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E PLOREUnveil the treasures of UNESCO

WORLD HERITAGE

“Our staff has extensive travelling experience throughout the world. We offer alternative holidays, giving our customers a real oppor-tunity to experience the most amazing cul-tural sites through the world at your own pace, Authentic Accommodation and per-sonalised service.”

Roland Monsegu, Founder & Director

Introduction

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“Unveil UNESCO World Heritage”

1) Hand-picked accommodation2) Chauffeur driven transfer3) 1st class trains tickets4) Detailed itineraries5) Comprehensive Holiday pack6) Knowledgeable cultural guides7) Outstanding customer service8) 24/7 assistance number9) Free travel advice10) We cater for your dietary requirements

10 Reasons to book with us:

UNESCO World HeritageOur servicesCriteriasGreat Train JourneysRome to ParisParis to BerlinMadrid to BarcelonaLisbon to PortoBudapest to PragueFlorence to VeniceHeritage of AndaluciaCathedrals of France

Centre BasedAncient & Christian RomeMadrid & Major SitesAvignon & Southern FranceBrno & Moravian HeritageSplit Area Ancient HeritageAthens & the PeloponneseNaples Natural BeautyChâteaux of the Loire ValleyRoman & Etruscan sitesBurgos & AtapuercaHighlights of BelgiumGrand Tour of Ireland

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Summary

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UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO’s World Heritage Mission:

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Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as Coliseum of Rome, The vineyards of Lavaux, Camino de San-tiago, Historic centre of Porto, Split, Bruges, Brno, Palaces of Vienna & Ver-sailles, Andalucía, Venice, Vatican, Acropolis, Pompeii, New Grange...

What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal appli-cation. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.

> Encourage countries to sign the World Heritage Convention and to ensure the protection of their natural and cultural heritage;> Encourage States Parties to the Convention to nominate sites within their national territory for inclusion on the World Heritage List;> Encourage States Parties to establish management plans and set up reporting systems on the state of conservation of their World Heritage;> Help States Parties safeguard World Heritage properties by providing technical assistance and professional training;> Provide emergency assistance for World Heritage sites in immediate danger;> Support States Parties’ public awareness-building activities for World Heritage conservation;> Encourage participation of the local population in the preservation of their cultural and natural heritage;> Encourage international cooperation in the conservation of our world’s cultural and natural heritage.

Our services

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Accommodation Without CompromiseAll accommodation has been handpicked.Comfort is our top prority. We endeavour to seek outcosy and rustic places packed with character.

Seamless transfersPrivate transfers to/from your hotel & First classtrain journeys.

Carefully Selected Unique ToursOur staff has selected the best UNESCO World Heritage sites, in the most beautiful places.

Customer CareYour satisfaction is utmost important to us, you can talk to us before, during and after your tour.

Why not visit our website for more info:www.exploreworldheritage.com/travel-services

Travel IndependentlyYour guide is with you during the half-day visits andlunches, the remainder of your time is left for adventure.

Criteria

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How to choose your trip?Each trip offers a unique experience and combine differentUNESCOcriteria

Human CreativeGenius

Inter Exchange of human values

Cultural Traditions Architectural Landmark

Environment and Human settlement

Living Traditions

Natural Beauty Earth's History

On-going Evolution Biological Diversity

To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius

To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world

To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural

tradition or to a civilisation

To be an outstanding example of a type of architecturals which illustrates

significant stages in human history

Outstanding example of a traditional human settlement which is representative

of a culture or human interaction

To be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions with literary

works of outstanding universal significance

To contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and

aesthetic importance

To be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth’s history

Examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological

processes in the evolution

To contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity

Great Train Journey

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Explore UNESCO’s World Heritage on our Great Train Journeys and traveldistances in comfort and style.

Summary of the Services:

- Splendid Accommodation- Private Chauffeur- 1st Class Train Tickets- Cultural Guide - UNESCO Cultural Visits- Several Cities/Countries - Detailed Itineraries

Inspired by the classic “grand Tour” of Europe, our Great Train Journeys will allow you to travel from one place to another, to cross a country or continent in comfort.

