Go Ahead Tours Holiday Campaign 2013

GO A HE A D T OU R S

2 012 HOL IDAY GIF T GU IDE

A GUIDE TO GIVING

Travel by traits The most meaningful gifts aren’t those that you can tie up with a bow. They’re experiences that transform lives, expose those you love to their wildest dreams and open up a world of possibilities they haven’t even imagined yet.

This holiday season, we’ve compiled a selection of trips that cater to the passions and personalities of your family and friends, so you can surprise them with the perfect adventure.

C OSMOP OL I TA N

A TASTE OF NORTHERN ITALY & THE ITALIAN RIVIERA 11 days . . . . . . . . from $3,079*

BARCELONA: THE CITY EXPERIENCE 6 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $1,769*

RIO, IGUASSU FALLS & BUENOS AIRES 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,339*

LONDON: THE CITY EXPERIENCE 7 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,009*

A TASTE OF FRANCE: BURGUNDY & CHAMPAGNE 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,839*

VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,969*

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VIETNAM & ANGKOR WAT 15 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,909*

ANCIENT PERU & MACHU PICCHU TOUR 11 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,939*

PUGLIA & SOUTHERN ITALY 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,559*

BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE: UNTOUCHED AFRICA 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $5,999*

BULGARIA & ROMANIA 13 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,129*

AUSTRALIA: THE GREAT BARRIER REEF TO SYDNEY 15 days. . . . . . . . . . from $5,389*

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TUSCANY WALKING TOUR 11 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,679*

RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,979*

THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS & ECUADOR 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,739*

GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA 14 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,009*

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: MOAB TO MOUNT RUSHMORE 12 days . . . . . from $2,799*

IMPERIAL CHINA & THE YANGTZE RIVER 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,249*

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PARIS, PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERA 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,869*

GOLF VACATION: SOUTHWEST IRELAND 9 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,599*

GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,949* GRAND TOUR OF ITALY 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,489*

ALL TOURS INCLUDE • Round-trip airfare • Handpicked hotels Private transportation • Multilingual Tour Directors Guided exploration • Select meals

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T E R M S & C ON DI T IONS

Reveal your big gift in a special way with a complimentary, custom-made GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,449* card. Ask your Tour Consultant LONDON & PARIS: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,139* for details when you book before November 21.

Prices valid on reservations made between November 1 and December 31, 2012. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and vary by departure date and gateway. Advertised tour prices are based on lowest-price departure date and gateway. Changes or cancellations will result in a fee of up to the total tour price. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at goaheadtours.com/baggagefees. Please contact the airline for more information. To view Go Ahead’s complete Terms and Conditions, visit goaheadtours.com/terms.

A 2060043-20. game drive through the South African wilds The tour operator for your trip is EF Cultural Travel Ltd. CST

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Crafting fresh pasta alongside an Italian chef

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foodie The TV is always set to the Food Network.

Molecular gastronomy is a must-try.

Every Saturday night is dedicated to trying out that new place in town. Sounds like we have a foodie on our hands.

A TASTE OF NORTHERN ITALY & THE ITALIAN RIVIERA 11 days Turin • Italian Riviera • Bologna • Verona

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Mastering the Art of French Cooking i do l

Anthony Bourdain goaheadtours.com/foodie 1-800-588-9146

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“Let’s eat.”

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Feasting on sizzling Brazilian barbecue and sipping Argentine wines

Sampling Lyon’s charcuterie complemented by regional vintages

Rio, Iguassu falls & Buenos aires 10 days Rio de Janeiro • Iguassu Falls Buenos Aires goaheadtours.com/foodie 1-800-588-9146

Celebrating in Argentina: Año Nuevo To ensure that they will travel more in the coming year, the people of Argentina traditionally run through their homes holding suitcases on New Year’s Eve.

A Taste of france: Burgundy & CHampagne 10 days Lyon • Dijon • Reims • Paris

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Shopping for authentic wares at the colorful markets in Hôi An

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trendsetter Trendsetters are the tastemakers of their neighborhoods. They’re always up to speed on what’s happening down the street and across the globe. When it comes to the best places to eat, drink, shop and be seen, they’re just one step ahead of the crowd.

Vietnam & Angkor wat 15 days Bangkok • Siem Reap • Hô Chi Minh City Hôi An • Huê • Hanoi • Ha Long Bay goaheadtours.com/trendsetter 1-800-588-9146

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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood i do l

Diana Vreeland catchp hr a s e

“You have to try this.”

