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A Journey Around Ireland

Relaxed touring, Natural beauty and the Wild Atlantic Coast

The Emerald Isle. Before you’ve travelled far in this country you’ll be enchanted and captivated by the land, its people and its wonderful laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy Spring-Early Summer as we tour around almost the entire coastline of both the North and the Republic, all in a relaxed manner.

The major population centres tend toward the east coast. Whilst there will be an opportunity for visits into Belfast and Dublin, this tour really focuses on the much more rural areas of the south and west coasts. It is here that Blarney, Bantry, The Ring of Kerry, The Dingle Peninsular, The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Ballina are all found, as we travel leisurely along the Wild Atlantic Way of the Republic.

We start in the North for some touring, firstly near Belfast, and then onto Bushmills on the North Coast. Here is home to the famous Bushmills Distillery and the natural phenomenon of the Giants Causeway. We then make the leisurely journey all around Ireland, returning to the North again at the end, having competed a full circle.

This tour offers wonderful travel in your own motorhome, in lovely locations whilst remaining socially distanced as required at the time of travel.

Day One – Saturday 12 th June We meet at a well-appointed campsite near Stranraer. Late afternoon the Tour Directors will host a welcome get together. A chance to meet fellow travelling companions and to learn a little more about the adventure ahead.

Day Two – Sunday 13 th June Free day – Time to relax or take a leisurely stroll into Stranraer and along the sea front.

Day Three – Monday 14 th June Today we take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne (Northern Ireland). The crossing is around 2 hours. Upon departing we have 30 miles to our campsite located on the southern edge of Belfast. This evening the Tour Directors will host a welcome to Ireland drinks reception at their motorhome. 5 miles to Cairnryan port then 30 to campsite

Day Four – Tuesday 15 th June Before heading north to the well-appointed campsite at Bushmills ( 64 miles ) you have the opportunity to visit the Titanic Quarter which is located just 5 miles from our campsite. Alternatively, travel up on the very scenic A2 Coastal Road. 80 miles

Day Five – Wednesday 16 th June The Giants Causeway is likely to be your destination for today. This can be reached by a coastal walk of around 5 miles, bicycle or by local small gauge railway. The famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is also within reach, but only for the more adventurous to cross.

Day Six – Thursday 17 th June Free day to relax, or you could take the local bus to Portrush which is a small seaside resort town or explore the local area further including seeing the distillery of the world-renowned Bushmills whiskey.

Day Seven – Friday 18 th June Our destination today is a former estate on the shores of Lough Erne Lower, the key feature of which today is Castle Archdale Country Park. 85 miles .

Day Eight – Saturday 19 th June Free day – Tucked away on the shores of Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh is just 10 miles from the bustling border town of Enniskillen, you have the opportunity to roam around the 20-acre site.

Day Nine – Sunday 20 th June Slightly longer mileage today as we move onto the island of Achill. With Tramore Strand to the south, Slievemore mountain to the north, the Minaun cliffs to the west and Keel village to the east, the location simply cannot be beaten. The park facilities are always maintained to a high standard. 145 miles .

Day Ten – Monday 21 st June Our campsite is alongside Keel Beach which stretches for 5km and is one of the finest Blue Flag beaches in Ireland.

Day Eleven – Tuesday 22 nd June Leaving the island today we travel south to Doolin and onto the Wild Atlantic Way. Take the scenic route and stop off to see Kylemore Abbey & the Victorian Walled Garden. 137 miles.

Day Twelve – Wednesday 23 rd June The next two days have been left free to enjoy the stunning area around our coastal campsite. Doolin is reputed to be the heart of traditional music and is situated overlooking the Cliffs of Moher from where you can see and witness the Atlantic rollers crashing into the cliffs.

Day Thirteen – Thursday 24 th June Why not enjoy a coffee whilst looking out to sea towards the Aran Islands and maybe take a boat trip to view the cliffs from the sea.

Day Fourteen – Friday 25 th June Today we continue south to our next campsite on the outskirts of Killarney where we stay for four nights. On route take time to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. 119 miles.

