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European

Christmas

Markets By coach, air & Eurostar

U.K. • Germany • Belgium • France • Netherlands • Austria • Italy • Czech Republic

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Traditional European Christmas Markets are becoming more and more popular each year as people discover the unique atmosphere and feel-good factor of these events. We have over 29 years’ experience in taking travellers to Europe, so you are assured of expert levels of service and reliability without compromise. We take care of absolutely every holiday detail, from excellent accommodation and hassle-free travel, to included excursions and optional extras, so that you can concentrate on enjoying yourself. Whether you travel by coach, Eurostar or air, you are sure to have the most amazing festive experiences ever, care of the U.K.’s leading operator! I look forward to welcoming you on board, in celebration of the most cheerful and giving festive season.

Ian Henry, Managing Director, Leger Holidays.

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Magical markets...

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If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas, look no further. The markets are brimming with quaint and wonderful souvenirs: hand-blown and colourful, painted baubles; unusual jewellery; festive decorations; a plentiful array of hats and scarves; snug slippers; traditional knitwear; novel ornaments; unusual candles; lovely leather goods – there’s so much to choose from for those last-minute Christmas gifts.

UNUSUAL GIFTS

Dotted throughout the stalls, you’ll find tasty treats to tempt you as you stroll around: delicious German sausage; chips with mayonnaise, a popular Belgian snack; hot roast nuts; and for those of you with a

Then there’s the seductive smell of Glühwein that lures you over to the nearest stall, and ensures you’ll be kept toasty throughout the day – for a few cents extra you can even keep your mug as a souvenir! Or why not try a scrumptious hot chocolate, towered high with whipped cream – but this is a European Christmas market – and this heavenly drink is made

TEMPTING TREATS

sweet tooth, there are so many mouth-watering snacks on offer: waffles with fresh cream; pancakes with chocolate – the list goes on.

Whether it’s cruising the magical markets of the Rhine Valley in Germany; visiting the cathedral city of Cologne with its six markets or taking in the largest underground market in the Dutch town of Valkenburg, we have a wonderful range of 3 to 7-day breaks with travel by coach, Eurostar or air, visiting some of the very best Christmas markets across Europe.

Each year, European towns and cities play host to the charming, traditional Christmas markets. Festive stalls form a carpet of colour throughout many of the squares and cobbled streets, each selling unusual gifts and trinkets that you just can’t resist.

GREAT CHOICE OF SHORT BREAKS

extra special with a dash of creamy Bailey’s or warming rum! Whether you fancy a nice brew, a local beer or mulled wine, there’s an abundance of beverages to choose from. That’s one thing about a Christmas market – you can be sure you’ll never be hungry or thirsty!

he smell of roast chestnuts and mulled wine wafts by; the sound of Christmas music fills the air; the brightly coloured wooden stalls display their wares and everyone’s face is aglow... welcome to a magical, European Christmas market.

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Your guide to the best Christmas markets... GERMANY AACHEN The town’s bakers distribute produce all over the world and offer their traditional cakes and pastries fresh from the oven at the Christmas markets in the old city centre, which attract over 1.5 million visitors annually. Aachen is featured on pages 9 & 12 BERLIN At Christmas time Germany’s grand capital seems to ‘buzz’ – the Ku’damm (Kufürstendamm) district boasts some of the best shops in Germany and here, under the reflective shadow of the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche (memorial church), is the City Christmas market. Berlin is featured on pages 15 and 18 COLOGNE The floating market, aboard one of the cruise ships moored along the Rhine promenade, is one of the city’s six, making them some of the largest in Germany. Along with the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland, decorated with twinkling lights, each of the markets has its own particular character, offering different seasonal gifts and decorations. Cologne is featured on pages 6,7,9,10,12,15,16 & 17

with no fewer than 150 attractive stalls selling Christmas tree decorations, carved items and wooden toys. Hannover is featured on page 15

PARIS The romantic French capital plays host to many Christmas Markets – from the intimate to the more commercial. Your starting point should be the market that stretches from the HEIDELBERG Enjoy the flair of the Christmas market, with Champs Elysées Rond Point to the Place de la Concorde. Make sure you also visit La over 140 stalls situated on large and small Défense and the market beneath squares. The aroma of roast chestnuts, Montparnasse Tower. sugared almonds, cinnamon, cloves and mulled wine fills the air of the historic Neckar Paris is featured on page 11 city. The view of the castle enjoyed over a ROUEN cup of warming mulled wine, the festively Rouen’s superb Christmas market centres decorated shops in the city centre and the around the Cathedral Square and here in a typical, regional gastronomic offerings all lovely setting you will find all kinds of goods blend together wonderfully with this most on sale – handicraft gifts, waffles, pancakes, beautiful time of the year. Normandy cider, cheeses and of course the Heidelberg is featured on page 13 local brandy, Calvados. Rouen is featured on page 11 KOBLENZ Situated at the meeting point of the Rivers STRASBOURG Rhine and Moselle, Koblenz offers traditional This is one of the largest Christmas markets Christmas markets located in the centre of in France, and its setting in front of the the town, where you will also find a Strasbourg Cathedral is breathtaking! Over pedestrianised shopping area amongst the 430 years old, the market in Alsace is the gothic houses and churches. oldest Christmas market in France. Visit La Koblenz is featured on pages 6,7,10,11 & 13 Petite France, a cosy neighbourhood of timbered fairytale buildings with Christmas MUNICH shops and a gingerbread bakery. Yuletide spirit reigns in Bavaria’s capital – the Christmas market, or Christkindlmarkt, is Strasbourg is featured on page 13 almost as old as the world-famous 14th BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG century breweries. Situated in the BRUSSELS Marienplatz, under the shadow of the The Christmas markets bring this already grand Town Hall, over 140 stalls will spoil cosmopolitan city to life, with local musicians, you for choice. painters and jugglers providing the Munich is featured on page 14 entertainment. The stalls are located around

puppets, Bohemian glass, Christmas tree ornaments and jewellery. Warm up with a cup of Svarene Vino (mulled wine) as you wander the market stalls. Prague is featured on pages 16 and 18 NETHERLANDS VALKENBURG Valkenburg’s markets are unique! Set in the Gemeentegrot caves that were excavated under the town in Roman times, the atmospheric grottos are festively-decorated and illuminated by fairy lights, creating a wonderful atmosphere in which to buy local specialities. Valkenburg is featured on pages 9 and 12 ITALY MILAN Situated in the historic centre of the city, Milan’s Christmas Market opens its stalls in early December. Shop for unique gifts, perfect for decorating your home and dont miss the traditional Vino Brulé, a warming red wine mixed with spices – the perfect accompaniment. Milan is featured on page 16 U.K.

