G R AN D EU ROPE AN TR AVE L THE 2017 COLLECTION
Over 250 Great Value Vacations to Europe and Beyond
Priced to Go from just $1,050 SAVE 10%
AARP MEMBERS SAVE $300
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Pay in Full Discount ENDS JANUARY 12, 2017
Save $100 on Any Vacation Save $200 on Airfare to Europe
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ENDS JANUARY 30, 2017
On Guided Vacations Versus Traveling on Your Own
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Dear Fellow Traveler, Welcome to a new year… and a world of amazing travel destinations and adventures. Wherever your dreams may take you, however you choose to travel, call us first. We’ll help you find and plan your perfect experience!
Discover great values to fit any travel budget in our 2017 collection. CostSaver value tours are priced-to-go starting at $1,050 per person. Premium guided vacations offer you more — more inclusions, hands-on experiences, and regional dining. When you want to go all out and elevate your vacation beyond the ordinary, travel as a VIP on a luxury escorted experience or boutique river cruise.
Explore Europe and beyond — call 1-855-403-1833 for the best itineraries. Browse our catalog for over 250 award-winning guided vacations to the most memorable cities in Italy, France, Spain, Great Britain, Scandinavia, or Eastern Europe. Experience China, Iceland, Australia, Greece, or Morocco. Or stay closer to home and tour our great National Parks, South America, or Peru.
Trust us for an exclusive collection of award-winning vacation experiences. We’re a proud member of The Travel Corporation, an internationallyrenowned family of exceptional brands. No other travel company can bring you this amazing selection of brands … and the exceptional value and First-Class service you always enjoy with Grand European Travel.
MAXIMIZE YOUR SAVINGS! Lock-in your vacation by January 12. You can save as much as $750* when you plan and pay for your vacation by January 12, 2017. • Save 10% when you PAY IN FULL by January 12, 2017! See page 21 for details. • Save $100 per person — $200 per couple — on any guided vacation or river cruise with your AARP membership. • Save 5% with your Past Traveler Discount.
BOOK EARLY FOR BEST PRICING! Call us today at 1-855-403-1833. The earlier you choose and pay for your great value vacation, the more you can save – up to $750 when you pay by January 12, 2017. But you can still save 7.5% if you pay in full by February 28th, 2017.
Happy Travels, John A. Miller
PRESIDENT, GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL
P.S. EXTRA $200 per person Savings on Airfare to Europe for AARP members! Book and pay for any air and land package to Europe before January 30, 2017, and you’ll save an additional $200 per person with your AARP membership. See page 21 for details. *$750 savings based on Britain & Ireland Explorer August 24 departure with 10% Pay in Full discount, $100 AARP member discount and 5% Past Traveler discount.
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CHOOSE YOUR DREAM European Discoveries 15 DAY
European Whirl
11 DAY
Easy Pace Spain
25-27
12 DAY
Best of Portugal
62-63
28-29
17 DAY
Spain, Morocco & Portugal
64-65
30-31
19 DAY
Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Online
14 DAY
Splendors of Andalucía & Morocco
Online
11 DAY
European Traveler
14 DAY
European Delight
10 DAY
Delights of London & Paris
32-33
13 DAY
WWI & WWII Battlefields
Online
11 DAY
Highlights of France & Barcelona NEW
Online
13 DAY
Madrid to Rome NEW
Online
15 DAY
Road to Rome
Online
NEW
Italy & Sicily
Britain & Ireland 17 DAY
Britain & Ireland Explorer
67-69
16 DAY
Wonders of Britain & Ireland
Online
13 DAY
Best of Britain
70-71
10 DAY
English Country Gardens
Online
14 DAY
Best of Italy
35-37
9 DAY
London Explorer
72-73
12 DAY
Treasures of Italy NEW
38-39
11 DAY
Best of Ireland
74-75
12 DAY
Italy Bellisimo NEW
Online
13 DAY
Country Roads of Ireland
Online
11 DAY
Great Italian Cities
40-41
11 DAY
Iconic Ireland & Ashford Castle
Online
11 DAY
Flavors of Italy
Online
9 DAY
Irish Wonder
11 DAY
Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold
Online
9 DAY
Irish Elegance
Online
10 DAY
Northern Italy including Cinque Terre NEW
Online
8 DAY
Irish Highlights
Online
10 DAY
Rome & Tuscan Highlights
Online
15 DAY
Best of Ireland & Scotland
78-79
9 DAY
Italian Intermezzo
42-43
10 DAY
Country Roads of Scotland NEW
80-81
8 DAY
Jewels of Italy NEW
44-45
8 DAY
Best of Scotland
82-83
9 DAY
Rome Explorer
Online
14 DAY
Scottish Highlands, Islands & Cities
Online
10 DAY
Best of the Italian Lakes
Online
10 DAY
Country Roads of Umbria & Tuscany
Online
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Country Roads of Italy
Online
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Country Roads of Southern Italy & Sicily
46-47
11 DAY
Southern Italy & Sicily
Online
14 DAY
Best of France
NEW
76-77
Central & Eastern Europe Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria
85-87
13 DAY
Best of Germany & Austria
Online
11 DAY
The Best of Germany
88-89
15 DAY
Country Roads of Switzerland
Online
49-51
10 DAY
Best of Switzerland
Online
Switzerland & Austria
Online
France
13 DAY
17 DAY
Country Roads of France
Online
14 DAY
9 DAY
Paris Explorer
52-53
11 DAY
Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg
90-91
9 DAY
The Treasures of France
Online
12 DAY
9 DAY
Normandy, Brittany & the Loire Valley
Online
Country Roads of Belgium, Luxembourg & the Netherlands
Online
11 DAY
Easy Pace France
Online
15 DAY
Highlights of Eastern Europe
92-93
15 DAY
Bohemian Highlights NEW
Online
11 DAY
Highlights of Poland
Online
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
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Best of Spain & Portugal
55-57
11 DAY
Imperial Europe
94-95
10 DAY
Amazing Spain & Portugal
Online
11 DAY
Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague
96-97
14 DAY
Iberian Exploper NEW
58-59
10 DAY
The Bohemian
Online
10 DAY
Highlights of Spain
60-61
15 DAY
Highlights of Austria, Slovenia & Croatia
Online
12 DAY
Northern Spain
Online
15 DAY
Country Roads of Croatia
98-99
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VACATION DESTINATION Scandinavia, Russia & Iceland
Central & South America 8 DAY
Highlights of Peru
Online
16 DAY
South America Revealed
Wonders of St. Petersburg & Moscow NEW
Online
8 DAY
Costa Rica Eco Adventure
14 DAY
Capitals of the North NEW
Online
8 DAY
Monkeys, Jungles & Volcanoes
15 DAY
Russia, Warsaw & the Baltic States
Online
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Northern Capitals & Russia
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Australia & New Zealand
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Natural Wonders of Iceland NEW
104-105
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Ultimate Iceland NEW
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Scenic Iceland & The Northern Lights NEW
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Spectacular Scandinavia & its Fjords
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101-103
Greece, Turkey & Israel 12 DAY
Mediterranean Fables
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Grecian Dreams
Online
16 DAY
Grecian Fables
Online
8 DAY
Glories of Greece
Online
12 DAY
Wonders of Turkey
Online
9 DAY
Israel Discovery
Online
108-109
129-131
Online 132-133
Online
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Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand
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Australian Highlights NEW
Online
17 DAY
New Zealand Splendor NEW
Online
20 DAY
Best of New Zealand NEW
Online
140-141
Asia 14 DAY
Leisurely Rajasthan with Mumbai NEW
135-137
11 DAY
Leisurely Japan NEW
138-139
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Splendors of Japan with Hiroshima
Online
11 DAY
Classic China
Online
12 DAY
Treasures of Thailand
Online
15 DAY
Treasures of Thailand with Cambodia
Online
13 DAY
Highlights of Vietnam NEW
Online
Online
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Italian Vogue
143-145
114-115
14 DAY
Iberian Elegance
146-147
116-117
North America 15 DAY
Scenic Parks Explorer
15 DAY
America’s Magnificent National Parks
12 DAY
Canyon Country Showcase
9 DAY
National Parks Wonders
16 DAY
French Connection
Online
9 DAY
American Parks Trail NEW
Online
11 DAY
Majestic Switzerland
Online
7 DAY
Enchanting Canyonlands NEW
Online
15 DAY
Harmony of Central Europe
Online
8 DAY
The Trailblazer
Online
9 DAY
Luxurious London & Paris
Online
8 DAY
California’s Great National Parks
Online
8 DAY
Southern Glamour
Online
11 DAY
The Californian
Online
9 DAY
Southern Grace
Online
8 DAY
Historic Highlights
118-119
8 DAY
Elegance of the East Coast
Online
9 DAY
Autumn Colors
Online
9 DAY
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape
Online
8 DAY
Great East Coast Cities
Online
9 DAY
Essence of India
Online
8 DAY
Boston Cape Cod & the Islands NEW
Online
10 DAY
Tastes & Sounds of the South
Online
10 DAY
Best of Hawaii
Online
8 DAY
Majestic Alaska
Online
7 DAY
Canada’s Rockies
120-121
9 DAY
Best of Eastern Canada
122-123
10 DAY
Mexico’s Copper Canyon & Colonial Cities NEW Mexico’s Great Copper Canyon NEW
8 DAY
111-113
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NEW
River Cruises 9 DAY
Castles Along the Rhine
149-151
9 DAY
Enchanting Danube
152-153
11 DAY
Tulips & Windmills
Online
9 DAY
Paris & Normandy
Online
9 DAY
Bordeaux, Vineyards & Chateaux
Online
124-125
11 DAY
Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley
Online
126-127
Deck Plans
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Travel with Confidence in Our Experienced Hands
“GET provided good descriptions of the activities on the trip, which made
choosing “Country Roads” a “no-brainer.” I also found that GET personnel were very helpful and informative when I needed answers to questions and help with some of the options (flight plans) beforehand. Then the whole organization of the trip was well-thought-out and well-executed.” COUNTRY ROADS OF FRANCE Independent Customer Feedback
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We work closely with our fellow Travel Corporation brands to curate our collection of over 250 wonderful journeys to Europe, Great Britain, South America and beyond. When you choose a guided vacation or river cruise with one of TTC’s fine brands, you can rest easy. Over four decades of knowledge, experience, and passion come together to ensure every aspect of your vacation is expertly planned, from the moment you’re greeted at your destination to sharing authentic experiences with welcoming locals. While traveling, you’ll be in experienced hands. A seasoned Tour Director will be with you every step of the way to take you behind the scenes and introduce you to local specialists. Throughout your trip, you’ll enjoy wines and meals that highlight the unique flavors of your destination. You’re free to enjoy every moment, because your Tour Director will take care of handling your baggage, check-ins, reservations, tips, and much more for you! Plus, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing your Tour Director is by your side to handle any situation that could arise while traveling. They will become trusted friends and travel companions, and ensure you have a wonderful and rewarding adventure!
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Meet a Few of the Grand European Team Members...
Barb, Travel Specialist
Daniel, Travel Specialist
David, Travel Specialist
Diane, Air Specialist
Pam, Call Center Supervisor
Randy, Travel Specialist
Rob, Travel Specialist
Steve, Air Specialist
Josh, Travel Specialist
Kari, Call Center Supervisor
Michelle, Travel Specialist
Tess, Travel Specialist
Nick, Contact Center Manager
Katherine, Travel Events Specialist
Jake, Business Development Manager
Caitlin, Copy Writer
Jo, Marketing Director
John, President
First-Class Service Starts with Our Experienced Team
Call us first and we’ll be with you all the way. For decades, savvy travelers have turned to us for an amazingly convenient, complete travel solution… backed by unparalleled First-Class Service. From the moment you speak with your Personal Travel Specialist, you’ll experience what an incredible difference it makes when you can rely on the industry’s best experts to arrange your next guided vacation or river cruise, then manage all of the details. Your Personal Travel Specialist is dedicated to making your vacation truly unforgettable and stress-free. They’ll get to know you — where and how you like to travel, your budget, and any special needs — then help you select from over 250 carefully curated itineraries. From there, you can sit back and relax. We’ll handle all of the complex details for you — arranging your air travel, even welcoming you home with a friendly follow-up.
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You Can Save 20-40% vs. Doing It Yourself
GUIDED VACATIONS ARE A GREAT VALUE vs. TRAVELING ON YOUR OWN Trying to plan your vacation on your own can cost you time and money. Check out the value of a CostSaver 17-day European tour compared to creating the same itinerary on your own.
Our 17 Day European Impressions Vacation*
VERSUS
Traveling to Europe on your own for 17 days
Hotels Included
$1463 + tips
Stay in quality, hand-picked hotels with tips taken care of.
Spend time researching and booking hotels.
Hotels
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Sightseeing Included
$374 + tips
Travel with an expert Travel Director and with Local Specialist in most cities.
With no guides to help you included, you’ll be waiting in line at sights.
Sightseeing
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+ $INVALUABLE + tips
Travel Directors Included Expert Travel Directors are with you every step of the way.
Travel Directors
Spend time researching sights, getting directions and booking entry tickets.
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Transport Included
$1663 + tips and parking
Travel on a luxury, air-conditioned coach with on-board WiFi and all fuel, toll charges and parking included.
Pay for car rental at $92 per day, fill up the tank on your own and pay all your parking fees.
Transport
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$2,650
$3,500
Total per person *Find our 17 Day European Impressions at www.GETours.com
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FROM THE SMÖRGÅSBORD TO THE BITE-SIZED Europe is a sheer smörgåsbord for the senses, brimming with spices, sounds and aromas. It’s a vast sweep of the earth. From the Scandinavian north to the sultry south, and from the west of Ireland to the Bohemian east, the region sparkles with countless gems. Intensely vibrant and varied. Let Trafalgar turn this into beautiful, bitesized experiences for you.
TREAT YOURSELF TO THE VACATION OF A LIFETIME, FILLED WITH LASTING MEMORIES! You’ll get to meet inspiring people and make new friends, taste new experiences and flavors, enjoy a mosaic of cultures, stories and fresh horizons, and unwind into carefree travel. With Trafalgar, you’ll always enjoy: – The perfect balance of must-see sights, free time and exclusive Insider Experiences – Our passionate Travel Directors, the best in the industry and expert Local Specialists – Front-of-the-line access to selected sights
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– Porterage, tips and local charges already covered – Specially selected 4- and 5-star hotels and Authentic Accommodations – Daily breakfasts and about 50% of evening meals – Luxury air-conditioned coaches and WiFi
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“ Our Travel Director was a champion, with enthusiasm, pride and an encyclopedia of information. He made sure we all tasted the regional local pastries and wonderful wine.” RICHARD, FROM USA, 2016
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Discover Great Value Tours
What Does It Mean to Travel the Costsaver Way? CostSaver offers you incredible experiences at unbeatable prices. Whether you are a first time traveler or always on the go, Costsaver offers the best priced tours in travel.
VALUE
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Perfect balance of quality paired with quantity when it comes to sightseeing tours in major cities.
Travel is hassle free, because every detail is taken care of for you.
Dynamic Travel Directors and Local Specialists keep each day upbeat and full of surprises.
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CostSaver offers you the most bang for your buck. It gives you the easiest access to hassle-free travel at a price you cannot beat. EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF Forget the stress of carrying heavy suitcases, unfolding maps and waiting in line at the front desk. Everything is taken care of. All you have to do is turn up, unwind and enjoy your vacation. GREAT HOTELS You’ll stay in hand-picked 3-and 4 star hotels that showcase the destination and are vetted by Trafalgar’s quality control team. YOUR OWN TRAVEL CONCIERGE Your Travel Director knows the continent like the back of his or her hand. They make sure everything on your trip is organized for you, help you get to know your fellow travelers and offer you incredible insights into your destination. They are always on hand to offer tips too. FREE TIME Beyond the major sites, every guest wants different things from their experience. That’s why free time is included to let you experience places in your own way. FANTASTIC LOCAL MEALS Food and culture go hand in hand. That’s why half of your meals are included filled with regional flavors, mixed with free evenings during we which you can discover the local delights for yourself. Your Travel Director will always be ready to recommend the best eateries too, so you are never left without fantastic choices.
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Welcome
to the Art of Touring in Style
PHOTO: ROME SIGHTSEEING
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On an Insight vacation you’ll discover the true magnificence of Europe on an award-winning escorted journey. There’s nothing ‘standard’ about traveling with us. You’ll travel in armchair comfort with business class legroom and stay in hotels handpicked for the best location, comfort, and convenience. With an average of 30 guests (and never more than 40), you enjoy personal attention from your Tour Director and a more intimate, friendlier touring experience, sharing memorable moments with like-minded new friends. Each Insight journey includes a unique collection of engaging and authentic Signature Events with local experts and Signature Dining experiences that bring the taste of the region to your plate. It’s the introductions to amazing people, the authentic encounters, extra personal touches and carefully chosen little surprises that make Insight stand apart when it comes to guided vacations!
BOOK AND TRAVEL IN CONFIDENCE WITH GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL “I was so glad you include Insight travel — they are
the best without a doubt! The trip of a lifetime — absolutely incredible and our guide GiGi was the reason why! She ran everything so smoothly and with touching thoughtfulness, each one of us enjoyed the entire two weeks!” ITALIAN ESCAPADE Independent Customer Feedback
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Journey Beyond the Ordinary
PHOTO: PRIVATE VIEWING OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
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Luxury Gold elevates travel beyond the ordinary, bringing you the best escorted experience for the best value. See the places you have dreamed of visiting in a way that indulges your senses and opens your mind to an astonishing journey of wonder, adventure, and new learning. You’ll travel as a VIP, enjoying uniquely tailored once-in-a-lifetime-experiences and explore famous landmarks when they are closed to the public. Whether it’s entering Rome’s Sistine Chapel for a private tour with a Local Expert before it opens, or meeting a regional master chef in a private group to learn the techniques and secrets to his signature dishes, every element of your journey is carefully created to ensure it is authentic, meaningful and memorable. With our specialist knowledge of luxury hotels, you’ll stay at the best addresses and enjoy with uncompromising comfort. Your Luxury Gold vacation includes bountiful and gourmet and Michelin Star dining designed to thrill your palate and ignite your sense of adventure. The beauty and spirit of the world’s most exciting places comes alive when you travel with Luxury Gold.
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Enjoy Effortless Travel on the World’s Most Renowned Cruise Line
“Pace was perfect, shore tours were first class — a real pleasure. Grand
European Travel and Uniworld don’t stress enough in their ads the ALLInclusive nature of their trips. Having just come off of an ocean cruise where EVERYTHING is extra cost, your free Wi-Fi, included daily shore tours, included wine and beer, etc., was really appreciated!” ENCHANTING DANUBE Independent Customer Feedback
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Uniworld sets the standard for excellence in hospitality and luxury. When exploring the great sights of Europe on the continent’s great rivers, it isn’t often you can say that the ship you travel on rivals the destinations themselves. Yet this is one of Uniworld’s unique hallmarks of distinction. Each exquisitely appointed, one-of-a-kind ship is a work of art designed to be as unique as you and as inspiring as the destinations you’ll visit. There’s a moment on every Uniworld boutique river cruise when it becomes clear. Maybe it’s while luxuriating in the comfort in your exceptionally appointed stateroom or suite. Or savoring yet another culinary masterpiece prepared by master chefs. Or while experiencing the jewels of Europe from a perspective only the river can provide. A moment when you realize that this journey is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced and beyond anything you could have expected.
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of Your Air Travel Arrangements Trust us to take care of all your air travel arrangements. Getting to your destination — and home again — should be as enjoyable as your vacation! Your Travel Specialist will arrange the most direct flights as possible for the best price. If you prefer a specific carrier or Business Class, just let us know and we’ll do all the planning for you. We can even arrange additional flights if you want to extend your vacation. Rest assured, we never charge additional booking fees.
ENJOY “UP-TO-THE-MINUTE” PRICING. We have direct access to the most
current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. When you let us bundle your guided vacation or river cruise with our “Up-to-the-Minute” airfare you’ll enjoy even more exclusive benefits. UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS. We offer great rates! You’ll enjoy double
the legroom and a roomier seat compared to the Economy section. Plus, you’ll be able to recline more fully. The extra space you’ll have at your seat will make your international flight more enjoyable, and you’ll arrive more rested, relaxed, and ready to go! Get the best value and First-Class service when we handle all the details for you! • GREAT RATES
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Great Ways to Save AARP MEMBERS SAVE $300 SAVE $100 On any Vacation
SAVE $200
PLUS
On airfare to Europe when you book air/land together OFFER ENDS JANUARY 30, 2017
$200 per person airfare savings valid for AARP members who purchase a 2017 Europe guided tour/vacation with Grand European including economy class international airfare to Europe between January 1, 2017 and January 30, 2017. (Save $600 per couple or $300 per person off Business Class air). Full payment of airfare is required by January 30, 2017. Offer valid on new bookings only departing from April 1 – October 31, 2017; subject to availability; not valid on all trips/departure dates; river cruises, non-European itineraries and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Offer may be combined with most promotional discounts included Early Pay and Past Traveler. Call for details.
AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.
ADDITIONAL SAVINGS
10% Early Pay Discount PAY IN FULL BY JANUARY 12, 2017 Lock in 10% savings on your 2017 guided vacation when you pay in full.
7.5% Early Pay Discount PAY IN FULL BY FEBRUARY 28, 2017
*Pay in Full Savings apply to the land portion of select 2017 vacations. Valid on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Not valid on all departures, Greece or Turkey Guided Vacations, CostSaver tours or River Cruises.
5% Past Traveler Discount
Book Two or More
Solo Traveler Savings
Group Travel Savings
Past guests enjoy an additional 5% loyalty savings on any vacation booked with us.
Take advantage of single supplement discounts of 25–100% on select 2017 departures while supplies last.
Book two constitutive trips back to back and save $150 per person on your second trip.
With nine paying guests, the 10th guest is free! All guests must be booked on the same departure. With 9 paying guests, group earns one free land tour. New bookings only. Not valid on CostSaver tours or River Cruises. Restrictions apply, see website for details.
Young Traveler Discount
On many trips, young travelers (5-17 years old) save up to 10% when accompanying an adult.
RIVER CRUISE SAVINGS SAVE up to 20%
Savings valid on select 2017 departures of Castles Along the Rhine and Enchanting Danube itineraries.
10% Past Cruise Traveler
Double Past Cruise Traveler Discount valid on select 2017 departures of Castles Along the Rhine and Enchanting Danube itineraries.
CRUISE SAVINGS END JANUARY 30, 2017 Savings up to 20% and 10% Past Traveler Discount valid for new bookings only on select 2017 departures on the Castles Along the Rhine and Enchanting Danube itineraries only. Not valid for Junior Suites, Presidential Suites, Royal Suites or Owner’s Suites. 10% Past Cruise Traveler Discount valid for past Uniworld river cruise travelers only. Non-cruise travelers save 5%. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Combinable with $100 AARP member discount only. Other restrictions may apply. Call for details.
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Committed to Making a Difference.
Because Preserving the World Around Us is the Least We Can Do. “Sustaining and supporting the destinations we visit is of great importance to me.
I strongly believe that we all have a role to play in conserving our environment… together we will make a difference.”
— CÉLINE COUSTEAU TREADRIGHT AMBASSADOR, GRANDDAUGHTER OF RENOWNED EXPLORER JACQUES COUSTEAU
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Grand European Travel is proud to be an active partner and supporter of the TreadRight Foundation. Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported some 40 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. These include projects that protect the planet’s most at risk wildlife populations through support of leading wildlife organizations WildAid, Wilderness Foundation, and Wildlife SOS.
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European Discoveries
CLIMATE
BROWSE THE FOLLOWING VACATIONS
European Whirl 15 DAY European Traveler 11 DAY European Delight 14 DAY NEW Delights of London & Paris 10 DAY AVAILABLE AT GETOURS.COM
European Dream 11 DAY European Breakaway 11 DAY European Wonderland 14 DAY Madrid to Rome 13 DAY Journey From Rome 11 DAY Road to Rome 15 DAY
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LONDON Hi/Lo (°F) Rainfall (“)
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64/47 1.8
74/57 1.6
60/47 2.7
41/28 2.1
66/48 5.1
76/58 5.9
58/44 3.0
55/37 2.5
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The Grand Canal, Venice
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – LONDON Overnight flight to London (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Relax after your journey or spend time exploring this exciting city. THISTLE EUSTON
*Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on day 4.
DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your morning guided sightseeing tour with a local expert. Finishing in central London, you have the rest of the day to discover the city’s delights. (FB)
DAY 4 LONDON – EUROSTAR – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM This morning, meet your Travel Director before traveling to London’s St. Pancras International to board the Eurostar for a high-speed train journey to Brussels. Continue by luxury motorcoach to Amsterdam. Enjoy an orientation of the historic city center before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception dinner cruise. (FB,WR) MERCURE AMSTERDAM CITY
DAY 5 AMSTERDAM – RHINE CRUISE – HEIDELBERG – RHINELAND Travel along the Ruhr and Rhine valleys. Enjoy picturesque scenery all the way to Boppard, where an included river cruise takes you past vine-clad hills and crumbling
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YOU’LL CRUISE Along the canals of Amsterdam and the romantic River Rhine YOU’LL VIEW View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne YOU’LL SEE The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London, the Lorelei Rock along the mighty Rhine, and the Vineyards of Burgundy
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
DAY 7 INNSBRUCK – VENICE Drive along the Brenner Pass into Italy and across the Dolomite Mountains. Arrive in the enchant ing city of Venice. Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace along the way. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop for a local specialist demonstration, then spend the afternoon exploring the sights of your choice. (BB) NOVOTEL VENEZIA MESTRE CASTELLANA
DAY 8 VENICE – ROME (2 NIGHTS) South across the Veneto plain, you pass by Bologna and over the dramatic Apennine Mountains, continuing into the Lazio region to Rome, the Eternal City. (BB) Perhaps ride the London Eye 26
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DAY 9 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your sightseeing begins with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica — the most significant Christian church in the world — to view Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. In ancient Rome, view the Forum and see the Colosseum with your local expert. Spend the rest of the day exploring or perhaps take an optional experience to see the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museum. (BB) DAY 10 ROME – FLORENCE From Rome travel north into Tuscany, through rolling country side and along the valley of the River Arno to Florence, the birth place of the Renaissance.
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Discover the city’s rich artistic and medieval history with your local expert. Visit the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. Marvel at the Baptistery and the multimarble Duomo, with its dome designed by Brunelleschi. Dine tonight at a local restaurant. (BB,DW) GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
DAY 11 FLORENCE – GOTTHARD DRIVE – LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS) Drive via picturesque Italian Lakes and across the Alps into Switzer land. Spend the next two nights in the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. (BB,D) GRAND EUROPE DAY 12 LUCERNE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME View the Lion Monument during your morning orientation. Walk along the 14th-century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the River Reuss. Don’t miss the opportunity to take an exciting optional mountain excursion with breath taking views. (BB) DAY 13 LUCERNE – PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
Pass Basel and cross the border into France this morning. In every direction, vineyards and picturesque villages provide a memorable backdrop for your
Visit 9 Countries (including the Vatican City)
journey. Consider an optional experience this evening to a famous Parisian Cabaret. (BB) EVERGREEN LAUREL
DAY 14 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See all the famous sights during your morning sightseeing tour with a local expert. View the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights that interest you. This evening, celebrate with your Travel Director and traveling companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro. (BB,FD) DAY 15 PARIS – USA Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris and your traveling companions as your memorable European vacation comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am (flight not included). (BB) Complimentary London Return: Guests are welcome to return to London by Trafalgar motor coach at no extra cost. Additional accommodations will be required as arrival in London will be late afternoon/early evening. Please speak to your Travel Specialist about this at time of booking.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in London, Paris, Florence and Rome. Orientation of Lucerne and Venice YOU’LL VISIT The Eiffel Tower in Paris and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Spend two exciting nights in London
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YOU’LL VIEW The White Cliffs of Dover, the Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
DAY 1 USA – LONDON Board your overnight flight to London (not included).
YOU’LL SEE The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in London, the Somme Battlefields and the Vineyards of Burgundy and the ancient sites of Rome
*Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on day 4.
DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Relax or spend the afternoon exploring this magical capital city. PARK PLAZA COUNTY HALL
DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See a host of sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace during your morning guided sightseeing tour with a local specialist. Finish in central London and spend the rest of the day discovering the city’s delights. (FB) DAY 4 LONDON – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) This morning , meet your Travel Director, leave London and travel
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to the White Cliffs of Dover before crossing the Channel to Calais. Pass by the First World War battlefields of the Somme and arrive in the beautiful city of Paris. Enjoy a Welcome Reception with dinner in the evening with your fellow travelers and Travel Director. Later an orientation drive will show you some of the sights which await you — a perfect introduction to your magical vacation. (FB,WR) PULLMAN LA
DAY 6 PARIS – LUCERNE See the sprawling vineyards of Auxerrois and Burgundy as you journey south, passing the medieval castle of Châteauneuf. Cross the border into Switzerland where the scenery is a kaleido scope of color. View the famous wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI.
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DAY 7 LUCERNE – ST. GOTTHARD – VENICE Travel the scenic St. Gotthard Region through the Alps and cross the border at Chiasso into Italy. Catch a glimpse of the Italian Lake Region, a popular retreat for aristocrats since Roman times. Pass Verona and arrive later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. (BB)
DAY 5 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Drive along the famous Champs Élysées to view the Arc de Triomphe, beneath which lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your sightseeing tour with a local specialist includes a trip up the Eiffel Tower to the second level for breathtaking views of the city. Spend the afternoon visiting the sights of your choice. (BB)
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DAY 8 VENICE ORIENTATION – FLORENCE Your private motor launch takes you to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace. Witness a cultural insight during a glassblowing demonstra tion at one of the oldest work shops on the island, then spend your free time discovering Venice’s hidden gems. Afterwards, cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and your home for the night. (BB) GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
DAY 9 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Your local specialist reveals a wealth of fascinating insights during your guided walk around Florence, a city with a rich Renaissance history. View the marble Duomo engineered by Brunelleschi and the magnificent doors of the Baptistery. Admire the Ponte Vecchio which spans the River Arno and marvel at the impressive palazzi when you visit Piazza della Signoria. Shop for 18-carat gold jewelry and the finest Italian leather goods before heading to Rome, the last stop on your trip. (BB) CARDINAL ST. PETER/
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DAY 10 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist takes you on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, one of the largest and most significant churches in the Christian world. Here you will view Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Perhaps consider an optional experience to the Sistine Chapel. View the ancient sites of Rome including the Colosseum, site of ancient gladiatorial contests and public events. Spend time this afternoon visiting the sights of your choice. This evening, join your traveling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB,FD) DAY 11 ROME – USA Say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your traveling companions, and return home with memories you will cherish for years to come. Airport transfers will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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YOUR VALUE ITINERARY DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Unwind after your journey. Meet later with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. ERGIFE PALACE
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist takes you on a fantastic sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and admire Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Your guided tour continues across the Tiber where you view the mighty Colosseum, see Circus Maximus and the ancient sites of Rome. Spend time afterwards seeing more sights or shopping for souvenirs. (BB) DAY 4 ROME – SIENA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) Head north through the Chianti wine-producing region to the beautiful medieval city of Siena in
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Tuscany. Stroll through ancient cobbled streets to Piazza del Campo where the colorful Palio horse race takes place every year. Marvel at the striped marble cathedral and shop for attractive ceramic pottery. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of the Renai ssance and your home for the next two nights. (BB,D) HOTEL 500 DAY 5 FLORENCE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME Florence is a treasure trove of art and history. Enjoy spectacular views from Piazzale Michelangelo, then spend time exploring the delights of this amazing city. Perhaps visit Piazza della Signoria featuring many statues and palazzos, and don’t miss the Duomo or Giotto’s Bell Tower. Florence is also renowned for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold. (BB) DAY 6 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE (REGION) (2 NIGHTS) Cross the forested Apennines to the city of Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous for sausages and salami. Your sightseeing tour with a local specialist includes views of the Kissing Towers. Continue along the Brenta, across the Po
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DAY 7 VENICE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME Admire the many sights of this Byzantine city as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Palladian Churches of the Redeemer and St. George, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Marvel at the Basilica and Campanile. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island. In your free time take an optional cruise across the lagoon to the Island of Burano for a delicious meal. (BB) DAY 8 VENICE (REGION) – VERONA – LAKE LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)
Follow the Veneto plains to Verona and stop to see the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Pass Milan and head north to the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Drive along the scenic alpine St. Gotthard route through central Switzerland to the picturesque town of Lucerne. (BB,D) BURESTADL
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DAY 9 LUCERNE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME Enjoy the sights of Lucerne during your orientation tour, including the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument commemorating the heroic Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. In your free time, take an exhilarating moun tain excursion, shop for Swiss watches and chocolate or perhaps explore the flower bedecked squares and fortified towers in the quaint old town. (BB,D) DAY 10 LAKE LUCERNE – PARIS (2 NIGHTS)
Drive across the French border past Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line and through the Burgundy wine region. View the sprawling vineyards that stretch across the hillsides. Arrive later in Paris, the City of Light. Tonight why not dine at a cozy Parisian bistro and finish with a dazzling tour of the city’s illuminations? (BB) MERCURE LA VILLETTE
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DAY 11 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe during your sightseeing tour. Spend free time exploring the banks of the Seine. This evening you might like to experience a world famous cabaret show. (BB) DAY 12 PARIS – LONDON (2 NIGHTS)
Traverse northern France past World War I battlefields. Cross the English Channel to Dover where you see the famous White Cliffs. Later arrive in London.