Day Fifteen – Saturday 26 th June Plenty of opportunities today. Take a walk into Killarney town centre (1 mile), make a visit to the Killarney National park by bicycle/motorhome. Muckross House is just 3 miles down the road with easy motorhome parking.

Day Sixteen – Sunday 27 th June Relaxing day or you could drive up to the Gap of Dunloe, 10 miles, and take a jaunting car (pony and trap) ride through the gap.

Day Seventeen – Monday 28 th June There is still time to explore a little more of this wonderful area.

Day Eighteen – Tuesday 29 th June Our next campsite is only 37 miles away on the top of the Beara Peninsula, so leaving plenty of time for you to make the “Ring of Kerry” loop on route. 110 miles.

Day Nineteen – Wednesday 30 th June A free day. You can drive down to the end of Beara Peninsula, passing Bere Island on your left, to see the Dursey Cable Car passing over to the island. 70 miles. Alternately, the picturesque village of Glengarriff is only 2km away from our campsite.

Day Twenty – Thursday 1 st July Heading to the East coast and Dublin today. Our campsite is situated outside of the city within the grounds of Camac Valley Park. You may wish to stop at Blarney Castle on the way. 207 miles.

Day Twenty-one – Friday 2 nd July An opportunity to visit Dublin. From outside our campsite runs the bus directly into the city, home to Molly Malone and Guinness. For those not wishing to go into the city the campsite and local park are a peaceful place to be.

Day Twenty-two – Saturday 3 rd July A return visit to Dublin or take a relaxing walk to enjoy the park or visit the local shops. Alternately a drive to Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens with the backdrop of the Wicklow Panorama makes for a good day out.

Day Twenty-three – Sunday 4 th July Heading north today we re-enter Northern Ireland and stay for two nights at a family run campsite. 95 miles

Day Twenty-four – Monday 5 th July The park is situated within walking distance of the seaside resort of Newcastle. Located at the base of Slieve Donard, one the Mourne Mountains and known for its sandy beaches, Newcastle is rightfully a popular place.

Day Twenty-five – Tuesday 6 th July We have an easy drive to Larne for our return ferry to Cairnryan (2-hour crossing) 55 miles. Our last night will be in Stranraer Scotland, which allows for a relaxed start to your onward journey tomorrow. 5 miles.

Day Twenty-six – Wednesday 7 th July The tour ends this morning.

VISITS TO PLACES OF INTEREST

• All visits are left for individuals to decide which they would like to make and are not arranged/included in the tour. Throughout the time away the Tour Directors will be on hand to assist with any bookings. Note some attractions may require online pre-booking/paying.

GROUP MEALS

• 5 group meals with wine are included in the tour *

Motorhome with 2 people = £0000 per person Motorhome with 1 person = £0000

INCLUDED IN PRICE

• Return Cairnryan to Larne ferry crossing
• 25 Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
• Welcome to Ireland drinks reception
• 5 group meals with wine *
• Tour information pack with suggested routes & GPS co-ordinates
• Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome

*Meal s will be arranged throughout the tour. Locations will be chosen whilst on the tour to aim for the correct weather with ideally meals being planned outdoors. If meals are moved inside, they will proceed to social distancing guidelines.

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We have always enjoyed the independence of motorhome travel, allowing us to stay on the shores of lakes, on riverbanks, in the mountains, at the coast or in the middle of nowhere, and also at unconventional places like farms, vineyards, harbours or lighthouses. We have loved the flexibility of just going where the mood takes us, but sometimes have regretted not having booked a special event prior to our trip. This is why for you we organize, and book selected highlights well in advance while giving you the freedom and independence to enjoy motorhome travel.

We know our routes and have tried them all. This means we can give you advice every day on the well-known sights, but can also give you tips on not so well known attractions. Many of these hidden gems we know as a result of having lived in Germany, the UK, France and Spain. We not only speak the languages, but also know the countries, the people and their cultures.

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After almost 30 years in a suit and tie and after hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer miles made on business, we decided it was time for us to choose our own destination and took the decision to turn our hobby into our profession. We want to share our passion for motorhome travel, for foreign cultures and other peoples.

