b'SHARPES RIFLES Scan here for the full THE REAL STORY OF THE 95th RIFLES itineraryIN THE PENINSULAR WAR1217 October 2026 Historical Background6 days Between 1808 and 1813 the Duke of Wellington fought a grinding but Expert Historian: ultimately outstandingly successful campaign in the Iberian Peninsula. Maj-Gen Ashley Truluck During this time he honed his troops into arguably the most professional army Britain has ever produced and literally bled Napoleons available Activity Level: 2 manpower dry, contributing to his defeat and exile to Elba in 1814. Pivotal to the campaign was the legendary Light Division, Wellingtons On this 5-night and 6-day tour we explorecrack troops who, spearheaded by the 95th Rifles, marched the length the exploits of the legendary Light Divisionand breadth of Portugal and Spain during the course of the Peninsular War. immortalised in Bernard Cornwells SharpeThe ubiquity of the Division was remarkable - acting as the British Armys novels. Based out of comfortable hotels invanguard in advance; screen in defence; and rearguard in retreat - there Ciudad Rodrigo and Salamanca we traversewas no major battle in which they were not involved. this evocative conflict landscape visiting someTheir exploits are recorded in a wealth of contemporary diaries written by of the best Peninsular War battlefield sites.officers and soldiers which paint a vivid picture of what it was like to march These include the narrowly-won victory atwith them Over the Hills and Far Away (to quote The Rifles marching song).the River Ca, the brilliantly-executed action at Bussaco, the spectacular manoeuvres at Fuentes de Ooro, and the impressive victory at Salamanca. Throughout we will focus on the actions and personalities of the men involved, and for Sharpe fans one or more of the novelsis used as a theme for each day.The tour stands alone as an intimate and easily digested introduction to the wider Peninsular War so participants need have no prior knowledge of the region or the events.Alta FalisaAlta FalisaDay 1Fly London to Madrid or meet group at Madrid airport Drive to Ciudad Rodrigohotel for 3 nights (D)Day 2 Barba del Puerco, Almeida, Battle of the Ca, free time Ciudad Rodrigo (B,D)Day 3 Moura, Bussaco (incl museum), Luso (B,D)Day 4 Fuentes de Ooro, Nave de Haver, Freneda (Wellingtons HQ), siege of Ciudad Rodrigo (incl Little Teson, Aguada Bridge) Drive to SalamancaESSENTIALS hotel for 2 nights (B,D)4-star hotel, meals as indicated,Day 5 Battle of Salamanca: Calvarrasa de Arriba, Lesser Arapile, Aldea Tejada, drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Miranda de Azan, Greater Arapile Conducted walk in Salamanca centre tour manager and expert historian(B,D)throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 6Alba de Tormes, Garca Hernndez, vila Fly Madrid to London or extend travel from UK. your stay in Spain (B)www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 395926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 39 22/08/2025 13:35'