Grand European Travel Catalog 2014 5th Edition

THE 2014 COLLECTION

DISCOVER EUROPE On Over 70 Guided Vacations & River Cruises Including Italy, France, Great Britain and

Beyond

SAVE UP TO

$730

per couple!

BOOK BY MAY 16, 2014 SEE PAGE 13 FOR DETAILS

5th Edition

Travel is Worth a Thousand Pictures

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Dear Travelers-

Hearing about your trips and seeing your photos is one of the best parts of my job.

This past year, returning travelers submitted over a 1,000 pictures to our photo contest. The Team at GET and I enjoyed every one of them.

What struck us about the photos is not necessarily their photographic excellence, but rather the stories they tell of the joy of traveling on a guided vacation – whether that’s experiencing a breathtaking vista, visiting an iconic landmark or perceiving beauty in an everyday street scene.

See some of the photos on pages 8-11. If you want to see more visit our blog at www.getours.com/blog.

Don’t miss out on creating your own travel stories and memories this year.

Call us today and we’ll help you find the Guided Vacation or River Cruise that’s right for you – whether that’s the Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria, or the Best of Ireland & Scotland.

You can find even more trips – like the Grand China and Yangtze River Cruise – online at www.getours.com.

Your dream vacation is now even more affordable. To maximize your savings book by May 16. You’ll save up to $365 per person ($730 per couple) by combining our Early Booking Discount and AARP Member Discount.

Don’t wait – take advantage of the savings and reserve your trip today!

Happy Travels,

John A. Miller President, Grand European Travel P. S. As you head out on your travels this year don’t forget our 2014

Photo Contest. You could win a $2,000 GET Travel Certificate.

Venice

Machu Picchu

GET PRICE GUARANTEE BOOK AND PAY IN FULL AND WE WILL GUARANTEE THE PRICE OF YOUR TOUR INCLUDING AIRFARE!* * Excludes increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU

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Make your reservation and deposit $350 with us. If in the next 30 days you find a tour with better value or that you like better for any reason, we’ll gladly refund your money. This is just one of the many commitments we have made to ensure your travel experience is rewarding and hassle free.

IN INDEPENDENT VACATIONS 9 Day London & Paris ................................................14-15 11 Day London, Paris & Rome .....................................16-17 8 Day London Week ..................................................18 7 Day Paris Break ......................................................19 IT ITALY 9 Day 14 Day 13 Day 15 Day 14 Day 10 Day 10 Day

Italian Intermezzo.............................................20-21 Italy at Leisure ..................................................22-23 Unforgettable Italy ............................................24-25 Grand Italia .......................................................26-27 Country Roads of Southern Italy and Sicily .....28-29 Rome & Tuscan Highlights........................... On-Line Milan & Italian Treasures ............................. On-Line

F FRANCE, SPAIN & MOROCCO 16 Day Grand Tour de France.......................................30-31 9 Day Normandy, Brittany & the Loire Valley ............32-33 12 Day Paris & Provence .......................................... On-Line 10 Day Highlights of Spain ...........................................34-35 14 Day Unforgettable Spain and Portugal .....................36-37 14 Day Spain, Morocco & Portugal ..............................38-39 19 Day Treasures of Spain, Portugal and Morocco .......40-41 G GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND 10 Day English Country Gardens ..........................42-43 13 Day Best of Britain ............................................... On-Line 16 Day Britain & Ireland Highlights .............................44-45 13 Day Country Roads of Ireland .................................46-47 9 Day Ireland’s Castles & Manors .................... On-Line 9 Day Scenic Ireland ........................................ On-Line 8 Day Best of Scotland ................................................48-49 15 Day Best of Ireland & Scotland ................................50-51 EUROPE MULTI-STAYS 14 Day European Spotlight ....................................52-53 17 Day Classical Europe ...............................................54-55 17 Day Principalities of Europe .............................56-57 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE, RUSSIA & SCANDINAVIA 11 Day Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg ........58-59 11 Day Sound of Music ............................................. On-Line 11 Day Best of Germany ........................................... On-Line 13 Day Country Roads of Bavaria,

Switzerland & Austria .......................................60-61 15 Day Country Roads of Switzerland ...................... On-Line 13 Day Vienna, Salzburg, Prague & Budapest ..............62-63 15 Day Highlights of Austria, Slovenia & Croatia ........64-65

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Highlights of Eastern Europe ....................... On-Line Highlights of Poland .............................. On-Line The Bohemian ............................................... On-Line Russia, Warsaw & the Baltic States ..................66-67 Spectacular Scandinavia & its Fjords ........... On-Line

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN 12 Day Wonders of Turkey ...........................................68-69 16 Day Treasures of Turkey ...........................................70-71 8 Day Glories of Greece .......................................... On-Line 12 Day Mediterranean Fables ............................................72 16 Day Grecian Fables ................................................73 13 Day Grecian Dreams ..................................... On-Line 12 Day Grecian Legends .................................... On-Line NORTH AMERICA 9 Day National Parks Wonders ...................................74-75 14 Day Scenic Parks Explorer .......................................76-77 8 Day The Trailblazer .............................................. On-Line 8 Day Historic Highlights ....................................... On-Line 10 Day The Californian............................................. On-Line 10 Day Tastes & Sounds of the South....................... On-Line 10 Day Best of Hawaii ............................................... On-Line 14 Day Route 66........................................................ On-Line 7 Day Canada’s Rockies........................................... On-Line 10 Day Best of Eastern Canada .....................................78-79 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA 8 Day Costa Rica Eco Adventure ................................80-81 8 Day Highlights of Peru.............................................82-83 10 Day Impressions of South America ...................... On-Line AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 19 Day Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand......... On-Line ASIA 12 Day Secrets of Thailand

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RIVER CRUISES 9 Day Enchanting Danube ..........................................84-85 9 Day Castles Along the Rhine ...................................86-87 9 Day Burgundy & Provence ......................................88-89 9 Day Paris & Normandy ...................................... On-Line 9 Day Bordeaux, Vineyards & Chateaux ......... On-Line 14 Day Legendary Rhine & Moselle ......................... On-Line 19 Day Grand China and the Yangtze ....................... On-Line

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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

GETTING THERE

WELCOME TO EUROPE

Your call will be answered by our friendly Travel Specialists.

We book you on the most convenient flights available

We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

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FIRST CLASS HOTELS

WE HANDLE LUGGAGE...

DELUXE MOTORCOACHES

You’ll stay in our European First Class hotels.

Your luggage will be delivered to your room...

You’ll travel with experienced drivers.

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TRAVEL DIRECTOR

SIGHTSEEING

PRIORITY ACCESS

Your Travel Director will take care of you.

Guided sightseeing in all major cities

Skip to the front of the lines at top sites.

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SHOPPING

GOOD FOOD

MEMORIES & FRIENDS

Great shopping throughout your trip.

Enjoy the taste of the regions.

Form new friendships and life-long memories.

FINANCIAL PROTECTION US $20 MILLION YOUR PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE The traveling public has always been concerned about the protection of their advanced bookings. As part of Grand European Travel’s commitment to providing our customers with peace of mind in all dealings with Grand European Travel, Travcorp Financial Services Limited has provided a letter of credit to Grand European Travel of US $20 Million in respect of all customers traveling with Grand European Travel. Grand European Travel shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel Corporation USA who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Grand European Travel customers in the unlikely event of Grand European Travel bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation USA may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Grand European Travel. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.

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10-Day “English Country Gardens” Escorted Journey – a gardeners dream with visits to Capability Brown’s Sheffield Park gardens, Kew Gardens and the Chelsea Flower show on select departures.

9-Day “Bordeaux, Vineyards & Chateaux” River Cruise – savor the

Welcome to the 2014 Collection

gastronomical heritage of

This year we are excited to bring you our best and most

southwest France and enjoy tasting the wines of the region.

extensive selection of foreign Guided Vacations ever.

Great Destinations Where in the world do you want to go? Europe’s great cities? The English

Be sure to check out our New itineraries including:

7-day “Paris Break” Independent Vacation –

countryside? Snow-capped

designed for the independent minded traveler with maximum free time for individual exploration and discovery.

Alps? The Great Wall of China? Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park or Australia’s Great Barrier Reef? As you flip through the pages of our catalog let your

9-day “Ireland’s Castles & Manors” Small Groups –

imagination wander. No matter what itinerary you choose,

Stay at beautifully renovated

you’ll never feel hurried.

castles, including Dublin’s Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel.

We offer Guided Vacations throughout Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand, South Africa

IMAGINE EUROPE LAID AT YOUR FEET, WAITING TO BE EXPLORED AT A LEISURELY PACE Quaint villages lining scenic country lanes. Art treasures and architectural icons magnificently displayed.

At Grand European we know what makes a great

vacation in a foreign land, in fact we are experts.

For over 30 years we’ve taken Americans to Europe and distant corners of the world focusing exclusively on leisurely Guided Vacations and specialist river cruising.

We select our Collection of vacations carefully, looking to provide a good choice of destination with just the right blend of included

Vietnam and China as well as Canada and North America.

Exceptional Value Your vacation time is precious, but so is your money. That is why we work hard to deliver exceptional value in our prices. Our relationships and buying power with airlines, hotels, restaurants and top sites enable us to deliver terrific value for your dollar. On our Guided Vacations most sights, meals and experiences

are included in the price. You enjoy the benefits of lower group costs – as much as 40% lower than if you were traveling on your own – and the planning and logistics are all managed for you.

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experiences and free time for personal exploration.

With us, great value, first class hotels and staterooms, comfortable transport and great Travel Directors are givens; it is the personal touches, the authentic encounters and added extras that make the GET Collection so unique.

At GET we are all dedicated to providing you with outstanding service and expertise in your quest for the perfect vacation.

Our team of Travel Specialists, experienced travelers, are available to answer your questions and help you select the foreign vacation that’s right for you.

all they are great traveling companions and your trusted friend throughout your vacation.

First Class Hotels After a day of discovery and exploration you’ll relax in centrally located, first class accommodations such as Hilton, Sheraton and Marriott.

Before you leave on your

Our 2014 Collection is our best ever. Call the experts and let us guide you to your perfect vacation.

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vacation, we’ll tell you exactly where you’ll stay each night.

You’ll literally rest assured, since all of our hotels are independently rated First

ensure you have the vacation

Class European Standard.

of a lifetime.

Our boutique river cruise

They are experienced guides.

ships feature only luxury

They wear many hats. They handle all the details, so you don’t have to. Their local

staterooms. Wherever you travel, with GET you will

knowledge is second to none and they will always be on

Guided by Experts Once you have booked your vacation with our Travel Specialists and you touch down in a foreign land, our Travel Directors are there to

always enjoy excellent, modern amenities including complementary Wi-Fi access in most hotels.

New Friends and Experiences Our Guided Vacations include much more than simply seeing and going places; they are also about meeting people and making new friends.

You’ll be traveling with likeminded people who share common interests, in history, art and culture. You’ll enjoy the camaraderie of being a part of an engaged and funloving group.

If you would like to extend

Along the way we will introduce you to local craftsmen, expert guides and

your stay at the start or end of your vacation, be

chefs who will enhance your trip and offer a chance to

to local experts so that you

sure to ask our Travel Specialists when you call

experience the excitement of local flavors and customs.

can experience the authentic

about our great hotel rates.

hand to help with tips and advice on the best things to see and do.

They will take you behind the scenes, introduce you

aspects of local life. Most of

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LOOK FOR THESE

EXTRAS ON EVERY ITINERARY Outbound Town Car Service Town Car from your home to your outbound airport.

See Terms and Conditions for details.

Welcome Reception Enjoy a welcome drink and/or dinner with your Travel Director.

Guided Sightseeing With an Expert Local Guide.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Inter-trip Air Included inter-trip airfare where applicable.

Train Travel by rail on some of Europe’s top trains including the Glacier Express, Flam Railway and French TGV.

Included Visits and Priority Access We include orientation tours of every city we visit. We also include entrance and guided tours with expert Local Guides to many of Europe’s greatest monuments and museums.

In many cases we arrange priority access to beat the lines: The Vatican museum in Rome, The Louvre in Paris, the Accademia in Florence to name but a few. There are many included highlights on every trip, as varied as a Gondola ride through the canals of Venice, a visit to the Alhambra palace in Granada, a river cruise along the great Danube in Austria or a train ride through the

Highlight Meals

spectacular Swiss Alps onboard the famous Glacier Express.

Enjoy regional specialties in charming locales.

Included highlights are listed on every itinerary.

Cruise or Ferry

Personal Audio System

Scenic river and fjord cruises.

Free Days Leisure time to do as you wish.

All sightseeing excursions include our Loud & Clear®

Dine-Around

personal audio system giving you freedom to stop and snap a shot, or linger at a famous

Hands-On An in-depth

monument, without missing a word of what your Local Guide is saying.

Choose from a selection of restaurants offered by your Travel Director.

experience such as dining with local families in private homes.

Farewell Dinner Toast the end of a memorable vacation with your new friends.

Wi-Fi Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in most hotels and aboard the motorcoach in most European countries.

Tastes of Europe Sharing a table with friends is central to European life and we take it seriously ourselves.

On many programs we arrange wine tastings and special highlight dinners that capture the flavor of the region. There

EXPERTS IN GUIDED VACATIONS & RIVER CRUISES At Grand European we believe that planning and booking your vacation should be an

are many opportunities to taste the local cuisine whether as simple country cooking or more elegant fine dining. Our hotels serve three course table d’hote meals and breakfast is provided every day. Each trip is rounded off with a Farewell Dinner when you have the chance to bid “arrivederci” to your newly made friends.

Included meals and the name of the hotels you’ll be staying at are listed on every itinerary: B/BB/FB: Breakfast/Buffet Breakfast/Full Breakfast L/HL: Lunch/Highlight Lunch

easy and enjoyable process.

We believe in the personal touch. You can trust our team of Travel Specialists, located in our offices in Portland, Oregon to help and advise you all the way. From choosing the vacation that’s right for you, to booking your air travel and any extras you may require, you are in expert and friendly hands.

D/WD/HD/FD: Hotel Dinner/ Welcome Dinner/Highlight Dinner (Restaurant)/Farewell Dinner with Wine

In-Depth Local Experiences On your Guided Vacation, there are many opportunities for Hands-On Experiences.

Our goal is to give you the opportunity to experience Europe as a local would and these are the moments that make your trip unique. We take you beyond the locations most travelers see, and let you experience the things that

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Total Peace of Mind We know that peace of mind is important, that’s why we recommend our exclusive Travel Protection Plan. It protects your travel investment, allowing you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before departure. You’ll also be covered should you become sick while traveling and need to return home. For

Every team member is an experienced traveler and all have traveled on many of our Guided Vacations. They are fully committed to providing you with outstanding service and are available for reservations and questions Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 12 Noon Pacific Standard Time.

To make a reservation simply deposit $350. If in the next 30 days you find an itinerary that’s a better value or you like better for any reason we’ll gladly refund your money.

This money back guarantee is just one of the many commitments we have made to provide outstanding service and satisfaction.

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 make each destination special, and your visit unforgettable.

For example, near Sorrento share a delicious home-cooked meal with a local Italian family.

Sip the handmade wine,

most respected names, and are equipped with the latest safety additions, large panoramic windows for easy viewing, reclining seats and emergency restroom. To make your

sample the carefully prepared

journey more enjoyable, com-

lasagna and crusty bread and maybe sample the homemade Limoncello.

plimentary Wi-Fi is available aboard most motorcoaches in most European Cities. Our drivers are experienced

Comfortable and Safe Transportation We travel the roads of Europe in the latest-model airconditioned motor-coaches.

full details see the insert inside this catalog.

Walking and Fitness Walking is required on all of our itineraries. In many cases you may be required to walk into city centers from the motor coach to best experience the wonders they have to offer. In some locations this includes walking on uneven terrain, ancient cobblestone streets and climbing stairs without handrails. To fully participate and get the most out of your vacation requires you to be in good health and able to walk

START YOUR VACATION WITH OUR

PRIVATE

TOWN CAR

S E RV I C E Our Private Town Car service will collect you from your home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that coordinates with your scheduled flights. Your Town Car driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. This relaxing, convenient and stress free beginning to your vacation will set the tone for the exciting days to come.

(Applicable departure cities are featured on page 12. If you do not use this service, $50 per person will be deducted from your package price. See Terms and Conditions for more details)

without assistance.

professionals and many have been driving with us for years.

They are manufactured by

We have contracts with all the major airlines and our Travel Specialists will ensure your flights are with a well-known,

Volvo, Setra and Mercedes, the

reputable carrier.

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S I G N AT U R E S E R I E S The Signature Series are our most popular guided vacations. These are fully escorted programs with an experienced Travel Director, staying in first class hotels. The carefully crafted itineraries, perennial favorites among returning customers, allow you to explore one country or perhaps combine two or three. These itineraries feature many two and three night stays which

means you can balance planned sightseeing and included activities with free time to explore on your own. The Signature Series provides exceptional value for your money with many highlight visits, sightseeing, enriching HandsOn events, meals, unique and educational experiences included in the price. Despite their popularity, group sizes are limited to a maximum of 40.

ESCORTED JOURNEYS Escorted Journeys are the perfect solution for those

in luxury motorcoaches with extra legroom. Group sizes

looking for a fully guided vacation but want an extra step up in comfort and style.

are limited to a maximum of forty in Europe*. These premium vacations offer

These vacations are fully escorted by experienced Travel

great value too, as many highlight visits, special meals

Directors, staying in first class and premium hotels in central locations along with “business class” style transport

and unique experiences are included in the price.

CHOOSE YOUR VACATION STYLE

The 2014 Collection is our best ever. We are confident that for choice, quality and value you need look no further: this year’s collection has all the bases covered.

Grand European offers more destinations on more continents than ever before.

You can visit Europe, including Great Britain and Russia,

*Not valid on English Country Gardens

A Note About Pacing To find the vacation that’s right for you, consider the “pace” of the trip. Pacing involves the number of days abroad, the number of locations visited, the number of nights in each location, the activities included, and the types of sitess visited. Consider your individual condition and ce” e” situation as well. To assist you we’ve provided a “Pace” for each Guided Vacation located on the first page off the itinerary, near the trip name. There are 3 Pace types: Leisurely, Comfortable and Active. All itineraries involve walking – often in historic city centers on cobblestones and uneven surfaces. If you have questions about Pacing, give us a call.

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AT LEISURE GUIDED VACATIONS At Leisure Guided Vacations offer longer stays in each destination, so you’ll have more time

are at 9am on most travel days.

You’ll still have the services of a Travel Director as well

free to explore on your own.

The daily pace is a little slower – living up to their name At Leisure – and morning starts

as included guided sightseeing, visits to top attractions and Hands-on Experiences.

G U I D E D VA C AT I O N S

the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, South America, Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand and Vietnam as well as Canada and North America.

Besides more destinations, we offer you more styles of travel so you can shop by destination, your preferred travel style and pace.

Read the descriptions of our travel styles on this page and look for the style ribbon on every itinerary throughout the catalog.

Whatever vacation style you choose, you’ll enjoy the friendly, personal service and unique experiences that turn a good vacation into a truly memorable one.

All North, South and Central America, Australia and Asia Guided Vacations offer a great value for money. Every itinerary

inclusions coupled with the services of a full time Travel Director, expert local guides, first class hotels and many meals.

boasts comprehensive daily

I N D E P E N D E N T VA C AT I O N S London, Paris and Rome.

city and are ready to help

They are Europe’s greatest cities and our Independent Vacations make them

with questions, tickets you may need, or even a quick reference for a delicious

accessible, and a great value.

They combine first-class

meal. Independent Vacations offer freedom of choice and

hotels, orientation tours, and daily breakfast. Our Local Hosts are available

flexibility while avoiding the hassles and headaches of traveling on your own.

on the first evening in each

R I V E R Cruise along some of the most famous Rivers in Europe onboard boutique ships, elegantly furnished with deluxe staterooms and amenities. Few things are as relaxing as sitting on deck, watching the world float by as you ride the current of the Danube, Moselle or Rhine. Unlike ocean cruises, river cruise ships are more intimate with an average capacity of 130 guests. You have access to inland areas of countries that are off limits

C R U I S E S to larger ships and you don’t have to wait in line to embark and disembark the ship.

Now with all-inclusive pricing, all 2014 river cruises include a choice of onshore excursions at every port of call; unlimited beverages onboard; all meals impeccably prepared from the finest fresh ingredients daily; all gratuities and complimentary Wi-Fi, entertainment and fitness facilities onboard.

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A Company You Can Trust

1st

PLACE WINNER

Grand European Travel Guests enjoy the finest experiences and hospitality on all our Guided Vacations and river cruises.

We are a proud member of The Travel Corporation, a family-owned and passionately run business with four generations over the past nine decades.

Every one of its 25 fine brands is cared for and managed by some of the most experienced, qualified and zealously committed people in the travel industry. The Travel Corporation owes it success to an unwavering, clear principle; Every employee is part of the family and every customer the most valued of Guests. www.TheTravelCorporation.com

THE 2013 GRAND EUROPEAN PHOTO CONTEST THE WORLD AS SEEN BY OUR GUESTS Breathtaking landscapes. Vibrant cities.

Beautiful architecture. Friends having fun.

The best way to understand what it means to travel

Sustainable Tourism

with GET is to see the world through our guests eyes.

Protecting the places we visit and cultures we interact with is important to us at Grand European Travel. We are committed to supporting sustainable tourism initiatives and protecting the destinations we visit to ensure they remain vibrant for future generations of travelers.

2nd

PLACE WINNER

ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TRAVEL

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The TreadRight Foundation We are a part of a joint initiative

by The Travel Corporation family of brands that collectively support TreadRight; a not for profit that seeks to ensure that the destinations we visit remain vibrant for future generations to enjoy. To date, TreadRight has committed more than USD 2 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide, including annual support for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s “Tourism for Tomorrow” Awards.

Please visit www.treadright.org to learn more.

So check out the photos on this page then head over to our blog to view a gallery of this year’s finalists and read reviews of some of our most popular Guided Vacations.

Proudly Using 100% Recycled Paper

www.getours.com/blog Don’t forget our 2014 Photo Contest as you head out on your travels this year, you could win a $2,000 GET Travel Certificate.

3rd

PLACE WINNER

Grand European Travel, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 100% recycled paper for the body of our catalogs. Some of the positive impacts of this include saving more than 54,000* trees per year and reducing landfill waste that produces harmful greenhouse gases. In addition, the paper used is rated “Excellent” by the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) environmental benchmarking tool. We are proud to commit to using one of the most environmentally friendly coated recycled papers on Planet Earth. *Calculations based on data from the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Value Airfares to Europe from over 60 Cities Your vacation starts the moment you leave home and Grand European Travel has made it both affordable and convenient with our “Up-to-the-Minute” airfare pricing.

Whether your preference is the lowest cost airfare, the most direct routing, a specific carrier or the comfort of Business Class we offer you options to choose what works best for you.

Our value-packed Guided Vacations and River Cruises are already a great value. When you bundle your trip with our “Up-to-the-Minute” airfare you’ll also get:

Private Town Car Service Available from all cities shown in red

Great Rates Because of our buying power and airline contracts, you save on Economy and Business Class Choice of Airlines Choose the airline you prefer Free Airport Transfers From the airport to/from your hotel Not valid on Independent Vacations

No Booking Fees We don’t charge an additional fee for managing your airline arrangements

See Terms and Conditions for details.

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Convenience Make all your travel arrangements at the same time and we’ll find you the best routing and schedule

$730 per couple for AARP Members Make your reservation by May 16, 2014 and take advantage of our Early Booking Discount. To find the maximum savings for your selected itinerary and departure date, simply match the Land Only price into the grid and see how much you can save!

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Other Great Ways to Save Single Traveler Room Share Program Join our Room Share Program and we’ll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don’t have to pay the single room supplement!

If we fail to match you, we’ll provide a single room at no extra cost. See Terms and Conditions for details.

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Give us a call and we will find you the most competitive airfare from your chosen departure city with a schedule that suits you. If you are looking to upgrade to Business Class, Grand European Travel offers great rates! Enjoy double the legroom and an additional 2-3

inches of seat width compared to the Economy section. Plus, you’ll be able to recline more.

The extra space you’ll have at your seat will make the international flight much more enjoyable and you’ll arrive at your destination more relaxed.

Frequent Traveler Discount After every trip receive a $100 per person Frequent Traveler Coupon valid towards your next GET vacation. Use it in conjunction with other discounts to obtain greater savings!

Past Traveler Referral Program Introduce your friends and earn $100 per person in Travel Credits for each new traveler you introduce to us. Offer valid to past travelers only, credit issued after friends travel.

Travel with Your Family or Friends For FREE With 9 paying passengers the 10th person will receive a free land only space!

Travel with your Kids and Save 10% Children aged between 8 -16 receive a 10% discount off the advertised Land Only price.

Discount valid for travel on January, February, March, July and August departures only and must be sharing a room with a full paying adult. Limit one child discount per booking.

Travel Twice in the Same Year and SAVE Book two consecutive vacations commencing within 7 days of the first vacation end date at the same time and save $150 per person on the second trip.

Vacation twice with us in the same calendar year and we’ll credit you $100 per person off your second guided vacation.

AARP Member Discount Save $100 per person off ANY Guided Vacation or River Cruise

Call us for your quote today at 1-800-552-5545!

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Included Highlights A half-day sightseeing tour of the West End with a qualified Blue Badge guide, see Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

LONDON & PARIS I N D E P E N D E N T VA C AT I O N S

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The perfect introduction to Paris – an included hop-on hop-off bus tour giving you easy access to the most important attractions

Plus Your Price Includes: Local Representative: Personal Concierge service and Destination Briefing.

First Class Hotels: Centrally located all with private bath.

7 Meals: Welcome Drink and 7 Breakfasts.

Local Expert Guide: London.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transfer: Between the Eurostar Train and your hotel on Day 6.

Eurostar Train: From London to Paris.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

London’s Big Ben Day 1

Days 3 – 5 s ou of o

USA – London

London at Leisure day

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to London.

Three wonderful days to take in the delights of London and surrounding areas! But first, an included half-day sightseeing tour shows you all the main sights including views of Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Changing

Day 2 o r Arrive London Make your own way to your London hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

In the evening, you are invited to an informative meeting and Welcome Drink with your Local Representative.

Thistle Marble Arch

of the Guard

(when changing of the Guard is not available we visit the Horseguards Parade).

The morning tour ends at the London Reception Center at approximately 12:30* where you are free to explore on your own.

Optional excursions to Stonehenge and Bath; Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover; Warwick Castle; Stratford and

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UNITED KINGDOM Eurostar Train

FRANCE

Oxford are available through your Local Host. (B/B/B) Thistle Marble Arch *Trafalgar Square if operated by our sister company Evan Evans.

Day 6 t o London – Paris You are escorted to St. Pancras Station to board the highspeed Eurostar Train. Your comfortable two-and-a-half hour rail journey takes you via the historic Channel Tunnel to Paris where, on arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

(B) Millenium Paris Opera

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

Spend four nights in London

See the guards at Buckingham palace

See Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Days 7 – 8 f o

SAVE

Paris at Leisure Two full days to visit the great museums and art galleries, stroll by the Seine or enjoy a pleasant hour or two watching the passers-by from a Parisien café. Use your included hop-on hopoff bus pass to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and more.

Jump on and off as you like; see the sights, go shopping or stay on board for a full loop to get an overview of the city.

(BB/BB) Millenium Paris Opera

Day 9 Paris – USA Your tour ends at the hotel after breakfast. Airport Transfers are available for purchase. See Terms and Conditions for details. (BB) Please Note: This is an independent vacation with local representatives providing hosted services at the hotel in each city, Eurostar Train tickets, and arranging optional excursions but the majority of your time is at leisure to do as you please.