LEEDS DRESDEN One of the most established German Regarded as Germany’s oldest Christmas Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional market, dating back to 1434, Dresden’s wooden stalls, carousel rides and twinkling market is traditionally called the Striezelmarkt. colourful lights all creating a unique The name derives from Hefestriezel, also continental style festive atmosphere in the known as Christollen (Stollen Cake). heart of Leeds city centre on Millennium Dresden is featured on page 15 Square. The wooden chalet stalls offer a ROTHENBURG-OB-DER-TAUBER the Stock Exchange, Place Sainte Cathérine DÜSSELDORF Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber lies on the and the Fish Market, and offer a fine selection wide range of seasonal gift ideas including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards Düsseldorf has two main Christmas markets Romantic Road and at this time of year is also of festive gifts and souvenirs. and festive decorations, speciality foods and located in the old town and around home to one of the most romantic Christmas Brussels is featured on pages 9,12 & 17 traditional German delicacies. Schadowplatz. Walk around the 150 stalls markets in Germany. Its medieval stage is LUXEMBOURG CITY Leeds is featured on page 8 and let the festive atmosphere of this historic home to the annual ‘Reiterlesmarkt’, the Luxembourg City's Christmas market is held city on the Rhine captivate you. The wooden Christmas market named after a local LINCOLN on the Place d'Armes, where gifts include huts offer a large collection of festive goods Teutonic legend. The most important event in the city’s festive supplies of candles and tree including handmade jewellery, tin toys and Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber is featured calendar draws people in from across Britain decorations. The cold weather doesn't affect woodcarvings, along with luxury jams and on page 16 and Europe. In 2011, over 300,000 people the endless visitors, thanks to large quantities chutneys. visited Lincoln Christmas Market. Take a trip RÜDESHEIM of mulled wine and burning schnapps Düsseldorf is featured on pages 7 & 10 back through time and stroll along the Rüdesheim is home of the quaint (known as Drepp). FRANKFURT cobbles the cultural quarter of the city. The Drosselgasse, lined with traditional German Luxembourg City is featured on page 13 Attracting nearly three million visitors each medieval square between the impressive bars and shops. Enjoy the festive treats on YPRES year, this 14th century market, is set in the Norman castle and magnificent gothic offer at the market stalls and while you’re Ypres' Christmas market takes place on the oldest part of the city, amidst the cobbled cathedral is the perfect backdrop for the here, why not sample a traditional Grote Markt, the town's main square. Over streets and half-timbered buildings of the Christmas Market. Rüdesheim coffee? 30 food and gift stalls are decorated in the ‘Römer’. The market has developed many of Lincoln is featured on page 8 Rüdesheim is featured on pages 6 & 11 style of Swiss chalets, with the surrounding its own unique specialities, including Brenten ROCHESTER TRIER cafes and bars around the square proving (almond cookie) and Quetschenmännchen Explore the wonderful stalls lined with Dominated by the town’s cathedral, the very inviting! Shop for the ideal Christmas gift (prune figures). festively-decorated chalets offer gifts and Frankfurt is featured on page 11 or perhaps be a little more adventurous and traditional Christmas gifts and fayre. Come along and enjoy a truly festive treats for every taste, including bratwurst, join the skaters on the ice rink. GOSLAR atmosphere. Imagine the setting with the pancakes and mulled wine. Local artists Ypres is featured on page 12 The beautiful market square in the former Castle walls illuminated, trees filled with provide entertainment from the Market imperial town of Goslar provides the AUSTRIA twinkling fairy lights, a giant Christmas tree splendid backdrop for the Christmas market, Pavilion. decorated with thousands of baubles, and the INNSBRUCK Trier is featured on page 13 which has around 60 stalls. The main This beautiful alpine town is very much a rich smell of roasted chestnuts and glühwein, attraction is the Christmas Forest on FRANCE cultural centre, twice host to the Winter which fills the air amongst an array of Schuhhof, with 36 fir trees adorned with AMIENS Olympics. As well as the seasonal gifts and wonderful German ‘style’ Christmas stalls. thousands of Christmas lights and seasonal One of the largest Christmas markets in the decorations of the market, don’t miss the Rochester is featured on page 8 music all around, you can smell the northern part of France sees Amiens’ town city’s famous Golden Roof, the ‘Black YORK forest and really get into the Christmas spirit. centre transformed with an Alpine feel. Knights’, the Imperial Palace and the One of the most popular events in York's Goslar is featured on page 15 Expect mini-chalets and stalls, clustered Triumphal Arch. Christmas calendar, St Nicholas Fayre sees HAMELIN around the Hôtel de Ville. Look out for Innsbruck is featured on page 14 the city come alive with Victorian costumed 70 festively decorated wooden huts are delicious Beauvais chocolate as well as SALZBURG traders, carol singers and the delicious smells clustered around the Wedding House and pâtés of all kinds, along with traditional A truly romantic setting for Christmas of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate laced the Market Church in the heart of the Christmas gifts. markets, the stalls are set around the with brandy. The ever popular market has picturesque old quarter with its lovingly Amiens is featured on page 11 baroque cathedral and offer many Christmas everything from gifts and crafts to the best restored timber-framed houses and grand LILLE treats, including typical Salzburg Christmas local produce including venison, Renaissance buildings. Particular attractions The city plays host to one of the best ornaments and colourful advent wreaths. suckling pig, ostrich and wild of Hamelin’s Christmas market are the Christmas markets of northern France. The Away from the markets, visit the decorated boar. Nativity scene, and a Christmas pyramid 11 seasonally-decorated wooden chalets offer a boutiques of the Getreidegasse. York is featured on metres tall. variety of gifts from local handicraft, pottery Salzburg is featured on page 14 page 8 Hamelin is featured on page 15 and confectionery to jewellery. Take a ride on CZECH REPUBLIC HANNOVER the ferris wheel or simply relax and taste the Hannover’s Christmas market takes place in PRAGUE local fayre. the historical old quarter around the Market The festivities are centred on the famous Old Lille is featured on page 12 Church and on the Ballhofplatz. Visitors Town Square, decorated with wooden huts, looking for a souvenir are spoilt for choice, offering traditional Czech handicrafts such as

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I have always travelled on Silver Service with Leger – everything is catered for. Reenee Tan, Bristol.

More than simply your method of transport, our Silver Service departures offer a coach with added comfort and facilities, plus extra benefits such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions on selected tours. For added comfort ■ Sit back and relax in speciallydesigned, deluxe reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and more legroom than standard coaches*. ■ Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control. ■ Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.

For added enjoyment ■ Time flies with our onboard entertainment system. With free personal headphones you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs**. Or why not follow your journey’s progress with our satellite navigation display. ■ Extra leisure – with a choice of reading material, cards, board games etc. ■ A more enjoyable trip, with bonus excursions on selected tours and specially-trained drivers.

For added convenience ■ Washroom and servery on board offering a range of refreshments. ■ Personal flip-down tables*. ■ Your own, reserved seat – you can even guarantee front or second row seats for a small supplement. ■ Porterage† in all hotels, so you really don’t have to lift a finger.

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hen you’re making your tour selection there are lots of things to consider: when and where to go, the type of tour you fancy and for how long. So if you choose to see the very best of Europe by coach, why not choose our Silver Service option too. Our SILVER SERVICE departures prove to be more and more popular each year, making it even easier to enjoy the very best by coach. Silver Service on the Continent Your SILVER SERVICE journey starts from the moment you meet your tour coach at the port. Then, as you travel onwards, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the added comfort and extras

you get by choosing SILVER SERVICE. Watch your journey’s progress on the onboard satellite navigation system, listen to a CD, enjoy time to relax and talk to fellow travellers in the rear lounge and enjoy the added comfort you get with SILVER SERVICE, only by Leger Holidays. Taking care of you all the way When you reach your destination, you can rest assured that your luggage will be taken care of with porterage included† on all our SILVER SERVICE tours. On some of our tours which feature an upgrade to SILVER SERVICE option, you’ll also see that extra excursions are included in the price, making your Silver Service experience even better value for money.

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“I have always travelled on Silver Service with Leger – everything is catered for: drinks, books, games, magazines, music and DVDs, and on the long journeys the lounge is really useful for socialising with other passengers. The extra legroom also makes the journey more comfortable and relaxing.” Reenee Tan, Bristol.

PLEASE NOTE: On Silver Service tours, for operational reasons, your feeder coach journey may be by Executive coach (to and from the Channel port) where you will meet your Silver Service tour coach. * Front-row seats and seats directly in front of the washroom have slightly less legroom and may not have footrests or flip down tables – these tables may be fixed. **DVDs may be shown, dependent on journey length and are played at the discretion of your coach crew. †On Silver Service departures we will handle one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kilos).

Visit the Christmas markets by Eurostar or Air – see pages 17 and 18.

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Convenient Local Joining Points – more than 490 to choose from... On all coach holidays you can join your tour at a local joining point, we’ve over 490 to choose from. Once you join your feeder coach we guarantee there will be no more than five stops† to pick-up other passengers on the way to the port. At the port you will transfer onto your tour coach – we will transfer your luggage for you. All pick-ups are subject to availability. Joining times are for European holidays and are approximate. Confirmed times will be given to you with your travel documents. †Excluding comfort stops, service areas and motorway junction points. For pick-ups in South Wales marked with a you will be transferred to one of our main pick-up points shown in bold. The five pick-up * points guarantee starts from that main pick-up point. For holidays in UK and Ireland a reduced number of joining points is available and departure times will differ from these shown – please call for details. If you have booked SILVER SERVICE, your feeder coach journey may be by Executive coach and you will join your Silver Service coach at the port.

