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Caravan and Motorhome Holidays
European escorted group tours
Würzburg, Germany
Welcome
Krimml Waterfalls, Austria
Welcome to European Tours
Get away,your way Unwind and discover the very best of Europe with our amazing selection of handpicked escorted tours. We’re here to make it easy, relaxing and enjoyable for you every step of the way.
Lake Bled, Slovenia Photo by Angie Binns
From magical Christmas markets to scenic cycling adventures, from chic city breaks to glorious countryside stays whatever your dream trip encompasses, you're bound to find it within our amazing selection of holidays.
Lagos, Portugal
With over 110 years of experience helping people to explore the great outdoors, you can travel with confidence with the trusted experts and holiday providers.
Perfect Service
Germany
Your perfect holiday..........................................................4 What we do for you...........................................................5 Getting there......................................................................6 Ferries & Tunnel Services.................................................7 Book with confidence.......................................................8 How to Book.......................................................................9 Overseas Holiday Insurance......................................... 10
Romantic Road............................................................... 20
Slovenia & Croatia
Cycling in the Netherlands........................................... 28 Dutch Bulb Fields & more!............................................ 30 Discover Valkenburg & André Rieu............................. 31
Slovenia & Croatia.......................................................... 12
Portugal Purely Portugal............................................................... 14
Italy Italian Explorer............................................................... 16
Austria Alpine Austria.................................................................. 18
France Wines of Alsace............................................................... 22 Aveyron Discovery.......................................................... 24 Cycling in the Loire......................................................... 26
The Netherlands
The Netherlands & Germany Christmas Markets......................................................... 32
Overseas Rallies....................................................... 34 Booking Terms & Conditions............................ 36 Worldwide Tours..................................................... 39
Front cover photos: Top, Bamberg, Germany. Bottom, Spain.
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Your perfect holiday
Trogir, Croatia
From musical wonder and Christmas markets to beautiful vineyards and historic architecture, there’s a tour perfect for you in the pages of this brochure.
Hohenschwangen Castle, Bavaria, Germany
Christmas market in Aachen, Germany
Our Tours We’ve searched Europe to find you the very best sites, Tour Hosts and excursions to create a range of itineraries for you to choose from, so you can pick your perfect holiday. Each itinerary offers a mix of organised excursions and free time to explore on your own or simply relax on site. We’ll make sure you have a tour pack giving you all the information you need before you go, from site directions to an introduction to your Tour Hosts. This year, our tours take in the very best Europe has to offer from sightseeing in picturesque Portugal to the delights of the Loire by bicycle. You can also discover Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria or Croatia and Slovenia. Whether you like history, music, nature or city visits, we have something you’ll enjoy.
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What we do for you
From the first stages of planning, throughout your holiday and even on your way home, we’re here to help you on your adventures. Our knowledge and experience Together we bring comprehensive knowledge and seamless expertise to organise everything you need to tailor-make your trip. We’ll find ferry travel to campsites, overseas holiday insurance and everything in between to ensure you have a hassle-free holiday.
Maastricht, the Netherlands
Your European Tours Team We work hand in hand with each campsite and activity or excursion provider to bring you the range of tours we offer in this brochure and provide you with your ideal holiday. We also work alongside our Tour Hosts before, during and after each tour to ensure each holiday runs smoothly.
Your Tour Hosts Our friendly team of Tour Hosts are here to make sure you get the most from your holiday, offering you a warm welcome, helping you along the way and becoming your friends during the tour. They’re all experienced European travellers and are there to assist and accompany you during the tour, as well as liaising with the campsites and activity/excursion providers.
National Palace of Pena, Sintra
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Getting there
Your holiday starts before you’ve even left the UK, so we want to make sure that getting to the continent is as straightforward and simple as possible. We work with all major ferry operators and Eurotunnel to make sure we’re offering the best deals and widest range of options for our members.
Ferry Services Guaranteed lowest fares* Our connections with all the major UK ferry operators and Eurotunnel mean we work hard to guarantee the same or even lower fares than buying from them direct! It’s a promise we work hard to keep, by constantly negotiating new offers and special package prices that we pass exclusively to our members. For the latest information on our special offers please visit our website www.camc.com/offers. It’s just one more advantage of being a Caravan and Motorhome Club member - the lowest fares guaranteed!*
We’ve got it covered No matter where you live in the UK, you can sail to the continent with our super low fares. With sailings from the UK to France, Spain, Holland and Belgium, we can get you a head start to your next touring holiday, wherever in Europe that may be!
Guaranteed best prices on sites and ferries with your Club When you book a package you’ll get access to some of the lowest fares available, but you’ll still get a brilliant deal if you book a crossing alone!
It pays to book early It’s always wise to book early. Low fares can be snapped up quickly, and as all reservations are subject to availability, you can only be sure of getting the date and departure you want if you book well in advance. *Please see our website for details of our price match guarantee.
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Ferry & Tunnel Services 2hrs
Larne
2.25hrs
Cairnryan
Southampton
Newcastle
Belfast
NORTH SEA
Lymington
8hrs
60mins
Cowes
40mins
IRELAND 3.25hrs
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Hull
Liverpool
Holyhead
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Fishbourne
Yarmouth
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UK
Fishguard Pembroke
13hrs
Rotterdam
Dover Folkestone Portsmouth Newhaven 35mins
Poole
4.5/10hrs
ENGLISH CHANNEL
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4/10hrs
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Roscoff St Malo
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Bruxelles
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BELGIUM
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Dieppe
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Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Cherbourg 3h Caen (Ouistreham) 6h/9h St Malo 9h -12h Le Havre 4h -10h Santander 24h Bilbao 24h/32h Poole Cherbourg 4h 30m - 10h Plymouth Santander 20h Roscoff 8h DFDS Newcastle Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) Dover Dunkirk Dover Calais Newhaven Dieppe
15h 2h 1h 30m 4h
Eurotunnel Folkestone
Coquelles (between Calais & Boulogne)
35m
Irish Ferries
Pembroke Holyhead
Rosslare Dublin
4h 1h 45m - 3h 15m
P&O Ferries
Dover Hull Hull
Calais 1h 30m Rotterdam 12h Zeebrugge 13h
P&O Irish Sea
Cairnryan Larne Liverpool Dublin
2h 8h
Stena Line
Rosslare Cherbourg Fishguard Rosslare Harwich Hook of Holland Holyhead Dublin Cairnryan Belfast Liverpool Belfast
18h 3h 30m 6-8h 3h 15m 2h 15m 8h
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Book with confidence Sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday
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With no Club cancellation or amendment fees* and the benefits of having ABTA bonded financial protection, you will have complete peace of mind. So when you’re ready to explore the great outdoors, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Confidence to book with us
Expert knowledge
Trusted service
Best prices guaranteed†
Plan, book and travel with confidence knowing you’re in safe hands.
Trusted membership organisation delivering award-winning customer service.
ABTA bonded for peace of mind Providing financial protection and reassurance on your package holiday booking.
Free cancellations*
Full refund of package holidays if FCDO advise against travel to your destination, borders close or if you’re required to quarantine in destination. In these circumstances we will also waive Club cancellation and amendment fees.
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Book and travel with confidence with the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Plan ahead with the reassurance that you’re in safe hands with the trusted experts.
With over 110 years of experience helping people to explore the great outdoors. Travel with confidence with the trusted experts and holiday providers.
Book an overseas site, caravan, motorhome or campervan Eurotunnel or ferry crossing through the Club and you'll get the best price - guaranteed!
COVID secure certified campsites Our trusted campsite partners offer certified COVID secure sites that comply with local guidelines.
Overseas Emergency Assistance with Red Pennant** Providing European breakdown and medical emergency assistance. With a 24-hour assistance line, our caring and experienced Club staff are on hand to assist you every step of the way.
*Covers holiday cancellations in line with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice. T&Cs apply. **For further information visit camc.com/redpennant †To find out more visit camc.com/pricematch
Our holidays are ABTA protected What is ABTA? Formerly known as the Association of British Travel Agents, ABTA has been a trusted travel brand for over 70 years, offering advice and guidance to the travelling public, as well as leading the travel industry in supporting high service standards. We provide full financial protection for non-flight package holidays by way of a bond held by ABTA. If you buy other travel arrangements such as ‘ferry only’ this protection doesn’t apply. For more information visit www.ABTA.com You will be reassured to know that package holidays that have been sold to you in the European Economic Area (EAA) by ABTA Members are protected financially in the event of a company failure; this means that in the unlikely event your travel company goes out of business, there will be a quick, clear and simple process for you to follow, so you’ll be able to continue your holiday as planned or get your money back. For more information visit www.abta.com.
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How to book
Ponta da Piedade, Portugal
By phone
Ferry fares
You can book your holiday by calling our Travel Team on 01342 488 711. Remember to have your membership number handy, as well as details of your outfit and everyone travelling, including dates of birth.
Ferry and Eurotunnel fares are valid only at the time they are given, and may change if the booking is not made immediately. Similarly, special offer fares may have limited capacity, with the full fare being payable once capacity has been reached. However we will always do our best to find you the lowest possible fare.
Payments You can pay a deposit or the full amount by Visa/Mastercard debit or credit card. The deposit required is £75 and you will need to pay the balance by the date given on your confirmation.
What happens next Tickets and confirmation Once you’ve booked your holiday we will email or post your travel confirmation out to you (postal confirmation is not available if you book online). Your travel confirmation is your ticket, so please keep it safe!
At the port or Eurotunnel terminal On arrival at the ferry port you will either be asked for your ferry reference number (which is printed on your travel confirmation) or your number plate will be automatically recognised. Eurotunnel check-in uses number plate recognition. It is advisable to retain your travel confirmation until you have returned home.
At the campsite Your travel confirmation also contains details and confirmation of your tour booking. Some sites may ask for this when you check in, so it is a good idea to have it handy when you arrive. For full terms & conditions please turn to page 36.
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Red Pennant Overseas Holiday Insurance European Breakdown and Travel Insurance From
£60* The French Alps
Our Emergency Assistance Team is here for you.
Amsterdam
Start your journey with complete confidence that you are covered by overseas holiday insurance from a trusted and reliable provider. Red Pennant is more than just holiday insurance, with the objective of helping you still enjoy your holiday if you have an incident. Protect your holiday Our aim is to help you to continue your holiday in the event of an accident or breakdown. Red Pennant is tailored for caravanners, motorhomers and trailer tenters and exclusive to Caravan and Motorhome Club Members. Our multi-lingual helpline is open 24/7, so we’re here if you need us.
Peace of mind – home & away! So you can focus on who's important, with our Plus cover you get up to £4,000 towards lost costs if you have to cancel due to illness of you, a travelling companion or close relative. It also gives you the choice of cancellation or continuation benefits if your vehicle is damaged or stolen and cannot be used within 14 days of your planned departure date. Ensure you have your policy in place prior to your departure date to qualify for this benefit.
Cover for Covid With our travel insurance (in our Motoring & Personal package and Personal only cover) you can rest assured that should the need for medical help arise, our caring medical team will be with you every step of the way. *Price is based on two travellers under the age of 70 on our Motoring and Personal cover. This includes cover for a car & caravan or motorhome and is based on a single trip of up to 6 days. Additional premiums may apply on larger and/or vehicles over 15 years old.
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FREE Camping Key Europe card when you take out European breakdown cover. Caravan and Motorhome Club is a trading name of The Caravan Club Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for general insurance and credit activities.
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Red Pennant Overseas Holiday Insurance, European Breakdown and Travel Insurance
As essential as your passport Tailored with our members in mind, our Red Pennant Overseas Holiday Insurance provides a range of features to keep you protected while you’re travelling across Europe. • Cover to suit your needs, choose from vehicle breakdown cover, travel insurance or combine them both • Single trip cover for durations up to 365 days and annual multi-trip options available** • Our friendly Emergency Services Team, based at our Head Office are multi-lingual and ready to help whenever you need us • Holiday cancellation cover from the time you purchase Red Pennant Overseas Holiday Insurance • Our Personal policy provides up to £10m for medical emergency and includes cover for Covid-19.
