begin with a coach transfer direct 

to the station at Aulla, in the Apuan Alps 

(32 miles, mainly motorway). From there 

you take the 40-minute train journey 

through the mountains to Piazza al 

Serchio. Your walk is approx. 7.5 miles to 

the station at Poggio along the side of 

the valley (ascent 200m/descent 250m), 

through pastureland and chestnuts, with 

views towards old villages and the Apuan 

Alps beyond. You return to your hotel by 

coach – time permitting, there will be a 

stop in Lucca en route. Please note that, if 

the train is not operating for any reason, 

a different walking excursion will be 

arranged. 

Walk 3: The Gulf of Poets. You have a 

30-minute transfer north to the village of 

Ameglia, at the mouth of the River Magra. 

From the old hilltop village the walk takes 

you through the Montemarcello-Magra 

Natural Park towards the maritime village 

of Tellaro, on the Gulf of Poets. Tellaro is 

on the list of the ‘Most beautiful villages 

of Italy’: the colourful fishermen’s houses 

cluster close to St George’s church. You 

continue on to Lerici, with its 12th-century 

castle (worth the climb to get the view 

towards Portovenere and the offshore 

islands). You will have time to explore 

Lerici before the return to your hotel. The 

walk is 6 miles, with 300m of ascent and 

descent. 

An optional excursion to Florence by 

coach and rail will be available. 


to Pisa airport and your flight home. 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL JOSEPH HHH, 

Marina di Pietrasanta. (seven nights) 

The Hotel Joseph, recently-refurbished, 

offers spacious lounge areas, lift, bar, 

restaurant, terraces, and outdoor pool 

area with terrace and fine views of 

the Versilia Coast. There is a wellness 

centre, with treatments available 

(charges apply). Bedrooms are in two 

adjacent buildings, and have shower, 

wc, safety deposit box and wifi. Twin 

rooms also have balcony. 

(www.hoteljoseph.net) 







Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley 

8 days from £919 June & September 

Lovere and take the local bus up to the 

village of Bossico. From the village square 

in Bossico you walk down to St John’s 

Sanctuary (2 miles and 275m of descent). 

You then follow the path back to Lovere 

(2.5 miles and 397m of descent). There are 

great views of the lake throughout the 

walk. 


departure to the airport. Depending on 

flight times, there may be time for a spot 

of last-minute shopping en route. 

Italy’s other beautiful lake is Lake Iseo: smaller than its more famous 

neighbours (15 miles long), but just as perfectly-formed! Nestling amid the 

scenic mountains, in a bay at the gorgeous Northern end of the lake is the 

resort of Lovere. You will walk in the hills close to Lovere, and travel by boat 

and scenic railway to walk in the UNESCO-listed Valcamonica area, and on 

Italy’s largest lake island, the appropriately named Monte Isola, ‘Mountain 

Island’ – it rises a full 420m above Iseo’s shimmering waters. 

• 7 nights hb on Lake Iseo • 3 included guided walks • Boat trip to 

Monte Isola 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Bergamo or Malpensa 

Airports. Transfer to your resort of Lovere 

(40 minutes from Bergamo, 90 minutes 

from Malpensa) for seven nights half 


Lovere: Set on a bay of Lake Iseo, with 

a semi-circle of mountains behind, 

the setting is wonderful. A member of 

‘I Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia’, ‘Italy’s Most 

Beautiful Villages’, this pretty little town 

of 5000 people has Italian-style arcaded 

streets, but with Swiss-style wooden 

overhanging roofs. Along the lakeside are 

grand old palaces, a modern yachting 

marina and a good selection of shops, 

bars and restaurants. Climbing up into 

the old town, you are soon in an oldfashioned 

Italy of shady squares and 

ancient church towers. There is good 

public transport for getting around on 

local buses and a boat service which links 

Lovere with Pisogne (15-minute trip), 

which has a railway station on the line 

between Brescia and Edolo. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in resort 

with three included walking excursions. 

Optional excursions, including historic 

Bergamo, and a scenic trip to St Moritz 

aboard the Bernina Express Train, will also 

be available. 

Walk 1: You travel slowly down the lake 

by boat, calling in at five lakeside villages, 

en route to Monte Isola – journey time 75 

minutes. You walk 7 miles on Monte Isola, 

circling the island and climbing 420m to 

the summit at Madonna della Ceriola. The 

island has 2000 inhabitants and is also in 

the list of ‘Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages’. 

At around 1600 you return to Lovere by 

boat. 

Walk 2: Depart by coach to the Naquane 

Archaeological Park (20 miles). First you 

visit the Naquane Archaeological Park 

(entrance fee included) – there are 2 miles 

of paths here, amid stone carvings of 

animals and people dating from 3000 

BC. There are good views over the valley. 

You then walk down to Capo di Ponte 

where you have free time to explore and 

lunch. After lunch you walk from Capo di 

Ponte (or Co de Put in the local dialect!) 

to the medieval villages of Cemmo and 

Pescarzo and back down – 5 miles, 300m 

of ascent/descent. You return to Lovere 

firstly by train to Pisogne and then by 

ferry arriving back in Lovere at 1730 

approx. 

Walk 3: Walk to the main square in 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL LOVERE HHHH, 

Lovere, Lake Iseo (seven nights) 

This hotel has 55 rooms. Standard 

rooms have private bath or shower, no 

view or balcony, wc, tea/coffee making 

facilities, telephone, satellite tv and 

minibar. Classic rooms with balcony 

overlooking the hotel forecourt, 

and Superior rooms with balcony 

and partial lake-view are available 

at supplements. The hotel has a 

restaurant, gym, and the restaurant 

terrace has a view of the lake. There 

is also a spa area (charges apply) with 

a small, relaxing pool, Sauna, Turkish 

Bath, Hydrojet, etc. There is a bar 

adjacent to the hotel which offers 

a discount to hotel guests. (www. 

hotellovere.it) 






The Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo 

8 days from £899 April, June & September 

Argentina – the colourful flower-filled 

promenade along the beach and the 

longest pedestrian promenade on the 

Riviera. It was inaugurated by Eva Perón 

whose husband had visited Bordighera 

in 1947. On Thursday there is a market on 

the seafront near the hotel. Your hotel 

is handily situated for the station, with 

services to Ventimiglia, and to San Remo 

and beyond. There are also local bus 

services. 

There will also be an optional excursion 

to the Nervia Valley. You drive through 

Camporosso, a pretty village, and stop in 

medieval Dolceaqua, dominated by the 

Dorias’ Castle. The bridge, over the Nervia 

river, was painted by Monet in 1884. You 

will visit the ‘Visionarium’ – it will surprise 

you, we promise! You continue up the 

valley to Pigna, a pretty mountain village. 

The holiday base is Bordighera, on the coast 18 miles to the east of Monte 

Carlo. The British have enjoyed strolling in and around Bordighera since 

the 19th century – so much so it was an enclave where the local Italians 

were a minority. Today, Bordighera is an extremely pleasant resort whose 

climate and scenery can be enjoyed in much the same as visitors of 

yesteryear. It was also a favourite resort of Claude Monet who stayed 

ten weeks here and painted thirty-five landscapes in Bordighera and 

the neighbouring hills. There are three guided walks including one from 

Menton to Monte Carlo. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until you depart 

for the airport. Dependent on traffic 

conditions and flight timings, there may 

be time for some last-minute shopping in 

Nice en route. 

• 7 nights hb on the Italian Riviera • 3 included walking excursions • 

Visits to Monte Carlo and to the Princedom of Seborga 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Nice and transfer 

to your hotel (45-minutes) hotel in 

Bordighera for seven nights half board 


DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: In Bordighera 

with three included walks. On Day 2 there 

is a late morning walking tour pointing 

out the highlights of the town. 

Walk 1: Bordighera to Sasso & the 

Princedom of Seborga. For this walk 

you start at the hotel on the seafront 

in Bordighera, passing through the old 

town, before following an old watercourse 

through a valley of palm trees to the 

pretty hamlet of Sasso. You then take 

the old road to the village of Seborga, 

a historical curiosity: it is claimed that 

following its omission from a series of 

treaties, it is not officially part of Italy! 9 

miles there and back, with ascent/descent 

of 500m. If you wish to walk a shorter 

distance, you can catch the local bus back 

from Sasso or Seborga to Bordighera. 

Walk 2: Taggia to the artists’ village 

of Bussana Vecchia. Coach transfer to 

Taggia, which claims to be home to 

Italy’s longest medieval bridge. You walk 

through the old town, and then climb 

through smart villas, olive trees and 

greenhouses, following the old road and 

country paths as far as Old Bussana - one 

of those ‘must-see’ places. What was a 

completely empty village following the 

1887 earthquake has become home to 

a Bohemian artist community which 

took root in the 1960’s - not without 

controversy. 5 miles, 250m ascent. 

Walk 3: Monte Carlo or Bust! You travel by 

coach to Menton, where you walk up to 

Roquebrune village, before descending 

towards Monte Carlo. Roquebrune, on 

Mont Gros, is a favourite place for hanggliders, 

and has fine views of Monte 

Carlo. Time permitting, you will have 

time to explore a little of the Principality 

before you re-join the coach to return to 

Bordighera, just 18 miles away. 7 miles, 

200m of ascent/descent. 

In your free time there are several 

walking opportunities in the town 

itself. One takes you to the scenes of 

several of Monet’s paintings. Another is 

a one-mile walk along the Lungomare 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL PARIGI HHHH, 

Bordighera (seven nights) 

This comfortable hotel is family-run 

and stands right on the seafront 

promenade, just a short stroll from the 

town centre. Rooms have flatscreen 

tv with satellite channels, airconditioning, 

private bath or shower, 

wc and hairdryer. Although the railway 

line passes 20 metres behind the hotel, 

there are very few trains overnight and 

in any case rooms are double-glazed. 

The holiday price is based on hill view 

rooms. Side and full sea view rooms are 

available at a supplement. 

(www.hotelparigi.com) Free one-hour 

session in the hotel wellness centre. 







The Cinque Terre, Portofino & Lake Maggiore 

8 days from £989 April, May & August 

This Italian holiday takes you to the millionaires’ haunts of Portofino and 

Santa Margherita Ligure (where you spend four nights), and takes in the 

spectacular landscapes of the Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore. Along the 

way you will travel on the picturesque ‘Three Valleys Railway’ into the heart 

of Columbus’ maritime city of Genoa. 

• 3 nights hb Lago Maggiore, 4 nights hb Santa Margherita Ligure 

• Walk in Italian Lakeland • Walks in Cinque Terre and to Portofino 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your 

hotel on Lake Maggiore for two nights 

half board accommodation. Transfer 

times from Malpensa and Bergamo are 

45 minutes and 1 3/4 hours respectively. 

DAY TWO: Half-day walking excursion. 

You walk to catch the train up the lake. 

From the station at Fondotoce, you 

ascend 150m to the little hamlet of 

Montorfano, which has stunning views 

over Lake Maggiore. You continue down a 

gently sloping path to Mergozzo, a small 

village on the shores of its own little lake. 

There is time to explore this typical village 

and have lunch. You catch the train back 

from here. A gentle walk, approx 2 hours, 

150m climb and descent. 

DAY THREE: Today you travel south by 

private coach to the Riviera di Levante. 

Your first stop is Vercelli, a historic town 

surrounded by paddy-fields (rice is 

exported worldwide from here). You 

continue south, stopping for lunch en 

route, before you arrive at Casella, north of 

Genoa, to board the ‘Three Valleys Train’. 

In Genoa you will see something of the 

restored port and old city centre before 

you complete your journey by coach to 

the chic resort of Santa Margherita Ligure, 

where you spend four nights on a half 

board basis. 

Santa Margherita lies in a sheltered bay, 

close to Portofino. Its harbour is home to 

many gin-palace luxury yachts. All of this 

is close to your hotel. Total today 160 miles, 

mainly motorway. 

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Santa Margherita 

with included walking excursions to the 

Cinque Terre and Portofino, and a free 

day. 

Cinque Terre: The spectacular coastline, 

hills and villages landscapes of the 

Cinque Terre are UNESCO-listed and 

within the National Park, where the 

mountains drop almost vertically into 

the sea. Road access is very limited. You 

walk to the station in Santa Margherita 

(600m) and take the train to Monterosso 

(one hour), in the Cinque Terre. After a 

tour of the old medieval town, you walk 

to the next village, Vernazza. The trail is 

narrow; there are many steps built by the 

local farmers to get to their vineyards and 

lemon groves. The walk takes about 2 ½ 

hours with an ascent/descent of 300m. 

Once you reach Vernazza, you have time 

for lunch and to enjoy the best-known 

town of the National Park. You then 

continue by train to Manarola (7 minutes) 

to visit the village and walk a short 

but spectacular loop (ascent/descent 

100m) called “The Vineyards Trail” with 

breathtaking views of the town and coast. 

After some free time, you travel back to 

Santa Margherita by train. 

The destination for your third walk is 

Portofino. You start your day with a 

walk through Santa Margherita Ligure, 

admiring its beautiful baroque church 

and the garden of Villa Durazzo. At 

the end of the sea promenade you 

take an old mule path up through the 

woods for excellent views of the bay. 

You continue through the woods to 

the most spectacular section of the 

walk, overlooking all the Tigullio Gulf 

from Sestri Levante (12 miles distant) to 

Portofino. The trail goes through a valley 

of the ancient olive mills to finally reach 

Portofino. Actual walking time is about 

3 hours, 4 miles, with 200m of ascent/ 

descent, but you take all morning, with 

a lunch break in the valley of mills and 

arrive in Portofino in the early afternoon. 

Portofino’s colourful hotchpotch of 

fisherman’s houses embraces its harbour 

and the luxury craft of the nearby villaowners. 

Above the harbour is Brown’s 

Castle, and there are good views from the 

church. Weather permitting, you return to 

Santa Margherita by boat (15-minute trip). 

If the seas are too choppy, you return by 

public bus service. 

DAY SEVEN: You leave Santa Margherita 

and travel north, following a slightly 

different route to take in the cathedral 

city of Pavia. You arrive at Lake Maggiore 

in the afternoon, for one night, again on 

a half board basis. Total today 152 miles, 




YOUR HOTELS 

LAKE MAGGIORE HHHH, 

(first two and last nights) 

Accommodation on Lake Maggiore will 

be in a hotel owned by the Zacchera 

Hotels Group in the lakeside resorts of 

Baveno or Stresa. 

GRAND HOTEL DINO (Baveno) (http:// 

grandhoteldino.com/en/) 

HOTEL SIMPLON (Baveno) (http:// 

hotelsimplon.com/en/) 

HOTEL SPLENDID (Baveno) (http:// 

hotelsplendid.com/en/) 

GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL (Stresa) (http:// 

grandhotelbristol.com/en/) 

All hotels are four-star with airconditioned 

rooms with safe and 

minibar, swimming pool (seasonal), wifi, 

restaurant and bar. Final hotel details will 

be sent with your travel documentation 

ten days before departure. 

HOTEL JOLANDA HHH, 

Santa Margherita Ligure (four nights) 

The Hotel Jolanda is ideally located 

in a quiet street in the heart of Santa 

Margherita, just 200 yards from the 

pedestrianised town centre. The 

boat stop and railway station are 

8-10 minutes walk away. Rooms are 

comfortably furnished with bath/ 

shower, wc, hairdryer, minibar, safety 

box, and satellite tv. There is a garden 

area, fitness room, safe, spa area and 

wifi (charges apply to the last two). 

(www.hoteljolanda.it) 






Elba & Tuscany 


Napoleon was famously banished to Elba, before he returned to…meet 

his Waterloo. An extremely nice place to be exiled to! Like him, you will 

travel across to one of Europe’s most enchanting islands where, on two 

guided walks, you will wonder why he ever wanted to leave! But leave you 

must, too - to enjoy some of the scenic landscapes and beautiful cities in 

Tuscany. Visits to ‘spooky’ Volterra and magnificent Siena are included. 

From your base in the old city of Prato, there is a third guided walk and 

mighty Florence is also easily accessible. 

• 4 nights bb Tuscan mainland, 3 nights hb on Elba • 2 guided walks on 

Elba and 1 in Tuscany • Walking tour of Prato • Ferry trip to Elba 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Pisa. There is a short 

transfer to Livorno, Tuscany’s second city, which 

has a Medici Fortress and mercantile ‘Little 

Venice’ area, for one nights bed and breakfast 


DAY TWO: After breakfast, depart Livorno 

and head inland to Volterra, 45 miles away, an 

ancient walled town on a hilltop dominating 

the rolling Tuscan countryside, with medieval 

and Renaissance buildings, Roman theatre, 

forum and baths. D.H. Lawrence called Volterra 

‘an inland island’, and the popular vampire 

novel ‘New Moon’ (part of the Twilight Saga) 

was set there – you can see why! 

In the afternoon, you leave Volterra and drive to 

Piombino, 55 miles away, to board the roll-on, 

roll-off ferry to Elba, less than 10 miles offshore – 

the crossing takes just under an hour. 

You continue the short distance to your 

hotel in Procchio for three nights half board 

accommodation. Your hotel is in a quiet 

location on the beautiful bay of Procchio on the 

north coast of the island, seven miles west of 

Portoferraio. 

DAYS THREE AND FOUR: From Procchio you 

have two included walking excursions: 

Walk 1: Elba's West: Short coach transfer to 

Zanca, at a height of 160m on the west coast 

of Elba, from where you walk down to Sant 

Andrea beach (about 30 minutes). After a 

break, you walk down to the resort of Marciana 

Marina with superb views as you go: the path 

winds along the base of the Monte Capanne 

through the Mediterranean scrub with 

stunning sights on the coast (about 4 hours, 6 

miles, 300 m ascent/400m descent). After free 

time in Marciana Marina, you return to your 

hotel. 

Walk 2: Elba’s South: Short coach transfer 

to the narrow Stella peninsula, on the south 

coast. Your first path starts from the village of 

Lacona and winds up 100m through wonderful 

Mediterranean vegetation (45 minutes), with 

umbrella pines and eucalyptus prominent. 

After taking in the stunning views, you retrace 

your steps and follow a different path around 

the peninsula – a further 3 hours walk. There is 

free time in the village of Lacona, after which 

there is a coach transfer to the island’s harbour 

town of Portoferraio (time to climb to the 

fortress if you wish) and thence to Procchio. 

Distance walked approx. 5 miles, ascent/ 

descent 250m. 

DAY FIVE: Today you leave Elba and return to 

mainland Tuscany. You stop in Siena before 

continuing to the walled city of Prato (total 

today 150 miles). Siena is best known as the city 

of the spectacular bareback Palio Horse race. 

The race takes place on the spectacular, shellshaped 

Piazza del Campo. St Catherine of Siena 

is, with St Francis, one of Italy’s two patron 

saints – her head was supposedly smuggled 

out of Rome and is stored in the church of St 

Dominic: and don’t miss the cathedral, one of 

Italy’s most stunning Gothic churches. 

You continue to Prato, just 10 miles from 

Florence (frequent train services take 25 

minutes), historic in its own right, and well 

worth taking time to visit, but fortunately 

without the great Florentine tourist flows! 

Although Prato is an important modern centre 

for textiles, the old town within the walls is a 

world apart – a lovely place to stroll and enjoy 

the real Italy. Your hotel is just a few steps from 

the town walls, so it’s easy to explore. Three 

nights in Prato on a bed and breakfast basis. 

DAYS SIX AND SEVEN: Free in Prato, with an 

included half-day walking tour of the old city 

and an included walking excursion. Otherwise 

you are free in Prato – why not catch the local 

train to Florence, or to Pistoia, another attractive 

nearby town. Both are just 20 minutes train 

ride, or 5 euros away! 

Walk 3: You meet your guide at the hotel and 

catch the local bus just out of town, to S.Lucia di 

Prato and walk through a rocky landscape with 

springs and caves. There are views of the river 

valley, old villages and woodlands. After your 

walk, you catch the bus back to town, for lunch 

and a free afternoon. The walk is about 5 miles 

with ascents/descents of 350m. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your transfer to 

airport and your flight home. Depending on 

flight times, there may be time for some last 

minute shopping/sightseeing en route. 

YOUR HOTELS 

HOTEL GRAN DUCA HHHH, 

Livorno (one night) 

The first night is spent at the Gran Duca 

in the centre of Livorno, overlooking the 

harbour. As well as a piano bar it has a first 

class restaurant (there are plenty of less 

expensive bars and restaurants nearby). 

Rooms are air-conditioned with bath/ 

shower, wc, tv and fridge. (www.granduca.it) 

HOTEL BRIGANTINO HHH, 

Procchio, Elba (three nights) 

A pleasant, family-run hotel 250m from 

the beautiful Procchio beach and a 15 

minute walk to the small town centre. 