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See the charming Cologne Christmas markets

Cologne Christmas markets

FULL BOARD ON SHIP

Christmas Markets

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*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation on board the M.S. Rhine Princess with full-board • Services of a Cruise Director • Captain’s Dinner and Party Night • Excursions and visits as detailed below • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach

Excursions & Visits Included

Cruising the Christmas Markets of the Rhine Valley

• Rüdesheim – lively, delightful town • Koblenz – scenic and quaint riverside town • Cologne – colourful Christmas markets

Optional

Combine scenic River cruising and the festive atmosphere of the Rhineland Christmas markets. 4-Day Weekend Cruise

5-Day Midweek Cruise

Day 1 Local departure by coach

then to Remagen, Germany to join our cruise ship, the Rhine Princess, for a three-night cruise. LS

then to Remagen, Germany to join our cruise ship, the ‘Rhine Princess’, for a four-night cruise. LS

Day 2 Rüdesheim and Koblenz

Day 2 Koblenz and Moselle Valley

We cruise from Remagen to Oberwesel, then by coach (included) along the river bank to Rüdesheim for an included visit to the Christmas market or join an optional visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum. We then continue by coach to Koblenz, where we rejoin our cruise ship, and where there’s time to enjoy the lively festive spirit of the delightful market. Tonight is Captain’s dinner and party night! B,L,D

We cruise to Koblenz. Why not join our optional coach excursion along the Moselle Valley, visiting the riverside village of Alken, where you’ll enjoy winetasting at the popular House of Anton Hammes. We return to Koblenz for some free time to enjoy the festive spirit of the Christmas market, before rejoining our ship. B,L,D

Day 3 Cologne We cruise from Koblenz to Cologne where you can explore the city’s colourful Christmas markets. The festive stalls will be overflowing with seasonal bargains and gift ideas. B,L,D

Day 4 Return home. B

Day 3 Rüdesheim We cruise to Rüdesheim, home of the Drosselgasse, lined with traditional German bars and shops. Explore the Christmas market, or join our optional visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, with its superb collection of self-playing musical instruments. We return to the Rhine Princess for tonight’s Captain’s dinner and party night! B,L,D

Day 5 We journey by coach from Cologne to Calais, then return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, LS=Light Supper

MS Rhine Princess Once again we have exclusively chartered the M.S. Rhine Princess for our Christmas market cruise breaks. The ship’s onboard facilities are located over four decks and include a large lounge bar with a small dance floor around which the daily entertainment takes place. There is also an outside sun deck, ideal for viewing the passing scenery, and a small quiet lounge with a library. The ship also has a restaurant and shop with small gifts, souvenirs, postcards and Rhine river maps for sale. Cabins are located on three decks and all have twin beds, T.V., telephone and air-conditioning.

Onboard the M.S. Rhine Princess

Traditional Christmas gifts

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4XRC Nov 30

£369

Dec 7

£379

5-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 5XRC Nov 26

£479

Dec 3,10

£489

CABIN UPGRADES per person

Day 4 Cologne We cruise to charming Cologne, where you can browse the city’s markets, featuring seasonal bargains and plenty of ideas for those lastminute Christmas gifts and enjoy the atmosphere in one of the local bars in the old town. B,L,D

for a little extra why not try... • Moselle Valley (5-day cruise only) – scenic delights and try some local wines • Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum (5-day cruise only)

Middle Deck Cabin Upper Deck Cabin

MS Rhine Princess

4 DAYS 5 DAYS £20 £30 £32 £42

Prices are per person, based on two sharing a Lower Deck Cabin. Extras: optional excursions; single cabin supplement £69; travel insurance from £31.95 Please note: A packed lunch will be provided during land excursions. At some ports of call, a degree of walking is involved to join your coach. Also, due to limited docking facilities, it may be necessary to dock alongside another ship, to gain shore access.

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Enjoy the Christmas markets and popular shopping streets of Düsseldorf

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I IChristmas Markets I 4 days from £269

Cologne by night

FULL BOARD ON SHIP

5 days from £329

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation on board the M.S. Prinses Juliana with breakfast included • Excursions and visits as detailed below • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach

Excursions & Visits Included

Rhine Christmas Markets Cruise

• Cologne – capital of the Rhineland and boasting many Christmas markets • Düsseldorf – excellent shopping • Koblenz – situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers (5-day cruise only)

Optional

Explore the Rhine Valley on our leisurely cruise and enjoy the festive markets and atmosphere in Düsseldorf and Cologne. 4-Day Weekend Cruise Day 1 Local departure by coach

5-Day Midweek Cruise Day 1 Local departure by coach

Day 4 Koblenz, Ahrweiler and the Ahr Valley We cruise to

Andernach, where you will be able then onward to join our cruise ship, to join our optional excursion by the ‘M.S. Prinses Juliana’, in Koblenz coach to the charming town of for a three-night cruise. Ahrweiler, in the Ahr Valley where Day 2 Düsseldorf Spend time in Day 2 Cologne We cruise past many of the buildings are original, Bonn to later reach Cologne. You will Düsseldorf which enjoys a very giving the town a medieval special charm at this time of year. The have plenty of time to explore the atmosphere. After we rejoin our ship scent of mulled wine, gingerbread city’s fascinating Christmas markets in Koblenz. B and cinnamon cakes lingers around and discover a seasonal treasure the Christmas market stalls, whilst the Day 5 We journey to Calais, then trove of bargains and culinary return home. B chestnut trees on the Königsallee delights. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast glitter with a thousand lights. You will Day 3 Düsseldorf We cruise to have plenty of time for shopping Your Cruise Ship Düsseldorf, which boasts two main before rejoining our ship for a second Christmas markets, located in the The ‘M.S. Prinses Juliana’ is a 3-star night moored in Düsseldorf. B Old Town and around the standard cruise ship and is exclusively Day 3 Cologne We cruise to Schadowplatz. The wooden huts of chartered by Leger Holidays for these Cologne this morning, where we the Christmas markets offer a vast Christmas Market Cruises. Onboard moor for one night. Cologne has a selection of festive goods, including facilities include three decks, a sun host of markets to explore, each with deck and a lounge, bar and restaurant. woodcarvings and luxury jams. B its own unique character. Start at the All cabins are on the Main Deck and Day 4 By coach from Düsseldorf to cathedral, where brightly decorated have twin beds and telephone. Each Calais, then return home. B night the ship will moor in a central booths await. B

Medieval Cologne by night

then onwards to join our cruise ship, the ‘M.S. Prinses Juliana’, in Düsseldorf.

location of each town and city, allowing you the opportunity to easily visit the main sights and, of course, the Christmas markets.

for a little extra why not try... • Ahrweiler; Ahr Valley (5-day cruise only) – charming medieval town

Upgrade to

Silver Service for luxury coach travel with:• EXTRA legroom for your added comfort • Rear lounge to relax and chat • Porterage at your hotel see page 4 for more details

Pre-purchased Evening Meal Package! Breakfast is included giving you the choice to pre-purchase evening meal on-board or to dine locally. 4-day break: 2 dinners £36 5-day break: 3 dinners £54

Early Booking Special Offer £20 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MRC Dec 7

£289

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MRCV Dec 7

£329 5-DAY BREAK

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 5MRC Dec 10

£349

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 5MRCV Dec 10 MS Prinses Juliana

£385

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. No single cabins are available; Extras: optional excursions; travel insurance from £31.95

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Lincoln Christmas Market Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Sheffield Christmas Market Local departure by coach, then to South Yorkshire for a twonight stay. After checking into our hotel, join our optional excursion to Sheffield Christmas Market. Little wooden stalls offer a choice of seasonal stalls including unique handicrafts and international foods.

