Walking Holidays Collection November 2015 to August 2016

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Holidays in Europe
by air from your
local airport
Walking Holidays Collection
November 2015 to August 2016
Welcome to our Walking Holidays Collection, with departures
through to August 2016 – all from an airport near you! Our
holidays have three included, fully guided, walks and the great
majority include half board at the hotels. In 2016, the 13th year
Preferred Travel Services has produced a Walking Holidays
Collection, we continue with our unique formula of combining
brilliant holiday destinations with walks accompanied by one
of our expert (and very popular!) local walking guides. And,
because everywhere we go is a holiday destination in its own
right, there are plenty of other things to do and see during your
holiday when you are not out walking. We are sure you will find
something that will appeal to you in this collection. If you do –
give us a call on 0116 279 3929 – we think you will find this 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!
ABOUT US: Preferred Travel Services is an award winning,
independently owned, friendly company whose two directors
share more than 60 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. 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 as well as enjoying
included guided walks and the company of like-minded walkers
from all over the UK. Here are just a couple of comments from
customers who have travelled with us recently.
We have been on several of your walking holidays and
always enjoyed them. In this case the hotel was fantastic,
excellent transport, very nice group of people and
great walks led by Xavier and what a beautiful island.
Mrs J, Gloucs (Menorca)
I have the highest praise for the two guides for our
holiday - John our walking guide and Manuel our tour
guide.
Both were extremely knowledgeable, very
welcoming and fun to be with. I loved this holiday and
wouldn’t hesitate to book another Preferred travel holiday.
Miss H, Devon (Andalucia’s Eastern Coast)
All our holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority
and we guarantee that the price of your holiday will not change
after we have confirmed your booking.
Index
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Cyprus - Akamas PenInsula & the Troodos Mountains
16
Menorca - Walking & Birdwatching
4
Tenerife
17
Portugal - Walking & Birdwatching
5
Lanzarote & Fuerteventura
18
The Cinque Terre, Portofino & Lake Maggiore
6
Andalucia's Eastern Coast
19
The Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo
7
The Sierra de Mijas
20
Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley
8
Catalonia
21
Tuscany & Liguria
9
Catalonia - Trails & Rails
22
Elba & Tuscany
10
Mallorca
23
Crete - East & West
11
Portugal - the Algarve
24
Crete, Gouves - no single supplement
12
The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia
25
The Harz Mountains, Berlin & Potsdam
13
The High Pyrenees
26
Poland - Krakow & the High Tatras
14
The Valleys of Roussillon
27
The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste
15
The Basque Coast & Bordeaux
28
General Information
We have negotiated no single supplements on selected dates in Crete, Cyprus, Mallorca, Valleys of the Roussillon and Catalonia!
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No single
supplement
November &
February
8 days from £769
November, February & March
Cyprus - Akamas Peninsula & the Troodos Mountains
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.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Fly direct to Paphos. Transfer to your hotel in Kato Paphos
(20 minutes) for seven nights half board accommodation.
Days Two to Seven: In resort with 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.
YOUR HOTEL
ATHENA BEACH HOTEL HHHH Superior, Paphos (seven nights)
The Athena Beach Hotel has recently been fully refurbished and provides
superb accommodation right on the beach, in Kato Paphos, with good
access to the town centre. There are lovely spacious gardens, 2 freshwater
outdoor swimming pools, 1 indoor heated pool, 3 restaurants offering buffet
and a la carte options (half-board includes dining in the buffet restaurant),
bars, and spacious lounges and terraces. Bedrooms have bath, shower and
wc, satellite tv, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and private
balcony or terrace. There is also a spa and health club with gym offering
a full range of treatments (charges apply). The hotel also provides resident
dance leaders with complimentary dance classes, 18 outdoor and 6 indoor
bowls rinks, floodlit tennis courts and mini golf – charges apply to rental of
equipment and some facilities. (www.athena-cbh.com).
If you have friends who are not walkers interested in this itinerary, it is
featured in our Escorted Holidays brochure with a touring programme.
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.
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return
flight.
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8 days from £689
November & March
Tenerife
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. Accessible by
cable car and 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.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia Airport. Transfer
to your hotel (about one hour away) for seven nights half board
accommodation.
excursions in different parts of the island.
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, situated in the north
east of the island, 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, bypassed 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.
YOUR HOTEL
DIVERHOTEL TENERIFE SPA AND GARDEN 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.playasenator.com/en/hoteles/playacanaria)
Please note: this is a new itinerary and a different hotel for 2016. For
details regarding the departure in November 2015 please enquire or
view www.preferredts.com/pdfs/xwte.pdf.
Extend your holiday – extra week available in Tenerife.
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.
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer to the airport for your
return flight.
8 days from £819
November, March & May
The entire island of Lanzarote is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and it contains no less than 13 ‘protected areas’ including a Spanish
National Park - Timanfaya, where Raquel Welch was memorably filmed in ‘One Million Years BC’. As your base we have chosen
Playa Blanca, a quieter resort in the extreme south of the island, close to the Papagayo nature reserve.
The artist Cesar Manrique left an indelible mark on the island, not just in the artistic heritage, but in his (and his followers’) dedication
to maintaining the unique landscapes of his island and opposition to tasteless over-development. As you explore Lanzarote, you
will see that hi-rise building has been avoided, that the traditional rural architecture with its white buildings and striking green
paintwork has been respected, and above all that the island’s extraordinary landscapes have remained unblemished.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Lanzarote, transfer to your hotel for seven nights
half board accommodation.
Days Two to Seven: In Playa Blanca, with three included walking
excursions, one to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura and two
within Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca: our chosen resort of Playa Blanca is quieter than most of
the island’s resorts, yet has every amenity. A particular feature is the
long promenade, which runs close to the harbour, passes the stunning
new upmarket development of Marina Rubicon and continues out
towards Papagayo. There are good island bus services, allowing you to
get around by public transport if you wish.
Walk 1: Southern Lanzarote. La Geria’s unusual vineyards and the
Natural Park of the Volcanoes. Coach transfer to the village of La
Asomada (25 minutes), from where you walk on Mount Gaida, with
superb views over the island. Your route takes you through vineyards;
the vines are cultivated here in an apparently inhospitable postvolcanic environment. Entering the Natural Park area, you climb onto
the Caldera called Cuervo, for views into the crater but also across the
island. 5 miles, ascent/descent of 280m.
Walk 2: Fuerteventura. You walk to the port (10 minutes) to catch the
ferry to Corralejo, Fuerteventura (35 minute crossing). On arrival you
join your coach and head for the island’s old capital, Betancuria, which
takes its name from the first Spanish settler, Jean de Bethencourt, in
1405. You will have time to explore the white-painted village before
you start your 4 mile walk, which takes you along the spine of the
island, with great views all around. Your destination is Vega de Rio
Palmas – the ‘Meadow of Palms River’, where the apparently dry
watercourse does indeed provide water for the palm trees. You have
time for refreshment too(!), before you rejoin your coach to head for
the Corralejo Dunes Natural Area. There you walk a further mile or so to
explore the dunes - in fact an outcrop of the Sahara Desert, set by an
azure sea and again rich in birdlife. You return to the port for the ferry
back to Playa Blanca, arriving in time for dinner. 5 miles with mainly
decsents of 200m.
Coach transfer to the Corona Volcano (45 minutes), Lanzarote’s
highest. Your walk takes you up this volcano and then across to the
cliffs at Famara, from where there are excellent views of the Chinijo
archipelago. Along the way you will discover some of the unusual flora
of this area, which has more water than the rest of Lanzarote. 7 miles,
550m of ascent/descent.
A fourth, optional, walking excursion to the north of the island and La
Graciosa island may also be available.
flight.
YOUR HOTEL
H10 LANZAROTE PRINCESS HHHH, Playa Blanca (seven nights)
Located in Playa Blanca just a short walk to the promenade, the hotel
has been recently refurbished. It has two restaurants, two bars and a
coffee bar. There are two swimming pools, minigolf and tennis court.
Free wifi in the lobby. Bedrooms have bath, hairdryer, terrace or balcony,
fridge and flat screen tv. Standard rooms have garden or mountain view;
superior rooms with pool or sea view are available at a supplement.
(www.h10hotels.com)
Extend your holiday: extra week available in Playa Blanca.
Walk 3: Northern Lanzarote - Corona Volcano to the Crags of Famara.
8 days from £599
November, February to June
Andalucia’s Eastern Coast
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.
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 5-minute transfer to the start of your walk east along
the coast. You walk via gorges, cliff and coastal paths along beaches
and coves, passing ancient watch towers, and with excellent views as
you go. Your destination is the old town of Salobrena, where there is
an Arab Fortress and from where you catch the local bus back to the
hotel. 6 miles, 120m of ascent and descent.
Walk 2: 10 mile coach trip west to your start point at Playa Canuelo,
from where you walk along the old coastal route to La Herradura –
5 miles so far, 230m of ascent/descent. After a stop for lunch at La
Herradura, either catch the local bus back to Almunecar, or continue
walking over the headland to Cotobro and Almunecar – a further 5
miles, 100m ascent/descent. From Almunecar centre, take the local
bus or continue along the promenade to the hotel.
Walk 3: Today you have a coach transfer to Frigiliana, 16 miles away, for
your circular walk in the hills behind this pretty white-painted village.
The undulating route takes you to the Cross on Captain Pinto’s Hill (the
good captain built a cross to give thanks for surviving a horrendous
storm at sea). You return via the little village of La Molineta, where
we make a refreshment stop, and then return to Frigiliana. 9 miles,
600m of ascent and descent. There may be the opportunity to include
a section of river walk, weather permitting.
There are opportunities for self-guided walks from Almunecar – our
representative will be pleased to advise. There is also an included fullday excursion to the wonderful city of Granada. From Almunecar we
take the spectacular old road to Granada along the tropical valley of the
Rio Verde passing avocado, custard apple and mango plantations. The
next section crossing the sierra is spectacular. But there is surely no
more spectacular setting than the city of Granada whose extraordinary
Alhambra complex is dominated by the 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. As well as visiting the
complex with its richly decorated palaces and luxuriant gardens, 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.
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,
balcony or terrace, satellite tv, safe (chargeable) and hairdryer. 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.com)
Extend your holiday – extra week available in Taramay.
8 days from £639
March & April
The Sierra de Mijas
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 well-maintained paths and routes of
varying difficulty.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Malaga, transfer to Mijas (30 minutes) and your
hotel for seven nights half board accommodation.
his paintings. Malaga is easily accessible on public transport. Or you
could spend a day at the seaside in nearby Fuengirola.
Days Two to Seven: At leisure in Mijas, with three included walking
excursions. A fourth, optional walking excursion will also be available.
Day Eight: Free time until departure for Malaga airport.
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 re-enter Mijas, and head through the
town towards the hotel: perhaps stopping for refreshment first!
YOUR HOTEL
HOTEL TRH HHHH, Mijas. (seven nights)
This hotel enjoys an excellent location close to town (5 minutes 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 and spacious gardens and terraces. Rooms
have bath/shower, wc, satellite TV, direct dial phone, safety deposit box,
internet connection and hairdryer. (www.trhhoteles.com)
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’!
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 museum displaying
No single
supplement
in March
8 days from £619
March & May
Catalonia
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.
Days Two to Seven: In resort with 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 – 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’Arboc. After a short
transfer to the Foix Dam, you take a shady loop across the gentle
hillside - there are excellent views of Castellet Castle. After exploring
the village, you cross the Foix River and follow country lanes to the little
modernist town of l’Arboc. The town has a copy of Seville’s landmark
Giralda tower (a local 19th century couple honeymooned there, and
built a copy when they came home!). Again, you return to Coma-Ruga
by train. 5 miles, 150m climb/descent.
once the limit of Moorish occupation, crossing and re-crossing the
(normally gentle) river on rather narrow wooden footbridges, before
reaching Santes Creus, one of the three great Catalan Monasteries,
which you can visit. 9 miles, 70m climb/descent.
Day Eight: Free time until your 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 from June to September
when there is an entertainment programme in the hotel, with music on
Saturday evenings. A reasonable selection of shops, bars and restaurants
is about 10 minutes walk (700m) away, and the railway station with halfhourly departures to Barcelona is about 15 minutes walk. There is also
a local bus service to the nearby county town of El Vendrell, birthplace
of Pablo Casals: his villa, now an interesting museum, is within walking
distance of the hotel. 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. (www.nubahotelcomarruga.com)
Extend your holiday - extra week available in Catalonia.
Walk 3: Villages of the Alt Camp & the Cistercian Route. After a halfhour coach transfer to the unusual, modernist sanctuary at Monferri,
you walk the country lane towards Brafim (socks and shoes off at the
ford if the river is high, though there are stepping stones!) and the
Sanctuary of Loreto (views). Further on, you reach Vila-Rodona, where
there is a Roman Columbarium and shaded picnic tables by the river.
