Experiences 3 PEAKS HOLIDAY UK - Hiking
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experiences 3 PEAKS HOLIDAY UK - Hiking WHAT TO EXPECT Itinerary & Location Day 6 Itinerary can be flexible and can be tailored with In the morning we can take a cruise Am Lake Hiking, good food and sightseeing with amazing special interest and client’s requests, the following Windermere to rest the legs and for some view (and some Rain). is just an idea. Driver guide or minivan possible with sightseeeing. The 3 Peaks Challenge Walk involves climbing the local guides. Hotels 3 to 4 Star hotel. Depart to Wales with possible afternoon Sightseeing 3 highest mountains in Scotland, England and in Liverpool. Wales and this is usually done in 24 hours. We want Day 1 Overnight in Caernarfon or similar location with to give the opportunity to do the challenge and Flight to Inverness (also Glasgow is possible with dinner at hotel. enjoy with more time the surrounding areas with change of the 1st part of the itinerary). a 5 to 8 days experience made to measure to the Guided visit of Inverness and transfer to the hotel After the challenge late lunch or afternoon tea will Day 7 client request and needs. So, you can make it as in Inverness. Depending on flight time it is also be waiting and time to rest. Early morning climb to Snowdon, the highest peak of challenging as you want! possible to do photo stop at Inverness with Loch Wales. This can take abound 5 to 6 Hours maximum. Ness cruise and already transfer to Ben Nevis nearby Day 4 There is also a possibility to get the mountain train The mountains are Ben Nevis at 1344m, Scafell Pike hotel. We start the drive to Scafell Pike. Early departure. most of the way up for the ones with families or too at 978m and Mount Snowdon at 1085m. The walks Stop over at the New Lanark World Heritage Site, a tired to walk by now. can be tailored depending on the level of fitness beautifully restored 18th-century cotton mill village Nice lunch after and sightseeing options are the of the clients and are achievable by most people Day 2 Starting with quick stop at the Victorian railway where you can join the guided tour. Lunch and free Slate museum or experiencing Velocity 2, the fastest which like walking and do this regularly. It is also time to explore. Transfer to Annandale Distillery with zip line in the world over Penrhyn Quarry where you also possible for families as not everyone needs to station in Achnasheen, photo stop at Loch Carron with fantastic views down to the ruins of Strome 300 years of history. Visit the distillery and whisky could travel at speeds of over 100mph while you do the walk and there are other activities we can tasting can be arranged. take in the breathtaking views. plan for those who does not want to walk. Castle. Proceed to Portree on the Isle of Sky, followed by Eilean Donan Castle and transfer to Ben Now we leave Scotland for England. Arrive in the Other option is free time in Caernafon where you can Nevis hotel or similar. Dinner at hotel and get ready Lake District area. Overnight and dinner at hotel in also visit the Castle and enjoy the local shops and It is different from all other Holidays; it is the Lake District National park. pubs. challenging and active with the opportunity to see for the 1st challenge. and experience many new things. (Other options can also be whisky distilleries visit and tasting with Loch Ness sightseeing cruise (if you Day 5 Day 8 It is recommended to complete the holiday prefer some less driving and more free time) or a Early start with the climb of the highest peak Transfer to Manchester airport. between end of May and the beginning of October visit of Cawdor castle and gardens. of England, Scafell Pike. The hike usually takes to reduce the likelihood of snow disrupting your 4 to 6.30 hours. Depending on the route. Other walk. As mountains are unpredictable always be Day 3 walks can also be arranged should this feel too prepared to abandon your challenge. Climb Ben Nevis, the highest peak of Scotland and challenging. Great Britain. General total time required is 5 to 7 Afternoon tea or Late Lunch when returning to hotel. hours. It is the largest peak to complete and tackling Overnight at hotel in the Lake district National park. the hardest peak with fresh legs is recommended. PROVENCE AND RHONE VALLEY FRANCE – Cultural WHAT TO EXPECT Day 3 Day 4 After breakfast you head to the Camargue, the delta With your local guide you start the day with two There are simply too many reasons to visit of the great Rhône River and a beguiling landscape photo stops at Les Baux de Provence and