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5 night Self-guided Walking Tour in England Shakespeares Stratford and the Cotswold Way with luggage transfer

Fri, 17 October 2008 14:55:25 GMT

A four centre, self-guided walking tour in England tour starting in Stratford upon Avon and then walking along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation, 2 nights in Stratford upon Avon and the 3 nights walking inn to inn along the Cotswold Way, 2 days village to village walking. Walking maps and guide book supplied. Taxi transfer from Stratford to Chipping Campden and then luggage transfer between accommodation and transfer to Cheltenham on final morning. This tour allows you time to explore the delightful town of Startford upon Avon, and if you are lucky to see a Shakespeare Play at the Swan Theatre one evening. You and your luggage will then be transferred to the market town of Chipping Campden. You will then follow the Cotswold Way Path through the Gloucestershire countryside to Winchcombe. You will pass through the busy village of Broadway and the quiet and sleepy Stanton and enjoy the farm animals of sheep and cows through a pastoral countryside scene. Accommodation is rooms with private bathroom in Startford upon Avon and we do our best to provide the same at the places you stay along the Cotswold Way.
5 night Self guided Walking Tour in England Shakespeares Stratford and the Cotswold Way with luggage transfer. Oct 17, 2008

Olympia International Horse of the Year Show 2009

Mon, 27 July 2009 10:49:24 GMT

Olympia Horse of the Year Show is the UK’s most important Show Jumping Event with leading international riders competing. The Olympia International Horse Show offers fantastic Christmas entertainment for all ages; with its renowned equestrian displays, dog agility, wonderful finale, and an amazing venue for the best Christmas shopping. Your package includes overnight accommodation and a top price ticket to the evening performance on the day of check in. Book a trip to Olympia, The International Horse Show - Evening Ticket online with Superbreak, with tickets to Olympia, The International Horse Show - Evening Ticket and hotel accommodation included in the price. You can choose your event date and one or two nights accommodation.
Olympia International Horse of the Year Show 2009. July 27, 2009

Door to Door Taxi from Airport or Rail Station to your Hotel or Home

Fri, 20 June 2008 14:10:23 GMT

The easy way to take the hassle out of arriving at a foreign airport and locating a taxi cab to take you to a hotel. Your taxi car and driver will be there to meet you at the airport. Relax before you arrive, reserve a cab to meet you and take you from the train station to your hotel or airport. Pay securely on-line and print off your voucher, with name and telephone contact details. You can pre-book the taxi to collect your from your home or hotel and get you to the station, airport or port on time. The booking form will give you an idea of the mileage involved, the time it will take and even a map of the intended route. Reliable, secure and you get immediate confirmation before you depart from home. No more hanging around and waiting in a hot and strange location. Book from one person or for a group of people. Get straight there with a booking from Where2Guv
Door to Door Taxi from Airport or Rail Station to your Hotel or Home. June 20, 2008

London England Hyde Park Riding School One Hour Horseback Riding Session

Tue, 6 May 2008 16:55:22 GMT

Hyde Park Riding School. Whether you are a beginner or an avid rider, why not try Horse riding in Londons beautiful Hyde Park. See Londons largest open space weighing in at 145 hectares on this 1 hour semi-private horse riding lesson.
London England Hyde Park Riding School One Hour Horseback Riding Session. May 6, 2008

6 night Hiking tour of the North Devon Coast Path from Barnstaple to Bude

Mon, 4 February 2008 17:00:21 GMT

A five centre inn-to-inn, self-guided walking tour on the North Devon Coast Path from Barnstaple in Devon to Bude in Cornwall, England. 6 nights bed and breakfast, 5 days walking along the coastal path, luggage transfer, transfer from Bude to Exeter rail station on final morning, guide book and maps. You walk along the South West Coast Path from the North Devon county town of Barnstaple to the Cornwall resort of Bude. You route will take you to Westward Ho!, named after Charles Kingsleys tale of the seas. It is a small Devon resort facing out to the Atlantic. You follow the coastal path westwards along the coastline and down the cobbled street that descends so steeply to the harbour at the curious time-warp that is Clovelly. The path winds on around Hartland Point lighthouse and then southwards down to the isolated hotel on the Quay. You follow the grassy cliff tops to cross into Cornwall and reach Morwenstow, home of the eccentric Victorian Parson Hawker. You walk to the crashing surf; through picturesque coombes and up over cliff-top meadows to finish at Bude. You stop in country hotels, inns and guesthouses along the way, where accommodation is available in twin, double or single rooms, most but not all with private facilities. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is inclusive. Your luggage will be transported between the overnight stays and to Exeter rail station on the final morning.