Day 2 Lincoln Christmas Market Our included excursion

3 days from £119

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach

Early Booking Special Offer!

more time shopping, before returning home. B

£10 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 3MUL

or the Park Inn Rotherham. Your hotel will have a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

Dec 7

£129

Prices are per person based on two sharing. Extras: single room supplement £49; travel insurance from £13.95

Christmas Markets

Dickens Christmas Market

3 days from £139

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

entertainers and Dickensian costumed characters all combine to create a magical Christmas atmosphere, whilst carol singers entertain you (subject to weather conditions). B Day 3 Enjoy a morning at Bluewater Shopping Centre, before returning home. B

• 2 nights’ accommodation with English breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach

Early Booking Special Offer!

Included Meals: B=Breakfast Note: On 30 November departure, The Dickens Christmas Market coincides with the ever-popular Dickensian Christmas Festival, that has taken place in Rochester for the last 30 years and now attracts more than 80,000 people.

£10 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Your Hotel You will stay for two nights at the 3-star Park Inn Thurrock or similar. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lounge. All bedrooms will have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. We also use Hilton Dartford Bridge and Holiday Inn Ashford North.

NEW

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 3MUR Nov 30 Traditional Christmas Market food

£149

Dec 7

£149

Prices are per person based on two sharing. Extras: single room supplement £49; travel insurance from £13.95

Christmas Markets

Traditional German Christmas Markets

4 days from £169

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

Day 2 Grassington Dickensian Festival We head to

the charming market town of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales departure by coach, then to West Yorkshire for a three-night stay. After on our included excursion. The Dickensian Festival features traditional check in at our hotel, we head to entertainment, craft stalls, musicians, Leeds Christkindelmarkt. A little dancers and street entertainers in the piece of Germany on Millennium Square, in the heart of Leeds, as over pretty village square. B 40 traders from the city of Frankfurt Day 3 St. Nicholas Christmas set up stall for the annual Fayre, York Join our included Christkindelmarkt. Unique gifts such excursion to York. Set in York's as hand crafted jewellery and toys historic centre with its famous and traditional German delicacies shopping area known as 'The including Stollen, Bratwurst, Shambles', this annual Christmas Gingerbread and Gluhwein are Fayre has continued since medieval available. times. The city comes alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol

• 2 nights’ accommodation with English breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

Day 3 Meadowhall Shopping Centre Head to Meadowhall for

Yorkshire Christmas Grassington Markets &Dickensian Festival Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Leeds Christkindelmarket Local

What’s Included

cobbled square between the impressive Norman castle and the magnificent 12th Century cathedral. The market usually attracts over 300,000 visitors with festive fayre to appeal to all tastes and many sellers dressed in Victorian costume. B

Rochester’s Dickens Christmas Market departure by coach, then to Canterbury. This historic city is dominated by the stunning Cathedral, the oldest in England. We continue to our hotel in the south-east of England for a two-night stay. Day 2 Rochester Enjoy an included full day in the picturepostcard town of Rochester. Explore the wonderful Dickens Christmas Market, which takes place at Rochester Castle. The Castle walls are illuminated in traditional Christmas colours, with German-style Christmas markets stalls and huts, selling a wide range of festive gifts and fayre. Street

Christmas Markets

Lincoln Christmas Market

takes us to Lincoln Christmas Market, Your Hotel certainly the first German style You’ll stay for two nights at a traditional market in the UK and some would argue still the finest. The minimum 3-star hotel in the Rotherham or Sheffield area, such as markets enjoy a superb setting on a the Holiday Inn Rotherham/Sheffield

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Canterbury Local

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singers and delicious smells of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. B

Day 4 Return journey home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights at a 2 or 3-star hotel in the Leeds area, such as the Mercure Leeds Parkway. Your hotel will have a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

• 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach

Early Booking Special Offer! £10 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MUY Nov 30

£179

Prices are per person based on two sharing. Extras: single room supplement £49; travel insurance from £13.95

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Traditional Christmas market stalls

Christmas Markets

3 days from £139 4 days from £219

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

Early Booking Special Offer!

Brussels Christmas Markets & Bruges

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

Christmas market in the Town Cave (Gemeentegrot), the oldest and largest underground Christmas then to Belgium for a two or market in Europe. The ancient three-night stay. galleries and the stylish dramatisation Day 2 Brussels of an episode from Valkenburg’s rich Included day in Brussels. The market, history provide the perfect backdrop with its cheerful lights, delicious to this uniquely appealing occasion. aromas and a vast number of stalls, The Christmas market is embellished promises a true festive atmosphere. with song and music, offering many In addition to the Christmas market, tempting seasonal attractions for the ice-skating rink offers fun for all. sale. B Visit the beautiful Grand Place, Day 3 (3-day break) or Day 4 decorated in festive lights for the (4-day break) Bruges We make a occasion. B brief visit to medieval Bruges then to Day 3 (4-day break only) Calais and return to the U.K. B Valkenburg Included excursion to Included Meals: B=Breakfast enjoy the festive splendour of the Cologne Christmas Markets

Your Hotel 3-day break You’ll stay for two nights at the 4-star Holiday Inn Ghent Expo on the outskirts of Ghent. The local tram service allows easy access into the city. 4-day break Executive coaches will stay for three nights at the 3-star Novotel or Mercure Brussels Airport. Silver Service coaches will stay for three nights at the Mercure Brussels Centre Louise. All bedrooms in all hotels have T.V and telephone. Please note: on some occasions, we may use other hotels of a similar standard in the Brussels or Bruges area.

Cologne

• 2 or 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details 3-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 3MBB Dec 3

£159

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 3MBBV Nov 30 Dec 3

£199 £189

Dec 7

£199

4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MBB Nov 22 Nov 30

£239 Dec 7 £245 Dec 13

£249 £239

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MBBV Nov 22 Nov 30

£289 £289

Dec 7 Dec 13

£289 £279

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £52 (3 days), £89 (4 days); travel insurance from £31.95

Christmas Markets

3 days from £149 4 days from £219

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer I

What’s Included

Early Booking Special Offer!

Cologne Christmas Markets & Bruges

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

I • 2 or 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of three picturesque and historic cities. Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

transformed into a festive paradise of lights and colour, and the huge variety of tempting stalls it’s no wonder then to Belgium for a two or threeAachen has become a must for night stay. visitors. B Day 2 Cologne Day 3 (3-day break) or Enjoy an included full day in Cologne, whose Christmas magic strikes a very Day 4 (4-day break) Bruges To Bruges for a brief visit then festive note with no fewer than six onward to Calais and return home. B Christmas markets and a variety of Included Meals: B=Breakfast Christmas concerts, nativity scene displays and a huge ice rink on Your Hotel Heumarkt. We stay in Cologne until You’ll stay for two or three nights early evening. B in Liege or Hasselt in a 3 or 4-star Day 3 (4-day break only) Aachen hotel such as the Mercure, Alliance Enjoy an included excursion to Hotel or Park Inn in Liège or the Aachen with its streets and alleys

Holiday Inn in Hasselt. All hotels will have a lift and bar. All bedrooms will have T.V., telephone and hairdryer.

3-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 3MGC Dec 3

£169

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 3MGCV Nov 30

£229

Dec 7

£235

4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MGC Nov 22 Nov 30

£239 £245

Dec 7 Dec 13

£249 £239

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MGCV Nov 22 Nov 30

£289 £295

Dec 7 Dec 13

£295 £289

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £65 (3 days), £89 (4 days); travel insurance from £31.95

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Great gifts

Magnificent medieval Cologne

Christmas Markets

4 days from £239

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

4-Star Cologne & the Rhine Valley Christmas Markets Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach then to Cologne for a three-night stay. Day 2 Cologne Included day in Cologne where there’s a choice of markets to explore, starting at the cathedral, where brightly decorated booths await, and moving on to the old market in front of the town hall. The new market square and Rudolfplatz are appealing, and you may also like to dine in style in one of the many restaurants, sampling the local Kölsch beer. B

Day 3 Rhine and Moselle Valleys A full-day included

excursion to explore the picturesque Rhine and Moselle Valleys, with an optional Rhine cruise and Moselle winetasting. In the late afternoon we visit Koblenz Christmas market. B Day 4 To Calais then return home. B

4-STAR HOTEL

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details Koblenz on the Rhine

★★★★

All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. Due to demand, other 4-star hotels in Cologne may be used. Cologne Christmas markets

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights at the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel in Cologne. The hotel is situated close to the exhibition centre, within walking distance of the Cathedral. The hotel has a lift, bar, restaurant and lounge.

