FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Issued: 21 September 2023

'Early Bird' Sale Europe 2024

UTracks Celebrates the Launch of its 2024 Active Europe Product Range with a sale!

Active European holiday specialist, UTracks, is celebrating the launch of its extensive range of European walking, hiking, sailing, cycling, and boating trips for the 2024 season. Heading into the tail end of a bumper 2023 Europe season, the UTracks team is bracing for a further increased demand for the next Europe travel season.

“The demand across the UTracks holiday range this year has been significant, and we're already seeing this trend continue for 2024”, said Kate Baker, General Manager of UTracks, “We're already seeing an unprecedented demand across all our European active holiday itineraries, so we recommend travellers don't delay in getting 2024 plans locked in early”.

Book selected 2024 European experiences with UTracks between 21 September and 12 October 2023 and receive an early bird discount.

Whether you want to walk England's Coast to Coast or hike the Tour du Mont Blanc; follow the Danube River by bike; or embark on a Camino trail in Spain, Portugal or France; there are so many ways to explore the picturesque regions of Europe.

For those travellers looking for something different, experience the less trodden path of the Camino Portuguese or the Via Francigena in Italy; cyclists can ride the Parenzana rail trail between Italy and Croatia; or get off the beaten track in the Carpathian Mountains of Poland.

UTracks' Early Bird offer is available on a plethora of active holidays for 2024, including:

PORTUGAL - Portuguese Camino- The Coastal Way from $2,461 per person

This quieter Camino path of the Portuguese Coastal Way offers a wealth of history, walking from the town of Viana do Castelo, not far from the city of Porto, travelling north through small hamlets, past eucalyptus and pine woods, over ancient bridges and along stunning coastal scenery. Crossing the Spanish border and walk the last 100kms through Galicia to the holy city of Santiago.  The 12-day trip includes breakfast and dinner; comfortable hotels with ensuite facilities; luggage transfers and pilgrim passport.

SWITZERLAND - Mont Blanc Guided Walk from $1,891 per person

Walk the most spectacular walks of the world over 7 days on the Mont Blanc Guided Walk.  Trip cost includes all meals, services of a bilingual mountain guide, 6 nights gite/refugio accommodation and luggage transfers, leaving you free to enjoy the days walk carrying only a day pack.

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FRANCE - Loire Valley Cycle from $1,853 per person

Cycle the valley once known as the 'playground of kings' – a neighbourhood of impressive chateaux, and discover the best this region has to offer on the Loire Valley Cycle including a countryside crisscrossed with vineyards, duck farms and orchards and the remnants of feudal hunting forests.  The 8-day cycle includes continental breakfasts, accommodation, bike hire, luggage transfers and information pack.

ITALY - Via Francigena: Best of Tuscany from $1,682 per person

Discover the best and most beautiful landscapes of the Tuscan Via Francigena in just one week, following this section of the Camino trail to Rome, the Via Francigena meanders via well-known towns including Siena and San Gemignani, with charming hamlets such as San Miniato. With achievable daily distances and wonderful views, delicious local cuisine specialities such as white truffle, pici and saffron, and quality, handpicked hotels and agriturismi, it's the perfect blend of comfort on an active Italian holiday.  The 9 day walk includes accommodation, breakfasts, luggage transfers, pilgrim passport and information pack.

TURKEY – Cappadocia on Foot from $1,606 per person

Marvel at the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys that characterise Cappadocia, Turkey; the carved houses and churches within these rocky pillars and underground cities are a natural and historic legacy which continues to be a focal point for visitors to the region. Be immersed in the history and stunning lunar landscapes of this fascinating region on the Cappadocia on Foot 8 day journey that includes simple family hotels, Turkish breakfasts, 4 dinners and daily luggage transfers.

To view the full list of destinations and trip options, visit utracks.com or call 1300 303 368 for more information and full terms and conditions.

UTracks 'Early Bird' 2024 Sale Terms and Conditions:

• UTracks 2024 Early Bird Sale offer entitles travellers to save 5% per person discount off UTracks trips detailed on UTracks.com that are 12 days or less in duration (some exceptions apply).
• Offer is valid for new bookings made between 21 September and 12 October 2023.
• A deposit for each traveller is required to secure the booking.
• Offer is not valid on UTracks Food Lover's program, boat-based tours (including barge and sail), special trips not denoted as on sale on our website and trips which are 13 days or longer in duration.
• Offer applies to the base cost of the tour cost only. Supplements (including single supplements), surcharges, child prices and any other additions are not eligible for the discount.
• Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers currently or previously available in the market by UTracks or the World Expeditions Travel Group of companies.
• Offer is subject to availability.
• Offer applies for guided trips within the parameters indicated above except where minimum numbers have not been reached at the time of balance payment (70 days prior to trip start date).
• Valid for tours departing during 2024 only.
• Offers cannot be redeemed in cash.
• Use Promotional Code EARLYBIRD24 to redeem sale

ENDS

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Media contact:

Susan Marr, UTracks (a division of the World Expeditions Travel Group) on +61 439 547 446 or email susan@utracks.com

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Notes for editors:  

1. European activity holiday specialist, UTracks, is one of 17 brands within the World Expeditions Travel Group, an independently owned and a truly global company, with seven offices around the world, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
2. UTracks boasts almost 500 itineraries in 38 countries across Europe, offering travellers a unique way of exploring Europe. We offer walking and cycling holidays including cycle and sail trips in Croatia and Greece, Camino de Santiago trips in Spain, France, and Portugal, cycling and walking holidays along the 'Italian Camino' (the Francigena Way), walking holidays in Mont Blanc and the Alps, Food Lover's trips, an extensive UK program, and the largest range of bike and barge holidayson the continent.
3. UTracks offers an enviable choice of off the beaten track ranging from four-day short breaks to month-long trips.  Whether escorted or self-guided, on foot or by bike, there are UTracks holidays ranging from introductory to challenging, with a selection of family friendly itineraries, as well as boat or barge-based journeys.
4. Other brands within the World Expeditions Travel Group include World Expeditions, the Blue Mountains Adventure Company, Australian Walking Holidays, Tasmanian Expeditions, World Expeditions Schools, and Australian Cycle Tours.  The Company's not-for-profit arm is the World Expeditions Foundation, and its charity division is Huma Charity Challenge.  New Zealand brands are Adventure South, Trail Journeys, and Great Walks of New Zealand.  Other UK brands are Walkers' Britain and Sherpa Van, and, in the Americas, brands include Great Canadian Trails, North America Active and Adventure Travel West. 
5. World Expeditions is highly regarded within the industry for its leading role in sustainable travel and has been recognized and formally awarded for its thoughtful travel policies.  It was named Best Adventure Travel Wholesaler in the Travel Industry Awards 2019.

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Media information:

Susan Marr, Utracks (a division of the World Expeditions Travel Group)

+61 439 547 446 or email susan@utracks.com