Want to tour the battlefields of France and Belgium but don't want to join a large coach group? Looking for a little flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Do you have a few days to really get deep into the history of the World Wars?

To most people the Somme signifies July 1st 1916, the day the British Army suffered its greatest ever number of losses in a single day with nearly 60,000 casualties. But the actual battle for the Somme raged until November, and saw massive fighting by Canadian and Australian troops as well as the British. What remains today will be etched into your consciousness forever.

Accompanied by ex-army personnel or Battlefield Guides with postgraduate qualifications, you will gain a fascinating insight into the Western Battlefields of Belgium on this small group tour which combines travel by Eurostar with a local minivan at a reasonable price.

With a maximum group size of 16 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.

Take three days to explore some of the most dramatic and beautiful places in the Highlands and the second largest west coast island of Scotland. Highlights of the tour include Glencoe, the Lochaber region around Fort William, Eilean Donan Castle (set of "Highlander") and over the sea to Skye, staying in the picturesque harbor town of Portree.

The second day focuses on exploring Skye including the wild north of the island, Old Man of Storr, the mountain pass of the Quiraing and Skye's most westerly point at Neist.

The third day returns to the mainland, before travelling through the Five Sisters of Kintail, and on to eerie Loch Ness, the central highlands and Edinburgh.

Cruise the entire length of Loch Ness through the stunning scenery of The Great Glen, passing Urquhart Castle and on to Fort Augustus whilst enjoying superb views from the comfort of Harris Tweed clad seats or the open-air deck on Loch Ness Express. Join the boat at Inverness and enjoy this unique opportunity to view Loch Ness in its entirety.

During the course of your voyage you will be able to scour the loch for Nessie and enjoy magnificent views of two of Scotland's finest castles. Learn about a tragic world water speed record attempt, see Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape route after the Battle of Culloden and soak up the awesome scenery.

Every day is different, but somehow magical on Loch Ness. Often rainy days can be the most special; the magnificence of the Highland landscape is heightened when complimented by rainbows.

You will have approximately 45 minutes in Fort Augustus before making the return trip to Inverness (1 hour and 15 minutes during May, June, September and October).