2020 2021 AWS | NZ

AUTUMN, WINTER & SPRING

2020-2021

P R E M I U M E S C O R T E D J O U R N E YS E U R O P E , B R I TA I N , U S A & A N C I E N T C I V I L I S AT I O N S

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WHY CHOOSE INSIGHT? THE INSIGHT PROMISE

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OUR TOP 7 SEASONAL INSIGHT EXPERIENCES

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THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASONS

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EXPLORE SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA

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ENJOY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS

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Observe the striking northern lights, transforming the night sky into a frenzy of colours. Witness this natural phenomenon from your hotel room in Ivalo, best viewed in the darker nights of autumn through to spring.

During the festive period, be charmed by unforgettable markets across Europe. The stalls are brimming with stunning hand-crafted gifts and decorations. Delight your taste buds and savour some local aromatic treats, from a warm Glühwein to a delicious Lebkucken.

EXPERIENCE AWE-INSPIRING ANCIENT 10 CIVILISATIONS Take a step back in time and explore some of the world’s oldest civilisations in the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In Egypt, marvel at the grand Pyramids of Giza alongside an Egyptologist.

DISCOVER OUR FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

Top places to visit including Italy, Spain, Britain and the USA are just as lovely outside core summer months. Witness the glorious autumnal foliage colours of eastern USA or experience Spain with fewer crowds and milder temperatures during winter.

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FURTHER INFORMATION GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS

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INTRODUCING LUXURY GOLD

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We are proud to be part of the world’s leading travel company, The Travel Corporation (TTC), a family owned and family run business with 100 years of expertise.

The independent guest review site Feefo has recognised Insight Vacations with its Gold Trusted Service Award. Our guests have rated us 4.6 out of 5 stars based on thousands of independent reviews received during the past year.

You can read the live, unedited reviews on our website, on each trip page.

KEY

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Join/Leave Options Internal flight UNESCO Heritage Site

1

Central Hotels + Nights

1 Scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited

Optional Place Visited Trip Options

Christmas Markets

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In the Aurora Village in Ivalo, enjoy sweeping views of the northern lights through the glass ceiling of your unique Aurora cabin Related trip: Northern Lights of Scandinavia

WELCOME to the art of travelling in style What better way to discover all the sights and insights than up close and personal, in comfort and in style?

Discover our unique collection of seasonal journeys. Departing throughout autumn, winter and spring, explore your favourite destinations out of peak summer season, with fewer crowds, ideal temperatures and exceptional value.

Experience a more tranquil Italy in spring as you savour delightful, regional flavours.

In autumn, head to the US, where you can witness the red and gold hues of fall foliage. One for nature lovers, visit Scandinavia in winter and capture the bright lights of the Aurora Borealis.

We are proud to be part of the world’s leading travel company, TTC, a family owned and family run company with 100 years of expertise.

Join us and experience the beauty of the seasons in all their glory.

Ulla Hefel BĂśhler CEO INSIGHT VACATIONS

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All the sights and the

Insights

Our knowledgeable Travel Directors and Local Experts show you the must-see sights and also reveal the insights within each destination. Dive deeper with unique Insight Experiences that are unavailable to the independent traveller.

Up Close and

Personal

Meet amazing people who open up their homes and hearts, inviting you to experience the destination as a local.

Taste the flavours of the destination with a variety of exciting and delicious ways to dine.

In Comfort and in

Style

Your expert Travel Director makes everything seamless and stress free. Travel in smaller groups, with an average of 33 guests, and never more than 40, on customised coaches with twice the legroom and twice the view. Stay in style at hotels handpicked for the best locations.

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASONS

in autumn, winter and spring

Discover new destinations during the secret season, such as Turkey, Egypt and Jordan, where you’ll be able to delve into their ancient majesty in milder temperatures. You could rediscover a favourite destination out of peak season with fewer crowds such as Italy or Spain. Or perhaps get festive and explore the best of Europe’s spectacular Christmas markets.