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! S!

UP TO

Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 citiess ers throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing See page 12 for full details! ails!

Business Class Available

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

London Reception Center: While in London we invite you to visit our state-of-the-art Reception Center. Located across the river from the Houses of Parliament, near the London Eye, it offers our guests a great place to relax in comfort. Here you can check out the news of the world or back home, and check email in the Internet cafe.

“You’d look great in that... and that...and, oh, that too.”

Town Car

Welcome Reception

Wi-Fi

Departure Date

Land Only

$300 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR ADD-ONS East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 18, 25

$2,310

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

May 2

$2,310

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

May 9, 16

$2,475

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

May 23

$2,475

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

May 30

$2,475

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27

$2,475

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jul 4

$2,475

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jul 11, 18, 25

$2,275

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Aug 1, 8, 15

$2,275

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Aug 22

$2,475

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Aug 29

$2,475

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Sep 5, 12, 19, 26

$2,475

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Oct 3, 10

$2,475

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Oct 17

$2,310

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Oct 24

$2,310

$984

$1,052

$1,176

Tour Code: ELP. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $830. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: Room share program not available on this tour. This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Sightseeing

World Heritage Site

Train

Free Day

15

Included Highlights A half-day sightseeing tour of the West End with a qualified Blue Badge guide, see Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

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PARIS & ROME

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I N D E P E N D E N T VA C AT I O N S

The perfect introduction to Paris – an included hop-on hop-off bus tour giving you easy access to the most important attractions

Watch the Eternal City unfold before your eyes on an included hop-on hop-off bus tour, with easy access to Vatican City, Colosseum, Roman Forum and much more

Plus Your Price Includes: Local Representative: Personal Concierge service and Destination Briefing.

First Class Hotels: Centrally located all with private bath.

9 Meals: Welcome Drink and 9 Breakfasts.

Paris Days 3 – 4

s ou of o London Sightseeing & Free Time

Watch the Changing of the Guard Local Expert Guide: London.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transfers: On Day 5 and 8 between your hotel and the train station/airport.

Eurostar Train: From London to Paris.

Inter-tour Flight: Economy class inter-tour flights from Paris to Rome as listed in the itinerary.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Day 1 v o USA – London Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to London.

Day 2 Arrive London Make your own way to your London hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Later join an informative meeting and enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Local Representative.

Thistle Marble Arch

Included half-day sightseeing tour includes views of Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard (when changing of the Guard is not available we visit the Horseguards Parade).

The morning tour ends at the London Reception Center* at approximately 12:30 then time on your own to explore London’s museums, shops, theaters, parks and historic sites! A selection of optional excursions will be available through your Local Host.

(B/B) Thistle Marble Arch

UNITED KINGDOM

NETHERLANDS Eurostar Train

BELGIUM

GERMANY

FRANCE SWITZERLAND

AUSTRIA

ITALY

*Trafalgar Square if operated by our sister company Evan Evans.

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

Day 5 t o London – Paris This morning board the highspeed Eurostar Train service to Paris. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B) St. James & Albany Hotel & Spa

Day 6 – 7 f o Paris – Free Day Two days to do what you like, when you like! Perhaps, visit the great museums and art galleries, stroll by the Seine or enjoy a pleasant hour or two watching the passers-by from a Parisien café.

Use your included hop-on hopoff bus pass to see all the major sights or to go shopping. (BB/BB) St. James & Albany Hotel & Spa

Day 8 i o Paris – Rome Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (BB) Massimo D’Azeglio

and Conditions for details. (BB)

At leisure perhaps explore the world famous Louvre in Paris

Please Note: This is an independent vacation with local representatives providing concierge services at the hotel in each city, Eurostar Train and inter-trip flight tickets, and arranging optional excursions but the majority of your time is at leisure to do as you please.

SAVE

UP

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! S!! TO

Days 9 – 10 f o

Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 citiess throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers fers Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing ails!

Business Class Available See page 12 for full details!

Rome – Free Day Rome is one of the world’s most historic cities! An included hopon hop-off bus tour shows you all the top highlights, before time to enjoy this astonishing metropolis at your own pace.

(BB/BB) Massimo D’Azeglio

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

$450 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR AD DD -O ONS ONS ON ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 19, 26

$3,025

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

May 3

$3,025

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Day 11

May 10

$3,260

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Rome – USA

May 17, 24, 31

$3,260

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jun 7, 14

$3,260

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jun 21

$3,260

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jun 28

$3,100

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jul 5

$3,010

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jul 12, 19

$2,860

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Jul 26

$2,775

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Aug 2, 9, 16

$2,775

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Aug 23

$2,825

$1,483

$1,623

$1,697

Aug 30

$3,260

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

$3,260

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Oct 4, 11

$3,260

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Oct 18

$3,150

$1,016

$1,161

$1,219

Oct 25

$2,940

$970

$1,087

$1,186

Your tour ends at the hotel after breakfast. Airport Transfers are available for purchase. See Terms

Departure Date

“I wonder if DaVinci ever sketched here?”

Toss a coin into Rome’s most famous fountain - the Trevi

Tour Code: LPR. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $940. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: Room share program not available on this tour. This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Town Car

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

World Heritage Site

Train

Inter-Trip Air

Free Day

17

Half day sightseeing tour of the West End with a qualified Blue Badge guide, see Kensington Palace, former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Witness the colorful Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (When held)

LONDON

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Included Highlights

WEEK

I N D E P E N D E N T VA C AT I O N S

Plus Your Price Includes: Local Representative: Personal Concierge service and Destination Briefing.

First Class Hotels: Centrally located with private bath.

6 Meals: Welcome Drink and 6 Full Breakfasts.

Local Expert Guide: London.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

Tour Code: LWK. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $850. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: Room share program not available on this tour. This tour is operated by our sister company.

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 cities throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers • Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing • Business Class Available See page 12 for full details!

SAVE

UP TO

PER COUPLE

Buckingham Palace Day 1 v o USA – London Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to London.

Day 2 o r Arrive London Make your own way to your London hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

In the evening, you are invited to an informative meeting and

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS Departure Date

Apr 19 Apr 26 May 3, 10 May 17, 24, 31 Jun 7, 14, 21 Jun 28 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9 Aug 16, 23 Aug 30 Sep 6, 13 Sep 20, 27 Oct 4, 11, 18 Oct 25

18

$250

AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$1,310 $1,325 $1,375 $1,375 $1,375 $1,310 $1,310 $1,310 $1,310 $1,375 $1,375 $1,375 $1,375 $1,375

$994 $994 $994 $1,472 $1,472 $1,472 $1,472 $1,472 $1,472 $994 $994 $994 $994 $976

$1,111 $1,111 $1,111 $1,624 $1,624 $1,624 $1,624 $1,624 $1,624 $1,111 $1,111 $1,111 $1,111 $1,054

$1,148 $1,148 $1,148 $1,677 $1,677 $1,677 $1,677 $1,677 $1,677 $1,148 $1,148 $1,148 $1,148 $1,148

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

Welcome Drink with your Local Representative.

Victoria Park Plaza

famous for its theaters, cinemas and restaurants. (B Daily) Victoria Park Plaza

Days 3 – 7 s ou of o

*Trafalgar Square if operated by our sister company Evan Evans.

London at Leisure London will enchant you with its pomp and pageantry, restaurants, museums, galleries and shops.

During your stay is an included half day London sightseeing tour with a qualified Blue Badge guide.

Start with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square and alongside Westminster Abbey.

See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and continue past Downing Street to Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Stop at Buckingham Palace to watch the colorful Changing of the Guard (when changing of the Guard is not available we visit the Horseguards Parade).

The morning tour ends at the London Reception Center at approximately 12:30* where you are free to explore on your own. The next four full days are yours to discover this great city as you wish! Visit one of the many famous museums. If shopping is your thing, try Harrods, or the department stores of Oxford Street. London’s West End is

Day 8 London – USA Your London Week ends at the hotel after breakfast. Why not combine this city break to any of our guided vacations or river cruises. Airport Transfers are available for purchase. See Terms and Conditions for details. (B) Please Note: This is an independent vacation with local representatives providing concierge services at your London hotel. The majority of your time is at leisure to do as you please.

London Reception Center: While in London we invite you to visit our state-of-the-art Reception Center. Located across the river from the Houses of Parliament, near the London Eye, it offers our guests a great place to relax in comfort. Here you can check out the news of the world or back home, and check email in the Internet cafe.

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

The perfect introduction to Paris – an included hop-on hop-off bus tour giving you easy access to the most important attractions

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I N D E P E N D E N T VA C AT I O N S

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$250 PER COUPLE

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Eiffel Tower Day 1 v o USA – Paris Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Paris.

Day 2 o r Arrive Paris Welcome to Paris! Restored to the elegant charm of the 1920’s, your luxurious hotel combines style with state of the art facilities; located on Boulevard Haussmann, close to many top attractions in the center of the French capital. Tonight, join your Local Representative for an informative meeting and Welcome Drink.

Millennium Paris Opera

Days 3 – 6 f o Paris at Leisure There is certainly no shortage of things to do and see in this great capital city! Perhaps witness the works of Degas, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and more in the Musée d’Orsay? Stroll down the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, or ascend the hill of Montmartre by mini-train, for superb panoramic views? Don’t miss the chance for a shopping spree in the Galleries Lafayette or the elegant designer boutiques of

See page 13 for details

the Left Bank. During your stay, make the most of your included hop-on hop-off bus pass to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and more. Jump on and off as you like; see the sights, go shopping or stay on board for a full loop to get an overview of the city. Paris comes alive after dark too, with plenty of great options for touring, dining and cabaret! (BB Daily) Millennium Paris Opera

See the Arc de Triomphe

Local Representative: Personal Concierge services and Destination Briefing.

First Class Hotels: Centrally located with private bath.

5 Meals: Welcome Drink and 5 Buffet Breakfasts.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

Tour Code: PWK. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $890. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: Room share program not available on this tour. This tour is operated by our sister company.

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 cities throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers • Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing • Business Class Available See page 12 for full details!

Day 7

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

Paris – USA Your Paris Break ends at the hotel after breakfast. Why not combine this city break to any of our guided vacations or river cruises.

Airport Transfers are available for purchase. See Terms and Conditions for details. (BB) Please Note: This is an independent vacation with local representatives providing host services at your Paris hotel. The majority of your time is at leisure to do as you please.

“Oh, how French!”

Town Car

Welcome Reception

AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 22, 29

$1,575

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

May 6

$1,575

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

May 13

$1,850

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

May 20, 27

$1,850

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Jun 3, 10, 17, 24

$1,850

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Jul 1, 8

$1,850

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Jul 15, 22, 29

$1,525

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Aug 5, 12, 19

$1,525

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Aug 26

$1,850

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Sep 2, 9, 16

$1,850

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Sep 23, 30

$1,850

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Oct 7, 14

$1,850

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Oct 21

$1,575

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Oct 28

$1,575

$1,041

$1,099

$1,246

Departure Date

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

Free Day

19

ESCORTED JOURNEYS

See Juliet’s balcony in the courtyard of the Capulet home

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Enjoy a gondola serenade as you meander through the quiet Venetian canals

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ITALIAN INTERMEZZO

Included Highlights

A highlight visit to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original 13ft marble masterpiece, David

Visit the tomb of St, Francis in the great basilica

VIP fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museum, including a private viewing of the Bramante Staircase. Explore the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by a visit to the Colosseum

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

10 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Florence and Rome.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

St. Mark’s, Venice Day 1 v o USA – Milan Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Milan.

Day 2 o r

Lake Garda

ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT Milan

Arrive Milan – Italian Lake District

ITALY

Welcome to Italy! After being greeted by your Travel Director at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, your transfer departs for the Italian Lake District at 09:30 & 12:30.

Settle in to your hotel set on the

Adriatic Sea Pisa

Ligurian Sea

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stunning shores of Lake Como.

This evening, join a Welcome Reception and get to know your travel companions over dinner and wine. (WD) Palace Hotel

20

Day 3 u oo c Italian Lake District – Verona – Venice Head east this morning to elegant Verona, legendary home of Romeo and Juliet. A leisurely walk takes you past the well-

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preserved Roman Arena (still used for opera performances) to the balcony in the courtyard of the Capulet home. After some free time for browsing around the local market, it’s on to the glorious city of Venice. This evening a romantic gondola serenade through the canals has you looking up at the stars, while music drifts on the breeze, and illuminated palazzi slip by.

(BB) Sant’Elena Enjoy an included gondola ride

Day 8 s ou oo k

Sighs. Spend the afternoon as

you wish. (BB) Sant’Elena

Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Day 5 u o Venice – Pisa – Florence Bid farewell to Venice and follow the smooth highway across the fertile valley of the river Po, into the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. Continue to Pisa to see the world famous Leaning Tower and the 11th century Cathedral and Baptistry. Now on to beautiful Florence, treasure house of the Renaissance. (BB,D) NH Firenze/ Hotel Athenaeum Personal

Day 6 s ou o Florence Sightseeing & Free Time (Accademia Excursion)

Day 4 o c Venice Sightseeing & Free Time This morning, transfer to Giudecca Island to witness the skill of mask makers, glassblowers and gondola builders. Then appreciate the splendor as you cruise by Palladio’s San Giorgio Maggiore to St. Mark’s Square.

Your Tour 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 Doges’ Palace and its adjoining Bridge of

“I’m going to try that trick back in New York.”

In the morning, meet with a local expert for a walking tour of the historic center of Florence. Visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece ‘Statue of 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 sculpture.

Finally, learn all the secrets of traditional Florentine leather-work.

The remainder of the day is free to explore the magnificent museums and galleries which house some of most famous works of art in the world. (BB) NH Firenze/Hotel Athenaeum Personal

Next morning, your Intermezzo reaches its crescendo at the independent Vatican State, the richest community in the world! While others wait in line, you are fast-tracked through the VIP entrance into the Vatican Museum, treasure house of the Catholic faith. With your expert guide, admire the vast collections of ancient and Renaissance art, gathered by Popes over the ages and enjoy a behind the scenes private viewing of the Bramante Staircase. Then enter the Sistine Chapel. This is where your audio headset comes into its own, providing clear, expert commentary from your guide.

Gaze up now and truly appreciate the significance of Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling. Next door in St. Peter’s Basilica, see one of Michelangelo’s early works, the Pieta and the splendid dome completed after his death.

Now relive the glory of ancient Rome as you cross the River Tiber to visit the mighty Colosseum,

Day 9 Rome – USA Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 & 09:30.

(BB)

SAVE

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! S!

UP TO

Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 citiess ers throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing See page 12 for full details! ails!

Business Class Available

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

Day 7 u o

$450 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

May 3

$3,075

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

May 24, 31

$3,075

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Jun 7, 14, 21

$3,075

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Jul 5

$2,925

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Jul 12, 19, 26

$2,800

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Aug 2, 9

$2,800

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Aug 16, 23

$2,800

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Aug 30

$3,000

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

$3,100

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Oct 4, 11, 18

$3,000

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Oct 25

$3,000

$1,015

$1,172

$1,280

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Florence – Assisi – Rome After breakfast, travel through the vineyards of the Chianti region and past Lake Trasimeno – the Italian peninsula’s largest lake. Climb into the foothills of the Appenine Mountains to delightful Assisi, a stone built town sprawling over the steep hillside.

Visit the tomb of St. Francis and the beautiful frescoes of Giotto in the great basilica before continuing along the valley of the river Tiber towards the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome.

(BB) Dei Borgia

scene of great festivities and occasional martyrdoms in imperial times. Finally, look out over the former epicenter of the whole Roman Empire – the Roman Forum.

The afternoon is at leisure.

Tonight, enjoy the quintessential Italian experience! Over a sumptuous dinner of Roman cuisine, fill your glasses with wine, and enjoy an evening of spine-tingling operetta. In a restaurant adjacent to Rome’s famous Piazza Navona, powerful tenor soloists reverently render some of Italy’s best loved compositions. (BB,FD) Dei Borgia

Tour Code: INT. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $550. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

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Guided sightseeing includes Signoria Square and Piazza Santa Croce. Visit the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s ‘Statue of David’

Visit Cinque Terre including the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso

Cruise to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs. Watch a glassblowing demonstration and enjoy a Venetian gondola ride

View the dramatic mountain landscapes as you drive over some of the Dolomite’s most famous passes

See Juliet’s balcony from “Romeo and Juliet”

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Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

19 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Lunch, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Rome and Florence.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Buon Giorno Roma! Transfers leave Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for the hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with wine and dinner.

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Day 3 – 4 s ou of o Rome Sightseeing & Free Time This morning’s guided sightseeing tour of Rome views the Circus Maximus and Roman Forum.

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world, and the famous Colosseum. The balance of the day is free to people watch in a sidewalk café or perhaps join an optional visit to the ancient excavations of Ostia. After a restful night’s sleep, take the whole day to explore this mecca of art and

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history! Why not stop by the Spanish Steps and the fountain of Trevi, visit the ancient Roman Pantheon or take in the shops on the fashionable Via Condotti?

(BB/BB) Massimo D’Azeglio

Day 5 s ou o Rome – Florence – Tuscany Journey North along the “Highway

of the Sun” to Florence, home of the Renaissance. On arrival our local guide will introduce you to Signoria Square and Piazza Santa Croce before a highlight visit to the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s magnificent ‘Statue of David’. Enjoy free time to indulge in a delicious gelato or sip a cappuccino in

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enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery that Europe has to offer. Look out for royal eagles as we enjoy an excursion over some of the Dolomites’ most famous passes.

Return to the hotel midafternoon for an evening at leisure. (BB) Hotel Europa

Stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo surrounded by the Dolomites

Piazza della Republica, and then continue into Tuscany for a leisurely three-night stay in the fashionable spa town of Montecatini. (BB,D) Hotel Manzoni

Venice – Free Day

Enjoy a day of leisure in this charming thermal spa town. Or head into the countryside on an optional trip to San Gimignano, the “Manhattan” of Tuscany with its medieval fortified towers.

(BB) Hotel Manzoni

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Tuscany (Cinque Terre Excursion) A highlight of your trip today is a visit to one of Italy’s best kept secrets, Cinque Terre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Until recently, this wild but hospitable coastline with its vineyards and fishing villages could only be reached by boat, train or donkey! Visit two villages where we enjoy an included Highlight Lunch in a local restaurant. (BB,HL,D) Hotel Manzoni

Day 8 o cu o Tuscany – Venice Drive to the unique and romantic city of Venice where an included cruise awaits to take us to St. Mark’s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs and experience Venice from its quaint canals during an included gondola ride. Later, watch Venetian Craftsmen at work during a glassblowing demonstration on the island of Giudecca. (BB,D) Le Boulevard

Cortina d’Ampezzo – Italian Lakes From the majesty of the Dolomites we journey west through the fertile plains of Lombardy and on towards the timeless beauty of the Italian Lake District where we enjoy our last two relaxing nights in Bella Italia (BB) Hotel Simplon

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A whole day to relax by shimmering lake Maggiore and appreciate the splendor of this Enjoy a free day in Venice Alpine setting. Why not take a lake cruise to the Borromean island of Isola Bella and visit the palace and it’s stunning gardens. This evening enjoy a Highlight Farewell Dinner and bid arriverderci to your newfound friends. (BB,FD) Hotel Simplon

Day 9 f o A whole day at leisure to wander the streets of Venice.

Stroll over the famous Rialto Bridge and mingle with the locals or maybe take the “Hidden Venice” optional and discover the city’s labyrinth of alleys and hidden walkways. (BB) Le Boulevard

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Venice – Verona – Cortina d’Ampezzo Leave behind the sights and sounds of Venice and drive to the cypress clad hills of Verona renowned for Juliet’s balcony from Shakespeare’s famous “Romeo and Juliet’. See the Roman Arena before heading north through the Adige region into the spectacularly colorful Dolomite Mountains. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay and the fresh alpine air in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, home of the 1956 Winter Olympics and heart of the Italian Dolomites. (BB,D) Hotel Europa

Day 11 u o Cortina d’Ampezzo (Dolomite Mountain Passes) Breathtaking views, the smell of fresh pine and dramatic mountain landscapes are all around as we

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$530 AIR ADD-ONS

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East Coast (JFK)

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West Coast (LAX)

$3,825

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Jun 10

$3,775

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Sep 16

$3,775

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Sep 30

$3,775

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Tour Code: ITL. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $660. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

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Guided sightseeing visits St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum. Enter through a VIP entrance to the Vatican Museum to see the famous Bramante Staircase and Sistine Chapel

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Guided sightseeing includes a tour of the archeological treasures of the Roman city

Dine with a local family

Explore the legendary and idyllic island

See the ornately decorated Gothic Cathedral

Free time to visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Visit the medieval ‘Manhattan’ of Tuscany

Guided sightseeing tour includes the Uffizi Gallery, view the Church of Santa Croce, Signoria Square and the Duomo

Sightseeing includes St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace and a glassblowing demonstration

Enjoy a Farewell Dinner with views of the stunning Italian Lakes and surrounding Alps

Florence Day 1 v o USA – Rome Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Rome.

Arrive Rome

Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 11 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Rome, Pompeii, Capri and Florence.

Loud & ClearÂŽ: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

Welcome to Rome! Your transfer leaves Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for the hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and dinner.

(WD) Mediterraneo Hotel

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Day 3 – 4 s ou of o Rome Sightseeing & Free Time This morning view the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus and visit the famous Colosseum.

Our next stop is the Vatican where we enter through a VIP entrance and are taken on an expertly guided tour of the priceless Vatican Museum treasures. Admire the art collection gathered by Popes through the ages and marvel at Michelangelo’s greatest achievement, the unique ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Your visit also includes access to

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areas of the Vatican not open to the general public, namely the Bramante Staircase. End your tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world. The next day is completely free to explore Rome as you wish.

(BB/BB) Mediterraneo Hotel

Day 5 s oo pu oh o Rome – Sorrento Peninsula (Pompeii Excursion) We travel past the Roman Hills this morning and on to the Bay of Naples, where we visit the archeological treasures of Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an

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eruption of Mt. Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Our scenic drive continues to the beautiful Sorrento coast where we spend two relaxing nights. Tonight enjoy an unforgettable HandsOn home hosted dinner with a local family.

(BB,HD) Hotel Continental

Day 6 s oo c Sorrento Peninsula (Isle of Capri Excursion) Visit the legendary and idyllic Isle of Capri, once the summer home of Roman Emperors.

There is plenty of time to explore this enchanting island before our jetfoil takes us back to Sorrento for an evening at leisure.

(BB) Hotel Continental

Day 7 Sorrento Peninsula – Orvieto – Assisi Today, journey north to the fortified hilltop town of Orvieto standing proud on a crag of volcanic rock. The ornately decorated Cathedral is a Gothic wonder and the narrow streets are a maze of shops. Continue on to the rose-tinted stone town of Assisi. (BB,D) Grand Hotel Roseo

Day 8 u o Assisi – San Gimignano – Florence The day begins with a relaxing morning in the medieval Umbrian town of Assisi with time free to perhaps visit the amazing 13th century Basilica of St. Francis with its impressive fresco paintings by Giotto. Continue through famous, local vineyards to San Gimignano, the medieval ‘Manhattan’ of Tuscany, with time free to explore the maze of back streets, shops and trattorias. Our day ends in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and your home for two nights. (BB,D) NH Firenze

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Florence Sightseeing & Free Time Visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the richest museums in Florence, and home to one of the greatest collections of Italian paintings. See art treasures by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli. After a leather work demonstration, our walking tour ends with views of the Church of Santa Croce, final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Visit the Vatican Museum on day 3

or join an optional Venetian Lagoon cruise to the island of Burano. (BB) Le Boulevard Hotel

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Machiavelli and Rossini. Then, enjoy the open air museum of Signoria Square, the façade of the great Cathedral and the ‘Gates of Paradise.’ The afternoon is at leisure to browse in this shopper’s paradise.

(BB) NH Firenze

stage to remember the very best of Italy! (BB,FD) Hotel Simplon/ Atahotel Quark Milan

This morning we head across the plains of Lombardy to the spectacular Italian Lake District. Tonight, a Farewell Dinner with stunning views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding Alps is the perfect

Bid farewell to Unforgettable Italy.

Departure transfers arrive at Milan’s Malpensa airport at 07:00 and 09:30. (BB)

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Day 10 Florence – Venice Enjoy a leisurely morning in Florence or perhaps join an optional trip to see the famous leaning tower in Pisa. This afternoon, drive across the Apennine Mountains to the fertile plains of Emilia Romagna.

Cross the River Po and Veneto plain to the Venetian Lido.

(BB,D) Le Boulevard Hotel

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AIR ADDD ON ONS ADD-ONS

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East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 26

$3,850

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

May 3

$3,850

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

May 17

$3,850

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

May 24

$3,850

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Jun 7, 21

$3,850

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Jul 5, 19

$3,610

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

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Venice City Tour & Free Time

Aug 2

$3,610

$1,544

$1,678

$1,853

Aug 30

$3,775

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

The finest way to absorb the unusual sights, sounds and unique Byzantine atmosphere of Venice is on an included cruise to St. Mark’s Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and watch traditional Venetian glassblowers at work on Guidecca Island. The afternoon is free to explore narrow alleyways

Sep 6, 13

$3,875

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Sep 20, 27

$3,875

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Oct 4, 11, 18

$3,850

$1,089

$1,272

$1,344

Tour Code: UNI. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $800. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

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Guided sightseeing includes a tour of the archeological treasures of the Roman city

Dine with a local family

Explore the legendary and idyllic island

View the 13th century Basilica of St. Francis

Free time to explore this gastronomic city

City tour includes St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Watch a glassblowing demonstration on Giudecca Island followed by a Venetian gondola ride

See Juliet’s balcony from “Romeo & Juliet�

Relax and soak in the beauty of the stunning Italian Lakes and surrounding Alps

View the extraordinary Leaning Tower

The Vatican Day 1 v o USA – Rome Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Rome.

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Arrive Rome

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

20 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Rome, Pompeii, Capri and Florence.

Loud & ClearÂŽ: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future 26 trip.

Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome! On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, your transfer leaves for the hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30.

This evening enjoy a fun Welcome Reception and dinner with your Travel Director. (WD) Dei Borgia

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Day 3 s ou o Rome Sightseeing & Free Time A full day in Rome to enjoy this mecca of art and history! First stop: Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. With your local guide, slip past the crowds with VIP access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.

You’ll stand face-to-face with some of the world’s most beloved masterpieces and have exclusive access to the spiraling stone Bramante Staircase – not open to the public. In the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s dramatic ceiling frescoes

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and Last Judgment altar fresco will take your breath away. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum, then view the iconic landmarks of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus on your way back to the hotel. This afternoon, relax with a glass of Prosecco or explore Rome’s treasures at your own pace. (BB) Dei Borgia

Day 4 s oo pu oh o Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento This morning, head south to the Bay of Naples where our private guide shows us the archeological treasures of Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius almost 2000 years ago. Our scenic drive continues to beautiful Sor-

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rento where we spend two relaxing nights. In the evening, savor a delicious home-cooked meal, local wine and lively conversation with a Sorrento family at a special Hands-On dinner.

(BB,HD) Hotel Continental

Day 5 s oo c Sorrento (Isle of Capri Excursion) Visit the legendary and idyllic Isle of Capri, once the summer home of Roman Emperors, and enjoy time to explore this enchanting island with white washed houses, orange and lemon trees, fashionable shops and restaurants.

(BB) Hotel Continental

Day 6 u o Sorrento – Assisi & Free Time Head north into the Umbrian hills to the lovely medieval city of Assisi. Treat yourself to a leisurely walk through the inviting streets or up to St. Francis’ Basilica or for a breathtaking view trek up to Roca Maggiore castle.