Just some of the benefits of your chosen cover. Contact us, or visit camc.com/holidayinsurance for the full list of benefits and prices. European Breakdown and Travel insurance (Motoring & Personal package)
European Breakdown cover only (Motoring cover)
Standard
Plus
Standard
Plus
Emergency labour cost
Up to £250
Up to £500
Up to £250
Up to £500
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Return home from scene of mishap
Total Cost
Total Cost
Total Cost
Total Cost
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Continuation of holiday travel
Up to £2000
Up to £4000
Up to £2000
Up to £4000
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Continuation of holiday accommodation
Up to £2000
Up to £4000
Up to £2000
Up to £4000
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Medical and repatriation expenses (per person)
Up to £5m
Up to £10m
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Up to £10m
Type of cover
Cover per party unless otherwise stated
Travel insurance only (Personal cover)
This is promotional information only and a specimen copy of the insurer’s policy wording, including limitations and exclusions that apply, is available on request. **Age limits apply. For trips over 122 days cover is available up to 79 years of age.
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Slovenia & Croatia
Church of St Mary on Bled Island
Tour Name: Slovenia & Croatia Tour Duration: 24 nights Tour Code: ISCR Departure Date: 3 September 2022 Prices from: £2,799 for outfit + 2 people £2,299 for outfit + 1 person
Uncover the spectacular beauty and fascinating history of Slovenia and Croatia on this tour. A few highlights include exploring the breathtaking Lake Bled, contemporary capital of Ljubljana, iconic Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle in Slovenia, in addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Split and Trogir, watching the sunset in Zadar and taking a boat trip along the Opatija Riviera in Croatia.
Highlights: • Fall in love with two incredibly stunning and ‘off the beaten track’ countries • Explore the beautiful Krka and Plitvice Lakes national parks • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Split and Trogir • Meet the Lipizzaner horses at Lipica stud farm and watch their spectacular presentation show • Delight in a boat trip along the Opatija Riviera • Sample traditional food and drink Itinerary Day 1: Camping Bled (X03) in Slovenia Wander down to the shore of the world-famous Lake Bled and take in the scenery before meeting your Tour Hosts and fellow members at the campsite restaurant/bar for a welcome drink and meal. Day 2: Vintgar gorge & Lake Bled Enjoy an excursion to Vintgar gorge, where the River Radovna has carved a narrow channel through the rock, followed by a traditional Pletna boat trip on Lake Bled. Climb the steps at Bled Island to the picturesque church of St Mary. Day 3: Free day Enjoy a day at your own leisure. Day 4: Ljubljana You will visit Ljubljana today, the European Green Capital of 2016. Enjoy a walking tour of the city before spending the rest of the day at your leisure. Perhaps take a boat trip along the river? Days 5-7: Zagreb, Croatia
Predjama Castle
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Head across the border into Croatia and to your campsite. On day 6, you’ll explore Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, which offers a blend of traditional and modern architecture.
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Slovenia & Croatia
Stralsund Rostock
The upper town is home to the gothic cathedral and colourful Lubeck St. Mark’s Church, and the main square is situated in the lower town. On day 7, you can spend time at leisure relaxing or Hamburg further exploring Zagreb.
Grudziadz Szczecin
Bremerhaven
Leeuwarden
Bydgoszcz
Day 8: Arrive at Plitvice Holiday Resort (X10)
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Travel south and further into Croatia today. Settle in at the Bremen campsite then enjoy a welcome drink with the group. Day 9: Plitvice Lakes National Park Berlin
You’ll take a full-day excursion to the awe-inspiring setting of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Spend time exploring the park at Hannover Osnabrück your own pace and uncover the famous waterfalls. Magdeburg
Days 10 & Münster 11: Camping Kozarica, Croatia
Arnhem
Gottingen
Day 12: Split & Trogir
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Giessen
Luxembourg
Day 14: Free day Mannheim
Cottbus
Days 23: Lipica Stud Farm
Day 24: Free day & Farewell meal
Gliwice
Pardubice
Prague
Day 25: Depart the campsite
What’s included:
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Ostrava
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Pizen
Worms
Heidelberg
Wroclaw a tour of the famous Lipica stud farm, where the Lipizzaner horses are bred. You’re sure to be charmed by these Dresden beautiful animals at the performance of the Lipica Classical Riding School.
Enjoy your last day of the tour, before joining your fellow Karlovy Varyat a farewell meal in the campsite restaurant. members
Koblenz Discover the capital of Dalmatia on an evening excursion, Hof where you will uncover the plethora of beautiful, historic Wiesbaden buildings and squaresFrankfurt as you are guided around the town. As daylight begins to fade, head down to the famous Sea Trier Wurzburg Organ to witness a spectacular sunset.
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Krka National Park
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Enjoy a full-day coach excursion to explore two UNESCO World Düsseldorf Heritage sites. Explore Split, known as the most Erfurt beautiful city on Cologne the Mediterranean, home to stunning RomanJena architecture, Gera and Bonn visit the lovely old town of Trogir. Day 13: Zadar
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Zielona Gora
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Poznan
Potsdam
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Brno • Four nights at Camping Bled (X03) • Three nights at Camp Zagreb Days 15 & 16: Krka National Park Regensburg Karlsruhe • Two nights at Plitvice Holiday Resort (X10) You’ll take a boat trip to Krka National Park to see the Gmund Deggendorf • Seven nights at Camping Kozarica Stuttgart impressive Skradinski buk waterfalls. Continue by foot Ingolstadt Strasbourg • Passau Four nights at Autocamp Draga following the marked trails and take in gorgeous views across Tulin • Four nights at Pivka Jama (X09) the cascades. Enjoy a local lunch, and learn about the history Linz Ulm Melk • Excursions and meals as detailed of this region. On day 16 spend the day at your leisure then join Vienna the group for a meal in the evening. • Tour Hosts to accompany the group Munich Memmingen Day 17: Autocamp Draga What’s not included: Freiburg
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Enjoy a day to explore or relax at leisure today. Saarbrucken
Metz
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Müllheim Travel north today and on arrival at the campsite enjoy a Mulhouse welcome drink.
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day at your leisure. Luzern
St Michael
AUSTRIA
Brunnen
Bern
Day 19: Island boat trip
Lienz
SWITZERLAND
Relax and enjoy the views on a full-day boat trip along the striking Croatian coastline.StVisit two of the islands in the Interlaken Lausanne Moritz Bolzano Kvarner Bay and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. Day 20: Pula & Rovinj
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Day 22: Postojna CaveGenoa & Predjama Castle
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Trieste
Osijek
CROATIA Rijeka
Poreč
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Pula
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Pesaro
Pisa
Livorno
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Visit Postojna and marvel at the impressive stalactites that La Spieza adorn the cave, board the cave train and journey through the network of passages and tunnels. Enjoy a local lunch, followed San Marino by aMonaco tour of Predjama Castle which is built into a cliff. Florence
Cannes St Tropez
Bologna
Celje
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Travel northwards today and back into Slovenia to stay at the Asti Ferrara Pivka JamaAlessandria campsite. Join your fellow members for a drink in Parma the evening.
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Kaposvar
Maribor
Ljubljana
Udine
Rovinj
Cremona
Klagenfurt
Bled
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Callico
Trento Lugano excursion with a guide, Enjoy a full-day coach taking in the sights of Pula, home to a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre Como at its heart, which is the only remaining example to retain its full structure. Afterwards, explore the pretty fishing Vicaenza port and Venice Milan Verona old town of Rovinj. Turin
Budapest
Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that HUNGARY minimum numbers may apply. Graz
Innsbruck
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Gyor
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Day 18: Free day
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Bratislava
Salzburg
Rosenheim
Memmingen
SLOVAKIA
Ancona
Trogir
Split
Mosta
Arezzo
Siena To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour reference ISCR Perugia Asissi Grosetto visit camc.com/europeantours or talk to us on 01342 488 711 Bastia
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Purely Portugal
Douro Valley vineyards
Tour Name: Purely Portugal Tour Duration: 18 nights Tour Code: IPT Departure Date: 5 September 2022 Prices from: £2,069 outfit + 2 people £1,559 outfit + 1 person
New for this year, discover Portugal on this fabulous 18 night tour, starting in the north and heading down the Atlantic Coast. Explore historic towns and vineyards in the Douro Valley. Experience the striking Pena Palace and the rugged coastline of Cabo da Roca. Take a boat trip in Lagos and more. Based at four different campsites along the west coast of Portugal, delight in excursions from each campsite and free time to explore more. This tour is perfect for experiencing the culture, cuisine and sights of this beautiful, diverse country.
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Highlights: • Vineyards and wine tasting in the Douro Valley • Explore beautiful Porto with a guided tour • Discover the vibrant city of Lisbon • Visit Sintra and the Pena Palace • Discover the beautiful, artisan pottery of Porches • Marvel at the stunning Cabo da Roca • Explore the charming towns of Óbidos and Lagos • Delight in a boat trip to Ponta da Piedade Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Camping Rio Alto Meet your tour hosts and fellow members with a welcome drink and meal at the campsite’s restaurant. Day 2: Free day Spend a day at leisure, taking time to relax and explore the area. Day 3: Porto Your holiday will begin with a visit to the beautiful city of Porto, famous for its bridges and scenic river. Its specialty, Port, is a fortified wine which is stored and matured in cellars along the riverbank – why not visit a cellar and try some for yourself? Learn all about Porto’s historic centre, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the colourful, narrow streets of the Ribeiro district on a guided tour. Day 4: Douro Valley Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these vineyards run alongside the Douro River in this dramatic but peaceful landscape. Although Port is the main product of the vineyards here, white wines, sparkling and more recently, rosés are also made from the various grape varieties. Day 5: Departure from site and arrival at Camping São Pedro de Moel Settle in on site and relax with a welcome drink.
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Purely Portugal • Portugal Day 6: Nazaré Today enjoy a guided tour of Nazaré – a popular seaside resort on the ‘Silver Coast’ of Portugal. The beaches of Nazaré, considered some of the best in the country, are famed for their giant waves, caused in large by an underwater canyon. Also, visit the beautiful Baroque ‘Sanctuary of our Lady of Nazaré’ and learn about its ancient legend. Day 7: Free day A day to spend at your leisure after a few busy days of excursions and travels. Day 8: Óbidos & Fátima Today, visit the medieval village of Óbidos and admire the pretty, cobbled streets and architecture and learn all about its history with a guided tour. Then, after lunch in a local restaurant, your guided tour continues in Fátima - a site of religious significance. Day 9: Departure from São Pedro de Moel & Arrival at Camping Guincho Arrive at Guincho for a welcome drink and meal after your journey. Day 10: Free day A day at leisure at Guincho. Perhaps take time to visit the nearby Praia do Guincho beach? Day 11: Lisbon Enjoy a coach excursion to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, with a guided tour. This vibrant coastal city is built upon 7 hills, and is explorable via the number 28 tram, which is the main mode of transport here, as well as the famous street funiculars which tackle the steeper areas of the city. Whilst here, perhaps try some of the local culinary specialties such as cod fishcakes or ‘pasteis de nata’ (a custard type tart). Day 12: Cabo da Roca and Sintra In the morning, take a trip to Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point in Europe. Take in the impressive views of the rugged coastline and cliffs before heading off to Sintra and visiting the stunning Pena Palace. Then, after lunch in a local restaurant, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the exquisite Quinta da Regaleira and its expansive gardens. Day 13: Free day Perhaps head back to Lisbon to explore a little more of the city? Day 14: Departure from site & Arrival at Turiscampo, Algarve Settle in to this last site, set in the heart of the Algarve, with a welcome drink in the evening. Day 15: A day at your leisure Day 16: Explore the Algarve Start your tour of the Algarve with a trip to Porches, famous for its handmade, artisan pottery. Visit the Porches Pottery Workshop and see the superb craftsmanship in action on this guided tour. Enjoy a spot of sightseeing in the afternoon, taking in some of the most beautiful beaches and grottos of the Algarve, as well as a visit to the picturesque village of Ferragudo. End the day with a guided tour and wine-tasting at the Quinta do Outeiro winery. Day 17: Lagos and Ponta da Piedade You will take a guided tour of Lagos today, discovering its historic centre and its traditional charm. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip out to Ponta da Piedade – a unique headland that has been carved into incredible formations. Day 18: Free day & Farewell meal Why not visit Cape St Vincent – the most south-westerly point of Europe, or perhaps head back into Lagos and buy some last-minute souvenirs? End the tour with a farewell meal at the campsite restaurant in the evening. Day 19: Departure from site
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What’s included: • Four nights at Camping Rio Alto • Five nights at Camping Guincho (E10) • Four nights at São Pedro de Moel (W18) • Five nights at Turiscampo (E07) • Excursions as detailed • Welcome meal and farewell meal A Coruña • Tour Hosts to accompany the group
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Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that minimum numbers may apply.
