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Sassi and Trulli, perhaps the most distinctive accommodation to be had in Italy, both are steeped in history and folklore. Italy 7 nights Sightseeing 17th Oct 2020 – 24th Oct 2020 See website for other dates Tour code: 18330 Last Modied: 7th November 2019 Matera & Alberobello Moderate 01707 331133 www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

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Sassi and Trulli, perhaps the most distinctive accommodation to be had in Italy, both are steeped in history and folklore.

Italy

7 nights

Sightseeing

17th Oct 2020 – 24th Oct 2020

See website for other dates

Tour code: 18330

Last Modi�ed: 7th November 2019

Matera & Alberobello

Moderate

01707 331133www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Stay in the iconic conical Trulli buildings in Alberobello.

See the Sassi caves and beautiful architecture of Matera.

View the rock churches of the Gravina Valley an added interest to a great walk.

Be surprised by the elegance of Martina Franca and Locorotondo.

In season enjoy the �owers and butter�ies whilst walking on the Canale de Pirro.

Take a visit to Bari, Southern Italy's second city and resting place of Santa Claus.

See what's planned

TRIP INFORMATION

Sassi and Trulli, perhaps the most distinctive accommodation to be had in Italy, both are steeped in history and folklore.Imagine an early morning stroll through the Sassi district with the warming southern Italian sun just appearing over theskyline. Or waking in a Trullo and looking up at the bizarre conical ceiling above your head. Unique experiences. Experience thisjourney with Ramblers Walking Holidays.

We start on the high plains of Basilicata just across the border from Apulia. The town of Matera, cultural capital of Europe in2019 is an elegant, cultured place. Steeped in history, the famous sassi cave dwellings have been inhabited since the earliestof times. Great changes have been made recently, the caves are beginning to turn into hotels and private residences. For anidea of how things were, consult Carlo Levi’s famous book, Christ Stopped at Eboli. We explore the town and the sassi but alsowalk the Gravina valley to the south of town.

We transfer the short distance to Alberobello to discover one of the most distinctive skylines in Italy. The conical roofs of thetrulli buildings, in which we stay, dot the landscape for miles around. Each room has all facilities and a front door that opens onto the street. The cafe restaurant Terre Madre where we will take breakfast and sometimes dinner is also close at hand. Youwill enjoy a special experience that perhaps gives the best possible �avour of this unique town. On arrival we will explore thetown with a local guide. On our three days we will explore the local area including the local towns of Martina Franca andLocorotondo, famed for its wine. We will also walk the local canal, an ideal place to spot butter�ies and wild �owers in season.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Return �ights from Gatwick to Bari (British Airways or Easyjet)

Airport transfers

Half board en suite accommodation

Local English speaking guides in Matera and Alberobello

All local transport costs.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

Entrance fees to some museums and historic buildings (unless otherwise speci�ed)

Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)

Discretionary tips

Optional excursions

Insurance

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Meals

DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Sassi

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Sassi

HOLIDAY GRADE

This a Grade 4 walking holiday with a element of sightseeing in both Matera and Alberobello. Both towns are fascinating indifferent ways and reward exploration. The walking will be generally �at across barren limestone plains at Matera althoughand more gentle rural scenery around Alberobello. Most of the walks are half day and will be combined with sightseeing. Themaximum altitude for this holiday is 500m.

Our bottom line is happy travellers, and to that end we trust our tour leaders to use the itinerary below as a basis for providingyou with a great holiday. We expect our leaders to make adjustments to the itinerary if the weather, group ability or other localconditions make that necessary. There are normally more options available to our leaders than those listed below and one ormore of these options may well be chosen. All distances, heights & timings are approximate.

PROPOSED ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival Day

We �y to Bari Airport and transfer approximately one hour to Matera by private coach.

Transfer Time = 1h 15m

Day 2

Matera with a Local Guide

Time2 hours

Distance4 miles

Ascent/Descent150/120m

Today we will spend the day exploring Matera. We have a morning with a local professional guide to explain what we areseeing. The town is famed for its 'Sassi' caves, inhabited by the poorest of the 'Materani' up until the 1960's and now slowlybeing renovated. The town is spectacularly situated above the Gravina River gorge. There are many viewpoints from which toenjoy the views. In the afternoon we walk to Madonna delle Virgini. The church dates back to the eighteenth century, is carvedinto the rock and is the only rock church still open for worship. 