You join the ‘Cistercian Route’ and continue alongside the River Gaia,
8 days from £639
May
Catalonia - Trails & Rails
We have featured ‘Walking in Catalonia’ for a few years now. As our hotel is situated just 15 minutes walk from the local railway
station it gives us the opportunity to explore further this part of Catalonia. The local station is on the main line between Barcelona and
Tarragona and the journey to either (which you can do in your spare time) is very pleasant as the train hugs the coastline. But there
are also a few local lines which pass through unspoilt Catalan countryside, where pretty villages huddle around their church and wine
cellar, unchanged by time. Between them roll hills of olives and vines, interrupted by occasional rocky crags or coves, and seemingly
randomly-positioned railway halts. Recalling the days when the trains on these lesser-used lines were of great import to the country
and its government, each off-the-beaten-track station seems to be home to an enormous traffic office (now often derelict) where,
presumably, teams of civil servants supervised the running of the railway! One line goes west and inland into the Priorat, an area famed
for its wine as much as its beautiful countryside. The other line goes north to Montblanc at the foot of the Prades mountain range.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Barcelona or Reus. Transfer to your hotel just under
an hour away for seven nights half board hotel accommodation.
Days Two to Seven: In resort with three included Trails & Rails
walks. Please note: we will pre-purchase train tickets, but occasionally
trains can be quite busy for the first 2 or 3 stops.
Please note: All three walks have sections which are more difficult
than other walks in this brochure, paths being steep, narrow and rocky
in places, particularly following erosion. On all three walks there is an
easier option.
Walk 1: The Cistercian Route from l’Espluga de Francoli to medieval
Montblanc. 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 (coffee stop). You continue through
a forested area, on a broad path before reaching St John’s Hermitage
and then descending towards the town of Montblanc. 6 miles, 250m
of ascent/descent. The easier option takes the low route to Montblanc
avoiding the climb to and descent from the Hermitage.
Montblanc is a little jewel: a completely unspoilt medieval town with
fine ramparts, shady streets and impressive churches and squares –
especially the Placa Major, the Main Square. This is the town where St
George supposedly fought against the dragon, to save the princess!
From Montblanc you catch one of the two late afternoon trains back to
the coast: they follow different lines, so the journey time varies – 37
minutes or one hour 14 minutes!
Walk 2: Priorat. You catch the 0948 train to the little village station
at Marça, amid the DOC Montsant wine district, and in the county
of Priorat, arriving at 1101. The line is spectacular, especially after
it emerges from the Argentera tunnel (completed in 1890). Marça
is where the International Brigades (including the British Battalion)
massed in preparation for the disastrous Battle of Ebro in 1938. The
walk is circular, but the landscapes on the outward section – vineyards
and olive groves with a spectacular craggy backdrop – are very
different to the second part where, after passing Capçanes, you go
through a wood and climb through a rocky gully part of the way. 7
miles, 160m of ascent/ descent. The easier option ends in Capçanes
with a coach transfer back to Marça. You return to the coast by coach
(one hour).
Walk 3: The Coastal path: l’Ametlla de Mar to l’Ampolla. You take the
0848 train south down the coast to l’Ametlla de Mar – journey time one
hour. On this walk you will discover the natural beauty of this protected
part of the coast. You will follow in the footsteps of patrolmen who, in
centuries gone by, used the pathways to look out for invaders, pirates
or smugglers. The route crosses coves and beaches: much is totally
unspoilt, though in some places you will marvel at the depredations
not of pirates, but of Spanish planning – or, rather, the apparent lack
of it! The whole walk to l’Ampolla is just under 11 miles with ascent/
descent of 170m. The easier option ends after 7 miles at Playa de
l’Aliga, with an onward coach transfer to l’Ampolla. Return to ComaRuga is by train from l’Ampolla.
Day Eight: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
YOUR HOTEL
NUBAHOTEL HHHH, Coma-Ruga (seven nights)
The description of the hotel is on page 8.
Extend your holiday – extra week available in Catalonia
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8 days from £649
April & May
Mallorca
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.
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.
Day Eight: Free time until your departure transfer to the airport for
your flight home.
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, heated 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 also has a wellness centre with pool, 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
included with a huge selection of food, including local specialities (www.
bellaplaya.com).
Extend your holiday – extra week available in Cala Ratjada.
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 were a place
of refuge for 2,000 Arabs in 1229 when hiding from King Jaume I when
the Christians conquered Mallorca.
8 days from £819
May
Portugal - the Algarve
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?
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.
flight.
Days Two to Seven: In resort with three included walking excursions
YOUR HOTEL
Walk 1: Alfanzina lighthouse to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rock,
on the edge of your resort, along one of the most characteristic
stretches of Algarve coastline. After a short bus ride, you start your
walk near Alfanzina lighthouse. You follow narrow paths in an area
where the cliffs are made up of different colours of rock – excellent
photo opportunities, and there are impressive blowholes too. You cross
the bays of Praia de Marinha and Praia de Benagil to finish near the
Chapel. The finishing point is just over a mile through Armacao to your
hotel, which you can reach in your own time – just follow along the
beach! The walk is 5.5 miles, with climbs totalling 150m approx.
THE HOLIDAY INN ALGARVE (formerly the Hotel Garbe)
Walk 2: Estombar to Silves. Your walk starts near the natural springs of
Estombar (15 minutes away by coach), which also provides the water
for the nearby rice fields. You will follow the Arade River - the Moors
had their regional capital here. The area is rich in birdlife, and you
will pass plantations of orange and lemon trees, as well as lavender.
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 50m.
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. To the side of the hotel there is the Raj Indian Restaurant, which also
has superb sea views. 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. Entertainment is also
provided on certain evenings. (www.hialgarve.com)
Extend your holiday – extra week available in the Algarve.
Walk 3: Luz to Praia Dona Ana. The starting point of this walk is the
fishing village of Luz (45 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. Finally, you will reach Praia Dona Ana, very close to Lagos
and your finishing point. 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. Before you return to the hotel,
you will have time to explore Lagos. 6 miles, climbs 80m.
On one of your free days, we will offer a half day excursion to
Monchique, with a 5 mile walk.
8 days from £739
May
The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia
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.
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: 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.
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 area is full of birds and wildflowers and the headland where the lighthouse
is located offers one of the most beautiful views of the estuary. This part is 2.8 miles
and ends in the attractive fishing village of El Rompido where there is free time for
lunch. In the afternoon you take a ferry trip across to the 10-mile sandspit of El
Rompido where several protected species live on the dunes in a special ecosystem:
among others Stone Curlew, Kentish Plover, Dartford Warbler and the European
Chameleon. This part of the walk is 3.2 miles and ends in El Terron.
Walk 3: 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. 5.3 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.
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/)
Extend your holiday – extra week available in Isla Canela
featured in our Escorted Holidays Brochure with a touring programme.
8 days from £699
May & June
The High Pyrenees
Mountain air, fertile valleys, spectacular peaks, and great hospitality! The Pyrenees are a walkers’ paradise. After two
nights on the coast in Catalonia, you travel to the small principality of Andorra and the village of Soldeu, perched at over
1600 metres amid wonderful mountain scenery and with great walking right on the doorstep. We have two included guided
walks from Soldeu, and will also take you across the border into France for a walk near Ax-les-Thermes in the scenic
Ariege region. After four nights in Soldeu, you travel a different road back to sparkling, cosmopolitan Barcelona for the
last night of your holiday.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Barcelona or Reus. Transfer to your coastal hotel,
just under an hour away, for two nights half board accommodation.
Day Two: Free day in resort.
Day Three: Today you travel into the mountains towards Andorra,
stopping en route at Montserrat with its spectacular rock formations,
and monastery, founded in the 10th century. From there you travel
through the Catalan countryside via the little towns of Calaf and Ponts,
into the High Pyrenees and your hotel in the mountain village of Soldeu,
where you have four nights half board accommodation. The journey
time is approx four hours excluding stops.
Soldeu is a scenic mountain village, with a few shops, bars and
restaurants. There is a cable car, which normally operates from July
to September, and serves Europe’s highest golf course (9 holes, 2250
metres up, cable car access only). Guest tickets and club hire are
available to visiting club members from elsewhere.
Days Four to Six: In Soldeu, Andorra, from where you have three
walks, two in Andorra and one in France.
Walk 1: Grau Roig and the Pessons Lakes. There are 22 lakes all in
all, surrounded by wonderful mountain scenery. You will see the first
seven as you climb 400m in 2½ hours. The path is stony; the last part
of the return walk is by the same route so if anyone wishes to do a
shorter walk they can retrace their steps and wait for the rest of the
group on the terrace of the bar/restaurant by the first lake.
Walk 2: The Ariege Pyrenees. For your second walk you travel over the
Pass of Envalira and down the wooded Ariege Valley to Ax-les-Thermes
in France. The route is circular, starting and finishing in front of the
Casino. You climb 300m up the side of the valley, and pass close to the
villages of Ascou (site of the oldest settlement in the valley), Sorgeat,
and Ignaux (3 hours walking approx.). After the walk you will have free
time in this pretty spa town, which has a thermal free-access bath by
the hospital in the Town Square – a wonderful place to revive your feet
after the walk!
Walk 3: The Incles Valley. From the hotel, you follow a pleasant path
as you climb through the woods towards Siscaro Lake: there are fine
views across the valley as you go. After a rest there, you continue
up towards the Pas de la Vaca and return to your hotel. This walk
is rather more challenging than the other walks in this brochure,
reaching 2400m, with a possible climb of 700m. Your guides will be
happy to advise you if you prefer to do something else today – perhaps
the gentler, well-signposted ‘Cockerel Trail’ towards Canillo village and
the lovely modernist Meritxell Church. They also reserve the right to
change the return route of the walk, returning via the bottom of the
Incles Valley instead of over the Pass.
Day Seven: After breakfast you leave Andorra and head via the Cadi
Range and the Llobregat Valley towards Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona
for one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation. You have a short
orientation tour, and free time for lunch and sightseeing.
your flight home.
YOUR HOTELS
NUBAHOTEL HHHH, Coma-Ruga (first two nights)
See page 8 for hotel description.
SPORT HOTEL HHHH, Soldeu (four nights)
Four nights are spent in the Sport Hotel in the village of Soldeu, Andorra.
Rooms have bath/shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, and phone. There is a
comfortable bar, lounge with free wifi, and restaurant serving excellent food,
as well as an outdoor pool (weather dependent). Soldeu village has a few
shops and bars and a bus service to town. The Sport and Sport Village Hotels
are on opposite sides of the road, with a tunnel link between them. The hotels
have separate reception and bars but on some dates only one restaurant may
be open. www.sporthotels.ad (click on Sport Hotel not Sport Village)
Hotel Pere IV HHHH, Barcelona (last night)
The hotel is situated in the Poble Nou district, midway between the lively
Olympic port area and the Sagrada Familia. It is a 25 minute walk to the old
quarter or 3 stops on the Metro. The hotel has a spa area, lounge bar and
restaurant - other bars and restaurants are close by. Bedrooms have bath/
shower and wc, tv with satellite channels, free wifi, and safety deposit box.
(www.salleshotels.com)
No single
supplement
8 days from £709
April
The Valleys of Roussillon
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 accommodation.
Days Four to Six: In Amélie with three included walks.
Walk 1: The Tech Valley and Arles. You head inland, taking a path
which rises gently behind Arles-sur-Tech, whose narrow streets cluster
around its 8th century abbey. You will have time to explore here before
returning to Amelie along the river. 5.3 miles, 105m of ascent/descent.
Walk 2: The High Vallespir. You travel 40 minutes further up the
Vallespir Valley to the fortified village of Prats de Mollo. A little further
on lies the Spanish border at Col d’Ares, where you start your 3 hour
walk on the ‘Cami de la Retirada’ – the Refugees’ Way that many
followed out of Spain during the Civil War. You will also walk up to
Vauban’s impressive Fort Lagarde, and take in the village church with
its impressive altarpiece. Prats de Mollo stands on the side of the
impressive Mount Canigou, snow-capped for much of the year, and
with forests and mountain meadows abounding. 4.5 miles, 800m
descent with 100m ascent/descent to the fort.
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.
flight.
YOUR HOTELS
NUBAHOTEL HHHH, Coma-Ruga. (first two and last nights)
See Page 8 for hotel description.
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)
Walk 3: The Vermilion Coast. You travel 45 minutes to the coast at
Banyuls sur Mer, for a four - hour coastal walk following the ‘Customs
Agent’s Path’. You make a stop in Port Vendres - home to Rennie
8 days from £849
May
The Basque Coast & Bordeaux
A walk along part of the Pilgrims Way to Santiago de Compostela to the gorgeous beaches of San Sebastian, another
through Basque vineyards with fine coastal views and a third through the meadows of the Pagoeta Natural Park are just
some of the ingredients of this unusual holiday. We also include for you a scenic rail trip on the historic Rhune railway, a
visit to the Pyrenean town of St Jean Pied du Port and a walk through the old centre of Bordeaux.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Bordeaux, transfer to your hotel for two nights bed and
breakfast accommodation.