These tours are structured for your convenience, your guide is with you during either for the morning or afternoon visits and for lunch. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to explore the city at your own pace, or to just enjoy the good-life on your holiday.

We believe Train Journeys is one of the most pleasant and relaxing ways to travel.It allows for comfort over great distances between the sites. Even though, travelling can be tiring, to give you the best comfort we provide 1st class seats as standard. To make the trip seamless, all the transfers will be done by private chauffeur. At your arrival, your chauffeur will be waiting for you to bring you to your hotel. He will be responsible for transfers to all visits organised by us.

All accommodation have been handpicked by our team. Comfort is our top prior-ity. After a hard day of exploring we feel you deserve only the very best. We endea-vour to seek out cosy and rustic accommodation packed with character. You will always be booked in the centre of towns and cities, where "everything happens".

Great Train Journey

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Rome to Paris

Accomodation

“Europe as

you HAve

never seen

before”

Day 1: RomeArrival at Rome. Private chauffeur transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Colosseum and Roman Forum2 hours of cultural tour with private guide.

Day 3: Vatican CityVisit of St Peters Basilica & Square, free afternoon.

Day 4: Florence, historical centreTrain transfer (1h30), guided visit of the historical centre in the afternoon.

Day 5: Milan, Church Santa MariaTain transfer (1h45), Guided visit of the Church Santa Maria in the afternoon.

Day 6: LausanneTransfer in the morning (3h30), guided visit of Vine-yards Terrace of Lavaux in the afternoon.

Day 7: Paris4h transfer from Lausane to Paris, free afternoon and you’ll have a special dinner on the Seine.

Day 8: Palace of VersaillesGuided visit of the very famous Palace of Versailles.

Day 9: Departure from ParisAll good things come to the end, today your adven-ture will end after your breakfast.

Inspired by the “Grand Tour” (The traditional trip of Europe from 17th C), this classic train journey, will bring you across Europe, linking two of its most cultural and romantic cities: Rome and Paris. This epic journey will see you crossing Italy, the Alps and southern France; mixing natural beauty such as Geneva Lake, vineyards and heritage giants like: The Coliseum, Florence Duomo and Paris’ Eiffel tower…

Great Train Journey

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1-3. Rome

4. Florence

5. Milan

6. Lausane

7-9. Paris

Day 1-3: Rome

Day 4: Florence

Day 5: Milan

Day 6: Lausane

Day 7-9: Paris

Great Train Journey

This train journey links the two cultural and historical cities of Paris and Berlin. Traveling through east of France and West Germany, you will dis-cover the World Heritage sites of Cologne, Aachen, Hanover and the variety of West European landscapes.

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Day 1 - Arrival in ParisArrival in Paris airport, private chauffeur transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - ParisGuided stroll in the garden of tuileries, then Free time in Paris, enjoy the beautiful French capital and famous places, Eiffel Tower, Arc de triom-phe, Champs-Elysées...

Day 3 - Versailles PalaceGuided visit in the historic Palace of Versailles, where the last French King used to govern from.

Day 4 - CologneTrain transfer (3h) in the morning, booked for guided visit of the Gothic Masterpiece, free in the afternoon to discover Cologne centre.

Day 5 - Aachen CathedralPrivate transfer and guided visit of Aachen Cathedral, you sleep in Cologne.

Day 6 - BremenTrain transfer (3h) in morning, visit of UNESCO World Heritage Town Hall and Roland’s Statue.

Day 7 - HanoverTrain transfer (1h), after lunch private chauffeur transfer to visit St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim (37km away).

Day 8 - BerlinTrain transfer (2h) in the morning, in the after-noon you will visit the Museumsinsel (Museums Island) a cultural highlight of Berlin.

Day 9 - Berlin Free morning, after lunch in capital centre you will be booked for a private guided visit of Berlin Modernism Housing Estates wich represents the innovations of housing policies.

