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Brush up on your military history with a holiday on Gibraltar

18th June 2008 Print
Brush up on your military history with a holiday on Gibraltar As part of their recently launched ‘Inspirational Experiences’, Cadogan Holidays are offering exclusive insight into the military history of Gibraltar with a fascinating one-off holiday from 17th-21st October, hosted by one of the country’s leading military historians.

Join Dr Peter Caddick-Adams, a much admired historian, author and BBC broadcaster, as he takes you on a journey of Gibraltar’s fascinating past. Along with a series of engaging lectures, you will visit the Great Siege Tunnels and marvel at the engineering requirements to build these and the other tunnels situated beneath The Rock.

In addition you will be hosted on a trip to the Military Heritage Centre. Housed in one of the batteries it includes a roll call of every regiment that has served here since 1704 and an armoury with weapons and relics dating from the Great Siege in 1783, to the present day.

This exclusive four night package includes half board at the four-star Rock Hotel, a gala meal, scheduled return flights, transfers, excursions and a lecture programme.

Prices are from £599 per person based on two sharing a twin/double room with flights from Gatwick for 17th-21st October 2008.

To book your place on the tour log on to Cadoganholidays.com.

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Brush up on your military history with a holiday on Gibraltar