Bordeaux: Long a mercantile city, Bordeaux has on three brief occasions been
France’s capital. Over the past 15 years it has been impressively restored,
and the city now shows off its classical and neoclassical architecture to good
effect – so much so that most of the city centre is now on the UNESCO World
Heritage list. The riverside quays are pleasant places to stroll. Bordeaux has
longstanding links with our history, too – Aquitaine was under English control
for 300 years, until 1453. Large quantities of wine were exported to Britain – a
trade which continues to this day!
Day Two: Included half day walking tour of old Bordeaux. The rest of the
day is free.
Day Three: Today you travel south across the Landes towards the spectacular
coastline of the Basque Country. You make a stop in St Jean de Luz, and then
take the fine coast road to Hendaye – geologists find this coast fascinating.
You cross into Spain by boat (weather permitting), over the Bidassoa River to
Hondarribia, with its picturesque old town. You then continue to Zarautz, just
outside San Sebastian, where you spend four nights on a half board basis
(163 miles today, mainly motorway).
The Basque Country, straddling France and Spain, offers mountains, cliffs,
beaches and a unique culture, ranging across sport (pelota has various forms,
including jai alai, reputedly the fastest sport in the world), music, cuisine,
religion, clothing and language (supposedly Europe’s oldest and certainly its
most distinct): in short, all aspects of a Basque’s life are Basque rather than
Spanish or French.
Zarautz: just 12 miles outside San Sebastian lies Zarautz, a pleasant seaside
resort with a fine old quarter and good narrow-gauge train line to San
Sebastian. There are two museums, and a good range of shops, bars and
restaurants - both in town and close to what is the Basque country’s largest
beach. There is a pleasant coastal walk to the west of town.
Days Four to Six: Free in Zarautz, with three walking excursions.
Walk 1: Coach transfer to Monte Ulia, above San Sebastian. This walk is
part of the route to Santiago, with impressive views of the cliffs and over
the city itself. The walk finishes in the town, which enjoys a truly privileged
situation. The superb old town and the three fine beaches offer the visitor
every amenity including chic shops and welcoming sidrerias – cider houses.
The local txakoli white wine is pleasant too. Distance walked 4 miles, with
ascent/decent of 245m.
Walk 2: Depart the hotel for a short transfer to your guided coastal walk,
which starts at Elorriaga and follows a portion of the GR-121 “Guipuzcoa
Round Trip” route. Passing through txakoli vineyards, you will see the village
of Zumaia, home to the museum of the Basque painter, Ignacio Zuloaga.
Continuing, you head for the coastal village of Getaria, attractively set on a
headland, and from there back to Zarautz. Distance walked today approx 9
miles, ascent/descent of 380m.
Walk 3: Your walk starts in the Pagoeta Natural Park, just a short 20 minute
transfer from your hotel. The park is a mixture of forest (Pagoeta means “Beech
Place” in Basque), meadow, river valleys and craggy hilltops, and the park
preserves not only this natural beauty but also the area’s cultural heritage.
Your circular route will pass old mills and charcoal foundries, including the
well preserved Agorregi Forge and waterwheel, as well as farmhouses built
in typical Basque style. There are also archaeological remains evident with
prehistoric burial mounds throughout the park. From here you walk back to
Zarautz. Distance walked 10 miles, ascent/descent of 650m
Day Seven: You leave Zarautz and travel into the Pyrenees, firstly to catch
the pretty wood-panelled ‘Petit Train de la Rhune’ - a rack railway which
takes you up to an altitude of 900m, with great views towards the coast. If
for any reason the train is not operating, an alternative visit will be provided.
You continue to the old walled town of St Jean Pied de Port. After your time
here, you rejoin the coach to travel towards Bordeaux for one night’s bed and
breakfast accommodation (217 miles today).
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
YOUR HOTELS
QUALITY HOTEL HHH, Bordeaux Ste Catherine, Bordeaux (first two
and last nights)
The hotel is situated in the pedestrian centre. The hotel has a bar/lounge,
complimentary wi-fi and is air conditioned. Bedrooms have bathroom, flat
screen tv, telephone and minibar. (www.qualityhotelbordeauxcentre.com).
HOTEL ZARAUZ HHH, Zarautz (four nights)
The centrally-situated and comfortably-appointed Hotel Zarauz is close to
the beach (150m) and railway station (250m). The 75 bedrooms have bath
and wc, telephone, heating, hairdryer, and free wifi. There is a restaurant,
bar, lift and lounge. (www.hotelzarauz.com)
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 holiday opposite to Portugal
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 short changed 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.
8 days from £699
May
Menorca – Walking and Birdwatching
The island of Menorca may be just 30 miles long and 10 miles across, but it hosts a world of contrasts. The north, the
‘Tramuntana’, is a geological mosaic full of green hills, with extensive bays and long headlands. The south, the ‘Migjorn’, is
a limestone platform where deep ravines have sliced a path to fantastic white sand beaches and the sea. At the eastern end
lies the island’s capital Mahon, an 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.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Menorca, transfer to your hotel, half an hour
away. Seven nights half board accommodation is reserved for
you.
excursions. Transport to/from walks is included where
appropriate. There are other walks in the area; for example,
along the coast to the Binigaus Ravine. Be sure to pick your
guide’s brains!
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.
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 miles, ascent/descent 100m.
Day Eight: Free time until your departure transfer to the
airport for your flight home.
YOUR HOTEL
HOTEL VALENTIN HHHH, Son Bou (seven nights)
This 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)
8 days from £829
April
Portugal – Walking and Birdwatching
Sunshine and fantastic beaches – the Algarve is 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. Inland from the coast is the Alentejo – 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. 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.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Faro, transfer to your hotel, forty minutes away, for
seven nights half board accommodation
Days Two to Seven: In resort with three included walking excursions.
Transport to/from walks is included where appropriate.
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 then travel to Faro to see something of the Algarve’s
oldest town, which has impressive fortifications. 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 Visitor´s 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, Black-winged Stilt, Flamingo,
Spoonbill, Avocet, Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Kentish Plover, Dartford
Warbler, Stone Curlew. 3.75 miles, ascent/descent 10m.
Walk 3: Baixo Alentejo. The inland province of Alentejo is one of the
most beautiful and sparsely populated areas of Portugal and holds one
of the best preserved steppes 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 Black-winged 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.
your 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, or 20
minutes after taking the ferry to the opposite bank. 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 the old school is now a tuna fishing museum. There is
plenty of nearby birdlife at the saltpans and low-tide mudflats of Forte
do Rato (10 minute walk away) and the Sítio das 4 Águas (just across
the river). 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)
8 days from £919
June
The Cinque Terre Portofino & Lake Maggiore
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.
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 30 minutes 1 ½ 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 135 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 Levanto (one hour), in the Cinque Terre. This
promontory is the western edge of the National Park. The path starts
in front of St Andrew’s Church in Levanto, and climbs up through a
forest of chestnut trees and pines to a view of the terraced gardens
with olive groves and lemon trees. A big oak tree shows us the way to
the top of the promontory of Punta Mesco, one of the best viewpoints in
the National Park. From here you see the remains of the ancient Abbey
of Saint Anthony and then descend to the village of Monterosso, along
a steep path once used by the monks to reach the top of the cape.
4½ miles, ascent of 300m, descent 330m. After time at Monterosso
you take the train to Manarola to visit the village and walk along the
famous Via dell’Amore to the village of Riomaggiore. You will travel
back to Santa Margherita by train.
The destination for your third walk is Portofino’s colourful hotchpotch
of fishermen’s houses, which embraces its harbour and the luxury
craft of the nearby villa-owners – Portofino is the select retreat of
Italy’s powerful! Above the harbour is Brown’s Castle, and there are
good views from the church. You can see why Disney copied it – the
original is stunning!
You start your day with a 20-minute ride by public bus service from
Santa Margherita to Ruta, where you take an old mule path up through
the woods for excellent views of the Gulf. You continue through the
wood to the most spectacular section of the walk, along the cliff with
views of San Fruttuoso Bay. You cut through the centre of the peninsula,
before emerging behind Portofino itself. Actual walking time is approx
4.5 hours, 7miles, with 350m climb and 500m descent, but again you
take all day, arriving in Portofino in the afternoon before returning to
Santa Margherita by boat (15 minutes).
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, mainly motorway.
flight.
YOUR HOTELS
HOTEL MILAN SPERANZA AU LAC HHHH, Stresa (first two and
last 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 Sperenza guests have use of the
swimming pool at the nearby Hotel Regina Palace. (www.milansperanza.it)
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)
8 days from £789
April, May & June
The Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo
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.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Nice and transfer to your hotel (45-minutes) hotel in
Bordighera for seven nights half board accommodation.
the station, with services to Ventimiglia, and to San Remo and beyond.
There are also local bus services.
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 including Villa Regina Margherita.
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.
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 hang-gliders,
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.
Day Eight: Free time until you depart for the airport. Dependent on
traffic conditions and flight timings, there may be time for some lastminute shopping in Nice en route.
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, air-conditioning, 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.
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 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
8 days from £869
June
Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley
Italy’s other beautiful lake is Lake Iseo: smaller than its more famous neighbours (15 miles long), but just as perfectlyformed! 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.
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 board accommodation.
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 old-fashioned 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 minutes 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 walk from the hotel, climbing into the hills behind Lovere.
The destination is St John’s Sanctuary, from where there are great
views of the lake. Return via a different route, through a grove of
chestnut trees, passing the village of Sellere. 6½ miles, 420m of
ascent and descent.
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.
Day Eight: Free time until your departure to the airport. Depending
on flight times, there may be time for a spot of last-minute shopping
en route.
YOUR HOTEL
HOTEL LOVERE HHHH, Lovere, Lake Iseo (seven nights)
This newly-refurbished hotel has 55 rooms. Standard rooms have private
bath/shower, wc, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, satellite tv and
minibar. Classic rooms with balcony and Superior rooms with balcony and
partial lake view are available at supplements. The hotel has a restaurant,
bar, gym, and terraces with view of the lake. There is also a spa area
(charges apply) with indoor pool, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Hydrojet, etc.
(www.hotellovere.it)
Walk 2: 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 3: 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
8 days from £819
May
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.
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.
Days Two to Seven: In resort with three included walking excursions.
Walk 1: Along the river to Lucca. Coach transfer via Puccini’s Torre del
Lago (he called it Paradise) to Ripafratta, 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 by train to your hotel
by train (25 minutes) and coach (15 minutes). 7 miles, almost level.
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer 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, fridge, and wifi. Twin rooms also
have balcony. (www.hoteljoseph.net)
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. 6 miles to the
station at Poggio along the side of the valley (ascent/descent 150m),
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
as will an optional walking excursion in addition to those included in
the holiday.
8 days from £819
May
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.
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 accommodation.
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 the pretty harbour and resort of Marciana
Marina for three nights half board accommodation. Marciana Marina enjoys
a superb setting beside its pebble beach, backed by Monte Capanne, which
rises to over 3000ft.
Days Three and Four: From Marciana Marina you have two included
walking excursions:
Walk 1: Elba’s West: Short coach transfer to Zanca, at a height of 300m on
the west coast of Elba, from where you walk down to Sant Andrea beach
(about 40 minutes). After a break, you walk back to your resort of Marciana
Marina (about 3 hours,
4 miles, 100m ascent/descent).There are superb sea views as you go. After
the walk, you have a free afternoon in resort.
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 (40 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
for lunch, 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
Marciana Marina. Distance walked approx. 6 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, shell-shaped 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 4 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 TAMERICI HHHH, Marciana Marina, Elba (three nights)
Three nights are spent at the comfortable Hotel Tamerici, in Marciana Marina,
which has lounge bar, restaurant, terraces, garden area, and outdoor pool.
Rooms are comfortably furnished and have telephone, air conditioning, satellite
tv, safety deposit, fridge, balcony or terrace, wifi, hairdryer, shower and wc. The
harbour and village centre are 800m away down a quiet road. (www.tamerici.it)
ART HOTEL MILANO HHHH, Prato (three nights)
The hotel is very handily situated close to medieval centre (the magnificent
13th century 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)
8 days from £889
May
Crete - East & West
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 cultural
and natural sights, such as the Mirtia Gorge. This two-centre walking holiday will get you close to the real heart of this
wonderful island, the backdrop for ‘Who pays the Ferryman?’ and Victoria Hislop’s ‘The Island’.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Heraklion. 20-minute transfer to your hotel four
nights half board accommodation. Your base is the village of Kato
Gouves, a smallish, quiet resort with hotels, tavernas and reasonable
shopping facilities. The pace of life is slower, however, than in the
island’s major resorts.
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
last-minute sightseeing en route.
YOUR HOTELS
Days Two to Four: At leisure in Eastern Crete, with an included
walking excursion.
THE LAVRIS HOTEL HHHH, Kato Gouves (four nights)
Walk 1: The Lassithi Plateau, walking in the footsteps of the Gods. 11mile coach transfer onto the plateau, where you start your walk near
the village of Lagou. You are on the slopes of Mount Dicti, birthplace of
Zeus. You follow a 4000-year-old Minoan path and an unpaved road to
the village of Gonies. 7 miles, ascent of 150m, descent of 250m.