The hotel is set in attractive grounds 

and has a bar, lounge, reading room, 

restaurant and outdoor pool. Bedrooms 

have balcony, tv, shower and wc. The hotel 

has an agreement with a private area 

on the beach where sun loungers and 

parasols are free to hotel guests (May to 

September). (www.hotelbrigantino.com) 

ART HOTEL MILANO HHHH, 

Prato (three nights) 

The hotel is very handily situated close to 

the medieval centre (the magnificent 13thcentury 

Palazzo Pretorio re-opened in late 

2013 after a 20-year restoration) the other 

side of the river to the train station. The 

hotel has a lobby bar and breakfast room. 

Bedrooms have air conditioning, direct 

dial phone, hairdryer, free wi-fi connection, 

safe, digital tv. (www.arthotel-milano.it) 







Lake Maggiore 

8 days from £1019 May, July, September & October 

grazing them on the upper pastures 

of Capraga. 4.5 miles, 330m ascent to 

the village of Colloro, though there is 

the possibility to lengthen the walk, 

adding an extra 250m ascent to reach 

Capraga. This will be a full day excursion, 

although the actual walking time will be 

approximately three hours. 

On your free days, there is lots to see. 

Don’t miss the magnificent Borromean 

Palace on Isola Bella, and the Villa Taranto, 

with its wonderful garden, created by the 

Scottish captain Neil MacEacharn. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until you depart for 

the airport for your flight home. 

This holiday includes a week on Lago Maggiore, Italy’s second largest lake, 

which stretches north from Lombardy and up into Switzerland. It lies, 

sheltered, on the south side of the Alps, making for a mild climate and 

consequent lush vegetation, with Mediterranean and exotic flora, including 

azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias. Maggiore is, in our view, much 

more scenic than, for example, the much larger Lake Garda to the East. 

• 7 nights hb in Stresa • 3 guided walks in the wonderful lakeland 

scenery • Train and boat trips to access walks 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Milan, transfer to your 

hotel on Lake Maggiore for seven nights 

half board accommodation. Transfer 

times from Malpensa and Bergamo are 

45 minutes and 1 ¾ hours respectively. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: On Lago 

Maggiore with 3 included walking 

excursions. Your base is Stresa, half way 

up the lake, which was put on the 19thcentury 

‘Grand Tour’ map by Napoleon’s 

widening of the access road to the 

Simplon Pass – illustrious visitors came 

to enjoy the lakeside villas and healthgiving 

waters. The lakeside promenade 

near the hotel allows for a pleasant stroll 

to the pretty town centre - around the 

main Piazza there is a good range of 

shops, bars, and restaurants, and from 

the art nouveau ‘imbarcadero’ boats and 

steamers traverse the lake on a regular 

basis (various types of tourist ticket are 

available). 

Walk 1: Suna, the ‘Portofino of the Lake’, 

and Cavandone. Across the bay lies Suna, 

the most evocative part of Verbania. You 

travel there by local bus and begin your 

walk through the clustered medieval 

village houses, linked by seemingly 

random arched passageways. You then 

follow a mule track past orchards, fine old 

villas, a 14th-century tower and a chapel, 

from where there are lovely views out 

over the lake towards the Borromean 

islands and the Alps beyond. Passing 

through a chestnut grove, you reach 

the hamlet of Cavandone, the ‘Village of 

Stone Carvings’, returning to Suna by a 

different route. 5 miles, 265m of ascent/ 

descent. 

Walk 2: The Chestnut Route: Belgirate to 

Stresa. You catch the train to Belgirate, 10 

minutes away, and follow a route through 

the woods above the lake, climbing 

towards the villages of Falchetto and 

Passera before descending into Stresa. 5 

miles, 260m of ascent/descent. 

Walk 3: Colloro. You take the train to the 

village of Premosello Chiovenda where 

an old mule-track leads to the Alpine 

village of Colloro. Set half-way up the 

hill like a balcony over the Ossola Valley, 

Colloro is situated in the National Park of 

Val Grande, Italy’s largest wilderness. It 

is a pretty village with the typical stone 

houses where you’ll to see rural life today. 

The villagers still have sheep and goats, 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA AU LAC 

HHHH, 

Stresa (seven nights) 

This four-star hotel is in two adjacent 

buildings in the centre of Stresa, 

overlooking the lake and opposite 

the boat station. The Speranza has a 

pleasant street-front café while the Milan 

houses the hotel restaurant. All rooms 

have bath or shower, wc, hairdryer and 

satellite tv. Lake view rooms are available 

at a supplement. Milan Speranza guests 

have use of the swimming pool (mid- 

May to mid-Sep) at the nearby Hotel 

Regina Palace. (www.milansperanza.it) 






Crete - Coast & Mountains 


Crete, the largest Greek island, offers a wide range of attractions: from 

sandy beaches to spectacular walks through gorges and ravines - there 

is something here for everyone! The island’s history – from the Minoan 

civilisation of 2000BC onwards - is remarkable. Crete has amazing 

landscapes, with opportunities for walks taking in some of the main 

historical and natural sights, such as the Saint George Ravine and 

Spinalonga. This two-centre walking holiday will get you close to the real 

heart of this wonderful island from the Gulf of Mirabello in the east, to the 

Botanical Park in the west. 

• 3 nights hb Eastern Crete, 4 nights hb Western Crete • 3 varied guided 

walks • Visit to Elounda & Spinalonga Island • Walking tour of Rethymnon 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Heraklion. 20-minute transfer 

to your hotel in Gouves for three nights half board 


DAY TWO: At leisure in Gouves, or you can take 

an optional excursion in the afternoon to see the 

ancient ruins of the Minoan Palace of Malia. 

DAY THREE: Walk 1. Kroustas and the Gulf of 

Mirabello. This is a full day with a guided walk 

in the morning and guided tour of Spinalonga 

Island in the afternoon. After a scenic drive 

through the spectacular ravine of Saint George, 

the walk starts in the narrow streets of the 

mountain village of Kroustas. Leaving the village, 

you enter a cultivated area of almond and olive 

trees. The route, which crosses the Kroustas valley 

and has amazing views over the Mirabello Gulf, 

ends near Pirgos. This is a downhill 4 ½ mile walk 

with 500m of descent and 50m ascent. At the 

end of the walk, you transfer to the coastal village 

of Elounda, from where you take a 20-minute 

boat trip across to the Venetian fortress island of 

Spinalonga - a leper colony for the first half of the 

20th century. After a guided tour of the island you 

return to your hotel. 72 miles of coach travel today. 

DAY FOUR: Today you leave for Rethymnon in the 

west, for four nights half-board accommodation, 

with an included walk en-route. 

Walk 2: Ancient Eleftherna. The walk starts near 

Eleftherna and ends in the village of Margarites. 

Using dirt roads and paths in lush, green scenery, 

you can see the ruins of Ancient Eleftherna and 

an amazing stone bridge well over 2000 years 

old and still in use. After some free time for lunch 

and to explore Margarites with its small ceramic 

workshops, you continue to Rethymnon. The walk 

is 4 ½ miles with 180m ascent and 270m descent. 

82 miles by coach today. 

Rethymnon has a pleasant beach and resort area, 

but by contrast with your first centre, is quite a 

large town, with 40000 inhabitants, including a 

sizeable student population. It has an impressive 

Venetian fortress and harbour, and some 

interesting museums. 

DAY FIVE: Included morning walking tour of 

Rethymnon. Walk into town with your guide 

via the promenade through the charming 

old quarter to the Venetian harbour, and then 

through narrow streets and squares with Turkish 

and Venetian architecture. During this pleasant 

walk you’ll see in a local workshop how the Cretan 

musical instrument, the ‘lyra’, is made and, at a 

pastry shop, how to make the wafer-thin phyllo 

dough for traditional pastries. 

DAYS SIX AND SEVEN: In Rethymnon with an 

included walking excursion. 

Walk 3: Therisso and the Botanical Park and 

Gardens of Crete. You travel towards Chania in 

the west and then inland via the magnificent 

green Therisso Gorge to the village itself and the 

starting point of the walk. With the famous White 

Mountains as a backdrop, the walk takes you 

through olive groves near the village of Meskla. 

5 ½ miles with 100m ascent and 300m descent. 

From here you have a short coach transfer to the 

Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete. Here you 

can walk the peaceful trails along the hill slope 

with herbs, shrubs and trees from all over the 

world. But don’t be late for your included lunch in 

the beautiful restaurant with magnificent views 

across to the mountains! 106 miles coach travel 

today. 

There is also the chance to take an optional 

excursion to Southern Crete. You visit Phaestos, 

the second largest Minoan Palace in Crete, 

on a hill and overlooking the olive trees and 

greenhouses of the Messara Plain. Your lunchtime 

break is at the seaside village of Matala. It still 

retains the charm and character of a quiet fishing 

village, and the laid-back, hippy lifestyle of the 

60’s and 70’s lives on. Here, you can have a dip in 

the Libyan Sea and still have time for a leisurely 

Cretan lunch at a beach tavern. On the way back 

to your hotel you stop in the mountain village of 

Spili to see the Kefalovrisi, a series of 25 Venetian 

lions heads spraying water from their mouths. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your departure for 

the airport, just over an hour away. Depending on 

flight timings, there may be time for some lastminute 

sightseeing en-route. 

YOUR HOTELS 

ASTIR BEACH HHHH, 

Kato Gouves (three nights) 

The hotel is situated on the beach in Kato 

Gouves on the north coast, 10 miles from 

Heraklion airport. Major refurbishment of the 

public areas including the restaurant, lobby 

bar and terrace took place in 2018 along 

with the addition of two more swimming 

pools. The hotel is modern in style and has 

a reception area, lounge with satellite tv, 

bar, spacious restaurant/dining room, two 

elevators, a pool bar, a snack bar, and a mini 

market. All of the 179 rooms are equipped 

with bath or shower/wc, hairdryer, direct dial 

telephone, safe box (weekly charge), radio, 

satellite tv, mini-fridge and balcony or terrace. 

Sea view rooms are available at a supplement. 

In the hotel grounds you will find a large 

sun terrace and two adult and one children’s 

freshwater swimming pools. Sporting facilities 

include table tennis, and minigolf. There is 

also a gym and spa centre with steam bath, 

sauna and whirlpool. Free wifi in the public 

areas and rooms, chargeable LAN access in 

the bedrooms. (www.astirbeach.gr) 

HOTEL THEARTEMIS PALACE 

HHHH, 

Rethymnon (four nights) 

The hotel is close to the town’s long sandy 

beach and boulevard, and 20 minutes on foot 

from the old town of Rethymnon. It consists 

of 245 well-appointed and recently renovated 

rooms. All the rooms are equipped with 

satellite tv, direct dial telephone, refrigerator, 

safety deposit box, bath/shower, wc and 

hairdryer. The restaurant offers a variety of 

Greek and international specialities. 

(www.theartemis.gr) 







Crete - Gouves - no single supplement 


transfer to the traditional village of 

Archanes where you have free time for 

lunch. The guided walk through the 

Kounavi Gorge is approximately 5 miles 

with ascents/descents of 120m/340m. The 

day’s tour includes a total of 46 miles by 

coach. 

From your holiday base in Gouves you have three included full day tours 

with guided walks allowing you to really discover the beauty and variety 

of Northern Crete. The scenic Kounavi Gorge, the open-air museum at 

Lychnostatis, wine tasting, the amazing views on Mount Ida – these are just 

a few of the highlights for you to enjoy. And when you’re not appreciating 

the magnificent Cretan countryside on a guided walk there is plenty of 

time to relax and enjoy the facilities of your four-star hotel in Gouves. 

• 7 nights hb in Crete • 3 varied guided walks • No single room 

supplement 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Heraklion, short 

transfer to your hotel for seven nights half 

board accommodation in the resort of 

Gouves. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: Free in Gouves 

with three tours with guided walks. 

Walk 1: Traditional Crete. After breakfast 

you visit the open-air museum at 

Lychnostatis, which offers an insight 

into authentic Cretan life. In a guided 

tour through the compound you can 

marvel at Cretan architecture and the 

old traditional lifestyle. You then travel 

into the Mount Dicti area where your 

guided walk starts near the village of 

Kera. The walk covers fertile ground 

between thousands of olive trees, with 

splendid views on the mountain peaks, 

and passes a monastery before reaching 

the Aposelemis dam. You then have 

lunch in a Cretan mountain tavern with 

produce from its own garden. The walk 

is approximately 5.5 miles with ascents/ 

descents of 140m/140m. The day’s tour 

includes a total of 32 miles by coach. 

Walk 2: Mount Ida – the East slope. 

A scenic drive along olive groves and 

vineyards brings you to the east slope 

of Mount Ida, Crete’s highest mountain. 

The walk starts near the village of Assites, 

set in an agriculture region. During the 

walk you visit a ceramic workshop and 

the Antonios church from where there is 

a spectacular view of the narrow gorge. 

The walk is mostly downhill over dirt 

roads and paths between olive trees and 

vineyards. The walk ends in the village of 

Dafnes where you have a wine tasting. 

The walk is approximately 6 miles with 

ascents/descents of 150m/390m. The day’s 

tour includes a total of 44 miles by coach. 

Walk 3: The Northern Crete Countryside. 

After breakfast, meet your local walking 

guide and depart for an introductory tour 

of Northern Crete and its countryside. 

When you get to the vineyards around 

the villages of Skalani and Mirtia your 

walk starts through the Kounavi Gorge. A 

scenic path goes along and over a stream 

through lush vegetation and abundant 

wild flowers and then continues through 

olive groves and vineyards. Short coach 

As well as the included tours there will be 

a full-day optional tour showcasing the 

history, culture and way of life, both in the 

mountains and along the coast. You drive 

west to the village of Tylissos where a 

short walk leads to the excavations of the 

Minoan settlement with beautiful views 

over the vineyards to the mountains. 

After a guided tour here, you continue 

by coach 2500ft up the slope of Mt. 

Psiloritis to the market town of Anogia 

for a short visit. Next stop is the Sfedoni 

Cave. A guided walking tour (270m) in 

this impressive cave reveals countless 

stalagmites and stalactites with a variety 

of shapes and colours in the labyrinthine 

chambers of the cave. 



YOUR HOTEL 

ASTIR BEACH HHHH, 

Kato Gouves (seven nights) 

The hotel is situated on the beach in 

Kato Gouves on the north coast, 10 

miles from Heraklion airport. Major 

refurbishment of the public areas 

including the restaurant, lobby bar and 

terrace took place in 2018 along with 

the addition of two more swimming 

pools. The hotel is modern in style 

and has a reception area, lounge with 

satellite tv, bar, spacious restaurant/ 

dining room, two elevators, a pool bar, 

a snack bar, and a mini market. All of 

the 179 rooms are equipped with bath 

or shower/wc, hairdryer, direct dial 

telephone, safe box (weekly charge), 

radio, satellite tv, mini-fridge and 

balcony or terrace. Sea view rooms 

are available at a supplement. In the 

hotel grounds you will find a large 

sun terrace and two adult and one 

children’s freshwater swimming pools. 

Sporting facilities include table tennis, 

and minigolf. There is also a gym and 

spa centre with steam bath, sauna and 

whirlpool. Free wifi in the public areas 

and rooms, chargeable LAN access in 

the bedrooms. (www.astirbeach.gr) 


available at Astir Beach. 






Poland - Krakow & the High Tatras 

8 days from £769 June & September 

walk is about 8 miles and with 550m of 

ascent and 600m of descent. 

While staying in Zakopane you also have 

the opportunity to cross the border into 

Slovakia, Poland’s southern neighbour, 

on an optional excursion. The High Tatra 

Mountains straddle the Polish-Slovakian 

border, and you will be able to experience 

the fantastic scenery from a different 

perspective – the funicular train from 

Stary Smokovec to the mountain town of 

Hrebienok, at an altitude of 1200m. There 

is the chance to take a walk along marked 

paths to the scenic waterfalls of the area. 

DAY EIGHT: Morning departure to 

Krakow for your return flight. Those 

travelling on later flights will be able 

to store luggage and have free time in 

Krakow before travelling to the airport. 

Two of Poland’s most spectacular sites, Krakow and Zakopane, are 

brought together in this holiday of contrasts. Firstly, the medieval 

UNESCO-listed university city of Krakow, for centuries Poland’s capital, 

and hometown of Pope John Paul II. Your second base is Zakopane, 

Poland’s highest city, amidst the spectacular Tatra Mountains and 

situated 800m above sea level. Zakopane is famous for its unique wooden 

architecture, featuring pretty, wood-fronted, 19th-century villas with high, 

sloped roofs! Your journey between Krakow and Zakopane will take a little 

longer than you might have expected – you will spend 2-3 hours gently 

meandering through the Dunajec River Gorge on rafts! This will allow you 

to fully appreciate the rocky landscapes of the Pieniny Mountains. (Note: 

the coach continues with your luggage – if weather conditions dictate, or 

if anyone prefers, the land route by coach may be used). 

• 3 nights bb Krakow, 4 nights bb Zakopane • Raft trip through the Dunajec Gorge • 

Walking tour of Krakow • 3 varied guided walks, 1 near Krakow and 2 near Zakopane 

YOUR HOTELS 

HOTEL WYSPIANSKI HHH, 

Krakow (three nights) 

PROGRAMME 

Throughout the holiday you are on a bed 

and breakfast basis. There is a wide variety 

of lunch and dinner options available 

in all price ranges in both Krakow and 

Zakopane. 

DAY ONE: Flight to Krakow. On arrival you 

meet our representative and transfer to 

your hotel in Krakow for three nights bed 

and breakfast accommodation. 

DAYS TWO AND THREE: Included half 

day walking tour of Old Krakow, also 

known as Stare Miasto. There is also 

an optional afternoon excursion to the 

stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine. 

Walk 1: From Krakow there is also an 

included walking excursion. You travel 

by bus for a 5-mile walk in the forested 

Ojcowski National Park, Poland’s smallest 

National Park, located 12 miles north of 

Krakow. Ascent and descent of 100m. 

DAY FOUR: Today you travel to Zakopane, 

but instead of doing all the journey by 

road, you take 2-3 hours rafting gently 

through the stunning scenery of the 

Dunajec River Gorge, before arriving 

at Zakopane, in the heart of the Tatra 

Mountains. Four nights are spent here on 

a bed & breakfast basis. 

DAYS FIVE TO SEVEN: In Zakopane, with 

two included guided walks. 

Walk 2: You take the local bus to walk 

through the Koscieliska Valley, Przyslop 

Mietusi Pass and Malej Laki Valley to the 

Grzybowiec Pass at a height of 1330m. You 

then walk down the Strazyska Valley to 

Zakopane. The walk is about 8 miles with 

ascent of 500m and descent of 400m. 

Walk 3: You travel out of Zakopane by bus 

to start your walk near to the Slovakian 

border. The walk follows a trail through 

Hala Gasienicowa alpine meadow 

(1500m) and then back to Zakopane. The 

The hotel is named after the famous 

Polish artist, poet and playwright, 

Stanislaw Wyspianski, who once lived 

in a house at the site of the hotel. It is 

located right in the centre of Krakow, 

the proverbial stone’s throw from the 

main square. Rooms are fully equipped 

with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, 

satellite tv, telephone and radio. There 

is also a restaurant and a bar. 

(www.hotel-wyspianski.pl) 

HOTEL WERSAL HHH, 

Zakopane (four nights) 

This hotel is located in a quiet, yet 

central, area of Zakopane. It has 42 

rooms with bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, 

satellite tv, radio and telephone. There 

is a restaurant offering both traditional 

Polish and international cuisine and a 

bar serving hot and cold drinks. 

(www.hotelwersal.pl) 







The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste 


great views of the mountains, before 

descending to the riverside and returning 

to Kranjska Gora. 7 miles, 200m of ascent/ 

descent. 

Walk 3: Coach transfer to Lake Bled for 

two walks. Firstly, you walk from Bled, 

passing through unspoilt villages to reach 

the Vintgar Gorge, with a boardwalk 

above the river in its narrow gorge. On 

returning to Bled (6 miles so far, fairly 

level) you have some free time before 

the second part of your Bled walking 

day, undertaking the best-known walk in 

Slovenia. This walk (a further 4 miles) has 

superb views over Lake Bled, its Castle 

and to the surrounding mountains. It 

is level apart from the climb up to the 

viewpoint on the hill of Osojnica. 

The Italian cities of Venice and Trieste, the coastline of the Venice Gulf 

and the Julian Alps of Slovenia are the ingredients for this varied and 

interesting walking holiday. The ‘Serenissima’ – the ‘most serene’ Venetian 

republic, governed much of the Adriatic. The Winged Lion of St Mark, the 

city’s emblem, can be seen everywhere in the region - look out for it in 

Trieste when you travel between Italy and Slovenia. As well as a visit to 

Venice, there is a guided walk down into James Joyce’s Trieste, another 

in the mountain resort of Kranjska Gora and a third around beautiful Lake 

Bled high in the Alps. 