B

ook your getaway over autumn, winter and spring with Insight Vacations and discover destinations in a whole new light. You’ll be met with charming autumn hues, winter magic and glorious spring blooms. Enjoy more time to explore thanks to less crowds and even more intimate moments to help you soak up the romance and atmosphere. What’s more, travelling during these months offers exceptional value.

For full details about any of our trips featured, please visit our website insightvacations.com/seasons @robino_insight

@roger_insight

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INSPIRING #INSIGHTMOMENTS TAKEN ON OUR TRIPS IN AUTUMN, WINTER AND SPRING.

THE PERFECT TEMPERATURES • Head to India in autumn for warm and dry temperatures of 30°C. • In winter, wrap up and enjoy the Christmas markets in Salzburg, with a cool average of 1°C.

Witness stunning colours in the USA during autumn

• Enjoy blue skies in Palm Springs with average temperatures of 27°C.

Related trip: New England’s Fall Foliage @traveling_insighttim

@traveling_insighttim

Enjoy European Christmas markets in winter

Related trip: Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany

@insight.kathleen

@insighttracy

Discover Egypt in the spring, with milder temperatures Related trip: Splendours of Egypt

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OUR TOP 7 SEASONAL INSIGHT EXPERIENCES Turning one-of-a-kind moments into lifelong memories DOGSLED CHAMP

DINE WITH LOCALS

Visit a working husky farm to meet Trine Lyrek, a champion dog sledder. Learn about her Alaskan huskies and the challenges she faces competing in marathon Arctic dog sled races.

Discover traditional Israeli cooking as you feast on local specialities in a private Druze home and hear about life in Isfiya from one of its residents.

Related itinerary: Israel Discovery, page 11

Related itinerary: Northern Lights of Scandinavia, page 7

JORDANIAN HANDICRAFTS MEET A NATURALIST GUIDE Learn about the wildlife and ecology of the North Woods in New Hampshire with expert naturalist Chris Lewey.

Related itinerary: New England’s Fall Foliage, page 13

Visit the Iraq Al Amir Women’s Association to see the fantastic work they are doing providing training and work opportunities for women in the region. The Association is supported by Insight through The TreadRight Foundation.

Related itinerary: Jordan Experience with Dead Sea, page 10

THE ART OF STRUDEL-MAKING Meet the chef at Budapest’s famous Strudel House and learn the art of making these delicious pastries.

Related itinerary: Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague, page 13

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Meet a local stallholder at Prague’s Christmas market and savour a steaming mug of traditional Svařák (mulled wine).

Related itinerary: Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany, page 8

AN EGYPTIAN TRADITION Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread.

You’ll be able to find out more about local life in the village and why baking this delicacy is so important to the family.

Related itinerary: Splendours of Egypt, page 11 06 INSIGHT VACATIONS | AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING

MOTHER NATURE’S SPLENDOUR SCENIC ICELAND & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

NORTHERN LIGHTS OF SCANDINAVIA

10 DAYS

Ivalo, Finland

FROM $5695

DEPARTURES

OCT 2020 – APR 2021

“ One thing I really love about showing guests about the Arctic in winter is the otherworldly quality of the light.

Because of the extreme latitude and the very short daylight hours, it’s always either sunrise or sunset.â€? – Laura, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 9 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCES

Northern Lights, Iceland

7 DAYS

FROM $5075

ALTA:

TROMSĂ˜:

Delve into the fascinating history of Scandinavia as you meet its indigenous people, the Sami. You’ll be given a tour of their camp and get to feed the reindeer before sitting down to a scrumptious traditional meal served with hot drinks.

“ I love to see how guests respond to the Northern Lights because for many people its very high on their bucket lists.

When the lights come out, it can be the most beautiful thing you will ever see.� – Robert, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 12 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS FRI�HEIMAR:

Explore a family-run farm and sample their sweet-tasting, homegrown tomatoes.

★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT BLUE LAGOON:

Indulge and bathe in style at the iconic Blue Lagoon with a celebratory drink in hand. Let the thermal waters work their magic while you relax and take in this natural wonder.

