Combine a visit to the scenic Rhine Valley with a Christmas markets experience to remember in the cathedral-city of Cologne. With a selection of six markets to explore you'll be sure to find some really special Christmas presents for your loved ones this year.
Travel by Executive Coach with Leger Holidays on this Four Star package to Cologne and the Rhine Valley.
Four days from GBP279. Includes three nights accommodation with continental breakfast.
4 Day Break Itinerary
Day 1 – Local departure then onward to Cologne for a three-night stay.
Day 2 – Cologne (included). There’s a choice of six markets to explore, starting at the cathedral, where brightly decorated booths await, and moving on to the old market in front of the town hall. The new market square and Rudolfplatz are appealing, and you may also like to dine in style in one of the many restaurants, sampling the local Kölsch beer.
Day 3 – Rhine and Moselle Valleys (included), Rhine Cruise (optional), Winetasting (optional). A full day to explore the picturesque Rhine and Moselle Valleys, with an optional Rhine cruise and Moselle winetasting. There’s a late afternoon visit to Koblenz, with time to visit the Christmas market. B
Day 4 – To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Tour Includes
- Travel by Executive Coach
- Free Local Joining Points
- 3 nights accommodation with continental breakfast
Tour Dates
4-Day Tour - Executive Coach
Tour Ref: 4MGS
Dec 4 2009 - £279
Nov 26 2010 - £289
4-Day Tour - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 4MGSV
Dec 11 2009 - £319
Dec 22 2010 - £329
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras:
• optional excursions;
• single room supplement £69;
• travel insurance from £29.95
Visit the Leger Holidays Website for more information
Travelsphere have just released details of some special late availability deals on a number of their walking holidays. You'll have to move fast though as they won't hang around long...For more information on all these holidays and to book, telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368Walking in the Dolomites - 10 days from £519Visitors have marvelled over Lake Molveno in northern Italy for over 100 years, with the dramatic backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites reflected in its crystal clear waters. The region is a paradise of woods and meadows overflowing with wild flowers. Discovered by mountaineers it is the ideal location for our popular walking programme.Departure Dates & Prices: 06/09/2008 - £529 and 13/09/2008 - £519Walking in Catalonia - 7 days from £749Experience the magic of Catalonia. With three fantastic walks through beautiful wetlands and forests, charming villages and wonderful full day excursions to vibrant Barcelona and the stunning Pyrenees Mountains, this holiday offers a superb insight into Catalan life.Departure Dates & Prices: 07/09/2008 - £749Austrian Walking Trails - 10 days from £519Walk along spectacular gorges, through stunning countryside and along charming mountain paths on this superb holiday. The beautiful Alpine resort of Saalbach is an ideal location for walkers, offering an unrivalled selection of well-marked trails and magnificent mountain scenery.Departure Dates & Prices: 13/09/2008 - £519 and 25/08/2008 - £284Walking in the Ahr Valley - 5 days from £259Join us on this great value holiday in Germany’s beautiful Eifel Hills region, bordered by the Moselle river in the south and the mighty Rhine to the east. You will walk through pretty villages, beautiful terraced vineyards, and cool forests.Your resort, the pretty town of Altenahr, with its countless half-timbered old buildings, is situated at one of the most scenic spots in the Ahr Valley. The steep slopes of the valley are clad in vines which produce the famous red wines of the region. There is a good selection of shops, bars, cafés and restaurants, whilst activities include walking, riding, tennis, minigolf and more.Departure Dates & Prices: 18/08/2008 - £284Walking in the Canadian Rockies - 14 days from £2044Explore the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the delights of cosmopolitan Vancouver. Gaze in awe at the splendours of Banff National Park and beautiful Lake Louise. Enjoy a range of scenic walks, a horseback ride and rafting on the Kananaskis River on this unforgettable holiday.Departure Dates & Prices: 11/09/2008 - £2044For more information on all these holidays and to book, telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368
If you fancy a truely exotic activity vacation then a horse riding holiday in Turkey's Kaya Valley could be perfect for you. Situated near Oludeniz on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, the scenery is a mixture of sparkling sea, soaring mountains, scented pine forests and ancient towns and villages.