6 night Hiking tour of the North Devon Coast Path from Barnstaple to Bude. February 4, 2008

Budget London Tour - Full Day London Experience

Sun, 13 January 2008 20:30:20 GMT

Spend a day exploring London without breaking the budget. Enjoy a free walking tour seeing Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, pass Downing Street and see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. See Shakespeare's Globe theatre and the Tate Modern, then enjoy a free walking tour over the Millennium Bridge to St Paul's Cathedral. Special Offer - Book two Budget London tours for travel between December 01, 2007 and March 31, 2008 and get a third Budget London tour free - BOOK NOW.

Budget London Tour - Full Day London Experience. January 13, 2008

Fishing in Scotland for Trout, Salmon and sea fish

Mon, 24 September 2007 19:53:19 GMT

A single center tour based at a bed & breakfast Lodge in the Great Glen of Scotland. We can provide you with all the information you need to explore the region with favourable options of fly fishing either in the nearby lochs or in search of sea fish off the coast of Scotland. A guide can be made available or you can fish by yourself with local advice.

Fishing in Scotland for Trout, Salmon and sea fish. September 24, 2007

Self-guided cycle and bike tours of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland

Fri, 07 September 2007 17:25:18 GMT

A four centre self-guide cycle ride of the Ring of Kerry Coast in County Kerry starting any Saturday in 2008, starting and finishing in Killarney. 7 nights bed and breakfast in en-suite guesthouse accommodation, transfer of luggage each day, 21 speed touring bike and detailed notes and maps, Telephone back-up and emergency support throughout. This Kerry Coast cycle ride takes you through some of the county's most outstanding scenery around the Ring of Kerry from Killarney. It is enhanced by the influence of both ancient folklore and local traditions. We begin our cycle along the banks of the river Laune and continue through the beautiful district of Caragh Lake to the seaside resort of Glenbeigh, which boasts miles of golden sands and rolling waves. The next stage gives panoramic views of Dingle Bay and the island studded Atlantic ocean, passing through the market town of Caherciveen and onto the small picturesque fishing village of Portmagee. We cycle around Valentia Island with its unique scenic beauty and tropical vegetation. We continue around the coast by St. Finans Bay and through the beautiful villages of Waterville, Caherdaniel (the home of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish Liberator) and onto the award winning village of Sneem. We travel along the shore of Kenmare Bay into the bustling heritage town of Kenmare and onto Killarney via Molls Gap and Killarney National Park. This is a trip you will never forget. You are free to choose your own routes, between the accommodation, but you have the service of a back up van - a phone call away - if things go wrong and to transfer your luggage. The average daily cycling distance is a comfortable 15 - 31 miles or 24 - 50km. The tour starts and finishes in the beautiful town of Killarney, where we kit you out with your bike. Dinner is not provided, your overnight host will advise on local pubs and restaurants.

Self-guided cycle and bike tours of the Ring of Kerry in Ireland. September 7, 2007

Self-guided walking tours in Ireland

Fri, 31 August 2007 10:07:17 GMT

Self guided independent walking tours of Ireland help you discover the many shades of green in the beutiful countryside of Wicklow and Kerry. The most popular of which is the 7 night tour aroung the Ring of Kerry in County Kerry. You walk the waymarked Kerry Way in County Kerry from Killarney to Cahersiveen, nearly 50 miles in all. From Killarney the route goes through the Killarney National Park, where you might be lucky to sight the native red deer or watch otters playing in the stream. You descend to the island-dotted upper lake and into the Black Valley. From here you pass into the rocky and remote glens of Glencar. The route from Glencar ascends to a spot with magical views of Caragh Lake and then goes down to Glenbeigh on the northern edge of the Kerry Way peninsular. Here you will stay 2 nights, to give you the option of a relaxing day off, to follow short local circular walks or even to take advantage of the facilities provided by a nearby Outdoor Adventure Centre - canoeing, windsurfing, and orienteering. From Glenbeigh you follow an early Christian route to Cahersiveen, with detours to archaeological sites, and splendid views across Dingle Bay and out to the Atlantic Ocean to finish. Your last night is back in Killarney where you could take the time to celebrate in an Irish Singing Pub or discover a little more about Irish Culture and Customs in the book and giftshops. You stop in 5 Irish Tourist Board recommended guest or farmhouses along the way, where accommodation is available in twin, double and single rooms all with private facilities. Bed and Breakfast, collection and return from Shannon airport and luggage transfer between the overnight stays, and route notes and maps of the Kerry Way are included.
Self guided independent walking tours of Ireland. August 31, 2007