Day 10 - Departure fom BerlinEnd of the tour after breakfast and transfer to the airport.

Great Train Journey

This Great Train Journey will take you across Spain, travelling from the vibrant city of Madrid, passing through Valencia and finishing in colourful Barcelona. The three architectural features: Christian monasteries, futuris-tic developments and bizarre modernity of Gaudi.

Madrid to Barcelona

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Day 1 - Arrival in MadridArrival in Madrid airport, private transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - MadridFree day to explore the sights of Madrid as Buen Retiro Park, Royal Palace, Temple of Debod, Almudena Cathedral, Golden Triangle of Art...

Day 3 - Visit of the EscorialGuided visit of the Escurial Monastery wich stands in an exceptionally beautiful site in Castille.

Day 4 - Madrid to ValenciaTrain transfer (1h40) in the morning, you are free in the afternoon to discover Valencia centre. You could visit the Cathedral or Torres de Serranos.

Day 5 - Visit of the Lonja de la SedaYou will be booked for a private guided visit of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Valencia.

Day 6 - Valencia to BarcelonaTrain transfer (3h) in the morning, after lunch you will have the afternoon to relax in the Catalan capital, why not visiting Palau de la Musica Cata-lana.

Day 7 - Works of Antoni GaudiToday you will be booked in a guided tour explor-ing the work of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona. You will be free to visit city centre of Barcelona.

Day 8 - Departure from BarcelonaThis is the end of your holiday with us, after your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport.

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Madrid

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Great Train Journey

Portugal’s unique identity has to be found in the influence of many cul-tures and civilisations throughout history. This journey will let you witness this mixed culture, bringing you to the most amazing World Heritage sites. This trip start in Lisbon moves to the historical towns of Tomar and Porto.

Lisbon to Porto

Day 1 - Arrival in LisbonYou will be transferred from Lisbon Airport to your hotel in he city centre.

Day 2 - LisbonHistoric centre visit - 2 World heritage sites: Monas-tery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém.

Day 3 - Lisbon, Sintra cultural landscapeFerdinand II renewed an old monastery into a castle, influenced by Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance elements.

Day 4 - Lisbon to TomarTransfer by train to Tomar to visit the Castle and Convent of the Order of Christ.

Day 5 - Alcobaca, Batalha MonasteriesTransfer from your hotel in Tomar for the visit of the two monasteries.

Day 6 - Tomar to PortoTrain to Porto and guided visit of the historic centre, and the harbourg.

Day 7 - Guimarães historic centreAn example of the particular Portuguese architec-ture style, with the use of traditional materials and techniques.

Day 8 - Departure from PortoBreakfast and transfer to the airport

Lisbon

Great Train Journey

This Great train journey will bring you accross Eastern Europe from the charming city of Budapest to Prague, through Hungary, Austria and The Czech Republic. During your stay you will see the beautiful Danube, Buda Castle and Historic centre of Vienna...

Budapest to Prague

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Day 1 - Arrival in BudapestArrival in Budapest, private chauffeur transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - BudapestGuided tour to explorre the banks of the Danube River, the Buda Castle Quarter or the famous Andrassy Avenue.

Day 3 - Budapest to GyorTrain transfer (2h) in the morning. In the afternoon visit of the Millenary Benedictine Abbey in Pannonhalma.

Day 4 - Gyor to ViennaTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, you are free in the afternoon to discover Vienna historic centre.

Day 5 - ViennaGuided visit of the Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn in Vienna. Free afternoon.

Day 6 - Vienna to BrnoTrain transfer in the morning, after lunch private guided visit of UNESCO World Heritage Villa Tugendhat.

Day 7 - Brno to PragueTrain transfer (2h), after lunch in the capital you will visit the historic centre and will apreciate many sites.

Day 8 - Departure from PragueAfter your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport, hope to see you soon.

Great Train Journey

Following this Renaissance trail from Florence to Venice, you will rediscover what “renaissance” truly means for our civilisation. An ancient secret lost after the fall of the Roman Empire, which stayed buried for more than 1000 years in the dark ages.

