Delicious meals, fine wines and the warmest of welcomes: this is what defines the gastronomic experience of a Headwater guest.
Provenance is everything, with the high quality of meals divined from the very freshest local ingredients with passionate, creative chefs at the helm. Each regional delicacy you taste is created by highly skilled artisan - even Michelin starred - chefs. We've hunted out the best of the region, whether that be the hidden gem of a family-run vineyard, an included cheese tasting along the way, or your stay at a beautiful converted farmhouse where the freshest ingredients travel mere metres from field to plate. Our routes take you to gastronomic heaven and back, with flavours that reflect each region's identity, elevated by world-class chefs.
Beautiful circular walk in Catalonia taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. Two nights are spent in a luxury castle.
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Discover a land that time forgot as you explore the unspoilt wild coastlines, pretty white villages and deserted cycling routes of the Algarve. The area is a birdwatchers paradise, with endemic and migratory species passing through from Africa and Northern Europe.
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The Italian Dolomites are a Mecca for high-level walkers and this holiday combines superbly varied walking by day with luxury 4 star comfort at night - a highly sought-after mix! Excellent birdspotting, stunning flowers and unrivalled Alpine views.
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The picturesque, perched villages of Provence offer stirring images along with a history which, in some places, stretches back over a thousand years. On this 8 night holiday you'll discover vineyards, olive groves, monasteries, chateaux and caves along with the region's famous Ochre Trail and, of course, the lavender which scents the summer air.
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Stay in a luxury hotel for the week and savour the stunning snow covered vistas of the jagged limestone mountains of the UNESCO Dolomites. Excellent for downhill skiing with the option of trying cross country skiing, snow shoeing and more.
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Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night walking holiday! The route takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
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Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night cycling holiday! The cycling takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
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Our 10 night holiday takes you from the turquoise waters of Lake Bled, nestled below Slovenia's jagged Julian Alps, along the Alpe Adria Trail, passing into Italy. Wind down through the mountains to the island of Grado on the Adriatic coast. On route pass through the historic towns of Venzone, Udine and Palmanova.
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A warming winter walking discovery allowing you to see the best of the unspoilt Western Algarve region. The lush flora and diverse fauna of the Algarvian hinterland compliment the dramatic seascape scenery of the Atlantic coastline perfectly. The hotels are a brilliant mix of rustic charm and stylish grandeur, complete with swimming pools and serving the best of local Portuguese cuisine.
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The wonderfully unspoilt Venetian countryside is only an hour or so from the great city of Venice, but couldn't be more different! Here is a landscape of rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards and fields ablaze with colourful flowers.
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Independent walking trip allowing you to discover the beauty of Puglia and Matera. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera, you'll make your way south east, through gently rolling countryside filled with olive groves and vineyards, stopping at Alberobello with its 'trulli' houses and the White City of Ostuni before finishing at the heel of Italy in Otranto with a walk along the coastline.
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The Istrian peninsula just south of Trieste is a superb backdrop for a cycling holiday. Swim in the clear blue waters of the Adriatic and stay in gorgeous Italianate harbour towns. Great food, interesting routes, masses of history and electrifying sunsets make discovering this coastline particularly memorable.
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Packed with contrast and variety, this easy 6-night cycling tour takes in the unspoilt Catalan coast, passing through olive groves, peach orchards and stunningly beautiful, pretty coloured villages. All the hotels have pools, and 2 nights are spent in a luxury 14th century castle.
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You walk through timeless white washed villages, along flower decked paths - poppies, wild iris, and pink oleander - and there's a good chance of spotting golden eagles soaring overhead.
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Based in the town of Chianciano Terme, on this single-centre walking holiday you’ll experience archetypal Tuscany: stunning timeless landscapes, delicious rustic cuisine, friendly local people and, of course, interesting walking routes.
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This 8-night holiday combines gentle pedalling through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages. Highlights include medieval Bevagna, Etruscan Perugia, picture-postcard Spello and ancient Assisi.
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A friendly, family-run hotel in a spectacular setting, offering complete escapism. Totally reliable snow and a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights, especially in December and January, make for a truly magical Norway winter family holiday. Super value and great discounts for children in school holidays.
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Incorporating both Alsace's Route des Vins and the picturesque Vosges National Park, this 8-night walking holiday showcases the very best that the region has to offer. Your holiday starts in the heart of wine country and takes you west through ancient forest and into the Vosges Mountains, straddling the French and German border.