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Delving into villages where tourism has yet to alter the local charm puglia & southern italy 12 days Naples • Bari • Lecce • Trulli Valley Sorrento goaheadtours.com/trendsetter 1-800-588-9146

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Seeking out underground hot spots in Sibiu, Transylvania’s “Capital of Culture”

bulgaria & romania: The black sea coast to transylvania 13 days Sofia • Veliko Tarnovo • Varna Bucharest • Transylvania Region goaheadtours.com/trendsetter 1-800-588-9146

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Traipsing through Italy’s rustic hill towns and vast vineyards

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nature lover Meandering walks are the highlight of their evenings. The tomatoes on their plate are fresh from the backyard. Nature lovers invite the outdoors into their lives whenever possible. Material possessions just don’t seem to measure up to the feeling of being a part of the world around them.

Tuscany walking tour 11 days Montecatini • Siena • Val d’Orcia • Rome goaheadtours.com/naturelover 1-800-588-9146

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac i do l

Jacques Cousteau catchp hr a s e

“They’re in season now.”

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Celebrating in Ecuador: todos los santos

Experiencing the otherworldly beauty of the badlands

To honor the souls of passed relatives during holy days, Ecuadorians prepare symbolic “bread dolls.” The bread dolls are placed on shrines adorned with the relative’s favorite drink and food.

The Gal ápagos isl ands & ecuador 10 days Quito • Galápagos Islands

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Scouting for Sally Lightfoot crabs on the shores of Darwin’s islands

America the beautiful: Moab to mount rushmore 12 days Denver • Moab • Salt Lake City Jackson • Grand Tetons • Yellowstone Sheridan • Rapid City goaheadtours.com/naturelover 1-800-588-9146

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Wandering among the backdrops that inspired the Impressionists Paris, Provence & The French Riviera 10 days Nice • Aix-en-Provence • Paris

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romantic It’s the little things that provide the biggest thrill. The sun gleaming over the water. Sitting where the Lost Generation once wrote.

Dipping warm pastry into fresh coffee. Or just holding hands…anywhere. Romantics are head-over-heels in love with the world.

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Pride and Prejudice i do l

Nora Ephron catchp hr a s e

“It was love at first sight.”

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Celebrating in Venice: CARNEVALE

Exploring rolling green hills while recalling lines from Wilde and Yeats Grand tour of Irel and 15 days Dublin • Waterford • County Kerry Galway • Sligo • County Londonderry goaheadtours.com/romantic 1-800-588-9146

Each year, Venetians take indulgence to new levels in the weeks leading up to Lent. Donning traditional masks, locals hit the streets to dance, feast and let loose in St. Mark’s Square, just as they have for centuries.

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Looking out on Venice’s gondolalined canals in the evening light

Grand tour of Italy 15 days Lake Como • Venice • Florence • Assisi Sorrento • Rome goaheadtours.com/romantic 1-800-588-9146

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Stepping into the surreal structures of architect Antoni Gaudí Barcelona: The Cit y Experience 6 days

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cosmopolitan The architecture, the bustle, the mix of cultures—the city is a way of life for cosmopolitans. They love feeling as if the world is at their fingertips, and exploring new neighborhoods is a part of their daily routine.

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ZAGAT New York City Restaurants 2013

Barcelona i do l

Frank Gehry goaheadtours.com/cosmopolitan 1-800-588-9146

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“I just found a great brunch spot.”

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Uncovering each district’s eclectic pubs and eateries London: The Cit y Experience 7 days London

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Navigating Rome’s bustling streets like a local

Venice, Florence & Rome 12 days Venice • Florence • Rome

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Descending into the Sacred Valley of the Incas amid the surrounding Andes ancient peru & machu picchu tour 11 days

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adventurer Adventurers are constantly in search of their next adrenaline rush, whether it’s scaling the side of a mountain or just trying something completely out of their comfort zone. You name it—they’re game.

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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

Lima • Cuzco • Machu Picchu i do l

Reinhold Messner goaheadtours.com/adventurer 1-800-588-9146

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“Carpe diem.”

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Cruising the Great Barrier Reef’s endless stretches of brilliant coral

Traversing sprawling grasslands in search of the Big Five

Australia: the great barrier reef to sydney 15 days Cairns • Alice Springs • Ayers Rock Melbourne • Sydney goaheadtours.com/adventurer 1-800-588-9146

Botswana & Zimbabwe: Untouched africa 12 days Victoria Falls • Hwange • Chobe Okavango Delta goaheadtours.com/adventurer 1-800-588-9146

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Gazing up at the colorful domes of Moscow’s mighty skyline russian river cruise 12 days St. Petersburg • Mandrogi • Kizhi Island Goritsy • Jaroslavl • Uglich • Moscow goaheadtours.com/historybuff 1-800-588-9146

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history buff Walk past any landmark, and chances are the history buff can tell you its story. These everyday virtuosos know a lot about a lot, and nothing quite beats seeing all the things they’ve read about spring to life.