Michael is German and grew up near Frankfurt in Germany. Audrey is English and grew up north of London. We met in 1984 while studying at University in Sheffield. After graduating we first moved to Germany. Michael’s career then took us around the world sparking our interest in travel and other cultures. We lived in France for three years, in Spain for four years and then spent three years in the US. During this time we went on camping holidays with the children travelling at first with a tent and then with a caravan and in the US with rented motorhomes.

We moved back to Germany in 1998 and bought our first motorhome in 2004. Since then we have travelled extensively through many European countries. These include our home countries, the UK and Germany, as well as France, Spain, Italy, Sicily, Luxemburg, Belgium, Holland, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Escorted tours: what you need to know

Whether you’re short of time, have never driven abroad or just want the company, escorted tours can be a stress-free option for getting away from it all

By Claudia Dowell Published: June 7, 2017

Ask any motorcaravanner what they love about our pastime and they will doubtless cite “freedom to explore” as one of the major reasons for motorhome ownership.

So why even contemplate an escorted tour? There are several reasons for their popularity.

Camaraderie for one: it’s an opportunity to form friendships and share experiences with like-minded people.

For those new to the pastime, it removes some of the anxiety of driving abroad and there’s the reassurance that you can call on someone to help should something go amiss.

For others, it’s about leaving the planning to those with more experience of the area, and having a guaranteed pitch; you get to see the best of a place, without spending hours poring over maps and researching sites.

What are the options on escorted tours?

Of course, motorcaravanners are an adventurous lot: some of the more popular escorted tours are very far away.

New Zealand, with its spectacular scenery and English-speaking people, is a place that many have as their bucket-list motorhome holiday destination.

It’s worth remembering, however, that these far-flung trips usually require a minimum number of people to book before they go ahead.

We’ve spoken to several operators bent on expanding the experiences of British visitors, to give you a flavour of what’s out there.

Each provides a pack with maps, GPS co-ordinates, site addresses, ideas about what to see en route and essential tips about driving in that specific country.

While their offers may differ slightly, built into all programmes is the freedom to explore – an important consideration, because it’s your holiday after all!

Caravan and Motorhome Club

• Call: 01342 316 101
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The former Caravan Club’s rebrand is designed to encourage motorcaravanner membership, and its Worldwide Tours should certainly add to the appeal.

You can sample an escorted trip to New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the US – and if you want to extend your holiday beyond the tour, you can. The Club will look after flights, hotels and excursions, in effect acting as your travel agent.

The Club’s 32-day escorted tour to New Zealand includes two nights in Christchurch and Auckland, starting on the North or South Island, and 27 days’ motorhome hire .

The Club organises all flights, ferries, hotel stays, motorhome hire and premium insurance with unlimited mileage, plus a full tank of fuel, a sat-nav unit with Wi-Fi hotspot and pre-booked campsites all with electric hook-up.

Meanwhile, if enough people are interested, the tour guide can organise ad hoc boat trips and vineyard tours on a pay-as-you-go basis. The tour cost is £6000 per person, but you should also budget for fuel, food and attractions.

“Our Slovenia /Croatia tour has sold out twice over,” says Alex Hayes, who looks after the Club’s European escorted tours. “We’ve had to run two dates.”

These tours are open to both caravanners and motorcaravanners, and have a programme and social side more akin to rallies. Members make their own way to the start of the tour, so ferries are not included – and neither is the Club’s Red Pennant insurance.

As well as Slovenia/Croatia, destinations include Rome and Sorrento; Venice and the Islands; Spain ’s Costa del Azahar; the Algarve and Andalucía; Switzerland; Austria ; The Netherlands ; and several French excursions.

For first-timers who have never driven in France there are two tours, Normandy and Picardy. Both start in the UK and include a course for driving on the Continent and dealing with the tolls, so you are prepared before you board the ferry.