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DAY 13 LONDON FREE TIME Spend a glorious day exploring London on your own. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping — the list is endless and the choice is yours. (FB) DAY 14 LONDON – USA Say goodbye to your traveling companions after a delightful European vacation. (FB)
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YOU’LL SEE Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London and the White Cliffs of Dover
DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (5 NIGHTS) After checking in at your hotel, why not start to explore this magical city. Whether you stroll through one of the Royal Parks, shop in the vibrant West End or visit one of the world famous historical attractions, London has plenty to keep you entertained. Later, meet with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR)
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half day introductory sightseeing tour with a local expert. This afternoon visit the town of Windsor with its vast Royal Castle. Explore the town, visit inside the castle or walk alongside the Thames — the choice is yours.
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DAY 4 OXFORD & STRATFORDUPON-AVON EXCURSION Today enjoy a full day excursion from London to two iconic destinations — Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. Oxford is famed for its University — the oldest in England and the oldest in the English speaking world. Enjoy free time to explore after an orien tation provided by your Travel Director. You will also visit one of the colleges (subject to opening). Later travel to Stratford and visit
DAY 5 LONDON AT LEISURE A completely free day for you to explore the city — the options are endless and your Travel Director will be available to suggest a number of activities or help with organizing any optional exper ience. Visit the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum, have lunch in Covent Garden or explore Camden Markets. Shop in Bond Street and Knightsbridge, enjoy a top stage production or take a further trip outside of the city — the choice is yours! (FB)
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DAY 6 BATH & STONEHENGE EXCURSION This morning leave London and travel to Bath. Visit the Roman Baths from which the city derives its name and enjoy an orientation of this World Heritage Site with its beautiful Georgian architec ture. After free time for lunch, travel through scenic countryside and stop at Stonehenge to visit the historic stone monoliths. Later return to London. (FB) DAY 7 LONDON – PARIS (3 NIGHTS)
This morning, travel through the Kent countryside before boarding your ferry in Dover. See the impressive White Cliffs of Dover on your channel ferry crossing to France. Pass the battlefields of Northern France before arriving in magical Paris. This evening enjoy a regional meal in the City of Light. (FB,RM) NOVOTEL CENTER
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DAY 8 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & VERSAILLES EXCURSION Your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Paris this morning. View the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and
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glory. This afternoon enjoy an included visit to the Palace of Versailles. Tonight you might like to round off your day by attending a performance at a spectacular Parisian cabaret. (BB) DAY 9 PARIS AT LEISURE Today you are free to do as you please. There is time to sample delicious French breads or cakes in a pâtisserie, to shop in the chic French boutiques or to enjoy a visit to one of the many museums this city has to offer — the choice is yours. This evening, join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner in the city. (BB,FD)
DAY 10 PARIS – USA After breakfast, bid your newfound friends ‘au revoir’ as your memorable trip comes to an end. Transfers will arrive at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am and 10.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHTS At the Vatican Museums ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante, in a part of the Vatican not open to the public. Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries BE MY GUEST Join Signor Telli for an exclusive dinner and ‘bei tempi’ at his family run restaurant on the secluded Isola Madre island on Lake Maggiore
See the magnificent Trevi Fountain in Rome
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival to Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Spend the rest of your day relaxing or take a leisurely stroll around the city. Join your companions and your Travel Director later for a Welcome Reception. Enjoy an orientation drive to see St. Peter’s Basilica and other sights — a great introduction to this beautiful city. (WR) UNA/IL CANTICO
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your included sightseeing tour with a local specialist begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a cultural insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient Rome. View the Forum and see the Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Visit the impressive Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own, or simply relax and watch the world go by. (BB)
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DAY 4 ROME – CASSINO – POMPEII – SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS) Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery and view the Benedictine Abbey. Your local specialist tells you all about the devastation caused by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 during your walking tour of Pompeii. Arrive later at your hotel in Sorrento where you dine tonight. (BB,DW) LA RESIDENZA/ JOHANNA PARK
DAY 5 ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION Witness the intricate art of inlaid woodwork, a cultural insight for which Sorrento is famous. Later, embark on an included excursion by ferry to the Isle of Capri. Visit Capri Town and
CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence. Orientation of Venice and Milan YOU’LL VISIT St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and the Colosseum in Rome, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, the excavations at Pompeii, St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, picturesque Lake Como and the medieval city of San Gimignano YOU’LL CRUISE Cruise to the beautiful Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice YOU’LL VIEW The Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo in Florence
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Enjoy amazing views of the Tuscan countryside from Assisi
BEST OF ITALY other sights during your tour with a local specialist. Spend time exploring this lovely island on your own. (BB) DAY 6 SORRENTO – ASSISI Assisi is a mystical town perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio overlooking the peaceful Umbrian landscape. Under the protection of St. Francis this city is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. Your local specialist takes you on a walking tour, which includes a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for its frescoes depicting the life of this much-loved saint. Spend time afterwards exploring on your own and shopping for souvenirs. Dine at your hotel this evening. (BB,DW) CENACOLO DAY 7 ASSISI – VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
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The area is also renowned for its cuisine such as Tortellini, Mortadella and Parmesan cheese. Arrive later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. (BB,DW) GRANDE ALBERGO AUSONIA & HUNGARIA
DAY 8 VENICE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME Savor the unique sights and sounds of Venice as you cruise by private launch to visit some of the attractions of this unique city. Enjoy a cultural insight into the Venetian tradition of glass making before seeing the sights including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace. You might like to cruise across the lagoon to the Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious meal. (BB) DAY 9 VENICE – MILAN – LAKE MAGGIORE (2 NIGHTS) Cross the plains of Lombardy to Milan, the global capital of design
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and fashion. View the Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the famous Galleria during your orientation. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,DW) SIMPLON DAY 10 LAKE COMO EXCURSION Travel to the beautiful Lake Como with free time to explore or simply soak up the scenery. This evening, take a private boat to an island on Lake Maggiore for a special Be My Guest dinner experience. (BB,BG)
DAY 11 LAKE MAGGIORE – PISA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) Cross the Plains of Lombardy, the forested Apennine Mountains, and pass by Genoa to Pisa. View the extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Tonight, you might like to sample some local Tuscan cuisine. (BB) ADLER CAVALIERI/GRAND MEDITERRANEO
DAY 12 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist brings the city’s rich history to life during
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your walking tour. View the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio and visit Piazza della Signoria. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time exploring or shop for high quality leather and gold. (BB) DAY 13 FLORENCE – SAN GIMIGNANO – ROME This morning stop at the Tuscan hill town of San Gimignano which is famed for its medieval architecture and towers. The historic center of the town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then return to the capital city. This evening in Rome, join your Travel Director and new friends for a Farewell Dinner. (BB,FD) SHERATON PARCO DE MEDICI
DAY 14 ROME – USA Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ at the end of your memorable vacation in Italy. Airport transfers will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Be among the select few to gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums, see Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Cinque Terre and Florence. Orientation in Verona and Venice YOU’LL VISIT St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel in Rome, Caesar Augustus Gardens in Capri, the ruins at Pompeii, the Cinque Terre and a traditional Venetian arts center YOU’LL CRUISE By gondola along the the majestic waterways of Venice YOU’LL VIEW The Faraglioni rocks in Capri, Giotto’s bell tower and Gates of Paradise in Florence, Juliet’s Balcony and Colosseum in Verona, and St. Mark’s Square, Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) You will be met on arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport. At 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm your transfer departs for your hotel. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) ROMANICO PALACE, ROME.
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME In the morning, you will be joined by a local expert to lead you through the priceless art collec tion of the Vatican Museums culminating beneath Michel angelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your VIP visit includes fast-track entry and a behind-the-scenes look at the Bramante Staircase, a part of the Vatican closed to the general public. More of Michelangelo’s genius is on display next door in St. Peter’s Basilica. Rome is then yours to discover at your own pace. There’s free time to do as the Romans do, or perhaps join a tour inside the Colosseum. Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and pizzazz, and our included walking tour this afternoon has it in abun dance. Toss a coin into the spec tacular Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon, the best preserved
monument from the Roman period, and enjoy free time for dinner in Piazza Navona. (BB) DAY 4 ROME – POMPEII – CAPRI (2 NIGHTS)
Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Walk with a local expert through the cobbled streets to learn about Roman life in the first century before enjoying a refreshing lemon granita. Then continue to the Bay of Naples and board your hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri. In brilliant sunshine, enjoy a scenic drive by open-top taxi past orange and lemon groves to your hotel, then appreciate the glorious vistas over the rugged coastline and sparkling sea. (BB) LA RESIDENZA DAY 5 CAPRI SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Wake up refreshed on this delight ful island. Visit Capri town, with its whitewashed houses, winding alleyways and small cafes. A local expert escorts you to the luxuriant Caesar Augustus Gardens for views of the Faraglioni rocks. The afternoon is yours to devote to Capri’s fashionable boutiques, craft shops and artisans studios. As the glow of twilight descends and the day-trippers have gone home, the island is yours to saunter along scenic paths, gather with the locals in the piazzetta or relax with a glass of wine at an al-fresco restaurant. (BB)
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Descend to the port by open-top taxi and take the hydrofoil across the bay to Naples. Follow the ‘Motorway of the Sun’, north, past Rome, through the Province of Umbria. Continue through idyllic Tuscan landscapes to Florence, center of art and culture, and heart of the Italian Renaissance. (BB,DW) HOTEL LONDRA
DAY 7 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert to see Giotto’s bell tower and the ‘Gates of Paradise’ which adorn the baptistery. Visit the Piazza della Signoria — an open-air museum and still the political heart of Florence. Stroll on to Piazza Santa Croce, famous for its basilica and leather goods. The joys of Florence are varied so the after noon will be free for your own personal exploration. (BB) DAY 8 FLORENCE – CINQUE TERRE – PORTOFINO – SANTA MARGHERITA The famous Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre — a highlight of your journey as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes. With a local expert, appreciate the views as you approach one of the pictur esque fishing villages by boat. Spend some time exploring the old medieval quarter or the popu lar sandy beach before continuing along to the elegant seaside vill age of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. Admire the colorful houses, browse the boutiques or
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stay a while in the cafe bars on the piazzetta and watch the yachts moored in the harbor. Weather permitting, return along the rugged Ligurian coast by boat to the resort of Santa Margherita. (BB,DW) BEST WESTERN REGINA SANTA MARGHERITA
DAY 9 SANTA MARGHERITA – LAKE MAGGIORE In the morning, head north to the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favorite retreat of the rich and famous where alpine scenery combines with luxuriant sub tropical vegetation. Relax and enjoy an afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake or perhaps take a cruise out to the lovely Borromean Islands? For your dining pleasure, you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants. (BB,DA) GRAND HOTEL DINO/SIMPLON HOTEL
DAY 10 LAKE MAGGIORE – VERONA – VENICE Follow the southern fringes of the European Alps to the vineyards, close to the shores of Lake Iseo. Winemaking traditions run deep here and you will get to taste the delicious vintages produced with a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to Verona, the setting for one of history’s most
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romantic love stories. Walk with your Travel Director to Juliet’s balcony in the inner courtyard of the Capulet home and see the well-preserved Roman Arena, still used for open-air opera perfor mances. Head on to the unique city of Venice — a complete step back in time to the 16th century. In the evening, celebrate your tour finale with good food, good wine and good company in a magical setting. (BB,CD) BOSCOLO VENEZIA/ BAUER PALLADIO
DAY 11 VENICE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Cruise to a traditional arts center on the island of Giudecca to admire the art of glassblowing. Visit St. Mark’s Square where the city’s former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Mark’s Basilica. Also admire the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Take your seat in a traditional gondola for a serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals. Relax and enjoy the atmos phere, music and songs as you drift along in romantic awe. (BB) DAY 12 VENICE – USA Bid farewell to this enchanting city. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Airport at 8am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHTS Visit the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public. Witness the exquisite craft of Venetian glassblowing on Giudecca Island BE MY GUEST Eight generations and plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional dinner with the Landi family at their home near Siena, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves CITY EXPLORATONS City tour in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice. Orientation of Pisa. ‘Secret Venice’ Small Group Sightseeing walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto food market with a group size of no more than 25 guests YOU’LL VISIT St. Peter’s Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi YOU’LL CRUISE Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice YOU’LL VIEW Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
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See the famous Realto Bridge in Venice
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Relax after your journey or explore this fascinating city on your own. Later, meet your companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. An orientation drive will take you to view St. Peter’s Basilica — a great start to your Italian vacation! (WR) GRAND PALATINO
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your included sightseeing tour with a local specialist begins at the Vatican Museums. Experience a cultural insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less spiral staircase designed by famous architect Donato
Bramante. Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his famous Pietà. Later visit the impressive Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. See the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur-style chariot racing took place. Spend free time discovering more of the city or relax at a sidewalk café and watch the world go by. (BB) DAY 4 ROME AT LEISURE Spend today as you please. Alternatively, consider joining an optional experience to the renowned excavations at Pompeii, in the Bay of Naples. (BB) DAY 5 ROME – ASSISI – FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS) Drive north to the mystical town of Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Your local specialist shows you all the sights. Visit St. Francis’ Basilica and see Giotto’s enchanting frescoes. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) AMBASCIATORI
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DAY 6 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Learn about Florence’s rich cultural history during your sightseeing tour with a local specialist. Visit Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. View the multi-colored marble Duomo and Baptistery, famous for its bronze doors with relief sculptures. Enjoy scenic views of the Ponte Vecchio, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Afterwards, explore on your own or shop for souvenirs in Florence, renowned for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewelry. (BB) DAY 7 PISA EXCURSION Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a former maritime city on the Ligurian Sea. In the Square of Miracles, home to some of the city’s most famous sights, see the incredible Leaning Tower and the beautifully sculpted marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery and the cemetery, built on soil brought from Calvary in the Holy Land. This evening, travel
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to a Tuscan wine and olive oil estate for a special Be My Guest dinner. (BB,BG) DAY 8 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE (3 NIGHTS) Travel through the Apennines to Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous for sausages and salamis. Your sightseeing tour with a local specialist includes views of the Kissing Towers, which lean towards each other, seemingly poised to embrace. Later, cross the Veneto plains to Venice. This sublime island city, constructed in a lagoon, has an incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage. This evening, you might like to take a gondola ride along enchanting canals — it’s the perfect introduction to this magical city! Dine tonight at your hotel.
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into the Venetian tradition of glass making on Giudecca Island. This afternoon you have free time to visit the Fine Arts Academy, relax at a café on St. Mark’s Square or consider a boat trip to the Island of Burano for a delicious meal. (BB) DAY 10 REALTO FOOD MARKET & FREE TIME Enjoy a boat trip along the canals to the Rialto Bridge to join your small group sightseeing walking tour with a local specialist who’ll reveal a centuries-old food market and narrow ‘calle’ or streets. See the beautiful architecture, including Marco Polo’s house. For the rest of the day you are free to visit the sights of your choice. Celebrate this evening with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.
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DAY 9 VENICE – CANAL CRUISE & ORIENTATION Savor the unique sights of Venice as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House, St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a cultural insight
DAY 11 VENICE – USA Say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy and your newfound friends at the end of your memorable Italian trip! Airport transfers will arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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Apr 13, 20
$2,825
Aug 3
$2,550
*Dec 7
$2,225
Apr 27
$2,950
Aug 10, 17
$2,650
†*Dec 22
$2,795
May 4, 11
$2,950
Aug 24
$2,675
†*Dec 26
$2,950
Aug 31
$2,950
$2,525
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$2,950
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$2,950
Sep 21
$2,950
Jun 15
$2,950
Sep 28
$2,950
Jun 22
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Oct 5, 12
$2,895
Jun 29
$2,850
Oct 19
$2,895
Jul 6, 13
$2,795
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*Jan 25
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*Feb 1
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*Mar 1, 8
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$2,725
*Nov 2, 9, 16
$2,225
*Mar 15, 22
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Enjoy an exclusive after hours private Vatican Dinner CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Florence and Rome. Orientation of Venice YOU’LL VISIT Giudecca Island for demonstration of Venetian arts, the Academia Museum and Signoria Square in Florence, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome YOU’LL CRUISE Traverse the canals of Venice by gondola YOU’LL VIEW The Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony in Verona, St. Mark’s Basilica and Doges’ Palace in Venice, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the Baptistery and the Duomo in Florence
See the Fountain of Neptune in Signoria Square, Florence
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – MILAN Overnight flight to Milan (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE MILAN – COMO Welcome to Italy! After being greeted by your Travel Director at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, your transfer departs at 9.30am and 12.30pm. In the evening, you are invited to a warm Welcome Reception with the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) HOTEL PALACE DAY 3 COMO – VERONA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Head east to elegant Verona for a leisurely walk past the wellpreserved Roman Arena still used for opera performances. Stand beneath the balcony in the courtyard of Juliet’s house, supposed location of the famous balcony love scene. After some free time for browsing around the local market, it’s on to the glorious city of Venice. (BB) BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL SANT’ELENA
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DAY 4 VENICE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Transfer to Giudecca Island to witness the art of glassblowing. Then appreciate the splendor as you cruise by Palladio’s San Giorgio Maggiore to St. Mark’s Square. Your Travel Director will explain the glorious history of ‘La Serenissima’, once one of the greatest trading centers of the world — its wealth and power is echoed by the riches of St. Mark’s Basilica. See the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Later, on your romantic gondola serenade, glide along the atmos pheric canals while musicians set the mood with traditional songs. (BB)
DAY 5 VENICE – PISA –FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)
Follow the fertile valley of the river Po, into the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. Continue to Pisa to see the world famous Leaning Tower in the ‘Meadow of Miracles’ and also the 11th century Cathedral and Baptistry. Then venture on to
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beautiful Florence — a treasure house of the Renaissance. On arrival, meet a local expert for a walking tour of the historic center. Visit the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece statue, David. Admire the marble clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ have been recreated in all their glory. Next stop is Signoria Square filled with Renaissance sculptures. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Monte pulciano — the wines of Tuscany are famous worldwide. During your stay, sample some of these robust reds and learn about their origins. (BB,DW) NH ANGLO AMERICAN DAY 6 FREE DAY IN FLORENCE In the morning, learn all the secrets of traditional Florentine leather-work. The rest of the day is free for you to fully immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital. Perhaps shop for leather goods at the markets around Santa Croce or relax and soak up the atmos phere in one of the many street cafes. Be sure not to miss the
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Jul 22, 29
$2,375
Oct 28
$2,425
Apr 22
$2,495
Aug 5, 12
$2,375
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#Apr 29
$2,495
Aug 19
$2,375
$2,025
May 6, 13
$2,495
Aug 26
$2,425
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$2,150
May 20, 27
$2,495
‡Sep 2
$2,575
†*Dec 27
$2,450
Jun 3
$2,495
#Sep 9
$2,575
Jun 10, 17
$2,650
Sep 16, 23
$2,575
*Jan 6, 25
$2,025
Jun 24
$2,650
Sep 30
$2,475
*Mar 17
$2,075
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$2,450
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magnificent museums and galleries that house some of the most famous works of art in the world. In the evening, there is an opportunity to sample the true flavors of the region with a sumptuous Tuscan dinner and local wine. (BB) DAY 7 FLORENCE – ASSISI – ROME (2 NIGHTS) Travel through the vineyards of the Chianti region this morning, past Lake Trasimeno — the Italian Peninsula’s largest lake and site of a great battle in ancient times against Hannibal and his war elephants. Climb into the foothills of the Apennine Mountains to delightful Assisi, a stone built town spilling over the steep hillside. With a local expert, visit the tomb of St. Francis and the beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the great basilica, before continuing along the valley of the river Tiber towards the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome. In the evening, why not throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the city? (BB) KOLBE
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DAY 8 ROME SIGHTSEEING & PRIVATE VATICAN DINNER In the morning enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights including a tour of the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. There’s free time to do as the Romans do, or perhaps join a tour inside the Colosseum. Then, you are fasttracked through our special VIP entrance of the Vatican Museums with a local expert. Admire the Papal art collection and enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece on its ceiling. After the museums close their doors to the public, our tour culminates with a special invitation from a curator of the Ethnological Museum to share their immense knowledge of the collection. Dine tonight in the Vatican in refined elegance among its priceless treasures at a private VIP Celebration Dinner. (BB,CD) DAY 9 ROME – USA Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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See the Grand Canal in Venice
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DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included).
DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Vatican City. Visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an optional experience to visit inside the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. View the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Afterwards enjoy free time to take in the sights or join an
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DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travel ers. This evening consider a stroll around this fascinating ancient city and mingle with the locals in
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DAY 4 ROME – PISA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)
This morning leave Rome and head north towards Central Italy. Travel through picturesque scenery in Umbria and Tuscany before arriving in the town of Pisa. Visit the Square of Miracles featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Later arrive at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD
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DAY 5 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Your local specialist gives a superb com mentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewelry for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. (BB,D)
DAY 6 FLORENCE – VERONA – VENICE (MESTRE) (2 NIGHTS) Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year and walk to see Juliet’s balcony. Hear the story of the play which begins with a street brawl between
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Montague and Capulet servants who, like their masters, are sworn enemies. Head east to the magical, romantic city of Venice.
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DAY 7 VENICE ORIENTATION & FREE TIME Your day starts with a cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascina ting city or perhaps take a cruise across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal. Burano is an island in the Venetian lagoon known for its brightly colored houses. (BB) DAY 8 VENICE – USA This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable vacation. Transfers will arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Explore the idyllic island of Capri by open top taxi. Watch a pasta making demonstration followed by a delicious lunch with wine and Burrata cheese in an underground cellar in medieval Castellaneta CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Rome, Pompeii, Alberobello, Taormina and Agrigento YOU’LL VISIT The Vatican Museums including the Bramante Staircase and Sistine Chapel in Rome, the ruins of Pompeii, the Greek Theater in Taormina, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the Cathedral, Palace of the Normans and Palatine chapel in Palermo YOU’LL VIEW The ‘Sassi’ — troglodyte dwellings in Matera and the Trulli buildings of Alberobello
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ROME Overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome. On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for your hotel at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director for for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) VENETO PALACE DAY 3 ROME SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join your local expert to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. There’s free time to do as the Romans do, or perhaps join a tour inside the Colosseum? Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and pizzazz, and our included walking tour this afternoon has it in abundance. Toss a coin into the spectacular Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon and enjoy free time for dinner in Piazza Navona. (BB) DAY 4 ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS) In the morning, meet a local expert for a guided tour through the Vatican Museums, culminat ing beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your VIP visit includes
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fast-track entry and the Bramante Staircase. Walk with a local expert through the cobbled streets of Rome before departing for the picturesque resort of Sorrento. (BB) HOTEL MICHELANGELO
DAY 5 EXPLORE CAPRI Cruise to Capri and ride up to the town by funicular railway, where you can explore the narrow alley ways and enjoy the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Descend to the port in one of the island’s iconic open-top taxis before returning to Sorrento. Investigate the art of ‘intarsio’ or marquetry wood inlaying before returning to your hotel. (BB,DW) DAY 6 SORRENTO – POMPEII – MATERA – ALBEROBELLO (3 NIGHTS)
Start your day in Pompeii, buried in AD79 by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Venture along country roads to Matera and with a local expert enjoy in-depth exploration of the extraordinary ‘Sassi’ — troglodyte dwellings and churches dug out of the rock. Continue on to Alberobello. (BB,DW) GRAND HOTEL LA CHIUSA DI CHIETRI
DAY 7 CASTELLANETA EXPERIENCE With a local expert admire the Trulli of Alberobello. Head to medieval Castellaneta, where in an underground cellar you can witness a pasta making
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demonstration with Chef Pino, followed by a highlight lunch, including the local Primitivo wine and Burrata cheese. After lunch, see Castellaneta’s picturesque Great Ravine before returning to Alberobello. (BB,HL)
DAY 8 ALBEROBELLO AT LEISURE A free day for you to enjoy this fascinating town. Perhaps visit Ostuni with its stark, whitewashed buildings, narrow cobbled streets. (BB) DAY 9 ALBEROBELLO – MARATEA Journey south to the delightful, coastal town of Maratea. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. You may wish to spend it climbing to the top of Monte San Biagio to see Maratea’s own Christ the Redeemer Statue. (BB) GRAND HOTEL DI MARATEA PIANETAMARATEA
DAY 10 MARATEA – SICILY & THE TAORMINA RIVIERA (3 NIGHTS)
Travel to the very toe of Italy and board your ferry bound for Sicily. Join a local expert for a visit to the Greek Theater, graced with the most spectacular of backdrops. In the evening, enjoy a Dine-Around dinner. (BB,DA) HILTON GIARDINI NAXOS
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DAY 11 TAORMINA FREE DAY The day is at leisure to relax at your resort’s private beach. Don’t miss the chance of an optional drive through the vineyards to Mt. Etna, plus a stop in the village of Savoca. (BB,D) DAY 12 FREE TIME ON THE TAORMINA RIVIERA Early risers may experience what D.H. Lawrence christened the ‘dawn coast of Europe’. The day is free to explore Taormina at your leisure or to embark on an optional experience to Syracuse. (BB,RD)
DAY 13 TAORMINA – AGRIGENTO – PALERMO (2 NIGHTS)
Join a historian to see the high lights of the city. Pass the huge Teatro Massimo to the Baroque Quattro Canti Square and glimpse the ‘fountain of shame’. Venture inside Palermo Cathedral to appreciate the composite of architectural styles. Journey on to the amazing Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans. The afternoon is free to explore. At night, join your fellow guests for an unforgettable Celebration Dinner of delicious local cuisine, wine and music. (BB) BEST WESTERN
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DAY 14 EXPLORE PALERMO Join a historian to see the highlights of the city. Pass the huge Teatro Massimo to the Baroque Quattro Canti Square and glimpse the ‘fountain of shame’. Venture inside Palermo Cathedral to appreciate the composite of architectural styles. Journey on to the amazing Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans. The afternoon is free to explore. At night, join your fellow guests for an unforgettable Celebration Dinner of delicious local cuisine, wine and music.
