Visit UNESCO gems this summer

Old Town, Dubrovnik

Joe Walsh Tours are offering  trips to many of the UNESCO heritage sites in Europe this summer, writes Trish Whelan.

Fly to the famous pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela in Spain for €124pp + tax, departing Saturday, 3rd August and returning on Saturday 10th August. Whether you are a pilgrim, an explorer or just interested in the colourful culture and history of the Spanish region of Galicia, this beautiful town has a lot to offer. Believed to be the burial site of St James. Santiago's beautiful old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and packed with museums, churches, quaint shops and cozy safes. The new town attracts a mixed audience of night-life lovers with bars and night clubs for all tastes.

Fly to Dubrovnik for €174pp + tax. Catch a return flight to this, the crown jewel of the Adriatic region, departing on 17 July and returning 24 July.

Cathedral in Santiago

Croatia's postcard seaside town is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tucked into spectacular stone walls surrounding its beautiful old town, this is a place to relax and soak up the rich history of the Adriatic shores. It's narrow, polished cobbled streets bear the town's medieval heritage, bright terracotta rooftops and excellent restaurants line ancient quaint squares.

Joe Walsh Tours have 7 night accommodation options in Dubrovnik starting from €250pp based on 4 sharing, or from €325 based on 2 sharing, staying in the centrally located 3* Antuninska apartments.

Prices include direct return flights from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela with Aer Lingus or from Dublin to Dubrovnik with Croatia Airlines. Dubrovnik flights include one pice of check-in luggage subject to airline conditions. Fares are exclusive of taxes and charges totalling €75pp.