HOTEL THEARTEMIS BEACH HHHH, Rethymnon (three 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 175 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)
There is also the chance to join an optional trip to the Gulf of Mirabello,
including Elounda and the island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony.
Day Five: Today you leave for Rethymnon, 75 miles to the west. On the
way you walk in the beautiful Mirtia Gorge.
Walk 2: The trail through the gorge is partly shaded by plane trees,
and is through an area often rich in flowers and herbs. You follow a
stream with a pretty watermill on it and small ‘lakes’. 40m ascent,
80m descent, 5 miles. From here you continue to your second hotel for
three nights half board accommodation.
The description of the hotel is on page 24.
Extend your holiday – extra week available.
Days Six and Seven: At leisure in Rethymnon, Western Crete, with
an included walking excursion.
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.
Walk 3: Short transfer to Armenoi, with its Minoan cemetery, for a
pleasant walk on paths and dirt roads, passing through fields and
small villages. It’s 7 miles, 50m of ascent and descent to Valsamonero,
from where you travel by coach to Lake Kournas, some 15 miles away,
for a stop set amid olives and mountain scenery, and from there back
to your hotel in Rethymnon.
There is also the chance to join an optional excursion to Chania, with
its walled Venetian Harbour, old town and interesting market area.
8 days from £869
May
Crete, Gouves - no single supplement
From your holiday base in Kato 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 Kato Gouves.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Heraklion, short transfer to your hotel for seven
nights half board accommodation in the resort of Kato Gouves.
Days Two to Seven: Free in Kato Gouves with three tours with
guided walks.
Walk 1: 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 the water stream through
lush vegetation and abundant wild flowers. At the end of the gorge you
continue through olive groves and vineyards to the traditional village of
Skalani where you have free time for lunch. The guided walk through
the Kounavi Gorge is approximately 5 miles with ascents/descents of
150m/220m. The day’s tour includes a total of 46 miles by coach.
Walk 2: Traditional Crete. After breakfast you visit to 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 life style. You then travel into the
Pediados region where your guided walk starts near the village of
Potamies. The walk covers fertile ground between thousands of olive
trees, with splendid views on the mountain peaks, and passes a church
before reaching the small and lovely village of Karouzano where you
have an included lunch. The guided walk from Potamies to Karouzano
is approximately 5,5 miles with ascents/descents of 100m/200m. The
day’s tour includes a total of 32 miles by coach.
of Crete including a visit to the Arkadi monastery - one of the island’s
most famous due to the holocaust it suffered in 1866. You also visit
the pottery village of Margarites next to a beautiful green ravine, and
have a walking tour of the city of Rethymnon through the charming old
quarter including the harbour and the narrow streets and squares with
Turkish and Venetian architecture.
Day Eight: Free time until departure for the airport and your flight
home.
YOUR HOTEL
THE LAVRIS HOTEL HHHH, Kato Gouves (seven nights)
The Lavris Hotel features a bar, cosy lounge with television, restaurant, and a
room for reading, playing cards or table games. Outside are two fresh water
swimming pools with sun beds and one indoor pool, a pool bar, a snack bar/
tavern and a minimarket. Your comfortable room is in one of the 2 storey units
and has a shower or bath and toilet. Rooms have telephone, hairdryer, safe
(extra charge), internet (extra charge), television, minifridge, air-conditioning
and a balcony or terrace. Views vary - some have sea view, others pool view
or garden view. The hotel is approx. 500m from the beach. There is a bus stop
150m. away, and it is 5 minutes walking to the village centre. The picturesque
old village Gouves is approx. 1 mile walking. (www.lavrishotels.com – see
Bungalows)
Extend your holiday – extra week at Lavris Hotel
Walk 3: 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 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 Siva where you
have a wine tasting. The walk is approximately 6 miles with ascents/
descents of 100m/300m. The day’s tour includes a total of 44 miles
by coach.
As well as the included walks there will be an optional tour in the west
8 days from £869
June & July
The Harz Mountains, Berlin & Potsdam
This trip is a fascinating mixture of big city and modern history in Berlin, imperial capitals in Goslar and Potsdam, medieval
towns in Quedlinburg and Wittenberg, and wonderful scenery in the Harz mountains. Modern ‘iron curtain’ history in the
old GDR also features. A highlight of the holiday is the iconic walk along the Goetheweg (Goethe’s Path) to the Brocken –
the highest point of the Harz, and a meeting place for witches described in Goethe’s Faust.
PROGRAMME
Day One: Flight to Berlin, short transfer to your hotel for three nights bed
and breakfast accommodation. Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg
Gate and Jesse Owens’ Olympic Stadium spring immediately to mind,
but this is also a thriving, newly European capital city with emblematic
buildings such as the new Bundestag – well worth a visit! Berlin is also
home to some of the best museums around – all conveniently clustered
together on Museum Island – such as the marvellous Museum of
Antiquities and the recently-reopened Neues Museum, with its wonderful
Egyptology Collection.
Days Two and Three: There is a half-day city tour, and a half-day
walking excursion. The rest of your time is free for you to explore the city
and visit some of the wonderful museums.
Walk 1: The Waansee. You take the S-bahn to Waansee station for a level
6-mile walk along the Waansee (Lake Waan, part of the River Havel).
Passing sailing clubs and the ‘Peacock Island’ nature reserve, you reach
the famous Glienicker Bridge, the bridge between Berlin and Potsdam,
the usual point of exchange for Cold War spies. From here you catch the
bus back to Wannsee station or, if you prefer, continue into the centre of
Potsdam, 3 miles further on.
Day Four: You leave Berlin and travel through the former East Germany
to Wittenberg where, in 1517, Luther famously nailed his “95 Theses’’
to the door of the Castle Church - challenging the teachings of the
Church and the authority of the Pope. Today you also stop in picturesque
Quedlinburg (like Wittenberg, also on the UNESCO World Heritage list),
a maze of cobbled streets and quaint fairy-tale houses, overlooked by
its 16th century castle, before continuing to Goslar for three nights half
board accommodation. 190 miles today.
Days Five and Six: Goslar is also on the UNESCO World Heritage list,
thanks to its old town of decorated half-timbered houses, and was an
important seat of the Holy Roman Empire - the Imperial Palace was
founded in 1040, but reconstructed in the 19th century. There are two
included walking excursions from Goslar.
Walk 2: Around the Bocksberg. Your first walk in the Harz is a half day
walk from the pretty spa town and ski resort of Hahnenklee, 10 miles
south of Goslar. Your circular route is around the Bocksberg Mountain,
partly on forest tracks with good views on all sides of the mountain. 4
miles, 130m of ascent and descent. After your walk there is time to look
at Hahnenklee, with its lake and wooden Norwegian-style Church which
dates from 1907. You also have a guided walking tour of Goslar today.
Walk 3: Goethe’s Path to the Brocken (full day). After a 20-minute coach
transfer to the Torfhaus National Park Visitors Centre, you follow (roughly)
in Goethe’s 1777 footsteps, crossing unusual high altitude peat moors
and following an old watercourse. You then cross the old ‘inner border’
between East and West Germany which, having remained untouched
for 37 years, is a modern-day treasure trove of flora and fauna: the 858
mile ‘death strip’ is now Europe’s largest nature reserve. You reach the
Brocken summit, which housed the world’s first television tower (built
to broadcast the 1936 Olympics), and Stasi and Soviet military listening
posts, where you will have time to visit the Brockenhaus museum
(entrance fee applies), and have a drink in the Witches’ Flight Café! After
your stop atop the Brocken, you walk down towards the mountain resort
of Schierke for your transfer back to Goslar. Total: 9 miles, 330m ascent,
500m descent.
Day Seven: You leave the Harz and travel to Potsdam for a short
sightseeing tour. The lakes and rivers contrast beautifully with the
numerous palaces and castles – such as the Cecilienhof (which hosted
the 1945 conference where the United States, Russia and Britain decided
on the post-war future of Germany) and the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci
Palace, in its enormous park. The walled-off “Forbidden City”, with its
Russian villas, was once controlled by the KGB, and gives an insight into
Cold War Potsdam. One nights bed and breakfast accommodation has
been reserved for you in Potsdam. 155 miles today.
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer to the airport and your return flight.
YOUR HOTELS
LEONARDO HOTEL BERLIN CITY WEST HHHH, Berlin (three nights)
There has been a hotel here for over 500 years. Steeped in tradition with a
unique ambience, the hotel has a fine location on the ancient Market Square.
There is a bar and a café with a terrace on the square. Bedrooms have
bath or bath with shower, wc, tv, hairdryer. Wifi is free throughout the hotel.
(www.kaiserworth.de)
HOTEL KAISERWORTH HHHH, Goslar (three nights)
There has been a hotel here for over 500 years. Steeped in tradition with
a unique ambience, the hotel has a fine location on the ancient Market
Square. There is a bar and a café with a terrace on the square. Bedrooms
have bath or bath with shower, wc, tv, hairdryer. Wifi is free throughout the
hotel. (www.kaiserworth.de)
MERCURE HOTEL HHH, Potsdam (one night)
The Mercure Hotel Potsdam offers 210 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with
shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, phone, safety deposit box, and minibar. There is bar,
restaurant and free wifi in reception. It is located in the city centre, right by the
wharf and 200m from the main train station. Sanssouci and all the major sights
of Potsdam are 5-20 minutes walk away. (www.mercure.com)
8 days from £759
June
Poland - Krakow & the High Tatras
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 both Chopin and
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).
PROGRAMME
Throughout the tour 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. Your representative will be happy to assist
if required, but English is widely spoken
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 local bus for a 5-mile walk in the forested Ojcowski National
Park, Poland’s smallest National Park, located 8 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 a glacial valley (Malej
Laki) to Kondracka Pass, at a height of 1580m. You descend the valley
towards Zakopane. The walk is 7 miles with a climb and descent of
400m each.
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 (1300m) and then back to Zakopane. The walk is about
8 miles and with 300m of ascent and 500m 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 cable car 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: Free time until your departure transfer to the airport and
your return flight home. Depending on flight times, there may be some
time in Krakow en route to the airport.
YOUR HOTELS
Hotel Wyspianski HHH, Krakow (3 nights)
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 (4 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)
8 days from £819
May
The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste
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 by night, 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.
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: You access Trieste down a picturesque path with stunning sea
views from Vila Opicina, passing close to the Emperor Franz Joseph
obelisk and the route of the hybrid tram and funicular railway from Vila
Opicina, which descends through suburban areas right into the heart
of this old city of fine buildings and spacious squares, once the main
port of the Hapsburg Empire. The path is 5 miles and descends 350m
as it goes. In Trieste, you will also have some free time to explore the
city where James Joyce lived and wrote many of his masterpieces.
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 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.
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.hitholidays-kg.si/Accommodation/Hotel-Kompas)
General Information
ITINERARIES AND 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. In some hotels this will mean
a set menu at dinner with no choice, 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! Please refer to Clause 19 of our Booking Conditions for further information regarding hotels. 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. 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.
Please check with your insurer if in doubt. Our travel insurance 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 our
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 CREDIT CARD: Please note that balance or part balance payments by credit
card are subject to a charge of 2% of the payment being made. No charges apply to payments
by cheque, debit card, bank transfer, or where full payment is made at the time of booking.
CUSTOMER CARE: Our customers have all the assurance of booking an ATOL protected holiday from a tour operator which cares about its customers. You can read comments from some
of the customers our staff looked after so well during the ash crisis in the spring and during
the strikes in France and Spain in the autumn of 2010 at www.preferredts.com. 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.
PASSPORTS/VISAS: Full British passport required. No visa requirements for UK citizens. Nationals of other countries should consult the appropriate authorities. 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 suggest you have 6 months
validity from the date of your return to cover all eventualities. Please call us if you would like
information about a specific country. You must have a passport for travel to/from the UK. 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 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.
DATA PROTECTION: Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and
to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to
public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law.
Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you
travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong
as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons
responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you
give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot
pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to
provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on
to the relevant persons.) Full details of our data protection policy are available upon request.
We may also send you from time to time details of our other products and services and/or
those of our newspaper and carefully selected third parties which may be of interest to you. If
you do not wish to receive such information please indicate this in the space provided on the
booking form or call us.
These holidays are operated by High Concepts Ltd t/a Preferred Travel Services. Registered
in England No. 4000185.
ISSUED September 2015
Reservations hotline: 0116 279 3929
Walking Holidays
November 2015 to August 2016
Dates, Prices and Flight Information
0116 279 3929
www.preferredts.com
Prices
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 £39.95 per
person under the age of 80 (double premium 80-85) for holidays up to 10 days. Premiums for other durations are available on request.