Camping and Caravanning Club

• Call: 02477 670 638

“Participants will have to not mind communal bathing,” says the C&CC’s Lisa Addleton of the Club’s escorted tour to Japan. “The facilities – or onsen – are single-sex and bathers enter naked, and many campsites offer these rather than showers.”

Don’t think you’ll be using your motorhome’s shower, either: none of the hire vehicles have them. In fact, of the two types of ’van on offer – a campervan and compact motorhome – only the motorhome has a toilet.

This tour is designed for the more experienced motorcaravanner and it’s sold out for this year, with only one place left for 2018 as we went to press.

The Japanese, it seems, are keen campers and have aire-type stopovers called ‘michi no eki’, which have toilets, shops and a restaurant.

The pace is relaxed; Japan’s speed limits are low, so you’ll be tootling along at a sedate 30-37mph on the left-hand side of the road through gorgeous scenery.

The Club also offers tours to New Zealand, Australia, the USA and Canada, with especially challenging tours to Argentina and South Africa, where running water at campsites is not guaranteed, motorhomes are the best available and roads can be dirt tracks – so the ability to change a wheel is highly desirable!

All tours are designed to give a flavour of the countries and their people, and a sense of adventure. And when the tour is over, the Club can act as a travel agent to help you extend your stay.

Closer to home, the Club’s European Escorted Tours offer 19 destinations, including the Faroe Islands and Iceland, and Morocco. Some are suitable for first-timers, and most include some excursions and meals, which make them more like rallies than the worldwide offerings.

Tours do not include ferry crossings or personal insurance, which must be organised either independently or with the Club – plus it can arrange sites en route and motorhome hire if you don’t want to take your own vehicle, or are travelling with friends who don’t own one.

The brochure lists tour-only mileage, mobility ratings, and whether or not the tours are suitable for taking pets.

MandA Tours

• Call: 0049 6081 9191212/0049 170 355 1765

MandA Tours likes to keep its groups small, with a maximum of 12 ’vans, and because its tours are for motorhomes only, it allows more flexibility in where you stay.

It may be a vineyard or a lake shore, so you need to be self-sufficient for one or two nights, although hook-up is usually available.

MandA can also cater for large motorhomes – up to 10m long, 3.5m high and 7.5 tons – and ensures that facilities are available for discharging fixed waste tanks.

The firm likes to focus on a small region to keep mileage and fuel costs low. Tours for 2017 include Provence; Germany’s Rhine and Moselle Rivers; the Black Forest; and the Romantic Road.

A welcome dinner is included in the price, and for those lasting 10 days to two weeks there will be one or two highlights, such as a river cruise or wine tasting.

These escorted tours will always run, even if they are not fully booked, and early-bird bookings receive a discount.

The guides have lived in France, Spain, Germany and the UK and can speak the languages – useful if you get into trouble.

GB Motorhome Tours

• Call: 07481 479 057

At GB Motorhome Tours, the trips are researched, arranged and escorted by its team of ‘tour directors’.

A tour can start in or near the destination country or, for those new to travelling abroad, there’s the option to start in the UK with the tour directors.

This package includes a fully flexible return cross-Channel ferry ticket, plus additional campsite nights from the UK to the start of the tour, and the services of the tour directors travelling with the group. Group sizes range from seven to 15 units, and often include single travellers.

Tours range from one week to three months in duration, and its programme for 2018 includes the Canary Islands; the Côte d’Azur; Germany’s wine rivers, the Rhine and Mosel; Denmark; Ireland ; France’s Atlantic coastline; Poland; the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary; Croatia; and Sicily.

“Our tour directors travel in their own motorhome, and are on hand throughout to oversee smooth running and provide assistance,” says GBMT director Kevin Griffiths.

“We use sites close to attractions and incorporate excursions with all transport, a local guide and entrance fees, plus include a number of group meals. We often include a night at venues not available on an individual basis, such as wineries where we have tastings followed by dinner and overnight parking.”

Crossings Motorhome Tours

• Call: 01522 861 715/07545 611 327

Bob and Wendy Reeves spent two years full-timing in a motorhome, and during that time they covered thousands of miles – from the Arctic Circle to the costas of Spain – discovering the best that Europe has to offer.