• 3 nights hb Lido di Jesolo, 4 nights hb in the Slovenian Mountains 

• Excursion to Venice by boat • Visits to Trieste and Udine • 3 varied 

guided walks in Italy and Slovenia 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Venice or Treviso 

airports. Transfer to your hotel (40 

minutes from Venice airport, one hour 

from Treviso) for two nights half board 

accommodation in Lido di Jesolo, a resort 

town with 10 miles of beach. 

DAY TWO: After breakfast, you set off for a 

full day excursion to nearby Venice. There 

is a 40-minute coach transfer to Punta 

Sabbioni for the scenic boat trip across 

the lagoon – you arrive close to Piazza 

San Marco. After a walking tour with 

local guide, you will have time to explore 

the world’s most romantic city, the city 

of canals and islands. You return to your 

hotel, again by boat and coach, in time for 

dinner. 

DAY THREE: Today you drive east towards 

the border with the former Yugoslavia. 

Your main stop today is Trieste, once 

the major port of the Habsburg Austro- 

Hungarian Empire. 

Walk 1: This walk starts on a marvellous 

path from the little town of Prosecco 

(famous for its namesake wine) which 

leads through the karstic plateau and 

the cliffs overhanging the Adriatic Sea, 

with a detour en-route to Monte Grisa 

and Vedetta, before arriving at Villa 

Opicina passing close to the Emperor 

Franz I. Obelisk. From there, you take 

the local bus to Trieste, where you have 

some free time to explore the city where 

James Joyce lived and wrote many of his 

masterpieces. The walk is a little over 3 

miles with ascent/descent of 200m/80m. 

After the walk you cross into Slovenia and 

head for the mountain resort of Kranjska 

Gora in the Upper Sava Valley, for four 

nights half board accommodation. 218 

miles today. 

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Kranjska Gora with 

two included walking excursions and a 

free day, when an optional excursion into 

the Austrian province of Carinthia, with its 

sparkling blue lakes, will be offered. 

Walk 2: Kranjska Gora. Your circular walk 

climbs to the village of Srednji Vrh, with 

DAY SEVEN: Today you leave Slovenia 

for Italy. You cross the border and head 

to Udine, an interesting city with a long 

history. A Roman city in origin, it stands at 

a crossroads of languages and cultures: a 

mix of Italian, Slav and German elements, 

with a castle and stunning, marble, 

Romanesque Duomo. From there you 

continue back to Lido di Jesolo for one 

nights half board accommodation. 153 

miles today. 

DAY EIGHT: Transfer to the airport for 

your return flight. 

YOUR HOTELS 

HOTEL SALUS HHHH, 

Lido di Jesolo (first two and last 

nights) 

The hotel is a two-minute walk from 

the beach and has a bar, restaurant 

and lounge and an outdoor pool. 

Bedrooms have air-conditioning, 

satellite tv, minibar, and a bathroom 

with shower and hairdryer. 

(www.hotelsalus.com) 

HOTEL KOMPAS HHHH, 

Kranjska Gora (four nights) 

The hotel lies 200 yards from the 

village centre. It has a restaurant, 

lounge, bar, garden, indoor pool, and 

comfortable modern bedrooms with 

cable tv, phone, safety deposit box, 

hairdryer, and bath/shower and wc. 

There is also a spa (charges apply). The 

hotel is part of the HIT hotel group and 

guests are welcome to avail themselves 

of the facilities of nearby sister hotels 

including the wellness centre (charges 

apply). 

(www.hit-alpinea.si/en/kompas-hotel) 






Romania – Transylvanian Alps & Bucharest 


Transylvania is a land of dramatic mountain scenery, idyllic rural 

countryside, Saxon medieval towns and villages and, of course, vampires! 

From your main base in the medieval merchant town of Brasov, there are 

two walks in the magnificent alpine landscapes of the Fagaras and Bucegi 

ranges, and a third walk in Viscri - a preserved pastoral setting unique to 

Romania. You also stay in Bucharest where you have a tour of Ceausescu’s 

colossal House of the Republic, while Bran Castle, on the way to Brasov, 

lives up to the eerie, ghoulish image that Bram Stoker’s Dracula evokes. 

• 3 nights bb in Bucharest • 4 nights bb in Brasov, and one dinner, in the Transylvanian Alps • Tour of 

Bucharest with entrance to the Palace of Parliament • 3 contrasting guided walks • Visit to Bran Castle 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Bucharest, transfer to your hotel 

in the centre of the city for two nights bed and 

breakfast hotel accommodation. There are plenty of 

restaurants in downtown Bucharest to suit all tastes 

and budgets. Your Tour Director will be on hand to 

assist. 

DAY TWO: Mid-morning walking tour of Bucharest. 

Romania’s cosmopolitan capital is well known 

for its wide boulevards and fine pre-World War I 

buildings that gave it the name of Little Paris. The 

tour will concentrate on the Old Town and the Calea 

Victoriei - Bucharest’s most famous avenue which 

leads to the beautiful Romanian Athenaeum, the 

Royal Palace and Revolution Square. Bucharest is 

also known for its stark Communist-era architecture, 

exemplified in Ceausescu’s monster House of the 

Republic, now known as the Palace of Parliament. A 

guided tour will show you some of 1,100 rooms of the 

world’s largest civilian administrative building. 

DAY THREE: Travel north through the Southern 

Carpathians to Brasov, stopping en route at Bran 

Castle. On a rocky outcrop guarding the entrance 

to a mountain pass, the castle was built by the 

Saxons in the late 14th century to defend Brasov 

from invasion by the Turks. Inside you’ll find displays 

of rich Western European furniture, which Queen 

Marie, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, purchased 

in the 1920s when the castle was used as a royal 

residence. Continue to Brasov for four nights bed 

and breakfast with dinner in a local restaurant this 

evening. (126 miles today). Arrival in Brasov will be 

late afternoon. Your Tour Director will conduct a 

short orientation walk of Brasov before dinner. 

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Brasov with two included 

walks. Brasov is a medieval town with ornate Saxon 

churches and townhouses. Local legend has it 

that when the Pied Piper lured away the children 

from Hamelin they re-emerged near Brasov’s main 

square, Pia'a Sfatului, in the heart of the medieval 

quarter. It is one of the finest Baroque squares in 

Romania. Here you can visit the 15th century Town 

Hall, with its quaint Trumpeter’s Tower on top, and 

the Lutheran Black Church - the largest Gothic 

church between Vienna and Istanbul with a 6-tonne 

bell and a huge organ with 4000 pipes. A great 

view of the old town is afforded from Mt Tampa 

which can be reached by cable car or by a couple of 

marked trails. 

Walk 1: Viscri. Coach transfer to Mesendorf (57 

miles) for the start of the walk. This 8-mile walk 

(270m ascent/descent) takes you over the hills and 

through the meadows to Viscri. A combination 

of bulldozing by the Ceausescu regime and the 

exodus of the German-speaking population after 

the fall of Communism threatened to wipe out the 

centuries-old Saxon rural heritage in Transylvania. 

With the help of benefactors, including Prince 

Charles, restoration and preservation schemes have 

helped save many villages and Viscri is the most 

famous example. Barns, cottages, cattle troughs etc. 

have been repaired and rustic skills re-introduced. 

After the walk you have an included lunch in a local 

house, time to explore the village and have a tour 

of Viscri’s UNESCO-listed fortified church. Under 

continuous threat of marauding Mongols and Turks, 

the Saxons not only fortified their towns, but the 


villages as well with defensive works centred around 

the church. 

Walk 2: Transfer by coach to the Balea waterfall. 

The transfer takes 2 ¼ hours which is much 

longer than we would normally undertake. But 

not only is the drive worth it, it’s part of the day’s 

experience as it takes you on the northern part of 

the Transfagarasan - voted Top Gear’s ‘best road 

in the world’. The really serious bends are after the 

waterfall, but you see them in all their glory from the 

cable car which takes you to Lake Balea at 6,780ft 

and the start of the walk to climb up to the main 

ridge of the Fagaras Mountain. The narrow path is 

mostly uneven, on rocky terrain, with steep sides. On 

the ridge, there are panoramic views over the glacial 

valleys and lakes wherever you look. You continue 

along the ridge and then descend back to the Lake 

from the opposite side on similar terrain. (2 ½ miles 

with ascent/descent of 480m). 

During your stay in Brasov there will also be an 

optional half day excursion to the nearby fortified 

churches of Harman and Prejmer. 

DAY SEVEN: Return to Bucharest. Twenty four miles 

south of Brasov is the small mountain resort of 

Busteni where you start your third walk. 

Walk 3: The Bucegi Mountains (5 miles with 

ascent of 150m and descent of 300m). This part of 

the Prahova Valley gained popularity as a tourist 

destination at the end of the 19th century when 

King Carol I established royal residences in the area. 

You take the cable car from Busteni to the Babele 

station (7,350ft) passing the giant WWI memorial 

cross on Mt Caraiman. Babele is famous for its 

curiously shaped rock formations. With spectacular 

views across the valley, your walk takes you south 

to the Cota 2000 station where you take the cable 

car down to Sinaia and re-join your coach for the 

onward journey to Bucharest (90 miles) for your last 

night on a bed and breakfast basis. 

DAY EIGHT: Free time until your departure for the 

airport and your flight home. 

OUR HOTELS 

HOTEL CAPITOL HHHH, 

Bucharest (first two and last nights) 

The historic Hotel Capitol is in an 

excellent position on Calea Victoriei. 

Rooms have free high-speed, wireless 

Internet, cable tv, individual climate 

control and bathroom equipped with 

bath/shower and hairdryer. The hotel 

has a restaurant which is popular with 

the locals and hotel guests. 

(www.hotelcapitol.ro/en) 

HOTEL COROANA BRASOVULUI HHH, 

Brasov (four nights) 

This small, friendly and modern hotel is 

in a quiet position but just a 15 minute 

walk to Brasov’s main square. The hotel 

has a pleasant breakfast room and cosy 

English bar. Dinner at a local restaurant 

is included on the first night. Rooms 

have tv, wifi, direct dial telephone, 

shower and hairdryer. 

(www.coroana-brasovului.ro) 

If you have friends who are not walkers 

interested in this itinerary, it is featured in our 

Escorted Holidays brochure with a touring 

programme. 


Lower Bavaria - Passau, the Danube & Prague 

8 days from £929 September 

houses close to the old river port. Return 

to Passau by train. This walk is 10 miles, 

along the river, almost level. If you want to 

do a shorter distance today, take the train 

to Wernstein – it’s about half-way - and 

join the walk there. 

Walk 3: The Danube Gorge. Just across 

the Austrian border, 30 miles south of 

Passau, the Danube makes two sharp 

turns. Through the ages the river has 

hollowed out a spectacular 250m-deep 

gorge. Your walk takes in spectacular 

views and passes through pretty villages. 

7 miles, 477m climb. 

The rivers of central Europe are the focus of this holiday. The main base, 

Passau, stands at the confluence of three rivers. They say you can tell 

which river you are beside from the colour of the water – the little River Ilz 

is black, the River Inn is green, and the Danube is, of course, blue! Apart 

from the impressive river scenery, you will also explore historic towns, 

baroque villages, and the wonderful city of Prague. 

DAY SEVEN: Today you leave Passau 

and return to Prague. En route stop 

at the UNESCO-listed Cesky Krumlov, 

wonderfully set in a loop of the river, 

opposite its impressive fortress. You 

continue to Prague for one nights 

accommodation, on a bed and breakfast 

basis. 187 miles today, again mainly 

motorway. 



• 3 nights bb in Prague, 1 night hb & 3 bb in Passau • Walking tour of 

Prague • Visits to UNESCO-listed Regensburg and Cesky Krumlov 

• Three guided walks in Passau 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Prague, short transfer 

to your hotel for two nights bed and 

breakfast accommodation. 

DAY TWO: Half-day walking tour of 

Prague. Prague is the ‘Golden City of a 

Hundred Spires’, built (like Rome) on 

seven hills, and praised by poets and 

philosophers throughout its long history. 

From the statue-lined ’Charles Bridge’, 

gifted to the city by the Holy Roman 

Emperor of the same name, you will have 

wonderful views, unspoilt by the progress 

of the centuries. 

DAY THREE: Today you travel to Passau, 

stopping en route in the historic university 

city of Regensburg. A remarkably wellpreserved 

medieval city whose timeless 

Altstadt is a joy to explore. The centre 

straddles the Danube and is a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site which is dominated 

by the twin spires of St Peter’s Cathedral. 

You will have time to explore and have 

lunch here. You continue to Passau, just 

over an hour further on, for four nights 

accommodation – the first night halfboard, 

and the following three on a bed 

and breakfast basis. Total today 240 miles, 


Passau: at the crossroads of German 

Bavaria, Czech Bohemia and the Upper 

Austrian region, Passau’s old town offers 

picturesque streets, a fine baroque 

cathedral, pleasant riverside walks – large 

craft navigate the Danube – and a pretty, 

mainly pedestrianized central shopping 

area, all set below the 13th century 

fortress. 

DAYS FOUR TO SIX: In Passau, with three 

included walking excursions. 

Walk 1: The River Ilz. The first walk shows 

you the smallest of Passau’s three rivers, 

the River Ilz. You will take the local bus 

to Hals and walk from there to the 

Oberilzmuhle Dam. On the way back 

you can choose whether to catch the 

bus back (5 ½ miles walk, 120m climb) or 

continue back to Passau on foot (a further 

2 ½ miles km). 

Walk 2: The River Inn, to Scharding. You 

follow the river Inn (the green one!) out 

of town to the south. The river marks the 

German-Austrian border. You pass the 

village of Wernstein, as you head to the 

little Baroque Town of Scharding. It’s an 

unspoilt town with impressive merchants’ 

YOUR HOTELS 

OCCIDENTAL PRAHA FIVE HHHH, 

Prague (first two and last nights) 

The hotel is located in a modern 

shopping district across the river from 

the old centre which is easily reached 

by metro (3 stops) or tram (seven 

stops). There are plenty of restaurants 

within walking distance, including 

several in Novy Smichov, Prague’s 

largest shopping complex. The hotel 

has a restaurant, lobby bar, and fitness 

area with sauna. Bedrooms have a safe, 

free wifi and air-conditioning. (www. 

barcelo.com) 

HOTEL IBB PASSAU HHHH, 

Passau (four nights) 

The comfortable IBB Hotel Passau is 

centrally situated close to the Railway 

Station and just a few steps from the 

Danube. The 3-river confluence is 

just over a mile away through town – 

straight down the quayside. The hotel 

has 129 rooms with air-conditioning, 

direct-dial phone, wifi, radio, hairdryer, 

tv with satellite channels, bath and 

wc. There is also a bar with free wifi, 

terrace, and wellness and sauna area. 

(www.ibbhotelpassau.de) 




Brochure with a touring programme. 


The Sierra de Mijas 

8 days from £699 November 2020, February & March 2021 October 

museum displaying his paintings. Malaga 

is easily accessible on public transport. Or 

you could spend a day at the seaside in 

nearby Fuengirola. There may also be an 

optional excursion to Rock of Gibraltar. 


Malaga airport. 

We always try to combine great walking with interesting holiday 

destinations which are well worth a visit in their own right and Mijas ticks 

all the boxes. Roman, Visigothic and later Moorish, the white painted 

centre of Mijas Pueblo still has the look of an old Andalucian village, set 

amid the impressive landscapes of the Sierra, which are rich in vegetation: 

only a quarter of an hour’s drive from the commercial excesses of the 

coast, but light years away in atmosphere. The marble and limestone 

Sierra de Mijas is crossed with mountain valleys and has a variety of wellmaintained 

paths and routes of varying difficulty. 

• 7 nights hb in white-painted Mijas • Cable car ride • 3 included 

walking excursions 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Malaga, transfer to 

Mijas (30 minutes) and your hotel for 


DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in Mijas, 

with three included walking excursions. 

Walk 1: Mijas and the Sierra. 5 miles, 

400m of ascent/descent. Your first walk 

starts and finishes at the hotel: the first 

section will introduce you to Mijas itself, 

with its narrow alleys, broad squares, and 

‘Camino del Calvario’, a pilgrims’ path of 

the Way of the Cross up to the Hermitage 

(built in 1710 as a refuge for Carmelite 

monks), on the side of the Sierra from 

where there are superb views over the 

coast. Your route goes to the Mission 

Cross and through an abandoned marble 

quarry. The landscape varies as you go, 

offering firstly herbs and lavender, and 

then eucalyptus and pines. You reenter 

Mijas, and head through the town 

towards the hotel: perhaps stopping for 

refreshment first! 

Walk 2: The North side of the Sierra, near 

Alhaurin el Grande. Short (20 minutes) 

transfer around the edge of the Sierra. 

This walk involves beautiful glens and 

stunning vistas. The full walk is 7 miles, 

675m of ascent/descent, with some 

steep sections, but an easier version 

encompassing part of the route will also 

be available. 

Walk 3: Calamorro and the old path to 

Mijas. 5 miles, 500m ascent (descent by 

cable car). 20-minute transfer to start 

your walk near Benalmadena Pueblo, a 

pretty town in the hills as opposed to the 

sprawling resort of Benalmadena Costa 

below. The trail follows a ridge – on a clear 

day you can see Gibraltar and Africa! Your 

destination is Calamorro, from where the 

cable car whisks you 3km back down the 

mountain to ‘civilisation’! At the bottom 

there will be a further short, level walk 

(approx 30 minutes). 

There is plenty to do in your free time. 

As well as a very pretty old centre where 

it is a pleasure to stroll and relax, Mijas 

has a folk museum and a newly-opened 

Contemporary Arts Centre. The prime 

focus of the museum is Picasso’s ceramic 

works of which 41 are on display, as well 

as some of his paintings and others by 

Dali and Miro. Picasso was born just down 

the road in Malaga which also has a fine 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL TRH HHHH, 

Mijas (seven nights) 

The hotel enjoys an excellent location 

close to town (an uphill 5-minute walk 

away), but set amid palms and pines 

in the rolling landscapes of the Sierra 

as well. Built in Andalucian style, the 

hotel has a bar, buffet restaurant, 

outdoor pool (not heated) and spacious 

gardens and terraces. Rooms have 

bath/shower, wc, satelliteTV, direct 

dial phone, safety deposit box (charge 

applies) , internet connection and 

hairdryer. Superior rooms are available 

at a supplement. (www.trhhoteles.com) 







Greece – The Island of Evia - no single supplement 

8 days from £1049 March & November 2020, March 2021 

Although only an hour’s drive from Athens, much of the island of Evia is 

largely untouched by mass development. On three guided walks, you’ll 

discover the varied landscapes with which Evia is blessed. Near your 

holiday hotel is the resort of Eretria which has a fine Archaeological 

Museum and a ferry service to the mainland. Inland from Eretria is Dirfys, 

Evia’s highest mountain and site of the beautiful Xerovouni plateau. In the 

green, pastoral north of the island, the village of Prokopi is a popular place 

of pilgrimage. Your holiday base is the Hotel Miramare, three miles from 

Eretria. 

• 7 nights hb in double rooms for sole use near Eretria • Three guided 

walks in different parts of Evia • Optional excursion to Delphi 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Athens and transfer 

to your hotel near Eretria on Evia for 

seven nights’ half-board accommodation. 

Transfer time is around 75 minutes. 

Although Evia is an island, it is only 45 

yards away from the mainland at its 

closest point at Chalkida. However, roads 

on Evia are few and far between and the 

island has largely retained its distinct rural 

and remote character, escaping major 

tourist development, despite its proximity 

to Athens. Your hotel is three miles from 

the centre of Eretria, a small port twelve 

miles down the coast from Chalkida. 

Eretria was a strong military power and 

had colonies in Italy and Corfu. Evidence 

of its rich past has been revealed by 

excavations starting in the 1890’s 

including a theatre, temple of Dionysus, 

and mosaics. Eretria’s Archaeological 

Museum has a fine collection of ancient 

pottery and sculpture. 

DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: At leisure in resort 

with three guided walks. 

Walk 1: In and around Eretria. This is an 

easy 3-hour walk which takes you to the 

top of Kastelli hill, the ancient acropolis of 

Eretria, where you can see the remains of 

the 4th-century BC city walls. There are 

wonderful views down to the harbour, 

over the Island of Dreams, and across the 

bay to Attica. At the end of the walk you 

can walk across the causeway to explore 

the Island of Dreams, or take an afternoon 

ferry to the mainland. 

Walk 2: Scenic drive to the wooded 

north of the island (44 miles) through 

the Derveni pass towards the village of 

Prokopi. Your 6-mile walk (ascent 120m 

and descent 350m) leads through the 

shady, plane tree-filled Kireas valley and 

then through oak and pine forests. After 

the walk there is free time to explore 

Prokopi. The area is rich in history with 

a combination of Greek and British 

heritage. Prokopi is home to the church 

of St. John the Russian whose relics were 

brought here from Turkey during the 

1924 population exchange, and the land 

around was part of the Noel-Baker estate. 

