Glenton - Groups 2018

2018 groups collection telephone 0141 221 1668 glentonholidays.com

Dear group leader, Welcome to Go Travelling, jam-packed with exciting ideas for 2018. Our new Summer Collection brochure is dropping onto doormats and we’re absolutely delighted with the exceptional choice within its pages.

Remember, groups can select any of these tours and we can operate the holiday exclusively for your club – cherry-picking the excursions that most appeal while changing the ones that don’t! Shorten or lengthen the holiday duration, add entry to an attraction, include a guided tour – almost anything is possible with glenton groups.

We’ve got day trips to Arran, afternoon tea on the Clyde, overnight party cruises aboard world class ships and short breaks to fascinating attractions such as Kynren which takes you on a whirlwind tour of 2000 years of history or how about viewing the Terracotta Warriors? Look out for our special feature about cruising on the rivers Rhine and Mosel – a wonderful way for your group to get together.

Of course groups do like to be beside the seaside so we’ve included coastal gems like Eastbourne and Southport. City slickers might fancy going downtown in Newcastle or Liverpool while Daniel O’Donnell fans wouldn’t dream of missing our Donegal Delights tour where we take our seats for the Opry Le Daniel spectacular, hosted by the King of Country himself! glenton groups enjoyed a bumper 2017 with more groups than ever trusting us with their holidays – and we look forward to being of further service to you.

our ratings and recommendations Based on customer feedback we’re delighted to continue our new ratings and recommendations to 95% tours we’ve operated in the past.

Ratings are based on returned customer questionnaires from tours in 2016 and until the end of September 2017. Entertainment ratings shown only if applicable. When you receive your quote please check the relevant hotel ratings.

Glenton customers who rate the hotel either good or excellent: Location:

80%

Food:

70%

Comfort & cleanliness: 90% Entertainment:

60%

exclusive glenton extras Every holidaymaker on a glenton coach receives our “doggy bag” containing snacks, water, our popular magazine the glentoneer and a host of other complimentary goodies.

hand picKed hotels Kind regards

Claire Jolly

Groups Manager

total peace of mind glenton is Scotland’s only ABTA bonded coach holiday specialist. We are also bonded

by ATOL providing extra financial security for all air holidays. If you book with an unbonded company you could well be risking your holiday and your groups hard earned money.

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Our holiday collection features a fantastic range of hotels offering a variety of differing facilities. These are indicated on individual hotel descriptions by the following symbols:

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GYM

LIFT

SAUNA

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WAITER SERVICE

ENTERTAINMENT SWIMMING POOL

B&B

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

BENEFITS ON ALL GLENTON GROUP BOOKINGS All our group bookings of 15+ can take full advantage of these great benefits.

• Booking deposits from just £20.00 per person • Free holiday insurance option • Direct dial groups telephone number with friendly, specialist team • Provisional bookings held for up to 2 months with no obligation • Request your favourite coach operator & driver • Complete financial security – glenton are fully ABTA & ATOL bonded.

FULL GROUP BENEFITS

Tailor made tours where the group has sole use of a coach can be cost on a minimum number of passengers travelling. Look at the great benefits below for full groups.

1 free place

2 free places

3 free places

in 20 paying passengers

in 40 paying passengers

in 46 paying passengers

• Tailor-made tours cost on a minimum number of your choice • Free holiday planning and tailor-made itineraries • Choose your joining point(s)/ departure times • No supplement on single rooms for mainland UK holidays and some Irish tours • 10% off group leader’s personal tours with glenton* • Free membership for group leader’s to our glenton LOYALTY CLUB* • Free room upgrade for group leaders where possible on personal & group tours* • Free bottle of wine in room for group leaders on group tours

PART GROUP BENEFITS Please remember we welcome many groups of 15 or more passengers joining one of our brochure tours as well. These part groups can take advantage of great benefits too!

½ free place

1 free place

if booking between 15-19 paying passengers

if booking 20 paying passengers

1 free place per 10 paying passengers if booking onto European coach tours

• Free personal joining point if booking 15+ paying passengers *Conditions apply.

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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holiday insurance Travel proTecTion from glenton at glenton we have a long tradition of assisting our groups and i’m delighted that we will continue to do so with our free holiday insurance option on all group bookings of 15+ passengers on all glenton coach, air and cruise holidays. our comprehensive insurance cover has no age restrictions and now has no excess on claims. for full details of this cover, please visit our website. glenton Holidays Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.

