Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe – has launched its first Winter Spirit programme dedicated solely to walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, down hill skiing and Christmas markets.

The range of holidays is considerable and includes :-

Festive Fun in Dresden and Berlin – a nine day holiday in two great European cities.  Highlights include Dresden, Saxony's stunning capital, which is particularly enchanting over the Christmas season and boasts Germany's oldest Christmas Market, the Striezelmarkt, dating back to 1434; Berlin – the capital and heart of Germany – with its magical, festive displays; Charlottenburg Castle and the Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market – located in one of the most beautiful squares in the city.

Price from £1,150 per person includes return flights, transfers, four-star, half board accommodation, rail travel from Dresden to Berlin and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures 7 and 24 December 2014.

Snowshoeing in Andorra– a one week holiday in the Andorran Pyrenees.  Highlights include the serenity and peace of the tranquil valleys; wonderful wildlife and bird life; spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and an excellent wellness and spa facility at the four star Hotel Nordic.

Price from £1,165 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, a local showshoeing guide, equipment and transport and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 18 January 2015.

Cross Country Skiing in the Stubai Valley, Austria – a one week, exhilarating cross country skiing holiday with a large portion of Austrian well-being – Gemütlichkeit.  Highlights include skiing the full run of the lovely Stubaital Loipen from Falbeson to Fulpmes; the contrast between the rural Stubaital and the splendour of former Imperial Habsburg City of Innsbruck; the Gschnitz valley and a delightful tram ride winding down from Fulpmes to Innsbruck.

Price from £945 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, cross-country ski and boot hire and lessons and the services of a dedicated tour leader.

Departures from 18 January 2015.

Balkan Winter Warmer – a one week holiday savouring rural Serbia with winter walking and/or snowshoeing.  Highlights include 'ethno' villages – a small complex of houses built in a traditional style – where one has the opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich local culture and cuisine of Serbia; Gostoljublje on the slopes of the Divcibare Mountain (perfect for snowshoeing and walking); the village of Sirogojno in the Zlatibor mountain range; the XV century monastery at Ljubostinja, renowned for its fabulous frescoes and Belgrade – with its distinctive architecture influenced by the Ottomans and Habsburgs.

Price from £965 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation (plus four packed lunches); local transport, snowshoes and walking poles and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 27 January 2015.

Dobbiaco – a one week Italian cross-country skiing adventure in the Dolomites.  Highlights include some of the best cross-country skiing in Europe; skiing along the old railway line from Cortina to Dobbiaco; skiing across the border into Austria; an opportunity to have an 'away day' from skis at Bressanone or Bolzano – home of the Ötzi Ice Man. 

Price from £1,049 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, hire of all ski equipment, half-day introductory lessons, ski pass, public transport pass, and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 7 February 2015.

The Snow-capped Beauty of Cappadocia – a one week holiday in this spectacular winter landscape in Turkey.  Highlights include a majestic awe inspiring rocky landscape frosted and glittering with snow; Cappadocia's unique rock formations; the famous Fairy Chimneys; early rock churches and ancient underground settlements.  The base for this holiday is Urgüp – where most of the homes are hewn from rock.

Price from £899 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, all local transport and the services of a local guide and a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from

19 February 2015.

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.

• View the new Online Brochure via : http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/page/brochure 

• 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

• 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 & the CAA.

• Heart & Sole, a charitable initiative supported by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, aims to reach the heart and support communities in the countries visited on their holidays

• 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

• The operator contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad

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