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Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Hotel Sassi

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Trulli in Alberobello

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Trulli in Alberobello

Day 3

Exploring Rock Churches

Time2.5 hours

Distance5 miles

Ascent/Descent150m

We will walk on the plateau above the Gravina Valley to enjoy ever changing views of the river valley and wonderful wild�owers in season. Our walk will take us by churches carved from the rock. These will probably be locked so bring a torch to getan idea of the interiors. 

Day 4

Onto Alberobello with a Local Guide

Today we transfer to Alberobello. The transfer should be about 1hr 30mins by coach. On arriving in Alberobello we will beshown to our accommodation staying in individual trulli buildings. These must surely be some of the most characterfulaccommodations in the Ramblers Walking Holidays brochure. After lunch we will explore the town with a local guide. We willhave dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 5

Along the Canale de Pirro

Time3.5 hours

Distance8 miles

Ascent/DescentMinimalm

The local area being predominantly limestone has always had issues with water supply. To combat this a network of irrigationcanals were built in the early 20th century to bring water from Basilicata, the neighbouring province. As well as irrigating thefertile farmland these canals, which are covered, also make for excellent walking. Our walk along the Canale de Pirro providesa generally �at walk through undisturbed nature and offers excellent opportunities to view birdlife, �owers and butter�ies.Later it is possible to arrange a visit to the very impressive Castellana caves. The beauty of the caves is well renowned, aunique guided tour of the caves to more than 60 meters deep in an amazing scenario made of stalactites, stalagmites,concretions, incredible shapes, fossils, canyons and caves with fantastic names.

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Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Trulli in Alberobello

Meals

Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation

Trulli in Alberobello

Meals

Breakfast

Day 6

Martina Franca to Locorotondo

Time2 hours

Distance4.5 miles

Ascent/Descent70/100m

We will spend the day walking in the local countryside or exploring Martina Franca and Lococrotondo. Martina Franca is ahistoric baroque city to the south of Alberobello. It takes its name from San Martino, the patron saint, and the tax exemptionsgranted to its inhabitants by Philip as Prince of Taranto. ('franca' meaning free). Locorotondo is known for its wines and for itscircular structure which is now the historical centre, from which derives its name, which means 'Round place'. It is listed as oneof the most beautiful villages in Italy. 

Day 7

Barsento Abbey

Time3.5 hours

Distance8 miles

Ascent/Descent100m

We will continue our exploration of the local walks and villages. An excellent choice of walk is out from Alberobello to BarsentoAbbey. The walk takes us passed �elds of olives, fruit trees and vineyards to the 6th century Barsento Abbey. It is gentleterrain with minimal ascent and descent. 

Day 8

Final day

Depending on �ight times we may have some free time to spend in Alberobello before we transfer back to Bari Airport for our�ight back to the UK.

WALKS & EXCURSIONS

Our walking programme is a pleasant mix of sightseeing with some gentle walking. Most days are a mix, predominantlysightseeing on foot with some very relaxed strolls. The walking pace is unhurried on generally on back roads. The area isparticularly known for its many varieties of butter�ies and small birdlife. In spring the �owers are plentiful with displays ofcyclamen in the appropriate months.

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Local Transport CostsAll local transport costs in conjunction with the advertised activity programme are included in the holiday cost. There may beoccasions where additional visits or excursions are added to enrich your experience, these will be paid for locally by you if youchoose to participate. Local transport can be a mix of private hire coaches, taxis, local buses and ferries depending on theitinerary.

Optional ExcursionsA range of local excursions and activities may be available to book at your destination through a local operator. We have noinvolvement in such activities or excursions which are not run, supervised or controlled in any way by us. Your contract will bewith the local activity supplier and we accept no responsibility for their actions or omissions.

SPENDING MONEY

Holiday BudgetingWhen budgeting for your holiday, you will need to consider drinks, any meals not included in the holiday price, non-includedentrance fees, optional excursions you may choose to participate in locally and any souvenirs or additional services such aslaundry. A general guideline for lunches and drinks is £10-£20 per person per day.

Currency in ItalyThe currency in Italy is the Euro.