Walk 3: Mount Dirfys and the Xerovouni 

Plateau. This semi-circular walk starts and 

ends in Steni, a pretty mountain village, 

twenty miles from the hotel. Some steep 

walking through chestnut woods, fir-tree 

forests and up to alpine rock formations is 

rewarded by amazing views at every turn. 

At the end of the walk, there will be free 

time to relax in Steni which has become 

a popular year-round activity centre 

with plenty of local tavernas. (6 ½ miles, 

ascents/descents of 600m). 

In your free time, you can relax and enjoy 

your surroundings at the hotel. As well 

as having pleasant gardens, the hotel 

has an underground walkway to the 

sea. You can hop on the local bus from 

outside the hotel for the short trip to 

Eretria. Or maybe go to the port and take 

the 20-minute ferry ride for a couple of 

euros to Oropos on the mainland. Staying 

on the bus for another twenty minutes 

brings you to Chalkida, the island’s lively 

capital where there are good shops in 

the pedestrian area, a Roman aqueduct, 

a former mosque dating back to the 15th 

century, and an impressive castle. Going 

in the other direction on the bus from 

the hotel three miles down the coast, you 

can admire the Byzantine churches in the 

town of Amarynthos. 

There will also be optional excursions on 

offer (subject to minimum numbers as 

always) including a full-day to Delphi, and 

another to the capital, Chalkida, with its 

unique tidal phenomenon. 

DAY 8: Departure transfer to the airport 

for your flight home. 

YOUR HOTEL 

HOTEL MIRAMARE HHHH, (seven 

nights) 

A family-owned hotel on the coast 

three miles from Eretria surrounded 

by groves and orchards. The hotel has 

extensive, lush gardens, two outdoor 

pools (not heated), restaurant with 

panoramic view over the sea, tennis 

court, basketball court, and a wellequipped 

fitness room. Standard 

bedrooms are in one of three annexes 

and have balcony or terrace, satellite 

tv, free wifi, safe, fridge, bath/shower, 

and hairdryer. Deluxe bedrooms in 

the main building or in the new Green 

annexe are available at a supplement. 

The picturesque bay in front is only 

130 metres away and has easy access 

via an underground passage. The local 

bus service stops in front of the hotel 

entrance and goes to Eretria (3miles) 

and then on to Chalkida (12 miles). 

There is also an inexpensive taxi service 

available from the hotel. The frequent 

ferry service from Eretria to Oropos on 

the mainland operates several times 

daily. (www.miramare-eretria.gr) 






Cyprus - Akamas Peninsula & the Troodos Mountains 

8 days from £819 February, March & November 2020, February & March 2021 

NO SINGLE 

SUPPLEMENT 

FEB & NOV ’20 

& FEB ‘21 

Cyprus is an ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty and love. Aphrodite 

rose from the sea foam near your resort of Paphos, and took pity on 

Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of the beautiful Galatea - their son 

was Paphos. At the crossroads of three continents, the area has a long 

history of invasions, and but for its mountain ranges, whose winter snows 

irrigate the island, Cyprus would be desert instead of the lush, green 

landscapes you now find. Paphos was the capital for 600 years and its 

visible archaeological legacy has led to the whole town being placed on 

UNESCO’s World Heritage List. 

• 7 nights hb in an excellent hotel in Paphos • Three included walking 

excursions • No single supplement on some dates 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Fly direct to Paphos. Transfer to 

your hotel in Kato Paphos (20 minutes) for 


DAYS TWO TO SEVEN: Paphos 

orientation walk and three included 

walking excursions, private transportation 

included. Two of the walks highlight the 

Akamas peninsula – an area of rocky 

coves, sandy bays on the coast and 

picturesque villages inland. 

Walk 1: the Akamas Peninsula. After a 

45-minute northwards coach transfer into 

the nature reserve area of the Akamas 

peninsula, you follow the trail that Adonis 

used on his way to meet Aphrodite (or 

so the locals say!). The area is rich in 

flora, including species found only here. 

The walk takes 3.5 hours (5 miles), with 

ascents/descents of 250m. 

Walk 2: Panayia and the Vouni Trail. 

Today’s walk starts at the village of 

Panayia, one hour’s drive from Paphos. 

The path goes through vineyards and 

amid unusual limestone rock formations. 

Your walk takes about 3 hours (4.5 

miles), with ascents/descents of 300m. 

Before returning to Paphos, you will visit 

Chrysorogiatissa monastery, 3000ft up 

(the trail’s name, ‘Vouni’ means a ‘peak’), 

and founded in 1152. 

Walk 3: the Troodos Mountains, 1 ½ 

hours drive away. These impressive, 

often snow-capped, mountains are the 

backbone of Cyprus - the highest peak, 

Mount Olympus, rises to 6000ft. This is a 

5-mile trail around the mountain starting 

and finishing on the road to Chionistra, 

crossing ski runs and with stunning views 

on all sides. There are signs indicating 

particular flora species on the slopes and 

you will see black pines and junipers of 

the region growing out of the barren 

rocks. 3 hours, with little ascent or 

descent. Apart from your three included 

walking excursions, there is an optional 

excursion to the capital and Green Line in 

Nicosia. 



YOUR HOTEL 

PIONEER BEACH HOTEL HHHH, 

Paphos (seven nights) 

The Pioneer Beach is an impressive 

4-star hotel with beautifully appointed 

bedrooms, public areas, international 

buffet style restaurant and colourful 

gardens. It is a pleasant 20-minute 

walk along the seafront to the 

shopping area and a further 10 minutes 

to Paphos harbour, or a short ride 

on the local bus. The hotel boasts 

a freshwater swimming pool with 

Jacuzzi, an indoor heated pool with 

Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor short mat 

bowling facilities and outdoor Green 

Bowls facilities, and a floodlit tennis 

court. In the hotel’s Elixir Spa there is 

a heated pool, sauna, steam bath, a 

fully equipped gym and a hairdressing 

salon. Bedrooms have balcony, satellite 

tv, fridge, minibar, hairdryer, scales, 

make-up/shaving mirror, bathrobes 

and slippers, safety deposit box, ironing 

facilities, espresso machine as well as 

tea and coffee making facilities. (www. 

pioneer-cbh.com) 

Please note that the hotel 

management reserves the right to 

change the hotel to the 4-star Athena 

Beach, a sister hotel of the Pioneer 

Beach located along the seafront half a 

mile closer to the port area of Paphos. 

(www.athena-cbh.com) 


available in Paphos. 







Tenerife 

8 days from £799 February, March & November 2020, February & March 2021 

There are a host of reasons for visiting Tenerife - the largest of the Canaries, 

which the classicists rightly called ‘the Fortunate Isles’. Fortunate, too, in 

having such a wonderful winter and spring climate for visitors from the 

freezing north! An island of contrasts - miles of sun-drenched coastline 

surround Spain’s highest mountain, Mount Teide. Often snow-capped, the 

desolate volcanic slopes of Teide are a world away from the tropical vegetation 

of the banana plantations and the botanic gardens below. You stay in the north 

part of the island where the traditional villages, the UNESCO-listed university 

town of La Laguna and historic Puerto de la Cruz are totally different in feel to 

the commercialised resorts of the south. 

• 7 nights hb on Tenerife • 3 walking excursions in very different areas 

of the island 

PROGRAMME 

DAY ONE: Flight to Tenerife Sur Reina 

Sofia Airport. Transfer to your hotel (about 

one hour away) for seven nights half 



three included walking excursions in 

different parts of the island. Transfer times 

to the start of each walk is about one 

hour. On Walk 1 there is normally a stop 

at the Teide National Park Visitor's Centre 

before the walk. 

Walk 1: Mount Teide. A full day excursion 

onto Mount Teide, with 3-4 hours walking 

on the mountain slopes (breathtaking 

views), and time to sightsee as well. A 

reasonably level route will be chosen by 

your walking guides, according to the 

weather on the day. Total distance 5-6 

miles, reasonably level but at an altitude 

of around 8000ft. 

Walk 2: Anaga. Your second excursion is 

to the north-east of the island, for a walk 

in the Rural Park of Anaga, an area of 

volcanic cliffs and Laurisilva forests rich 

in wildlife. Total distance 4.4 miles with 

climbs of approx 300m. 

Walk 3: Teno. The final included excursion 

is a full day trip to the extreme north-west 

of the island, where the Teno area lies, 

by-passed by the traffic and seemingly 

by time itself. You walk in the hills above 

Garachico, whose harbour was filled in 

by a lava flow in the 18th century. This is a 

full day excursion, with 3-4 hours walking 

and time for other exploring, too. Total 

distance 5 miles with climbs of approx 

350m. 

Apart from your three included 

excursions, you are free to relax and enjoy 

the extensive facilities of your hotel, or to 

explore Tenerife, either independently or 

on an optional excursion, as you prefer. 



YOUR HOTEL 

BLUE SEA COSTA JARDIN & SPA 

HHHH, 

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife (seven 

nights) 

The hotel stands on the edge of Puerto 

de la Cruz, a 25 minute walk to the 

seaside promenade (free courtesy bus 

6 days a week during the day). There 

are views to Mount Teide, the sea, and 

the Orotava valley from the hotel’s 

extensive tropical gardens (1500sqm). 

Rooms have bath/shower, wc, 

hairdryer, satellite tv, safety deposit box 

(charge applies), minibar, and balcony 

or terrace. There is an outdoor pool, spa 

(charges apply), lounge area, poolside 

bar, entertainment programme, buffet 

restaurant, and lounge area (limited 

free wifi). Prices are based on standard 

rooms. Rooms with a view of Mount 

Teide are available at a supplement. 

(www.blueseahotels.com/en) 


available in Tenerife. 






GENERAL INFORMATION – WALKING HOLIDAYS 

HOTELS: Accommodation has been reserved in the hotels mentioned, but we do reserve the right to 

substitute similar hotels should circumstances dictate. Please note that at the discretion of the hotels 

(and their view of the local climate), lido and pool areas, as well as air-conditioning, may not be operational, 

and hotels’ charging policies for access to spas, safety deposits, wifi, etc are always subject 

to change. Half-board normally includes evening dinner and breakfast. We make group bookings in 

hotels. Unless a hotel insists on it, we do not reserve tables for Preferred Travel groups at dinner. 

On the coast in Spain and Portugal, dinner is normally buffet-style with flexible seating and timing. In 

some hotels there will be a set menu at a fixed time for the group at dinner with no or limited choice 

and fixed seating. Where there is a limited choice, you may be asked to pre-order courses at breakfast 

time for that evening. This format is quite common in Italy and in city hotels in Spain, so please make 

sure we are aware of any special dietary requirements. Where house wine is included with dinner, this 

will be limited in colour, type and quantity by the hotel! Hotel check-in times are usually between 2pm 

and 3pm, check-out times between 10am and 12 noon on the day of departure. However, times do 

vary. Therefore, if you check-in immediately after a night flight this would normally count as one night’s 

accommodation. Similarly if your return flight is at night you will normally be required to vacate your 

room in the morning prior to leaving for the airport later on. Day rooms are subject to availability/cost 

and should be arranged locally with the hotel. Please refer to Clause 19 of our Booking Conditions for 

further information regarding hotels. 

ITINERARIES: The order of visits described may be subject to change. Where a train or boat journey 

features in a programme the journey will be made by road if, for any reason, the train or boat is not 

operating. Optional excursions operate at extra cost and are subject to minimum numbers. Changes 

may be made to the particulars in this brochure at any time. 

WALKS:WALKING GROUPS AND INSURANCE: The walks are designed for regular walkers of average 

fitness. If you wish to walk further, our guides will assist you with information on other walking 

possibilities in the area. If you wish to stick to shorter distances, some of our walks can be abridged to 

suit – though in some instances you may have to pay for a taxi back to the hotel from a convenient point! 

For your comfort and security, and in recognition of the fact that paths in places may be stony or wet, 

it is essential that you should have appropriate footwear: either strong walking shoes or boots (new 

boots should be broken in) which give ankle support and have soles with a good grip – walking poles 

(collapsible to fit inside hold luggage), if you have them, take the strain off the joints, and are handy if not 

essential. A light waterproof coat is advisable, as is sun cream and a hat; binoculars and camera are an 

extremely good idea, and drinking water is essential. 

The details of the walks are believed correct at the time of printing. However, they may be amended 

due to local conditions or substituted with walks of similar content and quality. Similarly the order of 

operation of the walks is subject to confirmation. Distances and elevations should be taken as indicative 

only and may not agree with local signage nor with GPS systems’ readings, which, as we have found 

out, do not always agree with each other! Please bear in mind that while walks are on marked paths, 

farm tracks and tarmac roads, the different nature of terrain, vegetation and local standards in the resort 

areas means that these are often very different to those you would find in the UK. Vive la difference! 

We normally provide a walking guide/assistant guide for every 15-20 walkers. This ratio can change 

slightly for operational reasons (e.g. terrain, local regulations, guide availability). When required, transport 

to the start point is included. If we use a larger coach to get more than one walking group to a start 

point, you may be asked to delay starting out so as to keep walking groups separate. All holidays need 

minimum numbers to operate – see Clause 6 (a) of our Booking Conditions. 

Please check with your insurer if in doubt. Travel insurance arranged with Travel & General (see the 

Travel Insurance section of the Dates, Prices and Flight Information booklet) covers you for group walks 

up to an altitude of 3000m (approx 9850ft). The highest altitude reached on any of our group walks is 

2550m (8415ft). If you decide to walk separately from our group, or if you have not taken out Travel & 

General insurance please ensure your cover is valid, particularly if you are going above 2000m/6560ft. 

EXTENDED STAYS: Where it is possible to extend your holiday and have an extra week, all excursions 

are planned to take place during the first week. Please note that in some cases during the second week 

an emergency contact number will be given in lieu of the services of a local representative. Naturally, 

your return airport transfer will be arranged for you. 

PRICES: These are subject to change - please see Clause 3 of our Booking Conditions. However, 

once we have confirmed your booking, your holiday price is guaranteed. Please note that optional 

excursions, porterage, drinks with main meals and travel insurance are not normally included in 

the holiday price. In some places tourist taxes are being introduced, which are paid in resort by hotel 

guests. These are not included in the holiday price and will have to be paid by you directly to the hotel. 

We shall let you know if such taxes apply when you book or as soon as we become aware if they are 

introduced after you booked. 

PAYMENTS BY COMMERCIAL CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD: Please note that all payments by commercial 

credit or debit card are subject to a charge of 2% of the payment being made. 

CUSTOMER CARE: Our customers can have complete confidence when booking an ATOL protected 

holiday with a tour operator which cares about its customers. Our customers were full of praise for the 

way our staff looked after them during the ash cloud crisis in 2010 and during various Air Traffic Control 

strikes since. More recently, when Monarch Airlines and Thomas Cook collapsed, none of our customers 

lost their holiday, and, those already abroad flew home without any delay. If your homeward flight 

is disrupted, we will get you home as soon as possible. If the airline has not made arrangements for 

accommodation and meals we shall do so. Please note that in order to offer this service we rely on your 

cooperation in dealing with claims for reimbursement from the airline concerned. Please see clause 18 

for our general policy on flight cancellations and delays. 

FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS: Obviously the departure dates of our holidays are set and as advertised. 

Occasionally extra dates will be added due to demand – please look at our website www.preferredts.com 

or call us. If you wish to combine two holidays into a longer break, or e.g. stay behind in 

your destination country to visit friends, we will try to assist and arrange special flight arrangements. 

Please note that for bookings including special flight arrangements there will be an administration fee of 

£15 per person, and the deposit payment (non-refundable) will be £250 per person. 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND TRAVEL ADVICE: There are no compulsory health requirements for 

the countries we visit. For up to date UK government health and travel advice please visit www.dh.gov. 

uk/ travellers (020 7210 4850) or check with your GP, practice nurse or travel health clinic for advice. The 

Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides up-to-date travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo 

EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD (EHIC):The EHIC replaced the old E111 in 2006. Your EHIC 

lets you get state healthcare at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. It will cover you for treatment that 

is needed to allow you to continue your stay until your planned return. The card is not an alternative to 

travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs such as mountain rescue in 

ski resorts, being flown back to the UK, or lost or stolen property. Therefore, it is important to have both 

an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy. Most insurers now insist you hold an EHIC. The 

EHIC is valid in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries. The EEA is a free trade zone between 

countries of the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The regulations on access to 

healthcare in the EEA also apply in Switzerland. Applying for an EHIC is free of charge. You can apply 

online at www.ehic.org.uk or by phoning the automated service on 0300 3301350. This is information is 

subject to change after Brexit. 

PASSPORTS/VISAS: You must have a Full British passport for travel to/from the UK. Currently, for visits 

to countries in the EU, passports must be valid on the day of return, but you should give yourself some 

leeway. Furthermore, requirements for countries outside the EU vary so we strongly suggest you have 6 

months validity from the date of your return to cover all eventualities – including any changes in passport 

validity requirements for travel in the EU following a no-deal Brexit. There are no visa requirements 

for UK citizens. Nationals of other countries should consult the appropriate authorities. In case your 

passport is lost or stolen overseas, a photocopy of the photograph page will be of help in obtaining an 

emergency passport from the Consulate for return travel. Make sure you are insured for the costs of obtaining 

an emergency passport. These will be the application fees but may also include very expensive 

transport costs getting to/from the Consulate. 

YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION: All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially 

protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. 

Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is 

listed on it. Please see Clause 14 of our booking conditions for further information or for more information 

about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate. 

PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY: Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the 

Personal Information we collect from you. Personal Information includes your name, address, email 

address, telephone number, date of birth, passport details, and any other information you provide, for 

example, a medical condition or dietary requirement. We collect this information in order to provide 

the travel arrangements you have booked. Where necessary, this information will be passed on to the 

relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements including, but not limited to, airlines, hotels, land and 

sea transport companies, our Tour Directors and Resort Representatives. If you have taken out travel 

insurance, we shall pass on your Personal Information to the relevant insurance company to assist with 

any claim. We shall only transfer the data we collect from you outside the European Economic Area if 

your travel arrangements include such a destination. Your Personal Information will also be provided 

to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. We 

shall retain your Personal Information in order to deal with post-travel queries for the minimum periods 

required by law. We may also send you from time to time details of our products and services. If you do 

not want to receive such details in future, tick the box on the booking form, or just let us know. We shall 

not share your Personal Information with our newspaper partners and carefully selected third parties 

unless you consent by opting in on the booking form. Our full Privacy Policy can found on our website 

www.preferredts.com. You have certain rights under data protection law, for example, to access, correct, 

or erase the data we hold about you, or to make a complaint. Details can be found on the Information 

Commissioners’ website (www.ico.org.uk), or contact us. 

By phone: 0116 279 3929. By email: mail@preferredts.com 

By post: Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0HS. 

Online: https://www.preferredts.com/contacts/ 

Preferred Travel Services is a trading name of High Concepts Ltd. 

ISSUED DECEMBER 2019 

Reservations hotline: 0116 279 3929 



TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR BOOKINGS TAKEN UP TO 31 DECEMBER 2020 

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection 

against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday. 

It is important that you purchase travel insurance that properly covers your 

participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make 

your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged competitive travel 

insurance from Travel & General Insurance Services Limited to specifically 

meet your needs on your holiday. 

Policies sold before the 1st January 2020 are underwritten by ETI – International 

Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung 

AG, who are licensed by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht 

(BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 

– www. fca.org.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. 

Policies sold after the 1st January 2020 will be underwritten by Great Lakes 

Insurance SE. Great Lakes Insurance SE is a German insurance company 

with its headquarters at Königinstrasse 107, 80802 Munich. UK Branch 

office: Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AJ, company 

number SE000083. Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is authorised 

by Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and subject to limited 

regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation 

Authority: register number 769884. This policy is administered by ERGO 

Travel Insurance Services Ltd (ETI): registered in the UK, company number 

11091555. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, 

register number 805870 and registered office: Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch 

Street London, EC3M 3AJ. 

Details about the extent of GLISE’s and ETI’s authorisation and regulation by 

the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority are 

available on request. 

The schedule opposite sets out a summary of the cover provided by this 

tailored insurance. 

High Concepts Ltd t/a Preferred Travel Services is an Appointed Representative 

of Travel & General Insurance Services Limited and are authorised and 

regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, full details can be found at www. 

fca.org.uk. 

