Rediscover The World

Take a couple of weeks to discover the delights of Montenegro and you’ll quickly begin to understand why this beautiful Balkan country is so highly regarded. Self drive Montenegro holidays really allow you to unlock the landscapes along the Adriatic and further inland where vast lakes and dense pine forests contribute to some superb hiking trails within national parks, such as Durmitor, Biogradsko, and Plav (Prokletije). As this particular fly drive in Montenegro's itinerary has been designed as a circuit it’s incredibly convenient for those flying to Dubrovnik with the Bay of Kotor, Durmitor National Park, Budva and the Tara Canyon all included within the route, which can be navigated in ...Read more >

This is your chance to travel overland across Morocco’s central interior where rarely used roads unlock the secrets of the High Atlas, and the riads and kasbahs of Marrakech and Essaouira, bring you closer to North African culture than you’d ever thought possible. Heading off on a two week round trip from Marrakech allows your Morocco holiday to begin to take shape with the choice of hire car independence or an English speaking driver enabling you to choose your own adventure as you explore off the beaten track. Whichever way you travel the drama of the Tichka Pass and the discoveries to be made in the kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou will stay with you for a lifetime and play no ...Read more >

This Morocco holiday blends a private guided tour of Marrakech and a luxury desert adventure with the chance to stay in some extremely comfortable and authentic riad and Bedouin accommodation, as you journey from Marrakech to the Sahara. The first port of call, Marrakech, presents a fantastic introduction to the mysteries of Morocco with a luxury converted guesthouse, within the main medina, providing a great base from where to get out and explore. A half day guided tour of Marrakech, which includes: Ben Youssef Medersa, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and the Djemma el Fna, allows you to get to know where you’re going and what you’re seeing, as well as being able to get some insider tips ...Read more >

Take the chance to visit the fascinating landscapes, people and history of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Choose between the ease of starting and finishing in Dubrovnik or Sarajevo. In 10 days you can explore much of the country travelling in a circuit that includes Mostar, Sarajevo, Jajce, Visegrad and Trebinje. The exploration begins straight away on this holiday as you can pick up your hire car directly from the airport and then you are free to enjoy the views of the coast and the old harbour of Dubrovnik from the open coast road almost immediately. In Ston, even for just 24 hours, you can try the local oysters, walk the walls and also head up the beautiful Peljesac Peninsula to Orebic and even ...Read more >

Croatia has now regained its place as one of Europe’s favourite locations with a fantastic selection of lake-filled national parks, hillside vineyards, cobbled coastal towns and over a thousand Adriatic islands adding to the appeal of some genuinely friendly folk and a fascinating cultural history. Croatia fly-drive holidays allow you to discover the country in your own time with a flexible two week itinerary from the capital, Zagreb, to the ancient city of Split (and back). You can choose to travel this circuit in either direction and we can adjust the duration, route and flight options exactly as you’d like them. This holiday is based upon using a fully electric vehicle and so we have ...Read more >

A full tour of Slovenia's "best bits" including the capital, Ljubljana, its beautiful coastline, incredible lakes, caves and historic towns. This self drive holiday is designed as a circuit starting and finishing in Ljubljana so you can travel to Lake Bled, the Triglav national park, the Adriatic coast and Postojna caves in any sensible order. The Highlights of Slovenia is based on an 8 day duration but we can tailor-make the overall holiday to suit your requirements, such as making a longer trip and/or adding new locations (an example two week itinerary is available upon request). We recommend small, independent or family-run, properties and to take the stress out of arriving and ...Read more >

Romania is known for its amazing natural environment, beautiful historic towns and links to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. On this Transylvania self drive holiday you can experience all of this, plus lesser known highlights such as Maramures, Viscri and the Bucegi Mountains. The Transylvania self drive holiday is unique in allowing you to tailor the route to your personal interests. It is possible to combine the exciting city of Bucharest with atmospheric Transylvania and the hidden region of Maramures. Romania allows you to feel as though you have travelled back in time, and self guiding your holiday ensures you can maximise your time in the places which interest you most. Nevertheless, the ...Read more >