TippingAlthough entirely at your own discretion, tipping is an important aspect of tourism and hospitality life and expectations arefairly high. In order to simplify tipping, we strongly recommend that you allow your leader to take care of making sure tips aregiven to hotel and restaurant staff and to local guides and drivers. This will be done using some funds provided by us togetherwith, if you wish, a contribution from you, which he/she will collect during the holiday.

TOUR LEADERS & LOCAL GUIDES

Tour LeadersYour tour leader makes the world of difference to your holiday and ours are as passionate about discovering the world on footas you are. They're resourceful, organised and widely travelled. They will handle all the local administration and other needsthat might arise to ensure that you don't have to worry about planning your days and you can enjoy your holiday. Althoughleading group holidays, they won't forget that every group is made up of individuals. Each tour leader has their own individualstyle, talents and professional backgrounds and all are trained, quali�ed, experienced and dedicated to making your holiday asenjoyable, interesting and inspiring as possible.

Leader's Evening Brie�ngEach evening, your tour leader will discuss with you the programme for the following day. This will be your opportunity todiscuss the details and ensure the planned activities suit your walking ability. If you have concerns on clothing or equipment,this can be discussed then also. If you do not wish to join the organised group programme, please let the leader know.

YOUR TRAVEL DETAILS

We �y from London Gatwick to Bari and back with British Airways. The transfer between Bari Airport and the hotel is by roadand takes approximately 1 hour.

There is roughly a 10 minute walk from where our transfer vehicle drops us off in Matera to get to our �rst hotel. Materaalthough beautiful has many steps to be negotiated hence our transfer vehicle not being able to stop right outside our hotel,however not to worry your main baggage will taken to the hotel for you.

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Should you be making your own �ight arrangments the journey from Bari Airport to Matera can be made on public transport.There is a direct bus service operated by Pugliairbus. For details please see the following website:www.aeroportidipuglia.it/en/web/10181/bus-pugliairbus-

On the return there are direct trains from Alberobello to Bari and connections to the airport.

Booking Your Own Travel Arrangements?If you wish to organise your own �ights from a non-UK or provincial airport or travel by rail or car to your holiday destination,'land only' reductions are often available. Please contact us for details.

Before �nalising any independent travel arrangements, please check with us �rst - especially if doing so 12 weeks or morebefore your intended date of travel. If you do intend to join your holiday locally please do tell us at least 14 weeks in advance.

If you are joining and leaving your holiday overseas we assume, unless you advise us otherwise, that you will join and leavethe holiday at your hotel.

Although airport transfers are not included for those making their own independent travel arrangements, if you wish to join thegroup at the overseas airport, depending on your �ight arrival time, you may be able to be included on the group's transfer.Please contact us at least 5 weeks before departure for more details. 

Please note that your �ight must arrive within 30 minutes of the group �ight to be able to join the group transfer. We alsoneed your �ight number, arrival time and departure point so that the group leader is able to meet up with you.

Luggage Allowance & Travel DocumentsFor all those booking a �ight or rail inclusive holiday, details of your travel arrangements and baggage allowance will becon�rmed in your travel documents, sent to you approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Personal Details CheckTo ensure that we can accurately administer your holiday arrangements, please con�rm that the personal details we hold foryou are up to date and that you have provided the information we need to secure your holiday travel and accommodationarrangements. Please check your passport details, date of birth and any other important details necessary for us to properlymanage your holiday booking. You can view and update information already provided, and add details not yet asked for, byusing the Manage My Booking facility on our website www.ramblersholidays.co.uk, or by calling our Sales and Reservationsteam on +44 (0)1707 331133. When you receive your booking con�rmation please check the details as soon as possible.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

General Passport AdviceIt is a good idea to carry photocopies of the personal details pages of your passport. Should you lose your passport, this mayassist with the issue of replacement documents and your return to your home country.

Passport and visa requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you inform yourself from aprofessionally quali�ed source on, and comply with, such requirements.

General travel and destination advice for UK nationals is available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Of�ce atwww.fco.gov.uk/travel and at www.gov.uk/travelaware.

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Brexit Passport AdviceYou should have at least 6 months validity left on your passport from your date of arrival.

If you renewed a 10 year passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your passport’s expiry date. Theseextra months will not count, so you should ensure that your passport is not older than 9 years and 6 months from the date ofissue at the time of travel.

