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FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER 2010 

OVER 300 LOCAL JOINING POINTS 

Europe 

TOUR • FLY • CRUISE • EXPLORE 

2nd Edition

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Why more people are 

choosing Shearings 

European holidays… 

Sit back relax, and let us whisk you away for a 

carefree holiday where you can enjoy the best, 

the very best of Europe including France, Italy, 

Germany and more. 

There are so many good reasons for choosing a 

Shearings holiday in Europe. 

With over a century's heritage behind us, we think 

we're perfectly placed to create the ideal 

holiday for you - plenty to see, plenty to do, 

extremely friendly service and like-minded 

people to share your experience. 

Relax - you’re with Shearings... 

• Over 100 years of holidays - experience 

you can trust. 

• Great value – more holiday for your money 

• Friendly staff always happy to help from 

pick-up to drop-off 

• Our fantastic Grand Tourer holidays for 

that touch of luxury 

• Quality hotels, personally selected for 

location, value and service 

• More choice - holidays by coach, 

air, rail, and cruises too!

Get together for 

great group discounts 

Our policy on group holidays is “the 

more, the merrier”… If at least thirty of 

you travel on the same holiday, you 

can take advantage of a free place 

on selected holidays. Groups of 40+ 

are entitled to up to three free places - 

so round up your friends and family to 

save money… 

To book, or for more information, visit 

www.shearings.com/groups, or call 

our helpful teams on 0844 815 30 30 

(groups of 10-20) or 01942 823447 

(groups of 21+). 

A final word of 

reassurance 

In these uncertain times it’s good to 

travel with a company you know and 

trust. Your holiday with us is fully protected 

by our membership of ABTA and our 

ATOL licence. We have also been 

named Best Escorted Tours Operator in 

the 2009 British Travel Awards for the 

second year running, recognition that 

we really are the best in the business! 

Take your seat for a 

great value holiday 

Whether you’re travelling by coach, air, rail 

or ship, you’ll find that we’ve packed in 

even more value in our holidays for 2010 – 

with no hidden extras. But don’t worry, from 

pick-up to drop-off you’re still guaranteed 

the same award-winning quality and 

service you’ve come to expect from a 

Shearings holiday. 

Peace of mind 

When travelling abroad it’s always nice to 

know there’s someone there you can turn 

to. Whether it’s our drivers, tour managers or 

resort representatives, Shearings friendly, 

helpful staff are there to ensure you have 

an enjoyable, relaxing and safe holiday 

experience. From luggage handling, to 

resort information, shopping tips and much 

more, we’re there when you need us. 

Three easy ways to 

book your place 

1. Booking is easy on our website: 

www.shearings.com 

2. Our friendly and helpful team will take 

your booking on 

0844 815 30 30 

3. If you feel happier booking face 

to face, just call in to your local 

travel agent. 

Contents 

Your easy, at-a-glance guide 

Oberammergau 8 

Italian Lakes 18 

Italy 36 

Germany 53 

Austria 61 

France 69 

Short Breaks 84 

Belgium & Holland 88 

Switzerland 97 

Eastern Europe 103 

Spain & Portugal 111 

River Cruises 124 

Deep Sea Cruises 148 

Festive Preview 

Useful Information 

152 

Joining Your Holiday 155 

Customer Charter 160 

Holiday Insurance 163 

Cover main image: The Amalfi Coast - 

see page 44

Your choice of 

European holidays, 

all with the comfort 

and style you expect 

Our vast range of quality tours means we've got something for 

every taste. But no matter how you choose to travel or which 

countries you visit, reassuringly some things will always stay the 

same. The convenience of local joining points and airports, 

the comfort of our luxury fleet, the cheerful company of the best 

drivers in the business and the kind of smooth-running organisation 

that means all you have to do is choose your holiday. 

Wherever you decide to go in Europe and however you travel, by 

choosing Shearings you’re travelling with a company that offers 

the quality you expect and experience you can trust. 

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Cruising 

Featuring river cruise ships exclusive to 

Shearings, this is an intimate and relaxing 

way to explore the scenery and history 

along some of the world’s finest 

waterways. Or take to the high seas for a 

luxurious holiday to St Petersburg, the 

Baltic capitals or the Norwegian Fjords. 

Resort Stays 

A great opportunity to immerse yourself in 

the local culture and hospitality. From the 

sophistication of the French Riviera to the 

stunning scenery of the Italian Lakes, our 

resort holidays will leave you relaxed and 

refreshed. That’s why so many of our 

customers come back year after year. 

Escorted Tours 

Must see sights and the best attractions – 

we’ve got them all covered in our detailed 

itineraries and excursions. Our knowledge 

of the areas we visit and the expertise our 

drivers and tour managers share mean 

you won’t miss a thing. Whether it’s simply 

admiring the stunning scenery from the 

comfort of your seat or visiting worldfamous 

attractions like the Colosseum in 

Rome or Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. 

Short Breaks 

For a second or even third holiday, or just to 

get away for a few days, choose one of 

these tempting short breaks. New for 2010 

and offering outstanding value, these 

flexible 3 and 4 day holidays allow you to 

sample the highlights and culture of 

destinations closer to home, such as Paris, 

Bruges, Ostend and Amsterdam. 

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Terrific new tours 

for 2010 

We're delighted to offer you our biggest ever choice with the 

addition of some brand new tours – yet more of the best of 

Europe for you to enjoy. 

Tour to beautiful Lake Balaton in Hungary, including a trip to 

Budapest, try one of our new River cruises on the Nile or take the 

once in a decade opportunity to experience the world-famous 

Passion Play in Oberammergau, combined with a holiday in the 

Tyrol or Black Forest. 

Lovers of Italy will enjoy two new holidays; the best of 

The Italian Lakes by rail and a Lake Garda All-inclusive 

on the beautiful north side of the lake.


joining options 

For your comfort and convenience you can join our escorted coach 

holidays in the way that suits you best. Choose from… 

Home Connect 

For ultimate peace of mind - sit back, relax 

and let us pick you up from home and 

take you to join your coach, and bring you 

back again at the end of your holiday. 

Our Home Connect service is available 

in selected regions. See page 155 for 

full details. 

Tour Connect 

We pick up from 100s of local joining 

points right across the country. And what’s 

more, there’s no charge – this service 

is absolutely free. See page 156 for 

full details. 

Direct Connect 

Many customers now choose to join 

their coach at their nearest interchange. 

You can do this at Stretton in Cheshire, 

Normanton in Yorkshire, Exhall in 

Warwickshire and Stop 24 (Hythe Services). 

Most of the interchanges now provide 

additional, secure pre-bookable parking 

for just £1-2 per day. See page 155 for 

more details 

Vantage Seats 


travel options 

When booking your holiday, why not 

upgrade to our Vantage Seats? Offering 

convenient boarding and the best view on 

the coach, these seats are usually 

snapped up quickly. See page 154 for 

more details. 

You can now choose from even more ways to go on holiday 

with Shearings. 

Luxury Touring 

Still ever-popular, travelling by coach 

allows you to enjoy the scenery and share 

the company of your fellow travellers. Look 

out for our Grand Tourer holidays for that 

extra touch of luxury. 

Fly from your local 

airport 

For speed and convenience many of our 

holidays are now available by air. Call our 

friendly flights team to choose the best 

flights for you. See page 158 for more 

details. 

By Rail 

Crossing the Channel by Eurostar and 

travel in Europe by high-speed TGV trains is 

becoming ever-more popular. Holidays by 

rail include the French Riviera, the Italian 

Lakes and a selection of river cruises. 

By Sea 

As well as our coach and rail based river 

cruise programme, for 2010 we’re 

delighted to offer a range of ‘no-fly’ cruises 

to Northern Europe and the Arctic. 

See pages 148-151 for full details of these 

fabulous holidays. 

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Oberammergau 

2010 

A performance of great power and intense passion, the re-enactment of the 

Crucifixion of Christ, shrouded in mystery and intrigue has attracted spectators 

from across the globe, curious to experience this brilliant cultural and religious 

event. 

It gives us great pleasure to be able to offer you this once in a lifetime opportunity 

to see the spectacle of the world-famous Passion Play performed by over 2,000 villagers 

from the small Bavarian village of Oberammergau, expertly packaged in a Shearings 

holiday. 

Help maintain the tradition which has been kept alive for 376 years and join us on a 

journey to witness this momentous occasion. With nine different holidays to choose from, 

all incorporating the Passion Play 2010 and staying in carefully selected accommodation, 

you can combine sightseeing and the stunning scenery of Austria, Italy or Germany with 

this unique performance of a lifetime! 

8 Passion Play Performance

A performance of great power and intense passion, the re-enactment of the Crucifixion of Christ, shrouded in 

mystery and intrigue has attracted spectators from the across the globe, curious to experience this brilliant cultural 

and religious event. It gives us great pleasure to be able to offer you this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the 

spectacle of the world-famous Passion Play performed by over 2,000 villagers from the small Bavarian village of 

Oberammergau, expertly packaged in a Shearings holiday. 

Help maintain the tradition which has been kept alive for 376 years and join us on a journey to witness this 

momentous occasion. With ten different holidays to choose from, all incorporating the Passion Play 2010 and staying 

in carefully selected accommodation you can combine 

Oberammergau 

Accommodation & Tickets 

The people of Oberammergau and the neighbouring 

villages welcome you to witness this fantastic spectacle, 

treating all visitors to the warmest of hospitality. 

Accommodation in Oberammergau has been graded by 

the Passion Play committee and tickets to admit you to the 

performance are allocated together with the 

accommodation by the Play authorities. 

Take a look below at the different accommodation 

grades below: 

Guesthouse – GC3* 

You’ll be welcomed into well-kept rooms with private 

facilities, TV and radio. 

Private House – PC1 

For that little bit of extra indulgence you’ll be treated to 

large rooms or holiday apartments with private facilities, 

furnished to a first class standard. 

Private House – PC2 

Here you’ll find comfortable rooms or holiday apartments 

with private facilities furnished to a high quality. 

Private House – PC3 & PC4* 

The people of Oberammergau present these well-kept 

rooms or holiday apartments that feature private facilities. 

(Shower/bath is for exclusive use but may not be adjacent 

to the bedroom). 

* Not available on all holidays 

Passion Play 

sightseeing and the stunning scenery of Austria, Italy or 

Germany with this unique performance of a lifetime! 

Seating 

Plan 

Whichever seats you 

are allocated, you 

can rest assured 

you’ll have a good 

view and great 

acoustics. 

The performance 

will begin at 2.30pm 

and continue into 

the evening, with a 

three course meal 

served during the 

interval. 

Passion Play Passion Play 

www.shearings.com 0844 815 30 30 or see your local travel agent 

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Accommodation & Ticket Categories 

OBERAMMERGAU 

Be a part of it… 

Oberammergau2010 

Accommodation Code Ticket Category 

Guest House GC3 2 

Private House PC1 2 




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OBERAMMERGAU 

Rhine Valley & The Passion Play 

7 days 

from only 

£739 

Holiday highlights 

• Discover the majestic Rhine Valley 

• Hotel centrally located in delightful 

Rüdesheim 

• Two night stay in Oberammergau 

• Spectacle of the world famous 

Passion Play 

Optional excursion 

• Rhine Gorge Cruise 

Passion Play 

Oberammergau 

B,L,D: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

Rhine Valley & The Passion Play 

Code: ECDEAT 

• 6 nights room & breakfast, 5 dinners 

• Luxury coach travel 

• 2 night Oberammergau package 

• Departs: Sunday Dep code: A 

Date Date 

May 16 

Jun 6 

Jun 20 

£739 

£749 

£759 

Jul 11 

Aug 8 

£769 

£779 

£789 

Sep 26 

Single supplement £89 

Upgrades PC1 £44 • PC2 £44 

Rhine Valley 

Combining two of Germany's most astounding destinations, experience the 

magical atmosphere and beauty of Oberammergau and its Passion Play in 

Bavaria, before spending two nights at the southern end of the Rhine Gorge 

in the delightful riverside town of Rüdesheim. 

Rüdesheim 

Holiday itinerary 

Day 1 UK to Liege 

Departing the UK, we then travel to Liege in 

Belgium for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 Liege to Oberammergau 

Travelling south in to Germany, and to 

Oberammergau for our two night stay. (B,D) 

Day 3 Oberammergau 

Enjoy the morning at leisure, before the afternoon 

start of our Passion Play performance. The play 

starts at 2.30pm and, including a three-hour 

interval, ends at 10.30pm. 

About half the inhabitants of Oberammergau take 

part in the once-a-decade Passion Play. Over 

2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of 

Nazareth to life for the audiences that flock in from 

around the world. The play starts with Jesus 

entering Jerusalem, continues with his death on 

the cross and finishes with the resurrection. As ever, 

this is an extraordinary community enterprise. 

The play includes two hours of glorious music, 

performed by a 60-strong orchestra and a choir. 

Combined with the impressive acting, the 200- 

10 www.shearings.com 0844 815 30 30 or see your local travel agent 

Hotel Lindenwirt 

Rüdesheim Perfectly situated right in the centre 

of the ‘Drosselgasse’ in famous Rüdesheim, this 

traditional hotel provides a good standard of 

service and accommodation and is a perfect 

base for exploring this delightful Rhine riverside 

town. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities and 

phone 

• Traditional restaurant with buffet breakfast and 

three course dinner 

• Large bar 

• TV 

• A la Carte restaurant 

• Lounge 

• Bowling alley 

No. of rooms: 100 Lifts: 1 

Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔ 

year-old score gives the Oberammergau Passion 

Play its powerful and emotional impact. (B,L,D) 

Day 4 Oberammergau to Rüdesheim 

After breakfast, we journey north to the Rhine 

valley, and our base for the next two nights, 

Rüdesheim. Rüdesheim is a popular resort 

located in the heart of the Rhine river area at the 

southern entrance to the Lorelei valley. This 

charming down is home to the famous 

‘Drosselgasse’, a lively narrow street lined with 

wine taverns playing traditional live music. (B,D) 

Day 5 Rüdesheim 

Enjoy a day at leisure in the resort of Rüdesheim, 

or why not join our optional river Rhine cruise, a 

great way to take in the spectacular scenery of 

the region. (B,D) 

Day 6 Rüdesheim to Belgium 

As we begin our journey north, we stop in Koblenz, 

where the rivers Rhine and Moselle meet, before 

continuing to our overnight stay in Belgium (B,D) 

Day 7 Belgium to UK 

To Calais for our crossing to Dover, and then 

home. (B)



Departing the UK, we travel to Liege in Belgium 

for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 Liege to Oberammergau 

After breakfast, we journey south through 

Germany, for our evening arrival in 

Oberammergau. (B,D) 


Enjoy the morning at leisure, before the 

afternoon start of our Passion Play performance. 

The play starts at 2.30pm and, including a threehour 


About half the inhabitants of Oberammergau 

take part in the once-a-decade Passion Play. 

Over 2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of 

Nazareth to life for the audiences that flock in 

from around the world. The play starts with Jesus 


the cross and finishes with the resurrection. As 

ever, this is an extraordinary community 

enterprise. 



Munich 

OBERAMMERGAU 

Munich & The Passion Play 

A wonderful opportunity to explore Bavaria and it’s capital Munich. Complete with 

famous bierkellers and picturesque parks and squares there is plenty to see and do. 

Stroll around the old town at leisure and marvel at the grandiose palaces. Soak up the 

culture of the city after experiencing the power of the Passion Play in Oberammergau. 

Holiday Inn Munich City Centre 

Munich Located in the heart of Munich and 

opposite the Cultural Centre “Gasteig”, the Hotel 

Holiday Inn Munich City Centre is ideally situated 

for leisure travellers, just 10 minutes walk from 

Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt or 5 minutes to 

the German Museum. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities 

• Tea/coffee making facilities 

• Hairdryer 

• Telephone 

• Modern restaurant with buffet breakfast and 


• Large bar 

• TV 


Official rating: 4 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔✔ 

Oberammergau 

Combined with the impressive acting, the 200year-old 

score gives the Oberammergau Passion 


Day 4 Oberammergau to Munich 

We make the short journey from Oberammergau 

to the Bavarian capital of Munich. A friendly city 

full of charm and elegance, Munich is a delight 

to explore. On arrival an optional city tour is 

offered. (B,D) 

Day 5 Munich 

Enjoy a day at leisure in Munich. The central 

location of our hotel makes exploring the city 

very easy, and a large part of the centre around 

the Marienplatz is pedestrianised. Alternatively, 

you may wish to join our optional excursion to 

Herremchiemsee Palace, built by Kind Ludwig II 

in the style of Versailles. (B,D) 

Day 6 Munich to Liege 

Leaving Munich, we travel northwards to Belgium 

for our overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 7 Liege to UK 

To Calais, across to Dover, and then home. (B) 

7 days 

from only 

£799 


• Marvel at the city of Munich – a 

place of great elegance and 

charm 

• The spectacle of the world famous 

Passion Play 

Optional excursions 

• Munich city tour 

• Herrenchiemsee Palace 


Munich & The Passion Play 

Code: ECDEASD 





Date Date 

May 23 

Jun 13 

Jul 4 

£799 

£839 

£849 

Jul 18 

Sep 12 

Passion Play 

Munich 


£849 

£869 



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OBERAMMERGAU 

Black Forest & The Passion Play 

8 days 

from only 

£819 


• Relax & enjoy the beauty of the 

Black Forest 

• Discover beautiful Lake Titisee 

• Explore quaint Freiburg 


Passion Play 


• Lake Constance & Lindau 

Passion Play 

Oberammergau 


Black Forest & The Passion Play 

Code: ECDEBSD 




• Departs: Saturday Dep code: A 

Date Date 

May 22 

Jun 26 

Jul 10, 17 

£819 

£829 

£839 

Aug 14 

Sep 18 

£839 

£849 



Black Forest scenery 

Majestic hills, rushing streams, green meadows, colourful thatch roofed farmhouses, 

tumbling waterfalls and fantastic views make the Black Forest a truly idyllic place. We 

base ourselves in Braunlingen, a traditional Black Forest town, before travelling on to 

Oberammergau to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Passion Play. 

Hotel Lindenhof 


Day 1 UK to Reims 

After crossing to Calais, we travel to the Reims 

area for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Reims to Braunlingen 

After breakfast, we journey south in to Germany, 

for our evening arrival in Braunlingen in the heart 

of the Black Forest. (B,D) 

Day 3 Freiburg and Lake Titisee 

Today we enjoy a magical day out to Freiburg, 

capital of the Black Forest. This charming city is 

known for its ancient university and its medieval 

cathedral. In the city centre you will find an 

excellent selection of shops and cafes. 

We continue to beautiful Lake Titisee, a popular 

location for day trips with both locals and visitors 

alike. This area is justly famous for its stunning 

natural beauty and an abundance of traditional 

cuckoo clock makers! (B,D) 

Day 4 Braunlingen 

At leisure in Braunlingen, or you may wish to join 

our optional excursion to Lake Constance and 

pretty Lindau. (B,D) 



Bräunlingen Run with pride by Herr and Frau 

Dury, the Lindenhof occupies a central position 

on the village square and offers every comfort 

for your stay in the Black Forest. Rooms are 

available in both the main hotel and the annexe 

across the road. The annexe offers superior, 

modern bedrooms. All meals are taken in the 

main hotel. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer, 

satellite TV and telephone • Buffet breakfast 

• Menu choice for evening meal 

• Tea or coffee after dinner • TV room • Bar 

• Welcome drink • Outdoor terrace 

• Bicycle hire 

No. of rooms: 43 

Lifts: 2 (one in each building) 


Day 5 Braunlingen to Oberammergau 

Leaving Braunlingen, we make the journey to 

Oberammergau to enjoy time at leisure. (B,D) 




The play starts at 2.30pm and, including a threehour 


About half the inhabitants of Oberammergau 

take part in the once-a-decade Passion Play. 

Over 2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of 

Nazareth to life for the audiences that flock in 

from around the world. The play starts with Jesus 


the cross and finishes with the resurrection. As 

ever, this is an extraordinary community 

enterprise. (B,L,D) 

Day 7 Oberammergau to Liege 

Leaving Oberammergau, we travel northwards 

to Belgium for our overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais, across to Dover, and then home. (B)

Austrian Tyrol scenery 

OBERAMMERGAU 

Rhine Valley, Tyrol & The Passion Play 

Experience one of Germany’s highlights, the majestic Rhine Valley, along 

with the awe-inspiring sights of some of Austria’s most outstanding scenery, 

combined with a visit to the charming village of Oberammergau to see the 

Passion Play certainly makes for a holiday to remember. 

Hotel Sattlerwirt 

Ebbs The 4* Hotel Sattlerwirt is located in the 

small village of Ebbs-Oberndorf, just over the 

border from Germany and in a perfect location 

for exploring Tyrol and its wonderful scenery. The 

Astner family look forward to welcoming you into 

their charming and traditional hotel. 


hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, phone and balcony 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and 

3-course dinners • Welcome drink • Tea/coffee 

after dinner • Weekly speciality buffet • 4-course 

Farewell Dinner including 1/4 litre of wine 

• Entrance to a traditional Tyrolen Evening in 

nearby Kufstein • Traditional ‘Stüberl’ bar 

• Terrace 




Day 1 UK to Northern France 

We travel to our overnight hotel in Northern 

France in time for dinner. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to the Rhine Valley 

Southwards in to Germany to the beautiful Rhine 

Valley, for a one night stay. Whilst in the beautiful 

Rhine region, we offer an optional cruise along 

the river, the perfect way to take in the pretty 

villages. (B,D) 

Day 3 Rhine Valley to Oberammergau 

A leisurely scenic drive south through Germany 

before arriving in Oberammergau. (B, D) 

Day 4 The Passion Play 



The play starts at 14.30 and, including a threehour 

interval, ends at 22.30. 



Combined with the impressive acting, the 200year-old 

score gives the Oberammergau Passion 



Day 5 Oberammergau to Ebbs-Oberndorf 

To Austria and to the charming village of Ebbs- 

Oberndorf for a 3 night stay. (B,D) 

Day 6 Salzburg 

Enjoy a full day in Mozart’s magical city of 

Salzburg on our included excursion. Enjoy the old 

town with its impressive fortress and cathedral, visit 

the house where Mozart was born in the quaint 

Getreidegasse or simply take a break amongst 

the flowers in the Mirabell gardens. (B,D) 

Day 7 Ebbs-Oberndorf 

At leisure in Ebbs-Oberndorf, or you may wish to 

join an optional excursion to see the scenery of 

the Tyrol region. (B,D) 

Day 8 Ebbs-Oberndorf to Liege 

Northwards through Germany to our overnight 

hotel in Belgium. (B,D) 


Calais to Dover and then home. (B) 

9 days 

from only 

£949 



Passion Play 

• Stunning Tyrolean scenery 

• Explore the magical city of 

Salzburg 

• Majestic Rhine Valley 


• Scenic Tyrol tour 

• Salzburg guided city tour 

Oberammergau 

Rhine Valley 


Rhine Valley, Tyrol & The Passion Play 

Code: ECATATP 

• 8 nights room & breakfast 




Date Date 

May 15, 22 £949 Aug 28 £979 

Jun 5 

£959 Sep 4 

£979 

Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 £969 Sep 11 £969 

Jul 31 

£979 Sep 18 £959 

Aug 21 

£979 Sep 25 £949 


Upgrades GC3 £83 • PC1 £44 • PC2 £44 


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OBERAMMERGAU 

Fairy-tale Castles of Bavaria 

9 days 

from only 

£859 


• Marvel at the city of Munich – a 

place of great elegance and 

charm 

• Admire the ultimate fairy-tale 

castle of Neuschwanstein 

• Visit the ‘Wedding Cake’ castle of 

Lindenhof 


Passion Play 


• Nymphenburg Palace 

• Lake Chiemsee 

Passion Play 

Bavarian Alps 


Fairy-tale Castles of Bavaria 

Code: ECATLDA 





Date Date 

May 15 £859 Aug 7 £879 

Jul 24 

£879 Aug 21 £859 

Single room supplement £84 


Neuschwanstein Castle 

Ideally located to enjoy the best of Bavarian and Tyrolean countryside, the 

small village of Lechaschau is just over the border from Bavaria and at the 

gates of the Austrian Tyrol. This is also an ideal location from which we can 

travel to Oberammergau and experience the powerful Passion Play. 

Hotel Goldene Rose 



After crossing to Calais, we travel in to Belgium for 

our overnight stay in Liege. 

Day 2 Liege to Lechaschau 

After breakfast, we journey south through 

Germany, for our evening arrival in Lechaschau in 

the Austrian tyrol. (B,D) 

Day 3 to 6 Lechaschau 

At leisure in Lechaschau. During our stay we enjoy 

magical days out to the Bavarian capital of 

Munich, and the fairytale castles of ‘Mad’ King 

Ludwig, Neuschwanstein and Lindenhof. 

The capital of Bavaria, Munich is a friendly city of 

great elegance and charm, with an idyllic 

location at the foot of the Alps. The city boasts 

grandiose palaces from Bavaria’s era as an 

independent kingdom, andis a delight to explore. 

Savour the Marienplatz with its impressive town 

hall, stroll around the old town and pay a visit to 

one of the famous ‘bierkellers’. 

We also include an excursion to Neuschwanstein, 

the ultimate fairy-tale castle and Germany’s most 


Hotel Goldene Rose 

Lechaschau The Goldene Rose is less than one 

kilometre from the attractive centre of Reutte, in 

the small village of Lechaschau. The hotel’s 

elegant restaurant, with its wooden carved 

ceiling and open fire, is comfortably furnished in 

typical style, creating an authentic Tyrolean 

atmosphere. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, 

telephone, satellite TV and radio 

• Traditional restaurant with buffet breakfast and 

buffet dinner 

• Sauna and solarium (payable to hotel) 

• Internet corner (payable to hotel) 

• Outdoor terrace 

• Cosy bar 

No. of rooms: 32 Lifts: None 

Official rating: 3 star superior Our rating: ✔✔✔+ 

famous attraction. Begun in 1869 and never 

finished, it was intended as a tribute to medieval 

German chivalry and to Wagner and his music. 

Known among locals as the ‘Wedding Cake’, the 

palace of Linderhof is a replica of Louis the XIV’s 

Versailles. The only one of Ludwig’s castles that was 

actually completed, Linderhof was built as the 

King’s private retreat and is surrounded by carefully 

maintained gardens. (B,D) 

Day 7 Lechaschau to Oberammergau 

Leaving Lechaschau, we make the short journey to 

Oberammergau for a one-night stay. The Passion 

Play starts at 2.30pm and, including a three-hour 

interval, ends at 10.30pm. (B,L,D) 


Leaving Oberammergau, we travel northwards to 

Belgium for our overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais, across to Dover, and then home. (B)


Ebbs The 4* Hotel Sattlerwirt is located in the 

small village of Ebbs-Oberndorf, just over the 

border from Germany and in a perfect location 

for exploring Tyrol and its wonderful scenery. The 

Astner family look forward to welcoming you into 

their charming and traditional hotel. 


hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, phone and balcony 


3-course dinners • Welcome drink • Tea/coffee 

after dinner • Weekly speciality buffet • 4-course 

Farewell Dinner including 1/4 litre of wine 

• Entrance to a traditional Tyrolen Evening in 

nearby Kufstein • Traditional ‘Stüberl’ bar 

• Terrace 



We travel to our overnight hotel in the Liege area. 

Day 2 Liege to the Tyrol 

Southwards through Germany and into Austria 

and the charming village of Ebbs-Oberndorf for a 

five night stay. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Ebbs-Oberndorf 

At leisure in Ebbs-Oberndorf with plenty of time to 

enjoy the Austrian hospitality. During your stay in 

the Tyrol we include two excursions to showcase 

the highlights of this region - a tour of the scenic 

Tyrol and an excursion to Salzburg. 

The Tyrol is a popular holiday region, renowned for 

its scenery of breathtaking mountain peaks, pineclad 

hills and lush green valleys dotted with pretty 

villages with their onion-domed churches. 

The city of Salzburg is world-famous, home of ‘The 

Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy 

the old town with its impressive fortress and 

cathedral, visit the house where Mozart was born 

in the quaint Getreidegasse or simply take a 

break amongst the flowers in the Mirabell 

gardens. (B,D) 

Salzburg 

OBERAMMERGAU 

Salzburg & The Passion Play 

Visit the stunning Tyrolean scenery of mountain peaks, pine-clad hills and 

lush green valleys. The awe-inspiring sights of some of Austria’s most 

outstanding scenery combined with a visit to the charming village of 

Oberammergau to see the Passion Play makes for a holiday to remember. 





We head to Oberammergau, with dinner in a local 

restaurant before settling into your 

accommodation in Oberammergau or one of the 

nearby villages. (B,D) 

Day 8 The Passion Play 

Enjoy the morning at leisure, before the afternoon 

start of our Passion Play performance. The play 

starts at 2.30pm and, including a three-hour 


About half the inhabitants of Oberammergau take 

part in the once-a-decade Passion Play. Over 

2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of 

Nazareth to life for the audiences that flock in from 

around the world. The play starts with Jesus entering 

Jerusalem, continues with his death on the cross 

and finishes with the resurrection. As ever, this is an 

extraordinary community enterprise. (B,L,D) 


Northwards through Germany to our overnight hotel 

in Belgium. (B,D) 


To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home. (B) 

10 days 

from only 

£1049 



Passion Play 



Salzburg 


• Salzburg guided sightseeing 

• Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World 


Salzburg & The Passion Play 

Tyrolean scenery 

Oberammergau 

Code: ECATATT 




• Departs: Tuesday Dep code: A 

Date Date 

May 25 £1,049 Aug 3 £1,089 

Jun 8 £1,059 Aug 10 £1,079 

Jun 15, 22 £1,069 


Upgrades GC3 £83 • PC1 £40 • PC1 £40 


15

OBERAMMERGAU 

Oberammergau & The Tyrol 

9 days 

from only 

£939 



Passion Play 



Salzburg 


• Salzburg guided sightseeing 

• Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World 

Salzburg 

B,L,D: Breakfast. lunch & dinner 

Oberammergau & The Tyrol by Coach 

Code: ECATAQT 





Date Date 

May 15 

May 22, 29 

Jun 5, 12 

Jun 19, 26 

Jul 3, 10 

£939 

£949 

£959 

£969 

£979 

Jul 17, 24, 31 

Aug 7 

Aug 14, 21 

Aug 28 

Sep 4, 11, 18 

£989 

£989 

£979 

£969 

£969 



Oberammergau & The Tyrol by Air 

Code: AEATAQT 

• 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast, 1 lunch 

• Return flights & resort transfers 

• Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday 

Date Date 

May 16 £1049 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 £1099 

May 23 £1059 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 £1099 

May 30 £1069 Aug 29 £1089 

Jun 6 

£1079 Sep 5 £1079 

Jun 13 £1079 Sep 12 £1069 

Jun 20 £1089 Sep 19 £1059 



See pages 158-159 for flight details and 

supplements and for information on discounted 

car parking. 

Austrian Tyrol 

Visit the stunning Tyrolean scenery of mountain peaks, pine-clad hills and 

lush green valleys. The awe-inspiring sights of some of Austria’s most 

outstanding scenery combined with a visit to the charming village of 

Oberammergau to see the Passion Play makes for a holiday to remember. 

Hotel Andreas Hofer 

Holiday itinerary by coach 


We travel to our overnight hotel in the Liege area. 

Day 2 Liege to the Austrian Tyrol 

We continue our journey to the lovely fortress town 

of Kufstein, our base for our five night stay in the 

Tyrol. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Kufstein 

At leisure in Kufstein with plenty of time to enjoy 

the Austrian hospitality. We’ll be pleased to 

welcome you on our included excursions - a tour 

of the Tyrol and a trip to charming Salzburg. 

The Tyrol is a popular holiday region, renowned for 

its scenery of breathtaking mountain peaks, pineclad 

hills and lush green valleys dotted with pretty 

villages with their onion-domed churches. 

The city of Salzburg is world-famous, home of ‘The 

Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy 

the old town with its impressive fortress and 




gardens. (B,D) 


Hotel Andreas Hofer 

Kufstein Kufstein is a busy little town, just over the 

border from Bavaria, known as ‘the Pearl of the 

Tyrol’. The Andreas Hofer is a comfortable and 

modern family-run hotel in the town centre. 

• All bedrooms with private facilities and hair 

dryer, satellite TV, radio, phone and balcony 

• Traditional restaurant 

• Lounge bar 

• A lovely beer ‘stube’ 

• Lounge • Lift 

• Welcome drink 

• Weekly Gala dinner 

• Tea/coffee with dinner 

No. of rooms: 95 Lifts:1 


Day 7 Kufstein to Oberammergau 

We journey from the Austrian Tyrol to 

Oberammergau in time for the afternoon start of 

our Passion Play performance. Beginning at 

14.30, there is then a three hour break at 17.00 

for our included dinner, and then the second part 

of the play is from 20.00, finishing at 

approximately 22.30. (B,L,D) 


Northwards through Germany to our overnight 

stay in the Liege area. (B,D) 


To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home. (B) 

Holiday itinerary by air 

Day 1 UK to Kufstein 

Fly to Munich and transfer to your hotel in Kufstein.(D) 

Days 2 to 6 Kufstein 

As per Coach itinerary, days 3 to 7. (B, D with an 

included lunch on day 7) 

Day 7 Oberammergau to UK 

Transfer to Munich for your return flight. (B)

Lake Garda 

OBERAMMERGAU 

Beautiful Lake Garda & Verona 

Combine the stunning landscapes of Italy’s largest lake, the Dolomite 

mountains with the scintillating city of Verona whose history becomes slowly 

unveiled around every corner you turn. 

Hotel Bristol 

Riva del Garda The popular Hotel Bristol is run 

with great pride by the Pederzolli family, who 

have created a homely atmosphere, and offers 

fantastic food and service. The stunning outdoor 

pool area is the perfect place to relax after a 

day’s busy sightseeing. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, including 

air conditioning (high season), telephone, safe, 

satellite TV and hairdryer • Lift to all floors • Bar 

• TV lounge • Garden • Terrace • Stunning 

outdoor pool area • One gala dinner with live 

music • Continental breakfasts and choice of 

menu evening dinners, plus tea/coffee 

• Located 1.5km from the centre of Riva del 

Garda 





Day 2 Reims to Riva del Garda (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Riva del Garda 

At leisure for 7 nights in Riva del Garda. 

A chance to relax at the north of Lake Garda. 

With the Mount Baldo towering over the town on 

either side, it is one of the most spectacular 

spots on the whole lake. Our excursion 

programme includes a full day to Verona and 

full day exploring the stunning Dolomites. (B,D) 

Day 9 Riva del Garda to Oberammergau 

We head north and cross into Germany to 

Oberammergau. (B,D) 

Day 10 Oberammergau & The Passion Play 

It is time to enjoy the power of The Passion Play, 

which begins at 14.30 and finishes at 17.00, 

when there will be a three hour break for your 

included dinner. The second part of the play 

starts at 20.00 and ends at around 22.30 (B,L,D) 

Day 11 Oberammergau to Liege (B,D) 

Day 12 Liege to UK (B) 

Hotel Bristol 

Verona’s Amphitheatre 


Day 1 UK to Italy 

Fly from your chosen airport to Italy & transfer to 

Riva del Garda. (D) 

Days 2 to 7 Riva del Garda 

Relax on the northern coast of Lake Garda and 

enjoy our included excursion programme. (B,D) 

Day 8 Riva del Garda to Oberammergau (B,D) 

Day 9 Oberammergau & the Passion Play 

(B,L,D) 

Day 10 Oberammergau to UK 

Transfer to Munich airport for your flight home. (B) 

12 days 

from only 

£1049 



Passion Play 

• Beautiful Lake Garda 

• Spectacular Dolomites 

• Verona, home of 'Romeo & Juliet' 


• Verona walking tour 

Dolomites 

B,L,D: Breakfast. lunch & dinner 

Beautiful Lake Garda & Verona by Coach 

Code: ECIYRSD 





Date Date 

May 11 £1049 Aug 3 £1169 

Jun 1 

£1109 Aug 17 £1169 

Jun 15 £1129 Sep 21 £1129 



Beautiful Lake Garda & Verona by Air 

Code: AEIYRSD 

• 9 nights dinner, room & breakfast 



• Departs: Wednesdays Returns: Fridays 

Date Date 

May 12 £1149 Aug 4 £1269 

Jun 2 

£1219 Aug 18 £1269 

Jun 16 £1239 Sep 22 £1239 





car parking. 


17

Italian Lakes 

Situated amidst spectacular Alpine scenery, the 

Italian Lakes truly are a natural wonder. With so much 

on offer the hardest decision is choosing which lake 

to visit! Lake Garda, as the largest lake, offers 

contrasting landscapes from the long pretty 

promenades of the southern areas to the striking 

mountain backdrop of the northern villages. Lake 

Como is a magical destination, adorned with villas 

and holiday homes belonging to the rich and 

famous. Lake Maggiore exudes a romantic charm 

enhanced by the pretty Borromean Islands. If you 

simply can’t decide, we’ve designed a new Italian 

Lakes by rail tour that takes you to them all! 

18 Lake Garda

Lake Como - All Inclusive 

Lake Como 

Beautiful Lake Como has been a popular holiday destination with British 

travellers since the 19th century. Located in an area of outstanding natural 

beauty, chosen by many of the rich and famous who own villas in the area, 

it is surrounded by majestic mountain scenery and has a shoreline dotted 

with quaint little ports and vibrant villages that combine with a pleasant 

climate to make it a resort to remember. Cadenabbia, is the perfect place 

from which to explore the delights of the lake and surrounding area. 

Deluxe lake view balcony room 

Public areas 

Hotel Britannia Excelsior 

Cadenabbia The Britannia Excelsior Hotel is 

situated directly across the road from the 

lakeside, built and furnished in traditional Italian 

style, offers stunning views across the lake to 

Bellagio from the front rooms, dining room and 

terrace. The Hotel is now fully air-conditioned 

from mid May - mid September. 


telephone, hairdryer, fridge, satellite TV, safe, 

air-conditioning and a ceiling fan • Prices are 

based on Comfort Twin Rooms and rooms with a 

balcony and / or lake view are available at a 

supplement • Deluxe and superior rooms are 

also available at a supplement, have more 

ornate furnishings and tend to be located on the 

higher floors • Large elegant restaurant serving 

hot and cold buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner 

• Spacious bar area • Comfortable lounge 

areas • Full use of pretty lakefront Lido area 

where a selection of all-inclusive drinks are 

available and its pool managed by the hotel 

(open May - September) • Weekly gala dinner & 

weekly local themed dinner 

• Music and singing most evenings 


Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔+ 

Travelling by air? Pre-book your excursion package for only £99 

9 days 

from only 

£299 

ITALIAN LAKES 


• Beautiful Lake Como 

• Scenic mountain backdrop 

• Popular resort of Cadenabbia 

• Welcoming Hotel Britannia Excelsior 

All Inclusive at the Hotel 

Britannia Excelsior 

• Full buffet service – hot and cold 

breakfast 

• Full buffet service lunch 

• Packed lunches available upon 

request 

• Full buffet service dinner 

• Show cooking for lunch & dinner 

• FREE local brand spirits, wines, 

beers, soft drinks, tea & coffee 

from 08.30 – midnight 

Hotel exterior 

Hotel reception 

Book your excursions before your holiday begins to guarantee availability at a discounted price. 

Lake Maggiore A fascinating journey where you will discover the history, ambience and delightful scenery of Lake 

Maggiore and the pretty town of Stresa. 

Lake Cruise and Wine Tasting A stunning cruise around Lake Como with a guide who will describe the history of the lake and 

its beautiful villas, followed by wine tasting. 

Bergamo Travel to lower Bergamo city centre where you will have the chance to travel on the funicular up to the hilltop 

medieval old town. 


19

ITALIAN LAKES 


8 days staying All Inclusive at the Britannia Excelsior Hotel travelling by air… 


Lake Como by Air 

Code: AEITHDH 

• 7 nights All Inclusive 

• Prices are based on a comfort twin room 

• Shearings resort representative 


• Departs: Wednesday 

Date Date 

Feb 3 

£449 Jun 30 £684 

Feb 10 £459 Jul 7 

£684 

Feb 17 £459 Jul 14 £684 

Feb 24 £469 Jul 21 £684 

Mar 3 

£469 Jul 28 £684 

Mar 10 £489 Aug 4 £684 

Mar 17 £489 Aug 11 £684 

Mar 24 £499 Aug 18, 25 £684 

Mar 31 £499 Sep 1, 8 £669 

Apr 7 

£529 Sep 15 £649 

Apr 14 £529 Sep 22 £639 

Apr 21 £529 Sep 29 £619 

Apr 28 £569 Oct 6 

£569 

May 5 £589 Oct 13 £559 

May 12 £589 Oct 20 £539 

May 19 £619 Oct 27 £539 

May 26 £619 Nov 3 £499 

Jun 2, 9 £639 Nov 10 £499 

Jun 16 £649 Nov 17 £499 

Jun 23 £669 Nov 24 

£499 

Comfort rooms with balcony and or lake view, 

deluxe and superior rooms available at a supplement. 


supplements, and for information on discounted 

car parking. 

Lake Como 


Day 1 UK to Cadenabbia 

Fly from your chosen UK airport, then a transfer to 

your hotel. (D) 

Days 2 to 7 Cadenabbia 

A chance to relax and enjoy the wonderful 

lakeside setting of Cadenabbia, surrounded by 

majestic mountain scenery on this all-inclusive 

holiday. Explore the local area on one of our 

fabulous optional excursions. (B,L,D) 

10 days staying All Inclusive at the Britannia Excelsior Hotel travelling by coach… 

Lido area at Lake Como 


Lake Como by Coach 

Code: ECITHJB 

• 7 nights All Inclusive (in resort) 

• Prices are based on a comfort twin room 

• Excursion programme as described 

• 2 nights en route room, breakfast & 1 dinner 


Date Date 

May 4 £699 Jul 20, 27 £819 

May 11 £719 Aug 3 £829 

May 18 £749 Aug 10 £829 

May 25 £759 Aug 17 £829 

Jun 1, 8 £789 Aug 24 £799 

Jun 15, 22 £799 Aug 31 £799 

Jun 29 £799 Sep 7 

£779 

Jul 6 

£799 Sep 14 £779 

Jul 13 

£819 Sep 21 £769 



Lake Como 


Day 1 Depart UK 

Dover, Calais, then a drive to Reims area for an 

overnight stay. 

Day 2 Arrive in Lake Como 

After breakfast travel onwards to Cadenabbia. (B,D) 


A chance to relax and enjoy the wonderful lakeside 

setting of Cadenabbia, surrounded by majestic 

mountain scenery on this wonderfully relaxing allinclusive 

holiday. (B,L,D) 

Day 9 Depart Cadenabbia 

We leave our resort to travel back through Italy and 

into France for an overnight stop in the Reims area. 

(B,D) 

Day 10 Reims to UK 

Calais, Dover, then home. (B) 


Day 8 Cadenabbia to UK 

A transfer to the airport for your flight back to the 

UK. (B) 

Fly with our preferred airline from Birmingham and Manchester 

15 day holidays by air also available from £739 

Included excursions 

• San Moritz 

• Lake Maggiore 


• Bernina Express railway journey 

• Milan 

• Como cruise

9 days staying All Inclusive at the Britannia Excelsior Hotel travelling by coach… 



Dover, Calais, then a drive south to Reims to 

reach our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Reims to Cadenabbia 

Departing after breakfast, we drive though 

France and into Italy to our resort of 

Cadenabbia. (B,D) 




majestic mountain scenery on this wonderfully 

relaxing all-inclusive holiday. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Cadenabbia to Reims 

We leave our resort to travel back through Italy 


Lake Como 

and France to our overnight hotel in Reims in 

time for dinner. (B,D) 




• Lake tour 

• Milan 

• Como Market 


• St Moritz and Bernina Express 

• Guided city tour of Milan 

• Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands 

• Lake Como cruise 

ITALIAN LAKES 

Hotel Britannia Excelsior restaurant 


Lake Como by Coach 

9 days staying All Inclusive at the Britannia Excelsior Hotel travelling by express coach… 



Dover, Calais, then travel overnight, through 

France into Italy. 

Day 2 Arrive Cadenabbia 

Morning arrival into Italy at our resort of 

Cadenabbia. (L,D) 




majestic mountain scenery on this wonderful 

all-inclusive holiday. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Depart Cadenabbia 


and France overnight.(B) 

Day 9 France to UK 

Calais, Dover, then home. 


• Lake tour 

• Milan 

• Como Market 

Lake Como 


• St Moritz and Bernina Express 

• Guided city tour of Milan 

• Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands 


Code: ECITHGW 

• Prices based on comfort twin room 

• 6 nights All Inclusive in resort, 2 nights en 

route room, breakfast & 1 dinner 

• 3 included excursions 


• Departs: Saturday Dep code: B 

Date Date 

Feb 6 

Feb 13 

Feb 20 

Feb 27 

Mar 6, 13 

Mar 20, 27 

£399 

£419 

£489 

£469 

£519 

£529 

Apr 3, 10 

Apr 17, 24 

Oct 2* 

Oct 9*,16* 

Oct 23, 30 

Nov 6, 13, 20 



Please note: Dates marked with an * are 

available from dep code A. 

NEW 

FEATURING EXTRA DATES 

FOR SUMMER 2010 




£539 

£549 

£549 

£539 

£529 

£499 


Lake Como by Express Coach 

Code: EXITHEW 

• Prices based on comfort twin room 

• 6 nights All Inclusive, 2 nights overnight travel 




Date Date 

Feb 6 

£299 Aug 14, 28 £599 

Feb 13, 20 £319 Sep 4 

£549 

Feb 27 £349 Sep 18 £529 

Mar 6, 13 £399 Sep 25 £499 

Mar 20, 27 £409 Oct 2*, 9* £439 

Apr 3, 10 £419 Oct 16* £429 

Apr 17, 24 £429 Oct 23 £419 

May 22, 29 £549 Oct 30 £409 

Jun 5, 12 £579 Nov 6, 13 £389 

Jun 26 £599 Nov 20 £369 

Jul 3, 24, 31 £599 



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ITALIAN LAKES 

Como - Jewel of the Lakes 

10 days 

from only 

£799 



• Popular Cadenabbia 

Included excursions by coach 

• Spectacular San Moritz 

• Lake Como Cruise 

• Bustling Como Market 

Optional excursions by coach 

• Lake Maggiore and Borromean 

Islands 

• Bernina Express train journey 

• Bergamo old town 

• Lake Lugano and cruise 

Lake Como 

Villa Carlotta, Lake Como 

Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia 

Our ever popular Jewel of the Lake Tour presents the best that Lake Como has to 

offer. Set at the foot of the Alps, with tree-clad slopes plunging dramatically into 

the deep blue waters of the lake, your base in Cadenabbia is truly picturesque. 

The Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia is situated next to the stunning gardens of the 

famous Villa Carlotta and looks out across the lake. Enjoy a relaxing holiday in 

comfortable surrounds. Holidays by air to the Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia give 

the opportunity to go at your own pace discovering this real beauty spot. 


Cadenabbia di Griante Situated right on the 

lake front, the Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia is the 

perfect base for this wonderful holiday. The 

superb restaurant and bar, with large arched 

windows and open-air terraces, are found on the 

top floor to take advantage of the glorious views 

of the lake and mountain scenery. 


air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe and 

hairdryer 

• Restaurant with glorious views serving buffet 

breakfast and dinner with menu choice 

• Bar with panoramic views of the lake 

• Live music twice a week (piano bar) 

• Swimming pool 

• Large solarium 

• Parklands 

• FREE welcome drink 



Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia lobby 

Pretty Bellagio 

22 www.shearings.com 0844 815 30 30 or see your local travel agent

10 days staying at the Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia travelling by coach… 


Day 1 UK to Reims area 

Dover, Calais, then on to Reims for our overnight 

stay. 

Day 2 Reims area to Lake Como 

Continuing south through stunning Alpine scenery 

into Italy and the shores on Lake Como and your 

hotel. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Lake Como 

The start of your relaxing holiday amidst beautiful 

scenery, with a number of interesting excursions 

also included. (B,D) 

Day 9 Lake Como to Reims area 

Heading back north into France for our overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 10 Reims area to UK 


Lake Como 


Full day St Moritz 

A drive through the beautiful mountain scenery 

to the popular and exclusive Swiss resort of St 

Moritz. There is also the chance to enjoy an 

optional train journey on the Bernina Express that 

winds through some amazing Alpine scenery 

that cannot be seen from the roads. 

Half day Como Market 

A trip to the bustling town of Como, with its old 

streets and magnificent cathedral, to sample 

the atmosphere, products and delights of the 

weekly market. 

Half day Lake Como Cruise 

There’s no better way to enjoy the calm blue 

waters of this beautiful lake than by boat and this 

guided tour will allow you to gaze at the sights 

and scenery against a backdrop of steep pineclad 

hills and magnificent mountains. 

8 days staying at the Grand Hotel di Cadenabbia travelling by air… 


Day 1 UK to Cadenabbia 

Fly from your choosen UK airport, then transfer to 

your hotel. (D) 

Days 2 to 7/14 Cadenabbia 

Relax in this wonderful lakeside setting of 

Cadenabbia. Your resort representative will be on 

Lake Como 

hand to organise any optional excursions and 

provide plenty of local expert knowledge. (B,D) 

Day 8/15 Cadenabbia to UK 

A transfer to the airport for your flight back to the 

UK. (B) 

15 day holidays by air also available from £999 

ITALIAN LAKES 

Lake Como 

B,D: Breakfast & dinner 

Como - Jewel of The Lakes 

Code: ECITHA 



• Grand Tourer coach travel 


Date Date 

May 4 £849 Jul 27 £829 

May 11 £859 Aug 3 £799 

May 18, 25 £869 Aug 10 £799 

Jun 1 

£869 Aug 17 £809 

Jun 8 

£869 Aug 24 £839 

Jun 15 £869 Aug 31 £859 

Jun 22, 29 £869 Sep 7 

£859 

Jul 6, 13 £849 Sep 14 £859 

Jul 20 

£839 Sep 21 £859 

Lake view supplement £79 




Code: AEITHDF 


• Return flights & resort transfer 

• Resort representative 


Date Date 

May 5 £669 Jul 21 £689 

May 12, 19 £699 Jul 28 £689 

May 26 £699 Aug 4, 11 £689 

Jun 2, 9 £709 Aug 18 £689 

Jun 16, 23 £709 Aug 25 £689 

Jun 30 £689 Sep 1, 8 £699 

Jul 7, 14 £689 Sep 15, 22 £699 





car parking. 


23

ITALIAN LAKES 

Lake Como 

8 days 

from only 

£599 



• Pretty resorts of Bellagio and 

Tremezzo 


• Bergamo 

• Lake Maggiore 

• Lake cruise & wine tasting 

Book your excursion 

package before you go on 

holiday for just £99 to 

guarantee availability at a 

discounted price. 

Hotel Bazzoni 

Code: AEITHDD 





Date Date 

May 5 £599 Jul 21 £629 

May 12 £629 Jul 28 £629 

May 19 £629 Aug 4 £629 

May 26 £649 Aug 11 £629 

Jun 2 

£649 Aug 18 £629 

Jun 9 

£649 Aug 25 £629 

Jun 16 £649 Sep 1 

£659 

Jun 23 £649 Sep 8 

£659 

Jun 30 £639 Sep 15 £659 

Jul 7 

£629 Sep 22 £649 

Jul 14 

£629 

Lake view balcony supplement £44 

Hotel Excelsior Splendide 

Code: AEIYBA 



• Shearings representative 

• Departs: Wednesdays 

Date Date 

May 5 

May 12 

May 19 

May 26 

Jun 2 

Jun 9 

Jun 16 

Jun 23 

Jun 30 

Jul 7 

Jul 14 

£599 

£629 

£649 

£649 

£659 

£659 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

Jul 21 

Jul 28 

Aug 4 

Aug 11 

Aug 18 

Aug 25 

Sep 1 

Sep 8 

Sep 15 

Sep 22 

£679 

£679 

£689 

£689 

£689 

£689 

£689 

£689 

£679 

£659 




car parking. 

Lake Como 

Lake Como is the most stunningly beautiful of all the Italian lakes, surrounded 

by steep wooded hill-sides which are dotted with orange teracotta roofs and 

ornate villas, all plunging down to the sparkling crystal clear waters of the 

lake. 

Hotel Bazzoni 

Tremezzo A popular hotel in the centre of 

Tremezzo, just across the road from the shores of 

Lake Como. Tremezzo’s friendly bars and 

lakeside cafés are nearby and the centre of 

Cadenabbia with its bathing lido is a pleasant 

walk away along the promenade. 


telephone, satellite TV and hairdryer, some 

bedrooms have lake view (available 

at a supplement) 

• Sun terrace with view of the lake • Bar area 

• Dining room overlooking the lake, serving 

breakfast and dinner 

• Two lounges, one with TV 

• Pleasant swimming pool • Gardens 




Hotel Excelsior Splendide 

Bellagio Situated directly in the centre of 

beautiful Bellagio, the Hotel Excelsior Splendide is 

located in an excellent position enjoying some 

fabulous views. The Hotel in liberty style, built in 

1907, with its large hall and traditional dining 

room is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday. 

Transfer will be by boat from Tremezzo directly 

into Bellagio. 


TV, hairdryer and direct dial telephone 

• Lake view rooms available for an added 

supplement • Restaurant serves buffet 

breakfast and dinner with a menu choice 

• Swimming pool • Hotel has a lakeside café 

terrace just over the road from the hotel 



Hotel Bazzoni Hotel Excelsior Splendide 

15 day holidays to these hotels available from £849

Lake Garda 

Enjoy a relaxing break on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda, bathed in 

Mediterranean sunshine, and surrounded by olive and citrus groves. We stay in 

the wonderful resort of Garda, a beautiful village with a honeycomb of cobbled 

streets, delightful cafés, and wonderful restaurants just waiting to be explored. 

Hotel Villa Mulino 

Garda Town The Hotel Villa Mulino is a converted 

old Italian mill with features retained. Just 250 

metres from the lake shore in the heart of the 

centre of Garda, it is stylishly decorated 

throughout and promises a warm welcome. 


satellite TV, hairdryer, telephone and air 

conditioning mid May - mid September 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and 3 

course dinner with choice of menu, 

vegetable/salad buffet and tea/coffee after 

dinner 

• Bar/taverna & lounge 

• Weekly Gala dinner and themed evenings 

• FREE Welcome drink 



8 days 

from only 

£459 

ITALIAN LAKES 

Beautiful Lake Garda 



Fly from your chosen airport to Italy and transfer 

to Hotel Villa Mulino, Garda. (D) 

Days 2 to 7 At leisure in resort 

Enjoy a free welcome drink, evening of 

entertainment and free tea/coffee after dinner. 

The Villa Mulino hotel offers a warm and friendly 

atmosphere. Our resort representative will be on 

hand to help make your stay as enjoyable as 

possible and organise any optional excursions. 

(B,D) 

Day 8 Depart Garda 

Transfer from the Hotel Villa Mulino to the airport 

for your flight back to the UK. (B) 

Lake Garda 


• Relax in the pretty town of Garda 

• Enjoy lakeside villages 


• Lake Tour 

• Venice 

• Verona 

San Vigilo, Garda 

Bardolino harbour 



Code: AEITGFW 




• Departs: Tuesday 

Date Date 

Mar 2 

£459 Apr 20, 27 £469 

Mar 9 

£459 Oct 5 

£499 

Mar 16 £459 Oct 12 £499 

Mar 23 £459 Oct 19 £499 

Mar 30 £459 Oct 26 £499 

Apr 6 

£469 Nov 2 £479 

Apr 13 £469 Nov 9 £469 




car parking. 


25

ITALIAN LAKES 

Beautiful Lake Garda & Venice 

9 days 

from only 

£399 


• Venice 

• Italian Dolomites 

• Vicenza 


• Lake tour 

• Verona 

Hotel Imperial by Express Coach 

Code: EXITGHW 

• 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast, 2 nights 

overnight travel 




Date Date 

Mar 6 

£399 Oct 2* £419 

Mar 13 £409 Oct 9* £419 

Mar 20 £419 Oct 16* £419 

Mar 27 £419 Oct 23* £419 

Apr 3 

£439 Oct 30* £409 

Apr 10 £429 Nov 6 £409 

Apr 17, 24 £429 Nov 13 £399 


Hotel Imperial by Coach 

Code: ECITGLW 


enroute room, breakfast & 1 dinner 




Date Date 

Mar 6 

£499 Oct 2* £529 

Mar 13 £499 Oct 9* £529 

Mar 20 £519 Oct 16* £529 

Mar 27 £519 Oct 23* £524 

Apr 3 

£529 Oct 30* £509 

Apr 10 £529 Nov 6 £499 

Apr 17, 24 £529 Nov 13 £469 


Hotel Villa Mulino by Coach 

Code: ECITGKW 


enroute room, breakfast & 1 dinner 




Date Date 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 20 

Mar 27 

Apr 3 

Apr 10 

Apr 17, 24 

£479 

£489 

£489 

£499 

£499 

£499 

£519 

Oct 2* 

Oct 9* 

Oct 16* 

Oct 23* 

Oct 30* 

Nov 6 

£519 

£519 

£499 

£499 

£499 

£479 

£469 

Nov 13 



available from departure code A. 

Lake Garda 

One of Europe's most acclaimed beauty spots, sheltered by a backdrop of 

stunning mountain scenery, Lake Garda is the largest and most popular of 

the Italian lakes. The charm of this region has attracted visitors for centuries, 

and will make you want to return again and again. 

Hotel Imperial 

Garda Town Close to the centre of Garda and a 

short walk to the lake, the Hotel Imperial is a 

comfortable and popular hotel and its attractive 

terrace area, perfect for enjoying a relaxing drink 

from the bar. 


air conditioning, phone, satellite TV, hairdryer 

and balcony 

• Pleasant garden and terrace • Bar 




dinner 

• Weekly special dinner with live music 




Venice canal 














dinner 







Full day Venice 

Crisscrossed by canals flanked with ancient, 

crumbling palaces. Venice is a living 

masterpiece where narrow streets open out onto 

delightful squares. Visit wonders such as the 

Bridge of Sighs or simply enjoy exploring the 

unique city. 

Full day Vicenza 

Vicenza is a delightful ancient university town, 

and is a pleasure to explore, part of the old 

centre still enclosed by medieval walls. There is 

wonderful architecture influenced by Palladio, 

and the Teatro Olimpico is a hidden gem. 

Full day Italian Dolomites 

Take the scenic route through the Dolomites to 

enjoy some of Europe’s most stunning scenery, 

towering granite peaks, quaint villages and pine 

clad hillsides.

Lake Garda Inclusive Discovery 

Lake Garda 

Shearings Holidays are pleased to offer the Hotel Sole centrally located in the 

heart of the pretty town of Garda. The hotel offers good quality, friendly 

accommodation with free daily packed lunches and every evening between 

19.00 & 22.00 drinks are included! 

Hote Sole 

Lake Garda The Hotel Sole is located in the 

heart of the pretty town of Garda only 250m 

from the lakefront promenade. The Hotel Sole 

provides accommodation with particularly 

comfortable bedrooms. Garda town offers a 

pretty promenade with fabulous views over the 

lake. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities shower, wc, 

satellite TV, safe, telephone and minibar 

• Small Terrace 

• Bar 

• Lounge 

• One evening of live music 

• FREE drinks every evening 





We travel to France for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 France to Garda 

Departing after breakfast we continue the 

journey southwards to Lake Garda. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Relax in Garda 

Enjoy our included excursion programme and 

explore further afield on our optional excursions 

to the stunning Dolomites and to visit pretty 

Mantua. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Garda to France 

Departing after breakfast we journey to France 

for our overnight stay. (B/D) 


We travel to Calais, onwards to Dover and then 

home. 


Full day South of Lake Garda Tour 

We visit some of the pretty towns located on 

the south side of this beautiful lake with 

photo stops and free-time along the way. 

Full day North of Lake Garda Tour 

We spend a day exploring the northern 

areas of Lake Garda including the pretty 

towns of Malcesine & Limone. An optional 

boat trip may be available. 

Half day Verona 

We enjoy a half day in the wonderful city 

home to the tale of Romeo & Juliet and an 

impressive Roman Amphitheatre. 

Holiday itinerary by express coach 


We travel to France and continue southwards 

overnight. 

Day 2 France to Garda 

We continue the journey southwards to Lake 

Garda. (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Relax in Garda 

Enjoy our included excursion programme & 

explore further afield on our optional excursions 

to the stunning Dolomites & to visit pretty 

Mantua. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Garda to France 

Departing after breakfast we journey to through 

France overnight. 


We travel to Calais, onwards to Dover and then 

home. 

9 days 

from only 

£399 

ITALIAN LAKES 


• Historic Verona 

• Scenic Lake Garda tours 

• Drinks included every evening 


• The Dolomites • Mantua 

Inclusive Value at Hotel Sole 


• FREE daily packed lunch 

• FREE drinks 

Wine, beer, local spirits, soft 

drinks, tea & coffee every 

evening from 19.00-22.00 

NEW 


Lake Garda Inclusive Discovery by Coach 

Code: ECITGWA 

• 8 nights room & breakfast, 7 dinners, 5 lunches 

• 2 overnights stays in France 


Date Date 

Feb 27 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 20 

Mar 27 

Apr 3 

Apr 10 

Apr 17 

£499 

£499 

£519 

£519 

£519 

£539 

£539 

£549 

Apr 24 

Oct 2* 

Oct 9* 

Oct 16* 

Oct 23* 

Oct 30* 

Nov 6 

Lake Garda 

Lake Garda Inclusive Discovery by Express Coach 

Code: EXITGWA 

• 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast, 5 lunches 

• 2 nights overnight coach travel 


Date Date 

Feb 27 £399 Apr 24 £419 

Mar 6 

£409 Oct 2* £409 

Mar 13 £409 Oct 9* £409 

Mar 20 £409 Oct 16* £409 

Mar 27 £409 Oct 23* £409 

Apr 3 

£419 Oct 30* £409 

Apr 10 £419 Nov 6 £399 

Apr 17 £419 



£549 

£519 

£519 

£499 

£499 

£489 

£479 




27

ITALIAN LAKES 

Lake Garda & Verona Opera 

8 days 

from only 

£649 


• Relax on Italy’s largest Lake 

• Experience the dazzling Verona 

Opera festival 

• Discover lakeside villages and 

towns 


• Lake Tour 

• Verona 

• Venice 

• Scenic Dolomites 

• Florence 

Upgraded opera seating 

available, contact us 

for details. 

Lake Garda 


Hotel Speranza 

Code: AEITAAB 

• 7 nights dinner room & breakfast 

• Included Opera Excursion 

• Return flights & transfers 


Hotel Eden 

Code: AEITGSA 


• Included Opera Excursion 



Hotel Speranza Eden 

Date Opera 

Jun 30 AIDA 

Jul 7 CARMEN 

Jul 14 MADAME BUTTERFLY 

Jul 21 AIDA 

Jul 28 AIDA 

Aug 4 MADAME BUTTERFLY 

Aug 11 AIDA 

Aug 18 CARMEN 

Aug 25 CARMEN 

£759 

£769 

£769 

£769 

£769 

£769 

£769 

£759 

£739 

£649 

£699 

£739 

£739 

£739 

£739 

£729 

£709 

£699 

Single supplement - £59 



car parking. 

Verona Opera 

The Verona Opera Festival continues to astound audiences year after year 

with the unique backdrop of a Roman amphitheatre. We have carefully 

selected two wonderful hotels in Garda & Bardolino to ensure that you will 

have an unforgettable holiday! 


Bardolino The Hotel Speranza is a friendly hotel 

located in the heart of the historical centre of 

the pedestrian area of Bardolino and only a few 

minutes walk from the lakefront promenade. The 

hotel is family run and offers an excellent 

traditional cuisine. Prices are based on standard 

twin rooms, other room types are available. 

• Comfortable rooms, all with air-conditioning, 

telephone, safe, shower/WC and satellite TV 

• All rooms are air-conditioned between late 

May and mid September 


course dinner with choice of menu 

• Bar/lounge area 





Day 1 Fly to Italy 

Fly from your chosen regional airport and transfer 

to your hotel on Lake Garda. (D) 

Days 2 to 7 Lake Garda 

At leisure on Lake Garda. Relax and enjoy the 

stunning scenery, take a stroll along the shores of 

the lake, and enjoy our optional excursion 

programme and your included excursion to the 

unforgettable Verona Opera. (B,D) 

Day 8 Depart Garda 

Transfer from hotel for your flight back to the UK. 

(B,D) 

Verona Opera 


Hotel Eden 

Garda Town The Hotel Eden is a small, friendly, 

family-run hotel 1.5km from the centre of Garda 

and lakeside promenade. Set in a quiet 

location, it has a lovely garden, attractive 

outdoor pool and cosy bar. 


satellite TV, phone, hairdryer and safe 

• All bedrooms are air conditioned between 

late May and mid September 

• Air conditioned restaurant serving buffet 

breakfast and 3-course dinner with menu 

choice 

• Bar • TV room • Outdoor swimming pool 

• Sun terrace • Garden 




Included Operas 

Aida 

This grandest of grand operas, with its spectacular 

crowd scenes, Egyptian setting and succession of 

unforgettable melodies, a beautifully constructed 

drama of passion, revenge and sacrifice. 

Carmen 

The story is set in Seville, Spain, circa 1830, and 

concerns the eponymous Carmen, a beautiful 

Gypsy with a fiery temper. A dazzling array of 

spanish dancing, pagentry! 

Madame Butterfly 

Puccini dazzles with the story of “Madame 

Butterfly” which tells the love story of an American 

lieutenant & geisha lady. The couple share a 

short, blissful time and a son together before his 

return to the USA. Madame Butterfly waits for her 

lost love but the final outcome is tragic in 

Puccini’s stunning opera. 

Please check in the price panel which featured 

Opera performance is included.

Lake Garda 

Lake Garda, with its clear blue waters and beautiful lakeside towns, has 

charmed foreign holiday-makers for centuries. The resorts of Garda and 

Bardolino both have lovely pedestrianised promenades full of cafes and 

bars, so is perfect for a relaxing break, all set amidst a natural haven of 

Cyprus trees and rolling hills. Simply select whether to travel by coach or air 

and your preferred hotel and leave the rest to us! 



Across to Calais and then overnight through 

France. 

Day 2 Arrive Lake Garda 

Arrive on Lake Garda at your selected hotel 

around lunchtime. 

Days 3 to 8/15 Lake Garda 

At leisure in resort. Our resort representative will 

be on hand to help make your stay as enjoyable 

as possible and organise any chosen excursions. 

