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Since its founding in 1918, Collette Worldwide Holidays has been searching out the cultural experiences that will enhance your journey and create lifelong memories. We incorporate history and culture, relaxation and adventure, as well as magical sightseeing and dining experiences into each of our well-planned touring itineraries.
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CONTENTS Why Choose An Escorted Tour With Collette Worldwide Holidays
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Travel Loyalty by Collette
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Testimonials
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Airline Partners Explorations
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Royal Horticultural Society Garden Holidays
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AMERICA
Experience & Quality Assured We are proud that Collette Worldwide has become synonymous with integrity, quality and expertise. Debt free and financially secure, here at Collette we offer the kind of old-fashioned customer service that instils confidence that your holiday plans are in safe hands.
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The Collette Foundation
AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
Heritage of America
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Spectacular South Africa
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New England’s Back Roads
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The Plains of Africa
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Islands of New England
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Colours Of New England
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Exploring South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls NEW
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America’s Music Cities
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Israel: Journey to The Holy Land
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Trains of the Colorado Rockies
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EUROPE
Canyon Country
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National Parks of America
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South Dakota and The Badlands
Russia River Cruise
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Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe
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California’s Coast
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Discovering Poland NEW
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Trains, Wineries and Treasures of Northern California
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Discover Croatia
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Southern Charm - Georgia and South Carolina
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Italian Vistas
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The Heart of the South & New Orleans NEW
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Reflections of Italy
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Mississippi River Cruise Adventures NEW
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Hawaiian Adventure
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Alaska Discovery
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Italian Lakes and Greek Islands
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Exploring The Alpine Countries
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Classical Turkey
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Discover Portugal’s Treasures
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Spain’s Classics featuring Lisbon
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Inspiring Iceland NEW
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Rockies Rail Highlights NEW
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Imperial Cities NEW
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Resorts of the Rockies
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LATIN AMERICA
The Best of Eastern Canada
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Our buying power means you benefit from the best escorted touring experience. Our in-house team of experts continuously strive for the best for our customers. They travel around the world meeting with hotels, airlines, restaurants, sightseeing attractions and other travel venues to build secure partnerships with reputable suppliers.
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You can always count on Collette Worldwide Holidays for unique and exciting tours, affordable prices and extensive travel experiences.
What makes us different is our people. Our team travels the world. We care about your touring experience and strive to deliver new holidays which bring to life the local flavour of the destinations featured in our brochure. We take care of all elements of your tour to ensure that your valuable time is free to spend in the best possible way. We carefully research and plan every tour we feature to ensure that all of our suppliers provide you with the standard of service and attention we know you expect from a Collette Worldwide holiday.
Best Value Assured We understand that booking a holiday is an investment of both your time and money, and we recognise and cherish your choice. We encourage you to compare hotels, sightseeing, dining experiences and meals, plus the unique experiences we offer with those offered by other tour operators. We are confident that you won’t find better value and service than with Collette Worldwide Holidays.
Registered in England No. BR003101 as Adventures Unlimited Inc. trading as Collette Worldwide Holidays. Registered Office: Unit 11, Brook Business Centre, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2FX. Collette Worldwide Holidays is fully bonded by ATOL. Our ATOL number is 4832. All air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Collette Worldwide is also a member of the Association of British Travel Agents, ABTA No. WO5OX.
CANADA Canadian Rockies By Train
Costa Rica: A World of Nature
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Tropical Costa Rica
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Discover South America NEW
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Exploring Australia NEW
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Machu Picchu & The Galapagos NEW
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Exploring New Zealand
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Antarctica
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From the Outback to The Glaciers
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The Best Of Australia and New Zealand
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Australia & New Zealand Extensions
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Essential Travel Information Booking Conditions
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ASIA Three Kingdoms of Indochina Highlights Of China
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Best of China
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Ancient China’s Wonders & Yangtze River Cruise
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Flavours of Thailand
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Mysteries of India
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An escorted tour with Collette offers excellent value for money, and as we include so many extras such as meals, entrances and excursions, it is far easier to budget. We also take you directly to the best sights, with no need to worry about unfamiliar territory or languages.
Paul from Collette in Peru
Why choose an escorted tour with Collette Worldwide All Tours In This Brochure Include
Door to Door Transfer Service*
Quality Hotels
• Door to Door Transfer Service from your home to the airport within 100 miles in the mainland UK and Northern Ireland only (see below for full details)
Travelling with Collette Worldwide Holidays is all about comfort and simplicity so you can spend time enjoying the cherished moments of your escorted touring holiday with us.
We have strict criteria when we search for hotels to include in our tour itineraries. Our in-house team looks for hotels which are reflective of the region and spirit of the destination. You can be confident that your hotel stays will be just as much a highlight as the rest of the tour. The location of every hotel is just as important and we strive to use only hotels which are centrally located and close to the top attractions.
• Quality accommodation in carefully selected locations • Many meals and dining experiences as outlined in your itinerary • ‘Must See’ sights as outlined in your itinerary • Transportation on tour by private, climate controlled motorcoach • Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout the entire tour • Expert local guides • Local transfers from the airport to hotel on arrival and hotel to airport on departure on the first and last day of your tour • Welcome and farewell dinners as outlined in your itinerary • Admission charges as outlined in your itinerary • Luggage handling • Applicable gratuities for bellmen, doormen and waiting staff • Applicable hotel taxes and service charges Gratuities for cruise ship personnel, overnight passenger train personnel, local sightseeing guides, hotel housekeepers, drivers and Collette Tour Managers have not been included.
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With this in mind, we are delighted to include a door to door transfer service with every* booking. We will include a return transfer on all individual bookings for distances of up to 100 miles from the point of collection to the departure airport and return, mainland UK and Northern Ireland only. For those customers located outside of the 100 mile threshold, a supplementary cost will be applicable and our Reservations team will be happy to provide you with a quote. Please book your door to door transfer at the time of booking. *Please refer to our terms and conditions of booking for full details on page 128.
Authentic Dining Experiences We work diligently to create menus that typify the cuisine of the destinations you are visiting. We research a wide range of dining venues to find the right restaurants offering authentic local cuisine and special dining experiences. All of the dinners included in our itineraries are multi-course and offer a choice to cater for most preferences.
Sightseeing & Excursions Many of our excursions are once in a lifetime experiences or the ‘must-sees’ of the region. We think it is important to embrace the local customs and traditions of the destinations visited so we include unique trips such as home hosted dinners in certain regions. The character and charm of every destination is reflected in the extras we include in our tours. These excursions are already included in the holiday price quoted and are not offered as expensive pre-bookable options as with other tour operators. All of the included sightseeing arrangements and admission tickets required are booked in advance to avoid unnecessary queues and inconvenience. Please refer to the tour itineraries for the details of the excursions included with each tour.
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Our Tour Managers are fully trained to ensure you get the maximum satisfaction from your holiday. They accompany you for the entire tour and will provide information on everything and anything including travel tips, restaurant recommendations and on where to shop for those all important souvenirs, as well as information on local traditions and historical anecdotes.
On several of our tours we offer tour extensions to lengthen your touring holiday with Collette Worldwide. These are highlighted, where applicable, on the tour itinerary pages. A Collette Tour Manager will accompany customers on these tour extensions in many instances.
Our Tour Pacing (1 - 5) is featured on each tour itinerary page. The definition of each activity level is listed here. We recommend packing comfortable walking shoes, so you are able to fully enjoy every aspect of your holiday with us.
Single Travellers
Extended Hotel Stays
Our single travellers can relax in the company of friends and with the assurance of knowing our Tour Manager is at hand if required. For ease of reference you will find the single occupancy details on every tour page featured in this brochure. We wish to encourage you to compare our tours and inclusions to discover the value for money we offer our single travellers.
Level 1: A very leisurely paced tour which involves minimal physical activity, such as climbing some steps or boarding a coach, as well as walking from the hotel reception area to hotel rooms and dining areas.
We are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity of extending your stay before and/or after your chosen tour. We have highlighted in an ‘Extend Your Stay’ box featured on each tour page, the location to extend your stay and the lead in price. Prices are per person, per night and we are able to extend your stay with almost all departure dates featured in the brochure. Please call us for availability and your personalised quotation.
Pre-Bookable Options on Tour Whilst our tours include a choice of excursions, we also understand the need for free time is a vital part of any holiday.With this in mind, we have included leisure time into most of our tours so there is opportunity for independent exploring of the regions visited. During your tour, our Tour Managers will offer you a selection of optional activities for those who have an appetite for further exploration. Our Tour Managers will help with booking and will have a list of the optional activities available together with prices. For more details please contact us today.
Group Bookings
Tour Pacing
Level 2: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestone streets.
We are experts in organising group travel, delivering wonderful quality and excellent service. Our professional and personalised service to groups includes a dedicated Sales Manager who will provide advice, as well as support to you and your travel agent, from the initial stages of selecting an escorted tour to your return home.
Level 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends longer and shorter days, and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up steps or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
For further details for booking groups, please call us on 0800 804 8703 email groups@colletteworldwide. com or see your local specialist Travel Agent.
Level 4: To truly experience the tour and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing steps and be comfortable with periods of standing. Level 5: This tour is very active, requiring participants to be physically fit to fully enjoy all of the experiences. This itinerary has more strenuous activities.
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Collette Foundation The Collette Foundation
The Travel Foundation
It was a trip to Peru that sparked the origin of the Collette Foundation for Collette’s President & CEO, Daniel Sullivan, Jr., who is no stranger to the world of giving back. On this business trip in the Summer of 2006, Dan was captivated during a visit to a Peruvian school. With a wide collection of tours that visit destinations on all 7 continents, Dan Sullivan immediately wanted to join employees, partners, vendors and customers together in the mission to enrich the lives of the children around the world. The Collette Foundation was officially launched in 2007, on the eve of Collette’s 90th anniversary, and invests in funding, supplies and manpower to establish and manage projects in destinations such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and the United States.
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This journey began four years ago and it’s been an inspiring one full of hope and determination, for all of us.
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More than 25% of Collette’s worldwide employees have volunteered to participate on projects. Each project has its own task force to identify and manage programmes, collaborate with foreign organisations and allocate funding. Being in the travel business allows Collette’s employees to actually get on the ground and personally visit the sites they are working with to monitor effectiveness. Even Collette’s customers can experience the Foundation’s work. During their travels, customers will have the opportunity to visit programme sites supported by the Collette Foundation.
The Travel Foundation’s work helps to ensure that the places we love to visit are protected for generations to come. Sustainable tourism improves quality and offers a richer holiday experience, including access to more varied excursions, authentic souvenirs, as well as locallyproduced food and drink.
Experience the Collette Foundation for Yourself
How the Travel Foundation is funded
On Collette tours that visit Foundation sites, customers have the opportunity to support the Foundation in helping children in need. Prior to your trip, you’ll receive information on your project site so you can bring items with you on your tour, if you so choose. Customers are invited to make voluntary contributions of supplies or donations should they so desire when they visit Collette Foundation sponsored sites. The Collette Foundation offers customers the unique opportunity to see the lives they’re impacting and truly understand how their contributions are making a difference. For more information on the Collette Foundation please call us on 0800 804 8700 or visit www.collettefoundation.org.
It helps you to get closer to the country you’ve come to visit and helps to ensure that local people benefit from your visit, improving living conditions for local communities, as well as protecting the natural environment.
Collette Worldwide Holidays help fund The Travel Foundation’s work, along with many leading UK travel companies and their customers. For more information go to: www.makeholidaysgreener.org.uk
Travel Loyalty by Collette Your Loyalty Programme We want to reward you for choosing Collette Worldwide Holidays with a little T.L.C! Now after booking with Collette, you can enrol in the T.L.C programme and earn credit towards your next Collette Tour. This is our way of thanking your for trusting us with your holiday.
