Best foot forward for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays choice of pilgrim trails following tonight's launch of Simon Reeve's new series of television programmes featuring the World's most epic walking pilgrimages (BBC2 9 p.m. Tuesday 3 December)

RWH's guided walking adventures include :

Route St Jacques - a 14 day continuous walk from Le Puy to Congues in France.  The pilgrimage begins in the historic town of Le Puy situated in the heart of an ancient volcanoe, then follows the 'Sentier de St Jacques' westward through the dramatic gorges of the Allier river, the Aubrac Plains and the Lot Valley to the famous medieval pilgrimage town of Congues. 

Price from £1,229 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.

Departures from 8 May 2014

http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/page/walk-the-route-st-jacques

Camino de Santiago - a 13 day pilgrimage tour between Léon and Santiago de Compostela. Highlights include a walk from Sarria to Portomarin; the tiny and ancient villages between Palas de Rei and Arzúa and views from Montegozo where the spires of Santiago first come into view.

Price from £1,299 per person per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.

Departures from 5 June 2014

http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/page/camino-de-santiago

A Biblical Journey Through Israel and Palestine - an 11 day adventure across the Holy Land which begins in Bethlehem visiting the Church of the Nativity and exploring the surrounding area which includes the spectacular Wadi Qelt; St George's Monastery; Jericho (reputedly the oldest town in the World); Nazareth (the boyhood home of Jesus); Tiberius on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and the spectacular Mount of Beatitudes.   The next leg of this spiritual journey embraces Jerusalem where one will have a chance to explore the Old City on foot viewing the Dome of the Rock, the western wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Mount of Olives, Mount Zion and the Garden of Gethsemane and the Israel Museum which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Price from £2,230 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, all entrance fees, local Israeli and Palestinian guides as well as the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures 6 March and 16 October 2014.

http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/page/biblical-footsteps

www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

01707 33 11 33

• 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