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Vigo
Camping Rio Alto
Chavres Porto
Aveiro
Guarda Coimbra
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PORTUGAL E10 Lisbon Cascais
Badajoz
Grândola
Odemira E07 Lagos
Portimão Faro
Huelva Seville
To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour reference IPT
Antequer Cádiz
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Italian Explorer
Lake Garda
Tour Name: Italian Explorer Tour Duration: 24 nights Tour Code: ITL Departure Date: 1 September 2022 Prices from: £2,895 for outfit + 2 people £2,355 for outfit + 1 person
Experience the endless charm and wonderful highlights of this spectacular country on our 24-night tour, beginning at Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip to Isola del Garda, visit the beautiful city of Verona, full of Roman history and the setting for three of Shakespeare’s plays, and explore the enchanting city of Venice, celebrated worldwide for its art, scenery and architecture. Your journey then continues south to the UNESCO World Heritage town of San Marino and the breathtaking city of Rome. The tour will end in beautiful Tuscany, famous for its rolling hills, magnificent architecture and Chianti wine. Explore the spectacular cities of Florence and Siena, and enjoy the opportunity to taste some delicious local produce. 16
Highlights: • Explore Venice and the islands of the lagoon • Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Lake Garda • Discover the spectacular architecture of Siena and Florence • Visit the independent country of San Marino • Try delicious local food and Chianti wine Itinerary Day 1: Arrival at Camping Fontanelle (Y01) Settle in to your pitch before joining your Tour Hosts and fellow members for a welcome meeting and dinner. Day 2: Verona Today you will enjoy a full-day coach excursion to Verona, a charming city which overflows in Roman history and architecture. Follow the troubled tale of Romeo & Juliet as you meander through the majestic alleyways and bustling piazzas, and discover the legendary Arena di Verona, one of the bestpreserved amphitheatres in Italy which is still used for open-air opera concerts today. Day 3: Free day You have a day to spend at your leisure today, perhaps you could explore one of the pretty lakeside towns such as Sirmione or Peschiera del Garda. Day 4: Isola del Garda Relax and soak up beautiful views on a boat trip to the largest island on the lake, Isola del Garda. Once there, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the island, taking in the beautiful gardens and stunning architecture of the Venetian, neo-Gothic style villa. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the attractive town of Salò with a striking mountain backdrop and the longest promenade on Lake Garda.
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Take a stroll along the wide sandy beach before joining your Scarborough Tour Hosts and fellow members for a welcome drink and dinner.
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Enjoy a guided boat trip to Venice, marvelling at this breathtaking city built upon hundreds of tiny lagoon islands linked by bridges. Visit the expansive St Mark’s Square to see the beautiful Doges’ Palace and Grand Basilica di San Marco Nottingham with an impressive bell tower. The guided walking tour will Leeuwarden Groningen provide the perfect introduction to this mystical city.
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Day 22: Siena Bremen Take a full coach excursion to the majestic city of Siena, home Day 8: Free day to spectacular architecture including San Domenico church and UK Spend today at your own leisure after a IJmuiden busy day in Venice. the vast Piazza del Campo. Your guided tour Berlin will take in these Amsterdam Potsdam famous sites, in addition to the impressive Duomo (cathedral). Hannover Day 9: Lagoon islands Osnabrück Hook of Holland Utrecht Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the city further. Zielona Gora Magdeburg Rotterdam Today you will take a guided boat trip to the lagoon islands Arnhem Münster London Day 23: Chianti region of Murano, famous for its glassmaking industry, and Burano, Cottbus which is known for its brightly-coloured houses. You will also POLAND Today, you’ll take a half day coach excursion to Castello di Zeebrugge Gottingen Eindhoven Ostend visit the smaller island of Torcello with its pretty cathedral. Verrazzano, set in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Dover Dunkerque Bruges Leipzig Folkestone Antwerp these islands at your leisure. Enjoy a guided visit around the castle’s gardens and the uthBrighton Spend time exploring Düsseldorf Calais Ghent Newhaven Dresden to taste their historical cellars, before taking the opportunity Erfurt Day 10: FreeBoulogne day Brussels Cologne Jena Gera Masstricht delicious wines. Lille Aachen Day 11: Arrive at Centro Vacanze San Marino (Y04) Bonn Day 24: Free day & Farewell meal Namur Giessen Mons Travel south to the independent country of San Marino and Dinant Koblenz Enjoy the day at leisure. In theHof evening there will be a farewell meet Karlovy Vary Dieppeup with your fellow members and Tour Hosts for a Pardubice meal Frankfurt at the campsite restaurant. Prague Neufchâtel-en-Bray welcome meal. Amiens Wiesbaden St Quentin Le Havre Day 25: Depart the campsite Day 12: San Marino Trier
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Enjoy aAurillac coach excursion to the ‘Eternal City’ which is home Turin Valence to world-famous sites including the Colosseum, the Roman Briançon Forum and Vatican City. Take in these magnificent sites on a Mende Milau guided tour, as well as the Pantheon and Piazza Venezia. Montélimar
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Alpine Austria
Salzburg
Tour Name: Alpine Austria Tour Duration: 13 nights Tour Code: IAP Departure Date: 19 June 2022 Prices from: £1,379 for outfit + 2 people £949 for outfit + 1 person
Discover the unique and breathtaking setting of the Austrian Alps on this 13-night tour. From snowy mountain peaks and pristine alpine meadows to the beautiful cityscape of Salzburg, you’ll have the opportunity to embrace the culture, traditions and scenery of this stunning region. Based at the excellent Camping Grubhof in Lofer, you will find yourself in the heart of this beautiful area and perfectly situated to enjoy the highlights of the tour, as well as exploring at your own pace.
Highlights: • Soak up stunning mountain scenery • Visit the charming village of Lofer • Hike up the spectacular Krimml Waterfalls • Guided walking tours of Innsbruck and Salzburg • Beautiful scenery of Grossglockner High Alpine Road • Visit the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds • Opportunities for hiking through this gorgeous landscape • Discover Berchtesgaden in Germany Itinerary Day 1: Arrival at Grubhof (G04) Grubhof offers a picturesque setting with the Alps as a backdrop. Once you’ve settled into the site, meet your fellow members and Tour Hosts, and enjoy a welcome drink and three-course dinner. Day 2: Lofer Enjoy a short, guided walk around Camping Grubhof and its castle, followed by some free time for the rest of the morning. In the afternoon you’ll visit the pretty village of Lofer on a selfdrive excursion; discover the gorgeous alpine meadows via cable car and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Day 3: Free day You’ll have a day to spend at your own leisure today. You may wish to explore more of your surroundings on one of the excellent walking or cycling routes nearby. Day 4: Krimml Waterfalls
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One of Europe’s tallest waterfalls, Krimml Falls is a tiered waterfall set in the stunning Hohe Tauern National Park. Separated into three stages that plunge down the mountainside, this really is a sight to behold.
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After this visit, you will stop at the National Park Centre in Mittersill, an impressive visitor experience centre where you Malmö can learn about the extraordinary diversity of the Alps in a series of ‘nature rooms’ which offer 360° panoramas.
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Spend a day at leisure today - the campsite’s facilities include a luxurious spa and sauna, why not treat yourself?
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Embark on a full-day coach excursion to the UNESCO listed city of Salzburg and enjoy a guided inner city walk. Kielplenty to see in this historical city including Mozart's There's Stralsund birthplace, Hohensalzburg Castle and the beautiful Mirabell Rostock Palace and Gardens.
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Today is free for you to spend the time as you choose, giving Poznan you a last chance to see more of Austria. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at the Grubhof restaurant.
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today. Relax on a boat trip on the crystalline waters of Lake Koenigsee and visit the remarkable church of St Bartholomew Wurzburg Pizen on its western shore. Afterwards, you will visit the small town Jihlava of Berchtesgaden.
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• 13 nights at Grubhof (G04) Wroclaw • Excursions and meals as detailed • Tour Hosts to accompany the group
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Another day to enjoy at leisure today.
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Day 10: Grossglockner High Alpine Road Cottbus You’ll be taken into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Gottingen Park on a full-day excursion today. Pass through a spectacular mountain landscape adornedLeipzig with forests, meadows and cliffs as you ascend to an altitude of over 2500 metres and view the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest Dresden mountain, alongside the Pasterze Glacier. Jena Gera
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Romantic Road
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Tour Name: Romantic Road Tour Duration: 20 nights Tour Code: IRR Departure Date: 19 June 2022 Prices from: £2,359 outfit + 2 people £1,759 outfit + 1 person
Discover another side to Germany on this wonderful 20-night tour on the ‘Romantische Strasse’, one of Germany’s oldest trade routes which takes you from north to south through enchanting Bavaria. From charming, chocolate-box villages to stunning alpine scenery and enchanting castles, it’s not hard to see why this area has been the inspiration for so many well-loved childhood stories.
Highlights: • Explore the charming, Bavarian town of Rothenburg • Enjoy sampling some local wines • A scenic cable car ride and river cruise • An excursion to the Fuggerei – the oldest social settlement in the world • Visit the medieval city of Nördlingen • Explore the magical castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangen • A visit to the Füssen museum • Stunning views from the AlpspiX lookout platform Itinerary Days 1 & 2: Arrival at Gulperberg (H12) Ease your way into the tour with a couple of nights in the Netherlands, where you will meet your hosts and get to know your fellow tourers. Day 3: Arrival at Rüdesheim am Rhein (G08)
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Arrive at the campsite and settle in. Join your fellow travellers and hosts for a welcome drink in the evening. Day 4: Wine tasting & Cable car ride Wander into the Rüdesheim today and take a cable car over the town and vineyards for a spectacular view from above. Later on, you’ll enjoy a trip around the vineyards on the Winegrower Express and indulge in a wine-tasting session to sample the local produce. Day 5: River cruise with meal Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river Rhein and soak up the stunning scenery of the Rhein Valley, scattered with medieval castles and old villages. Finish off the cruise with a lovely onboard meal.
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Leave Rudesheim today along the Romantic Road to Camping Wertheim. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Taub and Main, this campsite enjoys a riverside location and close proximity to the picturesque town of Wertheim. Day 8: Castle ruins
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Enjoy an excursion today to visit the castle ruins of Wertheim. Take the rest of the day to explore this beautiful, old town at Bergen your leisure. Day 9: Visit Rothenburg
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Day 10: Free time at Stavanger your leisure A day to relax and do whatever you like. Perhaps check out the local wine festival which takes place at this time of year.
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Ventspils You’ll experience a real-lifeVisby fairy-tale today as you visit two Jönköping iconic Bavarian castles; nestled atop the mountainside, they are very different from each other but equally as fascinating. Schloss Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for the Jelgava Liepaga Växjö castle in Disney’sKalmar animated film, Sleeping Beauty.
Continue on your journey to Lech Camping. A small, peaceful site on the outskirts of Augsburg with its own lake. Enjoy a Frederikshavn welcome drink in the evening. Day 12: An excursion to the Fuggerei
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Delight in a truly unique and breathtaking perspective of the Klaipeda Kristianstad mountains today with a trip to the AlpspiX observation deck near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This amazing structure extends Kaunas Sovetsk 24 metres out from the cliff face and is situated above a 1000m vertical drop, which allows for unparalleled views of the Kaliningrad Zugspitz region’s peaks.