Day 9/16 Depart Lake Garda 

We leave in the afternoon and travel back 

overnight through France. 

Day 10/17 Arrive UK 

To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home. 


Garda Town Close to the centre of Garda and a 

short walk to the lake, the Hotel Imperial is a 

comfortable and popular hotel and its attractive 

terrace area, perfect for enjoying a relaxing drink 

from the bar. 


air conditioning, phone, satellite TV, hairdryer 

and balcony 

• Pleasant garden and terrace • Bar 




dinner 

• Weekly special dinner with live music 


† FREE bar spend offer of E25 per person per week on 

selected departures. 



10 days 

from only 

£399 

ITALIAN LAKES 

Lake Garda Selection 



Fly from your chosen regional airport to Italy and 

transfer to your Hotel on Lake Garda. 

Days 2 to 7/14 Lake Garda 

At leisure in resort. Our resort representative will 

be on hand to help make your stay as enjoyable 

as possible and organise any chosen excursions. 

Day 8/15 Depart Lake Garda 

Transfer from your chosen hotel for your flight 

back to the UK. 

See individual price panels for board basis 

information. 

We also feature 15 day holidays by air and 17 

day holidays by coach from £569 



• Beautiful Lake Garda 

• Pretty lakeside towns & villages to 

explore 


• Romantic Venice 

• Romeo & Juliet's Verona 

• Lake Tour 

• Scenic Dolomites 

• Milan 

• Florence 

FREE VERONA HALF DAY 

EXCURSION DEPARTURES 

MAY 5TH - 18TH BOOK 

BEFORE 31/01/2010 


Lake Garda 

• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast in resort 

• Return flights & resort transfers or overnight 

coach travel 

• Departs: Wed/Tues Dep code: A 

8 DAYS 10 DAYS 

Code: AEITGGL Code: EXITGI 

Date Date 

May 5 † 

May 12 † 

May 19, 26 

Jun 2 

Jun 9 † 

Jun 16 

Jun 23, 30 

Jul 7, 14 

Jul 21, 28 

Aug 4, 11 

Aug 18 

Aug 25 

Sep 1, 8 

Sep 15 † 

Sep 22 † 

£599 

£599 

£629 

£629 

£629 

£629 

£669 

£699 

£699 

£699 

£699 

£669 

£669 

£629 

£599 

May 4 † 

May 11 †, 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8 † 

Jun 15 

Jun 22, 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

Jul 20, 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10, 17 

Aug 24, 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 † 

Sep 21 † 


Garden view supplement £44 



car parking. 


£519 

£539 

£549 

£549 

£549 

£579 

£619 

£619 

£619 

£619 

£619 

£589 

£589 

£559 

£549 

29

ITALIAN LAKES 


Hotel Eden 



coach travel 



Code: AEITGGN Code: EXITGE 

Date Date 

May 5 

May 12 

May 19 

May 26 

Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 

Jun 30 

Jul 7 

Jul 14, 21 

Jul 28 

Aug 4 

Aug 11 

Aug 18, 25 

Sep 1, 8 

Sep 15 

Sep 22 

£529 

£549 

£599 

£629 

£649 

£649 

£649 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£649 

£649 

£569 

£529 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18, 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13, 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17, 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

£459 

£499 

£549 

£549 

£549 

£549 

£549 

£589 

£589 

£589 

£559 

£559 

£559 

£499 

£489 


Hotel Silvestro 

• 7 nights room & breakfast in resort 


coach travel 



Code: AEITGSS Code: EXITGR 

Date Date 

May 5, 12 £499 May 4 £399 

May 19 £519 May 11, 18 £409 

May 26 £569 May 25 £479 

Jun 2, 9 £589 Jun 1, 8 £479 

Jun 16, 23 £589 Jun 15 £479 

Jun 30 £589 Jun 22, 29 £479 

Jul 7 

£589 Jul 6 

£479 

Jul 14, 21 £599 Jul 13, 20 £499 

Jul 28 

£599 Jul 27 £499 

Aug 4, 11 £599 Aug 3, 10 £499 

Aug 18, 25 £599 Aug 17, 24 £499 

Sep 1 

£589 Aug 31 £479 

Sep 8 

£569 Sep 7 

£479 

Sep 15 £499 Sep 14 £419 

Sep 22 £499 Sep 21 £419 





coach travel 



Code: AEITGGA Code: EXITGV 

Date Date 

May 5 £649 May 4 £569 

May 12 £679 May 11 £579 

May 19 £729 May 18 £629 

May 26 £739 May 25 £649 

Jun 2, 9, 16 £739 Jun 1, 8 £649 

Jun 23, 30 £739 Jun 15, 22 £649 

Jul 7 

£739 Jun 29 £649 

Jul 14, 21, 28 £799 Jul 6 

£649 

Aug 4, 11 £799 Jul 13, 20 £729 

Aug 18 £799 Jul 27 £729 

Aug 25 £769 Aug 3, 10 £729 

Sep 1 

£739 Aug 17 £729 

Sep 8 

£729 Aug 24, 31 £679 

Sep 15 £669 Sep 7 

£619 

Sep 22 £649 Sep 14, 21 £579 


Balcony supplement £24 

Hotel Eden 

Hotel Silvestro restaurant 


NEW 


Hotel Eden 

Garda Town The Hotel Eden is a small, friendly, 

family-run hotel 1.5km from the centre of Garda 

and lakeside promenade. Set in a quiet 

location, it has a lovely garden, attractive 

outdoor pool and cosy bar. 


satellite TV, phone, hairdryer, safe and air 


• Air conditioned restaurant serving buffet 

breakfast and 3-course dinner with menu 

choice 

• Bar 

• TV room 

• Outdoor swimming pool 

• Sun terrace 

• Garden 




Hotel Silvestro 

Garda Town This family-run hotel is located in the 

centre of Garda close to the resort’s shops, bars 

and restaurants and a very short walk from the 

lakefront promenade. The hotel is ideal for those 

looking for a good central base and wanting to 

try some local cuisine in Garda’s many 

restaurants. 

• All rooms have private facilities TV, telephone, 

mini-bar and safe 

• Air conditioning from mid June 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast 

• Internet facilities 















vegetable/salad buffet 





Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔

Hotel Bisesti 

Garda Town The attractive Hotel Bisesti is set in 

pretty surroundings just 150 metres from the 

lakeshore and promenade. Popular with guests 

who visit on a regular basis because of its central 

yet peaceful location and wonderful pool area, 

the hotel offers a high level of service and 

friendly staff will look after your every need. 


hairdryer, satellite TV and telephone 

• Bedrooms with balcony have air conditioning 

and are available at a supplement 


evening meal with menu choice 

• TV lounge 

• Bar 

• Pleasant garden 


• Safety deposit boxes available at a 

supplement 


Official rating: 3 stars Our Rating: ✔✔✔ 


Bardolino The Hotel Speranza is a friendly hotel 

located in the heart of the historical centre of 

the pedestrian area of Bardolino and only a few 

minutes walk from the lakefront promenade. The 

hotel is family run and offers an excellent 

traditional cuisine. Prices are based on standard 

twin rooms, other room types are available. 

• Comfortable rooms, all with telephone, safe, 

shower/WC and satellite TV 


course dinner with choice of menu 

• Bar/lounge area 




Parc Hotel Castelnuovo All Inclusive 

Castelnuovo del Garda The Parc Hotel is 

located a couple of kilometres from Peschiera 

del Garda and offers excellent quality 

accommodation on an All Inclusive basis! 

• Rooms are spacious and comfortable with 

private facilities, bath, shower, hairdryer, mini 

fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, TV, safe 

• Hotel facilities include poolside grill bar, 

espresso bar, souvenir shop, full buffet 

restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, full 

entertainment programme, spa suite*, indoor 

swimming pool (*further charges may apply) 

• FREE Shuttle bus to Peschiera centre 

ALL INCLUSIVE - Includes full buffet breakfast, 

light buffet lunch & full buffet dinner • Snack 

point buffet from 10am – 6pm • Drinks from 

10am – 11pm; selection of soft drinks, hot 

beverages, local wines/draft beers & selected 

spirits 




Hotel Bisesti 

NEW 


NEW 

Parc Hotel Castelnuovo del Garda 

Hotel Bisesti 

ITALIAN LAKES 



coach travel 



Code: AEITGGR Code: EXITGC 

Date Date 

May 5 

May 12, 19 

May 26 

Jun 2, 9 

Jun 16, 23 

Jun 30 

Jul 7 

Jul 14, 21 

Jul 28 

Aug 4 

Aug 11 

Aug 18, 25 

Sep 1, 8 

Sep 15 

Sep 22 

£649 

£689 

£729 

£729 

£729 

£729 

£729 

£799 

£799 

£799 

£799 

£799 

£739 

£689 

£649 

May 4 

May 11, 18 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8, 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13, 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17, 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14, 21 




£579 

£599 

£659 

£659 

£669 

£669 

£659 

£659 

£709 

£709 

£709 

£709 

£649 

£649 

£599 




coach travel 



Code: AEITGGX Code: EXITGG 

Date Date 

May 5 £669 May 4 £619 

May 12 £699 May 11, 18 £629 

May 19 £699 May 25 £629 

May 26 £729 Jun 1, 8 £639 

Jun 2 

£729 Jun 15, 22 £639 

Jun 9 

£729 Jun 29 £639 

Jun 16, 23 £739 Jul 6, 13 £629 

Jun 30 £739 Jul 20 £629 

Jul 7, 14 £739 Jul 27 £629 

Jul 21, 28 £729 Aug 3, 10 £629 

Aug 4, 11 £729 Aug 17 £629 

Aug 18, 25 £729 Aug 24 £629 

Sep 1, 8 £719 Aug 31 £629 

Sep 15 £719 Sep 7, 14 £639 

Sep 22 £699 Sep 21 £639 

Twin Annexe reduction – £18 

Balcony twin supplement £34 

Parc Hotel Castelnuovo All Inclusive 

• 7 nights All Inclusive in resort 


coach travel 



Code: AEITGHA Code: EXITGHA 

Date Date 

May 5 £729 May 4 £629 

May 12 £749 May 11 £689 

May 19, 26 £799 May 18 £719 

Jun 2, 9 £799 May 25 £739 

Jun 16, 23 £799 Jun 1, 8 £739 

Jun 30 £849 Jun 15, 22 £739 

Jul 7 

£899 Jun 29 £789 

Jul 14 

£929 Jul 6 

£799 

Jul 21 

£949 Jul 13, 20 £879 

Jul 28 

£949 Jul 27 £899 

Aug 4, 11 £949 Aug 3, 10, 17 £899 

Aug 18, 25 £949 Aug 24 £829 

Sep 1 

£849 Aug 31 £739 

Sep 8 

£799 Sep 7 

£719 

Sep 15 £749 Sep 14 £669 

Sep 22 £729 Sep 21 £639 


31

ITALIAN LAKES 


10 days 

from only 

£729 


• Relax on Italy’s largest Lake 

• Experience the dazzling Verona 

Opera festival 

• Discover spectacular Venice 

• Enjoy a tour of the south of Lake 

Garda 


• Verona 

• Trento 

• Limone & Riva 

Upgraded opera seating 

available, contact us 

for details! 

Venice canal 

Juliet's balcony 



Code: ECITAA 




• Departs: Tuesday Dep Code: A 

Date Opera 

Jul 13 MADAME BUTTERFLY 

Jul 20 TURANDOT 

Jul 27 AIDA 

Aug 3 TROVATORE 

Aug 10 TROVATORE 

Aug 17 CARMEN 

£769 

£779 

£779 

£749 

£749 

£729 


Arena of Verona 

The Verona Opera Festival is a truly spectacular experience. Enjoy the 

stunning landscapes of Italy’s largest lake, a full day in Venice and fantastic 

Lake tour on this unforgettable holiday! 

Hotel Drago 


Day 1 UK to France 

To Dover for the crossing to Calais, and then 

onwards to our overnight hotel in France. 

Day 2 France to Lake Garda 

We continue our journey southwards in to Italy, to 

beautiful Lake Garda for our seven night stay at 

the Hotel Drago (3*). (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Assenza di Brenzone 

At leisure on Lake Garda. Relax and enjoy the 

stunning scenery, take a stroll along the shores of 

the lake, and enjoy our included excursion 

programme including the unforgettable Verona 

Opera. (B,D) 

Day 9 Lake Garda to France 

Northwards again, back in to France and on to 

our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais for the crossing to Dover, then home. 

(B) 


Hotel Drago 

Assenza di Brenzone Situated just 20 metres 

from the lake front and near the small fishing 

village of Assenza di Brenzone, Hotel Drago 

enjoys a wonderful setting, and a friendly relaxed 

atmosphere which we are sure will offer you a 

wonderful stay on the shores of beautiful Lake 

Garda. 

• All bedrooms feature private facilities, 

hairdryer, telephone, fridge/minibar, safety 

deposit box, satellite TV and radio 

• Bar • Restaurant 

• Lounge area 

• Fitness area 

• Attractive outdoor swimming pool 

• Gardens 



Our featured Operas 

Aida 

The grandest of operas with its spectacular 

crowd scenes and Egyptian setting. 

Carmen 

A dazzling array of spanish dancing and 

pagentry telling the tale of eponymous Carmen. 

Madame Butterfly 

Puccini’s tragic tale of lost love enjoys some 

spectacular staging. 

Trovatore 

Verdi’s tale of ‘’Il Trovatore’’,a gypsy who 

absentmindedly throws the wrong baby into a 

fire cannot fail to entertain. 

Turandot 

Italian composer Puccini’s last masterpiece 

before his death, Turandot salutes the power of 

love.

Riva del Garda 

New for summer 2010 Lake Garda All Inclusive offers a discovery of some of 

the scenery that Italy is most famous for! Enjoy our base just north of Lake 

Garda. Our included excursion programme discovers Lake Garda, the 

spectacular Dolomites and the magical city of Venice! 

Hotel Villa Delle Rose 

Lake Garda Located just 4km north of Lake 

Garda the welcoming Hotel delle Rose is 

situated in the town of Arco. Arco is a famous 

resort known for its mild climate, it offers 

possibilities of pleasant strolls from its botanical 

gardens to the charming medieval town centre 

with its cobbled streets and shops. The hotel 

offers a good standard of rooms, spacious 

gardens with a swimming pool and a full 

leisure/spa facilities including an indoor pool. 

• Bedrooms have private facilities including 

telephone and satellite tv • Air conditioning from 

mid May to mid September • Hotel shuttle bus 

directly into Riva del Garda (small charge 

payable) • Comfortable hotel restaurant/bar 

areas • FREE Welcome drink 




Day 1 Depart Uk 

Dover, Calais, then a drive to Reims area for an 


Day 2 Arrive Arco 

After breakfast travel onwards to Arco north of 

Lake Garda. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Arco 

A chance to relax and enjoy a wonderful setting 

on this All Inclusive holiday. Our included 

excursion programme visits some of the most 

scenic beauty spots in the area as well as the 

fabulous city of Venice. (B,L,D) 

Day 9 Depart Arco 


and into France for an overnight stop in the 

Reims area (B,D) 


Calais, Dover, then home (B) 

Lake Garda - All Inclusive 

Hotel Villa Delle Rose 


Full day North Lake Garda 

Enjoy a day on the shores of Lake Garda where 

you can explore the delightful alleyways and 

lakefront promenades of some of the most 

popular locations on the north of the lake 

including the pretty town of Malcesine which 

offers an array of cobbled streets watched over 

by the 13th century castle & the colourful ports 

of Limone. 

Full day Dolomites 

A memorable day of awe-inspiring scenery 

exploring the spectacular Dolomite mountain 

range, craggy mountain tops, twists and turns 

the Dolomites are a natural haven! 


Crisscrossed by canals flanked with ancient 

crumbling palaces, Venice is a living 

masterpiece where narrow cobbled streets open 

out onto delightful squares. Visit the Bridge of 

Sighs, the magnificent Doges Palace, the Rialto 

Bridge or simply enjoy meandering around this 

unique city. 

10 days 

from only 

£699 


• All Inclusive Package 

• Scenic Lake Garda 

• Spectacular Dolomites 

• Venice 


• South of Lake Garda Tour 

• Trento & Bolzano 

• Verona 

ITALIAN LAKES 

All Inclusive at the Hotel Villa 

Delle Rose 

NEW 

• Buffet breakfast, light lunch (cold 

rice, cold pasta, salad, soup), 

3 course evening meal with 

choice of menu 

• Daily “Tea time” from 4 to 5 pm 

• FREE bar from midday to 10 pm 

- with unlimited tea, coffee, 

selected soft drinks, local wine, 

local beer & water 



Venice 

Lake Garda - All Inclusive 

Code: ECITAAL 





Date Date 

May 4 £699 Jul 20, 27 £799 

May 11, 18 £749 Aug 3, 10 £809 

May 25 £759 Aug 17, 24 £829 

Jun 1, 8, 15 £769 Aug 31 £779 

Jun 22 £779 Sep 7 

£769 

Jun 29 £789 Sep 14 £749 

Jul 6, 13 £789 Sep 21 £739 



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ITALIAN LAKES 

Magical Lake Maggiore 

10 days 

from only 

£679 


• Beautiful Lake Maggiore 

• Pretty resort of Baveno 



• Zermatt and the Matterhorn 

• Picturesque Macugnaga 

• Evening lake cruise 

Borromean Gulf 


Magical Lake Maggiore by Coach 

Code: ECITBT 





Date Date 

May 4 

May 18 

Jun 1, 15 

Jun 29 

Jul 13 

£679 

£699 

£729 

£719 

£679 

Jul 27 

Aug 10 

Aug 24 

Sep 7 

£679 

£679 

£719 

£729 

£729 

Sep 21 


Magical Lake Maggiore by Air 

Code: AEITBT 



• Return flight & resort transfers 


Date Date 

May 5 

May 19 

Jun 2, 16 

Jun 30 

Jul 14 

£729 

£749 

£779 

£769 

£729 

Jul 28 

Aug 11 

Aug 25 

Sep 8 

£729 

£729 

£769 

£779 

£779 

Sep 22 




car parking. 

Lake Maggiore 

A wonderful relaxing holiday on the shores of Lake Maggiore facing the 

lovely Borromean Islands. Based in the pretty village of Baveno, where 

illustrious guests have included Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill, you’ll 

enjoy lovely excursions to some of the area’s superb sights. 

Hotel Beau Rivage 



Dover to Calais, then on to Reims for our 

overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Reims to Baveno 

We drive into Italy past some beautiful 

countryside to reach Baveno in time for dinner. 

(B,D) *Passengers travelling by air fly into Milan 

and transfer to Baveno. 

Days 3 to 8 Baveno 

A chance to relax in your picturesque resort and 

enjoy some of the surrounding area’s best sights 

on our included excursions. (B,D) 

Day 9 Baveno to Reims 

We head back north into France for our 

overnight hotel. (B,D) *Passengers travelling by air 

transfer to Milan for flight home. 




Hotel Beau Rivage 

Baveno The Hotel Beau Rivage is situated on 

Baveno’s tree-lined promenade across the road 

from the lake and offers wonderful views of the 

nearby Borromean Islands. Close to town, it also 

offers a spacious bar and lounge overlooking the 

lake and a pleasant terraced garden. 


phone, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV • Some 

rooms have balconies • TV lounge • Spacious 

lake view lounge and bar • Dining room serving 

buffet breakfast and dinner with menu choice 

• Tea/coffee after dinner • Terraced garden 

• Outdoor swimming pool (open 15th June to 

10th September) • Weekly candelight dinner and 

glass of Italian champagne 




Full day Lake Como 

Possibly the most dramatic of the Italian lakes, 

the narrow fjord-like Lake Como is surrounded by 

high mountains that plunge into its deep blue 

waters below. It was also described by 

Wordsworth as a ‘treasure, which the earth kept 

to itself’ and you’ll understand why on this 

chance to explore the lake, its pretty villages and 

spectacular scenery. 

Full day Arona and Lake Orta 

Lake Orta is one of Italy’s smallest lakes and has 

a picturesque ancient village known as ‘Venice 

without water’, where narrow cobbled streets sit 

between quaint pastel coloured houses and 

elaborate palaces. Arona, at the southern end 

of the lake, is a popular tourist town that boasts 

castle ruins and a huge statue of St Charles 

Borromeo - the second largest bronze statue in 

the world, after the Statue of Liberty.

The Best of the Italian Lakes 

Lake Garda 

Join us on our discovery of the wonderful Italian Lakes, from the majesty of 

Lake Maggiore, dramatic Lake Como and picturesque Lake Garda this 

holiday explores some of the most stunning natural beauty spots through the 

north of Italy. 


Day 1 Uk to Paris 

Dover, Calais, then Paris for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Paris to Lake Garda 

A journey on the TGV train to Milan, before a 

coach trip southwards to reach Lake Garda for 

dinner and four nights at the 4* Hotel Parchi del 

Garda in Pacengo del Garda, a FREE welcome 

drink greets us on arrival! (B,D) 

Day 3 Lake Garda 

A spectacular introduction to Italy’s largest lake 

enjoying a scenic full day lake tour around the 

circumference of the Lake Garda. Photo 

opportunities along the way as the scenery 

changes from the flat landscapes of the 

southern lake to the striking mountain backdrop 

of the north lake. (B,D) 

Day 4 The Dolomites 

A change of scenery today as we discover the 

Dolomites. We explore this awe inspiring 

mountain range with spectacular craggy 

mountain tops, twists and turns. (B,D) 

Day 5 Verona 

A chance to visit the home of Shakespeare’s 

Romeo & Juliet, where the must-see sights 

include the main square dominated by the 

huge Roman amphitheatre and Juliet’s 

legendary balcony. (B,D) 

Day 6 Lake Garda to Lake Maggiore via Lake 

Orta 

We depart Lake Garda and travel northwards to 

discover more gems of this region. Lake Orta, 

locally known as “Venice without the Water” is our 

next location & here narrow cobbled streets run 

between pastel washed houses. We continue to 

Stresa on Lake Maggiore for an early afternoon 

arrival at the 4* Hotel Milan Speranza. (B,D) 

Day 7 Lake Maggiore 

Today we discover some of the most scenic 

areas of Lake Maggiore including crossing the 

border into Swiss based Locarno, and the pretty 

towns of Ascona & Canobbio. (B,D) 

Day 8 Lake Lugano & Lake Como 

Explore two further lakes as we travel to Lake 

Lugano and to striking Lake Como. Lake Como 

particularly is an area of outstanding beauty with 

a colourful shoreline punctuated by tiny ports 

and vibrant villages. (B,D) 

Day 9 Milan to Paris 

A morning transfer to Milan station for the TGV 

train back to Paris, passing through the 

spectacular scenery of the Alps. From Paris a 

further transfer to your overnight hotel in Northern 

France. (B,D) 

Day 10 Northern France to UK 


Lake Como 

10 days 

from only 

£899 


• Lake Garda Tour 

• Verona 

• Dolomites 

• Beautiful Lake Maggiore 

• Lake Como & Lake Lugano 

• Pretty Lake Orta 



• Lake Garda cruise 

• Verona walking tour 

ITALIAN LAKES 

NEW 

Lake Maggiore 

Hotel Milan Speranza, Stresa 


The Best of the Italian Lakes 

Code: ETITAL 


• Return TGV travel Paris to Milan 

• Shearings Tour Manager 


Date Date 

May 11 £899 Aug 3 £949 

May 25 £949 Aug 17 £949 

Jun 8 

£949 Aug 31 £949 

Jun 22 £949 Sep 7 

£949 

Jul 6, 20 £929 Sep 14 £949 


First class supplement £74 


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Italy 

Our Italian holidays provide the chance to enjoy every 

aspect of this amazing country, from awe-inspiring cities 

to rolling Tuscan countryside and beautiful, stylish beach 

resorts. Spend time in Venice, Florence and Rome, 

home to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel; experience the 

beautiful Tuscan countryside or Mediterranean 

splendour of the Neapolitan Riviera at the stylish resort of 

Sorrento, the stunning Amalfi Coast and charming island 

of Capri; or relax on resort holidays at traditional 

favourites Diano Marina and Lido di Jesolo. 

36 Amalfi Coast, Italy

Colosseum, Rome 

Treasures of Italy truly encapsulates the essence of this tour discovering a 

whole treasure-trove of stunning landscapes, spectacular cities and cultural 

delights! You’ll experience some wonderful locations, including the Eternal 

city of Rome, stylish Sorrento and the enchanting Isle of Capri. 



Dover, Calais, then on to our overnight hotel in 

the Reims area of Northern France. 

Day 2 Northern France to Lake Lucerne 

Travelling into Switzerland for a night on the 

shores of Lake Lucerne. (B,D) 

Day 3 Lake Lucerne to Montecatini 

We take a scenic drive into Italy and through the 

St Bernard Tunnel to Montedatini for a two-night 

stay at the Grand Hotel Plaza 4*. (B,D) 

Day 4 Montecatini 

Relax in charming Montecatini or enjoy a full day 

optional excursion to Pisa and Lucca as an 

alternative. (B,D) 

Day 5 Montecatini to Rome 

We travel to the wonderful city of Rome, to arrive 

for lunchtime. Free time ia provided to explore 

the city’s main sights. An optional Rome by night 

tour is offered after dinner. Tonight we stay at the 

Hotel Aris Garden (4*).(B,D) 

Day 6 Rome to Sorrento 

Heading south via Pompeii, the town frozen in 

time, an entrance fee to the site is payable 

locally. We drive to the town of Sorrento for three 

nights at the Tirrenia Hotel, or similar 3*. (B,D) 

Day 7 Sorrento/Capri 

A full day included excursion takes you by boat 

to the enchanting isle of Capri. Also included this 

evening is a lively Neapolitan folklore show. (B,D) 

Day 8 Sorrento 

A chance enjoy this lively town or join our 

optional excursion for a scenic drive along the 

Amalfi Coast. (B,D) 

Day 9 Sorrento to Orvieto 

We head north via Montecassino Abbey and war 

graves, to the old town of Orvieto. We stay 2 

nights at the charming Hotel Oasi dei Discepoli 

3*. (B,D) 

Day 10 Orvieto 

A chance to explore this charming old town 

further or join our optional full day excursion to 

Assisi, which includes a guided walking tour. (B,D) 

Day 11 Orvieto to Tabiano 

Northwards to Parma for an optional guided 

walking tour of the city, before heading on to 

Tabiano,for a night at the Hotel Ducale 3*. (B,D) 

Day 12 Tabiano to Mulhouse 

Continuing north we head to the medieval town 

of Mulhouse for an overnight stay, via the 

Gothard Pass (weather permitting) and Stresa on 

the shores of Lake Maggiore. (B,D) 

Day 13 Mulhouse to Northern France 

A drive to Northern France for our final overnight 

hotel. (B,D) 



Treasures of Italy 

Sorrento 

14 days 

from only 

£999 


• Rome, the Eternal City 

• Stylish resort of Sorrento 

• Historic Montecassino 

• Emerald Isle of Capri 


• Amalfi Coast 

• Assisi • Rome by night 

• Lucca & Pisa 

• Pompeii Archaelogical site 

• Borromean Islands 


Treasures of Italy 

ITALY 

Code: ECITATS 



• Shearings Tour Driver 

• Departs: Sunday Dep Code: A 

Date Date 

May 9 £1079 Jul 4 

£1049 

May 23 £1079 Aug 29 £999 

Jun 6 

£1049 Sep 12 £1049 

Jun 20 £1049 Sep 26 £1079 



Capri 

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ITALY 

Classical Cities of Italy 

10 days 

from only 

£899 


• Bustling Venice 

• Florence, birthplace of the Italian 

Renaissance 

• World Heritage city of Rome 

• Assisi’s ancient monuments 


• Venice canal cruise 

• Walking tour of Siena 

• Walking tour of Assisi 

• Walking tour of Milan 

The Vatican 


Classical Cities of Italy 

Code: ETITCB 


• Return TGV Travel Paris to Milan 



Date Date 

May 4 

May 18 

Jun 1 

Jun 15 

Jun 29 

Jul 13 

£899 

£919 

£919 

£919 

£919 

£919 

Jul 27 

Aug 10 

Aug 24 

Sep 7 

Sep 21 

£919 

£919 

£919 

£919 

£899 

Santa Maria, Venice 

A chance to tour the classical cities of Italy, a treasure trove of history and 

architecture that they offer. From the romance of Venice and the splendour 

of Rome, to the unique Leaning Tower of Pisa and birthplace of the Italian 

Renaissance, Florence, this trip really is a chance to sample some of 

Europe’s most historic, vibrant and inspiring centres. 


Day 1 UK to Paris 

Dover, Calais, then to Paris for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Paris to Venice 

A journey on the TGV train to Milan, before a 

coach trip across Italy through the plains of 

Veneto to the outskirts of Venice for dinner and 

two nights at the 4* Hotel Albatros. (B,D) 

Day 3 Venice 

A free day for you to explore this wonderful city 

at your leisure, after a guided walking tour. Some 

of the many wonderful memorable sights of the 

‘Queen of the Adriatic’ include bustling St Mark’s 

Square, the Doge’s Palace, the romantic Bridge 

of Sighs and the famous Rialto Bridge. An 

optional cruise along the city’s many canals is 

also offered. (B,D) 

Day 4 Venice to Pisa to Incisa 

A journey to the striking city of Pisa and the 

famous leaning tower, Knights’ Square, many 

churches and museums. We then travel to 

Incisa, south of Florence for one night at the 3* 

Hotel I Ciegli. (B,D) 

Day 5 Florence to Chianciano 

A day’s sightseeing in the wonderful city of 

Florence, where a guided walking tour is 

included, and its sights such as Piazza della 

Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo and the 

Ponte Vecchio. We then head to the south of 

Tuscany and the 3* Hotel Mizar (or similar), our 

base for three nights. (B,D) 

Day 6 Assisi and Siena 

A chance to explore the hilltop Umbrian town 

and birthplace of St Francis, founder of the 

Franciscan order here in the 13th century. We 

also visit the historic city of Siena. Optional 

walking tours are offered in both locations. (B,D) 

Day 7 Rome 

A guided tour of the Eternal City takes in all the 

main sights, before leaving the afternoon free for 

you to explore at your leisure. From the Trevi 

Fountain and Colosseum, to the impressive 

Vatican City and Spanish Steps, the amount of 

amazing sights in this wonderful city is endless. 

(B,D) 


TGV First class supplement £74 Pisa 


Day 8 Chianciano to Milan 

Today we travel to the cosmopolitan city of 

Milan. Free time is offered, or join a guided city 

tour. Shop ‘til you drop or discover the wonderful 

ancient cathedral. We spend a night at the 4* 

AS Hotel, Lomazzo on the outskirts of the city. 

(B,D) 

Day 9 Milan to Paris 

A morning transfer to Milan station for the TGV 

train back to Paris, passing through the 

spectacular scenery of the Alps. In Paris your 

coach will take you to your overnight hotel in 

Northern France. (B,D) 


Calais, Dover, then home. (B)

Italian Cities Triple Centre 

Florence 

The highlights of three of Italy’s most beautiful cities are all included on this 

magical tour. Packed with style, elegance and historic beauty, your week 

includes Venice, the most romantic city in the world; Florence, the City of Art; 

and the iconic sights of Rome, all of which will leave you seduced by their 

wonders. 


Day 1 UK to Venice 

A flight from your chosen UK airport to Venice 

and then a transfer to the Hotel Albatros 4* on 

the outskirts of Venice for your two-night stay. (D) 

Day 2 Venice 

A chance to discover all about this unique city 

on an included guided walking tour, after which 

you can explore further the amazing sights such 

as bustling St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, the 

Bridge of Sighs and the Campanile, with its 

panoramic views from the top. Dinner this 

evening is taken in Venice. (B,D) 

Day 3 Venice to Florence 

Travelling via Bologna, one of Italy’s most 

prosperous towns renowned for its cuisine and 

home to a stunning medieval centre of ancient 

red roofs (optional guided city tour offered), we 

head to Florence for two nights at the Hotel 

Alexander Novoli 4*. (B,D) 

Day 4 Florence 

A full day in the City of Art begins with an 

included guided walking tour, followed by free 

time to explore further at your leisure. Must-see 

sights include the Statue of David, the open-air 

museum Piazza Della Signoria, the Ponte 

Vecchio spanning the River Arno and the Santa 

Croce, which houses the tombs of 

Michaelangelo and Galileo. (B,D) 

Day 5 Florence to Rome 

After breakfast we head south through the 

Venice 

beautiful Tuscan countryside to the charming 

city of Siena, with its shell-shaped Il Campo 

Square and unique black and white striped 

marble cathedral, here there is time for an 

optional guided walking tour. We continue our 

journey to Rome and the Hotel Aris Garden 4* 

for a three-night stay. (B,D) 

Day 6 Rome 

An included guided city tour provides the 

perfect introduction to this amazing city, before 

free time to allow you to explore further at your 

leisure. The endless sights of this wonderfully 

romantic city include the Vatican, St Peter’s 

Square, the huge Colosseum, the Spanish Steps 

and the Trevi Fountain, where you can toss in a 

coin for good luck. An optional Rome by night 

tour is offered in the evening. (B,D) 

Day 7 Vatican and Sistine Chapel 

A guided tour of these two incredible places is 

included today. The Sistine Chapel is home to 

perhaps the most incredible act of individual 

creativity in history – Michaelangelo’s frescoes on 

the ceiling and last Judgement on the end wall 

– while the Vatican City is the smallest 

independant state in existence, complete with 

its own army of Swiss Guards. (B,D) 

Day 8 Rome to UK 

Transfer for your return flight from Rome to the UK. 

Swiss Guard at the Vatican 

8 days 

from only 

£949 


• Vibrant Venice 


• Florence’s historic splendour 

• Vatican and Sistine Chapel 


• Guided Walking Tour of Siena 

• Rome by night 

• Venice Gondola Ride 

• Guided walking tour of Bologna 



Code: AEITAD 





Date Date 

May 18 

Jun 8 

Jun 29 

Jul 13 

£979 

£979 

£949 

£949 

Aug 31 

Sep 14 

Sep 28 

ITALY 

St Peter's Square 

See page 158-159 for flight details and 


car parking. 


£969 

£979 

£979 


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ITALY 

Colours of Tuscany 

9 days 

from only 

£429 


• Siena 

• Florence’s historic splendour 

• Scenic Chianti countryside 

• Special Tuscan dinner 

• Cooking demonstration 


• Lucca & Viareggio 

• Pisa 

Florence 

NEW 


Colours of Tuscany 

Code: ECIYNGP 


• 2 nights overnight travel 



Date Date 

Mar 6 

£429 Apr 24 £469 

Mar 13 £429 Oct 2, 9 £479 

Mar 20, 27 £449 Oct 16, 23, 30 £459 

Apr 10 £459 Nov 6, 13 £439 

Apr 17 £469 


Tuscan countryside 

Enjoy a fabulous holiday in the pretty spa town of Montecatini, set amidst 

rolling Tuscan Hills. Simply relax and enjoy a spot of people watching from 

one of the many pavement cafes or explore the surrounding area – the 

choice is yours! 

Grand Hotel Plaza 



To Calais, then heading south through the night. 

Day 2 Arrive Montecatini 

Into Italy and to the Tuscan spa town of 

Montecatini. (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Montecatini 

We enjoy the hospitality of the Grand Hotel Plaza. 

Our included excursion programme discovers 

some of the best highlights of beautiful Tuscany. 

(B,D) 

Day 8 Depart Montecatini 

Departure after breakfast to travel north 

overnight. (B) 

Day 9 Arrive UK 




Montecatini Once the residence of the 

composer Verdi, the traditional Grand Hotel 

Plaza provides a charming base for your stay in 

Montecatini and is located close to the main 

square, ideal for the resort’s amenities. 


telephone, safe, satellite TV and hairdryer 

• Lift to all floors • Gardens • Bar 

• Lounge • Outdoor pool • Games room 

• FREE Welcome drink • Included Tuscan 

candlelight dinner • Cookery demonstration 

• Restaurant serving continental breakfast and 

dinner with menu choice and tea/coffee 




Full day San Gimignano & Siena 

A day enjoying two Tuscan treasures! The hilltop 

town of San Gimignano – town of Tuscan towers 

and the pretty town of Siena and magnificent 

square made famous by the tradition of the 

Pallio horserace. 

Full day Florence 

We take a full day excursion to the wonderful city 

of Florence – home of renaissance! Enjoy sites 

such as the outdoor museum that is Piazza della 

Signoria, the ancient Duomo, the historic Ponte 

Vecchio or gothic style Santa Croce. 

Half day Chianti Region 

A relaxing half day excursion to enjoy the 

scenery of the most picturesque villages in the 

heart of Chianti wine country.

Tuscan landscape 

Enjoy two of Italy’s contrasting highlights on this very popular 7-night holiday. 

Discover the magical Eternal City of Rome and explore the famous sights, 

including the Vatican City, followed by four nights in the Tuscan spa town of 

Montecatini, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. 


Day 1 UK to Rome 

Fly from your chosen airport to Rome and 

transfer to your hotel, Hotel Aris Garden 4* for 

two nights. (D) 

Day 2 Rome 

A full day to explore the endless sights of the 

wonderfully romantic city our day commences 

with a guided city tour and then there is free 

time to explore the Vatican city or to discover 

famous sites such as the Spanish steps, ancient 

Colesseum or Trevi Fountain. (B,D) 

Day 3 Siena and San Gimignano 

Today we travel northwards to the wonderful 

Tuscan Spa town of Montecatini. We take time 

out to visit stunning Siena, home to the famous Il 

Palio horse race where an optional guided 

walking tour is offered. We continue to the 

pretty towers of the Medieval town of San 

Gimignano. In Montecatini our base is the 

Grand Hotel Plaza 4*. (B,D) 

Day 4 Florence 

Renaissance Florence is full of awe-inspiring 

landmarks and our day includes a guided 

walking tour in the city. We reach Florence by 

train today enjoying picturesque Tuscan 

countryside during the journey. (B,D) 

Day 5 Pisa and Lucca 

A day of contrasts we visit Pisa, made famous by 

the iconic Leaning Tower and the pretty town of 

Lucca where within the walled ramparts a maze 

8 days 

from only 

£799 


• Rome, the Eternal City, including 

city tour 

• Montecatini, Italy’s leading spa 

town 

• Beautiful Tuscan countryside and 

wine tasting 

• Florence’s historic splendour, 

including walking tour 

ITALY 

Rome & Tuscany Twin Centre 

of narrow winding cobbled alleyways greets. 

Optional guided walking tours of both towns are 


Day 6 Chianti Country and Wine tasting 

Today we enjoy a relaxing jaunt into the heart of 

Tuscany, pausing at delightful villages and 

sampling some of the wonderful wine along the 

way! (B,D)) 

Day 7 Montecatini to Rome 

We travel southwards to Rome and take time to 

visit the ancient town of Assisi. Set on a hilltop 

overlooking Tuscan countryside the town is a 

treasure trove just waiting to be uncovered! An 

optional guided city tour includes the main 

monuments of cultural interest including the 

church of St Francis. Upon arrival in Rome we 

reach the Hotel Aris Garden 4* for a further one 

night stay. (B,D) 


Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your 

flight back to the UK. (B) 

Assisi Florence 


• Guided walking tours of Lucca, 

Pisa, Assisi and Siena 


Rome & Tuscany Twin Centre 

Code: AEIYNA 





Date 

May 5 

May 26 

Jun 16 

Jul 7 

£849 

£859 

£859 

£839 

St Peter’s Square 

Jul 21 

Sep 8 

Sep 22 

Oct 6 



car parking. 


£839 

£859 

£849 

£799 


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ITALY 

Discover Tuscany 

12 days 

from only 

£869 


• Relax in the stylish spa town of 

Montecatini Terme 

• Discover Florence, the 

Renaissance capital 

• Experience Pisa and the unique 

leaning tower 

• Enjoy the stunning Cinque Terre 


• Siena & San Gimigano 

• Walking tour of Siena 

• Vinci - birthplace of Leonardo da 

Vinci 

• Lucca & Viareggio 

Cinque Terre 


Discover Tuscany 

Code: ECIYNAS 





Date Date 

May 11 

May 25 

Jun 8 

Jun 22 

Jul 6 

£899 

£919 

£929 

£939 

£889 

Jul 20 

Aug 3 

Aug 17 

Aug 31 

£869 

£889 

£909 

£939 

£939 

Sep 14 


Scenic Tuscany 

Set in the heart of Tuscany, the spa town of Montecatini Terme is regarded by 

many as one of Italy’s leading holiday destinations. Surrounded by vineyards 

and olive groves, this pretty town retains the charm of days gone by, and is 

ideally placed to visit the unforgettable treasures of beautiful Tuscany. 




To Calais and on to an overnight stay in the 

Reims area of Northern France. 

Day 2 Reims to Weil am Rhein 

Continue our journey southwards to Weil am 

Rhein for dinner and overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 3 Weil am Rhein to Montecatini 

In to Italy, arriving in Montecatini Terme for a 7 

night stay at the Grand Hotel Plaza 4*. (B,D) 

Days 4 to 9 Montecatini 

In to Italy, arriving in Montecatini with some 

wonderful excursions to explore the best of 

Tuscany. (B,D) 

Day 10 Montecatini to Lyon 

Travelling northwards for dinner and an overnight 

stay in the Lyon area. (B,D) 

Day 11 Lyon to Northern France 

Travelling through France to reach our hotel for 

dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D) 


From Calais to Dover and then home. (B) 



Montecatini Once the residence of the 

composer Verdi, the traditional Grand Hotel 

Plaza provides a charming base for your stay in 

Montecatini and is located close to the main 

square, ideal for the resort’s amenities. 


telephone, safe, satellite TV and hairdryer 

• Lift to all floors • Gardens • Bar 

• Lounge • Outdoor pool • Games room 

• FREE Welcome drink • Included Tuscan 

candlelight dinner • Cookery demonstration 


dinner with menu choice and tea/coffee 





Travel to Florence by train and enjoy a walking 

tour of the city, picturesquely set on the River 

Arno. Highlights of the city include the main 

square, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi art 

gallery. Not to be missed is the magnificent 

Duomo, Florence’s mighty cathedral, and the 

intriguing Ponte Vecchio which houses colourful 

jeweler’s shops. 

Full day Cinque Terre 

Explore this stunning string of villages that cling to 

the beautiful Tuscan coastline. We journey by 

train from La Spezia to discover this hidden 

corner of Italy. 

Half day Pisa 

Discover the memorable city of Pisa, famous for 

the unique leaning tower and the square of 

Miracles. Enjoy some free time in this pretty town.

Florence 

Our resort base in the town of Chianciano is the perfect location from which 

to explore some of the highlights of Italy in a nutshell! Discover the eternal 

city of Rome and Vatican city, Renaissance Florence with the impressive 

'Duomo', and the pretty resort of Sorrento on the Neapolitan Riviera. 

Hotel Mizar 

Chianciano Situated in the heart of Chianciano, 

the modern Hotel Mizar is close to the main 

square, Piazza Italia, and promises a warm, 

friendly welcome for all. 


hairdryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar 

and telephone 

• Bar • Lounge • TV room 


choice of menu for dinner 

• Garden • Rooftop terrace 


On selected departures this tour may stay in an 

alternative hotel of the same standard in 

Chianciano. 





Dover, Calais and then a drive through the night 

towards Italy. 

Day 2 Arrive Chianciano 

Across Switzerland and the Lombardy Plain to 

reach Tuscany and the spa town of Chianciano. 

(D) 

Days 3 to 7 Chianciano 

A chance to relax and enjoy the scenery from 

your base in the heart of the beautiful rural 

Tuscan countryside, with its many cafes and bars 

and a weekly market in the town’s main square. 

Benefit from our included excursion programme. 

(B,D) 

Day 8 Depart Chianciano 

Departure after breakfast to travel north 

overnight. (B) 



Hotel Mizar 


Full day Rome 

A full day to explore the endless sights of this 

wonderfully romantic city, commencing with a 

guided city tour. Take time out at leisure to 

discover the Vatican city, St Peter’s Square, the 

huge Colosseum, the beautiful Sistine Chapel, 

the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain, where you 

can toss in a coin for good luck, the choice is 

yours. 


A day’s sightseeing in the wonderful city of 

Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and its 

sights such as Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo 

and the colourful Ponte Vechhio. 

Half day Mantalcino and Sant’ Antimo 

Set within a full circuit of walls surrounded by 

beautiful countryside, Montalcino is a classic 

Tuscan hill town. The authentic Tuscan flavour is 

then continued with a visit to enjoy the peace 

and spirituality of Sant’ Antimo’s unique abbey. 

Heart of Italy 

9 days 

from only 

£449 


• Rome, The Eternal City 

• Florence, ‘City of Art’ 

• Hilltop Montalcino 


• Hidden Tuscany 

• Vatican & Sistine Chapel 

• Walking tour of Florence 


Heart of Italy 

ITALY 

Rome 

Code: ECITCS 

• 6 nights room & breakfast, 2 nights overnight travel 



• Departs: Saturday Dep Code: A 

Date Date 

Apr 3* £469 Jul 10 £519 

Apr 17* £494 Jul 24 £519 

May 1 £509 Aug 7 £519 

May 15 £509 Aug 21 £509 

May 29 £519 Sep 4 

£509 

Jun 12 £519 Sep 18 £479 

Jun 26 £519 Oct 2 

£449 



available from departure code B. 


43

ITALY 

Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast 

9 days 

from only 

£499 


• Beautiful Amalfi Coast 

• Stylish Sorrento 

• En-route visits to Rome and Orvieto 


• Pompeii 


Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast 

Code: ECITOG 

• 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast in Sorrento 

• 2 nights dinner, room & breakfast in Montecatini 



Date Date 

Feb 27 £499 Oct 2 

£519 

Mar 6, 13 £499 Oct 9 

£519 

Mar 20, 27 £509 Oct 16, 23 £519 

Apr 3, 10 £529 Oct 30 £509 

Apr 17 £539 Nov 6 £499 

Apr 24 £529 Nov 13 £499 


The Neapolitan Riviera is one of Italy’s most popular destinations. Enjoy a 

central Sorrento location close-by to stylish shops, restaurants and cafés. A 

journey down the dazzling Amalfi coast offers some spectacular scenery. 

Scenic Sorrento Peninsula 

9 days 

from only 

£469 


• Views overlooking the Bay of 

Naples 


• Beautiful Amalfi Coast 

• Montecassino and Siena en route 


• Pompeii 


Scenic Sorrento Peninsula 

Code: ECITRA 

• 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast in Sorrento 

• 2 nights dinner, room & breakfast in Montecatini 



Date Date 

Feb 27 

Mar 6, 13 

Mar 20 

Mar 27 

Apr 3, 10 

Apr 17, 24 

£489 

£509 

£519 

£529 

£539 

£549 

Oct 2 

Oct 9, 16 

Oct 23 

Oct 30 

Nov 6 

£549 

£529 

£529 

£509 

£499 

£469 

Nov 13 


Sorrento 

Included excursion 

Full day Amalfi Coast 

A scenic excursion along this stunning stretch of 

coastline provides breathtaking views of the 

magnificent scenery and pretty villages with 

colourful buildings that tumble down to the sea 

below. 

Set in the beautiful Bay of Naples, the Mediterranean resort of Sorrento has 

been popular with holiday-makers for years, thanks to its lively and stylish 

atmosphere, as well as a great range of shops, bars and cafés. 

Sorrento 


Full day Amalfi Coast 

A scenic excursion along this stunning stretch of 

coastline provides breathtaking views of the 

magnificent scenery and pretty villages that 

tumble down to the sea below. 

Free Sorrento Walkabout 

A chance to meet up with our local guide in the 

centre of this lively town. 


Hotel Tirrenia 

Sorrento In the heart of Sorrento, the Tirrenia is 

just 5 minutes’ walk from the main square. The 

hotel is very comfortable and there is also a roof 

garden to relax in, with stunning views over the 

Bay of Naples. The restaurant serves local cuisine 

and has a warm atmosphere. 


hairdryer, telephone, TV, radio 

• Most rooms have a balcony 

• Restaurant 

• Bar 

• Piano bar 

• Solarium 





Day 1 Depart UK and travel overnight. 

Day 2 France to Montecatini for an overnight stay. 

(D) 

Days 3 to 6 Montecatini to Sorrento We reach 

Sorrento for our 4 night stay at the Hotel Tirrenia. (B,D) 

Day 7 Sorrento to Montecatini for an overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 8 Montecatini to France travelling overnight (B) 

Day 9 Calais, Dover then home. 

Grand Hotel Aminta 

Sorrento The friendly, Italian atmosphere of the 

Grand Hotel Aminta offers spectacular views 

over the beautiful Bay of Naples. A warm 

welcome and relaxed hospitality are 

guaranteed. 


satellite TV, minibar, minisafe and sea view 

• Dining room serving buffet breakfast and 

waiter-served evening meal with choice of 

local dishes 

• Bar 


• Book/video library at reception 





Day 1 Depart UK and travel overnight. 

Day 2 France to Montecatini for an overnight 

stay. (D) 

Days 3 to 6 Montecatini to Sorrento 

We reach Sorrento for our 4 night stay at the Grand 

Hotel Aminta. (B,D) 

Day 7 Sorrento to Montecatini for an overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 8 Montecatini to France travelling overnight.(B) 

Day 9 Calais, Dover then home.

The Neapolitan Riviera is a very popular location, on this holiday you’ll discover 

exactly why. Set in the sweeping Bay of Naples, where the crystal clear waters 

rise up to the dramatic cliffsides, beaches and coves of the stunning Amalfi 

Coast nearby, the whole area is truly a delight. Sorrento is a lively, stylish resort 

with shops, cafes and restaurants just waiting to be sampled. 

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto 

Sorrento The Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto is 

situated right in the heart of Sorrento, only 200 

metres from the shops and 300 metres from the 

seafront, and has excellent facilities for all guests 

to enjoy. 

• All rooms have private facilities, including 

telephone, satellite TV and private balcony 

• Restaurant • Bar • Spacious lounge • TV 

lounge • Coffee shop • Gardens with pine trees 

and terrace • Roof garden with swimming pool, 

solarium and snack bar • Continental breakfast 

and 3-course dinner with choice, plus tea/coffee 


Neapolitan Riviera Explorer 

Marina Grande, Sorrento 


Official rating: 4 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔✔ Bay of Naples 



Dover, Calais and then on to our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Northern France to Lake Lucerne 

A drive through France into Switzerland to arrive 

at our overnight hotel 3*, on the shores of the 

beautiful Lake Lucerne. (B,D) 

Day 3 Lake Lucerne to Cannara 

We travel into Italy, through lovely Tuscan and 

Umbrian countryside to our overnight hotel in 

Cannara, the Hotel Hortensis 3*. (B,D) 

Day 4 Cannara to Sorrento 

Travelling through more of the picturesque 

Umbrian scenery we reach the resort of Sorrento 

for six nights at the centrally located Hotel 

Cesare Augusto 4*. (B,D) 

Days 5 to 9 Sorrento 

The bustling resort of Sorrento is one of Italy’s best 

holiday resorts, with its narrow winding alleyways, 

relaxed atmosphere and fantastic shopping, all 

close to the sea. The Marina Grande area is 

ideal for a stroll and you’ll definitely want to try a 

limoncello, the local lemon liqueur, as you soak 

up the Mediterranean sunshine. (B,D) 

Included with our Sorrento stay, experience the 

stunning Amalfi coast, a day of breathtaking 

scenery! We visit the picturesque town of Amalfi. 

Day 10 Sorrento to Rome 

A drive to the Eternal City and a chance to 

explore some of the amazing iconic sights 

focusing on the Vatican City there is much to be 

discovered. Our overnight hotel, the 4* Hotel 

Nova Domus, is ideally located in the heart of 

this magical city. (B,D) 

Day 11 Rome to Genoa 

Continuing north along the scenic coastal road 

for an overnight stay at the Holiday Inn in Genoa. 

(B,D) 

Day 12 Genoa to Annecy area 

Crossing the border, we head to the beautiful 

Alsace region of France and Annecy for our 

overnight stop in the Annecy area at the 

Comfort Hotel Mandallaz or similar. (B,D) 

Day 13 Annecy area to Paris 

A drive to reach the French capital for the 

evening, which is surely the perfect time for 

exploring this romantic city. Dinner is not 

included tonight so that you can take the 

opportunity to sample some of the cuisine for 

which Paris is renowned. We then head to our 

overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city. (B) 

Day 14 Paris to UK 


14 days 

from only 

£1049 



• Scenery of the Amalfi Coast 


• Beautiful Umbrian countryside 


Neapolitan Riviera Explorer 

ITALY 


• Pompeii and Herculaneum 

• Montecassino and Mount Vesuvius 

• Capri 

• Paris by night 

• Rome by night 

Amalfi Coast 

Colosseum, Rome 

Code: ECITOE 


• Touring itinerary as described 



Date Date 

Jun 6 

£1099 Jul 18 £1099 

Jun 20 £1099 Aug 1, 15 £1149 

Jul 4 

£1049 Aug 29 £1149 



45

ITALY 

Rome & Sorrento Twin Centre 

8 days 

from only 

£899 


• Rome, the ‘Eternal City’ 

• Ancient city of Pompeii & Vesuvius 

• Fascinating Herculaneum and 

Naples 

• Stylish resort of Sorrento 

Trevi fountain 

Pompeii 


Rome & Sorrento Twin Centre 

Code: AEITAM 



• Tour Manager 


Date Date 

May 11 

Jun 1 

Jun 22 

Jul 13 

£899 

£909 

£919 

£919 

Aug 31 

Sep 14 

Sep 28 

£919 

£929 

£929 

Single Supplement £184 



car parking. 

Sorrento 

A relaxing and varied tour around some of Italy’s most beautiful sights 

combines the glamour of Rome with the ancient history of Pompeii, tracing 

the founding of Roman Italy and relaxing in the stylish resort of Sorrento, set 

above the crystal blue waters of the Bay of Naples. 


Day 1 UK to Rome 

Fly to Italy’s capital and a transfer to the 3* Hotel 

Torre Rossa Park (or similar) on the city’s outskirts 

for dinner and a chance to meet fellow 

travellers. (D) 

Day 2 Rome 

A full day to explore the Eternal City, with an 

included guided tour of the city by coach as an 

introduction to the day. The rest of the day is 

yours to see the endless sights of this wonderfully 

romantic place, including the Vatican, the huge 

Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi 

Fountain, where you can toss in a coin for good 

luck. (B,D) 

Day 3 Rome to Sorrento 

A morning visit to the Castelli Romani, or ‘castles 

of Rome’, once the country retreat of wealthy 

Romans, is followed by a trip to the village of 

Castel Gandolfo, home of the Pope’s summer 

residence. We then head to Sorrento, one of 

Italy’s best holiday resorts, with its pretty marina, 

relaxed atmosphere and fantastic shopping for 

four nights at the 3* Hotel Tirennia (or similar). The 

hotel also offers a wonderful rooftop terrace 

where you can relax with a refreshing drink and 

soak up the sunshine. (B,D) 

Day 4 Pompeii and Vesuvius 

The eruption of Vesuvius in AD79 engulfed 

Pompeii in a cloud of ash and lava, creating the 

finest monument and most complete record of 

everyday life in the Roman Empire to be found 

Coloseum, Rome 


anywhere. A guided tour takes you to the 

mosaics, shops, villas, theatres and streets of this 

city, before a visit to the mighty volcano itself 

that broods mightily over the Bay of Naples. 

NB - Entrance fees for Pompeii and Vesuvius are 

not included, however, discounts may apply. 

(B,D) 

Day 5 Sorrento 

A free day to relax and do as you please in your 

resort base before the evening’s entertainment 

of Neapolitan music. An optional excursion is 

offered to the beautiful island of Capri in the Gulf 

of Naples. (B,D) 

Day 6 Herculaneum & Naples 

A chance to experience the archaelogical site 

of Herculaneum where time stood still when 

Vesuvius errupted. You’ll also visit the city of 

Naples with some free time to explore the 

National Archaelogical Museum. 

NB - Entrance fees for Herculaneum and the 

museum are not included, however, discounts 

may apply.(B,D) 

Day 7 Sorrento to Rome 

A leisurely drive back to our 3* Hotel Torre Rossa 

(or similar) for an overnight stay. (B,D) 


Transfers to the airport and flights back to the UK. 

(B)

Bay of Naples 

Sorrento is one of Italy’s most popular resorts and on this holiday in the 

Mediterranean sunshine you’ll discover exactly why. Set in the sweeping Bay 

of Naples, with crystal clear waters, cliffs and coves of the stunning Amalfi 

Coast nearby, the whole area is truly a delight. 

Grand Hotel Nastro Azzuro 

Sorrento The Grand Hotel Nastro Azzuro is 

located in an enviable position between 

Sorrento and Positano, offering spectacular views 

of the Sorrentine Peninsula. The hotel consists of 

two separate buildings linked by a small path. 

• ALL INCLUSIVE – Includes selected FREE DRINKS 

from 10am – 10pm daily • Weekly gala dinner 

• All rooms have private facilities including telephone, 

safe and satellite TV • Outdoor swimming pool 


Official rating: 4 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔✔ Grand Hotel Nastro Azzuro 

Hotel Plaza 

Sorrento Located in a quiet corner, yet only 

steps away from Sorrento’s main square, Piazza 

Tasso, the Hotel Plaza offers a modern and stylish 

ambience and first class facilities to ensure your 

stay is a comfortable one. 


telephone, satellite TV, safe and minibar 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast • Plaza Café 

• Solarium • Currency Exchange • DVD players on 

request • Accommodation is provided on a bed 

& breakfast basis • FREE welcome drink 



Hotel Riviera 

Sorrento The Hotel Riviera is situated in one of 

the best spots in Sorrento, located near to the 

centre, but with an amazing position overlooking 

the sea. 


hairdryer, minibar, telephone, wi-fi connection, 

satellite TV and air conditioning • American bar 

• Breakfast room with sea view terrace serving 

buffet breakfast • Lounge • Snack bar 

• Swimming pool • Solarium • Garden 

Hotel Plaza 


Official rating: 4 stars Our rating : ✔✔✔✔ Hotel Riviera 

Sorrento 

8 days 

from only 

£699 



• Stunning scenery over the Bay of 

Naples 

• Elegance of the Neapolitan Riviera 


• The Amalfi Drive 

• Capri 

• Pompeii & Vesuvius 

• Ischia (June-Sept) 

• Rome 

• Herculaneum 

• Caserta Palace & Montecassino 

May 7, 14 

May 21, 28 

Jun 4, 11,18, 25 

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23 

Jul 30 

Aug 6 

£739 

£769 

£789 

£789 

£799 

£799 

Aug 13, 20 

Aug 27 

Sep 3, 10, 17 

Sep 24; Oct 1 

Oct 8, 15 

Oct 22 

ITALY 

Grand Hotel Nastro Azzuro 

Code: AEITRSN 



• Departs: Friday 

Date Date 

May 7 £749 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 £839 

May 14 £789 Sep 3, 10, 17 £839 

May 21, 28 £799 Sep 24 £829 

Jun 4, 11,18, 25 £799 Oct 1,8 £769 

Jul 2, 9, 16 £799 Oct 15 £739 

Jul 23, 30 £819 Oct 22 £699 

Single supplement 

Hotel Plaza 

Code: AEITRSC 

£219 




Date Date 

£829 

£849 

£849 

£829 

£739 

£699 

Hotel Riviera 

Code: AEITRV 




Date Date 

May 7 £899 Aug 6, 13. 20, 27 £999 

May 14, 21 £949 Sep 3 

£969 

May 28 £969 Sep 10, 17 £949 

Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 £969 Sep 24 £879 

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23 £969 Oct 1, 8 £829 

Jul 30 

£999 Oct 15, 22 £799 

Side sea view supplement £189 



car parking. 


47

ITALY 

Adriatic All Inclusive 

9 days 

from only 

£499 


• Pretty Adriatic Riviera 

• Historic Bologna 

• The Republic of San Marino 


• Ravenna 

• The Po Delta 


Adriatic All Inclusive 

Code: ECITADR 





Date Date 

May 8 

May 15, 25 

May 29 

Jun 5, 12, 19 

Jun 26 

Jul 3, 10 

Jul 17, 24 

£499 

£529 

£549 

£549 

£579 

£579 

£599 

Jul 31 

Aug 7, 14, 21 

Aug 28 

Sep 4 

Sep 11 

Sep 18 

NEW 

All Inclusive at the Hotel 

Maremonti 

• Full buffet service breakfast 

• Full buffet service lunch and 

dinner including hot and cold 

starters, salads, pasta and 

main courses and desserts 

• FREE bar from 16.00 until 22.00 

with unlimited tea, coffee, soft 

drinks, water, local wine & 

local beer 

Ravenna 

£619 

£619 

£599 

£599 

£579 

£559 


Adriatic Coast 

New for Summer 2010 Adriatic All Inclusive uncovers a hidden area of 

Northern Italy. Discover the picturesque coastline with our included excursion 

programme which combines the elegant city of Bologna with one of the 

smallest republics in the world! 

Bologna 

San Marino 


Hotel Maremonti 

Gabicce Mare The Hotel Residence Maremonti 

is in the very heart of the pretty seaside resort of 

Gabicce Mare and just steps away from the sea, 

therefore offering everything you desire very 

closeby. 

• Rooms have private facilities with shower and 

hairdryers, independently adjustable air 

conditioning (from mid May to mid 

September), satellite TV, direct-dial 

telephones and safes 

• Comfortable hotel restaurant and bar areas 

• Use of indoor pool and outdoor pool and 

sauna at sister hotel Grand Hotel Michelacci 

(50m away from hotel Maremonti) 




Full day San Marino 

Discover one of the smallest republics in the 

world, set on a hill-top overlooking the Adriatic 

coast. 

Full day Bologna 

Explore the vibrant and elegant city of Bologna, 

which is know for rich history, art, cuisine, music 

and culture. 

Half day Scenic Coastal Drive 

Enjoy a relaxing half day excursion exploring this 

pretty stretch of coastline. 



Travel southwards through the night. 

Day 2 Arrive Gabicce Mare (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Gabicce Mare 

A chance to relax in this pretty coastal resort with 

its many attractions. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Depart Gabicce Mare 

Travel northwards overnight (B) 

Day 9 Arrive UK

Hotel Eden 

Lido di Jesolo Located in a prime position in the 

lively Piazza Mazzini, the Hotel restaurant serves 

good local and international dishes. 

• All bedrooms have en suite shower and wc, 

hairdryer, satellite TV , telephone, safe and 

balcony 

• Reception • Lounge/bar 

• Restaurant • Terrace bar/sun terrace 

• TV room • Wine bar 

• Buffet breakfast, light lunch buffet style or 

packed lunch and dinner 





Travel southwards overnight through France and 

into Italy 

Day 2 Arrive Lido di Jesolo (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Lido di Jesolo 

A chance to relax in Lido di Jesolo and enjoy our 

included excursion programme. Explore the 

charm of Venice with our included excursions 

and venture further afield to the Dolomites and 

Lake Garda with our optional excursions. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Depart Lido di Jesolo 

Travel northwards overnight through Italy into 

France. (B) 


Calais, Dover and home 

Venice 

9 days 

from only 

£429 

ITALY 

Venetian Discovery Inclusive 

The popular resort of Lido di Jesolo is the perfect base to explore highlights 

of this culturally rich area of Italy. The city of Venice is within easy reach 

containing wonderful sights such as St Mark’s Square and the famous Rialto 

Bridge. 

Island of Burano 



We journey by coach and then by boat to the 

enchanting city of Venice. Enjoy an included 

guided walking tour to discover the main 

monuments followed by some free time. 

Full day Padua 

Discover the ancient city of Padua, steepede in 

history, with a dense network of arcaded streets. 

(An optional walking tour maybe available.) 

Half day Islands of the Lagoon 

Set sail for the popular islands of the Lagoon on 

this relaxing half day excursion we enjoy free 

time on two Islands. 


• Relax in the centre of Lido di Jesolo 

• Explore the wonderful city of 

Venice 

• Discover historical Padua 

• Enjoy the pretty Islands of the 

Lagoon 


• Verona & Lake Garda 

• Dolomites 


Venetian Discovery Inclusive 

NEW 

Inclusive Value at the Hotel Eden 

• Full buffet service breakfast 

• Buffet service light lunch or 

packed lunch 

• Buffet service dinner 

• FREE bar from 19.00 to 22.00 

with unlimited local wine, local 

beer tea, coffee, selected soft 

drinks and water 

Padua 

Code: EXITJWE 





Date Date 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 20 

Mar 27 

Apr 3, 10 

Apr 17 

£439 

£439 

£439 

£449 

£449 

£449 

Apr 24 

Oct 2, 9 

Oct 16 

Oct 23, 30 

Nov 6 


£449 

£449 

£439 

£429 

£429 

£429 

Nov 13 


49

ITALY 

Riviera of Flowers 

9 days 

from only 

£589 


• Coastal resort of Diano Marina 

• Scenic Riviera coastal drive 

• Pretty Portofino 

• Exclusive Nice & Menton 


• Monaco & Monte Carlo 

• Ventimiglia market 

Nice 


Riviera of Flowers 

Code: ECITAS 





Date Date 

May 8 £619 Aug 14 £679 

May 22 £619 Aug 28 £654 

Jun 5 

£649 Sep 11 £659 

Jun 19 £649 Sep 25 £659 

Jul 3 

£669 Oct 9 

£619 

Jul 17 

£669 Oct 23 £589 

Jul 31 

£679 


Diano Marina 

The beautiful resort of Diano Marina, backed by the Maritime Alps on the 

Italian Riviera has long been a holiday favourite because of its climate and 

golden sandy beach. The ‘Riviera of Flowers’ spans to the pretty harbour of 

Portofino, bustling Ventimiglia Market and the cultural events at San Remo. 

San Remo 



Dover, Calais and on to our overnight hotel in 

France. 

Day 2 France to Diano Marina 

Continuing south through Italy to our resort of 

Diano Marina for our six night stay at the Hotel 

Iva 3*. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Diano Marina 

The start of your relaxing week in this beautiful 

beach resort, where you can enjoy the 

Mediterranean climate and clear blue seas of 

the Italian Riviera. (B,D) 

Day 8 Diano Marina to Reims 

After breakfast we travel north through France to 

our overnight hotel. (B,D) 




Hotel Iva 

Diano Marina The Hotel Iva is located in a 

pleasant area of Diano Marina with views over 

the coastline. The hotel is family run and offers a 

warm welcome. Local cuisine is complimented 

by relaxed surrounds. The centre of lively Diano 

Marina is 500 metres away. 