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Aug 18
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Jun 23
$3,575
Aug 25
$3,525
Apr 21
$3,525
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$3,695
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$3,625
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May 5
$3,625
Jul 7
$3,575
Sep 8
$3,695
May 12
$3,625
Jul 14
$3,575
Sep 15
$3,695
May 19
$3,625
Jul 21
$3,525
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$3,650
May 26
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$3,525
Sep 29
$3,525
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$3,525
Aug 4
$3,525
Oct 6
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Jun 9
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Aug 11
$3,525
Oct 13
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Rome, Pompeii, Alberobello, Taormina and Agrigento
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DAY 15 PALERMO – USA Today your journey draws to an end. Departure transfers arrive at Palermo Airport at 6am and 8am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS BE MY GUEST Return to 17th century France and join the de Montferrier family on their farm near the famous Château de Villandry for a traditional threecourse Tourangelle dinner accompanied by local wines CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Carcassonne. Orientation of Paris, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Monaco, Nice, Arles, Lourdes and Bordeaux
Visit Chateau Chenonceau in the Loire Valley
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – PARIS Overnight flight to Paris (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE PARIS Welcome to Paris, the City of Light. On arrival to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfers will operate at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. This evening, meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel Director and then enjoy an orientation drive through the city to take in some of the breathtaking sights. (WR) NOVOTEL CENTER TOUR EIFFEL
DAY 3 PARIS – BEAUNE – LYON Drive south into Burgundy wine country, once home to the power ful Dukes of Burgundy, past the Côte d’Or vineyards of GevreyChambertin and Nuits St. Georges. Arrive in the medieval town of Beaune to discover the treasures in the 15th century Hospice de Beaune. (BB) NOVOTEL GERLAND
DAY 4 LYON – AVIGNON – MONACO – FRENCH RIVIERA (2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Avignon to see the Papal Palace and the bridge made famous in the song, ‘sur le pont d’Avignon’. Traverse Provence, a picturesque area favored by
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artists such as Van Gogh and Cézanne, to the Principality of Monaco. This small city state is both a constitutional monarchy and home to many rich and famous people. View the cathedral, where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married. Later, enjoy a regional meal in Monaco before arriving at your hotel. (BB,RM) BEST WESTERN PLUS MASSENA
DAY 5 FRENCH RIVIERA FREE TIME Spend today as you wish. You might like to lounge on the beach, shop in elegant boutiques or perhaps visit the hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. (BB)
YOU’LL VISIT The Hospice de Beaune, Château Chenonceau in the Loirre Valley, D-Day Museum in Normandy, Claude Monet’s home at Giverny and the Eiffel Tower in Paris YOU’LL VIEW The Papal Palace in Avignon, The Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena in Nice, St. Bernadette’s Grotto in Lourdes, Esplanade des Quinconces in Bordeaux, the Abbey of Mont St. Michel and the D-Day Beach of Omaha while in Normandy SCENIC DRIVE Through Dordogne and Loire Valley
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Mont St. Michel
BEST OF FRANCE DAY 6 FRENCH RIVIERA – ARLES – CARCASSONNE Visit the town of Arles, with free time to explore the city. Pass Alaric’s Mountain to Carcassonne, a walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site which was exten sively restored in the 19th century. See the double ring of ramparts featuring 52 towers during your sightseeing tour with a local specialist. (BB,DW) BEST WESTERN Visit Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny
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DAY 7 CARCASSONNE – LOURDES – BIARRITZ Wind your way through the Corbières Hills and ‘Cathar’ landscapes toward the Pyrenées. See the Basilica on top of St. Bernadette’s grotto at Lourdes, a holy site of pilgrimage. (BB,DW) RADISSON BLU BIARRITZ
DAY 8 BIARRITZ – BORDEAUX (2 NIGHTS)
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DAY 9 DORDOGNE EXCURSION Enjoy a scenic half-day excursion through beautiful countryside and picturesque scenery in the Dordogne region, best known for the enchanting medieval ‘Bastide’ villages. Drive to the renowned wine village of St. Emilion, poss ibly one of the most famous towns with ties to wine produc tion. Later return to Bordeaux where you will have free time to explore the city. (BB) DAY 10 BORDEAUX – LOIRE VALLEY Continue north through the Poitou Charentes region to the Loire Valley, and stop to visit the beauti ful fairytale Château Chenonceau. One of the most remarkable castles ever built, Chenonceau features stunning landscaped gardens and priceless collections of Renaissance furniture, tapestries and art. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a special Be My Guest dining experience where you enjoy typical French hospitality. (BB,BG) MERCURE TOURS NORD
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DAY 11 LOIRE VALLEY – MONT ST. MICHEL – OMAHA BEACH Travel through Brittany to visit the island-town of Mont St. Michel on the Normandy coast, featuring the Abbey and picturesque streets. Follow the Liberty Highway to St. Lô and on to Omaha Beach, where your Travel Director provides an excellent account of the momentous events that took place here. Pause and reflect on the courage of those who gave their lives. Visit the D-Day Land ing Zone and learn in detail about how the operation was planned and executed. Arrive later at your hotel where you dine tonight. (BB,DW) MERCURE OMAHA BEACH
DAY 12 OMAHA BEACH – GIVERNY – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) Head south-east towards the valley of the River Seine. Stop at Giverny and visit the house and gardens where Claude Monet lived for most of his life. One of the founders of French Impres sionism, some of his most famous paintings were inspired by this spectacular garden. This evening in the glittering capital, Paris, consider a trip to one of the city’s renowned cabaret venues. (BB)
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DAY 13 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning your local specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris’ oldest historical neighborhoods. This short insider walk finishes at one of Paris’s loveliest squares, little known to outsiders, but a real favorite of the locals. See the unique skyline from the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where you enjoy panoramic views across the city. Spend the rest of the day seeing more sights and shopping for souvenirs. This evening cele brate with your Travel Director and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner. (BB,FD) DAY 14 PARIS – USA Say ‘au revoir’ to your fellow travelers. Airport transfers at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 8am and 11.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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Explore the many works of art in the Louvre
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – PARIS Overnight flight to Paris (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE PARIS (7 NIGHTS) Welcome to Paris, capital of France and the City of Light. On arrival to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport transfers will operate at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After checkin to your hotel — the ideal spot for your exploration of this magnificent city, you can relax or take a stroll in the local neighbor hood. This evening meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers to attend a Welcome Reception in the heart of the city. (WR) CATALOGNE GARE MONTPARNASSE
DAY 3 PARIS SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE This morning after a leisurely start, your Travel Director takes you into the heart of this
mesmerizing city for views of the
local specialist reveals not just where, but how real Parisians live and shop, showing you the enchanting hidden squares and secret passages of one of Paris’ oldest historical neighborhoods. This short insider walk finishes at one of the loveliest squares, little known to outsiders, but a real favorite of the locals. Later visit the second level of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views across the city. This evening you may decide to take an optional experience to the Latin Quarter for a visit inside Notre Dame and a cruise down the River Seine. (BB)
DAY 5 FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE PALACE & ROYAL ESTATE OF VERSAILLES Visit the best-known and most resplendent palace in France, Versailles. Our local specialist guides you through the majestic palace itself followed by the breathtaking picturesque Royal Gardens. Later visit Petit Trianon Palace where you can relax for lunch before continuing to Marie Antoinette’s hamlet to gain yet more insight into the lives of the French Royalty before the revolution. This evening you may wish to utilize your Parisian Brasserie voucher which gives you a choice of centrally located brasseries to visit for dinner. (BB)
DAY 4 PARIS AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL D-DAY BEACH EXPERIENCE Today is completely yours to explore Paris further or you may wish to experience a full day optional experience and travel to the historical and poignant D-Day landing beaches. (BB)
DAY 6 FRENCH CUISINE & SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Today’s exploration of French culture takes on another dimen sion as meet a real Parisian chef for a French cuisine experience including a light lunch. During your cultural insight learn some culinary secrets and get to savor your
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creation. The balance of the day is then yours to enjoy as you wish. Perhaps take a relaxing stroll along the river Seine or enjoy some shopping at Printemps — one of the biggest department stores in the city. Your Travel Director will be there to give you advice. This evening you may wish to consider an Optional Experience to attend a performance of a true French cabaret at the world famous Moulin Rouge. (BB,L) DAY 7 MONTMARTRE & THE LOUVRE This morning after a relaxing start take a private street trolley car to visit the fascinating and colorful “village” of Montmartre, the highest point in Paris. Your local specialist will show you the hidden squares, artists haunts and romantic hideaways of this most beautiful Parisian neighborhood. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. This evening visit the world renowned Louvre museum with a local specialist when the museum is quieter and the crowds have disappeared. (BB)
DAY 8 WALKING TOUR & FREE TIME Today is your last chance for last minute souvenir shopping or alternatively participate on an optional experience to visit Monet’s famous gardens at Giverny. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour to a part of Paris where you will discover how the French Revolution began. Join your Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner at an iconic Parisian restaurant dating back to 1686. (BB,FD) DAY 9 PARIS – USA After breakfast, say farewell to Paris and your newfound friends as you prepare to return home after a memorable week in one of the world’s greatest cities. Airport transfers arrive at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport at 8am and 11.30am. (BB)
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The Plaza de Espana, Seville
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – MADRID Board your overnight flight to Madrid (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE MADRID (2 NIGHTS) At Madrid Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 9am, 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine. (WD) BARCELO EMPERATRIZ/BARCELO TORRE
DAY 3 MADRID SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana past Madrid’s most famous fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the magnificent Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velazquez, Goya and many others. (BB)
DAY 4 MADRID – TOLEDO – SALAMANCA This morning is devoted to Toledo. With your local expert, walk through the maze of narrow, cobbled streets. See El Greco’s paintings in the Church of Santo Tome. Later, pass the ancient walls of Avila, en-route to Salamanca, with its handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, honeycolored cathedral and 16th century university buildings. (BB) ALAMEDA PALACE
DAY 5 SALAMANCA – PORTO Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto, situated on the River Douro and celebrated internation ally as the as the capital of Port wine. See the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores which house the famous wines. Walk along corridors of casks and get to know your tawnys and vintages during a tasting. Admire the multi-colored houses and churches covered in glazed tiles, as well as the iconic
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DAY 6 PORTO – FATIMA – OBIDOS – LISBON (2 NIGHTS) Head south for a visit to miracu lous Fatima. See the basilica or visit the Chapel of the Apparitions. Then continue to the fortified town of Obidos to explore the narrow, medieval streets. Your destination is Lisbon. (BB) DOM PEDRO PALACE
DAY 7 LISBON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Sightseeing with a local expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco, finest square in the city. Visit the Belem Quarter from where sailing ships once set forth to discover unknown lands. Visit an old patisserie that has managed to hold on to the secret recipe of Portugal’s finest pastry
CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Lisbon and Seville. Orientation of Porto, Fatima, Gibraltar, Mijas and Barcelona YOU’LL VISIT The Prado Museum in Madrid, the Church of San Tome in Toledo, the Chapel of Apparitions in Fatima, Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, St. Michael’s Cave in Gibraltar, the ornate Alhambra Palace in Granada and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona YOU’LL VIEW Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol in Madrid, the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower in Lisbon and the Tomb of Columbus in Seville
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Porto
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DAY 10 SEVILLE – GIBRALTAR – COSTA DEL SOL (2 NIGHTS) Head south to Gibraltar, attached to Spain, yet an independent colony under British control since 1704. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael’s Cave and see the Barbary Apes. Later, take the scenic route along the Costa del Sol to your hotel. (BB,DW )
DAY 8 LISBON – SEVILLE (2 NIGHTS) Leave Lisbon via a modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. With a local expert, tour the immense Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Explore the labyrinthine Santa Cruz Quarter and see the Alcazar. Tonight, settle back for a signature evening with dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show. (BB,SE) AYRE SEVILLA
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DAY 11 COSTA DEL SOL AT LEISURE Enjoy the following day at leisure on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterran ean waters, stroll along the prom enade or savor the specialties in the local restaurants or consider exploring Malaga, the birth city of Picasso. (BB) DAY 12 COSTA DEL SOL – MIJAS – GRANADA Drive through the green hills above the Costa del Sol to the white-washed village of Mijas. Stroll through the old streets and
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gardens and take in the views of the coast. Continue to Granada to visit the amazing Alhambra Palace with a local expert. See the Lion Court as well as the water gardens of the royal summer residence. Later, choose from a selection of restaurants on your Dine Around evening. (BB,DA) VINCCI ALBAYZIN DAY 13 GRANADA – VALENCIA Journey to Valencia the ‘City of Arts and Sciences’, then circum navigate the old town, past the
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to reach your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps take a stroll to the Cathedral and El Miguelete? Valencia is home to one of the world’s greatest dishes, paella. Learn the authentic recipe in a fun cookery demonstration and savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner, washed down with a glass of sangria. (BB,HD) BARCELO VALENCIA
DAY 14 VALENCIA – PEÑÍSCOLA – BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS) Follow the coast to Peñiscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to the Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurni d’Anoia.
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Enjoy a taste and learn the sparkling secrets of Spanish ‘bubbly’ before heading on to your hotel in Barcelona. (BB) MELIA BARCELONA SARRIA
DAY 15 BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert to drive along the Passeig de Gracia. Continue through the Eixample District for a visit inside Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Basilica. In the afternoon, maybe experience the great Monastery of Montserrat and see the Black Madonna? In the evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine. (BB,CD)
DAY 16 BARCELONA/ MADRID – USA Departure transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am. The 9am transfer will continue to Madrid, scheduled to arrive early evening at Madrid airport followed by the Hotel Gran Melia Fenix for those extending their stay in Madrid (flight not included). (BB)
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Perhaps explore Guadi’s Park Guel in Barcelona
YOUR VALUE ITINERARY DAY 1 USA – BARCELONA Board your overnight flight to Barcelona (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Barcelona. On arrival at Barcelona Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12pm and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After meeting with your Travel Director, you might like to explore Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. NOVOTEL SANT JOAN DESPI
DAY 3 BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist shows you the sights including Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc. Enjoy free time to explore the city or join an optional experience to Montserrat. (BB) DAY 4 BARCELONA – PEÑISCOLA – VALENCIA Drive through orange groves to Peñiscola and see the ancient 58
castle used in the film ‘El Cid’. Continue through the ‘huertas’ to sunny Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, where your orienta tion includes the Town Hall, the Bull Ring, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, the cathedral and the modern ‘City of Arts and Science’ designed by renowned architect, Santiago Calatrava. This complex is also featured in the George Clooney movie Tomorrowland. (BB,D) ABBA ACTEON
DAY 5 VALENCIA – GUADIX – GRANADA Travel southwest across the ‘sierras’ to view the cave houses at Guadix. Take pictures of the troglodyte dwellings and then cross the jagged Mora Pass to Granada. (BB,D) MACIA CONDOR DAY 6 GRANADA – COSTA DEL SOL This morning there is time to join an optional experience to the magnificent Alhambra Gardens. Arrive later on the famous Costa del Sol for free time or join an optional experience to one of the famous hilltop villages. (BB) TRYP GUADALMAR/TRYP ALAMEDA
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DAY 7 COSTA DEL SOL – GIBRALTAR – SEVILLE (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy a scenic costal drive past Marbella to La Linea. Cross to the Rock of Gibraltar, where you have the chance to see the famous Barbary monkeys and possibly visit the cave of St. Michael. Then continue through spectacular Andalusian countryside to Seville. After dinner at your hotel tonight you might like to experience a fiery flamenco show. (BB,D) MA CONGRESOS
DAY 8 SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Admire the great monuments and sights of Seville with your local specialist on your included morning sightseeing tour. View the pools and pavilions in Maria Luisa Park, constructed for the 1929 Exposition. Explore the city at your own pace or join an optional experience to visit the elegant Moorish Alcazar and famous exhibition site of Plaza America. Tonight, you might like to sample some traditional tapas. (BB)
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DAY 9 SEVILLE – LISBON (2 NIGHTS) Drive to the Portuguese border then continue past the cork trees of the Alentejo region. From here travel via Setúbal to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated near where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight consider a tradi tional Portuguese dinner with music. (BB) ALTIS PARK DAY 10 LISBON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter of the city before taking in views of the Belém Tower on an included sightseeing tour with your local specialist. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional experience to Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais. (BB) DAY 11 LISBON – FÁTIMA – SALAMANCA A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima, site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where you view the Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. (BB) VINCCI CIUDAD
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DAY 12 SALAMANCA – MADRID SIGHTSEEING (2 NIGHTS) Your journey continues through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid, Europe’s highest capital city. This afternoon your local specialist shows you all the sights including the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España. This evening why not visit one of Madrid’s many fine restaurants where you have the chance to try some of the local dishes? (BB) TRYP LEGANES DAY 13 MADRID FREE DAY An entire day to explore the city. You might like to visit the Prado Museum, watch the street artists on Plaza Mayor or join an Optional Experience to the medieval city of Toledo, the ancient capital of Castile. Tonight dine with your companions as you celebrate a memorable vacation. (BB,D)
DAY 14 MADRID – USA Say ‘adios’ to your companions after a wonderful vacation. Airport transfers will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Learn the authentic recipe of paella during a cooking demonstration then savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner delightfully paired with a glass of Sangria CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Barcelona and Madrid YOU’LL VISIT Gaudi’s masterpiece the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Alhambra in Granada, the Tomb of Columbus in Seville, the amazing art collections of the Prado Museum in Madrid and an unforgettable Flamenco performance in Seville YOU’LL VIEW The Gothic Quarter and Passeig de Gracia in Barcelona, the Plaza de España in Seville’s Maria Louisa Park and the Royal Palace, Gran Via and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid
Visit the palace of Alhambra in Granada
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BARCELONA Overnight flight to Barcelona (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS)
Airport transfers depart from Barcelona Airport for the hotel at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and the chance to mingle over a delightful evening of dinner and wine. (WD) MELIÁ BARCELONA SARRIÀ/ NH SANTS HOTEL
DAY 3 BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert to explore the narrow lanes and old squares behind the cathedral. See the lively Rambla as we head along the Passeig de Gracia. Continue through the Eixample District for a visit inside Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia to see the central nave with its 60
giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore. (BB) DAY 4 BARCELONA – VALENCIA Follow the sunny Costa Dorada, to stop by Peñíscola and see the sea-lapped castle, used in the film El Cid. Pass through the famous orange groves to Valencia, the “City of Arts and Sciences”. Circumnavigate the old town, past the City Gates of Serranos and Quart to reach your hotel. Valencia is home to one of the world’s greatest dishes, paella. Learn the authentic recipe in a fun cookery demonstration and savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner washed down with a glass of sangria! (BB,SE) BARCELO VALENCIA DAY 5 VALENCIA – GRANADA Drive along the Costa Blanca, past the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings hollowed out of the soft rock at Purullena. Enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada from the distance as you reach glorious
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Granada. Overlooking the town, stands one of the most remark able fortresses ever built, the Alhambra. Explore this exquisite palace; a fantasy of stone cut lace, arabesque gardens and fountains, built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century. Also stroll through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the Royal summer residence. (BB,DW) MELIA GRANADA/SARAY HOTEL
DAY 6 GRANADA – SEVILLE (2 NIGHTS)
In the morning, there is time, if you wish, to explore the labyrin thine Albaicin Quarter — from the Church of St. Nicholas, there is one of the most exquisite views of the Alhambra. Then drive to Seville past gleaming white villages and olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see. This exquisite capital of Andalucía is simply one of Spain’s most charming jewels. At night, enjoy the flavors of Andalucía and share in the passion of Spain’s most fiery
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region at a Flamenco show and dinner. (BB,SE) AYRE/MELIA SEVILLA DAY 7 SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Seville has a distinctive character and presence best revealed by a local expert. During your stay, visit the Plaza de España in Maria Louisa Park. Then stroll through the fashionable Santa Cruz Quarter with its flower bedecked wrought-iron balconies. Emerge by the Alcazar — a Moorish fantasy in stone, set in richly scented gardens. Visit the massive cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus and enriched with the spoils of the New World. The energetic can climb the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and enjoy views over the city. This afternoon is at leisure. (BB) DAY 8 SEVILLE – CORDOBA – MADRID (2 NIGHTS) Set off early along the Guadal quivir Valley, past villages and towns studded with Moorish towers and fortresses. Stop in the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Cordoba. See the famous 2000-year-old bridge and meet a local historian for a visit to the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th
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century mosque with a Christian church built inside it. Afterwards, there is free time to stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Jewish Quarter. Follow in the footsteps of Don Quixote now as you travel through the Mancha and on to the capital of Madrid. (BB) HESPERIA/BARCELO TORRE
DAY 9 MADRID SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert for sightseeing along the noble avenues. See the statue of Cervantes’ fictional hero, Don Quixote, in the Plaza de España. Continue past the Cibeles Fountain and the Parliament and cross the Puerta del Sol. Visit the Prado Museum, a rose colored palace housing works by Botticelli, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and others. Take time out to relax at a café or shop in the trendy boutiques. In the evening, join a farewell Celebration Dinner in the heart of town, complete with wine. (BB,CD) DAY 10 MADRID – USA Board your onward flights today, taking home memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Sample the Douro Valley’s delicious Port wine-making tradition at one of the local Port wine lodges BE MY GUEST Saddle up for a superb stud farm visit, the tragic story of unrequited love and a traditional homecooked lunch with Tiago and Vera in Portugal’s beautiful Alentejo
See the Belem Tower in Lisbon
CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Lisbon, Evora and Porto. Orientation of The Algarve, Lagos, Castelo de Vide, Belmonte, Viseu, Tomar, Nazare and Obidos
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YOU’LL VISIT The Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the cathedral in Evora, the Palace Gardens at Palacio de Mateus, the Stock Exchange Palace and Arabian Hall in Porto, the University Library of Coimbra, the Convent of Christ in Tomar, the Shrine at Fatima, the Gothic Monastery at Batalha and the medieval village of Obidos
DAY 2 ARRIVE LISBON (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Lisbon, capital of Portugal. On arrival to Lisbon Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Relax after check-in or spend time exploring the city’s colorful landscape. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception followed by an orientation drive through the city. (WR) TURIM AVENIDA LIBERDADE
YOU’LL VIEW The Roman Tower of Belmonte and the Castle of Guimarães
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DAY 1 USA – LISBON Board your overnight flight to Lisbon (not included).
DAY 3 LISBON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See Lisbon’s landmarks, including the Monument to the Discoveries, the suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, the Belém Tower and the quaint Alfama District.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Hieronymite Monastery during your sightseeing tour with a local specialist. Later, in your free time, perhaps join an optional experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. (BB) DAY 4 LISBON – ALGARVE REGION (2 NIGHTS) Cross the River Tagus and drive south towards the Serra de Arrabida Mountains. Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at a traditional Stud Ranch where the Lusitano horses are reared, before arriving on the Algarve coast and the town of Vilamoura — your home for the next two nights. (BB,BG) INN ALGARVE HOLIDAY
DAY 5 ALGARVE EXCURSION This morning, enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the Sagres Peninsula. Admire spectacular views across Baleeira Beach before continuing your journey along the coast to Cape
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St. Vincent for beautiful sea views from the south-western most point of Portugal. Visit the resort of Lagos, where Henry the Navigator lived. (BB)
DAY 6 ALGARVE REGION – EVORA This morning, travel across the Serra de Caldeirao to Evora. Join your local specialist and visit the elaborate Cathedral, Roman temple and the Chapel of Bones. Evora is one of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns. Spend time this afternoon seeing the 14th century walls, winding lanes and other enchant ing sights at your own pace or join an optional experience to the village of Monsaraz. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,DW) M’AR DE AR MURALHAS
DAY 7 EVORA – CASTELO DE VIDE – BELMONTE – VISEU Continue north to Castelo de Vide and wander through narrow alleys
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and the town’s Jewish quarter. Cross the valley of the River Tagus towards the Serra de Estrela Mountains. See the Roman tower in Belmonte. Arrive later at Viseu, a bustling town with historical buildings, set high on a plateau near the famous Dão vineyards. (BB) GRAO VASCO
DAY 8 VISEU – MATEUS – GUIMARÃES – PORTO (2 NIGHTS) Travel through the beautiful Douro Valley where port wine is produced. Explore the magnificent gardens at the Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles. Continue via Guimarães for views of the impressive castle. Tonight enjoy a Regional Dinner on the waterside of Porto. (BB,RM) VILLA GALE
DAY 9 PORTO SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Porto. See the remarkable bridges across the Douro River and the Baroque Church of St. Francis. Visit Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall and then experience a Wine Tasting at a port cellar. Spend the afternoon relaxing or shopping for souvenirs. (BB)
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DAY 10 PORTO – COIMBRA – TOMAR – FÁTIMA In Coimbra, see ancient streets and squares and visit the Old University. In Tomar, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold in the 12th century. Arrive later in the city of Fátima. Dine tonight in your hotel. (BB,DW) FATIMA DAY 11 FÁTIMA – BATALHA – NAZARÉ – OBIDOS – LISBON Visit the Shrine where three young shepherds famously saw the apparition of the Virgin at the pilgrimage site of Fátima. Visit the monastery at Batalha — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the best example of Late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Stop at the fishing village of Nazaré on the coast and visit the medieval city of Obidos. Tonight in Lisbon, celebrate with your companions and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner with wine. (BB,FD) TURIM AVENIDA LIBERDADE
DAY 12 LISBON – USA Say a fond farewell to your fellow travelers at the end of a spectacu lar Portuguese vacation. Airport transfers arrive at Lisbon Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel. Visit a Moroccan pharmacy to learn about local healing creams and cosmetics made from regional ingredients BE MY GUEST Saddle up for a superb stud farm visit, the tragic story of unrequited love and a traditional homecooked lunch with Tiago and Vera in Portugal’s beautiful Alentejo CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Madrid, Toledo, Fez, Marrakesh, Seville and Lisbon. Orientation of Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fátima and Salamanca YOU’LL VISIT The Synagogue and Sao Tomé in Toledo, the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Bahia Palace in Marrakesh, Cathedral in Seville, Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon and Plaza Mayor in Salamanca YOU’LL VIEW Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Royal Palace in Rabat, Belem Tower in Lisbon and the Shrine at Fátima
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – MADRID Board your overnight flight to Madrid (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE MADRID (2 NIGHTS) On arrival to Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Enjoy an evening drive to take in some of the city’s main sights followed by a Welcome Reception. (WR) MELIA CASTILLA DAY 3 MADRID SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist shows you the sights of Madrid including the Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana and Puerta del Sol. At Plaza de España, admire the monument to Cervantes. (BB) DAY 4 MADRID – TOLEDO – GRANADA Your local specialist takes you on a walking tour of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings — The Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue and an inlaid steel factory for a cultural insight and to see local craftsmen at work. Admire the breathtaking landscape during your drive south, through the heart of La Mancha to
Granada in Andalucia. (BB,DW) URBANDREAM
DAY 5 GRANADA – COSTA DEL SOL This morning your local specialist takes you on a visit to the incred ible Alhambra Palace, built in the 14th century and a magnificent example of Moorish architecture. Admire the ancient stucco work, quiet courtyards and colossal walls. In the afternoon, arrive on the famous Costa del Sol. (BB) NH MARBELLA
DAY 6 COSTA DEL SOL – FEZ (2 NIGHTS)
Travel along the Mediterranean Coast and cross to North Africa by ferry. A memorable drive past the Rif Mountains brings you to the Imperial city of Fez, Morocco’s second-largest city. (BB,D) ROYAL MIRAGE
DAY 7 FEZ SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Visit the fascinating Medina of Fez with your local specialist. View the fortifications and Royal Palace, and admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a
spot of Winston Churchill, the city is one of North Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. (BB) MERIDIEN N’FIS
DAY 9 MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Visit the Bahia Palace during your walking tour with a local special ist. See Djemaa el Fna Square in the old quarter. Visit a traditional Moroccan pharmacy for a cultural insight into the blending of creams and cosmetics from regional ingredients. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (BB,D) DAY 10 MARRAKESH – CASABLANCA – RABAT – TANGIER Today continue on to Casablanca, scene of Humphrey Bogart’s most magical moments. On arrival your orientation includes a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the Hassan II Mosque with the world’s tallest minaret. Then continue to the capital city, Rabat, where you view the Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Arrive later in Tangier where you dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) FARAH
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Jerez vineyards, home of sherry. Next, continue to Andalusia’s most beautiful city, Seville, for a two-night stay. This evening, why not experience the fire and passion of a Spanish flamenco show? (BB) MELIA LEBEROS DAY 12 SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See the Giralda Tower during your guided sightseeing. Admire the tiled fountains and pavilions in the Maria Luisa Park and visit the imposing Plaza de España. See Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb in the cathedral and enjoy a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. (BB) DAY 13 SEVILLE – LISBON (2 NIGHTS)
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the suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, the Belém Tower and the quaint Alfama District. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Hieronymite Monastery during your guided sightseeing. Later, in your free time, perhaps join an optional experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. (BB) DAY 15 LISBON – FÁTIMA – SALAMANCA A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where you visit Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. (BB) GRAN CORONA SOL
Your panoramic journey continues through the province of Huelva, famous for Jabugo ham. Cross the border into the Alentejo region of Portugal, renowned for its cork oaks. Experience a memorable Be My Guest Dinner lunch at a stud farm where Lusitano horses are reared. Later arrive in Lisbon.
DAY 16 SALAMANCA – MADRID Your journey continues through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid. This afternoon, explore the city at your own pace and later join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner with wine.
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DAY 14 LISBON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME See Lisbon’s landmarks, including the Monument to the Discoveries,
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – LONDON Board your overnight flight to London (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to London! Check in to your hotel, and then there is time to relax, explore or browse the nearby department stores. GROSVENOR
*Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on day 4.
DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME An included half day sightseeing tour of London’s West End shows you all the major sights — Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, West minster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. (FB)
DAY 4 LONDON – STRATFORD – YORK Drive to Stratford and visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Continue on to York where you walk within the old city walls to the crooked houses of the Shambles and see York Minster. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (FB,WD) HILTON DAY 5 YORK – EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Durham to see the castle and Romanesque cathedral. Then view part of Hadrian’s Wall, Britain’s most impressive Roman monument. Head to the elegant Scottish capital, Edinburgh. (FB) CROWNE PLAZA EDINBURGH ROYAL TERRACE
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DAY 6 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Walk with your local expert inside Edinburgh Castle for spectacular views of the town. Continue down the Royal Mile to the Queen’s Holyrood Palace before crossing over to the ‘New Town’. The afternoon is free to shop on Princes Street. In the evening, selected departures enjoy the Military Tattoo. (FB) DAY 7 EDINBURGH – ST. ANDREWS – INVERNESS Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and make your way to St. Andrews, where golf was born. After some time to explore, cross the Tay and drive to the charming Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. Later, continue to Inverness and your hotel. (FB,D) THE COLUMBA
YOU’LL VISIT Shakespeare’s birthplace in Grasmere, Edinburgh Castle, the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare, the spectacular Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle and its magical Stone of Eloquence, Waterford Crystal factory, the ancient Roman Baths in Bath and mysterious Stonehenge YOU’LL CRUISE Watch out for ‘Nessie’ as you cruise on Loch Ness YOU’LL VIEW The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London, York Minster and medieval “Shambles”, and the Rock of Cashel
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BRITAIN & IRELAND EXPLORER DAY 8 INVERNESS – LOCH LOMOND – ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT In the morning, take a private cruise on Loch Ness, where you will soak up the scenery, historic monuments and tales of the infamous ‘Nessie’. Next, drive along the ‘Bonnie banks of Loch Lomond’, before crossing the English border. Pass the village of Grasmere, where the poet William Wordsworth is buried, before arriving at your lakeside hotel. (FB,D) MACDONALD OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA
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DAY 9 ENGLISH LAKES – CHESTER In the morning, discover the beauty of the Lake District. Perhaps take a cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere? Step back into Roman times in Chester. See the
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city’s ancient encircling walls and remarkable 13th century black and white ‘Rows’. (FB,D) BEST WESTERN PREMIER QUEEN
DAY 10 CHESTER – NORTH WALES – DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS) Continue into Wales, past the massive Conwy Castle before crossing over to the Isle of Anglesey. From the port of Holyhead, set sail for Dublin in Ireland. (FB) TRINITY CITY HOTEL DAY 11 DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Experience Ireland’s national and world-famous drink with a guided visit to the Guinness Storehouse before it opens to the public. Then become acquainted with Dublin’s elegant squares during sight seeing with a local expert. See famous O’Connell Street, Custom House and Dublin Castle. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. (FB)
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DAY 12 DUBLIN – KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS)
Drive to Ireland’s premier thoroughbred horse breeding region for a fascinating visit of the National Stud and acclaimed 100-year-old Japanese Gardens where you can ‘journey through life’. Continue to view St. Patrick’s great Rock of Cashel, before reaching Killarney. At night, your Dine-Around evening offers you a selection of fine local restaurants. (FB,DA) KILLARNEY PLAZA
DAY 13 RING OF KERRY EXPERIENCE Join a delightful trip around the Ring of Kerry, a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands and remote villages. In the afternoon, perhaps take an optional ride with the locals on one of Killarney’s jaunting cars? (FB) DAY 14 KILLARNEY – WATERFORD Start the day visiting Blarney Castle — home of the famous stone of eloquence. Travel on through the scenic port of Dungarvan to the historic walled city of Waterford, for a guided
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visit of the world famous crystal factory. In the evening, enjoy a Celebration Dinner. (FB,CD) DOOLEYS HOTEL
DAY 15 WATERFORD – CARDIFF From the port of Rosslare, board your ferry to cross the Irish Sea. A pleasant drive takes you to the Welsh capital, Cardiff, famous for its imposing castle and the brilliant Millennium Stadium. (FB) MERCURE HOLLAND HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA
DAY 16 CARDIFF – BATH – STONEHENGE – LONDON Head to Bath with its Georgian streets and crescents, for a visit to the Roman Baths and Pump Room. Then cross Salisbury Plain to visit mysterious Stonehenge. Return to London where your last night is at leisure. (FB) GOSVENOR DAY 17 LONDON – USA Your journey draws to a close after breakfast this morning (flight not included). (FB)
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See the Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace
YOU’LL VISIT Shakespeare’s birthplace in Grasmere, Edinburgh Castle, the ancient Roman Baths and Stonehenge
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near the London Eye, it offers our guests a great place to relax in comfort.
the Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the castle. (FB)
DAY 1 USA – LONDON Overnight flight to London (not included).