North Cape

HĂšSAFELL

2

ALTA

TROMSĂ˜ (Day 7 & 8)

(Days 5 & 6)

2

HONNINGSVĂ…G 1

IVALO (Day 2)

Arctic Ci rcle

ircle ic C Arct

FINLAND

1

1 OSLO

(Days 9 & 10)

HELSINKI

The Golden Circle

Thingvellir FLÚðIR

REYKJAVĂ?K

NORWAY

ICELAND

1

Hraunfossar Barnafoss

Borgarnes

(Days 1, 5, 6 & 7)

Gulf of Bothnia

(Day 4)

Reykholt

(Day 3 & 4)

2

SWEDEN

OCT 2020 – MAR 2021

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EXPERIENCE

Meet Trine and her huskies, learn about the challenges they face during marathon Arctic dog sled races.

Norwegian Sea

DEPARTURES

Blue Lagoon

1

2

Fontana

Hellisheiđarvirkjun

(Day 3)

1

FriĂ°heimar

Hekla Volcanoe

Geysir

Gullfoss

ÞórsmÜrk

EyjafjallajĂśkull Volcanoe

Seljalandsfoss

(Day 1)

Baltic Sea

Þórisvatn

See full trip itineraries, all prices and departure dates on our website: insightvacations.com/seasons

SkĂłgafoss 1

VĂ?K

(Day 2)

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF POLAND, PRAGUE & GERMANY

Christmas Market, Krakow, Poland

8 DAYS

FROM $2450

DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

“ I really love introducing guests to chocolate-covered plums because they are a delicious local delicacy of Poland.� – Alexander, Travel Director

YOUR ITINERARY: 8 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 7 BREAKFASTS | 4 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCES

ALPINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

@emi.fym

9 DAYS

FROM $2795

BERLIN:

★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT

Situated perfectly in a 700-year-old building in the charming town of Hall in Tirol, enjoy a medieval banquet of Austrian specialties with wine.

SALZBURG:

With a Local Expert, see Mozart’s family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral.

2 BERLIN

(Days 6, 7 & 8)

Dresden

Bohemian Switzerland

2 Vltava River

08

River Oder

Central Bohemia

Alsace

(Day 3)

1

Lesser Poland

(Days 4 & 5)

KutnĂĄ Hora

FRANCE

WROCĹ AW

PRAGUE

CZECH REPUBLIC

MUNICH

Strasbourg

POLAND

(Days 1 & 2)

3

Freiburg

2

Auschwitz Wieliczka Salt Mine

(Days 1 & 2 )

2

GERMANY

Lake Titisee

BLACK FOREST

(Days 5, 6 & 7)

Vosges Mountains

KRAKĂ“W

NOV – DEC 2020

YOUR ITINERARY: 10 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 8 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS

PRAGUE:

With a Local Expert, see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the beautifully-restored Reichstag Building.

DEPARTURES

“ The trick to really connecting with Switzerland is to try the chocolate! I recommend going to the Läderach chocolate shop and trying the milk chocolate with caramalised hazelnuts.â€? – Richard, Travel Director

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EXPERIENCE HALL IN TIROL:

At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savour a steaming mug of Svařåk, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry.

Strasbourg, France

Bodensee

1 ZĂœRICH

(Days 8 & 9)

Lindau

Linderhof

Oberammergau Bavarian Alps

Arlberg Tunnel

SWITZERLAND

Salzburg

Lake Chiemsee

2

Hall in Tirol

INNSBRUCK (Days 3 & 4)

See full trip itineraries, all prices and departure dates on our website: insightvacations.com/seasons

AUSTRIA

WINTER WONDERLAND

ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF GERMANY 8 DAYS | FROM $2850 | DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Munich.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF AUSTRIA & BAVARIA 8 DAYS | FROM $2795 | DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Hall-in-Tirol, Oberammergau, Neuschwanstein, Munich.