You may wish to renew your passport sooner rather than later, in order to make sure you have it in time for your holiday ortravel plans.

Please ensure to regularly check the Foreign and Commonwealth Of�ce website for updates on passport requirements leadingup to and after Brexit or contact us for more assistance. 

UK Government Brexit Information for Passports can be found at www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-Brexit.

The UK Government has published a website tool to check the validity of your passport under these rules  which can befound at www.passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passport.

In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK citizens will be able to visit the EU for up to 90 days within a 180-dayperiod without a visa. The UK Government also has information for travellers available at gov.uk/EUexit

Non British Passport holders should consult the host country’s embassy for applicable passport and visa entry requirements.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel SassiVia San Giovanni vecchio 89 - 75100 Matera (Mt) ITALY

(00 39) 0835 [email protected]

The Hotel Sassi certainly a one off property. It is made up of a series of dwellings spread out over the town of Matera, some ofthem constructed as accommodation and others hewn out of the rock, with some rooms/dwellings going back to the 1500s. Itcould not be better located with Matera's main square, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, just a short distance away. The entire complexis surrounded by panoramic terraces with a view of the Cathedral and the old quarter. The hotel has panoramic views andguarantees a peaceful stay away from traf�c, as it is in a pedestrianised area. Keep an eye out in April and September for theirresident Kestrel who makes the hotel's rooftop its home.

With only 35 rooms, each one unique and are equipped with heating/air conditioning, free wi-� , telephone, minibar, hair-dryerand �at screen TV. It is a so-called “albergo diffuso” that is to say, a hotel that is spread out on different levels. Some roomsface an outdoor area/courtyard known as “vicinato” (the neighbourhood). Not to worry thought the rooms and common areasare easily connected by an indoor lift. Spending time at the Hotel Sassi is a completely new experience only to be followed upby our next unique accommodation in Alberobello.

Where are we going to stay?

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Trulli in AlberobelloPiazza Sacramento 8 Alberobello Apulia 70011 Italy

0039 080 432 3829www.charmingtrulli.it

The charming Trulli buildings of Alberabello are truly a unique form of accommodation! Each room is actually its own littlebuilding so it really doesn't make any difference if you book a twin, double or have a room for sole use. As you step out theroom your hallway is actually the quiet streets of Alberobello, each room not being far from the next so no one will feel alone.

Every room is just as equipped as a hotel room but with a few extras. Each room has en-suite a kitchenette, small sitting area,tea making facilities, free Wi-Fi and a hairdryer.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are included in the holiday arrangements. While in Matera, we take breakfast at our hotel and dinnersin local restaurants. In Alberobello, breakfasts are taken at the nearby and atmospheric Terre Madre restaurant. We also dinethere one evening and at local restaurants on the other evenings, sampling the local food and hospitality.

FOOTWEAR & KIT LIST

FootwearLightweight waterproof walking boots with a good moulded sole (such as Vibram or similar) and a deep tread and whichprovide ankle support are strongly recommended and may be essential for some walks. 

Footwear As Hand LuggageWe recommend that you either wear your walking boots or shoes or pack them and some waterproofs in your hand luggageas in the unlikely event that your hold luggage is delayed, you will still be able to participate in the holiday programme.

General Kit ListOutdoor activities are always safer and more enjoyable if you are prepared.

If you have not travelled with us before the following list might be of use:

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Waterproof jacket (Goretex or similar) and trousersLightweight quick-drying trousersWalking T-shirt/shirtsWalking socksFleece or jumperSun hat, sunglasses, lip salve and sun blockWarm hat and gloves (if appropriate)Swimwear (if appropriate)Day sack (this should be able to carry all you would need for the day's activity)Day sack linerWater bottle - at least 1 litre capacity (more than 1 bottle may be required)Basic �rst aid kitLunchboxWalking poles (should you �nd them useful)Sit mat

This list is not exhaustive and every walker is different and may have their own preference.

Torches / HeadtorchesOn this holiday you will �nd it extremely helpful to bring a head torch or hand held torch to assist you.

Traveling LightYou should be able to lift and carry and handle your own luggage. At some hotels, the coach may have to stop some distanceshort of the hotel entrance. Also, within some of the hotels themselves, there may be some long walks between the rooms andentrance area which could include some steps.