Florence to Venice

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Day 1 - Arrival in FlorenceArrival in Florence, private chauffeur transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - Historic Centre of FlorenceFlorence is the capital of the Tuscany region in Italy. You will be booked for a private guided visit of the city centre.

Day 3 - Florence to BolognaTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, in the afternoon private guided visit of the historic centre of Bologna wich has the second largest historic centre in Europe.

Day 4 - Bologna to FerraraTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, you will be booked for a private guided visit of the centre. The city is now labelled by the UNESCO as “City of Renaissance”.

Day 5 - Ferrara to PaduaTrain transfer (1h) in the morning. You will appreciate this charming city and you will be booked for a private visit of the Botanic Garden.

Day 6 - Padua to VeniceTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, after lunch you have a free afternoon to appreciate this unique city.

Day 7 - Venice – LagoonMorning tour of Venice city San Marco’s island, lunch and free time on the afternoon. You will have the possi-bility to visit the lagoon, and some of the different islands of Venice such as the Lido.

Day 8 - Departure from VeniceAll good things come to the end, after your breakfast

Great Train Journey

On this our train Journey across Andalucía you will discover the major histori-cal cities of Southern Spain. Andalucía is home to bulwark of Spanish tradi-tions; Flamenco Music, art and architecture. Experience a mix of genres and influences: Roman, Islamic, Jewish, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque...

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Day 1 - Arrival in SevilleArrival in Sevilla, private chauffeur transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - SevilleGuided visit of the stuning Cathedral of Sevilla, the Alcázar palace and the Archivo de Indias.

Day 3 - Doñana Park - SevillePrivate transfer for a guided visit of the Doñana Park Centre, famous for its great biodiversity.

Day 4 - Seville to CordobaTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, then you will visit the historic centre of Cordoba, a great UNESCO World Heritage.

Day 5 - Cordoba to GranadaTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, and you will have a free afternoon, we suggest you to visit the historic centre.

Day 6 - Granada, AlhambraVisit of the main monument of Granada, the royal Arab residence of the medieval Grana-dain in the hill of Alhambra.

Day 7 - Departure from GranadaEnd of the tour after breakfast. Airport transfer not included.

Great Train Journey

On this cultural journey, you will discover the magic of the Gothic Ca-thedrals of France, through the cities of Amiens, Reims, Chartres and Paris. These cultural sites, illustrate some of the most significant contribu-tion to world’s religious architecture.

Cathedrals of France

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Day 1 - Arrival in ParisArrival in Paris, private chauffeur transfer to your hotel. Then enjoy Paris by night.

Day 2 - Amiens Cathedral - ReimsTrain transfer (1h) to Amiens in the morning to visit the famous Cathedral and other train trans-fer (2h) to Reims to enjoy your night.

Day 3 - ReimsVisit of the stuning Cathedral Notre-Dame in the historical centre of Reims, free afternoon.

Day 4 - ParisTrain transfer (2h) in the morning, then you wil visit the worldwild famous cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris on the island “Ile de la Cité”.

Day 5 - ChartresTrain transfer (1h) in the morning, and you will visit Chartres and its UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral.

Day 6 - Go back to ParisTrain transfer (1h) in the morning and you will be back in the Light city you can enjoy the cultutral sites and The bank of the Seine.

Day 7 - Departure from ParisAfter breakfast your private chauffeur will trans-fer you to the airport.

Centre Based

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Summary of the Services:

- One or Two Base only- Splendid Accommodation- Private Chauffeur- Cultural Guide - UNESCO Cultural Visits- Several Cities/Countries - Detailed Itineraries

On a "centre based" tour, you will stay for several nights in one or two locations. Those locations have been chosen for the proximity of the sites to be visited, never more than 1h away. You will be staying in the historic centre of the Town/Cities, close to all entertain-ment and sightseeing.

Those tours are structured for a maximum comfort and flexibility. Your guide is with you on the morning and for lunch. On the afternoon, you will be free to explore the city at your own pace, or to just enjoy the good-life on your holiday.