MAGICAL SWITZERLAND 7 DAYS | FROM $3425 | DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021

Lucerne, St. Moritz, Oberalp Pass, Brig, Chillon Castle, Montreux, Geneva.

Mount Pilatus, Switzerland

9 DAYS

FROM $3095

DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

“ Guests are always amazed by the stunning scenery throughout this trip, particularly the dramatic snowINNSBRUCK: capped mountains.�

Choose between a horseDirector and carriage ride or visiting the magical – Carl, Travel world of Swarovski Crystal.

YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 8 BREAKFASTS | 4 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCE SALZBURG:

EASY PACE RUSSIA WITH CHRISTMAS MARKETS 8 DAYS | FROM $3225 | DEPARTURES DEC 2020 – JAN 2021

Moscow, St. Petersburg.

BEST OF BRITAIN 9 DAYS | FROM $3295 | DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake Windermere, Cardiff, Cornish Countryside.

COUNTRY ROADS OF IRELAND 12 DAYS | FROM $4225 | DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021

Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Galway Bay, Londonderry, Ballygally, Belfast.

At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of GlĂźhwein.

Ć’ INSIGHT CHOICE INNSBRUCK:

Choose between a horse and carriage ride or visiting the magical world of Swarovski Crystal.

Main River

Frankfurt

1 MAINZ

Tauber River

(Day 1)

1

Rhine Valley

HEIDELBERG

Neckar River

Rothenburg -ob-der-Tauber

(Days 8 & 9)

Romantic Road

GERMANY

Neckar River

Black Forest

Rhine Falls

Lake Constance

LUCERNE (Days 6 & 7)

Mount Pilatus

2

SWITZERLAND

MUNICH (Days 2 & 3)

2

Bavaria Lake Chiemsee

SALZBURG (Day 4)

1 Bavarian Alps INNSBRUCK Salzach Austrian (Day 5) Hall in Valley Arlberg Tauern Walensee Alps Tirol Vaduz Tunnel 1 Mountains Lake Tyrol

LIECHTENSTEIN

Lake Lucerne

AUSTRIA

Book now to get a great deal!

Save up to 7.5% with our Early Payment Discount.

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ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS GLORIES OF GREECE

JORDAN EXPERIENCE WITH DEAD SEA

@insighttracy

7 DAYS

Meteora, Greece

FROM $2725

DEPARTURES

NOV 2020 – MAR 2021

“ I love how guests react to hearing the Zorba Greek song, because it’s amazing that one old song can still unite and spread so much enthusiasm.â€? – Lisa, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 8 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCES

7 OR 9 DAYS

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

FROM $3125

DEPARTURES

OCT 2020 – APR 2021

“ My guests love to meet the locals, it provides them with a true representation of our culture and heritage. In Wadi Rum they get to dine with villagers under the stars.â€? – Ahmad, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 11 OR 12 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 6 OR 8 BREAKFASTS | 1 LUNCH | 5 OR 7 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCE

MYCENAE:

Meet the artisans of a family-run pottery studio and learn about their unique traditional methods.

OLYMPIA:

Join a local chef and savour the regional specialties in a fun, exciting introduction to Greek cooking.

AMMAN:

Visit the Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Co-op supported by the TreadRight Foundation and engage in one of the many handicraft activities.

★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT WADI RUM:

Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum’s majestic desert.

GREECE

Pindus Mountains

Jerash

Jordan Valley

West Bank

Meteora 2 KALAMBAKA

2

2

(Days 2 & 3)

1

AMMAN

(Days 1, 2, 6 & 7)

Mount Nebo Madaba

DEAD SEA EXTENSION (Days 7 & 8)

Ma’an Governate

JORDAN

Thermopylae

Rio-Antirio Bridge

(Days 1, 6 & 7)

1

Patras

2

Mycenae Arkadia Mountains

OLYMPIA (Days 4 & 5)

10

ATHENS

Delphi

Corinth Canal

Nafplio

1

Gaza Strip

Arabah Valley Arabian Desert

Shobak

2

PETRA

(Days 3 & 4)

Saronic Gulf 1 WADI RUM (Day 5)

See full trip itineraries, all prices and departure dates on our website: insightvacations.com/seasons

SPLENDOURS OF EGYPT

ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: WONDERS OF TURKEY

11 DAYS | FROM $2850 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Istanbul, Canakkale, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Ankara.