YOU’LL VIEW The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London, York Minster and medieval “Shambles”, Stirling Castle and Mayflower Steps
DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS) Upon arrival in London, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in to your hotel the remainder of the day is free for independent exploration.
DAY 4 LONDON – STRATFORDUPON-AVON – YORK Journey through the pretty Cotswolds to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-uponAvon. On arrival in York, stroll the narrow lanes of the Tudor Shambles and view York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral. Later, join your Travel Director for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (FB,WD) HILTON
DAY 7 EDINBURGH – TROSSACHS – GLASGOW Drive via historic Stirling and along the banks of Loch Lomond. Con tinue to Glasgo w for an orienta tion tour. (FB) HILTON
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DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your half day sightseeing tour of London’s West End shows you all the main sights including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Bucking ham Palace. The morning tour ends at Trafalgar Square at approximately 12.30* where you are free to explore on your own at your own pace. (FB) *Local Host is with you during your stay in London. Your Travel Director will join you on day 4. While in London we invite you to visit our state-of-the-art Reception Center. Located across the river from the Houses of Parliament, 70
DAY 5 YORK – EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
See a part of Hadrians Wall, then pass Jedburgh Abbey en-route to Edinburgh. (FB) ROXBURGHE DAY 6 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert for a visit to Edinburgh Castle, home of Scotland’s crown jewels. See Holyrood Palace at the end of the Royal Mile, then continue past the Scott Monument to the New Town. The afternoon is at leisure. At night, selected departures attend
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DAY 8 GLASGOW – LAKE DISTRICT Drive via Gretna Green to the English Lake District. Learn about the life of William Wordsworth and visit his grave in the village of Grasmere. (FB,D) OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA, WINDERMERE
DAY 9 LAKE DISTRICT – LUDLOW – CARDIFF Stop in ancient Ludlow, dominated by its castle. Why not spend time exploring the traditional open-air market? Afterwards, head for the capital city of Cardiff. (FB) MERCURE HOLLAND HOUSE HOTEL
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includes a visit to the Roman Baths. Continue on to Glastonbury, before heading to the Cornish countryside. (FB) ST. MELLION INTERNATIONAL RESORT
DAY 11 EXPLORE PLYMOUTH & THE CORNISH COAST In the morning, move on to a Cornish fishing village, then continue to Plymouth to see the Mayflower Steps. Complete the day with a Celebration Dinner and wine. (FB,CD)
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DAY 12 CORNWALL – STONEHENGE – LONDON Cross Salisbury Plain to visit Stonehenge, the world’s most famous prehistoric monument, its true meaning lost in the mists of time. Your tour ends on return to London. (FB) GROSVENOR DAY 13 LONDON – USA Airport transfers provided by shuttle service (flight not included). (FB)
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo AUGUST 4 – 26, 2017 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, often referred to as “the most spectacular show in the world,” is an exciting annual celebration showcasing the best of Scottish music, dance, and military pageantry. Set to take place in Edinburgh from August 4th to the 26th, the Tattoo will draw entertainers and spectators from around the world.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Forage for the freshest food buys at Britain’s most renowned food market — Borough Market and rub shoulders with royalty enjoying an English cream tea at Kensington Palace CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in London. Orientation of Borough Market and Greenwich YOU’LL VISIT Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace. You will also have a choice of fantastic free museums to visit including the Imperial War Museum and the British Museum YOU’LL CRUISE Scenic cruise along the Thames from the London Eye to Greenwich YOU’LL VIEW Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace SPECIAL EXTRA Explore the London Underground with your included 3 day London Oyster card pass
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Trafalgar Square, London
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – LONDON Overnight flight to London (not included) DAY 2 ARRIVE LONDON (7 NIGHTS) Welcome to London, capital of Great Britain. Relax after check-in at your centrally located hotel or take a stroll down Oxford Street — one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travel ers this evening for a Welcome Reception. (WR) CUMBERLAND DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning after a leisurely start, your Travel Director takes you on an included half-day morning sightseeing tour featur ing Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. See the Changing of the Guard before the sightseeing tour finishes in central London. You may decide to go
shopping in some of the most famous department stores or take a leisurely walk through pictur esque Hyde Park. Alternatively join an Optional Experience to the Tower of London to see the magnificent Crown Jewels and meet the Yeoman Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress popularly known as Beefeaters. This evening enjoy a delicious meal at Heddon Street Kitchen in the heart of the West End — one of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s newest London eateries. (FB,RM) DAY 4 EXCURSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE & STONEHENGE Today enjoy a full-day excursion from London. Visit Windsor Castle — one of the homes of the Queen and a working royal residence with a proud history. Visit the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel before free time for lunch in this picturesque town. Later discover the bestknown prehistoric monument in
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Europe — the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge. Admire the stones and visit the world-class exhibition and visitors center before returning to London. (FB) DAY 5 LONDON AT LEISURE OR FULL DAY OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE TO OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS Utilize your 3 day London Oyster card Pass. Your Travel Director will give you suggestions and recommendations on how to spend your day. Call in at Madame Tussauds or browse through the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Department stores line Oxford Street and Regent Street. Famous fashion houses can be found on Bond Street and Sloane Street. Knightsbridge is home to Harrods and many other stylish shops and boutiques. Antiques and curiosities can be found on Portobello Road, the Kings Road in Chelsea and at Camden Market. Alternatively you may consider a
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full day optional experience to the enchanting Cotswolds visiting Shakespeare’s Stratford-uponAvon and a stop in the university town of Oxford for a walk through the cobbled streets. (FB) DAY 6 WESTMINSTER ABBEY & KENSINGTON PALACE WITH ENGLISH CREAM TEA This morning visit one of the most important churches in London and in the country on a guided visit with a local specialist. Westminster Abbey has been the traditional place of the coronation of kings and queens and the burial site for the English and later, the British monarchs. Find out why this church lost its cathedral status and pay your respects at the Tomb to the Unknown Soldier. Later visit Kensington Palace for an insight into the lives of the Royal Family. Tour the Royal Palace that was once home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and now housing the private apartments of her son Prince William and his wife Kate. Enjoy a delicious cream tea in the orangery before returning to your hotel. (FB,CT) DAY 7 BOROUGH FOOD MARKET & ICONIC MUSEUMS Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market; a source of exceptional British and inter national produce. Your Travel Director will take you for a cultural insight into the daily lives of Londoners and market traditions
that have been passed down for generations. It is a haven for anybody who cares about the quality and provenance of the food they eat — chefs, restaura teurs, passionate amateur cooks and people who just happen to love eating and drinking. This afternoon you may wish to visit one of the iconic museums which are free to visit. The Imperial War Museum or the British Museum are two recommendations. Otherwise you may wish to explore the South Bank of the city and use your Oyster card to explore on your own. (FB) DAY 8 LONDON AT LEISURE & FAREWELL DINNER IN GREENWICH Your last full day in London is yours to enjoy. Do last minute shopping or take a trip up the Shard — Europe’s tallest build ing — for spectacular views out over the city. This evening meet with your Travel Director and travel companions for a cruise down the Thames to Greenwich. Sail under the famous Tower Bridge before enjoying a Farewell Dinner at a historic pub with a toast to your unforgettable week. (FB,FD)
DAY 9 LONDON – USA After breakfast, say farewell to London and your newfound friends (flight not included). (FB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship to gain an insight into the plight of Irish Emigrants in the 1800’s BE MY GUEST Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with Banoffee and Baileys flavors in the Old Kitchens of a stately 16th century home near the charming town of Westport CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Dublin. Orientation of Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Galway and Donegal YOU’LL VISIT Glasnevin Trust, Waterford crystal showroom, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Penin sula, Adare, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, the rugged Burren, mystical Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, the Marian Shrine at Knock and County Donegal YOU’LL VIEW St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park in Dublin, King John’s Castle and St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick and the Cathedral of Galway and Donegal Castle SCENIC DRIVE Along the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula 74
Adare, Limerick
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – DUBLIN Board your overnight flight to Dublin (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE DUBLIN – AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING On arrival to Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Later meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city with a local specialist where you will hear stories about some of the brave characters from recent Irish history. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and get to know your fellow travelers. (WR) BALLSBRIDGE DAY 3 DUBLIN – CO. WICKLOW – NEW ROSS – WATERFORD Head through scenic Co. Wicklow known as The Garden of Ireland
and on to New Ross — the ancestral home town of John F. Kennedy. Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship to gain a cultural insight into the plight of Irish Emigrants. Later arrive in Waterford and see how the famous crystal is crafted during your guided tour of the Visitor Center. (FB,D) DOOLEY’S DAY4 WATERFORD –YOUGHAL – BLARNEY – KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS) Travel via the historic seaport town of Youghal, once home to Sir Walter Raleigh. At Blarney, gain the ‘gift of the gab’ as you have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Arrive later in Killarney, your home for the next two nights. (FB,D) DROMHALL DAY 5 RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Today we experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better
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known as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. It is undoubtedly one of the most magical and varied places in the whole of Ireland and is truly a photographers delight. We will also see Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s Gap. Here, mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is often breath taking beyond words. (FB) DAY 6 KILLARNEY – DINGLE PENINSULA – ADARE – LIMERICK Explore the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula with its small fishing towns and rugged landscape. Visit Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. Your orientation of Limerick includes views of St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. (FB) GREENHILLS
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Explore Bunratty Castle and Folk Park dedicated to life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th century. Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the history of the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the ‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition. Later arrive in Galway. (FB,D) CONNACHT
DAY 8 CONNEMARA EXCURSION This unspoiled region of Western Ireland is captured in the film ‘The Quiet Man’ featuring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Today see the untouched landscape of the Connemara picturesque mountain ranges and golden beaches that stretch out into the Atlantic. During your scenic drive, stop at Kylemore Abbey for an included visit to the country’s most romantic castle and walk through the Victorian Walled Garden. Travel on to Westport House for a memorable Be My Guest exper ience. Enjoy a welcome drink in the impressive drawing room which features James Wyatt’s 19th century sky ceiling and an impressive original parquet floor.
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After a guided tour of the house you will be hosted for a delicious afternoon tea in the restored Victorian kitchens. (BB,BG) DAY 9 GALWAY – KNOCK – SLIGO Heading north we stop in the town of Knock to view the Marian Shrine. See the grave of Irish poet W.B. Yeats in the churchyard of Drumcliff. Later arrive in Sligo. (FB) CLARION/FITZWILTON
DAY 10 SLIGO – DUBLIN Travel back to Dublin where you will have time to explore this lively city. Walk down Grafton Street and see the street performers and musicians or walk the banks of the River Liffey and cross the Ha’penny Bridge. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner. (FB,FD) CLAYTON LEOPARDSTOWN
DAY 11 DUBLIN – USA After a hearty Irish breakfast, say farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your Irish vacation comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am, 9.30am and 11.30am (flight not included). (FB)
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See the rugged Cliffs of Moher
YOUR VALUE ITINERARY DAY 1 USA – DUBLIN Board your overnight flight to Dublin (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE DUBLIN – SIGHTSEEING Welcome to Dublin. On arrival at Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Relax after check-in. Later your local specialist takes you on a 76
panoramic sightseeing tour, which includes views of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park. It’s a great introduction to your Irish journey. MALDRON NEWLANDS CROSS
DAY 3 DUBLIN – BOYLE – KNOCK – BALLINA (2 NIGHTS) View the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Boyle, dating back to the 12th century. Visit the pilgrimage town of Knock in County Mayo, where the Virgin Mary appeared
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to villagers in 1879. Dine tonight at your hotel in Ballina. (FB,D) TWIN TREES
DAY 4 COUNTY DONEGAL EXCURSION – BELLEEK (NORTHERN IRELAND) Travel to the beautiful County Donegal after a stop at Drumcliffe to view the grave of renowned Irish author, W.B. Yeats and see the harbor town of Mullaghmore. Visit traditional weavers in Ardara before heading to the town of Donegal where you view the 15th
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century castle. Then head across the border into Northern Ireland for a visit to the Belleek Pottery center before returning to your hotel in Ballina. (FB) DAY 5 BALLINA – WESTPORT – GALWAY – LIMERICK (2 NIGHTS) This morning travel via Westport and the beautiful region of Connemara to Galway on the banks of the Corrib River. View the cathedral, built on the site of the old prison and stroll around Eyre Square. Tonight why not join your Travel Director and companions for a medieval banquet in an Irish castle? (FB) TRAVELODGE ENNIS ROAD
DAY 6 CLIFFS OF MOHER EXCURSION This morning drive to the western coast and the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. Bring the history of the cliffs to life with a visit the ‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition. Return to Limerick for free time exploring on your own or perhaps join your Travel Director for an optional experience to Bunratty Folk Park. (FB,D)
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DAY 7 LIMERICK – DINGLE PENINSULA – TRALEE This morning in Limerick your orientation drive includes views of St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Dingle Peninsula. See the unspoilt and colorful villages and fishing harbors of Ireland’s most westerly point. Later, arrive in the town of Tralee, famed for its annual ‘Rose of Tralee’ festival and beauty pageant before arriving at your hotel. (FB,D) EARL OF DESMOND DAY 8 TRALEE – BLARNEY – DUBLIN Visit Blarney Castle and don’t forget to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Arrive later in the capital, Dublin, for the final night of your vacation.
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DAY 9 DUBLIN – USA Say farewell to your Travel Director and new-found friends as your memorable vacation in the Emerald Isle comes to an end. Transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am, 9.30am and 11.30am (flight not included). (FB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Select departures enjoy reserved seats at the spectacular Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Londonderry and Edinburgh. Orientation of Dublin and Inverness YOU’LL VISIT Trinity College Library and see the lavish 9C Book of Kells in Dublin, the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare, the Waterford Crystal factory showroom, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Robert Burns’ birthplace, Colluden Moore Visitor Center, Glen Ord Distillery and Edinburgh Castle YOU’LL CRUISE On Loch Ness YOU’LL VIEW King John’s Castle and St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick, Commando Memorial and Ben Nevis, Loch Ness and the Scottish Crown Jewels in Edinburgh
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – DUBLIN Overnight flight to Dublin (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE DUBLIN (2 NIGHTS) On arrival at Dublin Airport, your airport transfer service leaves for the hotel at 8am, 11am and 1.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) CLAYTON CARDIFF LANE
DAY 3 DUBLIN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Orientation takes you past the Custom House and along the River Liffey to see the Guinness Brewery and Dublin Castle. Walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College and experience a studentled insight into its history. Then, enjoy fast-track entry into its famed library and the 9th century Book of Kells exhibition. (FB) DAY 4 DUBLIN – WATERFORD – CORK Kildare offers a look behind the scenes at one of the country’s main racehorse breeding centers and visit the finest Japanese Gardens in Europe, for a ‘journey
through life’. Head to Waterford for a guided visit of the House of Waterford Crystal and meet a master craftsman. Then travel on to Cork. (FB) ORIEL HOUSE/ MALDRON HOTEL
DAY 5 CORK – KILLARNEY (2 NIGHTS)
In the morning, see the Court House and Cork’s fine Georgian houses, before visiting ruined Blarney Castle, the home of the famous Stone of Eloquence. Continue on to Killarney where you join a local ‘Jarvey’ aboard one of the jaunting cars. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. (FB,D) KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL
DAY 6 RING OF KERRY EXPERIENCE Tour the superb seascapes, towering cliffs and spectacular mountains of the Ring of Kerry. Follow the narrow road as it winds through delightful villages like Sneem, cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll’s Gap and admire Queen Victoria’s ‘Ladies View’. Return midafternoon for time at leisure. (FB)
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DAY 7 KILLARNEY – LIMERICK Begin the day with a delightful ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary. Journey to the Visitor Center at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy magnificent views of the Clare Coast before continuing to Limerick. See St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. (FB) CASTLE OAKS HOTEL
DAY 8 LIMERICK – GALWAY – SLIGO BAY Join your Travel Director in Galway to see the infamous Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square. Tour the wild Connemara region, a scenic wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills. In the evening, your perfect country retreat is set on the scenic shores of Sligo Bay. (FB,D) RADISSON BLU SLIGO
DAY 9 SLIGO BAY – GIANT’S CAUSEWAY – BALLYGALLY The day begins in Drumcliffe, with a visit to the final resting place of Ireland’s famous poet, William Butler Yeats. Cross into Northern Ireland and visit Londonderry, and experience sightseeing with one
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of Northern Ireland’s best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you inside the city walls. Continue around the coast to the amazing Giants Causeway. Drive along the Antrim coast road to your hotel. (FB,D) BALLYGALLY CASTLE
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Culloden Moor Visitor Center,
where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was finally defeated. Then have a ‘wee dram’ at a visit to the Glen Ord Distillery and delve into the fascinating world of the single malt. (FB,D)
DAY 10 BALLYGALLY – GLASGOW – LOCH LOMOND Ride the ferry to Scotland and continue along the Ayrshire Coast. Pass The Open golf links of Turnberry before arriving in Alloway, where you visit Robert Burns’ birthplace and see the Burns’ monument Brig ‘O Doon’. Spend the night by the peaceful Loch Lomond. (FB) WINNOCK HOTEL
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DAY 11 LOCH LOMOND – GLENCOE – INVERNESS (2 NIGHTS) In the morning, head north for a scenic drive along the banks of Loch Lomond and the dramatic landscape of Glencoe, before reaching Fort William. Experience a journey of discovery on a Loch Ness cruise. Soak up the scenery, and intriguing tales of ‘Nessie’. (FB,D) KINGSMILLS HOTEL
DAY 14 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME In the morning, join your local expert for a visit to Edinburgh Castle, housing the Scottish Crown Jewels. At the bottom of the Royal Mile, stands the Queen’s Holyroodhouse Palace. In the evening, join your friends at a stylish restaurant for a grand finale Celebration Dinner. (FB,CD)
DAY 12 HIGHLANDS EXPERIENCE Enjoy an orientation tour of Inverness before driving out to the
DAY 15 EDINBURGH – USA Transfers arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 6.15am and 9am (flight not included). (FB)
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A scenic drive takes you to visit St. Andrews, the home of golf. Continue across the majestic Forth Road Bridge to the Scottish capital. In the evening, selected departures attend the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (FB) THE ROXBURGHE/HOLYROOD HOTEL
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Eilean Donan Castle
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – EDINBURGH Board your overnight flight to Edinburgh (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Scotland. On arrival at Edinburgh Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 9am, 11am and 1pm. Then the rest of the day is yours to relax before joining your Travel Director for a Welcome reception — a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. On selected departures, you can also attend the spectacular Military Tattoo — a colorful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. (WD) THE ROXBURGHE/HOLYROOD HOTEL
DAY 3 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert to see the highlights of the city. Drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Memorial, then tour the 18th century New Town with its 80
classical Adam facades. Over in the Old Town, visit the castle, home of Mons Meg, the Stone of Destiny and Scotland’s crown jewels. At the bottom of the Royal Mile, stands the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Queen. The rest of the day is at leisure. Why not research your family tartan in the Tartan Center or visit the art treasures in the National Gallery? (FB) DAY 4 EDINBURGH – ST. ANDREWS – INVERNESS Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and make your way to St. Andrews, where golf was born on the Old Course in the 15th cen tury. After some time to explore, cross the Tay and drive to the charming Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap. Continue via Blair Atholl and over the Grampian Mountains to the sparkling Spey Valley. The Scottish Border Collie is worldrenowned for its herding abilities. Visit a working Highland farm for a personal insight into the daily
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life of a shepherd and his dogs. Continue to stately Inverness, where your luxury signature hotel is set within four acres of manicured grounds, offering the very best in Highland hospitality. (FB,D) KINGSMILLS HOTEL
DAY 5 INVERNESS – CULLODEN – THURSO (2 NIGHTS) See Culloden Moor in the morning, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was finally crushed in 1746. Visit the Culloden Visitor Center before continuing along the shores of Loch Ness. Keep your eyes peeled for the monster! Next, follow the rugged coast north to the fishing port of Wick. Pause at the Old Pulteney Distillery to taste a wee dram of whisky and learn about the production of this national drink. Stay in the town of Thurso, which looks out over the Pentland Firth towards the ‘Old Man of Hoy’. (FB,D) PENTLAND HOTEL DAY 6 ORKNEY ISLANDS EXCURSION Start the day by driving to the most northerly town on the British
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mainland, John O’Groats. Board the ferry to the beautiful Orkney Islands — where the hardy locals live ‘below the wind and above the water’. Sightseeing with a local expert includes visits to the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae, the mysterious Ring of Brodgar, Kirkwall and the small chapel built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII. Return to your Thurso hotel for dinner. (FB,D) DAY 7 THURSO – ISLE OF SKYE Travel through stunning and pristine landscapes along the northern coast with its white sandy beaches, and further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters. Then it’s ‘Over the Sea to Skye’ the largest and most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. On the way to Broadford, hear romantic tales of how young Flora MacDonald helped rescue Bonnie Prince Charlie. (FB,D) DUNOLLIE HOTEL DAY 8 ISLE OF SKYE – GLENCOE A chance to explore this wild and beautiful island, before crossing to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Stop for a photo at remote Eilean Donan Castle. Move on to the WWII Commando Memorial where there is a fine view of Ben Nevis,
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Britain’s highest mountain. We enjoy more spectacular scenery en-route to the Valley of Glencoe. At night, get together with your friends at a sumptuous grandfinale Celebration meal. Don’t be surprised if, by the end of the evening, you’re ‘Toasting to the Lassies’ or singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’. (FB,CD) ISLES OF GLENCOE/ BALLACHULISH CALEDONIAN
DAY 9 GLENCOE - LOCH LOMOND - GLASGOW Spend time on peaceful Loch Lomond, ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ and the largest in Great Britain. Perhaps experience the beauty and tranquility of the loch with an optional cruise before continuing to Glasgow. An orientation drive shows you the city’s grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. Then the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
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DAY 10 GLASGOW – USA Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Glasgow Airport at 7am and 9am (flight not included). (FB)
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DAY 1 USA – EDINBURGH Overnight flight to Edinburgh (not included).
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On arrival at Edinburgh Airport transfers will operate at 9am, 11.30am and 2pm to the hotel. This evening, meet your com panions and Travel Director at a Welcome Reception, which includes a light meal and drinks. (WR) NOVOTEL CITY CENTRE
DAY 3 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning, your local expert takes you on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Holyrood Palace in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, and the new Scottish Parliament building. Admire the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town. During the Edinburgh Festival, your visit will
Travel across the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews to view the cele brated ancient university and the home of golf. Continue north across the Tay at Dundee, to visit Pitlochry, a charming village on the banks of the River Tummel. Explore the village or join an optional experience to visit Blair Castle, ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB,D) LAGGAN GASKMORE DAY 5 ISLE OF SKYE & SCENIC HIGHLANDS EXCURSION This morning travel to the coast and take a ferry over the sea to Skye from Mallaig to Armadale. Drive up the Sleat Peninsula and admire the spectacular scenery before stopping for time to have lunch. Cross over a road bridge to view scenic Eilean Donan Castle back on the mainland. Continue
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your journey past the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands and visit Culloden battlefield. This site was where the final confron tation of the Jacobite rising of 1745 took place and also played a part in the religious civil war in Britain. Later return to your hotel in Newtonmore. (FB,D) DAY 6 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS – GLENCOE – GLASGOW (2 NIGHTS)
Stop at the Commando Memorial near Fort William for breathtaking views of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Continue south through Glencoe, ‘Glen of the Weeping’, site of the infamous massacre of the Macdonald clan by the Campbell’s in 1692. Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, immortalized in the well-known Scottish song, to the lively city of Glasgow. (FB) RADISSON BLU/HILTON STRATHCLYDE
DAY 7 STIRLING CASTLE EXCURSION Start your day with an orientation of Glasgow including views of the
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magnificent People’s Palace and Winter Gardens which opened in 1898, the impressive George Square as well as the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry. Enjoy some free time to explore this vibrant city. Later visit Stirling Castle, a symbol of national pride and once a place of great power. See the ‘Stirling Heads’ and visit the halls, chapels and bedrooms of this imposing castle. From the castle walls view the Wallace Monument — dedicated to Sir William Wallace and overlooking the battlefield of Stirling Bridge. Later travel into the Trossachs National Park. Here enjoy a cultural insight into whisky making with a visit to Glengoyne Whisky Distillery to sample a ‘wee dram’. Tonight, experience a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at a working hill farm on the banks of Loch Ard. (FB,BG) DAY 8 GLASGOW – USA After a hearty Scottish breakfast, bid farewell to your Travel Director and companions as your vacation in Scotland comes to an end. Transfers will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 7am and 9am (flight not included). (FB)
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, often referred to as “the most spectacular show in the world,” is an exciting annual celebration showcasing the best of Scottish music, dance, and military pageantry. Set to take place in Edinburgh from August 4th to the 26th, the Tattoo will draw entertainers and spectators from around the world. Tickets and arrangements have been included on select departures — book early as these departures are very popular and sell out quickly.
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – MUNICH Overnight flight to Munich (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE MUNICH (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Fun-Loving Munich. Airport transfers leave Munich Airport for your hotel at 10am and 1pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception, a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL/THE WESTIN GRAND
DAY 3 NEUSCHWANSTEIN EXCURSION Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle. See the exuberantly-decorated apart ments including the Throne Room
and Lohengrin Grotto. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Bavaria’s capital city. (BB)
the afternoon, perhaps take an optional experience to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagles Nest’. (BB)
DAY 4 MUNICH – OBERAMMERGAU Continue on to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. With your Travel Director, see the immense theater and colorful chalets before checking into your hotel for the night.
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DAY 5 MUNICH – SALZBURG A short drive over the Austrian border leads to Salzburg. Sightseeing with a local expert will reveal the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, the imposing fortress, the Cathedral in the Old Town and Mozart’s birthplace. In
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First stop will be Mondsee to view the ‘Sound of Music’ church, before continuing on through Melk to the beautiful town of Dürnstein, set in the Wachau Valley. Immerse yourself in the vineyards and cellars of a local winery to learn about and sample the unique Wachau style of wine. Finally, head for the Austrian capital of Vienna for dinner to choose from a selection of prized restaurants. (BB,DA) HILTON VIENNA
YOU’LL VISIT Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps, Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and a local winery in Dürnstein YOU’LL VIEW The Passion Play theater in Oberammergau, Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, the ‘Sound of Music’ church in Mondsee, the Imperial Palace and Golden Roof in Innsbruck, and the Lion Monument in Lucerne
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COUNTRY ROADS OF BAVARIA, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA DAY 7 EXPLORE VIENNA In the morning, a local expert will reveal the highlights of Schön brunn Palace. Spend some time in the formal gardens before going on to view St. Charles’ Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House. The afternoon is free. (BB)
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DAY 8 VIENNA – ST. VEIT AN DER GLAN Take a delightful drive through undiscovered Austria. Climb the dramatic Semmering Pass and stop in Kindberg with its colorful maypole. Continue to St. Veit an
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der Glan, former seat of the Dukes of Carinthia and enjoy exploring the fabulous medieval city walls, the old town square and the ancient Plague column. (BB,DW) BLUMENHOTEL
DAY 9 ST. VEIT AN DER GLAN – THE DOLOMITES – INNSBRUCK Enter Italy by way of Lago di Misurina and the Tre Croci Pass to pause in the fashionable ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Cross back into Austria and continue to Innsbruck. An orientation of Innsbruck shows you the 14th century houses of the old
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limestone cliff to commemorate those Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries. (BB)
DAY 10 OBERAMMERGAU – THE ENGADINE VALLEY – ST. MORITZ In the morning, enter Switzerland, driving along the beautiful Engadine Valley to the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the marvelous scenery and fresh air or browse in the elegant boutiques. Another option is a ride aboard the Bernina Express. (BB,D) SCHWEIZERHOF
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DAY 11 ST. MORITZ – GLACIER EXPRESS – LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy an unforgettable journey on-board the Glacier Express train. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north to lovely Lucerne, one of Europe’s most popular cities. Join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, hewn out of a
DAY 12 MOUNT STANSERHORN EXCURSION The morning is at leisure in this beautiful city. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans, to embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and
cable car to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. Here, amid
true Alpine majesty, your amazing journey literally peaks with a fabulous farewell Celebration Dinner in a panoramic restaurant. This will be a fantastic bird’s-eye wining and dining experience you’ll never forget! (BB,CD) DAY 13 LUCERNE – ZÜRICH – USA Your departure transfer arrives at Zurich Airport at 8am (flight not included). (BB) Please do not schedule any flights before 10am.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Visit the archetypal fairytale castle, Neuschwanstein, that allegedly inspired Walt Disney. In Rothenburg, join a master artisan and learn the history of the traditional pastry Schneeballen (snowball) CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Berlin and Dresden. Orientation of Munich YOU’LL VISIT Museum Island in Berlin, medieval Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps, Lindau, a working cuckoo clock wood carving workshop and Heidelberg Castle with its great Wine Vats YOU’LL CRUISE The romantic Rhine river YOU’LL VIEW The Reichstag Building and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden, Victory Arch and Marienplatz in Munich, the Passion Play theater and colorful chalets in Oberammergau
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BERLIN Overnight flight to Berlin (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BERLIN (2 NIGHTS) On arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, transfers leave for the hotel at 10.30am and 12.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director with the opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) SWISSÔTEL DAY 3 BERLIN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Sightseeing with a local expert takes you along the Ku’Damm to the Memorial Church. Drive through the Tiergarten to see Norman Foster’s glass-dome which crowns the reconstructed Reichstag building. On past the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification and down the Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera. Stop a while on Museum Island before enjoying an afternoon at leisure in this once divided city. (BB)
DAY 4 BERLIN – DRESDEN 2017 marks 500 years since famed Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Take some time out to see the famous church and visit the town in which he was the Professor of Moral Theology and the town preacher. Later in Dresden, join a local expert to see the splendors of the city. See the enormous cathedral, Semper Opera House and Baroque Zwinger Palace. (BB) SWISSÔTEL DRESDEN AM SHLOSS
DAY 6 ROTHENBURG – NUREMBERG – MUNICH (2 NIGHTS) It’s only a short drive to Nuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications. Witness the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings in the Old Town as well as the massive ram parts. Continue across the Danube to reach fun-loving Munich. An orientation will show you the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. (BB)
DAY 5 DRESDEN – ROTHENBURG Venture to Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. With an artisan baker, enjoy a demon stration and learn the history of the traditional pastry Schneebälle (snowball), followed by a tasting. Afterwards, the rest of your day is free to explore and enjoy this quaint town. For your DineAround experience in the evening, choose from a selection of restaurants within the walls of the Old Town. (BB,DA) EISENHUT
DAY 7 OBERAMMERGAU & NEUSCHWANSTEIN EXCURSION Travel to Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theater and colorfullypainted chalets then continue along part of the Alpine Road amidst beautiful scenery to the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo. Head to Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle spectacularly perched on an Alpine mountainside. A local
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fortress before venturing inside to see the Great Wine Vat. Spend time in the vast and insightful Apothecary Museum before continuing on to the nearby town of Mainz. (BB) HILTON MAINZ
DAY 8 MUNICH – LINDAU – BLACK FOREST Enjoy a leisurely morning depart ure before traveling through lush, rolling dairy country to Lindau, an island in Lake Constance. Stroll through the narrow streets past old inns and half-timbered houses, to admire the fantastic backdrop of the Swiss and Austrian Alps across the lake. Now a delightful drive along the shores of Lake Constance to the Black Forest. Your hotel is nestled amid the trees alongside the clear waters of Lake Titisee. (BB,DW)
DAY 10 CASTLES OF THE RHINE EXCURSION Begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steep sided vineyards, half-timbered taverns, the hilltop castles and the notorious Lorelei Rock. Alight at Boppard and continue to Koblenz where a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I guards the junction of the Rhine and Moselle. In the evening, round off your German experience with a farewell Celebration Dinner overlooking the River Rhine, complete with the local wine. Prost! (BB,CD)
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historian will show you the exuberantly decorated apart ments, the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. Afterwards, return to Munich for a free evening. (BB)
DAY 9 BLACK FOREST – HEIDELBERG – MAINZ (2 NIGHTS) In the Black Forest, stop in one of the centers of the wood-carving industry to meet locals who still make cuckoo clocks by hand, a tradition passed down over 300 years. Then, travel north to Heidelberg and enjoy the outlook from the heights of the castle
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – AMSTERDAM Overnight flight to Amsterdam (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE AMSTERDAM (3 NIGHTS)
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DAY 3 AMSTERDAM SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME In Amsterdam, enjoy an orienta tion of the historic city center. Admire Rembrandt’s masterpiece, ‘The Night Watch’, during your guided small group sightseeing tour with a local expert of the Rijksmuseum. Visit a historic
diamond polishing factory to see the diamond cutters at work for an insight into the cutting and preparing of diamonds for export. During the flowering season (March until mid-May), an included visit to the tulip fields of Keukenhof is sure to dazzle, with several million flowering bulbs planted across a 70-acre site. (BB) DAY 4 THE HAGUE – DELFT & ROTTERDAM EXCURSION After a leisurely morning, travel through The Hague to the historic town of Delft. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a closer look at the manufacture of this local hand painted porcelain. Continue to Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. After a short city orientation, visit the Euromast Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the city and the famous harbor. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend as you please before returning to Amsterdam this evening. (BB)
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DAY 6 LUXEMBOURG SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning, visit General George S. Patton’s grave. Your walking tour of Luxembourg with a local expert shows you the sights including the breathtaking gorge of the Rivers Alzette and Petrusse, the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. (BB)
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DAY 7 LUXEMBOURG – ORVAL – DINANT – BRUGES (2 NIGHTS) Visit Orval Abbey, a Cistercian monastery famous for producing Trappiste beer. Continue your journey and stop in the pretty town of Dinant, birthplace of Adolphe Sax — best known for inventing the saxophone. Later, arrive in picturesque Bruges and join your fellow travelers this evening for a special Be My Guest dinner at an 18th century farm stead near Bruges. (BB,BG) GOLDEN TULIP DE MEDICI
DAY 8 BRUGES SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Admire the sights of Bruges in cluding the town square during your walking tour with a local specialist. Cruise along picturesque canals during your sightseeing cruise and visit the Lace Center for an insight in the production of this local specialty. Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming medieval streets at your own pace. (BB) DAY 9 BRUGES – GHENT – BRUSSELS (2 NIGHTS) Visit the beautiful city of Ghent and see the three famous Ghent towers — Saint Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo’s
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Cathedral. This afternoon in Brussels your Travel Director shows you the city’s highlights, including the Atomium, Royal Palace, Japanese Pagodas, the Grand Place and the famous Mannekin Pis. (BB) SHERATON DAY 10 BRUSSELS AT LEISURE Today is free for you to do as you wish! Explore the Grand Place, join a beer or bike tour, or simply relax in a café and watch the world go by. Your Travel Director will be able to assist you to get the most from this leisurely day. This evening, celebrate a wonderful trip with your travel companions at a Farewell Dinner. (BB,FD) DAY 11 BRUSSELS – USA This morning bid farewell to your fellow travelers and take home many special memories. Airport transfers will arrive at Brussels Airport at 8am and 12noon (flight not included). (BB) Please Note: Your coach returns to Amsterdam from Brussels on Day 11. You are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Amsterdam will be at the Trafalgar Amsterdam hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be at approximately 3pm, depending on traffic conditions.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES In Warsaw enjoy a demonstration of the traditional techniques of dumpling making with an expert chef. Experience a Viennese Concert in Vienna CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Budapest, Kraków, Oświęcim, Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Český Krumlov and Vienna. Orientation of Dresden YOU’LL VISIT Hero’s Square, Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest, the medieval heart of Kraków, Auschwitz, the 14th century Monastery of Jasna Gora in Częstochowa, the Chopin Memorial in Warsaw, a local brewery in Česke Budějovice, Český Krumlov castle and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna YOU’LL VIEW The Reichstag building and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Frauenkirche, the colossal ‘Procession of the Dukes’ on the wall of the Royal Palace and Zwinger Palace in Dresden, St. Vitus Cathedral and Prague Castle
Overnight in medieval Český Krumlov
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BUDAPEST Overnight flight to Budapest (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS)
On arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel at 10am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) CORINTHIA HOTEL
DAY 3 EXPLORE BUDAPEST Stroll through the alleys of the old town of Buda with a local expert. Admire the incredible interior decoration of Matthias Church and take in the view from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Back in Pest, see the grand Parliament Building and visit Heroes’ Square. Then enjoy time in the Central Market Hall; its three stories packed with aromatic food stalls. The rest of the day is free. (BB) DAY 4 BUDAPEST – KRAKÓW (2 NIGHTS)
Drive into Slovakia and through the breathtaking Tatra Mountains. See the picturesque Oravsky Hrad Castle before crossing into Poland and continuing to historic Krakow.
