This distinctive stone is quarried and used in the construction of the golden-coloured local buildings and gives the stone-built villages of the Cotswolds a beautiful and quintissentially 'English' look.
This 8-night walking holiday takes you through some of the finest North Cotswold villages with shorter walking days, allowing the maximum time to explore the villages and walk at a relaxed pace. Your route includes visits to some of the best-known towns and villages in the region including Broadway, Chipping Campden and Guiting Power as well as the Saxon capital of Winchcombe and the nearby Sudeley Castle, the last resting place of Henry VIII's sixth wife, Katherine Parr. Enjoy the rolling Cotswolds countryside, riverside walks and some stunning horticultural gems in the gardens of National Trust manor houses, such as Kiftsgate or Hidcote.
Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Britain's largest archaeological feature and was the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire. An immense feat of labour, the building of the wall started in AD122 during the reign of emperor Hadrian and took 6 years to complete. Three Roman legions completed the task of building a 73 mile long wall with 80 milecastle fortlets with two observation turrets between each one and then larger garrison forts every five miles or so along the wall.
This 5-night self-guided walk along Hadrian's Wall, from West to East, starts at Lanercost Priory and ends in Corbridge, taking in some of the best-preserved Roman sites in the UK. We've chosen this route direction so the prevailing winds (and any inclement weather!) are always at your back and the scenery in this direction is considerably better than the other way round.
Follow Hadrian's Wall Path across the rolling countryside and rugged moorland of Northumberland. The route passes the world-famous Sycamore Gap and over craggy hillsides, such as those of Walltown, Winshield and Sewingshields Crags.
You'll have the possibility of visiting some amazingly well-preserved sites including the Roman forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters. These sites offer a captivating journey into the history and significance of this iconic frontier and allow you to truly appreciate the engineering feat that marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire. Wander through the ruins of a Roman fort, a turret, and a milecastle, each telling a unique story of life along the wall. Delve into the story of Hadrian's Wall through informative displays, artifacts, and interactive elements that bring the history of the Wall to life. Gain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of this frontier and the lives of those who inhabited and defended it. You finish your route in the affluent and once-bustling Roman town of Corbridge.
Stay in welcoming inns, guesthouses and B&B's with hearty Northumberland breakfasts to set you up for a day of exploring.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Corbridge, Greenhead, Lanercost
Corbridge, Greenhead, Lanercost, Once Brewed, Chollerford
Had two goats ( and ) that made my contiki the best experience possible. The driving and greetings every morning were absolutely phenomenal and the guide yapped so much I gained knowledge of each and every single city:). Which I am super grateful for, I can now offer history lessons to anyone. Nah but seriously an absolute legend who made travelling Europe the ultimate dream. Radiated good vibes every second of the day which allowed me to feel completely safe in countries I’ve never been to. Not a second went by where I felt like my needs, welfare and happiness were not met. They both truly made this experience enjoyable and stress free so big thanks to them. Having had them as my on road team I know I’ll be back on more contiki’s in the future. Forever wishing them the best as well as in his next race.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Amsterdam, Rhine, Munich
London, Amsterdam, Rhine, Munich, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Paris
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Beautifully varied and wonderfully unspoilt, Dorset's award-winning Jurassic Coast offers 95 miles of idyllic sandy beaches backed by ancient craggy cliffs and meadows carpeted with seasonal wildflowers. In 2001, it gained UNESCO recognition as England's first Natural World Heritage Site charting 185 million years of the earth's history, with rocks and fossils dating to Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous times.
This 6-night Jurassic Coast walk is the perfect introduction to Dorset's wild and beautiful landscape, where the quietly rolling Purbeck Hills stand in stark contrast to the huge falcon patrolled chalk cliffs, and where every climb is rewarded with fantastic sweeping sea views. In the main, your route follows the coast-hugging long-distance South West Coast Path, pitching and swooping from one downland hollow to the next before a gentle descent into Lulworth Cove by way of the panoramic Burning Cliff and the world-famous rock-arch, Durdle Door. The 280-acre Durlston Country Park is a haven for wildlife (including rare red squirrels) and, with over 250 species of birds, is an ornithologist's paradise. On your final stretch of the Jurassic Coast walk, if you're lucky, you may spot bottlenose dolphins and playful seals emerging from the waves beyond Swanage where the procession of sculpted cliffs and towering chalk stacks known as Old Harry Rocks, marks the end of the Jurassic Coast.