SECTION OF COVER 

MAXIMUM SUMS INSURED AND/OR 

BENEFITS PER PERSON 

Cancellation £5,000 

Delayed Departure (Northern 

Ireland, Isles of Scilly, Isle 

of Man, Channel Islands & 

Europe) 

Missed Departure 

£100 (£20 after first 12-hours and £10 for 

each subsequent 12-hours) Delayed Travel 

£5,000 Holiday Abandonment (after 

12-hours) 

100 (England, Scotland & Wales) 

£300 (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel 

Islands & Europe) 

MAXIMUM EXCESS PER PERSON 

Nil Loss of Deposit 

£75 Cancellation 

Nil Delayed Travel 

£75 Holiday Abandonment 

Personal Accident £25,000 (subject to age) Nil 

Medical & Other Expenses 

(including Curtailment) 

Hospital Benefit 

Personal Property (including 

Personal Money) 

Loss of Passport and / or Visa 

Expenses 

£5,000,000 Medical & Other Expenses in all, 

sub-limited to: 

£1,500 Additional Accommodation, 

Repatriation & Travel Expenses (England, 

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles 

of Scilly) 

£1,000 Local Funeral Expenses (Isle of Man, 

Channel Islands & Europe) 

£5,000 Curtailment 

£10 per day up to £100 (England, Scotland, 

Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles of Scilly) 

£15 per day up to £450 (Isle of Man, 


£2,500 Personal Property in all, sub-limited 

to: 

£400 Single Article Limit 

£500 in all Valuables 

£500 (subject to age) Personal Money 

£100 (after 12-hours) Delayed Baggage 

Nil 

£75 

Nil 

Nil Delayed Baggage 

£75 Baggage & Personal Money 

£200 Nil 

Personal Liability £2,000,000 Nil 

THE SCHEDULE ABOVE APPLIES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS AT THE DATE OF DEPARTURE. Premiums are shown elsewhere in the brochure. We regret cover is not available to persons aged over 80 years 

at the date of departure. These details are correct as at 1 December 2019 and are subject to change without notice. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your holiday, any insurance premiums paid to Preferred Travel Services will 

automatically be refunded. However, we cannot refund premiums paid to other insurers. If you have arranged your own travel insurance policy please check that the premium will be refunded in the event of cancellation by us. 

Walking Holidays. Please check with your insurer if in doubt. Our travel insurance covers you for group walks up to an altitude of 3000m. Some insurers have lower limits – usually 2000m. 

If you decide to walk separately from our group, or if you have not taken out our insurance please ensure your cover is valid. 

HEALTH CONDITIONS 

You must be able to comply with the following conditions to have 

the full protection of your policy. If you do not comply your insurer 

may refuse to deal with any relevant claim or reduce the amount 

of any relevant claim payment. 

If you are travelling within the UK you are not required to declare 

your medical conditions. However, to be covered for any medical 

conditions you have or have had, you must be able to answer 

NO to questions 1. to 4. and YES to questions 5. and 6. a) and 

b) below: 

1. Are you aware of any reason why the trip could be cancelled 

or cut short (such as the health of a close relative) 

2. Are you travelling: 

a) against the advice of a medical practitioner, or 

b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment. 

3. Have you been given a terminal prognosis. 

4. Are you receiving or awaiting treatment for any bodily injury, 

illness or disease as a hospital day case or in-patient. 

5. If you are on prescribed medication, are your medical 

condition(s) stable and well controlled. 

6. If you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or any 

other mental or nervous disorder, have you received written 

confirmation (at your cost) that you are fit enough to take this trip 

by either: 

a) a registered mental health professional (if you are under the 

care of a Community Mental Health Team), or 

b) a consultant specialising in the relevant field. 

Legal Expenses £25,000 Nil 

If you are travelling outside of the UK you must telephone 

MediScreen on 0344 892 1698 if anyone to be covered by this 

policy, or any person upon whose health the trip depends: 

1. Has or has had a medical condition (excluding childhood and 

minor ailments not requiring treatment). 

2. Is taking prescribed medication. 

3. Has or has had any medical condition still requiring periodic 

review. 

4. Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the 

results of these. 

MediScreen’s office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 

and 9am to 4pm Friday excluding Bank Holidays. 

You must notify MediScreen immediately of any changes in 

medical circumstances arising between the date the policy is 

issued and the time of departure for the trip. You may have to 

pay an additional premium to cover your medical conditions. 

This applies to all destinations including trips solely within the 

United Kingdom (being defined as England, Scotland, Wales, 

Northern Ireland and the Isles of Scilly). 

A policy document that fully defines the cover, conditions and 

exclusions will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. 

When you receive your policy, please take the time to read it 

carefully to ensure you understand what is and what is not 

covered, and that all activities that you may wish to participate in 

are included. If it does not meet your requirements, please return 

the policy, proof of premium and any other relevant documentation 

to us within 14 days of receipt and we will refund the premium in 

full, provided you have not travelled or made a claim. 

Significant or unusual limitations or What is not covered 

1. The cover under this policy is only available to United Kingdom 

residents for travel within the Geographical limits contained in 

this policy and which begins and ends in the United Kingdom. 

Repatriation will be to the United Kingdom only. 

2. Cover is only available for the whole duration of a booked 

trip to a maximum 15-consecutive days and cover cannot be 

purchased once a trip has already begun. 

3. Certain hazardous sports and activities. 

4. Personal effects – claims will be paid based on the value at 

today’s prices less a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation (loss 

of value) 

5. Losses of personal property, valuables, passport, visa or 

money must be reported to police within 24 hours of discovery and 

a written police report obtained. 

6. You are not covered for valuables, your passport or visa if 

left unattended at any time (including in a vehicle, in checked in 

luggage or while in the custody of a carrier, tour operator or public 

transport operator) unless deposited in a hotel safe, safety deposit 

box or left in your locked accommodation. 

7. Stolen property: You are not covered for baggage stolen from: 

a. an unattended coach/bus unless it was locked in the luggage 

compartment of the coach/bus and evidence of force or violent 

entry to the vehicle is available, or 

b. the passenger compartment of any unattended vehicle. 

8. You being under the influence of drink or drugs (unless 

prescribed by a doctor). 

9. Circumstances known to you before you booked your trip 

or purchased this insurance which could reasonably have been 

expected to lead to cancellation of the trip. 


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CAPITALS and return it with deposit payment or full payment (plus insurance if 

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, 

Leicester, LE8 0HS. Cheques should be made payable to Preferred Travel Services. 

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2020 - March 2021 

ABOUT US: 

Preferred Travel Services is an award winning, 

independently owned, friendly company whose 

two directors share more than 70 years of travel 

industry experience and all this is put to use in 

designing holidays which have just the right 

balance of included visits and free time to 

explore on your own. In 2020 we celebrate our 

20th birthday. Whichever holiday you choose, 

you’ll still have time to visit cities and places of 

interest in some of Europe’s most picturesque 

countryside and beauty spots in the company 

of like-minded travellers from all over the UK. 

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY: Holidays are of 7 nights duration, 

but if you would like to spend longer in warmer climes there 

is the option of an extra week’s relaxation in Menorca and 

Mallorca, Crete, Cyprus, Andalucia, Catalonia, the Algarve 

and Tenerife. 

FLY DIRECT FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS: We offer holidays 

flying from over 20 airports across the UK – the vast majority 

are direct flights. More and more of our customers are using 

our range of regional flights to meet up with friends and 

relatives from other parts of the UK on our holidays – if you 

would like us to send a brochure to a friend, just ask... or 

they can download one at www.preferredts.com. 

GROUPS: Group discounts are available from as few as 

10 paying passengers. Larger groups can have exclusive 

departures with bespoke programmes to any destination 

in this Collection or elsewhere. Please contact us on 

0116 279 3929 or e-mail groups@preferredts.com for 

further details. 

SIGN UP online for our occasional e-mailshots – just 

select e-mail sign up at www.preferredts.com and add 

your e-mail address! 

READING LIST: Our website www.preferredts.com has a 

reading list, mostly light reading, suggested by previous 

travellers and related to the destinations we offer. Please 

e-mail tony@preferredts.com if there is something you 

think we should add to it. 

PTS PHOTO COMPETITION: Our photo competition 

introduced in 2017 continues to be a great success with 

hundreds of high-quality entries, many of which have been 

posted on our website. Our fifth winner of the competition 

in July 2019 was Janice Adams for her spectacular shot of 

Praia de Marinha on the Algarve. Thanks to everybody who 

entered and special thanks to Carole Hyde for her image of 

the dunes in the Donana Park which is shown above. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Images in our brochures and 

website appear courtesy of Stadt Passau; Aragon Tourist 

Board; Turespana; prague.eu; Czech Tourism; Fototeca 

ENIT; Distretto Turistico dei Laghi-Stresa (VB); Foto Archivo 

Agencia in Liguria; Foto Archivo Provincia di Imperia – 

Riviera dei Fiori; Tourism Department of Lassithi; MDLF/R – 

CAST; Turismo de Portugal; Turismo y Deporte de Andalucia; 

Visit Poland; VisitCyprus; Rafael Lopez-Monne; www. 

slovenia.info; Miquel Angel Torro/Turismo Costa del Sol/ 

www.visitacostadelsol. com; l’Office de Tourisme d’Arles; 

Visit Estonia; Greek National Tourist Office/C_Moustafellou; 

Bergamo & Lovere Tourist Office/D. Salvi; Almunecar 

Tourist Board; Top Tours Romania; Atout France/Paul 

Palau; Greek National Tourist Office/Y_ Skoulas; Patronat 

Municipal de Turisme de Tarragona/ Alberich Fotografs; 

www.slovenia.info/B.Cvetkovic; Turismo de Canarias/Alex 

Martin Ros; Walk Hike Portugal; Turismo de Canarias/Alex 

Bramwell; Associata del Turismo dell’Isola d’Elba/VistElba. 

info; visitcascais.com/cascaislive; Turismo de Canarias/Julio 

Gonzalez; algarvepromtion.pt/Luis da Cruz; DIP Huelva; 

Ayuntamiento de Pamplona-Pamplona City Council www. 

turismodepamplona.es; June Taylor; c www.vilniustourism. 

lt; www.slovenia.info/Alan Kosmac; www.slovenia.info / 

Tomo Jesenicnik; www.slovenia.info /Janez Tolar; visit.tallin; 

Patronato de Turismo de Cadiz; Incrediblecrete.gr ; Maria 

Bofarull; Matt Treadwell; Guillaume van Bockstaele; Islas 

Canarias Brand Centre; Val de Pop Tourist Board; Roberto 

Franceschino/Małopolska Tourist Organisatio/K.Bańkowski; 

Guide Matera 

HOW TO BOOK MADE EASY 

RESERVATIONS HOTLINE: 

0116 279 3929 

(Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat) 

We suggest you check availability and make a provisional 

booking before sending your booking form. 

You can request a booking online at www. 

preferredts.com. Or make a provisional booking by 

calling our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 or 

e-mail sales@preferredts.com and then complete 

a booking form and return it with the deposit 

payment of £125 per person (or full balance if 

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High 

Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make 

cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.

Walking Holidays Collection 2020 to March 2021 

Dates, Prices and Flight Information 

0116 279 3929 

www.preferredts.com 

Holiday Prices and Insurance 

Prices shown are per person sharing a twin or double-bedded room. Supplements, including single room supplements, are shown for each holiday. The deposit 

for each holiday is £125 per person (please refer to How to Book). Insurance premiums are £59.95 per person under the age of 80 at the date of departure for 

holidays up to 8 days and £79.95 for two weeks. 

Flights 

We list all the airports available for each holiday. So if you have friends in other parts of the country who want to join you, you can check which is the best airport 

for them. We are even able to arrange for a friend travelling from a different airport to share a twin/double room with you for the holiday! Just ask us. Please note 

that while all airports are listed, by no means all of them will be used on the same date. Transfers to your hotel on arrival will be arranged by coach, minivan or 

car as appropriate. In the tables which follow for each holiday, ‘Dep’ times are departure times from the UK airport and ‘Rtn’ times are when you land back. 

Flight Details, In-flight meals, and Baggage Allowances 

All flight details are provisional and subject to confirmation when known. Please refer to Clause 6 of the Booking Conditions. Our brochures are printed some 

time in advance and, in some cases, before the airline has published its timetable. In these cases timings shown are based on experience of previous years. 

While latest known flight timings will be given at the time of booking these can change. Sometimes an airline will add a new route: when possible, we may add 

this to our programme. Sometimes routes are withdrawn, in which case we will adjust our programme and offer alternatives if possible. In-flight meals are not 

included. One suitcase per person (usually 20kgs) to be checked-in and carried in the hold is included in the holiday price. Cabin bag allowances in terms of 

size, weight and number vary from airline to airline. Ryanair’s size limit for a cabin bag (40x20x25cm) is smaller than other airlines. It is possible to take on a 

larger cabin bag as well as the smaller one by purchasing priority boarding. Costs currently (December 2019) start at £12 per person return and are subject to 

availability. You should tell us at the time of booking if you want to pay for this option. Precise information on baggage allowances will be sent with your travel 

documents 10-14 days before departure along with your boarding passes for those airlines where we have checked you in on-line. 

Seating Preferences on Flights (including seats together) 

Specific seats, for example aisle or window seats, can be pre-booked at an extra cost. Otherwise, airlines will choose seats for you. While most airlines allocate 

seats together on the same booking free of charge, this is not guaranteed, and you could be seated away from your travelling companion(s). Therefore, if you 

have any seating preferences (including guaranteed seats together), it is important that you tell us when you book, and, in any event, at least four weeks before 

your departure date. We shall tell you if your preferences can be accommodated and at what extra cost, if any. Please note that any requests received within four 

weeks of your departure date may not be possible, even with payment of an extra cost. 

HOW TO BOOK MADE EASY - RESERVATIONS HOTLINE: 0116 279 3929 

You can request a booking online at www.preferredts.com. Or make a provisional booking by calling our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 

or e-mail sales@preferredts.com and then complete a booking form and return it with the deposit payment of £125 per person (or full balance if 

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.

Walking on Andalucia’s Eastern Coast (brochure page 4) 

Holiday Code: 7WAG 

Q Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen 05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1735 1710 £799 

02-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1735 1710 £809 

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 1735 1710 £829 


Belfast Int 22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1750 1725 £659 

14-Mar-20 Sat Ryanair 1750 1725 £699 

23-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1255 £709 

05-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1455 1520 £739 

02-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 1455 1520 £749 

08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 1455 1520 £769 


01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0655 1400 £659 


28-Feb-21 Sun Easyjet 0655 1400 £669 

14-Mar-21 Sun Easyjet 0655 1400 £709 

Birmingham 22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1010 0945 £659 


23-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1210 1845 £709 

05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1010 1915 £739 




01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £659 


28-Feb-21 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £669 

14-Mar-21 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £709 

Bournemouth 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1100 1035 £659 











Bristol 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £659 

14-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 0605 1205 £699 










Cardiff 14-Mar-20 Sat Vueling 0850 0815 £699 

23-Apr-20 Thu Vueling 0855 0810 £709 

05-May-20 Tue Vueling 0855 0810 £739 

02-Jun-20 Tue Vueling 0855 0810 £749 

08-Sep-20 Tue Vueling 0855 0810 £769 

29-Sep-20 Tue Vueling 0855 0810 £719 

01-Nov-20 Sun Thomson 0700 1330 £699 


28-Feb-21 Sun Thomson 0700 1330 £709 

14-Mar-21 Sun Thomson 0700 1330 £749 

Doncaster/Shef 23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £699 






Dublin 22-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1035 1010 £659 











East Midlands 22-Feb-20 Sat Jet2 0645 1345 £699 

14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 0645 1345 £739 

23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1430 £749 

05-May-20 Tue Jet2 0735 1430 £779 

02-Jun-20 Tue Jet2 0735 1430 £789 

08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0735 1430 £809 

29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0735 1430 £759 





Edinburgh 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1505 2225 £659 


23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 1525 1420 £749 









Exeter 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1000 0935 £659 


22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 0955 0930 £709 





Gatwick 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0930 1555 £659 











Glasgow 23-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £659 











Leeds-Bradford 22-Feb-20 Sat Jet2 1455 2220 £699 

14-Mar-20 Sat Jet2 1455 2220 £739 

23-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1415 £749 

05-May-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1415 £779 

02-Jun-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1415 £789 

08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1415 £809 

29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0700 1415 £759 

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0700 1725 £699 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0700 1715 £659 

28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £709 

14-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £749 

Liverpool 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0635 1310 £659 











Luton 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 1430 £659 











Manchester 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0710 1355 £659 











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Newcastle 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1345 £659 











Prestwick 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £659 











Southend 23-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0635 1300 £659 











Stansted 22-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1325 2000 £659 











Supplements per person: 

Single room £120 

Extra weeks In single In twin/double 

February & November £330 £210 

March-May & October £350 £230 

June & September £400 £280 

Walking in the Sierras of the Orange Blossom Coast 

(brochure page 5) 

Holiday Code: 7WOB 

Q Valencia Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Belfast Int 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0630 1305 £719 


06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 0630 1305 £719 

Bristol 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £719 

28-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £729 

05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 2005 1940 £719 

East Midlands 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2035 £719 


06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2035 £719 

Edinburgh 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0825 1455 £719 



Gatwick 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £719 

28-Sep-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £729 

05-Oct-20 Mon Easyjet 0620 1435 £719 

Heathrow 18-May-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £759 

28-Sep-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £769 

05-Oct-20 Mon BA 0745 1335 £759 

Luton 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £719 



Manchester 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1640 1615 £719 


05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 1640 1615 £719 

Stansted* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1415 1945 £719 



* to Castellon 



Garden/pool view £35 

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Walking in the Costa Blanca Mountains (brochure page 6) 

Holiday Code: 7WCP 

Q Alicante Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £819 

14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £859 

03-Sep-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £879 


05-Nov-20 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £819 

18-Mar-21 Thu Ryanair 1025 1000 £829 

Belfast Int 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1600 2245 £759 

14-May-20 Thu Easyjet 1755 0035 £799 

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0730 1430 £859 

24-Sep-20 Thu Easyjet 1755 0035 £799 

05-Nov-20 Thu Easyjet 1600 2245 £759 

18-Mar-21 Thu Easyjet 1600 2245 £769 

Birmingham 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0805 1410 £759 






Bristol 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1315 £759 






Cardiff 19-Mar-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1210 £759 

14-May-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £799 

03-Sep-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £819 


05-Nov-20 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £759 

18-Mar-21 Thu Vueling 1250 1215 £769 

Doncaster/Shef 14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1255 £839 

03-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1255 £859 


Dublin 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1010 1640 £759 






East Midlands 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1815 1750 £759 






Edinburgh 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0715 1415 £759 






Gatwick 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0725 1320 £759 






Glasgow 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1335 £759 




05-Nov-20 Thu Jet2 1100 1830 £799 


Leeds-Bradford 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1740 1715 £759 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 1655 2335 £839 

03-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 1655 2335 £859 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 1655 2335 £839 



Liverpool 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1630 2245 £759 






Luton 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0730 1325 £759 






Manchester 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1300 £759 




05-Nov-20 Thu Thomson 0640 1320 £799 


Newcastle 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1345 £759 






Newquay 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1830 1805 £759 


Prestwick 14-May-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 2340 £799 



Southend 19-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1250 £759 






Stansted 19-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 0605 1235 £759 







Single room November £0 

Single room other dates £110 

Walking in Mallorca (brochure page 7) 

Holiday Code: 7WMA 

Q Palma Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 07-May-20 Thu BA 1105 1730 £859 

24-Sep-20 Thu BA 1105 1730 £859 

01-Oct-20 Thu BA 1105 1730 £839 

Belfast Int 07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0750 1445 £779 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0750 1445 £779 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0750 1445 £759 

Birmingham 13-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1310 £729 

20-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1310 £739 

24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0730 1325 £749 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1425 £779 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1425 £779 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1425 £759 

12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0700 1310 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0700 1310 £749 

Bournemouth 24-Apr-20 Fri Ryanair 0855 0830 £709 



01-Oct-20 Thu Ryanair 0855 0830 £719 

Bristol 12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0705 1235 £689 


24-Apr-20 Fri Easyjet 0605 1130 £709 



01-Oct-20 Thu Easyjet 0605 1130 £719 



Cardiff 07-May-20 Thu Vueling 1740 1700 £739 


01-Oct-20 Thu Vueling 1740 1700 £719 

Doncaster/Shef 13-Mar-20 Fri Thomson 0600 1235 £729 

20-Mar-20 Fri Thomson 0600 1235 £739 

24-Apr-20 Fri Thomson 0600 1225 £749 



Dublin 24-Apr-20 Fri Ryanair 1835 1810 £709 




East Midlands 13-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0745 1355 £729 

20-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0745 1355 £739 

24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0745 1355 £749 




12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0745 1355 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0745 1355 £749 

Edinburgh 12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0835 1545 £729 

24-Apr-20 Fri Ryanair 0735 1415 £709 




12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0835 1545 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0835 1545 £749 

Gatwick 13-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0800 1330 £689 

20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0800 1330 £699 







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Glasgow 12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0800 1510 £729 

24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1410 £749 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1410 £779 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1410 £779 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0700 1410 £759 

12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0800 1510 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0800 1510 £749 

