Hi there, I thought another day in Scotland would have been better. Maybe gone to Glasgow and then combined the last 2 days in the UK together. The last 2 days were a wee bit of a disappointment compared to the first part of the trip. Our TD was wonderful she is so knowledgeable and really knows her stuff.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Edinburgh, York, Stratfo
London, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cardiff, Waterford, Killarney, Dublin, Liverpool
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Great scenic walking with demanding ascents and descents but comfortably within the capability of a walker used to the Fells. The organisation was excellent and everything worked seamlessly. The hotels were all good although the quality of the restaurants in the villages was mixed with good and bad experiences from what was recommended. A great week.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cinque Terre and Liguria, Liguri
Cinque Terre and Liguria, Liguria, Bonassola, Genoa
Do you like gravel or MTB bike riding? Then this is the trip for you. Do you only like road bike riding? This isn’t the trip for you.
While there are sections on smooth backroads and bike paths, there are many sections on cobblestones, single track, forest trails, lumpy, bumpy and rocky paths. Some of these trails will be too steep or too rocky to ride and you will need to push your bike up these sections. There will also be times (mostly on day 1), where you will need to carry your bike up and down the stairs of flyovers of railway line crossings. There will also be times where the gps/Camino trail takes you down one way streets. There will also be a few times when the gps track differs from the Camino trail markers - we defaulted to following the Camino trail markers.
The challenge is worth it. Experiencing different scenery, visiting interesting towns, meeting walkers (we didn’t meet any other riders).
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lisbon, Porto, Vila Franca De Xi
Lisbon, Porto, Vila Franca De Xira, Tomar, Alvorge, Coimbra, Agueda, Olveira De Azemeis
We really enjoyed the cycling tour of Murcia. Our guide Miguel Angel was first class and good humoured. While the weather let us down one day (severe weather warning), Miguel quickly organised a range of activities to keep us all entertained and amused. The roads we cycled on were generally very quiet and well paved.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Valencia, Murcia, Caravaca De La
Valencia, Murcia, Caravaca De La Cruz, Calasparra, Cieza
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.
This is the 10th Explore holiday, we have covered places like Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Vietnam, Cambodia, Cuba, India and this just covers 5 holidays.
These are not for everyone, as some are very full on, but the two Balkan trips were easy, although some of this group had not read the itinerary properly and this was a bit too much for them!
The Cuba and South America were what I call, sanitised back packing, as sleeping out in the open and you can have very early starts, around 4 am and late finishes.
However, you really see the place and interact with the local people. This is why we love Explore tours.
If you want total comfort and not really interact, then Saga or like is for you, as you do have to rough it on some trips.
One trip in particular was India, two days going up the Ganges on a wooded raft, inches from the water and sleeping on the bank at night with the snakes and wild dogs, just an amazing experience, and you know you are alive!
Another was in the jungle of Cuba, no tent, just under the stars, but I did get attacked by the smallest ants in the night, but still a fantastic experience, one I won’t forget!
Our tour guides have all been very good, but on this trip, Constantin went beyond the norm.
The only criticism on this trip was no local experts and Constantin had to do it all, which makes it very difficult for him to become an expert in every area, town etc.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Villa
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bucharest, Sofia, Black Sea Regi
Bucharest, Sofia, Black Sea Region, Kaliakra, Transylvania, Sibiu, Belgrade
With years of experience and deep knowledge of Sintra, combined with your desires and interests (after all, this experience is all about you!), we create the best guided tour of Sintra and Cascais you could imagine. Forget spending hours researching what to do or see – just relax, enjoy the journey, and leave it to us to ensure this will be an unforgettable experience.
To start, don’t worry about meeting points! As promised, we'll take care of everything – we’ll pick you up directly from your accommodation.
Sintra’s Romantic Villa
Welcome to our hometown! Beyond breathtaking, off-the-beaten-path viewpoints nestled within the natural park, you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes at every turn. To make the most of your day, we invite you to decide which monument you wish to visit inside ( more than one will be very exhausting for a single day, trust us!).
Cabo da Roca
After crossing the mystical mountains of Sintra, we’ll arrive where the land ends and the ocean begins: the most westerly point of mainland Europe!Get your camera ready because this spot is nothing short of a real-life postcard.
Cascais
Following the coastline with endless sea views, we reach our final stop: the picturesque fishing village of Cascais. Once a summer retreat for Portuguese royalty, this charming town blends history, elegance, and seaside beauty in a truly magical way.
To ensure the perfect ending to an unforgettable day, we’ll drop you off comfortably at your accommodation.
Travelling at your own pace, you'll combine the elegance of eternal favourites like Ravello, Positano and Sorrento with discoveries most travellers never make such as farmers harvesting olives, fishermen crouched over brightly painted boats mending their nets and the bird's eye view of the entire peninsula from the Path of the Gods above Positano.
From Ravello, whose exotic formal gardens at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone seem to float ethereally between sea and sky, your route takes you first to Positano's chic pastel houses and enticing pebble beach. It's then on to Marina del Cantone, and the hidden shingle coves few visitors ever find. Finally you reach cliff-top Sorrento. With balcony views over Vesuvius, it's a great base to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum by train, or Capri or Ischia by boat.
Trekking and HikingHoneymoon
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa, Resort
Age Range
13-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Amalfi Coast & Campania, Sorrent
Amalfi Coast & Campania, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, Marina Del Cantone
A gorgeous corner of France to explore at walking pace. Many of the paths were timeless and the views spectacular. All luggage and personal transfers worked smoothly.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Hut
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Go
Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Gordes, Bonnieux, Buoux
What a wonderful e-bike and barge tour from Paris to Epernay. Highly recommend. The conduct of this tour was professional in every way. The scenery so beautiful, the guides so knowledgeable and expert in their roles and the Zwaantze barge itself a wonderful barge to call home for such a tour ably managed by the captain Bart and his team. We loved the experience. Also second tour we have been on the Zwaantze as we did the Bruges to Amsterdam bike and Barge tour in 2018. These tours are wonderful ways to travel and enjoy being active at the same time.
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Yacht Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Champagne, Épernay, Chateau Thie
Champagne, Épernay, Chateau Thierry, La-Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Meaux, Lagny-sur-Marne, Paris