Day 13: A day trip to Nördlingen
Esbjergboasts Germany’s only The medieval city of Nördlingen Copenhagen Odense completely-preserved city wall. With a guided tour, you will learn all about the city’s intriguing history, walk along the city walls and discover the ancient tradition of the Watchman’s cry.
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Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and unwind after a few busy days. Rostock Lubeck
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Leave Lech Camping travel to your final campsite in Leeuwarden today and Bremerhaven the alpine south, situated on the edge of Lake Lechsee. Spend some time settling in and taking in theBremen stunning view. Amsterdam
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Wines of Alsace
Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg
Tour Name: Wines of Alsace Tour Duration: 14 nights Tour Code: IAW Departure Date: 16 June 2022 Prices from: £2,029 outfit + 2 people £1,339 outfit + 1 person
Come and discover an extensive selection of Alsatian wines on our new 14-night tour. Accompanied by an award-winning wine expert and member of the Association of Wine Educators, you will receive a fascinating insight into the complex procedures that go into each type of wine, from the soil type and grape varieties to the growing process and most importantly, the tasting. You will also experience just how much this stunning region has to offer as you explore the beautiful Alsatian architecture, visit a château and enjoy a boat trip on the Rhine. Based at the peaceful Pierre de Coubertin campsite in Ribeauvillé, in the heart of the vineyards and various wine domains, and only a 20-minute drive from Colmar; this is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the wines, villages and culture of Alsace.
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Highlights: • Discover an eclectic selection of wine-cellars and taste different wine varieties • Delight in a scenic steam train ride and boat trip • Visit Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg • A trip to the Gingerbread Palace • Visit the Brotherhood of St Etienne • Enjoy a visit to the pretty village of Riquewihr • Learn all about wine production Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Camping Pierre de Coubertin Upon arrival at the campsite, settle into your pitch and then take the opportunity to meet your fellow members with a welcome meeting, drinks and dinner in a nearby restaurant. Day 2: Eguisheim TGV - Train Gourmand du Vignoble Ease into the tour with a relaxing ride on the little land train, which will lead you through the vineyards in and around Eguisheim. Guided in English, you will learn about the landscapes, surrounding medieval villages and heritage of the area. Wander around some of the vineyards and learn about the wine produced in the area. There will be a wine-tasting aperitif, followed by lunch in a nearby village. Day 3: Free day Spend a day at leisure, perhaps taking some time to relax and unwind before tomorrow’s adventure. Day 4: Zellenberg & Katzenthal You will visit Zellenberg today, known as one of the pearls of the wine-growing region, perched upon a hill amongst the vineyards. Enjoy a guided walk along part of the ‘Perles du Vignoble’ trail, taking in the area’s geology, flora and fauna, ampelology and history. Afterwards, you will have a tour of the cellars and discover the huge 200 year old casks, followed by some wine tasting.
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Kiel After a picnic lunch, you will then head to Katzenthal, famed for its vines. Visit a wine producer and their domain to learn about the soil, the vines themselves and about the different grape varieties and how they are grown organically. Sample some of the wines produced here with a tasting session. Day 5: Free day
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Leeuwarden A day to enjoy at your own leisure. Take a little break from the vineyards today with an excursion to the Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg, a medieval castle, where you will learn about the fascinating history with a guided tour. Then, after lunch, head over to the ‘Palais du Pain d’Epices’ (Gingerbread Palace) and indulge in the fairy-tale world of this childhood favourite. Discover how it is made and sample some of the treats on offer. Day 7: Steam train & boat trip along the Rhine
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After a morning at leisure, you will visit the Volgelsheim for Utrecht a ride on the Ried Express steam train which runs along the banks of the RhineArnhem to Marckolsheim. After a scenic journey, Rotterdam Münster take in views of the river from a different perspective with a NETHERLANDS cruise on the Rhine before heading back to Volgelsheim on the steam train. Day 8: Free day
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Barr is a significant wine-producing village, with records of the Düsseldorf Canal in Colmar, vineyards dating back to the 8th Century. Visit a cellar, which Alsace Erfurt holds a collection of century-old oak casks, for a wine tasting Cologne before visitingMasstricht the ‘Museum of Wine’. After lunch and some Gera Jena Obernai, you will visit Ottrott, a village ELGIUMfree time at leisure in Aachen renowned for its unique production ofBonn red wine. You’ll have Day 13: Riquewihr amur the chance to taste this unusual wine with a ‘dégustation’, Today is centred all around sparkling wines, or ‘crémants’, Giessen accompanied by some Alsatian sweet and savoury nibbles. starting with a visit to a family-run wine cellar in Riquewihr, a Dinant Day 10: Free day quaint village full of Alsatian charm. Visit the cellar’s museum Koblenz Hof back to and take some free time for lunch before heading Spend some time at leisure today after a busy day of wine Ribeauvillé, where you will visit a modern and innovative tasting. wine cellar. Frankfurt Wiesbaden Day 11: Wihr au Val & Colmar
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Day 14: Free day & farewell meal Head to the south west today, where Alsatian vineyards border LUXEMBOURG You’ll spend the last day at leisure, perhaps revisiting some the Vosges mountains, to visit a local wine cellar and vineyard. Trier Pize Wurzburg of your favourite sights from the tour. In the evening, visit the You’ll spend the afternoon in Colmar, where after some free Worms‘Brotherhood of St Etienne’ at the Château de Kientzheim, Luxembourg time for lunch, you will take the tourist train around this where you will join in on one last ‘dégustation’ with the ‘Grand picturesque town, followed by a boat trip to the Petite Venise Mannheim Counsellors’ dressed inNürnberg their ceremonial robes and silver Heidelberg area renowned for its network of mini canals. chains. Visit the underground ‘œnothèque’ – a huge reserve of Day 12: Free day Saarbrucken Verdun over 60,000 vintage bottles dating from 1834. End this truly Metz A day to spend at your own leisure. unique experience with an evening meal in a local restaurant to say farewell to your hosts and fellow tourers. Regensburg Karlsruhe Day 15: Depart the campsite
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Strasbourg
Neufchâteau FRANCE
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Ribeauvillé Riquewihr Colmar ALSACE & LORRAINE
Langres
Mulhouse
Camping Pierre de Coubertin
Freiburg Müllheim Basel
Besançon
Dijon Dole
Stuttgart
Ingolstadt
Deggendorf
What’s included:
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• 14 nights at Camping Pierre de Coubertin Ulm • Excursions as detailed • Transport during excursions • Meals as stated in the itinerary Munich • Tour Hosts to accompany the group Memmingen
What’s not included: Memmingen
Rosenheim
• Ferry Crossings • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance
Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that minimum numbers may apply.
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Aveyron Discovery
Sunset from Le Monastère, Rodez
Tour Name: Aveyron Discovery Tour Duration: 17 nights Tour Code: IAV Departure Date: 2 June 2022 Prices from: £1,499 for outfit + 2 people £1,149 for outfit + 1 person
Come and join us on this fabulous 17 night tour, rich in history, culture, local cuisine and stunning landscapes.
Highlights: • Indulge your senses with a guided visit to the Roquefort Cheese Caves • Marvel at the 1,000 year old Peyrebrune Tower • Browse around the ambient Market of Rodez • Enjoy a trip to the Viaduc de Millau the tallest bridge in the world • Delight in afternoon of 'vélorail' • Admire the stained glass windows of Conques Abbey Itinerary
Just a few of the highlights include visiting the tallest bridge in the world, climbing inside a 1000-year-old tower, exploring the beautiful village of Brousse le Château and marvelling at the stained-glass windows of Conques Abbey. You’ll also have the chance to savour the gastronomic delights of Rodez Market, taste Roquefort cheese directly from the caves and sample some fine local wines.
Day 1: Arrive at Camping Club Les Genets (D07)
Based at Camping Club Les Genêts on the edge of Lac de Pareloup, the Aveyron Discovery tour really is a must for any lovers of France.
Day 4: Belcastel & Conques Abbey
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Meet your fellow members at the welcome meeting followed by a meal at the campsite’s restaurant. Day 2: Aire du Viaduc, Millau & Castelnau Peygarols Enjoy an excursion to the Aire du Viaduc, home to the tallest bridge in the world, the Millau Viaduct. Towering over the landscape, this is a sight to behold. You’ll also have a guided tour around the beautiful village of Castelnau Peygarols before returning back to your campsite. Day 3: Free day Enjoy time at your own leisure today. Today you’ll take a guided visit to Château Belcastel, a beautiful medieval fortress perched atop a gigantic rock. Afterwards, head to the abbey in Conques to discover the contemporary stained glass windows by Pierre Soulages, a renowned French artist and sculptor. In the afternoon you’ll visit the cooperative wine cellar of Marcillac wine.
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Dieppe Amiens
Day 5: Free day
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Neufchâtel-en-Bray
Koblenz Aveyron Discovery • France
Wiesba
St Quentin
A day to enjoy at your own pace.
LUXEMBOURG
PICARDY AND ÎLE-DE-FRANCE Rouento Saint Eulalie de Cernon, discover how Ouistre-ham During your excursion Day 6: Saint Eulalie de Cernon
the Knights Templars and Hospitalliers lived in the middle ages, on a guided tour. The commandery has conserved almost all of Compiègne the buildings of Sainte Eulalie - it is one of the best-preserved in You’ll then enjoy an afternoon of ‘vélorail’ MANDY the south of France. Évreux cycling over the railway! Lunch is included on this trip.
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Paris Versailles
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FRANCHE-COMTÉ Sézanne AND Alençon You’ll take a coach excursion today to two beautiful medieval Chartres CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE
Saarbrucken
Metz
Day 8: Villefranche de Rouergue & Sauveterre de Rouergue
towns. In the morning, immerse your senses in the sights and delightful smells of the Aveyron at the wonderful market of Villefranche de Rouergue. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour Le Mans of the town. In the afternoon you’ll stop off at Sauveterre Sensde Rouergue for some free time to explore at your leisure. Day 9: Free day Spend today at leisure.
Orléans Auxerre
Blois Day 10: Rodez
Nancyvillage, Aveyron Belcastel
Strasbourg
Troyes
Neufchâteau
ALSACE & Day 16: Roquefort Cheese Caves Châtillon-sur-Seine LORRAINE Head out on a guided visit to the famous cheese caves today, Langres
Fre where thousands of cheeses are aged so that they can bear the Delight in a full-dayFRANCE excursion to the historic city of Rodez, name Roquefort. Your tour will be followed by a cheese tasting Müllhe Tours home to architecture dating back to the 14th century. Spend Mulhouse session. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Tarn River time in the morning perusing the market stalls and exploring BURGUNDY through a protected area of natural beauty. Vierzon the city at leisure, before taking a guided tour of the old town Basel CENTREcathedral in the afternoon. Day 17: Free day & Farewell meal and gothic-style Day 11: Free day
Châtelleraut
Bourges
Spend some time relaxing or exploring at leisure today. Nevers Day 12: Peyrebrune Tower & Brousse le Château Châteauroux
Poitiers Enjoy a cultural visit to the remnants of the 11th Century
TOU Peyrebrune Tower, the Lévézou region’s last castle, which ENTES dominates the local skyline and offers spectacular views across the valley. In the afternoon, explore Brousse le Château, said to be one of the mostMontluçon beautiful villages in France. Day 13: Free day Spend today at your own leisure.
Vichy
Day 14: The Olt Valley
Aubusson
Besançon Spend the day at your leisure. End the day with a farewell meal Dijon and traditional dancing this evening. Dole
Day 18: Depart campsite before midday
Biel
Beaune
Bern
What’s included:
Interlaken • 17 nights at Camping Club Les Genets (D07) Lausanne • Meals and excursions as detailed • Tour Hosts to accompany the group Mâcon
What’s not included:
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• Ferry Crossings Pont d’Ain • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance Annency
SWITZERLAND
Today you will visit ‘Chez Gigi’ in St Martin de Lenne and taste Limoges their unique spit-roasted waffle. Then visit the ‘Veraconcept’ Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that Clement-Ferrand minimum numbers ulême artisan glassblower and in the afternoon, explore the fortified Feurs Lyon may apply. village of St Eulalie d’Olt. Aix-les-Bains
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Day 15: Free day You might like to take advantage of the sandy beach on the campsite’s lakefront to relax after your previous day’s activities.