Heathrow 24-Apr-20 Fri BA 1550 2145 £749 

07-May-20 Thu BA 1545 1430 £779 

24-Sep-20 Thu BA 1545 1430 £779 

01-Oct-20 Thu BA 1545 1430 £759 

Leeds-Bradford 13-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1330 £729 

20-Mar-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1330 £739 

24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0630 1305 £749 




12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0800 1430 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0800 1430 £749 

Liverpool 13-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0950 1540 £689 








Luton 12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1230 £689 

21-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1445 2020 £699 







Manchester 13-Mar-20 Fri Thomson 0605 1230 £729 


24-Apr-20 Fri Ryanair 0620 1215 £709 






Newcastle 12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0820 1515 £729 

24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0650 1335 £749 




12-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0750 1430 £739 

19-Mar-21 Fri Jet2 0750 1430 £749 

Prestwick 24-Apr-20 Fri Ryanair 0700 1330 £709 




Southend 24-Apr-20 Fri Easyjet 0645 1220 £709 




Stansted 13-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0700 1235 £689 


24-Apr-20 Fri Jet2 0955 2255 £749 






** via Heathrow 


Single room March & April £0 


Superior per week 

£40 (twin/double rooms only) 

Extra week in a single £450 

Extra week in a twin/double £350 

There is a local tourist tax in Mallorca and Menorca of 3.30 euros per person per day. It is not 

included in the price of the holiday and will be payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in Catalonia (brochure page 8) 

Holiday Code: 7WCC 

Q Barcelona Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 25-Mar-20 Wed BA 0920 1825 £809 

16-Apr-20 Thu BA 0925 1950 £819 

13-May-20 Wed BA 1105 1730 £829 

29-Sep-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £829 

13-Oct-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £809 

14-Mar-21 Sun BA 1040 1935 £819 

Belfast Int 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 1730 2330 £699 

13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0955 1555 £709 

Birmingham 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1320 1535 £689 


13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1545 1515 £709 




Bristol 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0715 0935 £689 






Cardiff 29-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £709 


Doncaster/Shef 29-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 0630 1220 £749 

13-Oct-20 Tue Thomson 0630 1220 £729 

Dublin 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £689 




East Midlands 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0935 1450 £699 










Gatwick 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1650 £689 







16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £739 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £749 

Glasgow* 29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £749 

13-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £729 

Glasgow 14-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 1535 2225 £739 

Heathrow 25-Mar-20 Wed BA 1320 1315 £729 

16-Apr-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £739 

13-May-20 Wed BA 1420 1305 £749 

29-Sep-20 Tue BA 1420 1135 £749 

13-Oct-20 Tue BA 1420 1135 £729 

14-Mar-21 Sun BA 1505 1540 £739 

Leeds-Bradford 26-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1445 £729 

16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £739 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £749 

Liverpool 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1235 1805 £689 






Luton 25-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1230 1730 £689 






Manchester 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0625 1155 £689 



29-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1410 £749 

13-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1410 £729 








Prestwick 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1735 2345 £699 


Southend 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0650 1150 £709 


Stansted 25-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1245 1525 £689 






** via Heathrow * to Reus 


Single room Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct £0 

Single room May £120 

Extra week in a single May £410 

Extra week in a single other dates £290 


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Walking in Catalonia - Trails & Rails (brochure page 9) 

Holiday Code: 7WTR 


Aberdeen** 11-Mar-20 Wed BA 0920 1825 £819 

06-May-20 Wed BA 1105 1730 £849 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £829 

21-Mar-21 Sun BA 1040 1935 £829 

Belfast Int 06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0955 1555 £729 

Birmingham 11-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1320 1255 £699 




Bristol 11-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0715 1220 £699 




Cardiff 06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £709 

Doncaster/Shef* 06-Oct-20 Tue Thomson 0630 1220 £749 

Dublin 11-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0615 1210 £699 



East Midlands 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 0935 1450 £729 






Gatwick 11-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1535 £699 





06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0735 1410 £769 

Glasgow* 06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £749 

Glasgow 21-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 1535 2225 £749 

Heathrow 11-Mar-20 Wed BA 1320 1315 £739 

06-May-20 Wed BA 1420 1305 £769 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1420 1135 £749 

21-Mar-21 Sun BA 1505 1540 £749 

Leeds-Bradford 12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1445 £739 

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0840 1445 £769 

Leeds-Bradford* 06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0720 1330 £749 

Liverpool 12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1240 1805 £699 




Luton 11-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 1230 1730 £699 




Manchester 11-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0625 1155 £699 


06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1410 £749 






Prestwick 06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1730 2345 £729 

Southend 06-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0650 1150 £729 


Stansted 11-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 1245 1525 £699 




** via Heathrow * to Reus 


Single room March, October £0 

Single room May £120 

Extra week in a single May £410 

Extra week in a single other dates £290 


Walking in the Valleys of Roussillon (brochure page 10) 

Holiday Code: 7WVR 


Aberdeen** 28-Apr-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £869 

04-Jun-20 Thu BA 0925 1500 £899 

17-Sep-20 Thu BA 0925 1500 £909 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 0925 1730 £869 

Belfast Int 04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1730 2330 £779 


Birmingham 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0950 1520 £749 

04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1435 1410 £779 



Bristol 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1445 1415 £749 

04-Jun-20 Thu Easyjet 1445 1415 £779 



Cardiff 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0955 0930 £749 


Doncaster/Shef* 06-Oct-20 Tue Thomson 0630 1220 £789 

Dublin 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1210 £749 




East Midlands 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0935 1450 £749 




Edinburgh 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0630 1255 £749 




Gatwick 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 0910 1315 £749 




Glasgow 04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £819 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0735 1410 £829 

Glasgow* 06-Oct-20 Tue Jet2 0815 1435 £789 

Heathrow 28-Apr-20 Tue BA 1255 1610 £789 

04-Jun-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £819 

17-Sep-20 Thu BA 1420 1305 £829 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1255 1610 £789 

Leeds-Bradford 04-Jun-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £819 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1445 £829 

Liverpool 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 0700 1235 £749 




Luton 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1250 1800 £749 




Manchester 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0625 1155 £749 




Newcastle 28-Apr-20 Tue Easyjet 1730 2325 £749 




Prestwick 04-Jun-20 Thu Ryanair 1735 2345 £779 


Stansted 28-Apr-20 Tue Ryanair 0815 1535 £749 




** via Heathrow *to Reus 


Single room April & October £0 


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Walking in Menorca (brochure page 11) 

Holiday Code: 7WME 

Q Mahon Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 02-Oct-20 Fri Jet2 0815 1415 £819 

Bristol 02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 1655 2215 £779 

Cardiff 02-Oct-20 Fri Thomson 0545 1135 £819 

Doncaster/Shef 03-Oct-20 Sat Thomson 1450 2055 £819 

East Midlands 02-Oct-20 Fri Jet2 0710 1315 £819 

Edinburgh 02-Oct-20 Fri Jet2 1545 2315 £819 

Exeter 02-Oct-20 Fri Thomson 0600 1130 £819 

Gatwick 02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 0635 1155 £779 

Glasgow 03-Oct-20 Sat Jet2 0800 1445 £819 

Leeds-Bradford 02-Oct-20 Fri Jet2 0755 1410 £819 

Luton 02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 0605 1130 £779 

Manchester 02-Oct-20 Fri Thomson 1425 2040 £819 

Newcastle 02-Oct-20 Fri Jet2 0745 1430 £819 

Southend 02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 1020 1525 £779 

Stansted 02-Oct-20 Fri Thomson 0720 1325 £819 





There is a local tourist tax in Mallorca and Menorca of 3.30 euros per person per day. It is not included in the price of 

the holiday and will be payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in Menorca - Birdwatching (brochure page 11) 

Holiday Code: 7WMB 

Q Mahon Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Belfast Int 09-May-20 Sat Jet2 1540 2225 £889 

16-May-20 Sat Jet2 1540 2225 £889 

Birmingham 08-May-20 Fri Jet2 0815 1415 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0815 1415 £889 

Bristol 08-May-20 Fri Easyjet 1650 2215 £849 

15-May-20 Fri Easyjet 1650 2215 £849 

Cardiff 08-May-20 Fri Thomson 0545 1135 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Thomson 0545 1135 £889 

Doncaster/Shef 09-May-20 Sat Thomson 1450 2055 £889 

16-May-20 Sat Thomson 1450 2055 £889 

East Midlands 08-May-20 Fri Jet2 0730 1325 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0730 1325 £889 

Edinburgh 08-May-20 Fri Jet2 1545 2315 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 1545 2315 £889 

Exeter 08-May-20 Fri Thomson 0600 1130 £889 


Gatwick 08-May-20 Fri Easyjet 0635 1155 £849 


Glasgow 09-May-20 Sat Jet2 0800 1445 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0800 1445 £889 

Leeds-Bradford 08-May-20 Fri Jet2 0755 1410 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0755 1410 £889 

Luton 08-May-20 Fri Easyjet 0605 1130 £849 


Manchester 08-May-20 Fri Jet2 0830 1505 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0830 1505 £889 

Newcastle 09-May-20 Sat Jet2 0625 1305 £889 

15-May-20 Fri Jet2 0745 1430 £889 

Southend 08-May-20 Fri Easyjet 1020 1525 £849 


Stansted 08-May-20 Fri Thomson 0720 1325 £889 






There is a local tourist tax in Mallorca and Menorca of 3.30 euros per person per day. It is not included in the price of the 

holiday and will be payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Portugal - the Algarve, Walking & Birdwatching 


Holiday Code: 7WAB 

Q Faro Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 



Birmingham 16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 1015 1500 £929 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £939 

Bristol 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £889 


Cardiff 01-Oct-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £939 

Dublin 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £889 




Edinburgh 16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0825 1600 £929 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0820 1420 £939 

Gatwick 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £889 


Glasgow 16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0840 1450 £929 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £939 

Leeds-Bradford 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1945 1920 £889 


Liverpool 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £889 


Luton 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0635 1255 £889 


Manchester 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £889 


Newcastle 16-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £929 


Southend 16-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £889 


Stansted 16-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £889 




River view room (on request, twin/double rooms only) £56 

Walking - France – Camargue, Alpilles & Crau 


Holiday Code: 7WAP 

Q Marseille Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0750 1720 £1,019 

Bristol 03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1345 1810 £899 

Edinburgh 02-Oct-20 Fri Ryanair 1120 1055 £899 

Gatwick 03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 0755 1215 £899 

Glasgow** 03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0745 1745 £1,019 

Heathrow 03-Oct-20 Sat BA 1310 1215 £939 

Luton 02-Oct-20 Fri Easyjet 1230 1710 £899 

Manchester 03-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1715 2205 £899 

Newcastle** 03-Oct-20 Sat BA 0610 1900 £1,019 

Southend 03-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 1810 2220 £899 

Stansted 03-Oct-20 Sat Ryanair 0800 1905 £899 




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Walking in Portugal - the Algarve (brochure page 14) 

Holiday Code: 7WAA 


Aberdeen 05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1155 1130 £899 


Belfast Int 15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2040 £799 






31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2040 £809 

07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1400 2040 £799 

13-Feb-21 Sat Easyjet 1400 2040 £819 


Birmingham 12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 1015 1710 £849 

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1500 £879 

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1500 £899 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £989 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £899 

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0655 2115 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0655 2115 £839 

11-Mar-21 Thu Jet2 1015 1710 £869 

Bournemouth 15-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1630 1605 £799 

13-Feb-21 Sat Ryanair 1630 1605 £819 

Bristol 16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 1635 2235 £799 










Cardiff 24-Sep-20 Thu Thomson 0605 2015 £989 

01-Oct-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £899 

Dublin 12-Mar-20 Thu Ryanair 1820 1750 £809 









East Midlands 16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0615 1300 £839 

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0820 1525 £849 







11-Mar-21 Thu Jet2 0820 1525 £869 

Edinburgh 15-Feb-20 Sat Ryanair 1645 1620 £799 

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0940 1740 £849 

05-May-20 Tue Jet2 0645 1420 £879 

12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0645 1420 £899 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £989 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £899 

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2310 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1525 2310 £839 


11-Mar-21 Thu Jet2 0940 1740 £869 

Gatwick 16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 1725 2335 £799 










Glasgow 15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1525 2230 £799 


06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0640 1430 £879 

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0640 1430 £899 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £989 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £899 

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1455 2255 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1455 2255 £839 



Leeds-Bradford 16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £839 

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0935 1640 £849 

06-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £879 

13-May-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1535 £899 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £989 

01-Oct-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £899 

01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0935 1655 £839 

13-Feb-21 Sat Jet2 0935 1655 £859 

11-Mar-21 Thu Jet2 0935 1640 £869 

Liverpool 15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1640 2300 £799 










Luton 16-Feb-20 Sun Easyjet 0625 1245 £799 










Manchester 16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0700 1405 £839 






01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0730 1435 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0730 1435 £839 



Newcastle 15-Feb-20 Sat Easyjet 1600 2250 £799 

12-Mar-20 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £849 





01-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1505 2240 £849 

08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 1505 1410 £839 


11-Mar-21 Thu Jet2 0900 1640 £869 

Newquay 05-May-20 Tue Ryanair 2050 2025 £839 


Prestwick 16-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0830 1515 £799 



Southend 12-Mar-20 Thu Easyjet 1335 1955 £809 









Stansted 16-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1410 2040 £839 











Single room February, 31st October & November 2020 £0 


Sea view per week 



February, 31st October & November 2020 £350 £350 

March 2020 £470 £350 

February 2021 £360 £360 

March 2021 £480 £360 

Other dates £495 £375 

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Walking in Portugal – Cascais & the Sintra Natural Park 


Holiday Code: 7WLI 

Q Lisbon Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 10-May-20 Sun BA 1105 1735 £1,119 

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1105 1735 £1,099 

Bristol 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £999 

27-Sep-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1225 £979 

Dublin 10-May-20 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £999 

27-Sep-20 Sun Aer Lingus 0700 1320 £979 

Edinburgh 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0620 1310 £999 


Gatwick 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 1030 2310 £999 


Heathrow 10-May-20 Sun BA 1520 1345 £1,039 

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1520 1345 £1,019 

Luton 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 0705 1310 £999 


Manchester 10-May-20 Sun Easyjet 1005 1620 £999 


Newcastle** 10-May-20 Sun BA 1135 1945 £1,119 

27-Sep-20 Sun BA 1135 1945 £1,099 

Stansted 10-May-20 Sun Ryanair 0945 1800 £999 

27-Sep-20 Sun Ryanair 0945 1800 £979 




Sea view per week (on request) £56 

There is a local tourist tax of 2 euro per person per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and will be payable 

by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking - The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia 


Holiday Code: 7WGR 








Birmingham 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £819 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £839 

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £849 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £869 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1500 £819 

Bristol 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0650 1240 £779 






Cardiff 07-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 1205 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0605 2015 £839 




Dublin 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0930 1545 £779 












Edinburgh 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0825 1420 £819 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £839 

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £849 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £869 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0645 1420 £819 

Exeter 07-May-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Thomson 0730 1335 £839 




Gatwick 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0805 1410 £779 






Glasgow 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £819 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £839 

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £849 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £869 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0650 1440 £819 

Leeds-Bradford 30-Apr-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £819 

07-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £829 

14-May-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £839 

10-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £849 

17-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £869 

24-Sep-20 Thu Jet2 0815 1535 £819 

Liverpool 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1315 £779 






Luton 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0700 1215 £779 






Manchester 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 1230 2000 £779 






Newcastle 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0600 1245 £779 






Southend 30-Apr-20 Thu Easyjet 0630 1255 £779 






Stansted 30-Apr-20 Thu Ryanair 0710 1320 £779 










Sea view per week (on request) £50 

Walking in Tuscany & Liguria (brochure page 17) 

Holiday Code: 7WTF 

Q Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Bristol 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1225 £869 

09-Sep-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1225 £899 


Dublin 12-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0945 0920 £869 



East Midlands 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £869 

09-Sep-20 Wed Ryanair 1120 1625 £899 


Edinburgh 12-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1805 2359 £869 



Gatwick 13-May-20 Wed Easyjet 1420 1925 £869 



Heathrow 13-May-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £909 

09-Sep-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £939 

23-Sep-20 Wed BA 0850 1430 £919 

Leeds-Bradford 08-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0800 1355 £939 

Luton 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1810 2315 £869 



Manchester 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0730 1255 £869 



Prestwick 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1240 1215 £869 



Stansted 13-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1445 1420 £869 





Sea view (on request) £70 

There is a local tourist tax of 1.50 euros per person per day. It is not included in the holiday price and will be payable by 

hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

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Walking - Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley (brochure page 18) 

Holiday Code: 7WIS 

Q Bergamo Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Belfast Int 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1125 1110 £919 

19-Sep-20 Sat Ryanair 1125 1100 £919 

Bristol 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1220 1705 £919 


Dublin 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 0615 1140 £919 


East Midlands 06-Jun-20 Sat Ryanair 1320 1805 £919 


Edinburgh 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1225 1200 £919 

18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1225 1200 £919 

Manchester 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1305 1805 £919 


Southend 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 1730 2130 £919 


Stansted 05-Jun-20 Fri Ryanair 0805 1300 £919 



Single room 

£140 (standard only) 

Classic room with balcony £49 

Superior room with balcony (partial lake view) £70 

Walking on the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo (brochure page 19) 

Holiday Code: 7WBI 

Q Nice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,019 

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,069 

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 1120 1725 £1,069 

Birmingham 01-Jun-20 Mon Jet2 0705 1225 £989 

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0705 1225 £989 

Bristol 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £899 

01-Jun-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1735 £949 


Dublin 27-Apr-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £899 

01-Jun-20 Mon Ryanair 1725 2310 £949 


Edinburgh 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1755 2345 £899 



Gatwick 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1405 1845 £899 



Heathrow 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £939 

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £989 

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 1430 1305 £989 

Leeds-Bradford 27-Apr-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £939 

01-Jun-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £989 

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 1040 1610 £989 

Liverpool 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 1250 1755 £899 



Luton 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 0655 1140 £899 



Manchester 27-Apr-20 Mon Jet2 1615 2200 £939 

01-Jun-20 Mon Jet2 1615 2200 £989 

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 1615 2200 £989 

Newcastle** 27-Apr-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,019 

01-Jun-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,069 

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 0900 1540 £1,069 

Stansted 27-Apr-20 Mon Easyjet 0700 1140 £899 






Side sea view 


Front sea view £70 

There is a local tourist tax of 2 euros per person per day chargeable for the first six nights. It is not included in the 

holiday price and will be payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in the Cinque Terre, Portofino & Lake 

Maggiore (brochure page 20) 

Holiday Code: 7WPC 

Q Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1105 2230 £1,109 

06-May-20 Wed BA 1105 2230 £1,119 

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1120 2235 £1,139 

Belfast Int* 22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 1125 1100 £1,039 

06-May-20 Wed Ryanair 1125 1100 £1,049 

Birmingham 22-Apr-20 Wed Flybe 1110 1610 £1,049 

06-May-20 Wed Flybe 1110 1610 £1,059 

31-Aug-20 Mon Flybe 1120 1610 £1,079 

Bristol 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 1345 1845 £989 


31-Aug-20 Mon Easyjet 1805 2255 £1,019 

Edinburgh 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 0940 1940 £989 



Gatwick 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1310 £989 



Heathrow 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1500 1950 £1,029 

06-May-20 Wed BA 1500 1950 £1,039 

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1500 2005 £1,059 

Luton 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 0720 1155 £989 



Manchester 22-Apr-20 Wed Easyjet 1655 1615 £989 



Newcastle** 22-Apr-20 Wed BA 1125 2215 £1,109 

06-May-20 Wed BA 1125 2215 £1,119 

31-Aug-20 Mon BA 1150 2210 £1,139 

Stansted 22-Apr-20 Wed Ryanair 0845 2255 £989 


31-Aug-20 Mon Ryanair 0845 2250 £1,019 

** via Heathrow * to Milan Bergamo 



There is a local tourist tax of 2.00 euros per person per day. It is not included in the holiday price and will be payable by 

hotel guests directly to both hotels. 

