Festivals
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Pamplona running of the bulls
The sleepy capital of the Navarra region explodes from a modest population of 180,000 to over 500,000 during Spain's most notorious Festival - San Fermin, more commonly known as 'the running of the bulls'.
Choose from four trips. All include accommodation and a guide:
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Opening week hostel package |
5 days, depart 5 July If you want the true San Fermin experience then this is the package for you. Brace yourself for one of the biggest street parties you’ll probably ever see. Add a bit of beach action at ‘San Seb’ and you’ve got yourself the best of both worlds. |
£329 |
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Mid & final week hostel package |
4 days, depart 9 or 12 July |
£269 |
| Camping package from London | 4 days, depart 4 or 9 July Departing London, you’ll travel to Northern Spain where your campsite awaits. Here, the party goes on into the balmy Spanish night! Take in the opening ceremony’s buzzing atmosphere, or arrive a week later once the party is in full swing. |
£299 |
| Camping only package | 5 days, depart 4, 8 or 12 July Ideal if you are making your own way there, this ‘accommodation only’ package means you get all the Pamps experience on a budget. Just turn up to the campsite, we’ll have your tent pitched and ready so you can get straight in the mix. |
£219 |
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Las Fallas
Steeped in traditions around celebrations for the patron saint of the villiage, back in the day rag dolls were strung up and ninots (figurines) were put on platforms around the city, supposedly to represent people or occasions that were criticized, and then burnt in a big bonfire. This, more or less, is the way it happens now but on a much larger scale!
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Las Fallas Bonfire Festival  |
Start & finish Valencia, 5 days • Witness daily Mascletas (fireworks) • Be part of the biggest bonfire night • Explore Valencia on foot |
£249 |
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La Tomatina
Spain has some crazy festivals, but La Tomatina wins the award hands-down for the craziest and the messiest. On the last Wednesday in August each year, the little known town of Buñol holds the world’s largest organised tomato fight. Check out our two trips which will show you La Tomatina Festival in all its gooey-glory. Our Guides are Tomatina experts and will make sure you get the best experience.
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| Hotel package, 3 days 28 Aug 2012  |
Imagine one small street less than a quarter mile long in a tiny Spanish town, packed with over 20,000 people prepared to spend a solid hour slogging each other with tomatoes. Sounds crazy? Sounds like La Tomatina! You’ll get an extra day in Valencia to go shopping for your La Tomatina outfit - the theme for this tour is dress ridiculous. There is also plenty of time to explore the city by bike or head to the beach and chill out ahead of the big day. | £219 |
| Hostel package, 5 Days 26 Aug 2012  |
Arrive in Valencia and experience the famed nightlife - for those who want to see it in full swing, the best clubs open after midnight and go to the wee hours of the morning; 7am! There is time over the five days to learn all about the city’s history and visit to the fabulous town of Peniscola. By evening, head down to beach front so you can try some local food and drinks. This is all just build up to the big day! An early shuttle will transfer you to Buñol where the fight takes place. The Tomato fight lasts for an hour leaving a new shade of red to the town. Such fun! | £275 |
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Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is one of the world’s biggest parties. Travel direct from London to Munich by ferry and luxury coach. You’ll travel with a big group of fellow revellers be looked after by a merry band of very knowledgeable guides. You'll be staying in a relaxed and friendly campsite where you don't have to worry about pitching your own tent, it'll be ready for you when you arrive!
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Opening Week |
Start & finish London, 6 days • Be part of the world’s biggest beer festival • Drink beer in glasses the size of your head • Sing along with the oompah bands • Dress up as a Beer Wench • Enjoy the atmosphere in massive beer tents |
£299 |
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Second week |
Start & finish London, 7 days • Be part of the world’s biggest beer festival • Drink beer in glasses the size of your head • Sing along with the oompah bands • Visit the less well known beerfest in Stuttgart • Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle |
£389 |
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Queen's Day, Amsterdam
Everyone knows the Dutch love to party but few know to what extent the city of Amsterdam comes alive every year with the celebration of Queens Day! Approximately one million people flock to party with the locals for what is fast becoming the world's largest street party!
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Queen's Day |
Start & finish London, 4 days, departs 28 April 2012 • Party with folk from around the world • Explore the amazing sights of Amsterdam • Dress up in Orange |
£299 |
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St Patrick's Day
We feature two adventures that make sure you're right in the centre of Dublin for all the raucous revelery on the 17th March.
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St Patrick's Party |
4 days, departs 15 March |
£199 |
Celtic Combo |
9 days, departs 10 March 2012 The ultimate all-Ireland St Patrick’s extravaganza! You begin by heading south to Killarney where you can kiss the Blarney Stone and dance a jig. Then swing by the dramatic Dingle Peninsula and stunning west coast before heading off to discover Ennis. Gasp at the sheer drop of the Cliff of Moher, looming over the Atlantic and hear legends on the ‘moon surface’ of the Burren before getting to Galway. Then north through scenery of mountains, streams and peat bogs. Explore the walled city of Derry, then a trek on the world famous Giant’s Causeway and the jaw-dropping Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Next up, roam Belfast on a Black Cab tour. And there’s still more - our return to Dublin for some serious festival fun, mad partying and the Parade! |
£539 |
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Up Helly Aa
Few have heard of it, let alone been. Our destination is the remote Shetland Islands in the far north of Scotland for one of the most incredible festivals in Europe. On the last Tuesday of January, the town of Lerwick goes more than a little mad. Up Helly Aa is a lot more than a sub-arctic bonfire and booze-up. It's a superb spectacle, a celebration of Shetland history, and a triumphant demonstration of the islanders' skills and spirit. Fifty horny-helmeted Vikings, a burning Norse galley and an all night party.
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Up Helly Aa package |
5 days fr 27 Jan 2012 • Viking parade and longboat burning • Enjoy a full tour of the Shetland islands • All-night party with the locals • Dance to traditional music |
499 |
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Hogmanay
The world has New Year, Scotland has Hogmanay! Edinburgh is a city that knows how to party, when that clocks strikes twelve you had better be prepared for lots and lots of singing, dancing, snogging, laughing, eating and drinking. You'll be right at the epicentre of this festive street party on the famous Princes Street surrounded by thousands of fellow revellers.
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Hogmanay |
Start & finish London, 5 days • Join in the street party festivites • Cure your hangover with a Loony Dook • Check out the Highlands on a day tour |
£349 |
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Festive Party Trek
Get together with new friends over the festive season and do something a little more exciting than the usual Christmas Fare. You will eat and drink like royalty on this trip, you can Ski on Christmas Day, you’ll see a top fireworks display over Prague from the Charles Bridge and most importantly laugh and revel the whole time. You’ll spend Christmas Day in the Polish Alps and NYE in Prague!
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| Festive Party Trek 22 Dec  |
Prague to Krakow, 11 days • Check out Krakow’s Xmas night markets • Go skiing on Christmas Day • Tuck into a traditional Christmas meal |
£699 |
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