Section of cover

Maximum sums insured and/or benefits per person

Cancellation

£6,000

£60 (excess only applies for cancellation of a journey over 3 days duration. Nil excess for loss of deposit)

£100 Delayed Travel Delayed Departure

Maximum excess (per person)

Nil Delayed Travel £60 Holiday Abandonment

£6,000 outside the UK

(only applies to abandonment of a journey over 3 days duration)

£100 England, Scotland & Wales Missed Departure

£500 Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Europe & Worldwide

Nil

Personal Accident

£10,000 (subject to age limit)

Nil

Medical & Other Expenses and Repatriation (Including Curtailment)

£1,000,000 (outside UK) £1,500 (inside UK)

£60

£15 per day, max £450 (trips solely within the UK - £10 per day, max £100)

Nil

Baggage & Personal Money

£1,500 Baggage £200 Personal Money (subject to age) £100 Delayed Baggage

£60 Baggage £60 Personal Money Nil Delayed Baggage

Loss of Passport and/or Visa

£200

Nil

Personal Liability

£1,000,000

Nil

Legal Expenses

£25,000

Nil l

Hospital Benefits

glenton loyalty cluB as a Group leader who trusts glenton to take care of your group’s holiday requirements, you clearly recognise an unbeatable deal when you see one.

With this in mind we are giving our much valued Group leaders automatic membership* to our exciting new glenton loyalty club - absolutely free of charge – saving you £25 per year!

remember, Group leaders also receive a 10% discount off the basic price of their own personal holidays and day trips when booking with glenton†. combined with the benefits listed, we are making it more appealing than ever to trust us with your own holiday as well as with your group’s getaway.

Loyalty Club

The benefits of the club include: • a loyalty club membership card • free holiday insurance for travel on all glenton holidays for one year from date of issue (not available for travel after membership expiry date) • no surcharge for front seats onboard coaches (subject to availability) • a regular newsletter – with exclusive deals 4

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*based on group leaders who booked 35+ passengers onto a group tour in 2017. † Conditions apply.

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

themed BreaKs & delightful days arran & Brodick casTle

FERRY & CASTLE ENTRY

We hop aboard our ferry to Arran, a glorious isle that packs in the best of the mainland and is often described as “Scotland in miniature”. We continue to Brodick Castle, a striking palace that boasts breathtaking views across the bay and houses an impressive collection of fine furniture, artwork and sporting trophies.

Dates available throughout the year

& BamBurGh casTle

CASTLE ENTRY

We explore the stunning Northumbria coast, calling in firstly at the quaint fishing village of Seahouses with its colourful harbour and Aladdin’s cave of shops.

We continue to fairytale Bamburgh Castle, the one time home of the ancient kings of Northumbria and an iconic landmark that often features in movies. View the stately rooms housing artefacts such as armour, porcelain and artwork.

DAY tRIP onlY £41

Dates available throughout the year

loch Katrine cruise & lunch in drymen We make our way to sparkling Loch Katrine to board the Steamship Sir Walter Scott for a relaxing cruise on glassy Loch Katrine, taking in the beautiful mountains and woodlands of The Trossachs. Afterwards, we head to delightful Drymen for a tasty lunch followed by some free time to explore.

DAY tRIP onlY £49

Dates available throughout the year

Enjoy afternoon tea with a difference! We set sail from Glasgow’s Riverside Museum on a three hour cruise and tuck into a delicious afternoon tea along with a glass of Prosecco as we watch the city sights drift by. The ultimate afternoon tea experience!

DAY tRIP onlY £59 Thu 17 May

DAY tRIP onlY £47

seahouses

prosecco afternoon tea on The clyde clipper

three festivals Tall ships reGaTTa 2018 Liverpool hosts the Tall Ships event when this magnificent international fleet makes a glorious return to the Mersey River. The 2018 Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta links a trio of port cities – Liverpool, Dublin and Bordeaux – as the ships race across the Irish Sea and Bay of Biscay. Albert Dock will be transformed with art and music reflecting the exhilarating spectacle of the tall ships and parade of sail.

3 DAYs onlY £149 Fri 25 May

Kynren & the cathedral city of durham Look forward to taking your seat for the UK’s most spectacular open air live show – Kynren: An Epic Tale of England.

Staged in Bishop Auckland, this pulsating event takes you on a whirlwind tour of 2000 years of history, myth and legend with live action!

Witness a procession of scenes taking you on a journey through time from the Roman occupation to World War II. Staying at a hotel in the North East of England, perhaps visit Durham or Newcastle?

3 DAYs fRom £189

Dates available from Jun to Sep

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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glenton top resorts easTBourne Eastbourne oozes charm and is home to the famous Carpet Gardens, award-winning beaches, a level promenade, a traditional bandstand and its historic Old Town blends seamlessly with a modern marina. Perhaps hop aboard the seafront train, enjoy afternoon tea on the pier, head to Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park for a stroll around the five acre lake or explore the remarkable Redoubt Fortress, a circular fort built during the Napoleonic wars.

popular places to visit include: Brighton, Hastings & Battle, Cinque Ports, Beachy Head, Bluebell Railway Line, Kent & East Sussex Railway, South Downs, Royal Tunbridge Wells

souThporT Enjoy all the delights Southport has to offer such as a Grade II listed pleasure pier complete with tramcar and a seafront marine lake. The resort’s promenade is home to the Waterfront Art Project and King’s Gardens whilst the quirky British Lawnmower Museum promises a unique experience. Away from the waterfront the botanic gardens boast floral displays along with leafy trails and Lord Street offers elegant shopping in classy Victorian surroundings.

shanklin, isle of WiGhT The Isle of Wight has golden sands bursting with seaside fun as well as pretty parks and thatchroofed villages. Shanklin is a charming Victorian town with a wide sandy beach backed by a bustling esplanade offering amusements and cafés.

Relax in leafy Rylstone Gardens or at the unique Shanklin Chine - a stunning gorge with rare plants and a cascading waterfall. Hop aboard the cliff lift to get to the pretty Old Village.

neWcasTle Cosmopolitan Newcastle is a vibrant metropolis united by seven bridges that span the River Tyne.

The city’s bustling Quayside area features bars and cafes as well as the iconic, tilting Millennium Bridge. Perhaps visit the Norman Castle or take a pleasure boat trip up the Tyne. Maybe you’d like to get up close to the famous Angel of the North statue or discover the incredible exhibits at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum.

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popular places to visit include: Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, St Annes, Blackpool, Morecambe, Skipton, Fleetwood

popular places to visit include: Osborne House, Sandown, Newport, Godshill, Ryde, Blackgang Chine, Carisbrooke Castle, Robin Hill Country Park

popular places to visit include: Durham, Whitby, Sunderland Glass Museum, Hadrian’s Wall, Alnwick, Bamburgh, Beamish Open Air Museum, Lindisfarne

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

neW Wilmington hotel Enjoying an excellent location just a couple of minutes stroll from the seafront, theatres and the Towner Museum, this elegant Victorian hotel is tastefully furnished and has a private residents’ lounge. TripAdvisor has awarded this hotel its Certificate of Excellence thanks to its commitment to service and great reviews from travellers.

ramada plaza hotel

The luxurious four star Ramada Plaza Hotel occupies a premier position overlooking the resort’s sparkling marine lake. There is a pleasant terrace where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine and guests receive complimentary use of the facilities at the adjacent Victoria Health and Leisure Club.

The opulent Ramada Plaza Hotel provides city centre chic by the seaside and refined Lord Street is just two minutes away.

daish’s hotel

imperial hotel This splendid Victorian hotel is located on a delightful tree-lined boulevard less than five minutes walk from the town centre and seafront. There is a comfortable lounge area and guests can look forward to home cooked dinners and regular entertainment.

talBot hotel Guests are well looked after by Gilbert, the resident proprietor so it is little wonder holidaymakers return again and again.

Although the bedrooms are rather compact and vary in size and decoration, this hotel offers value right in the heart of Southport along with fantastic hospitality and entertainment.

ocean vieW hotel

This eighteenth century coaching inn stands magnificently on Shanklin’s High Street and retains many charming period features. There is a pleasant coffee shop and a traditional lounge bar with dance floor where entertainment is hosted every evening. Outside you’ll find manicured lawns with picnic tables.

Commanding wonderful sea views, this well-appointed hotel is ideally located for the town centre. The ballroom hosts entertainment most evenings and impressive leisure facilities include an indoor pool.

the county hotel – neWcastle

chilton country hotel – fencehouses

This beautifully preserved Victorian four star hotel is located right in the heart of Newcastle close to shops, attractions and the vibrant Quayside area. Enjoy a drink in the traditional lounge bar and superb food in the elegant restaurant.

This traditional hotel is set in a stone building over-looking farmland in the tranquil village of Fencehouses. The charming restaurant has oak beamed ceilings and oozes a warm ambience whilst the comfortable lounge area promises a homely atmosphere.

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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spring is in the air... tempting torquay

89%

of customers rated this itinerary as good or excellent.

Torquay’s attractions include golden sands, a picturesque harbour, exotic gardens and Kents Cavern – a spectacular cave network located close to Meadfoot Beach. Perhaps explore award winning Babbacombe Model Village or discover lovingly preserved Torre Abbey Historic House & Gardens. Don’t miss Princess Pier where Agatha Christie roller-skated in her youth or Torquay Museum with its exhibition dedicated to the aforementioned Queen of Crime. You’ll be staying at the Marquis Hotel which was built in the eighteenth century as a summer residence for the 3rd Marquis of Bute and retains original features. Make the most of your time with visits to the walled city of Exeter where you’ll find an ancient castle and modern quayside area, and to the tourist hub of Exmouth.

5 DAYs onlY £199 Mon 26 Mar

medieval marKet BosWorTh

Wonderful WeymouTh

The Britannia Bosworth Hall Hotel rests in gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth and boasts a range of leisure facilities including croquet and indoor pool. Excursion suggestions for your group include Stamford, known as the finest stone town in England, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Leicester where your group might like to visit the Richard III visitor attraction or the National Space Centre.

Weymouth boasts a Jurassic Coastline, a busy harbour, award winning beach and a Georgian seafront. Enjoy awesome views from the Skyline Tower, relax in Bennetts Water Gardens or head to Nothe Fort with its passageways and ramparts. Our base is the centrally located at the family run Carlton Hotel which stands on Weymouth’s promenade. Why not visit Bournemouth, Lyme Regis and Seaton?

5 DAYs fRom £189

Mon 16 Apr

£189

£199

5 DAYs onlY £219

Mon 30 Apr

south Wales sensaTions

lively liverpool, roman chester & The spa ToWn of BuxTon

Swansea’s centrally located, four star Dragon Hotel has received SEE outstanding PAgE 10 feedback from FoR Select dETAILS previous glenton guests and is just a ten minute stroll from the beach. Perhaps visit the city’s National Waterfront Museum, Clyne Gardens or the chic Dylan Thomas Arts Centre. Venturing out, cosmopolitan Cardiff and the medieval seaside settlement of Tenby are within easy reach.

Let your group experience two dynamic cities along with the Peak District treasure of Buxton. Liverpool boasts Beatles memorabilia, Mersey ferries and the popular Albert Dock attraction. Chester is an ancient gem with city walls, Roman amphitheatre and beautiful cathedral. Buxton is home to prehistoric Poole’s Cavern and the Devonshire Dome. Staying at the Britannia Country House Hotel in Didsbury.

5 DAYs fRom £319

Mon 16 Apr 8

Mon 14 May

gRoUPS FAVoURITE CALL FoR 2019 dATES

Mon 28 May

Mon 25 Jun

5 DAYs fRom £189

Dates available from Apr to Oct

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

summer sensations glorious gairloch, loch maree & invereWe Gardens

NEW FoR 2018

Take in the history and beauty of the Scottish Highlands with visits to lovely Loch Maree and the fishing village of Ullapool whilst staying in the tourist hub of Gairloch. A highlight will be a day at Inverewe Estate & Gardens – a lush and colourful oasis perched on a peninsula on the shores of Loch Ewe. The National Trust’s Inverewe House stands proudly at the heart of these gardens with each room offering a journey through time telling the inspiring story behind Inverewe. You’ll be staying at the seafront Gairloch Hotel where new manager, Tommy Sutherland – formerly the popular manager at the Regent Hotel in Oban – promises great entertainment and friendly hospitality.

5 DAYs fRom £299 Mon 30 Apr Mon 4 Jun

£299 £349

Mon 23 Jul Mon 6 Aug

£349 £359

Mon 10 Sep Mon 15 Oct

£359 £299

chester cathedral

& The TerracoTTa Warriors

Bletchley parK: War secreTs

On this fascinating holiday you’ll stay at the Westminster Hotel right in the heart of the beautiful walled city of Chester and enjoy a guided tour of Chester Cathedral as well as an unforgettable day at National Museums Liverpool viewing the life-sized Terracotta Warriors that guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor.

Highlights include a guided tour of Bletchley Park where attractions include the Enigma Collection and Churchill memorabilia. We also view military aircraft and tanks at RAF Duxford and spend a day in the elegant university city of Cambridge. The Novotel Stevenage makes an excellent base.

5 DAYs fRom £299

Mon 2 Apr £299 Mon 30 Apr £299

Mon 23 Jul £329 Mon 27 Aug £319

TERRACoTTA WARRIoRS oN SHoW UNTIL oCT 2018

Mon 3 Sep

£319

5 DAYs fRom £349

Mon 14 May Mon 11 Jun

£349 £349

Mon 2 Jul Mon 13 Aug

english laKes

liverpool

& mounTain GoaT experience

& The maGic of merseyside

A special treat is venturing off the beaten track by minibus on the Mountain Goat SEE Experience taking PAgE 10 you up to the Western FoR Select dETAILS Lakes before a trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and a visit to Munster Castle Gardens. The outstanding Shap Wells Hotel is our base and we include excursions to Keswick, Cockermouth, Windermere and Kendal.

Our base is the four star Shankly Hotel in the heart of Liverpool and we include a guided tour of this popular and fascinating city. Look forward to hopping aboard a ferry across the Mersey and visiting the unique village of Port Sunlight as well as a day at the seaside in Southport.

5 DAYs fRom £399

Mon 2 Apr

£399

Mon 2 Jul

5 DAYs fRom £399

£439

Tue 25 Sep

£439

Mon 7 May Mon 4 Jun

£399 £409

Mon 9 Jul £419 Mon 20 Aug £419

£369 £349

SEE PAgE 10 FoR Select dETAILS

Mon 10 Sep £419 Mon 8 Oct £399

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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group favourites mill rythe holiday village – haylinG island Perfect for a group holiday, located on Hayling Island, Mill Rythe Holiday Village is an action packed resort with fantastic facilities such as swimming pools, sauna, crazy golf and bowling green as well as great evening entertainment. Why not choose from one of our themed breaks?

We love Dancing - Dance sessions from visiting tutors 5 DAYs onlY £229

Mon 26 Mar

Best of the movies & musicals – West end & Broadway productions 5 DAYs onlY £279

Mon 24 Sep

Golden Age of Variety – Best of British entertainment 5 DAYs onlY £289

HALF PRICE BAR oN SELECTEd dATES†

Conditions apply.

†

Mon 15 Oct

road to the isles & The isle of skye

tatton parK floWer shoW

Enjoy a scenic drive to Mallaig where you might like to explore the visitor centre and look forward to a day on picturesque Skye, visiting the main town of Portree where you’ll find a quaint harbour busy with fishing boats. Our base is the pretty Croit Anna Hotel, nestling in the picturesque highlands, near the banks of Loch Linnhe.

Have your senses dazzled by the sights and scents at the Tatton Park Flower Show.

Explore the themed gardens, indulge in some wine tasting at the vineyard, get plants from leading nurseries and advice from expert gardeners. Staying at the Britannia Country House Hotel which stands in its own grounds in Didsbury.

4 DAYs fRom £179 Fri 13 Apr Fri 11 May

£179 £199

Fri 29 Jun Fri 20 Jul

£219 £219

Fri 24 Aug Fri 28 Sep

£219 £189

CALL FoR ALTERNATIVE FLoWER SHoWS

3 DAYs onlY £189

Fri 20 Jul

Bumper Bargain BreaKs! If your group can’t decide where to go, why not try one of our Bargain Breaks? With so much included on a Bumper Bargain Break, you’ll hardly ever need to reach for your purse or wallet. And as fans of mystery tours will tell you, half the fun is guessing where you’ll be going! Includes dinner, B&B, 2 excursions, 2 morning coffees, 1 lunch, welcome pack and coach travel throughout.

5 DAYs fRom £199 Mon 9 Apr Mon 28 May Mon 25 Jun 10

£199 £229 £229

Mon 9 Jul Mon 30 Jul Mon 27 Aug

£239 £239 £249

Mon 3 Sep Mon 24 Sep Mon 29 Oct

£239 £229 £219

ALTERNATIVE dATES AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL FoR dETAILS

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

Bright ideas!

Fancy something a little different? Learn about your favourite tipple, explore an ancient castle, experience the sights and sounds of medieval battle or let costumed actors reveal all about rural life in England over the last thousand years. These are just some of the intriguing attractions that can be incorporated into your group’s tour – please ask for details!

Beefeater london – The home of Gin Beefeater London is the capital’s first dedicated gin distillery. Stroll through the history of gin in London learning all about how gin became the planet’s most popular cocktail spirit and accessing interactive exhibits before sipping a refreshing Beefeater gin and tonic.

KenilWorth castle & elizaBeThan Garden – WarWickshire Uncover 900 years of history at spectacular Kenilworth Castle.

Impressive sights include the soaring tower that was built to woo Queen Elizabeth I, her opulent gardens, the ornate Gatehouse, the mighty Norman keep and the majestic Great Hall.

Battle of BannocKBurn visitor centre – sTirlinG Scottish history is brought to life with 3D technology taking you through thrilling scenes as you stand shoulder to shoulder with medieval warriors. Witness the sights and sounds of battle, view weapons, experience Bruce’s victory then take command of Pic courtesy of Visit Scotland a virtual battlefield.

Weald & doWnland open air museum – WesT sussex Take a walk through centuries of history at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum as you explore a fascinating collection of rescued rural buildings set on a forty-acre site. Discover stories of the people who lived and worked in them over a 950-year period - from Anglo-Saxon to Edwardian times.

Pic courtesy of Weald & Downland Living Museum

lindisfarne (holy island) Explore the heritage coastline of Northumberland calling in at Lindisfarne, said to be the birthplace of Christianity. This picturesque village is cut off from the rest of the world twice daily by fast moving tides and boasts historic landmarks including a serene priory and ancient castle where you can explore the largely unchanged rooms.

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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inspiring ireland donegal delights & Opry Le DanieL – hosTed By daniel o’donnell

NEW FoR 2018

Calling all Daniel O’Donnell fans! On this exciting getaway we take our seats at the Millennium Forum in Derry for the spectacular Opry Le Daniel Show – smash hit country music performed by an exciting line-up of special guests and hosted by the King of Country himself - Daniel O’Donnell.

Look forward to a toe-tapping night of much loved country music. On another day we call at Dungloe where you might like to visit the Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre where the singer’s life story is told through displays, videos and memorabilia. Holiday also includes outings to picturesque Glenveagh National Park and historic Donegal Town. Our base is the four star Clanree Hotel on the outskirts of Letterkenny which features a grand interior with opulent marble pillars, a sweeping staircase and sparkling chandeliers. Enjoy top notch leisure facilities and entertainment in the hotel’s McGettigan’s Pub.

5 DAYs onlY £379 Mon 14 May

WicKloW mountains, aThlone & duBlin A day in Dublin with guided tour, a stop at historic SEE Trim, free time in PAgE 10 Athlone before FoR Select dETAILS boarding our boat for a cruise on the River Shannon and visits to the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens as well as the Silverware Centre & Museum of Style Icons. Staying at the excellent Hamlet Court Hotel near Enfield.

irish inspirations titanic experience – BelfasT Relive the story of the legendary ship’s triumphant launch and tragic demise through nine galleries with special effects and interactive zones.

giants causeWay – anTrim Marvel at the unique rock formations and rugged symmetry of the legendary Giant’s Causeway.

Waterford viKing triangle – WaTerford 5 DAYs fRom £349 Mon 9 Apr Sun 22 Apr 12

£349 £369

Sun 22 Jul £379 Mon 20 Aug £389

Mon 17 Sep £389 Mon 15 Oct £389

This historic area is built upon the original Viking settlement dating from 914 and is a charming quarter with heritage attractions and narrow streets.

• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

Welcome to Upgrade your group to Select and travel to your chosen destination in the epitome of style aboard a top of the range coach. Extra Select treats for your group include a premium welcome pack and a refreshing coffee and pastry stop on your outward journey. Your group will enjoy a guided tour during your break and we round off your Select holiday with a complimentary meal on the return journey.

all glenton Select holidays include: Luxury travel in glenton Select coaches - extra leg room - reclining leather seats - climate control - panoramic windows - satellite navigation • Premium welcome pack • Guided tour on one day of your holiday • Coffee and pastry on outward journey • Meal on return journey • On board library

Select coaches –

the epitome of comfort

With their sleek lines and wide entrance, our head-turning Select coaches entice you on board. Once inside, sink into your luxurious reclining seat, place your feet on the foot rest, adjust your individual air conditioning and take in the views through the panoramic windows. Perhaps you’d like to follow your tour’s progress via the coach’s satellite navigation monitor.

harrogate & The yorkshire dales

83%

of customers rated this itinerary good or excellent.

Harrogate is famed for its healing waters, stylish Montpellier Quarter and legendary Betty’s Tearooms. Out and about, we include entrance to the fascinating Countryside Museum. Another treat is our day in fairytale York, a walled city celebrated for its Roman, Viking and medieval heritage and famed for its breathtaking thirteenth century Gothic minster - truly a masterpiece of sculptured stone and stainedglass windows. Our base is Harrogate’s centrally located Kimberley Hotel, a onetime Victorian townhouse with original features and modern comforts.

5 DAYs fRom £349 Mon 2 Apr Mon 11 Jun

£349 £359

Mon 23 Jul Mon 13 Aug

£369 £369

Mon 8 Oct

£359

groups exclusive FREE UPGRADES TO Select

During the months of November 2018, January, February and March 2019, we will upgrade your coach to one of our top-of-therange Select vehicles at no extra cost.

(Subject to availability – please ask for details.)

• Provisional bookings held for up to two months • Request your favourite driver! • Low booking deposits

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croatia

Single room supplement £80

& The isTrian riviera Croatia is a jewel on the Istrian Peninsula with a gLASS oF tangible Roman WINE oR BEER influence, old cities WITH dINNER and medieval towns EACH NIgHT IN RESoRT† blending beautifully with pretty bays and picturesque harbours.