New Online Experience As part of Travel Loyalty by Collette, you will also gain access to our new online experience. Register before you depart and enjoy the latest news and information about your tour, manage rewards, upgrade your tour, select optional excursions and review important messages. You will even have a chance to get to know some of your fellow travellers.
1 EARN £100 CREDIT to use on your next tour everytime you travel with us!*
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2 Manage your booking, receive our latest updates, and news about your tour. 3 Provide us with your emergency contact details & other important information
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*£100 off travel within 12 months of last Collette Holiday, £75 off travel within 13-24 months of last Collette Holiday. In addition to any other offers.
For more information about Travel Loyalty by Collette please contact us today.
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Testimonials Mrs Valerie Sparks, Horsham
Mike & Janet Hardwick, Dorset
What a great time we all had in South Africa & I would like to say how much I enjoyed it & everything was absolutely perfect. All the hotels were excellent & the food was lovely with plenty of choice. The Tour Manager Stephanie Finnigan was brilliant, so full of information, always smiling and smartly turned out. In fact as I told her, she is one of the best Tour Managers I have ever had.
My wife and I have just returned from our Thailand holiday. We felt we must tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves. The hotels were top class, the sightseeing venues were mind blowing but also thought provoking. The tour coach was very comfortable, superbly driven, may I say by Mr Bualee and with his assistant Mr Ya being very attentive to the tour party, our journey through Thailand was made very pleasurable. Our tour guide, now what can one say about her! She was knowledgeable, informative, helpful, funny, friendly - in short she was just fabulous. We would not hesitate in using Collette Worldwide again and would also recommend Collette to family and friends. Thank you for a wonderful Thailand Experience.
Mr & Mrs W McGranaghan, Belfast My wife and I would like to express how much we enjoyed the Collette Tour to America’s Music Cities. It was a well organised trip with excellent hotels and concert venues. May we take this opportunity to mention our first class tour guide April Smith who provided us with a mindful of information on all our destinations and entertainment venues, and not forgetting George our driver who was always courteous and helpful. April and George were an excellent team. We would have no hesitation in recommending to our friends a holiday with Collette and we hope to travel with you in the future.
Jean Rose, Leeds I have recently returned from Islands of new England. Our tour manager was Heather Costa. I am a frequent traveller on tours with different companies and this was my third with Colette. I cannot praise Heather enough. Not only was she efficient in her duties to the group, but knew and cared about each one of us individually. Her knowledge was phenomenal and she seemed to anticipate everything necessary and far exceeded her official duties.
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In order for us to deliver the highest standard of customer care and quality, we need your constant feedback to enable us to review our business and make improvements for our customers. We are proud that our customer satisfaction rating has averaged 98% for the last five years on holiday survey returns. We are delighted to share some of our customers comments with you and encourage you to share your views and experiences with us.
Mr & Mrs Bartlett, Plymouth We have recently returned to the U.K from a fantastic holiday in the Canadian Rockies with Collette Worldwide Holidays. We would like to give credit to our tour manager. The commitment he showed to his tour party together with his organisation, helpfulness and knowledge were to the highest standard. I hope you will let him know how much he was appreciated as a tour manager.
Mr & Mrs James, South Wales I just have to write and let you know how much we enjoyed our trip on the Canadian Rockies by Rail tour in May. We have travelled quite a lot over the years, but this was by far the best.We were picked up on time and luggage was handled for us, and all the hotels were excellent. As for our tour manager, I can’t praise him enough, he was the best. He made sure we knew, did and saw everything that was possible, he made our holiday the best ever. We had a fantastic group and made some lovely new friends and happy memories to keep forever. Thank you once again.”
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At Collette Worldwide Holidays, we take pride in every tiny detail of your holiday with us and strive to make this the most memorable holiday you have ever experienced from beginning to end.
Peter Traynor, General Manager Collette Worldwide Holidays
Airline Partners Airline Partners In our efforts to ensure we offer you the best value and service when travelling on one of our worldwide tours, we are continuously looking at the most convenient and affordable flight options for our customers. On many tours*, we also offer the option to upgrade to a premium economy service for your journey, which provides you with a range of additional benefits for your comfort and enjoyment. The range of benefits which are normally offered include exclusive check-in facilities and access to an airport lounge for relaxation before boarding. On board the aircraft you can relax with extra legroom and space, as well as sampling the selection of high quality in-flight cuisine, drinks and entertainment. If you are interested in upgrading your flights, please contact us today for availability and your individual quotation. Alternatively, please visit one of our specialist Travel Agents who will also assist you with your enquiry. *with the airline(s) specified in each tour price panel.
Upgrade your Flight to World Traveller Plus^ Enjoy the benefits that are afforded to you by British Airways’ World Traveller Plus. British Airways’ extensive flight network means you can connect to hundreds of worldwide destinations. All you have to choose is which cabin to fly in. World Traveller Plus - Worth the difference • A quieter cabin ‘away from the crowd’ with a maximum of six rows of seats • Larger seats with 7” more legroom than World Traveller • Adjustable headrest, legrest, footrest and lumbar support • Personal Highlife Entertainment System with over 200 entertainment options • A choice of hot food options • Complimentary bar service throughout the flight • Online check-in available 24 hours prior to departure World Traveller Plus is now available on all mainline routes. ^ The supplement will be added to the total cost of your holiday at time of booking. Other premium economy upgrades are available with our other airline partners.
To book a premium economy upgrade, please contact us today.
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Smaller Group Tours Explore. Connect. LIVE.
Explorations is for you.
When you travel, do you like to:
With a small group of no more than 28 passengers on every departure, every Exploration is more personal, more interactive and loaded with bold experiences. Enjoy the freedom to explore on your own. Dine at smaller local restaurants – like the locals do. Get closer to regional cultures by sharing a meal with a local family, learning from experts about the history you are surrounded by, or meeting the children of the area. Immerse yourself. Dig deeper. Go further. With culinary classes, authentic intimate accommodations that capture the flavour of an area, wine tastings, nature walks, knowledgeable guides, access to smaller historic sites and more opportunity to explore independently you’ll discover the world first hand, your way.
• Experience every must-see sight the destination offers? • Have free time to explore on your own? • Connect with new cultures? • Learn from a chef how to cook up a regional dish? • Stay in authentic hotels that embody the local flavour? • Meet the locals? • Immerse yourself?
See
Some of the most beautiful views unfold slowly; others greet you on arrival.
Taste
Discover the real meaning of local flavour.
Listen Every destination moves to a different beat. Smell
Salty sea air. Snowy glacial peaks. Mouthwatering cuisine.
Touch
Embrace a new world; it will touch you too.
ASIA Three Kingdoms Of Indochina Mysteries Of India
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Explorations is for you. With a small group of no more than 28 passengers on every tour, gain access to historic sites, exclusive experiences and a more personal journey. Culinary classes, meals with locals, sightseeing off the beaten path, language lessons and truly immersive activities open your eyes, your mind and your heart to what these destinations are really all about.
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AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST The Plains Of Africa Exploring South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls
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EUROPE Discover Portugal’s Treasures Inspiring Iceland
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LATIN AMERICA Costa Rica: A World of Nature Machu Picchu and Galapagos
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Introducing RHS Garden Holidays Collette Worldwide Holidays are delighted to announce the launch of a range of tours in association with the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society. For 2013 we are creating a range of carefully hand-picked RHS Garden Holidays to destinations around the world. These have been selected based on their particular horticultural interest, which may be to see plants growing in the wild, to witness spectacular natural environments, visit extraordinary private gardens rarely seen before or hear the inside story at public and botanical gardens – plus everything in between! Exclusive personal tours, specialist talks, or out-of-hours access are typical of the unique extra benefits that will be included on each tour, (exact details vary by destination). These include France, Italy, USA, Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand, so if you would like to explore these wonderful countries with people who are enthusiastic experts in the world of horticulture and gardening, then please call 0800 804 8701 to order a brochure, visit www.colletteworldwide.com or speak to your local Independent Travel Agent.
Heritage of America
The White House, Washington D.C.
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: New York City • Philadelphia • Amish Country • Gettysburg • Shenandoah Valley • Monticello • Colonial Williamsburg • Mount Vernon • Washington, D.C. • Smithsonian Institution
Day 1: Arrive New York City, New York Explore America’s heritage, history and scenic horizons on this in-depth tour of the eastern United States.
Day 2: New York City Meet your fellow travellers this morning for a welcome breakfast at a NYC diner. Then, a local guide leads you on a fascinating tour of the “Big Apple.” You’ll see Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Chelsea Market and other time-honoured landmarks. Visit St. Paul’s Chapel in lower Manhattan, a place where George Washington once worshipped, and where recovery workers came for rest and care during their time at the World Trade Center site. This afternoon, discover “the city that never sleeps” at your own pace. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: New York City - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Lancaster Travel to Philadelphia and embark on a tour of “the Birthplace of a New Nation” which highlights the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Independence Hall is rich in heritage as the location of both the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution. Continue on to the Amish Country
of Lancaster, the second largest Amish community in America. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Lancaster Visit Wheatland*, the gracious Federalist home of James Buchanan, the U.S.’s 15th President. Sample the true taste of Amish Country with a stop at the Kitchen Kettle Complex where small batches of jams, jellies and relishes are handcrafted daily. Next, a local guide introduces you to the fascinating history and traditions of the Amish people during a tour of their farmlands. As you learn more about their self-sufficiency and peaceful lifestyle, you will understand how their “life apart” is an expression of their religious faith and dedication. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner of local specialties and the chance to learn more about Amish customs first-hand when members of the local Amish community** join you for dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Lancaster - Gettysburg Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Journey to Gettysburg, site of the Union victory that marked a turning point in the US Civil War. A guided tour of the site illuminates those three historic days in 1863 and the decisive battle that changed the course of
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Cherry Blossom Season in Washington, D.C. Late March - Mid April
Cherry Blossom season colours the city in a sea of pink and white. Thousands of trees now grow along the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park, East Potomac Park, and on the Washington Monument grounds. The original trees were a gift from Japan in 1912. Enjoy the many activities and festivities that take place during this beautiful herald of spring. Learn of the history and lineage of these beautiful trees. Please Note: Blooming will vary slightly from year-to-year due to weather conditions.
American history forever. Travel to Shenandoah National Park via the famous Skyline Drive, along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where scenic expanses of Shenandoah Valley wilderness extend in all directions. Tonight you’ll overnight^ inside the park! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Shenandoah Valley Charlottesville - Williamsburg Times Square, New York
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Day 8: Williamsburg - Washington, D.C. Visit Mount Vernon, the beloved home of the first U.S. president, George Washington. Wander the beautiful plantation grounds he adored and tour the home, filled with 18th century artefacts. Then, travel to Washington, D.C. Explore the world-famous Smithsonian Institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s countless treasures, containing the largest and most extensive collection of artefacts in the world, such as the fabled Hope Diamond and the actual Apollo 11 Command Module. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 9: Washington, D.C. This morning, a guided tour of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital affords you wonderful views of the Capitol building, the White House, monuments and museums. Your first stop will be the White House Visitor Center. Continue your tour with a stop at the moving World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. Your tour ends with a photo stop at the U.S. Capitol building. This afternoon, visit Arlington National Cemetery to view the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Kennedy gravesites. Toast the end of a wonderful trip this evening at a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Washington, D.C. - Depart For Home Your tour ends in Washington, D.C. this morning. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Arrive U.K. Colonial Williamsburg
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Boston • Lincoln • North Conway • Vermont Country Store • Friesian Horse Performance • Hildene • Honora Winery and Vineyard • Adams Farm • Molly Stark Trail • Bennington Museum • Apple Orchard • Norman Rockwell Museum • Hancock Shaker Village
Day 1: Arrive Boston Area, Massachusetts From country stores to covered bridges and remarkable mountains, welcome to New England’s back roads. Collette is pleased to offer this exciting adventure which showcases the best of New England.