• All rooms have private facilities including 

phone, TV, safe 

• Bar / lounge areas 

• Swimming pool / Solarium 

• Fully air-conditioned restaurant and public 

areas 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast 

and evening meal with a choice of menu 




Full day Portofino 

A chance to discover this pretty village, hidden 

away in a peaceful coastal inlet shielded by 

olive-clad slopes. Stroll through the streets and 

admire the colourfully painted houses, the fishing 

boats that bob up and down in the harbour or 

visit some of the many quaint shops selling 

ornate lace products. 

Full day Nice and Menton 

A trip into France to the chic resorts of Nice and 

Menton, with their beautiful beaches, charming 

old towns and wide selection of shops, cafes 

and restaurants. 

Half day Italian Riviera Coastal Drive 

A chance to enjoy this stunning coastline on a 

scenic drive. With its crystal clear waters, golden 

sandy beaches, cliffs, coves and villages all 

flanked by a magnificent mountain backdrop, 

this really is a sight to behold.

Portofino 

The pleasant resort and characterful old town of Diano Marina is your base 

for this relaxing holiday on the stunning Italian Riviera. Visit French resorts of 

Nice and Menton and pretty Portofino. Both of our hotels offer selected local 

drinks & soft drinks free from 7pm - 10pm. 

Hotel Royal Esplanade 

Diano Marina Centrally located, close to all 

resort amenities, and less than five minutes’ walk 

to the coast, the Royal Esplanade is a friendly 

family-run hotel. Rooms are spacious and simply 

furnished, overlooking either the pool area or the 

gardens and tree-lined avenue to the front. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, balcony, 

television, telephone, tea making facilities, 

hairdryer and safe 

• Restaurant serving hot buffet breakfast and 

waiter service dinner with a choice of menu 

• Spacious lounge 

• Bar 

• FREE selected drinks every evening 





Dover, Calais and on to our overnight hotel in 

Nemours. For Hotel Olympic travel overnight. 

Day 2 Nemours to Diano Marina 

Continuing south through Italy to our resort for six 

nights. (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Diano Marina 

The start of your relaxing stay in this charming old 

resort. Included in your stay is a free bar every 

evening between 7pm and 10pm, a candlelit 

dinner, at least one evening of entertainment 

and free tea and coffee all day. (B,D) 

Day 8 Diano Marina to France 

After breakfast we travel north through France to 

our overnight hotel. (For Hotel Olympic travel 

overnight). (B) 



Hotel Olympic 

Diano Marina Located in the centre of Diano 

Marina the Hotel Olympic offers a warm 

welcome. Centrally located closeby to the 

railway station, the hotel provides the perfect 

location to explore this delightful town and local 

area. This friendly family run hotel offers a very 

warm and a high level of service. 

• All rooms have private bathroom facilities, 

balcony, telephone with direct outside line 

and some satellite channels 

• Restaurant serving continental buffet breakfast 

and waiter service dinner with a choice of 

menu 

• Bar / lounge area 

• FREE selected drinks every evening 




Full day Portofino 

A chance to discover this pretty village, hidden 

away in a peaceful coastal inlet shielded by 

olive-clad slopes. Stroll through the streets and 

admire the colourfully painted houses, the fishing 

boats that bob up and down in the harbour or 

visit some of the many quaint shops selling 

ornate lace products. 

Full day Nice and Menton 

A trip into France to the chic resorts of Nice and 

Menton, with their beautiful beaches, charming 

old towns and wide selection of shops, cafes 


Half day Italian Riviera Coastal Drive 

A chance to enjoy this stunning coastline on a 

scenic drive. With its crystal clear waters, golden 

sandy beaches, cliffs, coves and villages all 

flanked by a magnificent mountain backdrop, 

this really is a sight to behold. 

9 days 

from only 

£399 

ITALY 

The Italian Riviera 

NEW 


• Pretty harbour village of Portofino 

• Exclusive resort of Santa Margherita 

• Chic French resorts of Nice and 

Menton 

• Selected drinks included 


• Monaco and Monte Carlo 

• Ventimiglia Market 


Hotel Royal Esplanade by coach 

Code: ECITDFW 


• 2 nights en route room breakfast & 1 dinner 



Date Date 

Feb 27 

Mar 6 

Mar 13, 20 

Mar 27 

Apr 3, 10 

Apr 17, 24 

Hotel Olympic by express coach 

Code: ECITDAW 





Date Date 

Feb 27 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 27 

Apr 10 

Apr 17, 24 

£499 

£529 

£539 

£539 

£559 

£569 

£399 

£429 

£439 

£449 

£449 

£459 

Diano Marina coast 

Oct 2 

Oct 9 

Oct 16, 23 

Oct 30 

Nov 6 

Nov 13 

Oct 2 

Oct 9 

Oct 16 

Oct 23 

Oct 30 

Nov 6 


£569 

£569 

£549 

£549 

£519 

£519 


£459 

£459 

£449 

£449 

£429 

£399 


51

ITALY 

Diano Marina 

8 days 

from only 

£669 


• Golden sands of Diano Marina 

• Stylish Italian Riviera 

• Pretty neighbouring towns and 

villages 

• Hill-top town of Cervo 

Hotel Delle Mimose 

Code: AEITDDM 

• 7 nights dinner, lunch, room & breakfast and 

selected drinks 




Date Date 

May 5 £669 Jul 21 £749 

May 12 £689 Jul 28 £769 

May 19 £699 Aug 4 £769 

May 26 £699 Aug 11 £779 

Jun 2 

£719 Aug 18 £749 

Jun 9 

£719 Aug 25 £739 

Jun 16 £719 Sep 1 

£739 

Jun 23 £719 Sep 8 

£699 

Jun 30 £729 Sep 15 £689 

Jul 7 

£739 Sep 22 £679 

Jul 14 

£749 

Grand Hotel Diana Majestic 

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Date Date 

May 5 

May 12 

May 19 

May 26 

Jun 2 

Jun 9 

Jun 16 

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Jun 30 

Jul 7 

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We also feature 15 day 

holidays to Diano 

Marina from £949 

Cervo 

£779 

£799 

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£849 

£849 

£889 

£949 

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£1109 

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Jul 28 

Aug 4 

Aug 11 

Aug 18 

Aug 25 

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Sep 8 

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£1119 

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car parking. 

Diano Marina 

A popular resort on the Riviera of Flowers, Diano Marina has a curving bay with 

a golden sandy beach and clear blue sea. The palm-fringed promenade and 

charming old town are perfect for a relaxing wander and there are numerous 

pavement cafes, bars and restaurants for when you’re in need of refreshments. 

Hotel Delle Mimose 

Diano Marina Located in a quiet residential 

area approx 500 metres from the beach and 

within easy walking distance of the historical 

centre of Diano Marina, the Hotel Delle Mimose 

offers good value all-inclusive accommodation. 


telephone, satellite TV, safety deposit box 

• Lounge area • Bar • Restaurant area 


• Secluded hotel garden area 

All Inclusive package includes: 

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

• Free soft drinks, tea & coffee and 

local spirits from 9am until midnight 




Grand Hotel Diana Majestic 

Diano Marina The hotel is in an enviable 

location by the sea and surrounded by ancient 

olive trees, creating an oasis of tranquillity that is 

unrivalled in the area. The restaurant and bar 

overlook the sea, and serve both Mediterranean 

and international cuisine, and there is a large 

outside terrace where breakfast is served in the 

height of the summer. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, 

telephone, balcony and air-conditioning (from 

early June - mid September) • Air conditioning in 

public areas • Card room/lounge • Bar 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and menu 

choice for dinner • Outdoor swimming pool 

• Private beach open from mid May 



Hotel Delle Mimose Grand Hotel Diana Majestic

Germany 

Germany is a country of remarkable diversity, from 

the dune-fringed coasts of the north to the moody 

forests, romantic river valleys and vast vineyards of 

the central belt, the imperial cities of the east, and 

the pure splendour of the Bavarian Alps in the south. 

Whichever you choose to explore, Germany will not 

disappoint. 

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin 

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54 

GERMANY 

Classic Germany 

9 days 

from only 

£689 


• Fascinating cosmopolitan Berlin 

• Charming Leipzig, birthplace of 

Wagner 

• Colditz Castle 

• Beautifully restored Dresden 

• Historic Erfurt 


• Berlin by night 

• Potsdam & Park Sanssouci 

• Guided city tour of Weimar 

• Dresden guided city tour 

Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam 


Classic Germany 

Code: ECDEAP 





Date Date 

May 8 £699 Jul 31 £759 

May 22 £729 Aug 14 £759 

Jun 5 

£729 Aug 28 £759 

Jun 19 £749 Sep 11 £739 

Jul 3 

£749 Sep 25 £699 

Jul 17 

£749 Oct 9 

£689 


The Reichstag, Berlin 

A wonderful chance to discover the stunning sights and cities that make up 

the former Eastern Germany. Once hidden away from tourists behind the 

‘Iron Curtain’, these historic places are a joy to explore and include the 

beautifully restored Dresden, the lively and reunited capital Berlin and historic 

Erfurt, at the very heart of Germany. 


Day 1 UK to Antwerp 

To Belgium for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Antwerp to Berlin 

We head east to arrive in cosmopolitan Berlin for 

three nights at the 4* Park Inn Alexanderplatz 

Hotel, which is centrally located and within easy 

reach of all the main attractions. (B,D) 

Day 3 Berlin 

A guided city tour in the morning introduces you 

to some of the main sights, including the 

Brandenburg Gate, the Kurfürstendamm, the 

Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie. (B,D) 

Day 4 Berlin 

A day free to explore further at your leisure, or 

you can join the optional excursion to Potsdam, 

summer residence of the Prussian royal family 

and its collection of beautiful palaces, parks and 

gardens. The highlight is undoubtedly the Park 

Sanssouci, Frederick the Great’s retreat, with its 

castle overlooking the city, Orangery and 

perfectly landscaped gardens. (B,D) 

Day 5 Berlin to Dresden 

This journey takes us to Leipzig, best known as 

home to St Thomas Church where Bach was 

choirmaster and as the city where peaceful 

mass demonstrations ultimately led to the 

reunification of Germany. We then travel to 

Colditz Castle, set high on a clifftop and 

renowned for its role as a maximum security 

prisoner of war camp during World War II, before 

arriving in Dresden for two nights at the 3* 

Ramada Resident Hotel. (B,D) 

Day 6 Dresden 

A morning optional guided tour is available of 

this rebuilt city packed with historical buildings 

and classical architecture and known as the 

‘Baroque Florence’. Not to be missed are the 

Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera House and 

the Residenzschloss, close to the banks of the 

River Elbe. Much of the city was damaged by 

bombs during Word War II, but meticulous 

restoration has resulted in the wonderful city you 

see today, the jewel of which is the Church of 

Our Lady, which lay in rubble for 45 years, but 

whose huge dome now once again dominates 

the city’s skyline, acting as a symbol for peace 

and international co-operation. (B,D) 

Day 7 Dresden to Kassel 

Heading west we visit historcal Erfurt, a delightful 

old city at the very centre of Germany, and the 

capital of the Thuringia region. We then continue 

to the Kassel area for a night at the 4* Ramada 

Hotel. (B,D) 

Day 8 Kassel to Antwerp 

We travel first to the beautiful Möhne Dam, 

target of the World War II Dambusters raid, then 

into Belgium for dinner at our overnight hotel. 

(B,D) 

Day 9 Antwerp to UK 


Dresden 

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Sellin Pier, Rügen Island 

The aristocratic Baltic resorts stand on a beautiful coastline of chalk cliffs and 

vast sandy beaches that are uncrowded, unspoilt and utterly charming. This 

wonderful holiday offers stays in the two historic cities of Berlin and Stralsund, 

so you’ll be able to totally immerse yourself in the character and 

atmosphere that this interesting area has to offer. 



Dover, Calais, then a drive into Belgium to 

Antwerp, the world capital of diamonds, to our 


Day 2 Antwerp to Berlin 

We head east and into Germany to the historic 

capital for three nights at the Holiday Inn City 

Centre East (4*). Re-united since 1989 with the 

fall of the Wall, Berlin is a thriving city full of living 

history, and is a delight to explore. (B,D) 

Day 3 Berlin 

A chance to see some of the famous sights in 

this city that has been restored to its former glory 

in recent years. The iconic Brandenburg Gate, 

the infamous Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag 

German parliament building and the upmarket 

Kurfürstendamm shopping area are just some of 

the highlights not to be missed. A half-day 

guided city tour is included to help you become 

aquainted with the main sights. (B,D) 

Day 4 Berlin 

Enjoy a day in Berlin exploring at your own pace, 

or why not visit Potsdam and the Sansoucci 

Palace on our optional excursion. (B,D) 

Day 5 Berlin to Stralsund 

In the morning, we leave Berlin and journey 

north. Firstly, we reach the wonderful 

Mecklenburg lake district, the largest area of 

lakeland in Europe, and the medieval town of 

Neubrandenburg where we enjoy time to 

explore. Continuing northwards, in the afternoon 

we arrive to the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, for 

our three night stay at the Hotel Stralsund (3*), 

located just a short drive from the centre of 

Stralsund itself. With its World Heritage Site old 

town, imposing churches, red brick gothic 

houses, market square and lovely harbour full of 

waterside bars and restaurants, it’s easy to see 

why Stralsund is so popular with tourists from 

Germany and beyond. (B,D) 

Day 6 Stralsund 

A chance to relax and enjoy this beautiful city. 

There is an optional walking tour of Stralsund 

available for you to discover more about this 

imposing Hanseatic town. Or alternatively why 

not relax in one of the many pavement cafes in 

the historic heart of the city? (B,D) 

10 days 

from only 

£769 


• Historic Berlin 

• Medieval Stralsund 

• Hanseatic town of Lüubeck 

• Hamburg, steeped in maritime 

history 

• Beautiful Baltic Coast 


• Berlin by night tour 

• Potsdam and Sansoucci 

• Rügen Island 

GERMANY 

Berlin & The Baltic Coast 

Day 7 Rügen Island 

Take advantage of the full day optional 

excursion to Rügen island, linked by bridge to 

Stralsund, and definately one of Germany’s 

hidden gems. The beautiful pier at Sellin is a sight 

to behold. We also visit the chalk cliffs in the 

Jasmund National Park (entrance fee payable 

locally), and the delightful resort of Binz, located 

on one of the island’s most enchanting bays, the 

Prorer Wiek. (B,D) 

Day 8 Stralsund to Hamburg 

We head west to visit the beautiful hanseatic 

town of Lübeck, then onwards for a night in 

Germany’s second largest city, Hamburg, at the 

Ramada Bergedorf Hotel, located just outside 

the city. With a rich maritime history, stunning 

architecture, and a lively atmosphere, Hamburg 

has over 2,000 bridges – more than Venice and 

Amsterdam combined! (B,D) 

Day 9 Hamburg to Antwerp 

We return to Belgium for dinner and our overnight 

hotel. (B,D) 


Heading back into France after breakfast for the 

Calais to Dover ferry, then home. (B) 

Stralsund 


Berlin & The Baltic Coast 

Code: ECDEAA 


• Shearings tour driver 

• Touring itinerary as detailed 


Date Date 

May 11 

May 25 

Jun 8 

Jun 22 

Jul 6 

£769 

£779 

£799 

£799 

£809 

Jul 20 

Aug 3 

Aug 17 

Aug 31 

Sep 14 

Lübeck 


£809 

£819 

£819 

£809 

£799 


55

GERMANY 

Harz Mountains & Berlin 

8 days 

from only 

£499 


• Lush green Harz Mountains 

• Picturesque Goslar 

• Bustling Berlin 

• Narrow-gauge train journey through 

beautiful scenery 


• Goslar by ‘Cabrio’ 

• Quedlinburg 

• Einbeck 

• Guided city tour of Berlin 

Brandenburg Gate 


Harz Mountains & Berlin 

Code: ECDEGT 





Date Date 

Apr 17* £499 Jul 24 £569 

May 1 £549 Aug 7 £569 

May 15 £569 Aug 21 £569 

May 29 £569 Sep 4 

£569 

Jun 12 £569 Sep 18 £569 

Jun 26 £569 Oct 2 

£559 

Jul 10 

£569 Oct 16 £549 



available from dep code B. 

Goslar 

From your base in the former imperial city of Goslar, with its romantic old town, 

you’ll discover the panoramic lush green hills of the Harz Mountains, the sleepy 

little villages and beautiful deep valleys. A visit to the famous sights of Germany’s 

bustling capital city provides an interesting contrast to this tranquil scenery. 

Harz Mountain Steam Railway 


Day 1 UK to Belgium 

To Belgium for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Belgium to Goslar 

On our way to Goslar we pay a visit to the 

legendary town of Hamelin, famous thanks to 

the pied piper folklore. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Goslar 

A chance to relax in this romantic old city 

surrounded by stunning scenery. (B,D) 

Day 7 Goslar to Belgium 

Returning back through Germany we stop for 

photos at the Möhne Dam, target of the World 

War II Dambusters raid, before continuing to 





Ramada Hotel Bären Goslar 

Goslar The Ramada Hotel Bären Goslar is 

situated near parkland in a residential area on 

the edge of Goslar, close to the amenities of the 

romantic old town. 


direct dial telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer 

and radio 

• Most rooms have a balcony or terrace 


extensive hot and cold buffet dinners 

• Wintergarten conservatory style restaurant 

• Tea/coffee after dinner • Day bar 

• Indoor swimming pool • Garden 

• Sauna and steam room 

• Solarium 




Full day Berlin 

A chance to see some of the famous sights in 

this city that has been restored to its former glory 

in recent years. The iconic Brandenburg Gate, 

the infamous Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag 

German parliament building and the upmarket 

Kurfürstendamm shopping area are just some of 

the highlights not to be missed. An optional 

guided city tour is also offered. 

Full day Harz Mountains 

Discover the stunning scenery, picturesque 

villages and lush green valleys on this scenic tour 

of the area, Germany’s northernmost mountain 

range. The tranquillity and relaxing air are 

highlighted on an unforgettable narrow-gauge 

railway journey from Wernigerode to Elend, 

where you can sit back, relax and admire the 

wonderful views.

Black Forest & Lake Constance 

Black Forest 

Majestic hills, rushing streams, green meadows, colourful thatch-roofed 

farmhouses, tumbling waterfalls and fantastic views of steep ravines and 

valleys make the Black Forest a truly idyllic place. Our holiday is based in the 

traditional Black Forest town of Bräunlingen. 


Bräunlingen Run with pride by Herr and Frau 

Dury, the Lindenhof occupies a central position 

on the village square and offers every comfort 

for your stay in the Black Forest. Rooms are 

available in both the main hotel and the annexe 

across the road. The annexe offers superior, 

modern bedrooms. All meals are taken in the 

main hotel. 


satellite TV and telephone • Buffet breakfast 

• Menu choice for evening meal 

• Tea or coffee after dinner • TV room • Bar 

• Welcome drink • Outdoor terrace 

• Bicycle hire 


Lifts: 2 (one in each building) 




To Calais and on to Northern France for dinner 

and an overnight stay. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Bräunlingen 

We travel through France towards the Black 

Forest region, reaching our resort of Bräunlingen 

in time for dinner. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Bräunlingen 

At leisure in the beautiful Black Forest with our 

programme of included and optional 

excursions, showing you the highlights of the 

region. Bräunlingen is a traditional Black Forest 

town with a picturesque centre and a selection 

of shops, bars and cafés. (B,D) 

Day 8 Bräunlingen to Northern France 

We bid farewell to our hosts, the Dury family and 

retrace our steps to Northern France for dinner 

and our last overnight stay. (B,D 


To Calais, Dover and then home. (B) 



Full day Lake Constance and Mainau 

Lake Constance, also known as the Bodensee, 

enjoys a mild climate and plentinful sunshine. 

The hillsides that slope to the water’s edge are 

covered with vineyards and orchards, the shores 

of the lake being shared by Germany, Austria 

and Switzerland. Our day on the lake includes a 

visit to the medieval town of Konstanz, once the 

most important city on the lake due to its 

strategic position. We also experience the island 

of Mainau, an exotic, scented floral isle 

renowned for its rich soil. 

Full day Black Forest Tour 

Our scenic Black Forest tour features the popular 

lakeside holiday resort of Titisee and the 

charming town of Furtwangen. We also visit the 

health resort of Triberg, home of the 

Schwarzwald Museum and a centre for the 

production of the famous Black Forest cuckoo 

clock. 

9 days 

from only 

£599 


• Black Forest scenery & Lake Titisee 

• Natural beauty of Lake Constance 

• Vibrant flowers on Mainau Island 

• Traditional Bräunlingen 


• South Black Forest tour 

• Blumberg steam train 

• Rottweil & Donaueschingen 

• Lake Titisee cruise 


Black Forest & Lake Constance 

Code: ECDEBM 





Date Date 

May 15 

May 29 

Jun 12 

Jun 26 

Jul 10 

£599 

£599 

£619 

£619 

£629 

GERMANY 

Jul 24 

Aug 7 

Aug 21 

Sep 4 

Sep 18 

Mainau Island 

Lindau 

£629 

£629 

£629 

£619 

£599 



57

GERMANY 

Bavaria & The Romantic Road 

9 days 

from only 

£499 


• Munich, Bavaria’s capital 

• Picturesque Rothenburg on the 

Romantic Road 

• Ulm, birthplace of Einstein 

• Charming Blaubeuren 

• Pretty Giengen & the Steiff museum 


• Lake Constance and German 

Alpine Road 

• Guided city tour of Munich 

• Augsburg and Landsberg 

• Guided tour of Rothenburg 

Ulm 


Bavaria & The Romantic Road 

Code: ECDENM 





Date Date 

May 8 £499 Jul 17 £549 

May 15 £529 Jul 24 £549 

May 22 £539 Jul 31 £549 

May 29 £539 Aug 7 £549 

Jun 5 

£539 Aug 14 £549 

Jun 12 £539 Aug 21 £549 

Jun 19 £549 Aug 28 £539 

Jun 26 £549 Sep 4 

£539 

Jul 3 

£549 Sep 11 £539 

Jul 10 

£549 Sep 18, 25 £529 


Rothenburg 

The village of Langenau is the perfect base for this holiday, where you can 

experience the Alpine beauty of Bavaria, classical cities, and perfectly 

preserved towns on the Romantic Road that have remained unchanged for 

centuries. 

Hotel Jägerhaus 



Dover, Calais and then into Belgium for our 


Day 2 Belgium to Langenau 

Travel across Belgium before crossing into 

Germany and arriving in Langenau. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Langenau 

A chance to relax before experiencing the sights 

and sounds of Bavaria throughout the week, with 

three included excursions and a number of 

optional trips to enjoy. (B,D) 

Day 8 Langenau to Northern France 

Bid farewell to Bavaria as we make our way to 

Northern France for dinner and an overnight stay. 

(B,D) 




Hotel Jägerhaus 

Langenau The typically German Hotel 

Jägerhaus has been run by the same family for 

over a century, who will do all they can to make 

your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as 

possible. It is located close to Langenau’s village 

centre and its shops, bars and restaurants. 


telephone, cable TV and radio 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and dinner 

with a choice of main course 

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening 

• Cosy bar 

• Lounge 




Full day Rothenburg and the Romantic Road 

Today’s trip takes us to two of the prettiest towns 

on the Romantic Road – Rothenburg ob der 

Tauber and Dinkelsbühl. Stroll through cobbled 

streets, admire the colourful buildings and relax 

in Rothenburg’s charming market square. 

Full day Munich 

The lively capital of Bavaria, at the foot of the 

Alps, is full of sights to see, including the old 

town, the royal avenues and squares and 

numerous parks. A chance to visit one of the 

famous Bierkellers should also not be missed. 

Half day Giengen and the Steiff Museum 

We visit the pretty town of Giengen, to visit the 

home of one of Germany’s most famous 

exports, the Steiff bear, with an included visit to 

the Steiff museum.

Rheinstein Boppestübche 

Assmannshausen Ideally located in the centre 

of Assmannshausen, the hotel is under the 

personal supervision of its owners Katja and Uwe, 

and you can be sure of a warm and friendly 

welcome. 


hairdryer, satellite TV and safety deposit box 

• Shared tea/coffee making facilities on two 

floors (ingredients not provided) • Dining room 

with buffet breakfast and three course dinner 

with choice of main course • Tea/coffee after 

dinner • Four course candlelit dinner once a 

week • Small German-style lounge • Live music 

most nights in summer and autumn, once a 

week in April, in the popular ‘Boppestübche’ 





To Belgium for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 Belgium to Assmannshausen 

A day of adventure today as we cross the border 

into Germany and join the Hunsrück railway, 

ascending the Rhine Valley to Boppard, known 

as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. After lunch we visit the 

old wine village of Bacharach before continuing 

to Assmannshausen. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Assmannshausen 

Enjoy a variety of excursions from our base in 

Assmannshausen, with its narrow streets and halftimbered 

houses. (B,D) 

Day 7 Assmannshausen to Northern France 

A unique opportunity this morning to cruise the 

Rhine Gorge from Rüdesheim to Koblenz, a 

perfect finale to a wonderful holiday. Then to 

Northern France for an overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais, Dover and homeward bound. (B) 

Majestic Rhine Valley 

Assmannshausen 

Situated at the southern end of the Rhine Gorge, the riverside village of 

Assmannshausen, a neighbour of Rüdesheim, nestles amidst the Rheingau 

vineyards in a land of legends and castles. Join us on this super holiday and 

discover the Rhine and Moselle by coach, train and cruise! 

Rheinstein Boppestübche 


Full day Rhine & Moselle Valleys 

A day of scenic delights along the famous Rhine 

and Moselle rivers as we tour the valleys by 

coach. We visit the bustling riverside village of 

Cochem, with its impressive hilltop castle and 

enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Moselle, a perfect 

way to take in the scenery. There is also an 

opportunity for an optional tasting of Black Cat 

wine at Zell, a famous icon in German wines. 

Full day Heidelberg 

Visit the historic city of Heidelberg, home to the 

oldest university in Germany, dating from the 

18th century. Nestling below a castle on the 

River Neckar, this beautiful town is famed as the 

setting for ‘the Student Prince’. The city survived 

the war intact and still has original buildings from 

the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Our local 

guide will be on hand to offer an optional 

guided walking tour of the city’s main sights. 

8 days 

from only 

£499 

GERMANY 


• Spectacular Rhine Valley scenery 

• Ride the exhilarating Hunsrück 

Railway 

• Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ 

• A relaxing cruise on the Moselle 

• Historic Heidelberg 


• Nostalgic Rhine Gorge cruise 

• Rhine & Lahn Valley by train 

• Rüdesheim, the Loreley & the 

Whisper Valley 

• Rheingau & Rüdesheim by night 

Rhineland scenery 


Majestic Rhine Valley 

Code: ECDESD 





Date Date 

May 15 £499 Jul 24 £549 

May 29 £519 Aug 7 £549 

Jun 12 £519 Aug 21 £539 

Jun 26 £539 Sep 4 

£519 

Jul 10 

£539 Sep 18 £499 



59

GERMANY 

Little Railways of The Rhine 

9 days 

from only 

£549 


• Majestic Moselle Valley 

• Train journey through the Ahr Valley 

vineyards 

• Vulcano Express experience 

• Riverside resort of Linz am Rhein 


• Königswinter and Dragon Crag 

Railway 

• Wine tasting 

• Lahn Valley & Bad Ems 

• Horse and carriage ride 

Vulcano Express Railway 


Little Railways of The Rhine 

Code: ECDERE 





Date Date 

Apr 10* £589 Jul 31 £619 

Apr 24* £589 Aug 14 £619 

May 8 £599 Aug 28 £609 

May 22 £609 Sep 11 £609 

Jun 5 

£609 Sep 25 £599 

Jun 19 £609 Oct 9 

£569 

Jul 3, 17 £619 Oct 23 £549 




Cochem on the Moselle 

Enjoy the wonderful scenery and sights of the romantic Rhine valley from a 

completely different perspective. A series of relaxing rail journeys gives you 

the chance to sit back as you travel through the wooded valleys and 

vineyards past pretty villages, Roman remains and ancient castles. 

Ahr Valley Train 



Dover, Calais, then on to our overnight hotel. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Remagen 

We travel through Belgium, with a brief visit to the 

bustling city of Brussels, before heading to 

Germany and our base for six nights. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Remagen 

A great base for exploring the Rhine Valley, 

Remagen is best known from the movie ‘A Bridge 

Too Far’, which portrayed the moment when the 

Ludenorff Bridge – the last standing on the Rhine 

- was captured by US soldiers in 1945 during the 

‘miracle of Remagen’. The town has many 

beautiful and well-maintained buildings, 

churches, castles and monuments and a large 

pedestrian centre with a good variety of shops. 

(B,D) 

Day 8 Remagen to Northern France 

Returning through Belgium and a stop in 

beautiful Bruges, before continuing to Northern 

France and dinner at our overnight hotel. (B,D) 




Hotel Pinger 

Remagen The family-run Hotel Pinger is perfectly 

situated near to the Rhine promenade and 

promises a warm and friendly welcome to all 

guests. 

• Modern, compact rooms have private 

facilities, including satellite TV and phone 

• Rustic style restaurant 

• Buffet style breakfast and evening dinner 

• Tea/coffee after dinner 

• Coffee shop • Wine cellar 

• German style lounge • Bar 

• Beer garden • Weekly barbecue • TV room 

• Beer and wine tasting (payable to hotel) 

• Walking tour of Remagen 

• Small indoor heated swimming pool and sauna 




Full day Ahr Valley Train 

You’ll delight at the wonderful scenery of the 

Burgundy wine valley as we travel through its 

steep terraces alongside the River Ahr to join the 

Deutsche Bahn’s push-n-pull service for the train 

journey from Remagen to Altenahr and back 

with a local guide. 

Full day Vulcano Express 

An experience that will live long in the memory, 

today offers the chance to ride on the privatelyowned 

narrow gauge railway that descends 

from Engeln in the Eiffel Mountains down the 

Brohl Valley. From Brohl we visit the riverside resort 

of Linz am Rhein, an attractive town with 

colourful half timbered houses. 

Full day Moselle Valley 

Be charmed by the vine clad slopes, wonderful 

wines, picturesque towns, ancient castles, and 

Roman remains of the Moselle Valley, as we 

journey along the banks and visit charming 

Cochem and beautiful Bernkastel Kues.

Austria 

A land of simply magnificent Alpine beauty, Austria 

has a majestic beauty that will leave you breathless. 

From elegant cities such as Vienna and Innsbruck 

and picture-postcard Alpine villages set amidst 

dramatic scenery, to the musical heritage of Mozart’s 

Salzburg and the Sound of Music, Austria is a country 

steeped in tradition that is bound to seduce. 

Austrian Tyrol 

61

AUSTRIA 

Carinthia & Three Countries 

12 days 

from only 

£869 

NEW 


• Discover the beauty of Carinthia 

• Attractive Villach 

• Crystal-clear lakes 

• Visit Italy and Slovenia 

• Historic Klagenfurt 


• Nockalmstrasser 

• Gurk & Ossiachersee 

• Worthersee Cruise 

Carinthia scenery 


Carinthia & Three Countries 

Code: ECATADB 





Date Date 

May 9 

May 23 

Jun 6 

Jun 20 

Jul 4 

£869 

£899 

£919 

£929 

£929 

Jul 18 

Aug 1 

Aug 15 

Aug 29 

£939 

£939 

£929 

£929 

£919 

Sep 12 


Worthersee 

The beautiful region of Carinthia is Austria’s southernmost province, with a 

fabulous lake and mountain scenery, a relaxed Mediterranean feel and a warm 

climate. Set on the borders of Italy and Slovenia, this region offers a wealth of 

excursion opportunities and is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday. 

Hotel Moserhof 



To our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Stuttgart 

We continue into Germany today for an 

overnight stay at the Ramada Stuttgart 

Herrenberg (4*). (B,D) 

Day 3 Stuttgart to Seeboden am Millstattersee 

We travel into Austria and continue south into 

Carinthia for our seven night stay. (B,D) 

Days 4 to 9 Seeboden am Millstattersee 

At leisure in Seeboden am Millstattersee, with a 

range of excursions around Carinthia and the 

neighbouring countries. (B,D) 

Day 10 Seeboden am Millstattersee to Niefern 

We depart for Germany and our overnight at the 

Queens Hotel in Niefern (3*). (B,D) 

Day 11 Stuttgart to Northern France 

Into France for an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 12 Northern France to the UK 

To Calais and homeward bound. (B) 


Hotel Moserhof 

Seeboden am Millstätter See A small holiday 

paradise awaits you at the Hotel Moserhof, 

where attention to detail is sure to enhance your 

stay. Cosiness and modern comfort define the 

atmosphere, and all rooms have been furnished 

with the greatest care. In the evenings 

experience delicious meals in the restaurant, 

including local Carinthian specialities. 

• All rooms feature private facilities, balcony, 

satellite TV, hairdryer & telephone • Lounge area 

• Bar • Tea bar serving fresh fruit juice and 

snacks throughout the day • Bar • Restaurant 

serving extensive buffet breakfast and four 

course dinner • Welcome drink • Swimming pool 

• Bicycle hire (payable locally) 

No of rooms: 51 Lifts: 1 



Full day Three Countries Tour 

A day of contrasts as we visit three different 

countries - Austria, Italy and Slovenia. We stop in 

the attractive Italian town of Venzone with its 

lively centre, before visiting the stunning resort of 

Bled, on the shores of Lake Bled, in Slovenia. After 

free time, we return over the Wurzenpass to 

Austria. 

Full day Villach & Wiessensee 

Firstly to Villach, situated on the banks of the river 

Drau, and a pleasant town to explore. We then 

make our way to the Weissensee, the cleanest 

and highest alpine swimming lake, with crystal 

clear waters, and an unspoilt shore-line. 

Full day Klagenfurt & Woerthersee 

Enjoy a scenic day exploring the Carinthia 

region, as we head to Klagenfurt, the capital of 

the Carinthia region, before exploring the shores 

of the Woerthersee, a beauiful lake enjoying a 

Mediterranean climate thanks to its location.

St. Wolfgang 

The charming lakeside village of St Gilgen is the perfect base for exploring 

the crystal blue water lakes and spectacular scenery of Austria’s Lake District. 

A ride on a majestic mountain railway and visit to the musical city of 

Salzburg make this one trip that will definitely live long in the memory. 

Hotel zur Post 

St Gilgen Ideally located in the centre of St 

Gilgen, the Hotel zur Post has lots of character 

and traditional features and you are assured of 

a warm welcome by the family owners who will 

look after your every need. 


hairdryer, cable TV and phone • Superior rooms 

and superior rooms with a lake view available at 

a supplement • 3rd floor lakeview lounge 

• Covered terrace restaurant with 4-course 

dinner and choice of main course • Woodpanelled 

restaurant • Occasional salad buffet 

• Welcome drink • Traditional Stüberl lounge 

area • Bar • Wine cellar • Free use of sauna 

and steam bath • Free bicycle hire (subject to 

availability) 





Calais, Dover, then to Belgium for our overnight 

stay. 

Day 2 Liege to St Gilgen 

From Belgium to Austria’s Lake District and the 

resort of St Gilgen for your seven night stay. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 St Gilgen 

Settle in and start to unwind amidst the stunning 

scenery that has been popular with tourists for 

years. Set on the shores of Lake Wolfgang, St 

Gilgen offers a variety of quaint shops, bars, 

restaurants and cafes to enjoy. (B,D) 

Day 9 St Gilgen to Liege 

We return to Belgium for our overnight stay. (B,D) 



Hotel Christerbauer 

St. Gilgen With an ideal location in the centre of 

St. Gilgen, the hotel Christerbauer is a great 

choice for exploring this beautiful area. The 

owner Albert Forster is locally renowned for his 

friendly welcoming bar and restaurant making 

this a popular choice with both locals and 

guests looking for good food, atmosphere and 

comfortable accommodation. 

• All rooms feature private facilities, hairdryer, 

safe, TV and balcony 

• Buffet breakfast 

• Three course evening meal with waiter service 

and menu choice • Welcome drink • Garden 

• Bar • Typical Austrian ‘Stube’ bar 

• Central location, 500 metres from the lakeside 

No. of rooms: 26 Lifts: None 


10 days 

from only 

£599 


• Picturesque village of St Gilgen 

• Scenic Schafberg rack railway 

• Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart 

• Mondsee, from The Sound of Music 


Hotel zur Post 

Code: ECATAM 





Date Date 

May 11 £699 Jul 20 £819 

May 18 £729 Jul 27 £819 

May 25 £749 Aug 3 £819 

Jun 1 

£769 Aug 10 £819 

Jun 8 

£739 Aug 17 £809 

Jun 15 £739 Aug 24 £789 

Jun 22 £739 Aug 31 £789 

Jun 29 £739 Sep 7 

£759 

Jul 6 

£789 Sep 14 £739 

Jul 13 

£809 Sep 21 £729 


Superior lake view £139 

Superior Room £64 

Hotel Christerbauer 

Code: ECATAL 





Date Date 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

£599 

£629 

£659 

£659 

£659 

£669 

£669 

£669 

£679 

£679 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

AUSTRIA 

Lakes & Mountains of Austria 


Full day St Wolfgang and Schafberg Railway 

The charming lakeside resort of St Wolfgang is 

known for its world-renowned 15th century 

church, its traditional old town with cobbled 

streets, frescoed houses and a great selection of 

shops and cafes to sample. From here we’ll take 

a ride of nostalgia on the rack and pinion 

Schafberg Railway up to the mountain peak and 

enjoy simply stunning views of the surrounding 

region. 

Full day Salzburg 

A chance to explore the elegant city of music 

and birthplace of Mozart, with its beautiful 

Mirabell gardens, imposing Hohensalzburg 

Castle and old town full of impressive buildings 

such as the town hall and cathedral. 

Half day Mondsee 

This pretty, relaxing lakeside town has an 

attractive marketplace lined with pastelcoloured 

baroque houses, a promenade where 

you can stroll along the tranquil lake waters and 

the church featured in The Sound of Music’s 

wedding scene. 


• Hallstatt & Lake Cruise 

• Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgarden 

• Dachstein Spectacular 

Salzburg 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£679 

£659 

£649 

£629 

Sep 21 



63

64 

AUSTRIA 

Austrian All Inclusive 

9 days 

from only 

£589 


• Picturesque Hopfgarten 

• Innsbruck's 'Golden Roof' 

• Tratzberg Castle 

• Charming Salzburg 

• Tyrolean hospitality 


• Swarovski Crystal World 

• Rattenberg, Mayrhofen & the Ziller 

Valley 

• Kitzbühel & St Johann 

All Inclusive at the Sporthotel 

Fuchs 

• Buffet breakfast 

• Packed lunch 

• 3 Course Dinner with menu choice 

• Occasional salad buffet 

• Weekly 4 Course Gala Dinner 

• Daily afternoon tea or coffee and 

biscuits 

• Unlimited house wine, beer, soft 

drinks, tea, or coffee daily from 

11.00 until 22.00 

Getreidegasse, Salzburg 


Austrian All-Inclusive 

Code: ECATAKA 

• 8 nights room & breakfast, 7 dinners, 5 lunches 




Date Date 

May 8 £589 Jul 31 £649 

May 15 £599 Aug 7 £649 

May 22, 29 £619 Aug 14 £649 

Jun 5, 12 £629 Aug 21, 28 £639 

Jun 19, 26 £629 Sep 4, 11 £629 

Jul 3, 10, 17 £639 Sep 18 £619 

Jul 24 

£649 Sep 25 £619 


Tyrol scenery 

Breathtaking mountain peaks, pine-clad hills and lush green valleys, 

combined with the hospitality of your hosts, ensure a pleasant and 

enjoyable stay in the Tyrol. Located in the heart of the Kitzbühler Alps, 

attractive Hopfgarten boasts a variety of shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. 

Sporthotel Fuchs 


Day 1 UK to Liège 

To Dover for the short crossing to Calais, across 

Northern France and then into Belgium and 

Liège for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Liège to Hopfgarten 

This morning we cross the German border and 

continue southwards through Bavaria, along the 

Inn Valley and into the Austrian Tyrol. We reach 

Hopfgarten in time for dinner. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Hopfgarten 

At leisure in Hopfgarten, with three included 

excursions, including visits to the charming 

Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Salzburg. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Hopfgarten to Liège 

We return to Germany and then into Belgium to 

Liège in time for dinner and our final overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 9 Liège to UK 

To Calais for the ferry to Dover, from where you 

will be returned to your original joining point. (B) 


Sporthotel Fuchs 

Hopfgarten Wonderfully located in the village of 

Hopfgarten, the Sporthotel Fuchs is sure to offer 

you a memorable holiday in the heart of the 

Austrian tirol. 

• All bedrooms feature private facilities, cable 

TV, telephone, radio, and some rooms feature 

balcony 


• Dining room 


• Bar 

• Terrace with mountain views 


Official star rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔ 


Full day Innsbruck 

The capital of the Tyrol is a lively city situated on 

the River Inn, with the spectacular backdrop of 

the Nordkette mountains. Here you can see the 

famous Golden Roof and visit the Hofburg 

Chapel and Palace. The old town offers a wide 

selection of shops along the Maria Theresien 

Strasse. 


The city of Salzburg is world-famous, home of 

‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart. 

Enjoy the old town with its impressive fortress and 




gardens. 

Half day Tratzberg Castle 

We visit Tratzberg castle, a former hunting lodge 

built by Maximilian I, with its intricate Renaissance 

wooden ceilings.

Ziller Valley Railway 

A backdrop of Austria’s breathtaking mountain scenery is perfect for capturing 

the romance of this holiday’s epic railway journeys. Exhilarating rides on steam 

locomotives are offered along with exciting excursions, while your base is a 

traditional Tyrolean village set in the tranquil Wildschönau Valley. 

Pension Diane 

Niederau The Pension Diane enjoys a peaceful 

setting with views over the Alpine meadows and 

surrounding hills, yet is only 250 metres from the 

village centre. You are assured a warm, friendly 

welcome, the restaurant serves English style food 

and the bar opens out to a sunny terrace where 

the views can be enjoyed. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities 

• Restaurant with buffet breakfast and main 

course choice for 3-course dinners 


• Bar with terrace and satellite TV 


Lifts: None, but ground floor rooms available 




Dover, Calais, then into Belgium for our overnight 

stay. 

Day 2 Liege to Niederau 

Across into Germany and south through Bavaria 

along the Inn Valley into the Austrian Tyrol and its 

spectacular scenery. We reach Niederau in time 

for dinner. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Niederau 


Tyrolean hospitality, as well as three included 

excursions. (B,D) 

Day 9 Niedearau to Liege 

Return through Germany into Belgium for dinner 

and our overnight stay. (B,D) 



10 days 

from only 

£599 

AUSTRIA 

Little Trains of Austria 

Pension Diane 


Full day Zillertal Train 

A chance to enjoy superb views of the majestic 

mountains as your steam train chugs at 15mph 

along the length of the Ziller Valley, from 

Jenbach to the well-known resort of Mayrhofen. 

Full day Wendelstein Rack Railway & Kufstein 

Across the border to Bavaria for a ride on the 

nearly century-old Wendelstein Rack Railway. You 

will be amazed at the spectacular views as you 

travel through seven tunnels, eight galleries and 

twelve bridges to the 1,838 metre high mountain 

summit. Afterwards, enjoy time in the pleasant 

resort of Kufstein. 

Half day Achensee Train 

Travel on Europe’s oldest Steam-driven rack and 

pinion railway as it elegantly climbs to the edge 

of Lake Achensee, the largest and highest in the 

Tyrol. We will stop at Pertisau, where pretty chaletstyle 

houses are dwarfed by the surrounding 

Karwendel Alps. 


• Friendly, peaceful resort of 

Niedrerau 

• Steam train journey through the 

Ziller Valley 

• Achensee Train, Europe’s oldest 

rack and pinion railway 

• Beautiful Tyrolean scenery 


• Tratzberg Castle and Rattenberg 

• Swarovski Crystal World 

• Krimml Falls and Gerlos Pass 

Achensee Train 

Niederau 


Little Trains of Austria 

Code: ECATNG 





Date Date 

May 4 £599 Jul 13 £669 

May 18 £629 Jul 27 £669 

Jun 1 

£649 Aug 10, 24 £659 

Jun 15 £659 Sep 7 

£639 

Jun 29 £659 Sep 21 £629 



65

AUSTRIA 

Austria & 'The Sound of Music' 

12 days 

from only 

£849 

NEW 


• ‘The Sound of Music’ city of 

Salzburg 

• Berchtesgarden & Königsee 

• Mondsee, setting of Maria's 

wedding 

• Lake Fuschl & Wolfgangsee, 

featured in the opening scenes 

• Spectacular mountain scenery 


• Grossglockner Alpine Road 

• Zell am See & Kitzbuhl 

• Krimml Falls 

Mirabell Gardens 


Austria & 'The Sound of Music' 

Code: ECATAE 





Date Date 

May 2 

May 16 

May 30 

Jun 13, 27 

Jul 11 

£849 

£879 

£899 

£919 

£929 

Jul 25 

Aug 8 

Aug 22 

Sep 5 

£939 

£939 

£929 

£919 

£899 

Sep 19 


Salzburg 

Join us in 'Sound of Music' country, a land of crisp mountain air, pine-clad 

forests and lush green meadows. We stay in the pretty village of Saalbach, 

situated in the peaceful Glemm Valley beneath the impressive Kitzbüheler 

Alps, with its traditional character and flower-decked houses. 

Bergers Sporthotel 



To our overnight hotel for dinner and an 

overnight stay. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Bad Herrenalb 

We continue into Germany today for an 

overnight stay in the Black Forest at the Treff Bad 

Herrenalb. (B,D) 

Day 3 Bad Herrenalb to Saalbach 

We cross the border into Austria and enjoy 

breathtaking scenery as we travel on to 

Saalbach for our seven night stay. (B,D) 

Days 4 to 9 Saalbach 

At leisure in peaceful Saalbach, surrounded by 

stunning mountain scenery. Our excellent 

excursion programme takes in the highlights of 

this beautiful region. (B,D) 

Day 10 Saalbach to Kehl Kork 

We depart for Germany and our overnight hotel 

the Zum Hirsch. (B,D) 

Day 11 Kehl Kork to Northern France 

Into France for an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 12 Northern France to the UK 

To Calais and homeward bound. (B) 


Bergers Sporthotel 

Saalbach This traditional, family-run hotel is in a 

pedestrian zone in the centre of Saalbach 

(please note our coach is not able to stop 

outside the hotel), surrounded by mountains and 

beautiful scenery. The Berger family has been 

welcoming British guests for many summers now, 

with warmth and traditional Austrian hospitality. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, cable TV 

with English channels, fridge, telephone, safe 

and alarm clock • Bars • Lounge • Terrace 

• Lobby with Prosecco-Bar • Coffee shop • Free 

use of indoor pool • Weekly sauna & steam bath 

• Welcome drink • Continental breakfasts • Daily 

salads • Choice of menu plus tea or coffee • 

Farmers’ buffet once a week 




Full day Lake Fuschl, Wolfgangsee & Mondsee 

We visit the beautiful Salzkammergut lake district. 

The opening scenes of the film were shot around 

Fuschl and Wolfgang, and Mondsee is home to 

the church where Maria and Captain Von Trapp 

were married. 

Full day Salzburg & ‘The Sound of Music’ 

Salzburg has acquired worldwide renown as the 

backdrop to the beloved musical ‘The Sound of 

Music’. We enjoy a guided tour of the city visiting 

some of the filming locations including the 

Summer House (Sixteen going on Seventeen), 

Maria’s convent, the Mozartplatz and the 

Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children 

sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’. 

Full day Berchtesgarden & Königsee 

Berchtesgarden is a small, historic town 

surrounded by the German Alps, and is home to 

the “kehlsteinhaus”, or Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’, 

which is located at 1,834m. The town has 

retained its original charm and character as 

many house fronts are decorated with murals. 

Then onto Königsee, which is the deepest lake in 

the alps. The scenery around this area is 

featured in the Sound of Music.

Westendorf 

You’ll feel totally relaxed on this holiday based in the picture postcard scenery of 

the Brixen Valley at the foot of the Kitzbühler Alps. The typically authentic Austrian 

village of Westendorf offers everything you would expect, from monumental 

mountain views, to flower covered balconies and Tyrolean hospitality. 

Hotel Theresianna 

Westendorf Situated in the Brixen Valley, at the 

foot of the spectacular Kitzbuhler Alps, the 

village of Westendorf has a number of shops, 

bars and other amenities. Run by the Zass family, 

the Hotel Theresianna is centrally located in 

Westendorf and offers traditional Tyrolean 

hospitality. 

• All rooms with private facilities, balcony, cable 

TV and phone • Traditional dining room with 

buffet breakfast and three course dinner • Bar 

• Lounge • Garden • Safety deposit boxes at 

reception • Traditional bowling alley, sauna & 

steam room (payable locally) • Weekly 

barbeque evening with one included tirolean 

schnapps per person 



9 days 

from only 

£499 

AUSTRIA 

Westendorf & The Kitzbühler Alps 



Dover, Calais, then through Northern France for 

our overnight stay in Belgium. 

Day 2 Belgium to Westendorf 

A morning cross over the German border and 

then southwards through Bavaria. Along the Inn 

Valley and into the Austrian Tyrol, reaching 

Westendorf in time for dinner. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Westendorf 

A chance to totally relax and enjoy the 

magnificent setting, as well as join your three 

included excursions to some of the area’s mustsee 

sights. (B,D) 

Day 8 Westendorf to Belgium 

Return through Germany into Belgium and Liege 

for our overnight stay. (B,D) 



Hotel Theresianna 



A chance to explore the Alpine city of Mozart 

and the setting for The Sound of Music. There’s 

much to see and do, including the World 

Heritage Site old town, the beautiful Mirabell 

gardens and imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress, 

as well as an optional guided walking tour. 

Full day Innsbruck and Vipiteno 

First stop is the small charming city of Innsbruck, 

capital of the Tyrol and set at the foot of the 

stunning Alps. There is a wide range of shops, 

bars and restaurants to sample as well as much 

impressive architecture to admire, including the 

famous Golden Roof. A drive over the stunning 

Brenner Pass takes us to the pretty Italian town of 

Vipiteno in the beautiful Süd Tyrol, or South Tyrol. 

Half day Swarovski Crystal and Rattenberg 

A chance to visit one of the most popular 

attractions in Austria, the Swarovski Crystal World, 

before heading to the colourful medieval town 

of Rattenberg, which is famous for its glassware 

and has an abundance of crystal glass shops. 


• Village base in the majestic Alps 

• Innsbruck, city of the Alps 

• Salzburg, city of Mozart 

• Visit to world-famous Swarovski 

Crystal 


• Walking tour of Salzburg 

• Tyrolean tour 

• Kufstein, with its imposing fortress 

Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg 

Swarovski Crystal World 


Westendorf & The Kitzbühler Alps 

Code: ECATQSS 





Date Date 

May 15 £539 Jul 24 £559 

May 29 £549 Aug 7, 21 £549 

Jun 12 £559 Sep 4 

£549 

Jun 26 £559 Sep 18 £539 

Jul 10 

£559 Oct 2 

£499 



67

AUSTRIA 

Austria All Inclusive 

7 days 

from only 

£399 


• Superb Austrian scenery 

• All Inclusive package 

• Magical city of Mozart, Salzburg 


• Guided city tour of Salzburg 

Austria All Inclusve 

Code: ECATADD 


• 1 night en route room & breakfast, 1 night en 

route half board • 2 included excursions 


Date Date 

Apr 4 

Apr 11, 18*, 25* 

May 2 

May 9, 16 

May 23 

£399 

£419 

£419 

£439 

£449 

Breathtaking mountain peaks and lush green valleys, combined with superb 

value and wonderful hospitality make this an ideal getaway where you can 

enjoy the delightful mountain scenery and spend time exploring the 

beautiful cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck. 


Full day Innsbruck 

This charming city is the capital of the Tyrol, and 

is surrounded by the high Alps. Innsbruck has 

plenty of charm, with impressive architecture 

including the famous Golden Roof, together with 

a wide choice of shops and restaurants in the 

quaint “getriedegasse” street. 

Lake Fuschl Lying deep in the scenic Austrian lake district, the village of Fuschl is ideally 

7 days 

from only 

£389 


• Breathtaking Lake Fuschl 

• Pretty Hallstatt 

• Bad Ischl 


• Salzburg 

• Scenic Tyrolean Tour 

• Salzburg by night 

Sep 26 

Oct 3 

Oct 10 

Oct 17 

Please note: Dates marked with a * are 


Lake Fuschl 

Code: ECATFTW 


• 4 nights in resort, 2 overnights stops 



Date Date 

Apr 11 £389 Sep 26 £449 

Apr 18* £399 Oct 3, 10 £439 

Apr 25* £419 Oct 17 £419 

May 2 £449 Oct 24 £399 



Lake view and balcony supplement £69 



£449 

£439 

£419 

£419 

£399 

Oct 24 


Salzburg 

All Inclusive at the Hotel Lifthotel 

located on the shores of Lake Fuschl. A small, tranquil village surrounded by 

breathtaking scenery, it is perfect for walks around the lake, a leisurely drink in 

a local café or simply to relax and unwind. 

Hallstatt 


Full day Three Lakes Tour 

A journey through the ‘Salzkammergut’, Austria’s 

premier lake district, with its landscape of unique 

natural beauty and crystal-clear lakes. Our scenic 

tour takes in the the sights of the Traunsee, 

including the town of Gmunden, the Attersee and 

the Mondsee, home of the church featured in the 

wedding scene of ‘The Sound of Music’. The 

picturesque town of Mondsee offers a variety of 

shops and cafés. 


Hotel Lifthotel 

Kirchberg Proudly run by the Aschaber family, 

the Tyrolean-style Lifthotel is set on the edge of 

the lively village of Kirchberg, with its variety of 

restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. 

• All bedrooms with private facilities, radio, cable 

TV and balcony • Restaurant serving buffet 

breakfast and three course evening meals with a 

choice of main course • Tea or coffee after 

dinner • Keller bar & lobby bar • Solarium & 

sauna (extra charge) 



• Breakfast buffet • Packed lunch • 3 course evening meal with choice of main course, regular 

soup, salad & dessert buffets • Daily afternoon tea or coffee and cake • Unlimited house wine, 

draught beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and mineral water daily from 10.00 until 22.00 


Join us on our visit to the impressive city of 

Salzburg. Home of Mozart and ‘The Sound of 

Music’, Salzburg has an abundance of treasures 

including the cathedral, St Peter’s Abbey, Mozart 

square, the glorious Mirabell Gardens and the 

imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress to name a few. 

Hotel Schützenhof 

Fuschl This family-run hotel has an authentic 

Tyrolean style and enjoys an idyllic location 

directly on the lakeside. 


hairdryer, telephone, radio and safe, cable TV, 

most bedrooms with balcony 

• Dining room serving buffet breakfast and three 

course dinner with choice of main course 

• Tea/coffee • Twice weekly salad buffet 

• Welcome drink • Lounge • Bar 

• Weekly gala dinner 

• Torchlit walk with Glühwein 

• Free use of sauna, small whirlpool and fitness 

corner 



Half day Bad Ischl & Hallstatt 

There are many beautiful lakeside villages in the 

region, but none quite as perfect as Hallstatt! The 

village occupies a wonderfully dramatic position 

on the western shores of the Hallstättersee. We 

also visit Austria’s oldest spa town of Bad Ischl, 

home of the opulent Kaiservilla, built by Emperor 

Franz-Josef I as a summer hunting lodge.

France 

France is an enticing country of many contrasts, from 

ancient fortified walled towns of the middle ages, to 

haunting battlefields and chic cities such as Paris, 

with everything in between. A trip to the Loire Valley 

takes you to the world-famous chateaux, where there 

are breathtaking gardens to admire. The Lavender 

fields and picturesque villages of Provence make you 

feel instantly relaxed, while the renowned high speed 

train journeys allow you to enjoy it all from the 

comfort of your seat. 

Provençal scenery 

69

FRANCE 

Bergerac & the River Dordogne 

9 days 

from only 

£649 


• Spectacular scenery of the 

Dordogne Valley 

• Honey-coloured buildings of Sarlat 

• Medieval delights of Perigueux 

• Riverside splendour of Brantôme 

• Explore the ancient Bastide villages 


• The port city of Bordeaux 

• Grottos de Cougnac 

Bergerac 


Bergerac & the River Dordogne 

Code: ECFRTIS 





Date Date 

May 8 £649 Jul 17 £729 

May 22 £659 Jul 31 £729 

Jun 5 

£679 Aug 14, 28 £729 

Jun 19 £729 Sep 11 £729 

Jul 3 

£729 Sep 25 £719 


Dordogne River 

From your base in the wine-producing town of Bergerac you’ll be ideally 

placed to explore the beautiful sights of the Dordogne region. From lush 

green hills, forests and cliff-lined gorges that tumble into the meandering 

rivers below, to sun-drenched valleys and historic towns with castles. 

Brantôme 


Day 1 UK to Paris area 

Dover, Calais, then to our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Paris area to Bergerac 

Continuing south we head to Bergerac for six 

nights at the Hotel de Bordeaux. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Bergerac 

A chance to totally relax surrounded by beautiful 

scenery, as well as join interesting excursions and 

sample wonderful wines in the heart of the 

Dordogne’s wine-producing region. Our included 

excursion programme explores local beauty 

spots. (B,D) 

Day 8 Bergerac to Paris area 

Travelling north to our overnight hotel in time for 

dinner. (B,D) 

Day 9 Paris area to UK 



Hotel de Bordeaux 

Bergerac The Hotel de Bordeaux is close to the 

historic centre of Bergerac. A warm welcome 

awaits and comfortable bedrooms will ensure a 

pleasant stay. Relax in the cool of the shady 

garden or enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool. 


satellite TV and telephone 


• Bar 

• Outdoor swimming pool 




Full day Scenic Dordogne Valley 

An excursion along the meandering River 

Dordogne and a visit to the lovely town of Sarlat, 

with its charming winding streets and pretty 

honey-coloured buildings. 

Full day Bastide Villages 

A chance to explore some of these 13th century 

fortified wall towns, including Monpazier to see its 

beautiful arcaded square. 

Half day Brantôme 

A trip to the peaceful town set on an island in 

the River Dronne, where the placid still waters 

reflect the weeping willows of the pretty riverside 

gardens above. 

En route Perigueux 

During our return journey to Paris we visit the 

market town of Perigueux where the cathedral 

towers high above the medieval houses.

Loire, Dordogne & Provence 

Provence 

A delightful trip through three of France’s most naturally beautiful areas – the 

gently winding Loire Valley; the picturesque Dordogne and Mediterranean 

Provence’s stunning coastline. You’ll be totally charmed by the wonderful 

scenery all around, whilst trips to some fascinating historic towns and cities 

really complete this enchanting holiday. 



Dover, Calais, then south to Paris for our 

overnight hotel. On our air holiday, make your 

own way to your chosen airport for your flight to 

Paris. Upon arrival, you will be met and transfered 

to our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Paris to Tours 

Some free time in the romantic French capital is 

offered to allow you to explore the many 

wonderful sights, or you can join our optional 

guided tour and River Seine cruise. We then 

continue to the Loire Valley and the pretty town 

of Tours, for two nights at the 3* Hotel Turone. 

(B,D) 

Day 3 Tours 

We visit the magnificent Chambord Château, 

the largest and most dramatic château in the 

Loire. In the afternoon there is an optional trip to 

Saumur, overlooked by an imposing fairy-tale 

château as well as being surrounded by one of 

the oldest vineyards in France, sampling some 

excellent white wines is not to be missed. (B,D) 

Day 4 Tours to Le Bugue 

We travel to Cognac, home of the famous 

brandy, to visit the Château de Cognac for a 

guided tour and tasting. We then continue to the 

Dordogne and Le Bugue for two nights at the 3* 

Hotel Royal Vézère. (B,D) 

Day 5 Le Bugue 

An opportunity to explore the scenic delights of 

Avignon 

the Dordogne. A visit to the medieval fortified 

town of Rocamadour is included, with its 

spectacular position within a narrow gauge 

backed by dramatic cliffs. (B,D) 

Day 6 Le Bugue to Orange 

Continuing through France we head to the fairytale 

turreted fortress and ramparts of 

Carcassonne. We then move on to the town of 

Orange, with its well-preserved Roman 

ampitheatre for a two night stay at the 3* Park 

Inn. (B,D) 

Day 7 Orange 

A morning visit to historic Avignon is included, 

home to the magnificent 14th century Pope’s 

Palace. An optional afternoon excursion to 

discover the scenic delights of the Provence 

complete with landscapes that characterize this 

beautiful region. (B,D) 

Day 8 Orange to Paris 

Heading northwards for our overnight hotel in 

Paris in time for dinner. (B,D) 


Calais, Dover, then home. On our air holiday, you 

will be transfered back to the airport for your 

return flight home. (B) 

Carcassone 

9 days 

from only 

£769 


• Beautiful Paris, city of romance 

• Scenic Loire Valley 

• Fairy-tale Chambord Château 

• Fortress town of Carcassonne 

• Medieval Avignon 

• Picturesque Dordogne Valley 


• Seine cruise & city tour 

• Saumur 

• Scenic Provence 

Loire, Dordogne & Provence by Air 

FRANCE 


Loire, Dordogne & Provence by Coach 

Code: ECFRZE 





Date Date 

May 15 £769 Jul 24 £829 

May 29 £799 Aug 7, 21 £829 

Jun 12 £809 Sep 4 

£819 

Jun 26 £819 Sep 18 £799 

Jul 10 

£819 Oct 2 

£769 


Code: AEFRZJ 




• Departs: Saturday 

Date Date 

May 15 £869 Jul 24 £889 

May 29 £899 Aug 7, 21 £909 

Jun 12 £899 Sep 4 

£899 

Jun 26 £889 Sep 18 £899 

Jul 10 

£889 Oct 2 

£849 




car parking. 


71

FRANCE 

Enchanting Brittany 

8 days 

from only 

£499 


• Vannes & Carnac standing stones 

• Walled town of Guérande 

• Seaside resort of La Baule 


• Pornic & Ile de Noirmoutier 

• Paris city tour & Seine cruise 

Guérande 


Enchanting Brittany 

Code: ECFSLB 





Date Date 

Apr 17* £499 Jul 10 £569 

May 1 £539 Jul 24 £569 

May 15 £549 Aug 7 £569 

May 29 £559 Aug 21 £559 

Jun 12 £559 Sep 4 

£559 

Jun 26 £569 Sep 18 £549 




Carnac Standing Stones 

Brittany has a rich heritage of fortified towns, manors and megalithic 

monuments, including the 3,000 prehistoric standing stones at Carnac. From 

your base you will discover the dramatic coastline and pay visits to Vannes 

and Guérande. 

Quiberon Peninsula 



Dover, Calais, then on to our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Paris area to St Nazaire 

You’ll have a free morning in Paris to explore 

some of this romantic city’s famous sights, 

before the journey to St Nazaire. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 St Nazaire 

The start of your relaxing break in this area rich 

with heritage and a dramatic coastline dotted 

with sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and pretty 

fishing coves. (B,D) 

Day 7 St Nazaire to Northern France 

Travelling back to Northern France for dinner in 

our overnight hotel. (B,D) 




Hotel Aquilon 

St. Nazaire A modern hotel, the Aquilon, is only 

about one mile from the beach on the outskirts 

of St Nazaire and six miles from the beach resort 

of La Baule. The outdoor swimming pool with 

terrace and gardens is a great place to relax 

and enjoy the pleasant climate. 


telephone and satellite TV 


choice of menu dinner 

• Bar • Games room with table tennis 

• Internet café • Outdoor pool 

• Garden 




Full day Vannes, Carnac and Quiberon 

A drive along the coast to the picturesque old 

city of Vannes, with its medieval quarter, 

traditional timbered houses, pretty gardens and 

range of shops, before paying a visit to the 

amazing megaliths of Carnac, a mysterious 

prehistoric site to rival Stonehenge. Our final visit 

takes us along the narrow Quiberon peninsula to 

the charming seaside resort of the same name. 

Half day Guérande and Salt Marshes 

Travelling along the Atlantic coast through the 

salt marshes, we visit Guérande, a historic walled 

town surrounded by nearly intact ramparts. 

Half day La Baule and Le Croisic 

Enjoy La Baule’s 5 miles of golden sandy 

beaches and explore the picturesque fishing 

port of Le Croisic, sheltered from the ocean by a 

headland.

Paris, Versailles & Monet's Garden 

Paris, Versailles 

France contains a wealth of stunning palaces and gardens and this holiday 

includes two of the very best examples – the Palace and Gardens of 

Versailles, as well as Monet’s Garden at Giverny. Your base for this break will 

be Paris, truly one of Europe’s most enchanting and romantic cities. 

Novotel Cergy Pontoise 

Cergy Pontoise Centrally located in the Cergy 

business district, north of Paris, Novotel Cergy 

Pontoise offers an ideal location from which to 

discover Paris and enjoy a leisurely holiday in the 

footsteps of the impressionists. In the summer 

time the hotel outdoor pool is an ideal location 

to relax. 

• All rooms have private facilities with mini bar 

and hairdryers 


• Outdoor pool 

• Bar area with “Happy Hour” offers from 

6pm – 7pm 






Dover to Calais and then to the Novotel Cergy 

Pontoise, your base for 4 nights. 

Days 2 to 4 Paris 

The ideal base for this short break, France’s 

capital city contains a wealth of breezy 

boulevards, impressive monuments, great works 

of art and endless night-time activities. 

The holiday includes time to explore the city and 

all its attractions. (B,D) 



Eiffel Tower 


Full day Monet’s Garden and Versailles 

A trip to Normandy and the lovingly restored 

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, source of as much 

pleasure today as it was to its creator. Here, 

where the painter lived until his death in 1929, 

the perspectives, symmetries and colours of the 

flower garden and water garden were the 

inspiration for some of his most famous works. 

The day continues with a visit to the royal town of 

Versailles, home to the simply exquisite palace 

and gardens created by King Louis XIV in the 

17th century. No expense was spared in the 

creation of the sumptuously decorated palace, 

best known for its hall of mirrors, which was 

previously used for lavish celebrations. The 800hectare 

gardens, one of France’s most visited 

attractions and a World Heritage Site, contain 

meticulously manicured lawns, colourful 

flowerbeds and masterfully sculptured statues 

and fountains. 

