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Heritage tours

Enjoy discovering the heritage of different areas in Britain and Europe with our knowledgeable and experienced guides.

Unearth the history of Britain, with stories of saints, sinners, poets and politicians mixing with the dramatic impact of industry, ideas and invaders. Themed tours based on full days out from superb Country House accommodation, with expert guides who will give you real insight into whatever you are into.

On our European heritage tours you can enjoy world-class sightseeing and a relaxed exploration of the countryside. Explorer Tours are about seeing the best of the local area including the unmissable sights as well as the quieter countryside. A knowledgeable HF Holidays' leader will accompany each tour. The tour will involve active sightseeing and most days will include optional gentle walks of up to 2 miles. All transport is included however admissions will cost £20-40 a week.

Walkers along Hadrian's Wall surrounded by autumnal colours of brown red orange and yellow beneath a pink sky

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English Medieval Architecture

3 to 4 days - From £319

Colours of a stained glass window reflected on a church wall

English Medieval Architecture at Bourton-on-the-Water, Heart of England
Heritage tours

Tewkesbury – a beautiful abbey church which escaped Henry VIII's clutches and medieval town with fine half timbered houses
Berkeley Castle – a great medieval castle where Edward II was done to death
Hailes abbey – a tranquil Cistercian abbey ruin and parish church with medieval wall paintings

Sorrento Explorer Tour

7 days - From £699

View of small houses clinging to a cliff above a blue sea

Sorrento Explorer Tour, Italy
Heritage tours

Sorrento, Termini and Cantone: Mount St Constanza at the far end of the peninsula is a spectacular site, and a brief stop in the village of Termini will reveal some spectacular views of the mountain with Capri beyond
Pompei: The walk around the town will take in all the major sights such as the Forum, theatres and temples as well as some of the well preserved houses and ancient sites
The Isle of Capri: The beautiful architecture in the town, the Mediterranean flora and fauna and the special quality of the light makes this island special. Visit the village Anacapri, with the delightful villa of St Michele

Highland Heritage and Culture

7 days - From £729

View towards two high peaks and a white house nestled in the valley

Highland Heritage and Culture holiday, Scotland
Heritage tours

Travel from Ballachulish to Glenfinnan visitor centre and monument to commemorate the ’45 rising, at the head of the beautiful Loch Shiel. A chance to get a photo of ‘Harry Potter’s viaduct’ for the grandkids!
Visit to the Seaside town of Oban, and the Oban whisky distillery for a tour and taster session. Learn all about Scotland’s national drink
Travel on the ferry to the isle of Mull where we will visit Torosay Castle and the picturesque village of Tobermory

Maltese Explorer Tour

7 days - From £425

Maltese Explorer Tour, Maltese Islands
Heritage tours

Southern Coast: visit the famous caves in this area including ‘cart ruts’, the remains of cave dwellings at Ghar il Kbir and Ghar Lapsi, ‘the Cave of Ascension’. Then visit Hagar Qim and serenely sited Mnajdra Temples
Valletta: the World Heritage City, includes visits to Mosta Dome; St John’s Cavalier, a fortress carved out of the solid bedrock, and Underground War Rooms from where the whole of the Mediterranean theatre of war was controlled
Rabat and Mdina: at Rabat you can visit St Agatha’s Catacombs then take a short walk to Rabat’s twin city of Mdina. Known as the ‘silent city’ its narrow streets lead towards the cathedral

Tuscany Explorer Tour

7 days - From £679

mountains snow capped with church in the distance

Tuscany Explorer Tour, Italy
Heritage tours

Garfagnana Tour: the region’s principle town is Castelnuovo Garfagnana, with its castle, cathedral and shops. The tour will include Orecchiella Natural Park, an area of 25 sq km where the wildlife and flora are left undisturbed
Lucca: one of Italy's most perfect walled towns - the 16th century walls are still possible to circumnavigate completely on foot. Tintoretto's 'Last Supper' can be seen in the cathedral, and the house where Puccini was born can also be visited in the Via di Poggio
Florence: the Piazza della Signoria which sits at the heart of the city and is lined with famous statues, including Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is of course one of the most famous parts of this beautiful city, but equally impressive is the Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and Duomo, Florence’s impressive cathedral

Jersey Explorer Tour

7 days - From £629

Small boats bobbing in the sea off a sandy beach

Jersey Explorer Tour holiday, Channel Islands
Heritage tours

La Houge, considered one of the finest dolmen in Europe
Visit some of the remains of German occupation, with access to an extensive collection of artefacts
Built on an inlet in St Aubin’s Bay, Elizabeth Castle has been used to defend Jersey from the French for more than 300 years

Arts and Crafts Movement in Cumbria

7 days - From £709

Arts and Crafts Movement Tour of Cumbria, Lake District
Heritage tours

Visits and tours of private homes including Naworth Castle, near Carlisle
Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House designed by H Bailey Scott
Brantwood, home of John Ruskin, on the shores of Conistonwater

Scenic Railways of the Lakes and Beyond

3 days - From £329

Scenic Railways of the Lakes and Beyond, Lake District
Heritage tours

A trip on the Settle to Carlisle Railway line which takes us on a journey through some of the finest scenery in England
Travel over viaducts such as the famous Ribblehead, and through tunnels to the highest mainline station at Dent
Visit to the Historic Northern Capital City Carlisle

Cotswolds

4 days - From £415

Explore the UK holiday, Heart of England
Heritage tours

The ruined Hailes Abbey and its adjacent church with remarkable medieval wall paintings
Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle, last resting place of Henry VIII’s last queen Katherine Parr
Swinbrook and the ruins of Minster Lovell

Tirolean Explorer Tour

7 days - From £655

small town with wooden lodges and mountains in the distance

Tirolean Explorer Tour, Austria
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Penkenalm and Stillup Valley: you can take two gondolas to a height of about 6,900 feet on the Penkenalm and enjoy a short walk along the Panoramaweg with fantastic views of Mayrhofen and the valleys running into it
Krimml Falls: journeying down the Ziller Valley you take in the Gerlos Pass, one of Austria’s most scenic mountain roads, to the Krimml Falls, the highest waterfall in Europe, awe-inspiring even at a distance
Hintertux Glacier: at the head of the Tux Valley two gondolas take you to the high glacier, which lies at an altitude of over 3,200 metres (10,500 feet). Skiing takes place all the year round, and the views are breathtaking

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