All accommodations have been handpicked by our team. Comfort is our top priority. After a hard day of exploring we feel you deserve only the very best. We endeavour to seek out cosy and rustic accommodation packed with character. You will always be booked in the centre of towns and cities, where "everything happens".

Explore The World Heritage on our Center based trips, benefit from all the comfort & convenience of a single location.

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Centre Based

Roman civilisation is the major contributor to culture, literature, technology, architecture and military science of the western world. Based in the historical centre of Rome, close to the Vatican, you will explore the surrounding World Heritage sites. Highlights: Coliseum & Forums, Vatican, Tivoli, Etruscan sites of Tarquinia, the Appian Way and the Catacombs.

Ancient & Christian Rome

Accomodation

“Our hotel

in the heart

of the city”

Day 1 - Arrival in RomeArrival in Rome airport, private chauffeur transfer to your hotel. Relax on your first night.

Day 2 - Colosseum and Roman ForumPrivate transfer to these two wonderful places. Colosseum is still considered as the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.

Day 3 - Vatican CityPrivate transfer to the Vatican City. Guided visit of St Peters Basilica & Square, St. Peter’s Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world. You can also visit the famous Sistine Chapel.

Day 4 - TivoliPrivate transfer to Tivoli (40 min away). Here you will visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of them, the Villa d’Este is a fine example of Renaissance architecture and garden at its apogee.

Day 5 - Cerveteri and TarquiniaPrivate transfer to these two World Heritage sites (40 min away from Rome. The Cerveteri Necropolis is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area. The necropo-lis of Tarquinia, is famous for its painted tombs.

Day 6 - Catacombs and Appian WayGuided visit of Catacombs in Rome. The Catacombs of Cal-lixtus was one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes.

Day 7 - Departure from RomeAfter breakfast your private chauffeur will transfer you to the airport.

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Rome

4. Tivoli5. Cerveteri

5. Tarquinia

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Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Colosseum

Day 3: Vatican

Day 4: Tivoli

dAY 5: cERVETERI

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Based in Madrid, the capital of Spain, you will discover the heritage sites of central Spain, including: Avila, The Escorial, Henares, Toledo and Aranjuez. Madrid is one of the major European cities, both historically and culturally. Its influences in many domains such as politics, finance, science and culture contributes to its status as a major global city.

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Day 1 - Arrival in MadridYou will be collected from Madrid airport and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 - MadridToday is a free day in Madrid, why not visit Buen Retiro Park or Royal Palace or Temple of Debod, Almudena Cathedral...

Day 3 - El Escorial and AvilaPrivate transfer to the Escurial Monastery stands in an exceptionally beautiful site in Castille and to Avila, ‘City of Saints and Stones’.

Day 4 - Alcala de HenaresPrivate transfer to the Alcala de Henares in the morning. Alcala de Henares was the world’s first planned university city. You have a free afternoon in Madrid.

Day 5 - Toledo and AranjuezPrivate transfer to Toledo wich is the reposi-tory of more than 2,000 years of history. After you will be transferred to Aranjuez, a cultural landscape comprises a palace and gardens.

Day 6 - Departure from MadridRegrettably, this is the end of your tour with us, after breakfast your private chauffeur will transfer you to the airport.

Madrid

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Based in the traditional French town Avignon, we will bring you on a historical trail from Roman Empire to Christian heritage. Avignon, with a pretty historic centre, is the perfect place for your free time, with a large choice of enter-tainment. The highlights of this tour are: 2000BC Pont du Gard, the massive “Palace of the Popes”, Nimes Roman Arena, and Orange Roman Theatre.

Avignon & Southern France

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Day 1 - Arrival in AvignonYou will be collected from either Marseille or Lyon airports and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 - AvignonAfter breakfast, you will have a full day to explore this beautiful city. The old centre of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 3 - Pont du GardPrivate transfer after breakfast. Visit of the bridge and the museum. Free afternoon in the centre of Avignon.