Travel Documents ChecklistDocuments and Information to take with you:

Passport (make sure it's yours and valid)Your travel tickets or e-ticket itineraryAny visa or electronic travel authorisation (if required)Holiday moneyCredit or debit cards (and separate details of who to call if lost)Car parking ticket and car park directions (if prebooked)Coach or rail travel tickets (if prebooked)Your holiday Booking Con�rmation documentYour travel insurance detailsAlternative form of identi�cation (such as a driving licence)Photocopy of the personal details pages of your passportA valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if relevantDetails of any medical condition or allergy your holiday leader should know about

Electricity in ItalyElectricity in Italy is supplied at 220 Volts. If you wish to use electrical equipment you will need a European two pin adaptorwith round pins. More information can be found at https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/

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Water To GoAn alternative to bottled water from single-use sealed water bottles is �ltered water from a re�llable bottle containing its ownwater �lter such as a Water-to-go bottle available from www.watertogo.eu. Just �ll up from any water source and save theenvironment from disposable plastic bottles.

We have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount with our partners Water-to-Go for you as a thank you for helping theenvironment. Please go to their website at www.watertogo.eu and enter the code RWH17 when ordering. In addition, Water-to-Go will match the discount with a donation to our charity, Heart & Sole, which will allow us to continue to make a differencein the countries you visit on our holidays.

MAPS, GUIDEBOOKS & OTHER INFORMATION

Maps, Guidebooks & More

Many local libraries stock a good selection of travel guides/books which may offer you more information on the region.Perhaps the most famous book concerning the area around Matera is 'Christ stopped at Eboli' by Carlo Levi. Levi was exiledto the area during fascist times and his description of the lives of local peasants is insightful.

You may �nd the following websites useful; Italian State Tourism: www.enit.it Basilicata  Tourism:http://discoverbasilicata.com and Apulia Tourism: www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/hp/en

The Map ShopMaps and guidebooks relating to your the areas you will be walking in may be brought before your holiday from The Map Shopat www.themapshop.co.uk

WeatherVisit the following websites for an idea of the climate in your destination:

Weather2 - www.myweather2.comBBC Weather - www.bbc.co.uk/weather

STAYING HEALTHY ON HOLIDAY

Health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you inform yourself from aprofessionally quali�ed source on, and comply with, such requirements at least 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Advice onvaccinations is available from your GP.

Health Advice for ItalyNo compulsory immunisations are required for visits to Italy.

You should be up to date with the usual immunisations recommended in the UK. 

You may wish to consider immunisations against Tetanus and Tick-borne Encephalitis.

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Further Travel AdviceFor further advice please visit:

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) travel health website at www.travelhealthpro.org.ukThe NHS 'Fit for travel' website at www.�tfortravel.nhs.ukThe Foreign Of�ce Of�ce Travel Advice Website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.Or a local travel health clinic.

You might wish to take a small bottle of antibacterial hand gel with you for times when you're unable to wash your hands.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

You must be adequately insured to join our holidays. We do not insist that you insure with us but we require that you areadequately insured for the nature of your holiday. You will be unable to participate in our local walking and other activityprogrammes without being able to demonstrate that you have valid travel insurance.

Please ensure that as a minimum your travel insurance policy covers you for travel to your holiday destinations (country andgeographical region) and for medical expenses, mountain rescue (including helicopter rescue) and emergency repatriation toyour home country in the event of illness or injury. Your policy should also provide adequate cover for the activities, includedand optional, you are likely to participate in during your holiday.

See our brochure or website for further advice regarding holiday insurance.

Whoever you insure with, please ensure that you take full details, and ideally the policy itself, with you on holiday and provideour tour leader with your insurer's name, the policy number and emergency assistance contact numbers.

Please note that it is very dif�cult to obtain travel insurance once your holiday arrangements have started.

EHIC CardsPlease take your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you; it will help you in the event of you needing medicalassistance during your holiday. Please note the the EHIC has an expiry date, so please check that your card is valid for theduration of your holiday. Please note however the an EHIC should not be considered a substitute for medical or travelinsurance. 

For more information please visit www.ehic.org.uk.

PERSONAL SAFETY

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Of�ce provides up to date information on security and local laws for travellers, together withcurrent passport and visa information, at www.gov.uk/travelaware. Please take a few minutes to look at the current advice onyour planned destination.