Walking - Elba & Tuscany (brochure page 21) 

Holiday Code: 7WEL 

Q Pisa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 1255 1830 £959 

Bristol 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1140 £899 

12-Sep-20 Sat Easyjet 0630 1140 £919 

Dublin 16-May-20 Sat Ryanair 1605 1640 £899 


East Midlands 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 1600 2130 £939 

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 1600 2130 £959 

Edinburgh 16-May-20 Sat Ryanair 0915 0850 £899 


Gatwick 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 0900 1350 £899 


Heathrow 16-May-20 Sat BA 1350 1230 £939 

12-Sep-20 Sat BA 1350 1230 £959 

Leeds-Bradford 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 0810 1405 £939 

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 0810 1405 £959 

Luton 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1145 1650 £899 


Manchester 16-May-20 Sat Easyjet 1005 1530 £899 


Newcastle 16-May-20 Sat Jet2 0800 1425 £939 

12-Sep-20 Sat Jet2 0800 1425 £959 

Stansted 16-May-20 Sat Ryanair 1445 1420 £899 




Walking - Lake Maggiore (brochure page 22) 

Holiday Code: 7WMG 

Q Milan Malpensa Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 19-May-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,139 

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 0710 1950 £1,139 

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,139 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1105 1730 £1,139 

Birmingham 19-May-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,079 

23-Jul-20 Thu Flybe 1120 1610 £1,079 

08-Sep-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,079 

06-Oct-20 Tue Flybe 1110 1610 £1,079 

Bristol* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0840 0815 £1,069 

Bristol 23-Jul-20 Thu Ryanair 1655 1630 £1,019 

Bristol* 08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0840 0815 £1,069 

06-Oct-20 Tue Ryanair 0840 0815 £1,069 

Dublin* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0850 2330 £1,069 

08-Sep-20 Tue Ryanair 0615 1145 £1,069 


East Midlands* 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1320 1805 £1,069 

23-Jul-20 Thu Ryanair 1525 1500 £1,069 



Edinburgh 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £1,019 

23-Jul-20 Thu Easyjet 2015 1945 £1,019 

08-Sep-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £1,019 

06-Oct-20 Tue Easyjet 2015 1945 £1,019 

Gatwick 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1345 1440 £1,019 




Heathrow 19-May-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,059 

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 1200 1650 £1,059 

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,059 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1510 1245 £1,059 

Leeds-Bradford** 18-May-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,139 

07-Sep-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,139 

05-Oct-20 Mon BA 1000 1705 £1,139 

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Liverpool 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 1400 1335 £1,019 




Luton 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0720 1155 £1,019 



Manchester 19-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1655 1615 £1,019 




Newcastle** 19-May-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,139 

23-Jul-20 Thu BA 0605 1945 £1,139 

08-Sep-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,139 

06-Oct-20 Tue BA 1145 1540 £1,139 

Southend* 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1310 1710 £1,069 

07-Sep-20 Mon Ryanair 1310 1710 £1,069 

05-Oct-20 Mon Ryanair 1310 1710 £1,069 

Stansted 19-May-20 Tue Ryanair 0845 0020 £1,019 




** via Heathrow * to Milan Bergamo 



Lake view 


There is a local tourist tax of 2.00 euros per person per day in Stresa. It is not included in the holiday price and will be 

payable by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in Crete – Coast & Mountains (brochure page 23) 

Holiday Code: 7WHN 

Q Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 22-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1515 0025 £1,049 

Bristol 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 1350 2330 £959 

22-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1350 2330 £1,049 

Doncaster/Shef 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 1440 0010 £959 


East Midlands 05-May-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £959 

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £1,049 

Edinburgh 05-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1535 0120 £919 


Exeter 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 1515 1520 £959 


Gatwick 05-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0710 1600 £919 


Glasgow 05-May-20 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £959 

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1635 0245 £1,049 



Newcastle 05-May-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £959 

22-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £1,049 



Sea view in Gouves £28 

There is a tourism tax in Crete of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable by hotel 

guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in Crete, Gouves – no single supplement 


Holiday Code: 7WSH 

Q Heraklion Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 15-Sep-20 Tue Thomson 1515 0025 £1,059 

Bristol 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 1350 2330 £1,009 


Doncaster/Shef 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 1440 0010 £1,009 


East Midlands 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £1,009 

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1530 0055 £1,059 

Edinburgh 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 1535 0120 £969 


Exeter 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 1405 2325 £1,009 


Gatwick 12-May-20 Tue Easyjet 0710 1600 £969 


Glasgow 12-May-20 Tue Thomson 0705 1715 £1,009 


Leeds-Bradford 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0610 1550 £1,009 

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0610 1550 £1,059 



Newcastle 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £1,009 

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 1525 0115 £1,059 

Stansted 12-May-20 Tue Jet2 0600 1510 £1,009 

15-Sep-20 Tue Jet2 0600 1510 £1,059 



Extra week £400 

Sea view per week £50 

There is a tourism tax in Crete of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable 

by hotel guests directly to the hotel. 

Walking in Poland – Krakow & the High Tatras 


Holiday Code: 7WKZ 

Q Krakow Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Belfast Int 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 1025 1645 £769 


Birmingham 01-Sep-20 Tue Wizz Air 2035 2200 £789 

Bournemouth 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1420 1355 £769 


Doncaster/Shef 23-Jun-20 Tue Wizz Air 1425 1350 £769 

01-Sep-20 Tue Wizz Air 2005 1930 £789 

Edinburgh 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1605 2200 £769 


Gatwick 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 0925 1500 £769 


Heathrow 23-Jun-20 Tue BA 1645 2245 £809 

01-Sep-20 Tue BA 1645 2245 £829 

Leeds-Bradford 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 1500 2030 £769 


Luton 23-Jun-20 Tue Wizz Air 0825 2000 £769 

01-Sep-20 Tue Wizz Air 0840 2035 £789 

Manchester 23-Jun-20 Tue Easyjet 1245 1835 £769 


Stansted 23-Jun-20 Tue Ryanair 0845 1525 £769 




Walking in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste 


Holiday Code: 7WVT 

Q Venice Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Belfast Int 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 0630 1250 £889 


Bristol 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1455 1425 £889 


Dublin 18-May-20 Mon Aer Lingus 0740 1415 £889 

14-Sep-20 Mon Aer Lingus 0740 1415 £899 

East Midlands* 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1735 £889 


Edinburgh 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1450 1420 £889 


Gatwick 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1230 2000 £889 


Heathrow 18-May-20 Mon BA 0855 1425 £929 

14-Sep-20 Mon BA 0855 1425 £939 

Leeds-Bradford 18-May-20 Mon Jet2 0800 1355 £929 

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0800 1355 £939 

Luton 18-May-20 Mon Easyjet 1325 1820 £889 


Manchester 18-May-20 Mon Jet2 0830 1435 £929 

14-Sep-20 Mon Jet2 0830 1435 £939 

Southend 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1705 2130 £889 


Stansted 18-May-20 Mon Ryanair 1245 1720 £889 


*to Treviso 



Walking in the Transylvanian Alps & Bucharest 


Holiday Code: 7WBU 

Q Bucharest Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 30-May-20 Sat BA 1055 1405 £1,109 

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 1055 1405 £1,089 

Belfast City** 30-May-20 Sat BA 0700 1430 £1,109 

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 0700 1430 £1,089 

Birmingham 30-May-20 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £989 

26-Sep-20 Sat Blue Air 1000 0915 £969 

Bristol 30-May-20 Sat Ryanair 1700 1635 £989 


Gatwick 30-May-20 Sat Wizz Air 2155 2115 £989 

26-Sep-20 Sat Wizz Air 2155 2115 £969 

Glasgow 31-May-20* Sun Blue Air 0945 0900 £989 

27-Sep-20* Sun Blue Air 0945 0900 £969 

Heathrow 30-May-20 Sat BA 1350 2130 £1,029 

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 1350 2130 £1,009 

Liverpool 30-May-20 Sun Wizz Air 2125 2050 £989 

26-Sep-20 Sat Wizz Air 2125 2050 £969 

Luton 30-May-20 Sun Blue Air 1035 1625 £899 

26-Sep-20 Sun Blue Air 1035 1625 £879 

Newcastle** 30-May-20 Sat BA 0605 1540 £1,109 

26-Sep-20 Sat BA 0605 1540 £1,089 

Southend 31-May-20* Sun Ryanair 1300 1940 £989 

27-Sep-20* Sun Ryanair 1300 1940 £969 

Stansted 30-May-20 Sat Ryanair 0840 1910 £989 


NB Some flights do not arrive until the small hours and there is an early start for the Bucharest City Tour or the journey 

to Brasov. Please check when you book. 


*these departures (31 May, and 27 Sep) spend the first and last two nights in Bucharest. 



11

12 

Walking - Lower Bavaria - Passau, the Danube 

& Prague (brochure page 28) 

Holiday Code: 7WPA 

Q Prague Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 18-Sep-20 Fri BA 0925 1605 £1,049 

Birmingham 18-Sep-20 Fri Jet2 1325 1835 £969 

Dublin 18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 1800 1735 £929 

Edinburgh 18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 0600 1115 £929 

Gatwick 18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 0850 1340 £929 

Glasgow 18-Sep-20 Fri Jet2 1630 2220 £969 

Heathrow 18-Sep-20 Fri BA 1320 1230 £969 

Liverpool 18-Sep-20 Fri Ryanair 2040 2015 £929 

Luton 18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 1325 1745 £929 

Manchester 18-Sep-20 Fri Jet2 0700 1220 £969 

Newcastle 18-Sep-20 Fri Jet2 1610 2145 £969 

Southend 18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 0725 1145 £929 

Stansted 18-Sep-20 Fri Easyjet 1145 1555 £929 



Walking in the Sierra de Mijas (brochure page 29) 

Holiday Code: 7WDE 

Q Malaga Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1105 1040 £699 




Bournemouth 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1100 1035 £699 




Bristol 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0635 1235 £699 




Cardiff 08-Nov-20 Sun Thomson 0700 1330 £739 




Doncaster/Shef 08-Nov-20 Sun Thomson 0600 1255 £739 




Dublin 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1150 1810 £699 




East Midlands 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 0615 1240 £699 




Edinburgh 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1505 2225 £699 




Exeter 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 0930 0905 £699 




Gatwick 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0645 1515 £699 




Glasgow 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0700 1425 £699 




Leeds-Bradford 08-Nov-20 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £739 

21-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £749 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £759 

21-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0915 1640 £769 

Liverpool 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1920 1855 £699 




Luton 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0650 1320 £699 




Manchester 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 1605 2255 £699 




Newcastle 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1955 1930 £699 




Prestwick 08-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 1640 2345 £699 




Southend 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0635 1255 £699 




Stansted 08-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0725 1400 £699 






Superior room £35 

Walking – Greece – The Island of Evia – no single 

supplement (brochure page 30) 

Holiday Code: 7WEV 

Q Athens Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen** 20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0920 1945 £1,169 

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0750 1935 £1,169 

19-Mar-21 Fri BA 0920 1945 £1,169 

Bristol 01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0650 1530 £1,049 

Edinburgh 21-Mar-20 Sat Easyjet 1410 2320 £1,049 

31-Oct-20 Sat Easyjet 1410 2320 £1,049 

19-Mar-21 Fri Easyjet 1410 2320 £1,049 

Gatwick 20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 1335 2155 £1,049 

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 1335 2155 £1,049 


Glasgow** 20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0900 1940 £1,169 

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0900 1930 £1,169 

19-Mar-21 Fri BA 0900 1940 £1,169 

Heathrow 20-Mar-20 Fri BA 1210 1535 £1,089 

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 1210 1630 £1,089 

19-Mar-21 Fri BA 1215 1600 £1,089 

Luton 31-Oct-20 Sat Wizz Air 0700 1530 £1,049 

Manchester 20-Mar-20 Fri Easyjet 0750 1635 £1,049 

01-Nov-20 Sun Easyjet 0750 1635 £1,049 


Newcastle** 20-Mar-20 Fri BA 0935 1930 £1,169 

01-Nov-20 Sun BA 0745 1925 £1,169 

19-Mar-21 Fri BA 0935 1930 £1,169 

Stansted 20-Mar-20 Fri Ryanair 1810 1745 £1,049 

01-Nov-20 Sun Ryanair 0745 1545 £1,049 

19-Mar-21 Fri Ryanair 1810 1745 £1,049 




Deluxe single room £84 

Deluxe twin/double room £42 

There is a tourism tax in Greece of 3 euros per room per day. It is not included in the price of the holiday and is payable 

by hotel guests directly to the hotel.

Walking in Cyprus – Akamas Peninsula & the Troodos 

Mountains (brochure page 31) 

Holiday Code: 7WCY 

Q Paphos Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Birmingham 26-Feb-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1855 £819 

04-Mar-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1855 £819 

18-Nov-20 Wed Jet2 0815 1855 £819 

24-Feb-21 Wed Jet2 0815 1855 £819 

03-Mar-21 Wed Jet2 0815 1855 £819 

Bristol 26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1835 £819 

04-Mar-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1835 £819 

18-Nov-20 Wed Easyjet 0800 1835 £819 

24-Feb-21 Wed Easyjet 0800 1835 £819 


Cardiff 26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £819 

04-Mar-20 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £819 

24-Feb-21 Wed Thomson 1110 2200 £819 


Doncaster/Shef 26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 0840 1930 £819 




East Midlands 26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 1130 2210 £819 




Edinburgh 26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 1055 2200 £819 





Gatwick 26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0710 1720 £819 





Glasgow 26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 0910 2040 £819 




Liverpool 26-Feb-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £819 

04-Mar-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £819 

18-Nov-20 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £819 

24-Feb-21 Wed Ryanair 0630 1645 £819 


Luton 26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 0700 1710 £819 





Manchester 26-Feb-20 Wed Easyjet 1400 0045 £819 





Newcastle 26-Feb-20 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £819 


18-Nov-20 Wed Thomson 1000 2105 £819 



Stansted 26-Feb-20 Wed Ryanair 0945 0920 £819 


18-Nov-20 Wed Ryanair 0935 0920 £819 

24-Feb-21 Wed Ryanair 0945 0920 £819 



Single room February 2020 

SOLD OUT 

Single room Nov 2020 & Feb 2021 £0 


Sea view per week £49 



Walking in Tenerife (brochure page 32) 

Holiday Code: 7WTE 

Q Tenerife Date Day Airline Dep Rtn Price 

Aberdeen 23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 1410 1310 £929 




Belfast Int 24-Feb-20 Mon Jet2 0830 1835 £849 

09-Mar-20 Mon Jet2 0830 1835 £859 

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 0830 1835 £839 

Birmingham 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0605 1540 £809 


06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 1310 2035 £839 



Bournemouth 07-Nov-20 Sat Ryanair 0900 1830 £799 

Bristol 24-Feb-20 Mon Easyjet 1335 2245 £809 

09-Mar-20 Mon Easyjet 1335 2245 £819 

06-Nov-20 Fri Thomson 1105 2050 £839 



Cardiff 24-Feb-20 Mon Thomson 1440 1335 £849 

09-Mar-20 Mon Thomson 1440 1335 £859 




Doncaster/Shef 24-Feb-20 Mon Thomson 0830 1830 £849 





Dublin 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0725 1650 £809 


06-Nov-20 Fri Ryanair 1420 2345 £799 



East Midlands 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £859 


28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 1100 2100 £869 

Edinburgh 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £859 

06-Nov-20 Fri Easyjet 1310 2325 £799 

28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 1020 2105 £869 

Exeter 06-Nov-20 Fri Thomson 0725 1645 £839 

Gatwick 23-Feb-20 Sun Thomson 1325 2305 £849 





Glasgow 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £859 

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 0840 1915 £839 

28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0845 1915 £869 

Leeds-Bradford 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £859 

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 1445 1855 £839 

28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0820 1855 £869 

Luton 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0640 1610 £809 





Manchester 23-Feb-20 Sun Ryanair 0635 1620 £809 





Newcastle 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £859 

06-Nov-20 Fri Jet2 0900 1935 £839 

28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0900 1935 £869 

Prestwick 24-Feb-20 Mon Ryanair 1405 2359 £809 

09-Mar-20 Mon Ryanair 1405 2359 £819 




Southend 07-Nov-20 Sat Easyjet 1135 2125 £799 

Stansted 23-Feb-20 Sun Jet2 0950 2005 £849 

08-Mar-20 Sun Jet2 0950 2005 £859 


28-Feb-21 Sun Jet2 0950 2005 £859 

07-Mar-21 Sun Jet2 0950 2005 £869 



Mount Teide view per week £70 


2020 £450 £310 

2021 £440 £300 

13

TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR BOOKINGS TAKEN UP TO 31 DECEMBER 2020 

14 

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you 

protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise 

spoil your holiday. It is important that you purchase travel insurance 

that properly covers your participation in whatever activities you may 

undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with 

this, we have arranged competitive travel insurance from Travel & 

General Insurance Services Limited to specifically meet your needs 

on your holiday. 

Policies sold before the 1st January 2020 are underwritten by ETI – 

International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische 

Reiseverscherung AG, who are licensed by the Bundesanstalt für 

Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved 

by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www. fca.org.uk) to 

undertake insurance business in the UK. 

Policies sold after the 1st January 2020 will be underwritten by 

Great Lakes Insurance SE. Great Lakes Insurance SE is a German 

insurance company with its headquarters at Königinstrasse 107, 

80802 Munich. UK Branch office: Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch 

Street, London, EC3M 3AJ, company number SE000083. Great 

Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is authorised by Bundesanstalt für 

Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and subject to limited regulation by 

the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority: 

register number 769884. This policy is administered by ERGO Travel 

Insurance Services Ltd (ETI): registered in the UK, company number 

11091555. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct 

Authority, register number 805870 and registered office: Plantation 

Place, 30 Fenchurch Street London, EC3M 3AJ. 

Details about the extent of GLISE’s and ETI’s authorisation and 

regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial 

Conduct Authority are available on request. 

The schedule opposite sets out a summary of the cover provided by 

this tailored insurance. 

High Concepts Ltd t/a Preferred Travel Services is an Appointed 

Representative of Travel & General Insurance Services Limited and 

are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, full 

details can be found at www.fca.org.uk. 

HEALTH CONDITIONS 

You must be able to comply with the following conditions to have 

the full protection of your policy. If you do not comply your insurer 

may refuse to deal with any relevant claim or reduce the amount 

of any relevant claim payment. 

If you are travelling within the UK you are not required to declare 

your medical conditions. However, to be covered for any medical 

conditions you have or have had, you must be able to answer 

NO to questions 1. to 4. and YES to questions 5. and 6. a) and 

b) below: 

1. Are you aware of any reason why the trip could be cancelled 

or cut short (such as the health of a close relative) 

2. Are you travelling: 

a) against the advice of a medical practitioner, or 

b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment. 

3. Have you been given a terminal prognosis. 

4. Are you receiving or awaiting treatment for any bodily injury, 

illness or disease as a hospital day case or in-patient. 

5. If you are on prescribed medication, are your medical 

condition(s) stable and well controlled. 

6. If you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or any 

other mental or nervous disorder, have you received written 

confirmation (at your cost) that you are fit enough to take this trip 

by either: 

a) a registered mental health professional (if you are under the 

care of a Community Mental Health Team), or 

b) a consultant specialising in the relevant field. 

SECTION OF COVER 

MAXIMUM SUMS INSURED AND/OR 

BENEFITS PER PERSON 

Cancellation £5,000 

Delayed Departure (Northern 

Ireland, Isles of Scilly, Isle 

of Man, Channel Islands & 

Europe) 

Missed Departure 

£100 (£20 after first 12-hours and £10 for 

each subsequent 12-hours) Delayed Travel 

£5,000 Holiday Abandonment (after 

12-hours) 

100 (England, Scotland & Wales) 

£300 (Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel 

Islands & Europe) 

THE SCHEDULE ABOVE APPLIES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS AT THE DATE OF DEPARTURE. Premiums are shown elsewhere in the brochure. We regret cover is not available to 

persons aged over 80 years at the date of departure. These details are correct as at 1 December 2019 and are subject to change without notice. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your holiday, 

any insurance premiums paid to Preferred Travel Services will automatically be refunded. However, we cannot refund premiums paid to other insurers. If you have arranged your own travel insurance policy 

please check that the premium will be refunded in the event of cancellation by us. 

Walking Holidays. Please check with your insurer if in doubt. Our travel insurance covers you for group walks up to an altitude of 3000m. Some insurers have lower limits – usually 2000m. 

If you decide to walk separately from our group, or if you have not taken out our insurance please ensure your cover is valid. 

If you are travelling outside of the UK you must telephone 

MediScreen on 0344 892 1698 if anyone to be covered by this 

policy, or any person upon whose health the trip depends: 

1. Has or has had a medical condition (excluding childhood and 

minor ailments not requiring treatment). 

2. Is taking prescribed medication. 

3. Has or has had any medical condition still requiring periodic 

review. 

4. Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the 

results of these. 

MediScreen’s office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 

and 9am to 4pm Friday excluding Bank Holidays. 

You must notify MediScreen immediately of any changes in 

medical circumstances arising between the date the policy is 

issued and the time of departure for the trip. You may have to 

pay an additional premium to cover your medical conditions. 

This applies to all destinations including trips solely within the 

United Kingdom (being defined as England, Scotland, Wales, 

Northern Ireland and the Isles of Scilly). 

A policy document that fully defines the cover, conditions and 

exclusions will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. 

When you receive your policy, please take the time to read it 

carefully to ensure you understand what is and what is not 

covered, and that all activities that you may wish to participate in 

are included. If it does not meet your requirements, please return 

the policy, proof of premium and any other relevant documentation 

to us within 14 days of receipt and we will refund the premium in 

full, provided you have not travelled or made a claim. 