(BB,D) Hotel Giotto

Day 7 Assisi – Bologna – Venice Travel through the Apennine Mountains to the gastronomic city of Bologna where there is free time to explore this refined city.

Search for some of the local cheese and ‘prosciutto’ or take time to enjoy the trattorias before continuing on to a relaxing two-night stay on the Venetian Lido. (BB,D) Best Western Hotel Villa Mabapa

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Beautiful Florence

Venice – Verona – Italian Lakes This morning we journey first to the cypress-clad hills of Verona, renowned for Juliet’s balcony from Shakespeare’s famous “Romeo & Juliet.” See the Roman arena and stroll through the picturesque market square before heading across the plains of Lombardy for a relaxing two-night stay in the spectacular Italian Lake District. (BB,D) Hotel Simplon/ Atahotel Quark Milan

Day 10 f o Italian Lakes – Free Day A whole day to relax by the shimmering lake surrounded by pine covered mountains. Perhaps join an optional visit to beautiful Isola Bella or take an evening stroll (passeggiata) with the locals? (BB) Hotel Simplon/ Atahotel Quark Milan

Day 11 u o Italian Lakes – Pisa – Florence Traveling across the rich Po Valley, cross the Apennine Mountains and head south along the Mediterranean coast to Pisa. View the extraordinary Leaning Tower: 180 feet high and no less than 16 feet out of the perpendicular!

Then, it’s on to a pleasant threenight stay in Florence, capital of Tuscany and home of the Renaissance. (BB) Diplomat

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to your companions and la dolce vita. (BB,FD) Sheraton Roma

Florence – Siena – Rome Soak in the views of the Tuscan countryside on the drive south to Siena. Home to the annual Palio horse race in the stunning Piazza del Campo, this medieval walled city is a delightful place to wander. End the day back in Rome for a Highlight Farewell Dinner.

As you listen to famous arias and popular Italian music, raise a glass

Day 15 Rome – USA Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 06:00, 08:00 & 09:45. (BB)

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Midwest (ORD)

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Apr 29

$4,300

$1,076

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$4,300

$1,076

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Venice Sightseeing & Free Time

Stroll through Signoria Square, see Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo with its beautiful Baptistry and watch a leather work demonstration on your sightseeing tour of Florence.

End with a highlight visit to the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s magnificent ‘Statue of David’ with our Florentine and Renaissance local expert followed by an afternoon at leisure. After a restful night’s sleep, the birthplace of the Rennaissance is yours to explore.

Or join an optional visit to the picturesque coastal villages of the Cinque Terre.

(BB/BB,D) Diplomat

May 20

$4,300

$1,531

$1,685

$1,758

Jun 3, 24

$4,300

$1,531

$1,685

$1,758

Jul 22

$4,075

$1,531

$1,685

$1,758

Aug 5

$4,075

$1,531

$1,685

$1,758

Aug 26

$4,175

$1,076

$1,250

$1,331

Sep 2, 9

$4,325

$1,076

$1,250

$1,331

Sep 16, 23, 30

$4,325

$1,076

$1,250

$1,331

Oct 7, 14

$4,300

$1,076

$1,250

$1,331

Oct 21

$4,225

$1,076

$1,250

$1,331

Oct 28

$4,175

$1,002

$1,161

$1,264

Experience the unusual sights, sounds and unique Byzantine atmosphere of Venice on an included cruise to St. Mark’s Square to view the Bridge of Sighs and Doges’ Palace. On Giudecca Island watch a glassblowing demonstration of Venetian craftsmen fashioning their delicate objects in an age-old manner. Back in Venice enjoy an included gondola ride through the meandering canals followed by free time. (BB) Best Western Hotel Villa Mabapa

Tour Code: ITA. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $920. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

Hands-On Experience

World Heritage Site

Cruise or Ferry

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Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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Visit the courtyard of Palazzo Carvoja, seat of the first Sicilian parliament, stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile and visit the Greek Theater

See Quattro Canti Square. Visit Palermo Cathedral and the Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans

Discover the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley of the Temples

Cruise to the famous island and ride up to town by open top taxi

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

18 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Dine-Around Dinner, and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Rome, Taormina, Agrigento, Palermo and Pompeii.

Loud & ClearÂŽ: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Day 1 v o USA – Rome Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Rome.

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(WD) Veneto Palace

Day 3 s ou o Rome Sightseeing & Free Time Meet a local expert for a guided tour through the Vatican Museum, culminating beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your VIP visit includes fast-track entry and 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

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Basilica. Cross the Tiber to visit the famous Colosseum where gladiators once fought and see the Forum – former religious, political and commercial heart of the Roman Empire.

(BB) Veneto Palace

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Then enjoy Sicily’s most idyllic town at your own pace.

(BB,D/BB) Hilton Giardini Naxos

mosaics. In the afternoon there is free time to explore or shop in Palermo or continue sightseeing.

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Day 8 f od o Taormina Riviera – Free Day Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax at your resort’s private beach, Visit the Vatican City visit the historic Greek and Roman ruins, or explore the medieval country roads to Matera for an inquarter? Don’t miss the chance depth exploration of the extraordiof an optional drive through the nary ‘Sassi’– troglodyte dwellvineyards to Mt. Etna, Europe’s ings and churches dug out of the largest volcano, plus a visit rock, the most extensive example to Syracuse. For dinner this of their kind in the Mediterranean, evening, you are offered a a UNESCO World Heritage Site. selection of local restaurants Continue to the region known for for a more intimate dining its strange white Trulli buildings. experience. (BB,DA) Hilton Sunday evenings are popular for Giardini Naxos the traditional ritual of passeggiata, a pre-dinner promenade, Day 9 s ou o a chance to see, and be seen. In the morning admire the Trulli of Taormina – Palermo Alberobello – circular structures Drive to Agrigento on the with conical roofs and domed southern coast of Sicily where within, built with local limestone the Valley of the Temples once and stacked without using mortar. formed part of the ancient Greek Join an expert vintner with a colony of Akragas. Meet with a tasting of Apulia’s most robust local expert and walk along the and structured red wines – as fortified ridge stopping at all the rich and complex as anything main temples. Especially impresyou’ll find in Tuscany! sive are the massive Temple of (BB,D/BB) Grand Hotel La Concord and cliff top Temple Chiusa di Chietri of Juno, overlooking the sea.

In the afternoon continue to the Day 6 – 7 o cs o Sicilian capital of Palermo in time for dinner. (BB,D) Alberobello – Taormina Riviera Best Western Al Cavalieri The local roads take you south this Day 10 s morning to follow the shores of o the Gulf of Taranto to the mounPalermo Sightseeing & tainous Calabria region. Continue Free time along the Purple Coast to the very After a restful night’s sleep, join toe of Italy and board your ferry a historian to see the highlights bound for Sicily. In the mornof the city. Pass the huge Teatro ing, transfer to Taormina which Massimo to the baroque Quatclings to the side of Mount Tauro, tro Canti Square and glimpse overlooking the Ionian Sea and the beauties of the ‘fountain of the snowy peak of Mt. Etna. Join shame’. Palermo Cathedral has a local expert for a visit to the been altered over the years – go Greek Theater, graced with the inside to appreciate the composmost spectacular of backdrops. ite of architectural styles. Now to Stroll on to the tiny courtyard of the amazing Palatine Chapel the Palazzo Corvaja, Taormina’s in the Palace of the Normans. grandest building. Further along Outside there are few clues to its elegant Corso Umberto the Piazza astonishing interior – completely IX Aprile offers panoramic views. covered in glittering 12th century

Palermo – Cefalu – Overnight Ferry to Naples Drive along the coast to the charming fishing town of Cefalu.

Visit the cathedral which was erected to fulfill a vow made by the Norman King Roger II. Stroll down to the medieval stone fountain, and seek out the Gothic arch of the Porta Marina for a picture perfect view of the little harbor.

Later, return to Palermo to board your overnight ferry to Naples.

(BB) Ferry

Day 12 s ou o Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento Arrive in Naples in time for breakfast and an orientation tour of the city. Continue to Pompeii, buried in 79 AD by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Walk with a local expert through the cobbled streets for a glimpse at the daily life of Roman civilization.

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Day 13 o ct oo k Sorrento (Capri Excursion) Wake up full of anticipation for your excursion to Capri – the isle of dreams. Under the Mediterranean sun, take an open top taxi* up to Capri Town, where you can explore the narrow alleyways, browse in exclusive boutiques and enjoy the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Descend to the port by funicular railway and return to Sorrento for some relaxation time. Tonight, join your fellow guests at one of the restaurants that rise along the curve of the bay for an unforgettable Farewell Dinner of delicious Italian cuisine, wine and music.

(BB,FD) Hotel Continental

Day 14 Naples – USA Depart Naples or Rome. A departure transfer arrives at Naples Airport at 06:00 and 08:00 or continue on to Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport arriving at approximately 10:30. (BB)

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$530 PER COUPLE

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$4,175

$1,498

$1,645

$1,853

Jun 5, 19

$4,075

$1,498

$1,645

$1,853

Jul 10

$4,125

$1,498

$1,645

$1,853

Jul 24, 31

$4,060

$1,498

$1,645

$1,853

Aug 14, 21

$4,060

$1,498

$1,645

$1,853

Aug 28

$4,060

$1,187

$1,341

$1,425

Sep 4, 11, 18

$4,275

$1,187

$1,341

$1,425

Sep 25

$4,225

$1,187

$1,341

$1,425

Oct 2, 9

$4,075

$1,187

$1,341

$1,425

Departure Date

Tour Code: CRS. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $800. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *Open-top taxi in Capri is dependent on favorable weather conditions.

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Wi-Fi

Welcome Reception

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Hands-On Experience

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

21 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 14 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Paris, Chateaux Country and Avignon.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a 30 future trip.

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USA – Paris

Welcome to Paris! Your transfer leaves Charles de Gaulle Airport for the hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with drinks and dinner and meet your travel companions.

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lily” paintings. After a stop in Joan of Arc’s Rouen, visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy, our home for two relaxing nights. Rediscover the victory of the D-Day Landings as we hear a special HandsOn lecture from a local expert.

(BB,D) Novotel Bayeux

Day 6

de Chenonceau, incredibly engineered over the River Cher.

After free time in the riverside town of Amboise, end the day with a guided visit to the impressive Château d’Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life and was eventually buried. (BB) Alliance Hotel Tours Centre

Normandy Today we remember the heroes of the D-Day landings. Visit the

Enjoy a free day in Paris

Day 9 u oh o Loire Valley – Bordeaux Bid farewell to the Loire Valley and head for the Aquitaine region, which remained English until Visit chateau de Chenonceau the end of the Hundred Years’ War in 1453.

Day 7 u o Stop in St. Emilion, one of Normandy – Mont St. the principal red wine areas of Michel – Loire Valley Bordeaux. This evening, enjoy This morning visit that marvel a Highlight Dinner of ‘mouthof French architecture, Mont watering’ local specialties with St. Michel. This mass of granite local Bordeaux wine. (BB,HD) rising 400 feet from the sea was Mercure Bordeaux Chateau begun in 709 A.D. Visit its famous Chartrons Benedictine monastery added

Loire Valley (Three Châteaux Excursion) A full day dedicated to the best châteaux of France! Start with a stroll through the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, with its water, ornamental and kitchen gardens. Next, visit the 16th century Château Town Car

Welcome Reception

Stop in the ancient city of Nîmes to see the first-century Roman Arena and the Roman temple, Maison Carrée. Then end the day on the Rhone River in Avignon, where you’ll visit the imposing Gothic Papal Palace, flanked by four towers, and see the city’s iconic medieval bridge.

(BB) Novotel Avignon Centre

Avignon – French Riviera & Free Time

secured by the American Rangers.

(BB) Novotel Bayeux

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the delights of the Cote d’Azur.

(BB,HD/BB) AC Hotel Nice/ Columbus Monte Carlo

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Normandy Landing Beaches, the museum at Arromanches, the American Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach, and Pointe du Hoc, heroically

in the 13th century. Next, travel through the lush and pictureperfect Loire Valley, with rolling vineyards, imposing castles and elegant châteaux. Settle in for two relaxing nights in this idyllic “Garden of France”. (BB,D) Alliance Hotel Tours Centre

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Take a short drive to Pont du Gard to view the three-tiered Roman Aqueduct. Continue southeast through Provence, famed for its sunflower fields that inspired the great impressionist painters, for an afternoon arrival on the French Riviera. Tonight tour the wealthy Principality of Monaco. See the luxury yachts, drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit and enjoy a Highlight Dinner. The next day is completely free to sample

Day 15 t of o French Riviera – Paris (French TGV Train) This morning board the famous French TGV train and enjoy the scenery through Provence, the Rhone Valley and Burgundy.

From your comfortable seat, the trip flies by in just a few hours on one of the world’s fastest trains! At this evening’s Farewell Dinner, recall the “bons souvenirs” of your journey with the friends you’ve made along the way.

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Day 16 Paris – USA Today, we bid “au revoir” to France. Departure transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 07:30 & 10:00. (BB)

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$530 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR ADD D -ON ONS ON S ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 24

$4,600

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

May 15

$4,740

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

May 22

$4,740

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

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Bordeaux – Lourdes – Carcassonne

Jun 5, 19

$4,775

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

Jul 17

$4,600

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

After a stop to see Quinconces Square in Bordeaux, stop at Lourdes to see the beautiful basilica built above the grotto where St. Bernadette saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary.

End the day surrounded by Languedoc vineyards in the fairy tale walled city of Carcassonne.

After a restful night’s sleep enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this unique town or perhaps join an optional visit into “Hidden France” to Albi. (BB,D/BB) Best Western Le Donjon

Aug 14

$4,675

$1,575

$1,558

$1,653

*Sep 4, 11

$4,825

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Sep 18

$4,775

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Sep 25

$4,725

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Oct 2

$4,675

$1,094

$1,234

$1,364

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

Hands-On Experience

Tour Code: GTF. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,600. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Jun 5 departure overnights in Cour Cheverny instead of Tours and will visit Chambord instead of Villandry. * Sep 4 & 11 departures stay at the Columbus Monte Carlo instead of the AC Hotel Nice.

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See the remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches. Visit the Invasion Landings Museum, American Military Cemetery of St. Laurent and Rangers’ Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Drive along the D-Day landing beaches. See the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings in 1066

ESCORTED JOURNEYS

Enjoy a guided tour through the maze of halls and vaults of the massive abbey

+ See the imposing Chateaux of Saumur, Angers and Usse. Enjoy a short tutorial about the Loire Valley wines. Visit Villandry Castle, surrounded by France’s finest formal gardens, and Azay-le-Rideau, a beautiful, graceful and intimate early 15th century castle still surrounded by its moat

, See the stained-glass windows inside Chartres Cathedral considered the finest medieval glass in France

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French capital seeing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

10 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Mont St. Michel.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Mont St. Michel Day 1 v o USA – Paris Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Paris.

Day 2 o r Arrive Paris Welcome to Paris! On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, your airport transfer leaves for the hotel at 08:30, 11:00 & 13:30. After checking-in, the capital’s grand boulevards and world famous landmarks are yours to explore.

Later join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception, and an opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) Pullman Paris Bercy

Day 3 Paris – Normandy Beaches Follow the Seine River to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire its ancient cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic style. Walk through the narrow streets to the old market square, to see the superb modern church which commemorates the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Your route continues into the rich dairy lands of Normandy and stops in the charming fishing town of

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Honfleur, before continuing to your hotel perched on the historic coast where the D-Day landings took place.

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Day 4 Normandy Beaches (Bayeux Excursion) There are poignant reminders of WWII as you drive along some of the beaches of the D-Day landings today. Spend a few reflective moments at the

American Military Cemetery of St. Laurent near Omaha Beach.

Then past the beaches code named Juno and Gold to Arromanches.

Visit the D-Day Invasion Landings’ Museum and see the

remnants of the artificial port in the bay. Travel back in time to an invasion of a different kind now as you visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum which chronicles the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066. Finally, follow the route of the Rangers depicted in ‘Saving

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Private Ryan’ and visit the bunkers and the Rangers’ Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. (BB) Mercure Omaha Beach

Light really lives up to its name when the monuments, buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory – for that special touch of excitement and glamour don’t miss the chance to experience one of the world famous cabaret shows!

(BB) Pullman Paris Bercy

Pay your respects at the American Military Cemetery of St. Laurent

Day 5 s ou o Normandy Beaches – Mont St. Michel – St. Malo Drive south through ‘Bocage country’ for a guided tour of the hill-top abbey of Mont St. Michel. The abbey stands on an

and enjoy the setting of your château, before driving out past fortress at Langeais to Château de Villandry, the ‘Jewel of the Loire’.

Visit the apartments and the restored Renaissance gardens. Don’t miss

the water garden, ornamental garden and kitchen garden – a Visit Chateau Azay-le-Rideau stunning sea of fragrant green herbs, silvery cabbages, and purple island about half a mile offshore, basil. From here return to your reached by a causeway across own superb château, for relaxation the shining sands. Behind the and free time. Tonight your outer ring of defences, huddles Farewell Dinner starts with a the small town – its one street glass of Champagne and containing shops, cafés and hotels. includes a short group tutorial Now along the Emerald Coast to on the wines that complement stunning St. Malo, one of the most dinner. Excellent service and charming places in France. You sumptuous dishes in the most are at leisure to walk around the salubrious setting, ensures the ramparts of the thick city walls, memory of your meal will linger offering fantastic views over the long after you’ve returned home. old town and the bay.

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St. Malo – Loire Valley Drive south through the Loire Valley, passing the moated castle at Angers. Cross the Loire at Saumur, where a local wine expert will guide you through tastings of the region’s delicious wines. Drive quietly past the sleeping beauty château at Ussé en route to the Chateau Azay-le-Rideau. Visit the apartments and appreciate the beautiful setting amid the waters of the Indre. Now on to your own beautiful château hotel. In the morning, have a relaxed breakfast

fabulous sights!

Notre Dame Cathedral, the

immense facades of the Louvre and

Garnier’s Opera House. Behold the vast Place de la Concorde, where the

guillotine once stood then drive down the Champs-Élysées to Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe.

Your sightseeing tour concludes with a photo stop of the Eiffel Tower. After dark, the City of

Day 9 Paris – USA Au revoir Paris. Departure transfers arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 & 11:00. (BB)

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Loire Valley – Chartres – Paris

Wi-Fi

Welcome Reception

$450 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

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Tour Code: NBV. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $790. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *These departures stay at alternative accommodation in Bayeux, Caen or Le Havre instead of Mercure Omaha Beach.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Day 8 Driving through the vast wheat fields of La Beauce, Chartres Cathedral looms large on the horizon. Auguste Rodin called it the ‘Acropolis of France’, and once inside you can marvel at the beautiful stained glass rose window which floods the cathedral with color and light.

From here, return to the French capital, where your Travel Director introduces you to all the

See Garnier’s famous Opera House in Paris

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1 Visit the 8th century Mezquita filled with horseshoe shaped arches

2 Join an informative Valdepenas wine tutorial

3 Enjoy a highlight guided visit to the Prado Museum, home of the world’s finest collection of Spanish paintings

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

13 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 8 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Madrid.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

Sagrada Familia Day 1 v o USA – Barcelona Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Barcelona.

Day 2 o r Arrive Barcelona Welcome to Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, a land that retains its own distinctive language, culture and traditions! Airport transfers depart from Barcelona Airport for the hotel at 09:30 & 12:30.

Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and the chance to mingle over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine.

(WD) Meliá Barcelona Sarrià

Day 3 s ou o Barcelona Sightseeing & Free Time

Cibeles Fountain, Madrid

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stand beneath the soaring facade of Gaudi’s extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia church. A mix of Gothic spires, fruity mosaics and sinuous sculpture – it defies belief!

The afternoon is at leisure.

(BB) Meliá Barcelona Sarrià

Day 4 o ph o Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia Follow the sunny Costa Dorada, past the rice fields of the Ebro Delta to stop in Peñíscola. Explore the lanes and white-walled

cottages clustered around the sealapped castle, used in the film El Cid. Continue through the famous orange groves to Valencia where you see the ultramodern Center of Arts and Sciences. Circumnavigate the old town, past the City Gates of Serranos and Quart to reach your central hotel. Valencia is the birthplace of paella.

Tonight, learn the authentic recipe in a fun cookery demonstration and savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner!

(BB,HD) Husa Reina Victoria

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See the Plaza de Espana in Seville

Day 5 s ou o Valencia – Granada Heading along the Costa Blanca, Benidorm suddenly rises like Manhattan on the Mediterranean. Continue past the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings hollowed out of the soft rock at Purullena. Drive along the Sierra Nevada, with magnificent mountain views and over the Mora Pass to reach glorious Granada. Overlooking the town stands one of the most remarkable 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,D) Vincci Albayzin

Day 6 h o Granada – Seville This morning there is time, if you wish, to explore the labyrinthine Albaicin quarter – from the church of St. Nicholas, there is one of the most exquisite views of the Alhambra. Then drive past gleaming white villages and olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see to Seville. This exquisite capital of Andalucía is simply one of Spain’s most charming jewels.

Tonight enjoy the flavors of Andalucía and share in the passion of Spain’s most fiery region at a Flamenco show and dinner. (BB,HD) Ayre Seville

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& Free time Set off early along the GuadalThis morning join a local expert quivir valley, past villages and for a sightseeing tour along the towns studded with Moorish noble avenues. Drive by the statue towers and fortresses. Stop in the of Cervantes’ fictional hero, Don perfectly preserved Moorish city of Quixote in the Plaza de España.

Cordoba. Cross the famous Continue past the Cibeles Foun2000-year-old bridge and the tain and the Parliament and cross magnificent Mezquita, an 8th the Puerta del Sol. Visit the Prado century mosque with a Christian Museum, a rose colored palace church built inside it. Afterwards, housing works by Botticelli, Vethere is free time to stroll through lázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and the narrow others. Take time out to relax at streets of the a café or shop in the trendy bouOld Jewish tiques. In the evening, enjoy a Quarter.

Farewell Dinner in the heart Follow in the of town, complete with wine footsteps of and music. (BB,FD) Hesperia Don Quixote Madrid now as you travel Day 10 through Madrid – USA the Mancha Board your onward flights today, vineyards taking home memories and to the friendships that will last a lifetime. famous wine Enjoy an included Flamenco show Departure transfers arrive at center of Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & Valdepeñas, Day 7 s o 11:00. (BB) its roads lined with bodegas Seville Sightseeing & (wine-cellars). Learn about the Free Time wines that make this region so Seville has a distinctive character famous and taste their robust and presence best revealed by a loflavors. Overnight in the capital, cal expert. During your stay, visit Madrid. (BB) Hesperia Madrid the Plaza de España in Maria Louisa Park. Then stroll through UP the fashionable Santa Cruz FROM OVER 60 CITIES! S! TO Quarter with its flower decked Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 cities wrought-iron balconies. Emerge ers throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers PER COUPLE by the Alcazar – a Moorish fanChoice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing Book

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6 See the Old City and visit Plaza Mayor and the Old University building

8 Visit the modern Guggenheim Museum

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View the unique City of Arts and Science building

3 Guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana and a visit of the Prado

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

18 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Lisbon, Salamanca, Barcelona and Madrid.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

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Here we will see the tomb of Vasco da Gama. From this city many navigators set sail, and we will hear about Magellan, Dias and Henry as we tour this exciting Portuguese capital. The old Alfama district and the Liberdade treelined boulevard, with its beautiful mosaic sidewalks, as well as

Rossio and Commerce Squares

are also part of our morning sightseeing. In the afternoon, relax or join an optional trip to the beautiful hilltop village of Sintra and the pretty harbor of Cascais.

(BB) Turim Avenida Liberdade

Day 4 u o Lisbon – Fátima – Porto After a leisurely breakfast, head to Fátima to see the shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Then on to Porto on the

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Montserrat

Visit Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia

across verdant valleys to stunning San Sebastian.

(BB,D) NH Aranzazu

Sagrada Familia Church; its

Day 7 San Sebastian (Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum) Travel to nearby Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum, where the Gehry-designed modern building is as intriguing as the collections inside.

Return to San Sebastian for an afternoon at leisure. Stroll along the four-mile oceanfront promenade, take a boat to Isla Santa Clara, or join an optional trip to

Douro River, where the picturesque riverfront Ribeira district is part of the historic center recognized as a World Heritage site.

Admire the bridges that span the Douro and deepen your Port wine appreciation at an included tasting in a local cellar. The balance of the afternoon is free to explore the downtown area. (BB,D) Porto Palacio Hotel

Day 5 s ou o Porto – Salamanca This morning we drive into Spain on the way to Salamanca, seat of one of the oldest universities in the world. On your included walking tour, see the UNESCO Old City and visit Spain’s most beautiful squares, the Plaza Mayor. Pause to admire the Old University with its adjacent buildings, Escuelas Menores and Cielo de Salamanca, the cloister and its charming chapel (when available).

(BB) Alameda Palace

Day 6 Salamanca – Burgos – San Sebastian On the way to the Basque Country, we drive past Tordesillas, where the Line of Demarcation was established back in the 15th century, and Valladolid, where Columbus died and was originally buried. Stop in Burgos, the land of El Cid, Spain’s 11th century national hero, then continue Town Car

fanciful sculptural spires are one of Barcelona’s most iconic images.

Then, continue to Montserrat to marvel at the dramatic peaks surrounding this peaceful place of pilgrimage. The next day is yours to explore Spain’s most vibrant city. Stroll along the famous Rambla and Gaudi’s Park Guell or visit the superb Picasso Museum.

(BB/BB) U232 Hotel

Day 11 o ph o Barcelona – Valencia Gaze at the sparkling Mediterranean waters of the Costa Dorada on a morning drive past orange groves to Valencia. See the 2000-year-old city, a mix of old ramparts and gateways and the new Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences complex during a

panoramic sightseeing tour. Enjoy free time in the afternoon and save your appetite for a classic Valencian treat. After a HandsOn paella cooking demonstration, savor the delicious results at a festive dinner.

(BB,HD) Valencia Center

Overnight in Porto the nearby French village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, dubbed “Little Paris” in the 17th century. (BB) NH Aranzazu

Day 12 – 13 s of oo k Valencia – Madrid Sightseeing & Free Time Cross La Mancha to Madrid, Spain’s capital city. Our afternoon sightseeing views the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the writer of Don Quixote. Then, it’s on to a highlight visit to the palatial Prado Museum, one of the world’s greatest art galleries with works by El Greco, Velazquez, Goya and Italian and Dutch masters. After a relaxing evening enjoy your last day in Madrid to explore this cosmopolitan city on your own or consider taking an optional trip to Toledo, Spain’s old capital. Tonight, say your goodbyes during our Highlight Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 8 h o San Sebastian – Pamplona – Barcelona First stop this morning is in Pamplona the city of the running of the bulls, and perhaps take a stroll to the famous Estafeta Street.

Pass through the Rioja wine region and arrive in Barcelona to a warm Catalonian welcome. Unpack for an enchanting three-night stay in Catalonia’s coastal capital, then savor the regional flavors at local restaurant.

(BB,HD) U232 Hotel

Day 9 – 10 s ou of o Barcelona Sightseeing & Free Time See the sites – from the old Gothic Quarter to the beautiful Passeig de Gracia Boulevard

and Columbus Monument on your morning tour. Visit Gaudi’s

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Tour Code: USP. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $870. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

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5 Guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Monument to the Discoveries, the Tower of Belem, the Hieronymite Monastery, Alfama district and the Liberdade Boulevard

7 Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

20 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Highlight Lunches, 4 ThreeCourse Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Lisbon.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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(BB) Melia Galgos

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MOROCCO Day 4 s ou o Madrid – Toledo – Cordoba Just south of Madrid, Toledo rises from a granite hill above the Tagus River. See the 13th century Gothic Cathedral and visit Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogue buildings in Europe, and Santo Tome Church, home to El Greco’s most famous painting during a guided sightseeing tour of this World Heritage

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Historic City. Continue south through the rugged landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha with its characteristic white windmills to the Andalusian city of Cordoba.