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Firmly tucked away in the South, Puglia is a sun-soaked region of deserted white sand beaches, unspoilt villages and gently rolling hills backing the clear emerald seas of the Adriatic. Highlights include UNESCO Alberobello and whitewashed Ostuni.
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This single-centre cycling holiday introduces you to quintessential Tuscany; it has all the ingredients to create a wonderful lasting impression of this rightly famous region: the landscapes, the food, the people and, of course, perfect cycling routes.This is not just a cycling holiday it is an immersion into local Tuscan life.
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Start at Matera, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and cycle through the Alta Murgia National Park, the largest natural park in Italy. Reach the Adriatic coastline at Trani, known as the 'Pearl of Puglia' and continue your ride, south, along the coast to Bari and your final destination, Monopoli.
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Wonderful gastronomic meals, world-famous wines, fabulous historic sites and postcard-pretty villages are just a few of the highlights of this popular 8-night cycling tour. You're usually close to the rivers too, so lots of swimming, plus all hotels have pools.
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Discover a unique fusion of German and Italian landscapes and architecture as you cycle through relaxed waterfront towns, cosmopolitan cities and traditional pastel-painted Alpines villages to Riva, 'Pearl of Lake Garda'.
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This eight-night, self-guided cycling holiday provides a wonderful introduction to Sicily's south east, a part of the island renowned for its beautiful, unspoilt coastline, spectacular Baroque architecture and sumptuous regional cuisine.
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Enjoy this short break, single centre trip with a choice of routes cycling from your base hotel in Amsterdam. Routes out of the city include the destinations of Volendam, Haarlem, Muiden and Zaandam, each with their own highlights. Discover Amsterdam, one of Europe's most intriguing cities where it has been suggested, for a long time, that there are more bicycles than people.
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A short break in Chablis vineyards in a gastronomic boutique hotel with spa. Ideal for wine and food lovers with easy walks.
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A short break for an epicurean life style in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy to explore the world famous vineyards with prestigious wine estates as well as the fine local cuisine.
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Beautiful circular walk in Catalonia taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. One night is spent in a luxury castle.
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A short break to relax in Chablis vineyards in a charming 4* hotel with spa. Enjoy fine cuisine including 1 gastronomic dinner and plenty of opportunities for great wine tasting at local producers.
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This single centre holiday provides some of the finest walking in France including hiking the Tarn and Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand and in the Cevennes National Park - where you'll find 4000+ flowers including 80 different orchids.
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Stay in a family run hotel in one of the last surving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of Bernese Oberland for a 5 night cross-country skiing holiday for all ages and abilities.
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A warming winter walking discovery allowing you to see the best of the unspoilt Western Algarve region. The lush flora and diverse fauna of the Algarvian hinterland compliment the dramatic seascape scenery of the Atlantic coastline perfectly. The hotels are a brilliant mix of rustic charm and stylish grandeur, complete with swimming pools and serving the best of local Portuguese cuisine.
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The Sierra de Gredos is little known, yet it offers some of the finest walking in Spain - from gentle strolls through flower-filled meadows to high level hikes amid mountainous peaks, waterfalls and lagoons. Excellent hotel serving superb regional cuisine.
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This gentle hotel-to-hotel short break walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley. Your route will lead you from a chateau to another including the most famous ones such as Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau and Amboise. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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This linear cycling trip follows the artwork of the Flemish Masters and takes in the iconic cities of Belgium. Starting in fairytale Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you head via the UNESCO City of Music of Ghent to the home of beer, antiques and diamonds in Antwerp and finishing in Brussels with it's fabulous Grand Place and many more historic sights.
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This linear cycling trip follows the artwork of the Flemish Masters and takes in the iconic cities of Belgium. Starting in Brussels with it's fabulous Grand Place and many more historic sights, to the home of beer, antiques and diamonds in Antwerp, via the UNESCO City of Music of Ghent and finishing in fairytale Bruges - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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In Burgundy, enjoying a good meal is more than a tradition this is the culture! Savour Burgundy's 'Art de Vivre' through its great vineyards and the numerous gourmet products that you will taste along your route. Get your taste buds ready to be delighted.