5 days 

from only 

£299 

FRANCE 


• Romantic Paris 

• Magnificent Palace of Versailles 

• Inspirational Monet’s Garden 


• Paris guided city tour and River 

Seine cruise 

• Illuminated Paris Tour 

• Hidden Paris Tour 

• Fontainbleau 

Monet's Garden 

Versaille's garden 



Code: ECFRPUW 


• 1 included excursion 



Date Date 

Apr 4 

£299 Jun 13, 20, 27 £379 

Apr 11* £319 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 £379 

Apr 18* £329 Aug 1, 8, 15 £379 

Apr 25 £349 Aug 22, 29 £379 

May 2, 9 £359 Sep 5, 12 £359 

May 16, 23, 30 £369 Sep 19 £349 

Jun 6 

£369 Sep 26 £329 





73

FRANCE 

Panoramic Paris 

5 days 

from only 

£299 



• Picturesque River Seine 

• Panoramic views of the 

Montparnasse Tower 


• Evening illuminated Paris tour 

• Hidden Paris 

• River Seine cruise 

Arc de Triomphe 

The Louvre 


Panoramic Paris 

Code: ECFRPL 





Date Date 

Apr 25 £299 Aug 1 £359 

May 9 £319 Aug 15 £359 

May 23 £339 Aug 29 £349 

Jun 6 

£339 Sep 12 £329 

Jun 20 £349 Sep 26 £299 

Jul 4 

£359 

Jul 18 

£359 


Eiffel Tower 

Paris – the City of Lights – is a delightful and dazzling city that never fails to 

shine. The endless sights of the romantic French capital will leave you spoilt 

for choice for things to do, while the range of shops, bars, restaurants and 

cafes is unrivalled. 

Sacre Coeur 



Dover, Calais, then on to Paris for a late arrival at 

your hotel. 

Days 2 to 4 Paris 

A chance to really explore this magical, 

romantic city, including the iconic Eiffel Tower, 

the glamorous Champs Elysées and the gently 

winding River Seine that cuts through the heart of 

the city. A guided tour is included. (B,D) 




Novotel Saclay 

Saclay, Paris Located to the south of Paris and at 

the entrance to the Chevreuse Valley the hotel 

offers a an ideal location from which to discover 

Paris. Set within 3 hectares of leafy gardens, in 

the summer time the pool and terrace areas are 

an ideal place to relax. 




• Outdoor pool and terrace area 

• Bar area with “Happy Hour” offers from 

6pm – 7pm 





Full day Guided city tour of Paris 

A great introduction to this city of so many sights 

takes you to the glamorous Champs Elysées, 

lined with its exclusive designer boutiques; the 

iconic Eiffel Tower that dominates the cityscape; 

the grandiose Arc de Triomphe that connects 12 

wide avenues; the Louvre art gallery that is 

home to the Mona Lisa; the splendour of Notre 

Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité; and 

Montmarte, dominated by the white domes of 

Sacré Coeur. An opportunity of a lifetime is then 

offered, with a trip to the 56th floor observation 

deck of the Montparnasse Tower, where the 

views are simply breathtaking and stretch for 25 

miles in all directions on a clear day.

Battlefields of the Somme and Flanders 

This truly memorable and commemorative trip takes you to the heart of the 

battlefields of the Great War, where many thousands of British troops lost their 

lives. From Arras, much of which was destroyed during the war, you will join 

excursions to some of the area’s most historic and memorable sites. 

Mercure Atria Hotel £349 

Arras Situated in the centre of Arras, the modern 

and comfortable Mercure Atria Hotel is an ideal 

base for exploring the historic centre and city 

squares of this charming town. 


smoke alarm, minibar, radio, satellite TV, WiFi 

internet access and hairdryer 


• Bar 

• Lobby 

• Safety deposit box at reception 




Full day Ypres Salient and Last Post 

Of all the Great War battlefields, Ypres Salient is 

perhaps the most emotive, for nearly 50,000 

men lost their lives. We will also visit the nearby 

Tyne Cot Cemetery, the memorial to the missing 

and the In Flanders Field Museum, before 

returning to Ypres to experience the evocative 

last Post ceremony (lunch is provided instead of 

dinner on this day to allow for the ceremony). 

Normandy Landing Beaches 

For many, a visit to the historic Normandy landing beaches can be as much of 

a pilgrimage as a holiday, as they are the sites that literally changed the course 

of the world. A chance to discover the picturesque seaside resorts and historic 

towns and cities that characterize this part of Normandy is not to be missed. 

Mercure Deauville Pont l’Evêque 

Saint Martin aux Chartrains Situated within its 

own landscaped garden, the Mercure Hotel 

boasts a pleasant ambience and offers 

comfortable accommodation in the town of 

Pont L’ Eveque. The restaurant serves delicious 

French cuisine and the cosy bar is the ideal 

place to relax with a drink after a day’s 

sightseeing. 


satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar, telephone and 

wireless internet access • Cocktail bar 

• Restaurant serving hot buffet breakfast and 

dinner • Swimming pool • Tennis court 

Menin Gate 


Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔ Etretat, Normandy 


Full day Normandy Landing Beaches 

A visit to the famous beaches that literally 

changed the course of the world and where the 

sense of history is inescapable. The beaches at 

Sword, Juno, Gold and Omaha the place where 

nearly 150,000 men descended to begin the 

liberation of Europe in June 1944. A museum 

behind the beach has exhibitions of weapons, 

uniforms, vehicles and tanks. 

Full day The Somme 

On 1st July 1916 British and French troops 

advanced from their trenches in the Somme, 

resulting in 50,000 men falling, 20,000 of who 

were killed. We visit Vimy Ridge, where a battle 

took place in 1917 for possession of the site, 

before heading to Thiepval, a village 

successfully captured by British troops in 1916, 

and Beaumont Hamel. 

Half day Arromanches 

A morning visit to the small village of 

Arromanches near Bayeaux, where the remains 

of the famous 7-mile Mulberry Harbour that was 

used to land vast amounts of men, tanks and 

other heavy equipment are still clearly visible. 

Like many towns in the area, there is also a D- 

Day museum, in the village. 

5 days 

from only 


• Haunting Somme battlefields 

• Tyne Cot Cemetery – memorial to the 

missing 

• Last Post ceremony at Ypres 

• In Flanders Field Museum 

• Services of an experienced tour guide 


• Amiens 

Battlefields of the Somme and Flanders 

Code: ECFRZSA 

• 4 nights room & breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 lunch 




Date Date 

Apr 11* £349 Jul 4, 18 £389 

Apr 25* £369 Aug 1 £389 

May 9 £369 Aug 15 £379 

May 23 £379 Aug 29 £379 

Jun 6 

£379 Sep 12 £369 

Jun 20 £389 Sep 26 £369 


Please note: Dates marked with a * are 


5 days 

from only 

£349 


FRANCE 

• Visit the historic Normandy landing 

beaches 

• Beautiful Normandy countryside 

• Picturesque Honfleur 

• Arromanches 

• Services of an experienced tour guide 


• Caen 

Normandy Landing Beaches 

Code: ECFRHDS 





Date Date 

Apr 18* £349 Jul 11 £399 

May 2 £369 Jul 25 £399 

May 16 £369 Aug 8 £399 

May 30 £389 Aug 22 £399 

Jun 13 £389 Sep 5 

£379 

Jun 27 £389 Sep 19 £369 





75

FRANCE 

Luxury on the Normandy Coast 

5 days 

from only 

£499 


• Pure luxury of the Grand Hotel 

• Lovely beach resort of Cabourg 

• Beautiful Normandy coast and 

countryside 

• Medieval Mont St Michel 

• Glamourous Deauville 


• Caen and Bayeux 

Luxury on the Normandy Coast 

Code: ECFRHCS 





Date Date 

May 30 £499 Sep 5 

£529 

Jun 13 £519 Sep 19 £509 

Jun 27 £529 



• Luxurious Château de 

Montvillargenne 

• Chantilly Château 

• Champagne & delicacies tasting 


• Paris with guided tour 

A few days of pure luxury and indulgence is promised on this short break to 

the only luxury hotel on the beautiful Normandy coast. The Grand Hotel, is full 

of Edwardian charm, with large rooms overlooking the sea and elegant 

gardens, an excellent restaurant and service that is second to none. 

Chantilly Château & Champagne 

5 days 

from only 

£469 

Chantilly Château & Champagne 

Code: ECFRZF 

• 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast, 3 dinners 




Date Date 

Jul 11 

Jul 25 

Aug 8 

£469 

£479 

£499 

Aug 15 

Aug 22 

£499 

£479 


Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg 


Full day Mont St Michel 

A visit to the rocky tidal island and medieval 

town of Mont St Michel, situated 1km from the 

Normandy coast at the mouth of the Couesnon 

River. The island has shops, restaurants, museums 

and an abbey founded by monks in the 8th 

century, which was instrumental in both the 

island and surrounding bay being declared a 

World Heritage Site in 1979. 

Enjoy the opportunity to experience the splendour of a genuine French 

château, once the home of the legendary Rothschild family, located north 

of Paris in the beautiful forest of Chantilly. A champagne & delicacies tasting 

provides a suitable finale to this luxurious holiday. 

Château de Montvillargenne 


Full day Champagne & Delicacies Tasting 

We travel to Epernay, where the champagne 

cellars stretch an incredible 60 miles underneath 

the town and here we visit the renowned Mercier 

champagne cellar. In addition to learning about 

the production, and the art of tasting 

champagne you will also enjoy some 18 

delicacies, chosen to compliment the 

champagnes on offer. 


Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg 

Cabourg The 4-star Grand Hotel is the only luxury 

hotel on the Normandy coast and simply exudes 

elegance, with large rooms overlooking the sea, 

fantastic cuisine and direct access to the beach 

with no roads to cross. 


satellite TV, safe, minibar, radio, wireless 

internet and room service 

• Large and spacious rooms 

• Gourmet restaurant serving breakfast and 

dinner 

• Bar 

• Musical entertainment 



Full day Deauville and the Normandy Coast 

A scenic tour along the beautiful Normandy 

coast takes us first to Deauville, a glamorous 

seaside resort that exudes elegance and 

sophistication. The rest of the day is spent 

exploring this beautiful stretch of coastline with 

many photo opportunities along the way. 

Château de Montvillargenne 

Chantilly Located in the heart of the beautiful 

forest of Chantilly and set in fifteen acres of 

parkland, the magnificent Château de 

Montvillargenne was once the home of the 

legendary Rothschild family. Now converted to a 

luxury hotel each elegantly decorated bedroom 

offers the best of modern day standards. The 

superb leisure facilities include an indoor pool, 

sauna, gym and tennis court. 


radio, safe, minibar, whirlpool, hairdryer and 

telephone • Jazz bar • ‘Le Vilargène’ restaurant 

serving buffet breakfast and three course dinner 

including 1/2 bottle wine per person • Indoor 

pool, sauna, gym and tennis court 



Half day to Chantilly Château 

The elegant town of Chantilly is the horse-racing 

capital of France and also famous for its fine silk 

lacework and delicious whipped cream. We visit 

the magnificent 14th century château, home of 

the Condé Museum with one of the finest 

collections of historical paintings in France. The 

surrounding park features imposing English and 

French-style gardens.


Day 1 UK to Champagne area 

Dover, Calais, then to our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Champagne area to Alsace 

Travelling to the pretty village of Kayersburg for 

our five-night stay. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Alsace 

You’ll feel instantly transported to another world 

as you settle into your base in the heart of the 

Alsace region, rich with timeless beauty and a 

charm all of its own. (B,D) 

Day 7 Alsace to Northern France 

Returning north we pay a visit to Epernay before 

arriving at our overnight hotel in time for dinner. 

(B,D) 



Alsace Village 

A chance to discover one of France’s most beautiful regions, the scenic 

Alsace, and experience the many picture-postcard villages, lush green 

countryside and the famous Route des Vins, where there are opportunities 

for wine tasting aplenty. 

Hotel Les Remparts 

Kayesersberg Benefitting from a great location 

on the edge of the picturesque town of 

Kaysersberg the Hotel Les Remparts offers a 

warm family welcome. The hotel is typical of the 

Alsace region and is comfortably furnished to 

ensure you have a relaxing stay. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities including 

telephones and televisions 

• Bar area 

• Breakfast room 

• Dinner is taken in a close by location restaurant 

with a choice of menu including local dishes 



8 days 

from only 

£599 


• Scenery of the Route des Vins 

• Wine cellar visit and tasting 

• Historic Strasbourg 

• Charming Colmar 

FRANCE 

Discovering Alsace 

Strasbourg 


Full day Strasbourg 

Today’s first port of call is the historic city of 

Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region and 

home to the 12th century cathedral that was 

once the world’s tallest building and is famed for 

its astronomical clock. For a comparatively small 

city there is also a large number and variety of 

museums, as well as several beautiful parks. 

Full day Along the Alsace Wine Route 

A real holiday highlight, this scenic drive along 

the famous Route des Vins passes through 

picturesque villages of narrow streets and halftimbered 

houses, includes visits to Gertwiller, 

Ribeauvillé and Zellenburg and a chance to tour 

a local cellar with tasting afterwards. 

Half day Colmar 

A chance to explore the well-preserved old city 

of Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine, with its 

pretty houses, churches and museums. 


• Mulhouse 

• Guided walking tour of Strasbourg 


Discovering Alsace 

Code: ECFRZG 


• 3 included excurisons 



Date Date 

Apr 17 

May 15 

Jun 12 

Jul 10 

£599 

£639 

£639 

£669 

Colmar 

Alsace wine route 

Aug 7 

Sep 4 

Oct 2 


£669 

£649 

£649 


77

FRANCE 

Lake Annecy & The French Alps 

10 days 

from only 

£679 


• Annecy’s lakeside location 

• Alpine resort of Chamonix 

• Magnificent Mont Blanc 

• Cosmopolitan Geneva 


• Col de la Forclaz and Thones 

• Alpine beauty 

• Haute Savoie 

Lake Geneva 

Chamonix 


Lake Annecy & The French Alps 

Code: ECFSZK 





Date Date 

May 4 £679 Jul 27 £729 

May 18 £699 Aug 10 £729 

Jun 1 

£719 Aug 24 £719 

Jun 15 £729 Sep 7 

£699 

Jun 29 £729 Sep 21 £689 

Jul 13 

£729 


Annecy 

The spectacular French Alps truly offer some of the most amazing scenery to 

be found anywhere in Europe. La Clusaz, close to the Swiss border, is the 

perfect base for exploring the magnificent surrounding Alpine scenery and is 

situated above the charming resort of Annecy. 

Hotel Alpen Roc 


Day 1 UK to Reims area 

Dover, Calais, then to our overnight hotel in the 

Reims area for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 Reims area to La Clusaz 

Travelling across France, we head to our resort of 

La Clusaz for seven nights. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 La Clusaz 

A chance to relax and get to know the 

picturesque resort of La Clusaz, nestled in the 

Alps above Annecy, and enjoy excursions to the 

surrounding highlights. (B,D) 

Day 9 La Clusaz to Paris 

Heading north we visit Paris with opportunity to 

have dinner and enjoy the sights before 

continuing on to our overnight hotel. (B) 




Hotel Alpen Roc 

La Clusaz The Hotel Alpen Roc is situated in the 

centre of La Clusaz and offers comfortable 

accommodation, pretty surroundings and 

superb views from the restaurant across the 

village to the magnificent Alps beyond. It is 

furnished in traditional Swiss chalet-style and 

facilities include a small gym and indoor 

swimming pool. 


phone and satellite TV • Restaurant with 

panoramic views serving buffet breakfast and 

3-course dinner with menu choice • Tea/coffee 

after dinner • ‘Savoyard’ evening • Welcome 

drink • Comfortable lounge • Bar • Terrace 

• Indoor swimming pool • Sauna • Turkish bath 

and fitness centre 




Full day Chamonix 

A trip through the magnificent Savoy Alps where 

the snow-peaked mountains tower high above 

the pretty villages below and a visit to the stylish 

resort of Chamonix, a vibrant Alpine town at the 

foot of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak and 

home to the Mer de Glace mountain railway. 

Full day Geneva 

An enjoyable day’s excursion to the truly 

international city of Geneva that is the Swiss 

centre of banking and watchmaking. The city is 

also close to the lake of the same name that 

forms a natural border between Switzerland and 

France and is famous for its water jet, which can 

reach 150 metres in height. 

Half day Annecy 

Annecy is a charming lakeside village nestled in 

the Alps, with cobbled streets and pretty canals 

that wind their way through the old town to the 

shores of the lake nearby. Situated at the head 

of the calm, blue waters of the lake itself, it’s one 

of the prettiest places in France.

Annecy 

Situated at the head of the calm, blue waters of the lake itself, Annecy is the 

perfect base for exploring the magnificent surrounding Alpine scenery, with 

its charming cobbled streets and pretty canals that wind their way through 

the old town to the shores of the lake nearby. 

BW Hotel International 

Annecy Situated just 10 minutes from the old 

town of Annecy and a little further along to the 

lakeside, the comfortable BW Hotel International 

has a relaxing restaurant and the cosy bar Le 

Jazz, as well as quality facilities such as a fitness 

room and sauna. 


telephone, radio, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, 

alarm clock and tea/coffee making facilities 

• Bar 

• TV lounge 


3 course dinner 

• Fitness room and sauna 





Dover, Calais, then on to our overnight hotel on 

the outskirts of the French capital. 

Day 2 Paris to Annecy 

A 4-hour journey on the TGV train and then 

transfer to your resort of Annecy by coach. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Annecy 

A chance to feel instantly at ease and enjoy the 

stunning scenery all around you, as well as 

joining excursions to some of the area’s most 

interesting places. (B,D) 

Day 9 Annecy to Northern France 

A journey back to Paris by TGV train and then a 

transfer to our overnight hotel in Northern France 

in time for dinner. (B,D) 



Annecy & The French Alps 

Lausanne 


Full day Savoy Alps and Chamonix 

A trip to the magnificent Savoy Alps where the 

breathtaking snow-peaked mountains tower high 

above the pretty villages below and a visit to the 

stylish resort of Chamonix, a vibrant Alpine town 

at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak. 

Full day Lake Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux 

An enjoyable day’s excursion around the shores 

of Lake Geneva and its famous water jet, before 

heading to elegant Lausanne, in the midst of the 

Swiss wine-producing region, and home to the 

Notre-Dame Cathedral. We then travel to the 

cosmopolitan city of Montreux, which boasts a 

beautiful walk along the lake and is home to the 

famous jazz festival. 

10 days 

from only 

£769 


• Lakeside Annecy 

• Magnificent Alpine setting 

• Stylish Chamonix 

• Cosmopolitan Montreux 

• Sophisticated Geneva 


• Lausanne guided city tour 

• Martigny 

• Aix-les-Bains 

FRANCE 

Chamonix 


Annecy & The French Alps 

Code: ETFSXB 


• TGV travel Paris to Annecy 



Date Date 

May 11 £769 Jul 13 £829 

May 25 £779 Jul 20 £829 

Jun 1 

£789 Aug 3 £829 

Jun 8 

£789 Aug 10 £829 

Jun 15 £809 Aug 17 £829 

Jun 22 £809 Aug 24, 31 £829 

Jun 29 £829 Sep 14 £809 

Jul 6 

£829 Sep 21 £799 

First class rail supplement £60 



79

FRANCE 

The Loire Valley 

8 days 

from only 

£499 


• Riverside town of Montrichard 

• Loire Valley’s beautiful scenery 

• 16th century Villandry Château 

• Magnificent Chenonceau 

Château 

• Bourgeois elegance of Saumur 


• Tours 

• Amboise 

• Blois Château ‘Son et Lumière’ 

Saumur 


The Loire Valley 

Code: ECFRBA 



• Luxury Coach travel 


Date Date 

Apr 10* £499 Jul 17 £629 

Apr 24* £549 Jul 31 £629 

May 8 £599 Aug 14 £629 

May 22 £599 Aug 28 £629 

Jun 5 

£619 Sep 11 £619 

Jun 19 £619 Sep 25 £599 

Jul 3 

£629 Oct 9 

£549 




Villandry 

Your base for this holiday is Montrichard in the heart of the gently winding 

Loire Valley, with its own castle ruins and riverside gardens. It is the ideal 

place from which to explore this region, the place French monarchs chose 

to build their magnificent châteaux and glorious gardens. 

Chenonceau Château 



Dover, Calais, then into Northern France for 

dinner at our overnight hotel. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Montrichard 

A stop in Paris before heading to our base for the 

week, Montrichard. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 6 Montrichard 

The start of your holiday in this ancient medieval 

town on the banks of the River Cher, with its 

pavement cafes serving petit noirs and grande 

crèmes. (B,D) 

Day 7 Montrichard to Northern France 

Stopping in Paris en route to our overnight hotel. 

(B,D) 




Hotel Bellevue 

Montrichard The Hotel Bellevue has a stunning 

position in the heart of medieval Montrichard at 

the foot of the 11th century castle ruins, with 

glorious views over the River Cher. All the bars, 

restaurants, shops and cafes are within easy 

walking distance, whilst the river’s promenade is 

perfect for a relaxing walk. 


satellite TV and minibar 

• Restaurant with panoramic views serving 

buffet breakfast and dinner 


• Bar 

• Lounge 




Full day Châteaux and Gardens of the Loire 

A visit to the magnificent and romantic 

Chenonceau Château, famed for its gallery built 

like a bridge across the gently flowing River Cher 

below and with an equally spectacular interior. 

This is followed by a trip to the 16th century 

château at Villandry, with its formal style 

Renaissance gardens laid out in colourful 

geometric patterns full of shrubs, flowers and fruit 

trees. 

Full day Loire Valley Tour 

A drive along the scenic River Loire takes us to 

Saumur, overlooked by an imposing fairy-tale 

château with its four towers rising high above the 

town. The town is known for being home to the 

National Riding School and elite Cadre Noir 

cavalry regiment, as well as being surrounded 

by one of the oldest vineyards in France, so the 

chance to sample some excellent white wines is 

not to be missed.

Provence is an area of stunning beauty and landscapes that boast 

sun-kissed hillsides, pretty colourful villages, historic Roman cities and 

gourmet food and wine. Discover some of the many highlights on the 

excursions included on this wonderfully relaxing holiday. 

Pullman Marseille 

Provence The Pullman Marseille Provence hotel 

is located at a point where the Alpilles and 

Luberon mountains meet the Carmargue delta 

in the heart of the Provence region. The hotel is 

set amidst lavish gardens and in the summer 

time the hotel outdoor pool is an ideal location 

to relax. The hotel is furthermore equipped with a 

full well-being centre. 





• Bar area with “Happy Hour” offers 

from 6pm – 7pm 





Day 1 UK to Nemours area 

Dover, Calais, then to our overnight stay in the 

Nemours area. 

Day 2 Nemours area to Marignane 

A drive south through France to Marignane just 

outside Marseille, our base for the next seven 

nights. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Marignane 

A chance to relax, settle into your new 

surroundings and explore the this wonderful area 

of Provence. The Hotel Pullman Marseille offers a 

wonderful base to discover the area and extensive 

public areas where you can sit back, relax and 

enjoy the sunshine. (B,D) 

Day 9 Marignane to Champagne area 

We drive back north through France to the 

Champagne area in the north east for our 

overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 10 Champagne area to UK 

We drive north to Calais, for our crossing to Dover, 

then home. (B) 

Discovering Provence 


Provence 

Avignon 

Full day Arles and the Camargue 

The city of Arles is the gateway to the untamed 

land of the Camargue, land of gypsies. On the 

banks of the Rhône, Arles was once a metropolis 

of Roman Gaul all of which can be seen through 

the impressive arena where bullfights are still held. 

The Camargue, western Europe’s largest river 

delta, is an area of natural beauty, where the long 

roads cross marshes, farmland and grain fields all 

teaming with wildlife. 

Full day Avignon, Pont du Gard & Uzes 

Today we visit the fortified city of Avignon, full of 

history and the magnificent 14th century Palace 

of the Popes. We then drive to the Pont du Gard, 

which literally means ‘bridge of the Gard’, a 

majestic aqueduct built by the Romans around 

the 1st century AD to carry water to nearby Nîmes. 

We complete the day with a visit to pretty Uzes. 

Half day Scenic coastal drive 

A scenic drive along the glorious coastline 

enjoying some of the prettiest villages in the 

region including colourful Cassis and maritime 

Toulon. 

10 days 

from only 

£839 

FRANCE 

NEW 


• Picturesque Provencal coastline 

• Arles and the Camargue 

• Ancient Avignon 

• Pont du Gard 


• Aix-en-Provence & Marseille 

• Nimes 

Pont du Gard 


Discovering Provence 

Code: ECFRXST 





Date Date 

May 11 £849 Jul 20 £839 

May 25 £869 Aug 3 £839 

Jun 8 

£879 Aug 17 £839 

Jun 22 £889 Aug 31 £889 

Jul 6 

£839 Sep 14 £899 



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Riviera & Provence 

10 days 

from only 

£999 


• Historic Avignon 

• Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct 

• Arles, inspiration for Van Gogh 

• Picturesque Camargue 

• Sophisticated Nice 

• Glamorous Cannes 


• Camargue boat trip 

• Grasse perfume factory 

• Nice guided walking tour 

Cannes 


Riviera & Provence 

Code: ETFRZB 


• TGV travel Paris to Marseille & Nice to Paris 



Date Date 

May 11 

May 18 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

Jul 13 

£999 

£1029 

£1039 

£1049 

£1049 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 10 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

£1049 

£1049 

£1049 

£1049 

£1039 

Avignon 


First class rail supplement £94 Arles Amphitheatre 

Discover the beauty of Provence, with picturesque villages, sun-drenched 

hillsides, scents of pine trees, flora and aromatic herbs, cultural sights plus 

delicious foods and wines. Add to this the dazzling sophistication of the 

French Riviera and a memorable holiday is assured. 



We travel from Dover to Calais and then 

continue to our overnight hotel in Paris. 

Day 2 Paris to Avignon 

We take the TGV train to Marseille a journey of 

approximately 3 hours and transfer you by 

coach to the Hotel Du Lavarin, Avignon (3*) 

where we spend the next four nights (B,D) 

NB On selected dates the tour will stay in Nimes. 

Day 3 Avignon 

Today we visit Aix-en-Provence, a beautifully 

preserved city of art, famous as the birthplace of 

Cézanne. We then continue to the Pont du Gard, 

a Roman aqueduct with three tiers spanning the 

river Gardon, which is one of the most impressive 

sights in France. (B,D) 

Day 4 Arles and Pont du Gard 

We enjoy a visit to Arles, a treasure trove of 

Roman antiquity including the great 

amphitheatre. The beauty of Arles and its 

surrounding landscapes inspired Vincent Van 

Gogh to produce some of his finest work. On to 

the Camargue, a nature reserve in the Rhône 

delta. Our optional paddle-boat trip offers 

wonderful views of the Carmague. (B,D) 

Day 5 Avignon 

A day at leisure in Avignon, here lies the famous 

Pope’s Palace which dates from the 14th 

century. (B,D) 

Provençal scenery 


Day 6 Avignon to Nice 

We commence our journey to the French Riviera 

stopping en route at Grasse, offering 

spectacular views of the coastline. Join an 

optional visit to a perfume factory. Our final 

destination is the Park Inn Hotel, Nice (4*) for a 

three nights stay. (B,D) 

Day 7 Nice 

At leisure in Nice. The town is a perfect mix of 

long sandy beach, palm-fringed Promenade des 

Anglais stretching four miles. The narrow streets of 

the old town are best explored by foot and an 

optional guided walking tour allows you to explore 

the full delights of this premier resort. (B,D) 

Day 8 Nice 

This morning we enjoy a visit to Cannes. Stroll 

along the seafront boulevard La Croisette, a 

floral delight lined with palm trees, renowned 

palace hotels and chic boutiques. (B,D) 

Day 9 Nice to Northern France 

We take the TGV train from Nice to Paris, a 

journey of approximately five hours, and transfer 

to Northern France for dinner and an overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 10 Northern France to home 

To Calais for the crossing to Dover and then home. (B)

Cannes seafront 

The sparkling Côte d'Azur has long been a favourite holiday destination and 

host to the famous film festival. Cannes is ideally situated between the steep 

Esterel mountains and the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. A 

marvellous setting for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. 

Hotel Embassy 

Cannes In the heart of Cannes, the Embassy has 

a great central location in a level area of the 

resort and is just five minutes walk from the 

Croisette Boulevard and the beach. 

• All air-conditioned bedrooms have private 

facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV, mini bar, 

telephone 

• Pleasant bar 

• Restaurant ‘L’As de Carreau’ serving buffet 

breakfast and three course dinner 

• Rooftop sun terrace with small pool, sun 

loungers and Jacuzzi 

• Patio area 





From Dover to Calais and on to our overnight 

hotel on the outskirts of Paris. 

Day 2 Paris to Cannes 

We take the TGV train to Nice, a journey of 

approximately five hours and transfer you by 

coach to the Hotel Embassy, Cannes. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 8 Cannes 

At leisure in Cannes. Perched on a hill is the old 

quarter, with picturesque narrow streets. The 

colourful old port is crammed full of expensive 

yachts and the elegant La Croisette Boulevard is 

a floral delight lined with palm trees. (B,D) 

Day 9 Cannes to Northern France 

We take the TGV train back from Nice to Paris 

and transfer to Northern France for dinner at our 

overnight hotel. (B,D) 


To Calais for the ferry to Dover and home. (B) 

French Riviera - Cannes 

Hotel Embassy 

Coast with Monte Carlo 

10 days 

from only 

£839 


• Cannes with its colourful old port 

and elegant La Croisette Boulevard 

• Travel on the famous TGV service 


French Riviera - Cannes 

Code: ETFSCH 


• Return TGV travel, Paris to Nice 

• Shearings TGV/Resort representative 


Date Date 

FRANCE 


• Ancient principality of Monaco and 

glamorous Monte Carlo 

• St Paul-de-Vence - inspiration to 

many famous artists 

• Grasse - perfume capital of the 

world 

• Gorges du Verdon - French 

equivalent of the Grand Canyon 

May 4 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 29 

£839 

£859 

£869 

£869 

£889 

Jul 6 

Jul 27 

Aug 24 

Sep 7 

Monte Carlo 


£889 

£889 

£869 

£859 


First class supplement £100 

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Short 

Breaks 

Discover the charms of Bruges and Paris, tour the 

fascinating battlefields or experience a stay in a 

French château on our superb new selection of 

European short breaks. 

Eiffel Tower, Paris 

Pride of York 

Bruges Minicruise 

Bruges is a must see city, known as the Venice of 

the North and beautifully preserved. Walking 

through the city streets, there is an abundance 

of medieval culture to appreciate and friendly 

atmosphere, together with great shopping. 

Treat yourself to a short break with a difference, with a mini cruise from Hull to 

Amsterdam, Ostend or Bruges - and explore all these wonderful destinations 

have to offer. Take advantage of the host of facilities onboard, including live 

entertainment, fine dining and onboard shopping. 



Travel to Hull and settle into your cabin before 

setting sail. 

Day 2 A day to explore 

We dock in either Zeebrugge (for Bruges or 

Ostend) or Rotterdam (for Amsterdam) and enjoy 

Amsterdam Minicruise 

One of the world’s most colourful cities, 

Amsterdam is famed for its tree-lined canals, 

relaxed atmosphere and world-class attractions 

including the Van Gogh Museum and Anne 

Frank’s House. 

Bruges Minicruise 

Amsterdam Minicruise 

Ostend Minicruise 

Code: ENBEBB Dep code: D Code: ENNLAA Dep code: D Code: ENBEOD Dep code: D 

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Date Date 

Date Date 

May 11 £119 Aug 13 £129 May 4 £119 Aug 24 £119 May 18 £119 Aug 10 £119 

Jun 8 

£119 Sep 10 £129 May 14 £129 Sep 3 

£129 May 28 £129 Aug 20 £129 

Jun 18 £129 Sep 28 £119 Jun 11 £129 Sep 21 £119 Jun 15 £119 Sep 7 

£119 

Jul 6 

£119 Oct 8 

£129 Jul 9 

£129 Oct 1 

£129 Jun 25 £129 Sep 17 £129 

Jul 16 

£129 

Jul 27 

£119 

Jul 13 

£119 Oct 5 

£119 

Aug 3 

£119 

Aug 6 

£129 

Jul 23 

£129 Oct 15 £129 

Single supplement £30 Single supplement £30 Single supplement £30 

Outside cabin £20 Outside cabin £20 Outside cabin £20 

Meal deal £40 Meal deal £40 Meal deal £40 


3 days from only 

P&O Minicruises £119 


• Pretty canals and winding streets 

• Great selection of cafés and bars 

• Delicious Belgian chocolate 


• Stroll along the canals 

• Visit fascinating museums 

• Beautiful architecture 

a full day excursion to your selected destination. 

After a great day out, we return to port and board 

our cruise for our return sailing to Hull. 

Day 3 Home 

We return to Hull this morning and continue home. 

Ostend Minicruise 

Enjoy the delights and attractions of Ostend, a 

traditional Belgian seaside resort offering 

something for everyone. Explore the quaint 

shops, pretty harbour and enjoy a stroll along the 

the beautiful seafront promenades. 


• Friendly seaside resort 

• Stroll along the promenade 

• Explore the shops

Bruges Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£289 


• Lovely 

architecture 

• Great shopping 

• Pretty canals 

Bruges 

Amsterdam Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£199 


• Beautiful 

architecture 

• Fantastic 

shopping 

Amsterdam 

Medieval Bruges is a delight to 

explore, with its winding streets and 

pretty canals. 

Hotel Leonardo 

Located just a few kilometres outside the centre 

of Bruges, this modern hotel is ideally situated for 

exploring the area. The hotel offers a bar, 

restaurant, terrace and outside swimming pool. 


Half day Ghent 

A visit to the historic heart of Flanders. Ghent 

boasts magnificent historic buildings sat 

alongside pretty canals, picturesque narrow 

alleys and low brick houses to explore, as well as 

a safe, car-free centre. 

Bruges Weekend 

Code: ENBEBD/EMBEBD/EEBEBD/ESBEBD 



Date Dep.Code Date Dep.Code 

May 7 £289 E Aug 27 £299 E 

Jun 4 £299 E Sep 3 £299 F 

Jun 11 £299 F Sep 10 £299 G 

Jun 18 £299 G Sep 17 £299 C 

Jun 25 £299 C Sep 24 £299 E 

Jul 2 £299 E Oct 1 £289 F 

Jul 9 £299 F Oct 8 £289 G 

Jul 16 £299 G Oct 15 £289 C 

Jul 23 £299 C 

Jul 30 £299 E 

Aug 6 £299 F 

Aug 20 £299 C 


Explore vibrant Amsterdam, with its 

colourful flower market and pretty 

canals. 

NH Hotel 

This stylish and comfortable 4 star hotel is 

conveniently located close to the Utrecht’s 

historic district, with its great selection of bars, 

restaurants and shops. 


Full day Amsterdam 

Forever bustling with trams and the infamous 

bicycles, Amsterdam is a charming city of 

splendid architecture, world-famous museums 

and winding canals. 

Amsterdam Weekend 

Code: ENNLCB/EMNLCB/EENLCB/ESNLCB 




May 7 £199 E Jul 30 £219 E 

May 14 £209 F Aug 6 £219 F 

May 21 £209 G Aug 13 £219 G 

May 28 £209 C Aug 20 £219 C 

Jun 4 £219 E Aug 27 £219 E 

Jun 11 £219 F Sep 3 £219 F 

Jun 18 £219 G Sep 10 £219 G 

Jun 25 £219 C Sep 17 £219 C 

Jul 2 £219 E Sep 24 £219 E 

Jul 9 £219 F Oct 1 £209 F 

Jul 16 £219 G Oct 8 £209 G 

Jul 23 £219 C Oct 15 £199 C 


Ostend Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£239 


• Friendly resort of 

Ostend 

• Pretty fishing 

harbour 

• Explore medieval 

Bruges 

• 

Ostend 

Valkenburg Sensation 

4 days 

from only 

£199 

Monschau 

SHORT BREAKS 

Enjoy a weekend in the ever-popular 

seaside resort of Ostend, with an 

included visit to Bruges. 

Hotel Albert II 

Perfectly situated in the centre of Ostend, this 

hotel is just a short walk from the beach and 

promenade. The hotel offers a friendly bar and 

comfortable accommodation. 


Full day Bruges 

A chance to see one of the most perfectly 

preserved medieval cities in Europe, with its 

cobbled streets, gabled houses and hump-back 

bridges. Not to be missed is the Grote Markt, 

which is lined with guild houses, bars and 

restaurants. 

Ostend Weekend 

Code: ENBEOC/EMBEOC/EEBEOC/ESBEOC 



Date Dep.Code 

May 14 

£239 F 

May 21 

£239 G 

Jun 4 

£239 E 

Jun 11 

£239 F 

Jun 18 

£239 G 

Jun 25 

£239 C 

Jul 9 

£249 F 

Jul 16 

£249 G 

Aug 20 

£249 C 

Aug 27 

£249 E 

Sep 10 

£239 G 

Sep 24 

£239 E 


A chance to discover the 'Dutch 

Alps' on this break to the lovely spa 

town of Valkenburg. 


• Friendly 

Valkenburg 

Hotel De Burghoeve 

Located on the outskirts of Valkenburg, this hotel, 

once an old farmhouse, offers comfortable 

accommodation. Facilities include a cosy bar, 

garden room and stylish restaurant. 


Full day Monschau & Aachen 

A trip into Germany to visit the historic town of 

Aachen, with its beautiful cathedral, followed by 

a jaunt through the Eiffel mountains to the pretty 

• Monschau, 

amongst the Eiffel 

half-timbered town of Monschau. 

mountains 

Valkenburg Sensation 

• Charming 

Aachen 

Code: ENNLVA/EMNLVA/EENLVA/ESNLVA 



FREE wine, beer, 

local spirits and soft 

drinks from 8.30pm 

- 10.30pm on 

nights 2 and 3 


May 7 

May 14 

May 21 

May 28 

Jun 4 

Jun 11 

Jun 18 

Jun 25 

Jul 2 

Jul 9 

Jul 16 

Jul 23 

£219 

£219 

£219 

£219 

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£229 

£229 

£229 

£229 

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£229 

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85

SHORT BREAKS 

Paris Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£239 



• Panoramic views 

from the 

Montparnasse 

Tower 

Paris by night 

£249 

Enjoy a dazzling weekend 

discovering the wonderful French 

Capital. 

Hotel Mercure Gare de Lyon 

The Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon hotel, is situated 

right beside the Gare de Lyon station, at the 

heart of a vast public transport network (bus, RER, 

metro). 


Full day Paris 

A guided city tour starts the day to discover the 

main city monuments and sites before an 

included trip to the top of the Montparnasse 

Tower to enjoy the city & the Eiffel Tower from 

another perspective. 

D-Day Landings in Normandy 

4 days 

from only 


• Normandy 

Landing Beaches 

• Free Welcome 

Drink 

War Cemetery 

Paris Weekend 

Code: ENFRPE/EEFRPE/EMFRPE/ESFRPE 




May 7 £249 E Jul 30 £239 E 

May 14 £249 F Aug 6 £239 F 

May 21 £259 G Aug 13 £239 G 

May 28 £259 C Aug 20 £239 C 

Jun 4 £259 E Aug 27 £239 E 

Jun 11 £259 F Sep 3 £259 F 

Jun 18 £259 G Sep 10 £259 G 

Jun 25 £259 C Sep 17 £259 C 

Jul 2 £259 E Sep 24 £259 E 

Jul 9 £239 F Oct 1 £259 F 

Jul 16 £239 G Oct 8 £249 G 

Jul 23 £239 C Oct 15 £249 C 


Enjoy a weekend break exploring some 

of the most commemorative sites of on 

the Normandy Landing Beaches. 

Hotel Mercure Le Havre 

The Mercure Hotel Le Havre is located in a 

central location in Le Havre with easy access to 

the beach, museums and harbour. The hotel 

offers a free welcome drink. 


Full Day Normandy 

Join our discovery of the D Day landing beaches 

as we discover locations such as Sword, Juno, 

Gold & Omaha which changed the course of 

history with the liberation of Europe in June 1944. 

D-Day Landings in Normandy 

Code: ENFRZB/EEFRZB/EMFRZB/ESFRZB 




May 7 £249 E Jul 30 £264 E 

May 14 £259 F Aug 6 £264 F 

May 21 £259 G Aug 13 £264 G 

May 28 £259 C Aug 20 £264 C 

Jun 4 £259 E Aug 27 £264 E 

Jun 11 £259 F Sep 3 £259 F 

Jun 18 £259 G Sep 10 £259 G 

Jun 25 £259 C Sep 17 £259 C 

Jul 2 £264 E Sep 24 £259 E 

Jul 9 £264 F Oct 1 £259 F 

Jul 16 £264 G Oct 8 £259 G 

Jul 23 £264 C Oct 15 £249 C 



4 days 

from only 

£249 



• Versailles & 

Monet’s Garden 

Versailles 

£249 


Enjoy a dazzling weekend absorbing the 

wonderful French Capital and following 

in the footsteps of the Impressionists. 

Battlefields of the Somme & 

Flanders 

4 days 

from only 


• The Somme 

• Evening Dinner 

Dance 

Menin Gate 

Hotel Cergy Pontoise 

Centrally located in the Cergy business district, 

Novotel Cergy Pointoise offers an ideal location 

from which to discover Paris and the surrounding 

area. 


Full day Normandy 

Visit the lovingly restored Monet’s Garden at 

Giverny. The day continues with a visit to the royal 

town of Versailles, home to the exquisite palace 

and gardens created by Louis XIV in the 17th 

Century. The 800 hectare gardens are now a 

World Heritage Site. 


Code: ENFRPC/EEFRPC/EMFRPC/ESFRPC 




May 7 £249 E Jul 30 £269 E 

May 14 £249 F Aug 6 £269 F 

May 21 £259 G Aug 13 £269 G 

May 28 £259 C Aug 20 £269 C 

Jun 4 £269 E Aug 27 £269 E 

Jun 11 £269 F Sep 3 £269 F 

Jun 18 £269 G Sep 10 £269 G 

Jun 25 £269 C Sep 17 £269 C 

Jul 2 £269 E Sep 24 £269 E 

Jul 9 £269 F Oct 1 £259 F 

Jul 16 £269 G Oct 8 £259 G 

Jul 23 £269 C Oct 15 £249 C 


Enjoy a weekend break exploring 

some of the most commemorative 

sites of the Great War. 

Mercure Lille Airport 

The Hotel Mercure Lille Airport offers a good 

standard of accommodation and comfortable 

public areas for relaxation. Also included within 

the package is a dinner dance. 


Full Day The Somme 

Join our discovery of the Somme Battlefields. We 

visit Vimy Ridge, where a battle took place in 

1917 for possession of the site before heading to 

Thiepval, a village successfully captured by British 

troups in 1916. 

Battlefields of the Somme & Flanders 

Code: ENFRZD/EEFRZD/EMFRZD/ESFRZD 




May 7 £249 E Jul 30 £269 E 

May 14 £259 F Aug 6 £269 F 

May 21 £259 G Aug 13 £269 G 

May 28 £259 C Aug 20 £269 C 

Jun 4 £269 E Aug 27 £269 E 

Jun 11 £269 F Sep 3 £269 F 

Jun 18 £269 G Sep 10 £269 G 

Jun 25 £269 C Sep 17 £269 C 

Jul 2 £269 E Sep 24 £269 E 

Jul 9 £269 F Oct 1 £259 F 

Jul 16 £269 G Oct 8 £259 G 

Jul 23 £269 C Oct 15 £249 C 

Single supplement £69

French Château Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£269 

Enjoy a French Château weekend 

relaxing in wonderful surrounds with 

opportunity to discover dazzling Paris. 

Novotel Chateau Maffliers 

The Novotel Chateau de Maffliers combines the 

traditional with the comtemporary and is a 

haven of peace set in pretty private parkland. 

Relax and enjoy the extensive hotel amenities. 


Full Day Paris 

Holiday highlights A guided city tour starts the day to discover the 

• Romantic Paris main monuments and sites before an 

opportunity to explore the capital at leisure and 

• Château 

enjoy the romance of Paris. 

Accommodation 

Eiffel Tower 

Rhine in Flames Weekend 

4 days 

from only 

£269 


• Rhine in Flames 

cruise to admire 

the fireworks 

• Historic Koblenz 

Rhine in Flames 

French Château Weekend 

Code: ENFRPD/EEFRPD/EMFRPD/ESFRPD 




May 7 

May 14 

May 21 

May 28 

Jun 4 

Jun 11 

Jun 18 

Jun 25 

Jul 2 

Jul 9 

Jul 16 

Jul 23 

£269 

£269 

£269 

£269 

£279 

£274 

£274 

£274 

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£279 

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Aug 13 

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Aug 27 

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Oct 1 

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Oct 15 

£279 

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Enjoy the spectacle of the 'Rhine in 

Flames', an annual fireworks 

extravaganza. 

Hotel Pinger 

The Pinger is a short walk from the Rhine 

promenade, with its wonderful walks and views. 

Family run, you can be sure of a warm and 

friendly welcome. 


Rhine in Flames Cruise An evening river cruise 

offers the perfect way to take it the spectacular 

fireworks, and includes a meal on board. 

Half day Koblenz The 2000-year-old town of 

Koblenz is well worth a visit, with its cosy lanes, 

squares and river promenades. 

Rhine in Flames Weekend 

Code: ENDERB/ESDERB 



Date Dep.Code 

Jul 2 

£269 E 

Jul 30 

£279 E 

Sep 17 

£269 C 


£239 

SHORT BREAKS 

Little Trains of the Rhine Valley 

4 days 

from only 


• Ahr Valley train 

journey 

• Vulcano Express 

experience 

Ahr Valley Train 

£229 

Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the 

Rhine Valley on our two featured 

railway journeys. 

Hotel Pinger 

The Pinger is a short walk from the Rhine 

promenade, with its wonderful walks and views. 

Family run, you can be sure of a warm and 

friendly welcome. 


Full day Ahr Valley Train A scenic train journey 

through the steep terraces alongside the River 

Ahr from Remagen to Altenahr. 

Full day Vulcano Express Ride on the privatelyowned 

narrow gauge railway that descends 

from Engeln down the Brohl Valley. 

Cologne, Aachen & Valkenburg 

4 days 

from only 

Little Trains of the Rhine Valley 

Code: ENDERA/EEDERA/ESDERA 



Date Dep.Code 

May 7 

May 14 

May 28 

Jun 4 

Jun 25 

Sep 3 

Oct 1 

Oct 15 

£239 

£249 

£249 

£249 

£254 

£254 

£249 

£249 

A superb weekend including visits to 

historic Cologne, charming Aachen 

and lively Valkenburg. 


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• Cologne's famous 

Ramada Treff Hürth 

A modern hotel, centrally located in the suburb 

of Hürth, only a short drive from Cologne itself. 

Near the hotel you’ll find the ‘Hürth-Park’ 

shopping centre. 


Full Day Cologne Enjoy a visit to the lively city of 

Cologne, with its enchanting old town and 

dramatic gothic cathedral. 

cathedral 

Full Day Aachen & Valkenburg The charming 

• Charming 

Aachen 

city of Aachen is a delight to explore, whilst 

Valkenburg offers a great selection of cafes. 

• Picturesque 

Cologne, Aachen & Valkenburg 

Valkenburg 

Code: ENDEOB/EMDEOB/EEDEOB/ESDEOB 




May 7 £229 E Jul 30 £239 E 

May 14 £229 F Aug 6 £239 F 

May 21 £229 G Aug 13 £239 G 

May 28 £229 C Aug 20 £239 C 

Jun 4 £234 E Aug 27 £239 E 

Jun 11 £234 F Sep 3 £234 F 

Jun 18 £234 G Sep 10 £234 G 

Jun 25 £234 C Sep 17 £234 C 

Jul 2 £239 E Oct 1 £229 F 

Jul 9 £239 F Oct 15 £229 C 

Jul 16 £239 G 

Cologne 

Jul 23 £239 


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£54 

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Belgium 

& Holland 

Here are two friendly countries with a unique charm 

and character all of their own. The exquisite 

chocolate and brilliant beers of Belgium are enough 

to entice any gourmet, but you’ll also find delightful 

seaside resorts with inviting sandy beaches. Acres of 

breathtaking vivid colourful bulbfields are bound to 

catch the eye in Holland, where the landscape is 

dotted with traditional windmills and historic towns 

and cities full of tree-lined canals and narrow streets 

lined with quaint colourful houses. 

88 Bruges, Belgium

Keukenhof Gardens 

Holland, 'Flower of Europe', bursts into bloom in spring. Enjoy the intense 

colours and scents of Keukenhof, the world's largest flower garden, with 

displays of tulips, daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths and many other bulbs. We also 

enjoy a visit to the medieval marvel that is Bruges. 

Hampshire Inn 

Terneuzen The town of Terneuzen is situated in 

the south of Holland and often referred to as the 

gateway to Flanders. The hotel, located on the 

outskirts of town in a residential area, offers every 

modern comfort and good facilities to ensure a 

pleasant stay. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, cable TV, 

clock radio, telephone and balcony 

• Bright, modern restaurant with buffet breakfast 

and three course dinner 

• Bar 

• Small TV lounge 



Ramada Plaza Antwerp 

Antwerp Located within a short drive of Antwerp’s 

historic centre, this modern hotel offers 

comfortable rooms and good facilities. The city 

centre can also be easily reached by tram, 

which stops just outside the hotel. 


cable TV, telephone, air conditioning and 

tea/coffee making facilities 

• Modern Hugo’s restaurant with views over 

Hertoghe Park, serving buffet breakfast 


• ‘Gozo’ bar 

• Gym and fitness centre 



Bruges & The Dutch Bulbfields 

Holiday Inn Ghent Expo 

Ghent Located on the outskirts of the lovely town 

of Ghent, this comfortable and modern hotel 

provides an ideal holiday base. The historic 

centre of Ghent can be easily reached by tram, 

which stops only 100 metres from the hotel. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, cable TV, 

telephone, air conditioning and tea/coffee 

making facilities 

• Modern Atrium restaurant with buffet breakfast 


• Lounge bar 




Full day Keukenhof Gardens 

Discover the floral magic of the glorious 

Keukenhof Gardens, 60 years old in 2009, as you 

stroll around the seven themed gardens, which 

successfully combine traditional and modern 

landscape gardening. The never ending variety 

of spring bulbs and flowers, overwhelming 

colours and scents are unforgettable. 


Enjoy the charming city of Bruges with its treelined 

canals, hump-backed bridges, cobbled 

streets and alleys lined with gabled houses. 

Full day Antwerp 

This charming city is known as the world capital 

of diamonds and boasts a rich cultural past. It is 

also home of the famous artist Rubens, whose 

many works can be found in the city including 

the impressive cathedral with a slender lacework 

spire. 

5 days 

from only 

£339 

BELGIUM 


• Colourful Keukenhof Gardens 

• Medieval Bruges 

• Historic Antwerp 


• Guided walking tour of Bruges 



Hampshire Inn 

Code: ECNLRCW 




• Departs: Sunday Dep code: B 

Date Date 

Apr 11 £339 May 2* £359 

Apr 18 £349 May 9* £369 

Apr 25 £359 


Holiday Inn Ghent Expo 

Code: ECBEUDB 





Date Date 

Apr 4 

£369 May 9* £389 

May 2* £379 


Ramada Plaza Antwerp 

Code: ECBEWWA 





Date Date 

Apr 11 £359 Apr 18 £369 





89

BELGIUM 

Ostend & The Dutch Bulbfields 

5 days 

from only 

£289 



• Medieval Bruges, known as 'Venice 

of the North' 

• The friendly seaside resort of 

Ostend 


• Sluis 

• Ypres, famous for the Menin gate 


Hotel Princess 

Code: ECBEOSA 





Date Date 

Apr 11 £299 May 2* £319 

Apr 18 £309 May 9* £319 

Apr 25 £309 


Mondo Hotel 

£94 

Code: ECBEOAW 





Date Date 

Apr 11 £339 May 2* £359 

Apr 18 £349 May 9* £359 

Apr 25 £359 


Hotel Royal Astrid 

Code: ECBEODW 





Date Date 

Apr 11 £289 May 2* £309 

Apr 18 £299 May 9* £309 

Apr 25 £299 



£59 

Code: ECBEOHW 





Date Date 

Apr 4 

£299 Apr 25 £319 

Apr 11 £299 May 2* £319 

Apr 18 £309 May 9* £319 





Combine the best of two countries by staying in the popular resort of Ostend 

whilst still enjoying the wonderful floral displays of the Dutch Bulbfields. Visit 

the Keukenhof Gardens with a wide range of vibrant displays of tulips, 

daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths and many other varieties. Experience the floral 

magic and maybe pick up some tips for your own garden. 

Hotel Princess 

Ostend You will receive a warm welcome at this 

family-run hotel, which is perfectly situated in the 

centre of Ostend, close to the harbour, beach 

and promenade. Within walking distance you’ll 

also find plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. 


and telephone 

• Restaurant with buffet breakfast and a waiter 

service, three course dinner 

• Cosy bar where you can meet your fellow 

travellers and try one of the many special 

Belgian beers 



Royal Astrid Hotel 

Ostend The Royal Astrid Hotel in Ostend provides 

comfortable accommodation within easy reach 

of the shops, bars, harbour and parks. A cosy bar 

with fireplace is the perfect place to unwind with 

a drink in the evening. 


hairdryer, cable TV, phone and safe 

• Lounge 

• Mozart restaurant serving buffet breakfast and 

3-course dinner • Bar 

• Indoor pool, sauna and steam room 



Holiday itinerary Included excursions 

Day 1 UK to Ostend 

We travel from Dover to Calais and continue on to 

Ostend and the hotel of your choice. (D) 

Days 2 to 4 Ostend 

At leisure in Ostend. Enjoy the attractions and 

amenities of this popular seaside resort with 

included excursions to the charming medieval city 

of Bruges and the glorious Keukenhof Gardens with 

its wonderful floral displays. (B,D) 

Day 5 Ostend to UK 

We travel from Calais to Dover and then home. (B) 


Mondo Hotel 

Ostend This historic hotel is located in a listed 

building within walking distance of the beach, 

Casino, the lovely Leopold Park with its floral 

clock and all the resort’s general amenities. A 

pleasant stay will be assured in this captivating 

coastal resort. 


and telephone 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and three 

course dinner 

• Cosy bar for a relaxing drink 




Ostend A stylish and attractive hotel, the Hotel 

Albert II is situated in the heart of Ostend, 

located only 40 metres from the delightful 

market place and 200 metres from the beach. 

The hotel is ideally situated for enjoying the best 

of lively Ostend. 


television, safe, tea/coffee making facilities 

and telephone • Cosy bar with free wireless 

internet access • Restaurant serving buffet 

breakfast and 3-course dinner 




We travel into Holland to visit the majestic, colourful 

Keukenhof Gardens, which celebrated their 60th 

anniversary in 2009. You are sure to be 

overwhelmed by the intense scents and wonderful 

spring colours. 


Enjoy this charming medieval city, often referred to 

as the ‘Venice of the North’. Appreciate its delights 

from a trip on the tree-lined canals or from the 

comfort of a horse drawn carriage passing through 

cobbled streets and narrow alleys.

Amsterdam & The Dutch Bulbfields 


Holland is referred to as the 'Flower of Europe' in springtime when field upon 

field of tulips burst into colourful bloom. You will have the opportunity to 

experience the floral magic of daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths and many other 

varieties on display at Keukenhof. 

Hotel De Halve Maan 

Bovenkarspel This typical family-run Dutch hotel 

is located in the centre of the small village of 

Bovenkarspel, north of Amsterdam. Relax in the 

evening in the cosy traditional bar or stroll 

around the village. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV 

(English channels) and radio 

• Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and three 

course dinner 

• Cosy bar 

• TV lounge 


Lifts: 1 (Lift serves first and second floor only - nine 

steps to third floor) 



Day 1 UK to Holland 

To Dover and across to Calais, then on to 

Holland for a late arrival at the hotel of your 

choice. 

Days 2 to 3 Holland 

At leisure in Holland. Join our included excursions 

to Keukenhof Gardens and bustling Amsterdam. 

(B,D) 

Day 4 Holland to Northern France 

We head for Bruges this morning. Then it’s on to 

Northern France for dinner and an overnight stay. 

(B,D) 


From Calais to Dover and home. (B) 

NH Atlantic 

The Hague This stylish hotel enjoys a superb 

location by the sea, surrounded by sand dunes, 

nearby the famous seaside resort of 

Scheveningen. The hotel is situated within a short 

drive of the Hague’s centre, making this an ideal 

holiday base. 


and telephone 

• ‘Gusto’ restaurant serving buffet breakfast and 


• Stylish bar with a fabulous sea view 





Keukenhof has been an exciting destination for 

the past 60 years and it’s easy to understand 

why! Set in 77 acres of wooded park, it is one of 

the world’s most spectacular flower gardens. 

Admire the themed gardens where the impact 

of overwhelming colour and scent is an 

unforgettable experience. 


We enjoy the chance to explore the dazzling 

capital city with its tree-lined canals, cobbled 

streets and colourful flower markets. It is forever 

bustling with its tramways and infamous bicycles 

and boasts a world-class collection of museums. 

5 days 

from only 

£299 



• Dazzling Amsterdam 

• Charming Bruges 


Hotel De Halve Maan 

Code: ECNLBDW 





Date Date 

NH Atlantic 

HOLLAND 


• Guided city tour of Amsterdam 

• Bruges canal cruise 

Apr 4 

Apr 11 

Apr 18 

£299 

£309 

£319 

Apr 25 

May 2* 

Code: ECNLCB 





Date Date 

Amsterdam 


£329 

£329 

£339 

May 9* 


Apr 4 

Apr 11 

Apr 18 

£349 

£369 

£369 

Apr 25 

May 2* 

£379 

£379 

£379 

May 9* 




91

BELGIUM 

Bruges - Venice of the North 

5 days 

from only 

£349 


• Medieval splendour of Bruges 

• Lovely architecture in historic Ghent 

• Experience the Last Post ceremony 

at Ypres’ Menin gate 


• Canal cruise in Bruges 

• Sluis, the most Flemish town in the 

Netherlands 

• De Haan market and scenic 

coastal drive 

The Menin Gate 


Bruges - Venice of the North 

Code: ECBEBA 

• 4 nights room & breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 lunch 




Date Date 

Mar 28* £349 Jul 11 £419 

Apr 4* £369 Jul 18 £419 

Apr 11* £369 Jul 25 £419 

Apr 18, 25* £379 Aug 1 £419 

May 2, 9 £389 Aug 8 £409 

May 16, 23 £399 Aug 15 £409 

May 30 £409 Aug 22 £409 

Jun 6 

£409 Aug 29 £409 

Jun 13 £409 Sep 5 

£399 

Jun 20 £409 Sep 12 £399 

Jun 27 £409 Sep 19 £399 

Jul 4 

£419 Sep 26 £389 




Bruges 

Step back in time and appreciate the delights of the medieval city of 

Bruges, with its enchanting narrow streets and alleys, tree-lined canals and 

splendid architecture; as well as visits to the historic heart of Flanders, Ghent 

and fascinating Ypres. 

Ghent 


Day 1 UK to Bruges 

Dover, Calais, then into Belgium and Bruges. 

Days 2 to 4 Bruges 

A chance for a few days’ exploration of this 

wonderfully historic city, known as the ‘Venice of 

the North’ thanks to its canals and bars, cafes 

and restaurants that open out onto bustling 

squares. This perfectly preserved medieval city 

has numerous sights to see, including the World 

Heritage Site city centre, museums and the Lake 

of Love. (B,D) 

Day 5 Bruges to UK 



Park Hotel 

Bruges The Park Hotel is centrally located on 

Bruge’s ‘t Zand Square, only five minutes’ walk 

into the centre, offering an ideal location for your 

holiday. The attractive lounge and cosy bar are 

perfect for a relaxing drink after a day’s exploring 

whilst all rooms are furnished in a modern style to 

ensure a comfortable stay. 


hairdryer, TV, trouser press, minibar and 

telephone 


• Lounge 

• Cosy bar 





Half day to Ypres 

A visit to the border town of Ypres, best known as 

the site of dramatic World War I battles and 

where many British soldiers fought and died. It is 

now home to the Menin Gate, placed there in 

honour of those who perished with no known 

graves and each evening the Last Post is 

sounded. (Please note: lunch is provided in 

place of dinner on this day to allow the 

ceremony to be fitted in). 

Half day to Ghent 

A visit to the historic heart of Flanders and a 

charming city where a mixture of the French and 

Flemish is elegantly combined.

Ostend 

Ostend’s sandy beach, picturesque promenade, well-kept gardens and 

many restaurants and bars have meant it’s been a favourite with British 

holidaymakers for years. Included excursions along the scenic Flemish coast 

and to Bruges, steeped in historic splendour, round off this enjoyable break. 

Royal Astrid Hotel 

Ostend The Royal Astrid Hotel in Ostend provides 

comfortable accommodation within easy reach 

of the shops, bars, harbour and parks. A cosy bar 

with fireplace is the perfect place to unwind with 

a drink in the evening. 


hairdryer, cable TV, phone and safe 

• Lounge 

• Mozart restaurant serving buffet breakfast and 

3-course dinner 

• Bar 

• Indoor pool, sauna and steam room 





Dover, Calais, then along the coast to Ostend. (D) 


A chance to relax at your leisure in this popular 

seaside resort, where you can enjoy its range of 

shops, bars and restaurants, or simply wander 

along the promenade, harbour and gardens, 

before settling down on the golden sands. (B,D) 


After breakfast we head to Calais, Dover, then 

home. (B) 



A chance to see one of the most perfectly 

preserved medieval cities in Europe, with its 

cobbled streets, alleys lined with gabled houses 

and hump-back bridges that cross tree-lined 

canals. Not to be missed is the Grote Markt, 

which is lined with guild houses, bars and 

restaurants. 

Full day Scenic Coastal Drive 

A relaxing drive along the Flemish coast is pure 

enjoyment and you will see numerous pretty 

villages, charming seaside resorts, golden 

beaches, sand dunes and nature reserves 

where wildlife abounds. A visit to the charming 

old town of Veurne provides a chance to enjoy 

its shops and cafes, as well as one of the bestpreserved 

town squares in Belgium. 

Popular Ostend 

Ostend 

5 days 

from only 

£299 


• Medieval history of Bruges 

• Beach resort of Ostend 

• Charm of the scenic Flemish 

coastline 

BELGIUM 


• Guided walking tour and canal 

cruise of Bruges 

• Sluis, the most Flemish town in the 

Netherlands 

Bruges 

Ostend 


Popular Ostend 

Code: ECBEOCB 





Date Date 

May 2 £299 Jul 11 £349 

May 9 £329 Jul 18 £349 

May 23 £339 Aug 1 £349 

May 30 £339 Aug 22 £349 

Jun 6 

£339 Aug 29 £349 

Jun 13 £339 Sep 5 

£339 

Jul 4 

£349 Sep 12, 26 £339 



93

BELGIUM 

Belgian Ardennes and Luxembourg 

5 days 

from only 

£349 


• Glorious countryside of the 

Ardennes 

• Luxurious manor style hotel 

• Medieval city of Bouillon 

• Cosmopolitan Luxembourg, the 

capital of the Grand Duchy 


• Brussels with optional guided city 

tour 

• Guided city tour of Luxembourg 

Bouillon Chateau 


Belgian Ardennes and Luxembourg 

Code: ECBEUBS 





Date Date 

Apr 11 £349 Jul 4, 18 £399 

Apr 25 £389 Aug 1 £399 

May 9, 23 £399 Aug 15, 29 £389 

Jun 6 

£399 Sep 5 

£369 

Jun 20 £399 Sep 26 £349 


Dinant 

This delightful break takes you to the picturesque Belgian Ardennes where you 

will discover a land of enchanting hills and forests, meandering streams and 

rivers and rolling meadows alive with nature. Your base in Dinant is set in a 

leafy and secluded position, where your every need will be catered for. 

Dinant 


Day 1 UK to Dinant 

Dover, Calais, then a drive through France into 

Belgium and Dinant where your beautiful 

accommodation awaits. 

Days 2 to 4 Dinant 

You’ll feel instantly relaxed amongst the 

splendour of this manor style hotel, set in a 

peaceful location and with excellent facilities, 

such as the L’ Orangerie restaurant with its 

panoramic glass wall that provides a soothing 

view of the tree-lined park to enjoy as you savour 

the fine cuisine. (B,D) 

Day 5 Dinant to UK 

Returning back through France for our Calais to 

Dover crossing, then home. (B) 


Mercure Castel Pont a Lesse Dinant 

Dinant Set in a peaceful, secluded location 

about five miles from Dinant, the Hotel Mercure 

Dinant Castel Pont a Lesse offers total luxury, fine 

cuisine and excellent facilities to make your stay 

one of pure relaxed enjoyment. 


air conditioning, safe, radio, satellite TV, WiFi 

internet access and hairdryer 

• L’ Orangerie restaurant serving buffet breakfast 

and gourmet dinner 

• Bar • Lounge • Terrace 

• Heated indoor swimming pool 

• Tennis courts 




Full day Belgian Ardennes 

A trip into the scenic beauty of the Belgian 

Ardennes, where rolling hills, forests, rivers and 

meadows provide a haven for a rich variety of 

wildlife. Dotted with pretty villages and charming 

towns, this trip takes in three of the most 

interesting - the small medieval city of Bouillon 

with its Castle of Godefroid; rural Bastogne 

marked by the Battle of the Bulge; and St Hubert, 

a renowned place of pilgrimage where visitors 

flock to the 9th century Basilica. 

Full day Luxembourg 

A day of history and culture awaits in the 

cosmopolitan city of Luxembourg, the former 

‘Gibraltar of the North’. From the mighty ancient 

city fortress and old town with the fish market at 

its core, to the Grand Ducal Palace, quaint 

narrow streets, cosy cafes, speciality restaurants, 

shops, bars and fascinating museums, this is a 

place of great delights and a wealth of things to 

discover.

Ostend 

As the brightest, biggest and best of the Belgian seaside resorts, Ostend is a 

popular place and somewhere you’ll feel instantly at home. This resort and 

pretty fishing harbour is also an ideal base from which to explore three of 

Belgium’s other charming cites - Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges. 


Ostend A stylish and attractive hotel, the Hotel 

Albert II is situated in the heart of Ostend, 

located only 40 metres from the delightful 

market place and 200 metres from the beach. 

The hotel is ideally situated for enjoying the best 

of lively Ostend. 


television, safe, tea/coffee making facilities 

and telephone 

• Cosy bar with free wireless internet access 


3-course dinner 





Dover, Calais, then on to Ostend in time for 

dinner at our hotel. (D) 


A chance to relax straight away in this friendly 

and enchanting coastal resort, with its 

restaurants, bars, bistros and cafes, array of 

shops, a casino and fun-filled nightlife. A chance 

to sample the famous mouth-watering Belgian 

waffles is also not to be missed. (B,D) 



Ostend & Three Cities 

Bruges 


Full day Ghent 

This charming city mixes French and Flemish 

brilliantly and offers magnificent historic buildings 

sat alongside pretty canals, charming narrow 

alleys and low brick houses to explore, as well as 

a safe, car-free centre. An optional canal cruise 

is offered. 

