8 May 2019
INGHAMS LAKES & MOUNTAINS SUMMER 2019 NEWSLETTER
What’s new for this summer?
Inghams, which this year celebrates its 85th birthday, has introduced a number of exciting NEW additions to its Lakes & Mountains programme for this summer.
Highlights include:
- The new “Peaks of Perfection” Activity Week in Chamonix
- Inghams’ exclusive seven-night “Gastronomic Tour of Central Italy” Escorted Group Tour
- Inghams’ brand new self-guided “Trekking the Cinque Terre” Tour
- The resort of Canazei in the Italian Dolomites, which hosts some of the much celebrated Sounds of the Dolomites music festival (2019 marks its 25th anniversary)
Couples and friends looking to get back to nature, or families with wrestles teenagers looking to break away from the boredom of the beach this summer in favour of a rejuvenating getaway to Europe’s pristine lakes and mountains, can find inspiration with these suggestions from Inghams:
- Inghams’ NEW “Peaks of Perfection” Activity Week in Chamonix
Chamonix glistens with glaciers and is blanketed in woodland, making for a fascinating outdoor playground in the shadow of Europe’s highest mountain: Mont Blanc. Start the week with a half-day guided bike ride, followed by a thrilling morning of water-water rafting, and ending on a half-day hike with an expert guide. There is also the option to go paragliding (book locally with the Inghams Rep) and summer tobogganing, as well as plenty of time to visit the glacier caves or explore further afield.
The package is ideal for parents and their teenage children (children aged 10 and over can take part in the activities outlined) who are looking for some active family fun this summer. Enjoy sightseeing and adventures at altitude, escape the everyday and immerse yourself in this breathtakingly beautiful part of the world!
Inghams offers a “Peaks of Perfection” mountain holiday from £789 per person in Summer 2019. Price includes seven-nights’ accommodation on a catered basis (including buffet breakfasts, daily packed lunches, afternoon tea with cake, and evening meals with complimentary wine for six nights) at the three-diamond Hotel La Sapiniere in Chamonix, as well as return flights and airport transfers, and the activities outlined above. To book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/lakes-mountains-holidays or call 01483 494 826.
- Inghams’ exclusive seven-night “Gastronomic Tour of Central Italy” Escorted Group Tour
Discover the culinary delights and colourful histories of Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Umbria, in an intimate environment with a passionate guide. Highlights include:
- Visit Parma’s cheese and ham factories and enjoy tastings
- Get to know Florence and Bologna on guided tours
- Visit the small city of Orvieto in Umbria and head to a local winery for a tour and tasting
- Discover Perugia and visit its famous chocolate factory
- Enjoy an authentic cooking lesson to make regional specialities for lunch
Departure date: 4th October 2019
Max group size: 12 guests
Inghams offers the “Gastronomic Tour of Central Italy” Escorted Group Tour from £1,799 per person in October 2019. Price includes half board accommodation in four-star hotels, return flights, all tastings and entrance fees, a cooking lesson, and the services of a tour guide with guided visits of Bologna, Florence, Orvieto, Perugia, Ubrino and San Marino. To book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/tours or call 01483 938 418.
- Inghams’ brand new self-guided “Trekking the Cinque Terre” Tour
This self-guided hiking tour offers guests the chance to discover some of the most scenic and picturesque walks in Italy, at their own pace, with the help of an itinerary, detailed maps and transport tickets. Highlights include:
- Stay in the colourful port of La Spezia, a maritime town steeped in history and still home to the Italian Navy
- Hike across Isola Palmaria (off the coast ofLiguria) and look out for pods of dolphins. Spanning just 0.6 square miles, this island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains largely untouched with wild beaches, weather-beaten rock faces and crystal clear waters
- Wander through lush olive groves, pinewood forests, along cobbled walkways through historic villages, and rugged coastlines treating you to staggering views
- Walk one of the oldest paths known to the area – the Sanctuary Path, which is lined with centuries-old oak trees and leads you to some of the most revered sites in the Ligurian Riviera
- Visit the Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Liguri, the national park of Liguria
Inghams offers the self-guided “Trekking the Cinque Terre” Tour from £815 per person in Summer 2019. Price includes four-star accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis throughout, return flights and transfers, a Cinque Terre rail card, bus tickets and boat transfers as detailed in the itinerary, as well as information material and detailed maps of the area. To book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/tours or call 01483 938 418.
- The resort of Canazei in the Italian Dolomites
This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of Sounds of the Dolomites (28 June - 15 September 2019), a unique, open-air music festival, partly hosted in Canazei, which brings renowned musicians from around the globe to perform in ‘natural theatres’, combining art with the environment. In a concert programme that celebrates freedom and nature, music is performed in carefully-selected areas, after the artists walk up alongside their audience to pay homage to their stunning surroundings.
Nestled in amongst a rugged terrain between the Marmolada and Sella mountains, Canazei offers adventures for all ages and abilities. The four-star Hotel Cesa Tyrol is superbly equipped for cyclists and mountain bikers, and offers daily guided bike tours for guests. A popular ski circuit in wintertime, guests can use a summer lift pass to explore the famous Sella Ronda by bike.
Famed not simply for its sports, there are also dozens of spas located throughout Val di Fassa, one of the newest additions being the huge Terme Dolomia in Pozzo di Fassa, which uses the waters from the Alloch thermal spring.
Inghams offers a seven-night holiday to Canazei this summer, on a half board basis at the four-star Hotel Cesa Tyrol, from £999 per person. Price includes return flights and airport transfers. To book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/lakes-mountains-holidays or call 01483 494 826.
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ABOUT INGHAMS:
Inghams was founded by Walter Ingham in 1934, born out of his enduring passion for ski, mountaineering and walking. In 2019, Inghams celebrates its 85th year in business and the brand continues to pride itself on being one of the UK's leading, most experienced specialist tour operators, delivering a wide range of award-winning holidays to its loyal guests. Today, Inghams offers winter holidays to over 90 resorts in eight countries, with flights from 21 UK regional airports. It also has a popular Lakes & Mountains summer holiday programme to many European destinations and a dedicated Inghams Italy programme. For more information, visit www.inghams.co.uk.
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