The hosts for your equine adventure are Norma and Peter Butler of Perma Ranch, one of the few select equestrian centres on Turkey's Mediterranean Coast. They are located in the beautiful Kaya valley which was the setting for Louis de Berniere's 'Bird Without Wings'.
The ranch is 3 km from the resort of Hisaronu and just 6 km away from Oludeniz with its wonderful beaches. Also nearby is Fethiye with its lively harbour, stunning sea views and many shops and bazaars.
Perma Ranch offer flexible all year round horse riding holidays and can cater for the disabled. They can offer guided trekking expeditions, jumping lessons and full tuition to complete beginners and experts alike.
Trekking
You will ride over majestic mountains, through pine forests, passing ancient villages where the way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. Perma Ranch offer a number of different horseback treks varying in length.
Jumping
Jumping lessons are available at the ranch and the more competent rider will enjoy their dedicated show-jumping course.
Tuition
Tuition is available from complete beginners to experienced riders and a learning programme can be tailored to each individual.
Horses
The horses at Perma ranch are a mixture of Arabian cross and thoroughbred cross. All are well mannered, safe, pleasant and responsive rides. Several of their horses are safe and capable jumpers.
Accommodation
At the end of a hard day's riding you'll really appreciate some creature comforts. Your stay will be in a luxury ranchhouse, with four air conditioned double bedrooms, all ensuite with tea making facilities & refrigerator.
There is a lounge / dining area with satellite T.V., Video and D.V.D. player.
There is also a fully fitted kitchen and the use of a washing machine, at your disposal.
The house has its own private walled gardens, shaded terrace with aviary and large jaccuzi.
Local Attractions
The Kaya Valley is famed for it's beauty and if you fancy a day off from horse riding you can be sure of a host of activities and distractions:
Beautiful resort of Oludeniz.
Fethiye with it’s magnificent harbour.
Kaya Koy – The largest deserted town in Asia Minor.
Swimming with Dolphins.
Boat trips.
Paragliding.
Scuba Diving.
Microlighting.
Quad Biking.
Jeep Safaris.
White Water Rafting.
Colourful local Bazaars.
Turkish Baths.
Sites of Historical and Archaeological Interest.
Note: we provide two trips at no extra cost – see our prices page for details of destinations.
Your Hosts at the Ranch
Norma & Peter Butler are the owners and managers of Perma Ranch since 2002. There aim is to provide you with an informal and enjoyable stay and a taste of what life is like living on a working ranch. They are genuinely delighted to show their guests everything that this region of Turkey has to offer and you will find, rider and non-rider alike, that there is an abundance of things to see and do. Equally, if you looking for peace and quiet their countryside location offers a peaceful and tranquil haven.
Norma has many years’ experience running a working farm, livery stable and riding school in the UK. She is herself an award winning rider and has also bred champion horses. She is able to provide tuition to riders of many abilities from beginners to advanced.
Peter worked as an engineer in the UK and has used some of his expertise in totally renovating and extending the ranch and its facilities, resulting in high quality and comfortable accommodation.
Disabled GuestsNorma has twenty years' experience of working with riders with various conditions and disabilities ranging from multiple sclerosis and parkinson’s disease to autism and down’s syndrome, both in Turkey and the UK.
She provides individually tailored riding programmes for those whose riding is challenged in this way. Their accommodation is wheelchair friendly and can accommodate groups of up to 8 people, including carers where appropriate.
To meet the riding requirements of disabled riders who are unable to participate in our general riding programme, we reserve weeks for them exclusively so we can ensure that they fully benefit from their riding experience.
We are happy to discuss availability and requirements in detail at the enquiry stage.
Prices
The holiday price is £550 pppw for riders and £350 pppw for non-riders. This includes:
- Transfers to and from Dalaman Airport (transfer time is just over one hour).
- All meals (full board), including 3 dinners at local restaurants in the week.
- Daily riding in the countryside or in the menage as required.
- Two excursions from the options below:
- Trip to Fethiye
- Trip to Patara and Kalkan
- Trip to Sakli Kent, Yaka Park and Tlos
We do not charge a single person supplement.
Please note flights to and from Dalaman are not included and need to be booked independently.
Dalaman Airport is open all year round.
So if you're an experienced horse rider looking for some new challenging rides or a complete beginner looking for an unforgettable holiday experience a holiday at Perma Ranch in Turkey could be just the ticket!
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