TREASURES OF TURKEY 15 DAYS | FROM $3525 | DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – APR 2021

Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Canakkale.

ISRAEL DISCOVERY

8 DAYS | FROM $4995 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Tel Aviv, Haifa, Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem.

ISRAEL & JORDAN WITH DEAD SEA EXTENSION

12 DAYS

Karnak, Egypt

FROM $5395

DEPARTURES

OCT 2020 – APR 2021

“ My favourite thing about showing guests Egypt, is their reactions afterwards. It’s great to hear them say how their journey was a life altering experience and far beyond their previous expectations.â€? – Assem, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 18 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 11 BREAKFASTS | 8 LUNCHES | 7 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCES LUXOR:

Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local bakers when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.

CAIRO:

With your Egyptologist, gaze upon Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Musuem.

14 OR 16 DAYS | FROM $8295 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum.

LAND OF THE PROPHETS 25 DAYS | FROM $14195 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, 7 day Nile cruise.

WONDERS OF EGYPT 9 DAYS | FROM $4425 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Cairo, Giza, Memphis & 4 day Nile cruise inc. Luxor, Aswan.

ATHENS & THREE CONTINENTS CRUISE 11 DAYS | FROM $4995 | DEPARTURES OCT – DEC 2020

Athens, Kusadasi, Ashdod, Port Said, Alexandria.

GLORIES OF GREECE & THREE CONTINENTS CRUISE 15 DAYS | FROM $6750 | DEPARTURES NOV – DEC 2020

Athens, Kalambaka, Olympia, Turkey, Israel, Egypt.

CLASSICAL INDIA WITH NEPAL

12 DAYS | FROM $7625 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Kathmandu, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi.

CLASSICAL SRI LANKA 10 DAYS | FROM $5350 | DEPARTURES AUG 2020 – MAR 2021

Colombo, Wilpattu National Park, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya.

CAIRO

(Days 1, 10, 11 & 12)

3

Giza

1

Memphis

EGYPT Dendara

Valley of the Kings

Kom-Ombo Abu Simbel

Luxor

7 NILE CRUISE (Days 2 - 9)

Aswan

Philae Island

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FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS HIGHLIGHTS OF EUROPE

14 DAYS

BEST OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Eiffel Tower, Paris

FROM $5250

DEPARTURES OCT – DEC 2020

“ Paris is truly a delight to all the senses – seeing the iconic architecture, hearing about the history, smelling the wonderful bakeries and tasting the local specialties during our foodie walk.â€? – Brad, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 16 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 13 BREAKFASTS | 6 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCE

Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

15 DAYS

FROM $4895

DEPARTURES

OCT 2020 – APR 2021

“ In spite of the small size of its city centre, taking a stroll in Granada brings out its rich history as you pass the borders from one fantastic civilisation to another.â€? – Enzo, Travel Director YOUR ITINERARY: 21 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 14 BREAKFASTS | 2 LUNCHES | 5 DINNERS đ&#x;‘ INSIGHT

EXPERIENCES

ROME:

Food and family go hand in hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local EatWith host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.

Ć’ INSIGHT CHOICE

ALFARNATEJO:

Hear the stories of local life as you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a freshly prepared, traditional lunch, with wine.

MADRID:

PARIS:

Choose between shopping at Galeries Lafayette and a guided tour around the Right Bank led by the Local Expert. Alternatively, join a local foodie to venture into areas where Parisians go about their daily lives and explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies.

Witness the world’s finest collection of Spanish paintings plus an impressive foreign collection as you tour the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.