Day 2: Boston - Lincoln, New Hampshire A sightseeing tour of Boston features the Old South Meeting House, gathering place of patriots; the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Later, stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace with its eclectic and tempting assortment of food and shops before departing for New Hampshire. New Hampshire
En route, enjoy spectacular views of the tree-covered mountain sides which in autumn are often ablaze with colour. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Lincoln - North Conway - Lincoln This morning you depart for a full day of sightseeing in the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire. You will take the Kancamagus Highway, a Scenic Byway that winds along the Swift River, offering breath-taking vistas and countless photo opportunities. This afternoon, arrive in North Conway. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the quaint village and visit the locally-owned shops and restaurants located there before returning to Lincoln. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Lincoln - Townshend, Vermont West Dover A full day of scenic splendour awaits as you travel from the picturesque White Mountains of New Hampshire to the “Green Mountain State” – Vermont. Traditional white steeple churches and quaint villages dot the landscape. Visit the Vermont Country Store, “purveyors of the practical and hard-to-find.” Browse the shelves for Vermont-made products including fudge, candies and cheeses. This afternoon, witness the elegance and beauty of the Friesian breed of horses when you attend a captivating Majestic Friesian performance at a working horse farm. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Southern Vermont Enjoy the beauty of Vermont. This morning, visit Hildene, the Lincoln family home. This stunning summer residence of Robert Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s eldest son, includes a historic home, gardens and farm set on 412 picturesque acres. This afternoon, arrive at Honora Winery and Vineyard, spectacularly located high on a hillside with sweeping panoramic views. Enjoy a delicious three course lunch and time to explore the grounds. Later, visit
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one of Vermont’s picturesque working farms that has opened its doors to visitors from around the world. Enjoy a tractor-pulled tour of the grounds before heading inside the barn theatre to learn about maple sugaring in Vermont. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 6: West Dover - Bennington Pittsfield, Massachusetts Begin your day with a drive along the scenic Molly Stark Trail, where every turn brings a new breath-taking vista. Arrive in the town of Bennington and visit the gravesite of Robert Frost as well as the historic 306’ stone obelisk known as the Bennington Battle Monument. Next, visit Bennington Museum’s rich collection of Americana, including the largest public collection of work by local artist Grandma Moses. This afternoon, experience a tour of an apple orchard before stopping at the bake shop for a tasty treat! Later, travel south through the rolling hills of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Today breakfast will be included.
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concluding with a special music program. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Pittsfield - Boston - Depart For Home Return to Boston airport for your flight home. The many pleasant memories of your New England Back Roads adventure will last a lifetime. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Enjoy a locally guided tour of historic Boston and a visit to its famed Faneuil Hall marketplace. • Watch a captivating Friesian horse performance at a Vermont horse farm. • Explore Norman Rockwell’s vast portfolio of illustrations at Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Providence • Newport • Boston • Cranberry Bog • Plymouth Rock • Plimoth Plantation • Cape Cod • Lobster Feast • Martha’s Vineyard • Nantucket • Hyannis • Provincetown
Day 1: Arrive Providence, Rhode Island Join Collette on a journey highlighting the natural beauty and traditional charm of New England. Arrive in Boston and transfer to Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, where your tour begins.
Day 2: Providence - Newport - Providence This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Providence, “America’s Renaissance City.” Following your city tour, depart for Newport, the “Yachting Capital of the East.” Travel along breath-taking Ocean Drive en route to Bellevue Avenue which is lined with 11 historic mansions representative of America’s Gilded Age. Begun in the 1800’s as summer “cottages,” 7 of the 11 mansions have been designated National Historic Landmarks. You will have the opportunity to tour the Marble House, one of these architectural marvels. As you explore the gorgeous
summer home of Mr. and Mrs. William Vanderbilt, you will gain an understanding of why Newport became known as a legendary resort destination. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Providence - Boston, Massachusetts - Providence Depart Providence and travel north to the exciting city of Boston. Let Boston’s historical charm envelop you during a tour highlighting Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House, Boston Public Gardens, the historic North End, Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Then, use your leisure time to stroll along some of the famed Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile walking path through the streets of Boston that showcases the city’s historical sites, or perhaps explore the lively marketplace in Faneuil Hall. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 4: Providence - Cape Cod, Massachusetts Today you’ll tour a traditional New England cranberry bog and learn about dry harvesting. Then, step back in time with a stop in the celebrated town of Plymouth where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. See legendary Plymouth Rock and board a reproduction of the Mayflower, the 102-passenger ship used by the Pilgrims for the 65-day journey from England. Experience the Pilgrim way of life with a visit to Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of a 17thcentury village. Tonight, indulge in a traditional, savoury New England lobster feast. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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A ferry ride transports you to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. Known for visits by presidents and royalty, this summer home of many artists, writers and celebrities is full of surprises. A local guide will show you all the highlights of “the Vineyard,” including quaint gingerbread-styled cottages and a once-famous whaling port, resplendent with sea captain’s homes and widow’s walks. Later, depart the island and cruise back to Cape Cod. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Your day begins with a panoramic tour of Hyannis. Catch a rare glimpse of the Camelot era as you travel through Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit the poignant Kennedy Memorial. Visit charming Provincetown, a lively artist colony, famous for its crafts and bright, Cape Cod flair. Your evening features a dazzling farewell dinner onboard an elegant dinner train. Indulge
in a fabulous meal while you sit back and watch the beautiful Cape Cod scenery* roll by. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Cape Cod - Depart For Home Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • At Plimoth Plantation, journey back in time to the 1620’s when the Mayflower landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. • Spend a day exploring Nantucket, known for its beautiful cottages and cobblestone streets. • Enjoy a guided tour of a working New England cranberry bog. • Indulge in a traditional New England lobster feast.
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Colours of New England
New Hampshire
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Boston • Woodstock • Quechee Gorge • Stowe • Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory • Rocks Estate • North Conway • Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise • Kancamagus Highway • Boothbay Harbour • Lobster Dinner
Day 1: Arrive Boston, Massachusetts Welcome to Massachusetts, the beginning of your journey through New England’s charming and vibrant northern states. Relax during a two night stay in the heart of Boston.
Day 2: Boston Start your day with a sightseeing tour that features the Old South Meeting House, Public Gardens, Old North Church, Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution. Stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace, bustling with various street performers and colourful kiosks of local handiwork. Tonight, the atmosphere becomes very “Ye Olde New England” when you enjoy a welcome dinner at America’s oldest Oyster House, located on the historic Freedom Trail. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Boston - Woodstock, Vermont Stowe
Day 5: Stowe - North Conway, New Hampshire Today you are New Hampshire-bound! Soak in the lovely New England countryside as you journey through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to North Conway. En route, visit the Rocks Estate, home to the North Country Conservation & Education Center. Tour the farm and learn about the history and importance of maple sugaring in the region, including a visit to a virtual tap room. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: North Conway Lake Winnipesaukee - North Conway Begin your day with a visit to New Hampshire’s picturesque lakes region, a popular holiday spot for visitors year-round. Board the M/S Mount Washington
and spend the next hour cruising stunning Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire’s largest lake. After your cruise, visit the charming town of Wolfeboro, the “oldest summer resort in America.” Later, return to North Conway via the Kancamagus Highway, a scenic byway offering spectacular views of the White Mountains region. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: North Conway - Boothbay Harbour, Maine* Depart New Hampshire for Maine, arriving in beautiful Boothbay Harbour, the “boating capital of New England.” View the rugged coastline on a drive along picturesque Ocean Point Road. This afternoon, enjoy a relaxing cruise through Boothbay Harbour for spectacular views of the coast, including lighthouses, summer homes, and even local wildlife, such as the harbour seals. Learn about New
Set out for Vermont, the “Green Mountain State.” Traditional white steeple churches, quaint villages and tree-covered mountainsides dot the charming landscape of your journey. In Woodstock, a covered bridge in the town centre, along with the beautifully restored Georgian houses that surround the town green, add credence to its reputation as “the quintessential New England village.” Visit the impressive 165 foot deep, mile-long Quechee Gorge before continuing to Stowe for a two night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Stowe Watch apples transform into cider the old-fashioned way - using a rack and cloth press - during a trip to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. A tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory teaches you about the ice cream process and ends with a delicious sample of their sweet treats. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Stowe, a lovely New England town. Today breakfast will be included. Kancamagus Highway
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England’s lobster industry and watch as a lobster trap is pulled aboard the boat to view the day’s catch. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a very special farewell dinner featuring the fresh native lobster for which coastal Maine is renowned. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Walker’s Point, former President George H. W. Bush’s summer home, which is situated on a rocky promontory, before returning to the Boston airport. The many pleasant memories of your Colours of New England adventure will last a lifetime. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Enjoy a locally guided tour of historic Boston and a visit to its famed Faneuil Hall marketplace. • Spend two nights in the quaint New England town of Stowe, VT. • Enjoy a cruise on stunning Lake Winnipesaukee. • Enjoy a true taste of New England at a farewell dinner featuring succulent fresh lobster.
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America’s Music Cities
Musical Legends Park, New Orleans
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: French Quarter • New Orleans School of Cooking • Swamp Tour • Graceland • Grand Ole Opry Show & Backstage Tour • Historic RCA Studio B • Country Music Hall of Fame • Ryman Auditorium • Wildhorse Saloon
Day 1: Arrive New Orleans, Louisiana
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Step back in time for a cultural getaway to the “Jazz Capital of the World” – New Orleans! This soulful city abounds with rich history, mouth-watering Cajun and Creole cuisine, and an incomparable soundtrack.
Enjoy a drive along New Orleans’ historic Esplanade Avenue. See St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and features some of the most elaborate crypts found in New Orleans’ cemeteries. Then, journey through Louisiana’s beautiful Honey Island swamp on a cruise* narrated by your captain. Learn about the history and ecology of this fascinating ecosystem while keeping an eye out for wildlife including bald eagles, herons, turtles and alligators! You’ll also see houses of the local Cajuns who have made their homes here in the bayous, which are accessible only by boat. Return to New Orleans and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to discover this great city your way. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 2: French Quarter Enjoy a walking tour of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter where you will see the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace where you’ll explore Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Stop to taste a true New Orleans favourite - beignets at Café Du Monde. Tonight, roll up your sleeves and prepare to discover how to cook New Orleans-style! During a unique cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking, your chef will indulge you in everything that Louisiana cuisine has to offer. Following dinner, discover why New Orleans is known as the “Birthplace of Jazz” when you take in a toe-tapping jazz revue at a local jazz club. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: New Orleans - Memphis, Tennessee Travel north to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in Memphis’ energetic musical scene as you feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale Street. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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This morning, embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. Local musicians board the coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical heritage and history as you view the city’s many highlights…you may even be tempted to sing along! Then, don your blue suede shoes when you visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley. Enter Elvis’ 14-acre estate and visit his home, original business office, trophy building and the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy this city’s vast musical offerings on your own. Dance to the live music that may fill the open air or spend the evening exploring Beale Street’s vibrant musical clubs! Today breakfast will be included.
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country music and its artists. This afternoon, a local guide will share the history and lore of Music City during a sightseeing tour. Visit the Old Ryman Auditorium** and view the State Capitol, Music Row and the Parthenon - a full scale replica of the Athenian original! Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon, home of a 3,300 square foot dance floor that is used every night of the week by dancers and revellers! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Nashville - Depart For Home New Orleans’ jazz and food, the country music of Nashville and the sounds of Memphis comprise a journey full of experiences that will have you humming and smiling long after you return home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Arrive U.K.