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LIMOUSIN AND AUVERGNE
Saint-Étienne RHÔNE-ALPES Grenoble
MIDI-PYRÉNÉES Laissac Castlenou-Pégayrols Montauban
La Sambuy Turin
Peyre
Roquefort
Asti
Briançon
Mende
Millau Albi
d’Isère The Abbey of Val Conques
Valence
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Conques
Col de Marcieu
Montélimar Sisteron LANGUEDOC -ROUSSILLON
Toulouse Montpellier
Avignon Nîmes Arles
Digne-les-Bains
PROVENCE-ALPES AND CÔTE D’AZUR
Monaco Nice
Beziers Aix-en-Provence To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour referenceCannes IAV Carcassonne Narbonne Marseille St Tropez Foix visit camc.com/europeantours or talk to us on 01342 488 711
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Cycling in the Loire
Royal Château of Amboise, Loire
Tour Name: Cycling in the Loire Tour Duration: 10 nights Tour Code: ICY Departure Date: 2 July 2022 Prices from: £999 outfit + 2 people £839 outfit + 1 person
What better way to enjoy the sights of the Loire than by bicycle. Delight in a relaxing holiday of picturesque cycling excursions, uncovering some of the area’s lesser-known jewels such as the Château de Villesavin or the Château de Beauregard. The tour is based at the leafy and quiet Camping Les Saules, situated just a stone’s throw away from Château de Cheverny and within easy reach of many other iconic sights. From picnics in the châteaux grounds to guided tours and a coach excursion to Amboise, this is the perfect way to experience this wonderful region.
Highlights: • Three cycling excursions to Château de Villesavin, Blois and Cheverny • A day trip to the medieval town of Amboise • Visit a chocolaterie for a tasting and to learn about the chocolate-making process • Take in the sights of beautiful Blois on a 2-hour walking tour • Enjoy a boat trip in a traditional Loire ‘toue’ with an aperitif on board • Delight in an afternoon of wine tasting at a local wine producer Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Camping Les Saules (L01) Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before meeting your fellow members and Tour Hosts for a welcome meeting and drink. Day 2: Free day Spend some time at leisure familiarising yourself with the region. Day 3: Cycle excursion to Château de Villesavin & Chocolaterie Embark on your first cycling trip today; head off on the gentle but scenic paths to Château de Villesavin where you will stop for a picnic lunch in the grounds. After a guided tour of the château, cycle on to the Max Vaucher Chocolaterie for an explanation of the chocolate-making process, and of course, some tasting. Afterwards, cycle back to the campsite. Round-trip distance approximately 21 mls / 34 km.
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Hull
Cycling in the Loire • France
Manchester
Perhaps spend some time relaxing at the campsite after the previous day’s cycling. Day 5: Blois
Stoke Your next cycling excursion will take you to the beautiful town of Blois, where you will enjoy a 2-hour walking tour. You will also get to sample some local specialities along the way before cycling back to the campsite. Round-trip distance approximately 26 mlsBirmingham / 42 km (not including the walking tour). Fishguard Day 6: Free day
A day to relax and spend some time at leisure after Pembroke yesterday’s excursion.
Beautiful lavender Nottingham and sunflower fields
Peterborough
Norwich
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Day 7: Amboise & Loire boat trip Take a rest from cycling today and enjoy a coach trip to Oxford Cardiff Amboise. Soak up the town’s medieval charm and wander along the pretty market before enjoying lunch. Then, you will head to the beautiful town of Chaumont whereBath you will take a boat trip on a traditional Loire ‘Toue’ (wooden, flat-bottomed boat) with an aperitif on board.
Ipswich
Luton
Harwich
London Blois
Day 8: A free day at your leisure
Southampton Lymington Day 9: Château de Beauregard Poole Today is the last of the cycling excursions. This timePortsmouth your route Plymouth is a leisurely ride to the Château de Beauregard in nearby Isle of Wight Cellettes. Afterwards, head over to a local wine producer for an afternoon of wine tasting.
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A day at leisure to unwind and explore. Exeter
Dover
Folkestone Brighton
Calais
Newhaven
Zeebrugge Ostend Bruge Dunkerque
Boulogne NORD-PASDE-CALAIS
Round-trip distance approximately 12 mls / 20 km.
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Day 10: Free day & Farewell meal A chance to do your own thing today. Perhaps visit one of the other iconic châteaux or a nearby vineyard in the area. End the tour with a farewell meal at the campsite restaurant with your fellow cyclists and tour hosts. Day 11: Depart the campsite before midday Cherbourg
Roscoff
St Lô
Le Havre • 10 nights at Camping Les Saules (L01) • Excursions and meals as detailed Rouen Ouistre-ham • Tour Hosts to accompany the group Caen
minimum numbers may apply.
BRITTANY
Alençon Rennes
Laval
Chartres
Compiègne
FR Sézanne CHA
Le Mans
Vannes St Nazaire
St Q
PICARDY AND ÎLE-DE-FRANCE
• NORMANDY Ferry Crossings Évreux • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance • Bicycle hire Paris Argentan Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that Versailles
St Malo
Lorient
Amiens
Neufchâtel-en-Bray What’s included:
What’s not included:
Brest
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Dieppe
PAYS DE LA LOIRE Angers Amboise Tours
Nantes
Orléans
L01 Blois
FRANCE
Château de Villesavin
Bourges
Châtelleraut Poitiers
BUR
Vierzon
CENTRE
Châteauroux
To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour reference ICY Niort
La Rochelle Rochefort
POITOU CHARENTES
Montluçon
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Cycling in the Netherlands
Tour Name: Cycling in the Netherlands Tour Duration: 9 nights Tour Code: ICD Departure Date: 20 June 2022 Prices from: £1,099 outfit + 2 people £859 outfit + 1 person
Immerse in the wonder of the Netherlands by bicycle on this leisurely cycling tour, where you’ll enjoy cycling excursions to explore the diverse Ommen countryside. With a dedicated network of cycle routes and paths, this tour really is the best way to explore the region. You will be based at Resort de Arendshorst (H02), a spacious campsite situated on the banks of the Vecht River adorned by serene forests and farmland. The area around the campsite is a 500 acre nature reserve and an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it a beautiful location for cycling, walking and fishing. You can take your own bikes with you or hire from the campsite (from €50 per person for days 2-8).
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Highlights: • Stay on a peaceful, scenic riverside campsite • Delight in guided cycling excursions through the beautiful Ommen scenery • Coach excursion to Giethoorn, known as the Venice of the North • Visit a local vineyard for a tour, lunch and wine tasting • Marvel at the Witharen sculpture gardens • Enjoy a dedicated network of clearly marked, easy to follow cycle routes with stunning views
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Resort de Arendshorst (H02) Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before meeting your fellow members and Tour Hosts for a welcome meeting and drink. Day 2: Explore the local area A picturesque cycling excursion will lead you along and over the River Vecht, passing by beautiful countryside dotted with windmills, castles and even stork nests. In the afternoon, visit a local strawberry farm for a delicious lunch and a guided tour. Distance approximately 19 mls / 31 km. Day 3: Staphorst & Giethoorn A full-day coach excursion will take you to Staphorst, one of the Netherland’s most religious towns, famous for people wearing traditional dress. Afterwards you will visit Giethoorn, a charming little village with no roads. Enjoy a guided boat trip and then spend some time exploring at your leisure.
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Cycling in the Netherlands • The Netherlands Haugesund
Kirkwall
Day 4: Free day After a busy couple of days filled with exploring, take some time to relax with a day at leisure.
Stavanger
Wick
Day 5: Vineyard De Tappenberg You’ll head out on a cycling excursion to a local vineyard today. Enjoy a tour, delicious lunch and the opportunity to sample the wine produced here.
River Vecht
Distance approximately 22 mls / 35 km.
Inverness
Day 6: Dalfsen You’ll head out on a cycling excursion to Dalfsen today, a small, picturesque town with lots of little shops, which is a gentle 40-minute cycle from the campsite. Visit a functioning windmill and takeAberdeen the opportunity to purchase some local produce. Distance approximately 22 mls / 35 km. Day 7: Free day
Perth
A day to spend at your own leisure. Dundee
Day 8: Witharen
Hop back on your bike today for a cycling excursion to the pretty sculpture gardens in Witharen. Set on a farmyard, these gardens are home to sculpture artists; during the summer, the dinburgh artists exhibit their artwork here. Explore at your leisure before tucking in to a delicious lunch. Distance approximately 17 mls / 27 km. Day 9: Enjoy your final day at leisure In the evening join the group at the campsite restaurant for a
Dumfriesfarewell meal.
Day 10: Depart the campsite by 11am
What’s included:
Newcastle
Set yourself up for your journey home with a farewell coffee and a slice of famous Dutch apple cake on Middlesbrough the terrace before you leave. Dutch apple cake
• Nine nights at Resort de Arendshorst (H02) • Excursions as detailed • Three lunches and one farewell meal • Tour Hosts to accompany the group • Map and guide of local cycle routes
What’s not included:
Scarborough
• Ferry Crossings • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance • Bicycle hire (available from the campsite from €50 per person for days 2-8)
Blackpool Leeds Liverpool
Hull
Manchester
Stoke
Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that minimum numbers may apply.
Nottingham
Leeuwarden Groningen
rmingham
Peterborough
Norwich
Giethoorn
UK Luton
Oxford Bath
Ipswich Hook of Holland Rotterdam
Harwich
Staphorst Ommen IJmuiden Zwolle Dalfsen Amsterdam H02 NETHERLANDS Utrecht
Arnhem
London The famous Giethoorn village Photo by Leo Millwar
Southampton
Lymington Portsmouth ole Isle of Wight
Dover Folkestone
Ostend
Zeebrugge
GERMANY Eindhoven
Bruges Antwerp Dunkerque To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour reference ICDDüsseldorf Ghent BELGIUM Calais Newhaven Boulogne Cologne Brussels Aachen Masstricht Lille Bonn 29 visit camc.com/europeantours or talk to us on 01342 488 711 Brighton
Münste
Bergen
Dutch Bulb Fields & More! Oslo
Drammen
Haugesund
Moss
Karlstad
Skien Stavanger
Tour Name: Dutch Bulb Fields & More! Tour Duration: 7 nights Tour Code: IDB Departure Dates: 12 April 2022; 19 April 2022 Prices from: £815 for outfit + 2 people £649 for outfit + 1 person
Explore some of the most beautiful places the Netherlands has to offer, such as Keukenhof Gardens, famous for its spectacular flower displays. You’ll also have the chance to explore the bustling cities of Amsterdam, Delft and The Hague, where you can immerse yourself in Dutch traditions and culture. This tour is based at the popular Camping Koningshof in Rijnsburg. You will have plenty of time to explore the local area at your leisure - a bike ride to the nearby beach is a wonderful way to unwind and take in the scenery. What’s included: • Seven nights at Camping Koningshof (H03) • Excursions and meals as detailed • Tour Hosts to accompany the group
Highlights: • Take in the beautiful displays at Keukenhof Gardens • Enjoy a scenic drive to Katwijk aan Zee Frederikshavn • Discover the grand monuments and political heart in The Hague Aalborg • Visit the historic city of Delft • Wander around the Royal Delft Museum • Delight in a trip to Amsterdam and cruise Viborg through the city • Visit a traditional clog maker and cheese farm
DENMARK Århus
Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Esbjergat Camping Koningshof (H03)
Co openhagen
Settle into the campsite and meet your Tour Hosts and fellow Odense members. Day 2: Welcome meeting This morning you will be given an introduction to the tour and local attractions with tea, coffee and traditional biscuits available. The rest of the day is at leisure. Flensburg
Day 3: Coach tour
Today you’ll take a coach tour through the region, visiting the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens Kiel followed by a drive to Katwijk aan Zee for a short guided walk. See the lighthouse and Stralsund delight Rostock in freshly-caught fish on the seaside boulevard. Day 4: Visit The Hague & Delft
What’s not included:
Leeuwarden • Ferry Crossings • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance Groningen
This itinerary may be subject to change and minimum numbers may apply.