DAY 5 KRAKÓW SIGHTSEEING Join a local expert for a morning visit of Krakow. Ascend Wawel Hill to visit the cathedral. Walk past the courtyard of Jagiellonian University through the Old Town, to Europe’s largest and most beautiful town square. See the medieval Cloth Hall and visit the 14th century St. Mary’s Church. Then have some free time to explore. (BB) DAY 6 KRAKÓW – AUSCHWITZ – WARSAW (2 NIGHTS) Stop with a local expert in the city of Oświęcim, better known by its German name, Auschwitz, the most infamous site of the Holocaust. Spend some reflective moments amid the remains of the concentration camp and the memorials to those who died. Travel north to Częstochowa to visit the 14th century Monastery of Jasna Gora, famous for the Black Madonna. Continue across the Polish plains to Warsaw for the night. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling demonstration at a local restaurant. Once this culinary high art has been mastered, you will be treated to a delicious dinner featuring local dishes plus beer or wine, tea or coffee. (BB,SE) SHERATON
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DAY 7 WARSAW SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert to see the ‘wedding cake’ Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Łazienki Park. Pay your respects at the Monument of the Ghetto Heroes before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. (BB) DAY 8 WARSAW – BERLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Journey across the Oder River to enter Germany. The end destination is the vibrant capital of Berlin where you can try traditional Berliner cuisine. (BB) STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
DAY 9 BERLIN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert for a drive along the Ku’Damm, past the Memorial church. Continue through the leafy Tiergarten to the refurbished Reichstag Building and see the Brandenburg Gate. On the eastern side, take the Unter den Linden past the State Opera House to the Alexander platz. The afternoon is free. (BB) DAY 10 BERLIN – DRESDEN – PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS) Journey south to Dresden. See the reconstructed Frauenkirche and walk past the colossal ‘Procession of the Dukes’ on the wall of the Royal Palace. Venture around the Catholic cathedral to view the
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facades of the Opera and Baroque Zwinger Palace. Continue on to Prague. (BB,DW) LINDNER HOTEL PRAGUE CASTLE
DAY 11 EXPLORE PRAGUE With a local expert see the amazing St. Vitus’ Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle. Later, cross the river to explore the vast cobblestoned expanse of the Old Town square and see its famous Astronomical Clock. (BB) DAY 12 PRAGUE – ČESKÝ KRUMLOV Journey to Česke Budějovice and enjoy a behind the scenes tour of a local brewery to sample the beer and discover the secrets of how this golden vintage is made. Continue on to Česky Krumlov, a picturesque medieval town. With a local expert, visit the fairytale red-roofed castle. Soak up the atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your DineAround evening. (BB,DA) RŮŽE HOTEL
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DAY 14 VIENNA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join your local expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schon brunn Palace and formal gardens. Then, journey along the famous Ring Road seeing many of the capital’s architectural master pieces. As night falls, experience a concert of Viennese classical music combined with a delicious meal and drinks. (BB,CD) DAY 15 VIENNA – USA A transfer arrives at Vienna airport at 8am and continues to Budapest Airport, arriving early afternoon. For those extending their stay, a stop is also made at the tour hotel in central Budapest (flight not included). (BB)
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fellow companions for a regional meal at a local restaurant. (BB,RM)
enjoy an optional scenic river cruise along the Danube.
DAY 1 USA – MUNICH Board your overnight flight to Munich (not included).
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DAY 4 PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Prague has prospered since the fall of Communism, and its newfound status and affluence is evident during your guided sightseeing tour of the city with your local specialist. View the impressive St. Vitus’ Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon as you wish. (BB)
DAY 6 BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local specialist shows you the sights of Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill District and a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion. From there enjoy superb views across the Parliament and Danube below. Later, why not enjoy a visit and lunch in a quaint village outside Budapest before a special Be My Guest dinner of Hungarian specialties. (BB,BG)
DAY 5 PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS) Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Entering Hungary you arrive in Budapest. This evening perhaps
DAY 7 BUDAPEST – GYŐR – VIENNA (2 NIGHTS) Before departing Budapest, consider an optional guided tour of the magnificent Parliament building. Then cross the Transdanubia region to Győr.
DAY 2 ARRIVE MUNICH Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. On arrival to Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. View the Marienplatz, with its fascinating Glockenspiel clock. Meet this evening for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel Director. (WR) SHERATON WESTPARK DAY 3 MUNICH – REGENSBURG – PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS) This morning visit Regensburg, an unspoiled medieval gem on your way to the Czech Republic. Cross the border to exciting Prague, your home for the next two nights. This evening, join your
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Stroll through this quaint city, which stands at the confluence of three rivers and features charming Baroque architecture. Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the next two nights. (BB) HILTON DANUBE DAY 8 VIENNA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Admire the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty during your enthralling sightseeing tour of Vienna with your local specialist. See the grand State Opera House, and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its ornate roof bearing the imperial emblem of the Habsburgs. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s many attractions. Later, you might like to attend a classical concert. (BB)
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a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, before reaching Salzburg. Meet your local specialist for a walking tour of this musical city. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) HUBERTUSHOF DAY 10 SALZBURG – MUNICH After exploring the surrounds of Salzburg, cross back into Germany and return to beautiful Munich. This evening join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your vacation. (BB,FD) SHERATON WESTPARK
DAY 11 MUNICH – USA Say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Germany, your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience. Transfers arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BUDAPEST Board your overnight flight to Budapest (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BUDAPEST (3 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Budapest. On arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel at 10am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) ART’OTEL BUDAPEST DAY 3 BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME You will be chauffeured along elegant boulevards to Heroes’ Square. Walk with your local expert along the medieval cobblestone streets of the Castle District to visit Matthias Church and enjoy sweeping views from the Fisherman’s Bastion over the exquisite Parliament building. The rest of the day is free. (BB)
DAY 4 BUDAPEST AT LEISURE In the morning head for a Strudel House to see pastry chefs at work stretching the dough and filling the delicious treats that are yours to taste with a rich aromatic coffee. The remainder of the day is at leisure to immerse yourself into the city’s history, culture and gastronomy. (BB,MT) DAY 5 BUDAPEST – SZENTENDRE – VIENNA (3 NIGHTS) Set out past the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum and along the Danube to the picturesque riverside village of Szentendre. This community has long been the haunt of artists, enchanted by its brightly colored houses and quaint churches. Then, journey eastward for a stop in the pretty town of Gyor, located on the confluence of the Danube, Rába and Rábca rivers. Cross the border and move on to stately Vienna. In the evening choose from a selection of restaurants for your dining pleasure. (BB,DA) HOTEL AM KONZERTHAUS
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DAY 6 VIENNA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Much of Vienna’s present day charm is due to the long reign of the Habsburgs, so in the morning, join a local expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Then get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament Building. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB) DAY 7 VIENNA AT LEISURE Take the day to discover the regal grandeur of Vienna at your own pace. Perhaps start with St. Stephan’s Cathedral, one of Europe’s great Gothic structures. Or browse the shops of the bustling Karntnerstrasse. Long warm summer nights offer something for everyone too
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Jun 22
$2,325
Aug 24
$2,250
Apr 20
$2,250
Jun 29
Aug 31
$2,350
Apr 27
$2,250
$2,250
May 4
$2,325
Jul 6
$2,250
Sep 7
$2,350
May 11
$2,325
Jul 13
$2,250
Sep 14
$2,350
May 18
$2,325
Jul 20
$2,250
Sep 21
$2,350
May 25
$2,325
Jul 27
$2,250
Sep 28
$2,275
Jun 1
$2,325
Aug 3
$2,250
Oct 5
$2,250
Jun 8
$2,325
Aug 10
$2,250
Oct 12
$2,250
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and your Travel Director will be able to assist with information and ideas. (BB) DAY 8 VIENNA – CESKY KRUMLOV – PRAGUE (3 NIGHTS) Once over the Czech border, continue to picturesque Česky Krumlov. Get your bearings with an included orientation before having free time to explore this fairytale vision from the Middle Ages. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colorful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague. (BB,DW) LINDNER HOTEL PRAGUE CASTLE
DAY 9 PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert for a guided visit to one of the most beautiful and intact historical centers in Europe. Start with the 1,000year-old Prague Castle, where you can admire the stained glass of St. Vitus Cathedral and enjoy amazing views over the Old Town. Finish in the Old Town Square where the mechanical antics of the Astronomical Clock’s glocken spiel delight onlookers each hour.
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The city is then all yours to explore. Czechs are passionate about their beer so be sure to try the local lagers, along with the Czech cuisine. (BB) DAY 10 PRAGUE AT LEISURE No doubt you’ve anticipated spending quality time among the winding, cobbled lanes so your penultimate day is completely free. With your hotel located in the castle district, enjoy time to experience the real Prague, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In the evening tantalize your taste buds with a rousing Celebration Dinner of local specialties at a prized Prague restaurant. Dobrou chuť! (BB,CD) LINDNER HOTEL PRAGUE CASTLE
DAY 11 PRAGUE – USA Your tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Departure transfers arrive at Prague Airport at 8am and 10am (flight not included). (BB)
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Country Roads of Croatia 15 DAYS from $3,075 per person
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Take a mini-train into the world famous caves at Postojna before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour of Zagreb, Pula, Plitvice, Split, Korčula and Dubrovnik YOU’LL VISIT The arena at Pula, the charming Old Town of Rovinj, Plitvice National Park, a wine cellar in Peljesac and the 16th century bastions of the Dubrovnik’s Old Town YOU’LL VIEW Church of St. Mark and Lotrščak Tower in Zagreb, St. Duje’s, the Temple of Jupiter and the Golden Gate in Split, Onofrio’s Fountain, Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries in Dubrovnik YOU’LL CRUISE Along the Dalmatian Coast
Korcula Island
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ZAGREB Board your overnight flight to Zagreb (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ZAGREB (2 NIGHTS) Transfers to your hotel depart from Zagreb Airport at 11.30am and 2pm. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) SHERATON HOTEL
DAY 3 ZAGREB SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join a local expert for sightseeing of the two-tiered capital of Croatia. Drive through the squares of the Lower Town to the cathedral. Then walk through the medieval Upper Town to see the colorful Church of St. Mark and Lotrščak Tower. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB) DAY 4 ZAGREB – POSTOJNA – OPATIJA (2 NIGHTS) Detour into Slovenia to visit the world-famous Caves of Postojna. On-board the cave train, descend into a subterranean world of stunning stalactites, stalagmites,
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columns and curtains. Back in Croatia, your hotel is in the Belle Epoque Seaside resort of Opatija. (BB,DW) HOTEL BRISTOL
DAY 5 PULA & ROVINJ EXCURSION Cross the heart-shaped peninsula to explore the jewels of Istria with a local expert. Start with a visit to the well-preserved first-century arena at Pula. The day’s final highlight is a visit to the charming old town of Rovinj, rising directly from the sea. (BB) DAY 6 PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Visit one of Europe’s great natural wonders. Zigzagging timber foot bridges will lead you through the crystal blue-green beauty of Plitvice National Park. With a local expert, visit Korana Canyon to see the 70-meter-high falls and Tomicevo Pogledalo for spec tacular panoramic views. (BB,DW) HOTEL JEZERO
DAY 7 DALMATIAN COAST – SPLIT Journey to Trogir and admire the cathedral and renaissance Cipiko Palace before continuing to the
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historic port of Split. The Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here and today it forms the nucleus of the old town. A local expert will lead you through the labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares to see St. Duje’s, (origin ally Diocletian’s Mausoleum), the Temple of Jupiter and the Golden Gate before venturing Under ground. (BB) HOTEL PRESIDENT DAY 8 SPLIT – HVAR (2 NIGHTS) Cross the azure waters of the Adriatic to spend two nights on Hvar — the island famed for being the sunniest in the country. (BB,DW) AMFORA
DAY 9 HVAR SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME While here, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the secluded beaches, old monasteries and lofty peaks from where there are magnificent views. (BB) DAY 10 HVAR – KORČULA Journey to Korčula, an island of exceptional grace, history and culture. Perhaps, explore Korčula Town with its ramparts and well-known legends. (BB,DW) LIBURNA HOTEL
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DAY 11 KORČULA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your walking tour with a local expert takes you to the cathedral, the town museum and the Bishop’s Palace. The locals also claim Marco Polo was born here and you will see his ruined house next. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this charming medieval town. (BB) DAY 12 KORČULA – DUBROVNIK (3 NIGHTS)
Journey to the beautiful southern slopes of the Pelješac Peninsula. Stop amid the age-old vines to see how wine is produced and have a taste. Continue to the walled town of Dubrovnik. During your exceptional three-night stay, join a local expert to explore inside the 16th century bastions of the old town. See Onofrio’s Fountain and the Rector’s Palace, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. (BB) HOTEL DUBROVNIK PALACE
DAY 13 FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL MONTENEGRO EXPERIENCE There is an optional experience to Montenegro. Start with Kotor,
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Jun 30
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*Sep 8, 10
$3,550
Apr 30
$3,195
Jul 2
$3,750
$3,325
†Jul 7
$3,750
Sep 15
May 5, 7
$3,425
May 12, 14, 19
$3,395
Jul 21, 28
$3,580
*Sep 17
$3,425
Aug 4
$3,850
Sep 22, 24
$3,350
Sep 29
$3,325
Jun 2, 4
$3,395
Aug 11, 13
$3,795
Jun 9, 11, 16
$3,575
Aug 18, 20
$3,725
Oct 1
$3,325
Jun 18, 23
$3,575
Aug 25, 27
$3,650
Oct 6, 8
$3,095
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situated on the only fjord on the Adriatic coast. Then head to the picturesque town of Budva where lunch finds you. Return to Dubrovnik for an evening at leisure. (BB) DAY 14 DUBROVNIK AT LEISURE Make the most of a day at leisure in this “Pearl of The Adriatic”. Perhaps take an optional exper ience to the enchanting seaside resort of Cavtat? During the evening, Sit back and enjoy a relaxing cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik. Enjoy a typical Dalmatian coast dinner, washed down with local drinks (wine and grappa being the most famous). Then moor in the old town harbor for another look at Dubrovnik (weather permitting). (BB,CD) DAY 15 DUBROVNIK – USA Your tour draws to a close after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Dubrovnik Airport at 9am and 11.30am (flight not included). (BB)
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• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • 40 Seat Luxury Motorcoach Transportation
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WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL
OSLO Hi/Lo (°F) Rainfall (“)
36/19 1.5
61/45 1.9
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Take a ride on the Flåm railway, one of the most exciting train journeys in the world, past mountains and waterfalls through the scenic Norwegian countryside to Flåm BE MY GUEST Enjoy dinner with the Øvre-Eide family on their livestock farm in Norway that has been a working farm since the Viking Ages CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. Orientation of Bergen
Geiranger Fjord
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – COPENHAGEN Overnight flight to Copenhagen (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE COPENHAGEN (2 NIGHTS)
On arrival to Copenhagen Airport transfers will leave for the hotel at 9am, 12noon and 3.30pm. Unwind after check-in or spend time exploring Scandinavia’s liveliest city. Enjoy an evening drive — the perfect introduction to Copenhagen, followed by a Welcome Reception to get to know your Travel Director and traveling companions. (WR)
DAY 3 COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Your local expert takes you on a fascinating sightseeing and walking tour in the vicinity of the Amalienborg Palace — an elegant quarter featuring 18th century buildings. In Copenhagen’s historic center, view the 17th century Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace and the Neo-Classical Cathedral. View the Little Mermaid — the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairytale — sitting on a rock in the harbor. Later, perhaps enjoy a canal cruise with stunning city views. (SB)
DAY 4 COPENHAGEN – ODENSE – RANDERS Cross the bridge to the Island of Funen and the town of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace. Continue across the Jutland Peninsula en route to Randers for an overnight stay. (SB) RANDERS
DAY 5 RANDERS – STAVANGER Sail from Hirsthals across the Skagerrak to the port of Kristiansand in Norway. Enjoy a scenic drive by fjords and lakes to Stavanger, Norway’s third largest city and one of the oldest. (SB,D)
YOU’LL VISIT Odense where Hans Christian Anderson was born, Stavanger, the Sognefjord, Geiranger, the Stave Church at Lom, the Olympic town of Lillehammer, Hamar, Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo and Stockholm’s City Hall YOU’LL VIEW The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Haakon’s Hall in Bergen, the Geirangerfjord and Oslo’s Royal Palace
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SCENIC SCANDINAVIA & ITS FJORDS DAY 6 STAVANGER – BERGEN (2 NIGHTS)
Your journey is spectacular as you island-hop from Stavanger, sailing across fjords and passing islands along this impressive coastline. Arrive later in Bergen, and exper ience the history of this pictur esque city on your orientation tour. See the 13th century Haakon’s Hall and the bustling fish market. This evening enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner of Norwegian specialties. (SB,BG) SCANDIC NEPTUN DAY 7 BERGEN AT LEISURE Explore Norway’s most naturally beautiful city during your free day and consider a morning optional experience to the tiny village of Telavag and learn about its powerful Second World War history. (SB)
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DAY 8 BERGEN – FLÅM RAILWAY – SOGNEFJORD (LEIKANGER) From the ski resort of Voss take a train journey that ascends to
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nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. Admire the scenery and ride on the famous Flåm railway for a unique insight into one of the most exciting train journeys in the world! Appreciate breathtaking views of mountains and water falls, then cross the magnificent waters of Sognefjord to your hotel in Leikanger. (SB,D) SOGNEFJORD DAY 9 SOGNEFJORD (LEIKANGER) – GEIRANGER (2 NIGHTS)
Follow the spectacular Sognefjord through incredible glacier country. Enjoy wonderful views of Geirangerfjord as you descend to Geiranger village. (SB,D) GEIRANGER DAY 10 GEIRANGER AT LEISURE Spend the day surrounded by amazing scenery, relaxing and breathing clear mountain air. Perhaps take an optional experience along the Trolls’ Road and see Norway’s most famous mountain road, past tumbling cascades and fertile valleys. (SB,D)
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DAY 11 GEIRANGER – LOM – LILLEHAMMER A scenic drive from Geiranger brings you to Ottadalen to visit the traditional Stave Church at Lom. Continue through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, the inspiration for Ibsen’s ‘Peer Gynt’. Arrive in Lillehammer, host to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Before dinner at the hotel, consider a walk along Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugan. (SB,D) LILLEHAMMER
DAY 12 LILLEHAMMER – HAMAR – OSLO View the unusual Olympic ice rink beside the lake at Hamar. In Oslo, your local expert takes you on a sightseeing tour of the medieval fortress of Akershus and the Royal Palace, finishing with a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, shopping for unique souvenirs or perhaps visit the Fram Polar Ship Museum and Viking Ship Museum. (SB) SCANDIC VULKAN
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Vänern, past Orebro to the islandringed capital of Stockholm for your two-night stay. (SB) CLARION DAY 14 STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Admire this charming city during your sightseeing tour with a local expert. View the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace. Explore the waterside City Hall where Nobel Prize banquets are held. Spend time later shopping in fashionable stores or consider an optional experience. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner. (SB,FD) DAY 15 STOCKHOLM – USA Say goodbye to Scandinavia as your memorable vacation draws to a close. Airport transfers will arrive at Stockholm Airport at 7.30am and 11am (flight not included). (SB)
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§Apr 29
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Jun 28
$3,725
Aug 9
$3,650
May 6
$3,675
Jul 1
$3,650
Aug 12
$3,650
May 13
$3,695
Jul 5
$3,650
Aug 16
$3,650
May 20
$3,695
Jul 8
$3,650
Aug 19
$3,650
May 27
$3,695
Jul 12
$3,650
Aug 23
$3,650
Jun 3
$3,695
Jul 15
$3,650
Aug 26
$3,650
Jun 7
$3,695
§Jul 19
$3,650
Aug 30
$3,695
Jun 10
$3,725
Jul 22
$3,650
Sep 2
$3,695
Jun 14
$3,725
Jul 26
$3,650
Sep 9
$3,695
Jun 17
$3,725
Jul 29
$3,650
Sep 16
$3,695
Jun 21
$3,725
Aug 2
$3,650
Sep 23
$3,695
Jun 24
$3,725
Aug 5
$3,650
§Sep 30
$3,595
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• Ferry Crossings from Denmark to
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Visit the amazing alpine setting of Snafellsjökull National Park, home to lava formations, waterfalls and the most famous volcano in Iceland and experience the might of Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier YOU’LL VISIT Hellisheidavirkjun electric power station, Geysir hot-springs, Gullfoss Waterfalls, Skaftafell National Park and Reykjavik’s famous Blue Lagoon YOU’LL VIEW Godafoss, known as ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’
Gullfoss Waterfalls
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – REYKJAVÍK Overnight flight to Reykjavik (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE REYKJAVÍK Welcome to Iceland. At Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 8am and 4.30pm. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) FOSSHOTEL DAY 3 REYKJAVÍK – VÍK Head east to visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and
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electric power station at
Hellisheidavirkjun. Continue to the hot-springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss Waterfalls, the
Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. Then to the ancient Bishopric of Skalholt, see the historic church set in a remote location amidst magnificent natural scenery before continuing to your hotel in Vik. (BB,D) ICELANDAIRHOTEL
DAY 4 VÍK – HÖFN Drive along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black basaltsand beaches. The highlight of the day is the National Park at Skaftafell where you will see the largest glacier in Europe,
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Vatnajokull. Travel on to the luminous blue icebergs of Lake Jokulsarlon, the dramatic setting for scenes in two James Bond films. (BB,D) HÉRAÐ
DAY 5 HÖFN – EGILSSTAÐIR Explore the eastern coastal region, where Irish missionary monks lived some 1,200 years ago. Travel up the fjords to the beautiful area around Egilsstadir. (BB,D) HERAD DAY 6 EGILSSTAÐIR – AKUREYRI Drive through the sand desert of Modrudal to the Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Continue on to the beautiful Lake Myvatn. This area offers a wide spectrum of geological formations
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May 20
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Jul 22
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May 27
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Jul 29
$4,550
Jun 3
$4,550
Aug 5
$4,550
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Jun 10
$4,550
Aug 12
$4,550
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Jun 17
$4,550
Aug 19
$4,550
Jun 22
$4,550
Aug 26
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Jul 1
$4,550
Sep 2
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Jul 8
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Sep 9
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and the intense geothermal activity produces mud pools and spectacular colored deposits. Afterwards, view the Godafoss, known as ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’, before continuing to your hotel in Akureyri. In the evening, you are free to explore Akureyri. Perhaps, embark on an optional whale watching experience (available during whale season). (BB) ICELANDAIRHOTEL
DAY 7 AKUREYRI – BORGARNES (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy an orientation tour of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland — first established as a trading center in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls and green coastal regions to Hvammstangi. Later, continue on to the southwest coast of Borgarnes. (BB,D) HOTEL HAMAR
DAY 8 SNÆFELLSJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK Travel along the Snafellsnes Peninsula to Snafellsjökull National Park known as the Jewel of West Iceland and home to the country’s most famous volcano. Enjoy a fascinating exploration of the park’s many famous sites,
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including the magnificent Snafellsjokull (Snafell Glacier) and Budir, a romantic landscape of white sandyhills, black lava fields and yellow beach. Also walk along the seacliff at Arnarstapi with its spectacular columnar rock formations. (BB,D) DAY 9 BORGARNES – THINGVELLIR – REYKJAVÍK Travel southwards to Thingvellir, where the first meeting of the Icelandic parliament was held in 930. This remarkable natural site lies on the Great Atlantic Rift line where the American and European tectonic plates meet. Back in Reykjavik, you will be at leisure. An orientation tour of Reykjavik will take you to the delightful Hveragerdi Geothermal Park. Your tour culminates with a visit to Reykjavik’s Blue Lagoon, where you cheers to the end of your Icelandic vacation with a cocktail? (BB) FOSSHOTEL DAY 10 REYKJAVÍK – USA Your departure transfer arrives at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport at 5am and 12.30pm (flight not included).
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This fabulous itinerary blends Insight’s ‘Glories of Greece’ tour with a seven-day voyage of the Aegean. Cruise through Nafplion, one of the most beautiful towns in Agrolis, where you have a full day to explore the treasures of Epidaurus and Mycenea. Wake up to the picturesque island of Crete and start your day with an exploration of Chania. Cruise through the Dardanelles to the coastal town of Ceşme on the Turkish peninsula for a full day at leisure. Your next port of call is Mykonos, then Santorini, famous for its white cuboid houses that cling to the sheer cliffs. Cruise to the harbor of Rhodes followed by Izmir, where you also visit the ruins of Ephesus.
Explore mainland Greece on a 6-day journey with its vast history and ancient ruins then board your ship for a 3-day cruise among the isles. Set sail for Mykonos with its white-washed windmills. Wake up in the morning at the Turkish port of Kusadasi where there is the option to visit Ephesus. Sail on to the island of Patmos. Dock at Heraklion in Crete then cruise beneath the cliffs of Santorini. GUIDED VACATION — AVAILABLE AT GETOURS.COM
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Enjoy the amazing history and culture of Turkey on the 12-day Wonders of Turkey. Exciting Signatures Experiences await you as you shop in Istanbul, explore the underground city of Ozkonak in Cappadocia, and marvel at the ruins of Ephesus on your journey through this fascinating land. Savor authentic cuisine during your Signature Dining Welcome and Celebration dinners.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace of modern civilization on this 8-day journey of the Glories of Greece. Begin in Athens before head ing into the Olympic peninsula. In Olympia, join a local chef and get to grips with the local flavors in an introduction to Greek cooking. Explore ancient Olympia and learn about how the original games were first held in 776BC. Ascend the Sacred Way of Delphi to the Temple of Apollo, where for 14 centuries the mysterious Oracle of Delphi breathed her enigmatic ‘words’. Finish your trip marveling at the perched monasteries of Meteora before returning to Athens to enjoy a final evening.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Delve into their glorious history with a visit to the Acropolis, still dominating the frantic bustle of modern Athens with its serene presence. Admire the Parthenon, built in 5th century BC to the honor of the goddess Athena, and see the Caryatid beauties CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Athens YOU’LL VISIT: Athens, Nafplion, Crete, Cesme, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Izmir
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YOUR JOURNEY
DAY 4 CRUISING TO SANTORINI
DAY 1 USA – ATHENS Board your overnight flight to Athens (not included).