THE NETHERLANDS ENGLAND Brussels

LONDON (Day 14)

(Day 1)

BELGIUM

GERMANY

Rhine Valley

PORTO 1 (Day 4)

1 HEIDELBERG PARIS

(Day 2)

2

(Days 12, 13 & 14)

FRANCE

Neuschwanstein 1 INNSBRUCK

LUCERNE (Day 10 & 11)

(Day 3)

2

Mt Stanserhorn

1

Veneto Italian Lake District 2 VENICE

LAKE MAGGIORE (Day 9)

Tuscany 1 FLORENCE (Day 8) Chianti

(Day 4 & 5)

Douro River

SALAMANCA

FĂĄtima

1

Alentejo

Obidos

2 LISBON

(Days 5 & 6)

Sierra de Aracena

SEVILLE (Days 7 & 8)

2

ITALY 2

ROME & THE VATICAN CITY (Days 6 & 7)

Sierra de Guadarrama

Segovia

(Day 3)

PORTUGAL

AUSTRIA

SWITZERLAND

12

Castilla Y LeĂłn

1 AMSTERDAM

2

Ă vila

SPAIN CĂłrdoba

Toledo

(Days 9 & 10)

Gibraltar

2

Peùíscola

Costa Dorada

1 VALENCIA (Day 12)

(Day 11)

1

2

Sant Sadurni d’Anoia

(Days 1, 2 & 15)

GRANADA

COSTA DEL SOL

Andalucia

MADRID

BARCELONA

(Days 13, 14 & 15)

Sierra Nevada

Alfarnatejo Malaga

See full trip itineraries, all prices and departure dates on our website: insightvacations.com/seasons

Costa Blanca

NEW ENGLAND’S FALL FOLIAGE

ADDITIONAL JOURNEYS: ROAD TO ROME 12 DAYS | $5895 | DEPARTURES DEC 2020

Paris, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence, Rome.

ROMANTIC EUROPEAN

18 DAYS | $8795 | DEPARTURES DEC 2020

Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Lucerne, Paris.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN 9 DAYS | FROM $3150 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Madrid.

BEST OF MOROCCO

10 DAYS | FROM $3625 | DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – MAR 2021

Casablanca, Fes, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Essaouira.

AMAZING SPAIN & PORTUGAL 9 DAYS | FROM $2875 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Echo Lake, Franconia Notch State Park, USA

8 DAYS

FROM $4425

DEPARTURES SEP – OCT 2020

“What a wonderful treat it is to drive through Franconia State Park and nature’s pallet of fall colours. Echo Lake is a gem, reflecting the beauty of Cannon Mountain. This was just the introduction to what New Hampshire has to offer.� – Mary, Travel Director

WOODSTOCK :

Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms in America and also a museum of Vermont’s rural past, at the Billings Farm and Museum.

Stunning Fall Foliage

Waterbury

Crawford Notch

Billings Farm & Museum

Mount Washington White Mountains

2 NORTH CONWAY (Days 5 & 6)

1 Portland Head Lighthouse Kennebunkport

Green Mountains

1

WILLIAMSTOWN

Berkshire Mountains

(Day 2)

MASSACHUSETTS

Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Cameron Trading Post, Route 66, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks.

GREAT WESTERN AMERICAN ADVENTURE 15 DAYS | FROM $8975 | DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021

San Francisco, San Joaquin Valley, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Carmel, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles.

DESERT ESCAPES OF CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA

Atlantic Ocean

Bennington

7 DAYS | FROM $3775 | DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021

9 DAYS | FROM $5625 | DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – MAR 2021

(Day 7)

NEW HAMPSHIRE

ENCHANTING CANYONLANDS

BEST OF CALIFORNIA

PORTLAND

VERMONT

EASY PACE ITALY

San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks.

MAINE

Kancamagus Byway

Woodstock

Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento.

Budapest, Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Prague.

★ TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT

Montpelier

BEST OF ITALY 11 DAYS | FROM $4325 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

EASY PACE BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE

With an expert naturalist, learn about the wildlife and ecology of the North Woods.