(BB,D) Macia Alfaros

Day 5 s ou o Cordoba – Granada Cordoba, situated in the fertile valley of the River Guadalquivir,

has an extensive array of architectural monuments built by

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the Romans, the Moors and early Christians. Visit the magnificent 8th century Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble and jasper. Then, travel through the endless Andalusian olive groves on our way to Moorish hilltop

See the Rock of Gibraltar

Vasco da Gama is entombed. Visit the old Alfama district and see the beautiful mosaic sidewalks of the tree-lined Liberdade, and Rossio and Commerce squares. In the afternoon, relax or join an optional tour to the beautiful hilltop village of Sintra and the pretty harbor of Cascais.

(BB) Turim Avenida Liberdade and sounds of the bustling, exotic Medina in Tetouan and savor the flavors of a Moroccan feast and local entertainment before crossing the sea back to Spain. (BB,HL) Melia Costa del Sol

Day 8 f o Costa del Sol – Free Day Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba Granada with its spectacular views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains.

(BB,D) Melia Granada

Day 6 s ou oh oo p This morning, a highlight visit to the famed Alhambra feels like entering an Arabian Night’s dream! A fantasy of “lace in stone”, surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, the Alhambra accords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Then, travel south to the vibrant Costa del Sol for a leisurely three-night stay. Stop at a rural olive mill for a fun Hands-On olive-oil tasting and join the locals at the village square for an Andalusian home-hosted lunch. (BB,HL,D) Melia Costa del Sol

Day 7 o cu oo p Costa del Sol (Morocco Excursion) Slip away to Morocco for a day!

After a morning drive, board a ferry and cross the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.

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A whole day to relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the beach front or take an optional trip into the hills to visit the quaint whitewashed village of Mijas.

(BB) Melia Costa del Sol

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Granada – Costa del Sol (Hidden Spain Excursion)

Welcome Reception

on the Tagus River. Then visit the Hieronymite Monastery, where

Costa del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville A short drive takes us to the British Territory of Gibraltar, where we tour the famed Rock, visit St. Michael’s Cave and meet the infamous Barbary Apes. After free time downtown, we return to Spain and continue through the vineyards of Jerez, home of sherry, to a pleasant twonight stay in Seville, Andalusia’s most beautiful city. Don’t miss the chance to see an optional Flamenco show tonight!

(BB,D) Melia Lebreros

Day 10 s ou o Seville Sightseeing & Free Time Step back in time as we observe 800 years of influence by the Moors. After admiring Maria Luisa Park, with its spectacular Plaza de España, view the Alcazar Palace, walk through the old district of Santa Cruz and visit the world’s largest gothic

Cathedral to see the impressive tomb of Columbus. Enjoy an

afternoon at leisure.

(BB) Melia Lebreros

Day 11 Seville – Lisbon Across the border and into the Algarve, this relaxing morning drive takes us through the corkoak forests of Alentejo, also known as Portugal’s granary, into Lisbon, the beautiful Portuguese capital city.

(BB) Turim Avenida Liberdade

Day 12 s ou o Lisbon Sightseeing & Free Time Portugal has a long seafaring history that is evident throughout the morning sightseeing tour.

Stop at the 16th century Tower of Belem and the more modern

Day 13 o k Lisbon (Fátima Excursion) Enjoy a morning excursion to Fátima, the famed Portuguese Shrine and pilgrimage center, where we admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The afternoon is at leisure.

Tonight, we say our goodbyes to our newfound friends during an included Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (BB,FD) Turim Avenida Liberdade

Day 14 Lisbon – USA It’s “Hasta la vista” or “Adeus” to Iberia as we are transferred to the airport for our return flight home.

Departure transfers arrive at Lisbon Airport at 06:30 & 08:30.

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Tour Code: SMP. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $680. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

26 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 17 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Dine-Around Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fes, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Granada.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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MOROCCO its honey-colored cathedral.

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Day 5 – 6 s ou o Salamanca – Fatima – Lisbon Cross the Portuguese frontier and skirt the Estrela mountains en route to Fatima. Join the pilgrims flocking into the great Basilica commemorating the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary

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universities. Visit a carpet co-operative, then you are at leisure. (BB,D/ BB) Palais Medina & Spa

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s ou o Fes – Marrakesh Explore the Medina in Fes to three young shepherds in 1917. Then continue to Lisbon.

In the morning, sightseeing with a local expert takes you along the avenues of the Lower Town to the Terreiro do Paco, finest square in the city. Visit the Belem Quarter from where sailing ships set forth to discover unknown lands. See the Monument to the Discoveries and the more ancient Belem Tower. It was erected to protect Heironymite’s Monastery which you visit next.

The afternoon is at leisure.

(BB/BB) Tiara Park Atlantic

Day 7 – 8 s oh of o Lisbon – Seville – Free Day Leave Lisbon via the 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 Highlight Dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show. The following day is completely yours to relax, explore or continue sightseeing in this fascinating city.

(BB,HD/BB) Ayre Seville

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s oo cu o Seville – Gibraltar – Fes Set sail across the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco, a world of veils, musky spices, bazaars, souks and snake charmers. Continue to Fes, Morocco’s most ancient imperial city. Next morning, a guided tour shows you the Medina – the walled city of hidden courtyards, mosques and workshops, the bazaar and one of the world’s oldest Town Car

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Travel via the Atlas Mountains, past mud-walled villages to Marrakesh. Enjoy the atmosphere in Djemaa el Fna Square where acrobats, dancers and fortune tellers entertain you.

A guided tour shows you the Medina with its many souks and Koutobia Minaret dominating the skyline. Also included is a visit to the Palais de la Bahia, built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time.

(BB,D/BB) Atlas Medina & Spa

Day 13 s o Marrakesh – Casablanca Say goodbye to the snake charmers of Marrakesh and head for Casablanca on the coast. Did Humphrey Bogart really say ‘Play it again Sam’? Find out during an orientation tour and see the largest mosque in the country.

(BB,D) Sheraton Casablanca

Day 14 s ou o Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier Drive northwards to Rabat to see the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower. Continue to Tangier, Morocco’s great port, overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar. Sights include the Sultan’s Palace and the famous Casbah, with its variety of Moroccan wares. This evening, relax in the comfortable surroundings of your hotel or take a stroll along the bay of Tangier. (BB,D) Andalucia Golf

colony! Later, take the scenic route along the Costa Del Sol through exclusive resorts where the Mediterranean’s most expensive yachts lie moored. The next day is completely free to enjoy the Costa Del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade or savor the specialties in the local restaurants.

(BB/BB) Melia Costa Del Sol

Day 17 u od o 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 gardens and take in the views of the coast. Continue to Granada to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. See the Lion Court as well as the Gardens of the Generalife in the royal summer residence. This evening choose your own personal ambience and cuisine from

our Dine-Around selection of restaurants. (BB,DA) Saray

Day 18 o po k Granada – Madrid Journey northwards through countryside immortalized by Don Quixote. In the wine center of Valdepeñas, visit one of the ‘bodegas’ for a taste. Drive up to the windmills on the ridge above Consuegra for views over the plains of La Mancha. Back in Madrid this evening, bid farewell to your newfound friends with a lively Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 19 Madrid – USA Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)

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$4,410

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Cross back over to Spain and visit Gibraltar, an independent colony under British control since 1704. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael’s Cave and see the Barbary Apes, legendary guardians of the

Tour Code: SPM. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,090. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

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C Explore the world’s most famous botanical gardens

D Explore the famous coastal town at leisure

E Join an insightful lecture on the famous White Cliffs

F Enjoy a highlight Cream Tea in a beautiful setting

G Visit the stunning 1930’s garden created by Vita Sackville-West

H Enjoy a tour of the vineyard and tasting

I Meander through the award-winning formal gardens

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

13 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 8 Full Breakfasts, 1 Highlight Cream Tea, 2 Three-Course Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: London, Wisley Gardens, Dover and Hever Castle.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

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Day 3 s o London (Hampton Court Palace Excursion) See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace on your half day introductory sightseeing tour with your local expert. This afternoon visit Hampton Court Palace, the most modern, sophisticated and magnificent palace of its age. See the vast Tudor kitchens, and the

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tapestries in the Great Hall with a local expert. Lose yourself in the most famous Maze and visit the Privy Garden. Tonight, consider joining your Travel Director for dinner at a lively restaurant or perhaps take in a West End show.

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Day 4 s o London (Wisley Gardens Excursion) This morning travel to the pleasant gardens of Wisley. Renowned as the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley captures the imagination with

richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and the state-ofthe-art glasshouse. Here you will enjoy a small group sightseeing experience around parts of the garden. You will then have free time to have lunch in one of the restaurants on the grounds. Later, return to London when you will have the option to sightsee further or take an optional experience on the London Eye with a cruise on the Thames before returning to your hotel. (FB) Cumberland *Select departures visit the Chelsea Flower Show instead of Wisley Gardens

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London – Sussex Coast (Kew Gardens & Bluebell Railway Excursion) Enjoy an included visit to Kew Gardens. This botanical garden is known as the world’s most famous – a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising centuries of royal history. Explore inside the vast Victorian glasshouses and see the indoor galleries. Here you will take an included 40 minute bus tour around part of the garden. You will then have free time to lunch in one of the restaurants on the grounds. Later travel south and visit Sheffield Park and Gardens. The National Trust acquired this property in 1954 and the garden is comprised of four large lakes and a variety of rare trees and shrubs. The magnificent landscaping of the garden was laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown.

From Sheffield Park enjoy a ride on one of England’s most famous steam trains – the Bluebell Railway.(FB,D) The Grand Hotel Eastbourne/Hilton Avisford Park/The Thistle Brighton

Day 6 Sussex Coast (Brighton Excursion) After a leisurely start, enjoy a drive along the coast to Brighton.

Thanks to the Prince Regent, the town has always enjoyed a reputation for elegance, fun and architecture. You may decide to visit the impressive Brighton Pavilion or shop for interesting items in The Lanes. “The Lanes” form a retail, leisure and residential area near the seafront, characterized by narrow alleyways following the street pattern of the original fishing village. Perhaps enjoy fish and chips for lunch before returning to your hotel. This evening is free to dine at one of the local restaurants. (FB) The Grand Hotel Eastbourne/Hilton Avisford Park/The Thistle Brighton

Day 7 s ou oh o Sussex Coast – Dover – Canterbury – Royal Tunbridge Wells (Ephriam Country House Excursion) Travel to Dover for a unique insight into the White Cliffs of

Dover. A member of the National Trust will provide a talk on the significance of the cliffs and the conservation thereof. Later visit Canterbury which is a historic English cathedral city. Parts of the city have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thomas Becket’s murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 led to the cathedral becoming a place of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide and this pilgrimage later provided the theme for Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th-century literary classic ‘The Canterbury Tales’. You will have free time to explore the city before enjoying a delicious Cream Tea at Mount Ephraim Country House later this afternoon. Then it is on to Royal Tunbridge Wells for a two night stay. Dinner will be served at your hotel this evening. (FB,HL,D) Mercure Tunbridge Wells

produce wines and ciders, this vineyard is set in 22 acres on a gentle south facing slope in a shallow sheltered valley.

Traditional Kentish ciders have also been made here for over 20 years together with farm pressed apple juices.

The visit includes a vineyard walk, winery talk and tasting including a complimentary glass of wine. Later return to your hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

(FB) Mercure Tunbridge Wells

Day 9 s oo k Royal Tunbridge Wells – Chartwell – London (Hever Castle Excursion) Enjoy a visit to Hever Castle for a small group sightseeing experience with the gardeners to see these

award-winning formal gardens.

Each garden has its own style and character, from the giant topiary chess set and herb collection of the Tudor Garden to the magnificent Pompeiian Wall and collection of classical statuary in the Italian Garden. The celebrated Rose Garden contains over 4,000 roses within its walls, and there’s an impressive herbaceous border stretching over 100 meters. You will also have an included ticket to see inside the castle itself at your own pace. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and it has become well known as the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn – wife of Henry VIII. Later travel a short distance to visit Chartwell. This is where Sir Winston Churchill lived with his wife until his death in 1965.

Now owned by the National Trust, the house and gardens have been beautifully preserved. Return to London this evening where you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

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Day 8 o p Royal Tunbridge Wells (Sissinghurst Gardens & Biddenden Vineyards Excursion) Visit the beautiful gardens at Sissinghurst. This garden was created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West, poet and gardening writer, and her husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat.

Sissinghurst’s garden is one of the best-loved in the whole of the United Kingdom, drawing visitors from all over the world. The garden itself is designed as a series of “rooms”, each with a different character of color and/or theme, divided by high clipped hedges and pink brick walls. This afternoon travel to Biddenden Vineyard – Kent’s oldest commercial vineyard. Established by the Barnes family in 1969 to

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$3,000

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Jun 21

$3,000

$1,472

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$3,050

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$2,975

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$2,975

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$2,975

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(WD) Crowne Plaza Roxburghe

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

21 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 14 Full Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Edinburgh, Dublin and London.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

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Stirling Castle, perched high on

a rock, home to Scottish kings and one of the grandest in Scotland with its amazing Great Hall of James IV and royal kitchens. From the battlements we overlook the fields of “Braveheart” fame, and the sight of Wallace’s victory in the battle of Stirling Bridge. Then enjoy spectacular scenery as

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largest walled parks in Europe. End with a visit to the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells at Trinity College.

Visit the beautiful Ring of Kerry we travel into the heart of the Trossachs, a romantic land of misty lakes and cloud-capped mountains. Return to Edinburgh for an evening at leisure.

(FB) Crowne Plaza Roxburghe

Day 5 Edinburgh – Lake District – York En route to the Lake District, begin the day with a stop at Gretna Green, a favorite wedding spot since 1754. Drive through the Lake District National Park to Grasmere, home of the poet William Wordsworth, before continuing through James Herriot country to York, the ‘secret capital’ of northern England.

(FB,D) Marriott York

Day 6 York – Chester This morning’s stroll through the walled city of York includes the maze of narrow streets in the famous Shambles with views of the towering cathedral, York Minster. Then cross the Peninnes to Chester, a medieval treasure of half-timbered houses and rows, double tiers of shops and covered walkways.

(FB,D) Crowne Plaza Chester

Day 7 – 8 o cs of o Chester – Wales – Dublin – Free Day View medieval Conwy Castle, thought by many the most impressive castle in Wales. Then continue along the northern coast to Holyhead and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin for a pleasant twonight stay. See the sights of this lively city on a guided tour that includes views of statue-lined O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park, one of the Town Car

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Day 12 o c Wexford – Wales – Bristol Take a morning ferry across St.George’s Channel back to Britain. Then travel through southern Wales to Bristol for a two-night stay.

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Dublin – Galway – Co. Clare Westward we travel, through the horse country of Ballinasloe and Athlone to view Galway Bay. Then cross the desolate limestone landscape of The Burren to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, which plunge 700 feet into the sea, for breathtaking vistas of the Clare Coast. This evening perhaps join an optional medieval banquet! (FB) Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick

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ancient Roman Baths. Later visit the mysterious standing stones of prehistoric Stonehenge. After a scenic drive through England’s West Country, stroll through King

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Green countryside, halftimbered Tudor homes and peaceful villages are a common sight, much as they were 400 years ago to the eyes of William Shakespeare. View his birthplace in Stratfordupon-Avon, and visit the cottage where his beloved Anne Hathaway lived. Then enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, adored for its quaint villages and thatched roof cottages.

(FB) Mercure Holland House

This morning’s guided tour includes views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard (when held) and Trafalgar Square.

This afternoon is free to perhaps visit the Tower of London and take a cruise on the regal river Thames. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at your hotel.

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This morning we make a stop in England’s best preserved Georgian city, Bath, where we visit the

Co. Clare – Ring of Kerry – Killarney Today we experience one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe – around the famous “Ring of Kerry.” Spectacular panoramas unfold as we tour through romantic glens with views of Killorglin of Puck Fair fame, Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen and the outstanding Moll’s Gap. This evening enjoy a fun Hands-On experience at a local restaurant in Killarney: an interactive cooking demonstration followed by dinner with your travel companions.

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Killarney – Blarney Castle – Waterford – Wexford Visit the legendary Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence! Continue to the quaint town of Waterford, and visit the famous Waterford Crystal Showroom. Later in the old Viking town of Wexford, see the John Barry Memorial, visited by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. (FB,D) Talbot Hotel

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$4,060

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$4,260

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Sep 24

$4,060

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First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 11 Full Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners, and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Dublin, Londonderry and Belfast.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Dublin Sightseeing & Free Time After a restful night’s sleep become acquainted with Dublin’s elegant squares during a sightseeing tour.

See famous O’Connell Street, Custom House and Dublin Castle. Visit the Trinity College Library to admire the 9th century Book of Kells, its delicate paintings one of the treasures of the Middle Ages.

Upstairs in the barrel-vaulted Long Room, walk from one

magnificent oak bookcase to the next containing 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. The afternoon is free to explore at your own leisure. (FB) DT Dublin Hotel

Day 4 Dublin – Blarney Drive to Kildare for a visit to one of the country’s main racehorse breeding centers and acclaimed 100 year old Japanese Gardens

where you can ‘journey through life’. Move on to the medieval city of Kilkenny where there is free time to see St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Kilkenny Design Centre.

Now on past the imposing 13th century castle of Cahir, featured in the film ‘Excalibur’, to your resort hotel in the beautiful Shournagh Valley.

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Visit Kylemore Abbey

Day 5 Blarney – Killarney Visit Blarney Castle, where you have the chance to hang upside down from the ramparts to kiss the stone and ensure a lifetime of eloquence! Now on to Cork, Ireland’s second most populous city, built on the River Lee. Enjoy an orientation tour before crossing the majestic Derrynasaggart Mountains to the peaceful town of Killarney. (FB) Killarney Towers

Day 6 Killarney (Ring of Kerry Excursion) Enjoy a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry, a world of towering cliffs, lush lake lands and remote villages.

Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll’s Gap to admire Queen Victoria’s ‘Ladies View’. Return to the three peaceful Lakes of Killarney for an included horse-drawn jaunting car ride with the local ‘Jarvies’. (FB) Killarney Towers

Day 7 Killarney – Limerick This morning, take to the wide skies, peaceful towns, and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, setting for the film Ryan’s Daughter. Drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula’s far end then continue through the picturesque thatched village of Adare to Limerick, famous for rhymes, lace and elegant Georgian houses. (FB) George Boutique

Day 8 Limerick – Galway In Limerick see the Treaty Stone, St. Mary’s Cathedral and medieval

King John’s Castle. Then visit Bunratty Folk Park to experience the lifestyle of rural Ireland over the centuries. Move on to the Visitors’ Center at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast before a delightful drive through the strange, rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway. (FB,D) Connemara Coast

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Londonderry – Ballygally (Giants Causeway Excursion)

Ballygally – Belfast

Sightseeing with a local guide takes you inside the city walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down steep Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the Gothic Guildhall. Continue to the spectacular Giant’s Causeway, a geological masterpiece steeped in legend.

Enjoy miles of breathtaking beauty as the road clings to the coastline at the mouth of the famous ‘nine glens of Antrim’. Arrive at your hotel overlooking the golden sands of Ballygally Bay. Those brave enough can check out the ‘ghost room’, in one of the castle’s turrets.(FB,D) Ballygally Castle

Continue around the Antrim coast, past the huge Norman castle at Carrickfergus, to arrive in the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast. Meet your local expert for a panoramic tour seeing the City Hall, Queen’s University, and Stormont Castle. This evening please join us for a finalé Farewell Dinner, where old-fashioned hospitality is blended with good food and wine for an experience that delights the senses. (FB,FD) Europa Hotel

Day 13 Belfast – USA Departure transfers arrive at Belfast City Airport and 07:15 and Belfast Airport at 08:00. Dublin transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 08:00. (FB)

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Day 9 Galway (Connemara Excursion) In the morning, see Galway’s Spanish Arch, St. Nicholas Cathedral and Eyre Square, dedicated to US president John F. Kennedy. Then experience the beautiful rugged landscape of Connemara, a wonderland of trout-filled rivers, lakes and silent hills. Tour the workshop of the famous marble factory before a visit to Kylemore Abbey, one of Ireland’s greatest neo-Gothic castles. (FB) Connemara Coast

Day 10 Galway – Londonderry This morning is dedicated to Clonalis House, ancestral home of the O’Conors, descendants of the last High Kings of Ireland.

Meet the resident family and tour their home, imbued with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Head through County Sligo to visit the Belleek Pottery Center nestled on the banks of the River Erne.

Admire the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal as you cross into Northern Ireland bound for the ancient walled city of ‘Derry’.

(FB,D) City Hotel Town Car

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$3,150

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$3,100

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$3,000

$834

$1,008

$1,229

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Tour Code: CRI. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $640. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

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c See Glencoe, also known as the Glen of the Weeping

d Visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral and see George Square on your orientation tour

e Explore the great hall and see the ‘Stirling Heads’ Edinburgh Castle

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Day 2 o r Arrive Edinburgh Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

10 Meals: Welcome Dinner with traditional Scottish Fare, 6 Full Breakfasts, 2 ThreeCourse Dinners, and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Edinburgh.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Welcome to Edinburgh! Your airport transfer leaves for the hotel at 09:00, 11:30 & 14:00. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. This evening, meet your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical Scottish pub meal and drinks. (WD) Novotel City Centre

Day 3 s ou o Edinburgh Sightseeing & Free Time This morning, your local expert takes you on a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of Holyroodhouse 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 include tickets

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Explore the village or join an excursion to visit Blair Castle, ancestral home to the Dukes of Atholl. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB,D) Laggan Gaskmore/ Macdonalds Four Seasons

Day 5 o c Scottish Highlands (Isle of Skye & Scenic Highlands Excursion) Travel through Inverness, known as the capital of The Highlands and along the banks of the famous

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Loch Ness. View Eileen Donan Castle before crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Center and the Museum of the Isles, where you can

Watch the spectacular Military Tattoo at Edinbugh Castle

trace your genealogy or explore the wonderful gardens. Later take the ferry to Mallaig and continue your journey through the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands to your hotel.

(FB,D) Laggan Gaskmore/ Macdonalds Four Seasons

Day 8 Glasgow – USA After a hearty Scottish breakfast, bid farewell to your Travel Director and companions as your holiday in Scotland comes

Scottish Highlands – Glencoe – Glasgow 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 Campbells in 1692. Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, immortalized in the well-known Scottish song, to the lively city of Glasgow. This afternoon visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint and founder of the city. Your orientation tour of Glasgow also includes the magnificent George Square and the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry.

(FB) Radisson Blu Glasgow/ Westerwood Hotel

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 local specialty visit to Glengoyne Whisky Distillery to sample a ‘wee dram’. Tonight, experience a Highlight Farewell Dinner at a working hill farm on the banks of Loch Ard. (FB,FD) Radisson Blu Glasgow/ Westerwood Hotel

Day 7 o po k Glasgow (Stirling Castle Excursion) Enjoy some free time this morning to explore this vibrant city. Later

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to an end. Transfers will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 07:00 & 09:00. (FB)

“It’s like the longhorns back home. But hairier.”

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Land Only

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Midwest (ORD)

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$2,000

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$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,040

$1,517

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$2,040

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$2,075

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*Aug 2, 6, 9

$2,350

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$2,175

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$2,040

$1,108

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$1,262

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$2,025

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Tour Code: BBO. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $250. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *Military Tattoo Included

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J Guided city tour includes Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg, and Military Tattoo included on select departures

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

21 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 13 Full Breakfasts, 5 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Dublin, Londonderry and Edinburgh.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Day 3 s o Dublin Sightseeing & Free Time This morning, a guided exploration of Dublin shows you the elegant Georgian squares, famous O’Connell Street and historic Custom House, one of architect James Gandon’s masterpieces. A walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College brings you to the magnificent Old Library. Inside you’ll find the 9th century Book of Kells,

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Day 4 Dublin – Waterford – Cork Drive to Kildare for a look behind the scenes at one of the country’s main racehorse breeding centers and visit Europe’s finest Japanese Gardens, for a ‘journey through life’. Then head for Waterford to see Reginald’s Tower, the ruined

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city walls and the Waterford Crystal Showroom. Now on to Cork, Ireland’s second most populous city, built on the River Lee. (FB) Imperial

President, John F. Kennedy. Now tour the wild Connemara region, a scenic wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills.

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Cork – Blarney – Killarney

Sligo – Londonderry – Ballygally (Giants Causeway Excursion)

See the Court House and Cork’s fine Georgian houses, before visiting ruined Blarney Castle, the home of the famous Stone of Eloquence, once kissed – never forgotten! A chance to shop for woolens at the Blarney Mills before continuing to Killarney where you join a local ‘Jarvie’ aboard one of the jaunting cars.

(FB,D) Killarney Towers

Day 6 d o Killarney (Ring of Kerry Excursion) In the morning, 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 mid-afternoon for time at leisure.

Tonight, for your dining pleasure, choose from a selection of local restaurants.

(FB,DA) Killarney Towers

Day 7 Killarney – Limerick Journey through picturesque Adare, with its neat rows of thatched cottages, nestled in some of Ireland’s richest farmland en route to Limerick, famous for rhymes, lace and elegant Georgian houses. See St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. Your hotel is an Irish Georgian Manor House located on the banks of the River Shannon.

(FB) Castle Oaks House Hotel

Day 8 Limerick – Galway – Connemara – Sligo Drive to Galway and see the infamous Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US

Cross into Northern Ireland and visit Londonderry; its well preserved walls are still topped with cannons. Sightseeing with a local expert takes you past the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street to the Gothic Guildhall.

Continue around the coast to the amazing Giant’s Causeway.

Now enjoy a spectacular drive along the Antrim coast road to your hotel overlooking the sea at the head of Ballygally Bay. (FB,D) Ballygally Castle

Day 10 o c Ballygally – Glasgow Take the ferry to Scotland and continue along the Ayrshire coast, taking in views of the Firth of Clyde and the Island of Arran. Pass the Open golf links of Turnberry before arriving in Alloway, where you will visit

Not much more than a cannon shot away lie the prehistoric Clava burial cairns, dating back to around 2000BC. Next, visit a working Highland farm for a glimpse into the daily life of a shepherd and his dogs.

The Scottish Border Collie is world renowned for its herding abilities and you’ll see them in action. Return to your hotel via the Tomatin distillery for a wee dram of the finest Highland whisky. (FB,D) Kingsmills

Day 13 Inverness – Edinburgh (Military Tattoo) A scenic drive takes you through the Grampian Mountains past the Duke of Atholl’s Blair Castle. Drive down and cross the Tay to visit St. Andrews, the home of golf. Now continue across the majestic Forth Road Bridge to the Scottish Capital. This evening, selected departures attend the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the castle. (FB) Crowne Plaza The Roxburghe/Apex City

Robert Burns’ birthplace

Day 14 s ou oo k Edinburgh Sightseeing & Free Time In the morning, join your local expert for a visit to Edinburgh Castle, which houses the Scottish Crown Jewels. At the bottom of the Royal Mile, stands the Queen’s Holyroodhouse Palace. Turn on to Princes Street, past the Scott Memorial to see Edinburgh’s famous Georgian New Town.

This evening, join your friends at a stylish restaurant overlooking Edinburgh’s famous Forth bridge – a unique water’s edge setting for your grand Farewell Dinner.

(FB,FD) Crowne Plaza The Roxburghe/Apex City

Day 15 Edinburgh – USA Your vacation draws to a close after breakfast this morning.