Direct flights to and from Newquay in Cornwall, England

Wed, 8 August 2007 16:32:16 GMT

It is now it is possible to use the Air SouthWest flights direct to and from Newquay in Cornwall, England. Air Southwest the low fares airline for the South West of England and South Wales. Frequent flights to and from Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol. Low fare flights to destinations including London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds - Bradford, Jersey and Dublin. Book your flights online, plus hotels, car hire and a wealth of destination information. Air Southwest operates modern Bombardier 50 seat Dash-8 aircraft which provide exceptionally low seat costs that enable us to offer very competitive fares.Air Southwest is managed by one of the most experienced teams in the industry lead by Malcolm Naylor who has been in senior airline management positions for more than 20 years including 10 years in the Southwest as a director of Brymon Airways, based in Plymouth.
Direct flights to and from Newquay in Cornwall, England. August 8, 2007

Barge canal boat sailing holiday vacations Scotland

Mon, 9 July 2007 14:33:14 GMT

Monday July 30th to Monday August 6th: SEA TO SEA, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS 7 nights Full Board 595 pounds sterling per person Board after 4 pm on 30th Inverness (Muirtown) to sail on 1st, disembark 6th August Fort William (Muirtown) after breakfast. New to our regular itinerary - a popular trip experiencing both sea and canal Sail out to sea exploring the Moray and Cromarty Firths. See dolphins and maybe whales around Chanory Point, fish for your lunch and explore the historic village of Cromarty before returning to Muirtown. Travel up the locks, along the canal on to Loch Ness passing the famous Urquhart Castle and maybe even spotting the Loch's most famous inhabitant Nessie. Opportunity to stop at Foyers to visit the waterfalls. Sail onwards to Fort Augustus to sample Scottish hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk along General Wade's Military Road. Continue up the flight of locks along the canal to Loch Oich. Here there are opportunities to walk, cycle, try water sports, or relax in the pool and sauna. Later, travel in the dinghy to take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in its commanding position on the side of the loch. Travel through the beautiful Laggan Avenue to Loch Lochy and Gairlochy. Along the canal to descend Neptune's Staircase at Banavie to complete your journey at Corpach.
Explore Britain barge canal holidays in Scotland. June 20, 2007

Self guided walking tours along Dorset Coast and the Purbeck Hills, England

Wed, 20 June 2007 15:35:13 GMT

The South Dorset Coast and the Purbeck peninsula are perhaps the jewel in the crown of the South West Peninsula Path. You meander through quiet smuggling villages and coves and chance upon quaint limestone buildings with thatched roofs. You can delight in a traditional cream tea or stop at a local inn and refresh yourself with a pint of real ale or cider. You start the walk from the busy pleasure sailing boat harbour at Weymouth before heading off to the isolated Osmington Mills to stay overnight in an ancient smugglers inn. The walking the next day is a little more strenuous as you go up the small hills and down to miniature smuggling beaches and coves. From the geologically interesting Lulworth Cove you skirt around Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve in Kimmeridge Bay and finish the day inland near Corfe Castle. You head out to the fine viewpoint at St Albans Head where almost the whole of the Dorset Coast is visible from. The Purbeck Marble quarries can be viewed down off the cliffs and as you start to head north at Durlston Head you come across the seaside resort of Swanage. The final days walk is around Studland Hill and along the spit of sand where you hop onto the local ferry to cross to the mainland at Sandbanks, passing Brownsea Island and finish your tour overlooking Poole harbour. You stop in country hotels and inns along the way, where accommodation is available in twin, double or single rooms, all with private facilities. B and B, guide book, map and luggage transfer are included in this Dorset Coast and the Purbeck Hills Path tour price.
Explore Britain self guided walking tours in England. June 20, 2007

Special offers on City Walking Tours

Thu, 14 June 2007 09:20:12 GMT

Explore Britain keeps you up-to-date on special offers. The following tours are at extra special discount and can be viewed through our page Tours and Activities. Deals in New York City: 20 per cent Off Private Tour with Professional Photographer. ALSO Deals in New York City: 30 per cent Off NY SKYRIDE. Deals in Washington DC: 10 per cent Off Monuments by Moonlight Tour. You have not seen DC until you have seen it at night. Deals in Washington DC: 10 per cent off Old Town Trolley Tour. Visit over 15 monuments and attractions. There are also some great promotional discounts on mini cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam which you can find on city walking tours.
Explore Britain City Walking Tours. June 14, 2007

