Special Interest Group Travel Worldwide since 1979

European Tour Operators Association

fter 30 years of research at our Headquarters in Britain, Casterbridge Tours has an intimate knowledge of all major destinations as they pertain to Special Interest Group Travel. Please find below an outline of some of the programmes that Casterbridge can offer.

Concert Catalog

Concert Tours and Performing Arts Tours

Casterbridge has an unrivalled range of contacts and venues for choirs, bands or dance groups. For example, in the last year, we have arranged for groups to perform in such prestigious venues as St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in London, Notre Dame in Paris, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and St. Peter's in Rome! We always balance a degree of sightseeing with the performance requirements of the group.

Literary Tours With a name like Casterbridge, you can imagine that Literary Programs are one of our ultimate speciali ties. We have an extensive background with school and college groups as well as local libraries and bookstores. After visiting the Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy sights in the southwest, let your groups read passages from relevant works as they walk the Yorkshire Moors of the Brontës or discover the Lake District, immortalised by the Romantic poets.

Historical Programs

Casterbridge has extensive background in researching and operating tours for all types of historical themes and associations. Our programs for veterans groups, divisions and battalions are frequently designed to incorporate the Normandy Beaches or the battlefields of World War I and II.

Art and Art History Programs

Casterbridge has introduced a fascinating new program "In the Footsteps of the Impressionists," which begins at Monet's home and garden at Giverny and concludes in Van Gogh's Provence as we get off the beaten-track to rediscover the landscapes that inspired these great Masters. Groups can even combine the above with the art and architecture of Venice, Florence and Rome for a comprehensive examination of art history.

Language Programs

School or college groups can expose students first-hand to a language in its most authentic setting by combining a touring itinerary with one of our Homestay or Language Programs in France, Spain, Germany or Italy.

Theatre and Drama Tours

An outstanding range of unique inclusions to go with tickets for the best shows. Groups can enjoy a workshop on the stage of the Globe Theatre, see make up demonstrations, take in depth backstage tours or even have a meeting with a Royal Shakespearean Actor or Director.

Sporting Programs

Casterbridge has arranged matches for Soccer Tours in France, Lacrosse and Tennis Tours in England and Basketball Tours in Spain.

Religion Tours/Church Groups

Whilst Casterbridge can arrange Religious Heritage Programs for all the major denominations throughout Britain and Europe, we also have contacts to facilitate special visits to other great pilgrimage sites of the world. A visit to the Holy Land itself would truly be a once-in-a-lifetime and unforgettable experience for your Church group. Take a unique itinerary with Casterbridge in Turkey to rediscover "The Journeys of St. Paul."

Special Interest Programs

There are literally endless possibilities for special subject tours, whether your interest is historic homes and gardens, antiques, or fashion design. Check this section of our website for many other ideas for itineraries with a specific academic or cultural emphasis.

We have worked with all types of local clubs and associations and have experience in arranging professional visits for Rotary or Soroptimist Groups as well as coordinating travel and conference arrangements for Kiwanis and Lions Clubs.

Visit CasterbridgE-Tours now to compile your own list of desired destinations and to view further suggestions for your custom-designed tour. Within as little as 72 hours, you could be looking at a detailed itinerary designed exclusively for your own group