Transfers arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 06:15 & 09:00. (FB)

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and see Burns’ Monument and the famous ‘Brig O’ Doon’.

Spend the night in the vibrant city of Glasgow. (FB) Crowne Plaza Glasgow

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Day 11 Glasgow – Inverness

Departure Date

Head north for a scenic drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond this morning. Continue through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, still echoing with the cries of massacred clansmen, before reaching Fort William.

Pause at the Commando Memorial for a view of Britain’s highest mountain, then travel along the mysterious shores of Loch Ness to Inverness. (FB,D) Kingsmills

Day 12 o p Inverness (Culloden Moor Excursion) Enjoy an orientation tour of Inverness before driving out to the Visitor Center on Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was finally defeated.

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$4,075

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$3,950

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$3,860

$1,151

$1,266

$1,276

Oct 1

$3,860

$1,151

$1,266

$1,276

Tour Code: IRS. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $790. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Jul 9 departure stays at the Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld instead of the Crowne Plaza Glasgow.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Hands-On Experience

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Highlight gondola serenade through the narrow Venetian canals

p Breathtaking excursion to the top of Mt. Pilatus by cog-wheel train (7,000 feet)

VIP entrance to The Eiffel Tower – ride the elevator to the viewing platforms, for breathtaking panoramas

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

16 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 12 Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: London and Paris.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Venice Day 1 v o USA – London Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to London.

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Day 2 Upon arrival in London, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in to your hotel the remainder of the day is free.

Thistle Marble Arch

Day 3 s o London Sightseeing & Free Time Your half day sightseeing tour of London’s West End shows you all the main sights including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

The morning tour ends at the London Reception Center at approximately 12:30* where you are free to explore on your own at your own pace. (FB) Thistle Marble Arch *Trafalgar Square if operated by our sister company Evan Evans.

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journey takes you via the historic Channel Tunnel to Brussels. From here, it’s a comfortable drive past the port of Antwerp into the Netherlands. See the first of the windmills on the way to lively Amsterdam. Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine.

(FB,WD) Mövenpick City Centre

Day 5 o c Amsterdam Sightseeing & Free Time Next morning, see all the sights on an orientation tour past the Mint Tower, floating Flower Market and Royal Palace in Dam Square. Then board a special canal cruiser to glide under low bridges, past the magnificent gabled mansions of

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Follow the Adige River through spectacular scenery down to the great plain. Visit fascinating Verona, with its Roman Arena, maze of elegant squares and of course Juliet’s balcony.

Now on to See London's top sights including Parliament glorious Venice, known for over a thousand years the 17th century merchants. After as ‘La Serenissima’. Your stylish a demonstration of diamonds hotel has a rooftop bar overbeing cut and polished, the looking the twinkling lights afternoon is at leisure. of Venice.

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Amsterdam – Rhine Valley – Heidelberg Pass Arnhem, renowned for its ‘Bridge Too Far’, before crossing the German border bound for the Romantic Rhine. Take time to explore the lovely little village of Boppard, nestled on the largest loop of the Rhine, before embarking on your scenic cruise. Drift past steep leafy vineyards, medieval hill-top castles and hear the legend of the Lorelei Rock. Follow the Neckar River to Heidelberg, dominated by its red sandstone castle. (BB) Crowne Plaza Heidelberg City Center

Day 7 Heidelberg – Innsbruck Skirt the northern Black Forest and head for the rolling Bavarian Alps.

Stop beneath the renowned royal castles of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig’s fairy-tale Neuschwanstein. Once over the Austrian border, continue to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol.

Tour the architectural jewels of the city, seeing the Imperial Palace, delightful Golden Roof and the 14th century houses of the old town. (BB) Hilton Innsbruck

Day 8 u o Innsbruck – Verona – Venice Leave Innsbruck and travel across the impressive Europa Bridge and cross the Brenner Pass into Italy.

Day 9 o c Venice Sightseeing & Free Time The following morning, visit an arts center to see hand-blown Venetian glass and how gondolas are made. Then relax on a private launch as it cruises to St. Mark’s Square. Stroll along the water’s edge to the Bridge of Sighs which connects the Doge’s Palace with the prisons. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape! See St. Mark’s Basilica and bell tower before embarking on a gondola serenade through the watery streets. Glide along the atmospheric canals exploring the intimate and hidden parts of this unique city while musicians set the mood with traditional songs.

The afternoon is free for your own pursuits.

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lake. The next morning embark on a thrilling excursion by cogwheel train and cable-car to the summit of one of Switzerland’s most famous mountains, Mount Pilatus. Back in Lucerne view the emotive Lion Monument, stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the ornate Jesuit Church and spend time shopping in the traffic-free Old Town. This evening, get together with your friends and choose from a selection of authentic local restaurants for your dining pleasure.

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Paris Sightseeing & Free Time Wake up refreshed and ready to embrace this most romantic city.

Meet your local expert who takes you past Notre Dame Cathedral and the imposing façades of the Louvre. Drive through the Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood and down the Champs Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Now leave the long queues at the Eiffel Tower behind with your VIP pass – ascend by express elevator to the famous viewing platforms for breathtaking panoramas over the city. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy at your own pace.

(BB) Le Méridien Etoile

Day 12 o k Lucerne – Paris Drive to Basel before crossing the Rhine to enter France. Travel through the wine-growing Burgundy region to Paris, the vibrant ‘Ville-Lumière’ (City of Light). Tonight head for the famous Champs-Elysees for a ‘diner de célébration’, served with wine in an amazing Parisian bistro celebrated for its cuisine.

(BB,FD) Le Méridien Etoile

Day 14 Paris – USA Au revoir Paris. After breakfast, transfers from the hotel arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 08:00 & 11:00 hours. (BB)

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May 18

$4,760

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jun 1, 8, 15

$4,760

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jul 6

$4,760

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Jul 20

$4,825

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Aug 3, 10, 17

$4,710

$1,499

$1,567

$1,644

Venice – Lucerne

Aug 31

$4,760

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Travel through some of the richest farmland in Europe as you cross northern Italy. Glimpse the beautiful Italian Lake District as you continue into the heart of the Swiss Alps. Towering mountains and rushing torrents give way to pretty Lucerne, a romantic collection of spires, steeples, medieval bridges and halftimbered houses, set beside its

Sep 7

$4,900

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Sep 14

$4,760

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Sep 21

$4,725

$1,020

$1,149

$1,235

Dec 15

$4,360

$984

$1,052

$1,176

Tour Code: EST. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,350. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Sightseeing

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Included Highlights Guided sightseeing views the ChampsElysees, Arc de Triomphe, Opera house, Cathedral of Notre Dame and Seine. Highlight visit to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower

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View the famous Leaning Tower

Guided sightseeing includes views from Piazzale Michelangelo, and visit Signoria Square, and the Accademia

Explore the pink stone city

Guided sightseeing includes views of the Roman Forum and circus Maximus, with visits to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Bramante Staircase, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum

Cruise to St. Mark’s Square, see the Bridge of Sighs and Doges’ Palace. Watch a glassblowing demonstration on Giudecca Island

p See the city wall, covered bridge and Lion Monument

q Explore Heidelberg

t Scenic cruise through the Rhine River Gorge

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

22 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 15 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Paris, Florence and Rome.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Rome Day 1 v o USA – Paris Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Paris.

Day 2 o r Arrive Paris Welcome to Paris! On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, your transfer leaves for the hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00. Later this evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and dinner.

(WD) Novotel Tour Eiffel

Day 3 s ou o Paris Sightseeing & Free Time See the main sights of Paris including the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Opera House, the Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame and the River Seine on our morning guided tour. Ascend to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower for panoramic vistas of this amazing city, then take the afternoon to explore on your own.

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End the day in the warmth of the jet set coast line of the famous Cote d’Azur. This evening see the famous Monte Carlo Casino and St. Nicolas Cathedral, final resting place of Princess Grace.

Dinner will be served at a local restaurant in the heart of the principality.

(BB,HD) Fairmont Monte Carlo

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Day 5 French Riviera (St. Paul de Vence Excursion) Visit the Provencal hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence, a favorite escape for artists from Picasso to Chagall.

Wander the winding streets inside the ramparts and enjoy the view out to the sea.

(BB) Fairmont Monte Carlo

Day 6 u o French Riviera – Pisa – Florence Cross the border into Italy, past Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Stop in Pisa and view the extraordinary Leaning Tower. Continue into the heart of Tuscany to Florence. (BB,D) Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Day 7 s ou o Florence Sightseeing & Free Time The birthplace of the Renaissance awaits! Take in the views from Piazzale Michelangelo, stroll through Signoria Square and see Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo with its beautiful Baptistry on your guided sightseeing tour of Florence. Enjoy a highlight visit to the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s magnificent ‘Statue of David’ with our Florentine and Renaissance local expert. This afternoon why not drive into the Tuscan countryside for an optional visit to medieval San Gimignano.

(BB) Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Day 8 h ou o Florence – Assisi – Rome In Umbria, stop in the medieval city of Assisi. Take time to visit the 13th century St. Francis’ Basilica, adorned with frescoes depicting the beloved saint’s life, before continuing south to Rome for a relaxing three-night stay.

Celebrate your arrival with a special dinner in the heart of Rome accompanied by local

wine and an operetta featuring the music by Italy’s best-loved composers. (BB,HD) Crowne Plaza St. Peters

craftsmen fashioning their delicate objects in an age-old manner. The remainder of the day in Venice is at leisure. (BB) Biasutti, Lido

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Rome Sightseeing & Free Day

Venice – St. Gotthard – Lucerne

This morning starts with a true highlight as we enter Vatican City through a VIP entrance and experience a very special guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures found in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. With your local guide, admire the art collection gathered

by Popes over the ages. Your visit also includes behind the scenes access to parts of the Vatican not open to the general public – the famous Bramante Staircase. See the beautiful frescoes created by Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli, and marvel at the unique ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, and continue to the famous Colosseum. See the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus before returning to your hotel for the balance of the afternoon at leisure. Day 10 is completely free to explore on your own or join a full day optional tour to Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii.

(BB/BB) Crowne Plaza St. Peters

Travel across fertile farmland, past the Italian Lake District and into Switzerland. Climb into the St. Gotthard Pass with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and rushing rivers to reach Lucerne for a leisurely two night stay. (BB,D) Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

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Day 14 Lucerne Sightseeing & Free Time Join your Travel Director for a walking tour of Lucerne. See the impressive city wall with its multiple watchtowers and marvel at the decorated covered bridge and the famous Lion Monument, the masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. Enjoy free time this afternoon in this beautiful lake side resort. (BB) Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Have your camera ready on an included cruise through the Rhine River gorge. Capture medieval castles, scenic vineyards and Lorelei Rock, where a legendary siren lured mariners to their doom. At tonight’s Highlight Farewell Dinner, raise a glass to two weeks of magical memories. (BB,FD) Hilton Mainz

Day 17 Mainz – Frankfurt – USA Departure transfers arrive at Frankfurt airport at 8:00 and 11:00. (BB)

Day 15 Lucerne – Black Forest – Heidelberg – Mainz Head north to Germany and into the mountains of the Black

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Rome – Venice It’s “Arrivederci Roma” as we cross the Apennine Mountains passing the ancient Etruscan settlements of Orvieto and Orte on our way to the plains of the River Po to our hotel on the Venetian Lido.

(BB,D) Biasutti, Lido

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from $650 per person (Single Supplement $190) Visit www.GETours.com for details Welcome Reception

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Forest. Buy a handmade cuckoo clock to take home or treat yourself to a decadent slice of the region’s famous chocolate cake made with sour cherries and Kirsch. Explore Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest university, and see its magnificent hillside castle of “Student Prince” fame.

Continue to the beautiful Rhine River Valley for a leisurely twonight stay in Mainz.

(BB) Hilton Mainz

ADD-ON ONS ON S AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

May 1

$5,310

$1,127

$1,256

$1,413

Jul 3

$5,300

$1,542

$1,603

$1,723

Jul 31

$5,200

$1,542

$1,603

$1,723

Sep 4

$5,350

$1,127

$1,256

$1,413

Sep 18

$5,350

$1,127

$1,256

$1,413

Oct 2

$5,325

$1,127

$1,256

$1,413

Oct 30

$5,000

$1,040

$1,107

$1,244

Tour Code: CLE. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,300. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

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w See the Royal Palace in Old Town, the yacht-filled harbor and visit the tomb of Princess Grace

x Visit a two of the villages of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site

See the ‘Gates of Paradise’, Baptistery and Campanile on a walk to Signoria Square

y See ‘Fonte Gaia’, the striped cathedral and visit City Hall

z Visit Europe’s smallest republic

Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Bramante’s Staircase, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

23 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Three-Course Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Barcelona, Florence and Rome.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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USA – Barcelona Private Town Car Transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Barcelona.

Day 2 o r Arrive Barcelona Welcome to Spain! On arrival at Barcelona Airport, your transfer leaves for the hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:00. Later, meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and pleasant evening of dinner and wine.

(WD) Hesperia Presidente

Day 3 s o Barcelona In the morning join a local expert in the Gothic quarter for a walk from the cathedral through the Roman gate to the lanes and old squares beyond. Back on the motorcoach, drive by the lively Ramblas and along the Passeig de Gràcia and continue through the Eixample District to stand beneath the facade of Gaudi’s extraordinary, unfinished Sagrada Familia church. A mix of Gothic spires, fruity mosaics and sinuous sculpture – it defies belief! Spend some time in La Boqueria, one of

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Europe’s largest and most famous food markets. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB) Hesperia Presidente

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Descend the Pyrenees to arrive at the French medieval town of Carcassonne. Entering Carcassonne is like stepping back in time; the city has a complete set of ramparts, a medieval keep, even a sports ground for jousting! Now past Narbonne and follow the Golfe du Lion to the old university town of Montpellier, noted for its 17th-century mansions, wide streets and beautiful gardens.

(BB,D) Pullman Montpellier Antigone

Barcelona – Montserrat – Andorra Enjoy spectacular panoramic views this morning as you ascend the “serrated mountain” of Montserrat. Inside the Basilica Real the mystical Black Madonna is surrounded by an altar of gold. Continue through Catalan mountain villages and tunnels to the tiny Principality of Andorra, capital of the Pyrenees. Time here for duty free shopping or a walk around the historic center.

(BB,D) Abba Xalet Suites

Andorra – Carcassone – Montpellier

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Visit the Cinque Terre

Day 6 – 7 u oo p Montpellier – Avignon – Aix-en-Provence First stop is at the incredible Pont du Gard, a superb three-tiered aqueduct dating from Roman times.

On to Avignon to see the famous Pont d’Avignon. Walk within the medieval battlements through narrow streets to stand in the shadow of the old Papal Palace, resembling a fortress. This afternoon visit a family owned olive mill to sample its high quality produce. Continue to Aix-enProvence. In the morning, take in the elegant mansions, plane trees and fountains of the Cours Mirabeau before joining a qualified chef for an entertaining French cookery demonstration. Afterwards, share in the authentic tastes of the region with a Provençal light lunch. The afternoon is at leisure in this “most beautiful town in France after Paris”.

(BB,D/BB,L) Hotel Renaissance

Day 8 – 9 Aix-en-Provence – Monaco Take ‘La Provençale’, the inland highway, towards the Côte d’Azur.

Visit Cannes, playground of the elite and renowned for its film festival. Continue to the beautiful medieval hill-top village of St. Paul de Vence – a source of inspiration for artists such as Chagall, Matisse and Cezanne. Next unlock the secrets of the French perfume industry with a visit to a perfumery, where fragrance experts waft exclusive scents from stoppered bottles. Continue on to your hotel in exclusive Monaco, ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th-century. In the morning, drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit to the Old Town. Then walk with your Travel Director to

the Royal Palace, see the yachtfilled harbor and visit the tomb of Princess Grace in the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB/BB) Columbus

to visit the fine city hall or the house where St. Catherine lived for most of her life. The afternoon is at leisure.

(BB,D/BB) NH Excelsior

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Monaco – San Remo – Portofino – Santa Margherita

Siena – Arezzo – San Marino

Cross the Italian border and drive along the Riviera of Flowers to elegant San Remo. Time to explore the tiny streets and covered alleyways that wind up the hill to the gardens and sanctuary at the top. Continue along the coast to Santa Margherita for a short cruise (weather permitting) to the village of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. Linger in the Piazzetta cafés, shop at upscale boutiques, or watch the yachts moored in the harbor. In the morning, get ready for another highlight, the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This wild but hospitable coastline, with its vineyards and fishing villages, at one time could only be reached by boat or train!

Explore a couple of the villages hugging the cliff-face, where there are amazing opportunities to capture great photographs. Soak up the atmosphere before returning to your hotel. (BB,D/BB) Best Western Regina Elena

Call in at Arezzo, eastern Tuscany’s vibrant little capital, draped across the side of a hill. Spend some time in the Piazza Grande, surrounded by an attractive jumble of palazzi, towers and churches – you might recognize it from Benigni’s Oscar winning film “Life is Beautiful”. Now a mountain drive through the heart of the Appenines brings you to San Marino, Europe’s smallest republic, crouched within medieval ramparts at the top of a dramatic cliff. Time here to explore the old town and take in the breathtaking views.

(BB) Grand Hotel Primavera

Day 15 – 16 s ou oo k San Marino – Perugia – Rome More beautiful scenery this morning as you make your way to Perugia, the jewel of Umbria.

Sightseeing begins on foot in the main street of Perugia’s Old Town.

See the Collegio del Cambio, the splendid Priors’ Palace, the Cathedral and finely sculptured Great Fountain. Finally, continue to Rome – the ‘Eternal City’. Next morning you are joined by a local expert who takes you through the Vatican Museums to stand beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your VIP visit includes fast-track entry and the Bramante Staircase, a part of the Vatican closed to the general public. Continue inside the cavernous St. Peter’s Basilica. Leave the Vatican City and cross the Tiber to see the mighty Colosseum. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, join us for an unforgettable Farewell Dinner of delicious Italian cuisine and wine. (BB/BB,FD) NH Guistiniano

Day 17 Rome – USA Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport p at 07:00 & 09:30.

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Day 12 – 13 s ou o Santa Margherita – Florence – Siena Follow the Adriatic Highway through tunnels and bridges, before climbing up to Florence.

Walk with a local expert to the lofty Cathedral to see the ‘Gates of Paradise’ on the Baptistery and Giotto’s 14th-century Campanile. Walk on to Signoria Square with its open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture. Afterwards, a delightful drive through the cypress and olive groves of Tuscany brings you to Siena. Wake up ready to embrace Siena, Renaissance rival of Florence. Walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the vast Campo Square, where the biannual Palio horse race takes place.

See Della Quercia’s ‘Fonte Gaia’, then see the amazing zebra striped cathedral with its superb marble paving and fine pulpit. Time also

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

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Sightseeing

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$5,400

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$1,240

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Jun 4

$5,475

$1,493

$1,604

$1,672

Jul 2

$5,310

$1,493

$1,604

$1,672

Aug 13

$5,310

$1,493

$1,604

$1,672

Aug 27

$5,400

$1,091

$1,240

$1,303

Sep 3, 10, 17

$5,475

$1,091

$1,240

$1,303

Sep 24

$5,360

$1,091

$1,240

$1,303

Oct 8

$5,310

$1,091

$1,240

$1,303

Oct 22

$5,175

$1,091

$1,240

$1,303

Tour Code: PPE. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,470. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

During peak times additional departures may operate and the hotel in Lisbon will be the Marriott.

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

13 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Luxembourg and Bruges.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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historic town of Delft. Visit the Royal Delft Pottery workshop for a closer look at the manufacture of this local specialty, hand painted porcelain. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explore the city before continuing on to Rotterdam, the most important river port in Europe. After a short city orientation, visit the

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Day 8 s oo cu o Bruges Sightseeing & Free Time Admire the sights of Bruges, including the town square, during your walking tour with a local expert. Cruise along picturesque canals during your sightseeing cruise and visit a lace center to see the production of this local specialty. Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming medieval streets at your own pace. (BB) Hotel De Medici

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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) Hilton/Crowne Plaza South

Visit the beautiful city of Ghent and see the three famous Ghent towers

– Saint Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Saint Bavo’s Cathedral.

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Day 5 Amsterdam – Haarzuilens – Maastricht – Bastogne – Luxembourg In Haarzuilens, visit the magnificent gardens of fairytale De Haar Castle. Continue your journey to visit the historic fortified city of Maastricht. Enjoy free time to explore the city before continuing to Bastogne. View the American Memorial, erected to commemorate the 76,890 American soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge. Arrive later at your hotel in the Duchy of Luxembourg. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) Doubletree by Hilton

Day 6 s ou o Luxembourg Sightseeing & Free Time

Day 10 f oo k Brussels – Free Day 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) Thon Hotel EU

Day 11 Brussels – USA This morning bid farewell to your fellow travelers and take home many special memories. Transfers will arrive at Brussels Airport at 08:00 & 12:30. (BB)

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Day 7 o ph o Luxembourg – Orval – Dinant – Bruges Visit Orval Abbey, a Cistercian monastery famous for producing Trappiste beer. Continue your journey and visit 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 Highlight Dinner at an 18thcentury farmstead. (BB,HD) Hotel De Medici

This morning, visit General George S. Patton’s grave. Your walking tour of Luxembourg with your 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 and your Travel Director will be able to advise on how to get the most from your free time in the city. (BB) Doubletree by Hilton Town Car

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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) Thon Hotel EU

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$1,168

$1,384

$1,466

*May 8, 15

$2,975

$1,168

$1,384

$1,466

May 22, 29

$2,860

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Jun 5, 12

$2,860

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Jun 19, 26

$2,860

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Jul 3, 10, 17

$2,825

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Jul 24, 31

$2,825

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Aug 7, 14, 21

$2,825

$1,538

$1,657

$1,699

Aug 28

$2,975

$1,168

$1,384

$1,466

Sep 4, 11

$2,975

$1,168

$1,384

$1,466

Sep 18, 25

$2,975

$1,168

$1,384

$1,466

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Tour Code: EHB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $770. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *These departures visit Keukenhof Gardens.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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Included Highlights

See the Oberammergau Passion Play Theater, visit the Wieskirche and take a horse-drawn carriage ride to Neuschwanstein castle

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Visit Cortina d’Ampezzo

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Enjoy a glorious journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 11 Buffet Breakfasts, 3 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Salzburg & Vienna.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Arrive Munich Welcome to Bavaria! Airport transfers leave Munich Airport for the hotel at 10:00 & 13:00.

Later an orientation tour shows you the Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter’s Church and famous Marienplatz.

Later, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with dinner and wine. (WD) Westin Grand Arabellapark/ Hilton Munich Park

Day 3 Munich (Oberammergau & Neuschwanstein Excursion) Today is devoted to the beautiful mountain scenery of the German Alps! First to Oberammergau to see the immense theater and colorful chalets, home since 1634 of the Passion Play. Continue along the German Alpine Road to the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of

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Bavarian rococo. On a hill close to the fortified town of Füssen, the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II built his ‘fairy tale’ Neuschwanstein castle, bristling with turrets and pinnacles. Ascend to the castle by horse-drawn carriage and visit the exuberantly decorated apartments including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto.

Return to Munich where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

(BB) Westin Grand Arabellapark/ Hilton Munich Park

Day 4 s ou o Munich – Salzburg A short drive over the Austrian border leads to Salzburg, ‘alive with the sound of music’. Sightseeing with a local expert shows you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, the imposing fortress, the cathedral in the Old Town and Mozart’s Birthplace. This afternoon perhaps take an optional excursion to Hitler’s notorious “Eagles Nest”? (BB) Castellani Parkhotel/Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre Salzburg

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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 – one of Europe’s outstanding train journeys.

(BB,D) Hotel Crystal/Steffani

Day 11 t o St. Moritz – Lucerne (Glacier Express Excursion)

Overnight in beautiful Salzburg

Day 5 u oo cd o Salzburg – Wachau Valley – Dürnstein – Vienna First stop this morning is Mondsee to see the ‘Sound of Music’ church. Then in the shadow of the great Monastery of Melk, join a scenic cruise along the River Danube through the beautiful Wachau Valley, where the river meanders below forested cliffs and precipitous vineyards, topped by picturesque churches and ruined castles. Alight in Dürnstein, a medieval gem of towers and ramparts. Finally head for the Austrian capital of Vienna where you choose from a selection of prized restaurants, offering a range of authentic dining experiences from classic Viennese to international cuisine. (BB,DA) Hilton Vienna Am Stadtpark

forests and sleepy towns of Styria and Carinthia. Climb the dramatic Semmering Pass and stop in Kindberg with its colorful maypole. Continue to Friesach, encircled by its moat, where you can encounter the Middle Ages at every turn. Stay tonight in St. Veit an der Glan, former seat of the Dukes of Carinthia. The old town square with its graceful Town Hall and Plague Column is where the local passion for flowers reaches its peak. (BB,D) Blumenhotel

Day 8 – 9 St. Veit an der Glan – Innsbruck

In the morning, a local expert reveals the highlights of Schönbrunn Palace, full of frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, mirrors and gilded ornaments. 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 all yours to explore the city at your leisure. (BB) Hilton Vienna Am Stadtpark

Head for the distinctive rugged peaks of the Dolomites. 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, set in a valley of snowcapped mountain peaks. Relax among the cafés of the Old Quarter, with its narrow arcades and gabled shop fronts. Next morning tour the architectural jewels of Innsbruck. Walk together amid the 14th century houses of the old town, seeing the Imperial Palace and delightful Golden Roof. This afternoon you are at leisure. Perhaps shop for locally made Swarovski Crystal or take a horse-drawn carriage through the mountains and valleys of the Tyrol?

(BB,D/BB) Hilton Innsbruck

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Vienna – St. Veit an der Glan Take a delightful drive through ‘undiscovered’ Austria – the pine Town Car

Innsbruck – St. Moritz – Free Day Enter Switzerland this morning and drive along the beautiful

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An unforgettable journey begins the day as ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows slip by the windows of your 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 limestone cliff to commemorate those Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries. (BB) Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

Welcome Reception

Sightseeing

Day 12 f oo k Lucerne – Free Day This morning is at leisure in this beautiful city with its 14th century, covered wooden bridges, painted gables, old walls and watch towers of the medieval fortifications. Later embark on a spectacular funicular and cable-car ride up one of Switzerland’s landmark mountains for magnificent snow-capped views. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your amazing journey literally peaks with a fabulous Farewell Dinner in a panoramic restaurant. (BB,FD) Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

Day 13 Lucerne – Zurich – USA Your departure transfer arrives at Zurich Airport at 08:00. (BB) Please do not schedule any flights before 10:00am.

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Land Only

$530 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR ADD-ONS East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

May 9, 16

$4,200

$977

$1,113

$1,201

May 30

$4,150

$1,339

$1,522

$1,617

Jun 20, 27

$4,150

$1,339

$1,522

$1,617

Jul 4, 11, 18, 25

$4,050

$1,339

$1,522

$1,617

Aug 1, 8, 15

$4,050

$1,339

$1,522

$1,617

Aug 22

$4,050

$1,339

$1,522

$1,617

Aug 29

$4,050

$977

$1,113

$1,201

Sep 5, 12

$4,140

$977

$1,113

$1,201

Sep 19, 26

$4,310

$977

$1,113

$1,201

Oct 3

$4,250

$977

$1,113

$1,201

Oct 10

$4,100

$977

$1,113

$1,201

Tour Code: CRB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $720. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your trip, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This trip is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

World Heritage Site

Train

Cruise or Ferry

Free Day

Dine Around

Farewell Dinner

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Included Highlights Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Schonbrunn Palace and views the Hofburg Palace and the State Opera

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See the wedding church from the “Sound of Music”

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Explore the medieval city

Guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Hradcany Castle, views of the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square

Guided sightseeing tour includes views of Gellert Hill, the Royal Palace and a visit to Church of Matthias. Lecture about the changes since the communist era

Cesky Krumlov Schönbrunn Palace Day 1 v o USA – Vienna Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Vienna.