They now offer tours that cover France, Belgium , Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.

All start in the UK and include flexible return ferries. The group sizes are small, typically between six and 10 ’vans, or 12 at the most.

These escorted tours are aimed at both first-timers and the more experienced, and durations are between 14 and 25 days.

“It gives newcomers reassurance that there is someone there to guide them through any problems,” says Bob, “and people really like the camaraderie. Two-thirds of our clients rebook.”

Crossings has a three-countries tour designed specially for less-experienced motorcaravanners. It visits France, Belgium and Holland over 14 days, but still keeps the mileage low.

The tours are launched in July the previous year, and most bookings are made from October through to December – early birds get a discount.

Excursions are not bundled into the price, but are booked on demand and are pay-as-you-go.

The Reeves accompany all of their tours and, if their testimonials are anything to go by, it’s that personal touch which makes them special.

What will it cost?

Charges depend on the location and length of tour, but don’t forget to budget for fuel, food and insurance.

The C&MC’s European escorted tours start at £589 (two people plus unit) for a four-day Paris city break, while its 32-day New Zealand tour is £5999 per person.

The C&CC’s nine-day tour of Holland costs £860 (unit+2), rising to £4265pp for its 20-day tour of Japan.

Crossings charges £2300 (unit+2) for a 25-day Swedish break, while GB Motorhome Tours’ 70-night Canary Islands extravaganza costs from £2749pp. MandA charges £1150 (unit+2) for a 15-day tour of Germany.

While their offers may differ slightly, built into all programmes is the freedom to explore

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Recent trip to Babbacombe and Devon with GB tours Malcom the driver was Polite ,Helpful,and a Good Driver always feeling safe on our journey On 2nd day out All main routes into Dartmouth were diverted and after following this diversion it said Road Closed so we were unable to reach Dartmouth It was mutually agreed by the passengers to go onto our next stop Torquay, and Malcom checked this was ok with us all We had a great day and we were lucky with the weather on our 4 day break at the Babbacombe Hotel we are looking forward to our next adventure ABolton G Jennings

Date of experience : 19 April 2024

tour of Blenheim…Thriplow daffodil festival

We recently did a tour of Blenheim Palace/Thriplow daffodil festival. It was a great first experience . Everyday very organised, hotel and food great. Will(young driver hope ive got his name correct) was an absolutely brilliant driver,and such a helpful friendly and polite person,an asset to your Company. Thank you so much . Please pass on our compliments

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Great company and lovely driver

Just been to London to see Abba Voyage ! Ethan was our driver and he was polite courteous and so helpful ,a real asset ro any company .Loved the Abba show and Covent Garden the only thing j would say is I would have liked to have known we wouldn't be able to freshen up and change our clothes before the show and the 4 hour stay in Southwark to see the food market was way too long but otherwise fantastic trip and amazing driver thank you

Date of experience : 16 July 2023

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday with a…

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday with a great group of people. Hotel was fine, with good food and excellent service. Driver, Malcolm, was pleasant and polite at all times; he went over and above with those passengers with additional needs. Everything went to plan. Shall book again soon. Well done GB!!

Date of experience : 31 July 2023

We found GB Tours a very positive…

We found GB Tours a very positive experience, Our driver was Gordon he drove us to our destination (4 days in total) and he was our driver throughout our holiday, also driving us to Sidmouth, Dawlish, Dartmouth and Torquay. He was very friendly and professional at the same time. Coming home he was spot on with the times for each drop off. I hope he is our driver on the next trip away.

Date of experience : 05 May 2023

ABBA Voyage.

I have just returned from a lovely trip to London to see this spectacular show. This trip was booked well in advance for my birthday treat, courtesy of my husband and daughter, who contacted GB to confirm the itinerary. We had the excellent driver Will and a surprise! Marg a courier joined us, she was very helpful. However, as much as we eventually enjoyed it, have to say it was marred somewhat by the fact GB had given two different itineraries to passengers, ours! said, taken straight to ABBA Arena for 5 p.m, then after show pick up and checked in to our Argyle Hotel ! So obviously no chance to change or freshen up ! and next day free to do what we choose until coach pick up mid afternoon. In fact, we had time in London, then hotel check in so could have changed ! then picked up at 5.30 then returned to hotel after. The next day Covent Garden all very nice but did cause lots of confusion, felt very sorry for Will and Marg !!