This morning, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, the largest museum of popular music in the world. The museum’s vast collections of memorabilia, costumes, recordings and instruments are artfully presented in cutting-edge exhibits relaying the colourful histories of
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• Stroll world-famous Beale Street, Memphis’ lively and historic entertainment district, alive with the buzz of live music, throngs of music lovers and the glow of city lights. • Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry, the “home of American music,” followed by a backstage tour
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Newark. Single Supplements from £350. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast at supplement. Please call for details. • *In cases of severe inclement weather, a panoramic New Orleans city tour by bus will be substituted in place of the swamp tour. • **On some dates, the Old Ryman Auditorium may be closed for special events. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Trains of the Colorado Rockies
Durango & Silverton Railroad
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Denver • Rocky Mountain National Park • Georgetown Loop Railroad • Grand Junction • Colorado National Monument • Durango & Silverton Railroad • Durango • Mesa Verde National Park • Royal Gorge Railroad • Colorado Springs • Pike’s Peak Cog Railway • Garden of the Gods to see a colourful panorama of deep, sheer-sided canyons and high rock towers. Later, journey to Colorado’s wine country to learn about one of the region’s finest vineyards and sample the fruits of its labours. Tonight’s winemaker’s dinner at a lovely vineyard will be an exceptional experience where you can relax and enjoy the company of your fellow travellers. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Grand Junction - Silverton - Durango
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Day 1: Arrive Denver, Colorado Area Traverse the Colorado Rockies with Collette as you journey through the beauty of nature with Alpine lakes, towering peaks and rolling meadows at every turn. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Denver Area - Estes Park - Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver Area Travel to the resort village of Estes Park, famous for its Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King’s novel, The Shining. Enjoy leisure time to meander among its unique shops and fine galleries. Next stop is Rocky Mountain National Park to discover the true meaning of “panoramic” as you experience incredible views. Then, travel across the famed Trail Ridge Road* which forms the highest continuous highway in America reaching heights of 12,183 feet. This celebrated “Roof of the Rockies” offers views of massive peaks and rugged canyons as you cross the continental divide. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 3: Denver Area - Georgetown - Grand Junction
Drive south to the small mining town of Silverton, a national historic landmark. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular scenery, Victorian charm and historic architecture built between 1882 - 1910. Then it’s “all aboard” the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive was built to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains... but you will soon realise it is the view that is truly precious. Today breakfast will be included.
Travel through the Rocky Mountains on a scenic and historic train ride aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Completed in 1884 as a means to transport silver in and out of the region, this spectacular stretch of narrow gauge railroad is an engineering marvel and features several horseshoe curves and bridges including the Devil’s Gate High Bridge. A lunch stop is made at the picturesque Alpine village of Vail. Lined with chalets, outdoor cafes and intriguing shops and galleries, Vail is one the finest resort destinations in the world. Later, arrive in Grand Junction, your home for the next two evenings. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Grand Junction - Colorado National Monument - Grand Junction Visit one of the grand landscapes of the American West Colorado National Monument. Travel along the Rim Rock
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An incredible day awaits at Mesa Verde National Park which preserves the one thousand year culture of the remarkable Anasazi Indians. Visit the fascinating Spruce Tree Cliff Dwellings to see two of the largest cliff dwellings built between AD 1211 - 1278 by ancestors of the Pueblos. This evening, enjoy an Old West adventure filled with traditional cowboy food and entertainment**. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Depart for Manitou Springs, home of Pike’s Peak, the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Embark on Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad, for an 8.9 mile journey to the top of Pike’s Peak (approx. 14,110 ft.). During the journey you will see magnificent views and perhaps animals in their native habitat. Later, travel to the Garden of the Gods, on the National Register for Historic Places, to view the towering sandstone formations and a wonderful view of Pike’s Peak. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner to celebrate a trip filled with scenic delights and railway adventures. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Durango - Canon City Colorado Springs Travel east across southern Colorado to Canon City’s Royal Gorge Railroad. Board the train for a 24-mile ride beneath the highest suspension bridge in the world, the Royal Gorge Bridge, which spans the gorge 1,053 feet above the railroad tracks. This is some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. Today breakfast will be included.
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2, 3, 9, 10, 16 Aug 2539
7, 8, 14, 21, 22 Jun 2299
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Collette Experiences • Ride aboard the famous Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad through southwestern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. • Journey on the world’s highest cog railroad to Pike’s Peak, a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs. • Spend two nights in Durango, a fun-filled cowboy town where you can relive the excitement of the Old West.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Washington. Direct flights with British Airways available from £130. Please call for details. Single Supplements from £380. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast at supplement. Please call for details. • *Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park may be closed at certain times of the year due to inclement weather. • **The cowboy food and entertainment will not be available for tours arriving into Durango prior to 27 May 2013 or after 2 September 2013; on those occasions, your meal will be substituted at your hotel or a local restaurant. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Canyon Country
Bryce Canyon
Tour Pacing
2
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Scottsdale • Oak Creek Canyon • Kaibab National Forest • Grand Canyon • Lake Powell • Monument Valley • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park • Las Vegas
Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale, Arizona A tour of canyon country features some of America’s most colourful and spectacular scenery and includes visits to three national parks. Your holiday begins in the colourful city of Scottsdale. This evening, roll up your sleeves for a good old-fashioned Chilli Cook-Off! All of the ingredients will be supplied for you to create an award-winning chilli. After the judging is complete, enjoy a western-style dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Scottsdale - Phoenix - Scottsdale This morning will be a highlight of your trip as you enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member. Learn about the different tribes of the area, their histories, and modern day life of Native Americans in Arizona. After your presentation, a local guide will introduce you to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Highlights of this tour include downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley, Old Town Scottsdale, and more. Next you will visit a local shop in Old Scottsdale to learn a bit of the history of several different Native American styles of jewellery.
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The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Old Town Scottsdale or just relax at your hotel. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful city of Sedona and take some time to shop in the marketplace. You will be amazed with Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Later, as you travel through the spectacular Kaibab National Forest, you will reach the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell This morning you will have ample time to explore the Grand Canyon. Behold amazing views of the canyon with a drive along the South Rim. Later, a short drive brings you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has been a haven for travellers, traders and explorers who come from all points of the globe to see the wonder of the Grand Canyon and experience the Native American cultures of the Southwest. Continue north through mesastudded desert scenery before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, a lovely hotel overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: Lake Powell - Monument Valley Lake Powell
Day 6: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park
Begin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise* along lovely Lake Powell. Journey through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo land featuring colourful sandstone spires that rise hundreds of feet from the valley floor. Enjoy an exciting tour, narrated by one of the Navajo tribe members. A stop will be made at a Hogan. The history and symbolism of a Hogan represents every aspect of Navajo life: their thinking, reasoning, planning, and their philosophy. Later today, return to Lake Powell for an evening of leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Today, travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that colour these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. In sheer magnitude and colour, Zion is very likely one of the most aweinspiring national parks in the world. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 7: Zion National Park - Las Vegas, Nevada Climb aboard Zion’s open-air trolley to truly experience spectacular scenery as you wind alongside the Virgin River through the 2,400 foot deep, 1/2 mile wide Zion Canyon. Later, leave nature’s beauty behind for the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip. Probably the most famous stretch of road in the world, its four miles of neonlit resorts with around-the-clock action is like nowhere else on earth. A two-night stay provides you plenty of time to enjoy the shows, the casinos and all the fun. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Las Vegas Today is yours to do as you please. Lounge by the pool sipping cool drinks, experience an amazing one-of-a-kind
Collette Experiences • See the amazing spires and canyons of three great national parks: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon. • Stay two nights at a hotel that overlooks stunning Lake Powell. • End your holiday with a two-night stay in Las Vegas where you can relax or join in the ‘round the clock activities.
show, go hiking, or try your luck in the casino. Or perhaps explore the hotels on the strip with themes that capture your attention as you get swept away by the wonders inside. Take time to visit Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef aquarium or stop by the Luxor to see the sphinxes and pyramid. New York-New York brings the “Big Apple” to life right on the Vegas strip. See the Eiffel Tower, “ooh” and “ahh” at the Mirage volcano, or watch pirates battle at Treasure Island. The Las Vegas strip brings the world to you. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Las Vegas - Depart For Home Depart for home with amazing memories of your holiday. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Houston. Direct flights on British Airways available from an additional £120 per person. Single Supplements from £450. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • *When the breakfast cruise is not available, breakfast in the Rainbow Room at Lake Powell Resort will be substituted, followed by a special cruise. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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National Parks of America
Yellowstone National Park
Tour Pacing
3
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Scottsdale • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon • Bryce • Zion • Salt Lake City • Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks • Old Faithful • Sheridan • Bighorn Mountains • Mount Rushmore • Crazy Horse Memorial
Zion National Park
Day 1: Arrive Scottsdale, Arizona Join Collette on a tour through five of America’s most splendid national parks. Your tour begins in Arizona, where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. This evening roll up your sleeves for a good old-fashioned Chili Cook Off! All of the ingredients will be supplied for you to create an award-winning chili. After the judging is complete, enjoy a western-style dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Lake Powell Begin the day with a visit to the artists’ colony of Sedona where you will see the amazing rock formations change hue with each turn in the road. Later today, you arrive at Lake Powell. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
place in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, offering fine dining in a casual atmosphere, with magnificent views overlooking the rim of the Canyon. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir** and the great Tabernacle organ. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon, Utah - Zion National Park
Day 6: Salt Lake City
Travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that colour these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. In sheer magnitude and colour, Zion is very likely one of the most aweinspiring national parks in the world. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Zion National Park - Salt Lake City A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” for a two-night stay. Perhaps you will choose to explore Temple Square. This beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah’s most visited attractions. The centrepiece of the square is the 6-spired granite Salt
Day 3: Lake Powell - Grand Canyon Embark on a delightful breakfast cruise* on scenic Lake Powell. Then travel to Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam and see to the end of Lake Powell. Afterwards, travel through Marble Canyon before arriving at the spectacular Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Upon arrival relax at one of the many public seating areas overlooking the immense and colourful canyon. Before dinner you may wish to take a short hike to explore the area. Dinner this evening takes
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Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City, featuring the Great Salt Lake, the state capitol and the residential district. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole, Wyoming En route to Wyoming you will see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later you will arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Jackson Hole The day is yours to explore Jackson Hole. Optional activities include shopping, canoeing, hiking and river rafting trips. Tonight, a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and dinner is in store at the Bar J Chuckwagon^. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Jackson Hole - Grand Tetons Yellowstone From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America’s oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park for an overnight stay at your lodge nestled in the heart of this wonderful park. One of the many highlights is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 60 feet in the air. Today breakfast will be included.
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A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Lake Yellowstone and over Sylvan Pass. From the mountains to the prairies, the scenery is simply amazing. As you pass through Cody, a stop will be made at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, a tribute to one of the most colourful The Factory, Inc.Bill Cody. Before turning in figures M of the old west, Buffalo for the night inVacations Sheridan, you drive through the incredible Collette Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the National Parks_12 Great Sioux Nation. Today breakfast will be included.