Franconia Notch

Lake Como, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome.

10 DAYS | FROM $3125 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

NORTH CONWAY:

2

8 DAYS | FROM $3125 | DEPARTURES OCT 2020 – APR 2021

Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Venice.

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EXPERIENCE

STOWE

ITALIAN INTERMEZZO

10 DAYS | FROM $3875 | DEPARTURES NOV 2020 – APR 2021

YOUR ITINERARY: 7 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 7 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS

(Days 3 & 4)

Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Salamanca.

8 DAYS | FROM $4250 | DEPARTURES SEPT 2020 – FEB 2021

BOSTON 1 (Days 1 & 8)

Cape Cod

Palm Springs, Scottsdale, Tucson, Tombstone, Joshua Tree and Saguaro National Parks.

Stockbridge

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PAY IN FULL BY 27 FEBRUARY 2020

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By booking early, you get the best deals possible, and the biggest choice of trips and departure dates. The longer you wait, the fewer departures offer the Early Payment Discount, meaning you will have less options. So book early to enjoy the best of both worlds.

GREAT SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 7.5%* EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 5% ON SELECTED TRIPS PAST GUEST PRIVILEGES

SAVE UP TO $236** SECOND TRIP DISCOUNT

SAVINGS ON ROOMING OPTIONS

SHARE YOUR #INSIGHTMOMENTS

AND WIN YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE INSIGHT JOURNEY We love seeing our guests share the special travel moments from their Insight trips. When you’re off on your travels with us, don’t be shy about posting stories and photos of your journey on social media.

You can even win a fabulous prize! The post that best captures a magical Insight moment will win an eight-day European trip for two.

SAVE UP TO $1300** ON THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT SOLO FRIENDLY DEPARTURES

SAVE UP TO $4995** ROOMMATE MATCHING NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

SAVE UP TO 10% YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVING 5-17 YEAR OLDS

SAVE UP TO $1450** TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

You are automatically entered into the competition by mentioning #insightmoments hashtag and @insightvacations when sharing your holiday photos on Instagram or within our @theculinarypassport Insight Vacations Travellers group on Facebook.

CONDITIONS FOR SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS

To find out more about the competition, including the full terms and conditions, visit insightvacations.com/ insightmoments.

A deposit of $200-$350 per person depending on trip is required within 7 days of booking with full payment by the deadline listed above.

Congrats to @theculinarypassport, our 2018 contest winner!

Terms: Pricing shown is land only, per person based on a double occupancy; single supplements apply. Savings & discounts only apply to the land portion of your holiday and may not be available on all trips. *EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT (EPD): For new bookings only, please visit our website for full details.

The EPD discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time and without notice. ** Max. savings based on following departures: 18 Sep 2020 on Great Western American Adventure (Second Trip Discount, Roommate Matching, Triple Room Discount) and 15 Nov 2020 on Treasures of Turkey (Single Supplement).

Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy

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THE ORDINARY

or all out luxury, indulge your passions on a small group journey with our sister company, Luxury Gold. We have a worldwide collection of journeys with departures throughout the autumn, spring and winter months. Discover our two exceptional journeys in Egypt below.

Cairo, Egypt: Enjoy a view of the Pyramids from your private balcony at the five-star Mena House Hotel.

Rediscover the golden age of travel and experience Egypt in the utmost elegance. Cruise along the legendary Nile on the deluxe, all-suite River Tosca and experience old world elegance, blended with modern amenities and comfort.Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the temple of Luxor after it has been closed to the public and marvel at this ancient monument.

ELEGANCE OF THE PHARAOHS 10 days | From $7225 | Sep 2020 – Mar 2021 Cruise your way through Egypt and along the Nile, as you delve into the highlights of ancient Egypt.

ELEGANCE OF THE NILE

11 days | From $8150 | Sep 2020 – Mar 2021

The Nile has long been a reflection of Egypt’s history and destiny. Now it is your turn to be inspired as ancient history and wonders are revealed at every turn.

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