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MGS Dec 7

£259

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MGSV Nov 30

£289

Dec 7

£299

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £79; travel insurance from £31.95

Düsseldorf Christmas market

Fun at the stalls

I I I Christmas Markets I 4 days from £199 *

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

Cologne

Included visit to Cologne and its Christmas markets, enjoying the Day 2 Düsseldorf atmosphere of the Old Market and Included day in Düsseldorf. Its the numerous stalls around the markets have a very special fragrance, cathedral. B with the scent of mulled red wine, Day 4 To Calais then return cinnamon cakes, gingerbread and home. B beeswax hanging in the air. The Included Meals: B=Breakfast chestnut trees on Königsallee glitter with a thousand lights. From the end Your Hotel of November to Christmas, the You’ll stay for three nights at the Christmas markets in the old town 4-star Best Western Grand City and on Schadowplatz transform Düsseldorf’s centre into a Christmas Hotel Mettmann located 10km from

Day 3 Cologne

then to the Düsseldorf area for a three-night stay.

the heart of Düsseldorf. The hotel has a restaurant and lounge/bistro, plus a lift. All bedrooms have telephone T.V. and hairdryer. The hotel provides the perfect base for exploring two of Germany’s finest cities.

Day 1 Local departure by coach

wonderland, attracting thousands of visitors every year. B

Your Holiday Itinerary

Explore the festive stalls of two traditional markets.

★★★★

4-STAR HOTEL

4-Star Düsseldorf & Cologne Christmas Markets

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MGD Nov 22 Nov 30

£229 £229

Dec 7 Dec 13

£229 £219

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MGDV Nov 22 Nov 30

£259 £269

Dec 7 Dec 13

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £69; travel insurance from £31.95

£269 £259

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Hotel Alte Bauernschänke

Frankfurt Christmas market

Christmas Markets

4 days from £239 5 days from £279

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

Early Booking Special Offer!

Magical Markets of the Rhine Valley Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach then to Assmannshausen for a three or four-night stay. Arrival will be late this evening.

Day 2 Wiesbaden & Rüdesheim Included excursion first to the old spa-town of Wiesbaden on the banks of the River Rhine. Explore the historic old quarter. We later head to Rüdesheim, with time at the Christmas market. The festively decorated Christmas stalls offer handmade arts and crafts, many created right in front of you, such as candles, decorations and wood figures. B,D

Medieval Amiens & Rouen

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Day 3 (5-day break only) Frankfurt-am-Main Optional

Day 4 (4-day break) or Day 5 (5-day break).

Day 3 (4-day break) or Day 4 (5-day break) Boppard and Koblenz Enjoy an included

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 5MGA

excursion through the Rhine Valley to Boppard, the ‘pearl’ of the Rhine. Take an optional cruise along the Rhine before heading to Koblenz to see the Christmas markets. B,D

Christmas Markets

4 days from £229

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

Rouen - the historical capital of Normandy

Your Hotel

You’ll stay for three nights at the modern 3-star Amy Hotel, situated to Rouen, the city where Joan of Arc close to the centre of Amiens, was burnt at the stake in 1431. Rouen within walking distance of the is rich in reminders of its medieval Cathedral, the St Leu district, and of times. Explore the superb old town course the Christmas market. The area lined with half-timbered buildings hotel has a bar and there is a and dotted with fine restaurants and selection of restaurants nearby. eateries. The Place de la Cathedrale is the annual venue for the Christmas market, where you’ll find local Early Booking Special Offer! delicacies as well as goods from further £20 OFF when you book by afield. Sample the waffles and 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 pancakes, buy some presents, and perhaps take back a treat of some local EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MFA Calvados (apple brandy) and cider. B

Day 3 Rouen Included full day visit

Calais. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast

4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MGA Dec 7

Day 2 Amiens Spend an included

Day 4 Homeward bound via

see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

excursion to Frankfurt Christmas Early departure as we travel to Calais market. The decorated stalls and then return home. B historical backdrop of the Römerberg Please note: the order of excursions may vary. and St. Paul’s Square make this a Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner Christmas experience you’ll never Your Hotel forget. B,D

Day 1 Local departure by coach then to Amiens for a three night stay. day in this lovely city, with its superb cathedral. The colourful Christmas market is situated along Rue des Trois Cailloux and has over 100 chalets offering all types of Christmas goodies and fayre. B

• 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 2 or 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

Nov 30

£249

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £99; travel insurance from £31.95

You’ll stay for three or four nights at the 3-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley. The hotel is typically Rhineland in style, with an atmosphere to match and regular evening entertainment. There’s a lift, restaurant and large bar area. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and safe. Due to demand, other 3-star hotels in Assmannshausen may also be used.

Paris Christmas Markets Day 1 Local departure by coach then to Paris for three nights. Day 2 Paris; Paris Sightseeing Enjoy an included day in Paris. Why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour, which takes in the famous Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame Cathedral. Spend time exploring the various Christmas markets, which add to the charm of the city at this time of year. Your first stop should be the market that stretches from the Champs-Elysées Rond Point to the Place de la Concorde, which boasts around 170 stalls. Explore the markets in La Defense, and also at Place Saint Sulpice. Take in the special atmosphere and admire the illuminations at Avenue Des Champs Elysées. B Day 3 Paris Another full day included in Paris. For a different view of the city, join our optional River Seine Cruise. B Day 4 Travel to Calais and return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast

£259

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MGAV Nov 22 Nov 30

£269 £299

Dec 7 Dec 13

£305 £289

5-DAY BREAK

Nov 26 Dec 3

£299 £309

Dec 10

£309

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 5MGAV Nov 26 Dec 3

£359 £369

Dec 10

£369

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £49 (4 days), £70 (5 days); travel insurance from £31.95

Christmas Markets

4 days from £179

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

The Arc de Triomphe

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights at the 2-star standard Quality Hotel Le Cardinal in Rueil Malmaison on the western outskirts of Paris. Silver Service departures will stay at the 4-star Holiday Inn Paris-VersaillesBougival, also located on the western outskirts of Paris. Both hotels have a bar and lift. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, hairdryer and air-conditioning. Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4MPA Dec 7

£199

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4MPAV Nov 30

£279

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £69 (4MPA) £89; (4MPAV); travel insurance from £31.95

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Visit the underground caves in Valkenburg

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Aachen market stalls

I I Christmas Markets I 4 days from £249 *

5 days from £279

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 2 or 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

Valkenburg & Aachen Christmas Markets

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Early Booking Special Offer!

The Christmas Markets of Valkenburg provide a unique setting. Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach then onward to your hotel in Valkenburg for a three or four-night stay. Day 2 Valkenburg Included visit to the Christmas markets, including entrance to the Town Cave (Gemeentegrot), the oldest and largest underground Christmas market in Europe. B,D Day 3 Aachen Included visit to The old city centre of Aachen is home to one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Germany, the perfect

setting for the festive Christmas market. B,D Day 4 (5-day break) – Cologne Enjoy a full-day included excursion to Cologne, with time to explore the Christmas markets. B,D Day 4 (4-day break) or

Day 5 (5-day break) – Return to

Valkenburg. The hotel has a lift and all bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. The restaurant and bar are located in the adjacent sister hotel, the Walram, which is connected by an indoor walkway. Guests may use the indoor swimming pool at the adjacent Hotel Walram.

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 4-DAY BREAK EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 4HVA Nov 22* Nov 30*

£269 £269

Dec 7*

£269

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 4HVAV Nov 22

the U.K. B

£319

Dec 7,13

£319

5-DAY BREAK

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three or four nights at the popular 3-star Hotel De Bogaerde located in the centre of Ypres Market Square

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 5HVA Please note: Dates marked * will stay at the 3-star Fletchers Hotel Valkenburg. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and all bedrooms have T.V. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement (4 days) £36; (5 days) £45. Travel insurance from £31.95.