Lubeck
Enjoy a tour of The Hague, taking in some of the fantastic sights, before visiting the city of Delft with plenty of time to exploreBremerhaven the historic centreHamburg and a trip to the Royal Delft Museum. Day 5: Free day
Bremen Enjoy a day at your own leisure today - perhaps visit the market at Leiden.
Day 6: Amsterdam Your excursion today will whisk you away to the capital of Amsterdam and includes a fascinating visit to a traditional clog Hannover maker and cheese farm, plus a relaxing cruise through the city. Osnabrück
IJmuiden Amsterdam The Hague Hook of Holland
H03 Rotterdam
Utrecht Arnhem
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Day 7: Free day Münster
GERMANY
Eindhoven
Zeebrugge Bruges
Dunkerque
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Antwerp Ghent Brussels
BELGIUM
Potsd
Magdeburg
Spend the final day of this tour at leisure, before enjoying a farewell dinner in the evening. Day 8: Depart campsite before 11am Gottingen
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Ostend
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Düsseldorf
Maastricht visit camc.com/europeantours Cologne
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Dresde
Erfurt Jena
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Dutch Bulb Fields & more! • The Netherlands
Discover Valkenburg & André Rieu Frederikshavn
Aalborg
Viborg The concert’s spectacular setting
DENMARK
Tour Name: Discover Valkenburg & André Rieu Tour Duration: 3 nights Tour Code: IRU Departure Date: 8 July 2022 Prices from: £895 for outfit + 2 people £609 for outfit + 1 person
Join us in July for this incredible three-night trip to Maastricht and Valkenburg in the Netherlands. You’ll be enchanted by the irresistible sound of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in the fabulous setting of Vrijthof Square. This tour is based at Camping ValkenburgMaastricht, a natural woodland site less than 2 miles from the pretty town of Valkenburg. The tour includes a day trip to Maastricht with a city tour, followed by a scenic boat tour on the river Groningen Maas, two dinners and of course the main event; André Rieu and his orchestra! IJmuiden Amsterdam Hook of Holland
The Hague
NETHERLANDS
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Arnhem
Highlights: Århus • Experience the wonderful music of André Rieu in Vrijthof Square, Maastricht • DinnerEsbjerg cruise on the scenic Maas River Co openhagen • Immersive city tour of Maastricht Odense • Dinner in the Van der Valk Hotel Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Camping Valkenburg-Maastricht Settle into the campsite and meet your Tour Hosts and fellow Flensburg members. You might like to take a short walk to explore the beautiful countryside or perhaps relax at the campsite swimming pool. Kiel Day 2: Private coach excursion to Maastricht After a morning at leisure, you’ll take a city tour of Maastricht in a classic American school bus with a guide on-hand to tell you all about this beautiful city and its rich history. Lubeck Your tour will take you past the house where André Rieu grew up. You will also have time to explore the city and shop at your own leisure. In the evening, a dinner cruise on the Maas River offers Bremerhaven Hamburg the perfect end to the day.
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Rostoc
Day 3: André Rieu Concert Spend today at your leisure, perhaps discover the nearby town of Valkenburg with its beautiful municipal caves and castle Bremen ruins; relax in one of the many cafés and admire the old city walls and the renovated city gate. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner at the Van der Valk Hotel, before a private coach excursion takes you to the highlight of the tour, the André Rieu concert in Vrijthof Square. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful music from this world renowned musician. Hannover Day 4: Depart campsite before 11am Osnabrück After an enjoyable concert sadly it's time to leave, but with Magdeburg some wonderful memories to take home with you.
What’s included: GERMANY Antwerp Ghent Brussels
Mons
Eindhoven
BELGIUM Valkenburg Maastricht
Düsseldorf
Camping Valkenburg-Maastricht Cologne Aachen Bonn
Namur
• Tickets to the André Rieu open air concert • Three nights at Camping Valkenburg-Maastricht Gottingen • Excursions and meals as detailed • Tour Hosts to accompany the group
What’s not included: • Ferry Crossings • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance
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Jena
Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that minimum numbers may apply.
Giessen
To book this tour please call our reservations team on 01342 488 711 and quote tour reference IRU Dinant Koblenz
Hof
Frankfurt
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Cologne, Valkenburg & Aachen Christmas Markets Tour Name: Cologne, Valkenburg & Aachen Christmas Markets Tour Duration: 4 nights Tour Code: ICN Leeuwarden Departure Date: 12 December 2022 Prices from: £579 for outfit + 2 people £419 for outfit + 1 person
Groningen
Delight in the magical ambience of world-famous Christmas markets in Cologne, Aachen and Valkenburg on this 4-night tour, packed full of festive cheer. IJmuiden You will be based at Camping Vinkenhof in the Amsterdam Netherlands, located in the small village of Schin op Geul, just a short bus ride away from the dazzling market caves of Valkenburg and 30 minutes from Aachen in Germany. Enjoy an Utrecht excursion to Cologne, home Arnhem to a spectacular cathedral and Christmas market. You’ll also have the chance to see the incredible Nativity Sand Sculpture in Valkenburg and try delicious biscuits, gingerbread and marzipan bread fresh from the oven at Aachen’s market.
NETHERLANDS BELGIUM Camping Vinkenhof Valkenburg Maastricht
Düsseldorf
GERMANY Cologne Aachen
Flensburg
Highlights: • Visit the spectacular city of Cologne • Marvel at the Market Caves and Magic Sand Nativity scene of Valkenburg Bremerhaven • Experience the Valkenburg Christmas Parade • Explore the beautiful Christmas Market of Aachen, Germany • Try the delicious local specialties, including Printen Bremen • Farewell meal at the campsite restaurant Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Camping Vinkenhof Enjoy a welcome meeting with your Tour Hosts and fellow members over a drink of Christmas Glühwein and a traditional Dutch snack. Day 2: The Christmas Markets of Cologne Today you will head to the German city of Cologne via a coach excursion. Famed for its gothic architecture, impressive cathedral and beautiful views across the Rhine, you can explore the many markets at your own pace with plenty of time to shop for souvenirs and soak up the ambience. Day 3: Valkenburg Caves & Christmas parade Take the public bus to the nearby town of Valkenburg and spend time taking in the festivities of the town and magical market caves. In the evening, the excitement continues with the town’s famous Christmas parade. Day 4: The Christmas Market of Aachen Delight in a coach excursion to Aachen in Germany, enjoying plenty of free time to explore its Christmas market. Be sure to try some traditional ‘Printen’, a local specialty similar to gingerbread, fresh from the oven! In the evening, finish the Gottingen festive break with a farewell meal at the campsite restaurant. Day 5: Depart campsite before 11am
What’s included: • Four nights at Camping Vinkenhof • Excursions and meals as detailed in the itinerary • Tour Hosts to accompany the group
What’s not included: • Ferry Crossings • Red Pennant Overseas Emergency Assistance Please note this itinerary may be subject to change and that minimum numbers may apply.
Namur
Giessen
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Christmas market, Cologne, Germany
Overseas Rallies
Joining a caravan or motorhome rally is a great way to meet likeminded people and make the most of your touring experience.
Alan Rogers organises a range of overseas rallies on behalf of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, both for Club Centres and Owners’ Clubs. Our dedicated rallies team will advise on suitable campsites, arrange ferry crossings and organise excursions and meals. Leave the hassle to us A rally involves a huge amount of detailed planning: tailoring a unique itinerary, liaising with campsites and arranging group bookings and excursions. Why not leave this to the experts? If you are planning a rally for your group, or even just considering it, get in touch to see how we can help. Call the Alan Rogers team on 01580 214070.
...and there’s more! Each year we organise many different overseas rallies for various groups around the country. They come to us for our in-depth knowledge of the campsites, advantageous ferry rates and experience in organising successful holidays. For full details of all current rallies, visit rallies.alanrogers.com
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Overseas Rallies
Easter in Delft
Voyage to the Vendée
With the Cheshire Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club
With the Norfolk Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club
Duration: 7 night rally Departure Date: 8 April 2022 Prices based on pitch with electricity: • Car & Caravan incl. 2 adults: £520 • Motorhome incl. 2 adults: £510
Duration: 14 night rally Departure Date: 8 June 2022 Prices based on pitch with electricity: • Car & Caravan incl. 2 adults: £773 • Motorhome incl. 2 adults: £707
Vakantiepark Delftse Hout, Delft
Camping Resort la Yole, Saint Jean de Monts
There’s no better time to visit Holland than in the spring, filled with fields of vivid tulips, peaceful windmills and mountains of cheese. This family campsite is perfectlylocated just a 10 minute walk away from Delft, a picturesque town famous for its pottery and medieval old town. The gorgeous Keukenhof Gardens and Holland’s famous annual flower parade are not-to-bemissed daytrips and are within easy reach. So, dust off your clogs and limber up for the Cheshire Centre Rally to Holland!
The Norfolk Centre will be staying on the attractive and well run site of La Yole. Perfectly located just 2 km from the sandy beaches of the Vendée and a little further along the coast, the lively and chic seaside resort of Saint Jean de Monts, with plenty of shops, bars, restaurants and a daily market. All pitches have 10-amp electricity, water and drainage, and are separated by mature bushes and trees. The attractive outdoor pool complex, recently extended to include two family pools, with a relaxing spa, and the indoor pool for the odd bad weather day, you are certainly spoilt for choice.
What’s included: All site fees and local taxes and a return daytime ferry crossing with Stena Line from Harwich to the Hoek of Holland. Outfits over 7.5m on request. Minimum numbers apply. Alternative sailings available. Supplements apply for additional lengths and heights.
Relax in the sun in Sant Pere Pescador With the Derbyshire Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Duration: 14 night rally Departure Date: 18 June 2022 Prices based on pitch with electricity: • Car & Caravan incl. 2 adults: £771 • Motorhome incl. 2 adults: £699 Camping L’Amfora Join the Derbyshire Centre on their rally to Spain, staying at the peaceful site of Camping L’Amfora. Well-organised and spacious, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the site’s impressive array of facilities, from a large pool complex to tennis courts and mini golf. The Bay of Roses is also close by, home to a magnificent sandy beach, ideal for relaxing in the sun or enjoying a selection of watersports.
What’s included: All site fees, local taxes and a return ferry crossing with Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, based on Motorhomes or Caravans up to 7m and 2.6m high. Minimum numbers apply. Alternative sailings available. Supplements apply for additional lengths and heights.
What’s included: Price includes all site fees and local taxes and a return ferry crossing with Brittany Ferries travelling from Portsmouth to Caen with a motorhome or caravan up to 7m long and 2.6m high. Minimum numbers apply. Alternative sailings available. Supplements apply for additional lengths and heights.
Adventure to the Emerald Isle With the Worcester Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Duration: 14 night rally Departure Date: 23 July 2022 Prices based on pitch with electricity: • Car & Caravan incl. 2 adults: £771 • Motorhome incl. 2 adults: £771 Glen of Aherlow Join the Worcester Centre on their rally to Ireland and explore the lush and stunning landscape of the Emerald Isle. Step into the beautiful county of Tipperary where you will receive one of the warmest welcomes from Camping Glen of Aherlow. This campsite is surrounded by beautiful parkland and is within walking distance of a restaurant and a short drive to a number of attractive towns. Located in one of the most picturesque valleys in Ireland and right next to the dramatic Galtee Mountains – the views will certainly keep you captivated during this rally.
What’s included: All site fees and local taxes and a return ferry crossing with Stena Line for Motorhomes and Caravans up to 8m. Minimum numbers apply. Supplements apply for weekend travel, additional lengths, heights and passengers.