If you fancy clambering aboard the ‘Marrakech Express’ then this Morocco rail holiday lets you do just that with a overnight stays in Marrakech, the capital - Rabat, and Fez giving travellers a real insight into the scenery and lifestyles across the north of the country. Unique, romantic and always exciting, travelling through Morocco by train is a reliable means of experiencing an ever-changing landscape in comfort with excursions possible to Meknes, Volubilis, Casablanca, the Atlas Mountains and Essaouira - all available upon request. Private guided sightseeing tours are included, along with free time to explore and opportunities for optional activities, such as: hiking or cookery ...Read more >

Croatia has now regained its place as one of Europe’s favourite locations with a fantastic selection of lake-filled national parks, hillside vineyards, cobbled coastal towns and over a thousand Adriatic islands adding to the appeal of some genuinely friendly folk and a fascinating cultural history. Croatia fly-drive holidays allow you to discover the country in your own time with a flexible two week itinerary from the capital, Zagreb, to the walled city of Dubrovnik. You can travel in either direction and we can arrange duration, route and flight options* exactly as you’d like them. * For example, UK travellers may find it more convenient to fly to Pula (3 hrs west of Zagreb) to explore ...Read more >

Travel back in time to visit traditional craftsmen in their workshops and spend time with local families in rural villages, and you’ll quickly begin to piece together the centuries old traditions and customs that help holidays in Romania resonate with responsible travellers. This eleven day small group Romania tour provides the perfect introduction to the untouched lifestyles and sweeping countryside of northern Romania and Transylvania including some of the country’s best-loved national parks, historic towns and UNESCO world heritage sites. This small group holiday is offered on two guaranteed dates during the year accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Travellers are thus invited ...Read more >

The Transylvania Family Holiday is a whole family experience in the beautiful countryside of Romania's most famous region. A choice of family-friendly accommodation, in particularly good quality family-run guest houses and small hotels in the villages of Zarnesti and Bran plus the typical Transylvanian town of Sibiu. In our opinion, staying in such smaller and more traditional places is a great way to meet the local people and to experience the incredible variety of Romanian culture and countryside activities on offer. The holiday itinerary is designed to be flexible so that we can meet the needs of most families, which means there is a fabulous choice of activities. Some are included and ...Read more >

From mediaeval towns and hilltop castles, to the rugged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains walking holidays in Romania never fail to inspire and excite cultural adventurers looking to wander off the beaten track. Accompanied by an expert walking guide, you’ll be treated to an insightful commentary into the folklore and cultural traditions of the feudal village communities who live amongst the mountains of Transylvania with chances to taste hearty local cuisine, never to be missed. Discover traditional rural lifestyles that continue to thrive away from the city centres and tourist trails. Walking in Romania is certainly advisable outside of the colder winter months and departures can be ...Read more >

This fly drive & hiking holiday in Greece takes place within the country’s remote and wild northern regions of Epirus and Western Macedonia, bounded by archaeological sites, lakes, mountains, the city of Thessaloniki and the wondrous monasteries at Meteora. The latter form classic cultural highlights against a rugged backdrop of mountain scenery. Highlights of this fly drive Greece hiking holiday: Meteora Discover one of the world’s most holy places; Meteora literally translates to ‘middle of the sky’ and it’s easy to see why the six inhabited sandstone monasteries that you’ll find here are such an attraction to both religious and cultural travellers, some are built 400m above the ...Read more >

Imagine spending ten days in Croatia, island hopping between Dubrovnik and Split whilst soaking up the sunshine and stunning scenery along one of the Adriatic’s finest stretches of coastline. As this is a bespoke itinerary it’s equally viable in either direction and with a flexible flight schedule adding to opportunities to tailor the tour to suit your travel needs. As you’ll be travelling from one island or mainland city to the next by fast-ferry catamarans and public (car) ferries you’ll become immersed in local lifestyles with the chance to stay overnight in smaller, independent, family-run accommodation definitely deepening your travel experiences as a whole. In the main, this ...Read more >