Day 4 - ArlesPrivate transfer (30min) from your hotel. Arles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has very impressive Roman remains such as the Roman Theatre, Crypyoporticus, Baths of Constantine...

Day 5 - OrangePrivate transfer to Orange. The town of Orange also contains impressive Roman remains which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6 - Departure from AvignonAll good things comes to the end. Hope you enjoyed your adventurous trip with us. Today your trip will end after your breakfast.

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Based in the lively town of Brno for 6 nights, this itinerary will take you through the sites of East Czech Republic. This Area rich on cultural sites, regroup 80% of the World Heritage sites of the country. Highlights: Castle of Kroměříž, Tugendhat Villa, Lednice, Třebíč…

Brno & Moravian Heritage

Prague

Day 1 - BrnoPrivate transfer from Brno airport to your hotel. You can enjoy the beauty of Brno.

Day 2 - Tugendhat VillaFirst free day in Brno, visit the Tugendhat Villa. Why not explore the centre of Brno and its highlights like the spilberk Castle, the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul?

Day 3 - Gardens, Castle of KroměřížThis morning you will visit Kroměříž to discover the Castle and its Gardens, then you will have a free afternoon in Brno. Private transfer.

Day 4 - Holy Trinity Column - OlomoucPrivate transfer to Olomouc. You will have a private guided visit of Holy Trinity Colum, then you can visit the historic centre and its monuments.

Day 5 - Cultural Landscape of Lednice - ValticePrivate transfer to Lednice-Valtice landscape. A mix of a Baroque architecture and the classical neo-Gothic style of castles. This artificial land-scape, 200 km, is one of the largest in Europe.

Day 6 - Jewish Quarter & st Procopius Basilica in TřebíčPrivate transfer to Třebíč to visit 2 UNESCO sites, added as a remarkable example of the influence of Western European architectural heritage.

Day 7 - Departure from BrnoAfter your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport, hope you enjoyed your experience with us.

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Croatia is a Balkan country that has been created after the split of Yugosla-via in 1991. Its territory, has always been at the crossroad of western and east-ern cultures, ever since the division of the Roman Empire. Based in Split, one of the oldest and liveliest city on the Adriatic, you will explore the surrounding area and the islands: Palace of Diocletian, Trogir, Sibenik…

Split Area Ancient Heritage

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Day 1 - Arrival in SplitPrivate transfer from Split airport to your hotel. You can rest in the harbour of Split.

Day 2 - Historical Complex with the Palace of DiocletianFirst free day in Split, the Dalmacian capital. This city is organised around the Palace of Diocletian.

Day 3 - Historic City of TrogirToday you will be transferred to the UNESCO Heritage historic town centre of Trogir, 26km away from your hotel in Split.

Day 4 - Cathedral of St James in SibenikYou will be transferred from your hotel to your visit, where you will be able to enjoy the beautiful cathedral of St James in Sibenik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5 - Hvar - Stari Grad PlainTransfer by a ferry from Split to Hvar island. You will visit its cultural landscape, which has remained virtually intact since the first coloni-sation by Ionian Greeks.

Day 6 - Departure from SplitAll good things comes to the end. Today your trip will end after your breakfast a private transferred to the airport is booked.

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Ancient Greece is considered to be the birthplace of western civilisation. 2,500 years ago, the Greeks had planted the seeds for our modern way of life: democracy, philosophy, architecture, and have left new ideas in sci-ence and arts. From Athens and Tripoli, you will see Ancient Greece and its mystic places, such as: Olympia, Mystras, Mycenae…

Athens & the Peloponnese

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Day 1 - Arrival in AthensArrival in Athens, private chauffeur transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Day 2 - AcropolisToday you will be booked for a guided visit of the worldwide famous Acropolis, the Citadel of Athens.

Day 3 - Transfer to TripoliToday you will leave Athens by train for the Pelopon-nese: you will spend 4 nights in Tripoli. Free afternoon.

Day 4 - Mycenae and TyrinsPrivate transfer to the historic Sites of Mycenae and Tyrins. Here, you will see the imposing remains of two major cities of the Mycenaean civilization.