Our holiday is based in Rabac, formerly a tiny fishing village and now a thriving resort with a historical town centre and a long promenade backing pebble beaches. Fascinating excursions give us a flavour of Italy and Slovenia with visits to Trieste and Ljubljana. Our outstanding base is the Flower Complex Hotel which overlooks the sea, gives direct access to the beach and a five minute stroll along a level promenade takes you into Rabac. Fantastic leisure facilities include outdoor and indoor pools, mini-golf and tennis courts as well as lively entertainment.

13 DAYs fRom £949 Thu 3 May

£949

Passion Play Every ten years the townspeople of Oberammergau in southern Germany stage this unique event depicting the “suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ”. The tradition dates back to 1634 when the locals took a vow after being spared further suffering in a catastrophic plague. Performed in the specially built Passionspielhaus theatre, this unforgettable spectacular involves more than 2000 actors, singer, instrumentalists and stage technicians. The play is acted out over two performances each two and a half hours long, one in the afternoon and one in the evening with a three hour interval during which dinner is served. There is incredible worldwide demand for tickets so be sure to book early.

delights of the danuBe vienna, BudapesT & BraTislava Watch the world go by on a relaxing river cruise aboard the MV Esmeralda and take in a hat-trick of scintillating cities. Vienna, capital of Austria is renowned for imperial palaces, Budapest, capital of Hungary has a rich artistic and cultural heritage and the Slovakian capital of Bratislava is watched over by a commanding castle with four corner towers. Visits to the adorable little towns of Durnstein and Melk add an enchanting contrast to the cityscapes.

12 DAYs fRom £1349

Thu 13 Sep

£999

Mon 2 Jul Main Deck £1349

Promenade Deck £1449 †Conditions apply.

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• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

messing aBout on the river By audrey connor A relaxing river cruise is the perfect get away from it all. Lazy days drifting past quaint riverside towns, ancient castles and lush countryside while the hard working crew serve delicious food and drinks. In fact, as you sail along, you only need to interrupt your sightseeing to partake of breakfast, mid-morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea then dinner. That’s the life! Choose between the MV Esmeralda and the Prinses Christina. Both ships feature a spacious and comfortable guest lounge, an extensive sun deck and a charming restaurant.

Cabins are compact and cosy. Here’s how we got on...

Each day we glided along the picturesque banks and through locks before mooring at the destination of the day. Ports of call included Trier, a city that bears testimony to 400 years of Roman civilisation. We caught the Hop on, Hop off bus that departs from the Porta Nigra – a city gate that has survived for two millennia - then got off at the amphitheatre where we travelled back to the days of gladiators and deadly duels. Back on the bus, we returned to the hub of Trier and stepped into the calmness of the glorious cathedral. Joining the silent throng, we

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ascended the stairs leading to an illuminated glass cabinet which houses the seamless robe Christ wore before his crucifixion. Back outside in the market square, lively stalls brimmed with souvenirs and food vans enticed tourists with savoury aromas - time for a bite to eat.

Next day our ship slipped into Bernkastel and I absolutely adored this little waterfront hamlet.

Impossibly pretty with narrow, winding lanes edged with half-timbered taverns, oddly shaped dwellings, gushing fountains and quirky shops.

Bernkastel oozes charm by the bucket load. We hopped on the local bus at the promenade and rumbled through the streets up to the castle.

Here you can explore the ruins, have a drink at the bar and be bowled over by breathtaking views over the town and river. We chose to walk back down following a snaking path right into the heart of Bernkastel where we enjoyed some local wine in a pavement tavern.

Another day, another treasure as our ship tied up at charming Cochem. We picked up a free map from the tourist office next to the bridge then took

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messing aBout on the river By audrey connor

Bernkastel and the river moselle

the little land train that whisks you on a circuit of the town. Back at the bustling centre we caught the bus up to regal Reichsburg Castle where a guided tour commences from the gift shop every fifteen minutes. Amazing artefacts within its ancient walls include suits of armour, period furniture, Delft pottery and huge fireplaces. The high spot for me was when we entered the Great Hall to the majestic sound of Handel’s water music, delightfully adding to the sense of history and instantly transporting us back in time. As you leave the castle, it is recommended that you look back at the painting of St Christopher to give you good luck on your travels. Back on board ship, we tucked into dinner then joined the organised wine tasting night in a traditional cellar just a short walk away.

which soars over the river and up to ancient Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. We bought the combiticket which covers the return travel on the cable car plus entry to the fort. Once up at the bastion, we were hailed by stirring sound effects of gunfire, the clatter of hoof beats and rousing marching music – immersing you in a sense of occasion and a flashback to bygone days. Truly a feast for the senses and a fitting finale to our Mosel adventure! st christopher on the wall of reichsburg castle

Our final port of call beckoned and we were greeted by a melodic chorus of church bells as we sailed into two thousand year-old Koblenz.