Date of experience : 19 October 2023

Excellent holiday…

My husband and I have just come back from a 5 day trip to Scarborough. We stayed at the Boston Hotel. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The homemade food was excellent with a very good choice. We would certainly go back to this hotel again. There was brilliant entertainment in the evenings. Our driver Tony was excellent. Very helpful, polite and friendly and could not do enough for you and made our trips out very enjoyable. Thank you GB Tours

Date of experience : 28 August 2023

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Just wanted to say we have just got back from Hayling Island and it was wonderful. The journey was great and the driver ‘amusing’ looking forward to another trip thank you.

Date of experience : 26 February 2022

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Went to a warners adult only corton Suffolk Pick up on time Steve our driver was very good we had a new coach very comfy.trips out in my opinion we spot on .we have done quite a few tours with gb and never been disappointed

Date of experience : 09 October 2023

Not one of the best trips we have been…

Not one of the best trips we have been on with GB Tours Firstly we were dropped off at The Piece Hall in Halifax to be picked up 41/2 hours later. Not the best experience all afternoon on a Tuesday in Halifax !!! Piece Hall was a beautiful building but thats about all. Only few shops open for Christmas shopping nothing else to do but try and kill time. I got the impression that a lot of the other travellers also felt the same. Basically waste of a long day. On to Bradford to spend the night at the Leonardo Hotel. This was lovely food and service was great. Just 1 issues on this really, I travel with my mum who is in her 90th year. We always request lower floor room as she is claustrophobic and wont go in the lift, they put us on the 4th floor which ment she had to walk up the stairs..Good job she is quite mobile and can manage the stairs but was exhausted. Other travellers also had the same problem and could not use the lift because of the same problem. They did offer to move us to 1st floor but later on in the evening. Too late. On to York Christmas Market the next day. Lovely day here. Malcolm our driver was brilliant throughout horrendous traffic on the way home. GB Tours i would recommend you drop the Halifax part of the trip and just do day trip to York.. Hotel and York excellent value for money.

Date of experience : 05 December 2023

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Manors & Royalty: The British Isles

England | scotland | wales | ireland, 36 days - 2,820 miles, travel with us through the countries of celtic traditions, cozy villages, manors and royalty..

The Tour Price includes:

Rental motorhomes.

• New or almost new 20-22 ft. (Upgrades up to 24 ft) class B+/C diesel motorhomes with stick shifts
• Fully equipped with bedding, camping chairs, dishes etc.
• Vehicle insurance with €1,500 deductible
• Unlimited mileage
• Full propane tank
• Airport to hotel on arrival day
• Hotel to rental company
• Transfers to all activities included in our itineraries
• Rental company to hotel
• Hotel to airport on departure day
• Welcome dinner
• 2 breakfast buffets (Tour 4 - Greece: 3 breakfast buffets)
• Various other meals in fine restaurants as described in the itinerary
• Choice of one beverage (soft drink, beer or wine) with included meals
• Farewell dinner

Campground Fees

• Fees for the best available campgrounds
• Including electrical hook-up 

Ferries and Toll Bridges

• Tour 2 - Scandinavia: Comfortable ferries, toll for the long suspension bridges
• Tour 3 - UK & Ireland: Comfortable ferries to and from France to England and to and from Ireland
• Tour 4 - Greece: Cruise the Adriatic Sea to and from Greece on comfortable ferris (overnight including inside cabin) and to and from Mykonos Island
• 2 nights first class hotel (Tour 4 - Greece: 3 nights)

Experienced Wagonmaster & Tailgunner

• We are there for you at all times en route, during sightseeing and on the campgrounds

Daily Briefings

• Every afternoon we meet for a briefing at which we provide you with detailed information on the next day