Self guided Independent bike tours of England and Scotland

Wed, 07 June 2007 16:38:11 GMT

With Explore Britain you can now enjoy the freedom of cycling country lanes and special off-road routes through England and Scotland. The thrill of going Coast to Coast on the c2c route or peddling your bike through the pretty villages of the Cotswalds or the long distance trail along the South Downs Way in southern England or along the Great Glen through the heart of the highlands of Scotland. We provide a self guided independent tour including bed and breakfast with or without a bike. We also specialise in cycle touring books.
Explore Britain bike cycling vacations and cycle holidays. June 7, 2007

Travel and Walking books of England Scotland, Wales and Ireland

Wed, 07 June 2007 15:14:10 GMT

You can now locate Explore Britain Books for all your travel and walking books. In addition there is a large selection of walking maps of England, Scotland and Wales and of Michelin touring maps of France. We also specialise in local history books for England.
Explore Britain Books. May 30, 2007

DFDS Ferry from Norway, Denmark and The Netherlands

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:51:09 GMT

To celebrate 2007 and the introduction of our new cruise ferry route between Newcastle and Bergen, DFDS are giving away City Cruise Breaks to Bergen which normally cost from 65 pounds per person. On these wonderfully relaxing short cruise breaks to Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords in Western Norway, you sail the brand new addition to the DFDS Seaways fleet. With three nights on board the ferry and plenty of time to explore the heart of Bergen, you really get a feel for the enormity of the majestic West coast fjords on these short breaks to Norway. Bergen is Norway's second largest city and apart from the stunning scenery, has a great deal of culture and charm, with a wide range of museums, art galleries, and architectural buildings of interest, especially the array of wooden buildings. From Newcastle to Haugersund, Bergen and Stavanger. From Newcastle to Ijmuiden and Amsterdam. From Harwich to Esbjerg. Additional route from Copenhagen to Oslo.

DFDS Ferry and Cruise Information. March 27, 2007

Walking, Hiking and Biking tours in England Scotland, Wales and Ireland

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:34:08 GMT

From 1998 Explore Britain have offered a large selection of self-guided, inn to inn, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation and guided escorted inn-to-inn and centre based walking, hiking, biking and fishing without luggage and barge cruising in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from 2 to 27 days in length; single center to inn-to-inn walking, national parks, coast to coast, coastal and countryside walks. You can walk along Hadrians Wall in Northumberland England or be a wanderer by bike or walking through delightful England in the Cotswalds either guided or self-guided, walk to Land's End in Cornwall, saunter across Exmoor National Park in Somerset, bike ride through the Cotswolds and tramp through Cumbria better known as The Lake Country. Holiday in Scotland on the Banffshire coast or go Island hopping with our special guided walking tours in Scotland. Hike along the ancient Offa's Dyke in Wales or cycle past sites in the counties of Kerry and Dingle in Ireland. Join a Coast to Coast guided bike ride from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay in England. Golf breaks on English and Scotland golf courses. Fly fishing in Yorkshire. We also provide information on walking and hiking, flights, trains, rail and ferry times, mini-cruises, hotels, insurance, travel books and maps to enable you to plan the walks and bike rides yourself. We at xplorebritain.com make a dream, a holiday.
Explore Britain Walking, Hiking and Biking tours in England Scotland, Wales and Ireland. February 27, 2007

World of Tutankhamun, London O2 The Dome November 22nd 2007 to August 31st 2008

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:27:07 GMT

For more than 3,000 years Tutankhamun's treasures lay unseen beneath the Egyptian sands. When they toured the world in the 1970s they were the ultimate must see event. Now Tutankhamun returns to London, in a spectacular new exhibition of 130 priceless treasures from the tombs of Tutankhamun and his royal ancestors. Since the discovery of his tomb in 1922, Tutankhamun has captured the hearts of people around the world. Buried with him were treasures beyond the imagination, a tomb holding the most magnificent treasures of the Golden Age of the Pharaohs and giving us a glittering glimpse into the past. It has been almost 30 years since the golden artifacts of the boy-king last left their home in Egypt. In the 1970s, the unprecedented Tutankhamun exhibit fascinated millions of visitors with the marvelous treasures of Tutankhamuns tomb, setting attendance records worldwide. Now Tutankhamun's treasures are back, giving a new generation the chance to learn firsthand about the life and magic of this ancient monarch. Your Tutankhamun Break includes Tutankhamun exhibition tickets, including an exclusive audio tour and hotel accommodation. Tickets will be valid for a morning timed entry between 10am and 12 noon - exact time will be detailed on your ticket -. You can add a great range of extras to your break including: Rapid River Boat transfer to The O2, Rail tickets - from anywhere in the UK, Attraction tickets - London Eye, Tower of London, Madame Tussauds and many more, Holiday Insurance.
Superbreak Special Event Tickets. February 27, 2007