Please be aware of what's going on around you, take sensible precautions with your credit cards and passport and avoiddisplays of wealth such as wearing expensive jewellery or watches. Do not carry more cash on you than you will need for eachday, and we recommend that a money belt is used.

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CULTURAL AWARENESS

Italian Laws & CustomsIn some Italian towns and cities you may be �ned for dropping litter and in some towns or cities it’s an offence to sit onmonument steps or to eat and drink in the immediate vicinity of main churches, historic monuments and public buildings. It’salso an offence to enter or bathe in public fountains.

In May 2019, the Municipality of Capri introduced a law forbidding the use of any disposable plastic objects such as bags,cutlery, plates, cups, food packaging, trays, straws on the island of Capri. Violations can incur a �ne of up to 500 euros.

Illegal traders operate on the streets of all major Italian cities, particularly tourist cities like Florence, Venice and Rome. Don’tbuy from illegal street traders. You could be stopped by the local police and �ned.

It is illegal to remove sand, shells or pebbles from coastal areas in Italy. Doing so may result in heavy �nes. It’s also forbiddento collect various species of �owers, plants and herbs from mountain and wooded areas. For more information, check with theregional authorities of the area you’re visiting.

Responsible TravelWe're committed to ethical tourism in all our destinations. Our holidays are designed for you to discover the essence of thecountry you are visiting. Travelling in small groups not only gives you an up close and personal experience of your destination,but minimises your impact on the immediate environment. We feel that the most important starting point to protect theenvironment is to be out in it. For more details visit our website.

The Ramblers Holidays Charitable TrustUnlike many tour operators we have our own trust through which RWH Travel’s pro�ts are channelled back into a variety ofoutdoor, walking-related or environmental conservation projects in the UK. The focus of the Trust’s �nancial support is Britain’sleading walking charity, The Ramblers, and their role in promoting the bene�ts and importance of walking to the British public.In addition the Trust welcomes applications for small grants from local organisations in the UK who need support for walking-orientated activities. This includes the establishment of footpaths and bridleways, funding for rebuilding bridges andrenovating huts, as well as bursary funding for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for children who could not otherwise afford todo it. Please visit the ‘About Us’ section of our website and click on the Charitable Trust link for more details.

Heart and SoleWe appreciate that we are in a fortunate position to be able to use our pro�ts to help make a difference to people's lives. Heart& Sole is a venture managed by our of�ce staff, whose aim is to reach the heart of the communities in the countries we visit.Through Heart & Sole, we hope to make more of a long term, direct impact to these communities, particularly in less developedcountries where even a small amount goes a long way. See our website for more information and details of some of theprojects we support.

STAYING IN TOUCH

Mobile PhonesPlease do provide us with a mobile phone contact number. We will only use this to contact you with important informationrelating to your holiday arrangements. 

Do keep your mobile phones switched on and readily available when travelling to the airport or if delayed in transit so that wecan contact you with any last minute information relating to your travel arrangements.  

As a matter of courtesy, please switch off your mobile phone during walks, or endeavour to minimise its use. Please also try tominimise the use of mobile devices during group meals.

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FEEDBACK

We welcome all comments about our holidays and value ideas for the future. If you have provided us with an email address wewill invite you to complete an online questionnaire or to add feedback to our page on the independent review site 'Feefo'.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that this Holiday Information sheet may be periodically updated and reissued.

In most cases the revisions will be minor and the overall nature of the holiday will remain unchanged. Should we make a majorchange to your holiday arrangements between you booking your holiday and your date of travel we will notify you tospeci�cally draw your attention to any signi�cant change.

You may wish to review the latest version of this Holiday Information Sheet online prior to travel.

Please note that any advertised offers, bene�ts or initiatives may be discontinued at any time.

CONTACT US

Ramblers Walking Holidays

Tel: UK +44 (0)1707 331133Email: [email protected]: www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

Our of�ce is open and our Sales & Reservations team are available to speak to you from:

9am to 6pm Monday to Friday9.15am to Midday on Saturdays9.15am to 3pm on Saturdays in January & February only

Please quote your Booking Reference number and Tour Code whenever contacting us.

We wish you an enjoyable holiday!