fter 20 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 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 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 Brontės or discover the Lake District, immortalised by the Romantic poets. Alternatively, our programs in France can feature Hemingway, Proust, Dumas and Zola or in Russia your group can walk in the footsteps of Tolstoy or Doestoevski

Historical Programmes - Casterbridge has extensive background in researching and operating tours for all types of historical themes and associations. Our programmes 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 Programmes - Casterbridge has introduced a fascinating new programme "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 Programmes - 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 Programmes - 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 Programmes 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 Programmes - 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 groups as well as coordinating travel and conference arrangements for professional associations.

To custom design the tour of your choice, call us free on 01935 810810 Monday - Friday 9-5.30. We offer a generous range of complimentary and discounted places on all our tours to Group Leaders and their families and our Tour Co-ordinators are always available to give slide presentations to interested participants and potential groups.