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Portugal - Linhares Castle to Lisbon

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Dec 31, 2011

This journey begins towards the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle, before heading southwest to the beautiful city of Coimbra and its ancient university. From there we look at two spectacular monasteries at Batalha and Tomar before entering Lisbon.

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Italy - Stromboli to Selinunte,

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England - Isles of Scilly to Weymouth Bar,

This journey starts over the Isles of Scilly, at the very southwest tip of Britain. The rugged coastline of Cornwall takes us to the historic Falmouth Bay, whose fortresses have guarded the harbor entrance for centuries.

26m Dec 31, 2011

Spain - Formentera to Ibiza Town,

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South Carolina - Mepkin Abbey to Hilton Head Island,

This journey begins at Mepkin Abbey on the Cooper River before heading east to the Historic Hampton Plantation, then on to the coast, where we follow marshland and inlets before flying over the enormous Francis Marion National Forest.

26m Dec 31, 2011

Wales - Ruthin to Mount Snowdon,

We start in the heart of North Wales, at the historic town of Ruthin. From the ruins of Denbigh Castle, we fly along the beaches and resort towns of the north coast. At Conway Bay, we fly southwest before heading towards the Menai Strait.

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Portugal - Linhares Castle to Lisbon,

This journey begins towards the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle, before heading southwest to the beautiful city of Coimbra and its ancient university. From there we look at two spectacular monasteries at Batalha and Tomar before entering Lisbon.

26m Dec 31, 2011

Massachusetts - Plymouth Rock to Gloucester via Boston,

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26m Dec 31, 2011

Germany - Plauen to Konigstein Castle,

This journey begins at the southern reaches of Saxony, toward the historic city of Leipzig. It's then on to Colditz Castle, the infamous World War II prison. To the south lies the Ore Mountains, whose silver deposits once brought great wealth.

26m Dec 31, 2011

England - Cromer to Belvior Castle,

This journey starts on the north coast of East Anglia at the resort town of Cromer, before heading along the coast towards the old fishing harbor of Blakeney. Heading inland past magnificent country houses, we see the queen’s Residence at Sandringham.

26m Dec 31, 2011

Italy - Straits of Messina to the Bay of Naples,

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26m Dec 31, 2011

Delaware - Wilmington to Rehoboth,

This journey begins in the north of the state at the Winterthur Museum before heading south towards Wilmington. From there we follow the river to New Castle. To the south is Pea Patch Island and Fort Delaware, protecting the approach to the capital.

26m Dec 31, 2011

Scotland - Stirling to Cawdor Castle,

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France - Calais to Caen,

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