Lille Christmas Market

Nov 26* Dec 3*

£319 £319

Dec 10*

£299

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 5HVAV Nov 26

£399

Dec 3,10

£399

II Christmas Markets I 5 days from £279 *

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer I

What’s Included

I • 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by SILVER SERVICE deluxe coach with extra legroom –

NEW

Lille, Ypres, Bruges & Brussels Christmas Markets Based in the Novotel in the centre of Ypres enjoy the festive charms of three of Belgian’s delightful towns plus Lille. Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach, then to Ypres for a four-night stay.

Day 2 Lille, Ypres Our included excursion takes us into France to Lille, which boasts a wonderful Christmas Market, housed in wooden chalets, and fine shops and boutiques to complete the retail experience! Later you will have time to explore Ypres. The beautiful Christmas Market is situated around the Market Square and Cloth Hall. The square is only a few metres 12

away from your hotel and provides a most enchanting backdrop. B

with its cheerful lights, delicious aromas and a vast number of stalls, promises a true festive atmosphere. Day 3 Ostend & Bruges Join our optional excursion. We head first In addition to the Christmas market, the ice-skating rink offers fun for all. to the bustling coastal resort of Visit the beautiful Grand Place, Ostend, with its multitude of shops, bars and restaurants. Continue to the decorated in festive lights for the occasion. B charming city of Bruges, with its canals, bridges and cobbled streets. Day 5 Return journey home. B Bruges boasts a quite unique magic at Included Meals: B=Breakfast this time of year, as you can explore the Christmas Market. B

Day 4 Brussels Included excursion to Brussels. The market,

see page 4 for full details

Your Hotel You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Novotel in the centre of Ypres, close to the Menin Gate and only a few metres from market place. The hotel has a lift, bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, hairdryer and air-conditioning.

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 5MBYV Nov 26 Dec 3

£319 £319

Dec 10

£299

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursion; single room supplement £145; travel insurance from £31.95

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Luxembourg Christmas Market

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Great atmosphere

Christmas Markets

4 days from £249

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

NEW

see page 5 for details

• Travel by SILVER SERVICE deluxe coach with extra legroom –

Luxembourg Christmas Markets

see page 4 for full details

A new tour based in Luxembourg with excursions to Germany to explore some of Europe’s best Christmas Markets. Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star Ibis Luxembourg Sud, situated in the suburb of Livange. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. All bedrooms have T.V., radio and telephone.

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

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K K

then to Luxembourg for a three-night into neighbouring Germany, which takes us firstly to the festive market at stay. D Bernkastel Kues. Every year before Day 2 Luxembourg City Christmas, the main Market Square, Enjoy our included excursion to in front of the imposing backdrop of Luxembourg City, which plays host to Trier Cathedral, is transformed into a a wonderful Christmas Market on the dazzling paradise of lights and Place ‘Armes. Wooden huts offer colours, festive sounds and seductive traditional fayre and gifts and fragrances. Browse the myriad of thousands of light bulbs decorate the stalls offering an array of culinary tree-lined streets and squares in the delicacies as well beautiful works of city. B,D arts and crafts. B,D

Day 4 Return journey home. B

Day 3 Bernkastel Kues & Trier A full day included excursion

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach,

£289 £289

Dec 13

£269

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursion; single room supplement £59; travel insurance from £31.95

I I I Christmas Markets 6 days from £349

Wander around the lovely town of Heidelberg

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

• 5 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points Koblenz on the Rhine

see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Heidelberg, Strasbourg & Trier Christmas Markets Enjoy the festive atmosphere of three picturesque and historic cities.

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 6MGG Nov 30

£369

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 6MGGV Nov 30

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Day 4 Strasbourg A full day included visit to the French town of Strasbourg, with the opportunity to

drive through the romantic Rhine Valley to Koblenz, pausing to explore the Christmas markets. Later, we continue to Belgium for an overnight stay. B Day 6 To Calais then return home. B

day included visit to Heidelberg, with its impressive medieval castle and pretty town square. B,D

Day 5 Koblenz Included scenic

Day 3 Heidelberg Enjoy a full

Christmas markets in the old Roman city of Trier, en route to our hotel in Neustadt for a three-night stay. B,D

Your Hotels You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star Ramada Hotel Neustadt, situated in the heart of the Weinstrasse (Wine Road). The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lift. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

Day 2 Trier Included visit to the

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay.

visit the extensive Christmas markets. See the town’s giant Christmas tree, known as the ‘king of the forests’, and the ‘sharing village’ in Place Kléber and stroll through the Christkindlmarkt and themed markets, absorbing the sights and smells of seasonal treats. B,D

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

£419

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £95; travel insurance from £33.95

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Medieval Innsbruck

Christmas Markets

6 days from £249

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Magical Christmas Markets of the Austrian Tyrol Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery and festive celebrations in Salzburg and Innsbruck. the spirit of the Tyrol and experience an optional Tyrolean music and then travel through the night towards dancing night. It’s great fun and entertaining. B,D the Austrian Tyrol.

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

Day 2 Morning arrival at your hotel in the Austrian Tyrol for a three-night stay. D

Day 3 Innsbruck and Tyrolean Evening Included visit to Innsbruck, which has two Christmas markets. Enjoy an optional horse and carriage ride during the day. This evening, get into

Day 4 Salzburg

World. Return to your hotel for an optional evening meal before an overnight departure homeward. B

Swarovski Crystal World

Early Booking Special Offer!

Day 6 Arrive Calais then return to

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

the U.K.

Included visit to Salzburg. Enjoy the beautiful Getreidegasse shopping street with traditional festive gifts in the ‘Sound of Music’ city. B,D

Day 5 Kufstein and Swarovski Crystal World Optional excursion to Kufstein, a jewel of the Tyrol, and then to Wattens, home to Swarovski Crystal

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights in a 3-star standard hotel in the Austrian Tyrol, such as the Gasthof Thaler in Bad Häring, a longtime favourite with Leger guests. It has a bar, restaurant and is in the centre of the village. The Golden Roof, Innsbruck

See the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress

EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 6XAS Nov 30

£269

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 6XASV Nov 30

£339

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £35; travel insurance from £33.95

Christmas Markets

7 days from £359

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

Early Booking Special Offer!

4-STAR HOTEL

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

★★★★ Salzburg, Munich & Innsbruck Christmas Markets

Combine spectacular Alpine scenery with magical Christmas markets.

Day 5 Munich Included excursion

to Munich to enjoy the ambience of the Christmas market in the warming Glühwein. B,D Marienplatz. The ‘Christkindlmarkt’, Your Holiday Itinerary is a tradition that dates back to the Day 4 Innsbruck Optional Day 1 Local departure by coach 14th century. After finding those allthen to Belgium for an overnight stay. excursion to Innbruck the capital of important gifts, spoil yourself with the the Tyrol (included on Silver Day 2 Arrive in Niederau in the tasty local sausages or take a seat and Service ). Famous for its winter Austrian Tyrol for four nights. B,D sports facilities, and nestling in the Inn sample the wares in one of Munich’s Day 3 Salzburg We visit the famous beer halls. B,D Valley in the shadow of the ‘Sound of Music’ city on our full-day Karwendel Mountains, Innsbruck has Day 6 To Belgium for an overnight included excursion. The day is free to a wonderful backdrop of Alpine stay. B follow in the footsteps of Mozart scenery. Warm yourselves with a Day 7 To Calais, then return through this glorious city. Enjoy glass of mulled wine as you stroll home. B looking for gifts amongst the stalls of around the two Christmas markets Please note: the order of excursions may be subject the fantastic Christmas market, take a to change. and the Swarovski Crystal shop, stroll down the Getreidegasse Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner which is turned into a Christmas shopping street, or relax with a grotto during the festive period. B,D

• 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Your Hotels You’ll stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau, a firm favourite with Leger guests. The hotel has a lift, bar, lounge area and restaurant All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio, safe and hairdryer. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels. EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 7MAT Nov 26

£379 Dec 10

£399

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 7MATV Nov 26 Dec 3

£459 £469

Dec 10

£469

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £85; travel insurance from £41.95

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Visit Goslar Christmas markets

The festive atmosphere of the traditional markets

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 5 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 3 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

4-STAR HOTEL

see page 5 for details

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

★★★★ Christmas Markets in Medieval Hannover, Hamelin, Goslar & Cologne

Enjoy the delights of medieval Hannover combined with visits to the Harz Mountains and Hamelin.

