2015 heralds an exciting New Year for those wanting to enjoy a leisurely guided walking holiday in some of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. 

New additions to Adagio's - the experts in 'gentle' guided walking and cruising adventures – new 2015 programme include:-

Celtic Spain – a 7 night holiday exploring Galicia in the relatively undiscovered north-west corner of Spain.  Often likened to Ireland because of its scenery and climate, the region is renowned for its wines, characterful towns and villages and excellent cuisine.

Highlights include, A Coruña with its famous Torre de Hércules lighthouse; medieval Santiago de Compostela (famed for its pilgrimages); the Alameda Gardens and St Jame's Way; the Roman town of Ourense with its plethora of bridges and chapels; Pontevedra in the heart of the Rias Baixas wine region (with 2 nights at Parador de Pontevedra – a sumptuous 16th century palace); a boat trip to the historic seaside resort of Cambados and Padrón with its famous Baroque buildings.

Price from £1,375 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board (+ one lunch), entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.   Departures from 16 May 2015.

Exploring Al Andalous – a 7 night holiday discovering Moorish Spain from Lanjarón in

Spain's Sierra Nevada Natural Park.

Highlights include, the white-washed village of Lanjarón with its famous fountains, hidden portals, labyrinth of alleyways and famous springs; the Honey Museum in Lanjarón Castle; Nigüelas village in the Lecrin Valley; Granada and the iconic Alhambra Palace; Granada's 'Tropical Coast' leading to Salobreña; the spectacular Nerja Caves with its prehistoric cave paintings and the picturesque villages of the Las Alpujarras.

Price from £995 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 15 May 2015.

Cities of Exploration – Porto and Lisbon – a 9 night holiday beginning in Porto (a World Heritage Site) at the mouth of the Douro River and combining a stay in glorious Lisbon, home to some of the World's greatest explorers.

Highlights in Porto include; the Balhoa Market; Cathedral; a leisurely lunch on a river cruise; Castelo de Queijo; Foz and Guimaraes – a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its castles and palace.

Highlights in Lisbon include, Castelo de Sao Jorge – a Moorish castle overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon; the Fado Museum; Parque Natural da Serra de Arrabida on the shore of the Tagus; the Bairro Alto; the Jeronimos Monastery and Belém Tower.

Price from £1,335 per person includes return flights, transfers, five-star half-board accommodation at the Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto (4 nights) and Real Palacio Hotel in Lisbon (5 nights), entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 29 March 2015.

Lake Como Gardens and Villas – a 7 night holiday discovering the romantic splendour of the beautiful pre-Alpine lakes.

Highlights include, a ferry to Lenno; the magnificent gardens at Carlotta; Bellagio and villas of Melzi, Sebelloni and Balbionello; Como; Lugano in Switzerland in the lakeside village of Morecote and floral walks in Morecote and villas Cipressi and Monastero.

Price from £1,140 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation (including some lunches), entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 15 April 2015.

Montalbano's Sicily – a 7 night holiday following in the footsteps of the island's famous TV detective, 'Inspector Montalbano'.

Highlights include, Ragusa – a World Heritage Site; the Ristorante Ai Lumi featured in the 'Inspector Salvo Montalbano' series; Modica and chance to visit the Bonajuto Kitchens (famed for chocolate); the coastal resorts of Donnalucata, Marina di Ragusa and Punta Secca (the good inspector's home); a local winery at Noto; the former Greek city of Syracuse; the beautiful island of Ortygia and Donnafugata Castle.

Price from £1,375 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 23 may 2015.

Cyprus Through The Seasons -  a 7 night holiday exploring the stunning beauty of Aphrodite's island – dotted with ancient villages.  Byzantine monasteries, churches, terraced hillsides and vineyards.

Highlights include, Argos Village in the glorious Troodos Mountains; Mount Olympus; the archaeological site at Kourion; the mosaics at Paphos; Kaledonia waterfalls; Omodos' Kykkos Monastery; Kakopetria; the Troodos Botanicas Gardens and Pedoulos village.

Price from £1,159 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation (plus two lunches), entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 9 May 2015.

Gardens of the Channel Islands – a 7 night holiday exploring the floral beauty of Guernsey, Sark and Herm.

Highlights in Guernsey include, the parish of St Martin with its majestic Sausmarez Manor (a specialist gardener will take clients on a private guided tour); the oldest heated glasshouses in the British Isles at Candie Gardens; Sark, with its La Seigneurie Gardens; Saumarez with its Park Nature Trail and guided visit in the Victorian Walled Garden.

Price from £1,045 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 18 April 2015.

www.adagio.co.uk and 01707 386700

(All Adagio holidays are led by a dedicated tour specialist.)

• Adagio is the leisurely guided walking and sightseeing programme offered by award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays who have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.

• One can now view the new Online Brochure here  http://view.intellimag.com/go/adagiosummer15/

• Adagio provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.

For further information please contact grahamross1@btconnect.com 01255 670661