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Schedule of prices - w.e.f. 1st October 2023 to 31st December 2024

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  Schedule of prices and group discounts with effect from 1st October 2023 Please note that discounts apply for group bookings making these tours even better value for money. If you would like to guarantee an exclusive tour (i.e. only YOUR party taking part) please refer to the private group premium prices which apply for private groups of any size up to a maximum of 9 guests , (10 guests on the Carnac Tour) All payments via bank transfer. Please see our payment terms pages for details. Timetrails 2023/24 price list (per person) - Child discounts are available (please ask for details). Tour 1 or 2 pers 3 to 5 6 to 9   Private Group Premium Prices (maximum of 9 guests) Meneac Markers   €   55.00   €   49.50   €   44.00   €         4 80.00 Guerledan Heights   €   55.00   €   49.50   €   44.00   €          480.00 Locmine Loop   €   65.00   €   58.50   €   52.00   €         530.00 St Just   €   65.00   €   58.50   €   52.00   €         530.00 Pink Granite Coast   €   65.00   €   58.5

Revised payment terms with effect from 1st October 2023

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  These are my revised payment terms with effect from October 1st 2023. Prices for each Timetrails tour are published on this site, stating clearly the price for each party member. These prices include group discounts and any other offers that might apply at the time of booking. For each booking a non-refundable deposit of 20 € PER PERSON must be paid AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. This deposit applies to ALL party members whether adults or children. It will then be deducted from the total amount when the final balance is paid. The outstanding balance must be paid AT LEAST 14 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TOUR*. Failure to pay this balance on time may result in it being impossible to secure the date of your tour and/or cancellation of your tour**. ALL PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER. Details of the account to which payments must be made will be confirmed in your Invoice/Facture. * "Last minute" bookings (i.e. made within 14 days of the tour date) must

"Just a tour guide"?

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  Why do I enjoy my tours so much? A little while ago somebody suggested I was "just a tour guide" and I actually found that quite depressing. Partly this was because the tone of the comment demeaned the work done by people all over the world who love sharing their local art, culture and history with others. More significantly, however, my sense of sadness came from the fact that the person who made the comment is someone I had never met and had never experienced one of my tours. He actually had no idea what I really do.   For me, my tours are about so much more than pointing at things and telling people about them. Each tour is a performance which depends completely on the relationships I build with my guests. Sometimes this includes building relationships between guests who may never have met. Doing this helps to build the sense of exploration, mystery and fun. This is where my teaching experience comes in.   Having begun my teaching career with the very smallest school chi

How do I find out more about each tour, and how do I book?

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At present I offer five different tours of some of Brittany's many amazing archaeological sites. To find out more about each tour just select each one from the navigation menu. When you have found a tour you like the look of there are various ways you can book. The first way to book is to contact me via the enquiries form on these pages . Give me the details of your party, the date and the tour you would like and I will get back to you to confirm price and payment information. Bookings made this way are normally paid for by bank transfer at least seven days in advance of your tour. (You can find a price guide with each set of tour details). Parties who wish to book "last minute" (ie within seven days of their desired tour date) will need to pay in cash at the commencement of the tour. Here are some other ways to book;- You can find three of my tours listed on Airbnb Experiences with dates scheduled right throughout the year. Booking with Airbnb is very simple and they h

The latest review...

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Paul, a resident of Brittany, joined me for the Locminé Loop tour on a very bright and sunny Monday afternoon in April 2023. Here's what he had to say...   "Just had a fantastic tour with Time Trails.   This is by a long stretch the best I’ve been on and I could not have had a better experience gaining a fascinating insight to the mysterious neolithic past in Brittany.    Our guide Phil is a professional archeologist who REALLY does know his stuff having studied and worked with many famous archeologists. He has even dug at Stonehenge.    I cant recommend this tour highly enough and as a plus it’s very reasonably priced!" Paul, Brittany.

What is a TimeTrails tour?

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It's all about the questions on one of my tours. The more questions you ask, the better!

Six Recommended Places to Stay

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I often receive messages asking about great places to stay when taking a Timetrails tour and over the last two years I've featured some lovely places. Owing to the way these pages work some of my earlier recommendations have vanished into the deep distant past and you may have missed them. I am therefore bringing my favourite six recommendations together so you can see them all in one place. If you simply need Bed and Breakfast accommodation, look at the chambres d’h ôtes or maison d’h ôtes. For a self-catering holiday rental, look at the Gites So, here goes (and they're in no particular order) 1) La Charbonniére Mohon La Charbonniére Mohon - is a charming and comfortable house offering chambres d’h ôtes (B&B) in countryside close to the village of Mohon. Set on the eastern edge of Lanou é e forest in central Brittany, you'll be sure of a friendly welcome from your host, Cazzie.   La Charbonniére is very cosy, offering a range of twin and double, en-suite accomm

Visit my Youtube channel

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If you'd like a flavour of some of the sites you may see on your Timetrails tour, pop over to my Youtube channel for a "sneaky peek". More videos will be added over coming months so don't forget to like and subscribe so you can be kept up to date. https://www.youtube.com/@TimetrailsInBrittany