Full day Antwerp 

The world capital of diamonds, Antwerp boasts a 

rich cultural past and was home to the famous 

artist, Rubens. His many works can be found 

throughout the city, including the impressive 

cathedral with its slender lacework spire. 


One of the best preserved medieval cities in 

Europe and known as the ‘Venice of the North’, 

Bruges is full of delights, from its tree-lined canals 

and cobbled streets, to the narrow alleys lined 

with gabled houses and squares full of bars, 

cafes and restaurants. 

7 days 

from only 

£399 

BELGIUM 


• Pretty canals of Ghent 

• Antwerp, world capital of 

diamonds 

• Medieval splendour of Bruges 


• Canal cruises in Ghent and Bruges 

• Evening excursion to Ypres 

• Guided city tour of Antwerp 

• Sluis 

Antwerp 


Ostend & Three Cities 

Code: ECBEOSW 





Date Date 

May 2 £399 Aug 1 £479 

May 9 £429 Aug 8 £479 

May 16, 23 £449 Aug 15 £469 

May 30 £459 Aug 22 £469 

Jun 6 

£459 Aug 29 £469 

Jun 13 £469 Sep 5 

£469 

Jun 20 £469 Sep 12 £469 

Jun 27 £469 Sep 19 £459 

Jul 4 

£469 Sep 26 £459 

Jul 11 

£469 Oct 3 

£459 

Jul 18 

£479 Oct 10 £429 

Jul 25 

£479 Oct 17 £399 



95

HOLLAND 

Amsterdam & Delft 

5 days 

from only 

£349 


• Charming Amsterdam 

• Seaside resort of Scheveningen 

• Delft & its famous pottery 


• Amsterdam canal cruise 

• Dordrecht & Kinderdijk 

Amsterdam & Delft 

Code: ECNLCG 





Date Date 

May 2 £349 Jul 25 £369 

May 16 £369 Aug 8 £369 

May 30 £379 Aug 22 £369 

Jun 13, 27 £369 Sep 5 

£379 

Jul 11 

£369 Sep 19 £379 


No trip to Holland is complete without visiting vibrant Amsterdam, packed with 

beautiful architecture and a host of attractions including Anne Frank’s house. This 

holiday offers a truly Dutch experience including visits to Delft, famous for its 

iconic blue and white pottery, plus the lovely seaside resort of Scheveningen. 

Valkenburg & Monschau 

5 days 

from only 

£299 


• Pretty half-timbered Monschau 

• Scenery of the Eiffel Mountains 

• The friendly resort of Valkenburg 


• Valkenburg train tour and caves 


Valkenburg & Monschau 

Code: ECNLVHS 





Date Date 

Apr 4 

Apr 18 

May 2 

May 16 

May 30 

Jun 13 

£299 

£329 

£339 

£359 

£359 

£359 

Jun 27 

Jul 11 

Jul 25 

Aug 8, 22 

Sep 5 

Sep 19 

£369 

£369 

£369 

£369 

£359 

£359 


Superior room £39 

Amsterdam 


Full day Delft & Scheveningen 

We visit Delft, famous for its blue and white 

pottery, with a labyrinth of canals, fairy-tale 

shaped bridges and beautiful painted gables. 

We continue on then to Scheveningen, a 

modern seaside resort which boasts a long 

sandy beach, an esplanade and a pier, and is 

one of the eight districts of The Hague. 

Golden Tulip Zoetermeer Centre 

Zoetermeer This stylish hotel is situated just 

outside The Hague in the town of Zoetermeer. 

The well appointed bedrooms will ensure a 

comfortable stay. The elegant restaurant 

Bogatti’s serves breakfast and evening meals 

and the African bar is a comfortable place to 

relax over a drink in the evening. 


tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, cable 

TV and telephone 

• Bogatti’s Restaruant serving buffet breakfast 

and three course dinner with tea/coffee 

• African Bar 



A chance to discover the ‘Dutch Alps’ on this break to the lovely spa town of 

Valkenburg, tucked away in the beautiful valley of the River Geul, packed 

with pavement cafes and friendly bars. It’s the perfect base for exploring the 

majestic Eiffel mountains. 

Monschau 


Full day Eiffel Region and Monschau 

We explore the lovely Eiffel Mountain region just 

across the border into Germany. A highlight of 

the day is a visit to the popular tourist town of 

Monschau, beautifully set in a valley with pretty 

half-timbered houses, and dominated by its 

imposing 13th Century castle. 



We enjoy the chance to explore the dazzling 

capital, with its tree-lined canals crossed by 

pretty humpbacked-bridges, cobbled streets 

lined with stately merchant houses and colourful 

flower market. It is forever bustling with its 

tramways and infamous bicycles. Despite being 

a major capital city it is compact enough to 

comfortably walk between the major attractions. 

Hotel Riche 

Valkenburg This welcoming hotel is situated in 

an oasis of green and calm, close to the central 

pedestrianised area of the town, with shops, bars 

and restaurants. Run by the same English 

speaking family for more than 50 years, the hotel 

has an excellent reputation. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, telephone 

and TV 

• Restaurant with buffet breakfast and three 

course dinner 

• Garden and terrrace 

• Bar/lounge with TV 

• Brasserie serving snacks and drinks 




Day 1 UK to Valkenburg 

To Dover, Calais and on to Valkenburg for a late 

arrival. 

Days 2 to 3 Valkenburg 

At leisure in Valkenburg. (B,D) 

Day 4 Valkenburg to Northern France 

We visit lovely Antwerp, then on to our overnight 

hotel in Northern France. (B,D) 


To Calais, Dover and home. (B)

Switzerland 

Switzerland is a small country with huge scenery that 

never fails to impress. The stunning lakes are set within 

majestic mountain scenery and are home to worldfamous 

railway journeys, including the spectacular 

Glacier Express. Situated in the heart of Europe, 

Switzerland is also a country with a wide variety of 

influences, which are reflected in its wonderfully rich 

and diverse culture. 

Alps, Switzerland 

97

SWITZERLAND 

Swiss Magic & The Glacier Express 

12 days 

from only 

£969 


• Switzerland’s famous Glacier 

Express 

• Mountain resort of Zermatt, 

overlooked by the Matterhorn 

• Lakeside Lucerne 

• Old town of Berne 

• Stylish Interlaken 

Glacier Express 

Optional excursions Europe’s slowest and most scenic ‘express’ train is definitely one of the 

• St Moritz and the Bernina Express world’s most spectacular rail journeys and a real highlight of this tour. Set 

• GoldenPass Railway 

amidst a backdrop of Swiss Alpine scenery and majestic mountain peaks, 

you’ll discover chocolate box villages, lush green landscapes, beautiful lakes 

and fascinating resorts on this popular holiday. 

The Matterhorn 



Code: ECCHAAA 





Date Date 

May 2 £969 Jul 11, 25 £999 

May 16 £989 Aug 8 £999 

May 30 £999 Aug 22 £999 

Jun 13 £999 Sep 5 

£999 

Jun 27 £999 Sep 19 £989 




Dover, Calais, then an overnight stay in Northern 

France. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Kehl Kork 

Travelling through Belgium and Luxembourg into 

Germany for our overnight stay at the 3* Hotel 

Zum Hirsch. (B,D) 

Day 3 Kehl Kork to Tiefencastel 

We set off through the beautiful Black Forest for a 

stop at the famous Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen 

before continuing into the Swiss Alps to the 

typically Swiss village of Tiefencastel near St 

Moritz for two nights at the 3* Hotel Albula & 

Julier. This friendly hotel offers comfortable and 

well-equipped rooms. (B,D) 

Day 4 Tiefencastel 

Enjoy time at leisure in the village of Tiefencastel, 

situated close to the mountain passes of Albula 

and Julier. An optional excursion to elegant St 

Moritz and a ride on the Bernina Express, which 

takes you high into the Alps through wild gorges 

and close to mighty glaciers, is offered. (B,D) 

Day 5 Täsch and the Glacier Express 

A real highlight of this trip, today you will depart 

on the Glacier Express for the trip of a lifetime. 

Travelling across the Alps over the 6,700 ft high 

Oberalp Pass, you’ll be spellbound by the jawdropping 

scenery you will enjoy from the 

comfort of your seat. We disembark in 

Andermatt and continue by coach to the 

mountain village of Täsch, where we stay for two 

nights at the 3* Hotel Walliserhof. (B,D) 

Day 6 Zermatt 

A short journey by train takes us to the stylish 

mountain resort of Zermatt, overlooked by the 

mighty Matterhorn, with its traffic free centre 

where only horse-drawn carriages and electric 

cars are permitted. An optional trip on the 

Gornergrat cog railway offers truly spectacular 

views. (B,D) 

Day 7 Täsch to Därligen 

Descending down to Lake Geneva and 

Montreux, where you will have time to browse 

the shops, we then head to the peaceful village 

of Därligen on the shores of Lake Thun for four 

nights at the 3* Hotel du Lac (or similar). 

Surrounded by mountain peaks and situated 


right on the lakeside, the hotel is close to a boat 

landing and has its own outdoor swimming pool. 

(B,D) 

Day 8 Lucerne 

An included excursion through the Emmental 

Valley to the popular lakeside resort of Lucerne, 

which offers a lovely mix of medieval towers, 

cobbled squares and peaceful promenades 

where you can wander along the water’s edge. 

(B,D) 

Day 9 Interlaken 

A free transfer to nearby Interlaken, set between 

two lovely lakes, is offered. This pretty town has a 

main promenade, the Höheweg, lined with huge 

open meadows, shops, tea rooms and cosy 

cafes. An optional excursion can be joined to 

the Junfraujoch, the ‘Top of Europe’. (B,D) 

Day 10 Berne 

Today’s included excursion takes us to the 

capital city of Berne, with an opportunity to 

explore at your leisure or enjoy a guided tour 

around the charming old town (B,D) 

Day 11 Därligen to Champagne region 

To France’s Champagne region for our overnight 

stay. (B,D) 



Lake Thun

Lake Lucerne 

Your base for this wonderful break is the picture postcard village of Hergiswil 

on the banks of Lake Lucerne, one of Europe’s prettiest sights. Surrounded by 

soaring mountain peaks and lush Alpine scenery, you’ll feel totally relaxed as 

old-fashioned steamers sail by on the tranquil blue waters nearby. 

Seehotel Pilatus 

Hergiswil Owned and run by the same family for 

over 80 years, the popular Seehotel Pilatus has a 

great location on the lakeside, excellent leisure 

facilities and a pleasant relaxing garden with 

lake views for guests to enjoy. 

• All rooms have private facilities, including radio, 

telephone, hairdryer and satellite TV • Most rooms 

have balconies • Dining room with superb lake 

view serving buffet breakfast and dinner with 

choice of two menus • Tea/coffee after dinner 

• Lakeside terraces and lawns • Free use of Palm 

Park Bath Centre with large pool, sauna and 

whirlpool • Lounge • Bistro with bar • Live music in 

the ‘Space’ dance club 




Day 1 UK to N. France 

Calais, Dover, then into Northern France for our 


Day 2 N. France to Hergiswil 

Continuing south into Switzerland and arrival at 

Hergiswil in time for dinner. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7/14 Hergiswil 

Enjoy time to relax in your picturesque resort, set 

amidst majestic mountain scenery, which has a 

range of shops and cafes, as well as pretty 

gardens to enjoy. (B,D) 

Day 8/15 Hergiswil to Reims 

Heading back north for our final overnight stay. 

(B,D) 

Day 9/16 Reims to UK 


Lakes & Passes of Switzerland 



Full day Brienz, Interlaken and Grindelwald 

A trip to the charming village of Brienz, the 

centre of Swiss woodcarving before heading to 

the popular resort of Interlaken and then an 

exhilarating ride to the mountain resort of 

Grindelwald by narrow gauge railway. 

Full day Mountain Magic 

A chance to explore Switzerland’s stunning 

mountain peaks and passes is one of non-stop 

scenic delights that will live long in the memory. 

An optional mountain train ride on the route of 

the famous Glacier Express is also offered. 

Half day Lucerne 

A morning visit to beautiful Lucerne, full of 

medieval frescoed buildings, charming narrow 

streets, decorative fountains and numerous 

pavement cafes, with a local guide available for 

an optional tour of the city. 

9 days 

from only 

£629 

SWITZERLAND 


• Peaceful Hergiswil 

• Lakeside Lucerne 

• Scenic train journey to Grindelwald 

• Traditional crafts at Brienz 

• Lovely resort of Interlaken 


• Lakes Tour 

• Scenic Mountain Railways 

• Engelberg and Mount Titlis 

16 day holidays also available, see 

below for details. 

Scenic Switzerland 



Code: ECCHHS/T 

• 8/15 nights room & breakfast, 7/14 dinners 




Code: 

ECCHHS Code: ECCHHT 


Date Date 

May 22 £629 May 22 £999 

May 29 £649 May 29 £999 

Jun 5,12, 19 £649 Jun 5 £1049 

Jun 26 £659 Jun 12 £1079 

Jul 3 

£659 Jun 19, 26 £1099 

Jul 10 

£669 Jul 3 

£1129 

Jul 17 

£669 Jul 10 £1129 

Jul 24 

£669 Jul 17 £1129 

Jul 31 

£679 Jul 24 £1129 

Aug 7 

£679 Jul 31 £1129 

Aug 14 £679 Aug 7 £1119 

Aug 21 £659 Aug 14 £1099 

Aug 28 £659 Aug 21 £1099 

Sep 4 

£659 Aug 28 £1099 

Sep 11 £659 Sep 4 £1049 

Sep 18 £649 Sep 11 £999 

9 days single supplement £134 



99

SWITZERLAND 

Swiss Alpine Railways 

9 days 

from only 

£699 


• Charming Meiringen 

• Beautiful lakeside Lucerne 

• GoldenPass Panoramic Railway 

• Grindelwald & the Jungfrau Railway 

• Peaceful Lake Brienz 

• Brienz woodcarvers 

• Spectacular Rothorn Railway 


• Interlaken 

• Three Passes Tour 

• Cruise on Lake Lucerne 

GoldenPass Railway 

Rothorn Railway 


Swiss Alpine Railways 

Code: ECCHKA 


• 3 Included excursions 



Date Date 

May 8 £759 Aug 14 £789 

May 22 £759 Aug 28 £789 

Jun 5 

£769 Sep 11 £789 

Jun 19 £769 Sep 25 £789 

Jul 3 

£779 Oct 2 

£769 

Jul 17 

£779 Oct 9 

£739 

Jul 31 

£789 Oct 16 £699 


Jungfrau Railway 

Switzerland is world-renowned for its spectacular Alpine railways and justly so! 

There really is no better way to take in the majestic scenery of mountain 

peaks and glistening lakes. Our base is the charming resort of Meiringen, 

set in the famous Bernese Oberland canton. 

Parkhotel du Sauvage 



To the Reims area for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Reims to Meiringen 

We continue towards Switzerland, reaching 

Meiringen for a six night stay. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Meiringen 

Enjoy some time at leisure in the lovely resort of 

Meiringen, famous as the home of the meringue 

and as the place where Sherlock Holmes met his 

end. During your stay we also offer three exciting 

included excursions on the region’s scenic 

railways. (B,D) 

Day 8 Meiringen to Reims 

With memories of wonderful Swiss rail journeys, 

we bid farewell to Meiringen and head to the 

Champagne region for our overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais for the crossing to Dover and 

homeward bound. (B) 


Parkhotel du Sauvage 

Bernese Oberland Built in early Jugendstil way 

back in 1880, the Parkhotel du Sauvage enjoys a 

town centre location in the lovely resort of 

Meiringen, home of the meringue. Set in its own 

parkland with a lovely sunbathing area, the hotel 

is close to the town’s attractions, including the 

Sherlock Holmes Museum, with its authentic 

replica of Conan Doyle’s front room at 221b 

Baker Street. 


telephone, cable television and safe 

• Kristall Restaurant/Pub 

• Park area 

• Continental breakfasts 

• Choice of menu plus tea or coffee 


Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔+ 


Full day Lake Lucerne by GoldenPass Railway 

Sit back, relax and take in the magnificent 

scenery as we travel on board the GoldenPass 

Panoramic Railway to Lucerne, with its lovely old 

quarter and little wooden bridges. An optional 

lake cruise is available before we return to 

Meiringen by coach. 

Full day Grindelwald by Jungfrau Railway 

A spectacular journey on board Jungfrau 

Railways to the mountain resort of Grindelwald, 

situated in a spectacular position nestling under 

the three peaks of the Wetterhorn, Mettenberg 

and Eiger. After time at leisure we return to the 

hotel by coach. 

Half day Brienz and the Rothorn Railway 

To the lakeside town of Brienz, a famous 

woodcarving centre, before an exciting rail 

journey from Brienz to the summit of the Rothorn, 

a scenic ride offering splendid views.



Switzerland is renowned for its spectacular scenery of soaring mountain 

peaks, lush green meadows, sparkling lakes and chocolate box villages. See 

the very best on this superb escorted tour, featuring included journeys on 

board the Bernina Express and the world-famous Glacier Express, two 

unforgettable experiences that will make you fall in love with Switzerland. 


Day 1 UK to Milan 

Fly to Milan and transfer to your hotel for free 

time. Dinner is not included tonight, so why not 

dine at your leisure in the hotel or sample one of 

the local eateries? 

Day 2 Milan to Därligen 

Leaving Milan we travel through Switzerland’s 

Ticino canton and on to Lucerne. There’s time for 

sightseeing and an optional cruise before we 

journey over the Brünigpass to Därligen on Lake 

Thun, a delightful village only 5km from 

Interlaken. Our hotel for the next three nights is 

the friendly Hotel du Lac or similar (3*). (B,D) 

Day 3 Lake Thun & Brienz 

A scenic excursion around Lakes Thun and Brienz 

- we see woodcarvers at work in Brienz as well as 

having time in Spiez and Thun, where you can 

enjoy a stroll through the quaint medieval 

centre. (B,D) 

Day 4 Interlaken 

A full day for you to enjoy Interlaken, at the foot 

of the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau 

mountains. Or perhaps you’ll join the optional 

train ride to the Jungfrau, ‘The Top of Europe’. 

(B,D) 

Day 5 The Glacier Express 

A day of scenic delights today as we enjoy a 

splendid included excursion on board the 

famous Glacier Express, the World’s slowest 

‘express’ train! Enjoy breathtaking scenery as a 

steep zig-zag ascent takes us to the 6,700 feet 

of the Oberalp Pass. We descend to Distentis 

and then traverse the spectacular Upper Rhine 

Gorge to Tiefencastel. We disembark the train 

here and check in to the friendly Albula & Julier 

Hotel (3*), where we stay for the next three 

nights. (B,D) 

Day 6 St Moritz & the Bernina Express 

Two highlights in one! We visit the glitzy resort of St 

Moritz, renowned for its chic sophistication and 

fantastic setting, and ride on the Bernina Express 

into Italy. The Bernina Express is one of 

Switzerland’s most dramatic rail journeys, 

featuring a 70% gradient, making it one of the 

steepest non-rack railways in the world. Bold 

viaducts and romantic valleys, glaciers and cliffs 

almost close enough to touch; it really is a great 

experience! We then return to Tiefencastel for 

dinner. (B,D) 

Day 7 Klosters & Chur 

A day of contrasts today. We visit Klosters, the ski 

resort favoured by our own Royal Family and 

Chur, one of the oldest towns in Switzerland. (B,D) 

Day 8 Tiefencastel to Milan 

We depart Tiefencastel this morning and return 

through Switzerland’s Italian speaking Ticino 

region, pausing for time at leisure in the chic 

lakeside resort of Lugano before crossing the 

Italian border. We continue to our hotel in Milan 

for our final overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 9 Milan to UK 

Enjoy time at leisure in Milan until your transfer to 

the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B) 

Lake Brienz 

9 days 

from only 

£929 

SWITZERLAND 


• The Glacier Express, Switzerland’s 

most famous train 

• Experience the Bernina Express 

• Klosters & Chur 

• Brienz & Lake Thun 

• Bustling Interlaken 

• Attractive Lucerne 


• Jungfrau Railway 

• Lake Lucerne cruise 

Bernina Express 



Code: AECHAF 





Date Date 

May 18 

Jun 8, 22 

Jul 6, 20 

£929 

£959 

£949 

Aug 3, 17 

Sep 7 



car parking. 


£949 

£959 

£959 

Sep 21 


101

SWITZERLAND 


7 days 

from only 

£449 


• Peaceful lakeside Hergiswil 

• Two scenic train journeys 

• Resort of Interlaken 

• Swiss woodcarving in Brienz 

• Engelberg and its Benedictine 

monastery 


• Einsiedeln and Schwyz 



Code: ECCHHSW 





Date Date 

Mar 28 

Apr 4 

Apr 11 

Apr 18 

Apr 25 

£449 

£469 

£479 

£479 

£499 

The Glacier Express 

9 days 

from only 

£599 


• Experience the Glacier Express 

• Berne's charming Old Town 

• Pretty Lucerne 

• Peaceful lakeside Därligen 



• GoldenPass railway 

Sep 26 

Oct 3 

Oct 10 

Oct 17 

£499 

£499 

£489 

£479 

£449 

Oct 24 


The Glacier Express 

Code: ECCHDBW 





Date Date 

Mar 27 £599 Apr 24 £649 

Apr 3 

£609 Sep 25 £659 

Apr 10 £629 Oct 2, 9 £649 

Apr 17 £629 Oct 16 £629 


Hergiswil is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by 

magnificent mountain peaks and blessed with panoramic views. Our 

excursions feature two exhilarating train journeys and an opportunity to enjoy 

a cruise on the lake. 

Lake Lucerne 


Full day Brienz, Interlaken and Grindelwald 

To the village of Brienz, set on the shores of 

glittering Lake Brienz. The village is well-known for its 

woodcarving tradition. We continue to the nearby 

resort of Interlaken, set between the twin lakes of 

Brienz and Thun. The resort offers a wide selection 

of shops, bars and cafés, with superb views of the 

surrounding mountains. From Interlaken we enjoy 

an exhilarating ride by narrow gauge railway to 

An unforgettable journey through the very best of the Swiss Alps. Watch the 

spectacular Alpine scenery unfold from the comfort of your seat on board 

the Glacier Express, travelling through lush green meadows, over 

awe-inspiring bridges, past rocky peaks and dramatic gorges. 



Full day Glacier Express 

A day of adventure today as we travel from Lake 

Thun up to Brig on the famous Lötschberg line, 

before joining the Glacier Express for a 

spectacular journey to Andermatt. Sit back and 

watch the dramatic Swiss Alpine scenery unfold 

from the comfort of your carriage. 



Hergiswil Owned and run by the same family for 

over 80 years, the popular Seehotel Pilatus has a 

great location on the lakeside, excellent leisure 

facilities and a pleasant relaxing garden with 

lake views for guests to enjoy. 

• All rooms have private facilities, including radio, 

telephone, hairdryer and satellite TV • Most rooms 

have balconies • Dining room with superb lake 

view serving buffet breakfast and dinner with 

choice of two menus • Tea/coffee after dinner 

• Lakeside terraces and lawns • Free use of Palm 

Park Bath Centre with large pool, sauna and 

whirlpool • Lounge • Bistro with bar • Live music in 

the ‘Space’ dance club 



the world famous mountain resort of Grindelwald, 

nestling under the peaks of the Wetterhorn, 

Mettenberg and Eiger. 

Full day Stans and Engelberg 

We enjoy a scenic train journey from Stans to the 

charming village of Engelberg, at the foot of 

mighty mount Titlis, the highest peak in Switzerland 

at 3239m. Engelberg also boasts a huge 

Benedictine monastery, which is well worth a visit. 

Hotel du Lac 

Därligen The friendly Hotel du Lac is wonderfully 

situated in peaceful parkland on the banks of 

beautiful Lake Thun in the village of Därligen, only 

a short drive from Interlaken. Lake Thun is one of 

the prettiest lakes in the country, with its sparkling 

blue waters backed by breathtaking mountain 

panoramas. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, radio, 

safe, telephone and satellite TV • Bar 

• Traditional dining room serving buffet breakfast 



• Lakeside terrace 



Full day Berne and Interlaken 

We visit the enchanting Swiss capital of Berne 

before continuing to the relaxed resort of 

Interlaken, set between the twin lakes of Thun 

and Brienz. 

Full day Lucerne 

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Emmental 

Valley to Lucerne, with its lovely old quarter and 

medieval squares.

Eastern Europe 

Previously a land of hidden gems, Eastern 

Europe is home to some fascinating and 

historic sights just waiting to be explored. 

From diverse cities such as St Petersburg, 

Krakow, Prague and Budapest, all with their 

own unique character, to the beauty of 

Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, Eastern Europe has 

it all and is definitely hidden no more. 

Charles Bridge, Prague 

103

EASTERN EUROPE 

Best of Eastern Europe 

12 days 

from only 

£939 


• Cosmopolitan Berlin 

• Charming Wroclaw 

• Poignant Auschwitz 

• Krakow, the diamond in the Polish 

crown 

• Prague, city of 100 spires 


• Sudety Mountains 

• Berlin by Night 

• Prague by Night 

Wroclaw, Poland 


Best of Eastern Europe 

Code: ECPLASA 





Date Date 

May 11 

May 25 

Jun 8 

Jun 22 

Jul 6 

£939 

£949 

£969 

£969 

£989 

Jul 20 

Aug 3 

Aug 17 

Aug 31 

NEW 

£989 

£969 

£969 

£979 

£979 

Krakow, Poland 

A wonderful opportunity to discover the varied highlights of some of Eastern 

Europe's greatest cities, from Krakow, the diamond in the Polish crown, to 

Prague, Golden City of a Hundred Spires, and Berlin, the united German 

capital. 



To Northern France and our overnight hotel. (D) 

Day 2 Northern France to Helmstedt 

Into Germany and Best Western Hotel (3*) in 

Helmstedt. (B,D) 

Day 3 Helmstedt to Berlin 

To Potsdam for an included guided tour of this 

wonderful town before we arrive at the Holiday 

Inn City Centre East Landsberger (4*) in Berlin, for 

the night. (B,D) 

Day 4 Berlin to Wroclaw 

Into Poland and to Wroclaw, where we spend two 

nights at Hotel Park Plaza (4*), which is centrally 

located in the city. (B,D) 

Day 5 Wroclaw 

At leisure in Wroclaw for free time to explore this 

wonderful city. Wroclaw’s historic old town is 

centred around the main market square, or 

Rynek, and the university quarter. The city was 

almost completely destroyed during the second 

World War, and has now been lovingly restored to 

its former glory. (B,D) 

Day 6 Wroclaw to Krakow 

Crossing Poland we head first for Auschwitz, where 

a museum at the former concentration camp 

vividly yet sensitively portrays the events that took 

place and makes for a moving visit. We continue 

to Krakow, for three nights at the Hotel Wyspianski 

(3*) located just steps away from the historic 

centre. (B,D) 

Sep 14 

Single supplement £304 Prague Zakopane 


Day 7 Krakow 

Krakow’s main Market Square is the largest 

medieval centre in Europe, with its Cloth Hall and 

magnificent castle. Our included sightseeing tour 

will introduce you to the main sights, including the 

lovely university buildings, the vibrant Jewish quarter, 

and of course Wawel Hill, home to the cathedral, 

the royal castle, and the fabled Wawel Dragon. The 

main square is home to the celebrated Cloth Hall 

and the magnificent St Mary’s Church. (B,D) 

Day 8 Zakopane 

Enjoy a full day excursion from our base in Krakow, 

to the beautiful resort town of Zakopane in the Tatras 

Mountains, where the friendly atmosphere and the 

stunning scenery are sure to delight. (B,D) 

Day 9 Krakow to Prague 

Through Poland to reach the Czech Republic and its 

capital Prague, for one night at the Hotel Barcelo 

(4*). Discover Prague by night, with its skyline of 

towers and spires, and the famous Charles Bridge. 

(B,D) 

Day 10 Prague to Wiesbaden 

Back into Germany, we make our way to Nürnberg, 

and continue to Wiesbaden where we stay 

overnight at the Ramada Treff Hotel (3*). (B,D) 

Day 11 Wiesbaden to Northern France 

We return to Northern France for our last night. (B,D) 


From Calais to Dover, then home. (B)

Imperial Hapsburg Cities 

Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna 

An opportunity to experience three of Europe's most enchanting Eastern 

cities, including Vienna, the historic and charming capital of Austria. Enjoy 

the Czech capital, Prague, city of a hundred spires, and the Hungarian 

capital, Budapest, affectionately known as 'The Pearl of the Danube'. 



To Belgium for dinner and an overnight stay. (D) 

Day 2 Belgium to Bayreuth 

We travel into Germany, to Bayreuth for an 

overnight at the Ramada Treff Residenzschloss 

Hotel (3*). (B,D) 

Day 3 Bayreuth to Vienna 

Into Austria and on to Vienna for two nights at the 

Mercure Wien Westbahnhof (4*). (B,D) 

Day 4 Vienna 

An included guided sightseeing tour this 

morning. You’ll see the Ringstrasse (or ‘Ring’), 

which surrounds the inner city; the famous 

Vienna State Opera House; the Spanish Riding 

School and Schönbrunn Palace. Elegant streets 

and pedestrian precincts, dotted with inviting 

coffee shops, fan out from the main square 

where St Stephen’s Cathedral forms a soaring 

backdrop. (B,D) 

Day 5 Vienna to Budapest 

We continue into Hungary to reach the capital, 

Budapest. Enjoy three nights at the Mercure 

Budapest Korona, located directly in the heart of 

the city centre (4*). (B,D) 

Day 6 Budapest 

A day at leisure in which you may wish to 

independently explore Budapest, beautifully 

situated across the banks of the mighty river 

Danube. (B,D) 

Day 7 Danube Bend 

Our included full day excursion today is to the 

Danube Bend, the great sweep that has carved a 

path between the Visegrad and Borzsony 

Mountains, one of the most beautiful stretches of 

the Danube River. We travel via the picturesque 

towns of Szentendre, Visegrad and Esztergom. (B,D) 

Day 8 Budapest to Bratislava and Prague 

We depart our hotel and drive across the border 

into Slovakia, continuing via the capital, Bratislava 

with its quaint old town. We travel north into the 

Czech Republic to reach Prague, the capital, 

where we settle into the Admedia Theatrino (4*) for 

the following two nights. (B,D) 

Day 9 Prague 

A day at leisure for you to explore Prague. Goldtipped 

spires and Baroque domes bestow the city 

with an ancient beauty. Take a stroll around the 

Old Town and admire the splendid views from the 

Charles Bridge and the flowing Vltava River. (B,D) 

Day 10 Prague to Erfurt 

We retrace our steps to Germany, arriving at the 

Ramada Treff Erfurt Hotel (4*), for an overnight stay. 

(B,D) 

Day 11 Erfurt to Northern France 

We travel to Northern France, for our last night’s 

stay. (B,D) 


To Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover, then 

home. (B) 

Budapest Views over the Danube 


12 days 

from only 

£929 


• Guided city tour of Vienna 

• Explore the Danube Bend 

• Fascinating Budapest, a tale of two 

cities 

• Prague's spires and squares 

• Beautiful Bratislava 


• Danube river cruise in Budapest 

• Guided walking tour of Prague 


Imperial Hapsburg Cities 

Charles Bridge, Prague 

Code: ECCZPA 





Date Date 

May 11 

May 25 

Jun 8 

Jun 22 

Jul 6 

£929 

£939 

£959 

£959 

£959 

Jul 20 

Aug 3 

Aug 17 

Aug 31 


£969 

£969 

£969 

£959 

£939 

Sep 14 


105


Magnificent Russian Experience 

16 days 

from only 

£1299 


• Beautiful St Petersburg's historic 

centre 

• Visit the Hermitage, 'home of the 

Tsars' 

• See the Kremlin, home of Russia's 

political power 

• Guided city tours of Moscow and St 

Petersburg 

• Sightseeing in Stockholm, Sweden's 

delightful capital 


• Moscow Armoury and Metro 

• Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg 

The Hermitage, St Petersburg 

B,L,D: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Magnificent Russian Experience 

NEW 

Code: ECRUSA 

• 15 nights room & breakfast, 14 dinners, 

1 lunch 




Date Date 

Apr 24* £1299 Aug 7 £1389 

May 15 £1399 Aug 28 £1379 

Jun 5 

£1459 Sep 18 £1379 

Jun 26 £1419 Oct 9 £1349 

Jul 17 £1419 




St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow 

Explore Russia's rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage. Moscow is 

now the epicentre of the ‘New Russia’, while St Petersburg is renowned for its 

palaces, world-class museums, elegant canals and grand architecture. En 

route, discover the beautiful cities of Stockholm, Berlin, and Gdansk – all of 

which combines for a holiday you will never forget. 



We journey to Antwerp in Belgium for our 


Day 2 Antwerp to Hamburg 

Across the border in to Germany and to 

Hamburg in time for dinner and an overnight 

stay at the Ramada Hamburg Bergedorf (3*), 

located just outside the city. (B,D) 

Day 3 Hamburg to Malmö 

Firstly, from Hamburg to Puttgarden where we 

join the ferry to Rødby in Denmark, and then 

continue our journey to the Swedish city of 

Malmö for dinner and an overnight stay at the 

Quality Hotel Konserthuset (3*). (B,D) 

Day 4 Malmö to Stockholm 

From Malmö we make our way to the Swedish 

capital, the delightful city of Stockholm which is 

over 700 years old, and spreads across 14 

islands as it faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. 

Enjoy time sightseeing, before joining our 

overnight ferry service to Helsinki. 

Accommodation is in two berth cabins with 

private facilities, and dinner and breakfast are 

included on board. As there’s no access to the 

coach during the overnight crossing, you’ll need 

an overnight bag with any necessary essentials. 

(B,D) 

Day 5 Helsinki to St Petersburg 

This morning we arrive in to Helsinki in Finland, 

then we head to the Russian border, and make 

our way south east to the magnificent city of St 

Petersburg. We stay for four nights in the Park Inn 

Pribaltiskaya (4*), which enjoys a prime location 

on the Gulf of Finland, and just ten minutes drive 

from the centre of St Petersburg. All rooms enjoy 

either city or sea view. (B,D) 

Day 6 St Petersburg 

At leisure in St Petersburg, or why not join our 

optional excursion to the Peterhof Palace? (B,D) 


Today discover the magic of St Petersburg on our 

guided tour which will introduce you to the 

famous landmarks, history and culture of the city. 

We will see spectacular St Issacs Cathedral, the 

Winter Palace, the Peter and Paul fortress, and 

the magnificent Church of our Saviour on Spilled 

Blood. In the afternoon, explore the Hermitage, 


housing one of the greatest art collections in the 

world, with your included entrance ticket. (B,D) 


Relax and enjoy the leisure facilites of our hotel, 

or join the optional excursion. (B,D) 

Day 9 St Petersburg to Moscow 

We journey from St Petersburg southwards to 

Moscow, for our three night stay at the Hotel 

Cosmos (3*). We stop en route for an included 

lunch. (B,L,D) 

Day 10 Moscow 

Enjoy an included guided tour of Moscow, the 

biggest city in the world’s largest country. See the 

Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, the magnificent 

Red Square, home of Lenin’s Tomb and the 

annual May Day Military Parade, Gum 

department store, and Gorky Park, a meeting 

place for Muscovites. (B,D) 

Day 11 Moscow 

A day at leisure to seek out your favourite sights, 

or join an optional excursion to the Moscow 

armoury and the metro, or in the evening to the 

Moscow State Circus. (B,D) 

Day 12 Moscow to Daugavpils, Latvia 

Leaving Moscow behind, we journey west to the 

Latvian city of Daugavpils for our overnight stay 

at the Hotel Latgola (3*). (B,D) 

Day 13 Daugavpils to Gdansk 

We journey from Latvia, over the border in to 

Poland, to Gdansk, located on the Baltic coast, 

for dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 14 Gdansk to Berlin 

We continue across Poland, and in to Germany, 

to the magnificent capital Berlin, where we stay 

at the Ramada Globus Berlin (3*) for dinner and 

an overnight stay. In the evening there is an 

opportunity to join a Berlin by Night tour, where 

you can see some of the iconic landmarks, such 

as the Brandenburg Gate. (B,D) 

Day 15 Berlin to Antwerp 

Pass through Germany and in to Belgium and 

head to Antwerp for dinner and our last 

overnight. (B,D) 


From Antwerp to Calais, for the ferry to Dover 

and then home. (B)

Lake Balaton & Budapest 

Lake Balaton 

Situated in the very heart of Europe, Hungary abounds with things to see and 

do. Join us on this Hungarian adventure, combining the capital Budapest, 

straddling the romantic Danube River, and the most beautiful city in central 

Europe, with the ‘Hungarian sea’, Lake Balaton, whose shores are home to 

pretty towns and beautiful scenery. 



Across to Belgium for our overnight stay. 

Day 2 Belgium to Wiesbaden 

To Wiesbaden in Germany and the Ramada 

Hotel (3*) for dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 3 Wiesbaden to Linz 

Into Austria to Linz and stay overnight at the 

Novotel Linz (4*) on the Danube river. (B,D) 

Day 4 Linz to Budapest 

Continuing our journey east, today we arrive in 

the stunning Hungarian capital Budapest. Rival 

cities until their unification in 1873, Buda and Pest 

are separated by the waters of the Danube. 

Enjoy magnificent views over the city from the 

Fishermans Bastion or visit the former Royal 

Palace. We stay for two nights at the Mercure 

Buda Budapest (4*), located close to the castle 

on the Buda side of the city. (B,D) 


Take advantage of our included guided city tour 

this morning, taking in all the major sights of the 

city, including the Chain Bridge, and the ornate 

Parliament Buildings. (B,D) 

Day 6 Budapest to the Danube Bend to Lake 

Balaton 

Leaving Budapest, we head north to one of the 

most beautiful stretches of the Danube river. We 

travel via the picturesque towns of Szentendre 

and Esztergom. From here we make our way to 

the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary’s premier 

holiday destination, for our relaxing four night 

stay in the lively resort of Balatonfüred at the 

Hotel Annabella (3*). (B,D) 

Day 7 Lake Balaton 

Enjoy a day at leisure in the lakeside resort of 

Balatonfüred, a lively resort with plenty on offer. 

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, 

and is Hungary’s most popular holiday area. 

(B,D) 


Relax on the shores of the lake, or join our 

optional excursion to discover more of Lake 

Balaton. (B,D) 


Relax, or join our optional excursion to the historic 

town of Pécs, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (B,D) 

Day 10 Lake Balaton to Bayreuth, via Sopron 

Leaving Balaton behind, we travel northwards to 

Sopron, one of the most charming medieval 

cities in Hungary and gateway to the stunning 

Lover Hills. We continue to Bayreuth in Southern 

Germany to the Ramada Hotel (3*) in time for 

dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 11 Bayreuth to Liege 

Northwards through Germany, to Liege in 



From Calais to Dover, and then home. (B) 

Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest The Danube 


12 days 

from only 

£769 


• Beautiful Budapest, a tale of two 

cities 

• Lake Balaton, Hungary's premier 

holiday destination 

• The Danube Bend, Hungary's finest 

landscape 

• Sopron, a charming medieval city 


• Budapest by night 

• Pécs 

• Lake Balaton Tour 


Lake Balaton & Budapest 

NEW 

Budapest 

Code: ECHUBSA 





Date Date 

May 4 £769 Jul 27 £899 

May 18 £819 Aug 10 £859 

Jun 1 

£819 Aug 24 £824 

Jun 15 £839 Sep 7 

£824 

Jun 29 £859 Sep 21 £809 

Jul 13 

£859 



107


Adriatic Discovery 

14 days 

from only 

£999 


• Explore Dubrovnik 

• Split and the beautiful Croatian 

Coast 

• Historic Zadar, and its unique sea 

organ 

• Wonderful Zagreb 

• Discover the Istrian Peninsula 

Dubrovnik 

Optional excursions Home to simply stunning coastal scenery, a host of UNESCO World Heritage 

• Krk Island 

Sites, National Parks, and historical towns and cities, Croatia is a delight to 

• Walking Tour of Zagreb 

discover. All this plus a friendly welcome and the warm blue waters of the 

• Omis Gorge Boat Ride 

Adriatic make it a place like no other, as you will see on our Adriatic 

Discovery. 

Zagreb, St Marks Church 


Adriatic Discovery 

Code: ECHRAA 





Date Date 

May 2 £999 Jul 25 £1219 

May 16 £1099 Aug 8 £1239 

May 30 £1169 Aug 22 £1229 

Jun 13, 27 £1189 Sep 5 £1199 

Jul 11 £1199 Sep 19 £1169 




To Reims and our overnight hotel. 

Day 2 Reims to Munich 

Into Germany for a stay in the Munich area. (B,D) 

Day 3 Munich to Trieste 

Through Austria and into Italy, to reach Trieste an 

overnight stay. (3*). (B,D) 

Day 4 Trieste to Lovran 

We travel into Croatia, and exploring the 

beautiful Istrian Peninsula, including the ancient 

town of Pula and beutiful Rovinj. We continue to 

the seaside resort of Lovran for our two night stay 

at the Hotel Lovran (3*). (B,D) 

Day 5 Lovran 

A day at leisure in the resort of Lovran. (B,D) 

Day 6 Lovran to Split 

We head along the coast to the historic city of 

Split. On arrival, enjoy an included walking tour, 

where we visit such highlights as the Roman 

Palace and the old town. Enjoy time at leisure 

before we make our way to our overnight at the 

Hotel Art located just outside the city (4*). (B,D) 

Day 7 Split to Dubrovnik 

We depart Split, pausing in Omis before 

continuing towards Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the 

Adriatic’, a breathtaking walled city between the 

Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival enjoy an 

included city tour, before heading to our hotel 

for the next two nights, Hotel Ivka, which is 

Roman Amphitheatre, Pula Istrian Riviera 


situated just outside the city (3*). (B,D) 

Day 8 Dubrovnik 

A day at leisure in one of the most attractive 

cities of Europe, where the old town dates back 

to the 13th century. (B,D) 

Day 9 Dubrovnik to Zadar 

From Dubrovnik we head to historic Zadar, a 

centuries old city located on its own peninsula. 

Once the capital of Dalmatia, the old city is a 

maze of narrow and charming streets which are 

a delight to explore. We stay for two nights at the 

Hotel Porto located just outside the old city (3*). 

(B,D) 

Day 10 Zadar 

Spend a day at leisure in this stunning city, 

exploring the delightful old town. (B,D) 

Day 11 Zadar to Lake Bled 

From Zadar, we travel to the ancient capital of 

Croatia, Zagreb, home to the Presidential Palace 

and wonderful old winding streets. We continue 

to the shores of Lake Bled for an overnight stay at 

Hotel Astoria (3*). (B,D) 

Day 12 Lake Bled to Karlsruhe 

We return to Germany, for our overnight stay at 

the Queens Hotel in Karlsruhe (3*). (B,D) 

Day 13 Karlsruhe to Reims 

We head for Reims an overnight stay. (B,D) 


To Calais, Dover, and home. (B)

Rovinj, Istrian Peninsula 

Set between lush green hills, and the sparkling clear blue waters of the 

Adriatic, the beautiful resort of Opatija has been popular since the 19th 

century, enjoying a relaxed and elegant ambience, and an abundance of 

pavement cafés and bars where you can watch the world go by. 

Hotel Istra 

Opatija The welcoming Hotel Istra is situated 

right by the sea, very close to the main 

Lungomare promenade, the pretty marina, and 

just 300 yards from the resort centre with its many 

bars, cafés, and shops, and so is perfectly 

placed to make the most of the wonderful resort 

of Opatija. 


mini bar, telephone, satellite TV 


• Heated indoor pool (sea water) 

• Bar • Lounge 

• Air conditioned restaurant • Cafe 

• Hotel beach/bathing area • TV lounge 


Official star rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔ 


Day 1 UK to Liège 

To Dover, across to Calais, and on to our 


Day 2 Liège to Salzburg 

Through Germany, and in to Austria to our 

overnight in Salzburg at the Schaffenrath Hotel 

(4*). (B,D) 

Day 3 Salzburg to Opatija 

From Salzburg we head to Opatija, and the 

Hotel Istra for our seven night stay (3*). (B,D) 

Days 4 to 9 Opatija 

At leisure in Opatija, with plenty of time to relax 

and enjoy the elegant ambience, stunning 

marina, and beautiful scenery it has to offer. 

(B,D) 

Day 10 Opatija to Niefern 

Into Germany and to Niefern for our overnight 

stop at the Queens Hotel (3*). (B,D) 

Day 11 Niefern to Northern France 

Into France for our overnight stop. (B,D) 


To Calais, across to Dover then home. (B) 

Opatija & The Istrian Peninsula 

Hotel Istra 


Full day Krk Island 

Linked to the Croatian mainland by bridge, Krk 

Island is perfectly situated in the tranquil waters 

of the adriatic. We visit the towns of Krk and 

Baska. 

Full day Plitvice Lakes 

Plitvice’s sixteen lakes are considered to be 

amongst the most beautiful natural phenomena 

in the world. Connected by waterfalls cascading 

through picturesque surroundings, the lakes were 

declared a national park in 1949, making them 

Croatia’s oldest National Park. 

Full day Zagreb 

We travel to the ancient capital of Croatia, 

Zagreb. The high town is home to the Presidential 

Palace, the Parliament buildings, and wonderful 

old winding streets which are a pleasure to 

explore. The lower part of town is somewhat 

more modern, and is home to an array of shops 



12 days 

from only 

£799 


• Beautiful resort of Opatija 

• The tranquil waters of the Adriatic 

• Explore Krk Island 

• Discover Zagreb, the ancient 

capital of Croatia 

• The natural wonder of Plitvice Lakes 

National Park 


• Kvarner Bay Cruise 

• Porec & Rovinj 

• Trieste 


Opatija & The Istrian Peninsula 

Plitvice Lakes 

Code: ECHROA 





Date Date 

May 4 

May 18 

Jun 1 

Jun 15 

Jun 29 

£799 

£849 

£879 

£919 

£929 

Jul 13, 27 

Aug 10 

Aug 24 

Sep 7 


£929 

£929 

£919 

£879 

£859 

Sep 21 


109


Polish Discovery 

9 days 

from only 

£589 


• Guided sightseeing in Krakow and 

Wroclaw 

• Beautifully restored Dresden 


• Auschwitz • Wieliczka Salt Mines 

• Guided tour of Dresden 


Polish Discovery 

Code: ECPLAA 





Date Date 

Mar 27 

Apr 3 

Apr 10 

Apr 17 

Apr 24 

£589 

£609 

£629 

£639 

£639 

A wonderful opportunity to discover the varied highlights of Poland's 

enchanting cities, from the former royal capital of Krakow, the diamond in 

the crown, to Wroclaw, with its fascinating Old Town. 

Holiday Itinerary 



Day 2 Belgium to Dresden 

To Germany, arriving in Dresden for an overnight 

stay at the Ramada Resident Hotel (3*). Dresden 

is sometimes referred to as the ‘Baroque 

Florence’, packed with classic architecture. (B,D) 

Prague, Vienna & Budapest 

9 days 

from only 

£499 


Sep 25* 

Oct 2* 

Oct 9* 

Oct 16* 

• Guided sightseeing in Vienna 

• Guided sightseeing in Prague 

• Budapest, 'Pearl of the Danube' 


• Vienna by Night 

• Budapest guided sightseeing 

£659 

£639 

£639 

£619 

£589 

Oct 23* 





Prague, Vienna & Budapest 

Code: ECCZPDW 





Date Date 

Mar 27 £539 Sep 25* £579 

Apr 3 

£549 Oct 2* £559 

Apr 10 £549 Oct 9* £539 

Apr 17 £569 Oct 16* £529 

Apr 24 £569 Oct 23* £499 




Krakow 

An opportunity to experience three of Europe's most enchanting Eastern 

cities. Vienna, the historic capital of Austria, the enchanting Czech capital of 

Prague, and the Hungarian capital, Budapest, affectionately known as 'The 

Pearl of the Danube'. 

The Parliament, Budapest 

Holiday Itinerary 



Day 2 Belgium to Prague 

Through Germany to the Czech Republic, 

arriving at the Jury’s Inn Hotel (4*) in Prague for 

dinner and a two night stay, located within 

walking distance of the Castle District. (B,D) 


Day 3 Dresden to Wroclaw 

We travel into Poland, arriving at the Hotel Park 

Plaza (4*) for an overnight stay. This afternoon we 

include a sightseeing tour. Wroclaw’s most 

valuable historical buildings and artwork can be 

found in the Old Town. (B,D) 

Day 4 Wroclaw to Krakow 

Enjoy time at leisure before we continue across 

Poland to Krakow, the country’s former royal 

capital, where we stay for three nights at the 

centrally-located Hotel Wyspianski (3*). (B,D) 

Day 5 Krakow 

Our included morning sightseeing tour will 

introduce you to the main sights - Krakow’s main 

Market Square is the largest medieval centre in 

Europe. This afternoon, we offer an optional 

excursion to poignant Auschwitz. (B,D) 

Day 6 Krakow 

A day at leisure in which you may independently 

explore Krakow. (B,D) 

Day 7 Krakow to Prague 

We travel to the beautiful city of Prague, for an 

overnight stay at the Hotel Duo (4*). (B,D) 

Day 8 Prague to Belgium 

To Belgium, for our last night’s stay in the Liege 

area. (B,D) 


Across to Dover, then home. (B) 

Day 3 Prague 

Our included city tour introduces you to the main 

sights of Prague including the Castle District, with 

its splendid views over the Vltava River. (B,D) 

Day 4 Prague to Vienna 

From Prague to the elegant city of Vienna, arriving 

at the Derag Hotel Kaiser Franz Joseph (4*) in time 

for dinner and a three night stay. (B,D) 

Day 5 Vienna 

Enjoy an included guided sightseeing tour of 

Vienna this morning. You’ll see the impressive 

Ringstrasse, the famous Vienna State Opera 

House, the Spanish Riding School, and the 

Schönbrunn Palace. (B,D) 


We take a full day excursion from Vienna to the 

Hungarian capital of Budapest, with its grand old 

buildings and sweeping bridges. We offer an 

optional guided sightseeing tour to see the main 

sights of this city, beautifully situated across the 

banks of the mighty river Danube. (B,D) 

Day 7 Vienna to Wiesbaden 

In to Germany, arriving at our hotel in Wiesbaden 

for an overnight stay. (B,D) 

Day 8 Wiesbaden to Northern France 

To Northern France, for our last night. (B,D) 


To Dover, then home. (B)

Spain 

& Portugal 

Favourites for decades, Spain and Portugal have everything you 

could want, and more. Miles of stunning coastline with clear blue 

seas provide reason enough to visit, but beyond that there’s a 

treasure trove of places to discover. Cosmopolitan cities such as 

Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and Porto, the snow-capped Pyrenees, 

Moorish traditions in Andalucia and lush landscapes in the north all 

combine to provide delightful contrasts that you’ll want to return to 

time and again. 

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona 

111

SPAIN 

Best of Portugal & Northern Spain 

16 days 

from only 

£1149 


• Lisbon, Portugal’s lively capital 

• Wine lodges of Porto 

• Fatima’s Basilica Shrine 

• Santiago de Compostela’s 

magnificent cathedral 

• Renaissance city of Salamanca 


• Douro river cruise 

• Port wine tasting 

• Walking tour of Salamanca 

Santiago de Compostela 


Best of Portugal & Northern Spain 

Code: ECPTBD 


• Shearings Tour driver 



Date Date 

Apr 17* £1149 Jul 31 £1199 

May 8 £1199 Aug 21 £1199 

May 29 £1199 Sep 11 £1199 

Jun 19 £1199 Oct 2* £1149 

Jul 10 £1199 




Colourful Lisbon 

A wonderful chance to discover some of the fascinating, most historic and 

colourful cities that Spain and Portugal have to offer. From Portugal’s lively 

capital, Lisbon, and the thriving city of Porto, famous for its wines; to the 

religious shrines at Fatima and the popular Basque city of Bilbao, this 

holiday’s interest is matched only by its variety. 



Dover, Calais, then a drive south through France to 

our overnight hotel in Paris. 

Day 2 Paris to Bordeaux 

After breakfast we head south west to the port city of 

Bordeaux, in time for dinner. Classified as a City of Art 

and History, it has one of Europe’s biggest 18th 

century architectural areas. (B,D) 

Day 3 Bordeaux to Burgos 

Cross into Spain and to the city of Burgos for our 

overnight stay at the Hotel Corona de Castilla in time 

for dinner. Gothic Burgos – home of the legendary El 

Cid – is a beautiful city, with the impressive Santa 

Maria Cathedral at its centre. (B,D) 

Day 4 Burgos to Santiago de Compostela 

Heading west, we stop in the delightful city of León, 

situated on the pilgrims route to Santiago and capital 

of the Castilla-León province. In the afternoon, we 

reach the city of Santiago de Compostela for two 

nights at the Hotel Hesperia Peregrino, with an 

optional guided walking tour of the city in the 

afternoon. (B,D) 

Day 5 Santiago de Compostela 

A day at leisure to explore this historic city, which is a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s cathedral is 

the destination today, as it has been throughout 

history, on the important 9th century medieval 

pilgrimage route, the Way of St James. There is also a 

charming old town and a range of bars and cafes to 

enjoy. (B,D) 

Day 6 Santiago de Compostela to Porto 

A drive into Portugal via Braga, where you can 

explore its many ancient monuments, cathedral and 

museums, to Portugal’s second largest city, at the 

mouth of the River Douro, for two nights at the Hotel 

Axis Porto. (B,D) 

Day 7 Porto 

An included guided tour takes you to the impressive 

cathedral, the elegant Stock Exchange and the 

option to visit one of the city’s 80 wine lodges to 

sample the city’s famous product, port wine. In the 

afternoon you can explore the old town, narrow 

streets and bustling squares further or enjoy an 

optional cruise on the river Douro. (B,D) 

Day 8 Porto to Fatima 

After breakfast we drive south to Coimbra, a lively 

university town, and Portugal’s answer to Oxford and 

Cambridge. Continue to the historic city of Fatima, 


for an overnight at the Hotel Fatima Plaza. The city is 

famous for the religious visions that took place there 

in 1917 and each year believers from far and wide 

flock to see the Basilica shrine. (B,D) 

Day 9 Fatima to Lisbon 

A scenic drive with stops at the popular coastal 

resort of Cascais and World Heritage Site town of 

Sintra, famed for its 19th century romantic 

architecture, takes us to Lisbon for three nights at the 

Hotel Roma. (B,D) 

Day 10 Lisbon 

A chance to explore on an included guided city 

tour, taking in the monument in Belem that 

commemorates some of the great 15th and 16th 

century explorers such as Vasco de Gama, the 

intricate Jeronimus Monastery and the quaint narrow 

streets of the Alfama district. The afternoon is free so 

you can explore further or relax and enjoy the 

atmosphere in lively Rossio Square. (B,D) 

Day 11 Lisbon 

A day at leisure to explore further Portugal’s lively 

capital. (B,D) 

Day 12 Lisbon to Salamanca 

After breakfast we drive north and across the border 

back into Spain for an overnight stay at the Hotel 

Regio in the historic city of Salamanca, one of the 

most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. An 

optional guided walking tour of the ‘golden city’ is 


Day 13 Salamanca to Bilbao 

A drive north east to the bustling city of Bilbao, which 

over recent years has seen old blended with new, 

with the addition of the world famous Guggenheim 

museum. We stay at the Hotel Gran Bilbao. (B,D) 

Day 14 Bilbao to Tours 

A full day’s drive into France and north to the city of 

Tours on the banks of the River Loire for our overnight 

stay. (B,D) 

Day 15 Tours to Paris 

A short trip to explore the delights of France’s capital 

and one of Europe’s most romantic cities, including 

an optional cruise along the Seine. Overnight on the 

outskirts of Paris. (B,D) 


After breakfast we head north for the Calais to Dover 

ferry crossing and then home. (B)

Gaudi architecture, Barcelona 

Experience the tiny Catalan principality of Andorra, a paradise of ragged 

mountain peaks and breathtaking scenery, cosmopolitan Barcelona, Spain's 

second city and capital of Catalonia, packed with spectacular sights, as 

well as the Costa Brava, the 'Wild Coast' of Spain. 



To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais, then 

southwards to Paris for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 Paris to St Nectaire area 

We continue southwards through France to the 

town of St Nectaire where we spend the night. 

(B,D) 

Day 3 St Nectaire to Andorra la Vella 

Across the impressive Millau Bridge, stopping in 

the delightful town of Foix for lunch, we then 

continue across the Spanish border and straight 

to the tiny principality of Andorra and its capital, 

Andorra la Vella, appealingly set amidst crags 

and green slopes. We enjoy dinner and a three 

night stay at the Hotel Plaza (5*), a first class 

hotel with a wealth of leisure facilities and a high 

level of accommodation and service. (B,D) 

Day 4 Scenic Andorra 

Delight in today’s scenic drive through Andorra’s 

dramatic Pyrenean landscape as we travel 

along the high valleys surrounded by aweinspiring 

mountains and discover timeless little 

villages. View unspoilt valleys and hillsides dotted 

with mountain pine and silver fir, set against a 

backdrop of snow-capped peaks. (B,D) 

Day 5 Andorra la Vella 

Enjoy a day at leisure in Andorra la Vella, taking 

advantage of the hotel’s leisure facilities or 

maybe enjoying a walk through some of the 

dramatic scenery. With its stone church of Sant 

Esteve, its delightful old quarter set on the 

heights above the River Valira and its variety of 

shops and restaurants, Andorra la Vella is an 

attractive resort. (B,D) 

Day 6 Andorra to Costa Brava 

We climb across the Pyrenees and pause for 

sightseeing at Montserrat, where for 700 years 

pilgrims have ascended to the rock-top 

monastery to worship in front of the small statue 

of the Virgin Mary, known as ‘La Moreneta’. Then 

on to Santa Susanna and the Hotel Onabrava 

(4*), a well-appointed hotel with an outdoor pool 

for a refreshing dip after a day’s sightseeing. 

Settle in for dinner and a four night stay. (B,D) 

12 days 

from only 

£869 


• Barcelona 

• Montserrat 

• The Pyrenees 

• Andorra 

• Scenic Costa Brava 


• Val Nord & Ordino 

• Costa Brava cruise 

• Guided City Tour of Barcelona 

• Banyoles Lake Cruise 

SPAIN 

Pyrenees & Scenic Catalonia 

Day 7 Santa Susanna 

At leisure in this lovely resort to enjoy the hotel’s 

facilities and the resort’s many amenities. (B,D) 

Day 8 Barcelona 

To stunning Barcelona, where you can enjoy a 

day at leisure in this historic city. You can stroll 

around the harbour, with its statue of Columbus, 

or along the broad, leafy avenues of the 

Ramblas, packed with cafés, shops and 

restaurants, and intersected with plazas, statues 

and beautiful water fountains. Throughout the 

city watch out for the many splendid examples 

of Modernismo, the popular Spanish version of 

Art Nouveau which is represented by the 

buildings of Antoni Gaudí - the magnificent 

Palau Güell and the breathtaking Church of the 

Sagrada Familia are simply unmissable. 

Barcelona also offers a fantastic selection of 

modern art - the Museum Picasso offers one of 

the most important collections of the artist’s work 

in the world. Take the cable car up the ‘Montjuic’ 

to see some of the 1992 Olympic installations 

and enjoy some stunning views of the city. An 

optional guided city tour will be available. (B,D) 

Day 9 Banyoles & Besalu 

Join our included excursion to visit the delightful 

town of Banyoles, with its picturesque lake which 

played host to the 1992 Olympic rowing events, 

and the medieval town of Besalu, where you 

can explore the pretty cobbled streets. (B,D) 

Day 10 Costa Brava to Orange area 

Homeward bound as we journey back into 

France and on to Orange for an overnight stay. 

(B,D) 

Day 11 Orange to Champagne 

We continue through France to our overnight 

hotel in the Champagne region. (B,D) 

Day 12 Champagne to UK 

To Calais for the crossing to Dover and then 

home. (B) 


Pyrenees & Scenic Catalonia 

Beautiful Andorra 

Code: ECESAE 


• Touring itinerary as detailed 



Date Date 

May 9 

May 23 

Jun 6 

Jun 20 

Jul 4 

£869 

£899 

£919 

£929 

£979 

Jul 18 

Aug 1 

Aug 15 

Aug 29 

Montserrat 


£999 

£999 

£999 

£989 

£929 

Sep 12 


113

SPAIN 

Rosas 

9 days 

from only 

£479 


• Vibrant Barcelona 

• Figueres’ Dali Museum 

• Gothic Gerona 

• Beach resort of Rosas 


• Guided city tour of Barcelona 

• Besalu 

• Cadaques by boat 

Dali Museum, Figueres 


Hotel Mediterraneo Park 

Code: ECEXAA 





Date Date 

Apr 3* £499 Jul 24 £709 

Apr 17* £519 Aug 7 £729 

May 1, 15 £549 Aug 21 £729 

May 29 £569 Sep 4 

£609 

Jun 12 £569 Sep 18 £569 

Jun 26 £629 Oct 2 

£539 

Jul 10 

£679 Oct 16 £479 


Goya Park Hotel 

Code: ECEXAD 





Date Date 

Apr 3, 17* £549 Jul 24 £729 

May 1 £559 Aug 7 £729 

May 15 £569 Aug 21 £619 

May 29 £569 Sep 4 

£619 

Jun 12 £569 Sep 18 £589 

Jun 26 £669 Oct 2 

£549 

Jul 10 

£729 Oct 16 £539 




Rosas 

Laid-back Rosas is your base for this holiday on Spain’s Costa Brava, with its 

miles of lovely coastline, pretty villages and beautiful countryside. The sandy 

beach, palm-lined promenade and large sweeping bay are perfect for 

unwinding, whilst trips to Barcelona and Figueres provide history and culture. 

Hotel Mediterraneo Park 

Rosas Only 200 metres from the beach and 

close to the shops, bars and restaurants, the 

Hotel Mediterraneo Park enjoys an enviable 

position in the resort of Rosas and offers good 

quality accommodation and facilities. 


air conditioning (mid-June to mid-September), 

telephone and satellite TV 

• Bar • Lounge 

• Indoor swimming pool • Sun terrace 

• Garden • Sauna • Jacuzzi • Solarium 

• Gymnasium • ‘Show cooking’ 

• Buffet breakfasts and evening dinner 







Dover, Calais, and south towards Paris for our 


Day 2 Paris area to Rosas 

South through France and into Spain to arrive in 

Rosas during the early evening. (B,D) 

Days 3 to 7 Rosas 

You’ll feel instantly relaxed in this wonderful resort 

and be able to sit back and soak up some sun 

thanks to Spain’s pleasant climate. (B,D) 

Day 8 Rosas to Paris area 

Travel north and back to France for our overnight 

stay, south of Paris. (B) 

Day 9 Paris area to UK 



Goya Park Hotel 

Rosas A traditional hotel set in a quiet location, 

only 150 metres from Santa Margarita beach 

and about a mile from the centre of Rosas, 

strolling along the seafront promenade. 

• All bedrooms with private facilities, satellite TV, 

ceiling fan, phone, safety deposit box 

(payable locally) and balcony 

• Restaurant with buffet style meals and 

occasional themed nights • Wine & water with 

dinner • Outdoor pool • Sun terrace • Garden 

• Bar • Lounge • TV room • Mini golf 

• Daytime and evening entertainment 

programme 

Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee from 

20.00 - 22.00 included each evening at the Goya Park. 

No of rooms: 246 Lifts: 3 



Full day Barcelona 

A chance to spend a day exploring this 

wonderful cosmopolitan city, with its amazing 

sights, brilliant bars and restaurants, chic harbour 

and many examples of its unusual Gaudi 

architecture, including his masterpiece ‘Sagrada 

Familia’. This unfinished cathedral is simply 

stunning and its sheer size will leave you 

amazed. An optional guided city tour is offered. 

Half day Figueres 

This small town now attracts visitors from all over 

the world thanks to its association with the artist 

Salvador Dali, whose weird and wonderful 

surrealist works of art can be viewed in the Dali 

Museum. 

Half day Gerona 

A chance to discover the historic sights of this 

charming town, including the gothic cathedral, 

the 12th century Arab Baths and ancient Roman 

remains.

Malgrat de Mar 

The traditional town of Malgrat, with its cobbled streets, quaint shops and 

local market, has a distinct Spanish atmosphere. The long promenade is 

lined on one side with shops, bars and restaurants, and on the other side 

with a golden beach and a clear blue sea. 

Hotel Monteplaya Hotel Tropic Park 


10 days 

from only 

£379 


• Experience the vibrant city of 

Barcelona, home to the awe 

inspiring Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's 

unfinished cathedral 

• Explore the mountain principality of 

Andorra 

• Marvel at the hilltop Montserrat 

Monastary 

• Discover the home of Salvador Dali 

in Figueres 


Hotel Monteplaya 

• 7/14 nights dinner, room & breakfast 



SPAIN 

Code: EXESMM Code: EXESMN 


Hotel Tropic Park 


Malgrat Ideally located between Malgrat’s old Malgrat A superb hotel in a wonderful location Date Date 

town and Santa Susanna, with the shops and just opposite the beach and near to the old May 4, 11 £379 May 4 £519 

bars all close at hand, the ever-popular 

town of Malgrat, with easy access to the beach. May 18, 25 £394 May 11 £549 

Monteplaya is across the road from the beach. 

The pleasant garden has an unusual swimming 

pool with a waterfall, and the sun terrace is a 

popular meeting place. 

Enjoy the genuine service and the many facilities 

in this excellent four star hotel. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities, air 

conditioning, satellite TV, balcony, radio, phone 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22, 29 

Jul 6, 13 

Jul 20 

£419 

£419 

£469 

£519 

£519 

May 18, 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

£569 

£599 

£649 

£699 

£749 


and safety deposit box (payable locally) 

Jul 27 

£549 Jul 6, 13 £779 

hairdryer, phone, balcony, TV and safety deposit 

box (payable locally) • Dining room with buffetstyle 

meals and show cooking • Large, modern 

bar • Lounge with satellite TV • Large outdoor 

pool • Garden • Daytime activities 

• Occasional evening entertainment • Regular 

happy hour promotions 

• Restaurant with buffet style meals for breakfast 

and dinner, traditional and international food, 

‘themed’ dinners several times a week • Large 

outdoor pool with sun terrace • Roof terrace with 

small pool and sun beds • Indoor, heated pool 

and sauna (May & September) • Large bar and 

lounge • Snack bar • Piano bar • Extensive 

Aug 3, 10 £549 

Aug 17 £549 

Aug 24 £469 

Aug 31 £469 

Sep 7 

£469 

Sep 14 £439 

Sep 21 £419 

10 days single supplement 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24, 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

£819 

£849 

£849 

£769 

£699 

£649 

£619 

£114 

daytime and evening entertainment programme 17 days single supplement £234 



Hotel Tropic Park 








Across to Calais then overnight through France 

Day 2 Arrive Malgrat de Mar 

Arrive in Malgrat de Mar at your selected hotel around lunchtime. (D) 

Days 3 to 8/15 Malgrat de Mar 

At leisure in resort. A Shearings resort representative will be on hand to help. (B,D) 

Day 9/16 Depart Malgrat de Mar 

We leave in the afternoon and travel back overnight through France. (B) 


To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home. 