As well as outstanding natural beauty, the region is also rich in archaeology with ancient forts and crumbling castles proudly guarding quintessential rural villages tucked into tranquil corners and crammed with traditional sandstone cottages, tempting tearooms and atmospheric old coaching inns serving great local food. The places you'll be staying in are among the best in the region, including a hotel with excellent leisure facilities and within walking distance of the Georgian Esplanade in Weymouth and a family-run property that looks out toward Swanage bay. Breakfasts are included everywhere; with so many dining options on your doorstep, we've left other meals up to you.
Trekking and HikingAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Weymouth, Dorset, Isle Of Portla
Weymouth, Dorset, Isle Of Portland, Corfe Castle, Swanage
This tour was so much fun. Learnt a lot, met a lot of new friends, and had a ton of fun. Would highly recommend this tour, and to travel through Europe in general.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Resort
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin
Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps
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The world famous Coast-to-Coast is an exhilarating long-distance walking route originally described by the writer Alfred Wainwright in his book of the same name. First published in 1973, the book has grown in renown and today is as popular as ever, with the walk itself featuring on the bucket list of all keen walkers.
At nearly 200 miles in length, the route takes you across country, up fells and down dales, from Cumbria's St Bees, on the shores of the Irish Sea, to the picturesque fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire, passing fabulous landscapes at every turn.
The tour runs through three national parks in northern England - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors - and features some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery in the country.
The walking is challenging and recommended for experienced fell walkers and confident map readers only, but the sense of achievement and camaraderie when you encounter fellow coast to coasters makes it all worthwhile.
Your accommodation each night is in carefully picked B&Bs, with either ensuite or private facilities, where friendly smiles and warm welcomes to weary walkers are guaranteed!
Please note that GPX tracks and a routes and maps guide are provided on this trip, along with our usual maps. This replaces our usual turn by turn route directions.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
St Bees, Robin Hoods Bay, Reeth
St Bees, Robin Hoods Bay, Reeth, Richmond, Danby Wiske, Osmotherley, Clay Bank Top, Blakey, Grosmont, Robin Hood’s Bay, Ennerdale Bridge, Rosthwaite, Grasmere, Patterdale, Shap, Orton, Kirkby Stephen, Keld
Bespoke, half a day sightseeing experience, where you will discover the very best that London has to offer. Paying homage to the iconic 1960s classic film, you will travel in an original, restored classic Mini Cooper with your own personal get-away driver!
Michael Caine’s 1969 film, The Italian Job, has become a cult classic and encapsulates London’s eccentricity perfectly. In the film Charlie Croker and his fellow gang of reprobates steal $4 million from the Italian Mafia using three classic Mini Coopers. To carry out the job they don bright blue jump suits and tweed flat caps, stash the gold in the boot and make their get-away via the side streets of Turin. You can re-enact this iconic scene with the optional fancy dress overalls and caps in the boot of your very own restored classic Mini Cooper. Your get-away driver is a passionate local guide that will show you the places you won’t find in the guide books. Thereally good stuff in London is often hidden away down tiny back streets and alleyways that only a Mini can get to.
f you want a good overview of London but only have a limited amount of time available then this tour is for you. See the main sights of the capital in a restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to bring them to life
London is a wonderfully busy metropolis. You cannot beat the hustle and bustle of a vast city. This experience has been specifically designed for people who want to have a solid overview of the capital but do not have the time for an all day excursion. You will be picked up in a beautifully restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to take you round all of the landmarks that make up London’s iconic skyline. See the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and St Pauls Cathedral to name just a few
See where the most successful British band of all time lived, worked and made history. Be chauffeur driver round the key areas of London that defined the Fab Four in a restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to bring their story to life.