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The Amalfi Coast is one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe. Mountains jut steeply out of the Mediterranean and picturesque towns nestled in the coves below. Walking the ancient hillsides studded with lemon groves and framed by deep gorges, we descend from the Agerola Plain to the quaint towns of Positano, Ravello and of course Amalfi itself. No visit to the Bay of Naples would be complete without a trip to see the remains of Pompeii under the imposing volcanic cone of Mount Vesuvius. The best is saved till last with arguably the world's best coastal walk: the 'Walk of the Gods'. Away from the trails, sample incredible food and wine just like the Italians do.
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Renowned as the 'Island of Eternal Spring', Tenerife's wild beauty varies from the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO Teide National Park, capped by the famous volcano itself, to its spectacular coastline with stunning ocean views.
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Explore two of Europe's top capital cities - Amsterdam and Brussels - as well as the historical cities of Gouda and Antwerp, famous for their culinary and cultural contributions. This linear trip travels through the Green Heart of Holland with its canals and windmills and on through the Flemish Brabant region of Belgium.
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Combine a stay at the beach with a choice of gentle walking and cycling routes for an active family holiday. You stay in the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, where the rocky coastline has a number of small coves, nearby, to explore. We provide a range of fully researched, self-guided walking and cycling routes, typically at Activity Level 1. A complimentary Headwater bike for your exclusive use throughout your stay is included to give you total flexibility.
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A relaxed 4 night tour between Auxerre and Chablis, cycling via rolling countryside, vineyards and canal paths to allow lazy riverside picnic breaks and world famous wine tasting.
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Packed with contrast and variety, this easy 4-night cycling tour takes in the unspoilt Catalan coast, passing through olive groves, peach orchards and stunningly beautiful, pretty coloured villages. All the hotels have pools and 1 night is spent in a luxury 14th century castle.
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This single-centre cycling holiday is a perfect choice for people wanting a genuine grass-roots Italian experience. You'll stay on a family-run farm, in the heart of the Venetian countryside, with private pool and vineyards. Venice, Verona and Padua are all possible day trips.
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Ride the famous 'Loire a velo' cycling path from Tours to Angers. The Loire Valley is classified as UNESCO Natural World Heritage. All along the route, you stick closely to France’s last great wild river, with its sandy banks and islands, its vine-covered slopes, its typical towns and villages, its fine food and its unique atmosphere.
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All the greatest chateaux of the Loire in a short break. Bike from a chateau to another is just a short ride. Through the vineyards, on peaceful bike routes or along the Loire river, discover the royal Loire Valley.
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Walking and cycling activity in Chablis vineyards. Set in a gastronomic boutique hotel with spa, this tour allow you to choose everyday your adventure. Ideal for food and wine lovers to explore the Burgundy world famous vineyard.
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This 6-night linear trip is a great mix of wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns. The walks follow a mix of paths and trails, partly on the St Francis Way, partly on the 'Sentiero degli Ulivi', the Olive Grove Trail. Along the way you pass the great Abbey at Sassovivo and wander the ruins of Campello Alto.
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Discover rolling hills and heather clad moors in this region rich in history; hill forts, castles, old quarries and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal.
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Mainly coastal walking also taking in sweeping green valleys, pretty wine villages, hidden white hamlets and colourful fishing harbours. Highlights include artists' favourite, Cadaques, and the spectacular bay at Roses, with a 16th century castle and ruined citadel.
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This walk through the Cotswolds starts in the historic regency spa town of Cheltenham and explores the quintessentially British, golden-hued villages of the area. Stay in some iconic villages including Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water and Winchcombe and explore the local historical sites whilst enjoying spectacular views.
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Stay in a family run hotel in one of the last surving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of Bernese Oberland for a 7 night cross-country skiing holiday for all ages and abilities.
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Firmly tucked away in the South, Puglia is a sun-soaked region of deserted white sand beaches, unspoilt villages and gently rolling hills backing the clear emerald seas of the Adriatic. Highlights include UNESCO Alberobello and whitewashed Ostuni.
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In Burgundy, enjoying a good meal is more than a tradition this is the culture! Savour Burgundy's 'Art de Vivre' through its great vineyards and the numerous gourmet products that you will taste along your route. Get your taste buds ready to be delighted.
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This 8-night linear trip is a great mix of wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns. The walks follow a mix of paths and trails, partly on the St Francis Way, partly on the 'Sentiero degli Ulivi', the Olive Grove Trail. Along the way, you explore the upper slopes of the 'bald mountain' Monte Subasio with stunning mountains vistas. You can discover the secluded hermitages of St Francis, pass the great Abbey at Sassovivo and wander the ruins of Campello Alto.