Code: EXESMT Code: EXESMU 


Date Date 

May 4 £399 May 4 £569 

May 11 £419 May 11 £619 

May 18 £439 May 18 £649 

May 25 £449 May 25 £689 

Jun 1 

£449 Jun 1 

£699 

Jun 8 

£469 Jun 8 

£639 

Jun 15 £479 Jun 15 £769 

Jun 22 £509 Jun 22 £809 

Jun 29 £539 Jun 29 £849 

Jul 6 

£559 Jul 6 

£779 

Jul 13, 20 £569 Jul 13 £899 

Jul 27 

£589 Jul 20 £909 

Aug 3, 10 £599 Jul 27 £959 

Aug 17 £599 Aug 3, 10 £959 

Aug 24 £549 Aug 17 £899 

Aug 31 £529 Aug 24 £814 

Sep 7 

£489 Aug 31 £759 

Sep 14 £469 Sep 7 

£709 

Sep 21 £459 Sep 14 £659 




115

SPAIN 

Salou 

10 days 

from only 

£369 







Andorra 


Monastary 

• Visit the historic city of Tarragona 

• Enjoy fun filled days at Port 

Aventura theme park 


holidays to Salou from 

£499 

Tarragona Cathedral 


Hotel Estival Park 




Code: EXESSL 

10 DAYS 

Date Date 

May 4 £389 Jul 13 

May 11 £399 Jul 20, 27 

May 18 £399 Aug 3 

May 25 £419 Aug 10 

Jun 1 

£439 Aug 17 

Jun 8 

£439 Aug 24 

Jun 15 £499 Aug 31 

Jun 22 £499 Sep 7 

Jun 29 £569 Sep 14 

Jul 6 

£579 Sep 21 

£629 

£659 

£659 

£659 

£659 

£659 

£529 

£529 

£459 

£449 


Fully Inclusive £129 

Salou 

A palm-lined promenade backs the long, soft, sandy beach in this lively and 

popular resort, which has over two miles of beaches and several tiny coves 

making it the ideal place for a seaside holiday, offering something for all 

generations with more than a touch of home-from-home. 



To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais, then settle down as we travel overnight through France. 

Day 2 Arrive Salou 

This morning sees us crossing into Spain, and we arrive in Salou, on the Costa Dorada, at your selected 

hotel around lunchtime. (D) 

Days 3 to 8/15 Salou 

At leisure in resort. Our Shearings resort representative will be on hand to help make your stay as 

enjoyable as possible, and will also offer a selection of optional excursions to see the sights of the 

area. (B,D) 

Day 9/16 Depart Salou 

We leave Salou in the afternoon and travel back overnight through France. (B) 


Northwards to Calais for the late morning ferry to Dover and then home. 




Salou - La Pineda Situated in the La Pineda area 

of Salou, the Hotel Estival Park benefits from a 

quiet location yet is close to the shops, bars and 

restaurants. Close to the beach and promenade, 

you can choose to spend your days on the sands 

or use the hotel’s pool and terrace, whilst 

entertainment is provided in the evenings. 


satellite TV, phone, safety deposit box (payable 

locally) and balcony • Bright and airy restaurant 

with buffet style meals • Outdoor pool and large 

heated indoor pool • Large sun terrace • Piano 

bar • Evening entertainment programme 

• Leisure facilities 


Official rating: 4 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔✔

Hotel Las Vegas 

Salou On a slight incline, only a five minute walk 

away from the resort’s main amenities and only 

100 metres from the beach, the Las Vegas is a 

popular choice for those seeking friendly 

accommodation in a central location. On 

different levels, with the pool set among palm 

trees, the gardens are perfect for sunbathing. 


hairdryer, air conditioning (mid-June to mid- 

Sept), satellite TV, balcony or terrace, safety 

deposit box (payable locally) • Dining room 

overlooking the pool with buffet style meals, 

including hot English breakfasts • Outdoor pool 

• Sun terrace • Gardens • Combined bar and 

lounge 



Hotel Sol D'Or 

Salou - La Pineda Surrounded by pine trees, the 

Sol D’Or enjoys a quiet location in the Pineda 

area of Salou, just 100 metres from the beach. 

The shops and bars of La Pineda are a short stroll 

away, along the seafront or along the new 

promenade behind the hotel. 


conditioning (mid-June to mid-Sept), satellite TV, 

phone and balcony or terrace • Restaurant with 

buffet style meals (Fully Inclusive available, see 

price panel for supplements) • Outdoor pool 

• Sun terrace • TV room • Bar • Entertainment 

programme • Free use of jacuzzi and fitness 

room • Mini golf (payable locally) 



Hotel Oasis Park 

Salou Close to the resort centre and only 500 

metres from the smaller Capellans Beach, the 

Oasis Park is about the same distance from the 

new part of Salou with its shops, bars, and 

boutiques. An attractive, modern hotel with 

bright interiors, laid-back atmosphere and 

friendly staff. 


conditioning (mid-June to mid-Sept), balcony, 

satellite TV, phone and safety deposit box 

(payable locally) • Swimming pool • Two bars, 

one with lounge • Restaurant with buffet style 

meals • Entertainment programme 

• Sunbathing terraces with bar service 



Hotel Calypso 

Salou Set in a quiet area of the resort, the 

Calypso is a firm favourite with the British market. 

The two buildings are based around two pools, 

surrounded by sun terraces, shady pine trees, 

and glossy palms. There is a delightful decked 

area where you can enjoy a drink, or even dine 

al fresco! 

• All rooms feature private facilities, air 

conditioning (mid June to mid Sept), balcony, 

satellite TV, phone, and safety deposit box 

(payable locally) • Two Swimming pools 

• Restaurant serving buffet meals including 

English breakfast • Three bars • Table tennis 

• Extensive entertainment programme • All 

Inclusive option available at a supplement 

No of rooms 532 Lifts 4 

Official rating 3 stars Our rating ✔✔✔ 




Hotel Calypso 





10 DAYS 

Code: EXESSJA 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 





10 DAYS 

Code: EXESSH 

Date Date 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

Jul 20 





10 DAYS 

Code: EXESSA 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

Hotel Calypso 




10 DAYS 

Code: EXESSC 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18, 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

£369 

£379 

£379 

£399 

£429 

£449 

£479 

£499 

£559 

£379 

£399 

£419 

£429 

£429 

£469 

£499 

£499 

£529 

£369 

£379 

£389 

£399 

£429 

£439 

£479 

£509 

£519 

£399 

£419 

£429 

£439 

£449 

£469 

£509 

£519 

£529 

Jul 13 

Jul 20, 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

Jul 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7, 14 

Sep 21 

Jul 13, 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

SPAIN 


£569 

£579 

£579 

£559 

£499 

£469 

£459 

£449 

£429 


£549 

£549 

£549 

£539 

£479 

£439 

£439 

£419 

£399 

Single supplement £134 All Inclusive supplement £129 

£539 

£559 

£559 

£569 

£559 

£489 

£449 

£439 

£419 


£549 

£549 

£559 

£529 

£499 

£479 

£439 

£429 

£419 


117

SPAIN 

Lloret de Mar 

10 days 

from only 

£329 




inspiring Sagrada Familia - Gaudi’s 



Andorra 


Monastary 


in Figueres 


holidays to Lloret de 

Mar from £469 

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona 


Placa Paris Hotel 




10 DAYS 

Code: EXESSP 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18, 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

£399 

£419 

£429 

£449 

£449 

£469 

£469 

£499 

£529 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

£529 

£559 

£579 

£529 

£489 

£479 

£469 

£449 

£419 


Lloret de Mar 

Best known of all the resorts on the Costa Brava, Lloret has always been 

popular with British holidaymakers. A long sandy beach slopes gently into the 

clear blue sea and in the evening you can enjoy a peaceful stroll on the 

tree-lined promenade running along the sea front. 



Across to Calais and south as we travel overnight towards the sun. 

Day 2 Arrive Lloret de Mar 

We’ll reach Lloret and the hotel of your choice late morning. (D) 

Days 3 to 8/15 Lloret de Mar 

Time to relax and unwind in Lloret. A Shearings resort representative will be on hand to help make your 

holiday as enjoyable as possible, as well as giving you the opportunity to join a range of optional 

excursions. (B,D) 

Days 9/16 Depart Lloret de Mar 

Departing from Lloret in the afternoon to start the overnight journey home. (B) 

Days 10/17 Arrive UK 

To Calais and the ferry home. 




Lloret de Mar Fully renovated in 2007 and 

located only 200 yards from the beach, the 

Hotel Placa Paris offers modern, comfortable 

accommodation and extensive facilities for both 

families and couples, complemented by 

friendly, attentive staff. 

• All rooms have private facilities, including air 

conditioning, satellite TV, safe, telephone and 

optional mini-bar • Restaurant with buffet service 

• Theme suppers and show cooking • Live 

music • Bar and cocktail bar • Heated indoor 

pool (additional charge payable locally), 

outdoor pool and children’s pool • Jacuzzi 

• Wine & water each evening with dinner 

• Laundry service • Internet area 


Official rating: 3 stars Our rating: ✔✔✔

Hotel Helios 

Lloret de Mar The Helios is in a flat area in the 

centre of Lloret, about 150 metres from the 

beach and promenade, ideally situated for the 

resort’s amenities, which are all within easy 

reach. 


conditioning (mid June to mid September), 

satellite TV and balcony (singles may have no 

balcony) • Safety deposit box (payable locally) 

• Restaurant with buffet style meals (steps from 

reception to restaurant) • Outdoor pool • Sun 

terrace • Large bar • Outdoor terrace • Nightly 

entertainment • Large lounge area 



Hotel Olympic Park 

Lloret de Mar The Olympic Park is set in a quiet 

location, about 10 minutes’ walk from the resort 

centre and 15 minutes from the beach. The 

Olympic Park offers an extensive range of 

facilities, to keep even the most energetic fully 

occupied! 


phone and balcony, safety deposit box 

(payable locally) • Restaurant serving buffet style 

meals • Two outdoor pools • Garden • Indoor 

heated pool • Gym, sauna, solarium, tennis 

courts (extra charge) • Table tennis • Large 

bar/lounge • Daytime & evening entertainment 



Hotel Hawai 

Lloret de Mar Situated in a quieter part of Lloret, 

five minutes from the beach and about 15 

minutes from the town centre, the Hawai is a 

pleasant hotel, well used to accommodating 

British guests. Whilst staying at the Hawai you can 

also use all the facilities of its sister hotel, the 

Montevista, 50 metres away. 


conditioning (mid June to mid September), 

phone, balcony or terrace and safety deposit box 

(payable locally) • Restaurant with buffet style 

meals for breakfast and dinner • Swimming pool 

• Sun terrace • Large bar and lounge area 

• Satellite TV room • Some evening entertainment 



Hotel Royal Beach 

Lloret de Mar The Royal Beach is located in the 

Fanals district of Lloret, approximately five minutes 

from the beach. There are shops, bars, restaurants 

and cafés nearby. 


air conditioning and balcony • Bar, TV room & 

Games room • Table tennis and pool table • Shop 

• Small garden • Buffet style meals including hot 

breakfast • Restaurant • Outdoor pool and jacuzzi 

• Roof terrace with sun beds, bar and jacuzzi 

• Activity programme • Evening entertainment 

ALL INCLUSIVE - Selection of local wine, beer, 

spirits and soft drinks between 10am and midnight. 



Hotel Helios, pool area 


Hotel Hawai 


Hotel Helios 




10 DAYS 

Code: EXESLH 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

£369 

£399 

£409 

£419 

£429 

£449 

£459 

£469 

£469 

Jul 13 

Jul 20, 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10, 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

SPAIN 


£499 

£529 

£529 

£529 

£499 

£449 

£449 

£449 

£439 






10 DAYS 

Code: EXESLO 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18, 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13 

£359 

£379 

£399 

£419 

£419 

£419 

£489 

£509 

£539 

Jul 20 

Jul 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

£549 

£549 

£549 

£509 

£509 

£489 

£469 

£419 

£409 


Hotel Hawai 




10 DAYS 

Code: EXESLW 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8, 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6 

Jul 13, 20 

£329 

£349 

£359 

£379 

£389 

£449 

£449 

£469 


Jul 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14, 21 




10 DAYS 

Code: EXESLT 

Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6, 13 

Jul 20 

£449 

£479 

£489 

£509 

£539 

£559 

£629 

£629 

£629 

Jul 27 

Aug 3 

Aug 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

£469 

£469 

£469 

£459 

£449 

£449 

£419 

£409 


Fully Inclusive £134 

£659 

£709 

£709 

£709 

£709 

£579 

£579 

£579 

£569 


119

SPAIN 

Tossa de Mar 

10 days 

from only 

£379 







Andorra 


Monastary 


in Figueres 


Hotel Costa Brava 




Code: EXESTA 

Code: EXESTB 


Date Date 

May 4 £379 May 4 £569 

May 11, 18 £399 May 11, 18 £579 

May 25 £399 May 25 £599 

Jun 1 

£419 Jun 1 

£629 

Jun 8 

£439 Jun 8 

£639 

Jun 15 £449 Jun 15 £659 

Jun 22 £459 Jun 22 £739 

Jun 29 £529 Jun 29 £819 

Jul 6, 13, 20 £529 Jul 6, 13 £829 

Jul 27 

£549 Jul 20 £869 

Aug 3, 10 £569 Jul 27 £879 

Aug 17, 24 £569 Aug 3, 10, 17 £899 

Aug 31 £469 Aug 24 £789 

Sep 7, 14 £459 Aug 31 £659 

Sep 21 £449 Sep 7, 14 £629 


17 days single supplement 

Hotel Oasis Tossa 




£289 

Code: EXESTT 

Code: EXESTU 


Date Date 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1, 8 

Jun 15, 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6, 13 

Jul 20, 27 

Aug 3, 10 

Aug 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

£399 

£409 

£419 

£419 

£449 

£469 

£559 

£579 

£579 

£589 

£589 

£589 

£469 

£469 

£459 

£449 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

May 25 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

Jun 22 

Jun 29 

Jul 6, 13 

Jul 20, 27 

Aug 3, 10, 17 

Aug 24 

Aug 31 

Sep 7 

Sep 14 

£569 

£579 

£589 

£619 

£629 

£649 

£679 

£789 

£899 

£929 

£959 

£959 

£829 

£689 

£669 

£659 



Tossa de Mar 

This jewel of a resort on the wild and rugged Costa Brava still retains all the 

charm of the old fishing village it used to be, with its cobbled streets and 

white-washed houses. For a relaxed and peaceful holiday this is the ideal 

choice. 


Tossa de Mar The Costa Brava is a friendly hotel 

enjoying a quiet location, yet only 250 metres 

from the beach and a little further from the 

centre of the resort. There’s a secluded swimming 

pool and a pleasant open-plan lounge and bar. 


hairdryer, air conditioning (mid-June to 

mid-September), satellite TV, telephone and 

balcony • Restaurant with buffet style meals 

for breakfast and dinner • Pleasant bar 

• Air conditioned public areas • Small TV lounge 

• Daytime and evening entertainment 

programme • Pool with sun beds 

• Sun terrace • Pool bar 

• Jacuzzi and fitness room 






Tossa de Mar The Oasis Tossa is located in the 

residential area of town, some 700 metres from 

the sand and shingle beach and 500 metres 

from the attractive old town. A modern hotel, 

with air conditioned restaurant and a friendly 

and informal atmosphere. 


hairdryer, air conditioning (mid-June to mid- 

September), satellite TV, balcony (singles may 

have no balcony), phone and safety deposit 

box (payable locally) 

• Restaurant with buffet style meals for breakfast 

and dinner • Outdoor pool • Sun terrace 

• Indoor pool, sauna and fitness room • Bar 

• Lounge • Air conditioned public areas 






Across to Calais then overnight through France. 

Day 2 Arrive Tossa de Mar 

Arrive in Tossa de Mar at your selected hotel around lunchtime. (D) 

Days 3 to 8/15 Tossa de Mar 

At leisure in resort. A Shearings resort representative will be on hand to help. (B,D) 

Day 9/16 Depart Tossa de Mar 

We leave in the afternoon and travel back overnight through France. (B) 


To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home.


A truly relaxing holiday based in the resort of Malgrat de Mar, with its cobbled 

streets, numerous beaches with clear blue sea, and long promenade. 

Excursions include a trip to the bustling city of Barcelona, and chance to 

explore the scenic beauty of the Costa Brava coast. 


Malgrat The Hotel Monteplaya is ideally situated 

near to Malgrat’s old town and close to shops, 

bars and the popular Monteplaya, or Monte 

beach. A well-kept garden has an inviting pool 

with waterfall and the sun terrace is the perfect 

place to relax and enjoy the glorious weather. 

• All bedrooms have private facilities including 

hairdryer, satellite TV, phone, balcony and safety 

deposit box (payable locally) • Dining room with 

buffet style meals • Wine and water with lunch 

and dinner • Large modern bar • Lounge with 

satellite TV • Large outdoor pool • Garden 

• Daytime activities and occasional evening 

entertainment • Discounts for nearby tennis and 

fitness centre 



Holiday itinerary - by coach 


Dover, Calais then settle for your overnight travel. 

Day 2 Arrive Malgrat 

An early morning drive across the Spanish border 

and lunchtime arrival in Malgrat. (D) 

Days 3 to 7 Malgrat 

A chance to relax, enjoy the hotel’s facilities and 

soak up some sun. A Shearings representative 

will be on hand to look after your needs. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Depart Malgrat 

An afternoon departure for the overnight journey. 

(B,L) 



Holiday itinerary - by air 

Day 1 Fly to Spain 

Fly from your chosen regional airport and transfer 

to Malgrat de Mar. (D) 

Days 2 to 7 Malgrat 

As coach itinerary, days 3 to 7. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 Depart Malgrat 

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B) 

Spain's Sunshine Coast 


Included excursions - by coach 


A chance to spend a day exploring this 

wonderful cosmopolitan city, with its amazing 

sights, brilliant bars and restaurants, lively streets 

and many examples of its unusual Gaudi 

architecture, including his masterpiece ‘Sagrada 

Familia’. This unfinished cathedral is simply 

stunning and its sheer size will leave you 

amazed. 

Half day Scenic Costa Brava 

We take a leisurely drive along the ‘Wild Coast of 

Spain’ to enjoy the rocky cliffs, beautiful 

beaches, picturesque fishing villages and 

charming towns. 

Half day Local Market 

There are a wide variety of local specialities to 

sample and buy, including freshly caught 

seafood, fruits and olive oils at the traditional 

markets. 

9 days 

from only 

£299 


• Cosmopolitan Barcelona 

• The old town of Malgrat de Mar 

• Costa Brava, the ‘Wild Coast of 

Spain’ 

• Local specialities at the traditional 

market 

• FREE wine & water with lunch & 

dinner 


• Guided city tour of Barcelona 


Parc Guell, Barcelona 


Spain’s Sunshine Coast - by Coach 

Code: EXESMAW 

• 6 nights full board 




Date Date 

Mar 27 

Apr 3, 10 

Apr 17, 24 

May 1 

£309 

£319 

£329 

£339 

Sep 25* 

Oct 2, 9* 

Oct 16* 



Spain’s Sunshine Coast - by Air 

Code: AEESMA 

• 7 nights full board 


• Shearings representative 

• Departs: Sunday 

Date Date 

SPAIN 


£339 

£309 

£309 

£299 

Oct 23* 


Mar 28 

Apr 4 

Apr 11, 18, 25 

£369 

£379 

£389 

Oct 3 

Oct 10 

£389 

£379 

£369 

Oct 17, 24 




car parking. 

121

SPAIN 

Spain’s Golden Coast - All Inclusive 

9 days 

from only 

£299 


• Barcelona’s sights, bars and 

restaurants 

• Medieval town walls of Montblanc 

• Traditional inland Spanish villages 

• Spanish delicacies at Cambrils 

Market 



• Tarragona and Torres 

• Guided City Tour of Barcelona 

SPECIAL OFFER 

For stays at the hotel between 17 

January - 15 February, & 1 - 30 

November 2010 entrance to the 

superb new Aqumm Spa is 

included free of charge. 

All Inclusive at the Estival Park 

• Full Board • Unlimited beer, wine 

and spirits (all local brands), tea/ 

coffee and soft drinks from 10.00 to 

23.30 • FREE use of indoor heated 

pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna 

and fitness room (minimum age 14 

years) from 08.00 to 17.00. 


Spain's Golden Coast - All Inclusive 

• 6/13 nights full board 




Code: EXESYGW Code: EXESYHW 


Date Date 

Jan 16 £299 Jan 16 £589 

Jan 23 £319 Jan 23, 30 £599 

Jan 30 £339 Feb 6 

£599 

Feb 6, 13 £349 Feb 13 £599 

Feb 20 £359 Feb 20, 27 £599 

Feb 27 £369 Mar 6, 13 £599 

Mar 6, 13, 20 £369 Mar 20 £599 

Mar 27; Apr 3, 10 £379 Mar 27 £619 

Apr 17, 24 £389 Apr 3, 10 £629 

May 1, 8, 15* £419 Apr 17 £639 

Oct 2* £399 Apr 24 £649 

Oct 9* £389 May 1, 8* £669 

Oct 16* £369 Oct 2* £649 

Oct 23* £359 Oct 9*,16* £629 

Oct 30 £349 Oct 23 £619 

Nov 6 

£339 Oct 30 £599 

Nov 13 £329 Nov 6 £599 

Nov 20 £299 Nov 13 £599 

Single supplement £89 Single supplement £189 



Salou 

With its pleasant climate and miles of golden sandy beaches it’s easy to see why 

the Costa Dorada has become a firm favourite with British holiday-makers. Staying 

in your all-inclusive hotel, you’ll have the perfect base for a relaxing, fun-filled 

holiday, with excellent facilities and a number of exciting excursions on offer. 




Dover, Calais then settle for your overnight travel 

through France. 

Day 2 Arrive Salou 

An early morning drive across the Spanish border 

sees us arrive in Salou around lunchtime. (D) 

Days 3 to 7/14 Salou 

Here, in your all-inclusive hotel with excellent 

facilities you will really start to relax and with its 

miles of sandy beaches, bars and restaurants 

nearby, your days and nights will be well catered 

for. Three included excursions take you to some 

of the region’s best sights and a Shearings 

representative is on-hand throughout to see to 

your needs. (B,L,D) 

Day 8/15 Depart Salou 

Leave after lunch and travel back overnight 

through France. (B,L) 

Day 9/16 Salou to UK 

Calais, Dover then home. 



Salou - La Pineda Situated in the La Pineda area 

of Salou, the Hotel Estival Park benefits from a 

quiet location yet is close to the shops, bars and 

restaurants. Close to the beach and 

promenade, you can choose to spend your 

days on the sands or use the hotel’s pool and 

terrace, whilst entertainment is provided in the 

evenings. 


satellite TV, phone, safety deposit box (payable 

locally) and balcony • Bright and airy restaurant 

with buffet style meals • Outdoor pool and large 

heated indoor pool • Large sun terrace • Piano 

bar • Evening entertainment programme 

• Leisure facilities 





The world-famous cosmopolitan city of 

Barcelona is a lively and exciting place. With its 

unusual Gaudi architecture that is its trademark, 

the city is full of things to do and sights to see, 

including Las Ramblas, packed with shops, bars 

and restaurants; Montjuic, the mountain 

overlooking the city where the 1992 Olympics 

took place; and Camp Nou, home to Barcelona 

FC. 

Full day Costa Dorada 

A journey inland through the vineyards and olive 

trees to explore some of the traditional villages 

that make up ‘real’ Spain. We’ll visit the historic 

town of Montblanc with its medieval walls, Santa 

Creus with its ancient monasteries, and Valls, 

where the local delicacy is calçots, or roasted 

spring onions. 

Full day Cambrils Market 

Enjoy the atmosphere of the old town, where 

you can taste local products, try some of the 

many delicious seafood specialities for sale, and 

take home some world-class olive oil.

Lloret de Mar 

Escape to Lloret de Mar this winter, and enjoy the atmosphere of this yearround 

resort, as well as superb excursion opportunities in the area, including 

the vibrant city of Barcelona. 


Lloret de Mar Fully renovated in 2007 and 

located only 200 yards from the beach, the 

Hotel Placa Paris offers modern, comfortable 

accommodation and extensive facilities for both 

families and couples, complemented by 

friendly, attentive staff. 

• All rooms have private facilities, including air 

conditioning, satellite TV, safe, telephone and 

optional mini-bar • Restaurant with buffet service 

• Theme suppers and show cooking • Live 

music • Bar and cocktail bar • Heated indoor 

pool (additional charge payable locally), 

outdoor pool and children’s pool • Jacuzzi 

• Wine & water each evening with dinner 

• Laundry service • Internet area 





Travel from Dover to Calais, and then through 

France through the night. 

Day 2 France to Lloret de Mar 

Arriving in Lloret de Mar in the morning, settle in 

and relax. (D) 

Day 3 to 7 Relax in Lloret de Mar 

Enjoy our included excursion programme to the 

world famous city of Barcelona, and off the 

beaten track to discover quaint Catalonian 

towns. (B, D) 

Day 8 Lloret de Mar to Calais 

Depart the Costa Brava, as we begin our journey 

northwards. (B) 

Day 9 Calais to UK 

Reaching Calais in the morning, we cross by 

ferry to Dover, and then home. 



A day at leisure in the vibrant capital city of 

Catalonia and Spain’s second city. Stroll the 

famous Ramblas, explore the Gothic Quarter or 

the many architectural wonders of Gaudi, 

Barcelona’s famous son. His unfinished 

cathedral, The Sagrada Familia, will leave you 

amazed by its sheer size and stunning beauty. 

Full day Vic, Rupit & Sau Reservoir 

Explore Catalonia off the beaten track, on our 

excursion to the wonderful medieval village of 

Rupit where you can stroll around the village and 

come across quaint 17th century houses, a 

baroque church and many hidden squares, the 

historic town of Vic with its lively ‘Plaza Mayor’, 

and the beautiful Sau reservoir. 

Escape to Lloret 


9 days 

from only 

£209 


• Barcelona 

• Vic, Rupit & Sau Reservoir 

• Central location in Lloret 

• FREE Wine & Water with Dinner 


• Figueres & The Dali Museum 

• Blanes Market 



Escape to Lloret 

NEW 

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona 

Code: EXESLWA 





Date Date 

Feb 27 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 20 

Mar 27 

Oct 9* 

£209 

£219 

£229 

£239 

£249 

£249 

Oct 16* 

Oct 23* 

Oct 30 

Nov 6 

Nov 13 

SPAIN 


£249 

£249 

£249 

£249 

£249 

£219 

Nov 20 




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River Cruises 

Enjoy some of the best views along Europe’s most 

renowned waterways, including the Rhine, Danube, 

Douro and Moselle. Take in the sights and relax in 

comfort and style, Our inspiring River Cruises take you 

on an intimate voyage of discovery to new and 

exciting ports without the effort or worry of getting 

there. Choose from a variety of hand picked cruises 

including those exclusive to Shearings. For a wider 

selection of cruises to the UK, Europe and beyond 

see our 2010 River Cruise brochure. 

124 Moselle Valley

More exclusivity 

Konigswinter 


Not only are our cruise 

itineraries exclusive to 

us, in most cases, 

so are the ships you 

travel on. 

This means we can 

ensure your whole 

river cruise 

experience is 

everything it should be 

from beginning to end. 

Look out for this symbol for our exclusive ships. 

See pages 126-143 for further details 

Vineyards on the Moselle 

Life afloat 

From the moment you board, everything is as it 

should be – effortless. Sit back and relax while 

you gently drift through beautiful scenery toward 

your next fascinating port of call, ready to 

experience a new adventure. In the evenings, 

you can unwind and socialise with like-minded 

fellow travellers to share the day’s experiences. 

And of course there’s always plenty of 

opportunity to enjoy great entertainment and to 

savour excellent food that has been specially 

prepared by the onboard chefs. 

Heidelberg, Germany 

The Rhine 

Set sail on a voyage of discovery 

Our extensive range of river cruises offer a wide 

variety of itineraries to inspire and enthral. Explore 

the Historic Capitals of the Danube on a 

captivating tour through the valleys and vineyards, 

elegant towns and ancient cities of this fascinating 

area. Or discover the myths and legends of the 

Romantic Rhine with its fairy-tale castles, gothic 

churches and medieval towns. And for a truly 

memorable trip, share the floral magic of 

spectacular Keukenhof Gardens with our Dutch 

Bulbfields Cruise. With so many destinations to 

choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. 


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RIVER CRUISING 

MPS Rotterdam 

MPS Rotterdam 

Chartered exclusively by Shearings again for 2010, the MPS Rotterdam has become a firm favourite with our 

customers. Extensively refurbished to a high standard in 2009, so early booking is strongly recommended. 

Life On Board 

Adjusting to your new surroundings will be easy... 

the relaxed nature of our cruises and the 

attentive service provided by our staff means life 

on board is a sheer joy. There are four enticing 

decks for you to explore. Head to the top and 

admire the picturesque scenery serenely drifting 

past from the Sun Deck – you won’t be 

disappointed. The stylish Lounge Deck is where 

delightful delicacies and stylish surroundings are 

all on the menu, plus there’s live music for you to 

enjoy twice a week. Venture to the Promenade 

Deck, home to the elegant central reception, 

on-board boutique and a number of twin 

cabins. The perfect mix of comfort and fantastic 

facilities... just for you! 

Deck plan, cabin type & upgrade prices 

LOUNGE DECK 

Kitchen 

PROMENADE DECK 

MAIN/PASSENGER DECK 

Engine Room 

LOUNGE DECK 


MAIN/PASSENGER DECK 

Restaurant 

Reception 

Restaurant 

Rec 

Toilet 

Rec 

Bar 

Bar 

Promenade Deck 

Cabins 

When you’re on holiday it’s nice to have those 

creature comforts, so we’re delighted to 

showcase our selection of cabins offering 

satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning and 

heating, as well as having a stylish bathroom 

with shower. 

Prices are based on sharing a Double/Twin 

Grade C cabin on the Main Deck. Please note 

that supplements reflect the deck or cabin 

position and not the size of the cabin. Please 

see Deck plan, cabin types and upgrade prices 

below for full details. 

Lounge 

Lounge 


Food and Drink 

Fine food, stylish surroundings, ever-changing 

backdrop of breathtaking scenery. What can be 

better? The Lounge Deck restaurant certainly 

won’t disappoint - whether you’re sampling the 

delights of traditional cuisine or specialities 

typical of the places you’re visiting, this 

sumptuous selection of delightful delicacies is 

just further enhanced by the stunning 

accompaniment of some of Europe’s most 

beautiful scenery. A winning combination. 

Why not relax at the bar or in the comfortable 

lounge area, sip a cooling drink and observe the 

waterways and it’s spectacular surroundings... 

The MPS Rotterdam provides sightseeing with a 

difference! 

Cabin Type Upgrade Price 

4/5 days 6/8 days 

■ Main Deck Single Cabin Base Cabin 

■ Promenade Deck Single Cabin £40 £65 

■ Grade C Main Deck Double/Twin Cabin Base Cabin 

■ Grade C+ Main Deck Superior Twin Cabin £75 £100 

■ Grade B Promenade Deck Double/Twin Cabin £95 £120 

■ Grade B+ Promenade Deck Superior/Twin Cabin £120 £145 

■ Grade A Lounge Deck Double/Twin Cabin £150 £175 

Grade C Single/Double/Twin (Base category) 

Located on Main deck. All cabins offer multi channel satellite television, 

telephone, centrally regulated air conditioning/heating. All cabins are fitted 

with a private bathroom (shower and toilet). The majority of cabins have a 

dressing table. 

Grade C+ Superior Twin 

As Grade C, more spacious approximate size of 18M2 Grade B Double/Twin 

As Grade C, located on Promenade deck. Cabins have sliding windows 

Grade B+ Superior Twin 

As Grade B, more spacious approximate size of 14M2 Grade A Double/Twin Cabin 

As per Grade B, located on Lounge deck. Cabins have sliding windows

Kinderdijk 

Enjoy a relaxing springtime cruise through the gentle waterways of Holland. 

An opportunity to see Hollands Splendours of Spring with green fields, 

windmills and traditional villages. Explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam and 

its myriad of canals and cobbled streets, discover the ‘Silver City’ of 

Schoonhoven as well as Keukenhof Gardens, the largest and most 

photographed flower gardens in the world. 



We travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais 

and then onwards to our overnight hotel in 

Northern France in time for dinner. 

Day 2 Northern France to Amsterdam 

We continue to Amsterdam to embark in time for 

lunch. You can relax on board or explore the 

dazzling Dutch capital, with its historic canals, 

cobbled streets and coffee shops. An optional city 

tour or canal cruises will be offered. 

Day 3 Amsterdam to Schoonhoven 

Today we cruise to the city of Schoonhoven, 

nicknamed the ‘silver city’ due to its long tradition 

of silver making. There is also a history of clock 

making here and the city is home to the Dutch 

Gold, Silver and Clock Museum. 

Day 4 Schoonhoven – Dordrecht – Rotterdam 

The sail to Dordrecht cruises past the small village 

of Kinderdijk, which is unique for its 19 windmills 

dating back to the 16th century. We then stop at 

the city of Dordrecht with its canals and merchant 

houses, before heading to Rotterdam. An optional 

city tour will be offered. 

Day 5 Rotterdam to Amsterdam 

An included excursion to Keukenhof today takes us 

to the largest flower gardens in the world. Our final 

night on ship is moored in Amsterdam, enjoy a 

farewell dinner with the captain and fellow cruise 

passengers. 

Day 6 Amsterdam to Northern France 

We journey by coach to our overnight hotel in 

Northern France to arrive just in time for dinner. 


To Calais for the ferry crossing to Dover and home. 


Splendours of Spring 

Holiday itinerary by rail 

Day 1 London St Pancras to Amsterdam 

We meet at St Pancras station and join the 

Eurostar service to Brussels. At Brussels we 

change trains and join the Thalys service 

onwards to Amsterdam Centraal station. We 

then make the short transfer to join our ship the 

MPS Rotterdam. 

Days 2 to 4 Cruising 

See Holiday itinerary by Coach days 3 to 5. 

Day 5 Amsterdam to London St Pancras 

Time to say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam and 

take the short transfer to Amsterdam Centraal 

station to join the Thalys service to Brussels. At 

Brussels we change on to the Eurostar service to 

London St Pancras. 

Travel by Rail is based on standard class travel. 

Upgrades to leisure select on Eurostar and 

onwards in First Class on the Thalys, upgrade 

from £90 per person one way. 


Day 1 UK to Amsterdam 

Fly to Amsterdam where you will be met by a 

representative and transferred to the MPS 

Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore 

the Dutch Capital. 



Day 5 Amsterdam to UK 

Time to say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam as 

we transfer to the airport for the flight back to the 

UK. 

MPS ROTTERDAM 

7 days 

from only 

£549 


• Explore the Dutch capital, 

Amsterdam 

• Cruise past Kinderdijk’s windmills 

• Schoonhoven, ‘silver city’ 

• Bustling port of Rotterdam 

• Keukenhof Gardens 

Splendours of Spring by Coach - 7 days 

Code: RRNLCRB 

• Dep. code: B 

Departs: Sunday 

• 2 nights hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast 

on/post route 

• 4 nights full board cruise 


• Shearings cruise representative 

Date Date 

Apr 4 £549 Apr 18 £549 

Apr 11 £549 Apr 25 £549 


Splendours of Spring by Rail - 5 days 

Code: RLNLCRB Departs: Monday 


• Eurostar standard ticket, London-Brussels & 

onwards Thalys standard ticket Brussels to 

Amsterdam 

• Shearings rail & cruise representatives 

Date Date 

Apr 5 £609 Apr 19 £609 

Apr 12 £609 Apr 26 £609 


Splendours of Spring by Air – 5 days 

£79 

Code: RANLCRB Departs: Monday 




Date Date 

Apr 5 £579 Apr 19 £579 

Apr 12 £579 Apr 26 £579 



• Amsterdam city tour • Amsterdam canal cruise • Rotterdam city tour 


car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 126. 


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MPS ROTTERDAM 

Colours of Spring 

4 days 

from only 

£349 


• Keukenhof Gardens 

• Picturesque Volendam 

• Elegant harbour town of Hoorn 

• Vibrant Amsterdam 

NEW 

Colours of Spring by Coach - 4 days 

Code: RRNLCRA 

• Dep code: H 

Departs: Friday 



• Included excursion to Keukenhof Gardens 


Date Date 

Apr 9 £349 Apr 23 £349 

Apr 16 £349 


Colours of Spring by Rail - 4 days 

£79 

Code: RLNLCRA Departs: Friday 



• Eurostar standard ticket, London to Brussels & 

onwards Thalys standard ticket Brussels to 

Amsterdam 

• Shearings cruise & rail representative 

Date Date 

Apr 9 £519 Apr 23 £519 

Apr 16 £519 


Colours of Spring by Air - 4 days 

£79 

Code: RANLCRA Departs: Friday 





Date Date 

Apr 9 £489 Apr 23 £489 

Apr 16 £489 


Spring in Keukenhof Gardens 

There’s really only one time to visit Holland and that is in the Spring. This 

gentle meandering cruise will take you to traditional Dutch towns and show 

you Netherland’s pretty green fields of blooming colourful tulips at our 

included visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens, home to the largest flower 

gardens in the world. 



To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais, from 

where we continue our journey across to 

Holland. We join the MPS Rotterdam in 

Amsterdam late evening. 

Day 2 Amsterdam to Hoorn 

The morning is free to enjoy Amsterdam with its 

historic canals, cobbled streets and coffee 

shops. An optional guided tour of the city is 

offered or alternatively you may decide to enjoy 

the city from the waterside by joining one of the 

relaxed canal cruises. We return to the ship for 

our midday departure to Hoorn, an elegant busy 

harbour town. 

Day 3 Hoorn - Volendam - Amsterdam 

A morning visit to Keukenhof takes us to the 

largest flower gardens in the world with over 

seven million bulbs of all types to see. You’ll then 

return to the ship in Volendam late afternoon to 

make the final part of our sailing to return to 

Amsterdam. Time to enjoy our farewell dinner on 

board. 


Time to leave colourful Holland behind as we 

travel across to Calais for our ferry crossing to 

Dover, from where we return home late evening. 



supplements and for information on discounted • Amsterdam city tour • Amsterdam canal tour 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 126 





Eurostar service to Brussels where we change to 

the Thalys service onwards to Amsterdam. We 

then make the short transfer to join the MPS 

Rotterdam. 




Time to bid farewell and take the transfer to 

Amsterdam Centraal Station to join the Thalys 

service to Brussels. At Brussels we change 

to the Eurostar service onwards to London 

St Pancras. 








representative and transferred to MPS 

Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore 

this vibrant city. 




Time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport 

for the flight back to the UK.

Tulips in Amsterdam 

There really isn't a better way to see the beauty and sights of Europe than on 

a river cruise. Our journey begins in Amsterdam as we meander through the 

waterways of Holland passing traditional Dutch landscapes, towns and ports 

and venture on to the majestic German Rhine. A wonderful opportunity to 

relax, enjoy the scenic sights and sample the delights of Holland and 

Germany in just one visit. 



We travel to Dover and take the ferry to Calais. 

We travel on to our overnight hotel in Northern 

France. 


On to Amsterdam where we join our ship in time 

for lunch. Time to explore Amsterdam and 

partake in the festivities as the nation celebrates 

the Queen’s birthday. 

Day 3 Amsterdam to Schoonhaven 

We embark on our cruise to Schoonhaven, the 

silver city. Time to explore the city and visit the 

Dutch Gold, Silver and Clock Museum. 

Day 4 Schoonhaven - Kinderdijk - Arnhem 

On to Kinderdijk, famous for its windmills. In 1997 

the mills of Kinderdijk were put on the World 

Heritage List of UNESCO. We continue to Arnhem, 

one of the largest cities in the Netherlands. 

Day 5 Arnhem to Dusseldorf 

We join the majestic German Rhine to 

Dusseldorf. This lifestyle metropolis on the Rhine is 

waiting to be explored. Join us for an optional 

Dusseldorf excursion. 

Day 6 Dusseldorf to Cologne 

We cruise along the beautiful Rhine to our final 

point, Cologne, steeped in history. This afternoon 

an optional Cologne excursion is offered. This 

evening enjoy the farewell dinner on board. 

Day 7 Cologne to Northern France 

On to our hotel in Northern France. 


On to Calais, Dover, then home. 


Amsterdam to the Rhine 




Eurostar train to Brussels. Change on to the Thalys 

service and continue on to Amsterdam. From 

Amsterdam Centraal Station we make the short 

jouney to join our ship. 



Day 6 Cologne to London St Pancras 

Transfer to Cologne station and join the Thalys 

service to Brussels. At Brussels we change on to 

the Eurostar service to London St Pancras. 








representative and transferred to the MPS 

Rotterdam. Time to explore Amsterdam and join 

in the celebrations. 



Day 6 Cologne to UK 

Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK. 

MPS ROTTERDAM 

8 days 

from only 

£649 

NEW 


• Queen’s Birthday 

Celebrations, Amsterdam 

• Cruise past Kinderdijk’s windmills 

• Explore the cultural city of Dusseldorf 

• Germany’s fourth oldest city, 

Cologne 

Amsterdam to the Rhine by Coach - 8 days 

Code: RRNLCRG Departs: Thursday 

Dep code: H 


• 2 nights hotel, dinner bed & breakfast 

on/post route 



Apr 29 £649 


Amsterdam to the Rhine by Rail - 6 days 

Code: RLNLCRG Departs: Friday 


• Return Eurostar standard ticket, London to 

Brussels & onwards Thalys standard ticket 

• Shearings rail & cruise representative 

Apr 30 £699 


Amsterdam to the Rhine by Air - 6 days 

Code: RANLCRG Departs: Friday 




Date 

Apr 30 £699 



• Amsterdam city tour • Amsterdam canal cruise • Tour of Dusseldorf 


• Tour of Cologne 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plans, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 126. 


Date 

Date 

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MPS ROTTERDAM 

Rhine Valley Explorer 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£999 


• Koblenz & the Rhine Gorge 

• Myths and legends of the Loreley 

Rock 

• Boppard, the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ 

• Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven 


With its surrounding majestic mountains, lush vine-covered valleys and 

endless enchanting towns and cities, the Rhine is a river that captures the 

imagination and inspires a sense of wonder in all those who cruise along 

her. This cruise allows you to drink in the scenery as you explore colourful 

villages, gothic churches, medieval towns and ancient castles, as well as 

discover the myths and legends of the Loreley Rock. 




Day 1 London St Pancras to Cologne 

Rhine Valley Explorer by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECRR Departs: Tuesday 

• Dep code: A 


on/post route 




Date Date 

May 25 £999 Jul 27 £999 

Jun 22 £1049 Aug 31 £999 


Rhine Valley Explorer by Rail - 8 days 

Code: RLDECRR Departs: Wednesday 


• Return Eurostar standard ticket, London- 


Brussels to Cologne 


Date Date 

May 26 £999 Jul 28 £1029 

Jun 23 £1049 Sep 1 £1029 


Rhine Valley Explorer by Air - 8 days 

To Calais and onwards to our hotel for dinner. 

Day 2 Northern France to Cologne 

Joining our ship, you can choose to spend time on 

board or explore the magic of Cologne. 

Day 3 Cologne – Königswinter – Linz 

We set sail to the popular resort of Königswinter, 

with its cogwheel railway up to the Drachenfels 

mountain. We then continue to Linz. 

Day 4 Linz to Boppard 

Continuing south to the ancient fortress town of 

Boppard, known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. 

Day 5 Boppard to Rüdesheim 

Today’s cruise takes in the legendary Loreley Rock. 

Day 6 Rüdesheim to Mainz 

This morning we cruise to Mainz, the former fort 

city, capital of the state of Rhineland. 

Day 7 Mainz to Koblenz 

Where the Rhine meets the Moselle, the scenery is 

breathtaking. We call at Koblenz with time to 

explore its medieval centre. 

Day 8 Koblenz - Bonn -Cologne 

To Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven. Back to 

Cologne for our Captain’s dinner. 






onwards to Cologne. We then make the short 

transfer to join our ship the MPS Rotterdam. You 

can relax on board or explore Cologne. 


As per Holiday itinerary by Coach days 3 to 8. 


Time to say goodbye and take the short transfer 

to Cologne station to join the Thalys service to 

Brussels. At Brussels we change on to the Eurostar 

service to London St Pancras. 






Day 1 UK to Cologne/Dusseldorf 

Fly to Cologne or Dusseldorf where you will be 

met by a representative and transferred to the 

MPS Rotterdam. You can relax on board or 

explore Cologne. 



Code: RADECRR Departs: Wednesday 




Northern France. 


We make our final journey to Calais for our ferry 

crossing to Dover, then home. 

Day 8 Cologne/Dusseldorf to UK 

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the 

UK. 

Date 

May 26 

Jun 23 

£999 

£1049 

Date 

Jul 28 

Sep 1 

£1029 

£1029 


• Ayr Valley Tour • Tour of Cochem • Loreley & Niederwald Monument at 

Single supplement £95 Rüdesheim • Guided tour of Lahneck Castle • Bonn city tour 



car parking. 

Why not pre-book your excursion package? 

Price includes excursions noted above for just £75 per person. 

Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 126. 


Magical Moselle 

This intimate, unhurried cruise along the picturesque Moselle, renowned for 

its scenic beauty and picture-postcard towns and villages, takes in visits 

packed with charm and character. From the heart of Germany’s wine 

producing country to the charming market square of Bernkastel, this cruise 

through the magical Moselle valley leaves behind the hustle and bustle of 

the big cities to ensure you stay as calm as the waters beneath you. 



Across to Calais, and onwards to Northern 

France to our overnight hotel. 


Joining our cruise vessel in Cologne, where you’ll 

be given time to explore the city. 

Day 3 Cologne to Koblenz 

We start our cruise along the Rhine as we head 

to Koblenz, which marks the northern end of the 

Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site. 

Day 4 Koblenz to Cochem 

This morning we cruise to Cochem, known as the 

‘Pearl of the Moselle’. 

Day 5 Cochem to Bernkastel 

To Bernkastel, to visit its medieval market square, 

containing 400 year-old half-timbered houses. 

Day 6 Bernkastel 

An optional excursion is offered to Trier & 

Luxembourg. 

Day 7 Bernkastel - Zell -Alken 

Our first call today is the pretty wine town of Zell. 

The final stop today is Alken. 

Day 8 Alken to Cologne 

We retrace our journey to Cologne. Arriving this 

afternoon there is time further explore the city. 


We continue our journey by coach to our 



Calais, Dover, and then home. 

Magic of the Moselle Valley 







transfer to join our ship the MPS Rotterdam. You 

can relax on board or explore Cologne. 






















UK. 


• Boppard • Reichsburg Castle at Cochem • Trier & Luxembourg city tour 

• Cologne city tour 



MPS ROTTERDAM 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£999 


• Discover wonderful wines at Alken, 

Cochem and Zell 

• Panoramic and romantic scenery 

as you cruise 

• Trier, Germany’s oldest city 

• Bernkastel’s charming market square 

Magic of the Moselle Valley by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECRM 


Departs: Tuesday 


on/post route 




Date Date 

May 11 £999 Aug 3 £999 

Jun 29 £1049 Sep 7 £1049 


Magic of the Moselle Valley by Rail - 8 days 

Code: RLDECRM Departs: Wednesday 


• Return Eurostar standard ticket London- 

Brussels & onwards Thalys standard ticket to 

Cologne 


Date Date 

May 12 £999 Aug 4 £1029 

Jun 30 £1049 Sep 8 £1049 


Magic of the Moselle Valley by Air - 8 days 

Code: RADECRM Departs: Wednesday 




Date Date 

May 12 £999 Aug 4 £1029 

Jun 30 £1049 Sep 8 £1049 




car parking. 



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MPS ROTTERDAM 

Rhine & Moselle Discovery 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£999 


• Historic and vibrant 

Cologne 

• Cochem, ‘Pearl of the Moselle’ 

• Koblenz and the Rhine Gorge 

• Picturesque Boppard and Linz 

Rhine & Moselle Discovery by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECRD 


Departs: Tuesday 


on/post route 




Date Date 

May 4, 18 £999 Jul 6 £1029 

Jun 1 £1049 Aug 10 £999 


Rhine & Moselle Discovery by Rail - 8 days 

Code: RLDECRD Departs: Wednesday 




Cologne 


Date Date 

May 5 £999 Jul 7 £1029 

May 19 £1029 Aug 11 £999 

Jun 2 £1049 


Rhine & Moselle Discovery by Air - 8 days 

Code: RADECRD Departs: Wednesday 




Moselle 

A relaxing trip through the spectacular Rhine and Moselle valleys is the perfect 

river cruise experience. Panoramic views and stunning landscapes slip quietly 

by as you sail, while the various ports of call include ancient towns with castles 

and medieval forts, pretty villages, summer resorts and the town of Bonn, 

birthplace of Beethoven. This is a cruise combining the best of both the Rhine 

& Moselle rivers, offering you superb scenery all the way. 



To Calais and then onwards to our overnight hotel 

in Northern France in time for dinner. 


We join the MPS Rotterdam in Cologne, one of 

Germany’s oldest cities. 

Day 3 Cologne – Königswinter – Andernach 

A morning’s sail to Königswinter, a pretty summer 

retreat. We then continue to Andernach. 

Day 4 Andernach to Cochem 

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Moselle’, Cochem is 

dominated by the Reichsburg Castle. 

Day 5 Cochem to Koblenz 

Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Rhine 

with the Moselle and marks the northern end of 

the Rhine Gorge. 

Day 6 Koblenz to Rüdesheim 

Heading south we stop at Rüdesheim, at the 

southern entrance to the Loreley valley. 

Day 7 Rüdesheim – Boppard – Linz 

We sail to Boppard, ‘Pearl of the Rhine’. On to Linz, 

decorated with colourful half-timbered houses. 

Day 8 Linz – Remagen – Bonn - Cologne 

On to Remagen, which you may know for the 

Ludenorff Bridge; and Bonn. 


We make the journey by coach to our overnight 

hotel in Northern France. 


We set off for Calais, to Dover, and then home. 








transfer to join our ship the MPS Rotterdam. 




Our journeys end and time to take the short 

transfer to Cologne station to join the Thalys 
















Transfer to the airport for the flight back to 

the UK. 

Date Date 

May 5 

May 19 

Jun 2 

£999 

£1029 

£1049 

Jul 7 

Aug 11 

£1029 

£999 


• Bonn • Tour of Bernkastel Kues • Loreley & Niederwald • Lahneck Castle 

Single supplement £95 • Ahr Valley 



car parking. 



Prices are based on Grade C cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan & upgrade prices on page 126.

Majestic Rhine 

This majestic cruise along the mighty River Rhine takes in three countries – 

Germany, France and Switzerland, and starts and ends in two historic and 

lively cities. With a wealth of fascinating visits along the way, from charming 

towns to vibrant cities, there’s an endless list of sights to see and things to do, 

whilst in between you can relax as your ship sails through some of this 

majestic river’s most stunning scenery. 



We travel to Dover for the ferry to Calais and 

then on to our overnight hotel. 


We join the MPS Rotterdam in Cologne, have 

time to relax on board or explore the city. This 

evening we set sail on our majestic journey. 


In the morning we arrive in Koblenz, where the 

Rhine meets the Moselle. In the afternoon we 

continue our cruise to Rüdesheim, in the heart of 

German wine producing country. 

Day 4 Rüdesheim – Mannheim - Speyer 

On to Mannheim, with its beautiful park 

alongside the river, followed by Speyer, with its 

bijou centre. An optional excursion is offered to 

Heidelberg, home to an imposing sandstone 

castle. 

Day 5 Speyer to Strasbourg 

Continuing south we dock at Strasbourg. 

Located close to the German border, Strasbourg 

is the capital and principal city of the Alsace 

region of France. 

Day 6 Strasbourg to Breisach 

We continue our sailing along the Rhine 

reaching the lovely town of Breisach. Take time 

to explore the town, relax and soak up the 

atmosphere. 

Day 7 Breisach 

An optional excursion is offered to take you on 


German & Swiss Rhine 

one of the highlights of this wonderous cruise, to 

the stunningly beautiful Black Forest. 

Day 8 Breisach to Basle 

Sailing from Breisach, we cross the Swiss border 

to Basle, with various heritage sites including the 

entire old town. 

Day 9 Basle to Northern France 

Our journey ends in Switzerland and we travel to 

our hotel in Northern France. 


On to Calais, Dover, and homeward bound. 

On certain dates the itinerary operates in reverse 

(Basle to Cologne) noted with a 

Port sequence, tours and times may vary to 

those shown above. 



Fly to Cologne or Dusseldorf where you will be met 

by a representative and transferred to the 

MPS Rotterdam. You can relax on board or explore 

Cologne. 



Day 8 Basle to UK 

Transfer to Zurich airport for the flight back to the UK. 

NB On certain dates the itinerary operates in 

reverse (Flights to Zurich and return from Cologne or 

Dusseldorf) noted by †. 

• Charming town of Heidelberg • Beautiful Black Forest • Alsace tour 

• Swiss Capital, Berne 



MPS ROTTERDAM 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£999 


• Castle and palace 

at Rastatt 

• Strasbourg, capital of France’s 

beautiful Alsace region 

• Basle’s charming old town 

• Wine country at Rüdesheim 

NEW 

German & Swiss Rhine by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECRN/RRCHBRP Departs: Tuesday 



on/post route 




Date Date 

Jun 8, 15† £1049 Aug 17 £999 

Jul 13, 20† £999 Aug 24† £999 


German & Swiss Rhine by Air - 8 days 

Code: RADECRN/RACHBRP Departs: Wednesday 




Date Date 

Heidelberg 

Jun 9, 16† £1049 Aug 18 £999 

Jul 14, 21† £1029 Aug 25† £999 




car parking. 



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MV VIRGINIA 

MV Virginia 

MV Virginia 

If you’re looking for a quality cruise experience but on a more intimate scale, you must consider the MV Virginia. It’s a 

warm and inviting ship, perfect for the gentle waterways of the Rhine and Moselle with its many sights. 

Life On Board 

Life on board the ship is laid back and leisurely 

with ample places for you to sit back, relax and 

watch the world go by. Why not embrace the 

fresh air up on the partially covered Sun Deck or 

enjoy refreshments in the stylishly furnished 

lounge, where you can listen to the live music 

twice a week as you sail to your next destination? 

But don’t worry if you can’t decide as you’ll have 

plenty of time to do both! 

You’re on holiday so let our friendly and attentive 

staff take care of everything so that you’re free 

to admire the ever-changing scenery. 

Deck plan, cabin type & upgrade prices 

MV VIRGINIA 


MAIN DECK 

CABIN DECK 

ENGINE ROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM 

LOUNGE WITH BAR 

Cabins Food and Drink 

We know how important it is to offer comfortable 

cabins. On board the MV Virginia is no 

exception... with 53 outward facing cabins to 

choose from, all offering private facilities, twin 

beds (except singles), air-conditioning and 

heating, satellite TV when we’re in port, and inhouse 

movies when sailing we’re making sure 

your time away is as relaxing as possible. 

However, when the scenery is as stunning as it is 

on this sightseeing spectacular along the Rivers 

Rhine and Moselle, Europe’s finest waterways we 

don’t imagine you’ll be spending that much 

time in your cabin! 

Prices are based on a Grade D Twin Cabin. 

Cabin Type Upgrade Price 

5 days 8 days 

■ Grade D Cabin Deck Single/Twin Cabin - - 

■ Grade C Rear Main/Promenade Deck Twin Cabin £35 £45 

■ Grade B Main Deck Single/Twin Cabin £39 £75 

■ Grade A Promenade Deck Twin Cabin £45 £100 

■ Grade A+ Promenade Deck Superior Twin Cabin £57 £140 

Grade D – Single/Twin Cabin 

Located on Cabin Deck. 

All cabins have air conditioning, shower & toilet, satellite TV (when in port), in 

house movies and twin beds. 

Grade C – Twin 

As Grade D, located at the rear of the Main Deck or Promenade Deck. 

Cabins have sliding windows. 

Grade B – Single/Twin 

As Grade D, located on Main Deck. Cabins have sliding windows. 

Grade A – Twin 

As Grade D, located on Main Deck. Cabins have sliding windows. 

Grade A+ – Superior Twin 

As per Grade D, located on Promenade Deck. Cabins are more 

spacious with a small seating area. 


Menus specially prepared for you by the on 

board chefs can be perused while stunning 

sights slowly sail by. 

On all cruises on board the MV Virginia you’ll start 

the day with a buffet breakfast – help yourself to 

the delicious items on offer. On cruises in the 

summer you’ll enjoy a three-course lunch and 

four-course dinner, while spring and autumn 

cruises include a three-course lunch and threecourse 

dinner. You can also enjoy morning and 

afternoon tea and coffee as we sail along – we 

really do make sure that everything is taken care 

of just for you.


There’s only really one time to visit Holland and that is spring. This is a gentle, 

meandering cruise taking you to visit some of the Netherlands' most traditional 

villages and historic towns. The highlight of our Dutch river cruise is the included 

excursion to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, home to the largest flower 

gardens in the world, where the vast colourful displays and fantastic flower shows 

will leave you dazzled. A truly wonderful springtime cruise. 



To Dover, Calais and on to our overnight hotel. 


Join our ship in the Dutch capital, with its historic 

canals, cobbled streets and coffee shops. An 

optional guided tour of the city or canal cruise is 

offered. 

Day 3 Amsterdam to Hoorn 

Morning at leisure, before we begin our cruise 

this afternoon. On to Hoorn, an elegant, busy 

harbour town that was once one of the richest 

Dutch ports thanks to its seafaring trade. 

Day 4 Hoorn to Volendam 

Today we continue our cruise and our next port 

of call is Volendam. The village is popular with 

tourists for its old fishing boats, pretty gabled 

houses and traditional clothing. 

Day 5 Volendam to Amsterdam 

This morning we return to Amsterdam. From 

Amsterdam we venture on our included 

excursion to the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the 

largest flower gardens in the world that attracts 

over 800,000 visitors each year, it really is an 

experience to remember. Our final night on ship 

is in Amsterdam. 

Day 6 Amsterdam to Northern France 

Disembark and on to our overnight hotel where 

dinner awaits us. 


To Calais on to Dover, then home. 


Dutch Bulbfields Cruise 






onwards to Amsterdam Centraal station. 

We then make the short transfer to join our ship. 

You can relax on board or explore the Dutch 

Capital. 




Time to say goodbye to the MV Virginia and take 

the short transfer to Amsterdam Centraal station 

to join the Thalys service to Brussels. At Brussels 

we change on to the Eurostar service to London 

St Pancras. 







Fly to Amsterdam where you will be met and 

transferred to the MV Virginia. You can relax on 

board or explore the city of Amsterdam. 





UK. 

5 & 7 days 

from only 

£519 

MV VIRGINIA 


• Vibrant Amsterdam 

• Picturesque Volendam 

• Elegant harbour town of Hoorn 

• Included excursion to Keukenhof 

Gardens 

Dutch Bulbfields Cruise by Coach - 7 days 

Code: RRNLCVB Departs: Sunday 

• Dep code: B 


on/post route 




Date Date 

Apr 4 £519 Apr 18 £529 

Apr 11 £529 Apr 25 £539 


Dutch Bulbfields by Rail - 5 days 

£99 

Code: RLNLCVB Departs: Monday 




Brussels to Amsterdam 


Date Date 

Apr 5 £539 Apr 19 £539 

Apr 12 £539 Apr 26 £539 


Dutch Bulbfields Cruise by Air - 5 days 

Code: RANLCVB Departs: Monday 




Date Date 

Apr 5 £519 Apr 19 £529 

Apr 12 £529 Apr 26 £539 



• Amsterdam city tour • Amsterdam canal cruise 


car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade D cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 134. 


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MV VIRGINIA 

Classic Rhine Cruise 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£849 


• Vibrant Cologne 

• Rüdesheim, amongst the vineyards 

• Medieval and Roman history of 

Koblenz and Boppard 

Classic Rhine Cruise by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECVC Departs: Tuesday 


• 2 nights hotel,dinner, bed & breakfast 

on/post route 




Date Date 

May 18 £849 Jul 6, 13, 20 £879 

May 25 £859 Aug 17 £879 

Jun 8, 15 £899 Sep 14 £879 


Classic Rhine Cruise by Rail - 8 days 

£159 

Code: RLDECVC Departs: Wednesday 


• Return Eurostar standard ticket, 

London-Brussels & onwards Thalys standard 

ticket to Cologne 


Date Date 

May 19 £849 Jul 7, 14, 21 £889 

May 26 £869 Aug 18 £889 

Jun 9, 16 £899 Sep 15 £889 


Classic Rhine Cruise by Air - 8 days 

£109 

Code: RADECVC Departs: Wednesday 





This classic cruise along the mighty Rhine – the longest river in Germany – 

passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe and includes 

visits to vibrant towns and cities packed with charm, culture and history. 

Enjoy the many ancient castles and prehistoric fortifications found along the 

way and drink in the stunning scenery, magnificent mountains and rolling 

vineyards from the comfort of the MV Virginia. 



Across to Calais and on to our hotel in time for 

dinner. 


We join the ship in Cologne, with time to relax on 

board or explore this wonderful city. 

Day 3 Cologne to Königswinter 

A gentle morning’s sailing to this pretty summer 

retreat at the foot of the Drachenfels Mountain. 

Day 4 Königswinter to Boppard 

Enjoy a full day on board to Boppard, an ancient 

fortress town, known as ‘The Pearl of the Rhine’. 


Our next port of call is a popular resort in the midst 

of the German wine-producing region, famous for 

its Riesling grapes. 


A morning’s cruise south to the former fort city of 

Mainz. 


Heading back northwards, we sail to Koblenz, 

where the Rhine meets the Moselle. 

Day 8 Koblenz to Cologne 

Continuing north to Cologne, there will be a 

Farewell dinner on board in the evening. 


Disembark and journey to our hotel. 


To Calais, Dover, then home. 







transfer to join our ship the MV Virginia. You can 

relax on board or explore Cologne. 
















MV Virginia. 





UK. 

Date Date 

May 19 

May 26 

Jun 9, 16 

£849 

£869 

£899 

Jul 7, 14, 21 

Aug 18 

Sep 15 

£889 

£889 

£889 


• Ahr Valley tour • Charming Town of Heidelberg • Loreley and the Niederwald 

Single supplement £109 Monument at Rüdesheim • Cochem 'Pearl of the Moselle' • Cologne City tour 



car parking. 





Rhine & Moselle Valley Cruise 

Moselle Valley 

Taking in two of Europe’s most spectacular rivers, this trip is simply steeped in 

history. From Germany’s fourth oldest city to ancient medieval towns, this cruise 

is a relaxing journey set amongst a backdrop of scenery and sights that will 

leave you spellbound. A wonderful cruise with an array of ports of call to riverside 

villages, magnificent vineyards, hilltop castles, mountain ranges and stunning 

scenery. This popular cruise is sure to provide a truly memorable trip. 





Across to Calais and then onwards to our overnight We meet at St Pancras station and join the 

hotel. 



We join our ship, the MV Virginia in Cologne. Relax 

on board or explore this fascinating city. 



transfer to join our ship. 

Day 3 Cologne to Andernach 

Andernach, one of the oldest towns in Germany. 



Medieval remains of old town fortifications. 


Day 4 Andernach to Winningen 

In the morning we set sail for Winningen, a village 

home to the oldest wine festival in Germany. 

Day 5 Winningen to Cochem 





Heading down the Moselle to Cochem, once Travel by Rail is based on standard class travel. 

protected by a feudal castle – the Reichburg. Upgrades to leisure select on Eurostar and 

Day 6 Cochem to Koblenz 

On to Koblenz and it’s fascinating medieval 



centre. 


Our next stop is Rüdesheim, a popular resort in the 

midst of Germany’s wine growing region. 

Day 8 Rüdesheim to Cologne 

We sail north to where the journey started, with a 

Farewell dinner this evening. 



Northern France. 







MV Virginia. 






• Cologne city tour • Tour of Boppard ‘Pearl of the Rhine’ 

• Loreley Rock & the Niederwald Monument • Tour of Berkastel-Kues 



10 days 

from only 

£879 


MV VIRGINIA 

• Cologne, one of Germany’s 

oldest cities 

• The Roman town of Andernach 

• Discover wonderful wines at 

Winningen 

• Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse 

Rhine & Moselle Valley Cruise by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECVB Departs: Tuesday 



on/post route 




Date Date 

Jun 1, 22 £899 Aug 3 £879 

Jul 27 £879 Aug 31 £879 


Rhine & Moselle Valley Cruise by Rail - 8 days 

Code: RLDECVB Departs: Wednesday 




ticket to Cologne 


Date Date 

Jun 2 £899 Aug 4 £889 

Jun 23 £909 Sep 1 £889 

Jul 28 £889 


Rhine & Moselle Valley Cruise by Air - 8 days 

Code: RADECVB Departs: Wednesday 




Date Date 

Jun 2 £899 Aug 4 £889 

Jun 23 £909 Sep 1 £889 

Jul 28 £889 




car parking. 



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MV VIRGINIA 

Waters & Wines 

10 days 

from only 

£849 


• Relaxed cruising 

passing vine-covered valleys, 

mountains and forests 

• Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse 


Winningen 

Waters & Wines by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECVE Departs: Tuesday 



on/post route 




Date 

NEW 

Aug 24 £849 


Waters & Wines by Rail - 8 days 

£159 

Code: RLDECVE Departs: Wednesday 




Cologne 


Date 

Aug 25 £889 


Waters & Wines by Air - 8 days 

£109 

Code: RADECVE Departs: Wednesday 




Date 

Aug 25 £889 


Cochem 

This Cruise along two of Europe’s most beautiful rivers, includes an array of points of 

interest from historic towns and villages to the vine clad slopes of the Rhine & Moselle 

Valleys. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you sail through magnificent mountains and 

rolling vineyards all from the comfort of the MV Virginia. The highlight of the cruise is 

the stop at Cochem and the annual Wine festival & Fireworks display. A cruise to 

experience the beautiful waters and the wonderful wines of Germany. 



Across to Calais and then to the overnight hotel 

in Northern France. 


Here you’ll join the MV Virginia in Cologne and 

have time to explore this vibrant city. 


On to Koblenz, marking the Northern end of the 

Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site. 


This morning we cruise south to Rüdesheim, full 

of wine houses, restaurants and open air taverns. 

Day 5 Rüdesheim to Winningen 

Our next stop is the village of Winningen, famous 

for the oldest wine festival in Germany. 

Day 6 Winningen to Cochem 

We leave the Rhine and sail to Cochem, ‘Pearl 

of the Moselle’ and home to Reichsberg castle. 

The highlight of our cruise - the wine festival. The 

day concludes with a fantastic firework display 

above the Rhine, Cochem and the castle. 

Day 7 Cochem to Andernach 

We cruise to Andernach, founded by the 

Romans. 

Day 8 Andernach to Cologne 

We return to our journey’s start point. This evening 

will be the farewell dinner. 


Journey by coach to your overnight hotel. 





supplements and for information on discounted • Siegfreid Musikkabinett • Boppard • Loreley & Neiderwald 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade D cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plans, cabin types & upgrade prices on page 134. 








transfer to join our ship. 
















MV Virginia. 

Day 2 to 7 Cruising 



Transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK

Koblenz Palace 

Come and enjoy the spectacle of the ‘Rhine in Flames’, an annual event when the 

countryside is illuminated with fireworks soaring into the dark nocturnal sky. We have 

captured three magical cruises where thousands of red Bengal lights and magnificent 

hilltop firework displays radiate over the river valley. A wonderful journey with time to 

explore the pretty riverside villages and historic towns whilst absorbing the scenery and 

sights of the Rhine Valley. A cruise combination of fire, water and light. 



Across to Calais and then to the overnight hotel 

in Northern France. 


Here you’ll join the MV Virginia in Cologne, time to 

explore this vibrant city, with its shops and 

numerous sights to see. 


(Various - see opposite for dates & itinerary). 


Journey by coach to your overnight hotel. 





Meet at St Pancras station, Eurostar service to 

Brussels. At Brussels we change trains to Cologne. 

We then make the short transfer to join our ship. 




Transfer to Cologne station to join the Thalys 





Flight to Cologne or Dusseldorf and transfer to the 

MV Virginia. 


As per Holiday itinerary by Coach days 3 to 8 




DAYS 3-8 

(Itineraries vary, details as per departure dates). 

29 June 


Day 4 Königswinter to Boppard 


(Rhine in Flames) 



Day 8 Koblenz to Cologne 

10 August 

Day 3 Cologne to Andernach 

Day 4 Andernach to Cochem 

Day 5 Cochem to Koblenz (Rhine in Flames) 


Day 7 Rüdesheim to Boppard 

Day 8 Boppard to Cologne 

7 September 


Day 4 Königswinter to Koblenz 

Day 5 Koblenz to Boppard 

(Rhine in Flames, Oberwesel) 



Day 8 Mainz to Cologne 

Rhine in Flames 

8 & 10 days 

from only 

£899 

MV VIRGINIA 

NEW 


• Experience the 

‘Rhine in Flames’ 2010 


• Boppard, the wine capital of the 

upper-middle Rhine Valley 

• Discover Cologne, one of 

Germany’s oldest cities 

Rhine in Flames by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRDECVF Departs: Tuesday 



on/post route 




Date Date 

Jun 29 £899 Sep 7 £919 

Aug 10 £919 


Rhine in Flames by Rail - 8 days 

£159 

Code: RLDECVF Departs: Wednesday 



Brussels onwards Thalys standard ticket to 

Cologne 


Date Date 

Jun 30 £899 Sep 8 £929 

Aug 11 £929 


Rhine in Flames by Air - 8 days 

£109 

Code: RADECVF Departs: Wednesday 




Date Date 

Jun 30 £899 Sep 8 £929 

Aug 11 £929 



• Cologne city tour • Siegfied’s Musikkabinett • Boppard city tour 


car parking. 



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140 

MV VIRGINIA 

Autumn on the Rhine 

5 & 7 days 

from only 

£529 



• Picturesque Boppard 

• Rüdesheim & the Loreley rock 

• Historic Cologne 

NEW 

Autumn on the Rhine by Coach - 7 days 

Code: RRDECVA Departs: Sunday 




on/post route 



Date Date 

Sep 26 £549 Oct 10 £529 

Oct 3 £539 


Autumn on the Rhine by Rail - 5 days 

Code: RLDECVA Departs: Monday 




ticket Brussels-Cologne 


Date Date 

Sep 27 £549 Oct 11 £529 

Oct 4 £539 


Autumn on the Rhine by Air - 5 days 

£75 

Code: RADECVA Departs: Monday 




Date Date 

Sep 27 £549 Oct 11 £529 

Oct 4 £539 


Rhine Valley 

This classic cruise along the Rhine, the longest river in Germany, passes through 

some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. This colourful Autumn cruise 

includes visits to vibrant towns and cities packed with charm, culture and history. 

Enjoy the many ancient castles and prehistoric fortifications found along the way 

and drink in the stunning scenery, magnificent mountains and rolling vineyards 

from the comfort of your ship as the season’s colours change. 



To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais and then 

to your overnight hotel in time for dinner. 


Here you’ll join your ship in Cologne and have 

time to relax on board or explore this wonderful 

city. With its old town, gothic cathedral that is 

Germany’s most visited monument, shops, bars 

and cafes, Cologne has lots to enjoy. 


Today’s port of call is Koblenz, which marks the 

northern end of the Rhine Gorge, declared a 

World Heritage Site in 2002, and where you can 

see its gothic churches and the medieval 

Moselle Bridge. 


We cruise to Rüdesheim, a popular resort in the 

midst of the German wine-producing region. 

Definitely worth experiencing is the Drosselgasse, 

a 15th century cobblestone pedestrianised 

street lined with restaurants, wine houses and 

open-air taverns. 

Day 5 Rüdesheim – Boppard – Cologne 

Another treat today as we stop in Boppard, an 

ancient fortress town known as ‘The Pearl of the 

Rhine’. Time to explore the town, its historical sites 

and shops before it’s time to return to our 

journey’s start point in Cologne. 


Journey by coach to your overnight hotel to 

arrive in time for dinner. 


To Calais for the ferry across to Dover and then 

home. 





Meet at St Pancras station and join your Eurostar 

service to Brussels. From Brussels transfer to the 

Thalys train onwards to Cologne. Transfer to the 

MV Virginia. 




Transfer to Cologne and take the Thalys train to 

Brussels. Change at Brussels, to join the Eurostar 








Fly to Cologne or Dusseldorf and transfer to the 

ship. 


As per Holiday Itinerary by Coach days 3 to 5. 



UK. 


supplements and for information on discounted • Cologne city tour • Boppard wine tasting • Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade D cabin. See deck plan, cabin types and upgrade prices on page 134.

Pfalz Tower 

A journey of discovery along the mighty river Rhine awaits you on this 

Autumn inclusive cruise. Time to sit back, relax and soak up the natural 

beauty of the Rhine Valley with visits to some of the most scenic towns and 

villages along this stretch of the river. For your enjoyment we have packed in 

more than the usual sites and are pleased to offer a great value cruise on 

the MV Virginia. 



To Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais and then 

to your overnight hotel in time for dinner. 


Travel across to the city of Cologne where the MV 

Virginia is moored just waiting to welcome you on 

board. 


We start our journey from Cologne and gently 

cruise along the northern end of the Rhine Gorge, 

to the pretty town of Koblenz. The town has an 

abundance of cultural monuments and historic 

buildings as well as coy lanes and narrow 

alleyways to explore. 


We cruise to Rüdesheim, with its many attractions, 

such as the Drosselgasse lined with wine taverns 

and gardens and the Niederwald monument, 

depicting the mythical figure of Germania. 

Day 5 Rüdesheim – Andernach – Cologne 

Before we return to Cologne there is time for one 

final stop in Andernach, a historic town just waiting 

to be explored. Sites include the round tower, 

coblence gates and the castle ruins. 


Journey by coach to your overnight hotel to arrive 

in time for dinner. 


To Calais for the ferry across to Dover and then 

home. 


Rhine Inclusive Cruise 



Meet at St Pancras station and join your Eurostar 

service to Brussels. From Brussels transfer to the 

Thalys train onwards to Cologne. Transfer to the 

MV Virginia. 




Transfer to Cologne and take the Thalys train to 

Brussels. Change at Brussels, to join the Eurostar 








Fly to Cologne or Dusseldorf and transfer to the 

ship. 


As per Holiday Itinerary by Coach days 3 to 5. 



UK. 

5 & 7 days 

from only 

£499 

MV VIRGINIA 



• Drinks included (see below) 

• Rüdesheim & the Loreley rock 

• Historic Cologne 

NEW 

In addition to this full board 

cruise… 

We offer an Inclusive bar from 

7.30pm – 10.30pm (wine, beer or 

soft drinks). 

Rhine Inclusive Cruise by Coach - 7 days 

Code: RRDECVK Departs: Sunday 



on/post route 




Date Date 

Oct 17 £519 Oct 24 £499 


Autumn on the Rhine by Rail - 5 days 

Code: RLDECVK Departs: Monday 




ticket Brussels-Cologne 


Date Date 

Oct 18 £519 Oct 25 £499 


Rhine Inclusive Cruise by Air - 5 days 

Code: RADECVK Departs: Monday 




Date Date 

Rüdesheim 

Oct 18 £519 Oct 25 £499 



• Cologne city tour • Boppard wine tasting • Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim supplements and for information on discounted 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade D cabin. See deck plan, cabin types and upgrade prices on page 134. 


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MV ESMERALDA 

MV Esmeralda 

MV Esmeralda 

Offering quality and modern accommodation for over 100 passengers, we're delighted to welcome you on board 

this elegant ship as we visit the historic capitals of the Danube. 

Life On Board 

Where on the ship should you explore first? Your 

time spent on board can be enjoyed in the 

comfortable lounge on the Promenade Deck, 

sipping a cool, refreshing beverage whilst the 

onboard musician entertains before taking to 

the dance floor in the evenings or up on the 

partially covered Sun Deck that is simply perfect 

for pulling up a chair and letting the stunning 

scenery pass you by. The service provided by 

the staff on the ship is second to none so that 

you can experience the most out of your time 

away with us. 

Just imagine it now, a pleasantly cool breeze 

gently blowing against your face, the air crisp 

and fresh as lush greenery, picturesque villages 

and dramatic mountain scenes pass you by as 

you gently meander along the Danube to reach 

its many and varied fascinating ports of call. We 

know the best places to take you and the best 

sights to show you – this is a holiday that’s all 

about awe-inspiring natural beauty, total comfort 

and relaxation on board your ship and, above 

all else, really enjoying yourself. 


Cabins 

With so much to see and do, you’ll want to 

spend most of your time gazing out over the 

water. But that doesn’t mean we don’t pay 

attention to our cabins – by staying in any of the 

63 outward facing cabins in the Main and 

Promenade Decks you’ll be treated to your own 

little glimpse of life on the river. All the cabins are 

comfortably equipped with private facilities, twin 

beds, air conditioning/heating, satellite TV and a 

safety deposit box. We just want to make sure 

you have an outstanding cruise adventure. 

Prices are based on sharing a two berth cabin 

on the Main Deck, with Promenade Deck Cabins 

available at a supplement. 

Deck plan & cabin types & upgrade prices Cabin Type Upgrade Price 

8 days 

■ Main Deck Twin Cabin Base 

■ Main Deck Single Cabin Base 

■ Promenade Deck Twin Cabin £90 

Main Deck Twin/Single Cabin 

Located on Main Deck. 

All cabins have twin beds, shower & toilet, satellite TV 

(when in port), in house movies, telephone, 

safety deposit box and picture windows. 

Promenade Deck Twin Cabin 

As Main Deck cabin, located on Promenade deck

Historic Capitals of the Danube 

Durnstein 

A majestic cruise through the valleys, vineyards and scenery that make the 

Danube so special takes in some captivating towns and cities, full of history 

and culture. From the elegance of Vienna, with its many sights from the 

glorious Hapsburg era, to beautiful Budapest, the ‘Pearl of The Danube’, and 

the ancient splendour of Bratislava, you can immerse yourself in some of the 

heartland of Europe’s most magical capitals. 



To Dover and take the ferry to Calais then 

continue on to Liege for our overnight stay in 

Belgium. 

Day 2 Belgium to Linz 

We join the MV Esmeralda in the evening. Relax 

on board while we dock at Linz on the banks of 

the Danube. 

Day 3 Linz to Vienna 

A full day on board sees us arrive in the elegant 

city of Vienna, with its compact World Heritage 

Site city centre. 

Day 4 Vienna to Budapest 

A whole day is devoted to the magnificence of 

Vienna, where you can discover the architectural 

wonder of St Stephen’s Cathedral, walk around 

one of several World Heritage Sites, visit the 

museum quarter. In the evening we set sail for 

Budapest. 

Day 5 Budapest to Bratislava 

In the morning we arrive in Budapest, the queen 

of the Danube and one of the most beautiful 

capitals in Europe. Here, where the river separates 

the old and new towns (Buda and Pest). Following 

dinner we make our way along the Danube to 

Bratislava. 

Day 6 Bratislava 

We arrive this morning in Bratislava, the capital of 

Slovakia and the only national capital that 

borders two countries. Take time out to admire an 

eclectic mix of wonderful old buildings and 


monuments or see the old town’s Freedom and 

Peace Squares. 

Day 7 Bratislava to Dürnstein 

Today we have a full day of sailing back into 

Austria and the popular town of Dürnstein, with its 

cosy wine taverns, where locally grown 

Wachauer wines can be sampled. Also worth 

visiting is the historic city square, the oldest 

theatre in the country and the Benedictine 

Abbey with great views of the river. 

Day 8 Dürnstein – Melk – Linz 

Today’s first port of call is Melk, nestled in the 

Wachau Valley, with its baroque Benedictine 

monastery and Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, 

before returning to Linz where our journey started. 

Day 9 Linz to Belgium 

Leaving the Esmeralda here, we head back to 

Belgium for our overnight stay. 




Day 1 UK to Munich 

Fly to Munich where you will be met by a 

representative and transferred to the MV 

Esmeralda. 



Day 8 Munich to UK 

Transfer to Munich airport for the flight back to 

the UK. 

• Vienna by night • Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna • Budapest city tour 

• Bratislava city tour 



8 & 10 days 

from only 

£989 

MV ESMERALDA 


• Vienna’s elegance and culture 

• Budapest, ‘Queen of the Danube’ 

• Bratislava’s charming old town 


Dürnstein 

Historic Capitals of the Danube by Coach - 10 days 

Code: RRATAEA Departs: Tuesday 


• 1 night hotel, bed breakfast on route 


• 1 night hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast 

post route 



Date Date 

Jun 8, 15 £1039 Jul 20 £999 

Jun 22, 29 £1039 Jul 27 £999 

Jul 6 £999 Aug 3 £999 

Jul 13 £999 Aug 10 £989 


Historic Capitals of the Danube by Air - 8 days 

Code: RAATAEA Departs:Wednesday 




Date Date 

Jun 9, 16 £1039 Aug 4 £999 

Jun 23, 30 £1039 Aug 11 £989 

Jul 7, 14 £999 

Jul 21, 28 £999 




car parking. 

Prices are based on Main Deck cabin. Upgrades are available, see deck plan and upgrade prices on page 142. 


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144 

MS FERNÁO DE MAGALHÁES 

Discover the Douro 

8 days 

from only 

£909 


• World Heritage city of Porto 

• Discover Douro Valley wines 

• Salamanca’s extraordinary 

architecture 

• Traditional entertainment 

Inclusive drinks on board 

during meals… 

Drinks include local beer, wine, 

water, fruit juice, tea & coffee. 

Porto 

Discover the Douro by Air - 8 days 

Code: RAPTAM Departs: Various 


• 2 nights in hotel bed & breakfast 


Date Date 

Apr 14, 26 £929 Aug 5, 10 £909 

May 8 £929 Aug 15, 20 £909 

Jun 19, 24, 29 £929 Sep 1, 11 £929 

Jul 4, 9, 14 £909 Oct 2, 7 £929 

Jul 19, 31 £909 


Porto 

Cruise the gorgeous Douro Valley and sample Spanish and Portugese 

culture at its most authentic. From Porto, one of Europe’s oldest cities, to the 

traditions and architecture of Salamanca and Vila Real, this cruise is full of 

ancient charm, whilst you can also enjoy the wonderful port wines that the 

area is renowned for. 


Day 1 UK to Porto 

Fly from the UK to Porto, transfer to the Mecure 

Porto Centre for your overnight stay. 

Day 2 Porto 

After breakfast, time to explore Porto, transfer to 

your ship and a welcome cocktail in the lounge. 

Dinner on board is followed by an optional 

excursion by coach to explore Porto by night. 

Day 3 Porto to Regua 

An optional tour, ‘Discovering Porto’, in the 

morning, one of Europe’s oldest cities and a 

World Heritage Site. Narrow winding streets, 

arcaded houses, numerous churches and 

unspoilt old quarters give Porto a real charm of 

its own, while a highlight is undoubtedly its fine 

port wines, so a chance to visit a famous cellar is 

also included. An afternoon cruise to Regua 

passes the lush vineyards along the Douro and 

takes in Europe’s highest locks at Crestuma and 

Carrapatelo. Gala dinner on board in the 

evening. 

Day 4 Regua to Vega de Teron (Spain) 

An early morning departure sees us head to 

Tavora for the optional ‘wines of Porto’ excursion. 

Fernão de Magalhães 



• Porto by night • Discovering Porto • Wines of Porto • Vila Real 


car parking. 

• World Heritage Site of Salamanca 

Prices are based on twin cabin Main Deck. Upgrades are available, call for details. 


Lunch is provided in Ferradossa before the cruise 

to Vega de Teron past rugged landscapes and 

mighty rocky gorges. 

Day 5 Vega de Teron 

After breakfast there’s an optional excursion to 

the World Heritage Site of Salamanca, a 

beautiful old town full of Romanesque, Arab and 

Christian architecture. 

Day 6 Vega de Teron – Ferradossa – Tavora – 

Bitetos 

An early morning departure to cruise to Pinhão 

for the optional Vila Real excursion, where the 

stunning religious architecture can be enjoyed. 

Further down river there’s an opportunity to 

explore the beautiful gardens of Solar de 

Mateus, before returning on board for the sail to 

Bitetos. 

Day 7 Bitetos to Porto 

A return sail to Porto before disembarkation after 

breakfast and a transfer to Mercure Porto Centre 

for an overnight stay. Spend your day at leisure 

exploring this wonderful Portugese city. 

Day 8 Porto to UK 

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. 

EXTEND YOUR STAY 

After your Douro Cruise, why not 

extend your stay in Portugal with 

7 nights on the beach at the Ofir 

Beach Resort Hotel. 

Prices from £230. 

Call for details quoting RAPTAMA

Venice, the Lagoon and the River Po 

The Rialto Bridge at night 

Welcome to Venice, the capital of the region of Veneto. On this cultural 

experience you will visit the world heritage site of Ferrara, Verona, home of 

Romeo & Juliet and the impressive Arena and Chioggia, a fishing port 

locally named Little Venice. Take the opportunity to join the optional ‘Islands 

in the Lagoon’ cruise to see the famous glass makers in action. A truly Italian 

River Cruise experience. 


Day 1 UK to Venice 

Fly from the UK to Venice. Upon arrival transfer to 

the MS Michaelangelo, boarding at 18.00 at San 

Basilio (vaporetto station Santa Marta). Settle in 

on board. Presentation of the crew. Welcome 

cocktail. Departure for the wharf of the 7 Martyrs. 

Dinner on board and free evening in Venice. 

Overnight stopover. 

Day 2 Venice – Taglio Di Po – Polesella 

Departure of the boat early in the morning. 

Breakfast during the cruise. Morning sailing for 

Taglio di Po via the Adriatic. Lunch on board. We 

will reach Taglio di Po around 13.30. Departure 

by coach for the optional guided tour of Padua, 

the city of Saint Anthony but also a city of art 

and pilgrimage. After visiting the famous “Santo”, 

the basilica devoted to Saint Anthony, you will 

have the chance to stroll around the historic 

centre and discover the “Café Pedrocchi”, dear 

to the citizens of Padua. During this time, the 

boat will sail to Polesella where we will join it at 

around 18.30. Dinner on board and free 

evening overnight stopover. 

Day 3 Polesella – Ferrar – Verona – Taglio Di Po 

After breakfast on board, departure by coach for 

the tour of Ferrara. Listed as a world heritage site 

by UNESCO, this refined city was once home to 

the Este court. Back to the boat for lunch. In the 

afternoon, departure by coach for Verona. Tour 

of this magnificent Italian city, famous for its starcrossed 

lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and its Roman 

theatre. Back on board in Polesella and cruise to 

Taglio di Po which we will reach in the evening. 

Gala dinner on board. Overnight stopover. 


Day 4 Taglio Di Po – Chioggia – Venice 

Departure of the cruise early in the morning, 

breakfast on board. We will reach Chioggia (or 

thereabouts) during the morning. Chioggia, a 

port city of Roman origin, was the second most 

important city in the republic of La Serenissima 

and houses works and testimony from various 

periods and in various styles. Explore the town on 

your own. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure 

of the cruise for Venice, which we will reach 

around 15.00. Optional guided tour of the 

Doges Palace – the symbol of Venetian glory 

and power – and the celebrated Piazza San 

Marco. Back on board for the evening. Dinner on 

board. Free evening. Overnight stopover. 

Day 5 Venice – Islands of the Lagoon – Venice 

Breakfast on board. Departure for the optional 

excursion to the Islands in the Lagoon. Murano, 

famous for its glasswork. You can also visit its 

beautiful churches, particularly Santa Maria et 

San Donato, one of the oldest in the lagoon. 

And Burano, a fishermen’s island, also famous for 

its lacework. Old lace is still made on this island 

in the estuary. Back on board at the wharf of the 

7 Martyrs. Lunch on board. Free afternoon or the 

chance to take a trip in a gondola. Back on 

board for the evening. Dinner and free evening. 

Overnight stopover. 

Day 6 Venice 

Departure early in the morning from the Wharf of 

the 7 Martyrs for San Basilio Wharf. Breakfast on 

board. Disembarkation at 09.00 and transfer to 

the airport for the flight to the UK. 

MS MICHELANGELO 

6 days 

from only 

£799 

NEW 


• Cruising the River Po 

• Romantic Venice 

• Magnificent city of Verona 

• Ferrara, UNESCO world heritage site 

Inclusive drinks on board 

during meals… 

Drinks include local beer, wine, 

water, fruit juice, tea & coffee. 

Venice, the Lagoon & the River Po by Air - 6 days 

Code: RAITAA Departs: Various 


• Return flights and resort transfers 

• Some excursions (as per itinerary) 

Date Date 

Jul 3, 8, 13 £799 

Jul 18, 23 £799 

Jul 28 £799 

Aug 2, 7 £799 

Aug 12, 17 £799 

The Bridge of Sighs 

Aug 22, 27 £799 


• Guided tour of Padua • Doges Palace • Islands of the Lagoon • Gondola ride supplements and for information on discounted 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Twin berth cabin on Main Deck. Upgrades are available, please call for details. 


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146 

VIKING PAKHOMOV/PETERHOF 

Waterways of the Tsars 

13 days 

from only 

£2295 


• St Petersburg’s baroque palaces 

• Moscow’s iconic sights 

• Discover Russia’s heartland 

• Sail two of Europe’s largest lakes 

Budapest 

Waterways of the Tsars by Air - 13 days 

Code: RARUSA/RARUSC Departs: Various 



• 11 Included excursions 

Date Date 

May 7, 19, 31 £2485 

Jun 12, 24 £2605 

Jul 6, 18, 30 £2605 

Aug 11 £2605 

Aug 23 £2545 

Sep 4, 16 £2545 

Sep 28 £2295 

Oct 10 £2295 

Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg 

This fascinating cruise takes you through the country once shrouded in mystery 

to see Russia’s great landmarks, as well as its heartland too. A sail along the 

Volga allows you to discover the Golden Ring cities, whilst a chance to cruise 

Europe’s two largest lakes and traverse the huge Volga-Baltic waterway make 

this trip one extraordinary journey. 


Day 1 UK to St Petersburg 

Fly from the UK to St Petersburg and transfer to your 

ship. Relax on board before dinner. 


This morning we head to Pushkin to visit elegant 

Catherine’s Palace. An evening of Russian ballet or 

opera is followed by dinner aboard. 


Today’s excursion, a tour to the Winter Palace and 

the famous Hermitage museum. After a picnic 

lunch see more of this beautiful city. Dinner on 

board. 


An optional morning tour to visit Peterhof Palace’s 

beautiful interiors, landscaped gardens and 

fountains, or day at leisure to explore St Petersburg, 

ship departs early evening. 

Day 5 Scenic Waterways & Mandrogy 

A full day’s cruising across Russia’s intricate 

waterways, including Lake Ladoga. Sail along the 

Sivir River to the model Russian community at the 

Mandrogy, before continuing to Lake Onega. 

Day 6 Kizhi 

An early morning cruise along Europe’s second 

largest lake, Onega, takes us to the island village 

of Kizhi. We cruise through the night. 

Day 7 Volga-Baltic Waterway & Goritzy 

We cruise along the 229 miles of the majestic 

Volga-Baltic waterway that links the Volga River 

with the Baltic Sea. We dock in Goritzy, a typical 



Russian village, a guided tour to the Kirillo- 

Belozersky Monastery. We return to the ship for an 

afternoon departure. 

Day 8 Yaroslavl 

An afternoon arrival at Yaroslavl, and an excursion 

along the banks of the Volga. A choir 

performance is followed by free time. We set sail 

this evening. 

Day 9 Uglich 

A walking tour after breakfast through Uglich and 

a visit to the Church of St Dmitry on the Blood. 

Lunch aboard and cruise through the night. 

Day 10 Moscow Canal and Moscow 

A cruise along the Moscow Canal to the Russian 

capital and a half-day tour of the city. A citycentre 

meal is followed by an evening of Russian 

folkloric music. 

Day 11 Moscow 

No visit to this enchanting city would be complete 

without a trip to the Kremlin. Lunch in a local 

restaurant. Afternoon free to explore the city. 

Day 12 Moscow 

A full free day for you to explore this wonderful 

city’s many sights, or join one of the optional tours. 

This evening we enjoy our farewell dinner. 

Day 13 Moscow to UK 

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Moscow 

airport for your return flight. 

This itinerary also operates in reverse on certain 

dates. Port sequences, places visited, tours and 

times may vary. 

• Tour to Puskin • Evening of Russian Ballet/Opera • Winter Palace 

• Tour of St Petersberg • Walking tour of Kizhi • Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery 


• Banks of the Volga • Walking tour of Uglich • Half day tour of Moscow 

supplements and for information on discounted • Evening Russian folkloric music • Tour the world famous Kremlin 

car parking. 

Prices are based on Grade F Stateroom. Upgrades are available, call for details. Visa Required (A Russian Visa can be arranged at a cost of £125 per person).

The stunning Shangai skyline 

A phenomenal tour and cruise bringing to life China’s key sights in 13 days. 

Combining the cosmopolitan, modern city of Shanghai and the historical 

city of Beijing, worlds’ apart. The highlight of our tour, a relaxed cruise along 

the Yangtze river with it’s amazing sight and breathtaking scenery. Why not 

experience for yourself a tour, cruise combination with a real insight in to the 

culture and diversity of China. A truly amazing trip. 


Day 1 UK to Shanghai 

Fly overnight from London to Shanghai. 

Day 2 Shanghai 

Welcome to Shanghai, China’s largest city. You will 

be greeted at the airport and transferred to the 

hotel. 

Day 3 Shanghai 

This morning, tour Old Shanghai and travel along 

the Bund. After lunch, tour a silk carpet workshop 

and the Shanghai Museum. Dinner, followed by a 

Chinese acrobatic show. Breakfast, lunch and 

dinner included. 

Day 4 Shanghai & Wuhan 

Morning free. Lunch before we fly to Wuhan. Visit 

the Wuhan Museum, then transfer to Viking Century 

Sun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

Day 5 Yueyang 

Visit a junior school sponsored by Viking River 

Cruises. Scenic cruising continues. Breakfast, lunch 

and dinner included. 

Day 6 Three Gorges Dam 

Cruise along Xiling Gorge. Tour of the Three 

Gorges Dam, return to the ship and sail through 

the 5-stage locks. Cruise through the night. 

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included. 

Day 7 Three Gorges Dam & Lesser Three Gorges 

Today we cruise the most scenic stretch of the 

Yangtze,the Three Gorges. Breakfast, lunch and 

dinner included. 

Day 8 Shibaozhai 

This morning, visit Shibaozhai Temple. Cruise along 

VIKING CENTURY SUN 

Imperial Jewels of China 

the Yangtze through the night. Breakfast, lunch 

and dinner included. 

Day 9 Chongqing & Xian 

After breakfast, disembark for a brief tour of 

Chongqing. Visit the Zoo to see the giant 

pandas. After lunch, fly to Xian. This evening, 

choose to dine with a song and dance 

performance of the Tang Dynasty, or dine at 

your hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

Day 10 Xian & Beijing 

In the morning, tour the mausoleum of Emperor 

Qin Shi Huang and see thousands of life-sized 

terracotta warriors. After lunch, fly to Beijing. 

Check in and dine in your hotel; free time this 

evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

Day 11 Beijing 

After breakfast, travel to see the Great Wall of 

China. Lunch, before a walk along the Sacred 

Way. This evening, a traditional Peking Duck 

dinner and a recital by Peking Opera performers. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 


This morning visit Tiananmen Square. Then tour 

Beijing’s Forbidden City. After lunch, see the 

Summer Palace. Tonight, a farewell dinner. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 


After breakfast, check out and transfer to Beijing 

airport for your return flight to London. On some 

dates this itinerary operates in the reverse 

direction. Ports of call and timings may vary. 


• Hebei Museum • Silk Carpet Workshop • Shanghai Museum 

• Chinese acrobatic show • Lesser Three Gorges • Shibaozhai 

• Tour of Chongqing • Tour of Mausoleum, see the Terracotta Warriors 

• Great Wall of China • Tiananmen Square • Beijing’s Forbidden City 

• Summer Palace 

13 days 

from only 

£2635 


• Old Shanghai 

• Lesser Three Gorges 

• Great Wall of China 

• Terracotta Army 

NEW 

Imperial Jewels of China by Air - 13 days 

Code: RACNBA/RACNHA Departs: Various 


• 2 nights Shanghai, 1 night Xian, 3 nights 

Beijing in hotel, daily breakfast 

• 12 included tours 

• All meals as stated 


Date Date 

Mar 26 £2815 

Apr 5 £3035 

Apr 15 £3035 

May 15 £3385 

May 25 £3385 

The Great Wall of China 

Jun 4 £3075 

Jul 4, 14, 24 £2635 

Aug 3 £2635 

Sep 2, 12, 22 £3385 

Oct 2, 12, 22 £2985 



car parking. 

Visa Required (A Chinese Visa can be arranged at a cost of £125). 


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Ocean 

Cruises 

mv Discovery 

mv Discovery 

New to Shearings for 2010 the mv Discovery 

belongs in the medium size category of cruise 

ships. The public rooms and cabins are 

surprisingly spacious. The passenger number on 

board has been limited to 650 even though 

there would be room to accommodate more. 

The result is more space and comfort and an 

enviable passenger to staff ratio of 2 to 1. 

Voyages promise a wealth of discovery 

experiences that will leave you with richer 

memories and a deeper understanding of the 

places and people you visit than you would get 

from any ordinary cruise. 

The mv Discovery is designed to access places 

and sail waters larger resort like cruise ships 

can’t. That means you get closer to the places 

you want to visit and can enjoy exclusive 

experiences. On a Discovery cruise, you cruise 

in classic liner style. As one of just 650 likeminded 

travellers, you will enjoy four star 

comfort, the finest in hospitality and a friendly 

personalised service. 

Life on board Discovery is at the pace you set. 

You might simply wish to unwind by the pool 

and enjoy the Jacuzzi. You might prefer to find a 

Deck plan 

quiet corner on deck, in the library or in the airconditioned 

comfort of your cabin to immerse 

yourself in a book. If you are feeling more 

energetic, visit the health centre for a work out, 

a sauna or a massage. If you’d prefer to give 

your brain a work out, enjoy a game of Bridge in 

the card room. You can even keep up with life 

at home in the Internet Centre. In addition there 

is a choice of dining options from the elegant 

Seven Continents Restaurant to the Yacht Club 

or the Lido, where you can enjoy a healthy 

breakfast or lunchtime buffet alfresco. 

To add to the cruise experience there are 

presentations by on-board guest speakers, the 

perfect way to discover all about the places 

you’ll visit on your voyage and ensure you get 

the most from your time ashore. In addition 

there are workshops where you can brush up 

your skills or discover new talents. 

So sit back and let the mv Discovery take you to 

marvellous destinations whilst you enjoy the 

special on board atmosphere. The days you 

spend at sea are as much a part of the magic 

and cruising as the ease and convenience with 

which you’ll travel. 


What’s included 

• All meals and entertainment 

• Port lecturers and guest speakers 

• Gratuities included for your cabin steward, 

restaurant waiter and his/her assistant 

• Porterage of your luggage from the car park 

or cruise terminal at Harwich 

• Captain’s cocktail parties and gala dinners 

• 24-hour complimentary tea and coffee 

• Use of sauna, gym, Jacuzzis and pools 

• All port and pre-paid airport taxes 

Prices are based on sharing an inside twin cabin, Grade O on Coral Deck. For other cabin types and supplements, please call for details. 

Joining your Shearings Cruise 

Free Transfers to the Port of Harwich 

For selected cruises (those which depart 

from and return to Harwich), we are pleased 

to offer you a free transfer service to and 

from the port from the following Shearings 

Coach Interchanges and locations. 

• Normanton, West Yorkshire 

• Stretton, near Warrington, Cheshire 

• Exhall, near Coventry 

• London Victoria Coach Station 

• Stansted Airport 

• Luton Airport 

Car Parking at Shearings Interchanges 

We offer pre-bookable secure car parking at 

our interchanges at Normanton, Stretton and 

Exhall. Pre-book by phone or online for a 

nominal fee from only £1 per day. 

Free Car Parking at the Port of Harwich 

If you’re travelling round trip from Harwich, 

drive straight to the port and leave your car 

in a convenient, secure facility at no charge, 

saving you up to £149 when measured 

against our competitors.

OCEAN CRUISES 

Springtime in the Norwegian Fjords 


May 24 Harwich, England 

Embark on the mv Discovery to sail at 18:00. 

May 25 Full day at sea 

Cruising the North Sea to Norway. 

May 26 Bergen, Norway 

Cruise into port at midday, with a free afternoon. 

May 27 Ålesund, Norway 

A full day to spend in this unusual coastal town. 

May 28 Hellesylt* & Geiranger*, Norway 

The most beautiful fjord in the world, and Norway’s 

crowning glory among its many waterways. 

May 29 Flåm*, Norway 

Flåm is a charming village in the remote corner of 

the Aurlandsfjord. 

May 30 Full day at sea 

Cruising the North Sea to England. 


Morning arrival into Harwich. 

Norwegian Fjords 


• Geirangerfjord – One of the 7 natural sites on 

UNESCO’s world heritage list. 

• Flåm Railway – One of the world’s most 

beautiful rail journeys. 

• Ålesund – Unique ‘art nouveau’ architecture. 

• Stunning fjord and coastal scenery enhanced 

by the colours of the Norwegian springtime. 

8 days 

from only 

£799 

Springtime in the Norwegian Fjords 

NEW 

Code: RZNWFB Departs: Monday 

• 7 nights full board cruising 

• All meals and entertainment on board ship 


• All port taxes 

• Ports marked with an * are visited by tender 

Date 

May 24 

Grade O inside cabin Coral Deck £799 

Single outside cabin supplement £950 

St Petersburg & Baltic Treasures 




Jun 1 Full day at sea 

Jun 2 Copenhagen, Denmark 


Cruising the Baltic Sea. 

Jun 4 Stockholm, Sweden 

Jun 5 Tallinn, Estonia 

Jun 6 & 7 St Petersburg, Russia 


Cruising the Baltic Sea. 

Jun 9 Gdynia, Poland 

Jun 10 Warnemünde, Germany 

Jun 11 Kiel Canal, Germany 

Jun 12 Harwich, England 






Jun 14 Ålesund, Norway 

Jun 15 Full day cruising the Norwegian Sea 

Jun 16 Honningsvåg, Norway 

Jun 17 Tromsø, Norway 

Norway’s vital port for the Artic Region. 

Jun 18 Leknes Lofoten, Islands 

A group of 80 inhabited islands. 

Jun 19 Full day cruising the Norwegian Sea 

Jun 20 Flåm*, Norway 

Flåm is a charming village in the remote corner 

of the Aurlandsfjord. 




St Petersburg, Russia 


• St Petersburg – Legacy of the Romanovs 

• Tallinn – A UNESCO world heritage site 

• Berlin – Capital of unified Germany 

• Stockholm’s Vasa Museum 

• Keil Canal – 60 miles linking the Baltic and the 

North Sea 

13 days 

from only 

£1099 

St Petersburg & Baltic Treasures 

NEW 

Code: RZRUCB 

Departs: Monday 






Date 

May 31 



Land of the Midnight Sun 



• The dramatic North Cape and the beauty of 

the Midnight Sun 


beautiful rail journeys 

• Ålesund – Unique ‘art nouveau’ architecture 

• Rugged beauty of the mountainous Lofoten 

Islands 

• Tromsø’s Arctic Cathedral 

11 days 

from only 

£1099 


NEW 

Code: RZNOAA Departs: Saturday 






Date 

Jun 12 



See page 148 for departure information. Cabin upgrades are available. Please contact our reservations department for full details. 


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OCEAN CRUISES 

British Isles Heritage Trail 

12 days 

from only 

£999 

British Isles Heritage Trail 

NEW 

Code: RZBCRA Departs: Tuesday 





• Ports marked with an * are visited by tender. 

Date 

Jun 22 



Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness 


• Giant’s Causeway, a natural wonder of the 

world 

• Royal Edinburgh and Holyroodhouse 

• Dublin, Ireland’s Georgian capital 

• Stunning scenery of the majestic highlands 

• Tresco Abbey Gardens, an oasis of colour 

• Liverpool – a centre of culture and its 

charming Dock Front 





Jun 23 St Peter Port, Guernsey* United Kingdom 

Jun 24 Tresco, Isle of Scilly* United Kingdom 

Jun 25 Dublin*, Ireland 

Jun 26 Liverpool, England 

Jun 27 Belfast, Northern Ireland 

Jun 28 Oban* Scotland 

Jun 29 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean 

June 30 Invergordon*, Scotland 

Jul 1 Dundee, Scotland 

Jul 2 Full day at Sea 

Jul 3 Harwich, England 


The North Cape & Spitsbergen 

15 days 

from only 

£1499 

The North Cape & Spitsbergen 

NEW 

Code: RZNOAC Departs: Saturday 






Date 

Jul 3 



Baltic Capitals 

13 days 

from only 

£1099 

Baltic Capitals 

NEW 

Code: RZEEUA Departs: Saturday 






Date 

Jul 17 



North Cape and Spitsbergen 


• The dramatic North Cape and the beauty of 

the Midnight Sun 

• Artic communities on Spitsbergen 



• Rugged beauty of the mountainous Lofoten 

Islands 

• Tromsø’s Arctic Cathedral 

St Petersburg, Russia 


• Stockholm’s Vasa Museum 

• The home of Finland’s Jean Sibelius 

• St Petersburg and the royal palaces listed by 

UNESCO 

• Tallinn – A UNESCO world heritage site 

• Berlin – Capital of unified Germany 

• Kiel Canal – 60 Miles linking the Baltic and the 

North Sea 




Jul 4 Full day at sea 

Jul 5 Ålesund, Norway 

Jul 6 Cruising the Norwegian Sea 

Jul 7 Honningsvåg, Norway 


Jul 9 Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen 

Jul 10 Longyearbyen & Barentsberg*, Spitsbergen 


Jul 12 Tromsø, Norway 

Jul 13 Leknes, Lofoten Islands 


Jul 15 Flåm*, Norway 








Jul 19 Copenhagen, Denmark 

Jul 20 Cruising the Baltic Sea 

Jul 21 Stockholm, Sweden 

Jul 22 Tallinn, Estonia 

Jul 23 & 24 St Petersburg, Russia 

Jul 25 Helsinki, Finland 

Jul 26 Cruising the Baltic Sea 

Jul 27 Warnemünde, Germany 

Jul 28 Kiel Canal, Germany 

A morning transit through this spectacular canal. 



See page 148 for departure information. Cabin upgrades are available. Please contact our reservations department for full details.

OCEAN CRUISES 

Grand Norway, Iceland & Greenland 





Jul 31 Flåm*, Norway 

Aug 1 Ålesund, Norway 

Aug 2 Torshavn, Faroe Islands 

Aug 3 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean 

Aug 4 Akureyri, Iceland 

Aug 5, 6 & 7 Reykjavik, Iceland 


Aug 9 Cruising Prins, Christiansund 

Aug 10 Cruising the Davis Strait 

Aug 11 Ilulissat*, Greenland 

Aug 12 Cruising the Davis Strait 

Aug 13 Nuuk*, Greenland 

Aug 14 Qaqortoq*, Greenland 

Aug 15, 16 & 17 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean 

Aug 18 Kirkwall, Scotland 


Aug 20 Harwich, England 


Aug 21 St Peter Port, Guernsey* United 

Kingdom 


Aug 23 La Rochelle, France 

Aug 24 & 25 Bordeaux, France 

Cruising the Garrone & Gironde Rivers. 

Aug 26 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean & English 

Channel 

Aug 27 St Malo*, France (Mont St Michel) 

Aug 28 Rouen, France (Paris) 

Aug 29 Rouen, France 

Cruising the River Seine. 



Iceland & Greenland 


• Flåm Railway 

• Norway’s costal scenery and Søgnefjord 

• Iceland’s geological phenomenon 

• Pristine frozen landscapes of Greenland 

• Boat trip to take a close up look of the Icebergs 

23 days 

from only 

£2275 

NEW 

Grand Norway, Iceland & Greenland 

Code: RZNOAB Departs: Thursday 






Taste of France 

Provence 


• UNESCO listed Mont St Michel 

• Charming Bordeaux, the heart of the wine region 

• Historic La Rochelle & Rouen 

• Guernsey with a unique and fascinating history 

• St Malo with its medieval ramparts 

• Paris – one of Europe’s finest capitals 

• Culinary opportunities ashore with 2 evenings in 

port 

11 days 

from only 

£999 

Taste of France 

NEW 

Code: RZFRZA Departs: Friday 






Magic of the Norwegian Fjords 




Aug 31 Full day at sea 

Cruising the North Sea to Norway. 

Sep 1 Bergen, Norway 

Cruise into port at midday, with a free afternoon. 

Sep 2 Ålesund, Norway 

A full day to spend in this unusual coastal town. 

Sep 3 Hellesylt* & Geiranger*, Norway 

The most beautiful fjord in the world, and Norway’s 

crowning glory among its many waterways. 

Sep 4 Flåm*, Norway 

Flåm is a charming village in the remote corner of 

the Aurlandsfjord. 

Sep 5 Full day at sea 

Cruising the North Sea to England. 

Sep 6 Harwich, England 


Aug 19 Full day at sea 



Norwegian Fjords 


• Geirangerfjord – One of the 7 natural sites on 

UNESCO’s world heritage list 



• Ålesund – Unique ‘art nouveau’ architecture 

• Stunning fjord and coastal scenery enhanced 

by the colours of the Norwegian springtime 

Date 

Jul 29 


Single outside cabin supplement from £2975 

Date 

Aug 20 



8 days 

from only 

£749 

Magic of the Norwegian Fjords 

NEW 

Code: RZNWFC Departs: Monday 






Date 

Aug 30 



See page 148 for departure information. Cabin upgrades are available. Please contact our reservations department for full details. 


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Festive 

Preview Christmas 

Experience the seasonal festivities in Europe, from 

the spectacular Christmas Markets to a special 

Christmas holiday amidst breathtaking scenery. 

Cologne Christmas Market 

Christmas Markets 

5 days by coach 

From 

Codes Title Hotel Resort Dates Board Basis Christmas Markets Price 

ECBEOQW French & Belgian Albert II Ostend Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Brussels, Bruges 

Christmas Markets & breakfast £254 

ECBEORW French & Belgian Royal Astrid Ostend Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Brussels, Bruges 


ECBEYNC French & Belgian Novotel Ypres Ypres Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Bruges 


ECBEBPW French & Belgian Park Bruges Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights room Lille, Brussels, Bruges 

Christmas Markets & breakfast, 3 dinners £279 

ECBEOCW French & Belgian Mondo Ostend Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Brussels, Bruges 


ECFRHDW French & Belgian Alize Mouscron Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Bruges, Lille, Brussels 


ECFRHAW Northern France Grand Valenciennes Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Amiens, Arras 


ECFRHCW Northern France Hermitage Montreuil-Sur-Mer Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Lille, Amiens, Arras 


ECDEAHW Aachen, Cologne Buschhausen Bad Aachen Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights room Aachen, Cologne, 

And Valkenburg & breakfast, 3 dinners Valkenburg £239 

ECDEOTW Cologne Ramada Treff Cologne Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Cologne, Aachen, 

& Aachen Hürth & breakfast Bruges £269 

ECDEADA Münster, Dortmund Ramada Münster Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Munster, Dortmund, 

& Aachen Münster & breakfast Aachen £259 

ECDERSW Festive Rhineland Pinger Remagen Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Limburg, Koblenz, Bonn 

Markets & breakfast £239 

ECDEAPW Rothenburg Altes Brauhaus Rothenburg Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights room Rothenburg, Heidelberg 

& Heidelberg ob der Tauber & breakfast, 3 dinners £309 

ECDENAW Rothenburg, Ulm Jägerhaus Langenau Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights room Stuttgart, Ulm, 

& Stuttgart & breakfast, 3 dinners Rothenburg £219 

ECDEILW Rüdesheim Aumhüller- Rüdesheim Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Koblenz, Frankfurt, 

& The Rhine Valley Traube & breakfast Rüdesheim, Bruges £259 

ECDEIMW Rüdesheim Lindenwirt Rüdesheim Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Koblenz, Frankfurt, 

& The Rhine Valley & breakfast Rüdesheim, Bonn £239 

ECDELEW Trier, Cochem Bömers Alf Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Trier, Cochem, 

& Moselle & breakfast Bernkastel-Kues, Bruges £239 

ECNLCAW Dutch & Belgian NH Maastricht Maastricht Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Maastricht, Valkenburg, 

Christmas Markets & breakfast Liege, Brussels £279 

Prices shown are based on two people sharing a standard room. Single/under occupancy supplements may apply – call for details. 

Amiens Christmas Market 

Markets 


Each of the European Christmas markets has 

something unique to offer its visitors. Sweets and 

treats feature heavily in the French and Belgian 

markets, Germany hosts Europe’s largest 

Christmas market in Stuttgart, and Prague offers 

a special atmosphere with fairy lights and 

wooden stalls. You can be sure to discover 

unusual handicrafts, local delicacies and 

delightful decorations. 

Christmas Breaks 

Combine breathtaking scenery, an exciting 

festive programme, seasonal food and drink 

plus great company and you’re in for a 

Christmas to remember! Experience the 

traditions of other cultures or simply escape for 

a relaxing break in the sun – our Christmas 

breaks offer something for everyone. Celebrate 

in style and let someone else do the work! 


£219


£279 

7 days by coach 

FESTIVE PREVIEW 

Christmas Markets 

From 

Codes Title Hotel Resort Dates Board Basis Christmas Markets Price 

ECATLJW Munich Goldene Rose Lechaschau Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights, room Munich, Stuttgart, 

& Fairytale Castles & breakfast, 5 dinners Linderhof Castle, 

Oberammergau £329 

ECATIAW Salzburg, Innsbruck Grauer Bär* Innsbruck Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Salzburg, Innsbruck 

& Nürnberg & breakfast & Nürnberg £299 

ECATASC Salzburg & Austrian Christerbauer* St Gilgen Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights, room Bad Ischl, Salzburg 

Lakeside Markets & breakfast, 5 dinners £369 

ECCZPCM Prague & Vienna Barcelo/ Prague/ Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Prague, Vienna 

Christmas Markets Ananas Vienna & breakfast £309 

ECDEZAW Berlin & Dresden Park Inn Berlin - Berlin Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Berlin, Dresden 

Alexanderplatz & breakfast, 5 dinners £429 

ECDFAAW Dresden,Leipzig Ramada Dresden Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Dresden, Leipzig, Erfurt 

& Erfurt Resident & breakfast, 5 dinners £359 

ECDEGDW Harz Mountains Ramada Goslar Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Kassel, Goslar, 

Bären Goslar & breakfast, 5 dinners Quedlinburg, 

Wernigerode, Hamelin £339 

ECDEAGA Innsbruck, Munich Bold Oberammergau Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Oberammergau, 

& Oberammergau & breakfast, 5 dinners Munich, Innsbruck £419 

ECDENHW Magic of Rothenburg, Jägerhaus Langenau Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Ulm, Stuttgart, 

Stuttgart & Ulm & breakfast, 5 dinners Rothenburg £319 

ECDEAGW Nürnberg & Munich Mercure Fürth Nürnberg Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Würzburg, Nürnberg, 

& breakfast, 5 dinners Munich £369 

ECDEBJW The Black Forest Lindenhof Bräunlingen Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Strasbourg, Konstanz, 

& Konstanz & breakfast, 5 dinners Freiburg £339 

ECSIBCW Ljubljana & Astoria* Bled Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 4 nights dinner, room Ljubljana, Trieste 

Trieste Markets & breakfast £279 

ECCHBAW Swiss Christmas Alexander Basel Nov 28 • Dec 5, 12 6 nights room Basel, Zurich, Berne 

Markets & breakfast, 5 dinners £339 


£399 

Christmas Breaks by coach & air 

* 2 nights overnight travel. 


From 

Codes Hotel Resort Days Dates Board Basis Price 

Austria 

ECATWRX Postwirt Ebbs 8 Dec 21 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £559 

ECATUOX Krone Oberperfuss 8 Dec 21 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £559 

ECATKLX Lifthotel Kirchberg 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £469 

ECATJSX Rieder Jenbach 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £449 

ECATFTX Schützenhof Fuschl 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £499 

ECATAHX Schloss Mondsee Mondsee 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £629 

ECATAGX Geisler Rinn 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £499 

AEATNNX Pension Klausenhof Niederau 5 Dec 23 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, Christmas Day dinner £549 

AEATIFX Grauer Bär Innsbruck 5 Dec 23 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £599 

Germany 

ECDENLX Jägerhaus Langenau 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £399 

ECDELBX Bömers Alf 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £509 

ECDEBLX Lindenhof Bräunlingen 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £429 

ECDEABX Bären Oberharmersbach 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £459 

Marché de Noel - Lille Christmas Market 

Salzburg Christmas Market 

Christmas Shopping in Oberammergau 



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FESTIVE PREVIEW 


Christmas Breaks by coach 




£399 

From 

Codes Hotel Resort Days Dates Board Basis Price 

Italy 

ECIYRJX Sole Riva Del Garda 8 Dec 21 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £529 

ECIYNJX Grand Hotel Plaza Montecatini 8 Dec 21 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £529 

ECIYLIX Eden Levico 8 Dec 21 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £449 

ECIYGNX Du Lac Bardolino 8 Dec 21 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £539 

ECITHJX Grand Hotel Cadenabbia 8 Dec 21 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch 

di Cadenabbia £749 

ECITHCX Britannia Excelsior Cadenabbia 8 Dec 21 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, 5 lunches including Christmas Day lunch £549 

Spain 

ECEXAC Coral Platja Rosas 8 Dec 21 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £499 

ECESSNX Estival Park Salou 8 Dec 21 Full board from dinner on day 2 to lunch on day 7. 

Gala dinner on Christmas Eve, gala lunch on Christmas Day 

Wine & water with lunch & dinner £419 

ECESLIX Helios Lloret De Mar 8 Dec 21 Full board from dinner on day 2 to lunch on day 7. 

Gala dinner on Christmas Eve, gala lunch on Christmas Day £399 

Switzerland 

ECCHVCX Cresta Savognin 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £439 

ECCHIAX Alpine Railways Krebs 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £659 

ECCHHPX Seehotel Pilatus Hergiswil 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £519 

ECCHAIX Seiler Au Lac Lake Brienz, Switzerland 7 Dec 21 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £699 

France 

ECFRCBX Best Western Int. Annecy & Paris 12 Dec 22 11 breakfasts, 11 dinners including New Years Eve gala dinner 

Holiday Inn Val de Bievre £949 

ECFRHBX Des Acacias Neuville-en-Ferrain 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £399 

ECFRPFX Forest Hill La Villette Paris 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £499 

ECFRZAX Hermitage Montreuil-Sur-Mer 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £439 

ECFRZBX Château de Chantilly 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch 

Montvillargenne £599 

Belgium 

ECBEBCX Park Bruges 6 Dec 22 5 brakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £499 

ECBEBMX Brugotel Bruges 6 Dec 22 5 breakfast, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £519 

ECBEEMX Mercure Liege 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £449 

ECBEOAX Acces Ostend 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £429 

ECBEOEX Mondo Ostend 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £469 

ECBEOGX Albert II Ostend 6 Dec 22 5 breakfast, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £399 

ECBEOHX Ramada Ostend Ostend 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £479 

ECBEOOX Hotel Ostend Ostend 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £439 

ECBEUEX Mercure Castel Dinant 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £449 

Pont a Lesse Dinant 

ECBEXCX Holiday Inn Brussels 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £529 

ECBEYAX Novotel Ypres Ypres 6 Dec 22 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Christmas Day lunch £449 

UK & Ireland Holidays 

For the widest choice of UK & Ireland holidays by coach and air, order 

your 2010 brochure today…. 

New For 2010! – Over 30 brand new tours 

More Value – Evening entertainment, included excursions and all holidays 

for 2010 at 2009 prices! 

More Choice – Over 150 tours covering the very best of England, Scotland, 

Wales & Ireland 

More Convenience – Hundreds of local joining points and 

Home Connect service 

More Quality – Voted Best Escorted Tours Operator 

Better Service – Stay in one of Shearings’ very own 

Coast & Country or Bay Hotels 

Order your brochure now: Call 0844 209 7145 

Or visit www.shearings.com

Joining your 

Shearings Holiday 

Home Connect 

service 

For that little extra bit of convenience, 

why not book our Home Connect 

service. We’ll pick you up from home 

and take you to join your coach, then it’s 

onwards to our Interchange at Stop 24 

Services, Hythe*, where you’ll join your 

tour. Simply check the list below for your 

postcode and if it’s listed you can 

request Home Connect when you book. 

You’ll be given a 30 minute time window 

- this is the time within which your driver 

will collect you on your departure day. 

At the end of your holiday we’ll return you 

to your home. *exceptions apply 

Your say... 

“The Home Connect service is marvellous. It’s 

so much better than having to phone for a 

taxi. It definitely improves the whole holiday 

experience.” 

Jacqueline Welch 

Tour Connect service 

If you prefer, you can enjoy the convenience of 

meeting us at the joining point closest to your home. 

We’ll then either take you to the main coach 

departure point or to where you’ll join the tour en 

route. This service is completely free of charge. 

See pages 156-157 for full details and approximate 

joining times. 

Direct Connect service 

You can also choose to drive or get a lift direct to our 

coach interchanges at Stretton, Normanton, Exhall or 

Stop 24 Services, Hythe. 

Our coach interchanges offer plenty of seating, toilet 

facilities, refreshments and a shop. They also provide 

car parking for your convenience for a small fee. 

NORTH WEST 

Area Postcode Price* 

Blackburn BB1-BB6 £20 

Bolton BL0-BL9 £16 

Chester CH1-CH3, CH62, CH65 CH66 £16 

CH4, CH5, CH7, CH41-CH49, £20 

CH60, CH61, CH63, CH64 

Crewe CW1, CW2, CW5, CW8, CW9, £13 

CW11, 

CW4, CW6, CW7, CW10, CW12 £16 

Liverpool L1-L20, L24-28, L30-36 £16 

L21-L23, L29, L37-L40 £20 

Manchester M31, M44 £13 

M1-M9, M11-M30, M32-M35, £16 

M38, M40, M41, M43, M45, 

M46, M50, M90 

Oldham OL1-OL12, OL15, OL16 £20 

Preston PR1, PR2, PR5-PR9, PR25, PR26 £20 

Stockport SK1-SK12, £16 

SK13-SK16, SK22, SK23 £20 

Stoke-on-Trent ST1-ST8 £13 

Warrington WA1-WA5, WA7-WA9, £13 

WA12-WA16 

WA6, WA10, WA11 £16 

Wigan WN6 £13 

WN1-WN5, WN7, WN8 £16 

YORKSHIRE, HUMBERSIDE & NORTH EAST 


Bradford BD1-BD12, BD14, BD17-BD19 £16 

BD13, BD15, BD16, BD20-BD22 £20 

Durham DH2-DH4, DH9 £13 

Doncaster DN1-DN6, DN11-DN13 £16 

DN7, DN8 £20 

Huddersfield HD1, HD2, HD4-HD6, HD8 £16 

HD3, HD7, HD9 £20 

Harrogate HG1, HG2, HG5 £20 

Halifax HX3, HX5 £16 

HX1, HX2, HX4, HX6 £20 

YORKSHIRE, HUMBERSIDE & NORTH EAST (continued) 


Leeds LS1-LS4, LS6-LS12, LS14, LS15, £13 

LS25-LS27 

LS5, LS13, LS16-LS20, LS22-LS24, £16 

LS28 

LS21, LS29 £20 

Newcastle- NE1-NE4, NE6-NE12, NE16, £13 

Upon-Tyne NE27-NE39 

Sheffield S1-S5, S7-S14, S20, S60, S62 £13 

S65, S66 

S6, S35, S36, S63, S64, S70-S75 £16 

Sunderland SR1-SR6 £13 

Wakefield WF1-WF11 £13 

WF12-WF17 £16 

York YO8, YO23, YO24 £16 

YO1, YO10, YO19, YO26, £20 

YO30-YO32 

MIDLANDS 


Birmingham B46 £13 

B1-B16, B18-B21, B23-B30, £16 

B33-B38, B40, B42-B44, B47, 

B72-B79, B90-B94 

B17, B31, B32, B45, B48, £20 

B60-B71, B80, B96-B98 

Coventry CV1-CV13 £13 

CV21-CV23, CV31, CV32, CV34 £16 

Derby DE12 £16 

DE14, DE15, DE73, DE74 £20 

Dudley DY1-DY6, DY8, DY9 £20 

Leicester LE10 £13 

LE1-LE6, LE8, LE9, LE17-LE19 £16 

LE7, LE11, LE12 £20 

Walsall WS1-WS14 £20 

Wolverhampton WV1-WV4, WV10-WV14 £20 

*Price is per person each way 

Each holiday is available from a specific departure code. 

The Home Connect service is available from all the above postcodes for departure codes A and B. 

Car parking 

We offer pre-bookable secure car parking at our 

interchanges at Normanton, Stretton, Exhall and 

Shop 24 Services, Hythe. Pre-book by phone or online 

for a nominal fee from only £1 per day. 

Vantage Seats 

For the best views why not book our vantage coach 

seats, located right at the front of the coach. 

You can enjoy fabulous views from the comfort of 

your seat throughout your holiday. Remember to 

book early as these seats sell fast and are subject 

to availability. 

Holidays up to 7 days duration £10 per person 

Holidays 8 days or more £15 per person 

*Please note reserved seating for vantage seats is not available on 

feeder coaches or optional excursions. 

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JOINING POINTS 

Joining Point A B C D E F G H 

BEDFORDSHIRE 

Biggleswade 09:00 - - - - - - - 

Luton 10:50 11:00 10:00 - - - - - 

Sandy 08:55 - - - - - - - 

BERKSHIRE 

Bracknell 09:35 10:00 09:00 - - - - - 

Chieveley Services 08:45 09:10 08:10 - - - - - 

Maidenhead 10:00 - - - - - - - 

Reading 09:15 09:40 08:40 - - - - - 

Slough 10:10 - - - - - - - 

BRISTOL 

Bristol 07:40 08:10 - - - - - - 

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 

Bletchley 09:25 - - - - - - - 

Dunstable 10:00 - - - - - - - 

High Wycombe 10:45 11:10 10:10 - - - - - 

Leighton Buzzard 07:40 - - - - - - - 

Milton Keynes 09:15 - - - - - - - 

CAMBRIDGESHIRE 

Cambridge 08:40 10:40 09:05 - - - - - 

Huntingdon 08:10 10:10 08:35 - - - - - 

Peterborough 07:45 09:00 08:00 - - - - - 

St Neots 08:45 - - - - - - - 

CHESHIRE 

Chester 06:10 - - - - - - - 

Crewe 07:30 - - - - - - - 

Ellesmere Port 05:45 - - - - - - - 

Sandbach 07:15 - - - - - - - 

Stretton Interchange 07:25 07:40 - 12:55 08:00 - - 06:45 

Warrington 06:45 07:30 - - 07:20 - - - 

CUMBRIA 

Carlisle 04:10 - - - - - - - 

Kendal 05:15 - - - - - - - 

Penrith 04:40 - - - - - - - 

DERBYSHIRE 

Chesterfield 07:35 07:45 - - - - 06:50 - 

Derby 08:15 08:25 - - - - 08:35 - 

Long Eaton 07:55 - - - - - - - 

DEVON 

Ashburton 05:15 - - - - - - - 

Exeter Services 06:15 06:45 - - - - - - 

Ivybridge 04:50 - - - - - - - 

Newton Abbott 05:35 06:05 - - - - - - 

Plymouth 04:30 05:20 - - - - - - 

Plympton 04:40 - - - - - - - 

DORSET 

Bournemouth 07:25 08:35 07:35 - - - - - 

Christchurch 07:45 08:55 07:55 - - - - - 

Poole 07:15 08:25 07:25 - - - - - 

DURHAM 

Chester-Le-Street 04:45 05:25 - - - - - - 

Darlington 05:35 06:10 - - - - - - 

Durham 05:00 05:40 - - - - - - 

Peterlee 04:55 - - - - - - - 

Seaham 04:45 - - - - - - - 

EAST LINCOLNSHIRE 

Grimsby 05:50 - - - - - - - 

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 

Bridlington 04:30 - - - - - - - 

EAST SUSSEX 

Bexhill 11:35 11:50 10:50 - - - - - 

Brighton 09:45 10:00 09:00 - - - - - 

Eastbourne 11:15 11:30 10:30 - - - - - 

Hastings 11:50 12:05 11:05 - - - - - 

Seaford 10:10 - - - - - - - 

ESSEX 

Basildon 10:15 10:30 09:30 - - - - - 

Braintree 09:25 09:40 08:40 - - - - - 

Brentwood 10:35 10:50 09:50 - - - - - 

Chelmsford 09:50 10:05 09:05 - - - - - 

Colchester 09:00 09:15 08:15 - - - - - 

Epping 10:20 10:35 - - - - - - 

Harlow 09:40 11:35 10:00 - - - - - 

Loughton 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

South Ockendon 11:45 12:00 - - - - - - 

Thurrock Services 12:00 12:15 11:15 - - - - - 

Waltham Abbey 11:00 - - - - - - - 

GLOUCESTERSHIRE 

Cheltenham 07:15 07:40 06:40 - - - - - 

Gloucester 07:00 07:25 06:25 - - - - - 

GREATER LONDON 

Barking 11:20 11:35 - - - - - - 

Barnet 11:05 11:20 - - - - - - 

Beacontree Heath 11:20 11:35 - - - - - - 

Beckenham 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

Bexleyheath 11:10 11:25 - - - - - - 

Brentford 09:05 09:20 - - - - - - 

Bromley 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Carshalton 10:25 10:40 - - - - - - 

Catford 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Chadwell Heath 11:15 11:30 - - - - - - 

Cheam 10:10 10:25 - - - - - - 

Chingford Mount 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

Clapham Common 09:50 10:05 - - - - - - 

Coulsdon 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Croydon 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Dagenham 11:35 11:50 - - - - - - 

Ealing 09:55 10:10 - - - - - - 

East Ham 11:10 11:25 - - - - - - 

East Sheen 09:25 09:40 - - - - - - 

Joining Point A B C D E F G H 

Edgware 10:55 11:10 - - - - - - 

Edmonton 10:40 10:55 - - - - - - 

Eltham 11:15 11:30 - - - - - - 

Enfield 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Feltham 09:30 09:45 - - - - - - 

Finchley 

Fulham 

10:55 11:10 

09:20 09:35 

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Gants Hill 11:05 11:20 - - - - - - 

Golders Green 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Greenford 09:40 09:55 - - - - - - 

Greenwich 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Hackney 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

Hammersmith 09:10 09:25 - - - - - - 

Hampton Hill 10:05 10:20 - - - - - - 

Harold Wood 11:05 11:20 - - - - - - 

Harrow 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

Hayes 10:00 10:15 - - - - - - 

Heston 09:40 09:55 - - - - - - 

Hornchurch 11:30 11:45 - - - - - - 

Hounslow 09:50 10:05 - - - - - - 

Ilford 11:20 11:35 - - - - - - 

Islington 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

Kingston Upon Thames 09:50 10:05 - - - - - - 

Lewisham 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

Leyton 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Locksbottom 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

London Victoria 10:10 10:25 - - - - - - 

Morden 10:15 10:30 - - - - - - 

Muswell Hill 10:05 10:20 - - - - - - 

New Malden 09:50 10:05 - - - - - - 

Northolt 10:10 10:25 - - - - - - 

Northwood Hills 10:20 10:35 - - - - - - 

Oakwood 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

Orpington 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Ponders End 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

Purley 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Putney 09:35 09:50 - - - - - - 

Rainham 11:40 11:55 - - - - - - 

Redbridge 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Richmond 09:30 09:45 - - - - - - 

Romford 10:55 11:10 - - - - - - 

Ruislip 10:05 10:20 - - - - - - 

Sidcup 11:20 11:35 - - - - - - 

South Wimbledon 10:05 10:20 - - - - - - 

Stanmore 10:40 10:55 - - - - - - 

Stratford 11:10 11:25 - - - - - - 

Streatham Common 10:10 10:25 - - - - - - 

Surbiton 10:05 10:20 - - - - - - 

Sutton 10:15 10:30 - - - - - - 

Thornton Heath 10:20 10:35 - - - - - - 

Turnpike Lane 10:15 10:30 - - - - - - 

Twickenham 10:00 10:15 - - - - - - 

Upminster 11:35 11:50 - - - - - - 

Uxbridge 10:20 10:35 - - - - - - 

Wallington 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Walthamstow 10:50 11:05 - - - - - - 

Wandsworth 09:35 09:50 - - - - - - 

Welling 11:05 11:20 - - - - - - 

Wembley Park 10:25 10:40 - - - - - - 

Woodford Green 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Woolwich 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Worcester Park 

GREATER MANCHESTER 

10:00 10:15 - - - - - - 

Altrincham 07:45 - - - - - - - 

Ashton-Under-Lyne 06:05 - - - - - - - 

Birch Services - - - 13:55 - - - - 

Bolton 06:45 06:25 - - 06:15 - - - 

Bury 06:25 06:15 - - 06:15 - - - 

Eccles 07:00 - - - - - - - 

Hyde 06:15 - - - - - - - 

Manchester 

Oldham 

07:15 06:40 

05:50 - 

- 

- 

13:30 06:40 

- - 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Rochdale 05:35 05:50 - - 05:50 - - - 

Sale 07:35 - - - - - - - 

Stockport 06:30 07:00 - - 07:00 - - - 

Wigan 

HAMPSHIRE 

07:00 07:00 - - 06:50 - - - 

Aldershot 09:45 10:55 09:55 - - - - - 

Basingstoke 09:25 10:35 09:35 - - - - - 

Eastleigh 08:55 - - - - - - - 

Fareham 07:20 08:00 07:00 - - - - - 

Havant 08:00 - - - - - - - 

Portsmouth 07:40 08:20 07:20 - - - - - 

Ringwood 08:00 - - - - - - - 

Southampton 08:40 09:45 08:45 - - - - - 

Totton 08:30 - - - - - - - 

Winchester 

HARTLEPOOL 

09:05 10:15 09:15 - - - - - 

Hartlepool 

HEREFORD & WORCESTER 

05:10 - - - - - - - 

Hereford 06:00 - - - - - - - 

Kidderminster 06:35 - - - - - - - 

Redditch 07:40 - - - - - - - 

Ross-on-Wye 

HERTFORDSHIRE 

06:30 - - - - - - - 

Bishop's Stortford 09:25 - - - - - - - 

Borehamwood 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Croxley Green 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Hemel Hempstead 10:30 - - - - - - - 

Letchworth 09:10 - - - - - - - 


JOINING POINTS 

Joining Point A B C D E F G H Joining Point A B C D E F G H 

Potters Bar 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Rickmansworth 10:40 10:55 - - - - - - 

South Mimms Services 11:15 11:30 10:30 - - - - - 

Stevenage 09:25 - - - - - - - 

Watford 10:45 11:00 - - - - - - 

Welwyn Garden City 09:40 - - - - - - - 

KENT 

Ashford 12:35 12:50 11:50 - - - - - 

Canterbury 12:30 - - - - - - - 

Chatham 11:50 - - - - - - - 

Dartford 11:45 12:00 11:00 - - - - - 

Dover 14:00 14:15 13:15 - - - - 13:00 

Gillingham 11:55 - - - - - - - 

Gravesend 11:20 - - - - - - - 

Hythe (Stop 24) Interchange 13:45 14:00 13:00 - - - - - 

Maidstone 11:50 12:20 11:20 - - - - - 

Rainham 12:00 - - - - - - - 

Rochester 11:45 - - - - - - - 

Sevenoaks 12:00 - - - - - - - 

Sittingbourne 12:05 - - - - - - - 

Strood 11:40 - - - - - - - 

Swanley 11:20 11:35 - - - - - - 

KINGSTON UPON HULL 

Hull 05:15 - - 16:00 - - - - 

LANCASHIRE 

Bispham 05:10 - - - - - - - 

Blackburn 05:55 - - - - - - - 

Blackpool 05:20 - - - - - - - 

Blackpool Airport 05:25 - - - - - - - 

Burnley 05:00 05:10 - - 05:10 - - - 

Chorley 06:40 - - - - - - - 

Cleveleys 05:05 - - - - - - - 

Colne 04:45 - - - - - - - 

Fleetwood 04:55 - - - - - - - 

Freckleton 05:55 - - - - - - - 

Lancaster 06:00 05:10 - - 05:00 - - - 

Lancaster Services 06:15 - - - - - - - 

Leyland 06:30 - - - - - - - 

Lytham 05:45 - - - - - - - 

Morecambe 05:45 - - - - - - - 

Ormskirk 05:20 - - - - - - - 

Preston 06:15 05:50 - - 05:40 - - - 

St. Annes 05:35 - - - - - - - 

LEICESTERSHIRE 

Hinckley 08:05 - - - - - - - 

Leicester 09:20 08:25 - - - - 09:00 - 

Loughborough 08:10 - - - - - - - 

LINCOLNSHIRE 

Boston 06:55 - - - - - - - 

Grantham 07:50 08:10 - - - - 08:15 - 

Lincoln 07:00 07:20 - - - - 07:25 - 

Scunthorpe 05:50 06:35 - - - 06:20 - - 

Skegness 06:20 - - - - - - - 

Spalding 07:20 - - - - - - - 

Stamford 08:15 - - - - - - - 

MERSEYSIDE 

Birkenhead 05:25 - - - 06:00 - - - 

Bromborough 05:35 - - - - - - - 

Liverpool 05:50 - - 12:20 06:20 - - - 

Maghull 05:30 - - - - - - - 

Old Swan 06:05 - - - 06:30 - - - 

Orrell 07:05 - - - - - - - 

Prescot 06:20 - - - 06:50 - - - 

Southport 05:05 - - - - - - - 

St. Helens 06:30 - - - 07:00 - - - 

Wallasey 05:20 - - - 05:45 - - - 

Walton 05:40 - - - - - - - 

MIDDLESBROUGH 

Middlesborough 05:45 - - - - - - - 

NORFOLK 

Norwich 07:05 07:20 06:20 - - - - - 

NORTH YORKSHIRE 

Northallerton 06:15 - - - - - - - 

Scarborough 04:00 - - - - - - - 

Scotch Corner 05:50 06:25 - - - - - - 

Selby 07:20 - - - - - - - 

Thirsk 06:30 - - - - - - - 

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 

Northampton 09:50 10:10 09:10 - - - - - 

Northampton Services 10:00 - - - - - - - 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 

Beeston 07:50 - - - - - - - 

Mansfield 07:10 07:05 - - - - 07:25 - 

Newark 07:25 07:45 - - - - 07:50 - 

Nottingham 07:45 07:40 - - - - 08:00 - 

OXFORDSHIRE 

Banbury 09:00 - - - - - - - 

Oxford 09:00 10:25 09:25 - - - - - 

SHROPSHIRE 

Oswestry 07:00 - - - - - - - 

Shrewsbury 07:25 06:35 - - - - - - 

Telford 08:00 07:00 - - - - - - 

Wellington 07:50 - - - - - - - 

SOMERSET 

Bath 08:10 - - - - - - - 

Bridgwater 06:50 07:20 - - - - - - 

Gordano Services 07:25 07:55 - - - - - - 

Taunton 06:35 07:05 - - - - - - 

Weston Super Mare 07:05 07:35 - - - - - - 

SOUTH YORKSHIRE 

Barnsley 06:30 06:40 - - - - - - 

Doncaster 06:25 06:20 - - - 07:10 - - 

Rotherham 06:50 07:00 - - - - - - 

Sheffield 07:10 07:20 - - - - - - 

Woodall Services 07:55 08:10 - - - 09:00 - - 

STAFFORDSHIRE 

Burton Upon Trent 07:25 - - - - - - - 

Cannock 09:00 08:30 - - - - 08:40 - 

Hanley 07:25 - - - - - - - 

Keele Services 08:05 08:20 - - 08:55 - - - 

Lichfield 07:40 - - - - - - - 

Newcastle-Under-Lyme 07:35 07:50 - - - - - - 

Stafford 08:45 08:15 - - - - 08:25 - 

Tamworth 07:55 08:55 - - - - 09:05 - 

STOCKTON ON TEES 

Billingham 05:25 - - - - - - - 

Stockton 05:35 - - - - - - - 

SUFFOLK 

Ipswich 08:20 08:35 07:35 - - - - - 

SURREY 

Addlestone 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Caterham 11:00 11:15 - - - - - - 

Clacket Lane Services 11:30 12:15 11:15 - - - - - 

Epsom 10:35 10:50 - - - - - - 

Esher 10:30 10:45 - - - - - - 

Ewell 10:25 10:40 - - - - - - 

Guildford 10:05 11:15 10:15 - - - - - 

Leatherhead 10:20 11:45 10:45 - - - - - 

Redhill 10:45 - - - - - - - 

Reigate 10:40 - - - - - - - 

Staines 10:25 - - - - - - - 

Sunbury on Thames 09:40 09:55 - - - - - - 

Walton on Thames 09:50 10:05 - - - - - - 

Weybridge 10:00 10:15 - - - - - - 

Woking 10:20 - - - - - - - 

TYNE & WEAR 

Gateshead 04:30 05:10 - - - - - - 

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 04:25 05:05 - - - - - - 

South Shields 04:15 - - - - - - - 

Sunderland 04:35 - - - - - - - 

Washington Services 04:40 05:20 - - - - - - 

Whitley Bay 04:00 - - - - - - - 

WARWICKSHIRE 

Alcester 07:50 - - - - - - - 

Exhall Interchange 09:15 09:30 - - - - 10:15 08:30 

Lemington Spa 08:30 - - - - - - - 

Rugby 08:30 - - - - - - - 

Stratford upon Avon 08:00 - - - - - - - 

WEST MIDLANDS 

Bearwood 06:40 08:00 - - - - 08:25 - 

Birmingham 06:55 08:20 - - - - 08:45 - 

Coventry 08:05 08:55 - - - - 09:20 - 

Dudley 06:10 - - - - - - - 

Halesowen 07:10 - - - - - - - 

Kings Heath 07:10 - - - - - - - 

Northfield 07:20 - - - - - - - 

Shirley 07:30 - - - - - - - 

Solihull 07:40 08:35 - - - - 09:00 - 

Stourbridge 06:50 - - - - - - - 

Sutton Coldfield 08:35 - - - - - - - 

Walsall 08:15 - - - - - - - 

West Bromwich 06:30 07:50 - - - - 08:15 - 

Wolverhampton 08:30 07:30 - - - - 07:55 - 

WEST SUSSEX 

Bognor Regis 08:35 - - - - - - - 

Chichester 08:20 08:50 07:50 - - - - - 

Littlehampton 08:55 09:15 08:15 - - - - - 

Worthing 09:20 09:40 08:40 - - - - - 

WEST YORKSHIRE 

Bradford 05:10 05:20 - - - 06:50 - - 

Halifax 05:30 05:40 - - - 06:25 - - 

Hartshead Moor Services - - - 14:25 - - - - 

Huddersfield 05:50 06:00 - - - 06:45 - - 

Keighley 04:45 - - - - - - - 

Leeds 06:50 05:20 - - - 07:20 - - 

Normanton Interchange 07:10 07:25 - 14:50 - 08:15 - 06:30 

Wakefield 07:30 08:35 - - - 07:25 - - 

Wetherby - 06:55 - - - 07:15 - 

WILTSHIRE 

Leigh Delamere Services 09:15 09:30 - - - - - - 

Swindon 08:15 08:40 07:40 - - - - - 

WREXHAM 

Wrexham 06:35 05:45 - - - - - - 

YORK 

York 07:00 05:25 - - - 06:40 - - 

The Tour Connect service will take you to Hythe Stop 24 Interchange to join 

your tour coach with the following exceptions:- 

On Departure code D you will join your tour coach direct and will travel to 

Hull to join your ferry. 

On Departure code E you will travel to Stretton Interchange to join your tour 

coach - additional joining points may also be available. 

On Departure code F you will travel to Normanton Interchange to join your 

tour coach - additional joining points may also be available. 

On Departure code G you will travel to Exhall Interchange to join your tour 

coach - additional joining points may also be available. 

For joining points coloured in RED there is a small supplement of £10 per person. 

Times coloured GREEN, you will join your tour coach direct. 


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FLIGHT INFORMATION 

When you book with us you can be sure that 

we will always find you the very best rate, but 

remember airline prices can increase so the 

earlier you can book, the better your chance 

of securing the lowest priced seat. 

We use a variety of different airlines and 

departure airports in our air programme and 

are unable to feature all of these in our 

brochure. If your local airport is not featured 

on this page please contact our Holiday Sales 

department who will be happy to check 

alternative departure airports for you. 

Flight times and schedules should only be 

used as a guide as they do change from time 

to time and your final flight details will be printed 

on your tickets. All flight costs such as standard 

baggage, priority boarding and check-in fees 

where applicable are included in the cost of 

your holiday. 

Destination 

Lake Como 

Airline 

Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp 

Fly to Milan Bergamo Transfer 2hrs 30mins 

Leeds/Bradford Jet2 10:20 16:00 Nil 

Stansted Ryanair 06:40 18:20 Nil 

18:45 23:05 Nil 

Liverpool Ryanair 18:30 23:20 Nil 

East Midlands Ryanair 11:50 16:30 Nil 

Prestwick Ryanair 10:05 15:20 Nil 

Fly to Milan Malpensa Transfer 1hr 

Manchester Flybe 09:55 15:05 Nil 

Bristol Easyjet 17:55 22:30 Nil 

Gatwick Easyjet 07:15 17:25 

13:05 19:35 

Nil 

Edinburgh Easyjet 12:35 12:10 Nil 

Heathrow British Airways 07:45 13:00 10 

Birmingham Flybe 10:15 14:55 15 

Glasgow KLM 06:00 15:50 

09:35 17:35 

90 

KLM flights operate via Amsterdam 

Lake Garda 

Fly to Verona Transfer 45mins 

Gatwick British Airways 12:15 17:00 Nil 

Fly to Verona Brescia Transfer 1hr 


Fly to Milan Bergamo Transfer 1hrs 45mins 



Liverpool Ryanair 18:30 23:20 Nil 


East Midlands 


Ryanair 11:50 16:30 Nil 

Fly to Milan Bergamo Transfer 1hr 45mins 

Our Preferred Airline 

Flybe is Europe’s largest regional low-cost airline, 

and operate out of more UK airports than any 

other airline. 

Car parking 

from £4 per day 

With our partners Holiday Extras we can offer you 

the best choice of airport car parking. By prebooking 

your car park you can save up to 60% 

on the standard gate prices of 

your chosen car park. 

VIP Lounge from 

£18 per person 

Avoid the hustle and bustle of the airport 

terminal by booking a VIP lounge where 

you can enjoy complimentary snacks and 

beverages including tea, coffee, soft drinks 

and alcoholic drinks (excluding champagne). 

We’ve teamed up with Lounge Pass who offer 

more airport lounges than anyone else in the UK. 

So, wherever you are flying from, you are able 

to book your place in a VIP lounge. 

Destination Airline 

Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp 


Bristol Ryanair 11:50 16:30 Nil 

Fly to Verona Brescia Transfer 1hr 


Fly to Verona Transfer 45mins 

Gatwick 

Lake Maggiore 

British Airways 09:10 14:05 Nil 




Gatwick Easyjet 07:15 17:25 Nil 

13:05 19:35 Nil 



Heathrow Lufhansa 17:50 22:35 Nil 

Birmingham Flybe 10:15 14:55 Nil 


09:35 17:35 

90 



Fly to Venice/Return from Fiumicino Transfer 30mins 



Glasgow British Airways 06:55 13:55 35 

via Heathrow 09:50 15:20 

Edinburgh British Airways 07:05 19:05 60 

via Heathrow 09:50 21:25 


Manchester KLM 06:00 16:10 

09:25 17:25 

80 

Newcastle KLM 06:10 19:35 

09:25 22:05 

100 



Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp 

Leeds/Bradford KLM 06:05 19:35 

09:25 22:05 

105 


Fly to Venice Treviso/Return from Rome Transfer 45mins 


Rome & Heart of Tuscany 

Fly to Rome Ciampino Transfer 40mins 


Fly to Rome Fumicino Transfer 30mins 


Newcastle Easyjet 16:00 22:25 Nil 

Fly to Rome Fumicino Transfer 30mins 



Manchester Jet2 06:50 13:40 Nil 


Rome & Sorrento, Rome - Twin Centre 

Fly to Rome Ciampino Transfer 40mins 



Fly to Rome Fiumicino Transfer 30mins 




Gatwick 

Sorrento 

Easyjet 06:50 12:25 Nil 

Fly to Naples Transfer 1hr 15mins 

Stansted Easyjet 06:50 18:40 Nil 

Liverpool Easyjet 09:30 16:05 Nil 

Gatwick British Airways 10:55 14:10 

07:45 17:05 

Nil 

Birmingham Thomsonfly 14:35 21:25 Nil 

Bristol Thomsonfly 14:25 12:55 Nil 

East Midlands Thomsonfly 06:00 21:05 Nil 

Manchester Thomsonfly 13:20 20:50 Nil 

Newcastle Thomsonfly 06:05 22:15 Nil 

Manchester British Airways 08:20 17:05 45 

Diano Marina 

via Gatwick 10:55 19:05 

Fly to Nice Transfer 1hr 45mins 




Luton Easyjet 07:45 12:30 Nil 

Gatwick Aer Lingus 06:30 23:10 Nil 


Birmingham Bmibaby 10:30 15:30 Nil 


Loire, Dordogne & Provence 

Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Transfer 1hr 

Birmingham Air France 09:20 16:25 Nil 


Manchester Air France 09:50 16:20 Nil 


Belfast Easyjet 13:35 17:30 Nil 




East Midlands Bmibaby 07:40 10:10 Nil 

Glasgow Easyjet 10:20 14:25 Nil 

Birmingham Flybe 10:50 14:15 Nil 

Newcastle Easyjet 13:55 17:40 Nil 

Exeter Flybe 11:25 14:55 Nil 


Southampton Flybe 07:15 10:05 10 

Cardiff Flybe 15:55 19:20 10 


Swiss Magic & Glacier Express 

Fly to Milan Bergamo Transfer 1hr 






Manchester Flybe 09:55 15:05 10 

Birmingham 

Andalucian Treasures 

Flybe 10:15 14:55 20 

Fly to Malaga Transfer 20mins 


Belfast Easyjet 06:15 13:05 Nil


Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp Destination Airline 

Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp 

Glasgow Easyjet 09:10 13:05 Nil Newcastle Lufhansa 09:45 16:30 Nil 

Bournemouth Ryanair 09:55 15:40 Nil Fly to Dusseldorf Transfer 1hr 

Liverpool Easyjet 06:50 13:05 Nil Stansted Air Berlin 07:30 16:05 Nil 

Manchester Easyjet 07:05 13:45 Nil Leeds/Bradford Jet2 18:00 21:30 Nil 

East Midlands Bmibaby 10:10 16:40 Nil Heathrow British Airways 09:40 14:00 Nil 

Gatwick Easyjet 07:15 13:35 Nil Southampton Flybe 17:50 21:10 Nil 

Gatwick Monarch 07:15 13:40 Nil Manchester Flybe 13:15 16:55 30 

Newcastle Easyjet 08:30 15:10 Nil Birmingham Flybe 17:15 20:40 20 

Luton Monarch 07:35 14:10 Nil German & Swiss Rhine Cruise 

Leeds/Bradford Jet2 08:00 15:00 Nil Fly to Zurich/Return from Cologne Transfer 1hr 

Stansted 

Bristol 

Easyjet 

Easyjet 

13:05 15:05 

07:10 12:55 

Nil 

Nil 

Heathrow 

British Airways/ 

Lufhansa 

09:40 18:30 25 

Southampton 

Cardiff 

Flybe 

Bmibaby 

07:35 13:35 

10:25 16:35 

25 

Nil 

Gatwick 

Aer Lingus/ 

Easyjet 

12:35 17:05 Nil 

Blackpool Jet2 07:30 14:05 

Malgrat, Spain’s Sunshine Coast, Escape to Lloret 

Nil 

Manchester 


Flybe 

07:15 19:45 Nil 

Fly to Girona Transfer 40mins 

via Heathrow 09:40 

Bournemouth Ryanair 16:35 16:10 Nil German & Swiss Rhine Cruise (Reverse itinerary) 

Newcastle Ryanair 10:10 09:45 Nil Fly to Cologne/Return from Zurich Transfer 1hr 

East Midlands Ryanair 06:30 11:15 Nil Gatwick Easyjet/Aer Lingus 14:15 16:35 Nil 

Bristol 

Prestwick 

Ryanair 

Ryanair 

07:30 12:00 

17:15 23:00 

Nil 

Nil 

Heathrow 

Lufhansa/ 

British Airways 

10:15 16:20 Nil 

Liverpool 

Luton 

Ryanair 

Ryanair 

17:50 22:50 

18:55 23:25 

Nil 

Nil 

Manchester 

Flybe/ 


08:10 16:20 Nil 


via Heathrow 18:40 

Leeds/Bradford Ryanair 16:05 15:40 Nil Autumn on the Rhine, Rhine Inclusive Cruise 

Doncaster Sheffield Ryanair 15:20 14:55 Nil Fly to Cologne Transfer 45mins 

Oberammergau & The Tyrol 


Fly to Munich Transfer 1hr 

Heathrow Lufthansa 09:40 14:25 Nil 

Stansted Easyjet 08:05 12:20 Nil Manchester Tui Fly 08:10 21:00 Nil 

Edinburgh Easyjet 18:05 17:35 Nil Stansted Germanwings 08:05 14:40 Nil 

Heathrow Lufhansa 09:40 12:25 Nil Fly to Dusseldorf Transfer 1hr 

Gatwick Aer Lingus 06:40 22:15 Nil Stansted Air Berlin 07:30 16:05 Nil 

11:05 Leeds/Bradford Jet2 18:00 21:30 Nil 

Heathrow British Airways 09:10 13:00 60 Heathrow British Airways 09:40 14:00 Nil 

Manchester Lufhansa 06:55 16:30 65 Southampton Flybe 17:50 21:10 Nil 

Birmingham Lufhansa 07:00 16:30 70 Manchester Flybe 13:15 16:55 30 

Beautiful Lake Garda & Verona (incl Oberammergau) Birmingham Flybe 17:15 20:40 20 

Fly to Milan Bergamo/Return from Munich Transfer 90mins, Historic Capitals of the Danube 

return transfer 1hr 

Fly to Munich Transfer 3hr 


Dutch Bulbfields, Splendours of Spring, Colours of Spring 

Fly to Amsterdam Transfer 30mins 


Heathrow KLM 08:40 13:50 30 



East Midlands Bmibaby 06:50 18:50 Nil 


Birmingham Bmibaby 06:45 19:15 Nil 


Newcastle KLM 09:40 12:55 35 


Manchester KLM 11:25 12:55 35 

Norwich KLM 09:50 17:20 45 

Glasgow KLM 09:30 13:40 40 

Durham Tees Valley KLM 09:50 16:55 45 

Bristol KLM 10:05 12:45 40 

Cardiff KLM 11:20 16:55 40 


Amsterdam to The Rhine 

Fly to Amsterdam/Return from Cologne Transfer 30mins, 

return transfer 45mins 



Heathrow 

13:10 14:25 45 

Lufhansa 

Stansted Easyjet/4U 07:00 14:40 Nil 

Edinburgh Easyjet/4U 14:10 11:35 Nil 

Fly to Amsterdam/Return from Dusseldorf Transfer 30mins, 

return transfer 1hr 

Stansted Easyjet 

Gatwick Easyjet 

Glasgow KLM 

Edinburgh Easyjet 

Heathrow Lufhansa 

Manchester Lufhansa 

Birmimgham Lufhansa 

Venice, the Lagoon & the River Po 

Fly to Venice Transfer 45mins 

Gatwick Easyjet 

East Midlands Easyjet 

Bristol Easyjet 

Gatwick British Airways 

Glasgow British Airways 

via Gatwick 

Edinburgh British Airways 

Manchester KLM 

Newcastle KLM 

Leeds/Bradford KLM 

Birmingham KLM 


Discover the Douro 

Fly to Porto Transfer 30mins 

Heathrow TAP 

Gatwick TAP 

Stansted Ryanair 

08:05 12:20 

12:55 17:10 

06:00 13:40 

09:25 14:45 

09:40 12:25 

06:55 16:30 

07:00 16:30 

08:55 13:40 

17:50 22:55 

18:05 23:00 

12:50 17:55 

09:05 15:20 

13:00 17:50 

08:45 18:05 

13:00 22:05 

06:00 14:05 

09:25 15:40 

05:55 14:05 

09:25 15:50 

06:15 14:05 

09:25 16:40 

06:00 14:05 

09:25 15:50 

19:25 18:35 

06:15 21:40 

06:35 23:35 

Nil 

Nil 

30 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

50 

50 

100 

135 

135 

100 

Nil 

Nil 

Nil 

Birmingham Bmibaby/Flybe 06:45 20:10 20 Waterways of the Tsars 

Leeds/Bradford Jet2 07:00 19:30 Nil Fly to St Petersburg/Return from Moscow Transfer 1hr 

Manchester Bmibaby/Flybe 09:25 16:15 30 Heathrow British Airways 09:55 18:20 Nil 


Birmingham KLM 07:55 17:15 Nil 

Rhine Cruises, Rhine & Moselle Cruises 

12:40 18:20 

Fly to Cologne Transfer 45mins 

Manchester KLM 08:40 17:15 Nil 


12:40 18:35 

Heathrow Lufthansa 10:15 14:25 Nil Newcastle KLM 06:00 17:20 20 

Stansted Germanwings 08:05 14:40 Nil 

12:40 21:15 

Edinburgh Germanwings 12:05 11:35 Nil Leeds/Bradford KLM 09:05 17:15 20 

FLIGHT INFORMATION 


Dep 

UK 

Ret 

UK 

Supp 

Edinburgh KLM 

12:40 21:15 

06:00 17:15 

12:40 18:40 

15 


12:40 21:40 

15 

Bristol KLM 06:15 17:15 

12:40 22:10 

20 

Cardiff KLM 06:05 17:15 

12:40 22:25 

20 

Durham Tees Valley KLM 06:00 17:15 

12:40 21:50 

30 

Humberside KLM 09:45 17:15 

12:40 21:20 

20 

Norwich KLM 09:50 17:15 

12:40 21:25 

35 


Waterways of the Tsars (Reverse Itinerary) 

Fly to Moscow/Return from St Petersburg Transfer 1hr 

Heathrow British Airways 08:55 17:35 Nil 

Birmingham KLM 06:00 19:30 

09:30 21:15 

Nil 

Manchester KLM 06:00 19:30 

09:30 21:35 

Nil 

Newcastle KLM 05:55 19:30 

09:30 22:05 

20 

Leeds/Bradford KLM 06:15 19:30 

09:30 21:15 

20 

Edinburgh KLM 06:00 19:30 

09:30 22:20 

15 


09:30 21:40 

15 

Bristol KLM 06:15 19:30 

09:30 22:10 

20 

Cardiff KLM 06:05 19:30 

09:30 22:25 

20 

Durham Tees Valley KLM 06:00 19:30 

09:30 21:50 

30 

Humberside KLM 06:15 19:30 

09:30 21:20 

20 

Norwich KLM 06:15 19:30 

09:30 21:25 

35 


Imperial Jewels of China 

Fly to Beijing/From Shanghai Transfer 1hr 

Heathrow British Airways 16:35 16:05 Nil 

Imperial Jewels of China (Reverse Itinerary) 


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Customer Charter 

We want you to get the best from your holiday with us 

and we hope that you, your family and friends will book 

with Shearings Holidays in the future. Shearings’ Customer 

Charter forms a vital part of your holiday with us. Using it 

along with the other information in our brochures will help 

you make an informed holiday choice, in the knowledge 

that you’ll always get a fair deal when you book with us. 

Important Holiday Information 

1. How do I join my holiday? 

Shearings Holidays operate a network of 

‘feeder’ services linked to ‘interchange’ 

points. Your most convenient joining point 

for a particular holiday can be found by 

referring to the Joining Points section in our 

brochure. Please refer to your final travel 

documents for precise departure and 

return times. Some holidays and feeder 

journeys are operated by vehicles other 

than those owned by Shearings Holidays 

and the specification might be different to 

that detailed in any brochure, leaflet or 

advert. On our air holidays, unless we state 

otherwise, you must make your own way 

to the airport. 

2. What if I book my own flights? 

We offer connecting flights for an 

additional cost on many of our holidays. 

If you choose to book connecting flights 

with someone else other than Shearings 

Holidays you should be aware that we 

accept no liability in the event that either 

the main holiday flight time is changed, 

making it impossible for you to make your 

connections; or that we cancel your 

holiday (within the terms of our Trading 

Agreement). Where we offer tour only 

arrangements on our air holidays we 

accept no liability for any costs you incur 

for flights should we change the holiday in 

any way, or cancel it, within the terms of 

our Trading Agreement. Flight tickets often 

have strict penalties for changes and are 

often non-refundable in the event of 

cancellation. Please check before you 

book such a ticket that you are happy 

with the conditions. 

3. Can I book my seats? 

Yes. Requests for particular coach seats 

can be made on most coach holidays at 

the time of booking. On 9 and 10 day 

Overnight Express holidays and extra week 

options to Spain and Italy a limited 

number of seats may be booked in 

advance for a small supplement. An 

additional charge may also be made for 

front row seat reservations on our British 

and European holidays. Seats cannot be 

reserved in advance for holidays involving 

travel by TGV train. 

We cannot accept bookings which are 

conditional on the provision of specific 

seats. We will do everything possible to 

conform to the seating plans shown and 

to provide the seat numbers booked by 

customers, however, this may not always 

be possible. We do not allocate specific 

seats on coaches which operate feeder 

services between your joining point and 

the main holiday departure point, on 

optional excursions, or coaches which 

carry out transfers to or from airports 

and seaports. From time to time for 

operational reasons we reserve the right to 

change your seats. 

4. What about child seats on aircraft? 

Infants aged less than six months must sit 

on an adult’s lap with a large lap strap for 

the duration of the flight. Infants aged 

between six months and two years on the 

date of return travel must sit on an adult’s 

lap with a lap strap for take off and 

landing. During the flight they may 

occupy a seat if one is vacant. Children 

booked as infants who are not under 

two years of age on the date of the return 

flight will have to be paid for at 

the appropriate price before boarding. 

If there are insufficient seats they will be 

refused boarding. This is because airline 

regulations state that all children aged 

two years and above must have their own 

seat. Infants under two years do not have 

a baggage allowance, though a fold-up 

pushchair will be carried free. 

5. What about my luggage? 

We operate a Luggage Handling Service 

for holidays of 5 days duration or longer. 

We provide this service at four points 

during your holiday: 

i) As soon as you hand your suitcase to the 

driver or other Shearings Holidays 

representative at your local joining point, 

we arrange for safe storage of the 

suitcase on the coach; Transfer from one 

coach to another at our interchange (if 

applicable). 

ii) Upon arrival at the hotel, we arrange for 

safe delivery of the suitcase directly 

outside of your room; 

iii) Upon departure from the hotel at the 

end of your stay, we arrange collection of 

the suitcase from outside your room and 

safe delivery to and storage on the coach 

for the onward journey; and 

iv) At the end of your holiday, we arrange 

for unloading of the suitcase from the 

coach at the dropping off point (at 

certain dropping off points this may 

involve putting the suitcase on a luggage 

interchange or carousel for you then to 

pick up). 

You MUST keep to one medium sized 

suitcase per person (max. weight 

18kg/40lb). We reserve the right to refuse 

to carry suitcases, which exceed the 

weight limit either on departure or due to 

additional purchases during travel, and to 

ask you to remove any excess weight. 

However, a small holdall may also be 

taken on board the coach. Please note: 

any medication should be carried in your 

hand luggage. 

You MUST affix to your luggage the 

Shearings Holidays luggage label 

provided with your travel documents to 

enable us to properly operate our 

luggage handling service. 

Please note we do not offer luggage 

handling facilities or porterage at hotels 

on holidays of 4 days duration or less; at 

airports; on overnight express holidays to 

Spain and on all holidays involving rail 

travel (including Eurostar) unless otherwise 

stated. We will only accept responsibility 

for loss or damage to luggage caused by 

us, or by the improper performance of 

luggage handling by our employees or 

agents. 

1. We cannot accept responsibility for loss 

or damage to your luggage outside these 

points during your holiday, or at 

the end of your holiday once we have 

unloaded the suitcase from the coach 

and it is ready for you to pick up (in some 

cases from a luggage interchange or 

carousel). 

2. We cannot accept responsibility for loss 

or damage or personal injury should you 

choose to carry your luggage yourself 

rather than use our service. 

3. Our maximum liability to you for loss 

or damage to luggage is £1,000 per 

person. 

4. We cannot accept any responsibility for 

loss or damage in respect of: 

i) fragile items such as chinaware, 

glassware or similar items; 

ii) cash, foreign currency, travellers 

cheques or other forms of money, credit 

or debit cards; 

iii) jewellery; 

iv) passports; 

v) cameras and camcorders, 

CD/cassette/MP3 players, hearing aids, 

binoculars, spectacles, medication, 

mobile phones or computer equipment; 

vi) leather/fur coats. 

Few travel insurance policies provide 

cover for luggage or personal belongings 

left overnight on an unattended vehicle. 

Consequently, 

we recommend that you take all 

your personal belongings with you at 

overnight stops. We cannot accept 

personal responsibility for loss or damage 

to personal belongings left on vehicles 

overnight. Our luggage handling service is 

not available when transferring luggage at 

airports. 

6. What type of accommodation can 

I expect? 

Accommodation throughout the world 

varies and our range of hotels includes 

everything from 4 stars to homely, familyrun 

hotels. We go to great lengths to 

ensure that your holiday accommodation 

will be of an acceptable standard and 

every effort will be made to provide 

precisely the kind of room you have 

booked. 

(a) Additional facilities 

Our liability for the provision of additional 

facilities for which a supplement has been 

paid is limited to the published price of 

that supplement. Rooms with private 

facilities will include either bath and WC or 

shower and WC. Where you specify a 

preference for either a bath and WC or a 

shower and WC we will make every effort 

to accommodate your request. We 

cannot, however, guarantee your 

preference will be met. 

(b) Room type 

When booking a double room you should 

clearly request either a double bed or twin 

beds, otherwise we shall assume that 

either is acceptable. In some hotels a 

twin-bedded room may have a single 

king size base with two mattresses, each 

with its own bed linen. Three and fourbedded 

rooms are normally twins or 

doubles with extra beds; these extra beds 

may not be suitable for adults and space 

in the room will inevitably be limited. 

Single occupancy of rooms when 

available may be subject to a 

supplementary charge and this will be 

shown on your confirmation invoice. The 

room description shown on your holiday 

confirmation refers to the main hotel on 

your holiday. Overnight hotels may offer 

different room types. In the best interests 

of our customers, it may sometimes be 

necessary or desirable to change the 

location of single overnight hotel stops. We 

will do our very best to notify you in 

advance if such a change is necessary 

but we reserve the right to make such a 

change without notice. The alternative 

hotel will always be of an equivalent 

standard to the original. 

7. Can I make special requests? 

If you have any special requests such as 

low floor rooms, adjoining rooms or 

special diets we will do our best to help 

but save as set out below, we cannot 

guarantee that it will be fulfilled. Please 

inform us at the time of booking by telling 

your travel agent or our reservations staff. If 

fulfilment of your special request is vital to 

your holiday, it must be specifically 

agreed with us before or at the time when 

you make your booking. We will comply 

with any special request, which has been 

specifically agreed. General confirmation 

that a special request has been noted or 

passed on to our supplier is not 

confirmation that your request will be met. 


All special requests are subject to 

availability unless and until they are 

specifically confirmed by us. If fulfilment of 

your special request incurs any additional 

costs, we will either invoice this prior to 

your departure or inform you that it will 

have to be paid locally. If your special 

request relates to a special diet, please 

tell us before booking or as soon as you 

are medically advised and send us a 

copy of the diet. We will contact the hotel 

or hotels on your holiday but please note 

that some hotels may not have facilities to 

cope with special diets and we cannot be 

held liable for their failure to do so unless 

we have specifically confirmed to you 

that a special diet will be catered for. 

Where we think that a hotel is unlikely to 

be able to cope with a special diet we will 

tell you prior to issuing a booking 

confirmation so that you can exercise your 

right to cancel without charge. Please 

refer to ‘11. What if I have special needs?’ 

for more information on our Special Help 

Line. 

8. What excursions are available? 

(a) Included excursions 

The provisional itinerary for your chosen 

holiday, together with details of any 

included excursions, can usually be found 

in our brochures or online at 

www.shearings.com. For all holidays we will 

send you a final itinerary in good time 

before your departure. Minor changes to 

the brochure itinerary and the final 

itinerary will not entitle you to 

compensation. Unless otherwise stated, 

excursions to cities and other major 

places of interest do not include guided 

tours or entrance fees to places of 

interest. Whilst you are on an included 

excursion a guided tour, boat cruise or 

entrance to an attraction may be offered 

as an optional activity, at a reasonable 

charge. 

(b) Optional excursions 

On most of our holidays you will be 

offered a selection of optional excursions, 

which can be bought only through our 

representative. You are under no 

obligation to take these optional 

excursions, but we accept responsibility for 

them if you do. Customers choosing not 

to take an optional excursion will normally 

have time at leisure at the starting point of 

the optional excursion. Optional excursions 

may not operate when demand is 

insufficient. 

9. Will I need a passport or visa? 

You should ensure that you allow sufficient 

time (currently 8 weeks from posting a 

correctly completed application form) to 

apply for a passport. 

(a) UK citizens 

UK citizens travelling on holiday abroad 

must have a passport, valid for at least six 

months after the date of return, before 

they leave the UK. At present, visas are not 

required by holders of British passports to 

any of the destination countries offered 

except Russia, Belarus, China and Egypt. 

For Russia and China a tourist visa is 

required and must be obtained prior to 

travel (Visa and handling fee approx £95). 

Egypt tourist visa is payable on arrival. 

Special conditions apply to ports of call 

on some of our cruises – please call for 

further information. If your holiday requires 

a visa, before you travel we will send you 

a visa kit from ‘CIBT’, an independent 

company who specialise in organising the 

relevant visas for your holiday. This kit will 

advise you of exactly what to do to obtain 

the correct documentation for your 

journey. 

(b) Non-EU citizens 

Holders of non-EU passports may well be 

subject to varying visa requirements for 

certain countries visited on our holidays, 

and they should check either with their 

travel agent or with the appropriate

embassies or consulates to ascertain any 

visa requirements and the likely time 

needed to obtain them. We cannot 

accept responsibility for a customer who is 

in difficulties because they do not have 

the correct travel documents with them. 

We strongly advise all our customers to 

keep their passports securely on their 

person or locked in a hotel security safe 

throughout their holiday with us. 

10. What medical arrangements should I 

make? 

(a) EHIC card 

On all holidays to Member States of the EU 

it is advisable to carry with you a 

completed EHIC card. This card is 

available from the Post Office and entitles 

you to free or reduced cost emergency 

state medical treatment in the EU but not 

to treatment in private medical facilities. 

(b) Will I need any injections? 

At present, there are no special health 

requirements, such as inoculations, for any 

of the European countries featured for UK 

citizens. However, when travelling outside 

of the EU it is recommended that you seek 

medical advice from your GP or refer to 

‘Advice on Health for Travellers’ available 

from the Department of Health prior to 

departure. 

11. What if I have special needs? 

We are keen to plan arrangements for 

your holiday so that special needs and 

requests can be accommodated as far 

as possible. If you will need assistance or 

special facilities in the hotel, or may have 

difficulties in taking part in excursions or 

boarding and travelling on the coach or 

other means of transport please let us 

know in advance. Not all holidays in this 

brochure may be suitable for you. We 

want you to enjoy your holiday and will try 

to help you select an appropriate trip. To 

do this we have set up a Special Helpline. 

Please call us on 01942 496507 (between 

10am and 4pm Monday to Friday) or write 

to Special Help Line, Shearings Holidays, 

1. Why should I read this? 

Because it is important. This Trading Charter, 

together with the Important Holiday 

Information, forms the basis of a legally 

binding contract between you (the person 

making the booking and everyone else 

named) and us (Shearings Holidays Limited, 

Miry Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4AG, ABTA 

No V6468, ATOL No 1666). If you take a few 

moments to study them you will see that they 

set out in simple terms what responsibilities we 

each have under the contract. Reading it now 

may help to avoid problems later. 

2. How do I make a contract with you? 

You can make the contract in a number of 

ways – through your travel agent, by writing to 

us, by making a booking through our website 

or by phoning us. The contract between us is 

made when your booking is entered on our 

computer and a booking reference number is 

produced. At that moment the contract 

between us begins. We will send you a 

confirmation usually within 24 hours; please 

check it carefully to ensure all the details 

are correct. 

3. What if I have any special requests? 

For more details on special requests/ 

requirements please read what we have to 

say in the relevant section in the Important 

Holiday Information. 

4. Do I have to buy your insurance? 

We strongly advise all our customers to take 

out travel insurance to cover medical and 

repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of 

baggage and cancellation charges. You do 

not need to take out our travel insurance but 

Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4AG. 

Please note: Requests for special 

menus/diets may incur an additional 

charge, which must be paid locally to the 

hotel concerned. Passengers who require 

one-to-one assistance must be 

accompanied by an able bodied person, 

as our tour managers are unable to offer 

the assistance of a personal nature, which 

may be required. 

12. Will all the facilities in the resorts and 

hotels always be available? 

All the amenities described on the 

appropriate brochure page, leaflet or 

advert will normally be available for the 

enjoyment of our customers. But some 

amenities (lifts, swimming pools and so on) 

may occasionally require servicing or 

cleaning and therefore we cannot 

guarantee that they will always be 

available. Some resort services may be 

affected by weather conditions or out of 

season reductions or cancellations. Unless 

otherwise indicated in the brochure, 

certain amenities (such as sun loungers, 

sporting activities and entrance to discos 

or nightclubs) may incur an additional 

charge. Entertainment provided by hotels 

is frequently subject to demand and the 

type or frequency may be varied if there is 

a lack of demand or insufficient numbers 

staying at the hotel. In many hotels you 

may be asked to share a table in the 

restaurant with other guests. If a hotel has 

lifts, these are described as serving some, 

most or all floors or rooms. Many hotel 

buildings are historical rather than purpose 

built and, therefore, there may also be 

some steps on a floor served by a lift, 

which lead to or from public rooms. Most 

UK hotels include tea and coffee making 

facilities in the bedrooms. Where this 

facility is provided there may be a charge 

for additional beverages. 

13. Can I rely on brochure flight times? 

Not always. Flight schedules are set well in 

advance but are subject to change. 

you should have insurance, which is at least as 

good as or better than the insurance we offer. 

If you do not buy our recommended 

insurance you must inform us at the time of 

booking of the name and address of your 

insurance company and the policy number, or 

sign our holiday insurance indemnity form. If 

you do not have adequate insurance and 

require our assistance whilst on holiday, we 

reserve the right to reclaim from you any 

medical repatriation or other expenses, which 

we may incur on your behalf, which would 

otherwise have been met by insurers. 

5. What do I have to pay and when? 

When you make your booking you must pay a 

deposit for every person named on the booking. 

Deposits per person and balance due dates 

(the period before departure date on which your 

full balance normally becomes due) are: 

Holiday Type and Duration 

Air-inclusive holidays 

Deposit 

Balance 

due date 

All durations £110 8 weeks 

European Holidays (Coach) 

Up to 4 days £50 8 weeks 

5 days and over £80 8 weeks 

Ireland by sea £95 8 weeks 

River Cruises 

All durations (coach) £110 8 weeks 

All durations (air) £200 8 weeks 

All durations (rail) 

Ocean Cruises 

£200 8 weeks 

All durations (coach) £200 

or 10%* 

84 days 

*of the total fare due, whichever is the 

greater 

Oberammergau Holidays £450 due at the time 

of booking. Final balance due 8 weeks before 

departure. 

Because of this we show flight details in 

our brochures and other product material 

for guidance only, and we reserve the 

right to substitute suitable alternative 

airlines, routes and/or aircraft for those 

shown if necessary. Such a change will 

not entitle you to cancel without penalty. 

Your final flight times will be shown on your 

final itinerary and airline tickets, which you 

should check carefully as soon as you 

receive them. 

14. Reduced price holidays for children 

Where there is no child reduction shown 

on the holiday page a reduction of 20% is 

given for children up to and including 11 

years of age. All reductions are based on 

children sharing a room with two people 

paying full price. Children travelling must 

pay the deposit and any room 

supplements and insurance premiums. 

We give a 10% reduction for one child up 

to and including 11 years of age sharing 

with one adult. Infants under two travel 

free but do not get a coach seat. Meal 

and cot charges should be paid direct to 

the hotel. Special regulations apply to 

aircraft – read section four of Important 

Holiday Information. 

15. Smoking Policy 

We operate a strict no smoking policy on 

all our coaches but we do have regular 

comfort stops. 

16. Pets 

We do not allow pets to be taken on our 

holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will 

normally be accommodated on UK 

holidays but not overseas holidays. 

17. River Cruises 

Please note, that in the unlikely event of 

unforseen circumstances (e.g lock 

maintenance, abnormal weather 

condtions or water levels) the River cruise 

itinerary may have to be amended. These 

tours may be operated on a hired-in 

coach. Prices shown are per person and 

are based on lowest grade twin cabin, as 

detailed on the ship pages in our brochures. 

*On all air holidays an amount of £2.50 per 

person as part of the ATOL Protection 

Contribution (APC) we pay to the Air Travel Trust 

Fund is payable with the deposit. If you book 

within the balance due date you must pay the 

total price of the holiday (including any 

insurance premiums) at the time you book. In 

other cases, you must pay the balance of the 

price of the holiday on or before the balance 

due date. If you do not, we will cancel your 

booking and you will have to pay the 

cancellation charges set out in section 9. 

Deposit and balance payments made by 

credit card may be subject to a handling 

charge. Oberammergau/special events 

deposit levels will be advised at time 

of booking. 

6. When I pay my money to my travel agent 

who does it belong to? 

Until we have a contract with you, your travel 

agent holds your deposit on your behalf. After 

that he holds it for us. Any money you pay him 

for the balance of your holiday he holds for 

you until the due date on your invoice. After 

that date he holds it for us. As soon as you pay 

any money to your travel agent in respect of a 

booking, which includes air travel, they will 

hold that money on our behalf at all times. 

7. Do you have a price promise? 

All prices quoted are correct at the time of 

printing (December 2009). We reserve the 

right to change our prices from time to time. 

This could mean that when you book your 

chosen holiday the actual price quoted may 

have gone up or down. The correct price will 

always be confirmed at the time of booking. 

Important Notice 

1. All prices quoted are correct at 

the time of printing (December 

2009). We reserve the right to 

change our prices from time to 

time. This could mean that when 

you book your chosen holiday 

the actual price quoted may 

have gone up or down. The 

correct price will always be 

confirmed at the time of 

booking. 

2. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that 

some of the prices or details 

contained within our brochure 

may have changed since it was 

printed. When you book your 

holiday you will be informed of 

any changes to any of the 

relevant details within our 

brochure which have occurred 

prior to you making your booking. 

3. The Foreign & Commonwealth 

Travel Advice Unit may have 

issued information about your 

holiday destination. You are 

advised to check this information 

on BBC2 (Ceefax) page 470 

onwards or online at 

www.fco.gov.uk Alternatively, you 

can contact the ABTA Information 

Department on 0901 2015050 

(calls charged at 50p per min). 

4. Shearings Holidays reserve the 

right to cancel bookings without 

penalty where insufficient 

numbers of passengers have 

been booked onto a particular 

tour. We will always make every 

effort to find a suitable alternative 

holiday if your holiday is 

cancelled. 

Trading Charter 

Once a booking has been confirmed by us, 

we will only change prices in very limited 

circumstances. The price of your travel 

arrangements is subject to change for an 

increase or decrease on the following items: 

transportation costs including fuel, ferry 

operator fares and tolls, embarkation or 

disembarkation fees at terminals; scheduled 

airfares and any other airline charges which 

are part of the contract between airlines (and 

their agents) and us; currency in relation to 

exchange rates applied to a particular holiday 

booked; dues and taxes including changes in 

VAT or another Government imposed changes. 

In the case of a small variation an amount 

equivalent to 2% of the price of your holiday, 

which excludes insurance premiums and any 

amendment charges, will be absorbed or 

retained. For larger variations, this 2% will still 

be absorbed for increases, but not retained 

from refunds. In either case, there will be an 

amount to cover agent’s commission. If this 

means paying more than 10% of the holiday 

price you will be entitled to cancel your 

holiday with a full refund of all monies paid 

except for any amendment charges. We will 

consider an appropriate refund of insurance 

premiums paid if you can show that you are 

unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should 

you decide to cancel for this reason you must 

exercise your right to do so within 14 days from 

the issue date printed on your final invoice. 

Alternatively, you can accept an offer of an 

alternative comparable holiday of equivalent 

or superior quality, if available. You may then 

transfer payment made in respect of the 


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original holiday to the alternative holiday. If the 

cost of the alternative holiday is less than the 

original holiday, the difference in price will be 

refunded. We will also pay compensation as 

set out in clause 12, overleaf. Please note that 

travel arrangements are not always purchased 

in local currency and some apparent 

changes have no impact on the price of your 

holiday due to contractual and other 

protection in place. In addition to Sterling we 

use the following currencies in calculating our 

holiday prices. 

The price of your holiday in the Europe 

February - December 2010 Edition 2 brochure 

was calculated in December 2009 using, 

where appropriate the following exchange 

rates: 

£1 sterling = 

Euro 1.10 Switzerland 1.70 

Denmark 8.35 Norway 9.70 

US 1.50 Canada 1.76 

8. Can I change my holiday arrangements 

once I have made them? 

If you want to make any changes to your 

booking such as changing the date, or the 

room type, or joining point, we will do our best 

to help but we cannot guarantee to make the 

changes that you want. If we do manage to 

make the changes we reserve the right to 

charge a fee to cover our administration costs, 

plus any extra charges if you are buying a 

more expensive holiday. Some changes 

however are so significant that we will treat 

them as cancellations and you must pay the 

cancellation charges set out in section 9. 

Significant changes include (i) transfer to a 

different holiday or departure date within the 

balance due date, (ii) transfer to a late 

availability offer or other special offer holiday, 

(iii) any changes to a holiday involving air 

travel where we are unable to secure seats 

from the airline at our contracted price. A 

transfer of a booking to someone else is not a 

significant change. If you wish to transfer your 

booking please see section 10. 

9. Can I cancel my holiday? 

Yes, you or any of your party may cancel your 

holiday at any time, but if you do so you will 

have to pay us cancellation charges based 

on the scale below. These charges are to 

compensate us for the risk of not being able 

to resell your holiday. When you cancel you 

must inform us or your travel agent in writing. 

Your cancellation will take effect from the date 

we or your travel agent receive your notice in 

writing, signed by the person who made the 

booking. You must also return any travel tickets 

or vouchers we may already have sent you. 

Please note, if only part of a booking is 

cancelled this may mean that the 

accommodation booked will be underoccupied 

and may result in the remaining 

passengers having to pay any applicable 

supplements, e.g. changing a twin room to a 

single. Cancellation charges are based on the 

following scale: 

UK, IRELAND & EUROPE 

Period before 

departures 

within which 

written 

cancellation 

is recieved 

Less than 

5 days 

duration excl. New 

Year, 

Easter and air 

holidays 

Holidays of 5 days 

or longer, all air 

holidays and 4 

day 

New Year & Easter 

Holidays 

More than 

56 days Deposit Deposit 

56 to 49 days Deposit 30% of total 

cost or deposit 

if greater 

48 to 29 days Deposit 50% of total 

cost or deposit cost or deposit 

if greater if greater 

28 to 22 days 50% of total 50% of total 









Departure day Total Total 

or later holiday cost holiday cost 

RIVER CRUISE 

Period before 

departures 

within which 

written 

cancellation 

is recieved 

More than 

56 days Deposit 

56 to 49 days 30% of total 


if greater 



if greater 



if greater 



if greater 



if greater 

OCEAN CRUISE 

Period before 

departures 

within which 

written 

cancellation 

is recieved 

Cancellation 

charges 

Cancellation 

charges 

More than 

84 days Deposit 



if greater 



if greater 



if greater 

If amendment fees have been added to the 

booking, these remain due in addition to the 

minimum cancellation fee.*Air fares, where 

holidays include flights, when cancelling your 

holiday we reserve the right to charge for the 

full cost of the flight if the charge exceeds 

our minimum deposit charge per person. 

Please note that your insurance policy may 

cover you against the cost of cancellation 

or you may be able to transfer your booking 

to another person in some circumstances. 

10. Can I transfer my booking to someone 

else? 

You may transfer your booking to someone 

else if you give us reasonable notice. The 

transferee must be someone who satisfies all 

the conditions for the holiday. We will make 

an administration charge of £20 per person 

for every transfer we make. We will also 

charge you for any extra costs caused by 

the transfer. Both you and the transferee 

remain responsible for paying for the holiday. 

If you do transfer your booking to someone 

else that person must take out separate 

insurance in accordance with section 4. 

11. What if I misbehave? 

If you or any member of your party are 

abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way 

which, in our reasonable opinion, could 

cause damage or injury to others or affect 

their enjoyment of their holiday, or which 

could damage property, we have the right, 

after reasonable consideration, to terminate 

your contract with us. In such circumstances 

we will have no further obligations or liability 

to you. The coach driver, ship captain, 

aircraft captain or authorized official of other 

means of transport is entitled to refuse 

boarding to you if, in their reasonable 

opinion, you are unacceptably under the 

influence of drink or drugs or being violent or 

disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the 

outbound journey or flight for this reason we 

will regard this as a cancellation of the 

contract by you and cancellation charges 

will be levied according to the scale in 

section 9. If the refusal is on the return 

journey or flight we have the right to 

terminate the contract. In such 

circumstances we will have no further 

obligations or liability to you. If you are 

disruptive during the journey or flight the 

coach driver, captain or other authorized 

official may have to divert, to off-load you. In 

those circumstances you will also be liable to 

us and/or the shipping airline or other 

transport provider for the costs incurred by 

the diversion. 

12. What if things go wrong? 

We accept responsibility if any part of your 

holiday arrangements, booked with us, is not 

as described in the brochure or not of a 

reasonable standard; or if you or any of your 

party suffer death or injury as a result of an 

activity forming part of your holiday 

arrangements which you booked with us 

before your departure; if the failure in the 

holiday arrangements or any death or 

personal injury is due to any fault on our part 

or that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting 

in the course of their employment. We do 

not accept responsibility if the failure, death 

or personal injury is not caused by any fault 

of ours or of our agents or suppliers or is 

caused by you or someone not connected 

with your holiday arrangements; or if the 

failure, death or personal injury is due to 

unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, 

even with all due care, we, or our agents or 

suppliers, could not have anticipated or 

avoided. For claims, which do not involve 

personal injury, illness or death, the most we 

will have to pay if we are liable to you, is 

twice the price per person affected paid for 

their holiday (not including insurance 

premiums and amendment charges). 

We will only have to pay this maximum 

amount if everything has gone wrong and 

you have received no benefit from your 

holiday. 

(a) Personal injury 

If you or any member of your party suffer 

death, injury or illness as a result of transport 

by aircraft, ship, train or coach any liability 

which we may have to pay is limited in line 

with the Montreal Convention (applies to 

transport by aircraft), Athens Convention 

(applies to transport by ship), Berne 

Convention (applies to transport by train) and 

the Geneva Convention (applies to transport 

by road). You can get copies of the relevant 

conventions from us if you ask or at 

www.forwarderlaw.com and 

www.admiraltylawguide.com. You should 

note that these conventions might limit or 

remove the carrier’s liability to you and the 

amount which the carrier has to pay you. If 

we make any payment to you or any 

member of your party for death, personal 

injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to 

us or our insurers the rights you may have to 

take action against the person or 

organization responsible for causing the 

death, personal injury or illness. 

Our suppliers (such as transport and 

accommodation providers) have their own 

booking conditions or conditions of carriage, 

and these conditions are binding between 

you and the supplier. Some of these 

conditions may limit or remove the relevant 

transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability 

to you. You can get copies of such 

conditions from our offices, or the offices of 

the relevant supplier. 

(b) Changes before departure 

If we have to make a significant change to 

your holiday after you have booked, you will 

have the option of withdrawing from the 

holiday without penalty or alternatively you 

may transfer to another holiday without 

paying an administration fee. A “significant 

change” includes one that involves 

changing your departure date, departure 

point, resort area, or reducing the quality of 

your main hotel or the specification of the 

coach. Compensation for such changes is 

payable on the scale in (c) opposite. 

In accordance with EU Regulation 

21/11/2005 we are required to advise you of 

the actual carrier operating your 

flight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by 

listing carriers to be used or likely to be used 

as follows: 


EUROPE 

Aer Lingus 

Air France 

Air Berlin 

Air Portugal 

Aurigny 

bmibaby 

bmi 


Czech Airlines 

Easyjet 

Flybe 

Fly 

Globespan 

Germanwings 

Iberia 

Jet2 

KLM 

Lufthansa 

Monarch 

Ryanair 

Sky Europe 

Swiss Air 

TAP Czech Airlines 

Thomsonfly 

TUI Fly 

Any changes to the actual airline after 

you have received your tickets will be 

notified to you as soon as possible and in all 

cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. 

Such a change is deemed to be a minor 

change. Other examples of minor changes 

include alteration of your outward/return 

flights by less than 12 hours, changes to 

aircraft type, change of accommodation to 

another of the same standard. 

(c) Cancellation and withdrawal 

If you withdraw from the holiday because of 

a significant change made by us or if we 

have to cancel the holiday for any reason 

(except where it is your fault) you will be 

offered the choice of: 

1. a replacement holiday of equivalent or 

superior quality where available, or 

2. a replacement holiday of lower quality 

where available and a refund of the price 

difference, or 

3. a full refund. 

Once we have notified you of the changes 

and the options available, you must notify us 

as soon as possible of your decision. We will 

pay you compensation for significant 

changes on the following scale: 

Holiday Duration 

Period before 

departure in which 

a significant change 2-4 days 5 days 

is notified to you 

or your travel agent 

& longer 

More than 56 days Nil Nil 

29 to 56 days Nil £10 

15 to 28 days Nil £15 

8 to 14 days £15 £20 

0 to 7 days £20 £25 

unless (a) the holiday is changed or 

cancelled by reason of unusual and 

unforeseeable circumstances beyond our 

control, the consequences of which could 

not have been avoided even if all due care 

had been exercised. These circumstances 

include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, 

terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, 

quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural 

or nuclear disasters, port or terminal closures 

and adverse weather conditions. (b) The 

holiday is cancelled due to the minimum 

number of clients required for a particular 

travel arrangement not being reached. 

However, we will not cancel your travel 

arrangements less than 14 days before your 

departure date, except for reasons of force 

majeure or failure by you to pay the final 

balance. 

Payment of compensation according to the 

scale set out above will not affect your 

statutory right to claim further compensation 

if, in all circumstances, you remain 

dissatisfied. 

(d) Changes after departure 

If, after departure, a significant proportion of 

your holiday cannot be provided we will 

make suitable alternative arrangements for 

you to continue the holiday at no extra cost 

to you. 

If it is impossible to make alternative 

arrangements or you have reasonable 

grounds for refusing the alternative offered 

we will transport you back to your point of 

departure or another place you agree to. 

Unless the change is as a result of unusual 

and unforeseeable circumstances beyond 

our control (as described above), you will be 

entitled to compensation.

13. What will you do for me if I am 

delayed? 

If you are delayed for more than 6 hours in 

any one day we will do our best to minimise 

any discomfort and where possible arrange 

for appropriate refreshments and meals. Note 

that your insurance policy also covers you in 

some circumstances in the event of delay. 

14. What is my position in relation to air and 

sea carriers? 

When you travel by air or by sea, your journey 

may be subject to certain international 

conventions such as the Montreal Convention 

or Athens Convention. You agree that the 

transport company’s own ‘Conditions of 

Carriage’ will apply to you on that journey. 

When arranging this transportation for you, we 

rely on the terms and conditions contained 

within these international conventions and 

those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You 

acknowledge that all of these terms and 

conditions form part of your contract with us 

as well as with the transport company. You 

can ask us or the travel agent booking your 

holiday to provide you with a copy of any of 

the conditions applicable to your journey. 

15. Will you help me when things go wrong 

even if it is not your fault? 

Yes, but only in certain circumstances. In all 

cases where you get into difficulties such as 

losing your passport, being robbed, losing 

your luggage, whether it is our fault or not, we 

will offer you general advice and assistance; 

for example helping you make necessary 

phone calls, translating, or contacting the 

emergency services. Also, if you or a member 

of your party, through misadventure, suffers 

death, illness or personal injury while on 

holiday in circumstances where we are not 

liable to you, not only will we offer you 

general assistance, we will also offer you, 

subject to our reasonable discretion, up to 

£5,000 (less the cost of any general 

assistance) for initial legal costs if you decide 

to begin legal action against someone else. 

To qualify for this you must tell us within 90 

days of the date of your misadventure and 

get our agreement before you go ahead. If 

you are successful in recovering your costs, 

legal or otherwise, or you can claim for them 

under an insurance policy you must 

reimburse us for any assistance we have 

given you. 

16. How do I complain? 

If you have any complaint at all about the 

holiday you should tell our driver/ 

representative or supplier immediately so that 

they can have the opportunity of putting 

things right. If the problem is not resolved to 

your satisfaction you should complete a 

Holiday Report Form. Your driver/ 

representative will have these and after you 

have completed one they will give you a 

copy. Keep this and if on your return you are 

still not satisfied write within 28 days to: The 

Customer Care Manager, Shearings Holidays, 

Miry Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4AG. In 

your letter you should quote your holiday 

reference number, holiday code, departure 

date and the number of your Holiday Report 

Form. We will try and settle the matter 

amicably but if this is not possible then you 

may, if you wish, have the matter referred to 

arbitration under a special scheme, which, 

though devised by arrangement with the 

Association of British Travel Agents, is 

administered quite independently by the 

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme 

provides for a simple and inexpensive 

method of arbitration on documents alone 

with restricted liability on the customer in 

respect of costs. Full details will be provided 

on request. The scheme does not apply to 

claims for an amount greater than £5,000 

per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per 

booking. Neither does it apply to claims, 

which are solely, or mainly in respect of 

physical injury or illness or the consequences 

of such injury or illness. 

The rules of the scheme provide that the 

application for arbitration must be made 

within 9 months of the date of return from the 

holiday, but in special circumstances it may 

still be offered outside this period. 

17. Consumer protection 

We are members of ABTA. All holidays in our 

brochures (excluding Self Drive) are fully 

bonded, which means that in the unlikely 

event of our insolvency you will not be 

stranded on holiday abroad or in the UK and 

you will be refunded any money you have 

paid to us for an advance booking. Overland 

holidays (not involving air travel) are bonded 

under the Bonded Coach Holiday Scheme of 

the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK. 

Air holidays and flights are ATOL protected, 

since we hold Air Travel Organiser’s License 

No 1666 granted by Civil Aviation Authority. 

The price of your holiday includes the amount 

of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL 

Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the 

Air Travel Trust Fund. For further information, 

visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. 

18. Data Protection Act 

In order to process your booking and to 

ensure that your travel arrangements run 

smoothly and meet your requirements we, 

and your travel agent, need to use the 

information you provide such as name, 

address, any special needs/dietary 

requirements, etc. We take full responsibility 

for ensuring that proper measures are in 

place to protect your information. We must 

pass the information on to the relevant 

suppliers of your travel arrangements such as 

hotels, transport companies, etc. The 

information may also be supplied to security 

or credit checking companies, public 

authorities such as customs/immigration if 

required by them, or as required by law. 

Additionally, where your holiday is outside the 

European Economic Area (EEA), controls on 

data protection in your destination may not 

be as strong as the legal requirements in this 

country. We will not, however, pass 

information on to any person not responsible 

for part of your travel arrangements. This 

applies to any sensitive information that you 

give to us such as details of any disabilities or 

dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot 

pass this information to the relevant suppliers, 

whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide 

your booking. In making this booking, you 

consent to this information being passed on 

to the relevant persons. Please note that 

where information is held by your travel agent, 

this is subject to your agent’s own data 

protection policy. Your data controller is The 

Data Protection Officer, Shearings Holidays, 

Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4AG. You are entitled 

to a copy of your information held by us. If 

you would like to see this, please contact us. 

We retain your full contact details and other 

information in secure files and electronic 

storage facilities. We may use this information 

to contact you by mail, telephone or 

electronic means. We will provide you with 

details of other goods and services including 

those of selected third parties. We may share 

your information with other carefully selected 

third parties who may contact you direct by 

mail, telephone or electronic means. If you 

do not wish to receive the further information 

about products and services (from either 

ourselves or third parties) please write to the 

data controller. Published December 2009 

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Summary of Benefits & Excesses (per person) 

Insurance 

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That’s why we have teamed up with travel insurance specialist, 

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When you choose our comprehensive policy, the price of the 

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24 Hour Emergency Assistance 

The insurance includes a 24-hour English-speaking emergency 

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Loss of one or more eyes or limbs Up to £25,000 Nil 

Permanent Disablement Up to £25,000 Nil 

Death Up to £15,000 Nil 

Hospital Benefit Up to £500 (£15 for each 24hrs) Nil 

Return to home Up to £1,000 (UK) £60* 

Medical Expenses Up to £5,000,000 (Non British mainland Holidays) £60* 

Additional Expenses Up to £1,500 (British mainland holidays) 

Loss of Deposit, Cancellation Up to the total invoice cost for 

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Delayed Travel 

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Holiday Abandonment Up to the total invoice cost £60* 

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Nil 

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Personal Property Up to £500 £60 

Single Article Up to £100 

Valuables £200 

Personal Money Up to £200 £60 

Cash Limit Up to £200 

Delayed Baggage Up to £100 Nil 

Personal Liability Up to £1,000,000 Nil 

Legal Expenses 

Passport/ 

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Driving License Indemnity Up to £200 Nil 

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Europe 2-5 days 6 days 7-10 days 11-12 days 13-17 days 

£35 £40 £43 £45 £48 

British Isles 1-4 days 5 days 6-8 days 9-10 days 

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Channel Isles & Ireland All Durations 

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Worldwide Up to 21 days 

£131 


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