Transfer to the port of Lavrion to board your cruise ship and set sail for the blue waters of the Mediterranean. While cruising, enjoy an exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes as well as flavors, aromas and spices from around the world. Once you embark, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served on board daily. Your cruise includes complimentary soft-drinks, tea and coffee. Once on-board, your drinks package can be upgraded for an additional cost, to include alcohol if you wish for an additional cost. (BB,D)
DAY 2 ARRIVE ATHENS (2 NIGHTS) You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink. (WR) DIVANI CARAVEL/CROWNE PLAZA/ RADISSON BLU PARK
DAY 3 ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME In the morning, all the glories of Athens are on display during sightseeing. The highlight, of course, is a visit to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB) 108
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DAY 5 SANTORINI In the morning, cruise the blue waters of the Aegean to arrive at Santorini, famous for its white cuboid houses that cling to the sheer cliffs. Enjoy the day at leisure exploring or simply relaxing on-board or on-shore. In the evening you depart for Izmir. (BB,L,D) DAY 6 IZMIR – EPHESUS Disembark in Izmir to journey to the ruined city of Ephesus where your local expert will guide you through one of the world’s finest archaeological sites. In the evening your cruise will continue to Nafplion. (BB,L,D)
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DAY 8 EXPLORING CHANIA ON CRETE Wake up to the picturesque island of Crete, home to the birthplace of Zeus according to the Greek mythology. Start your day with an exploration of Chania, lively capital of western Crete. The afternoon is at leisure and later, cruise through the night to Rhodes. (BB,L,D) DAY 9 RHODES Awake as you cruise to the harbor of Rhodes, ‘the island of roses’ founded by the Ancient Greeks and then chosen by the Crusaders for their fortified headquarters. The day is yours to further explore or unwind as you wish. In the afternoon depart for the coastal resort town of Çeşme, on the Turkish peninsula. (BB,L,D) DAY 10 CESME – MYKONOS Enjoy the morning at leisure, relax on the sugar-sand beaches of the Turkish coast and discover the
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DAY 7 NAFPLION Cruise through to Nafplion, one of the most beautiful town in Agrolis, where you have a full day to explore the treasures of Epidaurus and Mycenea. As evening descends, sail along the Peloponnese for your overnight journey. (BB,L,D)
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myriads of fountains scattered across the city. Your next port of call is delightful Mykonos, where you enjoy time at leisure to explore the maze of walkways, whitewashed houses, magnificent windmills and uninhibited night life. (BB,L,D) DAY 11 ATHENS AT LEISURE Disembark in the morning and transfer to your hotel where you are at leisure. Relax, shop or bargain in the flea market. Perhaps ask about an optional experience to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion? (BB) DIVANI CARAVEL/CROWNE PLAZA/ RADISSON BLU PARK
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• Sightseeing with Local Expert in Athens
• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Complimentary WiFi (see page 154)
DAY 12 ATHENS – USA Bid farewell to Athens. Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport (flight not included). (BB) Note: Celestyal Cruise ships operating in the Eastern Mediterranean are typically in a more local style and are smaller than many ocean going vessels — which is also reflected in cabin size. However, these ships are well suited to the Greek islands, allowing easier access to the ports of call. All mid-size cruise ships feature airconditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, casino, bars and restaurants.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS BE MY GUEST Experience the food and lifestyle of a real cowboy on a cookout in Billings LOCAL SPECIALIST In Yellowstone National Park and at the Grand Canyon for included sightseeing
Bryce Canyon National Park
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE LAS VEGAS Welcome to Las Vegas! At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Recep tion. (WR) TROPICANA LAS VEGAS DAY 2 LAS VEGAS – ZION & BRYCE CANYON Depart Las Vegas for the towering cliffs of Zion National Park. Then it’s onward to Bryce Canyon, home to the world’s largest con centration of hoodoos — tall lime stone spires that rise majestically from the desert floor. (FB,D) BW PLUS BRYCE CANYON GRAND
DAY 3 BRYCE CANYON – SALT LAKE CITY Leave the red rock canyons and travel north to Utah’s capital. See the famed Temple Square, head quarters to the Mormon Church and home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (FB) HILTON SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
DAY 4 SALT LAKE CITY – JACKSON Get a glimpse of the route of the pioneers as you cross the Oregon Trail and enter Wyoming. Stop in Montpelier at the Oregon Trail Center. Through interactive exhibits, glimpse the thrills and challenges of the Old Trail. Enjoy lunch before departing to scenic Jackson, standing in the shadows of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons. (FB,L) THE LODGE AT JACKSON HOLE
DAY 5 JACKSON – GRAND TETON & YELLOWSTONE (2 NIGHTS)
Traverse through Grand Teton National Park on the way to
Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world’s first National Park. Enjoy a two night stay inside Yellowstone National Park, where each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Grant Village, and the
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Note: When the south entrance is closed due to weather conditions, the itinerary will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the west entrance.
DAY 6 YELLOWSTONE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Explore the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls and a chance to see bison and elk. Join a local specialist to explore the spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud paint pots. Watch in wonder as Old Faithful’s waters arc over 100 feet into the air. This evening, relax under the great basin of stars. (FB)
YOU’LL VISIT Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Arches, Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon National Parks, Jackson, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, the Mile High City of Denver, Monument Valley and Las Vegas YOU’LL VIEW View Crazy Horse Memorial and iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota YOU’LL SEE Little Bighorn Battlefield SCENIC DRIVE Along Desert View Drive
DAY 7 YELLOWSTONE – CODY – BILLINGS Head east to the town of Cody, and get a glimpse into its lively history with a local specialist at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
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SCENIC PARKS EXPLORER Then it’s on to Big Sky Country for a Be My Guest dinner featuring local cuisine and a host who welcomes you with true Western hospitality. (FB,BG) CROWNE PLAZA BILLINGS
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DAY 8 BILLINGS – LITTLE BIGHORN – RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS) Visit Little Bighorn, the infamous battlefield where Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Then, travel east through the Black Hills to Rapid City. (FB) THE RUSHMORE DAY 9 BLACK HILLS EXCURSION Discover the natural and manmade wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Lakota people. Then, visit Mount Rushmore and gaze in awe at this towering tribute. This afternoon, return to Rapid City before gathering with your Travel Director and fellow
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travelers for a festive dinner featuring Stephen Yellowhawk who shares his tribe’s history through dance and song. (FB,D) DAY 10 RAPID CITY – DENVER Cross some of the West’s most beautiful terrain today as you travel through the expansive grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the Mile High City. (FB) SHERATON DENVER DOWNTOWN
DAY 11 DENVER – VAIL – MOAB (2 NIGHTS)
Ascend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide on your way to the resort destination of Vail, founded in 1966 at the base of the largest ski mountain in the United States. Then it’s on to Moab where, in the late 1940s, the legendary John Ford discovered the area’s rugged beauty and filmed the first of many movies here. Tonight is yours — perhaps opt for taking in the sunset over the red cliffs. (FB) BW PLUS CANYONLANDS INN
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DAY 12 CANYONLANDS & ARCHES NAT’L PARKS Today, embark on a journey to explore two National Parks. Discover stunning Canyonlands National Park and visit magnifi cent Arches National Park where the wind and rain have eroded the sandstone into more than 2,000 natural arches. (FB) DAY 13 MOAB – MESA VERDE – MONUMENT VALLEY Between AD 600 and 1300, the Ancestral Puebloan people carved houses and entire communities out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at Mesa Verde National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore some of the cliff-top buildings and look down at the massive Cliff House, the largest cliff dwelling in the world. Tonight, enjoy a unique Navajo cookout and regional meal on the floor of Monument Valley. (FB,RM) GOULDING’S LODGE
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Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post. Breath taking views along scenic Desert View Drive just hint at the most spectacular of all vistas — the vast panorama of the Grand Canyon unfolding before you. Meet with a local specialist who will enlighten you about the more than 1.7 billion years of geology revealed in the canyon. Tonight, toast your grand adventure at a Farewell Dinner inside the park.
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PRICE INCLUDES • Professional Travel Director • First Class Hotels including all hotel tips, charges and local taxes • 21 Meals 14 Full Breakfasts. 1 Lunch. 6 Dinners • Airport Transfers as noted in the itinerary
• Local Specialist in Yellowstone
National Park, at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and at the Grand Canyon • Personal Audio Headsets • Luxury Motorcoach Transportation • Complimentary WiFi (see page 154)
(FB,FD) NATIONAL PARK LODGES
DAY 15 GRAND CANYON – DEPART LAS VEGAS Hit the road again, stopping in Seligman and Kingman. End your journey back in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to the Tropicana Las Vegas for guests extending their stay. (FB) Airport arrival will be at 3.30pm, please be aware when booking your flights.
DAY 14 MONUMENT VALLEY – GRAND CANYON Marvel at Monument Valley’s landscape of towering sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles accompanied by a guide.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS YOU’LL VISIT Grand Canyon Lake Powell Horseshoe Bend Monument Valley Mesa Verde National Park Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park Goblin Valley State Park Escalante National Monument Capitol Reef National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Zion National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
YOUR VALUE ITINERARY DAY 1 ARRIVE LAS VEGAS Welcome to Las Vegas. Get set tled in at your hotel before meet ing your Travel Director this after noon. GOLD COAST HOTEL AND CASINO DAY 2 LAS VEGAS – WILLIAMS (2 NIGHTS)
Start the day at one of Las Vegas’ legendary buffets for an Iconic Breakfast. Leaving Las Vegas, head east and travel along parts of the Old Route 66, calling in at Kingman and Seligman, two iconic “Mother Road” outposts. Arrive in Williams, gateway to the Grand Canyon. (IB) GRAND CANYON RAILWAY DAY 3 GRAND CANYON EXCURSION Experience one of the great Natural Wonders of the World at the Grand Canyon National Park. Start with a ride along Desert View Drive along the South Rim, ending at Grand Canyon Village, a National Historic District or per haps take an optional train ride aboard the Historic Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the Grand Canyon. For a once-in-alifetime thrill, take an optional plane or helicopter flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon. DAY 4 WILLIAMS – LAKE POWELL – PAGE First stop is Wupatki National Monument, containing many well
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DAY 5 PAGE – HORSESHOE BEND – MONUMENT VALLEY – KAYENTA Stop at Horseshoe Bend, over looking one of the most spectacu lar views on the Colorado River before exploring the treasures of Monument Valley, an area sacred to the Navajo people and immor talized in countless Hollywood movies. Step aboard an all-terrain vehicle with a Navajo guide and explore this “Land of Long Shadow.” Marvel at the immense monolithic rock formations jutting hundreds of feet from the valley floor and listen to fascinating geological and historical stories. KAYENTA MONUMENT VALLEY INN
DAY 6 KAYENTA – FOUR CORNERS – MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK – DURANGO Continue to Four Corners Monument, where the four states of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and
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DAY 7 DURANGO – SILVERTON – MOAB (2 NIGHTS) Drive up through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton on perhaps one of the most breathtaking journeys you can travel by road. As an option, you can ride aboard the Narrow Gauge Railway between Durango and Silverton. From Silverton, travel to Ouray and down the mountains to arrive in Moab, a township surrounded by out-of-this-world red rock landscape. MOAB VALLEY INN DAY 8 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK & FREE TIME Head for one of the most amazing National Parks you will ever see — Arches National Park. With over 2,000 preserved arches, it boasts the greatest concentration of stone arches in the world. This afternoon, perhaps enjoy an optional jetboat ride down the Colorado River with dinner. (CB)
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DAY 9 MOAB – CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK – DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK – GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK – TORREY Enjoy a scenic drive through Canyonlands National Park, a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Stop at “The Island in the Sky,” a mesa resting on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Next is Dead Horse Point State Park for dramatic views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Onto the strange and colorful Goblin Valley State Park — unlike any other place in Utah — often compared to Mars. (CB) BROKEN SPUR INN
DAY 10 TORREY – CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK – GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT – BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Stop in Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges. Next, drive through the Dixie National Forest along Scenic Byway 12, one of the most beauti ful drives on earth. Stop at Grand
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Staircase Escalante National Monument, a large wilderness park. BEST WESTERN PLUS RUBY’S INN DAY 11 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK & FREE TIME Nothing can prepare you for this vast and spectacular amphi theater crowded with multi coloured “hoodoos.” Stop at the best viewpoints in the park and enjoy plenty of time for short hikes and fantastic photo opportunities. DAY 12 BRYCE CANYON – ZION NATIONAL PARK – DEPART LAS VEGAS Head for the massive rock forma tions of Zion National Park. Here you get to explore the bottom of the main canyon, experiencing a completely new perspective of sheer colorful sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. Drive down the spectacular Virgin River Gorge to Las Vegas where your trip ends at McCarran International Airport. A stop will also be made at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino for guests extending their stay in Las Vegas.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS BE MY GUEST Join the owner of Sheridan’s PO News and Flagstaff Café, an old world eatery in this historic western town for dinner and learn about the rich Western history of Sheridan LOCAL SPECIALIST Get an in-depth look at Yellowstone National Park, at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and in Deadwood YOU’LL VIEW Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore YOU’LL VISIT The Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Yellowstone National Park, the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and the Black Hills of South Dakota SCENIC DRIVE Through Deadwood
See the geysers at Yellowstone National Park
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY Welcome to Salt Lake City! Check into your hotel and relax or take a walk around the hotel grounds to get acquainted. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) SHERATON SALT LAKE CITY
DAY 2 SALT LAKE CITY – MONTPELIER – JACKSON (2 NIGHTS)
Traveling north into Idaho, trace the footsteps of the pioneers at the Oregon Trail Center in Mont pelier. Through interactive exhibits, you’ll travel vicariously with a covered wagon train in America’s great western migra tion and experience the thrills and challenges of the old Oregon Trail. Enjoy lunch in a covered wagon themed restaurant before cross ing into Wyoming on your way to scenic Jackson, which stands in the shadows of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons. Get spectacular 360-degree views of the Snake River Valley and Grand Teton National Park on an exciting aerial tram ride (seasonal) to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. (FB,L) THE LODGE AT JACKSON HOLE
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float trip down the Snake River (seasonal) where you’ll float with amazing views of the magnificent Grand Tetons. Keep your eyes open for some of the area’s abun dant wildlife, including moose and elk drinking from the rivers, bison munching on grass, and beavers putting the finishing touches on their elaborate dams. Overhead, watch for majestic bald eagles, graceful blue herons and the dozens of species of songbird that call the park home. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Chuck wagon regional meal. (FB,RM) DAY 4 JACKSON – YELLOWSTONE NAT’L PARK (2 NIGHTS)
Spend the morning discovering the natural glories of Grand Teton National Park with its snowcapped mountains, pristine alpine lakes and evergreen forests. From Jenny Lake to the jagged peaks of the Teton Range, you’ll find exhil arating vistas everywhere you look. Then it’s onward to Yellow stone, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. You could spend a year in Yellowstone and still only scratch the surface of its wonders. Watch in awe as Old Faithful’s waters arc nearly 100 feet (30 meters) into the air — as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it in 1870.
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Take a guided walk with a local specialist among the spouting geysers, bubbling mudpots and turquoise hot springs and learn about the geothermal dynamics of this amazing wonderland. Tonight, dine in the park. Before retiring for the night, be sure to step out and take in the great panorama of stars. Enjoy a two night stay inside Yellowstone National Park, where each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Grant Village, and the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents. (FB,D) NATIONAL PARK LODGES
DAY 5 YELLOWSTONE NAT’L PARK SIGHTSEEING Begin today by looking for wildlife in Hayden Valley en route to the impressive Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls. Early explorers mar veled at the yellow rock of the canyon, and from this rock, Yellowstone got its name. Continue on the upper loop to Dunraven Pass and the Lamar Valley, some of the less traveled, but ruggedly beautiful regions of the park. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a stroll and admire the mineral terraces that resem ble frozen waterfalls cascading down into the valley. (FB)
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DAY 6 YELLOWSTONE NAT’L PARK – CODY – SHERIDAN Head east to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse into the fascinating history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West where you’ll meet a local specialist and delve into the culture of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days, and the culture and art of the Plains Indians. Join your fellow travelers for a Be My Guest dinner in true Western style at a historic cafe complete with an old-time tobacco shop. (FB,BG) HOLIDAY INN SHERIDAN
DAY 7 SHERIDAN – DEADWOOD – RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS) Proclaimed by Theodore Roosevelt as America’s first national monu ment, the majestic Devil’s Tower rises nearly 1,300 feet (396 meters) above the Belle Fourche River in eastern Wyoming. After exploring the area, head into the Black Hills of South Dakota and the boomtown of Deadwood, which arose after the discovery of gold in the 1870s. In Deadwood, join Kevin Costner’s Original Dead wood Tour and explore this once
lawless town. Join a local specialist to hear about the days of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, who made this town famous. Journey
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on to Rapid City, where you have the option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the magical illumination ceremony. (FB) THE RUSHMORE
DAY 8 BLACK HILLS EXCURSION & FREE TIME This morning discover more of the natural and manmade wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to see the Crazy Horse Memorial, a massive mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Lakota people. Next is a visit to Mount Rushmore, designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum to celebrate the “founding, expansion, preserva tion and unification of the United States” through enormous car vings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. This afternoon, return to Rapid City before gathering with your Travel Director and fellow travel ers for a festive Farewell Dinner featuring Stephen Yellowhawk who shares his tribe’s history through dance and song. (FB,FD) DAY 9 DEPART RAPID CITY Bid farewell to your traveling companions and take a transfer to Rapid City Airport or extend your stay in Rapid City at the Rushmore Hotel. (FB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Enjoy an interesting cultural presentation from Sylvia Tabb-Lee LOCAL SPECIALIST For included sightseeing in Washington, D.C. and on the Gettysburg battlefield YOU’LL VISIT Mount Vernon, Gettysburg National Military Park, Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello YOU’LL VIEW The Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building and Liberty Bell
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE WASHINGTON, D.C. (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to Washington, D.C. Check into your hotel and spend your afternoon relaxing or set out on your own to take in some high lights of the nation’s capital city. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON, D.C. DOWNTOWN
DAY 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS & FREE TIME Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of a nation, joining a local specialist to view the White House, the striking Washington Monument and the National Mall, stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building. Reflect on the country’s most tur bulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the somber World War II Memorial. This afternoon, enjoy some free time to chart your own course through America’s capital city. (FB)
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DAY 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. – MOUNT VERNON – YORKTOWN – WILLIAMSBURG (2 NIGHTS) From the nation’s capital, travel to the home of its first president, George Washington, on the banks of the Potomac River in Mount Vernon. Visit the Yorktown Victory Center and watch Revolutionary War history come to life. Delve even further into America’s past upon arriving in Williamsburg — settled in 1638 as Middle Plantation. This evening, head to a local tavern for a delicious Regional Meal. (FB,RM) HILTON GARDEN INN WILLIAMSBURG
DAY 4 JAMESTOWN – COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Captain John Smith and his hardy band of 104 settlers established the first permanent English settlement in the New World — Jamestown. With the insight of your guide, you’ll find out how difficult life was for the early colonists when they came to America in 1607. Walk through the life-size recreations of the colonists’ crude fort, explore the mock-up Native American Powhatan village and climb aboard
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a replica of one of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia. Then, fast forward to the 18th century to spend the rest of the day in Colonial Williamsburg, Britain’s largest colony in the New World from 1699 to 1780. Chat with blacksmiths, take in a fife and drum parade, even engage in some politicking with a costumed Federalist in the town square. This afternoon enjoy a riveting cultural presentation by Sylvia Tabb-Lee. (FB)
DAY 5 WILLIAMSBURG – RICHMOND - MONTICELLO – CHARLOTTESVILLE Visit the very spot where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were inspired by Patrick Henry’s fiery “Give me liberty or give me death” speech when you visit St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. For a more genteel window into Jefferson’s life, explore Monticello (translating to “little mountain”), his neoclassical Italian estate perched atop a hill. Continue to Charlottesville where you have the afternoon to explore the city. Relax this evening over dinner. (FB) OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE
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DAY 6 CHARLOTTESVILLE – SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK – GETTYSBURG Bid farewell to Charlottesville and travel through Shenandoah National Park on the way to Gettysburg. Here you’ll immerse yourself in the narrative of the U.S. Civil War. Visit the incredible
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DAY 7 GETTYSBURG – PHILADELPHIA Cannons blazing, trumpets sounding, the blue and the gray — join your local specialist at the site of one of the Civil War’s most pivotal battles. The events at Gettysburg — where General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac defeated Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia — turned the tide in the Civil War. Just four months after the historic struggle, the battlefield was also the backdrop for Abraham
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Lincoln’s call for “a new birth of freedom” in his famed Gettysburg Address. Travel to Philadelphia, site of the signing of the Declara tion of Independence. Stay in the heart of the city’s historic district, within walking distance to dozens of landmark buildings. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow American history enthusiasts for a Farewell Dinner.
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DAY 8 PHILADELPHIA – DEPART WASHINGTON, D.C. Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin in one of the foremost cities of American history. Begin with a visit to the National Constitution Center — an interactive museum tracing the history of the U.S. Constitution and the effects it has had around the world. Then explore Independence National Historic Park, home of the Liberty Bell. Return to Washington, D.C., to Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan National Airport or to the Renaissance in Washington, D.C. Downtown for guests extending their stay. (FB)
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BE MY GUEST Travel to the Guinn family ranch for a special farewell dinner LOCAL SPECIALIST Join a wildlife expert in Jasper and “Meet a Mountie” in Banff CRUISE Upon Maligne Lake YOU’LL VISIT Jasper and Banff National Parks and ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier SCENIC DRIVE Along the Icefields Parkway
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE CALGARY Welcome to beautiful Canada. Get settled in at your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travel ers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) DELTA CALGARY DOWNTOWN
DAY 2 CALGARY – LAKE LOUISE – JASPER NAT’L PARK (2 NIGHTS) Head north and high up into the Canadian Rockies and stop at the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies”, Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes in North America with its backdrop of the glistening Victoria Glacier. Continue along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving alongside snowcapped peaks, thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye
out for wildlife including grizzly and black bears, moose, elk and mountain goats. Stay tonight in the quaint town of Jasper. (FB) CRIMSON HOTEL
DAY 3 JASPER FREE TIME & SIGHTSEEING Start the day with a morning at leisure, enjoying the superb vistas, strolling Jasper’s quaint streets, or if you like, take an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. This afternoon enjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about the underground river system while following the canyon’s trail past waterfalls and jagged rock formations. Later this afternoon, cruise Maligne Lake, followed by a Regional Meal along the water. Learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after dinner
presentation by a local specialist and naturalist. (FB,RM) DAY 4 JASPER – ATHABASCA GLACIER – BANFF (3 NIGHTS) Head south and stop at the
Columbia Icefield Visitor Center and step aboard an Ice Explorer, a
massive vehicle specially designed for traveling on the surface of glaciers and head for Athabasca Glacier, a massive sheet of ice 3.7 miles long and 300-980 feet thick. Learn a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, ice fields and their impact on our environment and step out onto the glacier to take in the most stunning alpine and glacial vistas. Next is Glacier Skywalk, a perfect balance of breathtaking views, interpretive story-telling and adrenaline-pumping excitement including a glass-floored observa tion platform 918 feet over spec tacular glacier-formed valleys and
Canada’s Rockies with Calgary Stampede JULY 1, 2, 7 & 8 DEPARTURES (Ref: DC5A) The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year and is included on four July departures. DAY 1 TO DAY 6 These days will operate as shown on the Canada’s Rockies itinerary Days 1-6. DAY 7 BANFF – CANMORE – CALGARY (2 NIGHTS) After completing a unique hockey experience in Canmore, bid farewell to your newfound friends and transfer to your hotel in Calgary. This evening, get your adrenaline pumping at the Stampede’s thrilling chuck wagon races, in which teams of horses pull traditional
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DAY 8 CALGARY STAMPEDE Don your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the entire day at
“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Your all-day pass includes reserved seating for the world’s largest rodeo and admission to the Stampede Park, home to agricultural and livestock exhibits, live bands and an amusement park. (FB) DAY 9 DEPART CALGARY Take a transfer to the Calgary International Airport this morning. (FB)
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rushing waterfalls. Later, arrive in the quintessential alpine village of Banff. This evening, before dinner you have the unique opportunity to have an informal chat with a retired local specialist, and Canadian Mountie, dressed in the traditional red serge uniform to hear exciting and colorful stories and even pose for a few memor able photos. (FB,D) BANFF PARK LODGE DAY 5 BANFF SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning there is time for optional flightseeing by helicopter for a bird’s-eye views of the Canadian Rockies. Then, immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff during a morning sight seeing excursion around Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the hoodoo rock forma tions. Spend the rest of the day as you like. Perhaps take the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for stunning views of six mountain ranges. (FB) DAY 6 BANFF The morning is yours to do as you please in Banff, or perhaps join an optional excursion to other jewels of the Rockies–Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and see Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels. This evening, travel to the Guinn family ranch for a special Be My Guest Farewell Dinner. Enjoy pristine views, flowered alpine
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meadows and abundant wildlife during a horse drawn hayride. Back at the ranch, the aroma of a sizzling barbecue will whet your appetite as a meal of Alberta beef with all the trimmings is waiting. After dinner, enjoy a private lesson in the traditional country western style of line-dancing. (FB,FD) DAY 7 BANFF – CANMORE – CALGARY – USA Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and stop in Canmore for a unique experience: a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of being a real Canadian hockey player. Whether you have skated before or not, played hockey on or off the ice, this is your chance to spend time getting to know Canada’s game. Learn the secrets and supersti tions of hockey players as a pro fessional coach walks you through a day in the life of a player. Go inside the players’ dressing room where you have the opportunity to put on full hockey gear. Then take your stick and it is off onto the ice. This experience will ignite your passion for hockey and give you an insider, in-depth knowl edge of this All-Canadian game. Then, transfer to Calgary Inter national Airport or to the Delta Calgary Downtown if you are extending your stay or joining the Calgary Stampede Option. (FB) Airport arrival will be at 1pm, please be aware when booking your flights.
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE TORONTO Welcome to Toronto. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) SHERATON CENTRE TORONTO
DAY 2 TORONTO SIGHTSEEING – NIAGARA FALLS (2 NIGHTS) Start the day with an orientation tour of cosmopolitan Toronto, viewing sprawling Queens Park; the lively entertainment district, stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. Embark on a trip to the top of the iconic CN Tower. Travel on to Niagara Falls for an evening on your own. (FB) HILTON HOTEL AND SUITES NIAGARA FALLS/FALLSVIEW
DAY 3 NIAGARA FALLS SIGHTSEEING Enjoy a panoramic view of the thundering cascades at Niagara Falls before an exhilarating boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls. This evening, enjoy a 122
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and operated winery. Enjoy an exclusive tasting of their awardwinning wines, including ice wine, a specialty of the region, made from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Sample some of Niagara’s regional cuisine created with local seasonal ingredients alongside stunning views of the vineyard. (FB,RM) DAY 4 NIAGARA FALLS – KINGSTON – OTTAWA (2 NIGHTS) Travel north along the shore of Lake Ontario for an orientation tour of Canada’s first capital, Kingston. See the beautiful historic buildings, churches, and picturesque neighborhoods. Continue through rolling farmlands, following rivers and lakes to the current capital and arrive at your hotel. (FB) RADISSON HOTEL OTTAWA PARLIAMENT HILL
DAY 5 OTTAWA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Embark on an introductory tour of the city, viewing the elegant
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DAY 6 OTTAWA – PARC OMEGA – QUEBEC CITY (2 NIGHTS) This morning, travel to Parc Omega, a safari park with lakes, meadows, small valleys, forests, and rocky hills and home to various wildlife including moose, bears, raccoons, and wolves. Later, find yourself within the fortified walls of Old Quebec City with its artisanal bakeries, flower markets and lively cafes offering a taste of Paris in the New World. (FB) HILTON QUEBEC
DAY 7 QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join your local specialist on an exploration of the city, walking the narrow streets of the atmospheric Old Town and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major
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colonial battle between the British and the French. Enjoy the after noon on your own. Tonight, toast your Eastern Canada adventure at a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your vacation. (FB,FD)
specialist introduces you to the historic sites of the city, including spectacular Notre-Dame Basilica, the colorful Old Port area and the modern, bustling downtown. (FB)
DAY 8 QUEBEC CITY – MONTREAL Travel to Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside of France. Stop at Mount Royal (the hill that gave its name to the city) for panoramic views over one of the loveliest cities in North America. Here, your local
DAY 9 MONTREAL/TORONTO – USA Bid au revoir to your newfound friends as you are transferred to Montreal Airport or the Toronto International Airport. (FB)
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS AUTHENTIC ACCOMMODATION Stay in the foothills at the Hacienda De Los Santos in Alamos BE MY GUEST Dine in Guerrero with a local family and traditional meal LOCAL SPECIALIST For sightseeing in Guaymas, Alamos, with Urique basket weavers and Mata Ortiz ceramicist YOU’LL VISIT Historic El Fuerte, Cerocahui, Paquime, Posadas Barancas and Mata Ortiz YOU’LL VIEW The amazing Copper Canyon SCENIC DRIVE Through the Chihuahua Desert ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEY Through Copper Canyon aboard the Train in the Sky
The Copper Canyon
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE PHOENIX Welcome to Phoenix. Later meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception at 6pm. (WR) HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT
DAY 2 PHOENIX – MAGDALENA DE KINO – HERMOSILLO Begin your Mexican adventure with a short stop at the beautiful Mission San Xavier del Bac. South of the border, the great Sonoran Desert opens up before you. Stop in the small town of Magdalena de Kino, a picturesque city inhabited by Tohono O’odham natives and Pima Alto Indians. Visit the Church of St. Mary Magdalena, City Hall with its colorful murals, and the house of Miguel Latz with its beautiful garden. Arrive in Hermosillo later this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a Regional Meal at a local restaurant. (FB,RM) HAMPTON INN BY HILTON, HERMOSILLO
DAY3 HERMOSILLO–GUAYMAS– ALAMOS Visit Hermosillo’s lovely colonial cathedral and the Government Palace. Your journey then takes you to Guaymas, on the Sea of Cortez. Visit a local pearl farm with a local specialist and learn about pearl culture. In the late afternoon, arrive in Alamos, an enchanting colonial silver mining town. It is also designated as a 124
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“Magical Town” (Pueblo Magico) and is located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, where the Sonoran desert meets the tropics. Arrive at your resort, set in 3 long-standing colonial mansions and a sugar mill. This evening, enjoy a folkloric dance performance and cocktails before dinner is served at the hotel. (FB,D) HACIENDA DE LOS SANTOS
DAY 4 ALAMOS – EL FUERTE Meet a local specialist for a guided walking tour to see some of the grand mansions of Alamos. Before leaving town this afternoon, visit the local graveyard with extra vagant tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries. In the afternoon, travel to El Fuerte. Your hotel is set in a beautiful colonial mansion, built in 1890 by a wealthy family who spent five years and 100,000 gold pesos on its construction. (FB) POSADA DEL HIDALGO
DAY 5 EL FUERTE – CEROCAHUI Board the world-famous Chihua hua al Pacifico “El Chepe” train and head into the Sierra Madre Mountains. After taking almost 100 years to build in this rugged terrain, this rail line is considered to be an engineering marvel. Travel from sea level to 5,900 feet in less than 150 miles, passing through tunnels and over soaring bridges. This rail excursion, voted “Most Exciting Train Journey in the World,” takes you along the
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precipitous Septentrion and Urique Canyons into the heart of the Copper Canyon, over four
times as large as Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Disembark in Bahuichivo and transfer to your quaint hotel in the picturesque village of Cerocahui. After lunch at the hotel, visit the boarding school Tewecado, founded in 1941 by the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Poor to extend their mission to the remote culture of the Tarahumara Indians. (FB,L,D) MISION CEROCAHUI
DAY 6 CEROCAHUI – MIRADOR CERRO DEL GALLEGO – POSADA BARRANCAS (2 NIGHTS) “Cerro del Gallego Urique Look out,” provides the most sweeping view of the Copper Canyon. Standing at a 7,500 feet elevation, gaze into Urique Canyon, the deepest canyon. Stop at a home and meet a local specialist for a demonstration of local basket weaving techniques. Then trans fer to the train station where you re-board the train for the journey to Posada Barrancas. Poised like an eagle’s nest at the canyon’s edge is your hotel, situated near the highest point of the canyon. Your room offers a private bal cony with awe-inspiring scenery of the Copper Canyon. After some time to relax, join a spectacular walk along the rim of the canyon. (FB,L,D) EL MIRADOR ICONS
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DAY 7 POSADA BARRANCAS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Today experience the crossing of the canyon in a spectacular cable car ride, one of the highest in the world, to a breathtaking viewpoint of the three of the main canyons, including the Copper Canyon itself. Enjoy magnificent views of Tarahumara Indian ranches in this expansive canyon system. For lunch, enjoy a picnic with the local specialty, Discada (mixed meat dish), set in a scenic location over looking the impressive canyons. Enjoy an original Tarahumara dance performance and, when available, meet the actual Tara humara Running Champion. (FB,L,D)
DAY 8 POSADA BARRANCAS – MATA ORTIZ – CASAS GRANDES Travel to the small town of Guerrero, where Alma Casavantes and her husband Paco Cabrera welcome you for a unique Be My Guest experience. Enjoy an exqui site meal of traditional foods and share stories of the history of their family and of growing up in this part of the Chihuahua Desert. Visit the tiny village of Mata Ortiz and meet a local specialist on local pottery. Watch master craftsmen design and fire pots while learning the techniques accumulated over several generations. This evening, head to the Hacienda de San
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Diego, a grandiose estate formerly
belonging to Don Luis Terrazas. Visit the old hacienda and enjoy dinner in this historical place.