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Prague’s famous clock

Arrive Vienna

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 11 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 High Tea, 2 Three-Course Dinners with tea or coffee, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Budapest.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Wilkommen! On arrival at Vienna Airport, your transfer leaves for the hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00.

Your relaxing three-night stay in this imperial capital begins with a Welcome Reception and dinner in a local restaurant with your Travel Director and travel companions.

(WD) Hilton Vienna

Day 3 & 4 s ou of o Vienna Sightseeing & Free Time Join a local expert for an included sightseeing that reveals both imperial and contemporary Vienna starting with a special highlight visit to Schönbrunn Palace with its magnificently preserved staterooms and exquisite gardens. Stop for photographs at Emperor Franz Josef ’s Hofburg Palace and view the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the State Opera, then the remainder of your stay in Vienna

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is completely free. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Vienna Woods, ride in a Fiaker (a Viennese horse drawn carriage), or enjoy the atmosphere and traditions at one of the many Viennese coffee houses.

(BB/BB) Hilton Vienna

Day 5 s ou o Vienna – Mondsee – Salzburg Travel along the Blue Danube River pausing to view the castle ruins where Richard the

See the Straus Monument in Vienna Lionheart was held captive high on a hill in Dürnstein. Drive through the Wachau Gorge, surrounded by quaint villages

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Enjoy a leisurely stay in Budapest

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and vineyards, to the lakeside village of Mondsee. See the famous ‘wedding church’ from the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’, then continue to Salzburg for two relaxing nights. Sightseeing with a local expert shows you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, the imposing fortress, the cathedral in the Old Town and Mozart’s Birthplace. End the day with an age old Austrian tradition and a real culinary treat, ‘High Tea’ in one of Salzburg’s cozy pastry shops.

(BB,HT) Castellani Parkhotel

This morning, travel through lush farmland and cross the Austrian border. Stop in medieval Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where time has stood still for centuries and there is free time for lunch or exploring the main square and winding cobbled streets. Continue through the rich and historic countryside of Bohemia to beautiful Prague, “City of a Hundred Spires” for a pleasant three-night stay.

(BB,D) Hotel President Prague

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Salzburg – Free Day A whole day free to explore this alpine Austrian gem. Perhaps join an optional visit to the Eagle’s Nest at Berchtesgaden or ride the funicular up to the medieval fortress for unbeatable views of the city. This evening, a truly wonderful Hands-On event!

Visit a local organic farm and hear first-hand from an alpine farmer and her son about life in this rural idyll. Sample their award-winning homemade schnapps and enjoy an amazing dinner in the farm’s authentic log cabin. (BB,HD) Castellani Parkhotel

Salzburg – Český Krumlov – Prague

Prague Sightseeing & Free Time A morning of fantastic sights await as you join your local guide and visit the 1,000-year-old Hradčany Castle, Prague’s former residence of Bohemian kings. Have your cameras at the ready as you marvel at the fantastic views of the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock and admire the many spires and bridges from Castle Hill. At leisure visit the Jewish Quarter, take a romantic walk over Charles Bridge, try a Czech beer in one of the local beer halls or join an

optional trip to nearby Dresden.

(BB/BB) Hotel President Prague

Day 10 o p Prague – Bratislava – Budapest A scenic drive south today through the vineyards of Moravia to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

After free time to explore the medieval old town, continue across the Hungarian border to Budapest, home for the next three leisurely nights. This evening, join a fascinating Hands-On lecture and hear a firsthand account from a local of Budapest how it was to grow up in the Communist era and the changes in Hungary since ‘the fall of the wall’.

(BB,D) Danubius Hotel Astoria

The main sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest are included in our sightseeing tour with your local Hungarian expert. Over in Pest, drive down Andrassy Boulevard and visit Heroes’ Square. Cross the river to Buda and view Gellert Hill, the Royal Palace and visit the 13th century Church of Matthias and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

The remainder of your stay in Budapest is free to do as you wish.

Perhaps shop with the locals at the Vásárcsarnok (Central Market), indulge in the local pancakes or join an optional evening cruise on the beautiful Danube River.

On your last evening, savor local delights at a memorable Highlight Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB/BB,FD) Danubius Hotel Astoria

Day 13 Budapest – USA Departure transfers arrive at Budapest Airport at 07:00 and 11:00. (BB)

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ADD-ONS AIR ADD-ON ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 25

$2,975

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

May 16

$2,975

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

Jun 6, 20

$2,975

$1,580

$1,590

$1,662

Jul 18

$3,000

$1,580

$1,590

$1,662

Aug 29

$3,000

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

Sep 5, 12

$3,075

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

Sep 19, 26

$3,075

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

Oct 3

$2,975

$1,153

$1,278

$1,381

Departure Date

Tour Code: VPB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $750. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Explore Prague, City of 1000 Spires Town Car

Welcome Reception

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

Hands-On Experience

World Heritage Site

Free Day

Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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Included Highlights Sightseeing with your local guide includes views of the Hofburg Palace, Opera, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Stadtpark

View the galleried courtyards, clock tower and Renaissance ‘Landhaus’

Orientation tour of this beautiful resort

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See the waterfalls and lakes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your local guide

Visit Jupiter’s Temple and the Diocletians’s Palace with your local guide

Visit the 16th century Cathedral and the Loggia with your local guide

Sightseeing tour with your local guide includes a walk along the city ramparts and a visit of the Old City. See the Rector’s Palace, Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries

Sightseeing tour with your local guide includes views of the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mark’s Church, and the Opera House

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

21 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners, 2 Highlight Dinners with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Vienna, Ljubljana, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik and Zagreb.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia Day 1 v o USA – Vienna

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Vienna.

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Arrive Vienna On arrival at Vienna Airport, transfers leave for the hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take a stroll.

This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive. This will be the perfect introduction to this magical city!

(WD) Hilton Danube

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Day 3 s ou o Vienna Sightseeing & Free Time Admire the main sights of Vienna as you drive along the Imperial Boulevards with your local expert. See the Opera House, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. Explore the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’ on your walking tour.

Spend time sightseeing on your own or join an excursion

to nearby Bratislava. Tonight, consider enjoying a concert of Viennese music.

(BB) Hilton Danube

Day 4 Vienna – Graz – Lake Bled South towards the Semmering Pass, stop to view the galleried courtyards and famous clock

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tower at Graz.

Continue via the beautiful Austrian Riviera and cross the Karawanken Mountains to the Slovenian border.

Arrive later in Lake Bled, an earthly paradise and your home for the next two nights. A beautiful glacial lake in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is a picturesque and serene escape set amid forests and mountains.

(BB,D) Park Hotel

Day 5 f o Lake Bled – Free Day See this picturesque resort during your orientation. Spend the rest of the day as you please, or take a relaxing optional cruise on the glassy lake. (BB) Park Hotel

Day 6 s ou o Lake Bled – Ljubljana – Plitvice Lakes It is only a short drive to Ljubljana where your expert local guide shows you the sights, including the Opera house, Cathedral, National Museum and Castle, and Three Bridges Square. Drive south to the Croatian border near Karlovac, and through the forested National Park of Plitvice.

Admire the waterfalls and lakes of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site on your walking tour with your local expert. See 16 lakes of crystal clear water in many colorful shades of green, grey and blue which are linked by spectacular waterfalls.

(BB,D) Jezero

Day 7 s ou o Plitvice Lakes – Split – Hvar Island Travel through the scenic Croatian countryside to Split, the largest city in Dalmatia. Meet your expert local guide for a fascinating tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site Diocletian’s Palace. Visit the substructions, Cathedral and the Baptistery of Split, once the Town Car

a seaside restauDay 14 s of oo k rant. Consider Zagreb Sightseeing & joining an optional Free Time excursion to Zagreb is a traditional medieval Montenegro to see European city with a wealth of histhe only fjord in toric monuments. Your local expert southern Europe shows you the highlights including and the 2,500 year the upper and lower town, the maold town of Budva. jestic Cathedral, Archbishop’s Your Travel Palace, St. Marks Church and Director will be the Opera House. Spend free time happy to advise exploring the winding streets of the how best to use old town or consider an excursion your free time. into the surrounding countryside.

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See the spectacular waterfalls in Plitvice National Park of regional (BB,FD) The Westin Zagreb cuisine at a local restaurant. (BB/BB,HD) Ariston Temple of Jupiter, and more!

Day 15 Later, travel to the beautiful island Zagreb – USA Day 13 of Hvar for a relaxing three-night Say farewell to your companions stay. (BB,D) Amfora Dubrovnik – Zagreb as this memorable trip comes to an Your Croatian adventure end. Transfers will arrive at Zagreb DAY 8 – 9 o ph of o continues as you head north to Airport at 07:00 & 11:30. (BB) the capital Zagreb, your home Hvar Sightseeing & Free Time for the next two nights! Dine this Enjoy an included excursion evening at your hotel. on the island of Hvar to see the (BB,D) The Westin Zagreb 16th century cathedral and loggia built by the Venetian UP architect Sanmicheli. Enjoy a TO FROM OVER 60 CITIES! S! Hands-On dining experience Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 citiess in a family home in a rustic PER COUPLE ers throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers shepherd’s village overlooking Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing Book

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May 22

$4,075

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Hvar Island – Dubrovnik

May 29

$4,125

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Today drive along the coast to Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic. The scenery is spectacular! (BB) Ariston

Jun 5, 12

$4,125

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Jun 19

$4,125

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Jun 26

$4,475

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Jul 3, 10, 17, 24

$4,475

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

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Jul 31

$4,625

$1,684

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$4,625

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Dubrovnik Sightseeing & Free Time

Aug 14, 21

$4,625

$1,684

$1,769

$1,914

Aug 28

$4,375

$1,298

$1,410

$1,439

Sep 1, 4, 8

$4,375

$1,298

$1,410

$1,439

Sep 11

$4,375

$1,298

$1,410

$1,439

Sep 15, 18

$3,550

$1,298

$1,410

$1,439

Sep 22, 25

$3,550

$1,298

$1,410

$1,439

You have two full days to experience the delights of this stunning medieval city! On the first day, enjoy a small group sightseeing walking tour of Dubrovnik’s main sights. Admire the Rector’s Palace, the city walls, Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Spend free time

relaxing, exploring the lively market, or perhaps enjoy lunch at Welcome Reception

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Tour Code: CHS. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $900. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Hands-On Experience

World Heritage Site

Free Day

Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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Included Highlights See the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Monument in Lazienki Park, visit the Ghetto Memorial and walk through the Old Town

Take in the idyllic lake setting as you cross the wooden footbridge to the red-brick Gothic castle

Visit the church of St. Peter and St. Paul and see the cathedral. Guided tour includes the Old Town to the Jesuit University, Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet headquarters of the KGB

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Visit the ‘Votive Hill of Crosses’

Visit Domkirk and see the city walls, House of the Three Brothers, Swedish Gate and the castle of the Livonian Knights

Stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town to see the Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the Market Square

¡ See St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the fortress of St. Peter and Paul. Drive down Nevsky Prospekt to see the Cathedral of Kazan. Hydrofoil cruise to Petrodvorets. Visit the spectacular Hermitage Museum

Red Square Day 1 v o Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Warsaw.

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Tour Red Square, see St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s tomb. Visit inside the walls of the Kremlin. Explore a Metro station

Arrive Warsaw

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 13 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 1 Dine-Around Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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On arrival at Warsaw Airport, your airport transfers depart for the hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Reception and an opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine.

(WD) Radisson Blu Centrum

Day 3 s ou o Warsaw Sightseeing & Free Time In the morning, a guided tour of Warsaw reveals just how well the city was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II – largely due to the amazing detail in Canaletto’s paintings! Pass the ‘wedding cake’ Palace of Culture and stroll through Lazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Now some time to reflect at the Memorial of the Heroes of the Warsaw

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Ghetto. Finally, walk to the Market Square in the Old Town.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

(BB) Radisson Blu Centrum

Day 4 – 5 s ou o Warsaw – Vilnius (Castle of Trakai Excursion) Pass lakeside Augustow and Suwalki on a scenic drive through Mazuria, a region richly endowed with lakes and vast forests. Cross

into Lithuania and continue to the capital city of Vilnius. After a restful night’s sleep, sightseeing starts at the baroque church of St. Peter and St. Paul before moving on to see the neo-classical cathedral. Join a local expert for a leisurely walking tour through the Old Town. See the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarters, a reminder of grim

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Visit Petrodvorets on day 11

and relatively recent events. Finally, enjoy a highlight visit to the fortified island castle of Trakai, originally built in the 13th century.

(BB,D/BB) Radisson Blu Astorija

Day 6 Vilnius – Siauliai – Riga Head north to visit the unusual ‘Votive Hill of Crosses’ near Siauliai, the symbol of resistance against the Soviet occupation.

Then it’s on to the Latvian capital of Riga, a melange of Teutonic-inspired spires, stylish cocktail lounges and some of the world’s most remarkable artnouveau architecture.

(BB) Radisson Blu Ridzene

Day 7 – 8 s ou od o Riga – Tallinn A tour of Riga’s Old Town includes a visit to the Domkirk and shows you the city walls. See the House of the Three Brothers as well as the Swedish Gate and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Now drive along the shores of the Gulf of Riga and cross the Estonian border to reach Tallinn, hailed by travel aficionados as the ‘New Prague’. Next morning, drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Visit the market square with its old German Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall. The energetic can walk up Toompea Hill to the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Then enjoy some time Town Car

to browse Tallinn’s shops which are famous for fine amber and silver jewelry. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants situated around the picturesque market square. (BB/BB,DA) Radisson Blu Olumpia

Day 9 Tallinn – St. Petersburg Head east to the town of Narva, dominated by the mighty Hermannsburg fortress. The river Narva at this point forms the border with Russia, which you cross on your way to St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703.

(BB) Sokos Vasilievsky

Day 10 – 11 s ou oo c St. Petersburg In the morning, embark on a guided tour of the city. Travel down St. Petersburg’s main avenue, Nevsky Prospekt, for views of the great Cathedral of Kazan. See the fortress of St. Peter and Paul and the gilded dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral.

The next morning cruise by

hydrofoil along the Baltic

shore to Peter the Great’s summer residence of Petrodvorets, which for over 200 years was used for official ceremonies, lavish feasts and formal receptions.

Alight to explore the fabulous gardens and cascading fountains. No visit to St. Petersburg would be complete without a visit to the Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest museums, housing a superb collection of priceless art. Enjoy a highlight guided tour of this amazing museum, followed by free time to shop along the bustling Nevsky Prospekt.

(BB/BB) Sokos Vasilievsky

Day 12 t o St. Petersburg – Moscow A city of incomparable architectural, historic and artistic interest, St. Petersburg is all yours this morning to enjoy as you wish. This afternoon, discover the unique adventure of train travel ‘Sapsan train’ as you head for the capital.

Transfer to your hotel for a leisurely three night stay.

(BB) Crowne Plaza Moscow

Day 13 – 14 s ou oo k Moscow Sightseeing & Free Day Moscow is a city which has captivated the imagination of travelers for centuries. A morning sightseeing tour takes in Red Square, seeing St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Tomb.

Walk inside the walls of the Kremlin Fortress to visit one of the cathedrals before exploring the opulent Metro stations. A full day has been set aside for you to explore Moscow at your own pace.

Perhaps visit the GUM department store or the Kremlin museum to gaze at the treasury of the Tsars.

This evening enjoy good food, good wine and good company at an end-of-trip Farewell Dinner. (BB/BB,FD) Crowne Plaza Moscow

Day 15 Moscow – USA Departure transfers will arrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport at 05:00, 08:00 and 11:00 and at Moscow’s Domodedevo airport at 05.00,, 10:00 and 13:00. (BB) ( )

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East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

May 14

$4,050

$1,233

$1,330

$1,439

May 21

$4,050

$1,487

$1,647

$1,853

Jun 4, 11, 18

$4,050

$1,487

$1,647

$1,853

Jul 16

$3,925

$1,487

$1,647

$1,853

Jul 30

$3,925

$1,487

$1,647

$1,853

Aug 6, 13, 20

$4,040

$1,487

$1,647

$1,853

Aug 27

$4,040

$1,233

$1,330

$1,439

Sep 10

$4,040

$1,233

$1,330

$1,439

Sep 17, 24

$3,925

$1,233

$1,330

$1,439

Departure Date

Tour Code: RWB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $900. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Visa required, see Terms and Conditions for details. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

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Wi-Fi

Welcome Reception

Sightseeing

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Train

Cruise or Ferry

Dine Around

Farewell Dinner

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£ Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia museum and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus

¤ Pay your respects at Anzac Cove & Lone Pine Cemetery

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¥ View the huge reconstructed Trojan Horse

¦ Visit the site of the ancient Hellenistic city with some of the most impressive ruins in all of Turkey

§ Visit the house of the Virgin Mary and Archeological Museum

¨ Visit Hierapolis ruins and cascading ‘Cotton Castle’ of milky white travertine pools

© Visit the beautiful Mevlana Museum

ª Explore underground cities, rock-cut churches, fairy tale chimneys and the Pasabag Valley

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Discover the mysterious Hittite civilization and visit the mausoleums of Ataturk and Haci Bektas

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Istanbul.

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Enjoy a folklore show in an underground cave

Arrive Istanbul

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

19 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Istanbul.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Welcome to Turkey – a land rich in archeological sites, historic monuments and an enormous variety of spectacular scenery. On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (WD) Conrad Istanbul/Hilton Istanbul

Day 3 s ou oo c Istanbul Sightseeing & Free Time Next morning, visit the Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles and the Hippodrome where Roman chariot races were held.

On to Topkapi Palace, a walled city perched above the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Move on to the Grand Bazaar. Your guide will give you a full explanation of the time-honored ritual of bargaining! Finally, embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus

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Waterway. Traveling towards the old city from close to the Black Sea, the scenery complements the grandeur of the Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses. (BB) Conrad Istanbul/Hilton Istanbul

Day 4 o c Istanbul – Gallipoli – Çanakkale Visit Hagia Sophia, now a magnificent museum before driving along the shores of the Sea of Marmara to the peninsula

of Gelibolu, better known in the west as Gallipoli. Here are the battlefields where, for nine disastrous months during the Great War, Anzac troops fought unsuccessfully to gain control of the strategic Dardanelle Straits.

Visit Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery. From Eceabat, a 30-minute sea crossing to Çanakkale takes you from one continent to another as you leave Europe for Asia.

(BB,D) Kolin/Iris

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followed by a colorful folklore show in an underground cave, featuring dances from different regions. (BB,D/BB,HD) Ramada Cappadocia/Tourist Hotel

Cappadocia – Ankara Visit one of the best-preserved Seljuk caravanserais in Anatolia. Continue on to Ankara to visit the Hittite Museum and Anit Visit Cappadocia's Göreme

Day 5 u o Çanakkale – Troy – Pergamon – Izmir

Day 6 Izmir – Ephesus – Kusadasi En route to Ephesus, visit the

excavated artifacts of Ephesus are displayed, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, spectacularly situated above the Ephesus ruins.

Finally, tour Ephesus itself, one of the world’s finest archeological sites. Visit the colonnaded Arcadian Way, the splendid façade of the Library of Celsus and see the huge Amphitheatre.

Head to the lively coastal town of Kusadasi where you can take advantage of your hotel’s indoor pool, Turkish bath and fitness center. (BB,D) Charisma

Day 7 u o Kusadasi – Pamukkale Follow the Maeander River valley, (so full of twists and turns gives us the word ‘meander’) to Pamukkale, famous for its dazzling chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone Town Car

Day 11 o k Take a scenic drive through the countryside to Istanbul. This evening, join a Farewell Dinner at a colorful local restaurant!

(BB,FD) Conrad Istanbul/ Hilton Istanbul Note: Guests joining the Mediterranean Fables Cruise option embark their cruise ship on arrival in Istanbul and will miss the Farewell Dinner.

See page 72 for full itinerary information and prices.

Day 12 Istanbul – USA Farewell Istanbul. After breakfast, transfer to the airport. (BB)

terraces. Visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces and see the glistening pools and cascades in scallopshell basins. The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy your hotel thermal pools.

(BB,D) Colossae Thermal

Day 8 – 9 u oh o

archeological museum at Selcuk where many of the

Turkey’s greatest modern leader.

(BB,D) Hilton Ankara

Ankara – Istanbul

Day 10

Drive to Homer’s legendary city of Troy, where archeological excavation has established nine levels of habitation, including the great city captured in 1200BC by means of the renowned Trojan Horse. A huge replica of this stands beside the city’s ancient walls.

Continue to Pergamon, the seat of an ancient kingdom. Visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world. Carry on to the cosmopolitan coastal city of Izmir, sited overlooking an inlet of the Aegean. (BB,D) Hilton Izmir

Kabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk,

Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia Head to Konya, the old capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire and home to the mystic Whirling Dervish sect. Visit the Mevlana Tekke, a museum and national monument, with its beautiful fluted turquoise dome. See the Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret before driving across fertile plains to Avanos in the heart of Cappadocia. In the morning, enjoy an excursion to Göreme, a region of volcanic landscapes and rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings, some of which you can see in the open-air museum. Continue to the Pasabag Valley where the scenery is dotted with mushroom shaped ‘fairy-chimneys’ and troglodyte dwellings. Tour the underground city Kaymakli, and see the cone of Uchisar. Enjoy dinner at the hotel Wi-Fi

Welcome Reception

Sightseeing

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YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS Departure Date

Land Only

$300 PER COUPLE

Book by May 16, 2014 See page 13 for details

AIR ADD-ONS East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 21

$2,240

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Apr 23, 30

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

May 7

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Jun 4, 11

$2,150

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jun 18, 25

$2,150

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jul 2, 9, 16

$2,150

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jul 23, 30

$2,150

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Aug 6, 13, 20

$2,150

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Aug 27

$2,175

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Sep 3, 10, 17

$2,175

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Sep 24

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Oct 1, 8

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Oct 15, 22

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Oct 29

$2,150

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Tour Code: WOT. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $800. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Visa required, see Terms and Conditions for details. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

World Heritage Site

Cruise or Ferry

Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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Included Highlights Enjoy a relaxing cruise past Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses

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Visit the mausoleums of Ataturk and Haci Bektas

Enjoy a traditional folklore show

ª Explore the underground cities, rock-cut churches and fairy tale chimneys

© Visit the beautiful Mevlana Museum

¯ Visit the Roman Theater in Aspendos and the ruins at Perge

¨ Visit Hierapolis ruins and cascading ‘Cotton Castle’ of milky white travertine pools

§ Tour one of the world’s finest ancient sites

¦ Visit the site of the ancient Hellenistic city

¤ Pay your respects at Anzac Cove & Lone Pine Cemetery

£ Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia museum, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

27 Meals: Welcome Dinner, 14 Buffet Breakfasts, 10 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Istanbul.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Blue Mosque Day 1 v o £

USA – Istanbul Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Istanbul.

Iznik

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Cumalikizik

Arrive Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception, and get to know each other over an evening of dinner and wine.

(WD) Marriott Sisli/Conrad

Day 3 o c

links the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea. Cruise beneath the spectacular modern suspension bridges, past elegant palaces (built in the 18th and 19th centuries by Turkish nobility) and picturesque fishing villages where life seems unchanged since ancient times. Back on dry land, leave Istanbul, for the 14th century Ottoman capital of Bursa.

(BB,D) Celik Palas

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Day 4

Day 5 – 6 u oh o

Bursa – Cumalikizik – Gordion – Ankara

Ankara – Cappadocia

Visit the glorious Green Mosque and Mausoleum complex

and Grand Mosque in Bursa before driving to the charming Cumalikizik Village with its traditional wooden houses and very narrow cobblestone streets.

Move on to Gordion, where Alexander the Great cut the famous Gordion Knot, en route to Turkey’s modern capital of Ankara.

(BB,D) Hilton Ankara

Sightseeing includes a visit to the Hittite Museum, portraying the fascinating history of Asia Minor from earliest times. You also visit Anit Kabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk, Turkey’s greatest leader in modern times. Visit the mausoleum of Sufi philosopher Haci Bektas before heading to Avanos in Cappadocia. During your

stay in this unique region, visit Göreme’s rock-carved churches and see ancient frescoes in the

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open-air museum. Visit the volcanic landscapes and mushroom shaped ‘fairy-chimneys’ of the Pasabag Valley, the underground city of Kaymakli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner at the hotel is followed by a folklore show in a cave setting, featuring dances from different regions. (BB,D/BB,HD) DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos/Ramada Cappadocia/Tourist Hotel

Day 7 Cappadocia – Konya Visit a 13th century Caravanserai before driving to Turkey’s most religious city, Konya, which was once the home of the mystic sect of Whirling Dervishes and the old capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire. Visit the Mevlana Museum, with its beautiful fluted turquoise dome, and see the Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret.

(BB,D) Dedeman Konya/Anemon

Day 8 Konya – Aspendos – Perge – Antalya Descend the Taurus mountains and drive to Aspendos to visit what is considered the best preserved Roman Theater anywhere in the world. Drive to the Hellenistic or Roman city of Perge to visit the extensive ruins, including the great Theater, the Stadium, and the gate-towers leading into a street where ancient chariot ruts can still be seen. As night falls, enjoy a walking tour of Antalya’s Old Town. (BB,D) Rixos Downtown/Crowne Plaza Antalya

blue water, covering the hillside in a waterfall of white.

(BB,D) Colossae Thermal

Day 11 Pamukkale – Aphrodisas – Kusadasi After breakfast, visit the Temple of Aphrodite at amazing Aphrodisias, and be seduced by the collection of sculptural treasures, Graeco-Roman statues and ceramics. Then follow the Maeander River valley, (so full of twists and turns gives us the word ‘meander’) to your beautiful beach-front hotel in the lively coastal town of Kusadasi.

(BB,D) Charisma/Korumar

Day 12 Kusadasi – Ephesus – Izmir Tour one of the world’s finest archeological sites, Ephesus.

Walk along the Arcadian Way to view the splendid facade of the Library of Celsus and visit the Amphitheater. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, situated above the ruins, before continuing to the Selçuk archeological museum, where many artifacts from Ephesus are displayed. Stay overnight in the pleasant Aegean port of Izmir. (BB,D) Swissôtel Grand Efes/Hilton

Day 13 u o Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Çanakkale

Enjoy a full day to relax and enjoy the leisure facilities of the hotel.

(BB,D) Rixos Downtown/Crowne Plaza Antalya

Stop in Pergamon, the impressive site of an ancient kingdom, to visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world.

Drive to Homer’s Troy to see the ruins of nine cities built on top of each other and an enormous reconstruction of the famous wooden horse. The evening is spent in Çanakkale. (BB,D) Kolin

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Day 9 f o Antalya – Free Day

Antalya – Hierapolis – Pamukkale

Çanakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul

Pass pine forests and cross the Taurus mountains on your way to visit the sacred city of Hierapolis, famed for its thermal hot springs. Next to the ruins you can see the gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.

Tea-cup shaped pools of this ‘Cotton Castle’ cascade with light

Cross the Dardanelle Straits by ferry and continue to the Gallipoli Peninsula, scene of fierce fighting in World War One. Pay your respects at Anzac Cove and visit the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery before returning to Istanbul.