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
Airlines and timings are subject to change. 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. Where airlines charge separately for checked baggage,
carriage of one suitcase per person is included in the holiday price. 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 policies vary from airline to airline. In most cases seats are pre-allocated which cannot be changed. Therefore, if you
have any seating preferences (including guaranteed seats together), it is important that you mark these in the Special Requests part
of the booking form, or, because in many cases we perform online check-in on your behalf, 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.
HOW TO BOOK MADE EASY - RESERVATIONS HOTLINE: 0116 279 3929
We suggest you check availability and make a provisional booking before sending your booking form. Call our reservations hotline on 0116 279 3929 or e-mail
sales@preferredts.com. Then complete the booking form and return it with the deposit payment of £125 per person (or full balance if applicable) plus insurance
premium if required to Preferred Travel Services, 41 High Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0HS. Please make cheques payable to Preferred Travel Services.
Images in the colour brochure appear courtesy of Turespana; 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; GNTB; Visit Poland; VisitCyprus; Rafael Lopez-Monne; Ed Dale; www.slovenia.info; www.visitandorra.com; Miquel
Angel Torro/Turismo Costa del Sol/www.visitacostadelsol.com
Cyprus – Akamas Peninsula & the Troodos Mountains
Prestwick
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
0615
1610
£689
(brochure page 3)
Southend
07-Nov-15*
Sat
Easyjet
0800
1740
£789
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
1140
2120
£689
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomas Cook
1105
2105
£789
11-Mar-16
Fri
Ryanair
0615
1555
£689
Holiday Code: 7WCY
Q Paphos
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Birmingham
18-Nov-15
Wed
Thomson
1025
2110
£779
02-Mar-16
Wed
Thomson
1025
2110
£779
Bristol
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Exeter
Gatwick
18-Nov-15
Wed
Easyjet
0800
1820
£779
24-Feb-16
Wed
Easyjet
0800
1820
£769
02-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
0800
1820
£779
18-Nov-15
Wed
Thomson
1000
2040
£779
02-Mar-16
Wed
Thomson
1000
2040
£779
Stansted
* The hotel in November is the Quinta Park Suites
Supplements per person:
Single room £150
Panoramic with sea view per week £70
Extra week in a single £460
Extra week in a twin/double
£310
Supplements per person: diver Hotel Tenerife Spa & Garden in March
Single room £80
Mount Teide view per week £42
£240
18-Nov-15
Wed
Easyjet
1055
2155
£779
24-Feb-16
Wed
Easyjet
1055
2155
£769
02-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1055
2155
£779
18-Nov-15
Wed
Thomson
0910
2005
£779
02-Mar-16
Wed
Thomson
0910
2005
£779
18-Nov-15
Wed
Thomson
0840
1910
£779
Holiday Code: 7WLA
24-Feb-16
Wed
Easyjet
0710
1720
£769
Q Arrecife
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
02-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
0710
1720
£779
Belfast Int
06-Mar-16
Sun
Thomas Cook
0905
1855
£869
Glasgow
02-Mar-16
Wed
Thomson
0930
2110
£779
15-May-16
Sun
Thomas Cook
0905
1855
£819
Luton
18-Nov-15
Wed
Easyjet
1120
2130
£779
08-Nov-15
Sun
Monarch
0600
1510
£869
24-Feb-16
Wed
Easyjet
1120
2130
£769
06-Mar-16
Sun
Monarch
0600
1510
£869
02-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1120
2130
£779
15-May-16
Sun
Monarch
0600
1510
£819
18-Nov-15
Wed
Easyjet
1230
2300
£779
08-Nov-15
Sun
Thomas Cook
1515
2325
£869
24-Feb-16
Wed
Easyjet
1230
2300
£769
06-Mar-16
Sun
Thomas Cook
1415
2325
£869
02-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1230
2300
£779
15-May-16
Sun
Thomas Cook
1415
2325
£819
18-Nov-15
Wed
Thomson
1000
2055
£779
08-Nov-15
Sun
Aer Lingus
1330
2325
£869
02-Mar-16
Wed
Thomson
1000
2055
£779
06-Mar-16
Sun
Aer Lingus
1300
2225
£869
18-Nov-15
Wed
Ryanair
1025
1000
£779
15-May-16
Sun
Aer Lingus
1300
2225
£819
24-Feb-16
Wed
Ryanair
1025
1000
£769
08-Nov-15
Sun
Jet2
1000
1950
£889
02-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
1025
1000
£779
06-Mar-16
Sun
Jet2
1000
1950
£909
15-May-16
Sun
Jet2
1000
1950
£859
08-Nov-15
Sun
Ryanair
1210
1145
£869
06-Mar-16
Sun
Jet2
0900
1930
£909
15-May-16
Sun
Jet2
0900
1930
£859
Exeter
08-Nov-15
Sun
Thomson
0840
1730
£869
Gatwick
08-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0740
1645
£869
06-Mar-16
Sun
Easyjet
0740
1645
£869
15-May-16
Sun
Easyjet
0740
1645
£819
08-Nov-15
Sun
Thomas Cook
0920
1915
£889
Manchester
Newcastle
Stansted
Single room November & February
£0
Single room March£100
Extra week in a twin/double £350
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Tenerife (brochure page 4)
Holiday Code: 7WTE
Glasgow
Q Tenerife
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen
12-Mar-16
Sat
Thomson
1355
1255
£809
06-Mar-16
Sun
Jet2
0925
1950
£909
Belfast Int
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Jet2
0840
1915
£809
15-May-16
Sun
Jet2
0925
1950
£859
08-Nov-15
Sun
Jet2
0900
1905
£869
Sun
Jet2
0900
1905
£909
11-Mar-16
Fri
Thomas Cook
0905
1935
£689
Leeds-Bradford
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Monarch
0730
1705
£789
06-Mar-16
11-Mar-16
Fri
Monarch
0730
1705
£689
15-May-16
Sun
Jet2
0900
1905
£859
Bournemouth
11-Mar-16
Fri
Thomson
0900
1820
£709
08-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1615
£869
Bristol
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomson
1100
2035
£709
06-Mar-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1615
£869
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
1335
2250
£689
15-May-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1615
£819
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomson
1030
1955
£789
08-Nov-15
Sun
Ryanair
0630
1530
£869
11-Mar-16
Fri
Thomson
1030
1955
£709
06-Mar-16
Sun
Ryanair
0830
1755
£869
Doncaster-Sheffield
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomson
1420
0020
£789
15-May-16
Sun
Ryanair
0830
1755
£819
Dublin
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Ryanair
1420
2345
£789
08-Nov-15
Sun
Jet2
0900
1910
£889
11-Mar-16
Fri
Ryanair
1420
2345
£689
06-Mar-16
Sun
Monarch
0600
1535
£869
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Ryanair
1335
2300
£789
15-May-16
Sun
Monarch
0600
1535
£819
11-Mar-16
Fri
Ryanair
1335
2310
£689
08-Nov-15
Sun
Jet2
0915
1915
£889
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Easyjet
1240
2310
£789
06-Mar-16
Sun
Jet2
0915
1925
£909
11-Mar-16
Fri
Easyjet
1240
2310
£689
15-May-16
Sun
Jet2
0915
1925
£859
Exeter
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomson
0725
1645
£789
Prestwick
09-Nov-15
Mon
Ryanair
1400
2330
£869
Gatwick
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Easyjet
0800
2320
£789
Stansted
08-Nov-15
Sun
Ryanair
0710
1620
£869
11-Mar-16
Fri
Easyjet
1350
2320
£689
06-Mar-16
Sun
Ryanair
0710
1620
£869
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomas Cook
1020
2110
£789
15-May-16
Sun
Ryanair
0710
1620
£819
11-Mar-16
Fri
Thomson
1035
2105
£709
Birmingham
Cardiff
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Leeds-Bradford
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
2
(brochure page 5)
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Monarch
1435
0040
£789
11-Mar-16
Fri
Jet2
0615
1620
£729
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Monarch
0600
1535
£789
11-Mar-16
Fri
Monarch
0600
1535
£689
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Monarch
0615
1610
£789
11-Mar-16
Fri
Monarch
0615
1610
£689
06-Nov-15*
Fri
Thomas Cook
0930
2000
£789
11-Mar-16
Fri
Thomas Cook
0930
2000
£689
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
Single room £160
Superior room per week
£112 (on request - twin/double rooms only)
Extra week in a single November
£500
Extra week in a single March £540
Extra week in a single May £470
Extra week in a twin/double November
£340
Extra week in a twin/double March
£380
Extra week in a twin/double May £310
Andalucia’s Eastern Coast (brochure page 6)
Glasgow
Holiday Code: 7WAG
Q Malaga
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Belfast Int
08-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0645
1355
£609
15-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0645
1355
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
1455
1415
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
1455
1415
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
1455
1415
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0845
1520
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0845
1520
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
1000
1600
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1000
1600
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1000
1600
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0700
1355
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Monarch
0700
1355
£669
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
1005
0940
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1005
0940
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1005
0940
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0845
0820
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0845
0820
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0605
1205
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0605
1205
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Vueling
1955
1140
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Vueling
1955
1140
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0710
1400
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0710
1400
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
0745
1400
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
0745
1400
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
0745
1400
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
0700
1410
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
0700
1410
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0645
1305
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0645
1305
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
1520
2145
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1520
2145
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1520
2145
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0640
1310
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0640
1310
£669
08-Nov-15
Sun
Norwegian
1050
1015
£629
14-Nov-15
Sat
Jet2
0900
1620
£619
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
1640
2355
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1640
2355
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1640
2355
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1640
2355
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
1640
2355
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
1240
1930
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
1620
2250
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
0935
1305
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0935
1305
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0935
1305
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0800
1835
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0800
1835
£669
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Bristol
Cardiff
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
Prestwick
Southampton
Southend
Stansted
07-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
1030
1745
£609
15-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£599
28-Feb-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£599
13-Mar-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£619
17-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1655
0005
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1655
0005
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£629
14-Nov-15
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£619
27-Feb-16
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£639
12-Mar-16
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£659
16-Apr-16
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£669
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1645
2335
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
1645
2335
£669
08-Nov-15
Sun
Easyjet
0700
1345
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1225
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1225
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
1540
2005
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
1540
2005
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
0720
2005
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0720
2005
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0720
2005
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1500
2135
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Monarch
1500
2135
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
0700
1405
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Monarch
0700
1405
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1515
2225
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Monarch
1515
2225
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0710
1410
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Jet2
0710
1410
£709
08-Nov-15
Sun
Ryanair
1640
2350
£609
15-Nov-15
Sun
Ryanair
1640
2350
£599
28-Feb-16
Sun
Ryanair
1640
2350
£599
13-Mar-16
Sun
Ryanair
1640
2350
£619
17-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
1640
2350
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0630
1335
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0630
1335
£669
12-May-16
Thu
Flybe
0650
1250
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Flybe
0650
1250
£669
28-Feb-16
Sun
Easyjet
0635
1255
£599
13-Mar-16
Sun
Easyjet
0635
1255
£619
17-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0635
1255
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1025
1635
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1025
1635
£669
07-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£609
14-Nov-15
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£599
27-Feb-16
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£599
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£619
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£629
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0610
1230
£659
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0610
1230
£669
Single room £120
Extra week in a single November, February, March
£330
Extra week in a single other dates £365
Extra week in a twin/double November, February, March £210
Extra week in a twin/double other dates £245
3
The Sierra de Mijas (brochure page 7)
Catalonia (brochure page 8)
Holiday Code: 7WDE
Holiday Code: 7WCC
Q Malaga
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Q Barcelona
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Belfast Int
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
1455
1415
£639
Aberdeen**
16-Mar-16
Wed
British Airways
0905
1625
£739
18-May-16
Wed
British Airways
0905
1625
£759
Belfast Int
16-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1010
1600
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1010
1600
£639
Birmingham
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
0845
1405
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0845
1405
£639
Bristol
16-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1035
1530
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1035
1530
£639
East Midlands
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
0935
1500
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0935
1500
£639
Edinburgh
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
0630
1255
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0630
1255
£639
Gatwick
16-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
1305
1225
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1305
1225
£639
17-Mar-16
Thu
Jet2
0735
1400
£659
19-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0735
1400
£679
16-Mar-16
Wed
British Airways
1345
1315
£659
18-May-16
Wed
British Airways
1345
1315
£679
17-Mar-16
Thu
Jet2
0900
1300
£659
19-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0700
1300
£679
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
1735
2205
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1735
2205
£639
16-Mar-16
Wed
Easyjet
0700
1200
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0700
1200
£639
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
0620
1150
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Monarch
1645
2250
£639
Newcastle
17-Mar-16
Thu
Easyjet
1350
1935
£619
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1350
1935
£639
Prestwick
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
1730
2340
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1730
2340
£639
17-Mar-16
Thu
Easyjet
1745
2245
£619
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1745
2245
£639
16-Mar-16
Wed
Ryanair
1245
1530
£619
18-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1245
1530
£639
16-Apr-16
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Cardiff
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Glasgow
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
Stansted
£649
1000
1600
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1000
1600
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1005
0940
£639
Sat
Ryanair
1005
0940
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0600
1205
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Vueling
1010
0930
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