For reservations and enquiries call the Alan Rogers Rallies team on 01580 214070
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Booking Terms & Conditions
These booking conditions, together with our privacy policy, essential information, booking information, the advice and information section and any other written information we have brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, set out the details of your booking with The Caravan Club Limited trading as The Caravan and Motorhome Club, a company registered in England with company no: 00646027 and registered office address of East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, RH19 1UA, England (“we”, “us”, “our” or “The Caravan and Motorhome Club”). Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. In these Booking Conditions, “you” and “your” include the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred. By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that: 1. He/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by them; 2. He/she consents to our use of personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is authorised on behalf of all persons named on the booking to disclose their personal details to us, including where applicable, special categories of data (such as information on health conditions or disabilities and dietary requirements); 3. He/she is over 18 years of age and resident in the United Kingdom (if you are not a resident of the United Kingdom, you must advise us prior to booking) and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services; 4. He/she accepts financial responsibility for payment of the booking on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking. Our obligations to you are as a package organiser in the sale of a package holiday. 1. Making A Booking By making the booking the party leader confirms that he/she accepts and agrees to be bound by these conditions and that he/she has the authority of all those in his/her party to make the booking on their behalf. Once we have received your booking and all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by issuing a confirmation invoice, either directly from us or on behalf of the supplier as applicable. A binding contract between you and the transport / campsite operator or other supplier (where we are acting as an agent), or between you and us (where we are the Organiser of a Package holiday) comes into existence when we despatch the booking confirmation to the party leader. This invoice will be sent to the party leader. Please check this invoice carefully as soon as you receive it. You must contact us immediately if any information which appears on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracy in any document within 7 days of our sending it out. We will do our best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside these time limits but you must meet any costs involved in doing so. All documents (e.g. confirmation documents/holiday packs) will be sent to you by post or e- mail. Once documents leave our offices we will not be responsible for their loss unless such loss is due to our negligence. If tickets or other documents need to be reissued all costs must be paid by you. You can ask for delivery by other means subject to the charges stated below. The booking information that you provide to us will be passed on only to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements or other persons necessary for the provision of your travel arrangements. The information may therefore be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary and religious requirements. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. 2. Payment You will be required to pay a deposit or make full payment for your booking at the time of booking. Where you only pay a deposit you must pay the full balance by the balance due date notified to you. If full payment is not received by the balance due date, we may cancel your booking and charge the cancellation fees set out below. To confirm your booking, you must pay a deposit at the time of booking. The deposit will ordinarily be £75 per party, however, some ferry operators may require a higher deposit at the time of booking or may require full payment if you are booking more than eight weeks before departure. You will be advised of the exact amount payable at the time of booking. Full payment of the balance must be received by the ‘Balance Due’ date shown on your booking confirmation, which will be eight weeks before your departure date. If full payment is not received by the balance due date, we may cancel your booking and charge the cancellation fees set out below. When accepting any booking within ten weeks of the departure date we reserve the right to ask you to pay the full cost of your booking. We accept the following methods of payment: Visa/Mastercard debit or credit card authorisation. NB: No confirmations or other documentation will be forwarded until all invoiced balances have been paid. 3. Accuracy We endeavour to ensure that the tour descriptions, holiday information and prices both on our website and in our brochures is up to date at the time of going to press but it is possible (for example) for a campsite to change hands or for certain facilities or services at the campsite to be altered and we therefore must emphasise that the contents of our brochure/website represent the detail available at the time of publication. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of such information and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen arrangements (including the price) with us at the time of booking. 4. Special Requests If you have any special requests (for example pitch location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the supplier/representatives but we do not guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
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5. Insurance Adequate travel insurance is a condition of your contract with either us or the supplier in question, as applicable. You must take out a policy of insurance in order to cover you and your party against the cost of cancellation by you; the cost of assistance (including repatriation) in the event of accident or illness; loss of baggage and money; and other expenses. Failure to disclose relevant information may affect your insurance. If you fail to travel with adequate insurance cover we will not be liable for any losses in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available. 6. Ratings and Standards All the ‘star’ and category ratings given in our brochures or on our website are those granted to the campsites by the authorities of the countries in which they are located. These are not grades awarded by our personnel and in no way represent comparisons with our own sites in the UK. We also publish member ratings for the campsites that we promote. Please note that such ratings are simply an amalgamation of the reviews that we have received for the applicable campsite from our members and do not present ratings that we have set or imposed ourselves. We have no control over such ratings or the reviews provided by our members and no warranty is given or implied in respect of the same. Standards and ratings may vary between countries, as well as between suppliers. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any ratings given and no warranty is given or implied. Please note that as a general rule, the requirements and standards of the country you visit will not be the same as the UK and may sometimes be lower. 7. Behaviour Please be aware that the booking conditions of the supplier will normally state that your holiday arrangements can be terminated, with no refund, if the behaviour of your party falls below an acceptable standard. Suppliers will also often require you to pay for any damage you cause to the accommodation or services in resort. We are under no obligation to you if any event such as this occurs. You agree to indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (including all legal costs) made against us by the supplier or any third party as a result of your conduct. In order to maintain the security and safety at all of the sites on our tours we prohibit users who have been convicted of, or received a police caution for, a sexual offence (listed in Schedule 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003) and have been made subject to the notification requirements under the sexual offenders register or a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. If we are made aware that either yourself or a member of your party are subject to these provisions then we reserve the right to terminate your booking in advance or whilst on site during your tour, without a refund. 8. Passports, Visas and Health If you are a British Citizen you can obtain up to date passport and visa information from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice Non British Citizens, including other EU nationals, should obtain up to date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of your destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling. It remains your responsibility to check passport and VISA requirements before you travel. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. Neither we nor the supplier accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, VISA or immigration requirements. Some countries require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances. Up to date travel advice can be obtained from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website https://travelhealthpro.org.uk or from NHS (Scotland) on the fitfortravel website http:// www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk 9. Complaints Where you have booked a package holiday with us, please inform the relevant supplier immediately and contact us at our European Tours Department at East Grinstead on 01342 316 101 during office hours or on 01342 336 606 in cases of emergency. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our European Tours Department giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question without delay. If you fail to follow this procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. You may wish to consider using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). We are a member of ABTA, registered as The Caravan and Motorhome Club with membership numbers Y6697 and P8216 and we are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA`s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA`s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can`t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA`s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA`s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. 10. Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by Force Majeure. For the purposes of these Booking Conditions, Force Majeure means any event beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Examples include warfare and acts of terrorism (and threat thereof), civil strife, significant
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Booking Terms & Conditions risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination or remain at the travel destination, the act of any government or other national or local authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster and all similar events outside our control or the control of the supplier concerned. Brexit Implications: please note that certain travel arrangements may be affected as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. This could include an unavailability of certain flight routes, access to certain ports and airports and changes to the visa requirements of British citizens travelling to, within or through the EU. Please rest assured that this is something we will continue to monitor and will advise our members as soon as possible if we become aware of any confirmed bookings that will be affected. However, since this is something which is completely unprecedented and outside our control, we would treat any such changes as Force Majeure, and whilst we will endeavour to provide suitable alternative arrangements or refunds where possible, we will not be liable to pay you any compensation. 11. Law and Jurisdiction These terms and conditions are governed by English law and any dispute arising between the parties is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales (unless you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case you can bring proceedings in your local court under Scottish or Northern Irish law, as applicable). 12. Conditions of Suppliers Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions which will form part of your contract with us. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier's liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from us or the supplier concerned. 13. Data Protection and Privacy Please visit our Privacy Policy for full information regarding the way in which we use and store your personal data, which can be found at https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/privacy-policy 14. Services Unless otherwise stated in the campsite or tour description, all members must settle any bills directly with the relevant site administration. This could include, but is not limited to, any bills for water or sewage connections, tourist tax, registration fees, Eco tax, rubbish tax and pet charges. 15. Your Property You must pay all due care and attention to your personal belongings. We cannot accept any liability if they are lost or damaged. Unattended caravans, motorhomes or any other vehicles and their contents are the sole responsibility of their operators. 16. Campsite Facilities and Activities Our brochures and website describe the facilities and activities normally available at each campsite during the main part of the season, which is commonly national holidays and school holidays specific to the countries advertised in our brochures and on our website. Please note that facilities and services are generally available depending on the number of people participating. These services will not be offered if there are insufficient numbers. At many sites not all facilities and activities will be operating during the early and late season (e.g. as a result of lack of demand, weather conditions, maintenance and repair etc.) and we cannot be held liable for non-provision of any service. In some cases only a bare minimum of facilities and no activities will be open during the low season. 17. Definition of Package Where your booking is for a Package Holiday that we have organised, as defined below, we will act as a “Package Organiser” and you will receive the rights and benefits under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (“PTRs”), as outlined below. A “Package Holiday” exists if you book a combination of two of the following separate travel services: (a) transport; (b) accommodation; (c) rental of cars, motor vehicles or motorcycles (in certain circumstances); (d) any other tourist service not intrinsically part of one of the above travel services; provided that those separate travel services are purchased together from a single visit to our contact centre or website and selected by you before you agree to pay; or are offered, sold or charged at an inclusive or total price. 18. Pricing The prices stated in our brochures and on our website are exclusively available only when booking in advance with the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Our prices were calculated on the basis of then known costs and exchange rates. We reserve the right to increase or decrease the prices of unsold arrangements at any time. We also reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your arrangements are confirmed. The price of your chosen arrangements will be confirmed at the time of booking. Once the price of your chosen arrangements has been confirmed at the time of booking, then, subject to the correction of errors, we will only increase or decrease the price to allow for increases which are a direct consequence of changes in: (i) the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from the cost of fuel or other power sources; (ii) the level of taxes or fees applicable to the holiday imposed by third parties not directly involved in the performance of the holiday, including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports; and (iii) the exchange rates relevant to the package. Such variations could include but are not limited to airline cost changes which are part of our contracts with airlines (and their agents), cruise ship operators and any other transport providers. You will be charged for the amount of any increase in accordance with this clause. However, if this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 8% of the price of your confirmed holiday (excluding any insurance premiums, amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements), you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for any insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 7 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you less an administrative fee of £20. However, please note that travel
arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed holiday within 20 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this period. Please Note: Many transport operators are now using ‘Flexible Pricing’. This effectively means that prices can and do vary on a daily basis for the same arrangements. Consequently, where we give a quotation for a particular journey, this is only valid at the time of quoting. Any booking made at a later time may be at a different rate. We reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. We will do so as soon as we become aware of the error. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen arrangements at the time of booking. 19. Changes by You and Transfers of Bookings If you wish to change any part of your booking arrangements after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you must inform us in writing as soon as possible. This should be done by the first named person on the booking. Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your requested change. Where we can meet a request, all changes will be subject to payment of an administration fee of £20 per person per change as well as any applicable rate changes or extra costs incurred as well as any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Where we are unable to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable. Transfers of Bookings: If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else subject to the following conditions: a. that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions applicable to the holiday; b. we are notified not less than 7 days before departure; c. you pay any outstanding balance payment, an amendment fee of £20 per person transferring, as well as any additional fees, charges or other costs arising from the transfer; and d. the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. You and the transferee remain jointly and severally liable for payment of all sums. If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges as set out in clause 20 will apply in order to cover our estimated costs. Otherwise, no refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services. Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. 20. If You Cancel Before Departure If you or any member of your party decides to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us at our offices and will be effective from the date on which we receive it. We recommend that you use recorded delivery. As we and our suppliers incur costs from the time we confirm your booking, the following charges will apply: If cancellation is received prior to or on Balance Due Date, your deposit will be retained. Except in the case where a non-refundable fare has been booked, when the entire fare amount will be retained. If cancellation is received after Balance Due Date, then the cancellation charges set out in the table below will apply. In the event that only one element of a confirmed booking is cancelled a £20 cancellation charge will be applied to your booking together with all costs and charges as detailed below. Period
Cancellation charge
More than 56 days (Balance due date) before departure
Deposit Only
56-31 days before departure
25% of the total holiday price
16 - 30 days before departure
50% of the total holiday price
8 -15 days before departure
75% of the total holiday price
1-7 days before departure or after departure
100% of the total holiday price
Claims may be made on the Red Pennant Service (if purchased by you) if the reason for the cancellation is covered (see Red Pennant policy wording). Where any cancellation reduces the number of full paying party members below the number on which the price, number of free places and/ or any concessions agreed for your booking were based, we will recalculate these items and re-invoice you accordingly. Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed arrangements, you must notify us as soon as possible. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee any such requests will be met. Where they can be met, an amendment fee of £20 per booking will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves, and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. Full details of amendment and cancellation charges can be found in our Essential information. Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above. 21. Cancellation by You due to Unavoidable & Extraordinary Circumstances You have the right to cancel your confirmed holiday before departure without paying a cancellation charge in the event of “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” occurring at your holiday destination or its immediate vicinity and significantly affecting the performance of the holiday or significant affecting the transport arrangements to the destination. In these circumstances, we shall provide you with a full refund of the monies you have paid but we will not be liable to pay you any additional compensation. Please note that your right to cancel in these circumstances will only apply where the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against travel to your destination or its immediate vicinity. For the purposes of this clause, “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” means warfare, acts of terrorism, significant risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination. 22. If We Make a Change or Cancel Your Package Holiday We start planning the arrangements that we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in our brochure and other details both before and after bookings have been confirmed, and can cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. However, we will only cancel your confirmed arrangements after the date the balance of the cost of your holiday is due where you have failed to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time), where we are forced to do so as a result of Force Majeure as defined in clause 10, or where minimum numbers for any tour or other arrangement as advertised in our brochure or on our website, are not reached by 8 weeks prior to the date of departure.