See one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, before visiting the Crazy Horse Monument, a memorial dedicated to the Native Americans of this great land. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn about their culture and customs. Here, Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of wearing different feathers and clothes. Later, arrive at the K Bar S Lodge, nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join your fellow travellers at a lovely home-hosted farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Visit five of America’s most breath-taking national parks on one great tour. • Discover a world of colour and light as you take a breakfast cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. • Spend two nights in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and enjoy an evening of cowboy entertainment.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Chicago. Single Supplements from £640. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • *When the breakfast cruise is not available, a lunch is substituted. • **The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be conducting their rehearsals and concerts at the spectacular Conference Center located in Temple Square from Memorial Day (Late May) through Labour Day (Early September). The Conference Center is one of the largest in the world, holding 22,000 people. It is an architectural feat in itself. • ^Bar J Chuckwagon is available from the end of May through the last Saturday in September. During all other times, dinner will be substituted at the hotel. • This tour includes travelling to high altitudes (approx. 10,000 ft.) and may not be suitable for some clients. We suggest you consult your doctor if you have any concerns. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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South Dakota & The Badlands
Mount Rushmore
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: 1880 Train • Mt. Rushmore • Black Hills Gold • Crazy Horse Memorial • Needle Highway • Custer State Park • Chuckwagon Supper • Hot Springs • Deadwood • Badlands National Park • Wall Drug Store
Day 1: Arrive Rapid City, South Dakota
The Badlands
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Rapid City is the gateway to some of the most intriguing and beautiful attractions in America. Experience the authentic West when you visit the inspirational memorials of spectacular Mt. Rushmore and visionary Crazy Horse. Delight in the tranquillity of the Black Hills, Badlands and Custer State Park. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rapid City - Keystone - Rapid City Travel back to a time when steam locomotives and railroads were the primary form of transportation in America. Your journey between Hill City and Keystone on an 1880’s train transforms you into an early American riding the rails in hopes of finding a new future. Later, a short ride brings you to Mount Rushmore, whose four figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. Stroll along the Presidential Trail, providing the closest access to the sculpture. Learn about Black Hills gold on a tour through Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold and Diamond Factory…here you’ll see skilled artisans handcraft South Dakota’s official state jewellery. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Rapid City - Crazy Horse - Custer - Rapid City Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest sculpture still in progress. The memorial includes the Indian Museum of North America, Native American Cultural Center, the sculptor’s studio, and an orientation centre and theatres. Many Native American artists and craftspeople create their works at the memorial and are on hand to discuss the influence of their culture on their art. Then, travel through 14 miles of magnificent rock formations on the Needle Highway*. Its curving rock tunnels and steep rock spires provide a breath-taking backdrop. Later, drive through Custer State Park where a band of bighorn sheep, a herd of majestic elk, or buffalo may be sighted! You’re in cowboy country so get ready for a “Chuckwagon Supper & Cowboy Music Show” held on the film set of the movie Dances with Wolves. Kick back and relax like the locals do! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Rapid City - Hot Springs Rapid City Travel to Hot Springs to see the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary to view America as it was 300 years ago.
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Experience a guided tour through part of this endless prairie of 11,000 acres where over 400 wild horses run free. You’ll also see Indian petroglyphs over 10,000 years old, a prairie dog town, an authentic Native American Sun Dance site, and the movie set from the classic, Crazy Horse. This afternoon is yours to venture out on your own or relax at your hotel. Your tour manager will be on hand to review what the area has to offer. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Rapid City - Deadwood - Rapid City Visit Prairie Edge, a Plains Indian store and museum filled with native art, crafts and jewellery. Created by hand, their work remains faithful to the Plains Indian spirit and tradition. Next, travel to Deadwood, a rollicking, rambling western town named as a National Historic Landmark. Authentic recreations of turn-of-the-century street lamps light the way through accurately restored architecture. Upon arrival, a local guide will introduce you to the history of the city including a visit to Mount Moriah Cemetery and Kevin Costner’s TaTanka: “Story of the Bison,” an interpretive centre that depicts the relationship of bison and man through interactive exhibits. Journey through an authentic Lakota encampment where everything from
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tepees to live Lakota interpreters offers a snapshot of Indian life during the height of the buffalo culture in 1840. Enjoy time at leisure in Deadwood where gold, gambling and gunpowder were the three key ingredients that created this town in 1876. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
by mineral deposits. Next, enjoy a stop at Wall Drug, an authentic store from 1936, where there is time for lunch and browsing. This evening, enjoy a wonderful dinner at the K Bar S Lodge, nestled in the woods of Keystone. The comforts of home and warm hospitality combine with fine food, good drink and plenty of interesting conversation with your hosts. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Travel back in time aboard the 1880 steam locomotive train as it winds through the forest and beautiful scenery. • See Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest sculpture still in progress. • Discover the vibrant colours and rock formations in Badlands National Park. • Explore the legends in the city of Deadwood, home to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Chicago. Single Supplements from £330. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • *The drive through Needle Highway is not available on departures prior to late May or departures after mid-September. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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California’s Coast
San Francisco
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: San Francisco • Yosemite National Park • Monterey • 17 Mile Drive • Big Sur • Hearst Castle • Santa Barbara • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Los Angeles • San Diego
Day 1: Arrive San Francisco, California Welcome as you join us on a scenic journey along California’s amazing coast. Your tour begins in “the City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Enjoy the ambiance of this lively city, known for its ethnic diversity and unique history. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner, on Pier 39, overlooking San Francisco Bay. Today dinner will be included.
Yosemite’s amazing waterfalls, unique rock formations, deep valleys, Alpine meadows and groves of beautiful trees will leave you awestruck as they did Ansel Adams, who lived in the park while taking his famous portfolio of striking photographs. Upon arrival, join your fellow travellers on an open-air tram* to view sites such as Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan, as well as learn about the park’s history, geology and wildlife. Today breakfast will be included.
lifetime and was later donated to the State of California in 1957. Explore some of its 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. Later, arrive in enchanting Santa Barbara, famous for its breath-taking setting and natural beauty fused from the dramatic mix of mountains, valleys, beaches, islands and the sea. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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This morning your local guide will show you some of Santa Barbara’s most historic sites. You’ll be fascinated by a guided tour of the Old Mission Santa Barbara, established in 1786. As California’s tenth mission, it’s referred to as the “Queen of the Missions.” A walk through the Santa Barbara
A local guide showcases the popular landmarks of San Francisco, including the Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown. Later, enjoy some leisure time to explore Fisherman’s Wharf where you may sample cracked crab and the renowned sourdough French bread. Shop in lively Union Square or visit Ghirardelli Square, once the site of one of the largest producers of chocolate in the country. For a true local experience, ride the famed cable cars up and down San Francisco’s thrilling hills as you sightsee. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: San Francisco Yosemite National Park Today you wind through the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains en route to one of Mother Nature’s greatest masterpieces, Yosemite National Park. While camping at the park in 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt called Yosemite “the most beautiful place in the world.”
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Travel to Monterey, the city often called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky. Monterey is home to the famed 17 Mile Drive, also known as one of the most breath-taking coastlines in the world. Along the drive you will pass through the Del Monte Forest and see such famous sights as the Lone Cypress Tree, perhaps the most photographed tree in the world; Seal Rock, where the seals may actually bark at you; and the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Next, travel to Old Monterey, the place where California’s statehood began in 1849, filled with lovingly restored historic buildings and Spanish adobes. An afternoon arrival will allow you time to independently explore charming Old Monterey and shop at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Monterey - San Simeon - Santa Barbara Journey 90 miles along the Big Sur Coast, flanked by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the sea sprayed, rocky Pacific, for a trip that will surely take your breath away. Upon arrival in San Simeon you will visit one of the world’s greatest showplaces, the palatial mountaintop retreat of Hearst Castle, built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Tour the Castle, built on a 40,000 acre ranch that Hearst frequently camped on as a child. Now a National Historic Landmark, Hearst was constantly building and rebuilding what he simply called “the ranch.” As a result, the estate was not completed during Hearst’s
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Collette Experiences • Stay in Yosemite National Park and receive firsthand experiences of its towering waterfalls and unique rock formations. • Travel 17 Mile Drive, the scenic bypass lining the Pacific Ocean, and see such landmarks as the Lone Cypress Tree, the flat top evergreen symbolic of Pebble Beach. • Explore the seashore village of Santa Barbara and see why its nickname is “The American Riviera.” • A 2-night stay in San Diego at the end of your trip includes a perfect balance of sightseeing and leisure time.
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County Courthouse is breath-taking and the view of the city from the top of the clock tower is one of the best views in California. Continue your tour with more history, views of the water and a drive through the neighbourhood of the rich and famous, Montecito. Some free time allows you to explore the downtown area laced with pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and paseos, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as a lovely backdrop. You may prefer to grab a pedicab (Santa Barbara’s answer to the rickshaw) or hop aboard an eco-friendly electric shuttle to the waterfront area famous for Stearns Wharf which has been a part of the scene since 1872. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - San Diego This morning, continue on your coastal journey to glittering Los Angeles, the “City of Angels,” and home to Universal Studios, as well as a host of your favourite musical and film celebrities. See the Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, where nearly 200 movie stars have left their hand and foot prints, and see the popular Hollywood
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Walk of Fame and other famous gems. Tonight, arrive in California’s second largest city, San Diego. Known for its ideal climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and worldclass attractions, San Diego is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Mexico, the Anza-Borrego Desert, and the Laguna Mountains. Today breakfast will be included.
San Francisco Marriott or Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California Yosemite Hotel, Yosemite Nat. Park, California Hotel Abrego, Monterey, California Pepper Tree Inn, Santa Barbara, California Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall, San Diego, California or Courtyard at Liberty Station, San Diego, California Overnight Flight
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Day 8: San Diego This morning, join a local guide for a comprehensive tour including downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, and Old Town San Diego. The afternoon is yours to experience San Diego at your leisure. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a great local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: San Diego - Depart For Home Your tour ends today, but the memories will stay with you forever.
Day 10: Arrive U.K.
San Francisco
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Optional 3 Night Explore Las Vegas Post Tour Extension a guide book to help you plan your days, exclusive restaurant and shopping discounts, and best of all, VIP entry at many attractions that allows you to skip the lines. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Las Vegas Prices From: £490 per person 3 Meals: 3 Breakfasts
Day 9: San Diego - Las Vegas, Nevada Fly to Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, for a three night independent stay.
Day 10: Las Vegas The Las Vegas Explorer Pass leaves you in control, allowing you to have the best, customised experience possible. Choose one day-long ‘main event’ and two ‘wild card’ attractions from the passbook. There is
Enjoy another day to explore the city independently utilising your Las Vegas Explorer Pass. Or, lounge by the pool, experience a show, or try your luck at the casinos! Today breakfast will be included.
Day 12: Las Vegas - Depart For Home Your tour ends today in Las Vegas. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 13: Arrive U.K. Please Note: This extension is not escorted. A Las Vegas Explorer Pass will be provided for independent exploration. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. Transportation to Las Vegas is not included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Newark. Direct flights on British Airways available from an additional £130 per person. Single Supplements from £580. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • *The tour through Yosemite may be conducted on your motorcoach rather than the open air cable-car (depending upon the weather). • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California
Napa Valley
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: San Francisco • Sonora • Yosemite National Park • Railtown State Historic Park • Sacramento • Lake Tahoe • Winery Tour • Sonoma Wine Country • Napa Valley Wine Train
Day 1: Arrive San Francisco, California
Napa Valley
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Join Collette in exploring Northern California. From its most popular cites to fertile valleys and historic gold rush towns, many hidden treasures await. Your tour begins in San Francisco, the beautiful “City by the Bay.” Tonight, take in a fabulous view of San Francisco. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: San Francisco This morning, enjoy a leisurely walk from your hotel to Pier 39 for a delightful breakfast. Next, join a local expert for a guided city tour which highlights Fisherman’s Wharf, the famous cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and the view of the city from the imposing Twin Peaks. The afternoon is yours to explore this beautiful city independently. Hop on a cable car or enjoy the sights at Fisherman’s Wharf… the opportunities are endless. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: San Francisco - Sonora Enjoy a relaxing morning in San Francisco before travelling east through California’s central valley to Sonora. In its Gold Rush heyday, Sonora was the cosmopolitan city of 1848, attracting people from all over the world. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Sonora - Yosemite - Sonora A scenic drive brings you into the awe-inspiring Yosemite National Park. Your tour through Yosemite’s amazing waterfalls, unique rock formations, deep valleys, Alpine meadows and pristine wilderness will leave you absolutely awestruck. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Travel to Jamestown to visit Railtown, an 1897 state historic park featuring turn-of-the-century locomotives and railcars. A popular spot for movie makers, High Noon, The Virginian, and Petticoat Junction were filmed here. Arrive in Sacramento for a panoramic tour including the historic Governor’s Mansion where Ronald Reagan once resided, and the State Capitol building. Then continue through Old Sacramento’s historical district with over
60 restored gold rush-era buildings, wooden sidewalks, cobblestone streets and antique gas lamps for a glimpse at what life was like when thousands of “49ers” flocked here during the California Gold Rush. You’ll have plenty of time to visit the unique shops. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice…tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Sacramento’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Sacramento - Lake Tahoe Sacramento Travel over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, enjoy a narrated cruise of spectacular Lake Tahoe aboard the M. S. Dixie II paddlewheeler. Later, make a quick visit to a nearby casino to try your luck or explore the shops before returning to Sacramento. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 7: Sacramento - Sonoma Santa Rosa A visit to Sacramento is never complete without a stop at the California State Railroad Museum, considered to be one of the best railroad museums in the United States. Enjoy the detailed exhibits and the many historical stories told by your museum guide. Later, take the short drive to Sonoma County, home to one of California’s most fertile wine-growing regions. Special stops will be made at a local winery for a tour and tasting and at an olive oil press for the wonderful opportunity to sample many types of fresh olive oil. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Santa Rosa - Napa - Santa Rosa A unique highlight awaits as you travel through California’s treasured wine vineyards and arrive in Napa, one of the world’s premier destinations. Breath-taking views abound. Sample several different wines before boarding the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train. Once aboard, sit back and relax as the incredible scenery, famous vineyards, and delicious meal complete the luxurious atmosphere. Later this afternoon, relax prior to an excellent farewell dinner - complete with great local wine to cap off your California adventure. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Santa Rosa - Depart For Home Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Arrive U.K.