This inviting town is situated at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine and the meeting point of the two rivers is watched over by a mighty statue of Kaiser Wilhelm mounted on his horse.

We wandered along the esplanade arriving at the terminus for the state of the art cable car 16

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Why not BooK a Wonderful river cruise on Board The prinses chrisTina or The mv esmeralda for your Group?

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Mon 2 Jul

Delights of the Danube

MV Esmeralda

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£1349

Fri 27 Jul

Rhine & Moselle

Prinses Christina

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£1099

Fri 31 Aug

Black Forest

Prinses Christina

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£1099

Mon 24 Sep

European River Cruise

MV Esmeralda

13

£1249

May - Oct

Rhine & Moselle Fly / Cruise

Prinses Christina

7 Nights

£849

romance of the rhine valley If you and your group would prefer to spend your nights on dry land then enjoy days exploring this fairytale region on excursions aboard a river cruiser, then a stay at the lovely Lamm Hotel is the perfect solution. This traditional, family run hotel stands on the promenade overlooking the Rhine in the picture postcard settlement of Assmannshausen. Ports of call could include Rudesheim, Bacharach, Cochem, Koblenz, St Goar or Bad Schwalbach where you’ll find a delightful flower show.

7 DAYs fRom £599

Dates available from May to October

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tempting taster cruises aBoard ocean liners!

These excellent value taster cruises give you the chance to explore Balmoral or Marco Polo and experience the delights of ocean cruising. Look forward to delicious catering, top notch cabaret and a late night disco as you sail into the sunset aboard your floating hotel...

presenting Balmoral ...

Named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family, Balmoral is Fred.Olsen’s largest ship boasting generous public areas and an extensive promenade deck. There are five restaurants including the Ballindalloch, Avon and Spey, all offering fine dining. There is a whole host of guest lounges and bars to relax in and first-class entertainment to look forward to in the evening.

Fantastic facilities include heated swimming pools, jacuzzis and a gym as well as a boutique and shop.

presenting marco polo ...

This handsome Cruise & Maritime Voyages ship offers traditional fine dining in the stylish Waldorf Restaurant whilst Marco’s Bistro provides a more informal culinary experience. Marco Polo has five main lounge areas with the elegant Captain’s Club being the perfect spot for pre dinner cocktails and the Palm Garden presenting panoramic coastal views. Enjoy great cabaret in Marco Polo lounge, pamper yourself in the Wellness Centre or head out on deck to relax in a jacuzzi or dip your toe in the swimming pool.

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• Up to three free places • Free holiday planning • Choose your own excursions • Choose your joining points

neWcastle & st andreWs spring sailing sail from neWcastle to rosyth aBoard Balmoral

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st andreWs & alnWicK summer sailing sail from rosyth to neWcastle aBoard Balmoral

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Twin inside £139 Twin superior outside Twin outside (porthole window) £149 Single inside DAte sAt 21 Jul

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hIGhlIGhts • Newcastle • Taster Cruise • St Andrews

hIGhlIGhts • St Andrews • Taster Cruise • Alnwick

We journey by coach to Newcastle for free time to explore this iconic city where the bustling Quayside area boasts an array of bars as well as the iconic Millennium Bridge. Later, we board Balmoral and sail north to Rosyth enjoying tasty food and lively cabaret. After breakfast, we rejoin our coach and head to St Andrews for free time, before we journey home.

We travel by coach to St Andrews for free time to explore this pretty little town with its sandy beach, castle ruins and cathedral. Later we continue to Rosyth, board Balmoral and get our glad rags on for a fun filled cruise. After breakfast we rejoin our coach and head to Alnwick where you might like to visit the castle made famous as the Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft in the Harry Potter movies, or explore this traditional market town.

Holiday Code: GOOCBL11

Holiday Code: GOOCBL20

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hIGhlIGhts • York • Taster cruise

We travel by coach to fairytale York for free time to explore this walled city with its stunning minster. From here, we continue to the Port of Hull to board Marco Polo for dinner and a great night of fun-filled entertainment. We dock in Harwich the following morning and disembark after breakfast for our coach journey home.

Twin inside Superior twin inside Premuim twin inside Twin outside

£139 £149 £159 £159

Superior twin outside Premium twin outside Single inside Single outside

£169 £189 £159 £179

Holiday Code: GOOCMP82

taster cruise prices include • Cabin as selected • Meals & snacks on board • Coach travel from local joining point • Excursions as stated • Welcome pack

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