With the spectacular re-enactment event to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo only a few weeks away, if you are looking for a holiday this summer with a touch of Napoleon history, activity holiday specialists UTracks and Sherpa Expeditions can take you there…

Belgium Bike & Barge [NEW FOR 2015]
At the crossroads of Western Europe and the heir of several former medieval powers, the compact nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and fascinating heritage. Starting at picture postcard Bruges, nicknamed the 'Venice of the north' for its romantic canals, you will continue to the North Sea and on to medieval towns such as Ghent and Antwerp (with time en route to visit the market squares and sample waffles, chocolate and beer!), before finishing at Brussels, Belgium's bilingual capital, famous for its Grand Place, gothic-style town hall and baroque guildhalls. From here the Waterloo Battlefield where Napoleon lost his final battle is only a short train ride away!
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• Belgium Bike & Barge (8 days) with UTracks departs May-September, from £895 per person

Corsica Mountains and Sea
Dense 'maquis', mountain ridges and granite peaks that soar to 2,700m create a rugged terrain, tempered by deeply wooded valleys, pine forest and cascading streams. This route starts in Corte's old town, which clings to the steep slope below its majestic citadel, leading from the heart of the mountains to the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Along the way you will pass ancient villages that preserve century-old traditions and visit iconic rock formations such as Les Calanches. The trip concludes in Napoleon's hometown, Ajaccio: Casa Buonaparte, the house he was born in, is now open to the public, while the local airport is named after him.
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• Corsica Mountains and Sea (8 days) with Sherpa Expeditions departs May-October, from £770 per person

For more information and bookings please contact UTracks (www.UTracks.com, 0845 241 7599) and Sherpa Expeditions (www.sherpaexpeditions.com, 0208 875 5070).

Quoted prices are inclusive of accommodation, most meals, experienced guides, luggage transfers between hotels (where applicable) and clear maps with images. Flights from the UK are not included but can be booked on request.

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Notes for editors:
• European activity holiday specialists UTracks and Sherpa Expeditions are a division of World Expeditions, an independently owned and a truly global company, with nine offices around the world, including London, Sydney and Montreal.
• Covering over 25 countries, more than 250 stand-alone, off the beaten track itineraries are available across the UK and Europe, from short four-day breaks to longer two-week trips.
• Whether escorted or self-guided, on foot or by bike, holidays range from introductory to challenging level, with a selection of family friendly itineraries, boat or barge based journeys and snowshoeing adventures also on offer.

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