Collette Experiences • Experience the city of San Francisco during dinner overlooking the bay and on a highlight-packed city tour. • Journey on a splendidly restored Pullman car as you travel through picturesque Napa Valley at an unhurried pace. • Enjoy the incredible beauty of one of America’s most beloved national parks, Yosemite. • Glide along on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe and marvel at the inspiring scenery.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on United. Flights with Briish Airways available from an additional £110. Single Supplements from £520. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Southern Charm: Georgia & South Carolina
Boone Hall
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Historic Charleston • Boone Hall Plantation • Beaufort • Savannah • Factors Walk • Jekyll Island • St. Simons Island • St. Augustine
Day 1: Arrive Charleston, South Carolina Experience true Southern hospitality and charm in Georgia and South Carolina. Your tour begins in beautiful antebellum Charleston, where magnificent formal gardens grace much of the historic district.
Day 2: Charleston Charleston has survived the Civil War, major fires, an earthquake and hurricanes – and still exudes elegance, charm and grace. Enjoy a guided tour of the city highlighting the cobblestoned streets, historic homes and restored buildings, some with origins prior to the Revolution. Stop at the battery overlooking Fort Sumter where, on April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Following your tour, experience southern plantation living as you explore one of America’s oldest working plantations, Boone Hall, set amidst moss draped oaks. View the remarkably preserved original slave cabins, unusual in their brick construction. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Charleston - Beaufort - Savannah, Georgia Travel south along the coast through South Carolina’s Low Country to the charming town of Beaufort, the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” Perhaps you’ll opt to explore Beaufort’s charms in a horse-drawn buggy or stroll around the streets at your own pace. Continue south to historic Savannah, home of the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States. The afternoon is at leisure to wander this enchanting city’s tree-filled squares, the City Market or the River Street shops. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Savannah - Jekyll Island Begin the day with a guided tour of Savannah’s sprawling Historic District. Stroll along the cobblestone-paved Factors Walk and River Street, where old cotton warehouses have been converted into trendy shops, taverns and restaurants. Visit the beautiful Andrew Low Home and Gardens and learn about the driving force
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behind the Girl Scouts and its founder, Juliette Low. Travel south along the unspoiled Georgia coast of vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches. Arrive at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, grandly situated in the midst of the fabled Golden Isles. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Jekyll Island was the winter retreat of prominent gilded age families. Their grand “cottages” still stand. A tram brings you on a tour of the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District - one of the nation’s largest restoration projects. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan once visited here along the 240-acre river edge. Visit another of the fabled Golden Isles, quaint St. Simons Island. See its striking 106’ tall lighthouse and visit the Museum of Coastal History. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the quaint shops and restaurants in the village. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 6: Jekyll Island - St. Augustine, Florida - Jacksonville Travel south to the United States’ oldest city, St. Augustine, first settled in 1565. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided trolley tour highlighting the Old Spanish Quarter, historic Bayfront, “Old Town,” which dates to 1572, and the Plaza de la Constitucion with its shops and restaurants. Spend time at leisure this afternoon to explore more of the city’s many cultural attractions. This evening, return to Jacksonville and join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Jacksonville - Depart For Home Your days spent experiencing true southern charm and gracious hospitality will stay dear to your heart for years to come. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Arrive U.K.
• Visit gracious Boone Hall, one of America’s oldest working plantations that still grows crops as it has for the last 320 years. • Enjoy a two night stay at the Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world.” • Take an enchanting trolley tour of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, first settled in 1565.
Boone Hall Slave Cabin
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Christmas Season Itinerary
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Join us on a ‘Christmas Season’ departure date to enjoy Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island Club beautifully decorated in Victorian and 18th century Christmas Holiday splendour. Call for details of these slightly revised 7 day, 8 meal itineraries. CHRISTMAS SEASON ITINERARY DATES FROM £1849 including Early Booking Bonus Departures 2013
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Washington. Single Supplements from £350. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Heart of the South & New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: French Quarter • Court of Two Sisters • Baton Rouge • Natchez • McIlhenny Company Tabasco Factory Tour • Martin Accordions • Cajun Entertainment • Vermilionville • Bayou Cruise • Cajun Cooking School
Day 1: Arrive New Orleans, Louisiana
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Welcome to America’s most inviting cultural region. Take some time to acquaint yourself with the city that has given us great music and incredible food: the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans.
Enjoy a walking tour of the famous French Quarter. Stroll past the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace and explore Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Complete your tour with a stop to taste a true New Orleans favourite - beignets at Café Du Monde. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to discover the “Big Easy” your way. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 2: New Orleans This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of New Orleans with a local guide. Begin along historic Esplanade Avenue. See St. Louis Cemetery #3 which opened in 1854 and holds some of the most elaborate crypts found in the city’s cemeteries. Then, relax during a drive along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain. This romantic road eventually leads to St. Charles Avenue, whisking you past gorgeous mansions as well as Tulane and Loyola, two world-famous universities. Return to the French Quarter this afternoon. Tonight, enjoy an elegant dinner at the Court of Two Sisters, one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: New Orleans - Baton Rouge Natchez, Mississippi This morning you travel to Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. Enjoy a guided tour of the Louisiana State Capitol Building and learn about the state’s most influential political figure, Governor Huey Long. Hear the stories and legends from the time of his governorship and witness the location of his untimely assassination at
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the State House. Later, continue to Natchez. This small city, resting on a bluff high above the Mississippi River, personifies the grace and elegance of the South with its preserved antebellum mansions. Tour Stanton Hall, former home of planter and cotton broker Frederick Stanton. This evening you are invited to dinner at Lansdowne House, a privately-owned antebellum plantation home. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Learn about the rich history of Natchez as a local guide takes you on a captivating tour of this pre-Civil War town. Tour Longwood, an impressive octagonal mansion that today remains unfinished. Construction began shortly before the Civil War and the interior was never completed. Marvel at the beautiful design and imagine the grandeur of what could have been. Experience a taste of the southern lifestyle as you spend the balance of the day at leisure in Natchez. Today breakfast will be included.
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Journey to Avery Island, home of the McIlhenny Company’s Tabasco Pepper Sauce Factory. Enjoy a guided tour of the factory* and see where this famous sauce is produced and packaged. Later, continue on to Lafayette, the heart of Cajun Country. Visit Martin Accordions, a family-owned accordion shop. Learn about this intricate craft and listen as the Martin family band entertains you with music and stories. This evening, enjoy dinner at Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant, featuring that famous Cajun cooking and live entertainment. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Return to the New Orleans airport and head home with a new appreciation of the South. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 7: Cajun Country Today, immerse yourself in the Cajun culture. Begin at the Acadian Cultural Center at Jean Lafitte National Park for an introduction to the history and culture of Cajun Country. Next, visit Vermilionville, a 23-acre living history museum and folklife park showcasing the Cajun and Creole heritages. Later, cruise along the eerie bayous and through the Atchafalaya Basin – no trip to Cajun Country would be complete without seeing the swamp! This evening, join your fellow travellers for a spectacular farewell dinner and a lesson in Cajun cuisine at the Accidental Chef Cooking School. Sit back and enjoy the show as the chefs share stories about local life while teaching you the secrets behind some of the delicious regional dishes. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Learn the art of Cajun cooking from the culinary “magicians” at the Accidental Chef Cooking School. • Immerse yourself in the grace and elegance of the antebellum South while touring the Natchez mansions. • Head on down to the bayou and relax on a narrated cruise through the Atchafalaya Basin swamp.
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Mississippi River Cruise Adventures The American Queen
What’s Included • 13 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
Day 1: Arrive New Orleans, Louisiana Welcome to America’s most inviting cultural region. Take some time to acquaint yourself with the city that has given us great music and incredible food: the “Jazz Capital of the World,” New Orleans.
Day 2: French Quarter - Board the American Queen Enjoy a walking tour of the famous French Quarter. Stroll past the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Continue on to the bustling French Marketplace and explore Pirates Alley, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and the Pontalba. Complete your tour with a stop to taste a true New Orleans favorite - beignets at Café Du Monde! Enjoy time at leisure before embarking the luxurious paddlewheel steamboat, American Queen. While on board you will be treated to professional showboat-style entertainment, included wine with dinners, and interesting lectures by the on board river historian. Kick off the festivities with a “Welcome Aboard” dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: New Orleans - Oak Alley Plantation Located in the Saint James Parish, Oak Alley is a muchphotographed plantation that combines architectural splendor and the natural wonder of its 300-year-old oak trees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: St. Francisville This quaint town with over 140 buildings on the National Register, beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside, and bustling Main Street shops, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. Hop on a “Steamcoach” to begin your independent adventure. Stops are made along the way. Browse through art, the Old Market Hall; visit the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum Hop back on the “Steamcoach” when you’re ready to return to the boat. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Natchez, Mississippi - Disembark the American Queen - Jackson Step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum south in Natchez, site of numerous restored mansions. A narrated tour includes Longwood Mansion, the largest octagonal house in the United States, and Stanton Hall, widely regarded as the grandest of the Natchez mansions. Disembark the American Queen and travel to the “City of Soul,” Jackson. The remainder of your day is at leisure for independent exploration. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 6: Jackson - Tupelo - Memphis, Tennessee Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo on January 8, 1935 and lived there the first 13 years of his life. A stop is made here to visit his birthplace and museum before traveling on to Memphis. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy this city’s vast musical offerings on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
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Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in New Orleans from only £45 per person per night and/or post nights in Memphis from only £60 per person per night.
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Day 7: Memphis This morning, embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. Local musicians board the coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical heritage and history as you view the city’s many highlights. Then, don your blue suede shoes when you visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley. Enter Elvis’ 14-acre estate and visit his home, original business office, trophy building and the Meditation Garden Tonight, immerse yourself in Memphis’ energetic musical scene as you feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale Street. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Memphis - Depart For Home Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Arrive U.K. Christmas Season Itinerary* Join the 6 Dec tour for a special Christmas Holiday celebration on-board the American Queen, decked out from stem to paddlewheel in Victorian Christmas holiday finery. Call for details of the revised itinerary for this date, which features a 4 night river cruise.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United out via Houston, return via Chicago. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your holiday. For your convenience, American Queen Steamboat Company automatically applies a $16.50 USD per guest per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, a gratuity is added for bar drinks purchased onboard. *Name and location of New Orleans hotel will be available in your final documents.