0745
1400
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
0745
1400
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1520
2145
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1520
2145
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
1640
2355
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
1640
2355
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0935
1305
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0935
1305
£649
13-Mar-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£639
17-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1420
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£679
16-Apr-16
Sat
Jet2
1000
1655
£689
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0630
1305
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0720
2005
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Easyjet
0720
2005
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Monarch
0700
1400
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Easyjet
0635
1345
£639
13-Mar-16
Sat
Sun
Sun
Easyjet
Ryanair
Ryanair
0635
1640
1640
1345
2350
2350
£649
£649
Sun
Easyjet
0635
1255
£639
17-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0635
1255
£649
12-Mar-16
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£639
16-Apr-16
Sat
Ryanair
0720
1350
£649
Single room £100
Glasgow
Heathrow
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Southend
£639
13-Mar-16
4
1415
Ryanair
17-Apr-16
Southend
1455
Sat
16-Apr-16
Prestwick
Easyjet
12-Mar-16
16-Apr-16
Bristol
Sat
Stansted
**via Heathrow
Single room March
Single room May
Extra week in a single Extra week in a twin/double
£0
£120
£400
£280
Catalonia - Trails & Rails (brochure page 9)
Holiday Code: 7WTR
Q Barcelona
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen**
04-May-16
Wed
British Airways
0905
1625
£759
Belfast Int
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1010
1600
£639
Birmingham
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0845
1405
£639
Bristol
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1035
1530
£639
East Midlands
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0935
1500
£639
Edinburgh
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0630
1255
£639
Gatwick
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1305
1225
£639
Glasgow
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0735
1400
£679
Heathrow
04-May-16
Wed
British Airways
1345
1315
£679
Leeds-Bradford
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0700
1300
£679
Liverpool
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1735
2205
£639
Luton
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0700
1200
£639
Manchester
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
1645
2250
£639
Newcastle
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1350
1935
£639
Prestwick
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1730
2340
£639
Southend
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1745
2245
£639
Stansted
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1245
1530
£639
**via Heathrow
Supplements per person: Single room Extra week in a single Extra week in a twin/double
£120
£400
£280
Mallorca (brochure page 10)
Holiday Code: 7WMA
Q Palma
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen
13-May-16
Fri
Thomson
1730
0030
£799
Belfast Int
15-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1920
0140
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1920
0140
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1920
0140
£679
14-Apr-16
Fri
Monarch
0610
1210
£649
22-Apr-16
Fri
Monarch
0610
1210
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0605
1210
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0910
0845
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0910
0845
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0910
0845
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0630
1200
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0630
1200
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0630
1200
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Thomson
0600
1230
£669
21-Apr-16
Thu
Thomson
0600
1230
£679
12-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0600
1230
£699
15-Apr-16
Fri
Ryanair
2025
2000
£649
22-Apr-16
Fri
Ryanair
2025
2000
£659
13-May-16
Fri
Ryanair
2025
2000
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0700
1245
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0700
1245
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0700
1245
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0735
1415
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0735
1415
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0735
1415
£679
15-Apr-16
Fri
Monarch
1550
1910
£649
22-Apr-16
Fri
Monarch
1550
1910
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0630
1220
£679
15-Apr-16
Fri
Jet2
0700
1410
£689
22-Apr-16
Fri
Jet2
0700
1410
£699
13-May-16
Fri
Jet2
0700
1410
£719
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0930
1535
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0930
1535
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0930
1535
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0610
1200
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0610
1200
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0610
1200
£679
14-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1130
£649
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1130
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1130
£679
Q Faro
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0600
1230
£649
Belfast Int
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1030
1705
£819
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0600
1230
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0600
1230
£679
Birmingham
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
0610
1245
£819
14-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1220
£649
Bournemouth
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1710
1645
£819
£659
Bristol
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0705
1255
£819
05-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0830
1540
£839
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Bristol
Doncaster-Sheffield
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Glasgow
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1220
Portugal – the Algarve (brochure page 11)
Holiday Code: 7WAA
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0600
1220
£679
Doncaster-Sheffield
Norwich
13-May-16
Fri
Thomson
0600
1205
£699
Dublin
04-May-16
Wed
Aer Lingus
0620
1250
£819
Prestwick
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0915
1330
£649
East Midlands
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0830
1445
£819
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0915
1330
£659
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0915
1330
£679
Edinburgh
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1145
1120
£819
14-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1225
£649
Exeter
05-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0735
1335
£819
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1225
£659
Gatwick
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
0610
1250
£819
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1225
£679
Glasgow
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£859
14-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
1335
1910
£649
Leeds-Bradford
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
1655
2345
£819
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
1335
1910
£659
Liverpool
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0935
1550
£819
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1335
1910
£679
Luton
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
0650
1330
£819
Manchester
04-May-16
Wed
Monarch
0710
1410
£819
Newcastle
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1610
2300
£819
Prestwick
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0720
1410
£819
Southampton
04-May-16
Wed
Flybe
1410
2015
£819
Southend
04-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0635
1245
£819
Stansted
04-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1915
1850
£819
Southend
Stansted
Single room April
Single room May
Superior room per week Extra week in a single Extra week in a twin/double
£0
£100
£40 (twin/double rooms only)
£400
£300
Single room £100
Sea view per week
£90 (twin/double rooms only)
£330
5
The Guadiana River & Western Andalucia (brochure page 12)
Holiday Code: 7WGR
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
2240
£739
Q Faro
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
2240
£749
Belfast Int
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1705
£739
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
2240
£759
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1705
£749
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0710
1850
£739
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1705
£759
12-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0710
1850
£749
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1355
2045
£739
19-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0710
1850
£759
Birmingham
Bristol
Cardiff
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Exeter
Gatwick
Glasgow
Leeds-Bradford
Monarch
1355
2045
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1355
2045
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1615
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1615
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1030
1615
£759
Q Barcelona
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
£739
Aberdeen**
05-May-16
Thu
British Airways
1105
1745
£819
09-Jun-16
Thu
British Airways
1105
1745
£839
05-May-16
Thu
Vueling
1310
1230
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Vueling
1310
1230
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0650
1240
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Monarch
0650
1240
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1035
1530
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1035
1530
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Vueling
1505
1425
£699
05-May-16
Manchester
Newcastle
Southampton
Thu
Flybe
0605
1205
12-May-16
Thu
Flybe
0605
1205
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Flybe
0605
1205
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
1305
1950
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
1305
1950
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
1305
1950
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
1550
2205
£779
12-May-16
Thu
Jet2
1550
2205
£789
Thu
Jet2
1550
2205
£799
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1550
£779
12-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1550
£789
19-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1550
£799
05-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0735
1335
£759
12-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0735
1335
£769
19-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0735
1335
£779
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1440
2110
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1440
2110
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Monarch
1440
2110
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£779
12-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£789
19-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£799
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1400
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1400
£749
Thu
Monarch
0710
1400
Thu
Easyjet
0935
1550
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0935
1550
£749
Thu
Easyjet
0935
1550
The High Pyrenees (brochure page 13)
Holiday Code: 7WPY
Belfast City
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
09-Jun-16
Thu
Vueling
1505
1425
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0935
1500
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0935
1500
£719
Edinburgh
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0620
1245
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0620
1245
£719
Gatwick
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1305
1800
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1305
1800
£719
Glasgow
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0735
1400
£739
09-Jun-16
Thu
Jet2
0735
1400
£759
05-May-16
Thu
British Airways
1430
1745
£739
09-Jun-16
Thu
British Airways
1430
1745
£759
Leeds-Bradford
05-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0700
1300
£739
09-Jun-16
Thu
Jet2
0700
1300
£759
Liverpool
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1230
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1230
£719
Luton
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1210
£699
East Midlands
Heathrow
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1210
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0625
1200
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0625
1200
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1350
1935
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1350
1935
£719
Prestwick
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1730
2340
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
1730
2340
£719
Southend
05-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1745
2245
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1745
2245
£719
05-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0815
1530
£699
09-Jun-16
Thu
Ryanair
0815
1530
£719
Manchester
Newcastle
£769
05-May-16
19-May-16
Luton
Single room £140
£260
Sea view per week (on request)
£50
Thu
19-May-16
Liverpool
Stansted
12-May-16
19-May-16
6
Southend
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0640
1320
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0640
1320
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0640
1320
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1410
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1410
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1410
£759
05-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0725
1435
£759
12-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0725
1435
£769
19-May-16
Thu
Thomson
0725
1435
£779
05-May-16
Thu
Flybe
1500
2100
£739
12-May-16
Thu
Flybe
1500
2100
£749
19-May-16
Thu
Flybe
1500
2100
£759
Stansted
** via Heathrow
Single room
£120
The Valleys of Roussillon (brochure page 14)
The Basque Coast & Bordeaux (brochure page 15)
Holiday Code: 7WVR
Holiday Code: 7WBS
Q Barcelona
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Q Bordeaux
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen**
06-Apr-16
Wed
British Airways
0905
1625
£829
Bristol
24-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1330
1705
£849
10-Apr-16
Sun
British Airways
1105
1745
£829
Edinburgh
24-May-16
Tue
Ryanair
1600
2100
£849
06-Apr-16
Wed
Easyjet
1010
1600
£709
Gatwick
24-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1145
1525
£849
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0710
1255
£709
Liverpool
24-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1045
1445
£849
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
0845
1405
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Monarch
1645
2235
£709
06-Apr-16
Wed
Easyjet
1035
1530
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0705
1215
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
0615
1210
£709
Belfast Int
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Glasgow
Heathrow
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
0935
1500
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
0935
0900
£709
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
0630
1255
£709
06-Apr-16
Wed
Easyjet
1305
1225
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
1150
1230
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Jet2
0745
1400
£749
06-Apr-16
Wed
British Airways
1345
1315
£749
10-Apr-16
Sun
British Airways
1430
1300
£749
Leeds-Bradford
10-Apr-16
Sun
Monarch
1500
2040
£709
Liverpool
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
1735
2205
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0715
1300
£709
Luton
** via Heathrow
Single room£160
Menorca - Walking & Birdwatching (brochure page 16)
Holiday Code: 7WMB
Q Mahon
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Birmingham
06-May-16
Fri
Monarch
0720
1320
Price
£699
Bristol
06-May-16
Fri
Thomas Cook
0620
1205
£699
Cardiff
06-May-16
Fri
Thomson
1525
2110
£719
DoncasterSheffield
07-May-16
Sat
Thomson
1450
2055
£719
£699
East Midlands
06-May-16
Fri
Thomas Cook
0600
0005
Edinburgh
07-May-16
Sat
Thomson
1525
2230
£719
Gatwick
06-May-16
Fri
Easyjet
0635
1805
£699
£739
Glasgow
07-May-16
Sat
Jet2
0800
1440
Leeds-Bradford
06-May-16
Fri
Monarch
0910
1455
£699
Luton
06-May-16
Fri
Monarch
0705
1310
£699
06-Apr-16
Wed
Easyjet
0700
1200
£709
Manchester
06-May-16
Fri
Monarch
0830
1450
£699
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
1020
1205
£709
Newcastle
07-May-16
Sat
Jet2
0805
2050
£739
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
0620
1150
£709
Norwich
07-May-16
Sat
Thomson
1535
2125
£719
10-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
0625
1150
£709
Stansted
06-May-16
Fri
Thomson
0720
1325
£719
Newcastle
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
0700
2245
£709
Prestwick
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
1730
2340
£709
Manchester
10-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
1730
2340
£709
Southend
10-Apr-16
Sun
Easyjet
1745
2215
£709
Stansted
06-Apr-16
Wed
Ryanair
1245
1530
£709
10-Apr-16
Sun
