Passionate about films? Where can you walk through your favourite film location?
 

Here are The Wayfarers' Top 10 Walks for film buffs: 
 

1. Croatia: parts of the blockbusting TV series, The Game of Thrones were filmed in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik.

•  Croatia: The Dalmatian Coast Walk, September 21-28 2013 and October 5-12 2013, 7 nights US$4,195*

 2. New Zealand: we walk through the spectacular scenery of South Island, the inspiration for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Castle Hill rocks in Arthurs Pass National Park offer spectacular views which featured in Lord of the Rings and also the Narnia films.

• Spectacular South Island, New Zealand Walk, February 4-17 2014 and March 4-17 2014, 13 nights US$5,565*

 3. Yorkshire: we walk the rolling fells and dales, traditional farms and stop for a pint at the favourite pub of TV vet and author, James Herriot. Calendar Girls was also filmed in beautiful Wharfedale, which features on this Walk.

•  Yorkshire, England’s Green and Pleasant Land Walk, September 8-14 2013, 6 nights US$3,995*

 4. Dartmoor: the extraordinary silence and beauty of this moorland national park in the south west of England is where Spielberg filmed War Horse.

•  Dartmoor to Exmoor Walk, September 15-22 2013, 7 nights $US 4,195*

 5. Sicily: for a real sense of place, visit Taormina, the idyllic location for parts of The Godfather movie.

•  Sicily: Ragusa, Siracusa and Mount Etna, October 6-12 2013, 6 nights US$ 3,995*

 6. Cornwall: the popular TV series Doc Martin about a world-weary family doctor has captured the imagination with its characters and beautiful scenery. Explore Cornwall’s hidden coves and stunning coast path with us.

• Cornwall Creeks, Coves and Coastal Trails Walk, October 6-12 2013, 6 nights US$ 3,995*

7. Downton Abbey: we step right into the world of the Grantham family with a tour of the Victorian splendour of Highclere Castle, where the TV series is filmed. This Walk also visits Lacock where Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and Harry Potter were all filmed.

• ‘Downton Abbey’, Castle Combe and Avebury Circle Walk, September 1-7 2013, 6 nights US$4,195*

8. Austria: the hills are alive with the Sound of Music! We walk along mountain trails, through alpine wildflower meadows and even stay overnight in the Von Trapp’s own summer residence.

• Austria: Innsbruck, the Tyrolean Alps and the land of Mozart Walk, September 22-28 2013, 6 nights US$ 3,995*

9. Venice: the beauty, atmosphere and drama of Venice’s canals have featured in three James Bond films: From Russia with Love, Moonraker and Casino Royale, plus Death in Venice starring Dirk Bogarde. Our Walk explores the Veneto region and ends with a magical exploration of the ancient city of Venice.

•  Venice and the Veneto Walk, September 15-21 2013, 6 nights US$4,195*

10. Edinburgh: the fantastic architecture and the city’s glorious location beneath Arthur’s Seat has put Edinburgh on the film location scout’s map. Most recently, One Day, starring Anne Hathaway was filmed here, as were Chariots of Fire, Regeneration and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

• Culloden to Edinburgh Walk, September 8-14 2013, 6 nights US$3,995*

For more information on The Wayfarers Walking Vacations Autumn 2013 walking schedule, please visit http://www.thewayfarers.com/walking-tours/.

 
 *all prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy.
 

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Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture and fitness in 16 countries with 40+ itineraries.

Walks cover Austria, Northern Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Patagonia in Argentina, Alaska, Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy. Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents.