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Welcome to ATI Tours 2012, 

COnTenTS 

With pleasure we introduce ATI Tours brochure Europe and Beyond for 2012. This year it has undertaken a total 

transformation following the latest trends of the holiday traveller. 

A variety of tours available across the Globe have been carefully selected to please the most discerning traveller. 

Most of the coach tours are spoken only in English the few that are multilingual (never more than 3 languages) have been 

identified with the expression “multilingual’ in the segment marked “Inclusions”. For a genial experience we recommend the 

small group tours with a maximum of eight participants. And of course the privately conducted packages are at optimum 

rates not withholding the quality of the services. 

All types of accommodation are available worldwide and at ATI Tours we are confident that we can assist from the five 

star deluxe hotel to an apartment, an independent cottage or perhaps a freestanding villa. 

Looking forward to assisting you in making your dream a reality! 

04 Russia & Eastern Europe 

05 Ukraine & Eastern Europe 

06 Eastern Europe Classics 

07 Eastern Europe & the Balkans 

08 Poland 

09 Poland 

10 Germany 

11 Germany 

12 Croatia & Italy 

13 Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina 

14 Croatia & Serbia 

15 Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina & Slovenia 

16 United Kingdom, London & Scotland 

17 United Kingdom, Wales & Cornwall 

18 United Kingdom, York, Scotland & Ireland 

19 France, Paris, Normandy & the Loire Valley 

20 France, Alpilles & Provence 

21 France, Bordeaux & Cote Azur 

22 Italy, Milan to Rome & Venice 

23 Italy, Milan to the Lakes 

24 Italy, Milan Cote Azure & Dolomites 

25 Italy, Milan to Lakes, Riviera & Tuscany 

26 Italy, Milan to Piedmont 

27 Italy, Northern Lakes 

28 Italy, Riviera, Tigullio & Cinque Terre 

29 Italy, Riviera, Tuscany & Sardinia 

30 Italy, Venice to Lakes, Vineyards & Naples 

31 Italy, Venice to Dolomites & Rome 

32 Italy, Florence & Tuscany 

33 Italy, Tuscany 

34 Italy, Tuscany 

35 Italy, Rome to North & South 

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38 Italy, Amalfi Coast 

39 Italy, Amalfi Coast 

40 Italy, Sicily East, West & Vineyards 

41 Italy, Sicily 

42 Italy, Sicily 

43 Italy, Sicily to Roma & Malta 

44 Italy, Sardinia & Corsica 

45 Cruise & Tour, Adriatic Sea & Yangtze River 

46 Cruise & Tour, Mediterranean Sea 

47 Cruise & Tour, Mediterranean Sea 

48 Turkey 

49 Turkey 

50 Greece, Classic Tours 

51 Greece, Island Hopping & Croatia 

52 Spain 

53 Spain & Portugal 

54 Spain & Portugal 

55 Spain, Portugal & Morocco 

56 Spain & Morocco 

57 Canada & Alaska 

58 Canada & Alaska 

59 Canada 

60 USA, West Coast 

61 USA, West Coast 

62 USA, East Coast 

63 USA, East Coast 

64 USA, South East Coast 

65 USA, West Coast & Hawaii 

66 USA, East to West Coast 

67 Terms & Conditions 

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rUSSia & eaSTern eUrOpe 

sat Moscow D 

You will be met at the airport and transferred 

to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening. 

sun Moscow B 

Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, 

is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. 

sightseeing begins at the Red square, 

dominated by st Basil’s Cathedral and by 

the massive red walls of the Kremlin. visit the 

armory Museum, proceed to see the Moscow 

university and the popular arbat shopping 

district. Continue with a drive along the wide 

boulevards. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

mon Moscow-Tver-Novgorod BLD 

after an early breakfast, depart for tver, an 

ancient trading port nestled on the banks of 

the volga River. the city offers fascinating 

treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built 

for Catherine ii as a resting place on her 

journeys from Moscow to st Petersburg. 

enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this 

remarkable city. end the day in novgorod, 

founded almost twelve centuries ago. 

tue Novgorod-St Petersburg BD 

Your morning sightseeing tour of novgorod 

starts at the Kremlin with a visit to st sophia 

Cathedral. Cross the river via a pedestrian 

bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. in the 

afternoon, travel north to st Petersburg, 

the former capital of the Romanov Czars. 

upon arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour of the 

city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul 

Fortress, quarter of the City museum and 

its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the 

Russian emperors and st isaac’s Cathedral. 

wed St Petersburg B 

there are not many cities in the world that 

can match the grace of st Petersburg. When 

Peter the great founded the city in 1703, he 

hired europe’s best architects, craftsmen 

and artists to build and decorate it. spread 

over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, 

it is often referred to as “venice of the 

north”. this morning sightseeing tour will 

feature the world-famous Hermitage, which 

houses many treasures from the Czarist era. 

Remainder of the day at leisure. 

thu St Petersburg-Tallin BD 

Journey to estonia, first stop is narva. 

Continue to tallinn, the capital of estonia, on 

the southern coast of the gulf of Finland. 

Prague 

CZECH REP. 

Vienna 

AUSTRIA 

Moscow to Baltic states, poland, prague & Vienna 

19 days/18 nights, Moscow/Vienna 

Depart Sat: Apr 28. May 12, 6. Jun 23. Jul 07, 28. Aug 25. Sep 08, 22. Oct 06. 

Cost: $3825 per person twin share (s/supp 1498) 

POLAND 

fri Tallin-Riga BD 

Morning walking tour of the upper and Lower 

old town, a unesCo World Heritage site, 

visit orthodox alexander nevsky Cathedral, 

toompea Castle and see the 14th century 

gothic town Hall. travel to Riga, Latvia, in the 

afternoon. 

sat Riga B 

During your sightseeing tour, see Riga 

Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, st 

Jacobs Cathedral, st Peter’s Church, the 

Parliament building, Liberty Monument and 

the district of art nouveau houses. afternoon 

at leisure. 

sun Riga-Vilnius BD 

Morning departure for vilnius, capital of 

Lithuania. Remainder of the day at leisure. 

mon Vilnius B 

the city of vilnius is located on the 

confluence of the neris and velnele Rivers. in 

old vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and 

st. anna’s Church. view vilnius university, 

dating back to 1570, gediminas’ tower in 

the upper town and vilnius Castle. the 

afternoon is free or you may take an optional 

excursion to trakai. 

tue Vilnius-Warsaw BLD 

Cross the border into Poland and reach 

Warsaw at day’s end. 

wed Warsaw B 

Your sightseeing tour includes a drive 

along the Royal Route (from Castle square 

to Lazienki Park) and Palace, summer 

residence of the last king of Poland. view the 

Palace of science and Culture, the saxon 

gardens, the tomb of the unknown soldier, 

Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw 

ghetto and the Barbican. Walk through the 

old town, old Market square and st John’s 

Cathedral. Remainder of the day is at leisure 

or attend an optional Chopin concert. 

thu Warsaw-Krakow BD 

this morning, journey to Czestochowa, 

visit the Yasna gora Monastery with 

the renowned “Black Madonna”. in the 

afternoon, there is time for an optional side 

trip to one of the sombre memorials of the 

past, auschwitz. Your day will come to an 

end with dinner at your hotel in Krakow. 

Warsaw 

Krakow 

Tallinn 

Riga 

Vilnius 

ESTONIA 

LITHUANIA 

LATVIA 

escorted tours 

St Petersburg 

Novgorod 

RUSSIA 

Moscow 

fri Krakow B 

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to 

the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and 

visiting the Royal Cathedral. enjoy a walking 

tour of the old town where you will visit the 

Main Market square, Renaissance Cloth Hall 

and st Mary’s Church. afternoon is at leisure. 

sat Krakow-Prague BD 

after a drive through the Polish countryside, 

we travel across the borders of slovakia and 

the Czech Republic. Panoramic of Prague, 

with its Baroque churches, promenades, 

parks and ancient city walls. 

sun Prague B 

Your city tour starts with a panoramic drive to 

the famous Wenceslas square, the strahov 

stadium and Castle square. on a walking 

tour we visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, 

st vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto 

Church. across the Charles Bridge, we 

walk through the old quarter the Jewish 

ghetto, town Hall and the world famous 

astronomical Clock. the remainder of the 

day is at leisure, or attend an optional cultural 

performance. 

mon Prague-Vienna B 

today’s destination is vienna, the “City of 

Waltz”, and one of europe’s loveliest cities. 

tue Vienna BD 

on your morning sightseeing tour, visit the 

Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the austro- 

Hungarian empire, and view the Belvedere 

Palace, Prater amusement park, the un 

buildings, st stephen’s Cathedral and other 

vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. 

afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner in a 

local restaurant. 

wed Vienna Departure B 

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast 

with your transfer to the airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, arrival and departure 

transfers, professional tour director throughout, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, two 

lunches, ten dinners, porterage, service charges, 

taxes. Entries: Kremlin, Armory Muesum, St Sophia 

Cathedral, Yaroslav Court, St Isaac’s Cathedral, 

Hermitage, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea 

Castle, Peter and Paul church, St Anna’s Church, 

Yasna Gora Monastery, Royal Cathedral, St Mary’s 

Church, Cathedral of St Vitus, Old Royal Palace, 

St George’s Basilica, Golden Lane with Daliborka 

Tower, Hofburg Palace, St Stephens Cathedral. 

Hotels: Moscow-Marriott Grand, Novgorod-Park 

Inn Veliky, St Petersburg-Holiday Inn, Tallinn-Meriton 

Grand, Riga-Radisson Blu, Vilnius-Novotel, Warsaw- 

Holiday Inn, Krakow-Novotel Centrum, Pragu- 

Diplomat, Vienna-Renaissance (or similar). Notes: 

It is possible to end the tour in Warsaw or Prague.


The Best of Ukraine, poland & Hungary 

12 days/11 nights, Kiev/Budapest 

Depart Sat: May 12. Jun 02. Jul 14. Aug 04, 25. Sep 15. Oct 06. 


POLAND 

Zakopane 

sat Kiev D 

You will be met at the airport on arrival and 

transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner. 

sun Kiev B 

Your guided city tour includes the “oniondomed” 

st sophia Cathedral, st vladimir 

Cathedral, the bustling Kreschatyk Boulevard, 

golden gate, the Lavra Monastery including 

the Museum of Historical treasures. the 

remainder of the day is at leisure. 

mon Kiev-Vinitsa-Kamenets 

Podolsky BLD 

travel through the cities of Zhitomyn and 

Berdichy on our way to vinitsa. Lunch at a 

typical restaurant and in the afternoon visit 

the site of Hitler’s bunker during WWii at 

Werewolf. Continue to Kamenets-Podolsky 

arriving in time for dinner. 

panorama of eastern europe 

13 days/12 nights, Vienna/Prague 

Depart Sat: May 12, 26. Jun 09, 23. Jul 07, 21. Aug 04, 18. Sep 08, 15, 22. Oct 06. 

Cost $2449 per person twin share (s/supp 998) 

sat Vienna D 

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

at leisure until evening when you meet your 

tour director and fellow travellers followed by 

a welcome dinner. 

sun Vienna B 

guided visit of the Hofburg Palace, view the 

Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement 

park, the un buildings, st stephen’s 

Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s 

imperial history. afternoon at leisure. 

mon Vienna-Budapest BD 

We travel eastbound across the border to 

Hungary. Continue through the panoramic 

trans Danube Region, reaching Budapest 

just in time to relax before dinner. 

tue Budapest B 

on our guided tour view the outstanding 

Parliament, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill 

area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, st Matthias 

Church, the Heroes’ square and gellert Hill 

with its Citadel. afternoon at leisure. 

Berlin 

Krakow 

Vienna 

AUSTRIA 

Lviv 

Kamenets 

Podolsky 

Budapest 

HUNGARY 

UKRAINE 

POLAND 

GERMANY 

Krakow 

Prague 

CZECH REP. 

Kiev 

Warsaw 

Budapest 

HUNGARY 

UKraine & eaSTern eUrOpe 

tue Kamenets Podolsky-Ternopil-Lviv BD 

Morning guided visit of the Museum and the 

Fortress of Kamenets-Podolsky. Panoramic 

of ternopil and its huge lake, considered 

as the largest city of the historical region of 

galicia. Dinner at your hotel in Lviv. 

wed Lviv B 

guided tour of Lviv, see the opera House, 

the Domincan Church and Lykachivsky 

Cemetery. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

thu Lviv-Lancut-Krakow BD 

Morning drive through the Polish countryside 

to visit the medieval Lancut Castle with its 

unique collection of noble carriages. Dinner 

at your hotel on arrival in Krakow. 

fri Krakow B 

Your guided tour of Krakow includes: Wawel 

Hill, the Royal Castle and Cathedral, walk 

through the old town, the Main Market 

square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and st 

Mary’s Church. Your afternoon is at leisure. 

sat Krakow-Zakopane BD 

Leisurely departure for Zakopane. on 

arrival your guided tour includes a stroll 

along Krupowki street, view the traditional 

architecture of the Zakopane timber houses, 

highland inns and restaurants, some of the 

highlights are the Lodge of villa atma, the 

old Zakopane Cemetery and the 19C old 

Church. Dinner with folkloric music. 

wed Budapest-Krakow BD 

the road to Krakow winds through the lovely 

hills and countryside of slovakia, past the 

tatras Mountains and into the great plains of 

Poland. Relaxing dinner in Krakow. 

thu Krakow B 

our guided tour includes a view of the Royal 

Castle and the Royal Cathedral, walking 

tour of the old town visit the Main Market 

square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and st 

Mary’s Church. Your afternoon is at leisure. 

fri Krakow-Czestochowa-Warsaw BD 

Morning at leisure or join an optional trip 

to auschwitz. afternoon departure with en 

route stop in Czestochowa to visit the Yasna 

gora Monastery and the renowned “Black 

Madonna”. Late afternoon arrival in Warsaw. 

sat Warsaw B 

this morning we travel along the Royal Route 

(from Castle square to Lazienki Park), view 

the Palace of science and Culture, the saxon 

gardens, the tomb of the unknown soldier, 

Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw 

ghetto and the Barbican, walking tour of 

the old town, the old Market square and st 

John’s Cathedral. optional Chopin concert. 

sun Warsaw-Poznan-Berlin BD 

Morning departure from Warsaw, en route 

visit to the historical centre of Poznan. Dinner 

on arrival in Berlin, today’s final destination. 

mon Berlin B 

tour the Reichstag, the former Parliament 

and the huge schloss Charlottenburg Palace. 

We continue through the historical centre to 

sun Zakopane-Budapest BD 

in the morning we ride the funicular railway 

to the top of Mount gubalowka and view 

the breathtaking tatra Mountains. We travel 

through the countryside of slovenia then 

along the Danube River to Budapest. Dinner 

at your hotel on arrival. 

mon Budapest B 

Your guided tour of Budapest will include 

Parliament Building and the seat of national 

assembly. We walk along the pedestrian 

street of vaci utca. visit Heroes’ square 

with the Millennium Memorial, the Corinthian 

Column and the tomb of the unknown 

soldier. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

tue Budapest-Casarda Dinner BD 

on your morning sightseeing tour, you will 

visit the 13C Matthias Church, Fisherman’s 

Bastion and the Royal Palace. Your afternoon 

is at leisure until your farewell dinner 

with entertainment at a typical Csarda 

Restaurant. 

wed Budapest B 

after breakfast, you will be transferred to the 

airport for your onward arrangements. 


transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, 

local tour guides, breakfast daily, one lunch, 

seven dinners, porterage, service charges, 

taxes. Entries: St Sophia Cathedral, Lavra 

Monastery, Werewolf, Kamenets-Podolsky 

Fortress, Lykachivsky Cemetery, Lancut Castle, 

Royal Cathedral, St Mary’s Church, Villa Atma, 

Old Church, Funicular Railway, Matthais Church, 

Fisherman’s Bastion. Hotels: Kiev-Radisson 

Blu, Kamenets/Podolsky-Amadeus, Lviv-Dnister, 

Krakow-Andels, Zakopane-Belvedere, Budapest- 

Zara Continental (or similar). 

view the opera theatre, the schiller theatre 

and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. 

afternoon at leisure to explore the city at 

your own pace. 

tue Berlin-Dresden-Prague BD 

We continue your journey via the Baroque 

city of Dresden, view Zwinger Palace and 

semper opera House. then on to the 

magnificent city of Prague. Dinner on arrival. 

wed Prague B 

Panoramic drive to reach Wenceslas square, 

the strahov stadium and the Castle square. 

on our walking tour, we visit the Royal Castle 

of Hradcany, st vitus Cathedral, the Royal 

Palace and Loreto Church. then cross 

Charles Bridge through the old quarter to 

the Jewish ghetto, the town Hall and its 

astronomical Clock. Remainder of the day at 

leisure. optional cultural performance. 

thu Prague B 


airport for your departure flight. 


transfers, professional tour director, deluxe coach, 

local tour guides, breakfast daily, six dinners, 

porterage, service charges, taxes. Hotels: Vienna- 

Renaissance, Budapest-Radisson Blu, Krakow- 

Holiday Inn, Warsaw-Holiday Inn, Berlin-Abba, 

Prague-Diplomat (or similar). 

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eaSTern eUrOpe CLaSSiCS escorted tours 

Three Grand Capitals Warsaw-Berlin-prague 

7 days/6 nights, Warsaw/Prague 

Depart Fri: May18. Jun 01, 15, 29. Jul 13, 27. Aug 10, 24. Sep 14, 21, 28. Oct 12. 


fri Warsaw D 

on arrival you are met and transferred to 

your hotel. in the evening get together with 

your fellow travellers and tour director, 

followed by dinner. 

sat Warsaw: Historic Tour B 

Your guided tour includes the Royal Route 

from Castle square to Lazienki Palace 

and Parkland. Past the Palace of science 

and Culture, saxon gardens, tomb of the 

unknown soldier, Monument to the Heroes 

of the Warsaw ghetto and the Barbican. 

afternoon at leisure or join an optional 

Chopin concert. 

sun Warsaw-Poznan-Berlin BD 

Morning departure and en route visit of the 

historical centre of Poznan. Dinner at your 

hotel on arrival in Berlin. 

Vienna 

AUSTRIA 

POLAND 

Krakow 

Warsaw 

Budapest 

HUNGARY 

sat Vienna Arrival D 


to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and 

your tour Director at the welcome dinner. 

sun Vienna B 

Your sightseeing tour includes Hofburg 

Palace, once the seat of the austro- 

Hungarian empire, Belvedere Palace, the 

Prater amusement park, the un buildings, st 

stephen’s Cathedral. afternoon at leisure. 

mon Vienna-Budapest BD 

today, travel east and cross the border to 

Hungary. Continue through the trans Danube 

Region, reaching Budapest before dinner. 

mon Berlin B 

guided tour of the Reichstag, a Renaissance 

building that once housed germany’s 

Parliament and the magnificent schloss 

Charlottenburg, continue through the 

historical centre to admire the opera theatre, 

the schiller theatre and the Kaiser Wilhelm 

Memorial Church. afternoon at leisure. 

tue Berlin-Dresden-Prague BD 

travel via the beautiful saxony Baroque 

Dresden, view Zwinger Palace and semper 

opera House. Continue to the Czech capital, 

Prague. Dinner at your hotel on arrival. 

wed Prague B 

Built on seven hills, positioned on both banks 

of the vltava River. start your guided tour 

with a panoramic drive to Wenceslas square, 

the strahov stadium and the Castle square. 

Highlights of slovenia 

7 days/6 nights, Venice or Ljubljana/Bled 

Depart Mon: May 07. Jun 04, 18. Jul 09. Aug 13. Sep 03, 17. Oct 08. 


mon Venice or Ljubljana Arrival 

upon arrival in venice or Ljubljana you will 

be met and transferred to your hotel. in 

the evening, meet your companions over a 

welcome drink. 

tue Ljubljana-Postojna-Piran BD 

today we concentrate on the Karst Region. 

We visit Postojna Cave and continue to 

Predjama medieval Castle perched atop a 

cliff. We drive to the slovenian coast. Dinner 

at a local restaurant in Piran. 

wed Piran-Portoroz-Nova Gorica B 

guided tour of Piran is followed by the visit 

of Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. We 

continue to view the secovlje salt-pans and 

then inland to nova gorica. Remainder of the 

day at leisure or optional tour to the vineyard 

region of goriska Brda and try the wines. 

thu Nova Gorica-Soca Valley-Bled B 

Morning drive upstream the emerald green 

soca River, through Kobarid (mentioned in 

Hemmingway’s. Farewell to arms) and visit 

the WW1 Museum. Continue to Bled. 

fri Bled B 

Your guided tour features the charming town 

of Bled, the lakeshore and the imposing Bled 

Castle, perched on a cliff above the lake. 

Remainder of the day at leisure or optional 

tour to the medieval town of skofja Loka. 

sat Bled BD 

Full day at leisure in Bled. or join the optional 

tour to Lake Bohinj. evening farewell dinner 

at a local restaurant. 

Sun Bled B 

after breakfast, transfer to the airport. 

Berlin 

GERMANY 

Prague 

CZECH REP. 

POLAND 

Warsaw 

Cross Charles Bridge through the old quarter 

to the Jewish ghetto, town Hall and the 

astronomical Clock. afternoon at leisure. 

thu Prague B 



Inclusions: Twin share in first class hotels, 

arrival and departure transfers, deluxe coach, 

professional tour director, local tour guides, 

breakfast daily, three dinners, porterage, service 

charges, taxes. Hotels: Warsaw-Holiday Inn, 

Berlin-Abba, Prague-Diplomat (or similar). 

Vienna to Warsaw 

9 days/8 nights, Vienna/Warsaw 

Depart Sat: May 12, 26. Jun 09, 23. Jul 07, 21. Aug 04, 18. Sep 08, 15, 22. Oct 06. 


tue Budapest B 

situated on the opposite banks of the 

Danube River. Your morning sightseeing tour 

includes views of the Parliament, the Royal 

Palace, Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion. 

wed Budapest-Krakow BD 

the road to Krakow winds through the lovely 

hills and countryside of slovakia, past the 

tatras Mountains and into the great plains of 

Poland. Relaxing dinner in Krakow. 

thu Krakow B 

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to 

Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visit 

the Royal Cathedral. enjoy a walking tour of 

the old town. afternoon at leisure. 

fri Krakow-Czestochowa-Warsaw BD 

Morning at leisure or join an optional trip to 

auschwitz. Later, journey to Czestochowa 

and visit the Yasna gora Monastery with the 

Black Madonna. Late afternoon arrival at 

your hotel in Warsaw, check in and dinner. 

sat Warsaw: Royal Castle/Cathedral B 

Drive along the famous Royal Route from 

magnificent Castle square to Lazienki Park 

and Palace, summer residence of the last 

king of Poland. on to the Palace of science 

and Culture, the saxon gardens, the tomb 

of the unknown soldier, Monument to the 

Heroes of the Warsaw ghetto. Continue 

with a walking tour of the old town, the old 

Market square and st John’s Cathedral. 

sun Warsaw departure B 


Inclusions: Twin share in first class hotels, arrival 

and departure transfers, tour director throughout, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, 

four dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. 

Hotels: Vienna-Renaissance, Budapest-Radisson 

Blu, Krakow-Holiday Inn, Warsaw-Holiday Inn (or 

similar). 

Nova 

Gorica 

Piran 

Bled 

Postojna 

Ljubjana 


and departure transfers, tour director throughout, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, 

two dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. 

Entries: Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Secovlje 

Salt-pans, WWI Museum, Bled Castle. Hotels: 

Ljubljana-Central, Piran-Piran, Nova Gorica-Park, 

Bled-Park (or similar).


eaSTern eUrOpe & THe BaLKanS 

discovering the Balkans 

9 days/8 nights, Sofia/Bucharest 

Depart Sat: May12. Jun 02, 23. Jul 14. Aug 04, 25. Sep 15. Oct 06. 

Cost $1758 per prerson twin share (s/supp 538) 

sat Sofia arrival D 

You will be met at sofia airport and 

transferred to your hotel. time to relax 

before meeting your fellow travellers and tour 

director, followed by a welcome dinner. 

sun Sofia-Thracian Treasures B 

Your guided city tour includes the national 

Museum, the alexander nevski Cathedral and 

alexander nevski Crypt. evening at leisure. 

mon Sofia-Nis-Belgrade BLD 

en route to Belgrade we visit the World 

Heritage listed studenica Monastery. 

afternoon at leisure in Belgrade. Dinner 

with entertainment at a typical restaurant in 

Bohemian skadarlija. 

tue Belgrade-Novi Sad-Timisoara BD 

Depart for novi sad. Capital of the northern 

serbian province of vojvodina and serbia’s 

second largest city. Walking tour of novi sad 

including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty 

square, the Cathedral, Zmaj Jovina and 

Dunavaska street. Continue to timisoara, 

where the Romanian revolution started in 

1989. view the ruins of timisoara Fortress, 

Huniady Castle, Pasha’s Wheel and Fabric 

residential areas and Corso shopping area. 

fri Prague D 

You will be met at Prague airport and 

transferred to your hotel. this evening enjoy 

dinner in a local restaurant with folkloric 

entertainment. 

sat Prague-Opera Performance B 

on your morning tour view the old town 

square, the astronomical Clock, the Jewish 

Quarter, st nicholas Church and the Charles 

Bridge. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

enjoy an opera performance in the evening. 

sun Prague B 

travel across the vltava River to visit the 

Royal Castle of Hradcany and st vitus 

Cathedral. the afternoon and evening is at 

your leisure. 

mon Prague-Vienna BD 

Morning departure by coach or first class 

train to vienna, the “City of Walz”. the 

afternoon is at leisure. in the evening join the 

group for dinner in a typical local Heurigen 

Restaurant. 

wed Timisoara-Hunedoara-Sibiu BD 

Depart for sibiu. stop to visit the fortress 

of Hunedoara that became the castle of 

the eminent King of the medieval era, 

Matthias Corvinus. Further to military and 

civil innovations, particularly during the 400 

years of court life, the structure acquired very 

interesting architectural characteristics. 

thu Sibiu-Sighisoara-Brasov BD 

guided tour of sibiu, once the richest town 

in transylvania. our visit will include the Huet 

square, the Large square, the evangelical 

Cathedral and the Liars’ Bridge. excursion 

to sighisoara, the best preserved medieval 

city in south east europe, we visit the Clock 

tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, on the 

walking tour visit the first Romanian school 

with an impressive collection of rare books. 

Dinner at a typical restaurant. 

fri Brasov-Bran-Bucharest BD 

after breakfast depart for Bran. visit the 

Bran Castle made famous by Bram stoker’s 

novel as the residence of the vampire Count 

Dracula. on the way to Bucharest stop at 

Peles Castle built as the summer residence 

of King Carol i. Continue to the 17C sinai 

Monastery. Dinner on your arrival in Bucharest. 

prague, Vienna & Budapest 

10 days/9 nights, Prague/Budapest 

Depart Fri: Apr 27. May 11, 25. Jun 08, 22. Jul 06, 20. Aug 03, 17. 

Sep 07, 14, 21. Oct 05, 12, 26. 


tue Vienna-Straus & Mozart Concert B 

in the morning we visit the Hofburg Palace, 

the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement 

Park, the un buildings and st stephen’s 

Cathedral. in the evening enjoy a concert of 

strauss’ and Mozart’s music. 

wed Vienna Kunsthistorische Museum B 

Morning guided visit of the Kunsthistorische 

Museum. Remainder of day is at leisure. 

thu Vienna-Budapest B 

travel eastbound by coach (or first class 

train) to Budapest. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure or join an optional excursion. 

fri Budapest: Parliament Building, 

Vaci Utca & Memorial B 

our morning guided tour includes Parliament 

building, vaci utca, Heroes square with the 

Millennium Memorial, 118ft high Corinthian 

column dedicated to the Catholic Church 

and the tomb of the unknown soldier. 

Belgrade 

Timisoara 

SERBIA 

Nis 

Sibiu 

Hunedoara 

ROMANIA 

Sofia 

BULGARIA 

Sighisoara 

Brasov 

Bucharest 

sat Bucharest BD 

guided tour: visit the Parliament Palace, the 

second largest building in the world. Listen 

how the Romanians succeeded in toppling 

the last communist dictator in Revolution 

square. then tour the Romanian athenaeum, 

the opera House, the national Military Club, 

the Military academy, triumphal arch and the 

village Museum. Farewell dinner and folkloric 

show in the evening. 

sun Bucharest-Depart B 

Morning at leisure until your departure 

transfer to the airport for your onward flight 


and departure transfers, professional tour director 

throughout, local tour guides, breakfast daily, 

one lunch and seven dinners, porterage, service 

charges, taxes. Hotels: Sofia-Radisson Blu, 

Belgrade-Moskva, Timisiara-Timisoara, Sibiu- 

Ramada, Brasov-Aro Palace, Bucharest-Marriott 

(or similar). 

Prague 

Vienna 

AUSTRIA 

CZECH REP. 

HUNGARY 

Budapest 

sat Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, 

Coronation Church BD 

today we visit the Castle Hill area with the 

13C Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion 

and Royal Palace. afternoon at leisure. 

Dinner with entertainment at a typical Csarda 

Restaurant. 

sun Budapest B 


airport for your departure flight. 

Inclusions: Twin share in first class hotels, 

Opera performance in Prague, Strauss & Mozart 

Concert in Vienna, intercity travel by coach or first 

class train (fully escorted), arrival and departure 

transfers, professional tour director throughout, 

breakfast daily, dinner with entertainment in 

Prague, Vienna & Budapest, porterage. 

Hotels: Prague-Majestic Plaza, Vienna-Savoyen, 

Budapest-Intercontinental (or similar). 

7

8 

pOLanD escorted tours 

The Magic of poland 

7 days/6 nights, Warsaw/Krakow 

Depart Saturday: May 19. Jul 07, 21. Aug 04, 25. Sep 08, 22. Oct 06. 

Cost $1235 pp twin share (s/supp 335) 

day 1 Warsaw D 

You will be met on arrival and transferred to 

your hotel in the city centre. the afternoon is 

at leisure. at 18.00, meet in the hotel lobby 

with your tour guide and your companions 

and depart for a drive along the beautiful 

Royal Route with its historical monuments 

and residences. at Castle square we take a 

short walk through the old town ending at a 

local restaurant for a welcome dinner. enjoy 

the typical Polish menu accompanied with 

Zubrowka (vodka). 

day 2 Warsaw BL 

this morning, you will be introduced to the 

highlights of Warsaw. Your guided tour will 

include the old town, rebuilt after World War 

ii, the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the 

kings of Poland and where the Constitution 

of 03 May was proclaimed in 1791 (the 

second oldest constitution in the world). 

view some of its 300 rooms: the Canaletto 

Room, the throne Room, the Knight’s Hall, 

the Marble room with portraits of Polish 

kings and the impressive Ballroom. Lunch 

at a restaurant then continue to the former 

Warsaw ghetto. en route, view the national 

opera House and town Hall. taste the 

paczek (pastry) at a famous café. Piano 

recital in the evening, an unforgettable 

musical journey of the great composer, 

Frederic Chopin. 

day 3 Warsaw-Czestochowa- 

Zakopane BL 

Depart after breakfast for Zakopane, a 

popular holiday resort in the valley between 

gubalowka and giewont at the base of the 

tatra Mountains. en route visit of the Jasna 

gora Monastery in Czestochowa with the 

shrine of the Black Madonna. Lunch will be 

served a local restaurant. evening arrival 

to picturesque Zakopane, once, a small 

mountain village, it has been a fashionable 

artist’s retreat since the turn of the 20C. 

day 4 Zakopane-Rafting the Dunajec 

River-Krakow BD 

Morning guided tour of Zakopane, with 

its unique timber architecture known as 

Zakopianski style it blends with the natural 

landscapes and copied in other areas of 

Poland. a fine example is the Jaszczurowka 

Chapel and the sanctuary of our Lady of 

Fatima at Krzeptowki, this town was built 

by the people of Zakopane in honour of 

our Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope 

after an attempt on His life. admire the 

breathtaking views of the tatras from the 

top of gubalowka Mountain, time at leisure 

to admire the handcrafted souvenirs of the 

Highlanders (gorale) and a lunch break (own 

expense). on the way to Krakow, we take 

a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec 

River in the Pieniny national Park. tonight’s 

dinner will be served at a local restaurant in 

Krakow’s old town Market square. 

day 5 Krakow-Auschwitz-Krakow BL 

Morning guided tour of Wawel Hill, the 

Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of 

Poland’s monarchs. its stately halls and 

exquisite chambers are filled with priceless 

art, valuable antiques and a magnificent 

collection of 16C tapestries. We visit the 

Cathedral, where Pope John Paul ii offered 

his first Mass as a priest in the Crypt of the 

Cathedral on 02/11/1946. the 18 chapels 

are an architectural marvel and the giant 

Zygmunt bell built in 1520 ranks with the 

world’s largest. this is where Polish kings 

were crowned and buried. after a short break 

we drive to the old town with its magnificent 

houses and palaces, view st Mary’s Basilica 

with the wooden altar by Wit stwosz. visit 

the quaint shops inside Cloth Hall built before 

Czestochowa 

Warsaw 

Krakow 

Zakopane 

1349. after lunch we drive to auschwitz to 

visit the Martyrdom Museum. 

day 6 Krakow-Wieliczka-Krakow BD 

Breakfast and remainder of the morning is at 

your leisure. afternoon drive to the Wieliczka 

salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction 

with underground chambers, grottoes, 

and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with 

a folkloric show will be served at a local 

restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back 

to Krakow. 

day 7 Krakow B 

after breakfast you will be transferred to the 

airport for the return flight home. 

Inclusions: Deluxe coach, Airport arrival and 

departure transfers, English speaking tour escort, 

local tour guides. Meals: Breakfast daily, 3 

lunches, 3 dinners (including one with folkloric 

show in Wieliczka) all served at local restaurants, 

coffee and cake at famous Warsaw and Krakow 

cafés, Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling 

wine, luggage handling at hotels (one piece per 

person), hotel charges and taxes. Entrance fees: 

Warsaw-Royal Castle, Czestochowa-Jasna Gora 

Monastery-Black Madonna Shrine, Oswiecim- 

Auschwitz, Krakow-Royal Castle-Cathedral-St 

Mary’s Church-Wieliczka-Salt Mine, Zakopanecable 

car to Gubalowka Hil- Dunajec River 

rafting trip. Hotels (or similar): Warsaw-Novotel 

Centrum, Zakopane-Mercure Kasprowy, Krakow- 

Novotel Bronowice.


The Many Faces of poland 

14 days/13 nights, Warsaw/Warsaw 

Depart Sat: Aug 18. Sep 08. 


day 1 Warsaw D 

You will be met on arrival and transferred to 

your hotel in the heart of the city. Remainder 

of the afternoon is free. at 18.00 meet your 

guide and your companions in the hotel 

lobby. Panoramic drive along the Royal 

Route then at Castle square we walk to the 

restaurant in the old town, your welcome 

dinner based on typical Polish dishes and 

Zubrowka vodka. 

day 2 Warsaw BL 

this morning guided tour takes you back 

to the old town, view the impressive Royal 

Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. You 

will admire some of its 300 rooms, such 

as the Canaletto Room, the throne Room, 

the Knight’s Hall, the Marble room and the 

impressive Ballroom. after lunch at a local 

restaurant we drive to the former Warsaw 

ghetto, we will view the national opera 

House and town Hall. stop for coffee and 

taste paczek (pastry). this evening you will 

be attending a Frederic Chopin piano recital. 

a glass of sparkling wine will be served 

during intermission. 

day 3 Warsaw-Czestochowa- 

Auschwitz-Krakow BL 

the road to Krakow is a unique, medieval, 

open-air museum, leads us to Czestochowa, 

site of Jasna gora and the Black Madonna, 

venerated as a holy icon. Lunch at a local 

restaurant is followed by a stop at auschwitz, 

site of the concentration camp. 

day 4 Krakow BD 

the morning sightseeing tour will feature 

Wawel, the Royal Castle, home to three 

dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. its stately 

halls and exquisite chambers are filled 

with valuable antiques, 16C tapestries and 

rare objects d’art. at Wawel Hill, visit the 

Cathedral of patron saints st stanislaw and 

st Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. note the giant 

bell, Zygmunt from 1520, the 18 chapels are 

true architectural feat, where Polish kings 

were crowned and buried. Coffee break 

with cake at a renowned café before 

continuing to st Mary’s Basilica to see the 

magnificent wooden altar by Wit stwosz. 

stroll through the Cloth Hall built before 

1349 with many shopping stalls inside. 

tonight’s dinner will be served at a local 

restaurant in the old town. 

day 5 Krakow- Wieliczka-Zakopane BL 

on our way to Zakopane we visit the amazing 

Wieliczka salt Mine, note the chapels, 

grottoes, lakes and magnificent cathedral, 

all carved from rock salt. after lunch at a 

local restaurant in Wieliczka, we continue to 

Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of 

the tatra Mountains in the valley between 

gubalowka and giewont. a very popular 

resort for artists since the 20C. 

day 6 Zakopane BD 

Morning guided tour of Zakopane, the timber 

architecture, known as Zakopianski, blends 

with the natural landscapes and imitated in 

other locations. We visit the Jaszczurowka 

Chapel, the sanctuary of our Lady of 

Fatima at Krzeptowki, built by the people of 

Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for 

saving the Pope after an attempt on His life. 

enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of 

gubalowka and time at leisure to shop for 

arts and crafts of the highlanders (gorale). 

tonight’s dinner will be served at a typical 

Highlanders’ inn with a folkloric show. 

day 7 Zakopane-Wadowice-Wroclaw BL 

en route to Wroclaw, we stop in Wadowice, 

the birthplace of John Paul ii. after lunch at a 

local restaurant, we will see the house where 

He was born and grew up. From the window 

of His bedroom He used to see a clock with 

the sign “time flies, eternity awaits”. in the 

Basilica of Wadowice, where Karol Wojtyla, 

Pope John Paul ii, was baptized you can still 

see the special plaque that commemorates 

this fact as well as a stone font where the 

Pope prayed during His first pilgrimage to 

Poland in 1979. after lunch we continue to 

Wroclaw. Known as “venice of the north”, it 

is one of the oldest cities in Poland, capital of 

Lower silesia, with a beautiful location along 

the odra River. Reknowned as a gem of 

urban gothic-Renaissance architecture. 

day 8 Wroclaw-Rydzyna BD 

after breakfast, we visit Panorama 

Raclawicka - a single painting arranged 

along the interior walls of a rotunda as one 

unbroken circle and viewed from an elevated 

central balcony. the picture represents the 

battle of Raclawice, (04 april 1794) between 

the Polish insurrectionist army and Russian 

troops. Dinner at Rydzyna Castle. 

day 9 Rydzyna- Poznan-Torun BL 

Morning departure for torun with a stop for 

sightseeing the historic city of Poznan. the 

first settlement here can be traced back 

to the early 9C. the first ruler of Poland, 

Mieszko i, who baptized the country, 

founded his church right here, (it is now 

gothic after the restorations in the 15C). the 

most interesting part of the city is old town 

with its famous Renaissance town Hall, now 

housing the Historic Museum. in the middle 

of the attic, above the clock, you can see 

two metal goats butting their horns 12 times 

every day at noon. We lunch at a restaurant, 

then continue to torun. 

day 10 Torun-Gdansk BL 

guided tour of torun, a magnificent historic 

city of Poland and birthplace of nicolaus 

Copernicus and listed as a WHs for its 

impressive 13C town Hall, superb churches 

and streets that recall torun’s past glory. 

Lunch at a local restaurant in torun. 

orientation walking tour on arrival in gdansk. 

day 11 Gdansk-Gdynia-Sopot BL 

in depth guided tour of gdansk, starting 

from the upland gate, with a fragment of the 

city’s former fortifications and one of its main 

gates. Just behind it, we pass by the Prison 

tower and the torture House (relics of the 

15C defence walls). through the golden gate 

onto Long Market, a magnificent street lined 

with grand mansions of late Renaissance 

and Baroque. We continue to the Main town 

and the artus Court. it is renowned as the 

most beautiful court among all of europe’s 

Poznan 

pOLanD 

Gdynia 

Sopot 

Gdansk 

Torun 

Wroclaw 

Wadowice 

Olsztyn 

Warsaw 

Czestochowa 

Krakow 

Zakopane 

Hanseatic cities. Just behind is the tower of 

st Mary’s Basilica. stroll by Mariacka street, 

with its gabled terraced houses and elegant 

boutiques. From here we drive to gdynia 

and visit oliwa Cathedral to enjoy a concert 

from one-of-a-kind pipe organ. after lunch 

we continue to sopot, a renowned seaside 

resort, you can stroll down the oldest and 

longest timber pier in europe. Remainder of 

the day is free, an opportunity to shop for 

Baltic arts and crafts, including the unique 

amber jewellery. 

day 12 Gdansk-Malbork-Olsztyn BLD 

after breakfast, we drive to olsztyn. We stop 

at the teutonic Knights Castle in Malbork, 

the largest brick building in europe and a 

popular tourist attraction. Lunch at a local 

restaurant. in the afternoon, we continue 

to olsztyn, set amongst lakes and forests. 

the most attractive part of the city is the 

old town, encircled by fortified walls. in 

the evening join in a picnic with folkloric 

entertainment in gietrzwlad. 

day 13 Olsztynek-Lowicz- Warsaw BD 

on our way back to Warsaw, we visit the 

ethnographic Park in olsztynek, site of 

the Museum of Folk architecture, one of 

the oldest open-air museums in europe. a 

particular attraction of the ethnographical 

Park are the interiors of old houses, the 

evangelical church and Dutch windmill. 

afternoon stop in Lowicz, a typical Mazovian 

town famous for folk art: especially 

noteworthy are the colourful costumes and 

fine paper cut-outs. Your dinner will be homehosted 

by a local family, whose charming 

cottage is located at the foot of the former 

Lowicz Castle. You will be welcomed in a 

typical Polish way, with bread and salt. You 

will have time to talk about their day to day 

life and have your dessert in the garden. after 

dinner, we drive to your hotel in Warsaw. 

day 14 Warsaw B 

We bid our farewells after breakfast with a 

transfer to the airport. 

Inclusions: Deluxe coach, Airport arrival and 

departure transfers, English spoken tour escort, 

local tour guides, Meals: breakfast daily, 8 lunches 

at restaurants, 6 dinners (one with folkloric show in 

Zakopane, one picnic with folklore entertainment 

in Gietrzwald, and one home-hosted dinner in 

Lowicz, coffee breaks with cake in Warsaw and 

Krakow cafés, luggage handling at hotels (one 

piece per person, hotel charges and taxes. 

Entrance fees: Warsaw-Royal Castle, 

Czestochowa-Jasna Gora Monastery and the 

Black Madonna Shrine, Oswiecim-Auschwit, 

Krakow-Royal Castle- Cathedra-St Mary’s Church, 

Wieliczka-Salt Mine, Zakopane-cable car to 

Gubalowka Hill, Wroclaw-Panorama of the Battle 

of Raclawice, Gdansk- Oliwa Cathedral and organ 

concert, Malbork-Malbork Castle, Olsztynek- 

Museum of Folk Architectur, Chopin concert with 

a glass of sparkling wine. Hotels (or similar): 

Warsaw-Novotel Centrum, Krakow-Novotel 

Bronowice, Zakopane-Nosalowy Dwor, Wroclaw- 

HP Park, Rydzyna-Rydzyna Castle, Torun-Mercure 

Helios, Gdansk-Scandic, Olsztyn-Omega Hotel. 

9

10 

GermanY escorted tours 

Festive Christmas Markets 

7 days/6 nights, Frankfurt/Frankfurt 

Depart: 02 and 09 December 

Cost $1403 pp twin share (s/supp 340) 

Frankfurt-Heidelberg-Triberg-Black Forest-Lake Constance-Hohenschwangau- 

Fussen-Oberammergau-Ettal-Munich-Salzburg-Munich-Rothenburg ob der Tauber- 

Nuremberg-Wuerzburg-Frankfurt 

on your fully escorted tour, visit 

breathtaking sites, fairytale Castles but 

above all absorb the magic atmosphere of a 

white Christmas, taste the gluehwein (spicy 

wine), the delicious Mozartkugeln and the 

Lebkuchen sweets and shop for charming 

crafts and objects d’art at the Christmas 

markets in Baden-Baden, Munich, salzburg, 

Wuerzburg and the renowned nuremberg’s 

Christkindlesmarkt. 

Highlights of Germany 


Depart Sunday: May 06. Jun 03. Jul 08. Aug 05. Sep 16. Oct 07. 

Cost: $3148 pp twin share (s/supp 830) 

day 1 Frankfurt-Eisenach-Weimar D 

in the morning travel east to eisenach, 

dominated by the historic Wartburg Castle. 

visit the room where Martin Luther 

translated the new testament in only 

11 weeks and where 300 years earlier, 

st elizabeth of thuringia spent her life at 

Wartburg. Continue to the cultural treasure, 

Weimar, where numerous famous persons 

like goethe, schiller, Liszt and Richard 

strauss lived and worked. Welcome dinner 

will be served at our hotel. 

day 2 Weimar-Dresden B 

Morning drive to Dresden, on your guided 

tour you will discover this lovely city. see 

the semper opera House, the Zwinger, the 

green vault (or another museum of your 

choice) and the restored Frauenkirche. 

afternoon at leisure. 

day 3 Wittenberg-Potsdam-Berlin B 

Back to Luther when we visit Wittenberg, 

where the reformation started on 31 october 

1517 when Martin, according to legend, 

nailed his 95 theses to the portal of the 

Castle Church. We continue our journey to 

visit Potsdam and the impressive courtyards 

of sanssouci Palace, summer residence of 

Frederick the great King of Prussia. Late 

afternoon arrival your hotel in Berlin. 

day 4 Berlin B 

guided tour of all the highlights of the capital: 

Brandenburg gate, the Reichstag, the victory 

Column, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser-Wilhelm- 

Memorial Church, Checkpoint Charlie, 

remains of the Wall, Boulevard unter den 

Linden and the Berlin Cathedral. afternoon at 

leisure or join an optional boat trip for some 

memorable views from the channel spree. 

day 5 Berlin-Hamburg B 

travelling northbound to Hamburg and the 

highlights of this city, such as st Michaelis 

Church, st Pauli Quarter, Landungsbruecken, 

speicherstadt, Hafen City and discover 

germany’s largest port on a harbour cruise. 

Your evening is at leisure. 

day 6 Hamburg-Bremen-Hamelin BD 

Departure for the seafaring city of Bremen. 

see ‘Roland’ at the Market square, the 

Cathedral, the City Hall and the bronze statue 

of grimms’ Bremer stadtmusikanten. Walk 

through the narrow streets and tiny houses 

of the schnoor Quarter, then we turn to 

the famous german Fairy tale Route and 

we reach Hamelin, known for the Brothers 

grimm’s legend the Pied Piper. a wealthy 

trading centre which is reflected in the lavishly 

decorated houses. Dinner in the evening. 

day 7 sat Hamelin-Frankfurt B 

along the River Weser we follow the Fairy 

tale Route to the unique best preserved halftimbered 

city of Hann.Muenden a jewel of the 

Weser Renaissance architecture. stopping 

along the way we continue to Frankfurt and a 

panoramic tour of the city on arrival. 

day 8 Wurzburg-Rothenburg o/d T. BD 

Morning departure as we travel through the 

picturesque spessart Mountains to Wurzburg 

on the banks of the River Main. guided visit of 

the famous Baroque Residence and gardens 

(unesCo WHs). along the Romantic Road 

we arrive at the well preserved medieval 

‘jewel’ Rothenburg ob der tauber. on our 

walking tour experience the flair of this town 

and view the st Jakobs Church with the Holy 

Blood altar by tilman Riemenschneider. 

Welcome drink and dinner. then join an 

unforgettable tour with the night Watchman. 

day 9 Rothenburg-Augsburg-Munich B 

Continuing along the Romantic Road, 

see charming towns as Dinkelsbuhl, 

nordlingen and augsburg. orientation 

tour of nymphenburg Castle and the 

olympic grounds on the way to Munich. 

Late afternoon stroll to the glockenspiel at 

Marienplatz. optional concert or opera. 

day 10 Garmisch-Partenkirchen-Ettal- 

Oberammergau-Fuessen B 

Pending weather, today we travel to the Winter 

sports towns of garmisch-Partenkirchen, at 

Mt Zugspitze. visit the Benedectine abbey in 

ettal and the village of oberammergau. on 

the way to Fuessen visit the Rococo Church in 

Wies, from where on a clear day you can view 

the fantastic Bavarian alps. 

day 11 Hohenschwangau-Linderhof- 

Rottenbuch-Fuessen B 

short drive to Hohenschwangau and 

guided visit of the fairytale castle of King 

Ludwig ii, neuschwanstein. Panoramic 

drive through the austrian alps to Linderhof 

Castle (the only palace King Ludwig lived to 

see completed). on the return journey visit 

another Rococo treasure, the Church and 

Monastery at Rottenbuch. 

Inclusions: Twin share, buffet breakfast daily, 

welcome and farewell dinners, taxes, service 

charges, baggage handling, deluxe coach, English/ 

Spanish speaking guide, excursions and city tours. 

Entries: Rothenburg ob der Tauber-St Jacob’s 

Church, Neuschwanstein Castle, Nuremberg- 

Kaiserburg Castle (deep well and sinwell tower), 

Wuerzburg Residence. Hotels: Black Forest- 

Schwarzwald Residenz, Fuessen-Hirsch, Munich 

Rivoli, Nuremberg-Park Inn by Radisson. 

Frankfurt 

Freiburg 

Bremen 

Hannover 

Heidelberg 

Hamburg 

Potsdam 

Weimar 

Wurzburg 

Augsburg Munich 

Berlin 

Garmisch 

Dresden 

day 12 Lindau-L.Constance-Singen B 

in the morning we head for Lake Constance, 

on the most northern shore we take a 

walking tour of the Lindau village before we 

continue to Konstanz the largest town on 

the Lake, on the border of switzerland and 

birthplace of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, 

the famous airship pioneer. 

day 13 fri Black Forest-Heidelberg BD 

today we enter the Black Forest, renowned 

for the cuckoo clocks, cakes and also the 

spectacular landscapes. We continue along 

a panoramic drive to Freiburg and guided 

tour of this idyllic town on arrival. on to 

Heidelberg, the oldest german university 

town with its impressive castle. Farewell 

dinner at the famous 16C Restaurant Zum 

Ritter st georg. 

day 14 Rudesheim-River Cruise- 

Frankfurt B 

We travel to the upper Middle Rhine valley, 

(WHs) renowned for its vineyards and fine 

wines. in Ruedesheim we board a Rhine River 

Cruise and glide past fascinating castles, 

ruins and the legendary Loreley Rock. We 

disembark in st goarshausen where we meet 

our coach. Panoramic tour of Frankfurt where 

we end our journey at approximately 16.00. 

Inclusions: Twin share, buffet breakfast daily, four 

dinners, taxes, service charges, baggage handling, 

deluxe coach, English/Spanish speaking guide, 

excursions and tours not marked as optional. 

Entries: Wuerzburg-Residence, Rothenburg-St 

Jacob’s Church-Night Watchman, Neuschwanstein 

Castle, Linderhof Palace, Nymphenburg Palace, 

Olympic Tower, Heidelberg Castle (inner courtyard 

and wine cellar), Rhine cruise Ruedesheim to 

St Goarshausen, Eisenach-Wartburg Castle, 

Dresden-Green Vault (or another museum of your 

choice), Hamburg-Harbour cruise. Hotels: Weimer/ 

Leonardo, Dresden/Park Inn, Berlin/Holiday Inn 

Express, Hamburg/BW Queens, Hamelin/Mercure, 

Frankfurt/InterCity, Rothernburg/Eisenhut, Munich/ 

Rivoli, Fuessen/Luitpoldpark, Singen/Holiday Inn 

Express, Heidelberg/Zum Ritter. NB: *Supplement 

applicable during Oktoberfest.


The romantic Cities 


Depart Sunday: May 13. Jun 10. Jul 15. Aug 12. Sep 23*. Oct 14. 

$1605 pp twin share (s/supp 402) 

day 1 Frankfurt-Wurzburg- 

Rothenburg o/d Tauber D 

early departure from Frankfurt, travel 

through the spessart Mountains to 

Wurzburg. visit the famous Baroque 

Residence and gardens. Walking tour 

of Rothenburg with the Jakobskirche 

Church and Holy Blood altar by tilman 

Riemenschneider. Welcome drink followed 

by dinner. then join in an unforgettable tour 

with the night Watchman. 

day 2 Rothenburg-Augsburg-Munich B 

Continuing along the Romantic Road, 

view the charming towns of Dinkelsbuhl, 

nordlingen and augsburg. orientation tour 

of nymphenburg Castle and the olympic 

grounds on the way to Munich. afternoon 

stroll to the glockenspiel at Marienplatz. 

optional concert or opera in the evening. 

day 3 Munich-Garmisch-Partenkirchen- 

Ettal-Oberammergau-Fuessen B 

travel to the Winter sports towns of 

garmisch-Partenkirchen, at the foot of Mt 

Zugspitze. visit the Benedectine abbey in 

ettal and oberammergau. afternoon guided 

tour of Munich with its nymphenburg Palace 

and olympic tower. on the way to Fuessen 

visit the Rococo Church in Wies, from here 

you can view the fantastic Bavarian alps. 

Bremen 

Hannover 

Frankfurt 

Hamburg 

Potsdam 

Weimar 

Berlin 

Dresden 

day 1 Frankfurt-Eisenach-Weimar D 

in the morning travel east to eisenach, 

dominated by the historic Wartburg Castle. 

visit the room where Martin Luther translated 

the new testament in only 11 weeks. and 

300 years before, st elizabeth of thuringia 

spent her life at Wartburg. Continue to the 

cultural treasure, Weimar, where numerous 

famous persons like goethe, schiller, Liszt 

and Richard strauss lived and worked. 

Welcome dinner will be served at the hotel. 

day 2 Weimar-Dresden B 

Morning drive to Dresden, on your guided 

tour you will discover this lovely city. see 

the semper opera House, the Zwinger, the 

green vault (or another museum of your 

choice) and the restored Frauenkirche. 

day 3 Wittenberg-Potsdam-Berlin B 

Back to traces of Luther when we visit 

Wittenberg, where the reformation started on 

31 october 1517 when Martin, according to 

legend, nailed his 95 theses to the portal of 

the Castle Church. We depart for Potsdam 

and the impressive courtyards of sanssouci 

Palace, summer residence of Frederick the 

great. Late afternoon arrival in Berlin. 

day 4 Berlin B 

guided tour of all the highlights of the capital. 

see Brandenburg gate, the Reichstag, the 

victory Column, Palace Bellevue, Kaiser- 

Wilhelm-Memorial Church, Checkpoint 

Charlie, remains of the Wall, Boulevard unter 

den Linden and the Berlin Cathedral. 

day 4 Fussen-Hohenschwangau- 

Linderhof-Rottenbuch-Fussen B 

Drive to Hohenschwangau and guided 

visit of the fairytale castle of King Ludwig 

ii, neuschwanstein. Panoramic drive 

through the alps to austria and visit 

Linderhof Castle. on the return journey visit 

another Rococo treasure, the Church and 

Monastery at Rottenbuch. 

day 5 Lindau-Lake Constance-Singen B 

Depart for Lake Constance, on the 

northern shore located between germany, 

switzerland and austria. Join a walking 

tour of the beautiful village of Lindau before 

we continue to Konstanz the largest town 

on the Lake, on the border of switzerland 

and the birthplace of Count Ferdinand von 

Zeppelin, the famous airship pioneer. 

day 6 Black Forest-Freiburg- 

Heidelberg BD 

Depart for the Black Forest, renowned 

not only for the delicious cakes and 

cuckoo clocks, but also the spectacular 

landscapes. Panoramic drive to the idyllic 

town of Freiburg and guided visit on 

arrival. Continue to Heidelberg, the oldest 

german university town and impressive 

castle. Farewell dinner at the famous 16C 

Restaurant Zum Ritter st georg. 

Heidelberg 

Freiburg 

GermanY 

Frankfurt 

Wurzburg 

Augsburg Munich 

Garmisch 

day 7 Rudesheim-Frankfurt B 

travel up to the upper Middle Rhine 

valley, (unesCo WHs) renowned for 

its vineyards and wines. in Ruedesheim 

we board a Rhine River Cruise, view 

fascinating castles, ruins and the legendary 

Loreley Rock. We meet our coach in 

st goarshausen to bring us back for a 

panoramic tour of Frankfurt where our 

journey ends at approximately 16.00. 




Spanish speaking guide, excursions and city tours. 

Entries: Wuerzburg Residence, Rothenburg ob 

der Tauber-St Jacob’s Church-Night Watchman, 

Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, Munich- 

Nymphenburg Palace-Olympic Tower, Heidelberg 

Castle (inner courtyard and wine cellar), Rhine 

cruise Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen. Hotels: 

Rothernburg-Eisenhut, Munich-Erzguesserei, 

Fuessen-Luitpoldpark, Singen-Holiday Inn Express, 

Heidelberg/Zum Ritter. Note: *23 Sep supplement 

applicable for Oktoberfest. 

The German Classics 


Depart Sunday: May 06. Jun 03. Jul 08. Aug 05. Sep 16. Oct 07. 


6 days/5 nights, Berlin/Frankfurt 

Depart Tuesday: May 08. Jun 05. Jul 10. Aug 07. Sep 18. Oct 09. 


day 5 Berlin-Hamburg B 

travelling northbound to Hamburg and the 

highlights of this city, such as st Michaelis 

Church, st Pauli Quarter, Landungsbruecken, 

speicherstadt, the new Hafen City. then 

discover germany’s largest port on harbour 

cruise. evening at leisure. 

day 6 Hamburg-Bremen-Hamelin BD 

Departure for the seafaring city of Bremen. 

see ‘Roland’ at the Market square, the 

Cathedral, the City Hall and the bronze 

statue of grimms’ Bremer stadtmusikanten. 

Walk through the schnoor Quarter, then 

we turn to the famous german Fairy tale 

Route and we reach Hamelin, known for the 

Brothers grimm’s Pied Piper. Farewell dinner. 

day 7 Hamelin-Frankfurt B 

along the River Weser we follow the Fairy 

tale Route to Hann. Muenden a jewel of the 

Weser Renaissance architecture. stopping 

along the way we continue for Frankfurt. 

day 8 Frankfurt B 

our exciting journey ends after breakfast. 




Spanish speaking guide, excursions and city 

tours not marked as optional. Entries: Eisenach- 

Wartburg Castle, Dresden-Green Vault (or another 

museum of your choice), Hamburg-Harbour cruise. 

Hotels: Weimer-Leonardo, Dresden-Park Inn, 

Berlin-Holiday Inn Express, Hamburg-BW Queens, 

Hamelin-Mercure, Frankfurt-InterCity. 

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12 

CrOaTia & iTaLY escorted tours 

adriatic Highlights 

5 days/4 nights, Dubrovnik/Zagreb 

Depart Sun: May 13, 20. June 10, 17. July 08, 15. Aug 12, 19. Sep 09, 16, 23 

Cost: $802 per person twin share (s/supp $401) May-Jun 

Cost: $879 per person twin share (s/supp $401) Jul-Aug-Sep 

sat Zagreb Arrival D 

on arrival you will be met at the airport and 

transferred to your hotel. in the evening meet 

with your fellow travellers and tour director, 


sun Zagreb B 

Your morning city tour includes the historic 

upper town, the Churches of st Mark and st 

Catherine, the Cathedral, Parliament and the 

government Palace. the rest of the day is at 

leisure to explore the winding streets of the 

old town or take an optional excursion to the 

countryside. 

mon Zagreb-Sarajevo BD 

Journey south, out of Croatia to sarajevo 

capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. time at 

leisure before dinner. 

tue Sarajevo-Dubrovnik BD 

Your morning city tour of sarajevo includes: 

a visit to the picturesque turkish bazaar “Bas 

Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, olympic 

stadium and gavrilo Princip Museum. Drive 

through the spectacular gorge of the neretva 

River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of 

the turkish quarter and the reconstruction 

efforts on the 16C stone bridge. Dinner on 

arrival in Dubrovnik. 

wed Dubvrovnik B 

Your morning walking tour of old Dubrovnik 

includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell tower 

Clock, orlando’s Column, the sponza 

Palace, Dominican Monastery and 

Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, 

one of the oldest in the world. Remainder of 

your day is at leisure. 

day 1 Dubrovnik D 

upon arrival at Dubrovnik airport you will be 

met and transferred to your hotel. 

day 2 Dubrovnik-Split BD 

on your morning guided tour of Dubrovnik, 

declared a WHs, you will visit the Franciscan 

Monastery with europe’s third oldest 

pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the 

Cathedral. in the afternoon we travel along 

the adriatic Coast and the neretva River 

Delta to your hotel in split. 

day 3 Split-Trogir-Zadar BD 

Morning sightseeing tour of split, covering 

the Diocletian’s Palace, a WHs, with the 

Peristyle, Jupiter’s temple and the 

Cathedral. We depart for trogir, a 

picturesque medieval town where we visit 

the Cathedral of st Lawrence. Continuing 

to your hotel lin Zadar. 

day 4 Zadar-Zagreb BD 

Morning sightseeing tour of Zadar, including 

the Roman Forum and st Donatus Church, 

a magnificent monument of Romanesque 

architecture. afternoon departure for Zagreb, 

the capital of Croatia. Dinner and overnight 

in Zagreb. 

Zagreb to Venice 

14 days/13 nights, Zagreb/Venice 

Depart Sat: Apr 28. May 12, 19. Jun 02, 6, 0. Jul 14. Aug 11, 25. Sep 01, 08, 15, 29. 


thu Montenegro-Dubrovnik B 

travel to the Republic of Montenegro. take a 

spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of 

Kotor, the deepest fjord in southern europe, 

and along the way view the towns of Risan 

and Kotor. Continue to Cetinje, once the 

seat of Montenegrin rulers, the villages of 

sveti stefan and Budva, before returning to 

Dubrovnik. 

fri Dubrovnik-Split BD 

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along 

the spectacular adriatic coast, past old 

fishing villages and new resorts to split. 

enjoy a city tour including the Roman 

emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a WHs. see the 

remnants of split’s Renaissance and gothic 

structures, Jupiter’s temple, the Peristyle 

and Cathedral. 

sat Split-Trogir-Plitvice BD 

after breakfast, head to trogir, the centre 

of a variety of artistic activities. turn inland 

and travel to your hotel near Plitvice Lakes 

national Park arriving in time for dinner. 

sun Plitvice Lakes BD 

Full day to enjoy Plitvice national Park, 

listed as a WHs. take a walking tour 

around several of the lower lakes. enjoy the 

breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder 

with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly 

wooded mountains and lush vegetation. the 

remainder of your day is at leisure. 

mon Plitvice-Opatija-Bled BD 

travel along the beautiful Kvarner Bay to 

the popular resort town opatija. after an 

orientation tour of opatija we continue 

across the border into slovenia and on to 

picturesque Bled. 

Zadar 

Zagreb 

Split 

Dubrovnik 

day 5 Zagreb B 

Morning city tour of Zagreb, including 

the fortified upper town, the city’s 

historical center, st Mark’s Church with 

its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the 

Croatian national theatre and the university. 

afternoon departure transfer to Zagreb 

airport. 


transfers, English/German speaking tour director, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides in Dubrovnik, Split, 

Zadar and Zagreb, breakfast and dinner daily, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Kalemegdan 

Fortress, Rector’s Palace, Diocletian’s Palace, 

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bled 

Castle, Cathedral. Hotels: Dubrovnik-Ivka, Split- 

AS, Zadar-Kolovare, Zagreb-Laguna (or similar). 

Bled 

Postojna 

Venice 

Ljubjana 

Zagreb 

Plitvice 

Split 

Sarajevo 

Dubrovnik 

tue Bled-Ljubljana-Bled B 



Castle, perched on a cliff above the Lake. 

travel to Ljubljana, the capital of slovenia, 

and view the Central open-air Market, 

Baroque town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the 

three Bridges and the Parliament, before 

returning to Bled. 

wed Bled-Postojna-Venice B 

Depart Bled and travel to Postojna, home to 

one of the largest caves in europe. tour this 

fantastic subterranean world by miniature 

electric train. Continue on to your hotel in 

venice. 

thu Venice BD 

on your guided city tour, visit st Mark’s 

square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the 

Bridge of sighs followed by a glass blowing 

demonstration. Your afternoon is at leisure to 

explore this beautiful city at your own pace. 

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 

fri Venice Departure B 



transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local tour 

guides, breakfast daily, eight dinners, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Cathedral, Bas 

Carsija, Husref Bay’s Mosque, Gavrilo Princip 

Museum, Rector’s Palace, Pharmacy, Diocletian’s 

Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Bled Castle, 

Postojna Cave, St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace. 

Hotels: Zagreb-Westin, Sarajevo-Holiday Inn, 

Dubrovnik-Lapad, Split-Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, 

Bled-Park, Venice-Bauer Palladio (or similar).


Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina 

8 days/7 nights, Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik 

Depart Sun: May 13, 20, 27. Jun 10, 17. Jul 01, 08, 29. Aug 05, 26. 

Sep 02, 09, 16, 23 



day 1 Dubrovnik D 

upon arrival at Dubrovnik airport you will be 

met and transferred to your hotel for dinner 

and overnight. 

day 2 Mostar-Sarajevo BD 

Morning departure for Mostar. on arrival 

guided tour of the old City now a WHs. visits 

included the elegant Bridge, old Bazaar, the 

Mosque and a typical turkish house. We 

Continue to sarajevo. our afternoon city tour 

of sarajevo includes Bascarsija, gazi Husref 

Bey Mosque and tunnel War Museum. 

day 3 Sarajevo-Osijek BD 

after breakfast, we drive northbound to 

slavonski Brod known as Marsonia during 

the dominance of the Roman empire 

explore this beautiful city at your own pace. 

afternoon at your hotel in osijek and dinner. 

CrOaTia & BOSnia-HerzeGOvina 

day 4 Osijek-Zagreb BD 

Morning guided city tour of osijek, visiting 

the Baroque Fortress, st trinity square, the 

Water gate and other city highlights. then 

we drive along the wine trail to for wine 

tasting (there are1526 cellars in the region). 

evening arrival at your hotel in Zagreb. 

day 5 Zagreb-Plitvice BD 

guided tour of Zagreb, including the fortified 

upper town, st Mark’s Church with its 

multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian 

national theatre and the university. then we 

drive to Plitvice and tour the Plitvice Lakes 

national Park a WHs. sixteen lakes, each 

at the different level, are joined in a series of 

cascading waterfalls. surrounded by dense 

wood this region is a natural phenomenon 

of a rare and unique beauty. Dinner at your 

hotel in Plitvice. 

dalmatian sunshine 

9 days/8 nights, Dubrovnik/Zagreb 

Depart Sat: Apr 28. May 05, 12, 19, 26. Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30. Jul 07, 14. Aug 

11, 18, 25. Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29. Oct 6, 13, 20. 


Bled 

Postojna 

Plitvice 

Ljubjana 

Zagreb 

Split 

Dubrovnik 

sat Dubrovnik D 





sun Dubrovnik B 




Palace, the Dominican Monastery and 



the day at leisure. 

mon Dubrovnik-Split BD 

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the 

spectacular adriatic coast, past old fishing 

villages to split. on your guided city tour 

visit the Roman emperor Diocletian’s Palace, 

a WHs and view the remains of split’s 

Renaissance and gothic structures, Jupiter’s 

temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral. 

tue Trogir-Plitvice BD 

Morning departure for trogir, favoured by 

many local artists. then we continue inland 

to Plitvice Lakes national Park. upon arrival, 

have your camera ready as we take a walking 

tour around several of the lower lakes. enjoy 

the breathtaking scenery of this natural 

wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded 

by thickly wooded mountains and lush 

vegetation. 

wed Opatija-Postojna-Bled BD 


the popular resort town of opatija. time 

at leisure, before we continue our journey 

northbound to Postojna and one of the 

largest caves in europe. tour the fantastic 

subterranean world by miniature electric 

train. on to picturesque Bled, beautifully 

set amidst the Julian alps. 

Plitvice 

Zagreb 

Split 

Sarajevo 

Osijek 

Mostar 

Dubrovnik 

day 6 Plitvice-Trogir-Split BD 

Morning departure for trogir where we visit 

the Cathedral of st Lawrence. Continue 

to split and guided tour of the Diocletian’s 

Palace a WHs with the Peristyle, the 

Jupiter’s temple and the Cathedral. Dinner 

and overnight in split. 

day 7 Split-Dubrovnik BD 

after breakfast, departure for a guided tour 

of Dubrovnik, included in the WHs. You will 

visit the Franciscan monastery with europe’s 

third oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace 

and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in 

Dubrovnik. 

day 8 Dubrovnik BD 

after breakfast, the tour ends with your 

transfer to the Dubrovnik airport. 


transfers, English/French speaking tour director, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides in Mostar, 

Sarajevo, Osijek, Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik, 

breakfast and dinner daily, service charges, taxes. 

Entries: Mostar-Turkish House-Mosque, Sarajevo- 

Tunnel War Museum-Gazi Husref Bey Mosque, 

Osijek-wine tasting, Plitvice-National Park, Trogir- 

St Lawrence Cathedral, Split-Diocletian’s Palace- 

Cathedral, Dubrovnik-Franciscan Monastery- 

Rector’s Palace. Hotels: Dubrovnik-Park, 

Sarajevo-Radon Plaza, Osijek-Osijec, Zagreb- 

International, Plitvice-Degenija, Split-Dalmina (or 

similar). 

thu Bled B 




Remainder of the day at leisure or join an 

optional tour to the small island in the middle 

of the lake. 

fri Bled-Ljubjana-Zagreb BD 

Your day starts with a walking tour of 

Ljubljana, the capital of slovenia. visit the 

picturesque Central open air Market, the 

three Bridges, the Baroque town Hall and 

Robba’s Fountain. Continue to Zagreb, 

capital of Croatia. 

sat Zagreb B 

Your morning guided tour includes the 

historic upper town, the Churches of st 

Mark and st Catherine, the Cathedral, 

Parliament and government Palace. the 

remainder of the day is at leisure to meander 

through the streets of the old town or join an 

optional excursion to the countryside. 

sun Zagreb B 


airport. 



guides, breakfast daily, five dinners, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Rector’s Palace, 

Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, 

Bled Castle, Cathedral. Hotels: Dubrovnik- 

Lacroma, Split-Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, Bled-Park, 

Zagreb-Westin (or similar). 

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14 

CrOaTia & SerBia escorted tours 

Bled 

Postojna 

Ljubjana 

Zagreb 

Plitvice 

Split 

Dubrovnik 

Podgorica 

Belgrade 

thu Belgrade Arrival 



with your fellow travellers and tour director. 

fri Belgrade BD 

Your morning sightseeing tour includes the 

city’s imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, the 

Republic square and Mihajlova street, then 

to saint sava temple and tito’s Memorial. 

enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical 

national restaurant in the old bohemian 

quarter of skadarlija. 

sat Montenegro-Dubrovnik BD 

after breakfast, transfer to the airport 

for your flight to Podgorica, capital of 

Montenegro. Continue by coach to Cetinje, 

the historical capital of Montenegro located 

at the foot of Mount Lovcen. then, take a 

spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of 

Kotor, the deepest fjord in southern europe, 

and along the way view the towns of Risan 

and Kotor. Dinner on arrival in Dubrovnik. 





Palace, the Dominican Monastery and 







fishing villages and new resorts, to split. 






day 1 Zagreb D 

upon arrival at Zagreb airport you will be 

transferred to your hotel. at leisure until dinner. 

day 2 Zagreb-Plitvice BD 

Morning city tour of Zagreb including the 

fortified upper town, the city’s historical 

centre, st Mark’s Church with its multicolored 

roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian national 

theatre and the university. 

day 3 Plitvice BD 

after breakfast, we tour the Plitvice Lakes 

national Park a WHs. sixteen lakes each 

at different levels and joined by a series of 

cascading waterfalls. surrounded by dense 

woods Plitvice Lakes are a natural and rare 

phenomenon of great beauty. 

Belgrade to Zagreb 

11 days/10 nights, Belgrade/Zagreb 

Depart Thu: May 03, 17, 31. Jun 14, 28. Jul 12. Aug 16, 30. Sep 13, 27. Oct 11. 


tue Dubrovnik-Trogir-Plitvice BD 

after breakfast, head to trogir, a centre 

of many artistic activities. turn inland and 

travel to Plitvice Lakes national Park. 

upon arrival, have your camera ready as 

we walk around several of the lower lakes. 

enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this 

natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes 

surrounded by thickly wooded mountains 

and lush vegetation. 



the popular resort, opatija. time at leisure 

before we travel north to Postojna and view 

one of the largest caves in europe. tour the 

fantastic subterranean world by miniature 

electric train. Continue on to Bled, 

beautifully set amidst the Julian alps. 

thu Bled B 

Your guided tour features the charming 

town of Bled, the lakeshore and the 

imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff 

above the lake. Remainder of the day at 

leisure or optional tour to the small island in 

the centre of the lake. 

Croatia discovery 

6 days/5 nights, Zagreb/Dubrovnik 

Depart Wed: May 16, 23, 30. June 13, 20. July 4, 11. Aug 1, 8, 29. Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26. 



day 4 Plitvice-Trogir-Split BD 

Morning departure to trogir where we visit 

the Cathedral of st Lawrence. We continue 

for split and on arrival guided visit of the city 

including the Diocletian’s Palace a WHs, 

with the Peristyle, Jupiter’s temple and the 

Cathedral. 

day 5 Split-Dubrovnik BD 

Morning departure for a sightseeing tour 

of Dubrovnik a WHs. You will visit the 

Franciscan Monastery with europe’s third 

oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the 

Cathedral. Dinner at your hotel in Dubrovnik. 

day 6 Dubrovnik B 

after breakfast, the tour ends with transfer to 

Dubrovnik airport. 



Ljubljana, capital of slovenia. visit the most 

significant cultural sights of the old city 

centre as the picturesque Central open air 

Market, the three Bridges, town Hall and 

Robba’s Fountain. Continue to Zagreb. 

sat Zagreb B 


upper town, the Churches of st Mark and 

st Catherine, the Cathedral, Parliament and 

the government Palace. the remainder of 

the day is at leisure to meander through the 

old town or take an optional excursion to the 

countryside. 

sun Zagreb Departure B 




guides, breakfast daily, six dinners, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Kalemegdan 

Fortress, Rector’s Palace, Diocletian’s Palace, 

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bled 

Castle, Cathedral. Hotels: Belgrade-Moskva, 

Dubrovnik-Lacroma, Split-Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, 

Bled-Park, Zagreb-Westin (or similar). 

Plitvice 

Zagreb 

Split 

Dubrovnik 


transfers, English/French speaking tour director, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides in Zagreb, Split 

and Dubrovnik, breakfast and dinner daily, service 

charges, taxes. Entries: Kalemegdan Fortress, 

Rector’s Palace, Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice 

Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bled Castle, 

Cathedral. Hotels: Zagreb-International, Plitvice- 

Degenija, Split-Dalmina, Dubrovnik-Park (or 

similar).


slavonia and Baranja 

4 days/3 nights, Zagreb/Zagreb 

Depart Sun: May 06, 20. Jun 03, 17. Jul 01, 5. Aug 19. Sep 02, 16, 30. Oct 4, 28. 


sun Zagreb-Vinkovki-Ilok D 

Morning departure to mythical slavonia, a 

region that has guarded its treasures for 

centuries. today, songs reverberate through 

the air, precious folk costumes are taken out 

of old wooden chests and age-old customs 

brought to life - all in order to preserve 

the slavonia as it used to be. arrive into 

vinkovci and visit town Museum. time at 

leisure and continue to ilok. get to know the 

warm welcome and friendship so typical of 

slavonia and its people. 

mon Ilok-Vukovar-Ilok BD 

this morning drive to vukovar, also called the 

triumphal gate of Croatia. Discover why this 

area is considered the cradle of one of the 

oldest civilizations. Your sightseeing tour of 

Bosnia, Croatia and slovenia 

11 days/10 nights, Sarajevo/Zagreb 

Depart Thu: Apr 26. May 10, 24. Jun 07, 21. Jul 05. Aug 09, 23. Sep 06, 20. 

Oct 04, 18. 


thu Sarajevo D 



with your fellow travellers and tour director. 

fri Sarajevo B 

Your morning city tour of sarajevo includes a 

visit to the picturesque turkish bazaar “Bas 

Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, olympic 

stadium and gavrilo Princip Museum. Your 

afternoon is at leisure. 

sat Sarajevo-Dubrovnik BD 

Drive through the stunning gorge of the 

neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the 

remains of the turkish Quarter and the 

reconstruction efforts on the 16C stone 

bridge. Dinner on arrival in Dubrovnik. 


Your morning walking tour of “old 

Dubrovnik” includes the Rector’s Palace, 

Bell tower Clock, orlando’s Column, the 

sponza Palace, Dominican Monastery and 




CrOaTia, BOSnia & SLOvenia 

vukovar includes the Franciscan Monastery 

of st John Capistrano, Manorhouse eltz, the 

st James and st. nicholas churches and 

the ovcara Memorial. time at leisure before 

returning to ilok for a sightseeing tour and 

visit of ‘stari Podrum’ with wine tasting. 

tue Osijek-Karanac-Zagreb BL 

take a walk through the old town of osijek. 

Panoramic drive along the ‘wine road’ will 

take us to Knezevi vineyards, where we’ll 

visit wine cellar and have a wine tasting. 

Continuing on, we will visit traditional villages 

of Baranja, including eco village Karanac, 

and enjoy a horse carriage ride. Lunch at 

the local restaurant and in the afternoon we 

drive back to Zagreb. the rest of the day is at 

leisure to explore the streets of the old town. 

Bled 

Postojna 

Ljubjana 

Zagreb 

Plitvice 

Split 

Sarajevo 

Dubrovnik 




fishing villages and new resorts, to split. 






Zagreb 

Karanac 

Osijek 

Vinkovki 

Vukovar 

Ilok 

wed Zagreb Departure B 

after breakfast you will disembark, and be 

transferred to the airport. 



guides, breakfast daily, one lunches, two dinners, 

porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: Town 

Museum, Stari Podrum and Wine Tasting, Knezevi 

Vineyard Wine Tasting, Horse Carriage Ride. 

Hotels: Ilok-Ilocki Podrumi, Zagreb-Westin (or 

similar). 

tue Trogir-Plitvice BD 

after breakfast, head to trogir, the centre 

of artistic activities. turn inland we travel to 

Plitvice Lakes national Park. upon arrival, 

have your camera ready and take a walking 

tour around several of the lower lakes. enjoy 

the breathtaking scenery of this natural 

wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded 

by thickly wooded mountains and lush 

vegetation. 



the popular resort, opatija. time at leisure, 

before continuing north to Postojna, home to 

one of the largest caves in europe. We visit 

the fantastic subterranean world by miniature 

electric train. Continue on to Bled, beautifully 

set amidst the Julian alps. 

thu Bled B 




Remainder of the day at leisure or join an 

optional tour to the small island in the middle 

of the lake. 



Ljubljana, the capital of slovenia. visit the 

most significant sights of the old city centre, 

such as the picturesque Central open air 

Market, the three Bridges, the Baroque 

town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Continue to 

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. 

sat Zagreb B 




government Palace. the rest of the day is at 

leisure to explore the winding narrow streets 

of the old town or take an optional excursion 

to the countryside. 

sun Zagreb B 


airport. 



guides, breakfast daily, six dinners, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Bas Carsija, 

Husref Bay’s Mosque, Gavrilo Princip Museum, 

Rector’s Palace, Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice Lakes 

National Park, Bled Castle, Cathedral. Hotels: 

Sarajevo-Holiday Inn, Dubrovnik-Lacroma, Split- 

Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, Bled-Park, Zagreb-Westin 

(or similar). 

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UniTeD KinGDOm LONDON & SCOTLAND escorted tours 

British panorama 

9 days/8 nights 

Depart Thu, Fri, Sat: April-July and Sept. 

Cost from: $1618 per person twin share (s/supp from 529) 

Stratford 

Bath 

Stonehenge 

Edinburgh 

London 

day 1 London 

Private transfer from Heathrow airport to 

your central London hotel. 

day 2 London B 

From the meeting point depart for your full 

day tour of London with entry to st Paul’s 

Cathedral (access to the quire), Changing of 

the guard at Buckingham Palace, tower of 

London, thames River cruise and London 

eye Flight. 

day 3 Windsor-Stonehenge-Bath BL 

Meet your coach and full day tour. in Windsor 

visit the Windsor Castle state apartments, 

Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and st georges 

Chapel. at stonehenge explore this unique 

landmark. then visit the Roman Baths 

and Pump Rooms in Bath. Packed lunch 

provided. Return to London. 

orkney and the Northern Coast 


Depart Fri: Apr 27 - Sep 21. 


day 1 Edinburgh-Stirling-Callander- 

Glencoe-Loch Ness-Inverness 

Meet at the departure point travel past 

stirling Castle, Doune Castle to the 

splendour of Loch Luibnaig, Loch earn, 

glen ogle and glen Dochart and remote 

Rannoch Moor into glencoe. up to the great 

glen travelling the whole 23 miles of the 

mysterious beauty of Loch ness, try to spot 

“nessie”! 

day 2 John O’Groats-Kirkwall B 

Crossing over the Black isle, past andrew 

Carnegie’s skibo Castle through into some 

of scotland’s most dramatic scenery and 

the chance to see golden eagles and Red 

Deer. We board the ferry at John o’ groats 

into the orkney archipelago and the viking 

stronghold of Kirkwall. 

day 4 Oxford-Stratford-Cotswolds- 

Warwick Castle BL 

From the meeting point depart for oxford. 

see the “dreaming spires” and Bodleian 

Library (one of the oldest in europe). entry 

to Christ Church, used as the setting for 

Hogwarts great Hall in the Harry Potter 

films. through countryside villages of the 

Cotswolds to stratford-upon-avon, visit the 

house where of William shakespeare was 

born. explore the ramparts and the state 

Rooms at Warwick Castle. 

day 5 London-Edinburgh B 

Meet at Kings Cross station for your train to 

edinburgh. Hop on hop off tour on arrival in 

edinburgh, view the Royal Mile, greyfriars 

Bobby, Palace of Holyrood House, entry into 

edinburgh Castle and marvel at the scottish 

Crown Jewels and the views of the city. 

Legoland and Harry potter 


Depart Sun and Fri: year round 


day 1 London 

Private transfer from Heathrow airport to 

your centrally located hotel. 

day 2 London Tour-Eye Flight B 

Depart from the meeting point for your 

full day guided tour of London, including 

a panoramic drive, entry to st Paul’s 

Cathedral with access to the quire, 

Changing of the guard, tower of London, 

thames River cruise & London eye Flight. 

day 3 Harry Potter-Banquet BD 

Meet your transfer to Warner Bros studio 

in Leavesden. view the authentic sets, 

costumes, the technology and talent that 

goes into producing a successful movie. 

the focus will be on the Harry Potter film. 

Return to London. Meet at the venue to 

join King Henry viii and his court for 

two hours of theatre and a four course 

Medieval Banquet. 

Assynt 

Ullapool 

Loch Ness 

Glencoe 

Skara Brae Kirkwall 

Stirling 

Inverness 

Cairngorm 

Edinburgh 

day 6 Edinburgh B 

Drive through the scottish Highlands, Rob 

Roy Country and in glencoe, see the three 

Lochs of the great glen a chance to spot 

the Loch ness Monster. view stirling Castle, 

Pitlochry and Ben nevis Mountain. 

day 7 Edinburgh-London B 

Morning at leisure in edinburgh. Late 

afternoon make your way to the station and 

return to London. Make your own way to 

your London Hotel. 

day 8 London Departure B 

after breakfast private transfer to Heathrow 

airport or train station 

Includes: Twin share at the 3* hotels, breakfast 

daily, two packed lunches, private return transfers 

from Heathrow Airport, 2nd class return train to 

Edinburgh, local taxes, service charges. Entries: 

St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Thames 

River cruise, London Eye Flight, Windsor Castle 

State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls House, 

St Georges Chapel, Stonehenge, Roman Baths 

and Pump Rooms, Christ Church, Warwick 

Castle, Hop On-Hop Off bus ticket Edinburgh, 

Edinburgh Castle. 

day 4 Madame Tussauds B 

Make your own way to Madame tussauds. 

With your pre paid entry, wander around 

the startling realistic wax figures and 

interactive themed areas. 


Meet your coach and depart for Legoland 

(entry included), home of over 55 

interactive rides and attractions. Return 

coach trip to London. 


after breakfast your will be transferred to 

Heathrow airport or train station 

Includes: Twin share at the 3* London Elizabeth 

(or similar) breakfast daily, one dinner, private 

return transfers from Heathrow Airport, local 

taxes, service charges. Entries: St Paul’s 

Cathedral, Tower of London, Thames River 

cruise, London Eye Flight, Warner Bros 

Studio, Medieval Banquet, Madame Tussauds, 

Legoland. 

day 3 Skara Brae-Brodgar-Kirkwall B 

explore this island where green pastures are 

fringed by golden sands, the north sea and 

atlantic ocean. visits incklude skara Brae, 

the prehistoric stone circle at Brodgar, the 

standing stones of stenness and Maeshowe, 

where in the 12C the vikings left the largest 

collection of norse runic inscriptions. 

day 4 Assynt-Ullapool B 

across the viking waters to the mainland. 

view Ben Loyal and Ben Hope Mountains 

the cliffs and golden beaches. view the 

mountains assynt and the 15C ruins of 

ardvreck Castle. spend your last night on 

tour at ullapool a beautiful fishing village. 

day 5 Cairngorm-Edinburgh B 

visit Corrieshalloch gorge, the ancient Clava 

Cairns and the more recent bloody history of 

the Culloden battlefield. Return through the 

grandeur of the Cairngorm national Park, the 

ancient Caledonian pine forest to edinburgh. 

Includes: Twin share 3* quality hotels, breakfast 

daily, coach transport, driver-guide, local taxes 

and service charges.


england’s south West Highlights 

3 days/2 nights, London/London 

Depart Sat: 04 Feb 2012 - 31 March 2013 


day 1 London-Stonehenge-Exeter 

Morning depart from London to stonehenge. 

explore this mystical place, then panoramic 

drive to Devon Coast with white sandy 

beaches and rock arch of Durdle Door. visit 

the historic exeter, the most south westerly 

fortified settlement of the ancient Roman 

empire. 

Glastonbury 

Exeter 

The Heart of Wales 


Depart Mon & Fri: 06 Feb 2012 - 31 Mar 2013 


Conwy 

Snowdonia 

Bath 

Stonehenge 

London 

Buxton 

Chatsworth 

Chester 

Stratford 

London 

day 1 London-Stonehenge-Exeter 

travel through Wessex to stonehenge and 

experience this mystical place. view white 

sandy beaches and the natural rock arch 

of Durdle Door as we reach Devon. on to 

historic exeter the most south westerly city. 

day 2 Exeter B 

exploring the wilderness of Dartmoor, the 

Menhir Bridge at Postbridge and the historic 

market town of tavistock, home to Francis 

Drake. explore exeter with its underground 

passages, ancient walls, Royal albert 

Memorial Museum and the 12C norman 

Cathedral. 

WALES & CORNWALL UniTeD KinGDOm 

day 2 Exeter B 

explore the magnificent wilderness of 

Dartmoor, the Menhir Bridge at Postbridge 

and the historic tavistock, home to Francis 

Drake. Return to exeter to discover this 

Roman town, with its underground passages, 

Royal albert Memorial Museum and the 12C 

norman Cathedral. 

day 3 Glastonbury-Bath-London B 

visit glastonbury tor, which has been 

associated with the name avalon and with 

King arthur. Climb the tor for a spectacular 

view across three counties. enjoy Bath at 

your leisure. arrive in London in the evening. 

Includes: Twin share 3* hotel, breakfast daily, 

coach transport, driver, guide, local taxes and 

service charges. 

day 1 London-Stratford-Chester 

Meet your coach and depart for William 

shakespeare’s birthplace stratford on avon, 

the tudor thatched cottage and his wife’s 

gardens. Continue to the WHs of ironbridge, 

in a forested gorge on the River severn. then 

to the historic Medieval town of Chester. 

day 2 Conwy-Snowdonia-Chester B 

at leisure to explore ancient Chester visit the 

Cathedral, built on a druidic temple site. then 

drive to northern Wales, visit the Castle of 

Conwy, built by edward i in the 13C. explore 

the mountain scene of snowdonia national 

Park with the Dinorwic slate Quarries, the 

Pass of Llanberis below snowdon and 

Wales’ highest peak trefriw. evening return 

to Chester. 

day 3 Buxton-Chatsworth-London B 

travel east to the Peak District with historic 

spa town, including Buxton. optional visit the 

Mansion and gardens of Chatsworth, home 

to the Cavendish family, Duke of Devonshire. 

Return to London through the heart of Robin 

Hood country. 

Includes: Twin share 3*hotel, breakfast daily, 

coach transport, driver-guide, local taxes and 


devon and Cornwall 


Depart Mon: May 15, 28. Every Mon: 04 Jun - 01 Oct plus Oct15. 


day 3 Exeter-Falmouth B 

travel west into Cornwall and visit Launceston 

view Bodmin Moor with wild ponies 

wandering amongst the pre-historic Hurlers 

and the Cheesewring. on our way to Falmouth 

view golitha Falls, st neot’s Church and 

tintagel Castle, birthplace of King arthur. 

day 4 Falmouth B 

view st Michael’s Mount, the cliff top village 

of Mousehole, the incredible Minack theatre 

built into the cliffs overlooking the atlantic 

ocean and the national trust Beach at 

Porthcurno. see Penzance! Past windswept 

moors to the artistic haven of st ives. 

London and Beyond 


Depart Mon to Sat: year round 

Cost from: $971 pp twin share 

(s/supp from 357) 

day 1 London 

Met at Heathrow airport. Private transfer 

to your hotel in the heart of London. 

day 2 London BD 

Join the full day tour to visit the tower, 

Changing of the guards, a thames 

River cruise and st Paul’s Cathedral. 

off to Knightsbridge and the renowned 

Harrods, to enjoy Devonshire tea at their 

Restaurant. in the evening meet at the 

court of King Henry viii for a Medieval 

Banquet and theatre. 

day 3 Windsor-Stonehenge-Bath BL 

Meet your coach and travel to 

Windsor. visit the Windsor Castle state 

apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House 

and st georges Chapel. experience the 

mysterious stonehenge before continuing 

to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and 

Pump Rooms. Packed lunch provided. 

day 4 Shopping B 

Meet your coach and travel to the 

oxfordshire Countryside. shop for 

discounted labels from leading fashion 

brands at the Bicester shopping village. 

Return to London in the afternoon. 


Your tour comes to an end with a private 

transfer to Heathrow airport or train 

station 

Includes: Twin share at the 3* London Elizabeth 

(or similar) breakfast daily, one lunch, one 

dinner, private return transfers from Heathrow 

Airport, return trip to Bicester, local taxes and 

service charges. Entries: Tower of London, 

Thames River Cruise, afternoon Tea at Harrods, 

Medieval Banquet. 

day 5 Falmouth-London B 

opportunity to visit the world renowned eden 

Project gardens, before heading back to 

London. 

Includes: Twin share 3* quality hotels, breakfast 

daily, deluxe coach, driver-guide, local taxes, 


Falmouth 

Exeter 

Stonehenge 

London 

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18 

UniTeD KinGDOm YORK, SCOTLAND & IRELAND 

The Isle of skye 


Depart daily: Apr - Oct. (Nov - Mar: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat) 

Cost from: $389 pp twin share (s/supp from 75) 

Portree 

Isle of 

Skye 

Glencoe 

Loch 

Ness 

Stirling 

Inverness 

Edinburgh 

day 1 Edinburgh-Northumberland- 

Hartside Pass-Keswick 

Meet your coach at the departure point 

and travel to the River tweed and the 

Cheviot. stop at Jedburgh abbey and to 

Carter Bar. Following the Roman Road, into 

northumberland, over the moors on the route 

of Hadrian’s Wall. over to Hartside Pass, to 

your hotel in Keswick. 

day 1 Dublin-Shannonbridge-Galway 

Meet at the departure point. through 

farmland, peat bogs to the Locke’s Distillery 

(reputedly the oldest legal distillery in the 

world). sample the true ‘spirit’ of ireland! 

to the mighty shannon River and the early 

Monastic site of Clonmacnoise, view the 

churches, stone crosses and towers. visit a 

traditional pub in the village of shannonbridge 

and to your hotel in galway City. 

day 2 Burren-Lisdoonvarna-Killarney B 

short drive to Burren one of ireland’s 

natural treasures, with limestone 

pavements, barren hillsides, rare flora and 

ancient stone monuments. then through 

Kilfenora the “town of the crosses” to the 

village of Lisdoonvarna and view the Cliffs 

of Moher, (700ft drop into the atlantic 

ocean). travel to County Clare and at 

Lahinch ferry across the shannon estuary 

and to your hotel in Killarney. 

day 1 Edinburgh-Stirling-Glencoe- 

Isle of Skye 

Meet at the departure point and travel to 

Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen 

of scots. view stirling Castle and the Wallace 

Monument. Past Doune Castle, through the 

various Highland Lochs on the Road to the 

isles and the Five sisters of Kintail and visit 

eilean Donan Castle (in the film Highlander). 

over the bridge to skye, stop in Portree. 

overnight on the isle of skye. 

Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall, dales & york 

5 days/4 nights, Edinburgh/Edinburgh 

Depart Sun: May 13, 27. Jun 10, 24. Jul 08. Aug 05. Sep 09, 23. 

Cost from: $712 pp twin share (s/supp from 100) 

day 2 Ullswater-Lake Windermere- 

Hawkeshead B 

visit the mysterious Castlerigg stones, 

(over 5000 years). at ullswater Lake take a 

walk to see the aira Force waterfall. then 

to winding Kirkstone Pass, stop at Lake 

Windermere with the option of a Lake cruise. 

on to Coniston Water arrive at the village 

of Hawkeshead, where the poet William 

Wordsworth attended grammar school. at 

grasmere visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage. 

Return to Keswick. 

day 3 Sedbergh-Yorkshire Dales- 

York B 

through Cumbria to the town of sedbergh 

in the dales of the Yorkshire Dales national 

Park with magnificent scenery, huge variety 

of wild fauna and flora. to the northern 

Dales, is the centre of the cattle trade, a 

major brewer and cheese producers. try the 

flavours of Yorkshire as we travel towards 

your hotel in York. 

escape to Ireland 

5 days/4 nights, Dublin/Dublin 

Depart Sun: May 06, 20. Every Sun: June 03 - Sep 02. Sep 16. 


day 3 Dingle-Slea Head-Killarney B 

to the Dingle Peninsula the heartland of 

gaelic culture. stop at inch, then through 

the town of Dingle and to slea Head, visit 

the ancient forts and dwellings. view the 

impressive Blasket islands and the Ring 

of Kerry Mountains. Walk in the Killarney 

national Park (at the edge of town). 


day 2 Isle of Skye B 

there are many options pending on the 

weather, your driver-guide will advise the 

best day out. such as the Quiraing and 

Kilt Rock, neist Point Lighthouse. or to 

Dunvegan Castle ancestral seat of the 

McLeod Clan. Perhaps, the talisker Distillery 

and Cuillin Hills. overnight isle of skye. 

day 3 Loch Ness-Edinburgh B 

travel through the Cuillin Hills to the mainlan. 

onto Loch ness and the possibility of 

spotting “nessie”! there’s a boat trip in 

summer. through the grampian Mountains 

along Loch Laggan, passing Dalwhinnie, 

stopping at Blair Castle. travel past Perth 

and over the Forth Road Bridge arriving in 

edinburgh in the evening. 

Includes: Twin share 3* hotel, breakfast daily, coach transport, driver-guide, local taxes & service charges. 

Slea 

Head 

Dingle 

Galway 

Cliffs of 

Moher 

Cahersiveen 

Killarney 

Shannonbridge 

Burren 

Blarney 

Dublin 

Kilkenny 

day 4 York B 

excursion to the north Yorkshire Moors 

national Park. stop at Whitby, a bustling 

fishing port and the inspiration for author 

Bram stoker, who stayed to write his novel 

Dracula. We continue to Robin Hood’s Bay 

before our return to York. 

day 5 Alnwick-Berwick-Edinburgh B 

Following the route taken by Roman Legions 

as they marched to the posts of the Roman 

empire we arrive in alnwick. option to visit 

alnwick Castle, home of the earls and Dukes 

of northumberland since 1309 and featured 

in many films. across to Berwick upon 

tweed and its georgian Barracks. evening 

arrival in edinburgh. 

Includes: Twin share 3* hotels, breakfast daily, 



Northumberland 

Keswick 

Hawkeshead 

Edinburgh 

Yorkshire 

Dales 

Berwick 

Alnwick 

York 

day 4 Dunloe-Cahersiveen B 

travel a classic route, the Ring of Kerry. stop 

at the gap of Dunloe view Carrauntoohi 

Mountain. through glenbeigh and Kells to 

Cahersiveen, Kells Bay and the Cahersiveen 

Ring Fort and to the fishing village of 

Portmagee. across to valencia island, visit 

skellig experience. stop in Waterville (Charlie 

Chaplin’s favourite) and to Coonmakista 

Pass. stop at Derrynane House, Moll’s gap 

and Ladies view on the return to Killarney. 

day 5 Torc-Blarney-Kilkenny-Dublin B 

We stop at the torc Waterfall then through 

the West Cork Mountains to Macroom. 

along the Lee valley to visit Blarney and the 

Castle, walk in the woods and mystical Rock 

Close. Continuing to the Rock of Cashel and 

its monastic complex then free to explore 

Kilkenny. evening return to Dublin. 

Includes: Twin share 3* hotel, breakfast daily, 


service charges.

small group tours 

paris disney 


Depart: daily 


day 1 Paris 

independent arrival at your hotel. 

day 2 Disneyland or Walt Disney B 

Disneyland Park: meet at the designated 

point and depart by deluxe coach to 

Disneyland Paris where you will visit one park 

at your own leisure. Return to Paris. 

Walt Disney Studios: meet at the designated 

point and depart by coach to the studios 

where you will spend the day at your own 

leisure. Return to Paris. 

day 3 Paris B 

Breakfast and full day at leisure. 

day 4 Departure B 

Your tour will end after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Royal Magda Etoile 

Paris (or similar), breakfast daily, tour departs 

and returns from meeting point by deluxe coach, 

entrance to Disneyland or Walt Disney Studios. 

Normandy, st Malo and Mt st Michel 

3 days/2 nights, Paris/Paris 

Depart Thu: May 05-Oct 13 

Cost from: $933 per person twin share 

St Malo 

Angers 

Caen 

Rouen 

Tours 

Paris 

Normandy, st Malo and Castles 


Depart Thur: May 05-Oct 13 


day 1 Paris-Normandy D 

Walking tour of Rouen. at leisure in Honfleur. 

visit the Landing Beaches, omaha Beach, 

american Cemetery of saint Laurent. stop at 

arromanches. Dinner at the novotel Caen. 

The Loire Valley and Normandy 


Depart: daily 


day 1 Paris 

independent arrival at your hotel for check in 

and remainder of the day is at leisure. 

day 2 Landing Beaches of Normandy BL 

Meet at the designated point and depart 

for normandy. visit to the Memorial Peace 

Museum of Caen followed by a documentary. 

after lunch at Caen Memorial, we visit 

the Pointe du Hoc, omaha Beach and 

saint Laurent at Colleville sur Mer for the 

american Cemetery. en route to Paris stop at 

arromanches. 

day 3 Giverny-Versailles BL 

Pick up at your hotel and travel to giverny. 

visit Monet’s residence and gardens, view 

PARIS, NORMANDY & LOIRE VALLEY FranCe 

Classic paris 

4 days/3 nights, Paris 

Depart Mon-Sat: year round 


day 1 Paris-Normandy-Rouen-Caen D 

early departure from Paris. guided tour 

of the old centre of Rouen. view the 

normandy Bridge and at leisure in Honfleur. 

Continue to the Landing Beaches, omaha 

Beach, the american Cemetery of saint 

Laurent and a stop at arromanches. Dinner 

at the novotel Caen. 

day 2 St Malo-Angers BD 

afternoon guided visit of the abbey of Mont 

saint-Michel. Dinner and overnight in angers 

at the Mercure-Lac de Maine (or similar). 

the Japanese Bridge, the water garden of 

this genius of impressionism. on our return 

to Paris visit versailles. 

day 4 Loire Valley-Castles B 

Meet at the departure point for your tour of 

the Loire valley, France’s Royals left many 

castles and the area is known as the garden 

of France. guided visit of the wonderful 

Chenonceau Castle spanning across 

the Cher River. stop also at amboise or 

Chenonceau on our return to Paris. 

day 5 Paris 

after breakfast your day is at leisure in Paris. 

day 6 Notre Dame-Louvre B 

visit the beautiful notre Dame, Montmartre 

day 1 Paris Arrival 


to your hotel. 

day 2 Eiffel Tower-Notre Dame-Cruise B 

Meet at the designated point and travel by 

coach to visit the Latin Quarter, the Marias 

District, the notre Dame Cathedral and the 

eiffel tower (second floor) followed by a 

seine River cruise. 

day 3 Paris-Louvre-Moulin Rouge BD 

You will be met at your hotel and transferred 

to the Louvre Museum and guided visit of 

priceless works of art in the main exhibition 

rooms. You may extend your visit on the day. 

in the evening meet at the designated point 

for dinner at the Moulin Rouge followed by a 

fabulous show. 

day 4 Paris Departure B 

after breakfast you will be met by your driver 

and private transfer to the airport or station. 


Paris (or similar), breakfast daily, one dinner (wine 

included, other drinks excluded), deluxe coach, 

entrance fees, local tour guides, audio-guide, local 

taxes and return private transfers. 

day 2 Visit to St Malo BD 

visit st Malo, known as the city of the pirates. 

in the afternoon guided visit of the Mont 

saint Michel abbey. Dinner at your hotel, the 

Mercure Lac de Maine in angers 

day 3 Angers-Paris B 

travel through Cunault and saumur. external 

visit of Langeais Castle and the Castle in 

amboise with time at leisure. external guided 

tour of Chenonceau Castle Cheverny or 

Chambord. evening return to Paris. 

Inclusions: Twin share in quality 3* hotels, 

deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast and 

dinner daily. 

day 3 Angers-Castles BD 

travel through Cunault and saumur. external 

tour of the Castles in: Langeais, amboise, 

Chenonceau, Chambord and Cheverny. visit 

the Clos-Lucé, and the gardens of villandry 

ending at the Mercure tours nord. 

day 4 Tours-Paris B 

guided visit of tours. evening return to Paris. 

Inclusions: Twin share in quality 3* hotels 

mentioned (or similar), deluxe coach, local tour 

guides, breakfast and dinner daily. 

Giverny 

Normandy 

Chenonceau 

Paris 

Versailles 

and the white sacred Heart Basilica, a 

favourite rendezvous for famous artists. tour 

the village and Place du tertre. Your guide 

will show you the highlights of the Louvre 

Museum, your visit can extend until evening. 

day 7 Paris B 



Paris (or similar), breakfast daily, two lunches, 

multilingual driver guide, deluxe coach, entrance 

fees to sites visited, guides, audio-guide, booklet 

on the battle of Normandy, local taxes. 

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FranCe ALPILLES & PROVENCE small group tours 

The alpilles step by step 

7 days/6 nights, Graveson/Maussane 

Depart daily: Mar 15 - Oct 15 


Hiking the Montagnette and the Alpilles. Wind your way through 

Provençal towns and villages which were an inspiration to Van Gogh. 

This itinerary requires a certain level of physical fitness, especially for the 

mountain pass (Route des Crêtes) starting out from St Remy. 

day 1 Graveson (Barbentane) D 

own arrangements to your hotel in graveson 

(Barbentane). at leisure until dinner. 

day 2 La Montagnette-Tarascon BD 

(22.5km) after crossing magnificent 

landscapes of pine woods and olive groves 

arrive at your hotel in tarascon. Dinner at a 

restaurant in town centre. 

day 3 Tarascon-Les Baux BD 

(22.5km) Breakfast, before joining the longdistance 

path leading to Les Baux via the 

alpilles mountain passes. Dinner at the hotel. 

Tarascon 

Arles 

Graveson 

Saint Rémy 

day 1 Graveson (Barbentane) D 

own arrangements to your hotel in graveson 

(Barbentane). at leisure until dinner. 

day 2 La Montagnette-Tarascon BD 

(22.5km) after crossing magnificent 

landscapes of pine woods and olive groves 

you arrive at your hotel in tarascon. Dine at a 

restaurant in the town centre. 

day 3 Tarascon-Arles BD 

(41km) today’s itinerary is through country 

lanes crossing “Mas” (farmhouses) and 

crops. Dine at a restaurant in the town 

centre. overnight at your hotel in arles. 

provence appellation 

3 days/2 nights, Aix/Aix 

Depart Fri: year round 

Cost: $360 per person twin share 

Immerse yourself in the beautiful 

Provence wine region of Aix en 

Provence Appellation. You will visit 

the cellars and meet the winemakers 

who will explain the local grape 

varieties and winemaking process. 

day 1 Aix en Provence 

own arrangements to your hotel. 

Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

day 2 Wineries B 

after breakfast depart for your excursion 

to the vineyards, visiting four different 

wine cellars. Meet the winemakers who 

will discuss the art of winemaking and 

tasting their wine. 

day 3 Aix en Provence B 

Your wine experience comes to an end 

after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share at a boutique hotel de 

charme, breakfast daily, minibus driver-guide, 

visit four wine cellars meeting the winemakers 

and tasting. Excluding: Meals, personal 

expenses. 

aCTIVe 

ToUrING 

day 4 Les Baux-Saint Rémy BD 

(9.5km) Breakfast, before continuing your walk 

along the mountain passes to saint Rémy de 

Provence. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. 

day 5 Saint Rémy de Provence BD 

(18 km) Breakfast, followed by a round trip of 

the most beautiful but toughest leg of your 

trip! Dinner and overnight at your hotel. 

day 6 Saint Rémy-Maussane BD 

(15 km) You will take Chemin de Maussane 

which runs along the limestone foothills of the 

alpilles. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. 

Tarascon 

Cycling in provence 

7 days/6 nights, Graveson/Saint Remy 

Depart daily: Mar 15 - Oct 15 

Cost: $1054 per person twin share (single supp 329) 

Graveson 

Maussane 

Saint Rémy 

day 7 Maussane Les Alpilles B 

Your Provence experience comes to an end 


Inclusions: Twin share at boutique hotels de 

charme, breakfast and dinner daily, luggage 

transfers between hotels, detailed itinerary with 

maps. Hotels: Graveson-Mas des Amandiers, 

Tascon-de Provence, Les Baux-Hostellerie de la 

Reine Jeanne, Saint Remy-Auberge de la Reine 

Jeanne, Maussane-Val Baussenc. Excluding: 

transport, transfer, lunches, drinks, personal 

expenses, entrance fees, visitor’s tax. 

aCTIVe 

ToUrING 

Cycling is unquestionably one of the best and most fun ways to explore 

the marvellous landscapes of Provence. Your detailed road book will lead you 

along secret little roads to many unforgettable natural sites. You will discover the 

striking contrasts between the landscapes of the Alpilles and Camargue. 

day 4 Arles-Les Saintes Maries BD 

(41km) the Camargue landscapes offer 

striking contrasts to those of Provence. 

Dinner at your hotel in Les saintes Maries. 

day 5 Les Saintes Maries-Le Sambuc BD 

(36km) this itinerary follows the sea dyke and 

leads you into the very heart of Camargue. 

Dinner and overnight at your hotel Le sambuc. 

day 6 Le Sambuc-Saint Rémy BD 

(63 km) From sambuc, you will head towards 

arles then Maussane les alpilles. after Les 

Baux you will descend into the val d’enfer 

(valley of Hell!) towards saint Rémy. 

Vintage CV in provence 

3 days/2 nights, Aix/Aix 

Depart Fri or Sat: year round 


Discover Provence in a beautifully 

restored 2CV’s. Open the rooftop of 

your 2CV and enjoy the magnificent 

scenery Provence has to offer. 

day 1 Aix en Provence 

arrival at aix en Provence tgv station or 

Marseille airport, then transferred to pick 

up the car. Drive to your hotel near aix en 

Provence for check in and overnight. 

day 2 St Victoire or Blue Coast B 

Breakfast. open the roof top and choose 

your itinerary: sainte victoire or Blue Coast. 


You will be transferred to aix or Marseille 

airport before midday where the tour ends. 

Inclusions: Twin share at a boutique hotel de 

charme, breakfast daily, car rental with unlimited 

km, technical assistance and insurance, 

ecological cleaning, transfers from Marseille airport 

or TGV Rail Station in Aix, road book provided. 

Notes: The CV will be delivered with a full fuel tank 

and it must be returned likewise. Driver must have 

his driving licence for 3 years minimum. Refundable 

security deposit and insurance €750 payable locally. 

Excluding: Meals, personal expenses. 

day 7 Saint Rémy B 

Your Provenece experience comes to an end 


Inclusions: Twin share at boutique hotels de 

charme, breakfast and dinner daily, luggage 

transfers between hotels, details itinerary with 

map, rental for 21 speed bicycle complete with 

helmet, vest, repair kit, saddle bags and pumps. 

Hotels: Graveson-Mas des Amandiers, Tarasconde 

Provence, Arles-de la Muette, Saintes Maries- 

l’Abrivado, Le Sambuc-Longo Mai, Saint Remy- 

Auberge de la Reine Jeanne. Excluding: Transport, 

taxi transfer, lunches, drinks, personal expenses, 

entrance fees, visitor’s. 

Gourmand on a Barge 

3 days/2 nights, Arles/Arles 

Depart Wed: year round 


Indulge yourself with this stay in 

Arles. Accomodation is a former 

barge transformed into a hotel! Enjoy 

the degustation menu on board by 

Chef Philippe Legardinier. 

day 1 Arles D 

independent arrival in arles. Check in on 

the Péniche anchored near van gogh 

Bridge on the Petit Rhône. indulge yourself 

with a spa session on board followed by a 

degustation menu of 10 dishes. 

day 2 Visit Arles B 

visit of arles with a city pass that allows 

you to visit all the monuments, such as the 

Roman amphitheatre, arena and Baths of 

Constantin. Return to the Péniche. 

day 3 Arles B 

Your unique experience comes to an end 


Inclusions: Breakfast daily, 2 nights on board 

Péniche anchored near the Van Gogh Bridge on 

the Petit Rhône, gastronomic dinner, one day 

Arles city pass, city map. Excluding: meals, 

drinks, personal expenses.


The Fine Wines of Bordeaux 

5 days/4 nights, Bordeaux/Bordeaux 

Depart: Tuesday 

Cost from: $820 per person twin share (s/supp 332) 

Bordeaux 

Sauternes 

Saint Emilion 

Medoc 

day 1 Bordeaux arrival 


day 2 Saint Emilion-Bordeaux B 

Panoramic tour of the historic centre of 

Bordeaux. then on to charming medieval 

saint emilion renowned for its vineyards, its 

history and the monolithic church. after wine 

tasting discover the town at your leisure. 

day 3 Medoc and Bordeaux Wines B 

visit the lowlands of the Medoc a unique 

geological area suited to vineyards and 

Charming Villages and Fine Wines 

8 days/7 nights, Bordeaux/Sarlat 

Depart Friday: year round 


day 1 Bordeaux arrival 


day 2 Graves and Sauterne Wines B 

graves is the only sub region famed for 

Bordeaux’s wine types: reds, dry whites, 

sweet. visit and wine taste in two famous 

chateaus of the Pessac or graves varieties. 

to the sauternes, made from semillon. 

day 3 Bordeaux-Sarlat B 

enjoy the morning at leisure before our 

afternoon transfer to sarlat for overnight. 

day 4 Beynac-Domme-Gabarre B 

Morning guided walking tour of historic 

sarlat. Drive to the village of La Roque 

gageac and boat trip on the Dordogne 

aboard an authentic gabarre. then to the 

quaint villages of Beynac and Domme. 

prehistoric Views 

4 days/3 nights, Sarlat/Sarlat 

Depart daily: year round 


(s/supp 190) 

day 1 Sarlat arrival 

own arrangements to your hotel. Remainder 

of the day is at leisure. 

day 2 Exploring Dordogne B 

guided walking tour of charming sarlat. 

From the village of Beynac board the boat on 

the Dordogne River to La Roque gageac on 

the river with overhanging cliffs. guided visit 

of the national Prehistoric Museum in Les 

BORDEAUx & COTE AZUR FranCe 

where producers follow old traditional 

methods to gain the finest red wines. along 

the châteaux route, view the Château 

Margaux, then wine tasting of two Medoc 

wines and five Bordeaux wines. 

day 4 Graves-Sauternes-Bordeaux B 

graves is the only sub region which is famed 

for Bordeaux’s three main wine types: reds, 

dry whites, sweet wines. visit and wine taste 

in two famous chateaus of the Pessac or 

graves varieties. to the sauternes, made 

from semillon, taste it at a renowned grower. 

day 5 Bordeaux-departure B 

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Quality Bordeaux 

Centre (or similar), breakfast daily, 6 visits with 

tasting at Classified Grower’s Château, small bottle 

of water daily per person, English speaking driverguide. 

Excluding entrance fees. 

day 5 Padirac Abyss-Eyrignac B 

excursion to visit the Padirac abyss, a 75m 

chasm, then boat trip in the abyss. We 

continue to the dramatic fortress town of 

Rocamadour, the notre Dame Chapel is a 

renowned pilgrimage site. Finally stop at the 

beautiful gardens of eyrignac Manor. 

day 6 Lascaux II Cave Art B 

the Cave Paintings have been dated to 

15,000 years bC the most extraordinary 

are found in the Dordogne area. in Les 

eyzies visit the national Prehistory 

Museum at leisure. in Rouffignac Cave see 

authentic paintings, then, view the perfect 

reproduction at Lascaux ii. Return to sarlat. 

day 7 Sarlat-Departure B 


Inclusions: Twin share 3nts at Quality Bordeaux 

Centre and 4nts at the le Renoir, Sarlat (or similar), 

breakfast daily, 6 visits with wine tasting at 

renowned chateau’s in Bordeaux, guided walking 

tour of Sarlat, boat ride on the Dordogne in La 

Roque Gageac, one small bottle of water per day 

per person. Entries: Padirac Abyss, Eyrignac 

Manor gardens, National Prehistory Museum, 

Caves of Rouffignac, Lascaux II, Rocamadour. 

Excluding any entrance not mentioned above, 

meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

eyzies de tayac. visit Lascaux ii a perfect 

reproduction of the original cave. Return to 

sarlat. 

day 3 Peche Merle-St Cirq Lapopie B 

visit of the authentic cave paintings of Pech 

Merle. then at leisure to explore st Cirq 

Lapopie, quoted as one of the most beautiful 

villages of France. visit the Pont valentré 

medieval bridge in Cahors. Return to sarlat. 

day 4 Sarlat departure B 


Inclusions: Twin share at the Hotel le Renoir, (or 

similar), breakfast daily, walking tour in Sarlat, boat 

ride on the Dordogne. Entrance fees: Peche Merle, 

National Prehistoric Museum, Lascaux. English 

speaking driver-guide. Excluding: Meals, drinks, 

gratuities & personal expenses. 

seaside Interval 

4 days/3 nights, Nice/Nice 



(s/supp 191) 

day 1 Nice 

independent arrival at your hotel and 


day 2 Monaco-Eze-Monaco B 

Discover the natural beauty of the 

“Moyenne Corniche”, stops on the way en 

route to Monaco. We visit the eagle nest 

village of eze and the Perfume laboratory. 

stroll the historic centre of Monaco 

and visit the Cathedral. Drive along the 

Formula 1 grand Prix circuit. Return to 

nice via the Basse Corniche. 

day 3 Nice B 

Breakfast and full day at leisure 

day 4 Nice B 


Inclusions: Twin share accommodation at Hotel 

Boreal, Nice or similar, breakfast daily, return 

transfer for all tours (supplement for pick ups 

outside Nice), deluxe minivan, English speaking 

driver guide, touring as specified. 

Gourdon 

Grasse 

Cannes 

St Paul Monaco 

Nice 

Antibes 

Italian & French riviera 

5 days/4 nights, Nice/Nice 

Depart Wednesday: year round 


(s/supp 255) 

wed Nice 

independent arrival at your hotel and 


thu Antibes-Cannes-Grasse B 

We start touring the beautiful town of 

antibes, followed by a coastal drive to 

Cannes and panoramic of the city. guided 

visit to the perfume laboratory Fragonard 

in grasse. 

fri Gourdon-St Paul de Vence B 

the quaint village of gourdon is set in 

a beautiful landscape after a visit we 

continue to the provincial village of 

tourrettes. absorb the artistic atmosphere 

and view the impressive ramparts at the 

charming st Paul de vence. 

sat Sanremo-Monaco B 

across the italian border to visit the 

renowned market in sanremo. time at 

leisure to try the local cuisine. travel 

through Menton and Roquebrune Cap 

Martin to Monaco. then reach Monte 

Carlo via the Formula 1 grand Prix circuit. 

sun Nice-Departure B 

Your tour will end after breakfast. 

Sanremo 

Inclusions: Twin share Nice Hotel Boreal (or 

similar), breakfast daily, return transfer for 

all tours (supplement applicable for pick ups 

outside Nice), deluxe minivan, English speaking 

driver-guide, touring as specified. 

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iTaLY MILAN TO ROME & VENICE escorted tours 

Milan, Venice and rome 

8 days/7 nights, Milan/Rome 

Depart: May 07, 21. Jun 04, 18. Jul 02, 16. Aug 06, 20. Sep 10, 24. Oct 01, 15. 

3* hotels: $1484 pp twin share (s/supp 496) 


L.Maggiore 

Milan 

L.Como 

L.Garda 

Verona 

Montepulciano 

Venice 

Rome 

Milan, rome, Florence and Venice 

11 days/10 nights, Milan/Venice 

Depart: May 07, 21. Jun 04, 18. Jul 02, 16. Aug 06, 20. Sep 10, 24. Oct 01, 15. 



day 1 Milan 

own arrangements to your hotel in Milan city 

centre. 

day 2 Milan BD 

guided city tour including the Duomo one 

of the largest gothic cathedral in the world 

and the vittorio emanuele ii gallery. time at 

leisure or optional visit to santa Maria Delle 

grazie to view Leonardo da vinci’s the Last 

supper. Dinner at the hotel. 

day 3 Verona-L Garda-Venice BLD 

on our way to venice we stop in verona. 

guided tour of the city is followed by lunch 

at a restaurant. afternoon visit of enchanting 

sirmione on Lake garda. evening arrival at 

your hotel in venice and dinner at a typical 

restaurant. 

day 4 Venice BD 

By private boat we cruise through the lagoon 

to Murano and visit an ancient glass blowing 

workshop. Return to st Mark’s square, 

day 1 Milan 

own arrangements to your hotel in Milan city 

centre. 

day 2 Milan BD 

guided city tour including the Duomo one 

of the largest gothic cathedral in the world 

and the vittorio emanuele ii gallery. time at 

leisure or optional visit to santa Maria Delle 

grazie to view Leonardo da vinci’s the Last 

supper. Dinner at the hotel. 

day 3 Verona-L Garda-Venice BLD 

on our way to venice we stop in verona. 

guided tour of the city is followed by lunch 

at a restaurant. afternoon visit of enchanting 

sirmione on Lake garda. evening arrival at 

your hotel in venice and dinner at a typical 

restaurant. 

exterior visit of the splendid Cathedral, 

Doge’s Palace and view the Bridge of 

sighs. afternoon at leisure until dinner in the 

evening. 

day 5 Montepulciano-Rome B 

travel south to tuscany, panoramic drive 

through val di Chiana. visit Montepulciano, 

a medieval town rich with history and art 

where you will spend the afternoon leisurely 

exploring at your own pace. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Rome. 

day 6 Rome B 

early morning departure for your guided 

tour of the city which will include st Peter’s 

Basilica and the square, the Pantheon and 

the trevi Fountain. afternoon and evening at 

leisure. 

day 7 Rome B 

Full day at leisure in Rome or join an optional 

tour of the vatican Museum and sistine 

Chapel. 


By private boat we cruise through the lagoon 

to Murano and visit an ancient glass blowing 

workshop. Return to st Mark’s square, 

exterior visit of the splendid Cathedral, 

Doge’s Palace and view the Bridge of 

sighs. afternoon at leisure until dinner in the 

evening. 


travel south to tuscany, panoramic drive 

through val di Chiana. visit Montepulciano, 

a medieval town rich with history and art 

where you will spend the afternoon leisurely 

exploring at your own pace. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Rome. 

day 6 Rome B 

early morning departure for your guided 

tour of the city which will include st Peter’s 

Basilica and the square, the Pantheon and 

the trevi Fountain. afternoon and evening at 

leisure. 

day 7 Rome B 

Full day at leisure in Rome or join an optional 

tour of the vatican Museum and sistine 

Chapel. 

day 8 Rome B 


Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, 

multilingual tour escort, breakfast daily, one lunch, 

three dinners. Hotels 4*: Milan-NH Touring, 

Venice-Carlton Gran Canal, Rome-Diana. 

Hotels 3*: Milan-Ibis, Mestre-Delfino, Rome- 

Garden. Excluding: entrance fees 

day 8 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence BD 

Departure from Rome. Free time in medieval 

assisi perched on top of Mt subasio, visit the 

Basilica of st Francis. Continue to the walled 

city of siena with its Piazza del Campo. 

Dinner on arrival in Florence. 

day 9 Florence BD 

Your guided tour of the historical centre of 

Florence includes the Duomo, the bronze 

doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della signoria 

and the Palazzo vecchio. afternoon at leisure 

or optional tour to Pisa. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 10 Bologna-Padova-Venice BD 

Morning departure. Walking tour of Bologna, 

view magnificent arcades, the Basilica, royal 

palaces and interesting squares. visit the 

Basilica of st anthony on arrival in Padova. 

then to your hotel in venice for dinner. 

day 11 Venice B 


Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, multilingual 

tour escort, breakfast daily, one lunch, six dinners. 

Hotels 4*: Milan-NH Touring, Venice-Carlton 

Gran Canal, Rome-Diana, Florence-Mediterraneo, 

Venice-Carlton Gran Canal. Hotels 3*: Milan-Ibis, 

Mestre-Delfino, Rome-Garden, Florence/Raffaello, 

Mestre/Delfino. Excluding: entrance fees. 

L.Maggiore 

Milan 

L.Como 

L.Garda 

Bologna 

Florence 

Verona 

Padova 

Siena 

Montepulciano 

Venice 

Assisi 

Rome


The Five Lakes and Gardens of North Italy 

6 days/5 nights, Milan/Milan 

Depart: May 13, 19. Jun 03, 09, 15. Sep 14, 23. 


day 1 Milan-Sirmione-Gardone Riviera D 

Your tour escort will welcome you at the 

departure point in Milan. travel to Lake 

garda, visit the Roman ruins in sirmione and 

time at leisure. Boat trip to gardone Riviera, 

at leisure on arrival. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 2 L Iseo-L Maggiore-Baveno BD 

Morning departure for Lake iseo. enjoy a 

boat trip to the three islands including the 

large island Monte isola and time at leisure. 

afternoon visit to a local wine cellar and taste 

the famous Franciacorta wines with snacks. 

then on to your hotel on Lake Maggiore and 

dinner. 

day 3 Borromean Islands BLD 

Morning boat crossings to the Borromean 

islands: isola Bella with the summer palace 

and terraced garden. isola Madre the largest 

of the three renowned for its english style 

L.Maggiore 

day 1 Milan-Rome 

Meet your guide at the designated point and 

by deluxe coach travel through the beautiful 

scenery of emilia Romagna and tuscany to 

your hotel in Rome. at leisure on arrival. 

Note: It is possible to join the tour in Rome 

on Saturday. You can also end the tour in 

Milan or return to Rome. 

day 2 Rome B 

Join your tour guide and tour Monumental 

Rome, including the trevi Fountain, Pantheon, 

Piazza navona and st Peter’ s Basilica, 

afternoon at leisure or join an optional tours. 

gardens and the villa hosting 16C -19C italian 

masterpieces. then to fishing village at isola 

dei Pescatori, where we lunch at a typical 

restaurant. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 4 Lake Orta-L Como-Cadenabbia BD 

on our full day tour we visit the gardens at 

villa taranto in Pallanza, a true explosion of 

colours and scents. then to Lake orta, the 

novelist Honoré de Balzac, described it as 

“a grey pearl in a green jewel-box”. travel by 

boat for an independent visit of the quaint 

and characteristic island of san giulio. 

afternoon departure for tremezzo on Lake 

Como. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 5 Lake Como-Bellagio BD 

Boat crossing to Lenno, visit villa del 

Balbianello set on a wooded promontory 

once a Franciscan Monastery with a church 

and belltower, renowned for its gardens and 

Classic North Italy Tour 


Depart Sat: Apr-Oct 


day 3 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence BD 

Departure for assisi, the mystic walled town 

of saint Francis perched on a mountain top. 

visit the Basilica of saint Francis with its 

early Renaissance masterpieces by giotto 

and Cimabue. We continue to siena a 

medieval city renowned for the Palio races. 

evening arrival in Florence in time for dinner 

at your hotel. 


on your guided tour visit Piazza del Duomo, 

the Cathedral of santa Maria del Fiore, 

giotto’s Bell tower, the Baptistery of st John, 

the academy of Fine arts gallery housing 

the original David by Michelangelo, and the 

13C Church of santa Croce with Cimabue’s 

Crucifix. afternoon at leisure or optional tour. 

day 5 Florence-Padova-Venice BD 

visit st anthony’s Church on our way to 

venice. on arrival in venice join your tour 

guide for a walking tour, view Piazza st 

Marco, the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace 

(external), the Bridge of sighs and the 

Prisons. Dinner at your hotel. 

Medieval Cities and the Lakes 


Depart: Jan 20. Feb 17. Mar 16. Apr 06, 20. May 04, 18. Jun 01, 15, 29. 

Jul 03, 27. Aug 24. Sep 07, 21. Oct 05, 19. Nov 02, 30. 


L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

Como 

Milan 

L.Como 

Lugano 

L.Garda 

Siena 

Como 

Milan 

L.Como 

Bellagio 

Verona 

Florence 

Bergamo 

Brescia 

Padova 

L.Garda 

Venice 

Assisi 

Rome 

Riva 

Sirmione 

Verona 

day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como 

travel to stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean 

islands: visit isola dei Pescatori a 

characteristic fishing village, then continue 

to isola Bella, optional visit of the Palace with 

its magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of 

the Lake as we drive to Lugano on the swiss 

border. the day ends at our hotel in Como. 

day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo- 

Brescia B 

Morning visit of Como historical centre. Boat 

trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the 

peninsula. Continue by boat to visit varenna. 

MILAN TO THE LAKES iTaLY 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

L.Orta 

L.Como 

Bellagio 

L.Iseo 

Milan 

Sirmione 

L.Garda 

the unusual collection of artefacts. Boat 

trip to Bellagio and at leisure to explore 

this quaint village. Return to tremezzo by 

boat and visit villa Carlotta its classic art 

collections and gardens. 

day 6 Lake Como-Milan B 

Your northern Lakes experience comes to an 

end after breakfast with a transfer to Milan 

Central station. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast and dinner daily, 

one lunch with wine, fully escorted, English only 

spoken, local tour guides, deluxe coach, entrance 

fees to sites on tour, boat trips, service charges 

and taxes. Hotels: L Garda-Du Lac, L Maggiore- 

Zacchera Hotels, L Como-Bazzoni et du Lac. 


Morning boat excursion to Murano and 

visit a glass workshop, afternoon at leisure. 

Dinner at your hotel. 

day 7 Venice-Verona-Sirmione- 

Lake Como BD 

Morning departure from venice. enjoy free 

time in verona. Continue for a leisurely stop 

in sirmione set on the promontory on Lake 

garda. in the afternoon continue to your 

hotel in Como and dinner on arrival. 

day 8 Como-Milan or Rome B 

Departure for Milan. on arrival panoramic of 

the city ending the tour at Central station. 

Possibility to return to Rome “Free transfer”. 

Note: Optional extension to Amalfi Coast 

from Rome. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast 

daily, five dinners, multilingual escort, local tour 

guides (English, Spanish, French), entrance fees, 

service charges, taxes, audio system on board. 

Hotels: Rome-Executive, Florence-Rivoli, Venice- 

Continental, Como-Imperiale (or similar). 

time at leisure then travel to Bergamo and 

walking tour of the historical centre. evening 

arrival at your hotel in Brescia. 

day 3 Brescia-Sirmione-Riva-Verona B 

Breakfast and departure for Lake garda. 

Panoramic of the splendid West Coast 

surrounded by the Dolomites. Boat tour to 

the promontory at sirmione, view the castle 

and time at leisure. travel north, tour the 

historic centre of Riva del garda. evening 

arrival at your hotel in verona. 

day 4 Verona-Milan B 

in the morning leisurely explore the charming 

city of verona. Your tour comes to an end on 

arrival in Milan. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, tour 

escort, deluxe coach, boat trips as per itinerary. 

Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le Due 

Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino. 

Excluding: entrance fees. 

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iTaLY MILAN TO COTE AZUR & DOLOMITES escorted tours 

The Cote azur 


Depart: Feb 10. Jun 11. Sep 03. Dec 21. 


day 1 Milan-Sanremo-Montecarlo-Nice 

travel to sanremo, renowned for the 

cultivation of flowers and Music Festival. 

Continue to Monaco dominated by the 

grimaldi Palace, stroll through the narrow 

streets and visit the Cathedral. then along 

the panoramic drive to your hotel in nice. 

day 2 St Raphael-St Tropez-Esterel B 

Full day touring the French Riviera, including 

st Raphael and st tropez. Drive through the 

esterel Coast, known as the Corniche d’or. 

Back to your hotel in nice. 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

Lugano 

Milan 

Como 

L.Como 

Bellagio 

L.Garda 

Bergamo 

Riva 

Northern Lakes & the dolomites 


Depart: Apr 20. May 18. Jun 01, 29. Jul 13. Sep 07. Oct 05. 


day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano 

travel to stresa. Boat trip to the Borromean 

islands: visit isola dei Pescatori a 

characteristic fishing village. then to isola 

Bella, optional visit of the Palace with its 

magnificent gardens. Panoramic tour of the 

Lake as we drive to Lugano on the swiss 

border. the day ends at our hotel in Como. 

day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo B 

Morning tour of Como historical centre. Boat 

trip to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the 

peninsula. Boat trip to visit varenna and time 

at leisure. We continue for walking tour of the 

historical centre of Bergamo. evening arrival 

at your hotel in Brescia. 

day 3 Sirmione-Riva-Verona B 

Panoramic of the splendid West Coast 

surrounded by the Dolomites leading to 

day 1 Milan-Verona-Cortina d’Ampezzo 

on arrival in verona, visit Piazza delle erbe, 

torre Lamberti, the City Hall and the tribunal. 

travel through the wonderful valleys of the 

Dolomites to your hotel in Cortina. 

day 2 Lakes-Valleys-Cortina B 

our day’s excursion includes Lake Misurina, 

the three Peaks of Lavaredo (loved by 

mountaineers). admire the shining blue 

waters of Lake Braies considered as unique. 

visit the most typical valleys of the region val 

Pusteria and val Badia. Return to Cortina. 

day 3 Dolomites-Lakes-Bolzano B 

travel through the most famous Dolomite 

Passes, such as: Passo Falzarego the 

Bolzano 

Brescia 

Sirmione Verona 

The Best of the dolomites 


Depart: Apr 23. May 21. Jun 04. Jul 02, 16. Sep 10. Oct 08. 


day 3 St Paul d,Vence-Grasse- 

Cannes B 

visit the medieval village of st Paul de vence, 

a favourite venue for many famous artists. 

then to the historical centre of grasse, 

renowned for the production of perfumes. 

travel to Cannes, a beach resort and venue 

for many cultural events. evening return to 

your hotel. 

day 4 Nice-Milan B 

Morning at leisure in nice. our tour comes to 

an end upon your evening arrival in Milan. 

Cortina 

Lake garda. Boat trip to the promontory at 

sirmione and at leisure to view the castle. 

north to visit the historic centre of Riva 

del garda. evening arrival at your hotel in 

verona. 

day 4 Verona-Cortina B 

guided visit of verona, the famous arena and 

Juliet’s balcony. on to Cortina d’ampezzo 

the resort town also renowned for the 

traditional crafted woodwork. end the day at 

your hotel in Cortina. 

day 5 Mountain Lakes-Cortina B 

Full day excursion to beautiful mountain 

lakes, including Lake Misurina, Lake Braies, it 

has an intensive blue with a unique shimmer. 

visit the typical valleys of val Pusteria and 

val Badia. Remainder of day is at leisure in 

Cortina. 

basin that surrounds Cortina. great views 

from val di Fassa and val gardena, (option 

sassolungo). on to the magnificent views 

around Canazei. visit Lake Carezza, close to 

Passo Costalunga ending in Bolzano where 

we visit the Cathedral and via dei Portici. 

day 4 Bolzano-Trento-Milan B 

Morning departure for trento dominated 

by the Castle Buon Consiglio. travel to the 

trentino side of the Dolomites, which include 

the renowned Madonna di Campiglio. time 

at leisure before returning to Milan. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, deluxe 

coach, multilingual tour escort, local taxes. Small 

group tour. Hotels: Cortina d’Ampezzo-Villa Neve, 

Bolzano-Alpi. 

FRANCE 

St Tropez 

Nice 

Cannes 

Sanremo 

Montecarlo 

Milan 

ITALY 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual 

tour escort, deluxe coach. Small group tour. Hotel: 

Nice-Mercure Grimaldi. Excluding: entrance fees. 

day 6 Cortina-Bolzano B 

admire the magnificent views as we travel 

through several Dolomite Passes ending 

at the resort town of Canazei. Leisurely 

afternoon on Lake Carezza and the lovely 

surroundings. then to your hotel in Bolzano. 

day 7 Bolzano-Milano B 

visit the historical centre of trento, we 

continue our travels around the Dolomites 

of trentino, with Malè and Madonna di 

Campiglio a resort in the alps. then to Ponte 

di Legno (Wooden Bridge) another well 

known resort. Your tour will end when we 

reach Milan in the evening. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, multilingual 

tour escort, deluxe coach. Small group tour. 

Hotels: Como-Albergo le due Corti, Brescia-NH 

Brescia, Verona-Mastino, Cortina d’Ampezzo-Villa 

Neve, Bolzano-Alpi. 

L.Como 

Milan 

L.Garda 

Trento 

Bolzano 

Verona 

Cortina


Northern Lakes and riviera 


Depart: Apr 06. May 04. Sep 21. Oct 19. 


day 1 Milan-Stresa-Lugano-Como 

early departure from Milan, travel to stresa. 

Boat trip to the Borromean islands visit isola 

dei Pescatori a characteristic fishing village, 

then continue to isola Bella, optional visit 

of the Palace with its magnificent gardens. 

Panoramic tour of the Lake as we travel to 

Lugano on the swiss border. the day ends at 

our hotel in Como. 

day 2 Bellagio-Varenna-Bergamo B 

visit Como historical centre. Boat trip 

to picturesque Bellagio at the tip of the 

peninsula. Continue by boat to visit varenna 

with time at leisure. Depart for Bergamo and 

walking tour of the historical centre. evening 

arrival at your hotel in Brescia. 

day 3 Sirmione-Riva-Verona B 

Departure for Lake garda. Panoramic of 

the splendid West Coast surrounded by the 

Dolomites. Boat trip to the promontory at 

Genova 

Milan 

Portofino 

Cinque 

Terre 

San Remo Portovenere 

day 1 Milan-Genova 

early departure for genoa. visit the ancient 

Port, the aquarium (optional). Panoramic of 

the historic centre and check in at the hotel. 

riviera and Tuscany 

7 days/6 nights, Milan/Genova 

Depart: Apr 27. Jul 06. Aug 03. Sep 14. 

Cost: $2164 pp twin share (s/s 286) 


Meet at the departure point in Milan and 

travel to genova, visit the historical centre 

on arrival. optional visit to the aquarium. 

Continue to your hotel and at leisure. 

day 2 Genova-Sanremo-Genova B 

Depart for sanremo renowned for the 

production of flowers and song Festival. 

at leisure after the visit of the town 

centre. afternoon return to genova along 

the panoramic tour as you view quaint 

characteristic villages. 

day 3 Portovenere-Cinque Terre- 

Genova B 

Depart for Portovenere, a fishing village near 

the gulf of La spezia. Boat trip to the Cinque 

terre a WHs and time at leisure. afternoon 

return to Portovenere and continue to your 

hotel in genoa. 

day 4 Pisa-Volterra-Chianciano B 

Depart for tuscany. en route visit the 

historical centre of Pisa. in the afternoon 

continue for volterra renowned for the 

manufacturing of alabaster. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Chianciano. 

MILAN TO LAKES, RIVIERA & TUSCANY iTaLY 

sirmione, view the castle and time at 

leisure. travel north, tour the historic centre 

of Riva del garda. evening arrival at your 

hotel in verona 

day 4 Verona-Genova B 

visit verona historical centre with its 

Colosseum called arena and Juliet’s balcony. 

visit the historical centre on arrival in 

genova, optional visit of the aquarium. 

day 5 San Remo-Genova B 

travel to sanremo known for the production 

of flowers and the song Festival. travel along 

the panoramic route and view characteristic 

villages on our way to the hotel in genova. 

day 6 Portovenere-Cinque Terre B 

Depart for Portovenere, a fishermen’s village 

located at the end of the gulf La spezia. 

Boat trip to the Cinque terre, a WHs. 

time at leisure until your return by boat to 

Portovenere and then continue to genova. 

Genova, Tigullio and Cinque Terre 


Depart: Jan 27. Feb 24. Mar 23. Apr 09, 27. May 07, 25. Jun 08, 22. Jul 06, 20. 

Aug 03, 17, 31. Sep 14, 24. Oct 12, 22. Nov 09. Dec 07. 



excursion to sanremo, renowned for the 

cultivation of flowers and the annual italian 

Music Festival. travel through characteristic 

villages on your return to genova. 

day 3 Portovenere-C.Terre-Genova B 

Depart for Portovenere view the beautiful 

gulf with the Palmaria islands. Boat trip to 

the Cinque terre. time at leisure until return 

to your hotel in genova. 

day 5 Pienza-Montepulciano- 

Montalcino B 

Depart for Pienza, a compulsory stop for 

lovers of art and good food. Continue to 

Montepulciano renowned for its production 

of the fine nobile red wines. a tour of 

Montalcino will complete the day. 

day 6 San Gimignano-Siena B 

visit the fascinating medieval town of san 

gimignano. then continue to siena with its 

splendid Palazzo and the celebrated Piazza 

del Campo, where the Palio horse race is 

held. Check in at your hotel in siena. 

day 7 Chianti-Lucca-Genova B 

travel along the wine route called la strada 

del Chianti. visit Castellina in Chianti and by 

greve in Chianti. Depart for Lucca, a walled 

city. end your tour in genova. 

day 7 Camogli-Portofino-Milan B 

Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, visit 

picturesque Portofino before continuing to 

santa Margherita Ligure. Your tour comes to 

an end upon your evening return to Milan. 


daily, English speaking tour escort, return boat 

trips. Small group tour. Hotels: Como-Albergo le 

due Corti, Brescia-NH Brescia, Verona-Mastino, 

Genova-Moderno Verdi. 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

Lugano 

Genova 

Milan 

Como 

L.Como 

Bellagio 

L.Garda 

Bergamo 

Riva 

Brescia 

Sirmione 

Portofino 

Cinque 

San Remo Terre Portovenere 

Verona 

day 4 Camogli-Portofino-Santa 

Margherita Ligure-Milan B 

Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, then 

to picturesque Portofino and its surroundings 

before continuing to santa Margherita 

Ligure. Your tour comes to an end upon your 

evening return to Milan. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Hotel Moderno Verdi, 

Genova, breakfast daily, multilingual tour escort, 

deluxe coach, boat crossing. Small group tour. 

Genova 

Milan 

Portovenere Lucca 

San Remo 

Pisa 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

Montepulciano 


coach, English tour escort, return boat trip. Small 

group tour. Hotels: Genova-Moderno Verdi, 

Chianciano-Grand Hotel, Siena-Italia. 

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iTaLY MILAN TO PIEDMONT escorted tours small group tours 

riviera and piedmont 


Depart: May 25. Jun 22. Jul 20. Aug 17. Oct 12. 



Meet at the departure point in Milan and 

travel to genova, visit the historical centre 

on arrival. optional visit to the aquarium. 

Continue to your hotel and at leisure. 


Depart for sanremo renowned for the 

production of flowers and song Festival. 

at leisure after the visit of the town 

centre. afternoon return to genova along 

the panoramic tour as you view quaint 

characteristic villages. 

day 3 Portovenere-C.Terre-Genova B 

Depart for Portovenere, a fishing village near 

the gulf of La spezia. Boat trip to the Cinque 

terre a WHs and time at leisure. afternoon 

return to Portovenere and continue to your 

hotel in genoa. 

day 4 Portofino-Serravalle-Turin B 

Depart for the quaint town of Camogli, 

afterwards visit picturesque Portofino 

followed by santa Margherita Ligure. 

opportunity for a shopping spree at the 

Mcarthur outlet in serravalle with 180 stores. 

evening arrival at your hotel in turin. 

day 5 Turin B 

Full day touring the city of turin. including the 

savoy Route, the Royal Palace, in venaria, 

the greatest abode of the Royal Family, the 

superga and the Basilica. some time at 

leisure then continue the visit of the historical 

centre and its monuments. 

day 1 Milan-Shopping-Turin 

explore 180 stores at the designer outlet 

in serravalle on our way to turin. Cross the 

north of Monferrato with a short stop at the 

village of Moncalvo surrounded by vineyards. 

visit the Monastery a WHs in Crea. 

day 2 Turin B 

tour includes the savoy Route, Royal 

Palace in venaria, superga and the Basilica. 

Continue to Piazza Castello, Palazzo 

day 6 Langhe-Asti-Turin B 

excursion to the quaint medieval village La 

Morra, visit a wine cellar and taste the regional 

wines. travel among hills and vineyards to 

grinzane Cavour and on to alba, visit of the 

Cathedral, the old town centre and the City 

Hall. Continue to asti, renowned for the wines 

and spumante. We visit st Maria assunta 

Cathedral, Piazza Roma and the Red tower. 

day 7 Aosta-Courmayeur-Milan B 

Departure for Fenis and visit the Challant 

family Castle. Leisurely walk in the historical 

centre of aosta then on to Courmayeur at the 

foot of Mt Blanc. our tour will come to an end 

with our arrival in Milan 


coach, tour escort. Small group tour. Hotels: 

Turin-Jolly Ambasciatori, Genova-Moderno Verdi. 

Turin and piedmont 


Depart: Mar 02. May 28. Jun 25. Jul 23. Aug 20. Oct 15. Nov 16. 


Courmayeur 

Aosta 

Turin 

Serravalle 

Asti 

Milan 

Courmayeur 

Aosta 

Turin 

Serravalle 

Asti 

Genova 

Milan 

San Remo Portovenere 

Madama, old Roman gate, the art Museum, 

the Royal Palace and the Mole antonelliana. 

visit the Cathedral, hosting the Holy shroud, 

then at leisure in Piazza san Carlo. 

day 3 Langhe-Asti-Turin B 

visit the quaint village La Morra, at a wine 

cellar taste the regional wines. Continue 

through the vineyards to grinzane Cavour 

and on to alba, visit the Cathedral and City 

Hall. Continue to asti, renowned for wines 

and spumante. visit the st Maria assunta 

Cathedral, Piazza Roma and the Red tower. 

day 4 Aosta-Courmayeur-Milan B 

today we explore the Fenis Region and 

visit the Challant family Castle. stroll in 

the historical centre of aosta then on to 

Courmayeur at the foot of Mt Blanc. our tour 

will come to an end with our arrival in Milan. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Jolly Hotel 

Ambasciatori, Turin, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, 

wine tasting, English speaking driver, tour escort. 

Small group tour. 

Mystical Lakes 


Depart Wed: Apr - Oct 

Cost from: $1195 pp t/share (s/s 558) 

wed Lake Como 

own arrangements to your hotel on Lake 

Como. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

thu Lake Orta and Stresa B 

travel by coach on a full day tour to Lake orta, 

where we will have time for a stroll around the 

village. then continue on to the elegant town 

of stresa, on Lake Maggiore. optional boat 

crossing to isola Bella and independent visit 

of the island, back by boat to stresa. 

fri Bergamo B 

Boat crossing (own expense) to varenna. 

Meet your tour guide on arrival and continue 

by coach travelling through Lecco, the town 

of alessandro Manzoni’ (the Betrothed). 

Proceed to Bergamo, visit the “Città alta” 

surrounded by medieval walls, enchanting 

churches, palaces and squares. 

sat Lake Como B 

Day at leisure to explore your preferred sites. 

sun Villa Balbianello B 

travel by private boat to view the loveliest 

villas and gardens on Lake Como. the 18C 

villa Balbianello on the tip of the Lavedo 

promontory is perhaps the most spectacular 

spot on the Lake, with collections of pre- 

Columbian objects, Chinese porcelain, 

terracotta, reverse glass paintings, tapestries 

and carpets belonging to its last owner, Count 

guido Monzino, a keen explorer. 

mon Bernina Express-St Moritz B 

travel northbound to tirano, stop for coffee 

before proceeding to Poschiavo. Board the 

Bernina express to Diavolezza, travel along 

one of the most panoramic section of the 

Railway. view the White Lake, Black Lake 

and breathtaking glaciers. Continue to st 

Moritz view the crystal clear lakes in the 

engadine valley. on return stop in Chiavenna. 

tue Departure B 

Your northern Lakes experience comes to an 

end after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share at Grand Hotel Cadenabbia, 

coach tour to Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, guided 

walking tour of Bergamo, private boat tour to Villa 

Balbianello, St Moritz, Bernina Express (passports 

required), breakfast daily, local taxes. Small group 

tour. Tour prices are subject to hotel availability. 

Excluding entries and regular ferry crossing. 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

L.Orta 

Como 

L.Como 

Bergamo 

St Moritz 

Tirano

Lakeside Villas & st Moritz 


Depart Sat: May15 - Sep15 


sat Lake Como 

own arrangements to your hotel on Lake 

Como. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

sun Villa Balbianello B 

travel by private boat to view the loveliest 

villas and gardens on Lake Como. the 18C 

villa Balbianello on the tip of the Lavedo 

promontory is perhaps the most spectacular 

spot on the Lake, with exquisite interiors 

and collections of pre-Columbian objects, 

Chinese porcelain, terracotta, reverse glass 

paintings, tapestries and carpets belonging 

to its last owner, Count guido Monzino, a 

keen explorer. 


travel northbound to tirano, stop for coffee 

before proceeding to Poschiavo and board 

the Bernina express to Diavolezza, travelling 

along one of the most panoramic section of 

the Railway. view the White Lake, the Black 

Lake and breathtaking glaciers. Continue by 

coach to st Moritz view the engadine valley 

with crystal clear lakes. on our return we 

stop in Chiavenna. 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

L.Orta 

Como 

L.Como 

Milan 

St Moritz 

Tirano 

sun Lake Como 

own arrangements to your hotel on the Lake. 

Remainder of the day is at leisure 


travel northbound to tirano, then proceeding 

to Poschiavo. Board the Bernina express 

to Diavolezza, travel along one of the most 

panoramic section of the Railway. view the 

White Lake, Black Lake and breathtaking 

glaciers. Continue to st Moritz view the 

crystal clear lakes in the engadine valley. on 

our return we stop in Chiavenna. 

Northern Lakes Interlude 


Depart Tue: May15 - Sep15 


tue Lake Como 

independent arrival at your hotel on Lake 

Como. 

wed Villas of L Como and Comacina B 

Relax as you cruise with a full commentary to 

view the villas of Lake Como: villa Balbianello 

whose gardens were used for the James 

Bond film ‘Casino Royale’, villa Cassinella, 

villa oleandra, villa Margherita which 

belong to george Clooney, villa Fontanelle 

at Moltrasio, former residence of gianni 

versace and the renowned villa D’este now a 

deluxe hotel. at leisure to explore charming 

Comacina island discover its dramatic 

history and legends. 

tue the best of Milan B 

Your guided tour will start from the Castle of 

the Dukes of Milan. Continue to the historic 

centre and visit the highlights, including 

the vittorio emanuele ii gallery and the 

renowned La scala opera theatre. 






villa oleandra, villa Margherita which belongs 

to george Clooney, villa Fontanelle at 

Moltrasio, former residence of gianni versace 

and the renowned villa D’este now a deluxe 

hotel. at leisure to explore Comacina island. 

thu Departure B 


Inclusions: Twin share at Grand Hotel 

Cadenabbia, Bernina Express train, coach to St 

Moritz, boat excursions to the Villas mentioned in 

the programme, local tour guide, breakfast daily, 

local taxes, (passports required). Small group tour. 

Costs are subject to hotel availability. Excluding 

entries and regular ferry crossing. 


travel by coach on a full day tour to Lake 

orta, where we will have time for a stroll 

around the village. then continue to elegant 

stresa on Lake Maggiore. optional boat 

crossing to isola Bella and independent visit 

of the island, back by boat to stresa where 

you will have time at leisure to visit the town. 

fri Lugano and Morcote B 

Departure by coach to Lugano. visit via 

nassa and Riforma square with elegant 

buildings and exclusive shops, or visit the 

Ciani Parkland and the Church of santa 

Maria degli angeli. at about 13.00 we take 

a 45 minute boat trip reaching the village 

of Morcote with its small alleys, arcades, 

NORTHERN LAKES iTaLY 

Como 

Bernina express and Famous Villas 


Depart Sun: May15 - Sep15 


tue the best of Milan B 

Your guided tour will start from the Castle of 

the Dukes of Milan. Continue to the historic 

centre and visit its highlights, including 

the vittorio emanuele ii gallery and the 

renowned La scala opera theatre. 






villa oleandra, villa Margherita which 

belong to george Clooney, villa Fontanelle 

at Moltrasio, former residence of gianni 

versace and the renowned villa D’este now a 

deluxe hotel. at leisure to explore charming 

Comacina island discover its dramatic 

history and legends. 

L.Orta 

L.Maggiore 

Stresa 

L.Como 

Milan 

Lugano 

Como 

St Moritz 

Tirano 


travel by coach on a full day tour to Lake 

orta, where we will have time for a stroll 

around the village. then continue on to the 

elegant town of stresa, on Lake Maggiore. 

optional boat crossing to isola Bella and 

independent visit of the island, back by boat 

to stresa where you will have time at leisure 

to visit the town. 

fri Departure B 

Your Lake Como experience comes to an 


Inclusions: Twin share at Grand Hotel 

Cadenabbia, Bernina Express train, St Moritz, 

boat crossings, (passport required), breakfast 

daily, local taxes. Tour prices are subject to hotel 

availability. 

L.Como 

characteristic Patrician homes. Morcote 

is considered the “Pearl of Ceresio”. Late 

afternoon return to your hotel. 

sat Departure B 

Your Lake Como experience comes to an 


Inclusions: Twin share at the Grand Hotel 

Cadenabbia, breakfast daily, guided tour of Villas, 

coach tour of Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, local 

tour guide and local taxes. Tour prices are subject 

to hotel availability. Small group tour. Excluding 

entries and regular ferry crossing. 

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iTaLY RIVIERA, TIGULLIO & CINqUE TERRE private tours 

The Gulf of the poets 


Departure year round 

Minimum of 2 participants 

Cost from: $670 p/person 

twin share (s/supp 290) 

day 1 Monterosso 

own arrangements to your hotel, 


day 2 Portovenere-Palmaria Isl. B 

Full day excursion accompanied by 

your professional tour guide. travel from 

Monterosso to La spezia, continue by 

boat to the island of Palmaria a naturally 

beautiful environment with many remains 

of early monastic buildings. Crossing 

the gulf of the Poets, tour the centre of 

Portovenere. Boat trip to Monterosso. 

day 3 Monterosso B 

Breakfast and full day at leisure to 

complete your sightseeing of your 

preferred areas. 



NB: Ensure that you are wearing comfortable 

shoes, the paths wind up and downhill. The trek 

may vary according to climatic conditions. 

Inclusions: Twin share, Hotel Punta Mesco 

(or similar), breakfast daily, private guided tours 

as per programme, boat trips, regional train, 

national park fees, local taxes and service 

charges. 

Genova 

Portofino 

Santa Margherita 

Rapallo Sestri Levante 

Levanto 

Monterosso 

Corniglia 

Vernazza 

Riomaggiore 

Manarola 

Portovenere 

day 1 Rapallo 

own arrangements to your hotel in Rapallo 

positioned near the promenade. 

day 2 the Gulf of Tigullio B 

Meet in the hotel lobby with your tour guide, 

for a full day tour of the tigullio region. Boat 

trip to santa Margherita, Portofino and san 

Fruttuoso with a visit to the Benedictine 

abbey. Finally the impressive town of Camogli 

before your return to the hotel in Rapallo. 

Ligurian Cooking in style 


Departure: Feb-Jun, Sep-Oct. Minimum of 4 participants 

Cost: $2045 per person twin share (s/supp $680) 

day 1 Santa Margherita Ligure D 

own arrangements to your hotel in santa 

Margherita Ligure. Welcome cocktail and 

tasting typical Ligurian products. stroll 

through the town centre and promenade 

along the seafront. Dinner at a typical 

restaurant. 

day 2 Cooking Lesson-Tigullio BL 

in the morning attend your first hands-on 

cooking class with chef Debora. she will 

teach you how to prepare the most typical 

Trekking in the Cinque Terre 


Departure year round. Minimum of 2 participants 

Cost from: $670 per person twin share (s/supp290) 

day 1 Monterosso 

own arrangements to your hotel in 

Monterosso, remainder of the day is at 

leisure. 

day 2 Cinque Terre Trek B 

Depart with your professional tour guide for 

a full day trekking tour of the Cinque terre. 

admire breathtaking scenery as you visit 

the tiny villages of Monterosso, vernazza, 

Manarola, via dell’amore and Riomaggiore. 

panorama of the Cinque Terre 




day 1 Cinque Terre 

own arrangements to your hotel in the Cinque 

terre. Remainder of the day is at leisure. 

day 2 the best of the Cinque Terre B 

Meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel 

and depart for full day guided excursion 

to explore the Cinque terre. Commence 

from vernazza, then to Manarola. trek to 

Riomaggiore (1.2km), followed by wine 

tasting and a boat trip to Portovenere. Return 

by boat to Monterosso. 

Ligurian recipes: focaccia genovese, 

vegetable quiches, the renowned pesto 

and more. Lunch will follow. optional boat 

trip to Portofino and the quaint Bay of san 

Fruttuoso. Don’t miss the atmosphere of the 

santa Margherita fish market. 

day 3 Cinque Terre BL 

Full day tour of the Cinque terre. Your visits 

include the villages of Monterosso, vernazza, 

Riomaggiore, Corniglia and Manarola. 

tasting and lunch in one of the most typical 

restaurant of the Cinque terre. visit an idyllic 


Full day at leisure to complete sightseeing 

your preferred area or take an optional 

guided excursion. 



Inclusions: Twin share at Hotel Punta Mesco, 

Monterosso (or similar), guided full day tour, entries, 

boat trips, regional trains, national park fees, 

breakfast daily, local taxes and service charges. 

day 3 Cinque Terre B 

Full day at leisure to explore your 

preferred sites. 

The Gulf of Tigullio and Cinque Terre 




day 3 Sestri Levante B 

Meet your private tour guide for a half day 

guided excursion to the seaside resort town 

of sestri Levante. Remainder of the afternoon 

at leisure 

day 4 Rapallo-Monterosso B 

after breakfast meet with your driver and 

travel along the coast to your hotel in 

Monterosso al Mare. Remainder of the 

afternoon is at leisure in Monterosso 

day 5 the Cinque Terre B 

Meet your professional tour guide in 

the lobby of the hotel, depart for full 

day excursion to explore vernazza and 

Manarola. trek along the via dell’amore to 

Riomaggiore, followed by wine tasting. travel 

day 4 Cinque Terre B 

Your Cinque terre experience comes to an 


Inclusions: Twin share at the Hotel Punta Mesco, 

Monterosso (or similar), full day private guided 

excursion, including regional train, national park 

fees, wine tasting, breakfast daily, local taxes and 


to Portovenere by boat and guided visit on 

arrival. Return by boat to Monterosso. 

day 6 Monterosso-Corniglia B 

Meet your private tour guide and depart for 

the quaint town of Corniglia perched high on 

the hilltops. time at leisure before your return 

to Monterosso. afternoon is at leisure. 


Your Riviera experience will come to an end 


Inclusions: Twin share), breakfast daily, private 

guided tours as per programme, entries, boat 

trips, regional train tickets, private transfer Rapallo/ 

Monterosso, national park fees, local taxes and 

service charges, wine tasting. Hotels: Rapallo- 

Astoria, Monterosso-Punta Mesco (or similar). 

organic farm which produces wines, olive oil 

and grapefruit. 

day 4 Cooking Lesson BLD 

on your second cooking lesson, the chef will 

teach you how to prepare typical first courses, 

including minestrone genovese and Pansotti 

followed by lunch. at leisure until dinner. 

day 5 Farewells B 

Your exclusive cooking experience comes to 

an end after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Double share in a junior suite with sea 

views, two cooking classes (hands on), breakfast 

daily, three lunches, two dinners (excluding drinks), 

winery visit and tasting, English speaking guide 

as indicated, regional train, national park fees, 

local taxes and service charges. Hotel: Santa 

Margherita Ligure-Lido Palace or Continental (or 

similar). Optional return transfers on request.

private tours 

santa Margherita to the Cinque Terre 




day 1 Rapallo 

own arrangements to your hotel in santa 

Margherita Ligure. Remainder of the day is 

at leisure. 

day 2 S.Margherita-Gulf of Tigullio B 


for a full day guided tour of the tigullio 

region. Boat trip to Portofino and san 

Fruttuoso with a visit to the Benedictine 

abbey. visit the impressive town of Camogli, 

before returning by train to Rapallo. 

Genova 

day 1 Genoa-Pisa-Volterra-Chianciano 

at 08.30 depart genova from the Hotel 

Moderno verdi. en route stop in Pisa and 

view Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning 

tower and Cathedral. visit medieval volterra, 

renowned for the fine alabaster craftworks. 

evening arrival at your hotel in Chianciano. 

sail away sardinia and Cinque Terre 

12 days/11 nights, Genova/Monterosso 

Depart Thu: Apr 12. May 10. Sep 27. Oct 25. 


day 1 Genova-Tigullio-Porto Torres 

Depart from Hotel Moderno verdi. 

orientation tour of the tigullio including 

Portofino santa Margherita and Camogli. in 

the evening board the ferry for Porto torres. 

overnight in an inside first class cabin. 

day 2 Stintino-Capocaccia-Alghero B 

Met portside, on the way to stintino, view 

asinara island. on to Capo Caccia, West of 

Porto Conte Bay, optional visit to neptune 

Cave, it can be reached by 654 steps. our 

day will end at our hotel in alghero. 

day 3 Castelsardo-Capotesta-Palau B 

travel to the popular Castelsardo, at Capo 

view the imposing white promontory which 

appears like a huge cathedral, and the 

strange rock formations known as the 

Bocche di Bonifacio. evening arrival in Palau. 

Porto 

Torres 

Genova 

Alghero 

Pisa 

Volterra 

Lucca 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

Montalcino 

Santa Margherita 

Portovenere 

Palau 

RIVIERA, TUSCANY & SARDINIA iTaLY 


after breakfast meet with your driver and 

transfer to your hotel in Monterosso al Mare. 

Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. 

day 4 the Cinque Terre B 

Meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel 

and depart for full day excursion to explore 

the Cinque terre. Commence with vernazza 

and then on to Manarola. trek along the via 

dell’amore to Riomaggiore, enjoy tasting the 

typical “sciacchetra`” wine, continue by boat 

day 4 The Emerald Coast B 

excursion to the emerald Coast, 

stops include arzachena a natural rich 

Mediterranean reserve, with tiny islands and 

pristine beaches. evening return to Palau. 

day 5 Maddalena-Caprera Islands B 

Full day excursion to the islands of 

Maddalena and Caprera both with their 

charm and peculiarities a mixture of fun, 

culture and history. Return to Porto torres 

and board the overnight ferry to genova. 

day 6 Genova B 

arrival in genova is expected at 06.30am. 

You will be transferred to your hotel in the 

city centre. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure. optional visit the genova acquarium. 

day 7 Genova-Private Tour B 

Half day guided tour of the centre of genova, 

visits include: st Laurence Cathedral, the 

Ducal Palace, Piazza san Matteo, the Chiesa 

di gesù, via garibaldi and Piazza de Ferrari. 


day 8 Genova-Santa Margherita B 

Breakfast is followed by your private transfer 

your hotel in Rapallo. Remainder of the day 

at leisure in the tigullio Region. 

day 9 Gulf of Tigullio B 


for a full day guided tour of the tigullio region. 

Boat trip to santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino 

and in san Fruttuoso visit the Benedictine 

abbey. then to the impressive town of 

Camogli. evening return to your hotel. 

for a sightseeing tour of Portovenere. Return 

by boat to Monterosso. 

day 5 Monterosso-Corniglia B 

With your private tour guide depart for a 

tour of the tiny town of Corniglia perched on 

top of the hills. then return to Monterosso. 



Your Riviera experience will come to an end 


Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, private 

guided tours as per programme, entries, boat 

trips, regional train tickets, private transfer 

Santa Margherita/Monterosso, national park fees, 

wine tasting, local taxes and service charges. 

Hotels: Rapallo-Astoria, Monterosso-Punta 

Mesco (or similar). 

From the riviera to the Best of Tuscany 

4 days/3 nights, Genova/Genova 

Depart: Mar 30, Apr 30. Jul 09. Aug 06. Sep 17. Dec 14. 

Cost: $1135 per person twin (s/supp $155) 

day 2 Pienza-Montalcino B 

Depart for Pienza, a stop for the lovers of 

art, architecture and fine food. visit Piazza 

Pio ii, surrounded by Renaissance Palaces 

and the valley with views of Mt amiata. to 

Montepulciano, a core during the Romanetruscan 

eras. then to Montalcino. 

day 3 San Gimignano-Siena B 

at san gimignano, the city of towers, we visit 

Porta san giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, 

Palazzo del Popolo, Civic Museum and the 

Church of st agostino. time at leisure in 

siena to enjoy this beautiful city. 

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day 4 Castellina-Lucca-Genova B 

on the route of the Chianti view hills, quaint 

villages and vineyards. visit the walled town of 

Castellina in Chianti. then to greve in Chianti. 

visit Lucca its squares, the anfiteatro and the 

Cathedral. evening arrival in genova. 


coach, English speaking driver, tour escort with 

more than 9 participants or driver will be your 

escort, service charges, taxes. Small group tour. 

Hotels: Chianciano-Grand, Siena-Italia. 


Meet your driver and private transfer to your 

hotel in Monterosso al Mare. Remainder of 

the afternoon at leisure in Monterosso. 

day 11 Cinque Terre-Portovenere B 

Depart for full day excursion to explore 

the Cinque terre. Commence by train to 

vernazza, then on to Manarola. trek along 

the via dell’amore to Riomaggiore (1.2km), 

followed by wine tasting and a boat trip to 

Portovenere. Return by boat to Monterosso. 


Your sail away experience will come to an 


Inclusions: Twin share, tour escort, deluxe coach 

and return overnight ferry crossing in Sardinia, 

private guides and transfers in the Riviera, entries in 

the Riviera, boat trips, regional train tickets, national 

park fees, breakfast daily, wine tasting, local taxes 

and service charges. Hotels: Alghero-Catalunya, 

Palau-Palau, Genova-Continental, Rapallo-Ascot, 

Monterosso-Punta Mesco (or similar). Minimum 2 

participants. Excluding entries in Sardinia. 

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30 

iTaLY VENICE TO LAKES, VINEYARDS & NAPLES 

religion and Wines 


Depart Mon: year round 


mon Venice 

independent arrival at your hotel for check 

in and rest of day at leisure. optional 

transfers on request. 

tue Padova-Monselice-Praglia B 

guided visit of the Basilica of st anthony, 

see relics, chalices and documents relating 

to his life. We continue to the hill town 

of Monselice and walk up to the “seven 

churches” to the top of the hill. view the 

euganean Hills and visit the abbey of Praglia, 

in the silence of its cloisters a precious 

inheritance of history and art. 

Pisa 

Ferrara 

Venice 

Florence 

Assisi 

Rome 

Naples 

Capri 

Pompeii 

Sorrento 

sun Venice D 

You will be met at the airport on arrival and 

transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner in 

the evening. 

mon Venice B 

on your guided tour, visit st Mark’s square 

and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge 

of sighs and glass blowing demonstration. 

afternoon at leisure to explore the city. 

Venice and Lakes 

3 days/2 nights, Venice/Milan 

Depart Mon: Apr-Oct 


day 1 Venice D 

own arrangements to your hotel. Meet the 

tour escort at your hotel, followed by dinner. 

day 2 Verona-Sirmione-L Como BD 

Morning departure from venice. enjoy free 

time in verona. Continue for a leisurely stop 

in sirmione set on the promontory on Lake 

garda. in the afternoon continue to your 

hotel in Como for dinner on arrival. 

day 3 Como-Milan or Rome* B 

Departure to Milan and panoramic tour of 

the city. end of the tour at Central Railway 

station in Milan. 

* Possibility to return to Rome “Free Transfer” 

wed Friuli-Collio-Gastronomy BL 

travel across to the vineyards of the veneto 

and the Friuli Regions. oenology experience 

of great whites and full-bodied reds such as 

Cabernet, Merlot and tocai. Lunch on local 

specialties, with schioppettino wine and 

grappa at a trattoria near slovenia. visit the 

medieval Cividale del Friuli. 

thu Verona-Amarone B 

travel to verona visit Piazza Bra and the 

arena. stroll to Juliet’s House and the 

historical Piazza delle erbe. in the valpolicella 

Region, visit the 13C Church of san giorgio. 

Venice, Florence, rome & sorrento 

11 Days/10 Nights, Venice/Naples 

Depart Sun: Apr 08,22. May 20. Jun 03, 17. Jul 01, 29. Aug 26. Sep 09, 23. 

Oct 07, 21. Nov 04. 


tue Ferrara-Pisa-Florence BD 

travel to Ferrara and panoramic tour of this 

renaissance gem by the banks of the Po 

River. Continue to Pisa to view Piazza dei 

Miracoli with its Leaning tower the Baptistery 

and Duomo. 

wed Florence B 

guided tour of the Cathedral with its Dome 

and Bell tower, the Baptistery and the 

magnificent bronze “gate of Paradise”. visit 

the academy where Michelangelo’s original 

David is displayed. the tour will end at 

Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view. 

thu Assisi-Rome BD 

travel through the tuscan countryside to 

umbria to visit assisi and the Basilica of 

st Francis. Your day ends with dinner at your 

hotel in Rome. 

fri City Tour with Lunch BL 

Full day guided tour to the vatican Museum, 

st Peter’s Basilica. after lunch continue with 

the Colosseum, Palatine Hill with views of the 

Circus Maximus, the imperial Palace and the 

Roman Forum. 

sat Rome BD 

Full day at leisure to explore the city at your 

own pace. 

Como 

Milan 


Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, American 

buffet breakfast daily, two dinners, service 

charges, taxes, multilingual tour escort, local tour 

guides, entrance fees. Hotels: Rome-Executive, 

Florence-Rivoli, Venice-Continental, Como- 

Imperiale (or similar). 

L.Garda 

Sirmione 

L.Como 

Sirmione 

Verona 

L.Garda 

Verona 

Venice 

Padova 

Venice 

Panoramic of sirmione and Lake garda. 

Learn about the amarone Wines and tasting. 

fri Venice B 


Inclusions: Twin share at Hotel Santa Chiara (or 

similar), breakfast daily, visit: St Anthony’s Basilica, 

the Seven Churches Sanctuary, Benedictine 

Abbey, Verona, Cividale del Friuli, Collio Vineyards, 

two wine tasting, typical lunch with drinks. English 

speaking driver. 

sun Rome-Pompeii-Sorrento BD 

en route to sorrento visit the archaeological 

site of Pompeii, the city destroyed by the 

eruption of Mt vesuvius. Dinner in sorrento. 

mon Capri B 

travel across the bay to Capri, visit the 

gardens of Caesar augustus and the famed 

Faraglioni Rocks. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure in Capri. evening return to sorrento. 

tue Sorrento B 

Full day at leisure to explore the city. 

Cividale 

del Friuli 

wed Sorrento-Naples B 

transfer to naples airport after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, one lunch, 

five dinners, arrival and departure transfers, tour 

director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour 

guides, porterage, service charges, taxes, entries: 

St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Academy, 

Basilica of St Francis, Vatican Museum, St Peter’s. 

Hotels: Venice-Carlton, Florence-Croce di Malta, 

Rome-Eurostars International Palace, Sorrento-La 

Residenza (or similar).

escorted tours VENICE TO DOLOMITES & ROME iTaLY 

dolomites, Wines and Gastronomy 


Depart Sun: year round 


sun Venice 

own arrangements to your hotel in the heart 

of venice. Remainder of day is at leisure. 

mon the Prosecco Road B 

travel past quaint villages on the panoramic 

Road of Prosecco with the alps in the 

background. visit of the most important 

Cellars in the area and taste Prosecco. to 

Venice to rome 

8 days/7 nights, Venice/Rome 

Depart Tue, Fri, Sun: year round 

3*Hotels: $1294 per person twin share (s/supp 490) 

4*Hotels: $1610 per person twin share (s/supp 510) 

day 1 Venice 

arrival in venice and independent transfer to 

your hotel. optional transfer on request. 


Meet at 09.00 in Piazza san Marco and 

guided tour of the exterior of the Doge’s 

Palace, the Bridge of sighs and Cathedral. 

day 3 Venice-Florence B 

Morning at leisure. at the designated hour 

make your own way to venice rail station, 

depart by train for Florence. on arrival, own 

arrangements to your hotel. 

day 4 Florence B 

Full day at leisure. or join an optional tour to 

san gimignano or Pisa. 

day 5 Florence-Rome B 

Morning city tour (meeting point at 09.15 at 

Piazza stazione, corner Piazza dell’unita’). 

Venice to rome 

8 days/7 nights, Venice/Rome 

Depart Sun: Apr 08 - Nov 11. 

Cost $2425 pp twin share (s/supp 768) Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. 

Cost $2275 pp twin share (s/supp 768) July-Aug and Nov. 

sun Venice D 


to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening. 

mon Venice B 

guided tour of st Mark’s square and 

Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of 

sighs and glass blowing demonstration. 

afternoon at leisure to explore the city. 

tue Ferrara-Pisa-Florence BD 

travel to Ferrara and tour of this renaissance 

gem by the banks of the Po River. Continue 

to Pisa to view Piazza dei Miracoli with its 

Leaning tower the Baptistery and Duomo. 

alps to Islands Cruise 

Cruise on M/V Splendour of the Sea 

Venice-Dolomites-Bari-Corfù-Mykonos- 

Athens-Dubrovnik-Venice 

10 day/9 nights 

Depart Thu: May 17. Jun 14. Jul 05. 

Aug 23. Sep 06. 


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asolo and valdobbiadene, where we visit the 

14C abbey of Follina and its Cloisters. 

tue the Dolomites B 

optional Cable car to Faloria (2134m) on 

arrival in Cortina. We continue to Lake 

Misurina (1756m) and the outstanding 

peaks of ‘tre Cime di Lavaredo’, (2360m) 

time at leisure. 

visits include: the Duomo, the Baptistery 

with the golden doors by ghiberti, giotto’s 

Bell tower, Piazza della signoria and the 

academy of Fine arts with the David of 

Michelangelo. evening departure for Rome. 

day 6 Rome B 

Pick up from your hotel for half day city tour 

visiting: the Fountain of trevi, the Pantheon, 

(closed on Monday), Piazza navona and st 

Peter’s Basilica. afternoon at leisure. 

day 7 Rome B 

Full day at leisure or join an optional tour. 

day 8 Rome B 


Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, half day 

guided tours in: Venice, Florence and Rome, train 

ticket Venice/Florence, coach transfer Florence/ 

Rome, service charges, taxes. Excluding: entries, 

city taxes to be paid to hotels. 


guided tour of the Cathedral with its Dome 

and Bell tower, the Baptistery and the 

magnificent bronze “gate of Paradise”. visit 

the academy where Michelangelo’s original 

David is displayed. the tour will end at 

Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view. 

thu Assisi-Rome BD 


umbria to visit assisi and the Basilica of st 

Francis. Your day ends with dinner at your 

hotel in Rome. 

wed Friuli & Collio Gastronomy BL 

travel across to the vineyards of the veneto 

and the Friuli Regions. oenology experience 

of great whites and full-bodied reds. Lunch 

on local specialties, with schioppettino wine 

and grappa at a trattoria near slovenia. visit 

the medieval Cividale del Friuli. 

thu Venice B 


Inclusions: Twin share at Hotel Santa Chiara 

(or similar), English speaking driver, guided visit 

and wine tasting in two vineyards, visit Vineyards, 

breakfast daily, typical lunch with drinks. 

NB: Warm clothing recommended. 

fri City Tour with Lunch BL 

Full day guided tour to the vatican Museum, 

st Peter’s Basilica. after lunch continue with 

the Colosseum, Palatine Hill with views of the 

Circus Maximus, the imperial Palace and the 

Roman Forum. 

sat Farewell dinner BD 

Full day at leisure or join one of the many 

optional tours available. Dinner at a typical 

restaurant with wine and music. 

sun Rome B 


with a transfer to the airport. 

deparT from Venice and cruise on The m/V splendour of The sea 

Details on pages 45-46 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, one lunch, 

four dinners, arrival and departure transfers, tour 

director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour 

guides, porterage, service charges, taxes, entries: 

St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Academy, 

Vatican Museum, St Peter’s. Hotels: Venice- 

Carlton, Florence-Croce Di Malta, Rome-Eurostars 

International Palace (or similar). 

alps to Islands & Turkey 

Cruise on M/V Splendour of the Sea 

Venice-Dolomites-Bari-Corfù-Santorini- 

Kusadasi-Katakolon-Venice 

10 day/9 nights 

Depart Thu: May 10. Jun 07. Jul 11. 

Aug 02. Sep 13. 


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iTaLY FLORENCE & TUSCANY 

Florence and pisa 


Depart: Monday, Friday 


day 1 Florence Arrival 

You will be met at Florence airport and 

transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the 

day is at leisure. 

day 2 Lucca and Pisa B 

Meet the coach at the departure point and 

travel to Lucca. visit Piazza anfiteatro, 

torre giunigi and the Church of san 

Marino. guided walking tour of Piazza dei 

Miracoli in Pisa, visit the Cathedral and 

external views of the Leaning tower and 

the Bapistery, the walk ends at Piazza dei 

Cavalieri. Return to Florence 


Meet the coach at the departure point for 

a panoramic from Piazzale Michelangelo. 

Back to the historic centre and guided 

tour of the historic centre and the galleria 

dell’accademia. in the afternoon meet at 

the uffizi gallery for your guided tour. 

day 4 Florence Departure B 

You will be met at your hotel and 

transferred to Florence airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share at 3* Hotel La Fortezza 

(or similar), breakfast daily, return private airport 

transfers, coach transport, local guides, skip 

the line entry to Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. 

Note: The Duomo cannot be visited during 

religious services. 

Tuscan Medieval Villages 

6 days/5 nights, Florence/Florence 

Depart Friday: year round 


fri Florence-Chianti D 

Met at Florence airport or rail station and 

transferred to your home base. traditional 

menu with wine for your welcome dinner. 

sat Arno River Valley BD 

on your guided visit Patrizia will explain the 

processes of olive oil with tastings. guided 

boat trip along the arno River, view the valley 

where Leonardo da vinci painted the Mona 

Lisa. visit san giovanni valdarno, hometown 

of Masaccio, stroll arcaded sidewalks and 

Piazza. Dinner with wine. 

sun Monteriggioni and S Gimignano BD 

Depart with your driver to explore two 

beautiful Medieval villages. Leisurely visit 

Monteriggioni and san gimignano. evening 

return to base followed by dinner. 

mon San Miniato-Truffles-Pisa BLD 

Depart for san Miniato. visit the Medieval 

town, then meet a licensed truffle hunter and 

his truffle-sniffing dog and off to an exciting 

truffle hunt. visit the truffle laboratory 

Florence and Tuscany 


Depart: Saturday 


day 1 Florence Arrival 

You will be met at Florence airport and 

transferred to your hotel. 

day 2 Vasari Corridor-Uffizi Gallery B 

in the afternoon, guided tour of the uffizi 

gallery. then visit the vasari Corridor, 

requested by Cosimo i de Medici to his 

architect, giorgio vasari. the corridor is lined 

with masterpieces from italian grand masters. 

day 3 S Gimignano-Siena-Chianti B 

Make your way to the meeting point and 

travel to san gimignano (a WHs). guided 

tour of siena, view the Cathedral and Palazzo 

Comunale in Piazza del Campo. Panoramic 

of the countryside and wine tasting in Chianti. 

followed by tasting and a light lunch. on 

to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, then back to 

base for dinner. 

tue Figline and Cooking BD 

Morning excursion to the outdoor local 

market. afternoon transfer to your 

cooking lesson. You will learn to prepare 

a complete italian dinner which you will 

enjoy with wine. 

wed Farewells B 

Your tuscan experience comes to an end 

after breakfast with a transfer to Florence 

airport or station. 

Inclusions: Twin share at a historical Villa, 

return private transfers, guided tour of Florence, 

return rail to Florence, return shuttle to local 

station, boat trip on the Arno, cooking lesson, 

breakfast daily, four dinners and one lunch with 

wine. Visit: Truffle producer/tasting, oil/tasting, 

return transfers from/to Florence Airport, 

all tours/excursion by minivan with English 

speaking driver/host. Maximum 8 participants. 

Lucca 


Pisa Florence 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

day 4 Lucca-Pisa B 

Meet the coach at the departure point and 

travel to Lucca. visit Piazza anfiteatro, 

torre giunigi and the Church of san Marino. 

guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, the 

Cathedral and external views of the Leaning 

tower and the Bapistery, the walk ends at 

Piazza dei Cavalieri. Return to Florence. 

day 5 Florence Departure B 

You will be met at your hotel and transferred 

to Florence airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share at 3* Hotel La Fortezza 

(or similar), breakfast daily, return private airport 

transfers, coach transport, local guides, skip the 

line entry to Uffizi Galleries. 

The Flavours of Tuscany 


Depart Sunday: year round 


sun Florence D 

Met at Florence airport and transferred to 

your home base. Dine with classic wine. 

mon San Miniato-Truffles-Pisa BLD 

Depart for san Miniato. visit the Medieval 

town, then meet a licensed truffle hunter and 

his truffle-sniffing dog and off to an exciting 

truffle hunt. visit the truffle laboratory followed 

by tasting and a light lunch. on to Piazza dei 

Miracoli in Pisa, then back to base for dinner. 

tue Arezzo-Figline B 

to the local station, train to arezzo. Meet 

your guide at the platform and visit the city 

and the frescoes of Pier Della Francesca. on 

your return visit a cheese producer, learn the 

processes of local cheese and ricotta with 

tastings. visit the Medieval square in Figline. 


transferred to the station to reach Florence 

by train. Meet your tour guide and visit the 

historical centre. Leisurely afternoon in 

Florence. Return by train when you are ready. 

Met and transferred to home base on arrival. 

thu Chianti BL 

Leisurely departure for the Chianti Region. 

visit three renowned vineyards and the 

cellars followed by tastings and light lunch. 

fri Florence and Farewell B 


with your private transfer to Florence 

Inclusions: Twin share at a historical Villa, return 

private transfers, guided tour of Florence and 

Arezzo, return rail to Florence and Arezzo, return 

shuttle to local station, breakfast daily, three 

dinners with wine, one lunch. Visit: Cheese 

producer/tasting, winery/tasting, return transfers 

from/to Florence Airport, all tours/excursion 

by minivan with English speaking driver/host. 

Maximum 8 participants. 

San 

Miniato 

Pisa Florence 

Figline 

Arezzo

small group tours TUSCANY iTaLY 

sculptures in the park and Mona Lisa 


Depart Monday: year round 


mon Florence D 

Met at Florence airport and transferred to 

your home base. Dine on a traditional menu 

and classic wine. 

tue Arezzo-Figline B 

transferred to the local station, train to 

arezzo. Meet your guide at the platform and 

visit the city and the frescoes of Pier Della 

Francesca. on your return continue to visit 

a cheese producer, learn the processes of 

local cheese and ricotta with tastings. visit 

the Medieval square in Figline. 

Taste Tuscany off the Beaten Track 

4 days/3 nights, Rome/Rome 

Depart: May 01, 05, 28. Jun 22, 26. Jul 09. Sep 03, 07, 24. 


day 1 Rome-Montepulciano-Pienza- 

Sant’Antimo D 

Meet your tour escort and departure for 

Montepulciano. visit the town and taste 

the renowned “nobile” wines. in Pienza 

view the Palazzo Piccolomini, Cathedral, 

Palazzo Civico and the Romanesque abbey 

of sant’antimo. Continue to your hotel in 

Poggibonsi. 

day 2 Siena BD 

travel along the lovely tuscan landscapes 

to siena. visit this beautiful medieval city, 

the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo 

Comunale, the tower of Mangia and Piazza 

del Campo. evening return to your hotel. 

The Best of Tuscany 


Depart Thursday: year round 


day 1 Florence to Chianti D 

Met at Florence airport and transferred 

to your home base. Dinner based on a 

traditional menu and wine. 

day 2 Siena and Sculptures B 

on your full day excursion guided visit of the 

Park of the sculpture set in a pristine forest 

of oaks where internationally renowned 

artists from five continents, have created 

huge sculptures of contemporary art. a 

leisurely visit to Medieval siena will follow. 


transfer to the nearby station and train trip 

to Florence. Meet your assistant and start 

your walking tour. at Palazzo vecchio, meet 

the tour guide and visit an unusual Florence, 

including the indoor food Market and learn 

about marbled paper at a local laboratory. 

wed Arno River Valley BD 

on your guided visit Patrizia will explain the 

process of olive oil with tastings. guided 

boat trip along the arno River, view the valley 

where Leonardo da vinci painted the Mona 

Lisa. visit san giovanni valdarno, hometown 

of Masaccio, stroll arcaded sidewalks and 

Piazza. Dinner with wine. 

thu Chianti BLD 

Leisurely departure for the Chianti Region. 

visit three renowned vineyards and the 

cellars followed by tastings and light lunch. 

day 3 Carrara-Volterra BLD 

along the coast to Carrara and the impressive 

marble quarries carved into the mountain, 

the origin of many masterpieces. Lunch at 

the quarries. visit volterra, once an etruscan 

settlement in the 8C bC, known for its mining 

of fine quality alabaster, at a workshop 

observe artisans work the alabaster. 

day 4 Alberese-Populonia-Rome B 

Depart for alberese, visit a country estate in 

the Maremma Region. Meet the “butteri”, the 

italian counterpart of “cowboys”, learn about 

local traditions, wine tasting with snacks. visit 

the etruscan site of Populonia on the etruscan 

Riviera. Return to Rome in the evening. 

day 4 Cooking and Monteriggione BL 

Cooking class with Claudio for 3 hours 

followed by lunch. on your guided visit of the 

mill, Patrizia will explain the process of olive 

oil, and also taste the delicate honey. transfer 

to your accommodation in Monteriggioni. 

day 5 Volterra and Alabaster B 

Departure for volterra with your driver. visit 

this etruscan city then visit an alabaster 

Laboratory. 

day 6 Orcia and Pienza BL 

Discover the unique landscapes of the orcia 

valley (a WHs). visit Pienza, named the 

ideal Renaissance City. We visit a Brunello 

vineyard followed by tastings over a light 

lunch. then to a cheese producer and 

tastings. 

fri Sculptures in the Park BD 

Panoramic drive through the Chianti visit 

the Park of the sculpture where renowned 

artists have created huge sculptures 

of contemporary art. Feel the special 

atmosphere in the paint laboratory. visit 

Medieval siena, followed by a gala dinner. 

sat Florence and Farewell B 


with your private transfer to Florence 

Inclusions: Twin share at a historical Villa, return 

private transfers, guided tour of Florence and 

Arezzo, return rail to Florence and Arezzo, return 

shuttle to local station, Sculpture Park entry, boat 

trip, breakfast daily, plus four dinners and one 

lunch with wine. Visit: Cheese producer/tasting, 

winery/tasting, return transfers from/to Florence 

Airport, all tours/excursion by minivan with English 


Volterra 

Populonia 

Carrara 

Alberese 

Siena 

Montepulciano 

Sant’Antimo 

Rome 

Inclusions: Twin share at 4* Toscana Ambassador, 

breakfast and dinner daily, one lunch, deluxe 

coach, English speaking escort, local tour guides, 

2 wine tasting with snacks, entrance fees to sites 

mentioned, taxes. 

day 7 Siena Woods Nordic Walk BL 

Drive to the siena countryside. together with 

a qualified instructor discover the woods by 

nordic walking with poles, on the way visit a 

medieval Chapel, renaissance gardens and 

have a picnic lunch. 

day 8 Farewells and San Gimignano B 

en route stop in san gimignano during your 

transfer to Florence airport or station. 

Inclusions: Twin share at a historic Villa, return 

private transfers, guided tour of Florence, return 

rail to Florence, return shuttle to local station, 

Sculpture Park entry, breakfast daily, welcome 

dinner with wine, cooking lesson/lunch, picnic 

lunch. Visit: Cheese producer/tasting, winery/ 

tasting, transfers Florence Airport or Rail Station, 

all tours/excursion by minivan with English 

speaking driver-host. Maximum 8 participants. 

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iTaLY TUSCANY small group tours 

Tuscan Gastronomic Indulgence 


Depart Saturday: year round 


day 1 Florence to Chianti D 

Met at Florence airport or rail station and 

transferred to your home base in Chianti. 

Welcome dinner with traditional menu. 

day 2 Bread and S Gimignano BD 

Discover the quaint Medieval village of 

Monteriggioni and san gimignano the city of 

towers. in the evening start your first cooking 

lesson based on how to make bread and 

pizza baked in the wood fired oven. sample it 

all at dinner. 

day 3 Siena Woods and Oils BD 

With Patrizia you will go trough a guided 

tour of the mill, from modern to traditional 

process to tastings. ending with a light 

escape to Tuscany in style 

GREAT WINES, COOKING AND HARVESTING GRAPES IN STYLE 


Depart: September-October 

Cost: $2440 pp in twin share (s/supp 520) 

day 1 Welcome dinner D 

independent arrival at the deluxe Relais. 

Welcome cocktail with silvia, your host, 

followed by a traditional dinner. 

day 2 Grape Harvesting & Cooking BLD 

early breakfast ready to start your first 

harvest day, with Riccardo and Benedetto 

learn the art of cutting the grapes. Picnic 

lunch, then continue with the harvest. 

Commence your first cooking lesson. Dine 

on your creations accompanied by fine 

tuscan wines and live tuscan music. 

day 3 Cortona and Cooking BLD 

Meet in the lobby for a guided tour of Cortona. 

Lunch at a typical trattoria. afternoon return 

to the Relais in readiness for your second 

cooking lesson with traces of etruscan 

influence. Dine on the prepared dishes and 

drink a selection of superior tuscan wines. 

Montalcino 

Cortona 

Montepulciano 

Pienza 

Honeymoon or 

anniversary Interlude 


Cost: $645 pp in double share 

Your romantic interlude will include, three 

nights in an elegant king size room at a 

4* superior country Manor. Red roses, 

strawberries and a bottle of ‘spumante’ on 

arrival, breakfast served in your room or 

at the buffet with a wide range of locally 

produced cheeses, cold cuts, fresh 

fruit, cakes and bread. in the romantic 

setting of the restaurant enjoy dinner 

of four courses based on a selection 

of typical dishes (excluding wines and 

spirits), complimentary late check out and 

farewelled with a bottle of fine wine. 

snack. afternoon walk in the woods to try 

and spot the Cinta senese breed. Be ready 

to cook with Claudio and prepare dinner then 

enjoy it with wine. 

day 4 Arezzo and Cheeses B 

transferred to the local station, train to 

arezzo. Meet your guide at the platform and 

visit the city and the frescoes of Pier Della 

Francesca. Return by train then visit a local 

cheese producer and the processes of local 

cheese and ricotta with tastings. visit the 

Medieval square in Figline. 

day 5 Florence and Cooking BD 

transferred to the local station travel by 

train to Florence, met at the arrival platform 

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day 4 Montalcino and Cooking BLD 

Departure for the hilltop town of Montalcino. 

visit two famous cellars specialising in 

Brunello wines. Lunch at a vineyard and 

wine tasting. Return to the Relais in time for 

your third cooking lesson based seasonal 

produce, such as mushrooms, truffles and 

grapes. Dinner with wines. 

day 5 Vineyards and Cooking BLD 

Rendezvous at the vineyards and view the 

progress. Return for your cooking lesson 

based on an ancient recipe, enjoy the dish for 

lunch. an extraordinary experience awaits you 

after dinner, become an active participant in 

the traditional wine making process crushing 

the grapes in a vat with your feet! 


Leisurely morning and possibility of an 

afternoon check out. optional transfer the 

Rail station or airport. 

Cooking at the relais 



day 1 Cortona D 

independent arrival at the historical property 

near Cortona. Welcome aperitif and à la 

carte dinner of traditional dishes. 

day 2 Cooking-Cortona BD 

over a glass of Prosecco sample each 

dish as you acquire hints on the art of 

presentation! guided tour of Cortona and 

its etruscan Museum, continue to the 

Monastery of saint Francis ‘Le Celle’. Dine 

leisurely on the menu presented. 

day 3 Cooking-Montepulciano BD 

Your preparations may include local 

pecorino cheese flan with pear sauce 

and fresh seasonal vegetables, traditional 

pici pasta with cherry tomatoes, ‘tagliata’ 

steak from the valdichiana and delicate 

by your guide for a walking tour of this 

Renaissance city. Returning by train and be 

transferred to your hotel on arrival. after a 

rest be ready for your cooking class followed 

by dinner. 

day 6 Chianti Wines BD 

excursion with your driver to the Chianti 

Region. visit three vineyards specialising in 

different wines. tastings will be followed by a 

light lunch. gala dinner in the evening. 



with breakfast and transfer to Florence 

airport or rail. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Historical villa of 

San Leo, return private transfers, breakfast daily, 

welcome dinner/wine, tasting, three cooking 

classes/dinner/wine, guided tour of Florence and 

Arezzo, return shuttle to local station, gala dinner/ 

wine, return transfers to Florence Airport or Rail 

Station, all tours/excursion by minivan with English 


Inclusions: Double share at a deluxe Relais in the 

heart of the Chianti region, buffet breakfast daily, 

welcome aperitif & dinner, four cooking lessons 

(hands on), the meal will be served with a selection 

of wines, Baracchi wineries and wine tasting, 

excursions with lunches, complimentary entry to 

the Thesan Etruscan Spa (Sauna, Turkish bath, 

Hydro massage, Chromo Emotional shower), a €30 

voucher to the Thesan Etruscan Spa for a massage 

or beauty treatment, English speaking guide. 

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You will be lavished with attention as you enjoy the cultural excursions, 

excellent traditional menus and fine regional wines. For three hours you will be 

cooking with our chefs together with an English speaking translator and learn 

how to prepare a four course Tuscan menu. 

desserts. through the lovely countryside to 

Montepulciano, wine tasting at a renowned 

cellar. Dine on the menu prepared. 

day 4 Cooking-Pienza BD 

Discover the importance of using seasonal 

produce in today’s cooking lesson. afternoon 

excursion to sample unique cheeses near 

Pienza and guided visit of this perfectly 

preserved medieval city. Back to base in time 

to dine on the menu prepared in the morning. 


Your culinary affair ends after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin-double share in a deluxe double 

room, three cooking lessons, four dinners, wine 

tasting, breakfast daily, touring with English spoken 

guide, transportation according to itinerary, taxes 

and service charges. Minimum 2 participants.


Limoncello Tour 

2 days/1 night, Rome/Rome 

Depart: daily at 06.30 from hotels or 

07.30 from departure point. 


day 1 Rome-Naples-Sorrento LD 

Panoramic tour of naples, followed by 

lunch and visit to the archaeological site of 

Pompeii. Dinner at your hotel in sorrento. 

day 2 Sorrento-Capri-Rome BL 

Morning transfer to the pier and hydrofoil 

to Capri. Weather permitting visit the Blue 

grotto by row boat. on to anacapri, lunch 

and time at leisure. Meet your coach in 

sorrento and continue to Rome. 

Inclusions: Twin share at quality 4* hotel in 

Sorrento, local tour guide, deluxe coach, tour 

escort, return boat trip to Capri, entry fees, 

breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, service 

and taxes. Multilingual. 

Tour of North Italy 


Depart: Jan09,23. Feb06,27. Mar12,26. Apr02,09,16,23. Mon & Sat: May-Oct 

3* Hotels: $753 pp twin (s/supp 258) - 4* Hotels: $1036 pp twin (s/supp 317) 

day 1 Rome-Assisi-Siena D 

at leisure in assisi perched on top of Mt 

subasio. Continue to the walled city of siena 

with its Piazza del Campo. Dinner on arrival 

in Florence. 


Your guided tour of the historical centre 

includes the Duomo, the bronze doors of 

the Baptistery, Piazza della signoria and 

the Palazzo vecchio. afternoon at leisure or 

optional tour to Pisa. 

one Way to Venice 

4 days/3 nights, Rome/Venice 

Depart: Jan 09, 23. Feb 06, 27. Mar 12, 26. Apr 02, 09, 16, 23 

Mon & Sat: May-Oct 

3*Hotels: $735 pp t/share (s/s 258) - 4*Hotels: $830 pp t/share (s/s 289) 

day 1 Rome-Assisi-Siena D 

From Rome to medieval assisi on top of Mt 

subasio, visit the Basilica of st Francis. on 

to the walled city of siena with its Piazza del 

Campo. Dinner on arrival in Florence. 


guided tour of the historical centre of 

Florence. afternoon at leisure or optional tour 

to Pisa with its Campo dei Miracoli. Dinner at 

the hotel in Florence. 


Departure from Florence, travel to Bologna. 

on arrival stroll through arcades, famous 

squares, view royal palaces and the Basilica 

of san Petronio. en route to venice visit the 

Basilica of st anthony of Padova. 


Your delightful experience comes to an end 

after breakfast at the hotel. 

Inclusions: Twin/triple share, deluxe coach, 

breakfast and dinner daily, fully escorted, local 

tour guides, breakfast and dinner daily. Hotels 

4*: Florence-Mediterraneo, Venice-Carlton Gran 

Canal. Hotels 3*: Florence-Raffaello, Mestre- 

Delfino (or similar). Multilingual. Excluding: 

Entrance fees, city taxes. Children from 1-6 years 

free if sharing room with parents. 

Rome 

ROME TO NORTH & SOUTH iTaLY 

Naples 

Pompeii 

Sorrento 

Capri 


in Bologna, view the arcades, the Basilica, 

royal palaces and interesting squares. 

visit the Basilica of st anthony on arrival in 

Padova. 


Boat trip in the lagoon to Murano view the 

art of glass making. on your return guided 

(external) visit of the Cathedral, the Doge’s 

Palace and the Bridge of sighs. afternoon 

at leisure. 

Padova 

Bologna 

Florence 

Siena 

Venice 

Montepulciano 

Assisi 

Rome 

dolce Vita Tour 


Depart: daily at 06.30 from hotels or 

07.30 from departure point. 


day 1 Rome-Naples-Sorrento LD 

Pick-up from your hotel. enjoy a panoramic 

of naples. after lunch you will visit the 

excavations of Pompeii. Dinner in sorrento. 

day 2 Sorrento-Capri BD 

Your day is at leisure in sorrento until your 

dinner in the evening. 

day 3 Sorrento-Rome BL 

Hydrofoil to Capri, visit the Blue grotto and 

anacapri. Leisure time before your return to 

sorrento and depart for Rome. 

Inclusions: Twin share at quality 4* hotel in 

Sorrento, local tour guide, tour escort, deluxe 

coach, return boat trip to Capri, entry fees, 

breakfast daily, two lunches, two dinners, service 

and taxes. Multilingual. 


travel through tuscany to medieval 

Montepulciano renowned for its wines. visit 

a cellar, wine tasting and leisurely explore the 

town. Your tour ends in Rome in the evening. 

Inclusions: Twin/triple share, deluxe coach, 

fully escorted, local tour guides, breakfast 

daily and four dinners, Hotels 4*: Florence- 

Mediterraneo, Venice-Carlton Gran Canale. Hotels 

3*: Florence-Raffaello, Mestre-Delfino 

(or similar). Multilingual. Excluding: Entrance fees, 

city taxes. Children from 1-6 years free if sharing 

room with parents. 

renaissance Cities 



Cost: $1041 pp t/share (s/s 178) 

day 1 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence D 

on to the mystic town of saint Francis 

perched on top of a mountain surrounded 

by ancient walls. We continue to beautiful 

medieval siena. 


guided tour of Piazza Duomo, the 

Cathedral, giotto’s Bell tower, the 

Baptistery, the academy of Fine arts 

gallery housing the original David by 

Michelangelo and the 13C Church of 

santa Croce with Cimabue’s famous 

crucifix. 

day 3 Padova-Venice BD 

visit the Church of st anthony on our way 

to venice. on arrival guided walking tour 

of this unique city; view Piazza st Marco 

the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace (external), 

the Bridge of sighs and the Prisons. 


Morning boat excursion to Murano and 

visit a glass workshop, afternoon at 

leisure. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 5 Venice-Rome B 

visit a glass producer in Murano by motor 

launch. Return to Rome by coach or rail 

(to be confirmed by the assistant). Your 

tour will end on arrival in Rome. 


daily, four dinners, service charges, taxes, 

multilingual escort and local tour guides, audio 

system on board, entrance fees. Multilingual. 

Hotels: Florence-Rivoli, Venice-Continental (or 

similar). 

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rome and the North 


Depart: Jan 08, 22. Feb 05, 26. Mar 11, 25. Apr 01, 08, 15, 22. 

Fri & Sun: May-Oct 

3*Hotels: $1162 pp twin (s/supp 483) - 4*Hotels: $1640 pp twin (s/supp 559) 

day 1 Rome 

You will be met at Fiumicino airport and 


day 2 Assisi-Siena-Florence D 

Free time to explore this quaint medieval 

town set on top of Mt subasio, visit st 

Francis Basilica. time at leisure in siena. 


guided tour of the historical centre of 

Florence, view the Duomo, the bronze door 

of the Baptistery, Palazzo vecchio, Piazza 

signoria. optional tour to Pisa. 


Depart for Bologna, stroll along the 

porticos, view magnificent buildings and 

squares. in the afternoon visit the Basilica 

of st anthony in Padova. arrival in venice 

in time for dinner. 


Boat trip on the lagoon to Murano view the 

art of glass blowing. guided visit of 

st Mark’s square, the legendary Bridge 

of sighs, the Doge’s Palace (external). 


The North and the south 


Depart: Jan 08, 22. Feb 05, 26. Mar 11, 25. Apr 01, 08, 15, 22. 

Fri & Sun: May-Oct 

3*Hotels: $1792 pp twin (s/supp 663) - 4*Hotels: $2302 pp twin (s/supp 783) 

day 1 Rome 

independent arrival at your hotel. 

day 2 Assisi-Siena-Florence D 

early morning departure for assisi. at leisure 

to visit the town surrounded by Medieval 

walls. afternoon departure for siena. 


guided tour of the centre of Florence, view the 

Duomo, the the Baptistery, Palazzo vecchio 

and Piazza signoria. optional tour to Pisa. 


Walking tour of Bologna with view of the 

arcades, the Basilica, royal palaces and 

interesting squares. visit the Basilica of st 

anthony in Padova. evening arrival in venice. 


Boat trip on the lagoon to Murano, view 

the art of glass blowing. guided visit of the 

historical centre of venice st Mark’s square, 

the legendary Bridge of sighs, the Doge’s 

Palace (external). 

San Gimignano 

Siena 

Florence 

Montepulciano 

Montalcino 

Rome 


travel through the Region of tuscany to 

medieval Montepulciano renowned for its 

wines. Wine tasting and time at leisure to 

explore the town. 

day 7 Rome B 

on your guided walking tour visit st Peter’s 

square, Piazza navona, the Pantheon and 

the trevi Fountain. independent return to 

your hotel. 

day 8 Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento BLD 

early departure by coach. views of Castel 

dell’ovo, Plebiscito square, the Royal Palace 

the Port area with the Mascio angioino on 

your panoramic tour of naples. Lunch at a 

restaurant, then meet your tour guide and 

visit the excavations of Pompeii. 

day 9 Capri BLD 

transfer portside and board the hydrofoil for 

Capri. optional visit the Blue grotto by row 

boat. Lunch at a restaurant. Return to your 

hotel in sorrento. 



medieval Montepulciano, visit and wine 

tasting. time at leisure to explore the town. 

day 7 Rome B 

Walking tour: visit st Peter’s Basilica, Piazza 

navona, the Pantheon and the trevi Fountain. 

day 8 Rome B 

transfer to the airport after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin/triple share, fully escorted, local 

tour guides, deluxe coach, arrival and departure 

airport transfers, breakfast daily, four dinners. 

Hotels 4*: Rome-Diana, Florence-Mediterraneo, 

Venice-Carlton Gran Canal. Hotels 3*: Rome- 

Santa Costanza, Florence-Raffaello, Mestre- 

Delfino (or similar). Multilingual. Excluding: 

Entrance fees, city taxes. Children from 1-6 years 

free if sharing room with parents. 

Padova 

Bologna 

Florence 

Siena 

The Heart of Italy 

7 days/6 nights, Rome/Florence 

Depart: Jan 13. Feb 10. Mar 23. Apr 20. Jul 13. 

Every Fri: May 04 - Jul 29. Sep 07 - Nov 09. 


day 1 Rome-Arrival 

own arrangements to your hotel. at leisure 

until evening. Meet the tour escort who will 

brief you on the programme over a cocktail. 

day 2 Rome BD 

guided tour of the vatican Museum, 

view masterpieces, works of Raphael, 

Michelangelo (sistine Chapel) and 

Caravaggio, followed by st Peter’s Basilica. 

day 3 Rome BD 

Morning at leisure. Meet in the afternoon to 

visit the Colosseum. in the evening you will 

enjoy dinner at a traditional Roman trattoria. 

day 4 Siena-S Gimignano-Florence BL 

Meet with your driver and travel to siena. the 

local guide will take you on a walking tour of 

the city. Lunch at a typical farm house. Free 

time in san gimignano on arrival. evening 

arrival at your hotel in Florence. 

Venice 

Montepulciano 

Assisi 

Rome 

Capri 

Naples 

Sorrento 

day 10 Sorrento-Rome B 

Breakfast and day at leisure. evening arrival 

at your hotel in Rome. 

day 11 Rome B 


Inclusions: Twin/triple share, breakfast daily, fully 

escorted, local tour guides, deluxe coach, two 

lunches and six dinners, service & taxes. Hotels 

4*: Rome-Diana, Florence-Mediterraneo, Venice- 

Carlton Gran Canal, Sorrento-Michelangelo. Hotels 

3*: Rome-Santa Costanza, Florence-Raffaello, 

Venice-Mestre-Delfino, Sorrento-Michelangelo 

(or similar). Multilingual. Excluding: Gratuities, 

porterage, drinks, entrance fees, city tax. 


on your guided walking tour note how 

Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into 

the cradle of the Renaissance by assigning 

the best artists and architects of the time, 

such as Leonardo da vinci, Michelangelo 

and Botticelli. Dinner at a restaurant. 

day 6 Chianti-Florence BD 

travel along scenic roads where you will view 

medieval villages in Chianti, stopping for 

wine and cheese tasting. Farewell dinner. 

day 7 Florence-Departure B 

Your heart of italy experience comes to an 


Inclusions: Max 14 participants, twin share, deluxe 

coach, tour escort, welcome cocktail, breakfast 

daily, 1 lunch, 4 dinners (wine included), wine and 

olive oil tasting in Chianti, Vatican Museum, hotel 

porterage. Hotels: Rome-Ponte Sisto, Florence- 

Berchielli (or similar). English spoken tour.


Classic Italy 



Cost: $1608 pp t/share (s/supp 238) 

day 1 Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence D 

on to the mystic town of saint Francis 

perched on top of a mountain surrounded by 

ancient walls. We continue to medieval siena. 


guided tour of Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral, 

giotto’s Bell tower, the Baptistery, the 

academy of Fine arts gallery with the original 

David by Michelangelo and the 13C Church of 

santa Croce with Cimabue’s crucifix. 

day 3 Padova-Venice BD 

Departure for venice via Padova, visit the 

Cathedral of st anthony. on arrival in venice, 

sunny Italy 

8 days/7 nights, Rome/Sorrento 

Depart: Jan 13. Feb 10. Mar 23. Apr 20. Jul 13. 

Every Fri: May 04-Jul 29. Sep 07-Nov 09. 



own arrangements to your hotel on your 

arrival in Rome. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure. in the evening, meet with the tour 

escort who will brief you on the programme 

over a cocktail. 

day 2 Rome BD 

Morning guided tour of the vatican Museum, 

view masterpieces of ancient art, works of 

Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, 

including the sistine Chapel, followed by st 

Peter’s Basilica. 

day 3 Rome BD 

Morning at leisure. in the afternoon meet 

for a visit to the Colosseum. in the evening 

you will enjoy dinner at a traditional Roman 

trattoria. 

day 4 Pompei-Sorrento BLD 

early departure from Rome. visit the 

archaeological site in Pompei. Lunch at a 

typical trattoria. Dinner at in sorrento. 


own arrangements to your hotel on your 

arrival in Rome. in the evening, meet with 

the tour escort who will brief you on the 

programme over a cocktail. 

day 2 Rome BD 

guided tour of the vatican Museums, view 

masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo and 

Caravaggio, including the sistine Chapel, 

followed by st Peter’s Basilica. 

day 3 Rome BD 

Morning at leisure. in the afternoon meet 

for a visit to the Colosseum. in the evening 

you will enjoy dinner at a traditional Roman 

trattoria. 

day 4 Pompei-Positano BD 

en route to Positano visit Pompei one of the 

most incredible archaeological sites in the 

world. tonight, dinner will be served at a 

local restaurant. 

Como 

Milan 

L.Como 

Verona 

Bologna 

Florence 

Siena 

L.Garda 

guided walking tour of this unique city; view 

Piazza st Marco the Basilica, the Doge’s 

Palace (external), the Bridge of sighs and 

the Prisons. 

ROME TO NORTH & SOUTH iTaLY 

Venice 

Padova 

Assisi 

Rome 

day 05 Capri-Sorrento B 

Meet your tour guide for visit of Capri, a 

favourite with Roman emperors. Marvel at 

this enchanting and picturesque island made 

of limestone rock. 

day 06 Sorrento B 

Day at leisure or join an optional excursion. 

day 07 Amalfi Drive BD 

travel along the magnificent coastline. 

visit the amalfi and Positano. tonight your 

farewell dinner will be served at a panoramic 

restaurant on the hills of sorrento. 


Your southern italy experience comes to an 

end after breakfast 

Inclusions: Max 14 part., twin share, deluxe coach, 

tour escort, breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 4 dinners 

(with wine), guided tours, service, local taxes, hotel 

porterage. Entrance fees: Vatican Museums and 

Pompeii. Hotels: Rome-Ponte Sisto, Sorrento-La 

Favorita (or similar). English spoken tour. 

rome and positano 

8 days/7 nights, Rome/Positano 

Depart: Apr 20. Jul 13. Every Fri: May 04-Jul 29. Sep 07-Oct 26. 


day 5 Amalfi-Positano B 

Your day is at leisure or join an optional 

excursion to visit the amalfi Coast or Capri. 

day 6 Positano B 

Day at leisure to explore your favourite sites. 

day 7 Amalfi Coast Drive BD 

travel along the magnificent coastline. note 

the architectural treasures and enchanting 

views. Late afternoon, return to Positano. 

short stroll for dinner at a restaurant 

overlooking the sea. 

day 8 Positano B 

Your south italy tour experience comes to an 

end after breakfast 

Inclusions: Maximum 14 participants, twin share, 

deluxe coach, tour escort, breakfast daily, 3 

dinners (with wine), tours as per itinerary, walking 

tour of Colosseum & Ancient Rome, visit Pompeii 

with entrance fee, Amalfi Coast Drive by private 

car, hotel porterage. Hotels: Rome-Ponte Sisto, 

Positano-Le Agavi (or similar). English spoken tour. 


Morning boat excursion to Murano and visit a 

glass workshop. at leisure until dinner. 

day 5 Verona-Sirmione-Lake Como BD 

Morning departure from venice. at leisure 

to explore verona and also sirmione set 

on the promontory on Lake garda. in the 

afternoon continue to your hotel in Como 

and dinner on arrival. 

day 6 Como-Milan or Rome* B 

Departure for Milan. Panoramic tour of the 

city. the tour ends at Central station in Milan*. 

* Possibility to return to Rome “free transfer” 

Inclusions: Deluxe air conditioned motorcoach, 

American buffet breakfast daily, five dinners, service 

charges, taxes, multilingual escort and local tour 

guides, entrance fees, audio system on board. 

Hotels: Florence-Rivoli, Venice-Continental, Como- 

Imperiale (or similar). Multilingual. 

Rome 

Naples 

Pompeii 

Sorrento 

Amalfi 

Capri 

Positano 

absolute amalfi 

4 days/3 nights, Rome/Amalfi 

Depart: Apr 23. Mon: May 07-Jul 23. 

Sep 03-Oct 22. 


day 1 Rome-Pompeii-Amalfi LD 

You will be picked up from your hotel in 

Rome. en route visit the archaeological 

area of Pompeii. Lunch at a trattoria, then 

at leisure to explore the town. Dinner at a 

restaurant overlooking the sea. 

day 2 Amalfi B 

Full day at leisure or join an optional 

excursion along the coast or to Capri. 

day 3 Amalfi Coast Drive 

travel along the coastline viewing the 

picturesque Positano, built against the 

rock sloping to the sea. Farewell dinner at 

a panoramic restaurant. 

day 4 Amalfi-Departure B 

Your amalfi experience comes to an end 


Inclusions: Maximum 14 participants, twin 

share, deluxe coach, tour escort, breakfast daily, 

one lunch, two dinners (with wine), guided tours 

as per itinerary, visit of Pompeii with entrance 

fee included, walking tour Sorrento, visit Amalfi 

coast, hotel porterage. Hotel: Maiori-Club 2 

Torri (or similar). English spoken tour. 

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iTaLY AMALFI COAST 

positano special offer 


Cost pp: $730 Apr, Oct 

$812 May - Sep 

sharing a double room with balcony and sea 

views at the beachfront Hotel Buca di Bacco, 

private transfers from and to naples airport, 

full buffet breakfast daily, welcome drink, 

complimentary wi-fi,10% reduction at the a la 

carte, beachfront restaurant, service charges 

and taxes. 

Ischia 

Procida 

Capri 

Naples 

Sorrento 

Amalfi Ravello 

Positano 

Praiano 

day 1 Naples-Nerano D 

Private transfer from naples your Relais in 

nerano, a quaint secluded village by the 

sea. Your welcome dinner will be at the 

Michelin 2* Restaurant of the Relais, you will 

remember the taste of the local ingredients. 

ravello and Cooking 


Cost pp: $825 Jan - Apr, Nov-Dec 

$888 May - Oct, holiday periods 

share a double room at the Hotel giordano, 

in the centre of Ravello, private transfers from 

and to naples airport, buffet breakfast daily, 

service charges & taxes. Hands on cooking 

lesson with the Chef includes: appetiser, 

pasta dish, main course, dessert. enjoy the 

fruits of your labour with a bottle of local wine. 

splendour and archaeology 

5 days/4 nights, Naples/Naples 

Depart: Friday 


day 1 Sorrento 

You will be met at naples airport for your 

private transfer to your hotel in sorrento 

town centre. 

day 2 Amalfi-Ravello B 

Meet your coach at the departure point 

Drive along the winding cliff top road of the 

amalfi Coast to the town of amalfi, once a 

prosperous Marine Republic. Continue to 

Ravello, and visit the villa Rufulo. Return to 

sorrento. 

day 3 Pompeii-Herculaneum BL 

Meet your coach at the departure point. 

Walk through the ancient streets of Pompeii 

admire the architecture and the well 

preserved frescoes on the walls and floors of 

the villas. on to Herculaneum view the villas 

of the wealthy Romans, submerged under 

a torrent of mud that preserved many of the 

timber features and household objects which 

can still be seen today. 

sorrento deluxe 


Cost from: $1020 per person 

amalfi off the Beaten Track 


Departure: available year round for a minimum of 4 participants 

Cost: $2058 pp twin share 

day 2 Sorrento BD 

Leisurely breakfast on home-made products 

and fruits of the season, served in the 

panoramic breakfast room and terrace. Join 

your driver in the afternoon on an excursion 

to sorrento. visit sorrento at your own pace 

then dine at a typical Pizzeria. 

day 3 Positano-Ravello-Vineyard BL 

excursion to the enchanting amalfi Coast 

villages, we visit Positano and Ravello. You 

will discover centuries old vineyards and 

villages where time has stood still. oenology 

experience on the award winning Falanghina 

and aglianico wines, snack on the cheeses 

and cured meats of the house. 


share a double Classic room with sea views 

at the grand Hotel excelsior victoria, private 

transfers from and to naples airport, full 

buffet breakfast daily, special reductions 

may apply depending on the season service 

charges and taxes. sparkling wine, flowers 

and chocolates for Honeymooners and 

anniversary celebrations. 

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day 4 Nerano B 

Your day is at leisure to explore your favourite 

sites relax or join an optional tour to naples, 

Pompeii or vietri. 

day 5 Capri B 

excursion by private boat to the island of 

Capri and discover this unforgettable island. 

day 6 Naples-Departure B 

transfer to naples airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Relais in Nerano, 

private return transfers, excursions as per 

programme, English speaking driver, oenology and 

visit the cellars, lunch with drinks, breakfast daily, 

two dinners, excursion to Capri by private boat. 

Excluding: Drinks, entry to the Blue Grotto in Capri. 


Day at leisure in sorrento, or perhaps take an 

optional boat trip to the island of Capri. 

day 5 Sorrento Departure B 

You will be met at your hotel in sorrento for 

your private transfer to naples airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the 3* Hotel Antiche Mura, 

breakfast daily, private airport transfers to/from 

Naples Airport, local tour guides, deluxe coach on 

tour. Excluding entrance fees. Supplements may 

apply during festive seasons and September. 

Ischia 

Procida 

Capri 

Sorrento 

Herculaneum 

Pompeii 

Ravello 

Positano Amalfi 

Praiano

escorted tours AMALFI COAST iTaLY 

Cooking and Touring 


Depart: year round 

Cost: $2215 pp twin share (minimum 2, maximum 6 participants) 

The chefs and your cooking: each 

afternoon you will be welcomed by the 

chefs Carmine, Ciro and Salvatore each 

in their specialised role. 

day 1 Naples-Praiano 

You will be met at naples airport or Rail 

station and transferred to your hotel in 

Praiano overlooking the bay of the amalfi 

coast. Welcome drink and remainder of the 

afternoon is at leisure. 

day 2 Positano BD 

after breakfast, boat excursion to Positano. 

sail along the coast with en route stop at the 

emerald grotto. Leisurely visit the town of 

Positano. afternoon boat trip back to base 

and be ready for your first cooking lesson. 

at 15.30 your lesson will be dedicated to 

Pasta, Chef Carmine will demonstrate hand 

made pasta and sauces. Dinner at 20.00. 

Capri 

Taormina 

Noto 

Naples 

Messina 

Siracusa 

sun Sorrento D 

independent arrival at your hotel in sorrento. 

Meet your tour escort over a welcome drink, 


mon Capri BD 

Boat trip to the island of the sirens, which 

has inspired an endless number of artists. at 

leisure to stroll the Piazzetta and the gardens 

of augustus, with views of the Faraglioni 

Rocks and the rugged coast. 

La Costa divina 


Depart: Tue, Fri 


day 1 Sorrento 

You will be met at naples airport and 

transferred to you hotel in sorrento. 

day 2 Amalfi-Ravello B 

Meet your coach at the departure point. Drive 

along the winding road of the amalfi Coast to 

the town of amalfi, once a prosperous Marine 

Republic. Continue to Ravello, visit villa 

Rufulo and admire the magnificent views. 

day 3 Pompeii-Vesuvius B 

Meet your coach at the departure point. 

explore the archaeological site of Pompeii. 

Don’t miss the amphitheatre, gymnasium, 

House of Menandro, theatres, gladiators 

Barracks, Baths and the House of vetti. We 

travel to Mt vesuvius at 1000m peer into the 

crater and admire the splendid views. 


You will be met at your hotel in sorrento for 

your private transfer to naples airport. 

prIVaTe 

ToUr 

day 3 Pompeii BD 

Morning drive to Pompeii. on arrival visit the 

2000 year old ruins at your pace, entrance 

included. Back to base in the afternoon for 

your second lesson with Chef Ciro. today, it 

will be traditional neapolitan Pizza and Fish 

from the local coast. 

day 4 Graduation BD 

after breakfast your morning is at leisure. 

in the afternoon meet with Chef salvatore 

for your third cooking lesson dedicated 

to desserts followed by your graduation 

ceremony with the Chefs and dinner. 

day 5 Amalfi and Ravello B 

Morning drive along the coast to visit amalfi, 

renowned for the Duomo, the Paradise 

Cloister, the arsenals and also the Paper 

Mill Museum. Remainder of the day will be 

at the vineyards of tenuta san Francesco 

Ischia 

Capri to Taormina 

7 days/6 nights, Sorrento/Taormina 

Depart Sun: Apr 15-July 15 and Sep 02-Oct 28 

Cost from: $1105 per person in twin share (s/supp 260) 

tue Optional: Amalfi or Naples BD 

Your day is at leisure. or join an optional 

excursion to amalfi or naples. 

wed Pompeii-Messina BD 

on the tour of Pompeii your guide will 

lead you through ancient streets, view 

the Baths, Forums and villas. transfer to 

the Port and depart by ferry for sicily, 

reserved seats (poltrona). arrival is 

expected at 22.00. 

thu Mt Etna BD 

view the varied vegetation and landscapes 

on the way to the silvesti Craters (1.900m) 

the most active volcano in europe. taste 

the quality of the local honey and also some 

fine wines. on to taormina, set on a rocky 

plateau on the slopes of Mt tauro. 

Procida 

Capri 

Naples 

Herculaneum 

Sorrento 

Pompeii 

Ravello 

Positano Amalfi 

Praiano 

producers of fine DoC wines and rediscover 

the tastes and flavours of a rural world. 

day 6 Naples departure B 

after breakfast you will be transferred to 

naples airport or Rail station. 

Inclusions: Return hotel transfers from Naples 

Airport or Rail Station, welcome drink, twin share 

at the 4* superior hotel in Praiano, buffet breakfast 

daily, 3 cooking lessons with dinner, interpreter 

during the lesson, specialist chefs, boat trip 

to Positano and the Emerald Grotto with entry 

(weather permitting), excursions to Pompeii, Amalfi 

and the country estate, courtesy shuttle to La Praja 

Beach, local taxes, single room on request. 

fri Noto-Siracusa BD 

on our full day excursion, we visit noto. on 

to the archaeological site of siracusa and 

guided tour of the Roman amphitheatre, the 

greek theatre, the ear of Dionysus, the Cave 

of the Cordari, the historical island of ortigia 

with its stunning Cathedral. 

sat Taormina B 


Inclusions: twin share, deluxe coach, ferry 

crossing, tour escort, English spoken plus German 

on some departures, breakfast and dinner 

daily. Local guides: Capri, Pompeii, Mt Etna, 

Taormina, Siracusa, Noto. Hotels: Sorrento-Art 

Gran Paradiso, Taormina-Antares Olimpo-Caesar 

Palace, or similar. Excluding: Optional arrival 

and departure transfers, porterages, gratuities, 

optional excursions, entrance fees to museums. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the 3* Hotel Antiche Mura, breakfast daily, private airport transfers from/to 

Naples Airport, local tour guides, deluxe coach. Excluding entrance fees. Supplements may apply during 

festive seasons and September. 

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iTaLY SICILY EAST, WEST & VINEYARDS 

Gourmet Western sicily 

5 days/4 nights, Palermo/Palermo 

Departure available year round for a minimum of 4 participants 

Cost: $1550 per person twin share (s/supp160) 

day 1 Palermo 

Met on arrival at Palermo airport and 


day is at leisure 

Erice 

Marsala 

Palermo 

Agrigento 

Gourmet eastern sicily 

5 days/4 nights, Catania/Catania 



day 1 Catania 

Met on arrival at Catania airport and 



day 2 Etna-Randazzo-Catania BL 

excursion to Mt etna, the highest active 

volcano in europe. We reach 1800m to 

the sylvester craters. Lunch on traditional 

cuisine with organic produce at the 

Restaurant tenuta trinità. on to Randazzo, 

where we taste the delicious sweets made 

with pistachio nuts. 

day 1 Palermo BD 

We visit the Palatine Chapel at the Royal 

Palace, Cathedral, theatre Massimo and 

Pretoria square in Palermo. at Monreale, 

visit the Benedectine cloister as well as the 

norman Cathedral. Dinner at the renowned 

Restaurant Cucina Papoff, with the finest 

culinary level of traditional dishes. 

day 3 Erice-Marsala-Agrigento BL 

after breakfast depart to erice, we visit the 

quaint medieval village situated on a hilltop. 

Continue to Marsala. Lunch at the Restaurant 

Baglio oneto which will offer a typical 

sicilian cuisine as well as Marsala wine. visit 

day 3 Catania-Ragusa-Catania BL 

visit Ragusa, renowned for its Baroque 

architecture, stroll the quaint streets and 

visit the Cathedral. Lunch at the Restaurant il 

Barocco. Continue to Modica to visit the town 

and taste the famous chocolate (Xocoatl). 

day 4 Taormina BL 

Full day excursion to taormina, we visit this 

famous town, particularly the Roman-greek 

theatre from where you have an incredible 

view of Mt etna and the Bay of naxos. 

Lunch on fine cuisine at La Baronessa. 

Bacchus in sicily OENOLOGY PROGRAMME 

5 days/4 nights, Palermo/Catania 



day 1 Palermo 

Met on arrival at Palermo airport and 


day is at leisure 

day 2 Palermo-Calatrasi-Palermo BL 

visit the Palatine Chapel in the Royal 

Palace, the Cathedral and Pretoria square in 

Palermo. on to san Cipirello, a small village 

that boasts a castle, three churches and a 

commendable Civic Museum with objects 

dating bC. Wine tasting at the Calatrasi 

Winery followed by a delicious lunch. 

day 3 Segesta-Trapani-Marsala BD 

excursion to the Doric temple in segesta 

surrounded by an idyllic landscape. on to 

medieval erice, visit the quaint historical 

centre. Panoramic of trapani, the salt works 

and mills. in Marsala we dine at the Pellegrini 

Winery we taste from the oldest to the 

youngest wines. 

Trapani 

Marsala 

Palermo 

Agrigento 

Ragusa 

Catania 


the archaeological area of selinunte then 

continue south to your hotel in agrigento. 

day 4 Agrigento-Alia-Palermo BL 

Morning tour of the renowned valley of 

the temples which are the best worldwide 

preserved temples. Departure to the quaint 

village of alia in the heart of sicily. Lunch at 

the Restaurant villa Dafne, all the dishes are 

prepared with organic produce. You will be 

invited to participate in the making of Ricotta 

cheese. evening arrival in Palermo. 

day 5 Palermo B 

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast, 

with your transfer to Palermo airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, driver-minivan, tour escort, 

breakfast daily, one dinner, two lunches. Hotels: 

Palermo-Falkensteiner Palazzo Sitano, Agrigento- 

Colleverde (or similar). 

Excluding: Beverages, guides, entrance fees. 

Randazzo 

Ragusa 

Taormina 

Catania 

day 5 Catania B 


with your transfer to Catania airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, driver-minivan, tour escort, 

breakfast daily, three lunches. 

Hotels: Catania-Villa del Bosco (or similar). 

Excluding: Beverages, local guides, entrance fees. 

day 4 Selinunte-Menfi-Agrigento BL 

guided visit of the archaeological area of 

selinunte, view the perfectly conserved 

temples. Panoramic of Menfi on the way to 

agrigento. today we taste the wines and 

lunch at the Lanzara Wine Cellars in the 

atmosphere of the hamlet of san vincenzo. 

our day ends in agrigento. 

day 5 P.Armerina-Ragusa BD 

visit the valley of the temples in agrigento, 

known as the “City Kissed by gods”. at 

Piazza armerina visit villa Romana del 

Casale renowned for the 3500sqm of 

mosaics (a WHs). at Caltagirone, we will 

have dinner at the Donnafugata Winery and 

taste wines such as the nerello or Cerasuolo. 

day 6 Mt Etna-Catania BL 

Panoramic of Catania on our way to Mt etna, 

were we reach 1800m to view the sylvester 

craters. Lunch at Murgò Wine Cellars, a 

traditional lunch based on organic produce 

and taste Mt etna wines. 

day 7 Catania B 


with your transfer to Catania airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, driver-minivan, tour 

escort, breakfast daily, four lunches, one dinner 

with wine tasting. Hotels: Palermo-Falkensteiner 

Palazzo Sitano, Marsala-Stella d’Italia, Agrigentocolleverde, 

Ragusa-il Barocco, Catania-Katane 

(or similar). Excluding: Beverages, local guides, 

entrance fees.


sicily sun Tour 

8 days/7 nights, Acireale/Taormina 

Depart Sat*: Apr 14 - July 14 and Sep 01 - Oct 27. 

Cost: $1085 per person in twin share (s/supp 258) 

sat Acireale D 

independent arrival at your hotel in acireale 

(21km from Catania). 

sun Tindari-Cefalù-Palermo BD 

Morning briefing with your guide, depart 

for tindari, visit the sanctuary of the Black 

Madonna. on to Cefalù visit the norman 

Cathedral built by Ruggero ii, first King of sicily. 

* Possibility to join the tour on Sunday 

with independent arrival in Palermo, day at 

leisure, dinner in the evening. 

Erice Palermo Cefalù 

Selinunte 

Agrigento 

Acireale 

sat Catania D 

independent arrival at the una Palace Hotel 

(transfer on request). Meet your fellow 

travellers for a cocktail, followed by dinner. 

sun Siracusa-Ragusa BD 

visit the archaeological sites in siracusa 

including the Latomie of Paradise and 

Dyonisios ear, on to the tiny island of 

ortigia, visit the Cathedral and the arethusa 

Fountain. evening tour of the historical ibla 

(Ragusa). Dinner at your hotel. 

mon Caltagirone-Agrigento BLD 

on the way to Piazza armerina view the 

handcrafted ceramics at Caltagirone. visit 

villa Romana del Casale and its magnificent 

mosaics. Lunch on specialties. visit the 

sat Palermo D 

independent arrival at the Principe di 

villafranca Hotel in Palermo. enjoy a 

welcome cocktail before dinner. 

Taormina 

Siracusa 

sun Cefalù-C.d’Orlando-Taormina BLD 

visit the village of Cefalù with its imposing 

norman Cathedral. Continue to Capo 

d’orlando, lunch at local restaurant. at 

leisure in taormina, then end the day with 

dinner at your hotel in Catania. 

mon Catania-Mt Etna-Catania BLD 

in Mt etna we reach to 2000m. Lunch and 

wine tasting. stroll through via etnea and via 

Crociferi built with lava stones in Catania, view 

Piazza Duomo, Liotru statue, amphitheatre, 

opera House (external) and Biscari Palace. 

mon Monreale-Palermo BD 

guided tour of Palermo, visit the Royal 

Palace its Palatine Chapel and the Cathedral. 

then to Monreale to the Cathedral renowned 

for the fine Byzantine mosaics, visit the 

Cloister. optional excursion to Mt Pellegrino 

and Mondello, a quaint fishing village. 

tue Segesta-Erice-Selinunte BD 

in segesta, visit the Doric temple whose 

majestic appearance dominates the 

landscape. on to medieval erice from the top 

Mt san giuliano view the norman Castle and 

Cathedral. taste the almond specialties. visit 

the greek acropolis in selinunte. 

wed Agrigento-P.Armerina-Taormina BD 

at the valley of temples, view the temples: 

Juno and Concorde, ercules and Castor 

and Pollux. at Piazza armerina taste 

local specialties, then visit villa Romana 

del Casale with the late Roman mosaics, 

panoramic of the city and Cathedral. 

Carousel of sicily 

8 days/7 nights, Catania/Taormina 

Depart Sat: Apr 07, 21. May 05, 12, 26. Jun 02, 16, 30. Jul 14. 

Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29. Oct 06, 13, 20. 


valley of the temples in agrigento, including: 

the temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, 

Zeus, Castor and Pollux. 

tue Agrigento-Palermo-Monreale BD 

at leisure on arrival in Palermo. Depart for 

Monreale and visit the Cathedral and the 

Benedictine Cloister. Your guided tour of 

Palermo includes: the Cathedral, the Palatine 

Chapel and the Royal Palace. Dine at a 

restaurant. 

wed Segesta-Erice-Trapani BD 

visit the temple and the theatre of segesta 

set in undulating landscape. on to the 

medieval hilltop village of erice and at leisure 

to explore. Panoramic drive to view the salt 

windmills in trapani on our way to Palermo. 

Jolly Tour of sicily 


Depart Sat: Mar 31 - Oct 27. 


Depart Sat: Jan 21. Feb 18. Mar 03, 10, 24. Nov 03. Dec 01, 29. 


tue Siracusa-Noto-Ragusa BLD 

guided tour in siracusa, visit: the Latomie 

of Paradise, theatre and amphitheatre, 

Dyonisios ear, the Cathedral and aretusa’s 

Fountain in ortigia. Lunch. visit Baroque 

noto (a WHs). in Ragusa view the upper city 

built after the 1693 earthquake and Ragusa 

ibla a Baroque gem. aperitif at the bar in the 

Piazza. 

wed Piazza Armerina-Agrigento BLD 

visit villa Romana del Casale in Piazza 

armerina, the largest complex of Roman 

mosaics worldwide. Lunch in agrigento. 

extensive visit of the valley of the temples: 

Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor 

& Pollux. after dinner panoramic of the 

illuminated valley of the temples. 

SICILY iTaLY 

thu Mt Etna-Taormina BD 

at Mt etna, the largest protected parkland in 

italy, we reach the silvesti Craters (1.900m). 

option to continue by jeep. visit a beekeeper 

taste the honey and local wines. on to 

taormina, set on a rocky plateau on the 

slopes of Mt tauro. 

fri Noto-Siracusa-Taormina BD 

We visit the baroque city of noto, then 

to siracusa, one of the most interesting 

archaeological sites of the island, view the 

Roman amphitheatre, the greek theatre, the 

ear of Dionysus, the Cave of the Cordari, the 

historical island of ortigia with its Cathedral. 



* For the clients who have started the tour 

on Sunday from Palermo, you will have a 

free day in Acireale with lunch and dinner at 

hotel. Your tour will end on Sunday evening in 

Palermo as per programme (ref. day 2). 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, tour escort, 

English spoken with French or German, breakfast 

and dinner daily, drinks with meals (¼ wine), tasting. 

Hotels: Acireale-Park Hotel Capomulini, Taormina- 

Antares Olimpo-Caesar Palace, Palermo-Astoria 

Palace (or similar). Excluding: Entrance fees 

thu Cefalù-Nebrodi-Taormina BLD 

Depart for Cefalù, visit the Cathedral and 

stroll the streets flanged by quaint shops. 

through the Park of nebrodi to the Miraglia 

Forest, then lunch on a traditonal menu. 

From the mountain towns of Cesaro` and 

Randazzo view Mt etna from an unusual 

aspect. Dinner at your hotel. 

fri Taormina BD 

explore taormina at leisure or join an 

optional tour of Mt etna. special farewell 

dinner. 


Your sicily experience comes to an end after 

your buffet breakfast. 


local tour guides, English spoken, welcome 

cocktail, breakfast and dinner daily, 2 lunches, 

tasting, porterage at hotels. Hotels: Catania-Una 

Palace, Ragusa-Poggio del Sole, Agrigento- 

Dioscuri Palace, Palermo-Piazza Borsa, Taormina- 

Villa Diodoro. Excluding: Entrance fees, drinks, 

arrival/departure transfers (on request). 

Thu Selinunte-Segesta-Palermo BLD 

excursion to view the imposing temples and 

acropolis in selinunte, then taste the typical 

products of the country estate followed 

by lunch. on to segesta to visit the Doric 

temple set in an idyllic landscape. Dinner at 

your hotel in Palermo. 

Fri Monreale-Palermo BLD 

on your guided tour visit the Cathedral, 

Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, the opera 

House and Pretoria square. Continue to 

Monreale to visit the splendid 12C Cathedral 

and the Benedictine Cloister. Lunch. 

afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour 

to erice. 

sat Palermo B 

Your tour of sicily comes to an end after 

breakfast at the hotel. 


local guides, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 

porterage, welcome cocktail, aperitif, wine/oil 

tasting (Selinunte & Mt Etna). Multilingual tour 

(maximum 3 languages). Hotels: Palermo-Principe 

Di Villafranca, Catania-Excelsior Grand, Ragusa- 

Mediterraneo Palace, Agrigento-Della Valle. 

Excluding: Entrance fees. 

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iTaLY SICILY 

The Land of the Cyclopes 

NATURAL RESERVES AND VOLCANOS 




day 1 Palermo-San Vito lo Capo 

arrival at Palermo airport and transfer to 

your hotel in the village of san vito lo Capo. 


day 2 Zingaro Natural Reserve BL 

excursion to the Zingaro natural Reserve 

a true sanctuary, with a rich assortment of 

native flora and species of birds. Walk through 

beautiful landscapes viewing crystalline 

seascape. enjoy your packed lunch. 

day 3 Torre Salsa-Agrigento BL 

excursion to the sandy beaches backed 

by the pine forest of torre salsa Reserve, a 

WWF site, 6km of wild coast, inhabited by 

sea gulls and sea-turtles, host to lily-moths 

and spurge hawkmoths in spring. visit the 

valley of the temple on arrival in agrigento. 

Wine, art and Nature by Bike 




day 1 Palermo-Scopello 

Met on arrival in Palermo and transferred 

to your hotel in the quaint 17C village of 

scopello. Briefed and provided with contact 

details, an itinerary, maps and your bike. 

day 2 Zingaro Reserve-Hiking B 

(6hrs) soon after breakfast, trekking at the 

Zingaro natural Reserve, with beautiful 

walking paths which run along one of the 

most panoramic area of the tyrrenian Coast. 

Return to your hotel in scopello. 

day 3 Scopello-Segesta-Palizzolo B 

(45km) From scopello you will reach the 

archaeological site of segesta, a powerful 

town from the time of the elymians (bronze 

era). view the magnificent temple with 

breathtaking sea views. Difficulty: moderate. 

embracing sicily 

8 days/7 nights, Catania/Palermo 

Depart Fri: Mar 30-Nov 16 (excluding Jul 20, 27. Aug 10, 17) 


fri Taormina D 

independent arrival at your hotel in the 

historical centre of taormina. Meet with your 

companions in the evening for dinner. 

sat Mount Etna-Taormina B 

Morning guided walking tour of the historical 

centre of taormina including the greek- 

Roman amphitheatre. on our excursion to 

Mt etna we reach 1800m view the sylvester 

craters and the spectacular scenery. 

Trapani 

Marsala 

Palermo 

Corleone 

Agrigento 

Taormina 

Siracusa 

aCTIVe 

ToUrING 

day 4 Vendicari-Siracusa BL 

another beautiful reserve is vendicari, ideal 

venue for enthusiastic bird watchers it’s a 

paradise for all migratory birds. after our 

packed lunch we depart for siracusa, on 

arrival we visit the archaeological area as 

well as the baroque centre of ortigia. 

day 5 Siracusa-Mt Etna B 

at Mt etna we reach to 1800m by car to visit 

the sylvester craters. then continue by four 

wheel drive to reach approx. 2900m always 

accompanied by our expert volcanologist 

who will provide all the technical information. 

day 6 Nebrodi-Madonie B 

travel to the nebrodi Mountains, (north 

east of sicily) together with the Madonie 

Mountains and the Peloritani they form the 

aCTIVe 

ToUrING 

day 4 Palizzolo-Trapani B 

(35km) today you will travel inland to 

fascinating Buseto Palizzolo renowned 

for the live re-enactment of the passion of 

Christ. inland past solitary hamlets (locally 

known as ‘Bagli”, this is unadulterated local 

country life. Continue to your hotel in trapani. 

Difficulty: easy. 

day 5 Favignana B 

(20km) across from trapani is the island 

of Favignana, its clear sapphire waters are 

paradise for snorkellers, up the undulating 

hills, (it is steep for 302m) to reach the castle 

at Mt Caterina. note the calcareous tufa, 

rich in marine fossils once used as building 

material. Difficulty: easy. 

sun Siracusa-Taormina BD 

Departure for siracusa, visit: the 

archaeological Park, greek theatre, 

Latomia del Paradiso, Cave of Dyonisios’ 

ear. optional visit: villages chosen for some 

scenes in the godfather movies. Dine on a 

traditional menu at a restaurant. 

mon Agrigento-Palermo BD 

Depart for agrigento and guided visit of 

the valley of the temples, dating back to 

the 5C bC depict what would have been 

a magnificent city and the archaeological 

collection are a treasure trove. the day ends 

with dinner at your hotel in Palermo. 

tue Segesta-Marsala-Trapani BL 

in segesta view the Doric temple 

430-420bC surrounded by an idyllic 

countryside. on to Marsala, visit a wine 

cellar with tasting. Panoramic drive to 

trapani and stop for lunch at a restaurant 

before returning to Palermo. 

Palermo 

Agrigento 


Mt Etna 

Siracusa 

sicilian apennines. a protected national 

parkland dotted with historic villages, abbeys 

and hamlets. visit villages situated at 1000m. 

day 7 Palermo B 

Your discovery of the land of Cyclopes 

comes to an end with your transfer to 

Palermo airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, minivan, jeep, tour escort, 

cable car to 2900m, breakfast daily, three packed 

lunches. Hotels: San Vito lo Capo-Miraspiaggia, 

Agrigento-Villa Sikania, Siracusa-Posta, Mt Etna- 

Airone, Palermo-Tonic (or similar). 

day 6 Trapani-Mozia-Marsala B 

(48km) today’s pedalling will be at a very 

relaxed pace, along the coastal road view 

the mills on the salt mines. option to visit the 

quaint island of Mozia (Punic origins) with an 

archaeological site and a private museum. 

only a few more kilometres to reach your 

hotel in Marsala. Difficulty: easy. 

day 7 Marsala-Selinunte B 

(68km) trough undulating hills to the sea, 

this hilly stage will lead you to Cave di Cusa, 

490bC, blocks were cut from this quarry to 

build the temples at selinunte, note the ‘raw’ 

blocks meant to finish one of the temples. 

on to selinunte once known as selinus. 

Difficulty: easy. 


Your discovery of sicily off the beaten 

track comes to an end with your transfer to 

Palermo airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 3-4* hotels, bike rental, 

luggage transfer, assistance, road book, 

breakfast daily. 

wed Monreale-Palermo BD 

visit the Quattro Canti, the Palace of the 

normans, the Palatine Chapel and Cathedral 

in Palermo. in Monreale visit the 12C 

Cathedral depicting the old and the new 

testaments and the Cloister. afternoon 

free or join an optional tour to Cefalù. a 

delectable cuisine awaits you for dinner. 

thu Corleone-Ficuzza BLD 

travel to Corleone where the social 

phenomena started, a uK born inhabitant of 

Corleone will discuss this topic and what the 

locals are doing to eliminate organised crime. 

But first participate in a cooking lesson and 

prepare some traditional dishes, then enjoy 

the fruits of your labour for lunch. Farewell 

dinner. 

fri Palermo B 

Your embracing sicily tour comes to an end 



local guides, headsets, lecture in Corleone, 

breakfast daily, 5 dinners and 2 lunches, cooking 

lesson, wine tasting in Marsala. Hotels: Taormina- 

Villa Diodoro, Palermo-Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, 

or similar. Excluding: Entrance fees, beverages, 

optional excursions.

escorted tours SICILY TO ROMA & MALTA iTaLY 

on the Way to or from rome 


Depart Mon Palermo-Rome: Jan 23. Feb 20. Mar 19. Apr 02, 16, 30. May 14, 28. 

Jun 11, 25. Jul 09, 23. Aug 06, 20. Sep 03, 17. Oct 01, 15. 

Depart Mon Rome-Palermo: Jan 30. Feb 27. Mar 26. Apr 09, 23. May 07, 21. Jun 

04, 18. Jul 02, 16, 30. Aug 13, 27. Sep 10, 24. Oct 08, 22. 

Cost: $1226 per person in twin share (s/supp 270) 

day 1 Palermo D 

independent arrival at your hotel in the 

centre of Palermo. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 2 Palermo-Monreale-Agrigento BD 

Your guided visit includes the Cathedral, 

the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace and 

panoramic of Palermo. in Monreale, visit 

the Cathedral and the Cloister. Depart for 

agrigento and visit the valley of the temples. 

day 3 Piazza Armerina-Siracusa BD 

at Piazza armerina guided visit of villa 

Romana del Casale with its 3500sqm of 

mosaics. visit the archaeological area in 

siracusa including the greek theatre and 

the quaint island of ortigia in the historical 

baroque centre of the city. 

The Best of Malta 


Depart Monday, Jun-Sep 


day 1 Malta 

You will be met on arrival at the airport 

and transferred to your hotel in st Julian. 

Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure 

day 2 Mdina BL 

guided visit of the ancient citadel of Mdina 

the ‘silent city’. admire the imposing bastions 

which that command magnificent views. 

Depart through the ‘greek gate’, we stop 

at the catacombs before proceeding to the 

cliffs at Dingli. after lunch visit the botanic 

gardens of san anton and the impressive 

dome of Mosta’s parish church. opportunity 

for shopping at the ta’ Qali crafts centre. 

day 3 Three Islands Cruise BL 

You will be picked up from your hotel and 

transferred port side for a grand cruise of 

Malta, gozo and Comino. You will see all the 

famous historical sites and most beautiful 

bay and Caves. Your full day excursion 

includes an excellent buffet lunch with wine. 

day 4 Knights Spectacular 1565 BD 

Your day is at leisure until evening when you 

are transferred for dinner and an actionpacked 

spectacular with a 50-strong cast 

and their noble horses! a pulsating spectacle 

for a memorable night-out! 

day 5 Hagar Qim Village Lifestyle BL 

With your tour guide explore one of Malta’s 

unspoilt villages. Qrendi visit the most 

complex and elaborated temples of Hagar 

Qim, Malta’s foremost prehistoric site, 

excavated in 1839. after lunch join an 

optional boat trip and visit the fishing village 

of Marsaxlokk. Before our return, visit the 

cave of ghar Dalam, one of the first habitats 

of these islands. 

day 6 Malta B 


with a transfer to the airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Golden Tulip Vivaldi 

in St Julians or the Marina Corinthia Beach in St 

George Bay, return airport transfers, breakfast 

daily, three lunches, one dinner, tour guides, 

entries, cruise, return transfers to tour departure 

point. Optional hotel upgrades. 

day 4 Mt Etna-Taormina-R Calabria BD 

Weather permitting travel to Mt etna up to 

1800m view the silvestri Craters. at leisure 

on arrival in taormina. travel across the 

straights of Messina to your hotel in Reggio 

Calabria. 

day 5 R. Calabria-Paestum-Naples BD 

visit the archaeological Museum, admire the 

famous Bronzi di Riace. Depart for Paestum 

and opportunity to visit the archaeological 

site. Dinner at your hotel in naples. 

day 6 Pompeii-Amalfi Coast BD 

guided tour of the excavations in Pompeii, 

followed by a panoramic tour of the amalfi 

Coast, including amalfi and Positano. 

delightful Malta 


Depart Thursday, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. 


Gozo 

Comino 

Mdina 

Dingli 

Malta 

Hagar qim 

Valletta 

Marsaxlokk 

day 1 Knights Spectacular 1565 D 

You will be met on arrival and transferred 

to your hotel in st Julian. Remainder of 

the afternoon is at leisure until evening 

when you are transferred for dinner and 

an action-packed spectacular with a 

50-strong cast and their noble horses! 

a pulsating spectacle for a memorable 

night-out! 

day 2 Hagar Qim Village Lifestyle BL 

explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages. 

visit the most elaborated temples of Hagar 

Qim, Malta’s prehistoric site. after lunch 

join an optional boat trip and visit the 

fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Before our 

return, visit the cave of ghar Dalam, one of 

the first habitats of these islands. 

Rome 

Palermo 

Agrigento 

Taormina 

Naples 

Paestum 

Reggio Calabria 

Siracusa 

day 7 Naples-Capri-Rome B 

transfer to the pier and hydrofoil trip to Capri. 

Free to explore the island at your leisure. 

Return boat trip, meet your coach at the pier 

and travel to Rome where your tour ends. 


and dinner daily, Spanish and English speaking 

tour escort and guides, local taxes. Hotels: 

Palermo-San Paolo, Agrigento-Kore, Siracusa- 

Jolly, R Calabria-Regent, Naples-NH Napoli. 

day 3 Jeep Safari-Scenic Flight BL 

You will be collected from your hotel and 

discover Malta’s hidden charms on your 

safari. after lunch we proceed to the grand 

Harbour to board the seaplane. view ancient 

fortifications that surround the three Cities 

and valletta as we take off from the grand 

Harbour and spectacular aerial views of the 

beautiful archipelago. an experience you will 

never forget. 

day 4 a Delightful Sunday BL 

experience the hustle and bustle of buyers 

and sellers at valletta Market. Discover 

valletta’s historical bastions it will give you 

an idea how the Knights defended the City. 

Buffet lunch with wine on board the vessel 

as you Cruise the Harbour. You will be met 

dockside in sliema and transferred to the 

Marsa Race Course and like a local enjoy the 

afternoon at the Horse Races. 

day 5 Malta B 

Your delightful experience comes to an end 


Inclusions: Twin share at the Golden Tulip Vivaldi 

in St Julians or the Marina Corinthia Beach in St 

George Bay, return airport transfers, breakfast 

daily, three lunches, one dinner, tour guides, 

scenic flight, safari, entries, cruise, return transfers 

to tour departure point. Optional hotel upgrades. 

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iTaLY SARDINIA & CORSICA 

essence of sardinia 




day 1 Genova-Tigullio-Porto Torres 

Depart genova at 09.00 from Hotel Moderno 

verdi. visit the tigullio including Portofino 

santa Margherita and Camogli. in the 

evening board the ferry for Porto torres. 

overnight in an inside first class cabin. 





Cave, it can be reached by 654 steps. our 

day will end at our hotel in alghero. 

day 3 Castelsardo-Capotesta-Palau B 

travel to the popular Castelsardo, at Capo 

view the imposing white promontory which 

appears like a huge cathedral, and the strange 

Porto 

Torres 

Savona Genova 

Portofino 

Alghero 

Bastia 

Ajaccio 

Bonifacio 

La Maddalena 

Castelsardo 

day 1 Genova-Portofino-Porto Torres 

Depart from the Hotel Moderno verdi. 

Panoramic of s. Margherita, Portofino and 

Camogli. on to genova Port and board the 

ferry for sardinia, in a first class inside cabin. 





Cave, it can be reached by 654 steps. 

day 1 Cagliari 

Met on arrival at Cagliari airport and 


day 2 Cagliari-Villasimius 

guided walking tour of Cagliari, visit the 

Castle and Cathedral. Drive to the Bonaria 

Basilica and stop in Monte urpinu. Panoramic 

drive to Poetto Beach and villasimius and 

enjoy the stunning views. Return to Cagliari. 

day 3 Sulcis-South West 

visit the necropolis of Montessu, 3rd 

Millennium bC, with its 40 tombs carved 

in the rock. tour the Phoenician sites in 

sant’antioco, visit the Basilica and the 

catacombs. Discover the Roman town of 

nora with its beautiful mosaics. 

day 4 The Phoenician Region 

travel through the Domusnovas, view the 

Caves of san giovanni and discover ortu 

Mannu, one of the most ancient olive groves 

in the world. visit the Monte sirai acropolis 

and the stunning Roman temple of antas. 

rock formations known as the Bocche di 

Bonifacio. evening at your hotel in Palau. 


excursion to the emerald Coast, 

stops include arzachena a natural rich 

Mediterranean reserve, with rock formations, 

promontories, tiny islands and pristine 

beaches. Leisurely explore this area. We 

return to Palau in the evening. 

day 5 Maddalena-Caprera Islands B 

Full day excursion to the islands of 

Maddalena and Caprera both with their 

charm and peculiarities a mixture of fun, 

culture and history. Return to Porto torres 

and board the overnight ferry service to 

genova. 

archaeological sardinia 

8 days/7 nights, Cagliari/Cagliari 

Depart: Jan-Jun and Sep-Dec 

Cost: $2382 per person twin share for a minimum of 4 participants 

The Best of sardinia and Corsica 



Cost: $2380 per person twin (s/supp $476) 

day 3 Alghero-Castelsardo-Capotesta B 

travel to Castelsardo renowned for their 

cheese. Continue to Capo testa a fusion 

of wild flora, traditional and modern, 

architecture. its promontory appears like a 

huge cathedral, it rises in front of the white 

rocks, known as “Bocche di Bonifacio”. 


excursion to the emerald Coast, stops include 

arzachena a natural rich Mediterranean 

reserve, with rock formations, promontories, 

tiny islands and pristine beaches. 

day 5 Maddalena-Caprera-Corsica B 

Full day excursion to the islands of Maddalena 

and Caprera both with their charm and 

peculiarities a mix of fun, culture and history. 

travel the route to reach santa teresa di 

gallura to board the evening ferry to Corsica. 

day 5 Barumini-Giara di Gesturì 

visit the nuraghe of Barumini, a WHs and 

the Casa Zapata Museum. explore gesturi 

and the natural parkland of the giara. visit 

the Bronze age Megalithic tomb “sa Dom’e 

s’orcu” in siddi. Return to Cagliari. 

day 6 Oristano-Tharros 

travel to the Phoenician-Roman town of 

tharros in the sinis Peninsula with its unique 

lagoons. on to oristano and the Bronze 

age sanctuary in Paulilatino with its sacred 

well (2nd Millennium bC), now the medieval 

Basilica of santa giusta. 

Oristano 

Sant’Antioco 

Barumini 

Cagliari 

Nora 

prIVaTe 

ToUr 

Villasimius 

Porto 

Torres 

Genova 

Alghero 

La Maddalena 

Palau 


day 6 Genova B 

arrival in genova is expected at 06.30 am. 

Your tour will end with a transfer to the 

station or airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, breakfast daily, tour 

escort, deluxe coach, overnight ferry crossing as 

per itinerary. Small group tour. Hotels: Alghero- 

Catalunya, Palau-Palau. Excluding: Entrance fees. 

day 6 Bonifacio-Ajaccio--Bastia B 

travel through Bonifacio to reach ajaccio, 

(place of rest) where the shepherds rested 

and sold their produce. visit Corte where 

the Corse language is still spoken and saint 

Florent. stroll through the Romieu garden 

and the Citadel in Bastia. 

day 7 Bastia-Savona-Genova B 

Morning at leisure until your transfer to the 

pier and ferry crossing to genova. 


all ferry crossings, five breakfasts, service charges, 

taxes. Hotels: Palau-Palau, Alghero-Catalunya, 

Bonifacio-Roy d’Aragon, Bastia-Alivi. Small group 

tour. Excluding: Entrance fees. 


visit san Pantaleo Basilica, then the fine 

argiolas Wines in serdiana with wine tasting. 

view the famous Murales in san sperate and 

Calamosca Bay with the Lighthouse. 


transfer to Cagliari airport after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share at 4* hotel in Cagliari, 

deluxe coach, tour escort, entrance fees to 

sites mentioned, arrival and departure transfers, 

breakfast daily, wine tasting, porterage, service 

charges, taxes.

escorted tours ADRIATIC SEA & YANGTZE RIVER CrUiSe & TOUr 

Croatia and adriatic Cruise 

M/S AFRODITA OR M/S EDEN 

11 days/10 nights, Zagreb/Split 

Depart Wed: May 02, 16, 30, Aug 29. Sep 12. 


wed Zagreb Arrival D 





thu Zagreb B 




government Palace. afternoon at leisure or 

join an optional excursion to the countryside. 

fri Plitvice Lakes-Split B 

visit Plitvice Lakes national Park, listed 

as a WHs. Have your camera ready as we 

walk around several of the lower lakes, it’s 

a natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes 

surrounded by thickly wooded mountains 

and lush vegetation. Continue to split. 

sat Split-Cruise Embarkation BD 

guided tour of the Diocletian’s Palace, a 

WHs. see the remains of split’s Roman 

heritage, Jupiter’s temple, the Peristyle and 

the Cathedral. embarkation and meet your 

sailing companions at dinner. 

Cruise and Tour China 

YANGTZE RIVER UPSTREAM CRUISE, M/V SOPHIA 

17 days/16 nights Shanghai/Shanghai 

Cost: $3515 per person twin share (s/supp 550) Apr, May, Sep, Oct. 

Cost: $3070 per person twin share (s/supp 470) Mar, Jun, Aug, Nov. 

day 01 Shanghai D 

Met on arrival at shanghai airport and 

transferred to your hotel in the city centre. 

day 02 the Bund BLD 

guided visit of the Mandarin garden, the 

Bund, nanjing Road. then cruise on the 

Huangpu River. optional acrobatic show. 

day 03 Temple-Museum-Tower BLD 

Full day tour to the Jade Buddha temple, 

shanghai Museum and the oriental tv tower. 

day 04 Cruise-Embarkation B 

after breakfast at leisure. afternoon transfer to 

pier and embark for your upstream Yangtse 

River upstream Cruise to Chongqing on the 5* 

Deluxe M/v sophia departing at 17.00. 

day 05 Cruise: Nanjing BLD 

Full day tour of nanjing including sun Yatsen 

Mausoleum and the Qing Dynasty Bzaar 

surrounding a Confucian temple. 

day 06 Cruise: Huangshan BLD 

Full day guided shore excursion to 

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). in inclement 

weather Huangshan will be substituted with 

Jiuhuashan or Mountain of the nine Lotuses. 

Plitvice 

Zagreb 

Makarska 

Split 

Hvar 

Dubrovnik 

Korcula 

Mljet 

sun Brac-Makarska BL 

Departure to Brac island. Promenade along 

the pleasant sea front Lunch on board. From 

Brac island we sail to Makarska Port. 

mon Makarska-Korcula BL 

Morning departure for Korcula island and 

stop for a swim. Lunch on board. afternoon 

guided walking tour of Korcula. Remainder of 

the evening is at leisure. 

day 07 Cruise: Wuhan BLD 

evening shore excursion to Wuhan visiting the 

romantic Heptachord terrace (gu Qin tai). 

day 08 Cruising BLD 

at leisure sailing through the Yangtze River. 

day 09 Cruise: Three Gorges Dam BLD 

sail through gezhou Dam. afternoon guided 

visit of the three gorges Dam site and 

through the three gorges Dam ship locks. 

day 10 Cruise: Daning River BLD 

sail through Wu gorge. Followed by an 

excursion to Daning River small gorges. 

day 11 Cruise: Fengdu BLD 

Morning excursion to Fengdu ghost City. 

day 12 Chongqing-Disembark-Eling BLD 

after breakfast disembark in Chongqing. 

guided visit of the Dazu grottoes and Ciqikou 

old town. Dinner and overnight in eling. 

day 13 Chongqing-Chengdu BLD 

experience an express train trip for two 

hours (first class). en route visit Poet Dufu’s 

straw Cottage and the Marquis Wu temple. 

Dinner at the Xinhua international Hotel. 

tue Korcula-Dubrovnik BL 

stop for a swim on our way to Dubrovnik. 

Lunch on board. Your walking tour of old 

Dubrovnik includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell 

tower Clock, orlando’s Column, the sponza 

Palace and the Monasteries. 

wed Mljet National Park BL 

Morning departure for Mljet island with a stop 

on the way. Lunch on board before arriving in 

the heart of Mljet national Park. 

thu Mljet-Hvar BL 

on the way to Hvar stop for a swim in a 

secluded cove of the Peljesac Peninsula. 

Lunch on board. Walking tour of Hvar. view 

the Fortress and the Franciscan Monastery. 

fri Hvar-Brac Island-Split BL 

Morning departure for split. en route stop for 

a swim and explore Milna on Brac island. 

sat Split Departure B 

Disembark after breakfast and transferred to 

the airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, lower deck cabins, 

arrival and departure transfers, tour director, 

cruise manager, deluxe coach, local tour 

guides, breakfast daily, six lunches, two 

dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. 

Entries: Cathedral, Plitvice Lakes National Park, 

Diocletian’s Palace, Korcula Cathedral, Rector’s 

Palace, Pharmacy, Mljet National Park. Hotels: 

Zagreb-Westin, Split-Atrium. Cruise Ship: M/S 

Afrodita or M/S Eden (or similar). 

day 14 Dujiangyan Dam-Leshan BLD 

guided visit of the Dujiangyan Dam, built in 

256 bC by Li Bing and his son. Proceed to 

the giant Buddha in the city of Leshan. 

day 15 Chengdu BLD 

guided visit of Mt emeishan, then by cable 

car up to visit the Wannian temple. Dinner 

and overnight at the Xinhua int’l Hotel. 

day 16 Flight to Shanghai B 

You will be transferred to the airport for your 

flight to shanghai. transfer to your hotel. 

day 17 Shanghai-Departure B 

transfer to the airport after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share room and cabin on cruise, 

fully escorted, local tour guides, all transfers, 

touring and entries as per programme, meals 

as indicated, first class train, flight Chengdu/ 

Shanghai. Hotels: Shanghai-Novotel Peace, 

Victoria Cruiser M/V Sophia (supplement 

applicable for upper deck cabin), Eling-88 Park 

Hotel, Chengdu-Xinhua International, Leshan- 

Huasheng, Shanghai-New Century. Excluding: 

Visa to China, personal expenses, meals not 

mentioned, gratuities. 

Chengdu 

Chongqing 

Leshan 

Nanjing 

Wuhan Shanghai 

Fengdu 

Huangshan 

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CrUiSe & TOUr MEDITERRANEAN SEA escorted tours 

sail the seven pearls 

LIPARI-VULCANO-FILICUDI-PANAREA-STROMBOLI-ALICUDI-SALINA 

8 days/7 nights, Catania/Catania 

Depart Sat: cost is per person in twin share cabins (s/supp on request) 

Mar 31 

May 18 

$1718 

Mar 19-Jun 15 

Sep 15-Oct 05 

$2105 

Jun 16-Jul 06 

Sep 01-Sep 14 

$2289 

day 1 Catania-Milazzo-Lipari D 

Met on arrival at Catania airport and 

transferred to Milazzo Port. Ferry to Lipari, 

then embark at approximately 18.00 on the 

s/v sundream. Welcome cocktail on board 


day 2 Lipari-Salina BLD 

navigating along the eastern coast of the 

island of Lipari with several stops along the 

way. We continue to the island of salina, 

docking at the picturesque village of Rinella 

in salina. 

day 3 Salina-Alicudi BLD 

sailing along the southern coast of salina 

in the direction of the island of Filicudi. 

Panoramic stops along the coast of salina. 

We continue sailing to the island of alicudi 

and meteorological conditions permitting 

circumnavigate the island. 

Classical Greece from athens 

M/V HARMONY G OR HARMONY V 

8 days/7 nights, Athens/Athens 

Depart Friday: Apr 29-Oct 28. 


day 1 Athens (Marina Zeas)-Kea 

afternoon embarkation from Marina Zea and 

depart via Cape sounion to Kea. time at 

leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after 

dinner. Departure in the early hours for Delos. 

day 2 Delos-Mykonos 

optional tour to the archaeological site of 

Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. then 

to tourlos in Mykonos and overnight. 

day 3 Santorini 

in santorini we anchor at Fira. note the 

natural drama of the volcanic caldera. 

optional tour to archaeological sites. 

day 4 Rethymnon (Crete) 

Morning arrival at Crete’s famous and lively 

port of Rethymnon. optional tour to the 

ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. 

alps to Islands Cruise 

CRUISE ON M/V SPLENDOUR OF THE SEA 

10 day/9 nights, Venice/Venice 

Depart Thu: May 17. Jun 14. Jul 05. Aug 23. Sep 06. 


thu Venice 

own arrangements to your hotel in venice. 

(optional private transfer from the airport). 


fri Cortina-Dolomites 

as we travel through tunnels, view canyons 

and valleys we arrive at Cortina d’ampezzo, 

the ‘Pearl of the Dolomites’. optional cable 

car to Faloria (2134m). Past the shores 

of Lake Misurina (1756m) we reach the 

outstanding peaks of ‘tre Cime di Lavaredo’, 

(2360m). travel through quaint villages to 

Lake auronzo on the way to venice. 

Jul 07-Jul 27 

Aug 25-Aug 31 

$2769 

Filicudi 

Alicudi 

Salina 

Lipari 

day 5 Kythira 

arrival in Kythira, a less known gem now 

becoming a favourite with visitors. at leisure 

in picturesque Chora and experience the 

subdued charms of this peaceful island. 

overnight in Kythira. 

day 6 Monemvasia-Nafplion 

sail to Monemvassia, visit the medieval 

fortified town (Byzantine and venetian). swim 

stop on the way to nafplion visit the old 

quarter and view the medieval fortifications in 

the hills above. 

day 7 Nafplion-Hydra 

optional tour to Mycenae, the walled palace 

of agamemnon, the Homeric achaean King. 

afternoon departure for the island of Hydra 

and at leisure to explore this picturesque 

port town. 

sat Venice-M/V Splendour of the Sea 

Morning at leisure to explore venice at your 

pace. in the afternoon make your way to the 

embarkation point and board the luxurious 

splendour of the sea 17.00 commence your 

cruise of italy, greece and Croatia. 

sun Bari 

12.00 arrive - 20.00 depart 

mon Corfu` 


tue Mykonos 


Jul 28-Aug 10 

Aug 18-Aug 24 

$3138 

Vulcano 

Panarea 

Stromboli 

Aug 11 

Aug 17 

$3332 

from/to 

Catania 

day 4 Alicudi-Filicudi-Salina BLD 

Breakfast and lunch on board. Depart for 

Filicudi and circumnavigate the island. 

stopping at the most characteristic sites of 

the island. Return to the Port of salina. 

day 5 Salina-Panarea BLD 

Depart for Panarea, stopping at the most 

suggestive bays. after lunch disembark in 

Panarea and at leisure to discover the shops, 

the archaeological area or just absorb the 

cosmopolitan atmosphere of the island. 

day 6 Panarea-Stromboli-Panarea BLD 

Depart for stromboli, stopping for a swim in 

the crystal clear bays. after dinner, excursion 

around stromboli and view the ‘fireworks’ of 

the lava eruptions of the volcano. Return to 

Panarea. 

day 7 Panarea-Vulcano BL 

Depart to vulcano. visit to the most 

emblematic sites of the island and the 

possibility to bathe in the sulphuric water. 

Breakfast and lunch on board, own 

arrangements for dinner. 

day 8 Vulcano-Milazzo-Catania B 

Your sailing experience comes to an end 

after breakfast, ferry to Milazzo and transfer 

to Catania airport. 

Includes: Twin or double share cabins with private 

bathroom on a fully equipped Motor Sailer, skipper 

and crew, transfers Catania-Milazzo-Catania, ferry 

Milazzo-Lipari and Vulcano-Milazzo, breakfast 

and lunch daily, six dinners, welcome cocktail, 

cabin and bathroom cleaned daily, weekly change 

of bed linen, insurances, taxes. Excluding: One 

dinner, harbour taxes to be paid on embarkation 

€ 30pp, beverages, personal extras. NB: 100% 

cancellation charges from 40 days prior departure. 

Itinerary is subject to change according to climatic 

conditions. A similar programme is available from 

Cefalù with return transfers from Palermo. 

Athens 

Kea 

Nafplion 

Monemvasia 

Kythira 

Hydra 

Rethymnon 

Santorini 

Mykonos 

day 8 Athens (Marina Zeas) 

Your Yachting experience comes to an end 

with disembarkation after breakfast. 

Inclusions: Twin share cabin with private facilities 

and air conditioning, half board (buffet breakfast, 

lunch or dinner) cruise escort, welcome cocktail, 

Greek Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting), 

Captain’s dinner, filtered coffee, tea and water free 

all day, use of fishing and snorkelling equipment 

(subject to availability), VAT. Child reduction: 

7-10 sharing a cabin with two adults up to 50% 

discount. 10-16 sharing a cabin with two adults 

receive up to 35% discount. No discounts on Port 

Taxes. Excluding: Shore excursions, port charges, 

gratuities, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, items of 

a personal nature. 

wed Athens 


thu at Sea 

Leisurely enjoy all the amenities of your 

deluxe floating hotel 

fri Dubrovnik 


sat Venice 

06.45 expected time of arrival in the Port of 

venice. Disembark after breakfast. optional 

private transfer to meet you portside and 

transfer to venice airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, outside double cabin with 

balcony category F, deluxe coach and local tour 

guides on tour, breakfast daily, six lunches, seven 

dinners, service charges, on board gratuities, 

land and port taxes. Hotel: Santa Chiara. Cruise 

Ship (Royal Caribbean) M/V Splendour of the Sea. 

Supplements applicable in high season and/or 

upgrade choice of cabin.


Greek Islands & Turkey 

CRUISE ON M/V SPLENDOUR OF THE SEA 

10 day/9 nights, Venice/Venice 

Depart Thu: May 10. Jun 07. Jul 11. Aug 02. Sep 13. 


thu Venice 

Private transfer to your hotel on arrival. 

fri Cortina-Dolomites 

travel to Cortina d’ampezzo, the ‘Pearl of 

the Dolomites’. optional cable car to Faloria 

(2134m). Past the shores of Lake Misurina 

(1756m) we reach the outstanding peaks of 

‘tre Cime di Lavaredo’, (2360m). 

sat Venice-M/V Splendour of the Sea 

Morning at leisure to explore venice. in the 

afternoon go to the embarkation point and 

board the luxurious splendour of the sea. 

sun Bari 


mon Corfù 

08.00 arrive -15.00 depart 

tue Santorini 


Italy, Greece and Turkey 

CRUISE ON M/V NAVIGATOR OF THE SEA 

10 day/9 nights, Rome/Civitavecchia 

Depart Fri: May 04,18. Jun 01, 15, 29. Jul 13, 27. Aug 17, 30. Sep 14. 


fri Rome Arrival 

Met at Fiumicino airport and transferred to 

your hotel in the historical centre. 

sat Rome BL 

Morning pick up from your hotel for a guided 

tour of Piazza navona, the Pantheon and the 

trevi Fountain. after lunch, guided visit with 

headsets of the vatican Museum, sistine 

Chapel and st Peter’s Basilica. Return 

transfer to your hotel or nearby. 

sun Rome-M/V Navigator of the Sea B 

Your morning is at leisure. then meet your 

driver who will transferred you to Civitavecchia 

Port and embarkation aboard the luxurious 

navigator of the sea. at 17.00 commence 

your Cruise of italy, greece and turkey. 

Valencia 

Barcelona 

Palma de 

Mallorca 

Genova 

Ajaccio 

Roma 

fri Cinque Terre 

own arrangements to your hotel in the 

Cinque terre. Remainder of the afternoon 

is at leisure. Notes: if arriving at La Spezia 

Rail Station, you can easily take the regional 

train to Monterosso then a short walk to your 

hotel. Request an optional private transfer. 

sat Private Tour 

Meet your tour guide and depart for full day 

guided excursion to explore the Cinque 

terre. visit charming towns, such as 

vernazza, Manarola. Riomaggiore. taste the 

local DoC sciacchetrà wines, the result of 

man’s hard work on the terraced vineyards 

(the grapes are then left drying on racks 

away from direct sunlight) a very precious 

MEDITERRANEAN SEA CrUiSe & TOUr 

wed Kusadasi 


thu Katakolon 


Cortina 

Venice 

Bari 

mon Messina 


tue at Sea 



wed Kusadasi 


thu Athens 


fri Chania 


sat at Sea 



riviera, Corsica, spain and Balearics 

CRUISE ON M/V NAVIGATOR OF THE SEA 

10 day/9 nights, Genova/Genova 

Depart Fri: Jun 08,22. Jul 06, 20. Aug 03, 24. Sep 07 


drop! visit Portovenere and the gulf of the 

Poets, then boat trip to Monterosso. 

sun Cinque Terre-M/V Navigator o/t Sea 

Day at leisure. Late afternoon meet your 

drive and private transfer to genova Port for 

embarkation aboard the luxurious navigator 

of the sea. at 19.00 commence your cruise 

of italy, France and spain. 

mon Ajaccio (Corsica) 


tue Barcelona 


wed Palma de Mallorca 


thu Valencia 


Corfù 

Katakolon 

Kusadasi 

Santorini 

fri at Sea 

Leisurely enjoy your deluxe floating hotel. 

sat Venice 

after breakfast, private transfer to the airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, outside standard double 

cabin with balcony category E1, return private 

transfers, local tour guides on tour, breakfast 

daily, six lunches, seven dinners, service charges, 

on board gratuities, land and port taxes. Hotel: 

Santa Chiara. Cruise Ship: (Royal Caribbean) M/V 

Splendour of the Sea. Supplements applicable in 

high season and/or upgrade choice of cabin. 

sun Civitavecchia 


Civitavecchia. Disembark after breakfast. at 

09.30 met portside and transferred by private 

vehicle to Florence or Rome airport 


cabin, arrival and departure transfers, local tour 

guides on tour, breakfast daily, six lunches, seven 

dinners, service charges, on board gratuities, land 

and port taxes. Hotel: Rome-Corot (or similar). 

Cruise Ship: (Royal Caribbean) M/V Navigator of 

the Sea. Supplements applicable in high season 

and/or upgrade choice of cabin. 

Civitavecchia 

Messina 

fri at Sea 



sat Civitavecchia (Rome) 


Athens 

Chania 

Kusadasi 

sun Genova 


genova. Disembark after breakfast and your 

onward arrangements. 


cabin category H, full day private guided of the 

Cinque Terre, including transport by train and boat, 

national park fees, wine tasting, breakfast daily, six 

lunches, seven dinners, service charges, on board 

gratuities, land and port taxes. Min. 2 participants. 

Optional return transfer. Hotel: La Colonnina 

(or similar). Cruise Ship: (Royal Caribbean) M/V 

Navigator of the Sea. Supplements applicable in 

high season and/or upgrade choice of cabin. 

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48 

TUrKeY small group tours 

Turkey and the Battlefields 




day 1 Istanbul-Gallipoli-Canakkale L 

early departure. after lunch, we visit the 

Kabatepe Museum, anZaC Cove, Lone 

Pine australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, 

(turkish and allied trenches and tunnels), the 

nek, Chunuk Bair new Zealand Memorial. 

evening arrival in Canakkale. 

day 2 Troy-Kusadasi B 

guided tour of troy including the 

archaeological and mythological site of troy, 

home of the trojan Horse and Helen of troy. 

Late evening arrival at your hotel in Kusadasi. 

Welcome to Turkey 




day 1 Istanbul 


to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure. 

day 2 Istanbul B 

visit the ancient Hippodrome, with its obelisk 

of theodosius, the bronze serpentine 

Column and the Column of Constantine. on 

to sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) and 

the famous Hagia sophia Basilica. optional 

Bosphorus Cruise. 

day 3 Gallipoli-Canakkale B 

early departure for the Battlefields. afternoon 

guided visit of gabatepe Museum, then to 

the fields aryburnu Cemetery and anzac 

Cove (this is where the war started), on to 

the Beach Cemetery, shrapnel valley and 

Plugges Plateau. 

day 4 Troy-Kusadasi B 

Departure for troy and visit the famous 

archaeological and mythological site, home 

of the trojan Horse and Helen of troy. then 

continue to your hotel in Kusadasi. 

Istanbul deluxe 





Met on arrival at the airport and transferred 

to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at 

leisure. 

day 2 Istanbul City Tour B 

Your private tour commences at the Basilica 

of Hagia sophia, an architectural marvel 

built by Constantine the great. across to 

sultanahmet imperial Mosque known as the 

Blue Mosque, because the interior is lined 

with blue iznik tiles. visit the Hippodrome 

with its monuments, a scene of chariot races 

in the past. to the labyrinth of streets of the 

grand Bazaar where there are more then 

4,000 shops each in the area of its specialty. 

day 3 Bosphorus & Two Continents B 

From your Bosphorus Boat Cruise 

experience the array of aromas of every 

conceivable herb and spice from the 

egyptian Bazaar. sail past Dolmabahce 

day 3 Ephesus B 

guided tour of ancient ephesus and the 

House of the virgin Mary. visit the temple 

of Diana, temple of Hadrian and serapis, 

Library of Celcius. selcuk was the last 

known abode of the virgin Mary and view the 

temple of artemis. 

day 4 Kusadasi B 

your tour comes to an end after breakfast. 

optional tour extensions are available on 

request. 

day 5 Ephesus BL 

guided tour of ephesus, visiting the temple 

of artemis, Curetes street, the Roman Baths, 

Celsus Library, grand theatre, the House of 

the virgin Mary and ephesus Museum. 

day 6 Pamukkale-Istanbul BL 

on the way to Pamukkale we will visit a 

leather production centre. after lunch we 

shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale 

prIVaTe 

ToUr 

Palace, the parks of Yildiz Palace and 

Ciragan Palace. artists gather on sunday 

to display their work at ortakoy it is also a 

symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque 

and a synagogue existing side by side 

for centuries. view the impressive Rumeli 

Fortress, built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 

1452 and the imposing Beylerbeyi Palace, 

summer residence of ottoman sultans with 

its magnificent gardens. 


Your istanbul experience comes to an end 

after breakfast with your transfer to the 

airport. 

Inclusions: Twin/double share at a luxury 5* hotel, 

arrival/departure airport transfers, breakfast daily, 

professional tour guide for two days, Bosphorus 

Cruise, all entrance fees, deluxe vehicle, service 

fees and taxes. Notes: Hagia Sophia closed on 

Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, 

Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. 

Gallipoli 

Troy 

Canakkale 

Ephesus 

Kusadasi 

Istanbul 

Inclusions: Twin share 3* accommodation, 

breakfast daily, one lunch, coach transportation, 

English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, 

service, taxes. 

(cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, 

walk around this natural phenomenon. 

overnight coach to istanbul. 


Your day is at leisure in istanbul. explore the 

city, shop at the grand Bazaar. experience 

taksim, the heart of the intellectual and 

nightlife of istanbul. 

day 8 Istanbul Departure B 


with your return airport transfer services. 

Inclusions: Twin share 3* accommodation, six 

breakfasts, two lunches, return airport transfers 

Istanbul, coach transportation, English speaking 

tour guide, entrance fees.


Turkey Culture and Cooking 




day 1 Istanbul D 

Met on arrival in istanbul and transferred to 

your hotel. Have chat and a welcome drink 

with gourmet experts. at dinner meet the 

tour escort and fellow travellers. 

day 2 Cooking-Istanbul BD 

Your first cooking lesson to be enjoyed later 

for lunch. visit topkapi Palace, residence of 

the ottoman sultans. on to the sultanahmet 

imperial Mosque (known as the Blue 

Mosque) designed by the architect Mehmet. 

imagine the scene of ancient chariot races at 

the Hippodrome. 

day 3 Safranbolu-Cooking BD 

in safranbolu we will walk through the 

historical safranbolu Bazaar, continuing 

on to Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cici Hodja 

Bath House, Kaymakamlar House (Museum). 

experience cooking traditional foods for our 

dinner in a home. then feast together on the 

prepared meal. 

day 4 Safranbolu-Cappadocia BD 

at leisure on arrival in Cappadocia, or 

optional turkish night with Whirling 

Dervishes, Belly Dancing and typical food 

and drink. Your stay is at the Cave Hotel. 

day 5 Cooking-Cappadocia BD 

excursion to the markets. Your cooking class 

with village women is based on traditional 

recipes. We visit goreme where churches 

were carved from the rock by the first 

Christians with frescoes depicting the life of 

Jesus. Climb to uchisar Castle once a watch 

tower. 

day 6 Cooking-Cappadocia BD 

Be ready for another cooking lesson with 

the locals. tour the spectacular Derinkuyu 

underground City, the dwellings were started 

by the Hittites (2000bC) and became a 

shelter for 12 different nations. 

The Best of Turkey with Gallipoli 


Depart: year round 

Cost: from $1980 per person twin share (s/supp 660) 

day 1 Arrival in Istanbul 

You will be met on arrival at istanbul airport. 

day 2 Istanbul & Ottoman BL 

after breakfast your guided tour of the city 

includes: Haghia sophia Museum, Blue 

Mosque, Hippodrome, grand Bazaar, 

topkapi Palace, suleymanie Mosque. Lunch 

at a typical restaurant and return to the hotel. 

day 3 Bosphorus Two Continents BL 

Morning pick up from your hotel for a guided 

visit of the city including: spice Bazaar, 

Bosphorus on the Boat, Rumeli Fortress, 

Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and 

Camlica Hill. Lunch. 

day 4 Istanbul-Gallipoli-Canakkale BL 

Morning drive south to the gallipoli Peninsula 

to visit anzac Cove, Museum, Lone Pine, 

the australian and turkish War Memorials, 

escorted by a local expert of the history of 

the battle-fields. Packed lunch. 

day 5 Troy-Kusadasi BL 

guided tour of the archaeological and 

mythological site of the “trojan Horse” and 

“Helen of troy”. after lunch guided visit of 

day 7 Cappadocia-Konya-Egirdir BD 

on our drive to Konya see the green-tiled 

Mausoleum of Mevlana and Museum, the 

mystic founder of the sufi sect (Whirling 

Dervishes). then to the most beautiful of the 

Pisidian Lakes, egirdir where we stop for two 

days of contemplation. 

day 8 Egirdir-Cooking BD 

egirdir can offer: swimming, boating, hiking 

and fishing for the delicious fish without 

bones! We will prepare a fish meal ourselves 

and have it with Raki. get to know the local 

farmers and note the traditional methods of 

farming. 

day 9 Egirdir-Pamukkale BD 

travel to Pamukkale visit the ‘cotton castle’ 

and the ruins of Hierapolis. Walk around this 

natural phenomenon lie in the natural springs 

that flow down the calcium terraces. 

day 10 Pamukkale-Sirince BD 

on arrival visit the beautiful village of sirince 

and the ruins of 42 churches, the suggested 

birth place of the virgin Mary. sirince also 

has the reputation for making some of the 

best wines in turkey and visit the vineyards. 

optional: visit to ephesus. 

the acropolis in Pergamon renowned for 

the library, once housed 200,000 books, 

the temples of athena and trojan, the 

gymnasium on terraces and the lower agora. 

day 6 Ephesus-Kusadasi BL 

Your full day ephesus guided tour includes 

the ruins of the temple of artemis, the agora, 

odeon, Curettes street, Celsius Library, 

Hadrian temple, Roman Baths, grand 

theatre and the House of the virgin Mary. 

day 7 Kusadasi-Pamukkale BL 

tour the natural wonder of Pamukkale. 

Calcium waters rise at 35c degrees and 

tumble 100m to a myriad of pools. stalactites 

form as water overflows. Walk the edge 

of the ‘Cotton Castle’. visit the ruins of 

Hierapolis, including the Basilica, theatre, 

Roman Baths and necropolis. 

day 8 Pamukkale-Cappadocia (flight) B 

early morning transfer to Denizli airport for 

your flight to Cappadocia. on arrival you will 

be transferred to your hotel in goreme. Free 

afternoon to explore this amazing cave town. 

stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel). 

Istanbul 

Selcuk 

Sirince 

Balikesir 

Bursa 

Pamukkale 

TUrKeY 

Adapazari 

Egirdir 

Safranbolu 

Konya 

Ankara 

day 11 Sirince-Selcuk BD 

Wine makers will teach you the art of making 

fruit wine. sirince’s owes its construction 

style to anatolian greeks on the slopes most 

houses have the original white paint. 

day 12 Selcuk-Istanbul BD 

We travel to istanbul, passing many quaint 

villages. We will have a lunch break at the one 

of these farms. evening arrival in istanbul. 

day 13 Istanbul Departure B 

Your cultural experience of turkey comes to 

an end with your transfer to the airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share 3* and 4* hotels, one night 

in a wooden house in Safranbolu, breakfast daily, 

twelve dinners, return airport transfers in Istanbul, 

coach transport, English speaking tour guide, 

entrance fees, six cooking lessons, service, taxes. 

day 9 Cappadocia-Ballooning BL 

early pick up for your 1hr balloon flight over 

the lunar landscape and fairy chimneys of 

Cappadocia. Celebratory drink, then back 

to the hotel for breakfast! We visit Zelve, a 

cave town honey combed with dwellings, in 

the Devrent valley. Drive to Pasabag view the 

unique mushroom shaped pinnacles. Lunch 

at avanos. in göreme view the rock-hewn 

churches and the Castle at uçhisar. 

day 10 Cappadocia-Istanbul, flight BL 

visit Derinkuyu underground City, 

settlements carved by Christians fleeing 

persecution. Hike through panoramic 

ihlara valley for 4km. in selime visit the 

monasteries and a 13C Caravansaray built 

by selçuk turks on the silk Road. after lunch 

transfer to nevsehir airport and flight to 

istanbul. Met on arrival. 


Pick up from the hotel according to your 

flight schedule and transferred to the airport. 

Inclusions: Domestic flights, twin share, local 

tour guide, transportation, breakfast and lunch 

daily, entrance to sites mentioned in itinerary, one 

hour balloon flight in Cappadocia, local taxes. 

Hotels: Istanbul-Sokullu Pasha, Canakkale-Akol, 

Cappadocia-Kelebek Cave, Kusadasi-Atinc, 

Pamukkale-Pam (or similar). Notes: Hotels and 

flights are subject to availability, hotels can be 

upgraded on request. Excluding: International 

airfares, drinks with meals, travel Insurance, tips. 

Cappadocia 

Derinkuyu 

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GreeCe CLASSIC TOURS escorted tours 

delphi Tour 

2 days/1 night 

Depart daily: Apr-Oct 


day 1 Athens-Delphi D 

Drive across the plain of Boeotia, through 

thebes, Levadia and arachova. Delphi is 

on the slopes of Mt Parnassus a beautiful 

landscape, lay the ruins of the sanctuary 

of apollo Pythios, visit the treasury, the 

temple of apollo and the Museum. 

day 2 Delphi-Athens B 

Morning at leisure in Delphi before 

returning to athens. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 3 star hotel, one 

breakfast, one dinner, coach transport, tour 

escort, tour guides. 

day 1 Athens-Epidaurus-Olympia D 

en route visit the theatre of epidaurus. 

Panoramic of nafplion, then to Mycenae and 

visit the archaeological site and the tomb of 

agamemnon. through the towns of tripolis 

and Megalopolis we arrive in olympia. 

day 2 Olympia-Delphi BD 

visit the sanctuary of olympian Zeus, the 

ancient stadium and Museum. through 

the plains of iliad we cross the Corinthian 

Bay from Rion to antirion. Past the towns of 

nafpaktos and itea, we arrive in Delphi. 

day 3 Delphi-Kalambaka BD 

visit the archaeological site and Museum. 

Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated 

at the foot of the astonishing complex of 

gigantic Meteora Rocks. 

eternal Greece 




day 1 Athens-Arrival 

Met on arrival at athens airport and 

transferred to your hotel in the city centre. 

day 2 Athens B 

Morning guided tour of the historical sights of 

athens, including the acropolis and Museum. 


day 3 Aegina-Poros-Hydra BL 

transfer to the Port. Discover Hydra at leisure, 

we sail past Poros and the Peloponnese 

shores, lunch will be served on board. in 

aegina visit the ancient temple of afea athina. 

Return to Piraeus and transferred to athens. 

Grand Tour of Greece 


Depart Thu: Apr 19, May 10, Jun 07, Jul 12, Sept 13, 27. Oct 04. 


day 4 Meteora BD 

amongst striking scenery, stand the ageless 

Monasteries, where you can see specimens 

of Byzantine art. through thessaly and the 

valley of tempi. at archaeological Park of 

Dion view the gigantic Mt olympus, home of 

the 12 gods of Mythology. 

day 5 Thessaloniki-Macedonia BD 

enter Macedonia from a unique approach. 

stop at veria (Biblical Beroea), visit saint 

Paul’s Bema, stroll through the Jewish area. 

on to beautiful naoussa: aristotle’s school, 

where the great philosopher taught his 

doctrines. view the Waterfalls in edessa, 

see the exquisite 4C bC mosaics and the 

Museum in Pella, birthplace of Philip ii and 

alexander. 

delphi and Meteora Tour 


Depart Tue, Wed,Sun: Apr-Oct. 

Depart Fri: Apr 20-Jun 22. Jul 13, 27. Aug 24. Sep 14-Oct 19. 

Cost: $479 per person twin share (s/supplement 104) 

day 1 Athens-Delphi D 

Drive across the plains of Boeotia, through 

the towns of thebes and Levadia. arrive in 

Delphi the centre of the ancient World, and 

visit the archaeological site. 


visit the Delphi Museum which contains 

masterpieces of ancient greek sculpture, 

including the athlete agias and the famous 

bronze Charioteer. Drive via picturesque 

villages of Central greece to Kalambaka 

Classic Greece and Meteora 


Depart Mon,Tue,Sat: Apr-Oct. Mon: Nov-Mar. 

Depart Thu: Apr19-Jun21. Jul12,26. Aug 23. Sep13-Oct 04,18. 


day 1 Athens-Olympia D 

Drive to argolis. view the Canal of Corinth 

and in Mycenae visit the Lion’s gate, the 

Royal tombs, and the Cyclopean Walls. visit 

the ancient theatre of epidaurus in nauplia. 

evening arrival at your hotel in olympia. 

day 2 Olympia-Delphi BD 

visit the archaeological site and the Museum 

of olympia. Depart to Delphi via Patras and 

the ferry Rion / antirion. 


visit the Delphi Museum with masterpieces 

Vergina 

Kalambaka 

Delphi 

Aegina 

Poros 

Hydra 

Athens 

day 4 Athens BL 

Your greece experience comes to an end 

after breakfast with your transfer to the 

airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 4 star hotel, breakfast 

daily, one lunch, deluxe coach, assistant, local tour 

guides, entries, taxes. Minimum 2 participants. 

Thessaloniki 

Athens 

Epidaurus 

day 6 Thessaloniki BD 

guided tour of this Byzantine empire second 

only to Constantinople. view and feel the 

glorious past in some of the oldest and most 

characteristic churches of europe. 

day 7 Vergina-Athens BD 

in vergina we visit the Museum, with the 

tumulus of earth covering the royal tombs of 

Macedonia, view the tomb of King Phillip ii, 

alexander’s father. through thessaly, Lamia 

and thebes, we arrive in athens. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 4* hotels, deluxe coach, 

tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily, service 

charges and taxes. 

day 3 Kalambaka-Athens B 

Drive to Meteora view the monasteries, 

standing atop huge rocks. Return to athens 

through the panoramic regions of trikala, 

Lamia and Kamena vourla. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 3 star hotels, breakfast 

daily, two dinners, deluxe coach, tour escort, local 

tour guides, entries, taxes. 

of ancient greek sculpture, including the 

athlete agias and the bronze Charioteer. 

travel through the picturesque villages of 

Central greece to Kalambaka. 

day 4 Kalambaka-Athens B 

Drive to Meteora, view the monasteries, with 

historical and religious treasures, standing 

between earth and sky. Return to athens via 

trikala, Lamia, thermopylae, visit Leonidas 

monument and Kamena vourla. 

Inclusions: Twin share in 3 star hotels, deluxe 

coach, tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily, 

service and taxes.


Island Hopping 

ATHENS-SANTORINI-PAROS- 

MYKONOS-ATHENS 


Depart daily: 01 Apr-30 Sep 


day 1 Athens-Santorini B 

Make your own way to Piraeus port and 

board the ferry to santorini. Met on arrival 

and transferred to your hotel in santorini. 

day 2 Santorini B 

Day at leisure on santorini. 

day 3 Santorini-Paros B 

Morning at leisure. in the afternoon, make 

your own way to the port and embark on the 

ferry to the island of Paros, where you will be 


day 4 Paros B 

Your day is at leisure in Paros. 

day 5 Paros-Mykonos B 

in the afternoon, make your own way to the 

port and embark on the high speed boat to 

Mykonos and transferred to your hotel. 

day 6 Mykonos B 

Your day is at leisure in Mykonos. 

sat Athens Arrival D 


transferred to your hotel. Dine in a traditional 

greek taverna in the Plaka district. 

sun Athens B 

on your sightseeing tour of athens visit 

the immortal acropolis, the Parthenon, 

the erectheion with the Porch of the 

Maidens, the temple of athena nike and 

the Wingless victory. 

mon Delphi-Kalambaka BD 

First stop is Delphi, view the 6C bC 

temple of apollo, the sacred Way, the 

stadium, the Castilian Fountain. and the 

impressive archaeological Museum with 

the “Bronze Charioteer”. 

tue Meteora-Ohrid BD 

admire the landscapes of Meteora. a total 

of 33 rock-top monasteries built far from 

civilisation by the monks, an incredible feat, 

four are still active. Cross the border to 

Macedonia and your hotel in ohrid. 

wed Ohrid-Tirana BD 

the lakeside resort of ohrid is an important 

cultural and spiritual centre, classified as a 

WHs. Walk the cobblestone streets and visit 

st sofia Cathedral. Cross the border into 

albania, to your hotel in tirana. 

thu Tirana B 

Your tour includes a visit to skanderbeg 

square, the Mosque of et’hem Bey, the 

Clock tower the statue of skanderbeg 

(national hero), the Palace of Culture and the 

History Museum. 

fri Tirana-Shkodra-Dubrovnik BD 

travel to culturally rich shkodra, view the 

ruins of Rozafa Castle, which dominates the 

city. Cross the border into Montenegro and 

on to Croatia and your hotel in Dubrovnik. 

sat Dubrovnik B 

Your walking tour of “old Dubrovnik” 

includes: the Rector’s Palace, Bell tower 

ISLAND HOPPING & CROATIA GreeCe 

Athens 

Santorini 

day 7 Mykonos-Athens B 

Morning at leisure. in the afternoon, make 

your own way to the port and embark on the 

ferry to Piraeus port, athens. end of services. 

Inclusions: Twin share at 4* hotels, breakfast daily, 

ferry crossing: Piraeus/Santorini, Santorini/Paros, 

Paros/Mykonos, Mykonos/Piraeus, all transfers 

mentioned above, local taxes. NB: The Island 

Hopping programme can be modified to include 

your preferred Islands extend or reduce stays. 

Supplements may apply in July and August. 

From Greece to dalmatia 

16 days/15 nights, Athens/Zagreb 

Depart Sat: May 12. Jun 09, 23. Jul 07. Aug 18. Sep 01, 15, 29. 


Clock, orlando’s Column, sponza Palace, 

the two Monasteries and ancient pharmacy. 

Sun Dubrovnik B 

Day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik at your 

own pace. 


Depart Dubrovnik and travel past fishing 

villages to split. on tour visit the Roman 

emperor Diocletian’s Palace, (a WHs) and 

Renaissance and gothic structures, Jupiter’s 

temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral. 

tue Trogir-Plitvice Lakes BD 

visit trogir, a centre of artistic activities. 

at Plitvice Lakes national Park, have your 

camera for the walk around the lower lakes 

the scenery is breathtaking, a natural wonder 

with16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly 

wooded mountains. 


travel along the Kvarner Bay to the popular 

resort, opatija. in Postojna, home to one of 

the largest caves in europe, tour the fantastic 

subterranean world by miniature electric 

train. on to Bled, beautifully set amidst the 

Julian alps. 

Split 

Paros 

Bled Ljubjana 

Postojna 

Zagreb 

Plitvice 

Heraklion 

Tirana 

Crete 

Dubrovnik 

Kalambaka 

Mykonos 

Independent travel. Choose other 

islands and extend your stay to please. 

Ohrid 

Athens 

Cooking and Wines 


Depart Tue: May-Jul, Sept-Oct. 


day 1 Athens-Kalambaka D 

Driving through the towns of Larisa 

and trikala to Kalambaka. view the 

astonishing complex of the Meteora 

gigantic rocks. visit the town and see the 

ageless monasteries, perched on top of 

huge rocks, between earth and sky. in 

the evening, take part in a greek Cooking 

Lesson and enjoy it for dinner. 

day 2 Vergina-Leptokarya BD 

in vergina we visit the Museum, with the 

tumulus of earth covering the royal tombs 

of Macedonia, feel the thrill of this great 

discovery when we visit the tomb of King 

Phillip ii, alexander’s father. at leisure 

at the Leptokarya resort. Dinner will be 

served with wine. 

day 3 Leptokarya-Athens B 

Morning at leisure until our departure for 

athens. visit the renowned Hatzimichalis 

Wineries, learn about the production of 

wines and visit the underground cellars 

with 2500 oak barrels. tasting at other 

vineyards will follow. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, tour 

escort, breakfast daily, two dinners, wine 

tastings, service charges and taxes. Hotels: 

Kalambaka-3star, Leptokarya-4star. 

thu Bled B 

Your tour includes the charming town of 

Bled, the lakeshore and the imposing Bled 


optional visit to the island in the Lake centre. 

fri Ljubjana-Zagreb BD 

on the walking tour of Ljubljana, visit the 

ancient centre including the picturesque 

Central open air Market, the three Bridges, 

Baroque town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. 

sat Zagreb B 

visit the historic upper town, st Mark’s 

Church, st Catherine’s Church, the 

Cathedral, Parliament and the government 

Palace. Leisurely explore the old town. 

sun Zagreb Departure B 



Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, arrival 

and departure transfers, tour director, local tour 

guides, breakfast daily, nine dinners, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Entries: Acropolis, Temple 

of Apollo, Archaeological Museum, Rector’s 

Palace, Pharmacy, Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice 

Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bled Castle. 

Hotels: Athens-Divani Palace, Kalambaka-Divani, 

Ohrid-Metropol, Tirana-Sheraton, Dubrovnik- 

Lapad, Split-Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, Bled-Golf, 

Zagreb-Westin (or similar). 

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52 

Spain escorted tours 

all spain 

14 days/13 nights, Madrid/Madrid 

Depart: Monday, Mar 26 - Oct 15 


day 1 Madrid-Cordoba-Sevilla D 

Departure from the coach terminal at 

08.00, travel through La Mancha Country to 

Córdoba. visit the great Mosque a strong 

centre of the islamic world and the gothic 

Cathedral built inside the Jewish Quarter. 

Dinner on arrival at your hotel in sevilla. 

Nb: Thursday departure stops in Caceras 

instead of Cordoba. 

day 2 Sevilla BD 

on your guided tour visit the Barrio de santa 

Cruz with its narrow streets, the Park of 

María Luisa, Plaza de espana and panoramic 

of the city. afternoon at leisure until dinner. 

day 3 Sevilla-Granada BD 

Depart for granada. on arrival guided tour 

of the impressive alhambra with its beautiful 

nazari Palaces and the generalife gardens. 

Panoramic of the city. Dinner in the evening. 

day 4 Granada-Valencia B 

travel through guadix, Baza and Puerto 

Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean 

Coast arriving at your hotel in valencia in 

time for dinner. 

day 5 Valencia-Barcelona B 

Leisurely breakfast. then mid morning 

travel along the coastal road to Barcelona. 


day 6 Barcelona B 

guided tour of the city, enjoy spectacular 

views from Montjuic Park, view the 

monument to Columbus and the old gothic 

Quarter. afternoon and evening at leisure. 

day 7 Barcelona-Zaragoza- 

San Sebastian BD 

Depart for Zaragoza where you will have free 

time to explore the city before continuing to 

your hotel in san sebastian arriving in time 

for dinner. 

day 8 San Sebastian-Bilbao-Santander- 

Santillana-Colombres BD 

Depart for Bilbao, panoramic city tour to view 

the guggenheim Museum building. Continue 

to santander and at leisure on arrival. 

afternoon panoramic tour of santillana del 

Mar, considered as a national Monument. 

evening arrival at your hotel in Colombres 

and dinner. 

day 9 Colombres-Covadonga-Oviedo BD 

Morning departure. travel through the 

splendid landscapes of the Picos de europa 

palma de Mallorca 

4 days/3 nights, Barcelona/Barcelona or Madrid 

Depart: Friday and Sunday, year round 


day 1 Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca 

You will be picked up from your hotel in 

Barcelona, transferred to the airport and 

flight to Palma. on arrival you will be met and 


day 2 Palma de Mallorca B 

after breakfast your day is at leisure to 

explore your surroundings. optional 

excursions available to Manacor, Porto 

Cristo, Caves of Drach and other venues. 

day 3 Palma de Mallorca B 

Your day is at leisure after breakfast. enjoy 

La Coruna Gijon 

Santander San 

Santiago 

de Com. Lugo Oviedo 

Bilbao 

Sebastian 

Vigo 

Zaragoza Barcelona 

Salamanca 

Cordoba 

Sevilla 

Madrid 

Valencia 

Granada 

Mountains. at leisure on arrival at Covadonga 

to visit the shrine, then continue to oviedo. 


day 10 Oviedo-Gijon-Lugo BD 

today we travel to gijon, the second major 

city of the asturias Region. after a panoramic 

tour, continue for the galicia Region, viewing 

Luarca, Ribadeo, Lugo. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 11 Lugo-La Coruna BD 

Depart for La Coruna and panoramic of the 

city on arrival. afternoon at leisure or optional 

excursion to the Rías altas travelling through 

typical villages such as Pontedeume and 

Betanzos. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 12 La Coruna-Santiago de 

Campostela BD 

Depart for santiago de Compostela, a 

legendary pilgrimage venue. visit the 

historical centre with the Plaza del obradoiro 

and the Cathedral. afternoon at leisure until 

dinner. 

day 13 Santiago-Rias Bajas-Vigo BD 

Depart for Rías Bajas area known as the 

spanish Fjords, travelling through splendid 

landscapes, such as La toja island, the Ría 

de arosa and Pontevedra to vigo. Dinner at 

your hotel. 

day 14 Vigo-Salamanca-Madrid B 

Departure to salamanca with a short stop 

to explore its famous Plaza Mayor and old 

quarters. Continue to Madrid where your tour 

will end. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, ten 

dinners, entries to monuments visited on tour, 

porterage of one baggage per person. Hotels: 

Sevilla-4*Melia Lebreros. Granada-4*Macia Real 

Alhambra. Valencia-4*Silken Puerta Valencia. 

Barcelona-4*NH Constanza. San Sebastian- 

4*Silken Amara Plaza. Colombres-3*San Angel. 

Oviedo-4*Gran Hotel Regente. Lugo-4*Gran Hotel 

Lugo. La Coruna-4*Tryp Coruna. Santiago-4*Gran 

Hotel Santiago. Vigo-4*Hesperia Vigo. Note: 

$148 per person supplement applicable to Apr 23 

departures. 

the beaches and cosmopolitan atmosphere 

of this Mediterranean island. 

day 4 Palma-(Barcelona or Madrid) B 


airport for your flight back to Barcelona or 

Madrid where services will end. 

Inclusions: Twin share at the Hesperia Ciutat de 

Mallorca 4*, breakfast daily, flights: Barcelona- 

Palma de Mallorca-Barcelona or Madrid, transfers 

to Barcelona airport and on arrival and departure 

in Palma de Mallorca, multilingual tour escort, 

porterage of one luggage p/person. Note: $222 

p/person suppl. applicable to Jul-Aug departures. 

Green spain 


Depart: Sunday, Apr 01 - Oct 21 


day 1 Madrid-Zaragoza- 

San Sebastian D 

Depart early morning from meeting point 

to Zaragoza. on arrival at san sebastian 

dinner and overnight. 

day 2 San Sebastian-Bilbao- 

Santander-Santillana- 

Colombres BD 

Depart for Bilbao, panoramic city tour to 

view the guggenheim Museum building. 

Continue to santander and free time. 

afternoon panoramic of santillana del 


evening arrival at your hotel in Colombres 

and dinner. 

day 3 Covadonga-Oviedo BD 


splendid landscapes of the Picos de 

europa Mountains. at leisure on arrival 

at Covadonga to visit the shrine, then 

continue to oviedo. Dinner at the hotel. 


Departure for gijon, the second major 

city of the asturias Region. Panoramic 

tour and continue for the galicia Region, 

viewing Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo. Dinner 

at the hotel. 

day 5 Lugo-Salamanca-Madrid B 

Depart for salamanca, view the famous 

Plaza Mayor and the old Quarters. 

afternoon return to Madrid. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, 

multilingual tour escort, local tour guides, 

breakfast and dinner daily, entries to 

monuments visited on tour, porterage for one 

piece of luggage per person. Hotels: San 

Sebastián-4*Silken Amara Plaza. Colombres- 

3*San Angel. Oviedo-4*Gran Regente. 

Lugo4*Gran Lugo. 

Vigo 

Gijon 

Santander 

Lugo Oviedo Bilbao 

Salamanca 

Madrid 

San Sebastian 

Zaragoza


North of spain 




day 1 Madrid-Zaragoza- 

San Sebastian D 

Depart from Madrid at 08.00. Panoramic visit 

of Zaragoza. Continue to your hotel in san 

sebastian and dinner after check in. 

day 2 Bilbao-Santander-Santillana- 

Colombres BD 



to santander and free time. afternoon 

panoramic of santillana del Mar, considered 

as a national Monument. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Colombres and dinner. 




North spain & portugal 




day 1 Madrid-Zaragoza-S.Sebastian D 

Depart from Madrid at 08.00. Panoramic visit 

of Zaragoza. Continue to your hotel in san 

sebastian and dinner after check in. 

day 2 Bilbao-Santander-Colombres BD 



to santander and free time. afternoon 

panoramic of santillana del Mar, considered 

as a national Monument. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Colombres and dinner. 






Dinner at the hotel. 



city of the asturias Region. Panoramic tour 

and continue for the galicia Region, viewing 

Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo. 


Depart for La Coruna and panoramic of 

the city on arrival. afternoon at leisure or 

optional excursion to the Rías altas 

travelling through typical villages such as 

Pontedeume, Betanzos, etc. Dinner after 

check in at your hotel. 

day 6 La Coruna-Santiago BD 

Depart for santiago de Compostela, 

a legendary pilgrimage venue. visit 

the historical centre with the Plaza del 

obradoiro, the Cathedral. afternoon at 

leisure until dinner. 





de arosa and Pontevedra to vigo. 

day 8 Vigo-Zamora-Salamanca BD 

on our travel panoramic view of Zamora, 

time at leisure in salamanca to take in the 

famous Plaza Mayor and the old Quarters. 


day 9 Salamanca-Coimbra BD 

Depart for Ciudad Rodrigo and the 

Portuguese border travelling via guarda 


Santander San 

Santiago 


Bilbao 

Sebastian 

Vigo 

Zaragoza 

Salamanca 

Madrid 





city of the asturias Region. Panoramic tour 

and continue for the galicia Region, viewing 

Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo. Dinner at the hotel. 





villages such as Pontedeume, Betanzos. 

to Coimbra and view one of the oldest 

universities in europe and birthplace of the 

Fado, mournful tunes and lyrics of Portugal. 


day 10 Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon B 

Departure for the renowned pilgrimage centre, 

Fatima, at leisure to visit the shrine and 

Basilica. Continue for Lisbon, a charming city 

positioned at the mouth of the tagus River. 

day 11 Lisbon B 

Your guided city tour includes the old alfama 

Quarter, tower of Belem, Monastery of Los 

Jeronimos. afternoon at leisure. optional 

tour to sintra, Cascais and estoril. 

day 12 Lisbon-Caceres-Madrid B 

Departure for spain and continuation to 

Cáceres. time at leisure and view its Plaza 

Mayor and to walk through the Medieval 

Quarter, listed as a WHs. Your tour comes to 

an end on arrival in Madrid. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, nine 


porterage for one piece of luggage per person. 

Hotels: San Sebastian -4*Silken Amara Plaza. 

Colombres-3*San Angel Oviedo-4*Gran Regente. 

Lugo-4*Gran Lugo. La Coruna-4*Tryp Coruna. 

Santiago-4*Gran Santiago. Vigo-4*Hesperia Vigo. 

Salamanca-4*NH Palacio Castellanos. Coimbra- 

4*Tryp Coimbra. Lisbon-4*Lutecia. 

Spain & pOrTUGaL 


Depart for santiago de Compostela, 

a legendary pilgrimage venue. visit 

the historical centre with the Plaza del 

obradoiro, the Cathedral. 







Depart for salamanca where you will see the 

famous Plaza Mayor and the old Quarters. 

Your tour ends on arrival in Madrid. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast and 

dinner daily, entries to monuments visited on 

tour, porterage for one piece of luggage per 

person. Hotels: San Sebastián -Monte Igueldo, 

Colombres-San Angel, Oviedo-Gran Regente, 

Lugo-Gran Lugo, La Coruña-Tryp Coruña, 

Santiago-Gran Santiago, Vigo-Hesperia Vigo. 


Santander 

Santiago 

de Com. 

Vigo 

Lugo Oviedo 

Bilbao 

Salamanca 

Coimbra 

Lisbon 

Caceres 

Madrid 

andalucia and Toledo 

5 days/4 nights, Barcelona/Madrid 

Depart: Sunday, year round 

3* $834 pp twin share (s/supp 244) 4* $886 pp twin share (s/supp 325) 

day 1 Barcelona-Zaragoza-Madrid 

Depart from Barcelona at 08.00 and travel 

through Lerida and Zaragoza continuing 

to your hotel in Madrid. 

day 2 Madrid-Cordoba-Sevilla BD 

Meet the coach and travel through La 

Mancha Country to Córdoba. visit the great 

Mosque a strong centre of the islamic world 

and the gothic Cathedral built inside the 

Jewish Quarter. Dinner in sevilla. 

NB: Thursday departure stops in Caceras 



Your guided tour includes a visit of the 

Barrio de santa Cruz with its narrow 

streets, the Park of María Luisa, Plaza 

de espana and panoramic of the city. 

afternoon at leisure until dinner. 

San 

Sebastian 

Zaragoza 


Depart for granada. on arrival guided tour 

of the impressive alhambra with its beautiful 

nazari Palaces and the generalife gardens. 

Panoramic of the city. Dinner in the evening. 

day 5 Granada-Toledo-Madrid BL 

early morning departure for the imperial City 

of toledo where you will enjoy lunch and 

guided sightseeing throughout the narrow 

streets. Your tour will end in Madrid. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, three 

dinners, one lunch, entries to monuments visited on 

tour, porterage for one piece of luggage per person. 

Hotels: Madrid-4*Emperador, 3*Mayorazgo. 

Sevilla-4*Melia Lebreros, 3*NH Plaza Armas. 

Granada-4*Macia Real Alhambra, 3*Alixares. 

Note: 3* $118 and 4* $148 per person supplement 

applicable to Apr 22 departure. 

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54 

Spain & pOrTUGaL escorted tours 

spain and portugal 


Depart: Wednesday, Mar 21 - Oct 10 


day 1 Madrid-Trujillo-Lisbon 

Meet at the departure point and travel 

through the extremadura Region to trujillo, 

birth place of several spanish conquerors, 

time to explore the historical centre at leisure. 

to Portugal and charming Lisbon. 


on our city tour we will visit the old alfama 

Quarter, the tower of Belem, the Monastery 

of Los Jeronimo. afternoon at leisure. 

optional excursion to sintra, estoril, Cascais. 

day 3 Lisbon-Fatima-Lisbon B 

Morning departure for Fatima. at leisure on 

arrival to visit the shrine and Basilica of this 

important pilgrimage site. afternoon return to 

your hotel in Lisbon. 

day 4 Lisbon-Caceres-Cordoba BD 

on the way back into spain we stop in 

Cáceres, a WHs. time at leisure to explore 

the Medieval Quarter and the famous Plaza 

Mayor. afternoon arrival in Cordoba. 

day 5 Cordoba-Sevilla BL 

Morning city tour visiting the famous Jewish 

Quarter, the Mosque and Cathedral. after 

lunch, departure for sevilla where your 

afternoon will be at leisure. 


on your guided morning tour, visit the Park of 

María Luisa, Plaza de españa and the typical 

Barrio de santa Cruz. afternoon at leisure. 

day 7 Sevilla-Ronda-Costa del Sol BD 

travel along the route of the White villages to 

Ronda. Free time on arrival, then, continue 

for the Costa del sol. afternoon at leisure. 


day 8 Costa del Sol-Granada BD 

Depart for granada and on arrival guided 

visit the alhambra with its beautiful nazari 

Palaces and the generalife gardens. 


Depart via guadix, Baza and Puerto 

Lumbreras towards the Mediterraqnean coast 

arriving at valencia for check in and overnight. 


Leisurely breakfast. then mid morning 

travel along the coastal road to Barcelona. 



guided tour of the city, enjoy the views 

from Montjuic Park, view the monument to 

Columbus and the old gothic Quarter. 

day 12 Zaragoza-San Sebastian BD 



san sebastian for dinner and overnight. 


Depart for Bilbao, panoramic of the city tour 

and view the guggenheim Museum building. 

Continue to santander and free time on 

arrival. afternoon panoramic of santillana del 


day 14 Covadonga-Oviedo BD 







city of the asturias Region. after a panoramic 

tour we continue for the galicia Region, 

viewing Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo. 


Depart for La Coruna and panoramic of 

the city. afternoon at leisure or optional 


villages such as Pontedeume and Betanzos. 





and the Cathedral. afternoon at leisure. 

andalucia and the Mediterranean Coast 

9 days/8 nights, Lisbon/Madrid 

Depart: Saturday, year round 

3* $1344 pp twin share (s/supp 443) 


day 1 Lisbon-Caceres-Cordoba D 

early morning departure towards the border 

with spain to Caceres. time at leisure to 

explore the Plaza Mayor, stroll through the 

old city and its medieval quarter before 

continuing southwards to andalucia. 

day 2 Cordoba-Sevilla BL 

Your guided tour will include the famous 

Jewish Quarter, the Mosque and Cathedral. 

Depart for sevilla and lunch on arrival. 

Remainder of the day is at leisure 


guided tour of the Barrio de santa Cruz with 

its narrow streets, the Park of María Luisa, 

Plaza de espana and panoramic of the city. 


travel along the route of the White villages 

and Ronda, with photo stops on the way. 

Continue to Costa del sol and remainder of 

the afternoon is at leisure until dinner. 


Depart for granada, where our guided 

sightseeing tour includes the impressive 

alhambra with its beautiful nazari Palace and 

the generalife gardens. Dinner at the hotel. 


Morning departure travelling through guadix, 

Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the 

Mediterranean Coast arriving in valencia. 







Departure to salamanca with a stop to explore 

its famous Plaza Mayor and old quarters. 

Continue to Madrid where your tour will end. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, one 

lunch, eleven dinners, entries to monuments visited 

on tour, porterage of one baggage per person. 

Hotels: Lisbon-4*Metropolitan. Cordoba-4*Macia 

Alfaros. Sevilla-4*Melia Lebreros. Costa del Sol- 

4*Alay. Granada-4*Corona de Granada. Valencia- 

4*Silken Puerta. Barcelona-4*NH Constanza. San 

Sebastian-4*Silken Amara Plaza. Colombres-3*San 

Angel. Oviedo-4*Gran Regente. Lugo-4*Gran 

Lugo. La Coruna-4*Tryp. Santiago-4*Gran Hotel 

Santiago. Vigo-4*Hesperia. Note: $148 per person 

supplement applicable to Apr 18, 25 departures. 


Santander San 

Santiago 


Bilbao 

Sebastian 

Vigo 

Salamanca Zaragoza Barcelona 

Fatima 

Lisbon 

Caceres 

Trujillo 

Cordoba 

Sevilla 

Malaga 

Madrid 

Valencia 

Granada 


Leisurely breakfast. then mid morning travel 

along the coastal road to Barcelona. 


guided tour of the city, enjoy spectacular 

views from Montjuic Park, view the 

monument to Columbus and the old gothic 

Quarter. afternoon and evening at leisure. 

day 9 Barcelona-Zaragoza-Madrid B 



Madrid where the tour will end. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, four 

dinners, one lunch, entries to monuments visited on 

tour, porterage for one piece of luggage per person. 

Hotels: Cordoba-4*Macia Alfaros, 3*Tryp Gallos,. 

Sevilla-4*Melia Lebreros, 3*NH Plaza Armas. 

Costa del Sol-4*Alay, 3*Alay. Granada-4*Corona de 

Granada, 3*Los Angeles. Valencia-4*Silken Puerta, 

3*Tryp Oceanic. Barcelona-4*NH Constanza, 3*NH 

Diagonal Center. Note: 3* $118 and 4* $148 per 

person supplement to Apr 21, 28 departures.


andalucia & Barcelona 


Depart: Monday, year round 



day 1 Madrid-Cordoba-Sevilla D 

Departure from the coach terminal at 

08.00, travel through La Mancha Country to 

Córdoba. visit the great Mosque a strong 

centre of the islamic world and the gothic 

Cathedral built inside the Jewish Quarter. 

NB: Thursday departure stops in Caceras 



guided tour visiting the Barrio de santa 

Cruz with its narrow streets, the Park of 

María Luisa, Plaza de espana and panoramic 

of the city. afternoon at leisure until dinner. 

day 1 Lisbon-Caceres-Sevilla BD 

across the border to spain to Cáceres. time 

at leisure to explore the Plaza Mayor and 

walk through the Medieval Quarter, listed as 

a WHs. southbound to the andalucía Region 

and arrival in sevilla. 


Morning guided city tour visiting the Park of 

María Luisa, the Plaza de españa and the 

characteristic neighbourhood the Barrio de 

santa Cruz, where you can enjoy some tapas 

and watch the world go by for the remainder 

of the day. Dinner at the hotel 


Depart for the charming route of the White 

villages and Ronda note the stunning 

architectural contrasts, at leisure in this 

picturesque town. We continue to the 

cosmopolitan resort area of Costa del sol. 

day 4 Costa del Sol-Fes BD 

Depart for the Port of algeciras. Board 

the ferry across the strait of gibraltar to 

Morocco. You will be met and travel by 

coach to the ancient city of Fes. 

day 5 Fes BD 

Morning guided tour Fes, including the 

Medersa, the first university of the islamic 

world, the old Casbah with its narrow streets, 

the Quarter of tanners, the najerine Fountain 

and the great Medina, listed as a WHs. 

day 6 Fes-Meknes-Marrakech BD 

Morning departure to Meknes, panoramic 

tour of this old walled imperial city, with the 

beautiful Bab el Mansour gate. then we 

continue to Marrakech. Dinner at the hotel. 

Lisbon and Fatima 


Depart: Wednesday, year round 



day 1 Madrid-Trujillo-Lisbon 

Meet at the departure point and travel 

through the extremadura Region to trujillo, 

birth place of several spanish conquerors, 

time to explore the historical centre at leisure. 

across the border to Portugal and charming 

Lisbon, set on the River tagus. 

Spain, pOrTUGaL & mOrOCCO 


Morning departure for granada. on arrival 

guided tour of the impressive alhambra 

with its beautiful nazari Palaces and the 

generalife gardens. Panoramic of the city. 


Departure via guadix, Baza and Puerto 

Lumbreras traveling to the Mediterranean 

coast to your hotel in valencia. 


at leisure until departure for Barcelona. 


Morning guided city tour visiting the Park of 

Montjuic, the olympic Ring, the monument to 

Columbus and the old gothic Quarter. 

day 7 Barcelona-Zaragoza-Madrid B 

Depart through Lerida and Zaragoza where 

you will have free time to explore this old 

Roman city. Continue to Madrid. 

andalucia and Morocco 

14 days/13 nights, Lisbon/Lisbon 

Depart 2012: Thursday, Apr-Oct 


Lisbon 

Sevilla 

Rabat 

Casablanca 

Caceres 

Tangier 

Marrakech 

Fes 

Meknes 

Madrid 

Toledo 

Malaga 

Granada 

day 7 Marrakech BD 

on our guided tour we visit the summer 

Royal Bay Palace, the saadi tombs, the 

Koutoubia tower and the famous and exotic 

Djemaa el Fna square with its constant 

activity. afternoon at leisure. 

day 8 Marrakech-Casablanca-Rabat BD 

Morning departure for Casablanca and 

panoramic of this bustling cosmopolitan city. 

in the afternoon we continue to Rabat. 

day 9 Rabat-Tangier BD 

on our guided tour of the city we view the 

Royal Palace (external), the Mausoleum 

of Mohammed v with the tombs of the 

Moroccan King and his sons, King Hassan 

ii and Prince abdallah. after the visit to 

Hassan tower we continue for tangier and 

panoramic of the city followed by dinner. 


on our morning city sightseeing tour we 

will visit the old alfama Quarter, the tower 

of Belem, the Monastery of Los Jeronimo. 

afternoon at leisure. optional excursion to 

sintra, estoril, Cascais. 

day 3 Lisbon-Fatima-Lisbon B 

Morning departure for Fatima. at leisure on 

arrival, visit the shrine and Basilica of this 

important pilgrimage site. afternoon return 

to your hotel in Lisbon. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, three 


porterage of one baggage per person. Hotels: 

Sevilla-3*NH Plaza Armas, 4*Melia Lebreros. 

Granada-3*Alixares, 4*Macia Real Alhambra. 

Valencia-3*Tryp Oceanic, 4*Silken Puerta Valencia. 

Barcelona-3*NH Diagonal centre, 4*NH Constanza. 


applicable to Apr 23 departure. 

Madrid 

Cordoba 

Sevilla 

Zaragoza 

Valencia 

Granada 

Barcelona 

day 10 Tangier-Costa del Sol BD 

Morning transfer to the pier, board the ferry 

and across the strait to spain. our coach will 

meet us after customs and we will proceed 

for your hotel on the Costa del sol. 


Depart to granada and on our guided 

sightseeing tour we visit the impressive 

alhambra with its beautiful nazari Palace and 

the generalife gardens. Dinner at the hotel. 


Morning departure for the imperial City 

of toledo, rich in history and magnificent 

monuments. Lunch at a typical restaurant, 

then continue strolling its narrow streets. 

day 13 Madrid B 

Morning sightseeing tour of the most 

important cultural sites and monuments. 

day 14 Madrid-Trujillo-Lisbon B 

You will depart in the morning to the region 

of extremadura, arriving in trujillo, birth place 

of spanish conquerors, with time at leisure 

to explore its monumental Plaza Mayor. 

afterwards continue across the Portuguese 

border to Lisbon where the tour will end. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, return 

ferry crossing, multilingual tour escort, local tour 

guides, breakfast daily, eight dinners, two lunches, 

entries to monuments visited on tour, porterage 

for one piece of luggage per person. Hotels: 

Sevilla-4*Hesperia, 3*NH Central Convenciones. 

Costa del Sol-4*Las Piramides, 3*Las Piramides. 

Fes-4*Parc Palace, 3*Menzeh Zalagh. Marrakech- 

4*Atlas Medina, 3*Atlas Asni. Rabat-4*Golden Tulip, 

3*Chellah. Tangier-4*Solazur, 3*Ramada. Granada- 

4*Melia Granada, 3*Los Angeles. Madrid-4*Santo 

Domingo, 3*Florida Norte. NB: Touring in Morocco 

may vary slightly. The stay in Madrid is independent 

and the city tour will be a regular scheduled service. 

Passengers are required to clear customs with their 

own luggage. Passport details are required at least 

72 hours prior to departure. Note: $118 per person 

supplement applicable to Apr 05, 26 departures. 

day 4 Lisbon-Caceres-Madrid B 

Crossing the border into spain we stop 

in Cáceres, a World Heritage site. time 

at leisure to explore the Medieval Quarter 

and around the famous Plaza Mayor. in the 

afternoon we continue back to Madrid where 

your tour ends. 


coach, multilingual tour escort, local tour guides, 

entries to monuments visited on tour, porterage for 

one piece of luggage per person. 

Hotel: Lisbon-3* Roma, 4*Metropolitan. 


applicable to Jul-Aug-Sep-Oct departures. 

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56 

Spain & mOrOCCO escorted tours 

The Best of North spain 

8 days/7 nights, Barcelona/Madrid 



day 1 Barcelona-San Sebastian D 

Depart from Barcelona at 08.00. Panoramic 

visit of Zaragoza. Continue to your hotel in 

san sebastian and dinner after check in. 


Depart for Bilbao, on our panoramic city tour 

also view the guggenheim Museum building. 

Continue to santander and at leisure on 

arrival. afternoon panoramic of santillana del 

Mar, considered a national Monument. 






Grand Tour of spain, portugal and Morocco 


Depart 2012: Sunday, year round 


day 1 Madrid-Avila-Salamanca D 

Depart at 08.00 from the meeting point. 

travel to avila, stroll around this perfectly 

preserved medieval and charming city. 

Continue for salamanca. time at leisure. 

day 2 Salamanca-Coimbra BD 

Depart for Ciudad Rodrigo and the 

Portuguese border then we travel via 

guarda to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest 

universities in europe and birthplace of Fado, 

the mournful tunes and lyrics of Portugal. 

day 3 Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon B 

visit the shrine and Basilica at leisure on 

arrival in Fatima. We continue for Lisbon, 

positioned at the mouth of tagus River. 


Morning guided sightseeing tour of the old 

alfama Quarter, the tower of Belem, the 

Monastery of Los Jeronimos and panoramic 

of this beautiful city. optional tour. 

day 5 Lisbon-Caceres-Sevilla BD 

across the border to spain and continuation 

for Cáceres. time at leisure to know its Plaza 

Mayor and to walk through the old city and 

its famous Medieval Quarter, listed as World 

Heritage site. southbound to the andalucía 

Region and arrival to sevilla. 


guided city tour to the Park of María Luisa, 

the Plaza de españa and the characteristic 

neighbourhood, the Barrio de santa Cruz, 

where you can enjoy some tapas and watch 

the world go by for the remainder of the day. 


Depart for the charming route of the 

White villages and Ronda with stunning 

architectural contrasts. We continue to the 

cosmopolitan resort of Costa del sol. 


Santander San 

Santiago 


Bilbao 

Sebastian 

Vigo 

Zaragoza Barcelona 

Salamanca 

Madrid 


today we travel to gijon, the second 

major city of the asturias Region. after our 

panoramic tour we continue for the galicia 

Region, viewing Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo. 





typical villages such as Pontedeume and 

Betanzos. Dinner at your hotel. 

day 8 Costa del Sol-Fes BD 

Depart for the Port of algeciras or tarifa to 

board the ferry across the strait of gibraltar 

to Morocco. after custom procedures you 

will be met and continue by coach to Fes. 

day 9 Fes BD 

guided tour Fes, including the Medersa, the 

first university of the islamic world, the old 

Casbah with its narrow streets, the Quarter 

of tanners, the najerine Fountain and the 

great Medina, listed as a World Heritage site. 

Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner. 

day 10 Fes-Meknes-Marrakech BD 

Morning departure to Meknes, panoramic 

tour of this old walled imperial city, with the 

beautiful Bab el Mansour gate. then we 

continue through the Mid-atlas Mountains to 

Marrakech. Dinner at our hotel. 

day 11 Marrakech BD 

on our guided tour we visit the summer 

Royal Bay Palace, the saadi tombs, the 

Koutoubia tower and the famous and exotic 

Djemaa el Fna square with constant activity. 

afternoon at leisure to continue discovering 

this exciting city at your pace. 

day 12 Casablanca-Rabat BD 

Departure for Casablanca and panoramic 

tour of this bustling cosmopolitan city. 

in the afternoon we continue to Rabat the 

largest city and capital of Morocco. 

day 13 Rabat-Tangier BD 

on our guided tour of the city we will view 

the Royal Palace (external), official residence 

of the King, then to the Mausoleum of 

Mohammed v with the tombs of the 

Moroccan King and his sons, King Hassan 

ii and Prince abdallah. after the visit to 

Hassan tower we continue for tangier and 

panoramic of the city. Check in at the hotel. 





and the Cathedral. afternoon at leisure. 






day 8 Vigo-Zamora-Madrid B 

on our travel we will view Zamora and 

salamanca. Your tour ends in Madrid. 


tour escort, local tour guides, breakfast daily, 

seven dinners,entries to monuments visited on 

tour, porterage for one piece of luggage per 

person. Hotels: San Sebastian-4*Silken Amara 

Plaza. Colombres-3*San Angel. Oviedo-4*Gran 

Hotel Regente. Lugo-4*Gran Hotel Lugo. 

La Coruna-4*Tryp. Santiago-4*Gran Hotel. 

Vigo-4*Hesperia Vigo. 

day 14 Tangier-Costa del Sol BD 

Morning transfer to the pier, board the ferry 

and across the strait to spain. our coach 

will meet us after customs and we will 

proceed to your hotel on the Costa del sol, 

dinner on arrival. 


Morning depart to granada and on our 

guided sightseeing tour includes the 

impressive alhambra with its beautiful 

nazari Palace and the generalife gardens. 

Dinner at our hotel. 


Morning departure for the imperial City 

of toledo, rich in history and magnificent 

monuments. Lunch at a typical restaurant, 

then continue with a guided tour strolling its 

narrow streets and alleys. our tour comes to 

an end with our arrival in Madrid. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, return 

ferry crossing, multilingual tour escort, local 

tour guides, breakfast daily, thirteen dinners, 

one lunch, entries to monuments visited on tour, 

porterage for one piece of luggage per person. 

Hotels: Salamanca-Palacio Castellanos3*&4*, 

Coimbra-4*Tryp, 3*Dom Luis. Lisbon-4*Lutecia, 

3*Marques de Sa. Sevilla-4*Hesperia, 3*NH 

Central Convenciones. Costa del Sol-4*Las 

Piramides, 3*Las Piramides. Fes-4*Parc Palace, 

3*Menzeh Zalagh. Marrakech-4*Altas Medina, 

3*Atlas Asni. Rabat-4*Golden Tulip, 3*Chellah. 

Tangier-4*Solazur, 3*Rif. Granada-4*Melia, 3*Los 

Angeles. NB: Passengers are required to clear 

customs with their own luggage. Passport details 

are required at least 72 hours prior to departure. 


applicable to Apr 01, 22 departures. 

Coimbra 

Fatima 

Lisbon 

Salamanca Madrid 

Sevilla 

Rabat 

Casablanca 

Caceres 

Tangier 

Marrakech 

Fes 

Meknes 

Toledo 

Malaga 

Granada


Denali 

Anchorage 

Prince 

William 

Sound 

Haines 

Fairbanks 

Tok 

Juneau 

Ketchikan 

Vancouver 

Dawson City 

Whitehorse 

Watson 

Lake 

Fort 

Nelson 

Grande 

Prairie 

Calgary 

day 1 Calgary 

Your adventure begins as you arrive in 

Calgary, alberta’s Cowboy City. 

day 2 Grande Prairie and the Mile O B 

Meet your guide at breakfast. travel through 

edmonton, a city that maintains it ties to 

the Klondike past. then through beautiful 

northern alberta, with its grandiose 

lakes, mighty rivers, abundant wildlife and 

untapped wilderness. 

day 3 Fort Nelson B 

travel the great northern prairie region 

of alberta. en route to Dawson Creek we 

stop at Mile 0 of the alaska Highway. then 

into British Columbia’s picturesque Peace 

Country with its abundance of natural history. 

day 4 Watson Lake-Liard Pools-Sign 

Post Forest-Northern Lights B 

through the peaceful valleys and alpine 

meadows to Liard Hot Pools, see the famous 

“sign Post Forest” and a down to earth view 

of global navigation. evening at the northern 

Lights Centre, hear about the folklore and the 

sciences. 

day 5 Whitehorse-Miles Canyon-SS 

Klondike B 

Cross the nisutlin Bay Bridge into teslin, 

Yukon. en route to Whitehorse note the lakes’ 

reflection of the mountain ranges. on arrival 

tour Miles Canyon, the Fish Ladder and 

the ss Klondike Historic site. night out at 

Whitehorse Frantic Follies. 

day 6 Dawson City-Carmack’s 

Boardwalk-Oldest Casino B 

on the Klondike Highway we pass Lake 

Laberge, view the Carmacks interpretive 

River Front Boardwalk and the beautiful Five 

Finger Rapids. arrive at Dawson City, the site 

of the Klondike gold Rush. tonight, Diamond 

tooth gerties gambling Hall awaits you, the 

most unique and oldest Casino in Canada 

with can-can dancers. 

CanaDa & aLaSKa 

alaska, the yukon and Cruise 

Cruising the Inside passage with 5* Holland america Cruise Lines 

20 days/19 nights, Calgary/Vancouver 

Depart Tue: May 22. Jun 19. Jul 17. Aug 14, 28. 


day 7 Dawson City-Gold Rush B 

We visit a gold Mining Dredge, one of the 

largest wood hulled, bucket line dredges and 

pan for your own fortune. Leisurely afternoon 

as you relive gold rush crazed Dawson City. 

day 8 Tok-Eagle Trail B 

north to alaska! travel the “top of the World 

Highway” stop at the town of “Chicken” 

named after the Ptarmigan that resembles 

a chicken. on to the village of tok, where 

the eagle trail crosses the tanana River and 

sternwheelers once plied the River. 

day 9 Fairbanks-Chena Indian Village- 

Palace Theatre Saloon D 

stop by santa Claus House, north Pole on 

the way to Fairbanks, the hub of alaska. 

Cruise the Chena and tanana Rivers on the 

sternwheeler Discovery. see a plane take off 

from a “bush” runway, witness the “wedding 

of the rivers,” and an insight into the ancient 

athabascan indian culture on a personalised 

tour of the Chena indian village. Baked 

salmon dinner and show at alaskaland. 

day 10 Denali Nat. Park-Mt McKinley 

Feast your eyes as we travel to nenana 

through the Denali national Park, the famed 

alaska Range and Mt McKinley. We continue 

to your hotel in the quaint town of Wasilla, 

host of the iditarod trail sled Dog Race. 

day 11 Anchorage-Storytelling BD 

at an alaskan Husky dog kennel, view the 

iditarod video, then tour a kennel and have 

fun with 10-20 pups on the wilderness trail. 

visit the alaska native Heritage Centre hear 

the tales through songs, stories and dancing. 

Dinner, inside a goldmine at the sourdough 

Mining Co with storyteller Dusty sourdough! 

day 12 Prince William Sound Cruise L 

Cruise the Prince William sound with a 

professional naturalist guide. the vessel 

hugs the coastline as icebergs glide by. 

Pulling into a bay the vessel floats up to a 

1700ft high, active tidewater glacier! see 

whales, eagles, puffins and sea lions. 

day 13 Anchorage-Seward-Cruise D 

We transfer to the pier at seward and board 

either the Holland america M/s veendam or 

M/s statendam for your cruise through the 

inside passage. Departure is at 20.00. 

day 14 Cruise the College Fjord BLD 

a: 06.00 - d: 21.00 

day 15 Cruise the Glacier Bay BLD 

a: 10.00 - d: 19.00 

day 16 Cruise Haines BLD 

a: 07.00 - d: 21.00 

day 17 Cruise Juneau BLD 

a: 08.00 - d: 18.00 

day 18 Cruise Ketchikan BLD 

a: 14.00 - d: 20.00 

day 19 Cruise at Sea BLD 

day 20 Arrival in Vancouver B 

Your grand experience end after breakfast 

with an early morning arrival in vancouver the 

tour will end at Canada Place. 

Inclusions: Twin share, Category K Inside 

Cabin Holland America (upgrades on request), 

professional tour director throughout, deluxe coach, 

porterage, service charges, taxes, 15 breakfasts, 7 

lunches, 9 dinners. Hotels: Calgary-International, 

Grande Prairie-Plus Inn, Fort Nelson-Lakeview, 

Watson Lake-Belvedere, Whitehorse-Gold Rush, 

Dawson-Downtown, Tok-Westmark, Fairbanks- 

Bridgewater, Wasilla-Grandview Inn, Anchorage- 

Ramada Downtown, Holland America 8 day Cruise. 

rocky Mountaineer rail Vancouver - Jasper 

OPTIONAL ADDITION TO THE BEST GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES 

Red Leaf Service day 5 & day 6 

Supplement $1234 per person twin share (s/supp 1295) 

Join the Rocky Mountaineer train on day 5 and day 6. You will experience the most spectacular 

train trip in the World. the Rocky Mountaineer train tour features breathtaking scenery and 

spectacular onboard service during the day and an overnight stay in Kamloops BC. upgrade 

to gold Leaf service on request. 

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58 

CanaDa & aLaSKa escorted tours 

The Best of alaska and the yukon 

21 days/20 nights, Calgary/Calgary 

Depart Tuesday: May 22. Jun 19. Jul 17. Aug 14, 28. 


day 1 Calgary 

independent arrival at your hotel in Calgary 

(alberta’s Cowboy City), remainder of the day 

is at leisure. 

day 2 Grande Prairie B 

Meet your guide at breakfast then travel 

through edmonton, Capital of alberta a 

city with a Klondike past. Watch the beauty 

unfold, view grandiose lakes, mighty rivers, 

abundant wildlife and untapped wilderness. 

day 3 Fort Nelson-Mile 0 B 

across the great northern prairie en route 

to Dawson Creek, stop at Mile “0” of the 

alaska Highway, then we continue to British 

Columbia’s picturesque Peace Country with 

its natural history and landscapes. 

day 4 Watson Lake-Liard Pools- 

Northern Lights B 

through valleys and alpine meadows to Liard 

Hot Pools, a spectacular hot springs. see 

the “sign Post Forest” with a down to earth 

view of global navigation. evening visit to 

the northern Lights Centre experience the 

folklore and the sciences. 

day 5 Whitehorse B 

Cross the nisutlin Bay Bridge into teslin 

(Yukon), view the glorious mountain ranges 

reflections in the crystal clear lakes en route 

to Whitehorse. on arrival guided tour of Miles 

Canyon, the Fish Ladder and the ss Klondike 

national Historic site. Be ready for a night 

out at the famous Whitehorse Frantic Follies. 

day 6 Dawson City B 

travel on the Klondike Highway past Lake 

Laberge, the Carmacks interpretive River 

Front Boardwalk and the Five Finger Rapids. 

arrive in Dawson City, once the heart of 

the Klondike gold Rush. our special outing 

tonight will be to the historic Diamond tooth 

gerties gambling Hall, with can-can girls. 

day 7 Dawson City-Gold Panning B 

visit a gold Mining Dredge and pan for your 

own fortune. Leisurely afternoon as you relive 

gold rush crazed Dawson City. 

day 8 Tok B 

north to alaska! travel on the “top of 

the World Highway”, stop at the town of 

“Chicken” named after the Ptarmigan bird. 

then we continue to the village of tok, where 

the eagle trail crosses the tanana River. 

FULL 

CIrCLe 

ToUr 

day 9 Fairbanks-River Cruising D 

stop by santa Claus House north Pole, on 

the way to Fairbanks, the hub of alaska. 

Cruise the Chena and tanana Rivers on the 

sternwheeler Discovery. see a plane take off 

from a “bush” runway, witness the “wedding 

of the rivers”. then gain an insight into the 

ancient athabascan indian culture on a 

personalised tour of the Chena indian village. 

salmon dinner and show at alaskaland. 

day 10 Denali National Park- 

Mt McKinley 

Feast your eyes as we travel to nenana 

through the Denali national Park, the famed 

alaska Range and Mt McKinley, the highest 

peak. We continue to your hotel in the quaint 

town of Wasilla, a paradise and host of the 

iditarod trail sled Dog Race. 

day 11 Anchorage-Goldmine BD 

at an alaskan Husky dog kennel, view the 

iditarod video, then tour the kennel and have 

fun with 10-20 pups on the wilderness trail. 

visit the alaska native Heritage Centre hear 

the tales through songs, stories and dancing. 

tonight we dine inside a goldmine at the 

sourdough Mining Co with storyteller Dusty 

sourdough! 

day 12 Prince William Sound Cruise L 

Cruise the calm waters of Prince William 

sound with a naturalist tour guide. Pulling 

into a bay the vessel floats up to a 1700ft 

high with the active tidewater glacier! see 

otters, eagles, puffins, sea lions, whales and 

glacier-wildlife. this is wild and dramatic 

alaska up close. 

day 13 Beaver Creek D 

view the stunning panorama as we travel 

to gakona Junction, climbing to Mentasta 

summit then descend to tok, and back 

on the alaska Highway. then on to Beaver 

Creek past scenic forests and meadows in 

bloom. tonight Rendezvous Dinner show, 

the songs and skits add to the enjoyment of 

your meal. 

day 14 Whitehorse B 

Depart Beaver Creek for the historic Burwash 

Landing, travel alongside the st elias Range 

and Kluane Lake. en route stops include the 

Klukshu village, Kluane Wilderness village 

and at the sheep Mountain visitor Centre, 

home to the Dall sheep. evening arrival at 

your hotel in Whitehorse. 

Fairbanks 

Denali 

Tok 

Anchorage 

Prince 

William Beaver 

Sound Creek 

Skagway 

Dease Lake 

Stewart 

Prince 

George 

Dawson City 

Whitehorse 

Jasper 

Banff 

Watson 

Lake 

Fort 

Nelson 

Grande 

Prairie 

Calgary 

day 15 Whitehorse-Skagway-Whitehorse 

BD 

travelling over the White Pass summit, with 

magnificent views on the way to skagway. 

explore this quaint port village at your pace. 

evening return to your hotel in Whitehorse in 

time for your farewell to the Yukon dinner. 

day 16 Dease Lake-Jade City 

Return over the nistulin Bay Bridge and the 

stewart Cassiar Highway, a beautiful region 

with plentiful wildlife and a varied contrast of 

cultures, old and new. You’ll never forget your 

tour of a jade mine at Jade City. 

day 17 Stewart L 

today we travel on the stewart-Cassiar 

Highway, we pass magnificent scenery, 

abundant wildlife and the surrounding 

glaciers create spectacular views around 

Mount edziza Park. 

day 18 Prince George 

today we have another spectacular drive, 

through towering coastal mountains, icefields 

and hanging glaciers with rushing waterfalls, 

view Burns and Fraser Lakes follow the rivers 

and valleys of British Columbia on our way to 

Prince george. 

day 19 Jasper 

on to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 

including a stop on Mt Robson the highest 

peak. upon arrival in Jasper visit Maligne 

Canyon and Pyramid Lake. this evening’s 

optional experiences are the Jasper tramway 

up to 2295m or a gentle float on the sparkling 

athabasca River. 

day 20 Lake Louise-Banff L 

view the scenic wonders of the icefields 

Parkway, we stop at athabasca Falls, 

Columbia icefields, this amazing glacier’s 

waters feed into 3 oceans. visit the 

interpretive Centre, ride to the base of the 

glacier by ice explorer. Free time at Peyto 

Lake, stroll along the shores of Lake Louise. 

then it’s on to Banff. 

day 21 Calgary B 

tour Bow Falls, Cascade gardens in Banff. 

gondola ride to Mt sulphur and panoramic of 

Banff. Your adventure comes to an end upon 

our arrival in Calgary. 

Inclusions: Twin share, tour director, deluxe 

coach, porterage, service charges, taxes, 11 

breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners. Hotels: Calgary- 

International, Grande Prairie-Plus Inn, Fort Nelson- 

Lakeview, Watson Lake-Belvedere, Whitehorse- 

Gold Rush, Dawson-Downtown, Tok-Westmark, 

Fairbanks-Bridgewater, Wasilla-Grandview Inn, 

Anchorage-Ramada Downtown, Beaver Creek- 

Westmark, Whitehorse-High Country, Dease 

Lake-Northway Inn, Stewart-King Edward, Prince 

George-Sandman Inn, Jasper-Sawridge, Banff- 

Ptarmigan Inn (or similar).


ontario, Quebec and the st Lawrence seaway 

9 days/8 nights, Toronto/Quebec 

Depart Monday, May 14, Sep 03. 

9 days/8 nights, Quebec/Toronto 

Depart Wednesday, May 23. Sep 12. 


day 1 Toronto Arrival D 

own arrangements to your hotel. Meet your 

tour escort and fellow passengers in the 

evening. Welcome dinner at your hotel. 

day 2 Toronto-Castle Casa Loma- 

CN Tower B 

on your guided tour visit the City Hall, 

Chinatown, Rogers Centre, Casa Loma 

Castle and panoramic from the Cn tower. 

day 3 Niagara Falls and Maid of the 

Mist Cruise BL 

travel around Lake ontario to niagara 

Falls. stop at niagara on the Lake see the 

greenhouse, Whirlpool and Clock. after 

lunch, don a raincoat and board the “Maid of 

the Mist” Cruise, for a spectacle of the Falls. 

Toronto 

Ottawa 

Kingston 

Niagara Falls 

québec 

Montreal 

day 1 Vancouver-Arrival D 

independent arrival at your hotel in 

vancouver. Welcome dinner this evening. 

day 2 Vancouver-Victoria 

(British Columbia) B 

Ferry crossing to vancouver island and a 

short drive to victoria. tour this elegant 

old world city with unique architecture, 

spectacular gardens and harbour. Join an 

optional whale watching tour. 

day 3 Butchart Gardens-Whistler 

stroll through the beautiful Butchart 

gardens. Return by Ferry then travel along 

the “sea to sky” Highway through the valley 

of the Cheakamus and where it plunges over 

an escarpment at Brandywine Falls. arrive 

in Whistler, home to jagged peaks, glistening 

lakes and lush coastal forests, saunter 

through the village and the sites of the 2010 

Winter olympics. 

day 4 Whistler-Vancouver 

explore vancouver a delightful city with its 

stanley Park, Chinatown and english Bay. 

visit the Capilano suspension Bridge, note 

the cedar scented rainforest air as you make 

your way across famous landmarks. 

day 4 Kingston and 1000 Islands Cruise 

travelling along Lake ontario to Kingston and 

the 1000 islands which dot the st Lawrence 

River for miles. Cruise the quaint islands 

of the admiralty group, napoleon’s Hat, 

Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau Channel, 

Mandalay Mansion and historic Kingston. 

day 5 Ottawa, Cathedral and Markets 

on arrival in ottawa your guided tour will 

include the Parliament Buildings, Rideau 

Hall, Rideau Canal, notre Dame Cathedral. 

Leisurely visit to the Byward Market. 

day 6 Ottawa-Train-Montreal D 

visit the national gallery, a visual arts 

Museum. We board the train to Montreal 

and a guided tour of the French Quarter, old 

The Best of the Great Canadian rockies 

11 days/10 nights, Vancouver/Calgary 

Depart Monday, May 28. Jun 18. Jul 02. Sep 03, 24. 

11 days/10 nights, Calgary/Vancouver 

Depart Friday, May 18. Jun 08. Jul 13. Aug 24. Sep 14. 


day 5 Vancouver-Sun Peaks B 

today we take in the varied scenery of 

the Cariboo Plateau. arrive at sun Peaks 

Resort, a european style village complete 

with bell tower. stroll through the narrow 

streets lined with welcoming restaurants 

and quaint shops. 

day 6 Sun Peaks-Jasper 

Following the blue-green north thompson 

River, as it weaves through forests of cedar, 

fir and spruce. view Mount Robson, the 

highest peak in the Rockies on the way 

to your hotel in the quaint town of Jasper. 

Remainder of the day is at leisure or join an 

optional athabasca River trip. 

day 7 Jasper B 

Ride the Jasper tram up Whistler Mountain 

to Jasper national Park’s alpine tundra and 

breakfast at the top. We walk down Maligne 

Canyon, view spectacular mountain crevices 

carved by the water. Drive to Lake Maligne the 

largest natural lake in the Rocky Mountains. 

day 8 Icefields Parkway L 

travel through the spectacular highways 

of the icefields Parkway. it’s unsurpassed 

mountain scenery paralleling the great 

CanaDa 

Montreal, notre Dame Cathedral, st Joseph’s 

oratory and panorama from Mount Royal. 

Dinner with entertainment at the Festin du 

gouverneur, evoking past colonial feasts. 

day 7 Montreal-Quebec City 

travel through beautiful countryside 

following the st Lawrence River to Quebec 

City. Meander the narrow streets lined with 

boutiques and cafes. 

day 8 Quebec City and Sugar Shack BD 

Your guided tour includes Parliament 

Building, the Citadel, Place d’armes, 

the Plains of abraham. excursion to 

Montmorency Falls, views of st Lawrence 

River and the City. tonight’s farewell dinner 

will be at a traditional sugar shack. 

day 9 Quebec City-Departure B 


Inclusions: Twin share, professional tour director 

throughout, deluxe coach, porterage, service 

charges, taxes, four breakfasts, one lunch, three 

dinners. Hotels: Toronto-Delta Chelsea, Niagara 

Falls-Americana, Kingston-Ambassador, Ottawa- 

Capitol Hill, Montreal-Le Nouvel, Quebec City- 

Manoir Victoria. 

Divide, see typical fauna and the powerful 

athabasca Falls. Ride the ice explorer, for a 

close up of athabasca glacier, then to the 

summit of Bow Pass to Peyto Lake and the 

Mistaya River valley. 

day 9 Lake Louise-Takakkaw Falls- 

Yoho Nat. Park-Emerald Lake B 

on to the famous Bow valley Parkway and an 

easy walk at Johnston Canyon studded with 

waterfalls. along Lake Louise surrounded 

by glaciers and the nearby Morraine Lake 

hemmed in by mountain peaks. Cross the 

Continental Divide where the atlantic and 

Pacific oceans divide into the Yoho national 

Park with sublime views. visit takakkaw Falls 

(higher than niagara Falls) and emerald Lake 

with blue-green glacial water glistening. 

day 10 Banff-Calgary D 

explore Banff, stop at the historic landscapes 

of Cascade gardens and Bow Falls. Watch 

the towering mountains disappear as you 

travel east to Calgary, nestled at the foothills 

of the Rocky Mountains. Farewell dinner. 

day 11 Calgary-Departure 

on your guided tour Calgary we visit 

Chinatown, au Claire Market, Kensington 

District. elevator ride for unsurpassed views 

of the Rocky Mountains from Calgary tower, 

walk “out into space” by venturing onto the 

new glass floor for a view of the city below. 

Inclusions: Twin share, professional tour director 

throughout, deluxe coach, porterage, service 

charges, taxes, four breakfasts, one lunch, two 

dinners. Hotels: Vancouver-Sandman on Davie, 

Victoria-Royal Scot, Whistler-Fairmont, Sun Peaks- 

Cahilty Lodge, Jasper-Sawridge, Banff-Ptarmigan 

Inn, Calgary-International. 

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60 

USa WEST COAST escorted tours 

California explorer 

2 days/1 night, San Francisco/Los Angeles 

2012 Depart Tue: Apr 24. May 08, 22. Jun 05, 19. Jul 03, 17, 31. Aug 14, 28. Sep 

11, 18, 25. Oct 09, 23. Nov 20. Dec 04, 18. 

2013 Depart Tue: Jan 01, 15, 29. Feb 19. Mar 05, 19. Apr 02. 


day 01 San Francisco-Monterey-Carmel- 

Pismo Beach 

Morning drive to the beautiful Monterey 

Peninsula, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and 

Cannery Row. on to charming Carmel by the 

sea. then southbound through Paso Robles 

a vineyard and cowboy region and san Luis 

obispo. Continue to Pismo Beach. 

day 01 San Francisco 

independent arrival at your hotel. in the 

evening meet your tour escort and fellow 

passengers. 


on your guided city tour visit union square, 

the Civic Centre and Fisherman’s Wharf 

and views of twin Peaks, east Bay. see the 

fog swirl through the mystic golden gate. 


day 03 San Francisco-Lake Tahoe- 

Virginia City-Reno 

Morning departure for sacramento, capital 

of the golden state. We stop in the old 

town once the centre of the gold Rush and 

terminus of the Pony express. Continue to 

Lake tahoe, in the sierra nevada Mountains. 

visit virginia City (mining metropolis). short 

drive to your hotel in Reno. 

day 04 Reno-Elko-Twin Falls 

Journey through the Black Rock Desert 

across the sagebrush plains of nevada, 

follow the often dry Humboldt River, a route 

used by early pioneers on the oregon and 

California trails. visit elko, once a rough town 

at the end of the Central Pacific Railroad. 

Cross the state line at Jackpot to idaho. 

day 05 Twin Falls-Craters of the Moon- 

Yellowstone Park 

We cross the snake River, known as the River 

of no return and visit Craters of the Moon the 

eerie desert that resembles lunar landscape, 

training for the first men to the moon took 

place at Yellowstone national Park. 

day 06 Yellowstone National Park 

enjoy a comprehensive tour of this 

immense geothermal wonderland, including 

Yellowstone Lake, old Faithful, Mammoth 

Hot springs, the Canyon’s majestic falls and 

beautiful Hayden valley. 

day 07 Yellowstone-Grand Tetons- 

Jackson-Salt Lake City 

through the rugged, snow capped 

mountains to grand teton national Park. 

Continue to Jackson Hole, the Crown Jewel 

of the Rocky Mountains. through southern 

idaho to salt Lake City in the Mormon state 

of utah. see the state Capitol Building, 

temple square and the tabernacle. 

day 02 Pismo Beach-Santa Barbara- 

Los Angeles 

travel through santa Ynez valley to santa 

Barbara, with its palm lined walkways and 

white sandy beaches. Free time to enjoy 

the spanish Heritage and architecture. 

sightseeing tour on arrival in Los angeles 

ending early evening. 

Inclusions: Twin share, deluxe coach, tour director, porterage, service charges, taxes. Sightseeing: Los 

Angeles city tour. Hotel: Pismo Beach-Oxford Suites (or similar). 

National parks explorer 

14 days/13 nights, San Francisco/Los Angeles 

Depart Sat: May 05, 19. Jun 16. Jul 14, 28. Aug 11. Sep 08, 22. May, Jul, Aug. 


Cost: $1686 per person twin share Jun, Sep (s/supp 602) 

day 08 Salt Lake City-Moab 

Morning at leisure in salt Lake City. then to 

Moab, where the landscape is distinguished 

by the shady depths of thousand foot deep 

canyons and snow capped peaks. 

day 09 Moab-Arches National Park- 

Canyonlands-Moab 

visit two of america’s most spectacular 

national parks. the arches national Park, 

with over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, 

fins and pinnacles. at Canyonlands national 

Park, we explore the sandstone landscape 

eroded by the Colorado River into hundreds 

of canyons, mesas and buttes. optional Boat 

Float trip on the River. 

day 10 Moab-Capitol Reef-Bryce Canyon 

visit Capitol Reef national Park, of great 

natural beauty, with remnants of a pioneer 

town established in 1937 to protect the 

Waterpocket Fold, a 100mile wrinkle in the 

earth’s crust. Continue to Bryce Canyon, 

where the multi coloured sandstone spires 

will dazzle your eyes. 

San Francisco 

San 

Francisco 

Monterey 

Pismo Beach 

Reno 

Los Angeles 

Carmel 

Twin Falls 

Las 

Vegas 

Santa Barbara 

Salt 

Lake 

City 

Los Angeles 

Grand 

Canyon 

Yellowstone 

day 11 Bryce Canyon-Lake Powell- 

Grand Canyon-W./Flagstaff 

on to Lake Powell, the second largest manmade 

lake in america. across the Colorado 

River, to the navajo indian Reserve, drive 

through the Painted Desert via the Cameron 

trading Post. We stop at the south Rim of 

the grand Canyon to experience this mile 

deep Canyon. 

day 12 Williams/Flagstaff- 

Route 66-Las Vegas 

Descend the Coconino Plateau into the 

Mojave Desert, then through seligman, a 

town built along Route 66 that looks as if it 

were frozen in time (60years ago). on to the 

dazzling Las vegas. 

day 13 Las Vegas 

Day at leisure to select attractions and 

shows. optional trip to Death valley. 

Moab 

Bryce 

day 14 Las Vegas-Los Angeles 

travel to Los angeles via the Mojave Desert, 

strands of unique Joshua trees dot the 

mountainous landscape. upon arrival in Los 

angeles we tour: Hollywood, sunset strip 

and panorama of Beverly Hills, before your 

tour ends in the evening. 


director, visits as per programme, porterage, 

service charges, taxes. Sightseeing: San 

Francisco, Sacramento, Yellowstone National 

Park, Guided Tour of Temple Square, Picnic Lunch 

in Arches National Park, Los Angeles. Hotels: 

San Francisco-Best Western Plus Americania, 

Reno-John Ascuaga’s Nugget, Twin Falls-Shilo 

Inn, Yellowstone-Gray Wolf Inn, Salt Lake City- 

Shilo Inn, Moab-River Canyon Lodge, Bryce-View 

Lodge, Flagstaff-Aspen, Las Vegas-Circus Circus 

(or similar).


aloha discovery 

20 days/19 nights, Los Angeles/Honolulu 

2012 Depart Thu: Apr 12, 26. May 10, 24. Jun 07, 21. Jul 05, 19. Aug 02, 16, 30. 

Sep 06, 13, 27. Oct 11. Nov 08, 22. Dec 06, 20. 

2013 Depart Thu: Jan 03, 17. Feb 07, 21. Mar 07, 21. 

Cost: $2226 pp twin share (s/supp 1060), Apr-Jun, Aug, Oct-Dec, 2013 Jan-Mar 

Cost: $2380 pp twin share (s/supp 1152), Jul and Sep 

20 days/19 nights, Los Angeles/Maui 

2012 Depart Thu: Apr 12, 26. May 10, 24. Jun 07, 21. Jul 05, 19. Aug 02, 16, 30. 

Sep 06, 13, 27. Oct 11. Nov 08, 22. Dec 06, 20. 

2013 Depart Thu: Jan 03, 17. Feb 07, 21. Mar 07, 21. 

Cost: $2474 pp twin share (s/supp 1306), Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct-Dec, 2013 Jan-Mar 

Cost: $2626 pp twin share (s/supp 1400), Jul, Sep 

day 01 Los Angeles Arrival 

shuttle bus on arrival in Los angeles and 

transfer to your hotel. Meet with your tour 

escort in the evening. 

day 02 Los Angeles-San Diego- 

Los Angeles 

travel through san Juan Capistrano and 

san Clemente to san Diego. You will visit the 

seaport village and san Diego’s Marketplace 

with time at leisure. evening return to Los 

angeles. 

day 03 Palm Springs-Phoenix 

Depart for the rugged san Jacinto Mountains 

and Palm springs, a lively downtown area. 

We continue across the desert to arizona’s 

Capital and your hotel in Phoenix. 

day 04 Phoenix-Sedona-Grand Canyon 

through the most biologically diverse 

sonoran Desert. view the spectacular red 

rock scenery in sedona. then to oak Creek 

Canyon and finally the grand Canyon, 

from the lookout on the south Rim you will 

appreciate this mile deep gorge. 

day 05 Monument Valley-Lake Powell 

experience the sunrise at the rim of the 

Canyon. then through the navajo indian 

Reserve, passing Cameron trading post. 

Continue to the Painted Desert in Monument 

valley. at Page, Lake Powell, visit the huge 

glen Canyon Dam and view the blue water 

of Lake Powell lapping against towering red 

rock canyon walls. 

day 06 Page-Lake Powell-Bryce Canyon 

arrive in utah, through Kanab to Bryce 

Canyon, see dramatic multi-coloured 

sandstone spires and pinnacles of many 

shapes in contrast to blue skies. evening 

at leisure. 

day 07 Bryce Canyon-Zion National Park- 

Las Vegas 

view the massive rock formations carved 

by wind and time, the virgin Riverto at the 

Zion national Park. We arrive at a completely 

diverse ambiance, dazzling Las vegas with 

24/7 shopping and variety shows. 

day 08 Las Vegas 

Full day at leisure to explore the city or attend 

your preferred performance. 

day 09 Las Vegas-Death Valley- 

Mammoth Lakes 

experience a dramatic change as we enter 

the quiet and extreme solitude of Death 

valley. stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace 

Creek Ranch, then across the valley 

ascending the sierra nevada Mountains to 

Mammoth Lakes. 

day 10 Mammoth Lakes-Yosemite 

National Park 

We drive over the tioga Pass, the sierras 

and into the scenic Yosemite national Park. 

Home to the spectacular Bridalveil Falls, the 

forest of giant sequoias, the planet’s largest 

living things, view majestic, glacial-shaped 

granite formations of el Capitan (“shooting 

star”) and Half Dome. 

day 11 Yosemite National Park- 

San Francisco 

Cross the oakland Bay Bridge to san 

Francisco. Your tour of the “City by the Bay” 

includes: union square, the Civic Centre and 

Fisherman’s Wharf. afternoon at leisure or 

join an optional night tour. 


Day at leisure in san Francisco. optional 

Wine tasting tour to the napa valley. 

WEST COAST USa 

San 

Francisco 

Hawaii 

Central 

Coast 

Yosemite 

Las Vegas 

Los Angeles 

Bryce 

Sedona 

Phoenix 

Monum. 

Valley 

Grand 

Canyon 

day 13 San Francisco-Monterey-Carmel- 

Central Coast 

Panoramic drive to the Monterey Peninsula, 

visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. 

then to the charming ambiance of Carmelby-the-sea. 

We continue past Paso Robles 

to a quaint Central Coast town. 

day 14 Santa Barbara-Los Angeles 

southbound to the santa Ynez valley into 

santa Barbara, with a strong spanish 

heritage and lovely white sandy beaches. 

Panoramic tour on arrival in Los angeles. 

day 15 Los Angeles-Honolulu or Maui 

own arrangement to the airport in time for 

your flight to either Honolulu or Maui (not 

included). on arrival you will be met and 

receive the traditional flower lei greeting and 

transferred to your hotel for five nights. 

day 16-19 Hawaiian Islands 

at leisure in the land of aloha for five days. 

Your local representative will be happy to 

advise you on activities or optional tours. 

day 20 Hawaii-Departure 

Your tour comes to an end at the airport in 

time for your flight arrangements. 



service charges, taxes. Sightseeing: San Diego, 

Navajo Indian Reserve and Monument Valley, 

Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Los 

Angeles. Hotels: Los Angeles-Crowne Plaza 

LAX, Scottsdale-Cottonwoods Resort, Grand 

Canyon-Yavapai West, Lake Powell-BW Inn, Bryce 

Canyon-Ruby’s Inn, Las Vegas-Circus Circus, 

Mammoth-Mountain Inn, Modesto-Doubletree, 

San Francisco-Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, Pismo 

Beach-Oxford Suites, Honolulu-Aqua Aloha Surf 

or Maui-Kaanapali Beach (or similar). NB: Own 

arrangements for the return flights to Hawaii. 

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USa EAST COAST 

The Grand east 

18 days/17 nights, New York/Miami 

Depart Sun: Apr 08, 22. May 06, 20. Jun 03, 17. Jul 01, 15, 29. Aug 12, 28. 

Sep 09, 23. Oct 07. 

Cost pp twin share: $2268 (s/s 930), Apr, Sep-Oct - $2095 (s/s 917), May-Aug 

18 days/17 nights, New York/Orlando 

Cost pp twin share: $2256 (s/s 930), Apr, Sep-Oct - $2082 (s/s 917), May-Aug 

16 days/15 nights, New York/Orlando 

Depart in the evening of Day 16 

Cost pp twin share: $2146 (s/supp 982), Apr, Sep-Oct - $1971 (s/s 752), May-Aug 

day 01 New York-Boston 

early departure for new england. travel 

along the Long island sound and Hartford 

to Boston. guided tour of the historic Quincy 

Market, stroll the Freedom trail, view the 

Boston Common, the old state House and 

Faneuil Hall and the cobblestone streets of 

Beacon Hill. evening at leisure. 

day 02 Boston-New England-Québec City 

through the new england states of new 

Hampshire and vermont to Canada. Past 

villages and through the picturesque White 

Mountains. evening arrival in Québec. 

day 03 Québec City-Montréal 

Your tour of Québec includes Provincial 

Parliament Building, walk in the walled 

Citadelle and see the Chateau de Frontenac 

with views of the saint Lawrence River. Free 

time, then on to Montréal to visit the vieux 

Port, Place Jacques Cartier and notre Dame 

Basilica. 

day 04 Montréal-Ottawa-Toronto 

Depart for ottawa, capital of Canada. 

Panoramic of the city and the impressive 

parliament building. Continue along the 

thousand islands Parkway to toronto. 

evening at leisure. 

day 05 Toronto-Niagara Falls 

Panoramic of toronto with its impressive 

skyscrapers. Continue to Lake ontario, 

crossing the Welland Canal, before arriving 

at niagara Falls. From table Rock view the 

thundering Horseshoe Falls. optional Maid of 

the Mist boat ride. 

day 06 Gettysburg-Amish Country 

through rolling farmlands of the Finger 

Lakes Region, into the Keystone state of 

Pennsylvania. visit the historic gettysburg 

Civil War national Battleground, the venue 

where abraham Lincoln addressed the 

nation in 1863. along the susquehanna River 

to your hotel. 

day 07 Amish Country-Washington DC 

travel through rural Dutch Country 

Pennsylvania. visit an amish Museum, 

depicting 300years of simple living. the 

amish people live in a world that stopped 

in 1850. there is no electrical, mechanical 

or modern equipment. evening arrival in 

Washington DC. 

day 08 Washington DC 

visit the city highlights: Capitol Building, FBi 

Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln 

Memorial, the White House and arlington 

national Cemetery. afternoon free to explore 

museums and the smithsonian institute. 

day 09 Washington DC-Williamsburg- 

Roanoke 

to Williamsburg, virginia’s colonial capital. 

Walk through the Duke of gloucester street, 

view the impressive public buildings, colonial 

houses and the College of William and Mary. 

on to your hotel in the Winston-salem area. 

day 10 Roanoke-Blue Ridge-Cherokee 

today, travel along portions of the Blue Ridge 

Parkway, through the beautiful Blue Ridge 

Mountains for an early afternoon arrival in 

Cherokee, in the heart of north Carolina. 

day 11 Cherokee-Great Smoky 

Mountains-Nashville 

on to the breathtaking scenery of the great 

smoky Mountains national Park, explore the 

Mountain Farm and a glimpse of the life of an 

appalachian farmer at the Museum. Continue 

through Knoxville to nashville, capital of 

tennessee, renowned for country music. 

Nashville 

Memphis 

New 

Orleans 

Toronto 

Pensacola 


Ottawa 

Amish 

Country 

Williamsburg 

québec 

Roanoke 

Cherokee 

Boston 

Orlando 

Miami 

New 

York 

Washington 

day 12 Nashville-Memphis 

across the tennessee countryside to 

Memphis, the city of blues music and cotton 

farming, panoramic of the city and Beale 

street, where you are likely to hear the sweet 

melancholy sounds of the blues. optional 

tour to graceland. 

day 13 Memphis-Jackson-New Orleans 

today’s tour takes you to Mississippi, the 

Magnolia state. Pass through Jackson, the 

state capital, and continue to Louisiana and 

new orleans. optional Jazz Cruise aboard a 

Mississippi steamboat . 

day 14 New Orleans 

Your day is at leisure to take in the French 

influence and grandeur of new orleans. Your 

tour escort will assist you with planning the 

day’s activities. 

day 15 New Orleans-Mobile-Pensacola 

travel along the Mississippi gulf through 

Mobile, alabama to the city of Pensacola. en 

route visit Bellingrath Home, considered as 

one of the top 10 rose gardens in america. 

day 16 Pensacola-Orlando 

through rural Florida to ocala, renowned for 

pedigree horse ranches. Continue through 

central Florida, heart of america’s citrus 

industry and evening arrival in orlando. 

day 17 Orlando 

Day at leisure. spend the day relaxing by the 

pool or optional visit of one of orlando’s Walt 

Disney World attractions and theme Parks. 

day 18 Orlando-Miami 

visit the Kennedy space Centre, home of 

america’s space programme. Your tour ends 

in the evening on arrival in Miami. 


coach, porterage, service charges, taxes. 

Sightseeing: Freedom Trail, Quebec, Gettysburg 

National Military Park, Amish Farmhouse and 

Museum, Washington DC, Nashville, Memphis, 

Bellingrath, Kennedy Space Centre. Hotels: 

Boston-Holiday Inn Brookline, Québec- 

Ambassadeur, Montréal-Holiday Inn Midtown, 

Toronto-Sheraton Centre, Niagara-Crowne Plaza 

Fallsview, Hanover-Hampton Inn, Washington- 

Omni Shoreham, Roanoke-Holiday Inn 

Tanglewood, Cherokee-Holiday Inn, Nashville- 

Guesthouse International, Memphis-Crowne Plaza, 

New Orleans-Hampton Inn Downtown, Pensacola- 

Hampton Inn Cordova Mall, Orlando-Ramada Inn 

International Drive Lakefront (or similar).


southern explorer 

12 days/11 nights, New York or Washington DC/Miami 

Depart Sat: Apr 14, 28. May 12, 26. Jun 09, 23. Jul 07, 21. Aug 04, 18. 

Sep 01, 15, 29. Oct 13. 


12 days/11 nights, New York or Washington DC/Orlando 


day 01 New York-Philadelphia- 

Washington DC 

transfer from new York to Washington DC 

via Philadelphia, where you will stop to 

see independence Mall and Liberty Bell. 

Motorcoach tour commences. Joining 

passengers meet in the hotel lobby at 07.30. 

Passengers joining the tour in Washington, 

DC on Day 01 will meet escort at the hotel. 


the highlights of your city tour are the us 

Capitol Building, supreme Court, Library 

of Congress, the FBi Building, Washington 

Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White 

House and arlington national Cemetery with 

the John F Kennedy Memorial. spend the 

remainder of the day exploring city. 

day 03 Washington DC-Williamsburg- 

Roanoke 

Depart this morning for Williamsburg, 

virginia’s colonial capital. Walk along the 

Duke of gloucester street to visit some of 

the impressive public buildings, colonial 

houses and the College of William and Mary 

(admissions may apply). evening at leisure. 

day 04 Blue Ridge-Cherokee 

today, travel along portions of the Blue Ridge 

Parkway, through the beautiful Blue Ridge 

Mountains for an early afternoon arrival in 

Cherokee, in the heart of north Carolina. 

day 01 New York Arrival 

independent arrival at your hotel. in the 

evening meet your tour escort and fellow 

passengers. 

day 02 New York 

this morning enjoy a city tour of new York 

which includes some of the most famous 

sights of Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the 

famous skyline as you absorb the bustle 

and energy of the Big apple. afternoon and 

evening at leisure. 

day 03 New York-Niagara Falls 

today we drive across the state of new 

York by Binghamton and through the Finger 

Lakes Country to breathtaking niagara Falls. 

indulge in a bit of wine-tasting at Watkins 

glen, on the shores of Lake seneca, named 

for the seneca indian nation. spend the 

evening at the romantic niagara Falls. 

day 04 Niagara Falls-Amish Country 

this morning you will have time to explore 

the awesome natural wonder that is niagara 

day 05 Cherokee-Great Smoky 

Mountains-Nashville 

enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you visit 

great smoky Mountains national Park. 

explore the Mountain Farm and Museum to 

glimpse the life of an appalachian farmer. 

Continue through Knoxville to nashville, 

home to country & western music. 

day 06 Nashville-Memphis 

travel across the tennessee countryside. 

arrive in Memphis, the city known for blues 

music and cotton, take a city tour including 

Beale street, the heart of the blues music 

scene, as well as the Civil Rights Museum. 

this afternoon, fans of the King of Rock and 

Roll have the opportunity to tour graceland, 

former home of elvis Presley (optional). 

day 07 Memphis-Jackson- 

New Orleans 

We travel to Mississippi, the Magnolia state. 

Pass by Jackson, the state capital, and 

continue to Louisiana and new orleans, the 

most exciting city in the south. tonight you 

have the option to join a Jazz Cruise aboard 

an original Mississippi steamboat. 


a full day at leisure to take in the French 

flavour and grandeur of new orleans. 

explore the French Quarter with many fine 

restaurants and Dixieland jazz clubs. an 

escort will assist you with planning the day. 

Great eastern Cities 

7 days/6 nights, New York/New York or Washington DC 

Depart Sat: Apr 07, 21. May 05, 19. Jun 09, 30. Jul 14, 28. Aug 18. Sep 08, 22. 

Oct 06. 

Cost pp twin share: $1152 (s/supp 540), Apr-June - $1003 (s/supp 509), Jul-Aug 

$1214 (s/supp 632), Sep-Oct 

7 days/6 nights, Newark/Newark or Washington DC 

Cost pp twin share: $916 (s/supp 404), Apr-June - $879 (s/supp 397), Jul-Aug 

Cost: $979 pp twin share (s/supp 396), Sep-Oct 

5 days/4 nights, New York/New York or Washington DC (Join tour on Day 3) 

Cost pp twin share: $755 (s/supp 280), Apr-Aug - $818 (s/supp 278), Sep-Oct 

Falls. take an optional ride into the falls 

aboard the Maid of the Mist, stroll along 

table Rock to view the thundering waters 

of Horseshoe Falls. Join an optional lunch 

at the skylon tower revolving restaurant 

hovering at 775 ft above niagara gorge, 

with an observation deck that affords views 

of 8,000 mile area (as far as the eye can 

see). Depart niagara and travel into amish 

Country for overnight. 

day 05 Amish Country-Gettysburg- 

Washington DC 

this morning travel through the appalachian 

Mountains along the picturesque 

susquehanna River, the longest river on the 

american east Coast. this afternoon we visit 

the historic gettysburg Civil War national 

Battleground, site of the largest battle ever 

fought on american soil, and where abraham 

Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. 

afterwards we journey to the nation’s capital, 

Washington DC. optional evening tour in this 

exciting city. 

EAST COAST USa 

day 09 New Orleans-Pensacola 

this morning we travel along the Mississippi 

gulf Coast through Mobile, alabama to 

the city of Pensacola. en route visit one of 

the top 10 rose gardens in america at the 

Bellingrath Home (admission included). 

day 10 Pensacola-Orlando 

travel through rural Florida to ocala, known 

for thoroughbred horse ranches. Continue 

through central Florida, heart of america’s 

citrus industry, and on to orlando for an 

evening arrival at your hotel. 

day 11 Orlando 

spend the day relaxing by the pool, or visit 

one of orlando’s well known attractions, 

such as Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic 

Kingdom Park, epcot, Disney/MgM studios, 

Disney’s animal Kingdom theme Park 

(admissions not included). 

day 12 Orlando-Kennedy Space Centre- 

Miami 

Drive to the Kennedy space Centre, home 

of america’s space programme (admission 

included). the tour takes you to the launch 

pad of the space shuttle and there will be 

time to explore the space museum. arrive in 

Miami by early evening where your tour ends. 

NB: For passengers leaving the tour today in 

orlando, your services end upon check-out 

from the hotel in orlando. 



service charges, taxes. Sightseeing: Philadelphia, 

Nashville, Memphis, Bellingrath, Kennedy Space 

Centre. Hotels: Washington-Omni Shoreham, 

Roanoke-Holiday Inn Tanglewood, Cherokee- 

Holiday Inn, Nashville-Guesthouse International, 

Memphis-Crowne Plaza, New Orleans-Hampton 

Inn Downtown, Pensacola-Hampton Inn Cordova 

Mall, Orlando-Ramada Inn International Drive 

Lakefront (or similar). 

Niagara Falls 

Amish Country 

Gettysburg 

Philadelphia 

Washington 

New 

York 


enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the 

us Capitol Building, supreme Court, Library 

of Congress, the FBi Building, Washington 

Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White 

House and arlington national Cemetery, site 

of the John F Kennedy Memorial. spend the 

remainder of the day exploring some of the 

many museums comprising the smithsonian 

institute. 

day 07 Washington DC-Philadelphia- 

New York 

Further sightseeing as we depart Washington 

DC to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love, 

where we will see independence Hall and 

the Liberty Bell before returning to new York 

City. Your tour ends upon arrival in Midtown 

Manhattan at approximately 18.00hrs. 



Sightseeing: New York, Finger Lakes Wine 

Tasting, Niagara Falls, Gettysburg National Military 

Park, Washington DC, Philadelphia. Hotels: New 

York-New Yorker, Niagara-Crowne Plaza Fallsview, 

Lewisburg-Country Inn and Suites, Washington- 

Renaissance Downtown (or similar). 

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USa SOUTH EAST COAST escorted tours 

Gone with the Wind 

12 days/11 nights, Atlanta/Atlanta 

Depart Sat: May 12. Jun 09. Jul 07, 28. Sep 01, 22. 


day 01 Atlanta Arrival 

independent arrival at your hotel where you 

will meet your tour escort. 

day 02 Atlanta 

Morning city tour of atlanta and learn about 

one of its renowned residents, Margaret 

Mitchell, author of “gone with the Wind”. 

this afternoon we visit Margaret Mitchell’s 

apartment and the Road to tara Museum 

and stately oaks Plantation which was the 

inspiration for tara. view the memorabilia 

from the movie including costumes worn by 

the stars Clark gable and vivien Leigh. 

day 03 Atlanta-Augusta-Charleston 

Depart atlanta and head west to augusta. 

augusta is the second oldest city in georgia 

and is home to the prestigious Masters golf 

tournament. afternoon arrival in historic 

Charleston and guided walking tour of this 

city by the sea. You will have time to stroll 

down the cobblestone walkways and admire 

the fine architecture. in the evening, you may 

enjoy a romantic carriage ride or a cruise. 

day 04 Charleston 

this morning enjoy a cruise to Fort sumter 

where the first shots of the american Civil 

War were fired. afternoon is at leisure. 

stroll through Charleston’s meticulously 

preserved historic district. earthquakes, 

the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and 

hurricanes all took their toll on this beautiful 

city, yet it stands out as the historical gem 

of the south. optional excursion to another 

historic plantation, Boone Hall with its 

famous avenue of oaks. the property has 

appeared in a number of movies, including 

“north and south”. 

day 05 Charleston-Savannah 

Journey south to savannah. en route stop 

on Port Royal island and see Beaufort, 

south Carolina’s second oldest city. its 

impressive antebellum architecture has 

been the backdrop to a number of movies, 

including “Forrest gump”. Continue on to 

savannah, once the world’s largest cotton 

port. savannah controlled the prices of the 

world cotton market with its own cotton 

exchange. Founder James oglethorpe laid 

out the city squares. the Civil War destroyed 

a large portion of georgia, but savannah 

was spared. numerous buildings around the 

tree-shaded squares are hundreds of years 

old. Many of them are very well preserved 

and some remain open to the public. on your 

historical guided walking tour learn about the 

history of the antebellum residences. the old 

cotton warehouses that line the river are now 

converted into shops and quaint restaurants. 

day 06 Savannah-Tallahassee 

Depart savannah and drive south along the 

coast of georgia, the cities you will pass are 

as rich with history as they are full of charm. 

in the afternoon we enter the state of Florida 

and pass Jacksonville. evening arrival in 

Florida’s state capital, tallahassee, one of 

the nations smaller capitals, with oak lined 

streets and soft hills surrounding the city. 

day 07 Pensacola-Mobile-New Orleans 

travel to Pensacola, founded in 1599 by 

spanish colonists and the first european 

settlement. Known for its gulf shoreline, 

most of which is state and federal parks. 

next stop is Mobile, alabama. Founded 

in 1702, Mobile rapidly became one of the 

most important ports along the gulf Coast. 

in the evening arrive in new orleans. the 

city today is a unique blend of spanish, 

French, Caribbean, african and anglosaxon 

influences. this is obvious in the 

food, architecture and of course, the music. 

optional guided tour through the French 

Quarter and a Jazz Club visit. 


Full day at leisure. optional morning tour to 

a famous Louisiana Plantation followed by a 

Jazz Brunch in the Quarter. 

Memphis 

Baton 

Rouge 

Natchez 

Nashville 

New 

Orleans 

Chattanooga 

Atlanta Augusta 

Charleston 

Savannah 

Pensacola 

Tallahassee 

day 09 Baton Rouge-Natchez 

tour of Baton Rouge capitol of Louisiana. 

Continue via the historic natchez trace 

Parkway to natchez. the parkway is a 444 

mile drive through exceptional scenery and 

years of native american and european 

history. the oldest european settlement 

on the Mississippi River. Before the Civil 

War, plantation owners built magnificent 

antebellum homes as the area was 

considered safer from flooding. We visit one 

of the homes and learn about the wealth of 

these 19C millionaires. 

day 10 Natchez-Memphis 

Morning drive to Memphis. this large river 

port was one of the most important links 

in the cotton trade before the Civil War. 

Memphis is also known as the “Home of the 

Blues.” a city tour will take you to the city’s 

liveliest street, Beale street, where the Blues 

are played in almost a dozen clubs. visit 

Front street, known as Cotton Row, where 

cotton traders and merchants conducted 

business. optional visit to graceland, the 

home of elvis Presley. 

day 11 Memphis-Nashville 

Journey to nashville, the capital of Country 

and Western music. the city earned its title 

with the first airing of the WsM Barn Dance 

radio program, the forerunner of the grand 

ole opry. the Ryman auditorium, the studios 

near Music Row, and opryland itself attest to 

nashville’s reputation as the most important 

city in Country and Western music. 

day 12 Nashville-Chattanooga-Atlanta 

Departing nashville, we head to 

Chattanooga, home to the famous Choo 

Choo and which has received national 

recognition for the renaissance of its 

beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its 

riverfront. in the afternoon, drive to atlanta 

where our tour ends. 



Sightseeing: Road to Tara Museum and Stately 

Oaks Plantation, Atlanta, Charleston, Antebellum 

Home, Memphis, Nashville. Hotels: Atlanta- 

Midtown, Mount Pleasant-Holiday Inn Mount 

Pleasant, Savannah-Four Points Sheraton Historic 

District, Tallahassee-Doubletree, New Orleans- 

Hampton Inn Downtown, Natchez-Eola, Memphis- 

Crowne Plaza, Nashville-Guesthouse International 

(or similar).


rocky Mountain Frontiers 

15 days/14 nights, Denver/Los Angeles 

Depart Fri: May 18. Jun 08. Jul 20. Aug 24. Sep 07. 

Cost pp twin share: $2032 (s/supp 794), May-Jun - $2213 (s/supp 998), Jul-Sep 

12 days/11 nights, Denver/San Francisco 

Tour ends on evening of Day 12 at the hotel in San Francisco. 

Cost pp twin share: $1798 (s/supp 600), May-Jun - $1971 (s/supp 801), Jul-Sep 

10 days/9 nights, Denver/Las Vegas 

Tour ends on evening of Day 10 at the Hotel in Las Vegas. 

Cost pp twin share: $1706 (s/supp 532), May-Jun - $1879 (s/supp 735), Jul-Sep Los Angeles 

day 01 Denver Arrival 

independent arrival at the hotel. in the evening 

meet your tour escort and fellow passengers. 

day 02 Denver-Rocky Mt-Cheyenne 

City tour of the “Mile High” city of Denver 

before beginning the ascent into the Rocky 

Mountain national Park. take the trail Ridge 

Road, known as Rocky Mountain national 

Park’s “highway to the sky”. Continue to 

Cheyenne, the capital of the old West! 

day 03 Mt Rushmore-Deadwood 

visit to Fort Laramie. then enter south 

Dakota and travel to Mt. Rushmore national 

Memorial, an epic sculpture where the faces 

of four american presidents are carved into 

the mountain. overnight in the Black Hills. 

day 04 Big Horn Mountains-Cody 

Return to Wyoming and see the Big Horn 

Mountains, which stretch from the plains of 

Wyoming to Montana, en route to the town of 

Cody. visit the Buffalo Bill Historic Centre. 

day 05 Cody-Yellowstone Park 

Drive to Yellowstone national Park. enjoy 

a sightseeing tour of geysers, waterfalls, 

wildlife and canyons. 

day 06 Grand Teton-Jackson Hole 

travel through the rugged, snow-capped 

mountains which welcome you to grand teton 

national Park. the “towering tetons” were 

formed by a series of earthquakes millions of 

years ago. Continue to the “Crown Jewel” of 

the Rocky Mountains, Jackson Hole. 

day 07 Jackson Hole-Salt Lake City 

travel through southern idaho to salt Lake 

City in the Mormon state of utah. see the 

state Capitol building, temple square and 

the tabernacle before arriving at your hotel. 

Kauai 

Lihue 

Honolulu 

Oahu 

Maui 

Kona 

Kahului 

Big 

Island 

day 01 Honolulu Arrival 

You will be met and given a traditional flower 

lei greeting, before transferring to your hotel 

at Waikiki Beach. 

day 02 Honolulu 

Depart for a full day tour of oahu. visit 

majestic Diamond Head. visit the exclusive 

Kahala residential area. 

day 03 Honolulu-Big Island 

time at leisure before meeting your driver 

and transfer to Honolulu airport for your flight 

to Kona, on the Big island of Hawaii. 

day 04 Big Island 

Morning tour of volcanoes national Park. 

(last minute diversions may be necessary). 

Drive down the slopes of Pele’s home. 

day 08 Salt Lake City-Bryce Canyon 

travel to Bryce Canyon, where a tour through 

a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires 

and pinnacles will dazzle the eyes. 

day 09 Zion-Lake Powell-Grand Canyon 

Dramatic rock formations carved by forces 

of water, wind and time make Zion national 

Park a must to visit during the morning. 

Continue to the second largest man made 

lake in america, Lake Powell, where blue 

water laps against towering red rock canyon 

walls. Cross through the navajo indian 

Reservation on the way to the grand Canyon 

national Park. 

day 10 Route 66-Las Vegas 

optional tour to watch the famed sunrise at 

the grand Canyon, a guided walking tour 

to the rim followed by a breakfast with view 

of the canyon. Descend the high Coconino 

Plateau into the Mojave Desert. Pass through 

seligman, a town built along the famed 

Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time 

sixty years ago. Continue to Las vegas. 

day 11 Death Valley National Park 

Depart Las vegas, and drive to Death valley. 

stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek 

day 05 Big Island 

Day at leisure. 

day 06 Big Island-Kauai 

transfer to the airport for your flight to Kauai, 

the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. upon 

arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. 

day 07 Kauai 

Full day tour of the island and see why Kauai 

is nicknamed the garden isle celebrated for 

its brilliant emerald green tropical scenery. 

day 08 Kauai-Maui 

Morning transfer to Lihue airport for your 

flight to Maui. upon arrival you will be met 

and transferred to your hotel. afternoon at 

leisure, and this evening, enjoy a sunset 

cruise from magnificent Kaanapali beach. 

WEST COAST & HAWAII USa 

San 

Francisco 

Pismo 

Beach 

Las 

Vegas 

Yellowstone 

Grand 

Canyon 

Mt Rushmore 

Cody 

Salt Cheyenne 

Lake 

City 

Denver 

Bryce 

Lake Powell 

Ranch before continuing across the valley 

and ascending the sierra nevada Mountains 

to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. 

day 12 Death Valley-Yosemite-S.Francisco 

Drive over the tioga Pass (weather 

permitting) high in the sierras into Yosemite 

national Park. Within the park, you will 

see the majestic, glacial shaped granite 

formations of el Capitan and Half Dome, 

which rise from the valley floor. in the 

afternoon travel to san Francisco. 


enjoy your day at leisure in san Francisco. 

day 14 Monterey-Carmel-Pismo Beach 

Morning drive to the beautiful Monterey 

Peninsula, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and 

Cannery Row then continue to the charming 

Carmel by the sea. southbound through Paso 

Robles a vineyard and cowboy region and 

san Luis obispo. Continue to Pismo Beach. 

day 15 Santa Barbara-Los Angeles 

travel through santa Ynez valley to santa 

Barbara, with its palm lined walkways and 

white sandy beaches. Free time to enjoy 

the spanish Heritage and architecture. 

sightseeing tour on arrival in Los angeles. 



Sightseeing: Fort Laramie, Buffalo Bill Historic 

Centre, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake 

city tour, Bryce Canyon National Park, Yosemite 

National Park, San Francisco, Los Angeles. 

Hotels: Denver-Holiday Inn Cherry Creek, 

Cheyenne-Historic Plains, Deadwood-First Gold, 

Cody-Buffalo Bill Village, West Yellowstone-Gray 

Wolf Inn, Jackson Hole-Point Inn, Salt Lake City- 

Shilo Inn Downtown, Bryce Canyon-Ruby’s Inn, 

Grand Canyon-Yavapai West, Las Vegas-Circus 

Circus, Mammoth Lakes-Mammoth Mountain Inn, 

San Francisco-Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, 

Pismo Beach-Oxford Suites (or similar). 

Hawaiian discovery 

11 days/10 nights, Honolulu/Maui 

Depart Fri: Apr 06, 20. May 04, 18. Jun 01, 15, 29. Jul 13, 27. Aug 10, 24, 

Sep 07, 21, Oct 05, 19, Nov 16, 30. Dec 14. 

Cost pp twin share: $2156 (s/s 943) - *$2548 (s/s 1358) 

Cost pp twin share incl. Inter-Island flights: $2908 (s/s 943) - *$3298 (s/s 1358) 

day 09 Maui 

Meet your tour guide and visit tranquil Lao 

valley, often cloaked in mystical fog. 

day 10 Maui 

Full day at leisure in Maui. 

day 11 Maui Departure 

transfer to Kahului airport. 

Inclusions: Twin share, tour director, deluxe coach, 

porterage, service charges, taxes. Sightseeing: 

Traditional Flower Lei Greeting, Oahu Island tour, 

Big Island Volcanoes National Park, Kona Coffee 

Plantation, Kauai Island tour, Sunset Cruise in Maui, 

Maui Island tour. Hotels: Honolulu-Aqua Aloha 

Surf, Kailua Kona-Royal Kona, Lihue-Kauai Beach 

Resort, Lahaina-Kaanapali Beach (or similar). NB: 

Own arrangements for inter island flights. *Upgrade 

to ocean view room at all hotels excluding Honolulu. 

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USa EAST TO WEST COASTS 

The Great american Crossing 

18 days/17 nights, New York/San Francisco 

Depart Sat: May 19. Jun 09. Jul 14. Aug 04. Sep 01, 22. 

Cost pp twin share: $2256 (s/s 880), May-Jun, Sep - $2442 (s/s 980), Jul- Aug 

15 days/14 nights, New York/Los Angeles 

Depart tour evening of Day 15 at the Los Angeles Hotel 

Cost pp twin share: $2107 (s/s 763), May-Jun, Sep - $2294 (s/s 860), Jul-Aug 

San 

Francisco 

Pismo 

Beach 

Los Angeles 

Las 

Vegas 

Grand 

Canyon 

Yellowstone 

Cody 

Salt Lake City 

Bryce 

Lake Powell 

Mt Rushmore 

Badlands 

day 01 New York-Philadelphia- 

Washington DC 

Morning departure from new York for 

Philadelphia. spend the morning exploring 

the historic district of the City of Brotherly 

Love. see the Liberty Bell, and stroll through 

independence national Historic Park and 

Mall. Continue to Washington DC 


our morning tour includes the us Capitol 

Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln 

Memorial, the White House and arlington 

national Cemetery, site of the John F 

Kennedy Memorial. spend the remainder 

of the day exploring some of the museums 

comprising the smithsonian institute. 

day 03 Gettysburg-Niagara Falls 

travel to gettysburg and visit gettysburg 

national Military Park, site of one of the most 

decisive battles during the american Civil 

War, and the place where abraham Lincoln 

gave his famous address in 1863. Continue 

through upstate new York to Buffalo on our 

way to niagara Falls. 

day 04 Niagara Falls-Detroit 

Morning sightseeing at niagara Falls. stroll 

along table Rock and view the thundering 

waters of Horseshoe Falls. Continue to 

Detroit, renowned as the “Motor City”. 

day 05 Detroit-Chicago 

Depart Detroit and travel along Lake 

Michigan, and tour of Chicago’s stunning 

high rise architecture, the Lake shore 

Drive, the Magnificent Mile and navy Pier 

on arrival in Chicago. 

Sioux City 

Chicago 

Detroit 

Niagara Falls 

Gettysburg 

New 

York 

Washington 

day 06 Chicago 

a full day at leisure in Chicago. optional 

architectural River Cruise, the best way 

to see Chicago’s impressive and famous 

architecture up close. 

day 07 Chicago-Sioux City 

travel through Midwest farm country 

abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and 

dairy farms. then we cross the mighty 

Mississippi River into the state of iowa to 

arrive just as Lewis and Clark did 200 years 

ago on the banks of the Missouri River. 

day 08 Badlands-Rapid City 

travel westward through the grasslands of 

south Dakota to Badlands national Park, 

once home to the buffalo and antelope, 

with strange shaped and colourful rock 

formations. We continue to the Black Hills, 

sacred to the Plains indians and home 

to Mount Rushmore, a monument to 

four presidents of america: Washington, 

Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. 

day 09 Bighorn Mountains-Cody 

enter the “equality state”, Wyoming, which 

has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with 

deserts and rolling grasslands. Continue to 

Cody for the night, (weather permitting). 

day 10 Cody-Yellowstone Park 

Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to 

Yellowstone, america’s first national Park , 

visit this immense geothermal wonderland, 

including geysers, waterfalls, wildlife 

and canyons. see Yellowstone Lake, old 

Faithful, Mammoth Hot springs, Yellowstone 

Canyon’s majestic falls, and Hayden valley. 


day 11 Yellowstone-Salt Lake City 

travel through grand teton national Park 

(weather permitting) and see mountain peaks 

towering over 13,000 ft. (4,000 m). City tour of 

salt Lake City on arrival in the Mormon state 

of utah. the followers of Brigham Young built 

one of the best planned cities in the country. 

see the state Capitol building and visit the 

famed temple square and the tabernacle. 

day 12 Salt Lake City-Bryce 

travel to spectacular Bryce Canyon, view the 

multi coloured world of sandstone spires and 

pinnacles will dazzle the eye. nature’s artistry 

has created rocks in thousands of shapes, 

sizes and colours, beautiful in their setting 

against the unusually deep blue sky. evening 

at leisure. 

day 13 Lake Powell-Grand Canyon- 

Williams/Flagstaff 

Depart Bryce Canyon and journey to Lake 

Powell, where crystal blue water laps against 

towering red-rock canyon walls. the second 

largest manmade lake in america, and one in 

a series of lakes formed by the damming of 

the Colorado River. We visit grand Canyon 

national Park, one of the seven natural 

wonders of the world. From the Desert view 

tower on the south Rim view this mile deep 

canyon, plunging gorges, rising spires, 

extinct volcanoes and below the rim, the 

winding Colorado River. 

day 14 Seligman-Route 66-Las Vegas 

travel through seligman, a town built along 

Route 66, it looks as if it were frozen in 

time (60years ago). Continue to Las vegas, 

the dazzling “entertainment Capital of 

the World,” where you can shop, attend 

performances around the clock. Remainder 

of the day at leisure. 

day 15 Las Vegas-Mojave-Los Angeles 

travel to Los angeles via the Mojave Desert, 

home of the world’s tallest thermometer, at 

134ft (41m) high. strands of unique Joshua 

trees dot the mountainous landscape. tour 

of Los angeles including Hollywood, sunset 

strip and parts of Beverly Hills. 

day 16 Los Angeles 

a full day at leisure in Los angeles. optional 

full day tour to universal studios. 

day 17 Santa Barbara-Pismo Beach 

Leave Los angeles in the morning and travel 

north through one of California’s favourite 

vacation spots, santa Barbara, where palmlined 

walkways border white sandy beaches. 

Continue to Pismo Beach. 

day 18 Carmel/Monterey-San Francisco 

Depart Pismo Beach and journey north 

to Carmel, home of actor/director Clint 

eastwood. enjoy browsing the shops and 

galleries of this famous artists’ colony. 

Continuing north, visit Monterey’s old 

Fisherman’s Wharf. stroll the Pier to Cannery 

Row, brought to fame by John steinbeck’s 

novel. in the afternoon pass the fertile valleys 

of Castroville and santa Clara en route to 

san Francisco. our tour ends upon arrival at 

the hotel in san Francisco. 



Sightseeing: Philadelphia, Washington DC, 

Gettysburg National Military Park, Chicago, Iowa 

farm, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, 

Los Angeles, Santa Barbara. Hotels: Alexandria- 

Hilton Alexandria Mark Centre, Niagara Falls-Best 

Western Cairn Croft, Allen Park-Best Western 

Greenfield Inn, Chicago-Best Western Grant 

Park, South Sioux City-Marina Inn & Suites, 

Rapid City-Ramkota, Cody-Buffalo Bill Village, 

Yellowstone-Grey Wolf Inn, Salt Lake City-Red 

Lion Downtown, Bryce Canyon-Bryce View Lodge, 

Williams-Holiday Inn, Las Vegas-Circus Circus, 

Los Angeles-Four Points Sheraton, Pismo Beach- 

Oxford Suites (or similar).

With ATI Tours you can also come here! 

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due date ati reserves the right to cancel the service. 

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Furthermore ati has no control whatsoever in possible 

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should the information relevant to the service or 

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that the costs quoted may not include airport or 

embarkation port taxes. the Passenger is responsible 

for excess luggage charges, travel insurance, porterage 

(unless hotel porterage is included in the package 

booked). also the Passenger is responsible for any 

optional service whilst touring or cruising, entry fees 

not included in the package, all personal services, 

such as beauty/health treatments, personal laundry, 

telephone calls, use of products from the room’s mini 

bar and room service. 

luggage: luggage and any personal articles carried by 

the client on any form of transportation, whilst on tour, 

are at all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s 

risk. Furthermore most service providers advise that 

whilst on tour one bag per person will be accepted, 

additional luggage may attract a supplement to be paid 

locally. 

Complaints: whenever possible, it is highly 

recommended that any complaint relevant to services 

and accommodation should be addressed directly with 

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to ensure that they are in possession of the proper 

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refunds, however the said refund will be subject to the 

cancellation policy stipulated by the property or the 

provider of the service. no refund whatsoever will be 

provided for pre-booked tickets to any event or entry 

tickets to museums and galleries. 

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the following scale of charges is only indicative and 

pertinent to the above exclusions: 

60 - 45 days prior 10% 

44 - 35 days prior 20% 

34 - 25 days prior 30% 

24 - 14 days prior 50% 

13 - day of arrival/no show no refund 

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apply full or partial refunds, for voluntary absences 

or involuntary delays in joining the services provided, 

including: missed meals, missed transportation (for 

private use to any venue or during the execution of a 

tour). 

Cancellation of service: should a service be 

withdrawn, modified, postponed or cancelled for 

reason beyond ati’s control, the client will be offered 

an alternative choice. However if the alternative 

arrangements offered are not suitable, the full amount 

paid by the client will be refunded in full and upon the 

rendering of same, all liability of ati tours shall cease. 

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medical expenses, personal accident, loss or damage 

of luggage, loss of deposit and cancellation fees. 

Errors and omissions: every care is taken to ensure 

the accuracy of this brochure at the time of printing. 

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omissions, misprints or typographical errors. 

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it is paid directly to hoteliers and other lodgings such 

as apartments and villas. ati will endeavour to inform 

when city taxes are applicable. However many towns 

are following this tendency and we may not have been 

informed in time. 

Dress Code: You are kindly reminded that shorts 

are not acceptable in most religious venues. Most 

european Restaurants also require gentlemen to wear 

slacks and sandals may be accepted but not thongs. 

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