The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

£20 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 6MHH Nov 30

Nov 30 K

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Early Booking Special Offer!

£369

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 6MHHV

Day 6 To Calais for our return journey home. B

stay. B

explore the shops and the Christmas market in the morning. We then continue on an included excursion to the quaint town of Hamelin, of Pied

Day 5 To Belgium for an overnight

Day 3 Hannover and Hamelin Time in Hannover to

You’ll stay for three nights at the 4-star Ramada Hotel Europa or the 4-star Ramada Hotel Britannia on the outskirts of Hannover. Both hotels have a bar, restaurant and lift, and all bedrooms have T.V., telephone and hairdryer. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Day 4 Harz Mountains

then to Belgium for an overnight stay. and Goslar Today’s included excursion sees us venture into the Day 2 Cologne picturesque Harz Mountains and En route to our Hannover hotel, we visit the cathedral city of Cologne, head to Goslar with its beautiful half-timbered buildings and traditional with the chance to browse the square to see the lovely Christmas Christmas market stalls. B,D market. B,D

Your Hotels

Piper fame. B,D

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

Berlin Christmas Markets

£419

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £99; travel insurance from £33.95

I I Christmas Markets I 7 days from £379

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer I

What’s Included

• 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden Christmas Markets Enjoy the festive atmosphere and great sightseeing in these spectacular German cities.

Christstollen’ (German Christmas Cake). B,D

Your Holiday Itinerary

stay. B

Day 4 Potsdam An included half

day excursion to Potsdam, which then to Belgium for an overnight stay. offers five Christmas Markets around the city – the favourite being in Day 2 We continue east across Old Potsdam, close to Sanssouci Germany to reach Berlin and our Palace. B,D hotel for four nights. B,D Day 5 Dresden Join our optional Day 3 Berlin Enjoy a full-day excursion to Dresden. Dresden's included day exploring the Christmas Christmas Market is traditionally Markets of Berlin. One of the most called Striezelmarkt and is Germany's popular markets is situated next to oldest Christmas Market, dating back Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church to 1434. Its name derives from amidst the bustle of shoppers on the Hefestriezel, a sweet delicacy, which high street between the has become known as ‘Dresden Kurfüstendamm and Tauenzien. B,D

Day 1 Local departure by coach

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details Dresden Christmas Market

Day 6 To Belgium for an overnight Day 7 We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Hotels You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Grand City Hotel Globus in Berlin. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. Overnights stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

Early Booking Special Offer! £20 OFF when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 7MBE Dec 3

£399

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 7MBEV Nov 26

£499

Dec 10

£499

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £129; travel insurance from £41.95

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Beautiful Lake Como

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The striking cathedral of Milan

I I Christmas Markets I 7 days from £479

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast 4 evening meals & 3 lunches (packed lunch on All excursions) inclusive

All

inclusive

Christmas Markets & Shopping in Milan & Lake Como Combine the delights of idyllic Lake Como and our All-Inclusive hotel. striking cathedrals, whilst the elegant shopping arcades boast many of the Day 1 Local departure by coach leading brand names. Visit Milan’s then travel onward to northern Sant’ Ambrogio Christmas Fair to find France for an overnight stay. gift ideas, including decorative Day 2 Continue south to Lake ornaments, figurines and local Como for a four-night stay. B,D treats. B,L,D Day 3 Lake Cruise Day at Day 5 Lugano We head into leisure to appreciate the beauty of Switzerland on our included Lake Como, why not join our excursion to the lakeside city of optional lake cruise seeing the Lugano. Dominated by the beautiful villas and houses that dot mountains of Monte Brè and Monte the shoreline. B,L,D San Salvatore, Lugano has earned the Day 4 Milan Included excursion to the nickname of ‘Monte Carlo of Milan. The breathtaking Duomo is Switzerland’ due to its chic shops and one of the world’s largest, most boutiques, celebrity residents and

Your Holiday Itinerary

Take a stroll through the festive markets of Prague

superb hotels. B,L,D Day 6 Travel to northern France for an overnight stay. B Day 7 To Calais then home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

All inclusive at your hotel in Italy. During your stay in Italy the hotel offers a selection of drinks (e.g. soft drinks, local beer and local wine) available free of charge from 8.00am until 11.30pm. • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points see page 5 for details

• Travel by SILVER SERVICE – see page 4 for full details

Early Booking Special Offer! SAVE £20 when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Your Hotels You’ll stay for four fully-inclusive nights at the 3-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia which sits on the lakeshore. The hotel has a restaurant featuring buffet meals, a large lounge area, bar and lifts. All bedrooms have flat-screen T.V., telephone and hairdryer. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels. Delicious festive treats

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 7MICV Dec 3

£499

Prices are per person, based on two sharing a twin comfort room. Room upgrades per person: Comfort Twin Lake View £36 Deluxe Twin Lake View £50 Comfort Twin Lake View Balcony £62 Deluxe Twin Lake View Balcony £75 Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £85; travel insurance from £41.95

I I Christmas Markets 7 days from £469

I *

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

I • 6 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • FREE local joining points

What’s Included

see page 5 for details

Medieval Prague & Rothenburg Combine the tradition of the beautiful Czech capital with the charm of Rothenburg. Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach

shopping and sightseeing. B,D.

Day 5 Rothenburg-ob-derthen to Belgium for an overnight stay. Tauber Today we head into Germany to medieval Rothenburg Day 2 To Prague for a three-night stay. B,D

Day 3 Prague; Prague Sightseeing A day at leisure in Prague, with an included guided sightseeing tour of the main attractions. The rest of the day is free to explore the Christmas markets. B,D

Day 4 Prague Enjoy a further day in the beautiful Czech capital

for an included visit, home to one of the most charming Christmas markets in Germany, on the Romantic Road. We stay overnight in the Wurzburg area. B,D

Day 6 Cologne Included visit to the Rhineland capital, with time to visit the famous Christmas markets. We continue into Belgium, for an overnight stay. B

Day 7 We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Hotels You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star Ibis Mala Strana in Prague. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a lift. All bedrooms have a T.V., hairdryer and telephone. Wenceslas square can be reached by public transport, which is only 250 metres from the hotel. Charles Bridge is only 30 minutes walk away. Overnight stays in Belgium and Germany will be in city-style hotels.

• Travel by executive coach – upgrade to SILVER SERVICE available – see page 4 for full details

Travel by

Silver Service... for luxury coach travel with: • EXTRA legroom for your added comfort • Rear lounge to relax and chat • EXTRA included excursion: Interlaken and Meiringen • Porterage at your hotel See page 4 for full details

Early Booking Special Offer! SAVE £30 when you book by 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

SILVER SERVICE Tour ref: 7MCPV Dec 10

£499

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £125; travel insurance from £41.95

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Enjoy the local food

Cologne Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

4 days from £339

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • London to Brussels by Eurostar and connecting service to Cologne, and return

Cologne Christmas Markets by Eurostar

4-STAR HOTEL ★★★★

Travel in style in your reserved seat to Cologne to see the city’s variety of Christmas markets. Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Travel by Eurostar from London to Brussels, then by connecting service to Cologne, where you will stay for three nights.

Your Hotel You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel in Cologne. The hotel is situated close to the exhibition centre, within walking distance of the Cathedral. The hotel has a lounge, bar, restaurant and fitness centre. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone and hairdryer.

Day 4 Return to London by connecting service to Brussels and Eurostar. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Days 2 & 3 Cologne Two full days in Cologne to relax and explore. The Christmas market around the cathedral next to the sumptuous Dom Hotel has approx. 170 stalls. Walk down to the Old Market, explore the aptly named Rudolfplatz and see the stalls at the Neumarkt. 2xB

TRAIN TIMES Outbound: Depart London St. Pancras Arrive Cologne

08.57 15.15

Inbound: Depart Cologne Arrive London St. Pancras

12.43 17.34

Transfers from and to Cologne Main Station are at extra cost (approx. €20 per taxi each way). All trains times are subject to change and will be re-confirmed with your travel documents.