Toll Roads (except cash tolls)

• All street tolls that we can pay in advance via vignette, online RV registration or transponders are included
• Cash tolls are not included (approx. €50-150 on some tours, mostly in Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Balkans)

Sightseeing Tours

• Selected sightseeing tours as listed in the itineraries
• Our sightseeing tours always include an experienced local guide
• Entrance fees to the sights
• Personal receiver and head-set to use on guided tour
• For big cities like Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Stockholm or London we have our own charter bus which picks us up at the campground

Navigation Aids

• Detailed trip-logs with itinerary and driving directions, personally prepared (except Tour 7 & 8 which are fully GPS guided)
• Pre-programmed GPS for use during the tour

Escorted Motorhome Tours

We have been lucky enough to have many experiences and have toured for 5 years full time 2014-2019. We love the freedom and social aspect that motorhoming brings. We have learnt so much from meeting so many people on our travels and we never stop learning. We have also made friends for life.

We would like to introduce ourselves as Linda and Giles, we have over 12 years’ experience as Motorhome Owners from our first trip to France on our honeymoon! (Good job we liked it!) We met in 2003 and married in 2008 which is when motorhoming became a big part of our lives.

We have since been lucky enough to have many experiences and have toured for 5 years fulltime 2014-2019. We love the freedom and social aspect that motorhoming brings. We have learnt so much from meeting so many people on our travels and we never stop learning. We have also made friends for life.

What our customers say

“Thank you Linda and Giles, touring with you has been great fun, we learnt so much and its obvious how passionate you are about your guests having a great time.”

“We can’t think of better people to tour in a motorhome with. Your experience and knowledge serve you and all future clients well, a great fun couple to be around!”

“Very passionate about all things motorhome related and with years of experience behind them we have always respected and tapped into this to make the most of our motorhome.”

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European caravan and motorhome tours

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Departing throughout the year, you will find tours to wine regions, visits to historic towns and cities, scenic boat trips and visits to stunning national parks and more. There are also new tours for 2024/25, including 'D-Day Commemoration'.

All the trips are hand-selected and carefully put together with our members in mind to include a balance of organised excursions and free time, all with a friendly Caravan and Motorhome Club tour host close at hand throughout the duration of your holiday.

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Explore France

Cycling in the Loire from £1,339*

10 night tours depart 8 June 2024

What better way to take in the châteaux and iconic sights of the Loire than by bicycle!

Aveyron Discovery from £2,099*

17 night tour departs 6 June 2024

Enjoy stunning landscapes, rich history and the local cuisines in this charming tour of Aveyron, Southern France.

D-Day Commemoration from £2,349*

9 night tour departs 1 July 2024

In commemoration of Operation Overlord on the 6th June 1944, join us for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Learn more about the events with museums, sites and monument visits. 

Wines of Alsace from £2,795*

14 night tour departs 17 June 2024

Come and discover a surprising selection of Alsace wines on this 14 night tour. 

France Grand Tour from £3,999*

26 night tour departs 8 June 2024

Explore some of the best and most iconic parts of rural France. From rugged coastlines to lush countryside, taking in prehistoric caves to breathtaking mountains. 

Experience Austria, Germany and The Netherlands

Christmas Markets from £779*

4 night tour departs 9 December 2024

Explore the magical Christmas with the world-famous markets of Cologne and Aachen in Germany and Valkenburg in the Netherlands.

Alpine Austria from £1,739*

13 night tour departs 16 June 2024

Enjoy pristine waters and spectacular mountain landscapes of Austria on this tour.

Discover Maastricht and André Rieu from £1,129*

4 night tour departs 5 July 2024

Experience the sound of André Rieu as part of this jam-packed tour to Maastricht.

First time abroad tours

First Time Brittany from £2,765*

10 night tour departs 20 June 2024

Discover the picturesque towns, long stretches of sandy beaches alongside the unique cultre and history of Brittany. 

First Time Normandy from £2,999*

11 night tour departs 9 September 2024

Explore the natural beauty and picturesque villages of Normandy, an ideal destination for your first overseas touring experience. 