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Booking Terms & Conditions Changes: If we make an insignificant change to your holiday, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure but we will have no liability to you. Examples of “insignificant changes” include the following when made before departure: any change in the advertised identity of the carrier(s), Eurotunnel / ferry timings, and/or ferry type; a change of outward departure time or overall length of your holiday of twelve hours or less; a change of accommodation to another of the same standard or classification. If we have to make a significant change or cancel after the date on which the balance of the cost of your arrangements is due we will pay you a reasonable level of compensation. Occasionally, we may have to make a “significant change” to your holiday. “Significant changes” include the following changes when made before departure; a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time or overall length of time you are away of twelve or more hours, or a change of UK departure point to one which is more inconvenient for you. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options: (a) (For significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements or (b) accepting an offer of alternative arrangements from us, of a similar or higher standard, if available (at no extra cost); or (c) if available, accepting an offer of alternative arrangements of a lower standard, with a refund of the price difference between the original arrangements and the alternative arrangements; or (d) Cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a full and prompt refund of all monies you have paid to us. You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, we will contact you again to request notification of your choice. If you fail to respond again, we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative booking arrangements. In addition to a full refund of all monies paid by you, we will pay you reasonable compensation, in the following circumstances: - If, where we make a significant change, you do not accept the changed arrangements and cancel your booking; - If we cancel your booking and no alternative arrangements are available. IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not pay you compensation in the following circumstances: - where we make an insignificant change; - where we make a significant change or cancel your arrangements more than 56 days before departure; - where we make a significant change and you accept those changed arrangements or you accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements; - where we have to cancel your arrangements as a result of your failure to make full payment on time; - where the change or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the confirmed booking requested by you; - where we are forced to cancel or change your arrangements due to Force Majeure (see clause 10). If we become unable to provide a significant proportion of the services that you have booked with us after you have departed, we will, if possible, make alternative arrangements for you at no extra charge and, where those alternative arrangements are of a lower standard, provide you with an appropriate price reduction. 23. Our Responsibilities to You in respect of Package Holidays (1) We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree to provide or arrange for you as an “organiser” under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, as set out below and as such, we are responsible for the proper provision of all travel services included in your package, as set out in your confirmation invoice(s). Subject to these booking conditions, if we or our suppliers negligently perform or arrange those services and we don’t remedy or resolve your complaint within a reasonable period of time and this has affected the enjoyment of your package holiday you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation or both. You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel services included in this package. The level of any such price reduction or compensation will be calculated taking into consideration all relevant factors such as but not limited to: following the complaints procedure as described in these Booking Conditions and the extent to which ours or our employees’ or suppliers’ negligence affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday. Please note that it is your responsibility to show that we or our supplier(s) have been negligent if you wish to make a claim against us. (2) We will not be responsible or pay you compensation for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description if it results from: (a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected; or (b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and which were unavoidable and extraordinary; or (c) Force Majeure (as defined in clause 10). (3) We limit the amount of compensation we may have to pay you if we are found liable under this clause: (a) loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions and money, The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is an amount equivalent to the excess on your insurance policy which applies to this type of loss per person in total because you are required to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind. (b) Claims not falling under (a) above and which don’t involve injury, illness or death The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is up to three times the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your booking. (c) Claims in respect of international travel by air, sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel i) The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international travel by air); The Athens Convention (with respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements). You can ask for copies of these Conventions from our offices. Please contact us. In addition, you agree that the operating carrier or transport company's own 'Conditions of Carriage' will apply to you on that journey. When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those 'Conditions of Carriage'. You acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions contained in those 'Conditions of Carriage' form part of your contract with us, as well as with the transport company and that those 'Conditions of Carriage' shall be deemed to be included by reference into this contract. ii) In any circumstances in which a carrier is liable to you by virtue of the Denied Boarding Regulation 2004, any liability we may have to you under our contract with you, arising out of the same facts, is limited to the remedies provided under the Regulation as if (for this purpose only) we were a carrier.
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iii) When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question. (4) It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under this clause that you notify any claim to us and our supplier(s) strictly in accordance with the complaints procedure set out in these conditions. (5) Where any payment is made, the person(s) receiving it (and their parent or guardian if under 18 years) must also assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights they may have to pursue any third party and must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. (6) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss or expense or other sum(s) of any description: (a) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you; or (b) relate to any business. (7) We will not accept responsibility for services or facilities which do not form part of our agreement or where they are not advertised in our brochure. For example any excursion you book whilst away, or any service or facility which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you. (8) Where it is impossible for you to return to your departure point as per the agreed return date of your package, due to “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances”, we shall provide you with any necessary accommodation (where possible, of a comparable standard) for a period not exceeding three nights per person. Please note that the three night cap does not apply to persons with reduced mobility, pregnant women or unaccompanied minors, nor to persons needing specific medical assistance, provided we have been notified of these particular needs in advance. For the purposes of this clause, “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” mean warfare, acts of terrorism, significant risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely back to your departure point. 24. Delays We regret we are not in a position to offer you any assistance in the event of delay at your outward or homeward point of departure, but any transport operator concerned may however provide refreshments etc. We will not be liable for any delay, however, EU Passenger Rights Regulations may entitle you to compensation from the transport operator under certain specific circumstances. 25. Insolvency Protection The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for your chosen arrangements and for your repatriation (where applicable) in the event of our insolvency. We provide full financial protection for our package holidays by way of a bond held by ABTA – The Travel Association, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ, www.abta.com. You agree to accept that in the event of our insolvency ABTA may arrange for the services you have bought to continue, or for a suitable alternative to be provided at the same cost as your original booking. You also agree to accept that in circumstances where the travel service supplier provides the services you have bought, you agree to pay any outstanding sum under your contract with us to that alternative travel service provider. However, you also agree that in some cases the services will not be provided, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under ABTA’s Scheme of Protection (or your payment card issuer where applicable) for a refund of the monies you have paid. 26. Insurance As noted in clause 5 of these Terms and Conditions, it is a condition of booking with us that you have adequate travel insurance in place. For some Package holiday bookings where we act as Organiser, if you do not take our own Red Pennant Holiday insurance we may require you to provide details of your alternative insurance cover, the benefits of which must be at least as good as those offered by Red Pennant. Where you are asked to provide such details, we will not check the suitability of the policy and it will remain your responsibility to ensure your chosen insurance policy is adequate for your needs. Details of the policy we offer are shown in our brochures and in our separate Red Pennant brochure. Premiums must be paid as soon as possible as cover will not be effective until we receive all applicable premiums in full. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on your break. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs. When purchasing insurance, either by way of our own Red Pennant Holiday insurance or your own personal policy, please ensure that all relevant information has been provided by you (e.g. pre-existing medical conditions). Failure to disclose relevant information will affect your insurance. 27. Location of Pitches We cannot guarantee that members will be allocated pitches all together in the same area of the campsite. However, campsite operators will be requested to arrange this wherever possible. 28. The Caravan Code Members are required to adhere to and abide by The Caravan Code as set out in the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s UK Sites Directory and Handbook. Parents have responsibility for their children at all times unless placed in the care of a duly authorised person. Particular care should be taken on sites with lakes, swimming pools and children’s playgrounds. 29. Unused or Additional Nights No refunds can be made for any nights not spent at campsites booked in the holiday itinerary. Where members want to stay extra nights, please contact us and we will attempt to extend your booking, subject to payment by you of any additional charges that may apply. Members are responsible for paying any campsite fees in respect of night halts which are not included in a booking itinerary. 30. Holidays including Ferry Travel Members must travel out and back on the ferries and at the times booked by us. Members who travel with any other ferry operator and/or at a different time than the booked sailing will be liable for the full cost of the alternative arrangement. No reduction in prices can be granted to shareholders of the ferry companies utilised. Any ferry offers published in Club publications, or on our website, may be restricted by booking type, date, etc. 31. Prompt Assistance If, whilst you are on holiday, you find yourself in difficulty for any reason, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is appropriate in the circumstances. In particular, we will provide you with appropriate information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance, and assistance with distance communications and finding alternative travel arrangements. Where you require assistance which is not owing to any failure by us, our employees or sub-contractors, we will not be liable for the costs of any alternative travel arrangements or other such assistance you require. Any supplier, airline or other transport supplier may however pay for or provide refreshments and/or appropriate accommodation and you should make a claim directly to them. Subject to the other terms of these Booking Conditions, we will not be liable for any costs, fees or charges you incur in the above circumstances, if you fail to obtain our prior authorisation before making your own travel arrangements. Furthermore, we reserve the right to charge you a fee for our assistance in the event that the difficulty is caused intentionally by you or a member of your party, or otherwise through your or your party’s negligence.
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Worldwide Tours
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, Canada
Let us take you on an adventure to some of the most exciting destinations in the world. Discover dazzling scenery, immerse yourself in unfamiliar cultures and make memories that will last a lifetime. We have a range of once-in-a-lifetime trips to the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Southern Africa which will leave you in awe of these impressive countries.
New Zealand Offering some of the world’s most stunning scenery, New Zealand’s natural landscape is a sight to behold. From fjords and mountains to geysers and beaches, this is a diverse country waiting to be explored. A motorhome provides the perfect way to do just that, with open roads and comfortable driving distances allowing you to enjoy your visit to the full.
USA America is a country full of spectacular vistas, just waiting for you to visit. From the beaches and bays of California to the unique landscapes of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone national parks, a world of experiences awaits you. Choose from one of our recommended itineraries or tailor-make your ideal holiday, the choice is yours.
Canada Canada’s vibrant cities and rugged, yet picturesque mountains are waiting to be discovered. Experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains, with their snow-capped peaks, glaciers and scenic valleys, or perhaps explore the coastal region and Vancouver Island with its mix of culture and wildlife and the opportunity to see bears and whales.
Australia Australia is a land of spectacular vistas, iconic landscapes and stunning coastlines. Explore the pacific coast, drive the great ocean road, experience the Great Barrier Reef and explore the cities of Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide as you discover all that this fascinating country has to offer.
Southern Africa Explore the national parks and discover the native wildlife and incredible landscapes of Africa. Discover Cape Town, experience Kruger or visit the awe inspiring Victoria Falls on this adventure of a lifetime. You'll see the Big Five, whales in the wild, learn about traditional culture and make memories you’ll never forget.
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Worldwide escorted group and independent tours
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