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DAY 9 CASAS GRANDES – PAQUIME – TUCSON Visit the prehistoric adobe com plex of Paquime, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great trading center in the 14th and 15th centuries before the Spanish con quest of Mexico. Afterward, the journey continues to the Sotol Factory Don Cuco. See how sotol is fermented and distilled, taste samples and enjoy a simple lunch with your hosts. Continue across the Chihuahua Desert into the U.S. and arrive in Tucson in time for your Farewell Dinner. (FB,L,FD) THE WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA
DAY 10 TUSCON – PHOENIX After breakfast, depart Tucson for the Phoenix Sky Harbor Inter national Airport or extend your stay at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. (FB) Airport arrival will be at 11am, please be aware when booking your flights. Please note: This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps. Occasionally, the itinerary may be sub ject to delays or variations due to circumstances beyond our control; it is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in good health who can take such variations in stride.
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Single Supplement: from $825.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $107 per person.
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS YOU’LL VISIT Hermosillo San Carlos Sea of Cortez Alamos El Fuerte Copper Canyon Train in the Sky, “The El Chepe” Tarahumara Indians Casas Grandes Traditional clay pottery studio Paquime
Tarahumara Crafts, Copper Canyon
YOUR VALUE ITINERARY DAY 1 PHOENIX – SANTA ANA – HERMOSILLO – SAN CARLOS (2 NIGHTS)
This morning, meet with your Travel Director and traveling com panions between 7-8am in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Airport North. Due to your early morning (8am) depart ure, pre-trip overnights are avail able at the hotel. Begin your ad venture by crossing the U.S. Mexico border and see the great Sonoran desert open up before you. Keep an eye out for giant saguaro cacti—one of the few places they grow wild. After stop ping for lunch in the small town of Santa Ana, travel on to Hermosillo to see the lovely colonial cathedral and the Government Palace, its walls bedecked with murals depicting the history of the Sonoran region. Arrive in San Carlos where the desert meets the glittering Sea of Cortez. Relax and settle in at your waterfront resort on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. (L) MARINATERRA HOTEL AND SPA
DAY 2 SAN CARLOS SIGHTSEEING Board your private boat for a
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a scenic drive through stunning desert gardens, home to massive cacti and stop at Mirador Escénico, rated by National Geographic as one of the “Top 10 Ocean Views.” This afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the marina and shops. (CB) DAY 3 SAN CARLOS – ALAMOS This morning, visit the first cul tured pearl farm in the Americas and learn all about pearl oyster farming, grading and quality selection. Next, travel south through rich farmlands to the foothills of the Sierra Madre and the quaint town of Alamos. A living museum, the city’s cobble stone streets are lined with beau tiful Spanish colonial buildings. This evening, enjoy the local flavors of Mexico while dining with your traveling companions in a traditional setting. (CB,L,D) CASA DE LOS TESOROS/CASA ENCANTADA/ THE MANSION
DAY 4 ALAMOS – EL FUERTE Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast in a 200 year old restored, colonial house where Chef Teresita Shannon shares her love of the region through the food and stories she tells. After, stroll the streets of Alamos as your local specialist brings the town’s history to life. Visit some of the restored man sions built when Alamos’ silver mines were among the richest in the world. After lunch, journey
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farther into the Sierra Madre to the town of El Fuerte. Tonight, experience ancient dances from the Yaquis. See the popular deer dance and other traditional Mexican folk dances. (IB,L) TORRES DEL FUERTE
DAY 5 EL FUERTE – COPPER CANYON (2 NIGHTS) Mexico’s Copper Canyon — four times as large as the Grand Canyon of Arizona — looms large in the culture and imagination of this proud country. Board your rail car and start your journey aboard the Train in the Sky, “El Chepe,” traveling from sea level to 7,500 feet in less than 150 miles, passing through tunnels and over soaring bridges. Engineers and laborers spent nearly 100 years laying tracks into this rugged terrain, and now the spectacular views make it one of the world’s most exciting train journeys. Pass alongside the jagged Barranca Septentrion and Urique Canyon as you travel into the heart of Copper Canyon. Disembark at your hotel, situated right on the rim of the canyon. (CB) DIVISADERO BARRANCAS
DAY 6 COPPER CANYON SIGHTSEEING Spend the entire day exploring this dramatic area, one of the greatest natural treasures of North America. Learn about the geological forces that created the seven individual canyons,
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collectively known as the Copper Canyon or Barrancas del Cobre. Meet the local Tarahumara Indians, a semi-nomadic tribe whose ancestors have lived in the canyon’s caves for thousands of years and view the tribe’s arts and crafts. An optional gondola ride down the canyon is available this afternoon. (CB) DAY 7 COPPER CANYON – GUERRERO – CASAS GRANDES Travel to the logging village of Creel via Oteros Canyon to the village of Guerrero, where a stop is made for lunch. The area is rich in culinary resources and apple orchards. Then, travel on to the bustling city of Nuevo Casas Grandes. This evening, see local artisans who have adapted ancient traditions into a modern style called Mata Ortiz with a local specialist. Watch master craftsmen design fire pots and the techniques learned over several generations. (CB,L) HACIENDA CASAS
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Please Note: This spectacular region of Mexico is off-the-beaten-path. Meal choices maybe not be as extensive as on other Trafalgar vacations and hotel facilities in some towns may be limited. This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps. Occasionally, the itinerary may be subject to delays or variations due to circumstances beyond our control; it is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in good health who can take such variations in stride.
DAY 8 CASAS GRANDES – PAQUIME – PHOENIX Today, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paquime, a great trading center in the 14th and 15th centuries before the Spanish con quest of Mexico. See ceremonial
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mounds, the House of the Cross (believed to be a temple and observatory) and the House of the Serpent, where animals were raised. Continue across the Chi huahua Desert into the U.S. arriv ing back in Phoenix at approxi mately 6.30pm depending on border crossing and traffic con ditions. Due to your late arrival, overnights are available at the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Airport (not included). (CB,L)
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS) Bienvenidos a Lima, founded in 1535 by conquistador Francisco Pizarro who dubbed it the “City of Kings.” A local host will greet you and take you to your hotel in San Isidro, one of Lima’s exclusive neighborhoods bustling with shops and restaurants (check in time 3pm). NOVOTEL LIMA DAY 2 LIMA FREE TIME & SIGHTSEEING Enjoy a free morning. At lunch time, meet your Travel Director and head to Casa Diez Canseco, the private home of an illustrious Lima family, and meet the friendly owner for a Welcome Reception and Be My Guest lunch. Learn about the history of your host’s ancestors and tour his historic home before celebrating your arrival in Peru with a sumptuous home-cooked meal of traditional Peruvian delicacies. After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring Peru’s capital with your local expert. Immerse yourself in the colonial splendor of Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the
expansive Plaza de Armas with its impressive cathedral and the stately government palace. Then see the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden cata combs and splendid architecture. The evening is free. (FB,BG) DAY 3 LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY Take a morning flight to Cusco and head for the Sacred Valley. Stop at Awanakancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes, where you can see and interact with llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. Enjoy a picnic box lunch before visiting the vibrant Pisac market. Spend some time browsing the stalls, sip a cup of coca tea to help you acclimate to the altitude and keep your ears open for roving bands playing the traditional music of the Andes. Later this afternoon, arrive at your lovely hotel, a former 18th century colonial-style monastery, sur rounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Learn about the local specialty of Peruvian weaving as you observe centuries-old methods of spin ning, dyeing and weaving Andean traditional textiles with Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez, a Quechua
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scholar and recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. This evening, enjoy a convivial dinner with your traveling companions at the hotel. (CB,L,D) SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA YUCAY
DAY 4 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU After breakfast, head to Ollantay tambo to visit this famous Inca stronghold built from immense blocks of stone. Learn about Inca history as you tour the ruins of the hilltop fortress. Next, board the Vistadome train for the journey to the great citadel of the Incas (light snack included). Panoramic win dows allow you to appreciate the incredible scenery as you follow the Rio Vilcanota to the town of Aquas Calientes. Upon arrival, take a short ride up to the entrance gate and begin your exploration of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the ruins of this once-great fortress built in the 15th century and abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. See the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site — the great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the
CULTURAL INSIGHT Learn to weave in the Sacred Valley, watching centuries old dyeing techniques, passed from mother to daughter, as the weavers keep their Andean traditions alive. Meet the curator of the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art at the Larco Museum in Lima BE MY GUEST Dr. Francisco Diez Canseco for a Peruvian lunch at his beautiful estate. Hear tales of Dr. Diez Canseco’s illustrious ancestors, as you tour his mansion, a traditional country house, and settle down to a home-cooked Peruvian meal with him CITY EXPLORATIONS City tours of Lima and Cusco YOU’LL VISIT The outdoor market at Pisac, the ruins at Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, historic Sacsayhuaman and the Larco Museum in Lima SCENIC DRIVE Through the Sacred Valley TRAVEL BY TRAIN Journey aboard the Vistadome train
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. Dinner is served at the hotel. (FB,D) HATUCHAY HOTEL MACHU PICCHU
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Return to Machu Picchu to con tinue exploring on your own. If you’re feeling adventurous, hike up to the Gate of the Sun for stunning views over the fortress and the valley below. Or view the incredible stonework and the amazing feats of engineering required to transport the huge blocks of stone to the top of this isolated mountain. In the early afternoon, board the train to the Sacred Valley. Head toward the great colonial city of Cusco by coach. On the way, stop at a local chicheria for a taste of chicha, a local specialty, and learn how this
Peruvian corn beer is made only by women. (FB) NOVOTEL CUSCO
ancestral dance performances.
DAY 6 CUSCO SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME This morning, embark on a tour of Cusco, the “Imperial City,” and the capital of the Incas during their reign. Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of the city, including the incredible baroque Cathedral on the main Plaza de Armas at the heart of the city. Delve deeper into the history of this ancient place at the 17th century Church of Santo Domingo, which was built atop the foundations of the Inca Temple of the Sun, often referred to as Korikancha. Just outside of town, visit the ruins of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hill overlooking Cusco and see nearby shrines and warehouses where the Incas stored their grain. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own in Cusco. This evening, gather with your traveling com panions for a regional meal at a local restaurant, enjoying deli cious Cusquenian dishes and
DAY 7 CUSCO – LIMA Fly back to Lima late this morning and enjoy an afternoon on your own to do some more exploring, pick up souvenirs or just relax. Later, meet a local expert, a curator at the Larco Museum, which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art in the world, and learn about the evolution and cultures of Ancient Peruvian societies. Then gather with your traveling companions for a Farewell Dinner in the museum’s garden restaurant.
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DAY 8 LIMA – USA Extend your stay at the hotel in Lima or say hasta luego this mor ning and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Depending on your flight schedule, you may be transferred to Lima International Airport in the late evening of Day 7 for overnight flights home arriving on Day 8. (CB/FB)
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FROM $4,275 PER PERSON (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM $3,425) Prices include: Galapagos National Park Fee: US $100 per adult (US $50 per child under 11); Galapagos Transit Control Card: US $20 per person, all taxes and tips whilst on the cruise
DAY 1 LIMA – QUITO (2 NIGHTS) summit for impressive views. The island Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at is also home to the Galapagos Penguin, the airport and taken to your hotel. (FB) the only existing species of penguin that HILTON COLON QUITO live near the Equator. (FB,L,D) DAY 2 QUITO SIGHTSEEING & FREE DAY 6 GENOVESA TIME The morning begins with a climb to a flat Visit the historical center of the city, rocky plateau. Along the way, you might which was the first place in the world to have the chance to observe large colo be designated a UNESCO World Heri nies of Nazca and red footed boobies and tage Site. Then travel to the “Middle of great frigate birds. Or perhaps enjoy a the World” to stand on the Equator. (FB) panga boat ride along the cliffs (weather conditions permitting). In the afternoon, DAY 3 QUITO – GALAPAGOS land at Darwin Bay to enjoy some CRUISE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND swimming and/or snorkelling. Later, (4 NIGHTS) Fly to Baltra Island and transfer by ferry enjoy a leisurely stroll to observe more of the native wildlife. (FB,L,D) to Santa Cruz Island. Visit Las Bachas and its salt water lagoons. These DAY 7 SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND – lagoons are the feeding grounds for GUAYAQUIL many different types of wading birds, Transfer to Guayaquil Airport for your from stilts to flamingos. Board your ship flight home. Airport arrival will be at and enjoy a Welcome Drink before 4.30pm. Please be aware when booking dinner. (FB,L,D) your flights (not included in vacation price) or transferred to the Guayaquil DAY 4 SANTIAGO ISLAND Explore the coastline along the impres hotel if you wish to extend your stay. (FB) Please Note: For all dinners, gentleman are not sive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove. Enjoy fantastic natural formations such as the permitted to wear shorts in the dining room. Please do not schedule flights before 6.30pm. “Elephant Rock”, “The Bishop” and an Cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior impressive natural cave. Depart for notice depending on weather and National Park Santiago Island and Puerto Egas where conditions. you might catch a glimpse of some Land & Intra-Air: 7-day post-tour extension package includes economy air and air-related charges for the marine birds amidst the landscape of tuff-stone layers and lava flows. (FB,L,D) flights Lima-Quito, Quito-Galapagos and Galapagos-Guayaquil, require purchase of DAY 5 RÁBIDA ISLAND – Highlights of Peru vacation and require purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND Land near a red-colored beach on Rábida gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities (ticket number required). If flying Island where sea lions and marine with another airline between your gateway city and iguanas hang out on the rocks. Choose, the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of with your choice sightseeing, from 1 May 2016. Call for up-to-date information. getting up close and personal with the Extension package not available on every departure. vibrant undersea colonies with a snorkel Alternative itineraries operate on select departures. excursion, or a glass bottom or panga Call for details. boat ride. Visit Bartolomé Island with its Availability is limited; single and triple cabins are on a request basis only. breathtaking landscape. Hike to the Included Meals: FB Full Breakfast CB Continental Breakfast L Lunch RM Regional Meal D Dinner BG Be My Guest Dining FD Farewell Dinner with Wine
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Code: LHPA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Inter Air Included: Prices include economy air and air-related charges for flights between Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima and require purchase of round-trip air travel on LATAM between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities (ticket number required). If flying with another airline between your gateway city and the itinerary’s start and end gateway cities, the above prices will be higher. Prices are accurate as of September 6, 2016. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
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• First Class Hotels including all hotel tips, charges and local taxes • 13 Meals 7 Full Breakfasts. 2 Lunches. 4 Dinners • Local Specialist in Lima and at the Larco Museum
Please Note: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. The highest elevation point on this tour is 11,000 ft.
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure 8 DAYS from $1,625 per person
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSE Welcome to San Jose! Your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from a local host and a transfer to your hotel. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Reception. (WR) INTERCONTINENTAL COSTA RICA
DAY 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) After breakfast, head toward the small town of San Isidro de Heredia, where you are welcomed by master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, for a taste of gourmet chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop. Afterward, continue to Siquirres and embark on a river journey through the protected wetlands. Later, stroll the streets of Tortuguero Village and explore the fascinating Green Turtle Research Station. Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening. (FB,L,D) LAGUNA LODGE TORTUGUERO
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DAY 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Glide through the canals and waterways of the park today as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. If you’re here in July, take an optional trip to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach. (FB,L,D) DAY 4 TORTUGUERO – SARAPIQUI Board your boat, bid adiós to the park and enjoy lunch along the way. Then visit a Tico family’s palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. After a mid-afternoon arrival at your hotel, join your Travel Director on an easy hike looking for the exotic birds of this region. With a little luck, you may spot the endangered great green macaw. (FB,L) SUEÑO AZUL RESORT DAY 5 SARAPIQUI – ARENAL For the early risers, there is time for an optional rafting trip. Or relax and immerse yourself in the
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natural beauty of the area surrounding your lodge. Later, enjoy a special Be My Guest experience at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm, restaurant and related eco adventures. The family welcomes you with a delicious lunch and shares stories of how their retirement dreams have benefited the local community. Afterward, depart to the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the colossal Arenal Volcano. Late this afternoon spend time in the thermal pools of your resort as well as the gardens with beautiful birds. Tonight relish some of the best views of the volcano as you enjoy a leisurely dinner. (FB,BG,D) ARENAL PARAISO RESORT & SPA
DAY 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy a free morning to sleep in or take an optional outing including a hike around Arenal, kayaking on Lake Arenal or visiting an ecologi cal park and terrarium with over 200 species of reptiles, rare frogs and other amphibians as well as butterflies. Early this afternoon,
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head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, straddling the Continental Divide, home to luxuriant vegeta tion, abundant wildlife, coffee plantations and spectacular views. Tonight, you’ll meet a native Quaker who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde. (FB,D) EL ESTABLO MOUNTAIN HOTEL
DAY 7 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join your local guide for an excur sion through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Covering 26,000 acres of tropical rain forest, the Reserve consists of 6 ecological zones and offers extre mely high biodiversity, consisting of over 2,500 plant species (including the most orchid
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varieties in a single place), 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, and 120 reptilian and amphibian species. Later ascend to the treetops for a bird’s-eye view of the forest on the unforget table Sky Walk, a chain of six sus pension bridges at canopy level. Tonight, trade stories of your experiences at a festive Farewell Dinner. (FB,FD) DAY 8 MONTEVERDE – USA Transfer to either Liberia or San Jose International Airports or travel on to Guanacaste Beach for those extending their stay. Airport arrival will be at 10.30am for both San José and Liberia. (FB) Airport arrival will be at 10.30am for both San Jose and Liberia, please be aware when booking your flights.
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Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $85 per person.
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Included in your 3-day stay: • 2 nights at the Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort • 2 Full Breakfasts • Arrival and Departure airport transfers DAY 1 MONTEVERDE – LIBERIA – GUANACASTE (2 NIGHTS) Check into your seaside resort, the only hotel located on the white sand of the world-famous Tamarindo Beach. Relax and simply enjoy the beach and the amenities of your beautiful resort. (FB) TAMARINDO DIRIA BEACH AND GOLF RESORT
DAY 2 GUANACASTE FREE TIME The day is yours to relax at the beach or perhaps head into the small colorful town of Tamarindo with its boutique shops and cafes.
Check with the hotel tour desk for optional activities. (FB) DAY 3 GUANACASTE – LIBERIA – USA A transfer is provided to Liberia International Airport for your onward flight. Or, stay a while longer on the beach; you can reserve extra night accommodations if you wish to extend your stay. (FB)
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – DELHI Board your overnight flight to Delhi (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE DELHI (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to India. Upon arrival at Delhi Airport transfer to your hotel. This evening meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetizers. (WR) SHERATON NEW DELHI
DAY 3 DELHI SIGHTSEEING This morning begin your city tour with a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi for a cultural insight. View the Red Fort, the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. Its main gate faces Chandni Chowk the bustling and colorful market of the old city with its twisting lanes and crowded bazaars. See it come alive in the morning as the day’s trading begins. Take a peek through a portico and you may see a man getting shaved, silver being weighed, or any other conceivable form of intense commerce. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between
1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees. Return to your hotel and enjoy some free time this afternoon to relax or explore further. (BB) DAY 4 DELHI SIGHTSEEING After a late start this morning take a walk through the city and discover the work done by the Salaam Baalak Trust, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to provide a caring environment for street and working children in Delhi. Learn about the daily lives of these street children, one of whom will be your guide as they take you through their shelters and tell their lifestories, a cultural insight. Later walk through the bazaar of Paharganj and a vegetable market where the locals do their daily shopping. After lunch in a local restaurant continue your city tour with a visit to New Delhi which was designed and built by the British starting in the 1920’s. It is a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. Visit two monuments from Delhi’s past — Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, both UNESCO World
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Heritage sites. Later drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. (BB,L) DAY 5 DELHI – AGRA This morning after breakfast travel to Agra which in the 16th and 17th centuries was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. In the afternoon visit the impressive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk through the chambers of this royal residence. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city and during Mughal times housed the state treasury and mint. On the drive through the city, witness the local life and the hustle and bustle of everyday India. Return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. (BB,D) DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
DAY 6 AGRA – JAIPUR (3 NIGHTS) Make an early start this morning to visit the spectacular Taj Mahal at sunrise when its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints. It was built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the
CULTURAL INSIGHT Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, learn about the everyday lives of Delhi street children, interact with the head of a noble family in Narlai and visit Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai BE MY GUEST Enjoy a cooking demonstration and dinner at the home of a local family in Jaipur CITY EXPLORATIONS City tours of Old and New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai YOU’LL VISIT Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar in Delhi, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal in Agra, City Palace and Amber Fort in Jaipur and the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai YOU’LL VIEW The Palace of the Winds in Jaipur YOU’LL CRUISE Across Mumbai Harbor to Elephanta Island
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LEISURELY RAJASTHAN WITH MUMBAI clock. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for Jaipur, stopping for lunch en-route. Jaipur is known as the “Pink City” and is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan. (BB,L) HILTON DAY 7 JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING This morning’s city tour begins with a visit to the City Palace which opened as a museum in 1959 and is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Next visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar; an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Make a brief stop at the Palace of Winds, a spectacular five storied wonder constructed to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city unseen from the outside. This afternoon your choice of activities offers the opportunity to learn about ancient customs and pastimes in a cultural insight. Choose between Turban Tying (turbans are worn by all members of society in Rajasthan) or Kite Flying (a very popular pastime in Jaipur). This evening visit the Birla Temple and witness an Aarti Ceremony. (BB) 136
DAY 8 JAIPUR Depart the hotel this morning for a trip to the Amber Fort; a marvelous example of Rajput architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The interior of the fort has various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work comple mented by exquisite wall paintings. Later learn about the tradition of hand block printing from a local specialist. The blockprinted cottons of Jaipur have been renowned for their exquisite patterns, and natural coloring for at least 250 years. The traditional prints and designs differ from area to area and can determine village, profession or even marital status. Blue Pottery is also synonymous with Jaipur and it is its vibrant colors of blues and greens which really sets it apart from other pottery in the country. Visit a workshop where a local specialist demonstrates how the pottery is made. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest experience with a local family in their home. (BB,BG) DAY 9 JAIPUR – NARLAI This morning depart for Narlai, a sleepy yet spectacular village on a
country back road of Ranakpur which is a picturesque base for exploring the true India and the local countryside. Stop for lunch along the way and on arrival in Narlai check-in to your authentic accommodation; the Rawla Narlai, a beautifully maintained heritage resort. Meet one of the family members for some fascinating stories and history about the hotel and the locals, a cultural insight. At dinner this evening taste the flavor of true Rajasthani royal hospitality at the 16th century old Stepwell of the Rawla Narlai. (BB,L,D) RAWLA NARLAI
DAY 10 NARLAI – UDAIPUR (2 NIGHTS)
Today enjoy a Jeep safari into the nearby countryside to see the wildlife in their natural habitat. Later continue on to Udaipur; set amongst rolling hills and shimmering lakes with fairy-tale palaces, it is considered by many to be the most beautiful and romantic city in Rajasthan. It has the atmosphere of a small town and it is surprisingly quiet and traffic-free with winding alley ways and tree-lined streets. This evening enjoy a scenic boat ride
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on the placid waters of Lake Pichola with a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank. (BB) RADISSON BLU UDAIPUR PALACE RESORT AND SPA
DAY 11 UDAIPUR Start this morning’s city tour with a visit to the City Palace complex which consists of four major and several minor palaces, forming a single breathtaking façade of almost 900 meters in length overlooking Lake Pichola. Visit the City Palace which is the oldest part of the complex dating back to the 16th century and has been converted into a museum. Later wander through the markets and bazaars to get a feel for the city and perhaps take the opportunity to purchase a sari. Visit the Jagdish Temple built in 1651, ornamented with excellent carvings and a bronze figure of the Garuda. Proceed to the Garden of the Maids of the Honour constructed in the early 18th century which was used as a venue for royal parties. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy some free time or take part in an optional experience. (BB,L)
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This morning transfer to the air port for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival begin your city tour with an orientation drive around the city. Visit Dhobi Ghat, a unique feature of Mumbai and a cultural insight, the ‘dhobi’ is a traditional laundry man, who will collect dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed. Travel along Marine Drive and Nariman Point before arriving at Mani Bhawan, a mem orial dedicated to this legendary freedom fighter of India. See the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the busiest railway stations in India. Check in to your hotel and later this afternoon continue with your city tour. See Mumbai’s principal landmark, the Gateway of India, a huge archway on the water’s edge. This famous monu ment was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum which showcases ancient artworks, sculptures and artifacts in its
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galleries. Later enjoy a walk through the famous Crawford Market which was named after Bombay’s first municipal com missioner, Arthur Crawford. (BB) FARIYAS
DAY 13 MUMBAI This morning take a boat trip across Mumbai Harbor to see the rock-cut temples on Gharapuri, better known as Elephanta Island; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island was renamed Elephanta by the Portuguese after the huge carved elephant they found near the shore when they landed there. The labyrinth of cave temples represents some of India’s most impressive temple carvings. The main Shiva-dedicated temple is an intriguing latticework of court yards, halls, pillars and shrines. This afternoon return to your hotel and have some free time for last minute shopping. This evening join your fellow guests and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. (BB,FD)
DAY 14 MUMBAI – USA Transfer to Mumbai Airport for your onward flight (flights not included). (BB)
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Leisurely Japan 11 DAYS from $4,850 per person
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Master the art of making Udon Noodles with an expert in Kotohira BE MY GUEST Enjoy lunch in the Dogo Onsen area of Matsuyama CITY EXPLORATIONS City tours of Osaka, Nara and Kyoto YOU’LL VISIT The Floating Garden Observatory at the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, Todaiji Temple in Nara, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sanjyusangen-do Hall and Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Matsuyama Castle, the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island and the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima YOU’LL CRUISE Along the Okawa River in Osaka
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – OSAKA Board your overnight flight to Osaka (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE OSAKA (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Japan. Upon arrival at Osaka Itami or Kansai International Airport, transfer by pre-booked airport shuttle service to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with appetizers. (WR) SHERATON MIYAKO DAY 3 OSAKA & NARA SIGHTSEEING Start your day with a cruise on the ‘aqua-bus’ along Osaka’s Okawa River. See the sights of the city from a different perspective including Osaka Castle, the Japan Mint, City Hall and Nakanoshima. Later enjoy panoramic views at the Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building. This afternoon travel to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit the Todaiji Temple which houses one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha at 15 meters tall and Nara Park, home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Enjoy some free time at the Higashimuki Shopping Arcade before returning to Osaka. (BB)
DAY 4 KYOTO SIGHTSEEING – OSAKA This morning travel to Kyoto and start your city tour with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. See the tunnel of thousands of bright orange torii gates that snake through the forest up into the mountains. Then head to Sanjusangen-do Hall, a temple famous for its 1001 statues followed by a walking tour of the Gion area. Enjoy some free time in Gion before continuing to the Kinkakuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its Golden Pavilion. Later return to your hotel in Osaka. (BB) DAY 5 OSAKA – AWAJI Cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge, over the Seto Inland Sea to Awaji Island. At the Water Temple see how the mountains, sky, rice paddies and bamboo groves are reflected in the stillness of the water as you descend the steps to the unique Buddhist temple below the water. Afterwards check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. Perhaps take a dip in the hotel’s indoor swimming pool, treat yourself to a massage or alternatively take a walk around the Yumebutai complex. One of the most striking features of the complex is the ‘100 Stepped
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Garden’ — a group of 100 flower beds in small square gardens on an incline and arranged in grids spread over several levels. (BB) WESTIN AWAJI
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This morning cross to Shikoku island and make a stop in
Takamatsu to have some free time for lunch. Visit Ritsurin Garden, one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan which features many ponds, small hills, bridges and beautiful pavilions. Later continue to the small mountain hot springs village of Kotohira for your dinner & overnight stay in your authentic accommodation, a Japanese ryokan. This evening perhaps have a relaxing soak in the hot spring (onsen) bath. (BB,D) KOTOHIRA GRAND SAKURANOSHO
DAY 7 KOTOHIRA This morning climb the steps adja cent to the hotel up to Kotohira-gu Shrine and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the sur rounding countryside. The shrine is also often referred to as ‘Kompirasan’ and is known as the ‘guardian of the sea’ dedicated to sailors. Later take part in an Udon Noodle Making cooking class with a local specialist. Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle featured
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often in Japanese cuisine. Eat your creations for lunch and afterwards make a visit to the Kinryo Sake Museum, a cultural insight. Enjoy some free time for the remainder of the day. (BB,L,D)
the Seto Inland Sea with nine individual bridges. Stop en-route at Omishima Island for lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to your hotel in Hiroshima.
