Community Offers Tours & Trips

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• Stay in the riverside village of Pieve di Soligo Explore the lesser-visited neighbourhoods of Venice with a local guide Enjoy peace-inducing walks through one of the oldest wine regions in Italy Visit the workshop of a Venetian artisan who creates traditional gondola oars Sample a selection of wines and snacks at two local wineries

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• Discover Triglav National Park and the Karavanke mountains
• Embark on varied walks over mountains and through forests
• Enjoy a free day to explore Lake Bled or historic Ljubljana
• Stay at a traditional 19th-century Alpine pension

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• Explore the remote northern reaches of Albania and take one of the world’s best boat trips with a cruise through the mountainous corridors of Lake Koman
• Experience daily life in the Valbona Valley with a stay at a local guesthouse. Clink glasses with the locals in the village and hike the rugged valley passes.
• Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction – nobody would want to let it go.
• Kososvo is rich in history and contrasts. Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a day trip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture thriving in Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital.
• Lose yourself in Tirana, the Albanian capital full of a revitalised urban energy, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.

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• Discover the impressive mountain scenery and diverse landscapes of Corsica on foot
• Get a taste of the celebrated GR20, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the whole island
• Spend a free day at the beach in Napoleon’s hometown of Ajaccio or in Bastia
• Enjoy a warm Corsican welcome at Hotel de la Paix in Corte

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• Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.
• Tour the markets of Oviedo, Potes and A Coruna where stallholderswill show you how to spot the most flavourful ingredients. After all, who knows where to find the freshest produce better than the locals?
• Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.
• Discover the iconic sights of Spain as you wander La Rambla in Barcelona, stroll the Parte Vieja in San Sebastian, and savour Santiago de Compostela.
• Savour the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.

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• Explore Romania by bike, cycling through ancient villages and mountainous landscapes
• Ride through rural Transylvania to the village of Viscri, where King Charles owns a house
• Uncover the history of the nation in Saxon settlements, UNESCO-listed citadels and fortified churches
• Climb the old fort in Brasov to gaze over the town and 14th-century Black Church
• End the adventure in Bucharest, a culture-rich capital with museums and old streets to explore

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• Enjoy a two-day pass to Petra, giving you time to explore the complex at your leisure after a guided tour with an expert.
• Experience the best buoyancy this side of outer space as you effortlessly float in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea.
• Hop in a jeep and see the extraordinary desert scenery of Wadi Rum – a rugged lunar-like landscape of huge sandstone mountains and ancient structures hidden in the sandy dunes.
• Spend two nights under the stars with a special experience at a desert camp run by Bedouin locals – full of good food and warm hospitality.
• Marvel at the remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash on a guided tour, then discover the religious significance and Ottoman-Byzantine influences in Madaba.

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• Hike the best Mont Blanc Circuit trails in one week, chosen for their incredible mountainscapes
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Stand by the waters of Lac Blanc to gaze at the snow-capped Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Unwind each evening in a comfy chalet, where our welcoming hosts make it feel like home