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Captain Corelli’s Mandolin i do l

Winston Churchill catchp hr a s e

“I watched this documentary...”

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Discovering the historic hillside retreat of “Mad” King Ludwig

Standing among the ancient legions of Terracotta Warriors

Germany, Switzerl and & Austria 14 days Heidelberg Region • Lucerne • Innsbruck Munich • Salzburg • Vienna goaheadtours.com/historybuff 1-800-588-9146

Celebrating in China: MOONCAKES Dedicated to the lunar harvest, the Mid-Autumn Festival is among the most popular holidays in China.

Mooncakes—thick, round pastries filled with red bean or lotus seed paste—remain the most iconic (and delicious) staple of the festival.

Imperial China & the Yangtze River 15 days Beijing • Yangtze Cruise • Xi’an • Shanghai

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Playing the rugged dunes and natural landscapes of some of the world’s best links Golf Vacation: Southwest ireland 9 days

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hobbyist Wherever hobbyists go, they bring their passions with them. Tinkering, plotting and mastering new skills all come naturally to them. When they’re not pursuing their pastimes, they’re daydreaming about when and where the next opportunity will arise.

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Unseen Ansel Adams

Lahinch • Killarney • Limerick i do l

Benjamin Franklin goaheadtours.com/hobbyist 1-800-588-9146

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“Amazing shot.”

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Leaving the Grand Bazaar with armfuls of treasures to add to the collection

Capturing the Eiffel Tower from a fresh angle

grand tour of turkey 15 days Istanbul • Canakkale • Kusadasi Pamukkale • Antalya • Cappadocia goaheadtours.com/hobbyist 1-800-588-9146

London & Paris: A Photography Expedition 9 days London • Paris

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Did we miss some of the major personalities in your life?

Not to worry—with a collection of over 100 tours that touch all 7 continents, we have just the trip for every type.

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The Astronomical Clock, a symbol of the city Prague

A GUIDE TO GIVING

wishing you Travel by traits

happy travels

The most meaningful gifts aren’t those that you can tie up with a bow. They’re experiences that transform lives, expose those you love to their wildest dreams and open up a world of possibilities they haven’t even imagined yet.

and a

happy holiday season

This holiday season, we’ve compiled a selection of trips that cater to the passions and personalities of your family and friends, so you can surprise them with the perfect adventure.

FO ODI E

C OSMOP OL I TA N

A TASTE OF NORTHERN ITALY & THE ITALIAN RIVIERA 11 days . . . . . . . . from $3,079*

BARCELONA: THE CITY EXPERIENCE 6 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $1,769*

RIO, IGUASSU FALLS & BUENOS AIRES 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,339*

LONDON: THE CITY EXPERIENCE 7 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,009*

A TASTE OF FRANCE: BURGUNDY & CHAMPAGNE 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,839*

VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,969*

T R E N DSE T T E R

A DV E N T U R E R

VIETNAM & ANGKOR WAT 15 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,909*

ANCIENT PERU & MACHU PICCHU TOUR 11 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,939*

PUGLIA & SOUTHERN ITALY 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,559*

BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE: UNTOUCHED AFRICA 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $5,999*

BULGARIA & ROMANIA 13 days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,129*

AUSTRALIA: THE GREAT BARRIER REEF TO SYDNEY 15 days. . . . . . . . . . from $5,389*

NAT U R E L OV E R

H I ST ORY BU FF

TUSCANY WALKING TOUR 11 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,679*

RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE 12 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,979*

THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS & ECUADOR 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,739*

GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA 14 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,009*

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: MOAB TO MOUNT RUSHMORE 12 days . . . . . from $2,799*

IMPERIAL CHINA & THE YANGTZE RIVER 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,249*

R OM A N T IC

HOBBY I ST

PARIS, PROVENCE & THE FRENCH RIVIERA 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,869*

GOLF VACATION: SOUTHWEST IRELAND 9 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,599*

GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,949*

GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,449*

GRAND TOUR OF ITALY 15 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,489*

LONDON & PARIS: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3,139*

ALL TOURS INCLUDE

Cheers, • Round-trip airfare • Handpicked hotels your friends at Go Ahead Private transportation • Multilingual Tour Directors Guided exploration • Select meals

T E R M S & C ON DI T IONS Prices valid on reservations made between November 1 and December 31, 2012. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and vary by departure date and gateway. Advertised tour prices are based on lowest-price departure date and gateway. Changes or cancellations will result in a fee of up to the total tour price. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at goaheadtours.com/baggagefees. Please contact the airline for more information. To view Go Ahead’s complete Terms and Conditions, visit goaheadtours.com/terms.

The tour operator for your trip is EF Cultural Travel Ltd. CST 2060043-20.

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