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From Mont St Michel to St Malo : Welcome to the Customs Officers’ path! It snakes along the coastline of Brittany. This path offers anyone who walks it a large breath of fresh ocean air and stunning sea views. Follow the Brittany coast from Mont St Michel to St Malo.
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Walk through some of the finest North Cotswold villages with shorter walking days allowing you the maximum time needed to explore the villages and walk at a relaxed pace. Visit beautiful villages including Guiting Power, Broadway and Chipping Campden as well as places of historical interest and some spectacular gardens.
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An invitation to the world famous Grands Crus of Burgundy. Between Beaune and Vougeot, enjoy a peaceful cycling through the amazing wine villages. As great cuisine pairs with great wine, prepare your taste buds for fine cuisine.
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All the greatest chateaux of the Loire are waiting for you during this short break. Bike from a chateau to another is just a short ride. Through the vineyards, on peaceful bike routes or along the Loire river, discover the royal Loire Valley. With a selection of 4* hotel accommodations, experience an unforgettable journey.
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Ride the famous 'Loire a velo' cycling path from Tours to Angers. The Loire Valley is classified as UNESCO Natural World Heritage. All along the route, you stick closely to France’s last great wild river, with its sandy banks and islands, its vine-covered slopes, its typical towns and villages, its fine food and its unique atmosphere. Enjoy deluxe accommodation with a selection of charming 4 star hotels.
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A coastal ride through the best Normandy's highlights : from the historical and emotional vestiges of the World War II, to the colourful harbour of Honfleur passing via the charming and elegant Deauville seaside resort.
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Discover the greatest highlights of Brittany: The World Wonder Mont St Michel, the spectacular Emerald Coast and the gorgeously preserved mediaeval walled towns of St Malo and Dinan.
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Explore the beautifully unspoilt province of Istria and discover a timeless world of Venetian castles and Renaissance palaces set amidst lush valleys. Orchards, artist villages and vineyards predominate inland, with delightful bays and marinas along the coast.
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Explore the undiscovered western coast of Sicily by bike to find pristine nature reserves, ancient monuments and Baroque towns. Highlights include Segetsa amphitheatre and Selinunte Archeaological Park.
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This 10-night linear trip is a great mix of wonderfully scenic walking and historic hilltop towns. The walks follow a mix of paths and trails, partly on the St Francis Way, partly on the 'Sentiero degli Ulivi', the Olive Grove Trail. Along the way, you explore the upper slopes of the 'bald mountain' Monte Subasio with stunning mountains vistas. You can discover the secluded hermitages of St Francis, pass the great Abbey at Sassovivo and wander the ruins of Campello Alto.
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From Beaune explore the world famous vineyards with prestigious wine villages and continue south along a canal on a very peaceful cycling path going through Romanesque towns and undulating landscapes to Macon.
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All the greatest chateaux of the Loire are waiting for you. Bike from a chateau to another is just a short ride. Through the vineyards, on peaceful bike routes or along the Loire river, discover the royal Loire Valley.
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Welcome to the Customs Officers’ path! It snakes along the coastline of Brittany. This path offers anyone who walks it a large breath of fresh ocean air and stunning sea views. Follow the Brittany coast from Mont St Michel to St Malo and extend your exploration to Jersey island.
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This gentle hotel-to-hotel walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley. Your route will lead you from a chateau to another including the most famous ones such as Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau and Amboise. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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This walk starts in the city of Oxford and takes you along the Thames Path to Windsor. Passing through quiet countryside, beech woodlands, small hamlets full of historic interest and some urban centres you'll discover a mature river, with colourful river boats, numerous locks and weirs and wonderful wildlife.
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Facing the sea with feet in the sand, take a breath and experience the authentic Normandy with historical places including D-Day landing beaches, the generous cuisine, orchards and half-timbered houses.
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Discover the South-West corner of the Algarve on our self-guided walk following coastal footpaths and inland trails.
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Discover one of Spain's most iconic areas by bike. From the capital city of Andalucia, Seville, cycle through small towns to reach your final destination, the ancient city of Cadiz. You'll follow country lanes, ride alongside rivers and through Mediterranean woodland and agricultural land taking in some of the highlights of the region including Jerez, home of flamenco and sherry and Arcos de la Frontera, one of Andalucia's most dramatically positioned white villages.