This Crete self drive is a tailor made holiday following a carefully crafted itinerary around some of the island’s most stunning, ancient archaeological sites, traditional villages and mountain landscapes. This is our suggested itinerary but we can adapt it according to whether you want more time with Minoan sites or mountain heritage, coastal or central island getaways. Moving from one small hotel or guesthouse to another enables you to cover some good ground on this, Greece’s largest island, albeit at a relaxed pace. World renowned Minoan sites on this itinerary include Knossos, just south of the capital Heraklion, which boasts a collection of ancient palaces; Gournia, an excavated ...Read more >

Follow in the playful footsteps of the gods as you embark on a walking holiday in Greece that combines the traditions of mountain and beach communities with the dense forested slopes of Mount Pelion in central Greece. Once the home of Chiron the Centaur and renowned as the playground of the gods who resided on Mt Olympus, Pelion is an extremely important site in Greek mythology and certain to enthuse walking holiday makers interested in unspoiled natural landscapes. Several traditional mountain villages feature prominent stone built properties and characterful central squares with walks to hidden beaches and crystal clear coves providing a spot of sunshine away from the shade of the dense ...Read more >

A small-group tour with English-speaking guide. This tour visits not just historic locations but travels along the more interesting routes to and from the south of Morocco taking in some lovely walks, great food and stunning scenery. On this holiday you will experience the High Atlas mountains, kasbahs, the edge of the Sahara, waterfalls and the dramatic Atlantic coast. The Smaller Roads tour begins in Marrakech and travels through the Atlas Mountains on stunning roads which are not usually used for tour groups. Highlights of the Quieter Roads Tour include Marrakech, Tinmal Mosque, Taroudant, the Anti Atlas mountains, Skoura oasis, Ouzoud waterfalls, El Jadida and Essaouira. As this is a ...Read more >

This fantastic eight day trek in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains offers the chance to hike the ascent from the Tichka Pass to Mount Toubkal via an incredible off the beaten track route. This unique journey includes hiking up to the Yagour Plateau, descending through the wild Kissaria Gorges and skirting the edge of the awesome Lake Ifni even before you reach the Toubkal Refuge, prior to the summit ascent. The High Atlas Traverse is a stunning and quite unique route. The panoramic views at over 4,000 metres are simply mesmerising and with a moderate Grade 2 to occasionally strenuous Grade 3 trek rating enabling most fit and experienced trekkers to tackle this highly recommended route with ...Read more >

Enjoy "the Smiling Coast of Africa" on a small group tour to the true Gambia. Explore the real country beyond the beaches, away from the tourist crowds and return with fascinating stories of encounters with wildlife and Gambia's vibrant culture. This unique tour of Africa's smallest country combines land and river travel, delightful lodge camps, bush walks, village visits and a couple of days on a palm-fringed beach to relax at the end with your new friends and our wonderful guide. Our guide has many years experience in The Gambia, initially working for a charitable organisation and then going on to guide successful small group tours. Paul has chosen to partner up with us to bring his ...Read more >

Any walking holiday in Greece that’s going to include the fabled slopes of Mount Olympus, and the UNESCO monoliths of Meteora, is always going to reach legendary status. Forming a natural border between the region of Thessaly and Macedonia, Mt Olympus is the second largest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula with its highest peak, Mytikas, stretching into the clouds at almost 10,000ft. The setting, just over 100kms from Thessaloniki, overlooking the Aegean, is spectacular and it’s easy to see why the 12 Olympian Greek gods decided to make Mt Olympus their home. As the first national park in Greece and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Mt Olympus has become fabled just as much for its flora and ...Read more >