(BB) Marriott Sisli/Conrad

Town Car

Visit Topkapi Palace in Istanbul

Day 15 s ou oo k Istanbul In the morning, visit the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, where Roman chariot races were held. Also visit Hagia Sophia, a former cathedral and a mosque which is now a magnificent museum. The afternoon is dedicated to the Topkapi Palace, a walled city perched above the Bosphorous and the Golden Horn. Now it’s time to test your haggling skills in the Grand Bazaar. Don’t worry, your guide will give you a full explanation of the time-honored ritual of bargaining! Tonight, join

a Farewell Dinner at a colorful local restaurant! (BB,FD) Marriott Sisli/Conrad Note: Guests joining the Mediterranean Fables Cruise option embark their cruise ship directly after the Istanbul sightseeing and will miss the Farewell Dinner.

See page 72 for full itinerary information and prices.

Day 16 Istanbul – USA Farewell Istanbul and transfer to the airport. (BB)

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Business Class Available

$380 PER COUPLE

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YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

AIR ADD-ONS ADDD ON ONS S

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

Apr 26

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

May 3, 10, 15

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Departure Date

May 17, 22, 29, 31

$2,675

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jun 2, 7, 9, 14

$2,675

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jun 16, 19, 23, 30

$2,675

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Jul 7, 14, 21, 26

$2,675

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Aug 4, 11, 18

$2,675

$1,525

$1,613

$1,757

Aug 25

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Sep 1, 4, 8, 11, 15

$2,700

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Sep 20, 22, 27

$2,700

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Sep 29

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Oct 4, 6, 11, 13

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Oct 18, 20, 25

$2,675

$980

$1,061

$1,305

Tour Code: TTK. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,090. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Visa required, see Terms and Conditions for details. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Wi-Fi

Welcome Reception

Sightseeing

World Heritage Site

Cruise or Ferry

Free Day

Highlight Meal

Farewell Dinner

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° Delve into Athen’s 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 the 5th century BC to the honor of the goddess Athena, see the Caryatid beauties as well as the smaller Temple of Athena Nike

MEDITERRANEAN FAB LES ESCORTED JOURNEYS

± Visit Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios and Mykonos

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

Professional Cruise Director: With you throughout your cruise.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

Ocean View Cabin: With private bath.

24 Meals: 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Three-Course Dinners and 1 Highlight Dinner.

Local Expert Guide: Athens.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows & reclining seats.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

FROM OVER 60 CITIES! Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 cities throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers • Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing • Business Class Available See page 12 for full details!

Santorini Day 1 v o

Day 3 s ou o

USA – Athens

Athens Sightseeing & Free Time

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 o r Arrive Athens Welcome to Athens, the enchanting capital of Greece where democracy was born and considered the cradle of western civilization! You are met at the airport and transferred to your tour hotel. Later, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome drink.

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In the morning your sightseeing tour reveals the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of the Wingless Victory and Hadrian’s Arch.

The highlight is a visit to the Parthenon, built atop the mighty Acropolis. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB) Divani Caravel/ Crowne Plaza

Day 4 – 10 o ch o Cruisin to Turkey & the Cruising Greek Isles

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have a full day to explore as you wish! As evening descends, sail along the Bosphorus. Arrive at the Turkish port of Kusadasi in the morning. After free time your next port of call is the beautiful island of Santorini. You’ll also have a day to explore the picturesque island of Crete. Cruise to the harbor at Rhodes chosen by the Crusaders for their fortified headquarters. Later, depart for Symi, one of the most picturesque islands of the Dedocanese. Weigh anchor in Chios for the morning then head for Mykonos, with its maze of walkways, winding streets and whitewashed houses. While cruising Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served on board daily. During your voyage there is also a fun-filled Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment. Louis Cruises

Day 11 f o Athens – Free Day Disembark in Lavrion and return to your Athens hotel for time at leisure. (BB) Divani Caravel/ Crowne Plaza

Day 12 Athens – USA Bid farewell to Athens and transfer to the airport. (BB) Istanbul

D-ONS AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$2,310 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625 $2,625

$1,301 $1,301 $1,301 $1,558 $1,558 $1,558 $1,301 $1,301 $1,301 $1,301

$1,425 $1,425 $1,425 $1,717 $1,717 $1,717 $1,425 $1,425 $1,425 $1,425

$1,577 $1,577 $1,577 $1,735 $1,735 $1,735 $1,577 $1,577 $1,577 $1,577

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Kusadasi

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Tour Code: MEF. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $490. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Port Taxes and Tips: $395 per person, includes port taxes, tips & fuel surcharges and are accurate as of March 12, 2014. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

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USA – Athens

Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 o r Arrive Athens You are met and transferred to your tour hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception. (WR) Divani Caravel/ Crowne Plaza

Day 3 s ou o Athens – Mycenae – Nafplio Ascend the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon as well as the Temple of Athena Nike and the Caryatid beauties. After your sightseeing tour of Athens cross the Corinth Canal to visit Mycenae. Walk through the Lion Gate, visit the royal ‘beehive’ tombs and see the Cyclopean stones. (BB,D) Nafplio Palace/Amphittryon/Amalia

Day 4 o p Nafplio – Olympia

Visit one of the monasteries of Kalambaka, perched on pinnacles of rock. Return to Athens.

(BB) Divani Caravel

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Visit the Olympic Stadium, home of the original games in 776BC. Then cross the soaring Rio-Antirrio bridge to Delphi.

(BB,D) Amalia/Aegli Arachova

Day 6 u oh o Delphi – Kalambaka Ascend the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo. Travel via Thermopylae to Kalambaka.

This evening enjoy a Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD) Divani/ Meteora Kastraki

Epidauros

Symi Rhodes

Santorini

Visit the original location of the Olympic Games

Agios Nikolaos

¶ Visit one of the ancient rock-top monasteries

± Visit Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios and Mykonos

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

Professional Cruise Director: With you throughout your cruise.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

Ocean View Cabin: With private bath.

32 Meals: 14 Buffet Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Three-Course Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners.

Local Expert Guide: Athens.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers as noted in itinerary included with the purchase of combined air and land packages.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

CRETE

YOUR LAND PRICE PRIC BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

Apr 25 May 2, 9 May 16 May 23, 30 Jun 6, 13, 20 Aug 29 Sep 5, 12 Sep 19, 26 Oct 3, 10 Oct 17

Mykonos

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Departure Date

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Ascend the Sacred Way

Disembark, then time at leisure to explore Athens at you own pace.

(BB) Divani Caravel/Crowne Plaza

Transfer to the port of Lavrion to board your cruise ship. Your ports Day 16 of call include exotic Istanbul and Athens – USA Kusadasi in Turkey. Then to beauThe tour ends with transfers to the tiful Santorini, Agios Nikolaos airport. (BB) on Crete and Rhodes, the island chosen by the Istanbul Crusaders for MACEDONIA their fortified GREECE headquarters.

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ing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served on board daily. During your voyage there is also a fun-filled Greek Evening and Dinner with entertainment. Louis Cruises

FROM OVER 60 CITIES!

AIR ADD-ONS

Land Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625 $3,625

$1,301 $1,301 $1,558 $1,558 $1,558 $1,301 $1,301 $1,301 $1,301 $1,301

$1,425 $1,425 $1,717 $1,717 $1,717 $1,425 $1,425 $1,425 $1,425 $1,425

$1,577 $1,577 $1,735 $1,735 $1,735 $1,577 $1,577 $1,577 $1,577 $1,577

Call for up-to-the-minute airfare from over 60 cities throughout the USA – you’ll get: Free Airport Transfers • Choice of Airlines • Choice of Schedule & Routing • Business Class Available See page 12 for full details!

Tour Code: GFB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $930. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited.

At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included.

Port Taxes and Tips: $395 per person, includes port taxes, tips & fuel surcharges and are accurate as of March 12, 2014. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

•Louis Cruises 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. Vessels and/or ports of call may be re-scheduled at short notice.

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¹ Duck under the elk-horn arches and stroll the boardwalks in this authentic Old-West town, take an aerial tram to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain for spectacular views

G U I D E D VA C AT I O N S

º View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife

» On a guided stroll, look out for Old Faithful as well as bison, elk and bears while exploring America’s first National Park

¼ Learn about the Old West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

½ Explore the stunning landscape around this iconic natural formation

¾ Tour this National Historic Landmark by private trolley

¿ Visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial

Yellowstone DAY 1 v oo r Arrive Salt Lake City Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your flight to Salt Lake City. Check into your hotel and relax or take a walk around the hotel grounds to get acquainted. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

(WR) Sheraton Salt Lake City

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

13 Meals: Welcome Reception with light appetizers, 8 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 ThreeCourse Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Yellowstone National Park & Rapid City.

Loud & Clear: Personal Audio Headsets for all guided sightseeing.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and 9.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a 74 future trip.

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DAY 3 f oh o Jackson – Free Day (Grand Teton National Park) If you like, hit the water this morning on an optional guided 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 abundant 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

“He does look like Earl ...” park home. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Highlight Dinner at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. (FB,HD) The Lodge at Jackson Hole

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

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Jackson – Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing

Spend the day discovering the natural glories of Grand Teton National Park with its snow-capped mountains, pristine alpine lakes and

Begin today by looking for wildlife in Hayden Valley en route to the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls. Early

Visit Grand Teton National Park

DAY 7 s o Sheridan – Deadwood – Rapid City

your way to see the Crazy Horse Memorial, a massive mountain

carving of the famed war chief of the Oglala people. Next is a visit Proclaimed by Theodore to Mount Rushmore, designed Roosevelt as America’s first by sculptor Gutzon Borglum to national monument, the celebrate the “founding, expansion, majestic Devil’s Tower preservation and unification of the rises nearly 1,300 feet United States” through enormous (396 meters) above the carvings of George Washington, Belle Fourche River in Thomas Jefferson, Theodore eastern Wyoming. You Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. might recognize the iconic This afternoon is yours to do as monolith from the climactic you please. If you like, embark scenes of the movie “Close on an optional excursion into the Encounters of the Third wild, eroded badlands of South Kind.” After exploring the Dakota. This evening, raise a area around the eroded glass of wine and toast your core of this ancient volcano, Travel Director and fellow See the turquoise hot springs in Yellowstone National Park head into the Black Hills travel companions at a festive of South Dakota and the evergreen forests. From Jenny explorers marveled at the yellow Farewell Dinner. (FB,FD) boomtown of Deadwood, which rock of the canyon, and from this Lake to the jagged peaks of Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites arose after the discovery of gold rock, Yellowstone got its name. the Teton Range, you’ll find in the 1870s. Explore the town DAY 9 Continue on the upper loop to exhilarating vistas everywhere and learn a bit about its founding, you look. Then it’s onward Dunraven Pass and the Lamar Depart Rapid City expansion and decline from your to Yellowstone, established Valley; some of the less traveled, Bid farewell to your traveling entertaining guide. Journey on to in 1872 as the world’s first but ruggedly beautiful regions companions and take a Rapid City, where you have the National Park. You could spend of the park. At Mammoth Hot complimentary transfer to Rapid option of visiting Mount Rushmore a year in Yellowstone and still Springs, take a stroll and admire City Airport or extend your stay in this evening to see the magical only scratch the surface of its the mineral terraces that resemble Rapid City at the Adoba Eco Hotel illumination ceremony. wonders. Watch in awe as Old frozen waterfalls cascading down & Suites. (FB) (FB) Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites into the valley.

Faithful’s waters arc nearly 100 (FB) National Park Lodges feet (30 meters) into the air – as DAY 8 o k it has done approximately every Rapid City (Black Hills Excursion) DAY 6 90 minutes since the Washburn This morning discover more of the UP Expedition discovered it in Yellowstone National Park – natural and man-made wonders TO Cody – Sheridan 1870. Take a guided walk with a of the Black Hills with a drive Head east to the town of Cody, local expert among the spouting through stunning scenery on named for its most famous native geysers, bubbling mudpots and PER COUPLE son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse turquoise hot springs and learn Book by May 16, 2014 YOUR LAND PRICE See page 13 for details into the fascinating history of the about the geothermal dynamics BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS American West at the Buffalo of this amazing wonderland.

Bill Center of the West where Tonight, dine in the park. Before Departure Date Land Only Departure Date Land Only you can delve into the culture retiring for the night, be sure to May 27 $2,570 Jul 8, 15 $2,570 of the cowboy, the role of the step out and take in the great Jun 17 $2,470 Aug 5, 12,19, 26 $2,570 firearm in the early days of the panorama of stars.

Jun 24 $2,570 Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 $2,470 West, and the culture and art of (FB,D) National Park Lodges the Plains Indians.

Tour Code: NPW. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single (FB) Sheridan Holiday Inn Supplement: from $790. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

SAVE

$380

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

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Welcome Reception

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

World Heritage Site

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º View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife

» Guided stroll around the boardwalks to view the geysers, mud pots and bubbling pools in America’s first National Park

¼ Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

à See the site of Custer’s Last Stand

¿ View Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial

Ä Stay in the heart of America’s Mile High City

Å Stretch your legs in this charming alpine village

Æ View amazing natural rock formations

Ç Explore ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings

È Board an open-air vehicle to tour these iconic buttes and mesas

É Marvel at the sights from the South Rim and enjoy an informative presentation

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

21 Meals: Welcome Reception with light appetizers, 13 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Three-Course Dinners, 2 Highlight Dinners with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon National Park.

Loud & Clear: Personal Audio Headsets for all guided sightseeing.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and 14.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a 76 future trip.

Mount Rushmore DAY 1 v oo r

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Arrive Las Vegas Private Town Car transfer to your local airport for your flight to Las Vegas. After checking in at the hotel, browse the exclusive shops, hit the slot machines or just lounge a while by the hotel pool.

At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

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DAY 4 Tetons. This evening is free for See the famed Temple Square, you to explore. (FB,L) Salt Lake City – Jackson headquarters to the Mormon The Lodge at Jackson Hole Get a glimpse of the route of the church and home to the renowned pioneers as you cross the Oregon Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

Spectacular Monument Valley

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Denver – Vail – Arches National Park – Moab

Monument Valley – Grand Canyon National Park

Ascend into the Rockies and stretch your legs in Vail before descending to magnificent Arches National Park. Here, the wind and rain have eroded the sandstone into more than 2,000 natural arches. Tonight is on your own – your hotel is in the heart

DAY 5 s ou o Jackson – Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks Rise early for an optional guided raft trip to spot wildlife on the Snake River (seasonal). Then traverse Grand Teton National Park on the way to Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world’s first National Park. Join a Local Expert to explore the spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud paint pots.

Please 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.

(FB,D) National Park Lodges

DAY 6 s ou o Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Explore the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls and a chance to see bison and elks. Watch in wonder as Old Faithful’s waters arc over 100 feet (30 meters) into the air. This evening, relax under the great basin of stars.

(FB) National Park Lodges

DAY 7 o ph o Yellowstone – Cody – Billings Head north to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill, and get a glimpse into its lively history at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Then it’s on to Big

Sky Country for a Hands-On Dinner featuring local cuisine and a host who welcomes you with true Western hospitality.

(FB,HD) Crowne Plaza Billings

Yellowstone

DAY 8 Billings – Little Bighorn – Rapid City Today begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the infamous battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Then, travel east through the Black Hills to Rapid City. (FB) Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites

DAY 9 Rapid City (Black Hills Excursion) Discover the natural and manmade wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Oglala people. Return to Rapid City this afternoon and join your traveling companions for dinner this evening. (FB,D) Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites

of Moab and close to all kinds of restaurants, whether you’re in the mood for family or fine dining tonight. Or if you’re in the mood for more excitement, choose an optional jetboat ride along the mighty Colorado with a tasty dinner included. (FB) Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

DAY 12 u oh o Moab – Mesa Verde National Park – 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.

Head to Monument Valley for the night where you will be treated to a Navajo Highlight Dinner.

(FB,HD) Goulding’s Lodge

Marvel at Monument Valley’s landscape of towering sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles accompanied by a guide. Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post. Breathtaking 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 expert who will enlighten you about the more than two billion years of geology revealed in the canyon.

Tonight, toast your grand adventure and your new lifelong memories at a Farewell Dinner inside the park.

(FB,FD) National Park Lodges

DAY 14 Grand Canyon – Depart Las Vegas If you like, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip to see the canyon from the sky. Hit the road again, stopping in Seligman and Kingman, Route 66 hotspots that have kept the old Mother Road’s culture alive. End your journey back in Las Vegas where a complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas for guests extending their stay. (FB) Please do not schedule any flights before 6:30 p.m.

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Book by May 16, 2014

DAY 10

See page 13 for details

YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

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. After getting settled at the hotel, enjoy the evening to relax. (FB) Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Departure Date

Land Only

Departure Date

Jun 19, 21, 27, 28

$3,670

Aug 1, 9, 11, 15

$3,670

Jul 4, 5, 11, 18

$3,670

Oct 2, 6, 7, 9

$3,670

Jul 21, 24

$3,670

Tour Code: SPE. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $1,350. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Fall Colors: Enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning “Fall Foliage” on our October departures (as determined by Mother Nature).

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Town Car

Welcome Reception

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Farewell Dinner

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Ì Visit Old Fort Henry and learn about British garrison life in the 19th century

Í Step back in time during a visit to this recreated 1860s rural village

Î Tour Mount Royal, Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica and the historic Old Port

Ï View these spectacular falls spilling into the St. Lawrence River

Ð Spend two nights in this UNESCO World Heritage Site; join a city tour including the historic walled city and the Plains of Abraham

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Enjoy an orientation tour of Canada’s capital including the stately Parliament Hill

Day 1 v oo r

Casa Loma

Private Town Car Transfer from your home to the airport for your flight to Toronto, Canada’s largest city! After checking into your hotel, take advantage of some time on your own to relax or explore the hustle and bustle of the city.

At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

(WR) Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

14 Meals: Welcome Reception with light meal, 9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Three-Course Dinner, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Montreal and Quebec City.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets for all guided sightseeing.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 10.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Day 2 Toronto Sightseeing & Free Time Start the day with an orientation tour of cosmopolitan, multicultural Toronto, viewing Casa Loma, the massive castle residence built by a Toronto financier during the early 20th century; sprawling Queens Park; the lively entertainment district; stately University Avenue and the Provincial Parliament Buildings. The remainder of the day and evening are yours to explore this exciting city on your own or perhaps embark on an optional excursion to the top of the iconic CN Tower. (FB) Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

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Day 3 o ch oo p Toronto – Niagara Falls Experience the majesty of one of the world’s great natural wonders.

Travel through the lush winegrowing region between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario before arriving at Niagara Falls. Enjoy a panoramic view of the falls before an exhilarating boat ride to the base of spectacular Horseshoe Falls. There’s time for shopping and picture taking on the Canadian side of the falls.

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This evening, enjoy a delightful experience at a family-owned and operated winery. Join your hosts for an exclusive tour and wine tasting of their awardwinning wines, including their famous ice wine, a specialty of the region, made from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The result: a refreshingly sweet dessert wine. Later, sample some of Niagara’s regional cuisine created with local seasonal ingredients

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s ou o Quebec City Sightseeing & Free Time Join your local expert 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 colonial battle between the British and the French. Enjoy the afternoon on your own. Perhaps

at a Highlight Dinner served in a marvelous setting with stunning views of the vineyard.

(FB,HD) Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview

Day 4 oh oc Niagara Falls – Kingston Heading north, follow the scenic shores of Lake Ontario through the Ontario countryside to the historic town of Kingston.

Here, visit Old Fort Henry, a 19th century British military fortress. Learn about British garrison life during the years just before the confederation of Canada. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner cruise across Kingston’s Thousand Islands region. (FB,HD) Four Points by Sheraton Kingston

Day 5 s o Kingston – Upper Canada Village – Montreal Follow the thread of the nation’s history in Upper Canada Village, a re-created rural community where costumed interpreters immerse you in 1860s life.

Explore more than 40 businesses and homes, including a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse and a sawmill. Then travel to Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada and the largest French-speaking city outside of France. Here, your local expert introduces you to the historic sites of the city, including

spectacular NotreDame Basilica, and the colorful port area and the modern, bustling downtown. 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. (FB) Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

introductory tour of the city, viewing the elegant buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada, and the

beautiful downtown parks with their exquisite gardens.

(FB) Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

Day 9 f oo k Ottawa – Free Day The day is yours to spend as you like, immersed in the history and culture of Canada’s lively capital.

Stop at a gallery or two, explore one of Ottawa’s many museums, or visit Rideau Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that becomes the world’s largest skating rink in the winter months. Tonight, toast to your Eastern Canada adventure Rideau Canal with newfound friends at a festive Farewell Dinner.

(FB,FD) Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

Day 10 Ottawa – Depart Toronto Return to Toronto where you are transferred to Toronto International Airport or extend your stay. (FB) Please do not schedule any flights before 6pm.

Day 6 o p Montreal – Quebec City This morning, wind your way along the beautiful St. Lawrence River, stopping at thundering Montmorency Falls, cascading down from nearly 100 feet higher than those at Niagara. On the way to Quebec City, enjoy a stop at family-owned Copper Art Museum where you will see a demonstration of how copper ore is transformed into beautiful works of art and browse the art gallery.

Enjoy a chance to try your hand at creating a copper keepsake! This afternoon, find yourself within the fortified walls of old-world Quebec City with its artisanal bakeries, flower markets and lively cafes, offering a taste of Paris in the New World. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

(FB,D) Hilton Quebec

browse the city’s shops and galleries, visit a museum or simply sit and watch the world go by at a charming sidewalk cafe.

(FB) Hilton Quebec

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Travel back into Ontario to Ottawa, Canada’s stately capital.

Upon arrival, embark on an

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YOUR LAND PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS Departure Date

Land Only

Departure Date

$2,700

Aug 9, 16

$2,750

Jun 21, 28

$2,750

Aug 23, 30

$2,725

Jul 19, 26

$2,750

Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

$2,750

Tour Code: ECB. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $900. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

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Welcome Reception

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Õ Take a guided walk through the Cloud Forest Reserve; visit the Sky Walk to experience the chain of suspension bridges high above the Cloud Forest

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

17 Meals: Welcome Reception with light appetizers, 7 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Highlight Lunch, 4 Buffet Dinners, 1 Three-Course Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets for all guided sightseeing.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and 8.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

International airfare is not included. Please call for the best available air pricing.

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Private Town Car transfer to your local airport for your flight to San Jose. Your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from a local host and a complimentary transfer to your hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Reception. (WR) InterContinental Real Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica

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DAY 2 o ph oo c San Jose – Tortuguero National Park After breakfast, head toward the small town of San Isidro de Heredia, where you are welcomed for a Hands-On Highlight Lunch by master chocolatiers, for a taste of gourmet chocolate and an organic lunch. Learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small chocolate workshop. After lunch, 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,HL,D) Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

DAY 3 o c Tortuguero National Park & Free Time Cruise the canals and streams 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 between July and September, take an optional excursion to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach. (FB,L,D) Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

DAY 4 o co p Tortuguero – Sarapiqui Before departing Tortuguero, you’ll have the chance to try “pipa,” a delicious variety of young coconut. Bid adios to the park as you travel along the river before boarding your motorcoach for a visit to the small village of Horquetas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit a local Tico family palm plantation to learn about and taste the delicate heart of palm, a local specialty. Travel on to quaint Sarapiqui and step off the beaten path in this rarely-visited area

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Add a 2-Night Post-Tour Guanacaste Beach Stay from $250 per person (single from $465) DAY 1 The beach awaits! Head to the pristine Pacific coast, where you’ll check into your seaside resort, located on the white sands of lovely Tamarindo Beach. Slip into your swimsuit and enjoy the sand and surf this afternoon.

DAY 2: Guanacaste Beach

Monteverde Sky Walk surrounded by dense rainforests full of wildlife. This afternoon, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area around your lodge – perhaps you’ll spot the endangered great green macaw.

(FB,L,D) Hacienda Sueño Azul Resort

DAY 5 Sarapiqui – Arenal Head to La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the colossal Arenal Volcano. Enjoy the rest of the day at your resort, surrounded by exotic gardens, beautiful flowers and many species of birds. Enjoy dinner with some of the best views of the volcano, and then relax while soaking in the resort’s natural hot thermal springs in the shadow of the volcano. (FB,D) Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort

DAY 6 o p Arenal – Monteverde Cloud Forest Straddling Costa Rica’s Continental Divide, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to luxuriant

vegetation, abundant wildlife, coffee plantations and spectacular views. You’ll spend two nights in this most famous of Costa Rican reserves. Upon arrival, ascend to the treetops for a bird’s-eye view of the forest on the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level. Begin exploring from the grounds of your mountain lodge before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. Meet a native Quaker man, a local expert, who will share historical photos and stories of the old town of Monteverde. (FB,D) El Establo Mountain Hotel

DAY 7 s oo k Monteverde Cloud Forest Sightseeing & Free Time Join your guide for an excursion through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Covering 26,000 acres of tropical rainforest, the Reserve consists of 6 ecological zones and offers extremely high biodiversity, consisting of over 2,500 plant species (including the most orchid species in a single place), 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, and 120 reptilian and amphibian species. Share your experiences with your fellow travelers at a festive Farewell Dinner.

(FB,FD) El Establo Mountain Hotel

The day is yours to relax on the beautiful beach or get to know the underwater life while snorkeling. Other optional tours include an exploration of the rainforest canopy, a float trip on a nearby river horseback riding, white-water rafting or a visit a National Park. (FB) Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort

DAY 3: Guanacaste – Liberia Airport A complimentary transfer is provided to Liberia International Airport. Or stay a while longer on the beach; extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay. (FB)

Please do not schedule your flight before 12:30 p.m.

Included in your 3-day stay: • 2 nights at the Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort • 3 Breakfasts • Arrival and Departure airport transfers

Please Note: There is no Tour Director on the Post-Tour Guanacaste Beach Stay extension.

DAY 8 Monteverde – Depart Liberia Transfer to Liberia Airport for your flight home or travel on to Guanacaste Beach for those extending their stay. (FB) Please do not schedule any flights before 1:00 p.m.

to the natural surroundings.

This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps and sometimes through heavy rainfalls (umbrellas provided).

This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in good health and who can take such conditions in stride.

Please Note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica, we use the best available hotel facilities from resorts to cozy lodges with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly amenities perfectly suited

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Departure Date

Welcome Reception

Wi-Fi

Sightseeing

Land Only

May 16

$1,670

Oct 3, 17, 31

$1,670

Jun 20

$1,670

Nov 28

$1,670

Jul 11, 25

$1,670

†Dec 19, 26

$1,850

Tour Code: CRA. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $470. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. Departure tax required, see Terms and Conditions. † Departures over the Christmas and New Year holiday will enjoy a special holiday meal.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

Town Car

$250

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Discover the city’s colonial sights, including the expansive Plaza de Armas and its impressive cathedral and government palace; see the Church of San Francisco

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Ù Immerse yourself in the history and atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ú Delve into the city’s Inca and Spanish colonial pasts; explore the Plaza de Armas, visit the Cathedral and Korikancha, the former Temple of the Sun, now Santa Domingo monastery, explore the citadel of Sacsayhuaman and nearby shrines and Inca warehouses

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

First Class Hotels: All with private bath.

13 Meals: 7 Full Breakfasts, 1 Picnic Lunch, 1 Highlight Lunch, 2 Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine.

Local Expert Guide: Lima and Cusco.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets for all guided sightseeing.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Transportation: Luxury motorcoach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and 8.

Inter-tour Flights: Economy class Inter-tour flights as listed in the itinerary.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

International airfare is not included. Please call for the best available air pricing.

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Private Town Car transfer to your local airport for your flight to 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 with modern hotels, restaurants and shops (check in time 3 p.m.). Depending on your flight schedule you may arrive in Lima early morning of Day 2 where your hotel room is ready for immediate occupancy.

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DAY 2 o ph os ou o Lima Sightseeing & Free Time Kick back, relax and enjoy your morning at the hotel, or perhaps venture out to do some exploring of your own: stroll the bustling streets or visit one of Lima’s lovely parks. At lunchtime, 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 Hands-On Highlight Lunch. Learn about the history of

your host’s ancestors GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Optional Extension and visit his historic home before celPERU ebrating your arrival in Peru with a sumptuous home-cooked × Ö meal of traditional Ù Peruvian delicacies.