SuperBreak for the best choice in hotels and tickets for events, gigs, concerts and shows in London and around England

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:21:06 GMT

Superbreak offers tickets for a wide choice of events in London and throughout Britain. With a great overnight hotel and an excellent seat at the event, you can make the most of your visit to England. Events such as concerts, internationally famous horse races, motor racing, tennis and golf events throughout the year.
SuperBreak for the best choice in tickets for events, gigs, concerts and shows in London and around England. February 27, 2007

CruiseDirect for the widest choice in Cruises and the best prices

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:10:05 GMT

CruiseDirect is an International Voyager company which was launched in the winter of 2002 to respond to vacationers need for consistent and more immediate access to rapidly changing cruise travel related information. CruiseDirects powerful reservations and ticketing services enable customers to book their own travel arrangements 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CruiseDirect provides reliable, real time access to relevant ship schedules, pricing and availability information from the worlds finest cruise lines. Choose from famous cruise lines such as Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Disney, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean or Winstar. You are spoilt for choice with cruises direct to Africa, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zeland, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America, South Pacific and western USA. Find a Deal on a Last Minute Cruise or browse the Online exclusives and Special Offers.
CruiseDirect for the widest choice in Cruises and the best prices. February 06, 2007

Low cost flights from Germany through Europe with TUIfly.com

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:29:04 GMT

Low cost flights from Germany through Europe with TUIfly.com In summer 2007, the TUI AG Group in Germany owns 56 aircraft, which means that TUI operates the third-largest German fleet, carrying more than 13.5 million passengers per annum. As from mid-January 2007, the entire aircraft fleet, which originated from Hapagfly and HLX, will operate under the new, amalgamated airline brand TUIfly. TUIfly offers flights to 75 destinations in 17 countries, at low fares and in the customary high quality. Hapag-Lloyd Flug continues to stand for reliable flight operations, where quality, punctuality and friendly service on board take top priority. TUIfly.com will be expanded into an international airline sales brand. TUIfly headquarters are at Hanover Airport. TUIfly cuts costs in the right places. That is the only way we can offer our customers flights at smile prices. Our costs are only half the level of those of traditional airlines. For example, we do not print out any tickets, run expensive lounges or provide free meals on board, and we use the internet as a sales platform. TUIfly ensures that you enjoy a cheap flight, but not at any price. We do not cut any corners when it comes to safety. Our fleet consists of modern aircraft that is checked and serviced at regular intervals in accordance with the relevant regulations. Check for low cost flights to and from Bari, Berlin-Tegel, Bilbao Biarritz Coast, Birmingham, Bonn, Bremen, Catania Sicily, Cologne, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Innsbruck, Karlsruhe, Klagenfurt Karnten, Leipzig, Majorca, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Munster, Nador Marokko, Naples, Newcastle, Nurnberg, Olbia Sardinia, Osnabruck, Paderborn, Palermo Sicily, Paris, Pisa Florence, Porto, Rijeka, Rimini, Rome-Ciampino, Salzburg, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia, Venice and Zweibrucken. When we publish our summer and winter flight schedules, we have reserved a certain quota of ultra-cheap tickets for 19.99 euro for each flight. That price may be higher for certain long-distance flights to tourist destinations. The earlier you book, the better your chances of securing a ticket for a smile price. But even late bookers still have a chance of obtaining a low-cost ticket, if the flight is not fully booked shortly before the planned departure date. Bargain hunters who are prepared to book spontaneously should subscribe to the TUIfly newsletter to obtain regular information about all special offers, such as the TUIfly Ticket Times which start at 6pm every Tuesday.
Low cost flights from Germany through Europe with TUIfly.com. January 29, 2007

Hotel theatre short break cheap deals with Music, Theatre or a Show included.