DAY 8 KOTOHIRA – MATSUYAMA Start the day with a visit to the Zentsuji Temple, birthplace of the high priest Kobo Daishi. It is the 75th temple on the 88 temple Shikoku Pilgrimage, which covers approximately 1,200 kilometers and was traditionally done on foot. Continue to Matsuyama, Shikoku’s largest city and known for its hot springs (onsen). Take the cable car to visit Matsuyama Castle, located on Mt. Katsuyama, a steep hill in the city center. There are about 200 cherry trees in the castle grounds, making this a lovely cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring. Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at a local ryokan followed by a rikisha ride around Dogo Onsen and some free time for shopping.
DAY 10 HIROSHIMA This morning catch a ferry over to Miyajima Island and on arrival visit the Itsukushima Shrine. Admire the elaborate torii gate rising majestically out of the sea and have some free time for lunch and strolling around. This after noon return to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. See the UNESCO listed Peace Memorial, the only struc ture left standing in the area when the first atomic bomb exploded in 1945. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Farewell Dinner. (BB,FD)
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DAY 10 HIROSHIMA – USA Transfer to Hiroshima Airport for your onward flight or extend your stay (flight not included). (BB)
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DAY 9 MATSUYAMA – HIROSHIMA (2 NIGHTS) Drive to Hiroshima via the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway, a 60-kilometer highway that links the islands of
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL INSIGHT Visit Melbourne’s hidden laneways BE MY GUEST Dine at a New Zealand farm and enjoy a Maori Hangi feast and concert in Rotoura CITY EXPLORATIONS City tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland YOU’LL VISIT Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Te Puia Geothermal Valley YOU’LL CRUISE On Great Barrier Reef and Milford Sound YOU’LL VIEW Darling Harbor from your Sydney hotel room and the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1-2 USA – MELBOURNE Fly over the international-dateline on your way to Melbourne, Australia (flight not included). DAY 3 ARRIVE MELBOURNE (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Melbourne! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 12pm). This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travel ers for a Welcome Reception and dinner on board the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. (WR,DW) CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE
DAY 4 MELBOURNE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Join your Travel Director for a cultural insight. Your city tour includes a private walk through Melbourne’s famous hidden lane ways. You’ll discover the city’s eclectic little lanes, arcades, café society and fascinating street art. (BB)
DAY 5 MELBOURNE – CAIRNS (3 NIGHTS)
This morning you will fly to Cairns. On arrival join your local specialist for a private wildlife journey at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. On a boat cruise you’ll encounter koalas, wallabies, birds and of course, crocodiles! This evening dine at Salt House, overlooking the Cairns waterfront. (BB,DW) HILTON CAIRNS HOTEL
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DAY 7 GREAT BARRIER REEF EXCURSION Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided) or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from a semisubmersible craft. (DD,L) DAY 8 CAIRNS – SYDNEY (3 NIGHTS) Depart Cairns on your flight to Sydney. On arrival there’s time to relax before boarding a Captain Cook Sunset Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a two course à la carte Regional Meal and the mesmerizing views of Sydney at night. (BB,RM) HYATT REGENCY (DARLING HARBOUR VIEW ROOM)
DAY 9 SYDNEY SIGHTSEEING Kick off this highlight day of sightseeing on a guided tour of Sydney Opera House with a local specialist. Later, your destination is famous Bondi Beach, for an iconic Australian experience. You’ll be greeted by a local surf lifesaver before a Regional Meal at an Aussie institution, the Returned Servicemen’s Club. Your host, a local specialist, will take you on an exclusive tour through Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving club for insight into the history of Bondi and surf lifesaving. Later enjoy some free time to do as you please. (BB,RM) DAY 10 SYDNEY AT LEISURE The day is yours to explore this wonderful city. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a unique Be My Guest experience at Gardener’s Lodge
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Café. Meet Aboriginal Elder,
Aunty Beryl, for an intimate dining experience featuring fresh local produce with traditional bush flavors. It will be an evening to remember. (BB,BG) DAY 11 SYDNEY – AUCKLAND (2 NIGHTS)
It’s farewell to Australia as you fly to Auckland, New Zealand. This evening meet your Travel Director for a Regional Meal at ‘Eight’ at The Langham. Your personal degustation is prepared for you from the freshest, quality ingredients, including mouthwatering seafood and delicious desserts. (BB,RM) THE LANGHAM DAY 12 AUCKLAND SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME A morning sightseeing tour is followed by a cruise on Waitemata Harbor. (BB) DAY 13 AUCKLAND – ROTORUA At Waitomo Caves explore the incredible Glow Worm Grotto by boat with a local specialist. Cont inue to Rotorua to visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve, accompanied by a local specialist. You’ll be accompanied by a local specialist to view New Zealand’s biggest geyser, bubbling mud pools and thermal springs. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest traditional Maori Hangi dinner and concert at the Tamaki Family Marae. (BB,BG) MILLENNIUM HOTEL ROTORUA
DAY 14 ROTORUA – CHRISTCHURCH Explore Rainbow Springs Nature Park with a local specialist and discover the native flora and
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fauna. You may even spot a kiwi! Next stop is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a cultural insight and taste of farm life. Now you’ll fly to Christchurch. (BB) NOVOTEL DAY 15 CHRISTCHURCH – FRANZ JOSEF Board the TranzAlpine train for your journey over the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika visit a New Zealand greenstone (jade) factory, to see a local master carver at work. Travel along the coastal road to Franz Josef Glacier for a short walk to view the magnificent glacier. (BB,DW) TE WAONUI FOREST RETREAT
DAY 16 FRANZ JOSEF – QUEENSTOWN (3 NIGHTS) Enjoy a coastal drive with views of the Tasman Sea. Climb over the Haast Pass winding through Mount Aspiring National Park. Then your journey takes you past Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and heads along the Kawarau River through the Kawarau Gorge. Finally you will visit the historic village of Arrowtown, before arriv ing in Queenstown. This evening join your Travel Director for dinner at The Boatshed, with its spec tacular views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. It’s the perfect venue for your exclusive Regional Meal with wine. (BB,RM) MILLENNIUM
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DAY 17 MILFORD SOUND CRUISE Journey over the Devil’s Staircase and along the shore of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. Travel through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel en-route to majestic Milford Sound. Cruise the magni ficent fiord with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls high above you. (BB,L) DAY 18 QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE You may like to consider taking one of our optional experiences. Your Travel Director will be there to give you advice. (BB) DAY 19 QUEENSTOWN – CHRISTCHURCH Late morning see Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where you’ll stop to view the quaint Church of the Good Shepherd. Then join us for a visit to Morelea Farm. You’re welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor for a Be My Guest barbecue lunch in their 600 acre garden. In Christchurch this evening celebrate your trip at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends. (BB,BG,FD) NOVOTEL
DAY 20 CHRISTCHURCH – USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Christchurch Airport for your flight home (flights not included). (BB)
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Single Supplement: from $1,860 . Code: QCANA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Visa required for this trip and must be obtained prior to traveling, call for details. Please Note: Airfares are not included in the prices above. Land Only price requires the following intra-trip flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfill the trip itinerary: Day 5 from Melbourne to Cairns - QF702; Day 8 from Cairns to Sydney - JQ957; Day 11 from Sydney to Auckland - QF143; Day 14 from Rotorua to Christchurch - NZ5373. GET guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book. *These departures are subject to change in price, discount and hotels. Prices and discounts will be confirmed in May 2017.
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Rome: In the ultimate VIP experience, enter the Sistine Chapel for a private tour with a Local Expert before it is open to the public. Our fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums ensures maximum enjoyment of the priceless Papal art collection Florence: An insider’s guide with an art historian, admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the 17ft marble statue of David, in the Accademia Museum Venice: Discover the secrets of the Venetian Republic on a private evening tour of the Doge’s Palace
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – ROME Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) You will be met on arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport and transferred to your elegant 5-star hotel facing the famous Piazza Barberini. At 6pm, meet your Travelling Concierge for a short stroll to the Trevi Fountain, enjoying the romance of the Eternal City as night falls, before an evening of authentic food and wine. (WD) HOTEL BERNINI BRISTOL
DAY 3 ROME & THE VATICAN In the ultimate VIP experience, enter the Sistine Chapel for a private tour with a local expert before it is open to the public
and view its majestic treasures without the crowds. Our fasttracked entry into the Vatican Museums ensures maximum enjoyment of the priceless Papal art collection. After contemplating Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling, continue into St. Peter’s Basilica, then visit the Colosseum where the gladiators prepared for battle. (BB)
DAY 4 ROME – POMPEII – ISLE OF CAPRI (2 NIGHTS) Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Explore ancient shops and patrician villas with a local expert. Next, board your hydrofoil bound for the sundrenched Isle of Capri. Transfer to open-top taxis to ride up to your exclusive hotel in style. Once the
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day trippers have returned to the mainland, you will be offered a selection of discerning restaurants on your Dine-Around evening. (BB,DA) CAPRI PALACE HOTEL & SPA
DAY 5 ISLE OF CAPRI Relax on-board a cruise around the island. See the white grotto and spectacular cliffs, before ascending to Capri town by funicular. Cool off with a refreshing lemon granita before walking with your local expert to the gardens of Caesar Augustus to view the Faraglioni Rocks. Lunch will be served at Mammà — a Michelin-starred restaurant. (BB,MHL)
DAY 6 ISLE OF CAPRI – ASSISI – PERUGIA After returning to the mainland, follow the Highway-of-the-Sun north to the winding, cobbled
Isle of Capri: Savor a delicious lunch at Mamma, a Michelin-starred restaurant, in a beautiful Mediterranean setting Florence: Dine out in delightful Barberino di Mugello, at a family-run restaurant where ‘nonna’ makes delicious desserts! Enjoy a four- course menu with wine that pays homage to Tuscany’s most famous flavours Tuscany: Join a qualified chef to experience authentic Italian cooking at a hands-on culinary master class with lunch Burano: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine on this picturesque island
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ULTIMATE ITALY streets of Assisi for a guided visit inside the imposing Basilica of St. Francis. Move on to the Umbrian capital of Perugia. Ascend from the lower town through the maze of medieval streets to your 5-star deluxe hotel. In the afternoon meet your Local Expert and walk along Perugia’s Corso Vannucci to the main square, before spending the evening at your leisure. (BB) BRUFANI PALACE
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In the morning, visit a workshop to see how the art of handweaving textiles has been passed down through the generations. Continue to hilltop San Gimignano, famous for its
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medieval towers. Ascend serpen tine alleyways to taste the awardwinning gelato of Sergio Dondoli. Journey on through the vines, olive groves and cypresses of the Chianti hills for a delicious exploration of the regional wines. (BB) VILLA LE MASCHERE
DAY 8 FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME Meet an art historian for an insider’s guide to Florence. Admire Michelangelo’s original ‘Statue of David’ in the Academy Museum before strolling to the cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and open-air gallery in Signoria Square. The afternoon is free to enjoy Florence at your own pace before a delicious dinner with wine in delightful Barberino Di Mugello. (BB,HD)
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DAY 9 TUSCAN COOKING CLASS & PISA Join a qualified chef to experience authentic Italian cooking at a hands-on culinary masterclass with lunch. In the afternoon, head to Pisa and view the splendid Duomo, baptistery and of course, the gravity-defying bell tower! (BB,HL,DW)
DAY 10 TUSCANY – CINQUE TERRE – RAPALLO Journey northwest towards the Mediterranean, and continue along the coast to the Cinque Terre. Join a local expert in the picturesque fishing village of Manarola. Then cruise along the rugged coast to explore Monterosso’s medieval quarter and popular sandy beach. After free time for lunch, board the train bound for the resort of Rapallo. Your prestigious hotel overlooks the Portofino Promontory. (BB,D) GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL RAPALLO
DAY 11 RAPALLO – VERONA – VENICE (2 NIGHTS) Cross the fertile Po Valley to Verona, home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Stroll past the
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well-preserved Roman Arena and through a maze of elegant squares to stand beneath the balcony said to have belonged to the Capulet family. Head on to Venice and to your exclusive 5-star luxury hotel. This evening, you are invited to an out of hours private visit of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. As all crowds disappear, discover the history, art and culture of the Venetian Republic. (BB) BAUER PALAZZO
DAY 12 VENICE A local expert will introduce you to the joys of Venice. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica and see the Bridge of Sighs. Witness the ageold skill of glassblowers at an arts center. Later, take your seat in a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals. In the evening, cruise to the idyllic fisherman’s island of Burano for a celebratory dinner. (BB,CD) DAY 13 VENICE – USA Your Luxury Gold journey will come to an end after breakfast with a private boat transfer to Venice Airport for your onward flight (flight not included). (BB)
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Barcelona: Enjoy exclusive behindthe-scenes access to Barcelona’s Liceu Opera house and enjoy a reception at its members club Circulo del Liceo Granada: Join a Local Expert at the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by the scented Generalife Gardens Merida: Famous for its Roman ruins, Merida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the wellpreserved Roman Theater Madrid: An art historian will provide an in-depth look at Spain’s finest collec tion of paintings at the Prado Museum
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Granada: From a restaurant overlook ing the magnificent Alhambra Palace, enjoy a memorable night drinking great local wine and a variety of local dishes Seville: Explore the flavors of Andalusia with a market tour and Spanish cooking experience, creating some of Spain’s most popular dishes which you can then enjoy for lunch Madrid: An evening you won’t forget at the Michelin starred Álbora bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy wellprepared, meticulously presented cuisine in a stylish modern setting
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YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BARCELONA Overnight flight to Barcelona (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BARCELONA (2 NIGHTS)
On arrival at Barcelona Airport, you will be met and transferred to your chic hotel. At 4pm join your Traveling Concierge for an afterhours private tour of the Liceu Opera, see behind the scenes of this famous opera house. Visit its private members club, Circulo del Liceu, which houses the most im portant private collection of mod ern art in Catalonia. Enjoy a glass of cava with your companions and Travelling Concierge before dinner by the water in the refined setting of Restaurant Maritim. (Gentlemen must wear a jacket and tie). (WD) GRAN HOTEL LA FLORIDA
DAY 3 BARCELONA & FREE TIME Meet a local expert in the Gothic Quarter — a medieval maze of streets and squares. Drive past some of the most flamboyant buildings of the Catalan Art Nouveau movement. Visit Gaudi’s jaw-dropping Sagrada Familia, where mosaic spires pierce the sky like a giant jeweled crown. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy as you please. (BB)
DAY 4 BARCELONA – PENISCOLA – VALENCIA Follow the sunny Costa Dorada to sea-lapped Peniscola. Explore the lanes and white-walled cottages clustered around the castle used in the film El Cid. Continue through the famous orange groves to Valencia, where ultra-modern buildings rub shoulders with medieval town gates. Valencia is home to paella, one of the world’s greatest dishes. Created from an authentic recipe by a chef, you will savor the seafood, saffron flavors for dinner. (BB,RD) WESTIN VALENCIA DAY 5 VALENCIA – GRANADA Head through the plains of La Mancha, to the ‘bodegas’ (wine cellars) of Valdepeñas for a tasting of the soft, supple reds. Travel up through the mountains to Granada, where a local expert will show you the exquisite Alhambra Palace and exotic water gardens built by the Moors in the 13th century. Venture to the Albaicín quarter in the evening, with its maze of steep, cobbled streets. From a restaurant over looking the Alhambra, enjoy an exquisitely mastered variety of local dishes and wines. (BB,RD) ALHAMBRA PALACE
DAY 6 GRANADA – CORDOBA – SEVILLE (3 NIGHTS) Journey through silent sierras to Cordoba. A short walk across the Roman bridge will bring you to the
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magnificent Mezquita (mosque). A local expert will take you through the forest of delicate arches and pillars, to the opulent Christian cathedral nestled within. Stroll the tangled streets of the Jewish Quarter before continuing to the stunning Andalusian capital of Seville. For your Dine-Around evening, choose from a selection of handpicked restaurants. (BB,DA) GRAN MELIA COLON
DAY 7 SEVILLE & FREE TIME Join a local expert in the whitewashed alleys and flower-decked squares of the Santa Cruz quarter. Emerge near the cathedral to visit the main chapel and tomb of Columbus. Enjoy free time before a romantic clip-clop through the charismatic streets by horse and carriage. Visit the patio of an 18th century palace for drinks and an intimate and passionate perfor mance of fiery flamenco, followed by a dinner in a private room of an elegant restaurant, accompanied by classical guitar. (BB,HD) DAY 8 ANDALUSIA & FREE TIME Become familiar with the flavors of Andalusia with a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain’s most popular dishes and enjoy them for lunch, along with a glass or two of wine, beer or soda. The rest of the day is free for your own pursuits. (BB,HL)
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DAY 9 SEVILLE – LISBON (2 NIGHTS) Head for the green slopes of the Sierra de Aracena, where black Iberian pigs snuffle for acorns through peaceful glades of oak. You then continue across the wide Alentejo Plateau to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Later, cross the mighty Tagus by ferry to the fishing port of Cacilhas for a Highlight Dinner that draws on the flavours of the sea, accompanied with the best local wines. (BB,HD) POUSADA DE LISBOA DAY 10 LISBON With a local expert, visit the Belem Quarter, where sailing ships set forth to discover un known lands. See the Monument to the Discoveries, Belem Tower and visit Jeronimo’s Monastery. Head on to the famous pastelaria where the Portuguese ‘Pasteis de Belem’ was born. Savor this creamy egg-tart pastry, still made to its original secret recipe. This evening is at leisure. (BB) DAY 11 LISBON – EVORA Journey to Evora today — an architectural wonder dating back to Roman times. Join a local expert for a walk around the UNESCO listed city. Then head to a winery, set in an old refectory in a former Jesuit retreat, for a tasting of their soft, supple reds. The evening is at leisure, perhaps
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DAY 12 EVORA – MERIDA – MADRID (2 NIGHTS) Drive across peaceful agricultural lands to the Spanish border and continue to Merida, famous for its extensive Roman ruins. Visit the well-preserved Roman Theater where all types of plays were performed to delight the patrons of ancient Lusitania. Continue through the sunbaked landscapes of Extremadura to the Spanish capital of Madrid.
PRICE INCLUDES • Professional Travel Concierge • The Finest Centrally Located Hotels • 20 Meals 12 Buffet Breakfasts. 1 Highlight Lunch. 1 Michelin-starred Dinner. 6 Dinners with wine • Sightseeing with Local Experts • Personal Audio Headsets
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DAY 13 MADRID & FREE TIME Drive along tree-lined avenues past the Cibeles Fountain, Cervantes monument and stately Royal Palace. Continue through the Puerta del Sol to the magni ficent Prado Museum. Walk with an art historian for an in-depth look at the world’s finest collection of Spanish paintings. There will be free time in the afternoon, before joining together at the Michelin
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Castles Along the Rhine 9 DAYS from $3,049 per person
PACE Leisurely
STYLE River Cruise
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS EXPLORE 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Guided “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do,” “Village Day” and “Gentle Walking” programs 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites Explore beautiful Riquewihr, France
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BASEL Overnight flight to Basel (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BASEL (BREISACH†) Arrive at EuroAirport BaselMulhouse-Freiburg, where you will be transferred to the ship. (D) †Note: Guests sailing on the S.S. Antoinette will embark in Breisach between March and May due to lock renovations.
DAY 3 BREISACH (KAYSERSBERG & RIQUEWIHR OR COLMAR) Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road, your launch ing point for one of two excur sions. You can visit Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, two of the most picturesque villages in the region, sampling local delicacies and getting a feel for daily life, or take
a tour of the larger town, Colmar, considered one of the most beautiful destinations along the wine road. Enjoy the festive Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. (BB,L,WD) DAY 4 KEHL (STRASBOURG) The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO designated city center, a grand Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses. See the sights on a delightful canal cruise through the picturesque Petite France district, or if you wish to do as the locals do, opt for an Old Town walking tour with stops for pastries and coffee. (BB,L,D) DAY 5 MANNHEIM (SPEYER) Stroll through Speyer’s charming Old Town to the city’s grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, for a different spin on the Palatinate wine region, visit the Doktorenhof
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vinegar estate to sample unique aperitifs made from wine vinegars. (BB,L,D) DAY 6 RÜDESHEIM, CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE RIVER, BOPPARD Wine connoisseurs will want to go on a private tour and Riesling tasting at Castle Vollrads. Adventurers will want to soar up to the Niederwald Heights on a gondola, followed by a hike. Then, after a cruise along the UNESCOdesignated Upper Middle Rhine, stroll through quaint Boppard. (BB,L,D)
EXPERIENCE Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: “The Rhine River: Shaping European History from the Romans to the European Union” TASTE Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
DAY 7 CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE RIVER, KOBLENZ Watch the waters of the Moselle meld with the Rhine’s as you stand at the German Corner dur ing your discovery tour. If you prefer to see the city from above,
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“This was a most enjoyable and rewarding cruise. The S.S. Antoinette was a lovely ship. The crew could not have been more professional, pleasant, and attentive. The excursions during the day were well-planned, interesting, and used excellent local guides. The food on board the ship was first rate, as was the service.” Independent Customer Feedback
S.S. Antionette and Marksburg Castle
CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE take an aerial tram to Ehrenbreit stein Fortress. For a more active exploration, bike from Boppard to Koblenz. Later in the day, get a close-up look at Marksburg Castle. (BB,L,D) Note: The aerial tram to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is only available on cruises that depart on or after April 2.
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DAY 8 COLOGNE You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architec ture will want to stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the City’s iconic UNESCO Gothic Cologne Cathedral. If you prefer to embark on an exciting journey through the world of fragrance and the birthplace of eau de Cologne, then visit Farina House.
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For beer connoisseurs, you’ll wish to visit a brewery to taste the traditional local brew of the city, Kolsch. And for lovers of art, you won’t want to miss one of the most important contemporary museums in Europe, Museum Ludwig. Cap the day off at the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner. (BB,L,FD) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the cathedral are not allowed, but individual visits are still welcomed.
DAY 9 AMSTERDAM – USA Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.
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Basel & Lake Lucerne Cruise Extension Included in your 3-day stay: • 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois (or similar) • Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes and porterage • Basel walking discovery tour • Choice of Lucerne walking discovery tour with Lake Lucerne boat ride OR Vitra Architectural tour
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Code: CABA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. More departures on S.S. Antoinette available online. *On these dates, cruise operates from Amsterdam to Basel. Generations Family Program on these dates. Note: Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors.
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• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Sightseeing with Local Experts • Personal Audio Headsets • Complimentary WiFi (see page 154)
FROM $829 PER PERSON (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $399) Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Amsterdam
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Enchanting Danube 9 DAYS from $3,649 per person
PACE Leisurely
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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS EXPLORE 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Guided “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do,” “Village Day” and “Gentle Walking” programs 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites EXPERIENCE Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a 300th anniversary Signature Lecture: “Empress Maria Theresa: National Icon, Contemporary Role Model” TASTE Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
Beautiful Salzburg
YOUR JOURNEY DAY 1 USA – BUDAPEST Overnight flight to Budapest (not included). DAY 2 ARRIVE BUDAPEST Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. (D) DAY 3 BUDAPEST Discover the wonders of the “Queen of the Danube.” Savor the beauty of both Buda and Pest on a panoramic highlights tour. If you prefer to experience the city as the locals do, then take a ride on the metro; stop at a lively market hall; visit the oldest and most beautiful garden in the city, Karolyi; and explore the National Museum. For a more active explorat ion, join “Green Budapest” with stops at various sites, such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Rose and Japanese gardens, the Olympic pool, Varkert Bazar and Gellert Baths, followed by a picnic on Margaret Island — complete with local wine and other typical delights. Cap your day off with the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. (BB,L,WD) DAY 4 CRUISING THE DANUBE RIVER, BRATISLAVA, VIENNA Enjoy a day of leisure onboard as your ship cruises the Danube Bend, which is lined with scenic
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towns including the oldest settle ments in the country. Before arriv ing in Vienna, explore Slovakia’s capital city, a thriving commercial center with a village-like atmos phere. (BB,L,D) DAY 5 VIENNA You’re in for a real treat with “Morning with the Masters,” an exclusive early opening and art tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, showcasing the Habsburg’s imperial treasures as well as magnificent works of art by some of the world’s greatest artists, including Rubens, Rembrandt, Durer, Titian and Tintoretto. Afterward, be treated to a Bellini cocktail on the stunning cupola terrace. Or experience the city as locals do on a guided walk that highlights Viennese essentials, such as coffee, sausages, wine, music and public transportation. No visit to the “City of Waltzes” is complete without music, so you’ll be treated to an exclusive private “Royal Anniversary” concert, celebrating Maria Theresa’s 300th birthday and legacy in a Viennese palace. (BB,L,D) DAY 6 DÜRNSTEIN, CRUISING THE WACHAU VALLEY, MELK Take a guided tour of the village of Durnstein, where you have a choice of activities. Sample the organic wines at the historic Nikolaihof estate, which produces
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some of the world’s best Rieslings. Prefer a tasting of a different type? Visit one of the World’s only biodynamically certified saffron producers, where you’ll educate your taste buds with flavorful delicacies as you taste red-wineand-saffron chocolate and saffron-seasoned jams. You’ll then set sail through spectacular UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley to Melk. For a more active adventure, bike along the Danube through the scenic Wachau Valley to Melk. Once in Melk, visit its 900-year-old abbey, a significant center of learning over the cen turies and home to the famous medieval library that inspired the novel The Name of the Rose. (BB,L,D) DAY 7 LINZ (SALZBURG OR LINZ) In UNESCO designated Salzburg, see Mozart’s childhood home and the garden where the famous “Do-Re-Mi” scene from The Sound of Music was filmed. If you wish, head to nearby Linz instead, a former Roman settlement that is now a vibrant center for the arts. After a guided walking tour that stops for coffee and a taste of Linzer torte, venture into the countryside to visit a local farm and sample another delicious treat — hard cider, a specialty of the region. (BB,L,D) *Note: Lunch is not offered with the full day excursion to Salzburg.
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DAY 8 PASSAU Cruise the picturesque landscape and hairpin loop in the middle of the Danube, known as Schlogener Schlinge, appointed a “Natural Wonder of Austria.” Once at your first German port of call, Passau, discover the medieval city with a walking tour along the cobblestone streets to the baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral, where you’ll have a rare opportunity to hear a concert played on Europe’s largest pipe organ. You then have two “Go Active” choices. For cyclists, join a local guide for a bike ride along
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the Inn River; for hikers, go on a guided hike with a nature expert along the beautiful Ilz River. Spend the evening at the Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner. (BB,L,FD) Note: The organ concert is only available May 1 – October 31, excluding Sundays and Catholic holidays. An alternative venue will be organized before and after these dates.
DAY 9 PASSAU – USA Disembark in Passau and transfer to Munich Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague. (B)
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Prague Cruise Extension Included in your 4-day stay: • 3 nights at the Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague (or similar) • Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes and porterage • Prague city tour • English-speaking expert • All transfers FROM $899 PER PERSON (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $529) Note: This extension is for cruises that begin and end in Passau
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In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including, but not limited to, missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the nonuse of hotel room and absent extenuating circum stances that GET reserves the right to determine. AIR RESERVATIONS: For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-855-403-1833. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guar anteed. Some airlines do not accept advance seat assignments. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be elect ronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport; and airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out. AIRLINE TICKETS ISSUED BY GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL: The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by GET: Prior To Airline Ticketing: Service fee of $50 per person. After Airline Ticketing: Service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value. DOT ADVISORY: The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S., including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders visiting the following countries: Russia ($233*), China ($198*), Brazil ($248*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($301*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($25*), and Zimbabwe ($30*). These countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. Turkey requires that you obtain an electronic entry visa ($20) prior to arrival. Cambodia Airport Departure Tax ($25*) is included in the cost of the airfare. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current informa tion. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact VisaCentral at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please immediately review your travel documents. You are responsible for all terms, conditions and limitations stated therein. PARTICIPATION: Guided Vacations require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situa tions as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would
find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help deter mine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assist ance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance. SECURITY: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments may at times necessi tate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. BAGGAGE: Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each guest is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European programs. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the guest and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Other destinations have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. GET does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restric tions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense. EARLY DEPARTURE OR EXTENDED STAY: If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our office. Airport transfers are not included but may be pur chased through GET. On most programs you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your itinerary starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American program extensions. LAND ONLY: If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times. If you make your own air arrangements, GET is not liable for any losses should you not arrive on time and no refunds will be given. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the itinerary price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your itinerary. See the individual itinerary pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $60 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to
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Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements, we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress.com for transfer information. To purchase airport transfers please call 1-855-403-1833. SMOKING: Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while traveling. SURFACE TRAVEL & SIGHTSEEING: Ground arrangements are provided by Trafalgar Tours Ltd., Insight Vacations Ltd., and Uniworld River Cruises Inc., separate companies, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. ‘CostSaver’ is a trading name of Trafalgar. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply. HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. HOTELS: The hotels reserved for our programs are rated as European Standard First Class, or Luxury for Insight Gold programs. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services may vary from country to country and region to region and are in local style. Accommodations outside of the United States do not necessarily offer the same level of amenities and may not be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. All hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each program are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels. SINGLE ROOMS: A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our nonsmoking Room Share Program (subject to availability and eligibility requirements). The Room Share Program is not available on programs to Greece, Israel, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, China, European River Cruises, Hidden Journeys, Paris Explorer, London Explorer and Rome Explorer and all pre or post extensions. GET is not responsible for any claims, damages or losses relating to, or arising out of, the Room Share Program. TRIPLE ROOMS: Triple room accommodations are avail able on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an addi tional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises. WI-FI: Complimentary Wi-Fi service is available in many hotel guestrooms. When such a service is not available complimentary Wi-Fi will be available in the public areas of most hotels. In most countries compli mentary Wi-Fi is also provided on-board the coaches. The Wi-Fi on the coaches uses the mobile phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broadband and at times may not be available. In some countries this service will not be available. Please note that it is not available on local transfer/relief coaches when the main tour coach is not being used. For further information please refer to www.GETours.com.
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ures, FB (full breakfast) may not be available. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements. Included meals are shown on each itinerary page. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Beverages and meals not de tailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the trip gratuity to your Travel Director and Motor coach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended. OPTIONAL PREPAID GRATUITIES: If you have prepaid your gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, this will be detailed within your vacation vouchers and vacation documentation. Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of your itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our vacations. Please check the pricing panel for applicable vacations. CONSUMER DISCLOSURE NOTICE: Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure. RESPONSIBILITY: These trips are arranged by Trafalgar Tours Ltd., Insight Vacations Ltd., and Uniworld River Cruises Inc., (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. They have made the travel arrangements as agents for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. Neither GET or the Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of sup pliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passen gers are not on board planes, transportation or con veyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a program shall constitute agreement and accep tance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by GET, the Operator and any suppliers including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Opera tor’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. GET and the Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for and release GET and the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly
recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/ medical/baggage insurance for the trip. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 1-800-232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 1-202-647-5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. GET and the Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excur sions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure in the market. PRIVACY POLICY: Occasionally we make portions of our mailing lists available to carefully selected companies. If you would prefer not to have your name and mailing address made available, please call us at 1-855-403-1833. To review our full privacy policy, visit our website at www.GETours.com/privacy-policy. AARP MEMBER BENEFITS DISCLOSURE: AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details. Credit and Courtesy for the cover photo goes to: Heather Leah Kennedy
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