Ryanair
1245
1520
£709
Single room Extra week in a single Extra week in a twin/double £140
£400
£260
**via Heathrow
Single room£0
7
Portugal – Walking & Birdwatching
The Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo (brochure page 19)
(brochure page 17)
Holiday Code: 7WBI
Holiday Code: 7WAB
Q Faro
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Belfast Int
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1405
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1405
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1350
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1350
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1255
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0705
1255
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
0620
1255
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
0620
1255
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
1550
1445
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
1550
1445
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1555
£869
21-Apr-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1555
£889
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1135
1745
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1135
1745
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£869
21-Apr-16
Thu
Jet2
0840
1630
£889
07-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1400
£869
21-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
0710
1400
£889
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0935
1550
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0935
1550
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1220
1830
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
1220
1830
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
1435
2135
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Monarch
1435
2135
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Flybe
1500
2100
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Flybe
1500
2100
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
2240
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
2240
£849
07-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0710
1850
£829
21-Apr-16
Thu
Ryanair
0710
1850
£849
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
East Midlands
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Glasgow
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Southampton
Southend
Stansted
Single room £130
River view room (on request)
£44
The Cinque Terre, Portofino & Lake Maggiore (brochure page 18)
Q Nice
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen**
18-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1105
1745
£909
25-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1105
1745
£919
16-May-16
Mon
British Airways
1105
1745
£929
13-Jun-16
Mon
British Airways
1105
1745
£969
16-May-16
Mon
Monarch
1555
2105
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Monarch
1555
2105
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1245
1725
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1245
1725
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
1245
1725
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
1245
1725
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Ryanair
1720
2300
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Ryanair
1720
2300
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Ryanair
1720
2300
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Ryanair
1720
2300
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0700
1245
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0700
1245
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
0700
1245
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
0700
1245
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1440
1430
£829
25-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1440
1430
£839
16-May-16
Mon
British Airways
1440
1430
£849
13-Jun-16
Mon
British Airways
1440
1430
£889
18-Apr-16
Mon
Jet2
1045
1615
£829
25-Apr-16
Mon
Jet2
1045
1615
£839
16-May-16
Mon
Jet2
1045
1615
£849
13-Jun-16
Mon
Jet2
1045
1615
£889
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1800
2300
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1800
2300
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
1800
2300
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
1800
2300
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
0730
1200
£849
18-Apr-16
Mon
Jet2
1500
2030
£829
25-Apr-16
Mon
Jet2
1500
2030
£839
16-May-16
Mon
Jet2
1500
2030
£849
13-Jun-16
Mon
Jet2
1500
2030
£889
18-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1200
1945
£909
25-Apr-16
Mon
British Airways
1200
1945
£919
16-May-16
Mon
British Airways
1200
1945
£929
13-Jun-16
Mon
British Airways
1200
1945
£969
18-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1430
1915
£789
25-Apr-16
Mon
Easyjet
1430
1915
£799
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
1430
1915
£809
13-Jun-16
Mon
Easyjet
1430
1915
£849
Birmingham
Bristol
Dublin
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Heathrow
Leeds-Bradford
Liverpool
Luton
Holiday Code: 7WPC
Q Milan Malpensa
Aberdeen**
Birmingham
Bristol*
Cardiff
Dublin*
East Midlands*
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Date
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
Day
Tue
Tue
Tue
Tue
Tue
Tue
Tue
Tue
Airline
British Airways
Flybe
Ryanair
Flybe
Ryanair
Ryanair
Easyjet
Easyjet
Dep
1105
0700
1810
1005
0615
1200
1245
1305
1745
1155
1745
1450
1145
1650
1215
1930
Price
£1,039
£919
£919
£969
£969
£919
Tue
British Airways
1505
1235
£959
Luton
21-Jun-16
Tue
Easyjet
1820
2245
£919
Newcastle**
Stansted*
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
Tue
Tue
Tue
Ryanair
British Airways
Ryanair
1340
1200
1240
** via Heathrow
* to Milan Bergamo
Single room £120
Lake view on Maggiore (twin/double rooms only)
£33
1840
1600
1535
Newcastle**
£919
21-Jun-16
21-Jun-16
Manchester
£969
Heathrow
Manchester*
8
Rtn
£969
£1,039
£969
Stansted
**via Heathrow
Single room £100
Side sea view £45 (twin/double rooms only)
Front sea view £70
Monte Isola & the Camonica Valley (brochure page 20)
Crete - East & West (brochure page 23)
Holiday Code: 7WIS
Holiday Code: 7WHE
Q Milan Bergamo
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Q Heraklion
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Bristol
18-Jun-16
Sat
Ryanair
1240
1215
£869
Belfast Int
03-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
0700
1705
£889
Dublin
17-Jun-16
Fri
Ryanair
0615
1145
£869
17-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
0700
1705
£899
East Midlands
18-Jun-16
Sat
Ryanair
1200
1650
£869
Birmingham
17-May-16
Tue
Monarch
1420
2335
£899
Edinburgh*
17-Jun-16
Fri
Easyjet
1245
1215
£869
Bristol
03-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
1840
2340
£889
Glasgow*
18-Jun-16
Sat
Easyjet
1650
1620
£869
17-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
1840
2340
£899
Manchester
17-Jun-16
Fri
Ryanair
1340
1840
£869
03-May-16
Tue
Thomson
1215
2210
£909
17-May-16
Tue
Thomson
1215
2210
£919
Stansted
17-Jun-16
Fri
Ryanair
1240
1535
Cardiff
£869
* to Milan Malpensa
Single room £140 (standard only)
Classic room with Balcony £49
Superior room with balcony (partial lake view) £84
Tuscany & Liguria (brochure page 21)
East Midlands
03-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
1930
£929
17-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
1930
£939
03-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1525
0110
£889
17-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1525
0110
£899
03-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1645
0125
£889
17-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1645
0125
£899
03-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
2010
£929
17-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
2010
£939
Leeds-Bradford
03-May-16
Tue
Jet2
0855
1840
£929
17-May-16
Tue
Jet2
0855
1840
£939
Manchester
03-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1345
2245
£889
17-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1345
2245
£899
Newcastle
03-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1030
2015
£929
17-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1030
2015
£939
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Holiday Code: 7WTF
Q Pisa
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Bristol
10-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1750
2250
£819
Dublin
11-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1225
1200
£819
East Midlands
10-May-16
Tue
Ryanair
1120
1625
£819
Edinburgh
11-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1600
1535
£819
Gatwick
11-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
1435
1930
£819
Heathrow
11-May-16
Wed
British Airways
0850
1430
£859
Leeds-Bradford
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1455
1430
£859
Luton
11-May-16
Wed
Easyjet
0635
1135
£819
Manchester
11-May-16
Wed
Jet2
0830
1415
£859
Newcastle
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1415
2010
£859
Prestwick
11-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
0835
1425
£819
Stansted
11-May-16
Wed
Ryanair
1445
1420
£819
Price
Glasgow
Single room £110
Extra week in a twin/double £300
Single room£100
Elba & Tuscany (brochure page 22)
Holiday Code: 7WEL
Q Pisa
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Dublin
19-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1225
1200
£819
Edinburgh
19-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1600
1535
£819
Gatwick
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
1435
1930
£819
Heathrow
19-May-16
Thu
British Airways
0850
1430
£859
Luton
19-May-16
Thu
Easyjet
0635
1135
£819
Manchester
19-May-16
Thu
Jet2
0830
1415
£859
Prestwick
19-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
0835
1425
£819
Stansted
19-May-16
Thu
Ryanair
1445
1420
£819
Single room£140
Crete, Gouves – no single supplement (brochure page 24)
Holiday Code: 7WSH
Q Heraklion
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Belfast Int
10-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
0700
1705
£869
Bristol
10-May-16
Tue
Thomas Cook
1840
2340
£869
Cardiff
10-May-16
Tue
Thomson
1215
2210
£889
East Midlands
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
1930
£909
Edinburgh
10-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1525
0110
£869
Gatwick
10-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1645
0125
£869
Glasgow
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1000
2010
£909
Leeds-Bradford
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
0855
1840
£909
Manchester
10-May-16
Tue
Easyjet
1345
2245
£869
Newcastle
10-May-16
Tue
Jet2
1030
2015
£909
Supplements per person: Single room £0
Extra week
£350
9
The Harz Mountains, Berlin & Potsdam (brochure page 25)
Holiday Code: 7WBH
Holiday Code: 7WKZ
Q Berlin Schoenfeld
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Q Krakow
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
Aberdeen**
16-Jun-16
Thu
British Airways
1105
1745
£1,009
Belfast Int
28-Jun-16
Tue
Easyjet
1005
1610
£759
21-Jul-16
Thu
British Airways
1105
1745
£989
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1305
1750
£889
Edinburgh
28-Jun-16
Tue
Ryanair
1520
2115
£759
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1305
1750
£869
Gatwick
28-Jun-16
Tue
Easyjet
0920
1445
£759
16-Jun-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
1405
1935
£889
Leeds-Bradford
28-Jun-16
Tue
Ryanair
1715
1240
£759
21-Jul-16
Thu
Aer Lingus
1405
1935
£869
Stansted
28-Jun-16
Tue
Ryanair
0845
2320
£759
Bristol
Dublin
Edinburgh
Gatwick
Glasgow
Heathrow*
Liverpool
Luton
Manchester
Newcastle**
Single room £160
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1405
1910
£889
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1405
1910
£869
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1010
1925
£889
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1010
1925
£869
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1020
1535
£889
Q Venice
Date
Day
Airline
Dep
Rtn
Price
16-May-16
Mon
Ryanair
1135
1630
£819
The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Venice & Trieste (brochure page 27)
Holiday Code: 7WVT
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1020
1535
£869
Bristol*
16-Jun-16
Thu
British Airways
1535
1320
£929
Dublin*
16-May-16
Mon
Aer Lingus
0720
1330
£819
21-Jul-16
Thu
British Airways
1535
1320
£909
East Midlands*
16-May-16
Mon
Ryanair
1215
1705
£819
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1810
2300
£889
Edinburgh
16-May-16
Mon
Jet2
0800
1415
£859
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1810
2300
£869
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
1330
1750
£889
Gatwick
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
0840
1325
£819
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
1330
1750
£869
Heathrow
16-May-16
Mon
British Airways
0855
1450
£859
16-Jun-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1140
£889
Leeds-Bradford
16-May-16
Mon
Jet2
0715
1300
£859
21-Jul-16
Thu
Easyjet
0700
1140
£869
Luton
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
0855
1450
£819
16-May-16
Mon
Jet2
0730
1315
£859
16-Jun-16
Thu
British Airways
1150
1605
£1,009
Manchester
21-Jul-16
Thu
British Airways
1150
1605
£989
Southend
16-May-16
Mon
Easyjet
1810
2240
£819
Stansted*
16-May-16
Mon
Ryanair
0620
2340
£819
* to Berlin Tegel
** to Berlin Tegel via Heathrow
Single room£140
10
Poland – Krakow & the High Tatras (brochure page 26)
*to Treviso
Single room £100
Travel Insurance for bookings taken up to 31 DECEMBER 2015
This information is subject to change without notice.
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 travel insurance from Travel
& General Insurance Services Limited. Should you decide not to purchase our insurance, you must
provide us with details of your alternative insurance with your final payment.
The schedule of the cover opposite sets out a summary of the cover provided by our insurance.
Preferred Travel Services is an Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Services
Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details of which can be
found at www.fca.gov.uk or by calling 0845 606 1234.
THIS SUMMARY APPLIES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS AT THE DATE OF
DEPARTURE.
Premiums for persons under the age of 80 years at the time of departure are shown elsewhere in the
brochure. Persons between 80 and 85 years will be charged double the premium AND must contact
Healthcheck on 0844 826 2711. We regret cover is not available to persons aged over 85 years at the
date of departure.
These details are correct as at 3 August 2015 and are subject to change without notice. As cover
under the Cancellation section commences immediately the holiday booking has been confirmed, no
refund in premium can be allowed. 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 insurance 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. Our "Walking in the
Pyrenees" goes up to 2570m and “Walking in Tenerife” is up to 2550m. If you decide to walk separately
from our group, or if you have not taken out our insurance please ensure your cover is valid.
Single trip policy Schedule of Standard Cover
Section
A
B
C
D
Important declaration
An insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of an event/occurrence which is sudden,
unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control. Any facts known to you, which could possibly
result in you having to make a claim, must be disclosed otherwise you may not be covered. In
addition, anyone named under the policy must have read and understood the following relating to
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions which are defined as:
a) Any respiratory condition (relating to the lungs or breathing), heart condition, stroke, Crohn’s disease,
epilepsy, allergy, or cancer for which you (or any other person not necessarily travelling but upon
whom travel depends such as a Close Relative) have ever received treatment (including surgery,
tests or investigations by your doctor or a consultant/specialist, or prescribed drugs/medication).
b) Any Medical Condition for which you (or any other person not necessarily travelling but upon
whom travel depends such as a Close Relative) have received surgery, in-patient treatment or
investigations in a hospital or clinic within the last twelve months, or prescribed drugs/medication.
Sum insured per person
Excess per person
Cancellation and
curtailment charges
Up to £5,000
£50*
Medical Expenses
Up to £5,000,000
£50
In Patient Benefit
£500
Nil
Criminal Injuries Benefit
£5,000
Nil
Personal Accident –
disability
£25,000
Nil
Death
£10,000
Nil
Delayed Departure or
Arrival, or
£100
Nil
Cancellation due to
Delayed Departure
£5,000
Nil
Hi-jack of Aircraft, train
or sea vessel
£3,000
Nil
Failure of Transport
£1,000
Nil
Missed Connection
£1,000
Nil
Personal Effects
single item limit £400)
(Valuables limited to
£500 in total)
£2,500
£50
E
Money
£500
£50
Tickets
£1,000
£50
Passport or Visas
£250
£50
Temporary Loss of
Baggage
£100
Nil
F
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
£250
G
Legal Expenses
£15,000
Nil
* Cancellation excess for loss of deposit on air holidays is nil. Cancellation excess for UK trips of three days or less is nil.
1. Do you or a Close Relative have a Pre-existing Medical Condition?
2. Have you or a Close Relative received a terminal prognosis for any medical condition?
3. Are you or a Close Relative aware of a medical condition but have not received a formal diagnosis?
4. Are you or a Close Relative on a waiting list or have the knowledge of the need for surgery in a
hospital?