MAXIMUM EXCESS PER PERSON 

Nil Loss of Deposit 

£75 Cancellation 

Nil Delayed Travel 

£75 Holiday Abandonment 

Personal Accident £25,000 (subject to age) Nil 

Medical & Other Expenses 

(including Curtailment) 

Hospital Benefit 

Personal Property (including 

Personal Money) 

Loss of Passport and / or Visa 

Expenses 

£5,000,000 Medical & Other Expenses in all, 

sub-limited to: 

£1,500 Additional Accommodation, 

Repatriation & Travel Expenses (England, 

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles 

of Scilly) 

£1,000 Local Funeral Expenses (Isle of Man, 


£5,000 Curtailment 

£10 per day up to £100 (England, Scotland, 

Wales, Northern Ireland & Isles of Scilly) 

£15 per day up to £450 (Isle of Man, 


£2,500 Personal Property in all, sub-limited 

to: 

£400 Single Article Limit 

£500 in all Valuables 

£500 (subject to age) Personal Money 

£100 (after 12-hours) Delayed Baggage 

Significant or unusual limitations or What is not covered 

1. The cover under this policy is only available to United 

Kingdom residents for travel within the Geographical limits 

contained in this policy and which begins and ends in the United 

Kingdom. Repatriation will be to the United Kingdom only. 

2. Cover is only available for the whole duration of a booked 

trip to a maximum 15-consecutive days and cover cannot be 

purchased once a trip has already begun. 

3. Certain hazardous sports and activities. 

4. Personal effects – claims will be paid based on the value at 

today’s prices less a deduction for wear, tear and depreciation 

(loss of value) 

5. Losses of personal property, valuables, passport, visa or 

money must be reported to police within 24 hours of discovery 

and a written police report obtained. 

6. You are not covered for valuables, your passport or visa 

if left unattended at any time (including in a vehicle, in checked 

in luggage or while in the custody of a carrier, tour operator or 

public transport operator) unless deposited in a hotel safe, safety 

deposit box or left in your locked accommodation. 

7. Stolen property: You are not covered for baggage stolen 

from: 

a. an unattended coach/bus unless it was locked in the luggage 

compartment of the coach/bus and evidence of force or violent 

entry to the vehicle is available, or 

b. the passenger compartment of any unattended vehicle. 

8. You being under the influence of drink or drugs (unless 

prescribed by a doctor). 

9. Circumstances known to you before you booked your trip 

or purchased this insurance which could reasonably have been 

expected to lead to cancellation of the trip. 

Nil 

£75 

Nil 

Nil Delayed Baggage 

£75 Baggage & Personal Money 

£200 Nil 

Personal Liability £2,000,000 Nil 

Legal Expenses £25,000 Nil

BOOKING CONDITIONS – 2020 SEASON 

KEY POINTS You enter into a booking with us when we issue our confirmation invoice. If you then cancel, there will be a cancellation charge. Initially this may 

only be a deposit, but can go up to 100%. You can make changes to your booking in certain circumstances. We make a charge for this. We can change and 

cancel your booking. We’ll pay you compensation in certain circumstances. We are responsible to you for providing your holiday but there are legal limits. Your 

contract will be with High Concepts Ltd trading as Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Tel: 0116 279 39 29 

mail@preferredts.com NB read the full terms below for more information and for other important rights and obligations. 

These Booking Conditions and the information in the 

brochure and our website form the basis of your contract 

with Preferred Travel Services (‘we’ and ‘us’). ‘You’ means 

the person making the booking (including anyone who 

is added or substituted at a later date). References to 

‘brochure’ in these conditions shall also include references 

to our website. 

1.Your contract – when you make a booking you 

guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do 

accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking 

conditions. A contract will exist as soon as we send our 

confirmation invoice. This contract is made on the terms of 

these booking conditions, which are governed by English 

Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may 

however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or 

Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. 

2. Payment – in order to confirm your holiday, the 

appropriate deposit must be paid at the time of booking. 

The balance of the holiday cost must be received by the 

Balance Due Date which will be shown on our confirmation 

invoice. The Balance Due Date is 8 weeks before departure 

for Group A Holidays (holidays by air), 6 weeks before 

departure for Group B Holidays (holidays with no flight of 

more than 4 days duration) and 4 weeks before departure 

for Group C Holidays (holidays with no flight of 4 days or 

less). If you are booking after that date full payment must 

accompany your booking form. Reminders are not sent. If 

we do not receive payments due in full, on time, we shall 

cancel your travel arrangements and retain your deposit. 

3. Your holiday price – we reserve the right to change 

the prices of any of our holidays at any time. You will be 

advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish 

to book before your contract is confirmed. The price we 

charge for your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and 

will not be subject to any surcharges after your contract is 

confirmed. Please note that items such as local city taxes 

at your holiday destination are not included in our prices 

and will be payable by you in situ. 

4. Changes by you – if, after our confirmation invoice has 

been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements 

in any way, for example your chosen departure date or 

accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these 

changes but it may not always be possible. Any request 

for changes to be made must be in writing from the 

person who made the booking. You will be asked to pay an 

administration charge of £15 per person, and any further 

cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware 

that these costs could increase the closer to the departure 

date that changes are made and you should contact us as 

soon as possible. You can transfer your booking to another 

person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this 

booking, by giving us notice in writing as soon as possible 

and no later than 7 days before departure. Both you and the 

new traveller are responsible for paying all costs we incur 

in making the transfer. 

Note: Certain travel arrangements (eg. Air Tickets) may not 

be changeable after a reservation has been made and any 

alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 

100% of that part of the arrangements. 

5. Cancellation by you – should you or a member of 

your party need to cancel the holiday once it has been 

confirmed, you must immediately advise us in writing. 

Notice of cancellation is only effective when it is received 

in writing at our offices (see Date Received in the table 

below). Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel 

arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges in 

the table (shown as loss of deposit up to the Balance Due 

Date and percentages of the total holiday cost thereafter). 

Insurance premiums are non refundable. 

Date Received Group A Group B Group C 

More than 56 days loss of deposit loss of deposit loss of deposit 

More than 42 days 50% loss of deposi loss of deposit 

56-29 days 50% 50% loss of deposit 

42-29 days 50% 50% loss of deposit 

More than 28 days 50% 50% loss of deposit 

28-8 days 75% 75% 75% 

7 days or less 100% 100% 100% 

Please see clause 2 for definitions of Group A, B and C. The 

Date Received is the number of days before the departure 

date of the holiday we receive your cancellation in writing. 

Should one of the members of your party cancel who is 

sharing a double/twin room, the relevant single room 

supplement will become payable and added to your holiday 

cost. 

6(a) If we cancel your holiday – we reserve the right to 

cancel your booking. We will not cancel after the Balance 

Due Date has passed (see clause 2) except for unavoidable 

and extraordinary circumstances, or failure by you to pay 

the final balance, or because the minimum number (usually 

twenty) required for the package to go ahead hasn’t been 

reached. Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances 

means a situation beyond our control, the consequences 

of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable 

measures had been taken. If your holiday is cancelled 

you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept 

an alternative holiday of comparable standard from us if 

we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the 

alternative is of a lower value). In the event a refund is 

paid to you, we will provide a full refund of your travel 

insurance premiums if you paid them to us and can show 

that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy and pay 

compensation as shown in the table below except where 

the cancellation is due to unavoidable and extraordinary 

circumstances (see definition above). 

6(b) If we make changes to your holiday – it is a term 

of your booking that we are able to make changes to any 

aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we 

will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of 

insignificant changes include alteration of your outward/ 

return flights which reduces your holiday duration by 

less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of 

accommodation to another of the same or higher star 

rating, changes of airline, a change of overseas airport. If 

we alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the 

travel services that make up your package we will give you 

the choice of accepting the change, receiving a refund, or, 

if one is offered, switching to an alternative holiday. If you 

choose to accept a refund we shall pay compensation as 

shown in the table below except where the cancellation is 

due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (see 

definition above). 

Number of days before departure 

we advise you of cancellation 

Compensation for each 

full fare paying Customer 

or significant change Group A Group B Group C 

More than 56 days Nil Nil Nil 

56-43 days £10 Nil Nil 

42-29 days £20 £10 Nil 

28-15 days £30 £15 £10 

14-0 days £40 £20 £15 

Please see Clause 2 definitions of Group A, B and C. 

The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from 

claiming more if you are entitled to do so. 

Costs incurred by you. If we make a significant change to or 

cancel your travel arrangements for any reason, we will not 

reimburse any expenses, costs or losses you incur relating 

to payments to third parties, including, but not limited to, 

insurance premiums, car parking, hotel accommodation, 

currency, connecting flights, or other travel arrangements 

such as kennelling fees etc. 

7. Our Liability to you – you must inform us without undue 

delay of any failure to perform or improper performance of 

the travel services included in this package. If any of the 

travel services included in your package are not performed 

in accordance with the contract, or are improperly 

performed, by us or the travel service suppliers, and this 

has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements, 

you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or 

compensation or both. We will not be liable where any 

failure to perform or improper performance of the travel 

services is due to: you or another member of your party; 

or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel 

services in the package; or unavoidable and extraordinary 

circumstances, which means a situation beyond our 

control, the consequences of which could not have been 

avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. 

Our liability in cases involving, luggage, personal property, 

and money is limited to the excess for such items on your 

travel insurance policy. 

Our liability, except in cases involving, luggage, personal 

property, money, death, injury or illness, shall be limited 

to a maximum of twice the basic cost of your travel 

arrangements excluding, supplements, extras, extensions 

and insurance. Our liability will also be limited in accordance 

with and/or in an identical manner to a) the contractual 

terms of the companies that provide the travel services 

that make up your package. These terms are incorporated 

into this booking; and b) any relevant international convention, 

for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, 

the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne 

Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention 

in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the 

amount of and conditions under which compensation can be 

claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage 

and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit 

of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions under which 

compensation is to be paid under these or any conventions. You 

can ask us for copies of the travel service contractual terms, or 

the international conventions. 

Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some 

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your 

airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to 

flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available 

from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not 

automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from 

us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out 

in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from 

us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service 

provider will be deducted. 

It is a condition of our acceptance of liability that you notify us 

and our supplier(s) in strict accordance with the terms of clause 

9 of any claim made by you or any member of your party. Any 

person(s) to whom any price reduction or compensation is 

made (and their parent or guardian if that person is under 18 

years of age) must assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights 

they may have to pursue any third party in connection with the 

claim. In all circumstances you must provide us and our insurers 

with all assistance we may reasonably require. 

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Clause 7 continued 

This clause 7 is intended to set out our obligations to you 

as an ‘organiser’ in the Package Travel and Linked Travel 

Arrangements Regulations 2018. Please note, we regret we 

cannot make any payment to you or any member of your party if 

the person concerned is not entitled to one from us under these 

Regulations. 

8. Additional assistance – if you’re in difficulty whilst on holiday 

and ask us to help we will provide appropriate assistance, in 

particular by providing information on health services, local 

authorities and consular assistance; and helping you to find 

alternative arrangements and any necessary phone calls/emails. 

You must pay any costs we incur, if the difficulty is your fault. 

9. Complaints and problems – if you have a complaint about 

any of the services included in your holiday, you must inform us, 

our resort representative, and the relevant supplier (e.g. hotelier) 

without undue delay who will endeavour to put things right. 

(Please note we deal with all eventual complaints by post after 

your return and will not engage in email conservations while you 

are away unless the matter is urgent and capable of immediate 

remedy on the spot.) 

If it is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 

days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services 

Department giving your booking reference and all other relevant 

information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. 

If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint 

in resort we will have been deprived of the opportunity to 

investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under 

this booking. 

We are a Member of ABTA, membership number W3692. We 

are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by 

ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme 

for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered 

Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, 

go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further 

information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving 

disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also access 

the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution 

platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR 

platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not 

determine how your complaint should be resolved. 

10. Behaviour – when you book with us, you accept 

responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any 

member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or 

loss must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation 

owner or manager or other supplier. If you fail to do so, you will 

be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) 

subsequently made against us as a result of your actions. We 

expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in 

our opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, 

you or any member of your party behaves in such a way as to 

cause or be likely to cause danger, annoyance or distress to any 

third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior 

notice, to terminate the holiday of the person(s) concerned. In 

this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave 

the accommodation or other service. We will have no further 

responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel 

arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any 

expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. 

11. Special requests – if you have a request, you must advise 

us at time of booking and clearly note it on your booking form. 

Although we will try to pass any reasonable requests on to the 

relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will 

be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach 

of contract. We cannot accept any booking which is specified to 

be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such 

bookings will be treated as standard bookings subject to these 

provisions. 

12. Mobility and medical problems – if you or a member of 

your party has a medical problem/disability which may affect 

your holiday, please tell us before you book so that we can 

advise accordingly. You must give us full details in writing at 

the time of booking. Please note that to get the best out of your 

visit to certain places may involve walking on inclines, through 

cobbled streets etc. If we feel unable to accommodate the needs 

of the person concerned, or reasonably feel that the enjoyment 

of other travellers may be prejudiced, we reserve the right to 

decline/cancel their reservation. We regret we cannot accept 

any bookings from wheelchair users unless travelling with a 

companion able and willing to take responsibility when boarding 

coaches, trains etc. and on excursions. If this proves not to be 

the case at the start of or during your holiday, we shall assist 

in making arrangements for your immediate return to the UK at 

your own cost and we shall not pay compensation or make any 

refund in respect holiday curtailment. NB Our representatives, 

guides, coach drivers etc. are not permitted to offer physical 

assistance. 

13. Passports, visas and health requirements. Your specific 

passport and visa requirements, and other immigration 

requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm 

these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We 

do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because 

you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration 

requirements (including any procedures required by airlines at 

check-in). Information on health is contained in a leaflet (Health 

Advice for Travellers) available from local Department of Health 

offices and most Post Offices. The Foreign & Commonwealth 

Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your 

holiday destination. You are advised to check this information on 

the internet. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice 

14. Your Financial Protection – we provide full financial 

protection for our package holidays, by way of our Air Travel 

Organiser’s Licence number 5537, issued by the Civil Aviation 

Authority, Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex, RH6 0YR, UK, 

telephone 0333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. When you 

buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive package from us you 

will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially 

protected, where you can get information on what this means 

for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We will provide 

you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable 

alternative). In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for 

reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide 

you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative 

(at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those 

circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those 

obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to 

be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL 

holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not 

be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case 

you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or 

your credit card issuer where applicable). If we are unable to 

provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an 

alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, 

the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or 

confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that 

in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely 

to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have 

arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, 

including any claim against us (or your credit card issuer where 

applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be reassigned 

to another body, if that other body has paid sums you 

have claimed under the ATOL scheme. 

We provide full financial protection for our package holidays that 

do not include a flight by way of a bond held by ABTA – The 

Travel Association 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ www.abta. 

co.uk. 

15. Brochure Accuracy – the information and prices shown 

in this brochure may have changed by the time you come to 

book. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the 

brochure and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors 

do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all 

details of your chosen holiday (including the price) with us at the 

time of booking. This brochure is our sole responsibility. It is not 

issued on behalf of and does not commit any other organisation/ 

carriers whose services are featured. 

16. Safety standards – please note, it is the requirements and 

standards of the country in which any services which make up 

your holiday are provided which apply to those services and 

not those of the UK. As a general rule, these requirements and 

standards will not be the same as the UK and may sometimes 

be lower. 

17. Brochure Information & Timings – all timings given are for 

general guidance only and are subject to change. Please note 

that changes to flight departure times which reduce your holiday 

duration by less than 12 hours are not significant changes for 

the purposes of clause 6. Precise timings, intended order of 

excursions/visits and joining instructions will be sent with your 

joining instructions approximately ten days before departure. You 

are asked to remember that hotel, resort or other facilities may 

not be available during your stay due to seasonality or may be 

withdrawn for maintenance or other reasons beyond our control. 

In these circumstances we shall bear no resulting liability. 

Please note: the duration/number of days shown in the brochure 

includes the days of departure and return. Any photographs/ 

illustrations contained in this brochure are purely representative 

of the type of places visited, and do not necessarily depict your 

exact accommodation/destination. 

18. Flight Delays and Flights – while we shall try to assist 

in every way to minimise the effects of any delays we do not 

accept liability for any delays which occur. Where a delay does 

occur we shall consult with the airline concerned regarding 

the provision of appropriate refreshments. Some protection 

is afforded by travel insurance, and you should ensure your 

insurance policy provides adequate cover for flight delays and 

cancellation. Under EU Regulation 261 you have rights in some 

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline 

in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. If 

your airline does not comply with these rules you should 

complain to the CAA online at www.caa.co.uk. For assistance 

by phone call 020 7453 6888. However reimbursement in such 

cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically 

entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right 

to a refund and/ or compensation from us is set out in clause 6. 

If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to 

you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. Please note 

that any claim for payments from an airline under EU Regulation 

261 should be made by the passenger. However, if you ask us 

to make such a claim on your behalf, we shall deduct from any 

payment we obtain our reasonable costs incurred in connection 

with a delay or in re-arranging flights for you. Please note that 

very occasionally an airline may add a touchdown en route. 

In this case a flight with an intermediate stop not involving a 

change of aircraft is still considered a direct flight. 

19. Hotel Ratings, Bedrooms and Meals. We are required by 

law to state the star rating of hotels. All star ratings stated are 

those given by the authorities of the country concerned and are 

an indication only of relative standards. Actual standards can 

vary between hotels of the same category. Similarly, as the basis 

for star ratings varies from country to country, hotels with the 

same rating but in different countries may not be of the same 

standard. Facilities in single rooms may differ from double 

rooms. Hotels charge a supplement for single rooms even 

where there is only one single bed as the costs of the upkeep of 

the room is the same, regardless of how many people occupy 

it. Triple rooms may consist of a double bed and bed-settee or 

folding bed. Our aim of providing holidays with interesting and 

unusual itineraries takes us to places away from mass-market 

tourism. In some cases, where dinner is included, it may be on 

a fixed menu basis with no choice as opposed to buffet style. 

Please notify us of any dietary requirements. Depending on flight 

timings, dinner may consist of a cold plate on arrival at the hotel 

if the kitchens are closed. 

20. Third Party Websites – We are not responsible for the 

contents of websites of hotels or other suppliers and tourist 

boards etc. included in this brochure or on our website. Their 

contents do not form part of our contract with you nor can they 

be construed as representations by us. 

Preferred Travel Services 

is a Trading Name of High Concepts Limited. 

Reg. in England No. 4000185. 

Reg. Office: Christopher House, 94B London Road, Leicester 

LE2 0QS. 

ATOL 5537 ABTA No. W3692 

Issued DECEMBER 2019

Preferred Travel Services Booking Form 

PASSENGER DETAILS 

Exactly as written on the Passport. 

Please use BLOCK CAPITALS 

Lead Passenger (who must sign this form 

in the PAYMENTS section): 

W3692 

To make a provisional booking please refer to the How to Book section enclosed 

with the brochure. Then COMPLETE THIS BOOKING FORM IN BLOCK 

CAPITALS and return it with deposit payment or full payment (plus insurance if 

applicable) to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, 

Leicester, LE8 0HS. Cheques should be made payable to Preferred Travel Services. 

Title................................................................................ 

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PROVISIONAL BOOKING No......................................................................................................... 

DEPARTURE AIRPORT........................................................................................................................ 

DEPARTURE DATE ............................................... 

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NUMBER OF ROOMS 

Twin/doubles...................Triples/Family..........................Singles.............................. 

Room type (if not standard)................................................................................... 

please refer to Dates, Prices & Flight Information 

TOTAL HOLIDAY COST (excluding any insurance premiums) £..................... 

SPECIAL REQUESTS (not guaranteed). You may also wish to advise us here 

of any special needs so that we can inform the hotel and/or transport company. 

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INSURANCE 

If not taking our insurance: 

Your Insurer..................................................................................................................................................... 

Policy No....................................................24 hr emergency No........................................................ 

PAYMENT ENCLOSED WITH THIS BOOKING (please refer to How to Book) 

Deposit £................................... 

Full Payment (including supplements and extras if applicable) £................................... 

Insurance premiums £................................... 

TOTAL £................................... 

Please make your cheque/postal order payable to Preferred Travel Services. 

In signing I have read and accept all details in the booking conditions and do 

so on behalf of all those named under Passenger Details 

Signed.....................................................................................................Date dd / mm / yy 

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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS FOR CREDIT/DEBIT 

CARD PAYMENTS – we accept Maestro, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Visa 

Card Type................................................... Valid from.............................Expires.................................. 

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(shown on the signature strip on the reverse side of your card)...................................... 

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Walking Holidays 2020

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