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Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night walking holiday! The route takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
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This 8-night walking holiday combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in a mix of friendly, family-run hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools - views extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
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From Dijon to Meursault passing through all the greatest wine villages of Burgundy Grands Crus, explore, taste and immerse yourself into the Burgundian Art de Vivre which of course includes a delightful cuisine.
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Cycle a quieter mix of inland and coastal routes close to the famous Ring of Kerry. Experience the 'real' Ireland on the Iveragh Peninsula; it's mystical, beautiful and grand, and you'll certainly soak up the charming Irish welcome en route, with live music and delicious seafood too.
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For wine-lovers, this 8-night tour circles the famous Cotes de Rhone vineyards, and includes 2 nights in Vaison la Romaine - France's most extensive Roman site with 6000-seat theatre, baths, houses and streets. Swimming pools 6 nights out of 8.
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Superb hotels, world-famous wines and exceptional cuisine are just some of the reasons to choose this 8-night cycling holiday! The cycling takes you through softly rolling hills, sun-drenched hamlets and via the pretty wine towns of Barbaresco and Barolo.
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Cycle a quieter mix of inland and coastal routes close to the famous Ring of Kerry. Experience the 'real' Ireland on the Iveragh Peninsula; it's mystical, beautiful and grand, and you'll certainly soak up the charming Irish welcome en route, with live music and delicious seafood too.
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This 10-night holiday combines gentle pedalling through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages with 4 nights spent in Spoleto with its fantastic architecture and opportunities to visit Rome and Norcia, famed for its cured meats.
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This 8-night cycling holiday combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in high quality hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools - views extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
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A 10-night walking holiday that explores the fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside, with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena too! Stay in friendly, family-run hotels, including a beautifully restored 12th century abbey, and enjoy superb meals.
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This single centre, self-guided walking week gives easy access to some of the most stunning alpine scenery. Picture postcard villages surrounded by alpine meadows and the jagged limestone mountains of the UNESCO Dolomites.
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This walking holiday explores the limestone cliffs, wooded valleys and beautiful medieval villages that are so unique to France's Dordogne region. World famous prehistoric sites and fine local wines add a further dimension to a stay here.
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Safe, undemanding canoeing holiday on the most celebrated river in France. Great choice for families - all hotels have pools and, for a limited period, all customers will have the option to hire a fully kitted-out bike for all non-canoe days making it easy to explore locally too.
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All the greatest chateaux of the Loire are waiting for you. Bike from a chateau to another is just a short ride. Through the vineyards, on peaceful bike routes or along the Loire river, discover the royal Loire Valley. With a selection of 4* hotel accommodations, experience an unforgettable journey.
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Combine three of our exciting holidays to experience the ultimate activity holiday in the Dordogne. 2 days of safe, undemanding canoeing with a choice of leisurely walking or cycling on the other days.
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A naturalist's paradise, the climate in Tenerife is so perfect for wild flowers, butterflies and birdlife that our walks are an explosive celebration of colour: at sea level, swaying banana palms contrast with yellow cacti, while inland hibiscus and geraniums adorn traditional white villages.
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This 10-night cycling tour combines fabulously unspoilt Chianti countryside with the chance to visit the world-famous cities of Florence and Siena. You'll stay in high quality hotels, enjoy superb meals and relax by panoramic pools with views that extend as far as Corsica on a clear day!
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Firmly tucked away in the South, Puglia is a sun-soaked region of deserted white sand beaches, unspoilt villages and gently rolling hills backing the clear emerald seas of the Adriatic. Highlights include UNESCO Alberobello, whitewashed Ostuni and beautiful Baroque Lecce.
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Wild, untouched landscapes – vast mountain plateaux, dramatic canyons, glistening waterfalls, crystal clear lakes, this is Norway's vast yet beautiful, untouched wilderness at its very best, ready to be explored from your base at the Venabu Fjellhotel.
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Start at Matera, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site and cycle through the Alta Murgia National Park. Follow the Adriatic coastline between Trani and Bari before heading inland through unspoilt villages and gently rolling hills. Discover Alberobello, with its trulli houses, and the white village of Ostuni as you wind your way back towards the sea.
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Experience Morocco's colourful Marrakech and peaceful mountain walks
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A delightful week's walking in Northern Cyprus, which is home to a treasure trove of hidden gems: ancient ruins, Byzantine castles and beautiful mountains offering stunning views.
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Explore Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover beautiful beaches, heather-clad moors and limestone cliffs on the stunning Gower Peninsula.
