Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe – has just launched its exciting new short escapes programme which embraces the following destinations, Naples, Malaga, Seville, Marrakech, Athens, Prague, Nice, Reykjavik and Germany.

Highlights of the programme include:

Naples – a one week guided walking break in this fascinating city renowned for its food, wine, history and architecture.  It exudes a unique 2,500 year old character moulded by ancient Greek, Roman, Norman, Spanish and British civilisations.  Highlights include, stunning views from the four star Hotel Francesco al Monte across the Bay of Naples; a stroll along the beach below Cumae, famed for its Sibyl; the labyrinthine streets in the old town; the famous archaeological museum; the Capella Sansevero sculptures; the Caserta Palace: Italy's magnificent “Versailles”; and of course, the city's delectable pizzerias !

Price from £975 per person includes return flights, transfers and half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.   Departures from 08 November 2015.

Picasso's Malaga – a 4 day guided break in this tantalising Andalucian city of culture – birthplace of the great artist Picasso.  The town boasts over 30 museums, foremost amongst them being one dedicated to Picasso.  Malaga has a rich history influenced by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and Christians – Other highlights include: the New George Pompidou Centre (the first outside France); the Automobile Museum housing a private collection of classic cars; the bustling Atarazanas market with its outstanding choice of food and wine.

Price from £340 per person includes B&B accommodation (plus two dinners), a local guide and services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 16 October 2015.

Seville –  a 4 day holiday combining this Andalucian gem.  Highlights include Seville one of Europe's most beautiful cities situated on the River Guadalquivir; the Cathedral reputedly containing the tomb of Christopher Columbus; La Giralda; the Orange Tree Court; the Alcázar originally built as a palace for Muslim rulers, the 16th Century Casa de Pilatos and the San Bartolomé quarter.

Price from £690 per person includes return flights, transfers, B&B accommodation plus two dinners, a sightseeing tour of Seville, Flamenco evening with tapas meal and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 21 April 2016.

Marrakech – a 5 day holiday exploring the sights and sounds of this vibrant, exotic city.  Highlights include, the Medina and the souks with their famous spice markets, colourful fabrics and leather goods and blacksmiths at work; the tranquil Majorelle Gardens with the fascinating Berber museum; the stunning Atlas Mountains and Marrakech's traditional bath houses.

Price from £799 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local guides and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 19 October 2015.

Athens – a 5 day guided walking break embracing many of the city's most captivating attributes.  Highlights include, the Acropolis, arguably Greece's most famous symbol; the Parthenon; the Benaki museum housing an impressive history of ancient art and craft; a tour of the city's fascinating streets, markets and tavernas; a visit by boat to the traffic free island of Hydra and ancient donkey trails with stunning views towards the Peloponnese. 

Price from £795 per person includes return flights, transfers, B&B accommodation (plus three dinners), a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 5 October 2015.

Prague-  a 5 day guided walking break in the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic.  From the middle ages, the city has been heralded as one of the most stunning cities in Europe. Its rich history includes the Princes of Bohemia, the House of Premyst, Good King Wenceslas and the Velvet Revolution.  Highlights include, the River Vltava; the Old Town Hall with its 15th Century astrological clock; Tyn Church; the rococo 'Kinsky Palace'; the baroque Prague Castle; Mala Strana, the most picturesque district of the city and Betramka, the villa where Mozart composed Don Giovanni.

Price from £625 includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 12 November 2015

Nice – a 6 day guided walking break in the jewel of the Côte d'Azur which so inspired great artists like Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Cocteau and Renoir.  Highlights include, the hill towns of Eze, Vence and St Paul de Vence; the bewitching sights and sounds of Nice; fabulous art galleries dedicated to Matisse and Chagall; the themed gardens of Ephrussi de Rothschild; a stroll around Cap Ferrat and the Friedrich Nietzsche path from the hill town of Eze to the Mediterranean.

Price from £465 per person includes half board accommodation, tour of old Nice with a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 11 November 2015.

Reykjavik – a 5 day 'Taste of Iceland' holiday – centred on the world's northernmost capital.  Highlights include, Whale and Dolphin watching; sightseeing in the city, the Blue Lagoon:  a natural geothermal pool; the Golden Circle outside Reykjavik; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park; Gulfoss, one of Iceland's majestic waterfalls; the Reykjanes Peninsula with its spectacular lava fields and a Northern Lights excursion.

Price from £1,499 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local transport costs and most entrance fees, excursions by coach and boat as specified in the itinerary and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 23 May 2016.

A Romantic Winter Journey – a 10 day break embracing Würzburg, Rothernburg ob der Tauber and Heidelberg.  A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Christmas markets in cobbled streets, icicles hanging from medieval gables and the smell of Glüwein wafting in the festive air!  Highlights include, first stop, Würzburg on the hills overlooking the River Main in Franconia – the wine producing area of Northern Bavaria; the Prince Bishops and their residences; the Marienberg Fortress and Residence Palace (A UNESCO World Heritage Site).  Next is picture postcard Rothenburg, high above the Tauber Valley; ancient buildings and squares and the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shops.  Finally, it's Heidelberg – Germany's oldest university town; the Philosophers' Footpath above the River Neckar and the castle of the Electors of the Palatinate.

Price from £1,150 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 28 November 2015.

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• 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.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

•  View the online brochure here: http://preview.intellimag.com/go/rwh-ww-a15s16/

• Alongside their traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via their Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk

• The operator is a not-for-profit company and 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 and flora.

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

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers and 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

   

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