5. Are you aware of any circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim on
this policy?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, are in any doubt or are between the ages of 80 and
85 you must call Healthcheck in confidence on: 0844 826 2711. The medical screening helpline may be
contacted between 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00 to 16.00 on Saturdays. Healthcheck
will confirm whether or not cover is available for the condition. An additional premium may be payable.
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 documents to us within 14 days of receipt and we will refund the premium in full,
provided you have not travelled or made a claim.
Failure to comply with the terms & conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted.
BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2015 TO AUGUST 2016 SEASON
These Booking Conditions and the information in the brochure
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).
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. 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 by coach of more than 4 days duration) and 4 weeks
before departure for Group C Holidays (holidays by coach 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 reserve the right to
treat your booking as cancelled by you. In this case the cancellation
charges in clause 5 will be payable.
3. Your holiday price – we reserve the right to alter the prices of
any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised
of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before
your contract is confirmed. The price of your travel arrangements
was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times
Guide to World Currencies on 03/06/2015 in relation to the following
currencies: £1 = Euro 1.36. The price of your travel arrangements
is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.
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.
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). As we incur costs from the time we
confirm your booking the following cancellation charges will be
payable (excluding insurance premiums, which 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%
56-29 days
50%
loss of deposi loss of deposit
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. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday – As we plan your holiday
arrangements many months in advance we may occasionally
have to make changes or cancel your booking and we reserve the
right to do so at any time. Changes If we make a major change to
your holiday, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible
if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of
either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of
alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us if
available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a
lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of
all monies paid. In some cases we will also pay compensation (see
below). These options don’t apply for minor changes. Examples
of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights
which reduce your stay in resort by less than 12 hours, changes to
aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same or
higher standard, changes of carriers. Please note that carriers such
as airlines used in the brochure are subject to change. Cancellation
We will not cancel your travel arrangements after the Balance
Due Date (see clause 2), except for reasons of force majeure or
failure by you to pay the final balance. We may cancel your holiday
before this date if, e.g., the minimum number of clients required
for a particular travel arrangement is not reached. If your holiday
is cancelled you can either have a refund of all monies paid or
accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable
standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference
if the alternative is of a lower value).In some cases we will pay
compensation (see below). If we cancel your travel arrangements
for any reason we will not be responsible for reimbursement of
any costs you have incurred with third parties including, but not
limited to, insurance premiums, car parking, hotel accommodation,
currency etc. Compensation If we cancel or make a major change
we will pay compensation as detailed below except where the major
change or cancellation arises due to reasons of force majeure. The
compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming
more if you are entitled to do so.
Number of days before departure
Compensation for each
we advise you of cancellation
full fare paying Customer
or significant alteration
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.
Force Majeure: We will not pay you compensation if we have to
cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because
of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control.
These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist
activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire,
adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable
technical problems with transport. We regret we cannot pay any
expenses, costs or losses incurred by you as a result of any change
or cancellation. No compensation is payable for minor changes. Very
rarely, we may be forced by “force majeure” to change or terminate
your holiday after departure but before the scheduled end of your
time away. This is extremely unlikely but in this situation, we regret
we will be unable to make refunds (unless we obtain any refunds
from our suppliers), pay you any compensation or meet any costs
or expenses you incur as a result. Compensation is not payable if we
have not received full payment from you by the Balance Due Date.
7. Our Liability to you – (a) We make every effort to ensure that
all arrangements are made correctly and efficiently. We accept
responsibility if any of the services which we have agreed to provide
for you as part of our contract with you prove deficient or not of
a reasonable standard. We also accept responsibility for what our
employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors do or do not do
(providing they were at the time carrying out work authorised by us)
except for death, personal injury or illness results (dealt with below).
This acceptance of responsibility is, however, subject to force
majeure and the other terms of these Booking Conditions.
(b) Subject to these Booking Conditions, we accept responsibility
should you or any member of your party suffer death, personal
injury, illness, loss or damage as a result of any failure to perform or
improper performance of any part of our contract with you by any of
our employees, agents, suppliers or sub-contractors (providing they
were at the time carrying out work authorised by us) except in the
following situations. We will not be liable where any failure to perform
or improper performance was due to:- the act(s) and/or omission(s)
of the person(s) affected; or those of a third party not connected
with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or
unavoidable or an event which either ourselves or the supplier of the
service(s) in question could not have foreseen or avoided even with
all due care.
(c) It is a condition of the acceptance of liability set out in clauses 8(a)
and 8(b) of these Booking Conditions that you notify us in 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 payment 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. You must provide us and our
insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require.
(d) In all cases, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay
you and/or any member of your party for any or all claims or parts
of claims which involve, air, sea, rail or road carriers and/or hotel
keepers and other services they provide as if we were carriers/hotel
keepers within the applicable international conventions (eg., Warsaw
Convention as amended for travel by air, Athens Convention for
travel by sea). Therefore for all claims which result from international
carriage, compensation will only be paid for those conditions where
the carriers concerned would be obliged to pay compensation at
the relevant international convention were a claim made against
that carrier in that particular situation. You must give credit for all
payments received from the carrier or other suppliers.
(e) This clause 7 is intended to set out our obligations to you as a
tour operator in the light of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and
Package Tours Regulations 1992. 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. Prompt assistance in resort – If the contract we have with you
is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures
attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the
services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable
circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could
not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an
event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not
foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss,
we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the
circumstances.
9. Complaints and problems – If you have a problem during your
holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and
our resort representative immediately who will endeavour to put
things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow
this up within 28 days of your return home by writing by post to our
Customer Services Department giving your booking reference and all
other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the
point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed
up our response to you.
It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to
the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative
without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. If you fail
to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the
opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were
in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. 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 an arbitration scheme for the resolution of
disputes arising out of this contract. The scheme is arranged by ABTA
and administered independently. It is a simple and inexpensive method
of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you for
costs. The upper limit on claims is £5,000 per person and £25,000
per booking form. The scheme doesn’t apply to claims which are
solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. It
can however deal with claims which include an element of minor injury
or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can
award per person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration
must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return
from holiday. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA
Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation.
Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving
disputes can be found on www.abta.com.
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. Conditions of suppliers – many of the services which make up
your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers
provide these services in accordance with their own terms and
conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude
the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable
International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms
and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier
concerned.
12. Special requests and medical problems – 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 fulfillment of a particular request. All such
bookings will be treated as standard bookings subject to the above
provisions on special requests. 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, also, 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. 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.
Information on health is contained in a leaflet (Health Advice for
Travellers) available from local Department of Health offices and most
Post Offices. For holidays outside the UK you should have a European
Health Insurance Card prior to departure. It is your responsibility
to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and
health documents before departure. The Foreign & Commonwealth
Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your holiday
destination. You are advised to check this information on the internet
under the address http://www.fco.gov.uk/
14. Your Financial Protection – We provide full financial protection
for our package holidays. For flight-based holidays this is through our
Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 5537. When you buy an ATOL
protected flight or flight inclusive holiday 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, or the suppliers identified on your
ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL
Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither
we nor the supplier are 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, or the suppliers identified
on your ATOL certificate, 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, the travel agent (or your
credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such
claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has
paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.
When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight,
protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA.
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 stay in resort by
less than 12 hours are not major changes for the purposes of clause
6. We reserve the right to withdraw coach departure points shown
on the booking form and to add departure points outside your local
area. Precise timings, pick-up routes, hotel name, intended order of
excursions/visits and joining instructions will be sent with your tickets
approximately ten days before departure. You are asked to remember
that very occasionally resort or other facilities may be withdrawn
for maintenance or other reasons beyond our control, such as
the sudden onset of adverse weather conditions. In these unusual
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 our
recommended travel insurance. Under EU law 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 of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will
also be available from airlines. 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. 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.
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. Websites – We are not responsible for the contents of websites
of hotels or other suppliers and tourist boards etc. included in this
brochure. 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 September 2015
Preferred Travel ServicesBooking Form
W3692
Lead Passenger (who must sign this form
in the PAYMENTS section):
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................................................................................
Holiday Title.........................................................................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
....................................................................................................HOLIDAY
Passenger details
Exactly as written on the Passport.
Please use BLOCK CAPITALS
Surname......................................................................
Address........................................................................
........................................................................................
CODE....................................
Provisional Booking No.........................................................................................................
Departure Airport........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................
dd / mm / yy PRICE £.......................................................
DEPARTURE DATE ...............................................
..........................................Postcode...........................
Tel. day.........................................................................
NUMBER OF ROOMS
Twin/doubles............Triples/Family............... Singles (supplement applies)..............
Mobile...........................................................................
Emergency contact Tel.......................................
Email.............................................................................
Date of birth .........................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy Expiry date ....................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Passenger 2:
Title................................................................................
please refer to Departure Dates and Prices
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.
............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
HOLIDAY EXTRAS TO BOOK if applicable (please refer to Departure Dates and Prices)
............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
Surname......................................................................
INSURANCE
If not taking our insurance:
Date of birth .........................................................
Your Insurer.....................................................................................................................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Policy No.................................................... 24 hr emergency No........................................................
Forenames..................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
PAYMENT ENCLOSED WITH THIS BOOKING (please refer to How to Book)
Issuing Country.........................................................
Deposit£...................................
Passenger 3:
Full Payment (including supplements and extras if applicable)£...................................
Title................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
Surname......................................................................
Date of birth .........................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Passenger 4:
Title................................................................................
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
dd / mm / yy
Signed..................................................................................................... Date
...............................................
IN WHICH NEWSPAPER DID YOU SEE THIS HOLIDAY
ADVERTISED?
...............................................................................................................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
THANK YOU FOR BOOKING
Surname......................................................................
Date of birth ........................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Office use only
£
BN
ASB
Issue No.
Passport No................................................................
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS FOR CREDIT/DEBIT
CARD PAYMENTS – we accept Maestro, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Visa
Card Type................................................... Valid from............................. Expires..................................
Please enter the last 3 digits of your security code
(shown on the reverse side of your card, after your signature)........................................
Card No.
Nationality...................................................................
Please charge my account the sum of £...................................
Card holder’s name if different from the Lead Passenger’s name
................................................................................................................................................................................
Card holder’s signature............................................................................................................................
Please note balance or part balance payments by credit card are subject to a charge equal to 2% of the payment being made.
Preferred Travel ServicesBooking Form
W3692
Lead Passenger (who must sign this form
in the PAYMENTS section):
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................................................................................
Holiday Title.........................................................................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
....................................................................................................HOLIDAY
Passenger details
Exactly as written on the Passport.
Please use BLOCK CAPITALS
Surname......................................................................
Address........................................................................
........................................................................................
CODE....................................
Provisional Booking No.........................................................................................................
Departure Airport........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................
dd / mm / yy PRICE £.......................................................
DEPARTURE DATE ...............................................
..........................................Postcode...........................
Tel. day.........................................................................
NUMBER OF ROOMS
Twin/doubles............Triples/Family............... Singles (supplement applies)..............
Mobile...........................................................................
Emergency contact Tel.......................................
Email.............................................................................
Date of birth .........................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Passenger 2:
Title................................................................................
please refer to Departure Dates and Prices
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.
............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
HOLIDAY EXTRAS TO BOOK if applicable (please refer to Departure Dates and Prices)
............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
Surname......................................................................
INSURANCE
If not taking our insurance:
Date of birth .........................................................
Your Insurer.....................................................................................................................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Policy No.................................................... 24 hr emergency No........................................................
Forenames..................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
PAYMENT ENCLOSED WITH THIS BOOKING (please refer to How to Book)
Issuing Country.........................................................
Deposit£...................................
Passenger 3:
Full Payment (including supplements and extras if applicable)£...................................
Title................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
Surname......................................................................
Date of birth .........................................................
Nationality...................................................................
Passport No................................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Passenger 4:
Title................................................................................
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
dd / mm / yy
Signed..................................................................................................... Date
...............................................
IN WHICH NEWSPAPER DID YOU SEE THIS HOLIDAY
ADVERTISED?
...............................................................................................................................................................................
Forenames..................................................................
THANK YOU FOR BOOKING
Surname......................................................................
Date of birth ........................................................
dd / mm / yy
Issue Date ....................
Issuing Country.........................................................
Office use only
£
BN
ASB
Issue No.
Passport No................................................................
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS FOR CREDIT/DEBIT
CARD PAYMENTS – we accept Maestro, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Visa
Card Type................................................... Valid from............................. Expires..................................
Please enter the last 3 digits of your security code
(shown on the reverse side of your card, after your signature)........................................
Card No.
Nationality...................................................................
Please charge my account the sum of £...................................
Card holder’s name if different from the Lead Passenger’s name
................................................................................................................................................................................
Card holder’s signature............................................................................................................................
Please note balance or part balance payments by credit card are subject to a charge equal to 2% of the payment being made.

Walking Holidays Collection November 2015 to August 2016

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