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Escape to Ireland from £2,659*

21 night tour - new departure date 11 September 2024

Join us on this wonderful tour to discover the beauty of southern Ireland.

Italian Explorer from £3,949*

24 night tours depart 2 & 8 September 2024

Discover the history and culture of the spectacular cities of Italy on this 24 night tour.

Slovenia & Croatia from £4,199*

25 night tours depart 31 August & 7 September 2024

Uncover the beauty and the history of both Slovenia and Croatia on this exciting and adventurous tour.

Wines of the Loire from £3,199*

16 night tour departs 7 September 2024

Come and join us on another oenological adventure, this time to the Loire! 

Register your interest for 2025

Bookings for these tours have now closed, but you can join the waitlist for 2025.

Cycling in the Netherlands from £1,399*

Tour sold out, join waitlist

Experience the stunning scenery of the Netherlands by bicycle on this leisurely cycling tour. 

Solo Cycling in the Loire from £1,169*

A tour for solo travellers to enjoy the châteaux and sites of the Loire by bicycle. Join a group of like-minded people for a relaxed and fun holiday!

• Ideal for those looking for an active break
• Picturesque cycling excursions
• Wine tasting 
• Boat trip in a traditional Loire ‘toue’

Paws on Tour: Loire Valley from £2,299*

Come and enjoy the châteaux, wines and stunning scenery of the Loire, all with your four-legged friend! Discover beautiful towns, enchanting walks and wine tastings.

• Ideal for those looking for a dog friendly holiday
• All excursions are dog friendly
• Small, exclusive group
• Visit five magnificent dog friendly châteaux

Wines of Beaujolais from £3,399*

Tour sold out, join waitlist for 2025

Our wine series continues, this time to the Beaujolais region in the south-east of France. Learn about the wine making process whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of the vibrant cities.

• Ideal for wine enthusiasts
• Discover wines of Burgundy and Côtes du Rhône
• Learn all about vines and wine production in this region
• Visit Haneau Dubeuf - a wine 'theme park'

Balkan Adventure from £4,145*

Tour no longer available, join waitlist for 2025

Experience the rich culture of these Balkan states on this adventure led by Marcus Leach. Learn about the recent history of Bosnia and soak up the Adriatic Coastline sunshine in Kotor and Dubrovnik.

• Ideal for those seeking a different challenge and adventure
• Discover small and rustic campsites
• Experience a Jeep safari
• Local food and wine tasting

The Spanish East Coast from £3,999*

Experience the culture, history and delicious local cuisine that the wonderful Spanish coast has to offer. 

Dutch Bulb Fields from £1,155*

7 night tour departs 9 April 2024 - sold out, register your interest for 2025

Enjoy the splendour of the Dutch bulb fields on this beautiful escorted tour.

Romantic Road from £2,949*

Follow the ‘Romantische Strasse’ north to south through the enchanting region of Bavaria on this 18 day tour.

*Prices based on an outfit plus two people. Single and extra person pricing also available.

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THREE-COUNTRY TASTER TOUR

26th april to 13th may 2025.

SWISS & FRENCH ALPS

17th june to 2nd july 2025 .

THE LOIRE & BURGUNDY

6th to 21st september 2025.

3rd to 27th May 2025

SWEDEN & THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

6th august to 4th september 2025.

LAKE GARDA & VENICE

8th to 25th september 2025.

FRANCE GRAND TOUR

23rd may to 16th june 2025.

CROATIA & SLOVENIA

5th to 29th september 2025.

20th April to 7th May 2024

29th May to 15th June 2024  3rd to 20th September 2024

Brittany, normandy & the atlantic coast, 1st to 18th september 2024.

THE BALTIC STATES

7th to 31st may 2024.

TUSCANY & ROME

3rd to 26th june 2024, 2nd to 19th september 2024.

PROVENCE & THE ARDECHE

BUDAPEST, PRAGUE & VIENNA

13th may to 6th june 2024.

THE SWISS & FRENCH ALPS

10th to 25th june 2024, 4th to 28th september 2024.