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Collette Experiences • Cruise aboard the American Queen, the only authentic overnight paddlewheel steamboat in America. • Step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum south in Natchez, site of numerous restored mansions. • Stroll world-famous Beale Street, Memphis’ lively and historic entertainment district. • Visit Tupelo & Graceland
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Four night river cruise from Natchez to Memphis • Graceland • Helena • Vicksburg • Tupelo • Jackson
Day 1: Arrive Memphis, Tennessee Welcome to Memphis, the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul.
Day 2: Memphis This morning, embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of the city of Memphis. Local musicians board the coach and tell the story of Memphis’ musical heritage and history as you view the city’s many highlights. Then, don your blue suede shoes when you visit Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley. Enter Elvis’ 14-acre estate and visit his home, original business office, trophy building and the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. Tonight, immerse yourself in Memphis’ energetic musical scene as you feast on southern cuisine on world-famous Beale Street. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Memphis - Tupelo, Mississippi Jackson Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo on January 8, 1935 and lived there the first 13 years of his life. A stop is made here to visit his birthplace and museum before traveling to the “City of Soul,” Jackson. The remainder of your day is at leisure for independent exploration. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Jackson - Natchez - Board the American Queen Step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum south in Natchez. This small city, resting high above the Mississippi River, personifies the grace and elegance of the south with its preserved antebellum mansions. Tour Stanton Hall, widely regarded as the grandest of the Natchez mansions. Then, embark the luxurious paddlewheel steamboat, American Queen, for a four night river adventure. While on board you will be treated to professional showboat-style entertainment, included wine with dinners, and interesting lectures by the on board river historian Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Vicksburg
Day 6: Steamboating Enjoy your day at leisure aboard the American Queen. Try your hand at playing the calliope or curl up with a good book. Take a dip in the pool, join an exercise class or head to the chart room to hear stories and history spun by an on board Riverlorian. The opportunities are endless! Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Memphis from only £60 oer per person per night and/or post nights in New Orleans from only £45 per person per night. Please call for details.
On Tour Options Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
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Day 7: Helena, Arkansas Begin the day with a stroll through the Cherry Street Historic District of Helena that features Malco Theater, the famous theatre from the movie Walk the Line, or stop in the historic downtown to visit the Helena Museum’s eclectic collection of artifacts from prehistoric times through the Civil War. End at the Pillow Thompson House, with its beautiful historic architecture. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Memphis, TN - Disembark the American Queen - Depart for Home Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Arrive U.K. Christmas Season Itinerary* Join the 8 Dec tour for a special Christmas Holiday celebration on-board the American Queen, decked out from stem to paddlewheel in Victorian Christmas holiday finery. Call for details of the revised itinerary for this date, which features a 3 night river cruise.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United out via Houston, return via Chicago. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your holiday. For your convenience, American Queen Steamboat Company automatically applies a $16.50 USD per guest per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, a gratuity is added for bar drinks purchased onboard.
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Vicksburg, “The Red Carpet City of the South,” is a city bursting with local culture, character, entertainment and art. Today, enjoy an included “hop-on, hop-off” tour of Vicksburg aboard the American Queen’s own “Steamcoach.” Perhaps you will choose to visit the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. Later, hop back on the
“Steamcoach” and return to the boat. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Hawaiian Adventure
Waimea Canyon
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Waikiki Beach • Pearl Harbour • Dole Plantation • Polynesian Cultural Center • Kilohana Plantation • Waimea Canyon • Kauai Coffee Company • lao Valley Monument • Lahaina • Polynesian Luau
Day 1: Arrive Honolulu, Oahu
Day 3: Oahu
Aloha! Your holiday in the sun-drenched Hawaiian Islands begins in Honolulu. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Hawaiian floral lei and whisked off by private car to your Waikiki Beach hotel. Relax and “hang loose” you are in Hawaii!
Today, explore another side of Oahu. Drive to Dole Plantation and learn more about the renowned Hawaiian pineapple. Visit the North Shore, home to world-famous surf spots including the Banzai Pipeline. Explore laid back Haleiwa town. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center where you can experience the authentic village life of the Polynesian islands. Enjoy demonstrations, meet natives and immerse yourself in various aspects of Polynesian culture. It’s just another day in paradise! Today breakfast will be included.
Day 2: Oahu This morning “Remember Pearl Harbour” as you embark on a historic journey. Begin at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument to view artefacts from the attack and a short documentary on the “Day of Infamy.” Travel by naval launch to the white marble-clad USS Arizona Memorial. In the silence, reflect on history as you gaze upon the thousands of names inscribed on the wall of remembrance. After this poignant experience, take a city tour of Honolulu highlighting the historic Iolani Palace, the impressive state Capitol building, Kamehameha’s statue, and the moving National Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Oahu your way! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Oahu - Kauai A short flight takes you to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, the oldest island in the chain. Only here, on the outer islands, can you find the timeless world of ancient Polynesia. Upon arrival, visit Kilohana Plantation and ride on an authentic historic railway. Discover local culture and the history of this working farm as your guide highlights exotic fruits, vegetables and animals along your journey. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 7: Kauai - Maui Board an inter-island flight to the “Valley Isle” of Maui, one of the most beautiful and popular outer islands. Visit the stunning Iao Valley and view the 2,000 foot high Iao Needle, one of Maui’s famous natural land forms. Visit the old royal capital of Lahaina, once home of the world’s largest whaling fleets, where you can stroll through historic streets. Travel through sugar cane fields to the resort area of Kaanapali and arrive at your deluxe beachfront hotel. Today breakfast will be included.
Pearl Harbour
Day 5: Kauai Travel to breath-taking Waimea Canyon. Carved thousands of years ago by rivers and floods, each of the lines in the canyon walls represent a different volcanic eruption or lava flow. At 10 miles long, 1 mile wide, and more than 3,500 feet deep, it is considered the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Later, visit the largest coffee estate in Hawaii and discover the coffee bean’s journey from tree to cup. Learn about sustainability practices and taste several of their coffees. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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famous movie filming locations. If you’re feeling adventurous, you may even choose to take an optional helicopter ride. Today breakfast will be included.
The day is yours to enjoy this beautiful island at leisure. Stroll along the beach or take advantage of your resort’s activities. You may also choose to experience the island through the eyes of Hollywood with a tour of the island’s
Collette Experiences • Remember Pearl Harbour as you visit the USS Arizona Memorial. • Stand in awe before the breathtaking Waimea Canyon, considered the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” • Experience one of Hawaii’s best Polynesian luaus featuring endless tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast.
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Your day is at leisure to see for yourself why locals say “Maui no ka oi” – Maui is the best. Perhaps you will take an optional cliffside drive on the legendary Road to Hana. Or you may choose to take a stroll along the beach, The M Factory, Inc. shop for souvenirs or simply relax at your luxurious Maui resort. There is no limit to the adventures you can have Collette Vacations on the gorgeous island of Maui! Today breakfast will Hawaiian Adventure_12 be included.
Day 9:date: Maui 4/20/11 1st Proof Enjoy another day in paradise. To cap off your trip, you may decide to view the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. You may also opt to go whale watching. Tonight, complete your wonderful holiday with a farewell dinner Hawaiian-style at a traditional Polynesian luau featuring endless tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Maui - Depart For Home Bid “Aloha” to Hawaii as your memorable tour ends in Maui. Now, wherever your home is, you’ll always be part of the Hawaiian “Ohana” - family. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Arrive U.K.
Select Your Tour Date in £s per person Departures 2013 From
Optional 2 Night Big Island Post Extension
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Day 11: Big Island Today you will circumnavigate the Big Island during a full day excursion. Tour the South Coast and see Kealakekua Bay. Next, visit a Kona coffee plantation. See the famed black sand beaches of the Big Island. Journey to the incredible Volcanoes National Park and learn about the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. Explore steam bluffs, a fern tree jungle, and the Thurston Lava Tube. You will also visit the Jaggar Museum as well as an orchid and anthurium nursery. Then, you will drive past the many waterfalls of the Hamakua Coast and see Parker Ranch in Waimea. Today breakfast will be included. Prices From: £615 per person 2 Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Day 10: Maui - Big Island Board your inter-island flight to the “Big Island” of Hawaii. Also known as Hawaii Island, the Big Island is famous for its volcanoes and is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day 12: Big Island - Depart For Home You will board your flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 13: Arrive U.K. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this extension to operate. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with United via San Francisco. Single Supplements from £970. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham (FREE), Manchester (FREE), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Alaska Discovery
Glacier Bay
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Fairbanks • Stern Wheeler, Discovery • Denali National Park • Music of Denali Dinner Theatre • McKinley • McKinley Express Rail • Whittier • Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Inside Passage
Day 1: Arrive Fairbanks, Alaska
Day 4: Denali - McKinley
Your tour begins in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette tour that combines the best of both land and sea on an unforgettable 7-night Princess cruise!
Your day begins with a scenic coach ride to McKinley. From the moment you arrive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, you’ll know you are somewhere special. This comfy Alaskan lodge invites the ultimate experience, overlooking Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan Range with one of the most inspirational views of the mountain found anywhere. There will be plenty of time to explore the area, take a shuttle to Talkeetna or enjoy a host of recreational activities.
Day 2: Fairbanks - Denali National Park Step aboard an amazing cruise on the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Enjoy lunch before departing Fairbanks for a scenic coach ride to Denali National Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Today lunch will be included.
Day 3: Denali National Park This morning, join a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This tour teaches you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. Today dinner will be included.
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Day 5: McKinley Express Rail - Whittier Board Cruise Ship Transfer to the rail station and ride the McKinley Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. View the incredible landscape from glass-domed railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary. Once in Whittier, embark the ship to begin your 7-night Princess cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. Today dinner will be included.
Day 6: Cruising - Hubbard Glacier Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. Your day is filled with amazing natural sights as you linger along its shimmering five-mile long face. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Cruising - Glacier Bay Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Cruising - Skagway
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Relive Alaska’s Gold Rush days in this “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Extend Your Stay Add post nights in Seattle from only £55 per person per night.
On Tour Options Day 9: Cruising - Juneau From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s capital city. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Cruising - Ketchikan Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Cruising - Inside Passage A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Seattle, WA Airport Area Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Choose an optional city tour featuring Stanley Park, Chinatown and Gastown, home to the world-famous steam-powered clock. Or, explore this lovely city on your own. Next, board your coach for your drive to the Seattle airport area for an overnight stay. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 13: Seattle Airport Area Depart For Home Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your holiday to the last of the great frontiers.
Day 14: Arrive U.K.
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Collette Experiences • A park expert guides you on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. • Relax aboard a 7-night cruise and travel through Glacier Bay, where travellers can go back in time to the Ice Age.
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• An amazing cruise aboard the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, is an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history.
Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
Select Your Tour Date in £s per person Departures 2013 From 14, 16 May 3199 28, 30 May 3499
Departures 2013 From 23, 25 Jul 4189 6, 8 Aug
13 Jun 3849
20, 22 Aug 3979
25, 27 Jun 4059
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with British Airways & Alaska Airlines out via Seattle and direct return. Holidays are based on Inside Cabin Cat ID. For cabin upgrades see above. Single Supplements from £970. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • The cruise line reserves the right to impose a supplemental fuel charge. Should this occur, you will be notified of the additional charges. • Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months and is reflected in the price of your tour. • Please note: Cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply. • Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your holiday. For your convenience, Princess Cruise Lines automatically applies an 11.50 USD per guest per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, a 15% gratuity is added for bar drinks and spa services. • The following categories will be utilised when confirming cabin assignments: Balcony Cat BD; Outside Cat OC; Inside Cat ID. • Triple accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. • Due to flight schedules, flights may arrive late into Fairbanks on Day 1. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Canadian Rockies by Train
Moraine Lake
Tour Pacing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: British Columbia • Vancouver • Victoria • VIA Rail • Pyramid Falls • Mt. Robson • Albreda Icefields • Jasper • Maligne Lake • Columbia Icefield • Lake Louise • Moraine Lake • Banff • Calgary
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver, British Columbia Join Collette for a remarkable journey through Alpine vistas, stunning landscapes, charming towns, and beautiful lakes. Explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your adventure begins in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver Early this morning you depart for the ferry ride to Victoria Island where you visit lovely Butchart Gardens, created on the site of an old quarry. The gardens are among the world’s most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of colour and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour
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of the “City of Gardens,” Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride.