the Provence. It goes without saying that it has an of flat saltwater marshland teeming with around UNESCO World Heritage listed Pont du Gard. You amazing climate and gorgeous landscapes. It’s 400 species of birds – including remarkable pink will continue to Avignon, and explore the city on foot also the architecture and art, the museums and flamingos. Also home to the region’s iconic black including a photo stop at the famous Pont d’Avignon, buildings, the culture and natural wonders that bulls and an ancient breed of white horse, some of then you will visit the Palais De Papes and learn make this place exceptional. which you may spot being ridden by the Camargue’s about its papal history. You will end the day with a famous ‘Cowboys’. You will arrive at the small port visit to the winery of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a tour Itinerary & Location town of Saintes Maries de la Mer and take a guided and red wine tasting. boat trip to explore the natural splendour of this Traditional lunch included. Day 1 wetland environment. Private transfers from the airport or station to your Afternoon you continue with a stop at the city of Day 5 hotel. This is your free time to wander along the Arles, and enjoy a short walking tour and view Full day free at leisure. Cours Mirabeau, and discover charming squares and several of UNESCO listed monuments and the fountains. incredibly well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. *Optional tour min 2 pax: Half day Welcome drinks and dinner at the hotel. Plus you will seek out some locations associated Baking/pastry class – with Chef Clement with Vincent Van Gogh, who spent 14 months here Day 2 from early 1888, inspired by Arles and the light and *Optional tour min 4 pax: Full day This morning you will discover one charming beauty of the Provencal countryside, he produced Provencal regional cooking class Provencal village after another. Enjoying the Cliff- around 300 works, including The Café de Nuit and top settlements, sprawling vineyards, antique shops Sunflowers. *Optional tour min 4 pax: Half day or Full day tour and a 12th-century abbey. This will include a visit to Traditional lunch included. Wine appreciation class the Luberon towns: L’Isle sur la Sorgue, and its open air market and scenic canals; the hilltop village of Day 6 Gordes, including a photo stop outside of Senanque Private transfer to the airport or station. Abbey (in July and August you can even enjoy the End of tour. lavender fields). You will end the day in Roussillon, and enjoy (Rosé de Provence) wine tasting. Traditional lunch included. BORDEAUX – FRENCH CAPITAL OF WINE AND FOOD FRANCE – Gourmet WHAT TO EXPECT Day 3 Day 5 You start your full day city tour at the Cours de Full day free at leisure. If you are a wine lover and enjoy fine cuisine l’Intendance to discover ancient Bordeaux. You then you need to visit Bordeaux. Located in the will take the magnificent stretch from the river *Optional tour min 2 pax: Half day southwest of France, not far from the Bay of Biscay, banks to the Place de la Comedie, and walk by Baking/pastry class at the famous Ecole du canelé Bordeaux offers more vineyards—more than the spectacular Place de la Bourse, The Bordeaux Bordeaux 100,000—than you could possibly try, but there’s Cathedral St. Andre, The Great Bell, glory even in just scratching the surface. You can The Pey-Berland tower, The Medieval Gate Porte *Optional tour min 2 pax: Full day combine sightseeing of a vibrant city and enjoy the Cailhau, Bordeaux regional cooking class sandy beaches while reading your favourite book. The Grand Theatre and Opera House of Bordeaux, The Quais and the Place des Quinconces. *Optional tour min 2 pax: Half day or Full day tour Itinerary & Location You continue to explore the scenic old town with Wine appreciation class your foodie guide, snacking & sipping your way Day 1 through markets and gourmet stores. DAY 6 Private transfers from the airport or station to your Private transfer to the airport or station. hotel. This is your free time to explore the beautiful Day 4 End of tour. city of Bordeaux and its historical monuments. Today you continue with your Bordeaux wine tasting Welcome dinner and drinks at the hotel. trip to the majestic Médoc. Along with your private wine guide you’ll follow the famous Route des Day 2 Châteaux, stopping for tastings at two prestigious After breakfast meet with your private wine guide classified growth châteaux along the way, as well and driver for a full day tour of Saint-Émilion, and as a wonderful 3 course lunch with accompanying its surrounding vineyards.