e take great pride in the amount of time and research that goes into the planning of our tour itineraries. We naturally take you to the most famous and important cities, but we also plan our itineraries to allow time to visit those 'undiscovered' towns and villages which will give you a real flavour of the local way of life and traditions.

LESS TRAVEL PRODUCES A BETTER EXPERIENCE... Spending too much time travelling can be counterproductive. Whenever possible we design itineraries with a minimum of hotel changes to avoid continually packing and unpacking. We cut out unnecessary travelling just to say 'been there, seen that,' and we always make the maximum time available to visit attractions (and we include the admission cost!) rather than just drive past them.

THEMATIC DAYS AND A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES... A day's programme is often devoted to a specific theme, or is arranged in chronological or sequential order to facilitate learning and create a more interesting tour experience. We aim for a careful balance of educational and cultural visits combined with recreational activities, such as coastal walks, river cruises or tower ascents for variety and a rounded cultural experience. Poorly planned tours result in tired, irritable and bored participants. A well-planned tour will keep the individuals interested and enthusiastic about what they are seeing and doing. No tour is better planned than a Casterbridge tour.

WE FIND OUR GROUPS THE BEST POSSIBLE FLIGHTS... The planning and service from our flights department is unequalled in the educational travel market. We always provide scheduled flights on guaranteed dates and will advise the carrier and flight schedule at the time of confirming your initial booking with Casterbridge.

INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS... is a strength of both our Tour Planning and Tour Operations departments. The location and choice of hotels, the selection of tourguides and the pre-tour planning are just a few of the many factors that can make or break a tour. With careful planning and the guidance of experienced Tour Coordinators, all of the logistical aspects of your tour are in excellent hands with Casterbridge.