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:23:02 GMT

Superbreak Hotel and Theatre Breaks The top theatre shows with the best seats in the house at the cheapest price available, combined with a great range of London hotels make for a fabulous theatre package. Our theatre breaks in London offer you a fantastic choice of West End shows including Sinatra, Mary Poppins, the Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, We Will Rock You, The Producers, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, plus many more. With so much to do in London, booking a theatre break package is the perfect way to explore the city, stay in a great London hotel and see a top theatre show too. You have the pick of the best seats, all the top theatre shows, and some great added-value extras. Every theatre break package includes: Hotel Accommodation plus theatre tickets; An Exclusive Directors Choice CD; A free subscription to Passport to the Arts, worth 20 pounds sterling; A host of cheap discount vouchers for London attractions. Add a cheap train ticket from your home town and everything is arranged.
Superbreak Hotel and Theatre Breaks. January 19, 2007

Cruise the sunny Greek Islands with easyCruise from 10 pounds sterling per person per night

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:20:01 GMT

From Piraeus near Athens you can cruise to Milos, Ios, Amorgos, Naxos, Folegandros, Serifos, Mykonos, Paros and Sifnos. You can take anything from a weekend break to a two week holiday with the chance to visit some of the least travelled but most picturesque, tranquil and historical destinations in the Aegean. Arriving each day by lunchtime, passengers can stroll along some of the prettiest untouched beaches, try the local delicacies in one of the many taverns, discover the charm of the hillside villages or the culture and bustle of Athens and of course, enjoy the stunning views of mountains, hillsides and beaches. Cheap flights link Athens from all over Europe or to complete the adventure try travelling to Greece by train and ferry. No problem! You can travel from Waterloo station to mainland Greece in just 48 hours, with a bed at night in a sleeper on the train and a cabin on the ship, a restaurant for your meals, and great scenery. Sailing across blue seas under even bluer skies past the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia is a wonderful way to reach Greece. A far more rewarding experience than 3 hours strapped to a seat on a plane, and affordable, too. This is the most wonderful way to reach Greece, just 48 hours from London, with sleeping-cars and restaurant car on the Paris-Italy overnight train, lunch in the restaurant car on the Bologna-Bari train, and best of all, a cruise on a comfortable modern ferry across the sunny Adriatic from Italy to Greece, with the islands of Cephalonia and Ithaca passing slowly to starboard... London Greece: Day 1 - Travel from London to Paris by the Eurostar Train, leaving London Waterloo at 12:09 and arriving Paris Gare du Nord at 15:59. Cross by metro to the Gare de Bercy. Travel from Paris to Bologna overnight on the Palatino train International Rail, leaving Paris Gare de Bercy at 19:00 and arriving in Bologna at 05:58 the next morning. The Palatino is a EuroNight express, with 1, 2 and 3 berth sleepingcars, 4 berth Comfort couchettes and 6 berth ordinary couchettes. There is a restaurant car for dinner and breakfast. Day 2 - Travel from Bologna to Bari by fast, air-conditioned Eurostar Italia train leaving Bologna at 08:56 and arriving Bari at 14:52 Eurostar Train. There is a restaurant car, credit cards are accepted. The train follows the Adriatic coast for much of the way. In Bari, you can take a 25 minute walk or take a taxi to the ferry terminal, which is next to Bari's attractive old town. Sail from Bari to Patras in Greece on the Blue Star and Superfast Ferries leaving Bari daily at 20:00 and arriving Patras at 12:30 the next day. You can book a deck place, good if you have your own sleeping bag, or a reclining seat or a berth in various types of cabin, including luxury cabins. The ship is modern and comfortable, with restaurants, bars and sun decks. Strolling the decks in the morning sun as the ship sails past the islands of Cephalonia and Ithaca is the nicest part of the trip, and it is a wonderful way to arrive in Greece. In Patras, the ferry arrives in the town centre just two minutes walk from the railway station, which is just outside the ferry dock to the right. Day 3 - Travel from Patras to Athens by train, leaving Patras at 13:55 and arriving Athens Larissa station at 17:28. As of January 2006, this journey now involves taking an InterCity train on the classic narrow-gauge line as far as Korinthos and changing there onto the newly-completed standard-gauge fast line to Athens. A small InterCity supplement is charged. It's an enjoyable and scenic trip, as the train follows the blue waters of the gulf of Corinth for much of the way - look out for the new bridge at Rhion, and the crossing of the deep Corinth Canal soon after leaving Korinthos.
EasyCruise Greek Islands December 13, 2006

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