Their musical legacy needs no introduction. Their songs manage to transcend class, gender and cred to inspire a generation. Even today, they still seem current -timeless, the lyrics just as prolific as they were fifty years ago. People flock from all over the world on a musical pilgrimage to see where they made history. You will be placed right in the cover shot at the famous Abbey Road Studios crossing; die-hard Beatles Fans always take their shoes off! What better way to see these iconic sights, thanfrom the very same perspective as the Fab Four. Paul, George, John and Ringo all drove Minis! You can now travel just as they did and see where they filmed A Hard Day’s Night, where they set up their first office, where Paul married Linda and where they played their last ever gig –on the roof of Apple Studios on Saville Row. Obviously you will be rocking out to a Beatles sound track throughout too!
Pick-up available anywhere in Zone 1 Central London, Crowne plaza –The city hotel (rear entrance) Kingscote St London EC4V 6DB
Bespoke, full day sightseeing experience with lunch. Transportation in a restored classic Mini Cooper and your very own passionate local guide to show you all that London has to offer.
London is vast. You can live in the city for your entire life and still discover something new every single day. Experience a hand-picked selection of the very best London has to offer –whether you are interested in history,fashion, street art, food or the iconic landmarks that London is so well known for, this full day excursion has it all. The trip is fully customisable to your personal interests and includes an artisan coffee stop in the morning and a street food lunch ata local market. You will travel in a lovingly restored classic Mini Cooper with a passionate local guide to really make the city your own
Pick-up available anywhere in Zone 1 Central London, Crowne plaza –The city hotel (rear entrance) Kingscote St London EC4V 6DB
Show the person you care for the most the more intimate side of the city. Your private chauffeur will pick you up in a beautifully restored classic Mini Cooper and have bottle of bubbly and some chocs ready and waiting.
It is hard these days to find something that is not clichéd to do for Valentine’s Day. Even if it is not February 14th and you just want to spoil your better half rotten, what better way to treat them than with a private trip round the capital to discover the more intimate parts of town. Your private chauffeur will pick you up in a fully restored classic Mini Cooper -bubbly and chocolates ready and waiting for you to enjoy as you zoom round the little back streets of London. Cosy up in the back of your Mini with the blankets provided and enjoy some of the most beautiful views the capital has to offer. Watch the sun set over Waterloo Bridge, survey the grand metropolis atop of Primrose Hill, see where Shakespeare performed the greatest love stories of all time at The Globe Theatre and maybe even get down on one knee outside the stepsof St Pauls Cathedral like many lovers have done for centuries.
Pick-up available anywhere in Zone 1 Central London, Crowne plaza –The city hotel (rear entrance) Kingscote St London EC4V 6DB
Find out what makes London really swing in a restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to bring the city to life. See not only the iconic sights of the capital but also discover the hidden gems that are often overlooked
London is BIG. With 9 million locals, 50,000 streets, 30,000 restaurants and 250 museums, how can you ever decide on what to do?! Most people do not want to trawl through a guide book for hours to find the really good stuff, so you don’t have to either. See the capital through the eyes of a Londoner. You will be picked up in a restored classic Mini Cooper and have your very own private local guide to show you the sights and sounds of this great city. See world famous landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, St Pauls Cathedral and The Shard, but also the hidden gems that so often get missed –Street Art in the Leake Street Tunnel, quirky back streets of Covent Garden and local markets like the Borough Farmers Market
See where the most successful British film franchise of all time was filmed. Be chauffeur driver round each film location in a restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to bring the story to life.
Calling all Muggles and Wizards! Come and discover a wonderful world of magic. Squeeze between two busses over Lambeth Bridge, just as Harry did, but rather than travelling in the Night Bus you will be in a restored classic Mini Cooper. See the inspiration behind Diagon Alley and where the Death Eaters threatened from above. You will see film locations featured in all of the films from the Philosopher’s Stone to the Deathly Hallows. Whether you wish to be Harry, Ron or Hermione, retrace the stars’ footsteps and recreate the famous scenes for yourself. You will finish up at Platform 9 ¾ just in time to catch theHogwarts Express back home.
Pick-up available anywhere in Zone 1 Central London, Crowne plaza –The city hotel (rear entrance) Kingscote St London EC4V 6DB