Day 5 - Archaeological Site of OlympiaPrivate transfer to Olympia. You will see a major site inhabited since the Prehistory. Here you will have a chance to discover the Altis, the sanctuary of Gods.

Day 6 - Archaeological Site of MystrasPrivate transfer to Mystras site. Abandoned near the 19th century, Mystras was left behind wonderful medieval ruins of the city, standing on a beautiful landscape.

Day 7 - Transfer to AthensTrain back to Athens. You have a free day to enjoy the magnificent vibrant city.

Day 8 - Departure from AthensYour adventure with us will be over after your break-fast. Private transfer to the airport.

Centre Based

Based in busy Naples, you will explore the major highlights of the surrounding area: Pompeii, Amalfi coast, Caserta… Naples is also one of the best places for your free time, with a large historic centre and the old port.

Naples Natural Beauty

Day 1 - Arrival in NaplesPrivate transfer from Naples airport to your hotel. Then you can enjoy the beauty of Naples.

Day 2 - Naples - Historic CentreYou will have a two hours private guided visit of the Naples historic centre, among you will see the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Castel Nuovo...

Day 3 - PompeiiPrivate transfer to the famous remains of Pom-peii. Back to Napoli. Free afternoon. (optional day to Mount Vesuvius)

Day 4 - Costeria AmalfitanaToday you will be heading to the Amalfi Coast (Private transfer). The Amalfi Coast is an area where there is several villages built between the cliffs and the sea labelled by UNESCO.

Day 5 - Royal Palace of Caserta Private transfer to Royale Palace of Caestra. This mind-blowing palace was created by Charles III to rival Versailles in France.

Day 6 - Departure from NaplesYour adventure with us will be over after your breakfast. Your private chauffeur will bring you to the airport.

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The city of Tours is the perfect base to explore the Loire valley, due to its prox-imity to all major sites. The city has several Universities and is really buzzy at night. The historic centre, with its medieval castle is also amazing. Highlights: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Azay le Rideau Villandry, Amboise.

Châteaux of the Loire Valley

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Day 1 - Arrival in ToursArrival in Tours, private chauffeur transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Day 2 - Amboise ChâteauTransfer to the Amboise Castle for a private guided visit. You will be back to Tours for lunch. Free afternoon.

Day 3 - Azay-le-Rideau ChâteauPrivate transfer and guided visit in the morning of this castle. Free afternoon in Tours.

Day 4 - Chenonceau ChâteauYou will have a private guided visit of this castle in the morning. Transfer with your private chauf-feur. Free afternoon in Tours.

Day 5 - Villandry Château, GardensVisit of the Villandry Castle and its different kinds of gardens (flower, vegetebles..). Private trans-fer included and free afteroon in Tours.

Day 6 - Chambord ChâteauYou will visit another castle of La Loire. The guided visit is on the morning and you will have a free afternoon in Tours.

Day 7 - Departure from ToursYour adventure with us will be over after your breakfast. Your private chauffeur will drop you at the airport.

Centre Based

This Tour will bring you to the heart of the Roman civilisation: Rome where modern history began, and Naples: the main city of the Italian gold coast. Through this tour, you will visit the most famous Roman Sites: the Coliseum, the Forum, the lost city of Pompeii, and the historic centre of Naples.

Ancient Rome & Naples

Day 1 - Arrival in RomePrivate transfer from Rome airport to your hotel. Then you can enjoy the beauty of Rome.

Day 2 - Colosseum and ForumPrivate transfer to these two wonderful places. The Colosseum is still considered as the greatest work of Roman architecture and engineering.

Day 3 - Tivoli - Villa Adriana & d'Este Private transfer to Tivoli (40 min). You will visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Villa d’Este is a fine example of Renaissance archi-tecture and the Italian Renaissance garden at its apogee.

Day 5 - Historic Centre of NaplesTrain transfer on the morning, and faternoon visit of Old Naples.

Day 6 - PompeiiTransfer to the Pompeii for the visit of the site, lunch, and free time in naples

Day 7 - Ends in NaplesAfter your breakfast, transfer to the airport.