Early Booking Special Offer! £40 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12

Radisson Blu Hotel

BY EUROSTAR Tour ref: E4MGC Dec 7

£379

Dec 14

£379

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £69; travel insurance from £31.95; Eurostar seat supplements may apply.

Browse the festive stalls

Explore the charming markets in Brussels

I I Christmas Markets I 4 days from £229

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer I

What’s Included

• 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • London direct to Brussels by Eurostar and return

TRAIN TIMES

Brussels Christmas Markets by Eurostar

4-STAR HOTEL ★★★★

Enjoy time at leisure in Brussels, experiencing the comfort and convenience of Eurostar travel. Sample the local delicacies

Eurostar. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast

12.57 16.08

Inbound: Depart Brussels Arrive London St. Pancras

16.56 18.06

Transfers from and to Brussels Midi Station are at extra cost (approximately €15 per taxi each way). All Eurostar times are subject to change and will be re-confirmed with your travel documents.

Your Hotel Early Booking Special Offer!

You’ll stay for three nights at the 4-star Mercure Brussels Centre Louise. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge and lift. All bedrooms have a T.V. and telephone.

£20 OFF when you book before 31 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 BY EUROSTAR Tour ref: E4MBB

Nov 30 Dec 7

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London direct to Brussels for a threenight stay. Days 2 & 3 Brussels Two days at leisure in Brussels, taking in the excitement of the festive season. Explore the Christmas markets near the majestic Grand Place, at the Place Ste. Catherine and the Stock Exchange, also visiting fine shops and boutiques. This vibrant city comes to life at night – treat yourself to a meal in one of the many splendid restaurants. 2xB

Day 4 Return to the U.K. by

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Travel by Eurostar from

Outbound: Depart London St. Pancras Arrive Brussels

£279 £279

Dec 14

£249

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £89; travel insurance from £31.95; Eurostar seat supplements may apply.

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The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included • 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • Return flights to Berlin • Return airport transfers in Berlin are included for guests travelling with Ryanair from London Stansted • Airport taxes

Berlin Christmas Markets by Air

Visit Berlin and explore the long boulevards packed with festive stalls

Explore the German capital with its fascinating world-famous sights. Your Holiday Itinerary Your Flights Day 1 Fly to Berlin, where you’ll be Flights are available from Bristol, East met and transferred* to your hotel for a three-night stay.

Days 2 & 3 Berlin On the morning of Day 2, our local representative will meet you at your hotel and take you on an orientation walk in the city to get your bearings. Germany’s capital city boasts several Christmas markets. 2xB

Day 4 *Transfer to Berlin airport for your return flight home. B

Midlands, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Stansted and Liverpool. *Return airport transfers in Berlin are included for guests travelling with Ryanair from Stansted. Transfers are not included from all other flights, but taxis, S-Bahn or bus are easy to use. Full details will be provided. All prices are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Call for more details of flight prices and times.

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Your Hotel You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star H2 Hotel, in the heart of Berlin, on the Alexanderplatz. The hotel enjoys a convenient location, with the underground station nearby. The hotel has a bar and a lift. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, and hairdryer. The adjacent Ramada Hotel has a restaurant.

Early Booking Special Offer! £30 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 BY AIR Tour ref: K4MGL Nov 30

£329

Dec 7

£329

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £89; travel insurance from £31.95. flight supplements may apply.

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Prague Christmas Market

*Includes Early Booking Special Offer

What’s Included

• 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast • Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary • Return flights to Prague • Return airport transfers in Prague Traditional Christmas Market stalls

• Airport taxes Charles Bridge, Prague

Prague Christmas Markets by Air I

Day 2 Prague Sightseeing

stay. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

This beautiful town lies on a high ridge overlooking the junction of the Vltava and Elbe Rivers. B Day 5 Transfer to Prague airport for your return flight home. B

Your Holiday Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Prague for a four-night

Enjoy the festive atmosphere and great sightseeing in these spectacular cities.

availability. Flight supplements may apply. Call for more details of flight prices and times.

Your Hotel

You’ll stay for four nights at the 3-star Included Meals: B=Breakfast Our included guided walking tour will Hotel City-Club, only a 20-minute introduce the splendid architecture of Your Flights walk or 5-minute metro ride from Prague, including Wenceslas Square, Flights are available from Birmingham, Wenceslas Square and the heart of the Old Town and Charles Bridge. B the city. All bedrooms have T.V. and Bristol, Gatwick, Heathrow, Leeds Day 3 Prague Enjoy an included Bradford, Manchester, East Midlands telephone. The hotel has a lift, bar, visit to the Christmas markets and breakfast room and guest lounge. and Stansted. Airport soak up the atmosphere. B transfers are included Day 4 Melnik An optional visit to to/from your hotel. the small medieval town of Melnik. All prices are subject to

Early Booking Special Offer! £30 OFF when you book before 30 Jun 2012. Quote Ref: EBR12 BY AIR Tour ref: K5MRP Dec 3

£369

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £69; travel insurance from £31.95; flight supplements may apply.

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Christmas Magic at

Enjoy an enchanting pre-christmas break to Disneyland Paris where Sleeping Beauty’s Castle is transformed in to a frosty palace of ice and a giant Christmas Tree and magical decorations and snowflakes adorn Main Street U.S.A.

Look What’s included: • Return travel by coach from a local joining point – call for your nearest

• 3 or 4 nights in a hotel with breakfast • 2 day’s admission to the Disney® Parks on 3 and 4-night breaks

Your Itinerary Day 1 Local departure by coach, then onward to your chosen hotel at Disneyland® Paris. Days 2 & 3 Admission to the Disney® Parks is included for both days with a ‘Hopper’ ticket, meaning you can move between the two parks as you choose. Day 4 (5-day break only) We include a full-day visit to Paris with a tour passing some of the major sights. Alternatively, if you prefer to spend this day in the Disney® Parks you are free to do so (admission extra). Day 4 (4-day break) or Day 5 (5-day break) Depart for home after breakfast.

★★★

★★★★

Explorers Hotel is a visually fun-filled experience. With rooms for up to 6 people, the whole family can enjoy their stay together, plus save money!

This modern, circus-themed, 4-star hotel is an excellent choice for families wanting a touch of luxury at a great price.

Fiesta by day, siesta by night! Add a little spice to your stay! This New Mexico-themed hotel offers great facilities and plenty of fun for the kids too!

Experience the Wild West, Disney style! Add to the magic with a great western theme.

A relaxing getaway in a National Park setting and only a 15-minute walk from the Disney® Parks.

This nautical-style Resort is just perfect if you fancy a little more style. Set sail for Disney’s New England!

For full details of all the hotels visit: www.tothemagic.co.uk

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EXTRA PERSONS SELECTED HOTEL DISNEY HOTELS IN A ROOM Disney’s Hotel Disney’s Hotel Disney’s Sequoia Disney’s Newport Thomas Cook’s Vienna International Children Extra Santa Fe Cheyenne Lodge Bay Club Explorer’s Hotel Magic Circus (3-11yrs) Adult 1ST AND 2ND PERSON IN A ROOM

Nov 8 Dec 7,13

299 279

319 299

369 339

399 369

369 369

379 379

149 199 149 199

Dec 22,30

279

299

339

369

379

149 199

4 NIGHTS/5 DAYS TOUR REF: DLP5 Nov 26 299 339 389 299 339 389 Dec 10

419 419

149 199 149 199

All prices are person in £ Sterling. When more than 2 person share a room, the extra person(s) pay the reduced price shown. When only 1 adult occupies a room a single supplement applies from £150 (3 nights); £200 (4 nights). Maximum room occupancy in all Disney hotels and Vienna International's Magic Circus Hotel is 4 persons. In Thomas Cook's Explorers Hotel maximum room occupancy is 6 persons. Where more than 4 persons share a room, a supplement of £38 per room per night applies. Infants aged up to 2 years pay a reduced price. Call for details. Joining point supplements may apply. All bookings are subject to availability.

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