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Starting in Florence and its sunbaked landscape of terracotta rooftops, we move swiftly west to Pisa, and its famous leaning tower. From here we zigzag south-east through a series of unique medieval towns, including Siena and Montepulciano, before arriving at the dramatic cathedral at Assisi. After this it is south and west across the rolling hills of the Umbrian countryside, heading through Orvieto and the opulent villas of the Villa Lante and the Villa Farnese. Hill top villages scatter the region as we travel to the mountains of Lazio and Abruzzo. After a quick look at the impressive St Benedict’s monastery at Subiaco, we continue onwards, passing the villa of Hadrian. Finally we arrive at Rome: a striking mix of modern and ancient and a truly magnificent city to behold.
This flight starts in the beautiful landscape of Donegal and its bay. From here we start the journey south. We visit a interesting peat-works before arriving at Slieve League. Leaving the Donegal area behind, we then travel to the impressive mountain of Ben Bulben and visit an ancient bronze cemetery above Lough Arrow. Croagh Patrick and the story of the Patron saint of Ireland are next, before we continue south to Knock. A flight over the magnificent landscape of the Burren Plateau, carved by the passing of melting ice, is followed with a trip over the dramatic coastline of the Cliffs of Moher. Continuing south, we move through the beautiful county of Kerry, before ending up at the sea-battered point of Mizzen head.
This flight across the sun-kissed coast of Mediterranean France starts in the foothills of the Pyrenees. After visiting the modern marvel of the Odeillo solar power station, we see vestiges of France’s former glory in the nearby forts and castles of Mont Louis and Cathar. Following the Canal Du Midi we arrive at the warm shores of the sea at Narbonne. Sticking close to the shoreline, we then head east to Montpellier and struggle to keep up with Europe’s fastest train to Avignon. The ancient port of Marseille is next, with its eclectic mix of culture and fascinating history of crime and corruption. Changing the tone, we then get a chance to see up close the lifestyle of the rich and famous at St Tropez, before heading on to Grasse and Nice. Monaco is our final stop, and sums up the opulent lifestyle of the people who choose to live on the French Riviera.
London marks the starting point of our final trip: southern Britain. Taking a look at some of the most stunning parts of the country, we travel west to Heathrow, before following the Great Western Railway towards the impressive Caen Hill locks. Britain’s favourite tourist destination, Stone Henge, is next and we get to see the fabulous stones from a completely different perspective than the people on foot below us. Passing by the Cerne Abbas giant, we then head south towards the Jurassic Coast by Lyme Regis. A trip west from here takes us to one of Britain’s modern wonders: the Eden Project. From here we head back into the past, visiting a Georgian harbour, complete with period ships, and St Michael’s Mount. From here it’s a short trip west, over Land’s End as we leave England behind, arriving over the Isles of Scilly, with their own tropical microclimate. Southern Britain truly is as diverse and beautiful a place as any.
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