Fruits of the forest and a Turkish delight
The ‘Pathway of the Gods’ is the Amalfi Coasts most scenic walk with bird’s eye views of fishing boats and pretty villas. Learn about local plant life and folklore while tasting delicious regional food. Lunch should always be washed down with a glass of Limoncello, a traditional liqueur made from the peel of lemons that is native to the Coast of Amalfi. Following a visit to Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii, walk to ‘Land’s End’ and the watchtower of Punta Campanella.
This eight day guided ‘Amalfi Coast Walk’ holiday starts from £1147 per person (reduced from £1197) tour only travelling on the 21st September including seven nights 3* twin centre accommodation with continental breakfasts and evening meals, the transportation of bags between hotels, Headwater route notes, Headwater map kit, briefing and local information.
With flights and transfers, the price starts from £1317 per person Gatwick to Naples Capodichino with Thomsonfly. Flights can be arranged from most UK airports. Book online at headwater.com.
Turkish Delight
Once a hub for the Ancient Greeks, Turkey is a treasure trove for all things historical. Today, it is bursting with magical archaeological sites alongside the bustling markets of the modern day.
Walk to the ancient cities of Assos, Pergamon and Sardis, the legendary home of King Midas, discover the Alter of Zeus, the Mauseoleum and the Knights Templar castle or meet people that still travel by horse and cart.
For more recent history, follow a rosemary-scented coastal path that overlooks the Gallipoli peninsula, site of the famous WW1 battle. With plenty of time to relax and recharge, this is the perfect way to discover historical Turkey.
The 11 day ‘Ancient and Classical Turkey’ guided walking holiday travelling hotel-to-hotel starts from £1384 per person (reduced from £1458) tour only travelling on the 9th October including bicycle hire, 4* accommodation, continental breakfasts, three lunches and six evening meals. The price also includes the transportation of bags between hotels, Headwater route notes, Headwater map kit, briefing and local information.
With flights and transfers, prices start from £1643 per person from London Heathrow to Istanbul Ataturk with Turkish Airlines. Flights are also available on request from most UK airports. For more information and bookings, visit headwater.com.
Fruits of the Forest
Save money this summer by travelling on an all inclusive holiday with Headwater. The ‘Fruits of the Forest’ walking holiday in Poitou Charentes is perfect for people not wanting to spend a single Euro while overseas. All meals, with wine, are included in the tour price, making it easy to stick to a budget and avoid the hidden extras that can accumulate when visiting somewhere new.
Tucked away just outside a secluded hamlet and surrounded by a patchwork of yellow fields and green woods, the 4* Le Moulin du Chemin hotel dates back to 1650 and makes a perfect base for this independent walking holiday. Stroll through fruit-filled orchards, open meadows and alongside gentle streams. Pick soft fruits, edible berries, apples and peaches then stop for lunch by a lake or picnic (provided by the hotel) in Vouvant, one of the prettiest villages in France.
Indulge taste-buds in France on the seven day independent walking tour “Fruits of the Forest Walk”, starting from £728 per person including full-board (with wine) accommodation at the 4* Le Moulin du Chemin, walking briefing and local information, route notes and map kit.
Prices inclusive of flights start at £837 from London Heathrow to Paris. Flights are also available at a supplement from regional airports. Book between 26th July and 6th September 2009 and receive a free 6-bottle case of Domaine de Lucet wine.
For more information and bookings, visit headwater.com.
