Christmas Gifts – Holiday Vouchers
Not sure what to give someone this Christmas? Why not give them Holiday Vouchers that they can use towards their next holiday?
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Walking and Wine
Burgundy Vineyard Trails
Walking the “Land of Great Art and Good Living”
Self-Guided Walking Holiday
The noble grape may rule in this prosperous region and the wine may be truly magnificent, but there is much more to enjoy on this walking holiday through Burgundy. The local cuisine offers memorable gastronomic experiences and the charming timeless villages are rich in tradition. From the historic winding streets of medieval settlements, set out to wander at a relaxed pace across rolling hills with forests of beech and oak through some of the best of rural France.
Beaune is the hub of Burgundy’s wine industry, at the heart of a cluster of prestigious vineyards such as the Cote d’Or, Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits and is the obvious place to start our trip. The first walking day is just 3 hours on foot to Meursault; a gentle start allowing time to visit the sights in Beaune and sample some wine in the village of Pommard on route. Don’t miss the imposing mansion of the Dukes of Burgundy, the basilica of Notre Dame and the most famous of all the sights in Beaune, the steep pitched patterned roofs of the Hotel Dieu. A circular walk to Saint Romain includes a ruined chateau and a 12th century church as well as some beautiful scenery and a great restaurant for lunch. A steady climb from Meursault, to join the ‘Grande Randonnee’ paths, takes in mature oak forests before descending to the village and stunning chateau of La Rochepot. A visit to the chateau is a must before walking on to Nolay, a village of fine mediaeval buildings, narrow streets and half-timbered houses.
The second half of the week is a little more taxing and involves walking an average of just over 18km per day and ascents of about 500m climbing onto the escarpment and hilltops for glorious views as far as the Alps. There is still time however to enjoy the delights of Rully, the ancient Chateau of Montaigu, the produce of the Cotes Chalonnaises and many more sleepy hamlets and villages.
For further details please contact Sherpa Expeditions.
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WOW what a week!
Just had a really good week. Dublin, and North Wales – just to catch up with friends, and a secret adventure..(well not a secret now but it was at the time). Busy, busy. I will update you tomorrow. PS: Thanks Amanda, can’t do this without you LOL.
If you wonder who Amanda is, she is my virtual secretary: I send her all my details and what I want, and she updates my blog. Also many thanks to Russell for hosting me and helping me get such a good blog and we are still working on it – he is so helpful. I really do not have time for all the little bits like that.
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Nile Cruises
Nile Cruises from only 429 GBP pp.
4 and 5 star Cruises on the River Nile with 10 FREE excursions.
There is no better way to experience the wonders of Egypt’s past than by Nile Cruise. On your 7 night journey from Luxor to Aswan, Egypt’s many ancient treasures are revealed in all their glorious splendour. Our Nile Cruises all include 10 FREE excursions accompanied by qualified Egyptologists.
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Kenya Safari Holidays
Holidays to Kenya have risen dramatically as people are leaving Europe behind due to the value of the Euro against the Pound and heading for better value destinations outside of the Eurozone.
A Kenya safari holiday starts from 373 GBP per person. Click on the link to see all current offers. You can book safely on line direct with the holiday company.
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