Ramblers Worldwide Holidays latest Adagio programme features a great choice of leisurely guided walking holidays to carefully selected destinations throughout Europe.

 

These include:

 

The Loire - a seven night holiday gently exploring the chateaux and vineyards of this beautiful region.   The tour begins with a Eurostar train ride via Paris to Tours, then continuing by coach to Chinon. 

 

Highlights include, Forteresse Royale overlooking the town; a stroll through the vineyards to Cravant les Côteaux; the romantic castle at Azay le Rideau; the wicker-weaving centre of Villaines les Rochers; the Sleeping Beauty castle of Ussé; a walk along the River Indre to Rivarennes; the mushroom cellars in Montsoreau; Candes St Martin; Fontevrauld Abbey (burial place of the Plantagenet kings) and a day in Rabelais country visiting the author's house and following the trail to Seuilly Abbey and its gardens.

 

Price from £999 per person includes return rail travel, bed and breakfast accommodation, five dinners and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departure 24 August and 26 September 2013.

 

The Lazy Alps - a seven night holiday languidly exploring the Jungfrau region, one of Europe's most beautiful destinations.  Begins with a flight to Zurich then train ride to Interlaken and cog-wheel train to Wengen.

 

Highlights include, a cable car up to Männlichen; walks to Kleine Scheidegg; stunning views of the Eiger; a picnic lunch at Biglenalp; the cog wheel train up to Schynigge Platte for superb views of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Brienzer and Thuner lakes; the Jungfraubahn Pass covering all local travel; the meadows and woods of Grindelwald; the Holenstein cable car to Brandegg (famous for its apple fritters!) and a stroll across the Lauterbrunnen Valley from Grütschalp to Mürren.

 

Price from £1,215 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departures 10, 17, 31 August and 7 September 2013.

 

La Belle France - a 7 night holiday savouring the spectacular views, lakeside castles and monasteries of the dazzling Alpine medieval centre of Annecy.  The journey begins with a flight to Geneva and transfer by road to the Hotel Bonlieu in Annecy.

 

Highlights include, browsing at leisure around the town itself; a coach trip to the Bauges Mountains; Lac du Bourget; Lac d'Annecy; views of Mont Blanc; a train ride to Aix-les-Bains; a boat ride to Hautecombe Abbey; the fairytale Chateaux of Menthon St Bernard; walks to the gigantic Croix du Nivolet; Col de la Forclaz and Col de l'Aulp.

 

Price from £1,049 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departs 9 September 2013

 

Mairena in the Alpujarras - a seven night holiday savouring an Andalucian lifestyle south of Granada.  The journey begins with a flight to Malaga and transfer to Mairena. 

 

Highlights include, "The Walk of the Chestnuts" to the neighbouring village of Laroles;  the ancient church of Jubar; Lola's family weaving workshop at Valor;  the wine growing area of Laujar and wine tasting at an award-winning bodega; Calahorra Castle, the fish market in Gaudix; a 'learn to cook paella' lesson; tapas lunch in Ugijar; organic farm at Las Chimeneas; Yegen (former home of the writer Gerald Brennan) and the trail to the site of a ruined Moorish castle. 

 

Price from £995 per person includes return flights, transfers, full-board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departs 19 October 2013.

 

Cyprus - a 7 night holiday exploring the more rural and natural side of the island.  The journey begins with a flight from Heathrow to Larnaca and thence a transfer to the Hotel Rodon in the beautiful Troodos Mountains.

 

Highlights include, great views of the surrounding mountains; the magnificent Kykkos Monastery; a visit to a winery to savour the crushed grape; the archaeological site at Kourion and mosaics at Paphos; the Kaledonia waterfalls; a lesson in chocolate making; the ancient villages of Omedos and Agros; craft making in the Troodos Botanical Gardens.

 

Price from £1,015 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation (plus two lunches) and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departs 21 September 2013.

 

Aracena, Andalucia, Spain - a 7 night holiday in the heart of the Sierra de Aracena National Park - Andalucia at its greenest !  The journey begins with a flight to Faro and thence by road to the four star Aracena Park on the outskirts of Aracena. 

 

Highlights include, exploring Aracena itself; Linares de Sierra; the Caves of Maravillas; the Riotinto Mines; riding on a restored locomotive; the hill fortress of Cortegana; Montefrio eco farm; gentle walks between hill villages of Calabazares and Almonaster la Real; a mountain stroll to the village of Alajar; the fountains and white-washed buildings of Fuenteheridos; the Route of the Castles to Zufre and Santa Olalla del Cala.

 

Price from £1,039 per person includes return flights, transfers, half-board accommodation (plus two lunches) and the services of a dedicated tour specialist.  Departs 15 September 2013.

 

www.adagio.co.uk and 01707 386700

• Adagio Holidays is the new leisurely walking and sightseeing programme offered by Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.
• The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.
• One can Now view the new Online Brochure here http://digi.intellimag.com/?id=rmm-autumn13spring14 Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.
• Alongside its traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via      its Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk
• The operator contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here      and abroad
• Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography, singing and flora.
• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL.
• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has launched The Walking Partnership - an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by      providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

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