Luxury Treks and Tours

Have you booked your place for Oberammergau 2010 yet?

Oberammergau is truly a very rare event - occurring only once a decade in this small, Bavarian village in Germany, it's the kind of thing that will take your breath away and make the hairs on your neck stand on end in awe. However, if you haven't already got your placed booked - now is the time to seriously consider doing something about it.

As always, the Passion Play will be a world-sell out. We're only in the first quarter of 2009 and many tour operators have already reported that 75% of places are filled for the 2010 event over May to September. If you want an opportunity to see this great re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, start making your enquiries now!

And there are people of many religions and faiths, as well as those who have an interest in history, who come to enjoy watching this depiction of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are religious or not, the involvement of a whole village of 2000 people and the buzz of excitement around can only leave you amazed.

Don't miss out on your opportunity for the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play - this will not be an occasion to book 'last minute'!

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Oberammergau Passion Play 2010 - don't miss it!

 

Book for the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play now!

 
Don't wait another 10 years for the Passion Play - book now!

Occurring only once a decade, the Oberammergau Passion Play is due to be performed again during 2010, when thousands of people from all over the world will flock to see it staged in the small and picturesque village of Oberammergau in Germany, where it is still acted as part of a long-standing tradition. A sell-out and very special occasion, now is the time to reserve your place on a tour if you are hoping to be part of this epic depiction of Christ's final passion.

Since 1634, the inhabitants of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau have performed the seven-hour long Passion Play every 10 years, and it is an event which now attracts worldwide attention with overwhelming demand. For those who wishing to experience it, there are a number of excellent tour operators such as Dertour, Page & Moy, Leger and Trafalgar which can cater for you, and will be your best chance to get a ticket.

Bales Worldwide add the destinations of Madagascar and Rwanda to their holidays

Bales Worldwide are branching out and adding even more to their African portfolio for 2009! Now, you can book holidays to the lost continent of Madagascar or get to see the gorillas of Rwanda with everyone's favourite trusty and dependable tour operator.

In Madagascar, you can choose from the Dancing Lemurs & Turquoise Seas trip, or the Land of the Lemur tour. In Rwanda, the Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas trek acts as a perfect extension to an Kenyan holiday. Read more about these holidays below, and find full details on Wren Elite Travel.

European art treasures tours

For those who are particularly fond of exploring the art treasures of Europe, luxury holiday specialist Cox & Kings can offer the opportunity to visit some fascinating sites in the company of like-minded people, under the guidance of expert lecturers, on their art treasure tours.

All of the tours have been designed with an emphasis on the art, history and culture of the destinations visited and the essence of the Art Treasures Tours is to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. These holidays are especially good value for money, with a high degree of personal and attentive service.

Total Solar Eclipse 2008 tours for a different type of holiday?

Unlike Bonnie Tyler's 1980s song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', the total solar eclipse is a dramatic and awe-inspiring natural showpiece, worthy of everyone's attention. At this time of year, when the moon completely obscures the sun, a small region of the earth will be able to bear witness to the moment when it is plunged into darkness. If you fancy a bit of eclipse-chasing, you will need to be at your 'post' on the 1st August 2008.

Adventure specialist Explore! have a number of exciting 2008 astronomy and total solar eclipse tours in China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan, with the majority of trips based in China. These destinations, say Explore!, have been chosen due to their proximity to the path of the eclipse and the best likely weather conditions.

Luxury adventure tours

If you are after some excitement and activity in a holiday but think that luxury tours and adventure tours cannot be experienced at the same time, then it's time to think again! There are many holidays out there that bring in all the elements of both, and you can have all the adventure in the world while resting your head on a comfortable and luxurious pillow at night (instead of clambering into a sleeping bag!).

Luxury adventure tours can be found - and many of our tour operators cater for people who want discovery and activity in exotic locations, but who are not so enamored by the idea of pitching up a tent at night.

Spring break in Tuscany for food & wine?

I love this short 5-night/6-day holiday with Page & Moy to Tuscany, where you will get to explore this beautiful Italian region but in particular, try the wonderful food and wine there. This tour is excellent value from only £589 with the 5th May 2008 departure, and scheduled flights by British Airways between London Gatwick and Bologna.

On this holiday, you can enjoy homemade Tuscan specialities in the excellent family-run hotel and dine with the locals in typical Tuscan restaurants. As well, taste some of Italy’s finest wines (of which it has plenty!) while sitting on the vine-covered hillsides of Chianti, and take some time to explore Florence. As well, this holiday allows you to visit Siena and Pisa as optional excursions.

Cycling tours

From leisurely paced cycling through the Loire Valley in France, to arduous off-road biking towards Kathmandu in Nepal, whatever kind of two-wheeling you prefer, there is a holiday for you. If it's white-knuckle exhilaration you're after, you can have it. If it's a relaxing pedal through pretty provinces you want, you've got it. Whatever your preference, there are many cycle tours that will make your head spin with giddiness as much as the wheels!

Cycling tours can enable you to do and see a lot more in a day than you might manage on foot, and some are fairly non-stop action affairs, while many are on smooth, easy terrain with plenty of resting.