The Douro
- One of the most remote and picturesque corners of Europe.
- Variety of visits including major museums, mediaeval and Baroque architecture, gardens, Paleolithic art and wine tastings at private estates.
- Journeys of immense beauty by rail and boat.
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1–8 October 2008
7 days •
£1,740
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Wellington in The Peninsula
- Survey of Wellington’s Iberian campaign, through Portugal, Spain and France.
- Key battles studied in depth, also the life of the soldier and background matters.
- The lecturer is the leading expert on battles of the Peninsular War.
- A long but well-paced tour with a lot of driving. Some quite demanding walking on sites. Conventional sight-seeing is left to independent time.
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22 September–4 October 2008
12 days •
£2,410
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