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Southern Spain Andalucía Departs: 08 May 2012

This Andalucían journey features white-washed mountain villages, local festivals, Moorish history and the natural wonders of Cadiz Sierra, Sierra de Grazalema and Sierra Nevada. We meet in Seville, the cultural capital of Southern Spain famous for Arabic architecture, bulls and the flamenco culture. After experiencing the horse festival and wines of Jerez de La Frontera, we continue south to the Cadiz Sierra. Here white villages (pueblos blancos) perch high above river valleys. Explore the narrow village streets, taste local sherry and walk in nearby Los Alcornocales Natural Park through the world’s largest cork forests. Traversing mountain meadows on a section of the GR7 trail, we arrive in the Sierra de…

Southern Italian Sojourn Departs: 26 May 2012

Experience the people, pathways, culture and cuisine of Southern Italy. The Amalfi coast, Aeolian Islands and Sicily provide a true taste of Italian life and you will be able to experience it through local eyes. The mountain village of Agerola is your base to explore the Amalfi coast. Ten nights at a family-run hotel mean you can truly unpack your bags and become a part of Italian village life. From this lofty base, follow local trails and stairways to the seaside villages of Positano, Praiano and Amalfi. On non-hiking days discover the ruins of Pompei, visit the Isle of Capri, explore Naples and peer into the crater of Mt Vesuvio.…

Paris & the Channel Islands Departs: 30 August 2012

On this new journey, we explore Paris, and surrounding countryside on half and full day walks. For contrast, we travel to where British and French influences meet on the Channel islands. The mix of coastal scenery and rich heritage will be uncovered through the stories and walks with our local guides. Based in Paris for four nights, we walk in the city centre and to bohemian Montmarte. On the outskirts of Paris, we walk in Fountainebleau forest and visit the famous chateau. Another day walk explores the Rambouillet forest in the “Ile de France’ region, birthplace of the French language. After a visit to Giverny, we continue to the historic…

Croatian Coast and Slovenia Departs: 15 September 2012

Explore two of Europe’s most beautiful jewels – the spectacular coastline and national parks of Croatia and the mountains, lakes and villages of Slovenia. Join IPT founder Tony Groom on a 3 week journey to two of his favourite European countries. The World Heritage Listed city of Dubrovnik is the perfect meeting point. A short distance west, the island of Mljet is your base for two days. Enjoy the island’s quiet beaches, native forests and unique salt lakes. Back on the mainland, Split has the ancient Diocletian’s Palace and further north, Paklenica and Krka National Parks stretch from the Adriatic coast inland to deep canyons and spring-fed creeks. World Heritage…

Turkey - Goreme to Gallipoli Departs: 15 September 2012

Vibrant cities, volcanic landscapes, coastal coves, Roman ruins and historic battlefields are some of the wonders of central and western Turkey. Istanbul is the gateway to two continents where east meets west. Walk to an Ottoman fort, visit the renowned Hagia Sophia, cruise on the Bosphorus and explore massive Topkapi Palace. In central Turkey, Cappadocia features curious volcanic landscapes, steadily carved by nature and its human inhabitants. Based here for four nights, we visit Goreme Open Air Museum and the underground cities. Day walks explore villages, canyons and lesser visited valleys. After visiting Konya, home of the whirling dervishes, we cross the Taurus Mountains to Antalya and stay four nights…

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