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Enjoy a fantastic combination of scenic walking and visits - including Lanhydroc and The Lost Gardens of Heligan - as you explore the ancient Celtic kingdom of Cornwall.
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This trip offers the chance to experience Evia's magnificent mountain scenery. Routes have been chosen to showcase the best of the natural and historical sites on the island, including quaint traditional villages.
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Behind Mallorca’s (also known as Majorca) façade lies a tranquil and timeless landscape. Discover the 'real' Mallorca on this 7-night trip, where we will explore high peaks, picturesque hamlets and the gorgeous coast.
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Guided trekking through the Italian Dolomites. We enjoy an excellent choice of routes with the opportunity to relax in comfort at the end of a day's walking. During the week, we venture into the Fanes-Sennes and Dolomiti di Sesto National Parks for great views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
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Hopping from one wonderful island to the other, we enjoy a relaxed week of gentle walks through picturesque villages, lush valleys and sandy beaches.
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This guided walking holiday explores the fascinating region of Puglia taking in the UNESCO towns of Matera and Alberobello and the 'white city' of Ostuni. Walk over rolling hills, through ancient olive groves and past vineyards overlooking the coast.
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A 7-night guided tour exploring Sardinia's stark beauty: crystal clear waters, golden beaches, rocky mountains and undulating limestone ridges. Delicious local cuisine and wines too!
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Explore Italy's most impressive mountain range on snowshoes - this area of the Dolomites is perfect, with routes leading into the Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the shoreline of Lago di Braies and beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Trek along forest trails and old military tracks to magnificent viewpoints and learn about the impact of WW1 in this area.
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Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites by bike while avoiding the need to ride up any long climbs. We explore the beautiful valleys of the Alta Pusteria, visiting Brunico, Lake Toblach, Cortina d’Ampezzo and crossing into the Austrian Tyrol to explore mediaeval Lienz. We stay in a family-run three-star hotel in Dobbiaco with a spa and swimming pool.
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On this guided, cultural trip we explore the imperial cities of Marrakech, Meknes and Fez and continue our journey to the mountain ranges to the south, where sand dunes and kasbahs are scattered among palm oases inhabited by friendly Berbers. A highlight of our trip is a camel trek in the Sahara and a night at a Bedouin camp.
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This 7-night guided walking holiday combines plentiful wine-tastings with relaxed walks through valleys and terraced vineyards, and alongside gushing rivers.
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Cycle around four iconic lakes in two countries - Italy and Switzerland. Visit Lake Orta, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano.
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Vietnam’s limestone cliffs and great rivers provide a backdrop to a fascinating culture. We experience the pace of life in Saigon and Hanoi before visiting scenic Halong Bay and the calm of the Mekong Delta. Hoi An provides remnants of a rich heritage and the trip culminates in the rich, archaeological wonder of Cambodia's temple complex of Angkor.
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Explore the delights of this diverse island on this 2 week guided cultural trip. Discover Sri Lanka's ancient Buddhist temples, the fortress of Sigiriya, the towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the hill country, the wildlife of Yala National Park (which has one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world) and the idyllic palm-fringed beaches of the south coast.
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Cycle through vineyards, over mountain passes and along South Africa's most spectacular coastline. This tour provides 9 days of guided cycling with full vehicle support.
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Ride through three countries with divergent histories and subtly different cultures. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, Thailand to the serene tranquillity of the shimmering paddy fields, to the magnificence of Angkor Wat’s temples in Cambodia, we see a little piece of everything these amazing countries have to offer. In Vietnam we enter the Mekong Delta, a spectacular patchwork of rice paddies and waterways.
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Cycle from the Western Ghats to the idyllic coastline of Kerala. Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns, stunning beaches and superb food, southern India is an excellent place to explore by bike. We cycle through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries and even stay overnight on a Keralan houseboat.
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This is a Special Photographic Safari guided by award-winning Paul Goldstein with accommodation in a comfortable and intimate tented camp with en suite facilities. Enjoy the good quality and frequent opportunities to photograph the wildlife of the Masai Mara including lion, elephant, hippo and giraffe with all game drives included.
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Walk Japan's ancient pilgrimage routes along the Kumano Kodo - after uncovering Kyoto’s most ancient shrines and pathways, we head off the beaten track to the Kumano Kodo region; one of Japan's most remote and rewarding pilgrimage routes.
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