After lunch, bid fareÚ well to your host and spend the afternoon exploring Peru’s capivicuñas. Enjoy a picnic box lunch tal with your local expert. Immerse before visiting the vibrant market yourself in the colonial splendor of of Pisac where local Quechua Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESpeople come to sell their produce CO World Heritage Site, including and handicrafts. Spend some time the expansive Plaza de Armas with browsing the stalls, sip a cup of its impressive cathedral and the coca tea to help you acclimate to stately government palace. Then the altitude and keep your ears see the Church of San Francisco open for roving bands playing the and discover its hidden catacombs traditional music of the Andes. and splendid architecture. The Later this afternoon, arrive at your evening is yours – why not try one lovely hotel, a former 18th cenof Lima’s renowned seafood restautury colonial-style monastery, surrants? (FB,HL) Novotel Lima rounded by beautiful gardens in the heart of the sacred Urubamba DAY 3 i os o Valley. Learn about the local speLima – Cusco – cialty of Peruvian weaving as you Sacred Valley observe centuries-old methods Take a morning flight to Cusco of spinning, dyeing and weaving and head for the Sacred Valley Andean traditional textiles. This of the Incas. Stop at Awanakanevening, enjoy a convivial dinner cha, a living museum of the with your traveling companions at Peruvian Andes, where you can the hotel. (FB,L,D) see and pet llamas, alpacas and Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

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Add a 7-Day Post Tour Extension including a 4-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise from $3,695 per person (single from $5,195) Galapagos entrance fee of $100 and Galapagos transit card of $10 are included.

DAY 1 : Lima – Quito Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel.

(FB) Hilton Colon Quito

DAY 2: Quito Sightseeing Visit the historical center of the city, which was the first place in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then travel to the “Middle of the World” to

DAY 4 s ot ou o Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu After breakfast, head to Ollantaytambo 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. Board the Vistadome train for the journey up to the great citadel of the Incas (light snack included). Panoramic windows allow you to appreciate the incredible scenery as you climb toward Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival, take a short ride 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 Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. Dinner is served at the hotel. (FB,D) Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel

DAY 5 u oo p Machu Picchu – Cusco Return to Machu Picchu to continue discovering 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 transTown Car

Welcome Reception

stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (FB) Hilton Colon Quito

DAY 5 : Galapagos Cruise – Santa Cruz Island

DAY 3 : Quito – Galapagos Cruise – Santa Cruz Island

Land near a long sandy beach on North Seymour Island where sea lions and marine iguanas hang out on the rocks. Later, swim and snorkel at Las Bachas, a saltwater lagoon. (FB,L,D) Yacht Isabela II

Visit “Los Gemelos,” two large craters, and the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner. (FB,L,D) Yacht Isabela II

DAY 4 : Galapagos Cruise – South Plaza Island Visit Santa Fe Island where the small tranquil bay of Bahia Barrington is home to green sea turtles and spotted eagle rays.

This afternoon, see South Plaza Island, estimated to support a peak population of 1000 Galapagos sea lions!

(FB,L,D) Yacht Isabela II

port the huge blocks of stone to the top of this isolated mountain.

In the early afternoon, descend from your mountaintop aerie and head toward the great colonial city of Cusco. On the way, stop at a local chicheria for a taste of chicha, a local specialty, and to learn how this Peruvian corn beer is made by women only.

(FB) Novotel Cusco

DAY 6 s oh o Cusco Sightseeing & Free Time This morning, embark upon a tour of Cusco, the “Imperial City,” the capital of the Incas during their reign. This lively city, rich in history, bears marks of both the Incas and the Spanish who came after them. 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, or 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 companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying delicious Cuscuenian dishes and ancestral dance performances.

(FB,HD) Novotel Cusco Wi-Fi

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DAY 7 : Galapagos Cruise – Baltra Island – Depart Guayaquil Transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight to Guayaquil where you’ll be assisted with your connection to your international flight (not included in vacation price). (FB) Please do not schedule flights before 8 p.m.

DAY 6 : Galapagos Cruise – Santiago Island

Land & Intra-Air: 7-day post-tour extension package includes economy air and air-related charges for the flights Lima-Quito, Quito-Galapagos and Galapagos-Guayaquil and require purchase of the Highlights of Peru vacation as well as air transportation on LAN Airlines to/from your gateway city; if flying with another carrier to/from your gateway city, the above prices will be higher.

Prices are accurate as of March 12, 2014.

Extension package not available on every departure. Call for details.

Alternative itinerary on Jun 7, Sep 27, Oct 25 & Nov 8 departures

Visit Bartolome Island whose landscape is breathtaking. Hike to the summit for impressive views. The island is also home to the Galapagos Penguin, the only existing species of penguin in the equator area. Arrive at Santiago Island and enjoy a farewell cocktail this evening. (FB,L,D) Yacht Isabela II

DAY 7 s oi oo k Cusco – Lima Free Time Fly back to Lima this morning and enjoy a day on your own to do some more exploring, pick up some souvenirs or just relax. This afternoon, 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 Peru societies. Then gather with your traveling companions for a Farewell Dinner in the museum’s garden restaurant.

(FB,FD) Novotel Lima

schedule, you may be transferred to Lima International Airport in the late evening of Day 7 for overnight flights home arriving on Day 8. (FB) 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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Land Only

Departure Date

Land Only

Jun 14, 21

$2,520

Nov 22, 29

$2,520

Jul 5

$2,520

Dec 6

$2,520

Aug 16, 23, 30

$2,520

*Dec 20

$2,720

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25

$2,520

*Dec 27

$2,820

Nov 1, 8, 15

$2,520

Tour Code: PAR. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: from $595. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. Departure tax required, see Terms and Conditions. Please Note: All inter-tour air related charges in economy class for flights between Lima - Cusco and Cusco - Lima are included in the Land Only price shown based on accurate airfare of as March 12, 2014. At the time you purchase your tour the inter-tour air prices may be higher. *Departures over the Christmas and New Year holiday will receive a special holiday-themed meal.

Plus, AARP members SAVE $100 per person on any vacation!

See page 13 for details.

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Included Highlights Choice of Budapest city tour or exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour

Choice of Vienna city tour with National Library visit or exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Vienna walking tour

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Ü Choice of full-day Salzburg or tour of Linz and the countryside

Ý Choice of Passau walking tour with St. Stephan’s organ concert or exclusive guided “Go Active” bicycle ride along the Inn River

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Plus Your Price Includes: Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

Deluxe Stateroom: All with private bath, river views and bottled water.

19 Meals: 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners, Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner.

Unlimited Beverages Onboard: Including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee, tea and bottled water.

Local Expert Guide: On all city tours.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

NOTE: Flights must arrive between 5am 5pm and must depart between 6am - 6pm.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, Cruise Companion Booklet. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

Private Town Car transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Budapest.

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Day 3 s ou oh o Budapest Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest, which lie on opposite sides of the Danube, with a panoramic coach tour that reveals all the highlights of this handsome city.

Marvel at St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Hungarian National Museum, the Opera House, and the Parliament Building. In the UNESCO-designated Castle Hill District, you’ll find magnificent St. Matthias Church. Or join our “Do as the Locals Do” walking tour, visiting the spectacular Hungarian Parliament building, with its Neo-Gothic

façade, and Central Market Hall, where you’ll have a chance to

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sample some local delicacies.

In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.

(BB,L,WD) River Beatrice Please Note: The Parliament building may be closed for official business without prior notice. If the Parliament is closed, we will visit St. Stephen’s Basilica instead.

Day 4 Cruising the Danube River – Vienna Enjoy a day of leisure onboard your floating hotel. You’ll travel through Slovakia before docking in the imperial city of Vienna.

(BB,L,D) River Beatrice

HUNGARY Day 5 s ou o Vienna Vienna is an architectural treasure trove. See it all on a panoramic drive through the city before embarking on a walking tour of the Hofburg Palace grounds, which lead to the Austrian National Library (said to be the most beautiful library in the world) and to the designer shops of the Kohlmarkt.

Or choose to “Do as the Locals Do” on an intimate walking tour of the city’s historic center. Travel by foot and subway with the locals. Sip a coffee in a traditional café and then explore Vienna’s oldest square, Hoher Market, with its Ankeruhr, an Art Nouveau clock that features a parade of 12 historical figures.

(BB,L,D) River Beatrice

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Day 6 s ou o Durnstein – Cruising the Wachau Valley – Melk A host of exclusive excursions await as you dock in the tiny Baroque village of Dürnstein. Take a guided tour of the village, then partake in an organic wine tasting or learn about the history of saffron in Austrian cuisine. Sail the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley to Melk – or make the journey via bicycle on a special guided ride.

Arrive in Melk and explore the town and its 900-year-old Benedictine abbey. Your guided visit to this architectural gem includes the famous library that inspired Umberto Eco’s acclaimed novel ‘The Name of the Rose.’

(BB,L,D) River Beatrice

Day 7 s ou o Linz (Salzburg or Linz) Today’s adventure may take you to Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its wellpreserved medieval town core and musical heritage. During your guided walking tour, stroll the city’s famous shopping street, Getreidegasse, where you’ll find Mozart’s childhood home, and admire enchanting Mirabell Garden, with its Neo-Classical palace and large figural sculptures. You’ll likely recognize the garden from the famous “Do-Re-Mi” scene in ‘The Sound of Music’, which was filmed here in 1964. If you’ve explored Salzburg in the past, you might opt to visit nearby Linz instead. Enjoy a walking tour through Old Town, past Landhaus, a Renaissance tower, and Kremsmünstererhof, a historic hotel. See the Old Market and the impressive Main Square, with its Baroque column. You’ll visit Konditorei Jindrak, too, to sample its Linzer torte, the famous lattice-topped pastry of Linz. Then travel into the surrounding countryside, where you’ll visit a typical Austrian farm for a tasting of hard cider, or “Most”, as it is called locally. (BB,D) River Beatrice

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Passau Located at the confluence of three rivers – the Danube, Inn, and Ilz – Passau was a key center of European trade for centuries.

The city’s Baroque buildings, erected after the fire of 1662, add Italian flair to the quintessentially medieval German town center, with its winding little streets and narrow alleyways.

These streets will lead you to St. Stephan’s Cathedral for an organ concert on the Continent’s largest pipe organ. Or, if you’re craving a more active adventure, join us on an exclusive bicycling tour along the banks of the Inn. The river originates in the Swiss Alps and its glacial waters are green, making it a particularly pretty tributary of the Danube.

Ride through wooded hillsides and farmland to Wernstein Castle, where you’ll stop for refreshments before crossing a bridge to the Austrian side of the river for a different view of the landscape. As you cycle back into Passau, you’ll be rewarded with the beautiful reflection of the city’s Old Town on the river’s glassy surface. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.

(BB,L,FD) River Beatrice Please Note: St. Stephan’s organ concert is only available from May 2 to October 31, excluding Sundays and Catholic holidays.

An excursion to an alternative venue will be organized if the organ concert is not available.

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PER COUPLE

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DD -ON ONS ON S AIR AD ADD-ONS

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East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$3,975

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

May 3, 10*

$4,175

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

$4,175

$1,486

$1,611

$1,645

Jun 21*, 28

$4,175

$1,486

$1,611

$1,645

Jul 19*, 26

$3,825

$1,486

$1,611

$1,645

Aug 2*, 9, 16*

$3,825

$1,486

$1,611

$1,645

Aug 23

$4,175

$1,486

$1,611

$1,645

Aug 30*

$4,475

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Sep 6, 20

$4,475

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Sep 27*

$4,375

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Oct 4

$4,375

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Oct 11*

$4,175

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Oct 18

$3,675

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Oct 25*

$3,375

$1,135

$1,199

$1,351

Nov 1

$3,025

$997

$1,104

$1,138

CABIN UPGRADES Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5.

To upgrade to a higher category ADD per person:

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$225

Category 3

$725

Category 2

$1,025

Category 1

$1,225

Tour Code: DCR. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: Call for details. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Port Taxes: $140 per person. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *Cruise operates from Passau to Budapest

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â Cologne walking tour and Cathedral visit

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Rhine River DAY 1 v o USA – Basel Private Town Car Transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Basel.

DAY 2 Arrive Basel Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse- Freiburg where you will be transferred to the ship.

(D) S.S. Antoinette/River Queen

flatbread topped with bacon and onions. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.

(B,L,WD) S.S. Antoinette/ River Queen

DAY 4

DAY 3 s oh o

s ou o

Breisach (Kayserberg and Eiquewihr or Colmar)

Kehl (Strasbourg)

Starting from medieval Breisach, the gateway to the Black Forest, cross the Rhine and head for the Alsatian Wine Road, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. Charming villages, pastoral landscapes, and lush vineyards line this beautiful winding road. You may prefer to linger in the historic center of enchanting Colmar or continue on to the wine villages of Kayserberg and Riquewihr, where you will ramble along narrow lanes and pass halftimbered Medieval houses with conical roofs that are straight out of a fairytale illustration.

Whichever you choose, you’ll be treated to an Alsatian specialty, flammekeuche, a delectable

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Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

Deluxe Stateroom: All with private bath, river views and bottled water.

20 Meals: 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners, 1 Captain’s Welcome Gala Dinner and 1 Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Unlimited Beverages Onboard: Including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee, tea and bottled water.

Local Expert Guide: On all city tours.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

NOTE: Flights must arrive between 5am 5pm (5am - 1:30pm on Amsterdam to Basil Itinerary) and must depart between 6am - 6pm.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, Cruise Companion Booklet. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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FRANCE à Germersheim Situated halfway ß Riquewihr between Paris and ã Kehl Prague, the Alsatian Þ town of Strasbourg Breisach is known as the “Crossroads of Basel Europe.” The heart SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA of the old city is Broglie Square to elegant Place crisscrossed with Kléber. Learn about the culinary medieval canals. Board a canal traditions of Alsace and indulge boat and cruise past ancient covin tasty pastries and coffee at a ered bridges and their watchtowcharming café. Then spend your ers, the picturesque Petite France afternoon at leisure in this beautidistrict with its beautiful half-timful city; a shuttle will take you to bered houses and flower-filled winand from the ship. (B,L,D) dow boxes, and the magnificent S.S. Antoinette/River Queen Gothic cathedral. You’ll also see the dynamic modern city that hosts DAY 5 s ou o numerous European Union organizations. Or, if you prefer, take Germersheim (Speyer) an intimate walking tour through A guided walking tour through Old Town, strolling through lively Speyer reveals a medieval

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town with a grand heritage and a compact historic center dominated by the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe. With its basilica laid out in the form of a Latin cross, including four towers and two domes, this architectural marvel is a symbol of Medieval imperial power; the rulers of three dynasties are interred here.

Nearby, a well-preserved mikvah, or ritual bath, bears witness to a Jewish community that dates to roughly the same era; it is the oldest remaining bath of its kind in Europe. Alternatively, come with us to discover a unique aperitif – wine vinegars made from grapes grown in the wine lands of the Palatine – with a visit to the Doktorenhof vinegar estate, where antique vinegar recipes find new life. Tour the cellars and taste the honey- or herb-flavored elixirs made there.

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DAY 6 s ou o Rudesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard Rüdesheim has been a magnet for romantics since the 19thcentury. Among its most famous sights is the Drosselgasse, a narrow alleyway lined with wine taverns and shops. Explore the town at your leisure, then be our guest at a princely wine tasting at prestigious Castle Vollrads, a handsome 14th century castle perfectly situated in the vineyardcovered hills of the Rheingau.

Though it is one of the smallest wine-growing regions of Germany, it is world famous for its Rieslings – and Castle Vollrads is one of the world’s top wine estates for the varietal. Later, find a spot on deck for an afternoon of scenic cruising along the romantic Rhine and take in the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritagedesignated Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Picturesque castles appear

around every bend in the river for a 40-mile stretch, a sight that inspired poets, painters, and composers throughout the 19thcentury. End your day with a guided stroll around Boppard, a typical wine village on the shores of the Rhine. (BB,L,D) S.S. Antoinette/River Queen

Day 7 s o Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz Awaken on the romantic Rhine and enjoy a morning cruise along the castle-lined river. German Corner, with its famous monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I, announces your arrival in Koblenz, where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet. Choose a walking tour highlighting the appeal of Koblenz – its charming lanes and historic squares, the picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old quarter, and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin and Our Beloved Lady. Or take a thrilling ride on an aerial tram across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress – whose ruined walls once inspired Lord Byron – which in one form or another has stood high on the hill overlooking the rivers’ confluence since its beginnings as a fortification in 1,000 BC. The view from the fortress is dazzling.

(BB,L,D) S.S. Antoinette/ River Queen

DAY 8 s ou oo k Colognet Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town Cologne with your guide, passing by tiny squares and small churches as you make your way to Cologne Cathedral, the city’s most famous landmark. It took 632 years for Germany’s largest cathedral to be completed, and it is one of the most important Gothic churches in Europe. Inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the fabled Three Kings – the Magi – are believed to lie at rest. You’ll learn about the history

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of the cathedral and its artwork, especially the pieces surrounding the Shrine of the Magi. Christian pilgrims have been flocking here for centuries. In fact, one of the cathedral’s expansions was intended to accommodate the many faithful who travel from far and wide to experience the wonder of this sacred site. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner. (BB,L,FD) S.S. Antoinette/River Queen

DAY 9 Amsterdam – USA Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in bustling Amsterdam. (B)

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YOUR CRUISE PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS Departure Date

AIR ADDD ON ONS S ADD-ONS

Cruise Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$4,125

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

S.S. Antoinette Apr 26 May 3*, 10

$4,175

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

May 17*, 31*

$4,175

$1,422

$1,595

$1,676

Jun 21

$4,175

$1,422

$1,595

$1,676

Jun 28*

$4,025

$1,422

$1,595

$1,676

Jul 19, 26*

$3,975

$1,422

$1,595

$1,676

Aug 2, 9*, 16

$3,975

$1,422

$1,595

$1,676

Oct 11

$4,175

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

Oct 18*

$3,825

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

Oct 25

$3,375

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

Nov 1*

$3,175

$978

$1,044

$1,122

Nov 8

$3,025

$978

$1,044

$1,122

May 2*, 9

$4,075

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

Aug 29*

$4,325

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

Sep 5

$4,375

$1,102

$1,283

$1,378

River Queen

CABIN UPGRADES Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5 To upgrade to a higher category ADD per person:

S.S. Antoinette

River Queen

$225

$200

Category 4 Category 3

$825

$525

Category 2

$1,125

$695

Category 1

$1,450

$995

Tour Code: RCR. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: Call for details. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Port Taxes: $140 per person. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *Cruise operates from Amsterdam to Basel

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Included Highlights Choice of Arles walking tour or Tarascon walking tour or guided hike to Dukes of Anjou Fortress

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Lyon

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USA – Marseille Private Town Car Transfer from your home to the airport for your overnight flight to Marseille.

DAY 2 Arrive Marseille, transfer to Avignon Arrive at Marseille International Airport where you will be transferred to the ship docked in Avignon. (D) S.S. Catherine

DAY 3 s o u oh o Tarascon (Arles or Tarascon) Enchanted by the light and the vivid colors of Provence, Vincent van Gogh produced more than 300 paintings and drawings in just 15 months, including “Starry Night”. During your walking tour, discover Van Gogh’s Arles as well as a wealth of fascinating Roman monuments, among them the Amphitheater and the Baths of Constantine, which were built in the fourth century for the emperor’s personal use. Or opt instead to explore the historic heart of Tarascon, with its charming Provençal architecture, medieval church, and King René’s beautifully preserved Renaissance palace. If you are entranced by

Provence’s distinctive printed fabrics, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about them at the Souleiado Museum. Or climb to the fortress of the Dukes of Anjou with a guide for a beautiful view of the Rhône. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala dinner. (BB,L,WD) S.S. Catherine

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Professional Travel Director: With you throughout your trip.

Deluxe Stateroom: All with private bath, river views and bottled water.

19 Meals: 7 Buffet Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners, 1 Captain’s Welcome Gala Dinner and 1 Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Unlimited Beverages Onboard: Including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee, tea and bottled water.

Local Expert Guide: On all city tours.

Loud & Clear®: Personal Audio Headsets.

Private Town Car Transfer: From your home to select airports.

Airport Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfers included with the purchase of combined air and land package.

NOTE: Flights must arrive between 5am 5pm (5am - 2:30pm for Lyon to Avignon Itinerary) and must depart between 6am - 6pm.

Travel Documents: Travel wallet, Cruise Companion Booklet. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future trip.

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Avignon Avignon, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, brims with history, culture, art, and life, and you will capture all of that on your walking tour of the “City of the Popes.” Start at the medieval ramparts and continue to Clock Tower Square, where colorful café terraces face the magnificent City Hall, the Opera Theater, and the classic mansions. Then it’s on to Popes’ Palace Square for an inside view of the maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels that make up the grand Palace of the Popes, where seven 14th-century popes

Marseille

resided during a turbulent period in church history. Or opt instead to discover Avignon’s picturesque hidden alleys and secret squares on an exclusive guided tour that takes you “off the beaten path.”

Alternatively, spend a fun and relaxing afternoon paddling the clear, tranquil waters of the Gordon River. You’ll paddle from Collias to Remoulins, gliding under the arches of the 2,000-year-old UNESCOdesignated Pont du Gard.

(BB,L,D) S.S. Catherine

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DAY 5 s o Viviers Lovely Viviers, which developed around its 12th-century cathedral, retains much of its historic charm.

Founded in the 5th-century, Viviers was once an important regional capital; stone houses, dating to the Middle Ages, still line the tiny lanes. Your tour starts in this historic area. Visit an artisan shop where you can enjoy the traditional pottery of the region.

You will take the Rue Chévrerie to Porte Riquet, then climb Rue du Château to reach St. Vincent Cathedral, where you will hear an organ concert. Finally, walk through the medieval streets of this delightful village back to the ship. Or take a Nordic walking tour in the countryside with a local expert.

(BB,L,D) S.S. Catherine

DAY 6 s o Tournon/Tain L’Hermitage Nestled among famous vineyards, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage are an ideal destination for true connoisseurs of wine. Visit Tournon and its historic castle, then cross the Marc Seguin suspension bridge and indulge in some mid-valley Côtes du Rhône wines from the Hermitage, a wine-growing district credentialed by Louis XIV. If you love chocolate, you might want to stop by the Valrhona shop too. Or take a guided Nordic walking tour along the city ramparts.

(BB,L,D) S.S. Catherine

DAY 7 s ou oo k Lyon Lyon is France’s lively and creative capital of gastronomy. The city’s origins date to the 1st-century (when it was founded by the Romans), but it didn’t become an economic power in the region until the 15th-century, when it was the center of France’s printing industry. A couple of centuries later, Lyon’s silk looms employed half the city’s population and

See the 2,000 year old Pont du Gard on day 4 produced textiles that were famous the world over. Now France’s second-largest conurbation, the city is a commercial powerhouse and the proud possessor of a UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town.

Your tour starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon’s hallmark

church, for a dramatic view of the town, which was built at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. From the motorcoach, you will view Terreaux Square, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and the Opera House. Or opt for an intimate exploration of Lyon on foot, venturing into the alleyways, courtyards, and traboules (historic passageways) of the St. Jean old quarter, and strolling along the waterfront to experience the modern-day life of this pedestrianfriendly city. Or bike along the banks of the Rhône with an expert guide. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.

(BB,L,FD) S.S. Catherine

architectural jewel, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy. The hospice monks were given some vineyards in the 15th-century so they could make wine to auction in order to help support their charities, and to this day the tradition continues. You’ll find plenty of local delicacies at the open-air market: Burgundian and Jura cheeses, heirloom

vegetables, honey, sausages. The stalls spread out from the covered market into the pedestrian streets around the hospice.

(BB,D) S.S. Catherine Note: The open-air food market visit will take place in Arles on reverse direction cruise (Lyon to * Cruise operates from Lyon to Avignon).

DAY 9 Lyon – USA Disembark the ship and transfer to the Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport for your return flight home, or extend your stay with a visit to Paris,, the “Cityy of Light.” g ((B))

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AIR ADD-ONS ADD D -ON ONS ON S

Cruise Only

East Coast (JFK)

Midwest (ORD)

West Coast (LAX)

$3,925

$1,154

$1,195

$1,402

Jun 14, 21*, 28

$4,575

$1,492

$1,782

$1,747

Jul 12, 19*, 26

$4,425

$1,492

$1,782

$1,747

Aug 2*, 9, 16*

$4,425

$1,492

$1,782

$1,747

Aug 23

$4,475

$1,492

$1,782

$1,747

Aug 30*

$4,675

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

Departure Date

Apr 19

Sep 6, 20

$4,675

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

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$4,675

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

Chalon sur Saone (Beaune)

Oct 11*

$4,575

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

Oct 18

$4,375

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

Located in the heart of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône is an important center of the French wine trade.

Burgundy’s wines are celebrated all over the world; in fact, the wines of this region, along with those of Bordeaux, are the reason France is famous for its wine. You will journey to nearby Beaune to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune, a charitable hospital founded by the Chancellor of Beaune in 1443. Marvel at the multicolored tile roofs of this

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Oct 25*

$4,175

$1,154

$1,195

$1,747

Nov 1

$3,775

$1,039

$1,154

$1,143

CABIN UPGRADES Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5.

To upgrade to a higher category ADD per person:

Category 4

$225

Category 3

$825

Category 2

$1,025

Category 1

$1,595

Tour Code: BRC. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single Supplement: Call for details. Air Add-On: Air Add-On prices listed were effective on March 12, 2014 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. Additional Charges: Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included. Port Taxes: $140 per person. Note: This tour is operated by our sister company. *Cruise operates from Lyon to Avignon

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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 non-use of hotel rooms.

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AIRLINE TICKETS ISSUED BY GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL: The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Travel: 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 ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*).

These countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required in Costa Rica ($28*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport.

A one time Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Santiago, Chile ($140*).

The fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Proof of a pre-paid reciprocity fee of $160* is required to enter Argentina. Payment can be made at www. migraciones.gov.ar (select “tasa de reciprocidad”). Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase.

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 information. 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.

MEMBERSHIP: Guided Vacations require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations 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 determine 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 assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.

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. Grand European Travel. 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 restrictions 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.

PRIVATE TOWN CAR TRANSFER SERVICE: The Private Town Car Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport.

It is an outbound service only. Mileage is based on journey information from www. mapquest.com. Should you not use the Private Town Car Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.

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 purchased 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.

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. Airport transfers are not included on Independent Vacations.

For those making their own flight arrangements or 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

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5545 – online at www.GETours.com

for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages (Excluding Independent Vacations). For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 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 Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel (Excluding Independent Vacations). For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information. To purchase airport transfers for Independent Vacations please call 1-800-552-5545.

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 Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. 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. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These 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). The Room Share Program is not available on programs to Greece, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America,

China, Independent Vacations, European River Cruises, Small Groups and all pre or post extensions.

TRIPLE ROOMS: Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional 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 Grand European Travel 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 complimentary 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 Hosted Tours or on local transfer/relief coaches when the main Grand European Travels coach is not being used. For further information please refer to www.GETours.com.

MEALS: Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB (full breakfast) may not be available. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Beverages and meals not detailed 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 Motorcoach 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.

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 catalog.

RESPONSIBILITY: These trips are arranged

by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. 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 suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. 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 acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this catalog which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, 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 Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. 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 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, which is available from the Operator.

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 1-202647-5225. 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. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this catalog 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 catalogs shall supersede the prices in this

catalog. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this catalog 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 excursions.

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 catalog supersedes any other current catalog in the market.

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