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Based in the Burgos, famous home of “El Cid”, you will discover this medieval city and the UNESCO World Heritage sites surrounding it. Highlights: The Ca-thedral of Burgos, The Camino de Santiago and the unique site of Atapuerca where the oldest man in Europe has been recently found.

Burgos & Atapuerca

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Day 1 - Arrival in BurgosPrivate transfer to your hotel. You will stay here for the next 4 nights, so unpack your luggage and venture out.

Day 2 - City tour and CathedralPrivate guide for a 3 hours tour in the city centre centre and the Cathedral. You will have lunch with your guide. Free after-noon.

Day 3 - Camino de SantiagoPrivate transfer to Atapuerca, for a 10km walk a scenic part of the Camino. The walk should take you roughly 3 hours.

Day 4 - AtapuercaPrivate transfer to Atapuerca to visit the “Sierra of Atapuerca”. Archeological site making the site the oldest evidence of humanity in Europe.

Day 5 - Departure from BurgosAll good things comes to the end. Hope you enjoyed your adventurous trip with us. Today your trip will end after your break-fast.

Madrid

Centre Based

Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Bel-gium is home to three main cultures and linguistic groups, Dutch-speakers, French-speakers and German-speakers. Along with Brussels and Bruges you will visit the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes, the Canal lifts of La Louviere, the Cathedral of Tournai and battlefields of the First World War at Ypres.

Highlights of Belgium

Day 1 - Arrival in BrusselsYou will be collected from the Brussels Airport to your hotel in the city centre.

Day 2 - BrusselsVisit of the “Grand-Place” wich is the central square of Brussels and The manneken pis. This place represents perfectly the cultural and eco-nomic importance of the city. Afternoon free.

Day 3 - La Louviere, MonsPrivate transfer and guided visits of La louviere and Mons. You will see series of four hydraulic boat lifts on the Canal. In Mons you will appreci-ate Grand Place and City Hall.

Day 4 - BrugesTrain transfer to Bruges in the morning. You will stay in Bruges for the next 2 days. Bruges is known as “The Venice of the North”. You will have a canal cruise through the city.

Day 5 - Tournai, WW1 site of YpresPrivate transfer to this 3 historic sites. You will see the medieval bridge, The Cathedral of Our Lady (Tournay) and the Menin Gate Memorial (Ypres).

Day 6 - Departure from BrusselsYour private chauffeur will drop you at the airport (70km away).

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Through this tour, you will have the chance to explore and discover the 3 Irish World Heritage sites, and to engage with nature, physical activity, and cul-tural exchange, to explore Ireland’s three World Heritage sites. Sites includes the very impressive Natural World Heritage site of The Giant Causeway, the 4000BC World Heritage site of New Grange and the Skellig’s Islands.

Grand Tour of Ireland

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Day 1 - Arrival in BelfastPrivate transfer to your hotel. Free time.

Day 2 - The Giant CausewayThe volcanic eruption led the formation of the Giant Causeway. However, the place has its own story to tell. You will discover the myth and legends of Finn McCool.

Day 3 - New GrangeTransfer to Newgrange heritage site. Your guide will talk to you through the history of this prehistoric monument.

Day 4 - KillarneyTransfer to killarney where you will have free time. Don’t forget to visit the pretty city centre and to stroll in the national park.

Day 5 - Skellig IslandsShort boat trip to the UNESCO Skellig Islands, where you will see the world famous seabird colonies and remains of 5C BC monastery.

Day 6 - GalwayTransfer to the busy and authentic city of Galway on the western coast of Ireland. Free time and optional visit of the cathedral & Spanish Arch.

Day 7 - DublinTransfer to Dublin by train and free time. Don’t miss Trinity college, the national gallery, Temple bar.

Day 8 - DublinEnd of the tour after your breakfast.

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Arles Way

Le Puy Way

Jaume Way

Northern WayOriginal Way

English Way

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Portuguese Way

Via Plata

French Way

Rome

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