Art and history walking holidays

All our art and history walking holidays offer unique appeal and masses of interest and are packed with historic highlights, architectural treasures, fine art and ancient monuments. On self-guided holidays we provide meticulously researched regional and route notes to help you get the very best from your trip, while on guided tours our local leaders are specially chosen for their in-depth knowledge of the region.

Click on the appropriate holiday title for full holiday details, take a look at our activities section for further information about how our walking holidays work, or see our interest-packed itineraries page for further information about what you can expect on your art and history walking holiday.

Location: Chile. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Upper 2 boots Duration: 13 days (12 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Buffet breakfast, 10 lunches and 10 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Tuesdays from 16 Feb 2010 to 09 Nov 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Provence, France. Holiday type: Guided walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast, 6 lunches and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays from 02 May 2010 to 26 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

For a taste of Provence this holiday has it all - bustling fishing harbours, coastal paths, traditional Provençal villages and mediaeval villages. This 7 night guided holiday also includes a champagne lunch on a private sailing yacht. We have availability on our 9th May departure with prices from £1297 per person.

Location: Sardinia, Italy. Holiday type: Guided walking, twin centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast, 3 lunches and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 01 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Bay of Naples, Italy. Holiday type: Guided walking, twin centre. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected dates from 03 May 2010 to 04 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Tuscany, Italy. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 11 days (10 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 3 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected dates from 05 May 2010 to 06 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Morocco. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: All meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays from 20 Dec 2009 to 17 Apr 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Slovenia. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Buffet breakfast and 4 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 22 May 2010 to 11 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Get the Highlights of Slovenia on our 7 night guided walking and sightseeing tour. Taking in the best parts of Slovenia you will visit the capital Ljubljana, the Italianate harbour of Piran, the limestone gorges of Kobarid and the vineyards of Vipava before ending the tour in Lake Bled. We still have availability for our 22nd May departure with prices from £1119 tour only or £1377 including flights from Gatwick.

Location: South Africa. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 13 days (12 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: All meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays from 07 Mar 2010 to 16 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Andalucia, Spain. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 11 days (10 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Buffet breakfast and 5 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Thursdays and Fridays from 09 Apr 2010 to 05 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

This holiday is a great combination of sightseeing and walking. Highlights include the Roman City of Italica, the Alhambra and the Mezquita in Cordoba. You also walk in the Cazorla National Park. We have availability on our 7th May tour for £1828 per person including flights from Heathrow or £1619 tour only.

Location: Andalucia, Spain. Holiday type: Guided walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Choose 1 or 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: All meals (including wine). Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 20 Mar 2010 to 21 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Mallorca, Spain. Holiday type: Guided walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast, 5 lunches and all evening meals including wine. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Fridays from 19 Feb 2010 to 27 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Menorca, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Fridays from 07 May 2010 to 17 Jun 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Turkey. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Lower 1 boot Duration: 11 days (10 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast, 3 lunches and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Fridays from 23 Apr 2010 to 09 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: West Indies. Holiday type: Guided walking, twin centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast, 5 picnics and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected dates from 17 Jan 2010 to 27 Mar 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Cyprus. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Wednesdays from 03 Feb 2010 to 25 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Burgundy, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Bay of Naples, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays/Mondays from 03 Dec 2009 to 17 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Catalunya, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 7 days (6 nights)   5 days (4 nights) option available. Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 03 Apr 2010 to 24 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Mallorca, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Fridays from 05 Mar 2010 to 27 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Turkey. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Mondays from 03 May 2010 to 11 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Bermuda. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Buffet breakfasts and evening meals.. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays from 15 Nov 2009 to 24 Apr 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Croatia. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: All meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Mondays from 17 May 2010 to 04 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Alsace, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 24 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Brittany, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 13 May 2010 to 20 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Provence, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 01 May 2010 to 08 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Dordogne, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 24 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Loire, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 7 days (6 nights)   5 days (4 nights) option available. Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 11 May 2010 to 12 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Poitou Charentes, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 7 days (6 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: All meals (including wine). Prices from: Please call. Departs: Most Sundays from 04 Apr 2010 to 10 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Pyrenees, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Choose 2 or 3 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Saturdays from 05 Jun 2010 to 18 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Tarn & Cevennes, France. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater rep. Activity level: All walking levels Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Saturdays from 01 May 2010 to 18 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Gozo. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Buffet breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected dates from 16 Jan 2010 to 28 May 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Hungary. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast, 5 picnics and 4 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Sundays from 02 May 2010 to 10 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Chianti, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: Upper 1 boot Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 30 Nov 1999 to 14 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Piedmont, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 30 Nov 1999 to 14 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Sicily, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Continental breakfast and 4 dinners.. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 24 Apr 2010 to 09 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Tuscany, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Saturdays from 03 Apr 2010 to 23 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Tuscany, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast, 6 picnics and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Saturdays from 01 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Tuscany, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 01 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Umbria, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 03 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Venetia, Italy. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed locally by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Every two days from 05 May 2010 to 16 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Jordan. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 10 days (9 nights) Hotels: A mix of mid range/good value, friendly/quirky Meals: Buffet breakfast, 3 picnic lunches and all evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected dates from 22 Feb 2010 to 02 Apr 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Morocco. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 1 boot Duration: 11 days (10 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and 8 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 09 Jan 2010 to 09 Apr 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Peru. Holiday type: Guided walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: Any duration Hotels: A mix of luxury/stylish, mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast, 11 lunches and 8 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 24 Apr 2010 to 02 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Slovenia. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 9 days (8 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Continental breakfast and 6 evening meals.. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Wednesdays from 26 May 2010 to 15 Sep 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Andalucia, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, single centre. Managed remotely by Headwater employed rep. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Continental breakfast and evening meals (including wine). Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Saturdays from 13 Mar 2010 to 11 Jun 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: Galicia, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, hotel-to-hotel. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 11 days (10 nights) Hotels: Luxury/stylish Meals: Buffet breakfast and 8 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Saturdays from 10 Apr 2010 to 02 Oct 2010   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

Location: The Canary Isles, Spain. Holiday type: Independent walking, twin centre. Managed by Headwater appointed agent. Activity level: 2 boots Duration: 8 days (7 nights) Hotels: Mid range/good value Meals: Breakfast and 3 evening meals. Prices from: Please call. Departs: Selected Tuesdays from 01 Dec 2009 to 12 Apr 2011   JFMAMJJASOND Good for:

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