Day 3: Vancouver - VIA Rail A sightseeing tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the city’s waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century centre comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and the world-famous steampowered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding VIA Rail’s The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private compartment. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta
Departure Date: 30 June and 3 July 2013 Originating in 1912, the Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest rodeo. On Day 9, you will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway, an authentic Native North American village, various exhibits and entertainment. This afternoon enjoy a festive show of Alberta locals at the yearly Rodeo. After dinner you will have the opportunity to purchase* reserved seating for a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races and musical entertainment. *The Chuckwagon race excursion is a pre-sold option. Valid for tours departing on 30 June and 3 July 2013. The Calgary Stampede includes the Rodeo.
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Icefield Parkway
Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the Dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies! Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon, arrive in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Vancouver
Icefields Parkway. This evening enjoy a “Taste of Alberta” dinner complete with several choices featuring various Alberta products and special recipes that highlight the cuisine in the province. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Jasper Begin your day with a trip to the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper’s most spectacular landmarks. Here, enjoy breakfast* against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Next you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Return to Jasper with leisure time to explore this lovely town. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Jasper - Icefields Parkway Lake Louise Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway! Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs, and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefield, enjoy a fun ride** across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at
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Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” Next, visit a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown. Today breakfast will be included.
Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Enjoy a visit to a local ranch where you can play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride^ in search of buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the views of the prairies before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Banff • Yoho National Park • Emerald Lake • Bow Falls • Icefields Parkway • Peyto Lake • Athabasca Falls • Columbia Icefields• Jasper • Maligne Lake • VIA Rail’s The Canadian • Pyramid Falls • Albreda Icefields • Vancouver
Day 1: Arrive Calgary, Alberta Your tour begins in the cosmopolitan city of Calgary.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Relax during a three night stay at the famed “Castle in the Rockies.” Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Day 3: Banff - Yoho National Park - Banff
This morning, leave Calgary behind as you head into the wondrous Rockies. Travel through the prairies of Alberta to the Kananaskis Valley. Make a visit to a local ranch for some leisure time. Play a game of horseshoes, take a line dancing lesson and embark on a wagon ride* to view some buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, arrive in the town of Banff and settle in at The
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Begin your day with a trip to Yoho National Park, named by the Cree (using their expression for “awe”). See the Spiral Tunnels cut through the mountains during the railroad’s development and learn about Canada’s train system. Next, enjoy a visit to Fields, a cosy town known for its charm, nestled in the grand Canadian Rockies. Later, travel along Kicking Horse River to visit the Natural Bridge. Discover how this amazing limestone rock formation came to be. Continue your journey along the river and take some time to explore spectacular Emerald Lake, named for the vibrant green colour of its water. This evening it’s Diner’s Choice.…tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Banff’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Departure Date: 6-13 July 2013 Originating in 1912, the Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest rodeo. On Day 2, you will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway, an authentic Native North American village, various exhibits and entertainment. This afternoon enjoy a festive show of Alberta locals at the annual Rodeo. Tonight you will have the opportunity to purchase* reserved seating for a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races and musical entertainment. *The Chuckwagon race excursion is a pre-sold option. Valid for tours departing on 6-13 July 2013. The Calgary Stampede includes the Rodeo. An additional night in Calgary will be included, with an additional breakfast.
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Start your day with breath-taking views of Banff’s Sulphur Mountain. Ride a gondola to the summit and enjoy breakfast as you look out over the town and the valley. Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. Next, set off on a scenic drive through Banff that features the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you’ll take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown, stopping at some of its chic boutiques or cafes. Today breakfast will be included.
Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefield, ride** across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. As you continue down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. This afternoon arrive in the town of Jasper. This evening enjoy a “Taste of Alberta” dinner complete with several choices featuring various Alberta products and special recipes that highlight the cuisine in the province. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Jasper - VIA Rail Begin your day with a trip to the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper’s most spectacular landmarks. Here, enjoy breakfast^ against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Next you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Return to Jasper with leisure time to explore this lovely town. This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian to continue your journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Travel in a timeless manner as you are rocked to sleep in your private accommodations. The train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the Dome car and
Day 5: Banff - Icefields Parkway - Jasper Today you’ll journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas! Reflect on this inspiring landscape at Peyto Lake, a turquoise glacier-fed treasure. Enjoy a stop at the
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experience stunning 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. On a clear day you might catch a glimpse of Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: VIA Rail - Vancouver Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car before arriving in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Enjoy a sightseeing tour beginning at Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest. Meet a member of the Stanley Park Ecological Society and learn about the Young Naturalist programme supported by the Collette Foundation, as well as other conservation and
Collette Experiences • Venture down the road less travelled aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian. • Stand on glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick at Columbia Icefield. • Spend three nights at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the “Castle in the Mountains.” • Enjoy a day trip to Yoho National Park and view Emerald Lake. • Take in the beauty and serenity at Peyto Lake.
preservation efforts. Visit Chinatown – one of the largest in North America – and explore its waterfront. Next, visit Gastown, a turn-of-the-century town comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and its world-famous steampowered clock, which is perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening, celebrate your adventure during dinner at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Vancouver - Depart for Home Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on Air Canada. Single Supplements from £270. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdee at supplement. Please call for details. • *Line dancing and the wagon ride at the ranch on Day 2 may not be available prior to 1 May or after 9 September. • **Some attractions may not be available prior to May 1 or after September 9 (weather permitting) and is reflected in the rate. • ^Breakfast at Maligne Lake is only offered from 1 June to 30 September - a hotel breakfast will be supplied as an alternative. • Glacier Experience is weather permitting throughout the travel season. • Order of sightseeing is subject to change. • The number of single accommodations is limited on this tour. • An overnight bag is necessary for your stay aboard VIA Rail. • Maximum elevation: 7,500 feet. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver • Victoria • Butchart Gardens • Kelowna • Yoho National Park • Victoria Glacier • Lake Louise • Icefields Parkway • Athabasca Falls • Columbia Icefield • Jasper • Maligne Lake • Bow Falls • Banff • Kananaskis Valley • Calgary
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver, British Columbia Join Collette as you explore the beautiful resorts and spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.
Day 2: Vancouver - Victoria This morning experience the city of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour. Visit Chinatown, one of North America’s largest, the vibrant waterfront area, and Gastown, Vancouver’s turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall and home of the world-famous steam-powered clock. Next, visit Stanley Park before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. upon arrival enjoy a visit to Chemanius, a little
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town nestled between the mountains and the ocean, to see first-hand its world-famous giant wall murals. Later, arrive in the “City of Gardens,” Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, where you’ll enjoy a two night stay in the breath taking The Fairmont Empress Hotel on the Inner Harbour. This evening enjoy dinner overlooking the harbour. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Victoria Experience breakfast at Butchart Gardens, in the former original residence of the Butchart family. Afterwards, stroll through their 55-acre display of colourful gardens. Returning to Victoria, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old English-styled Victoria. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore independently. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Victoria - Kelowna This morning board BC Ferry for a spectacular cruise through the Gulf Islands with their dramatic coastlines. Once back on the mainland, travel through the lush landscape of British Columbia to the city of Kelowna in the rich and fertile Okanagan Valley. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Departure Date: 30 June 2013 Originating in 1912, the Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest rodeo. On Day 10, you will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway, an authentic Native North American village, various exhibits and entertainment. This afternoon enjoy a festive show of Alberta locals at the yearly Rodeo. After dinner you will have the opportunity to purchase* reserved seating for a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races and musical entertainment. *The Chuckwagon race excursion is a pre-sold option. Valid for tours departing on 30 June 2013. The Calgary Stampede includes the Rodeo.
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Day 5: Kelowna Discover the wealth and bounty of the Okanagan Valley. Embark on a morning tour of Summerhill Winery to learn their unique techniques and enjoy a tasting of a few of their more popular wines. Learn more about the bounty of the Okanagan Valley during a visit to a family-owned goat cheese farm. Take a tour of the farm, including the aging cellar, and enjoy a tasting of a variety of their delicious products. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Kelowna - Lake Louise, Alberta Depart the Okanagan Valley along the shores of Lake Okanagan as you travel along the Thompson River. Journey through Yoho National Park, named by the
Cree (using their expression for “awe”). Then, travel to spectacular Lake Louise, showcasing incredible views of its emerald waters and the imposing Victoria Glacier, and overnight at the incomparable The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This evening it’s Diner’s Choice. Tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway Jasper Enjoy a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold lovely waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, whose waters have carved interesting features into stone. Then, at the Columbia Icefield, ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Jasper Discover one of the treasures of the Rockies today – Maligne Lake. Enjoy breakfast* along the shore of one of the prettiest bodies of water in the Canadian Rockies.
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Enjoy a scenic drive to view the impressive Hoodoos – known as the land of the sleeping giants – and the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks from which you will view the unusual “saw-toothed” Ten Peaks. Later, leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Experience life in the west during a visit to a local ranch. Play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride** in search of buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, travel through the expansive prairies to the vibrant city of Calgary. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Listel Hotel or Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia Days 2-3 The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia Days 4-5 The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort, Kelowna, British Columbia Day 6 The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta Days 7-8 Sawridge Inn, Jasper, Alberta Day 9 The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta Day 10 Westin Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Day 11 Overnight Flight
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1 May 2013 – 30 April 2014 £80 per person (double) Experience some of the most breath taking scenery in the world. During your stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can choose to upgrade your room to a “lake view” room. Please inquire at time of booking.
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Day 9: Jasper - Banff This morning depart for Banff and Bow Falls. Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist where you will learn about this gemstone that is found only in Alberta. The Mrare Factory, Inc. Your home this evening is the magnificent The Fairmont Banff Springs, Vacations known as the “Castle in the Mountains.” Collette This evening it’s Diner’s Choice. Tonight your dinner Resorts of the Rockies_12 is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of The Fairmont Banff Springs’ great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Montreal • Jacques Cartier Square • Notre Dame Cathedral • Quebec City • Chateau Frontenac • Ottawa • Byward Market • Rideau Canal • VIA Rail • Toronto • Niagara Falls & Maid Of The Mist Cruise
Day 1: Arrive Arrive Montreal, Quebec
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Your tour begins in the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Montreal.
This morning depart for Quebec City. Later today, experience the beauty and history of both Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city. See the stately Chateau Frontenac, the Parliament, the St. Louis Arch, and Place Royale, the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec. Tastings… sample Quebec City’s best dining experiences – all in a single evening! Think of it as a grand epicurean tour with each course in a different, unforgettable restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Montreal Today enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of Montreal highlighting Jacques Cartier Square and McGill university plus enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Your city tour concludes with a stop high atop Mount Royal from which the surrounding view is spectacular. Ascended by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal is the jewel of Mount Royal Park. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s famous underground shopping malls. This evening you will be treated to dinner in one of the restaurants for which this renowned city is famous, capping off a wonderfully memorable day. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Quebec City This morning enjoy breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup making and enjoy sampling many delicious traditional foods made with local maple Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City
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syrup. Before leaving, try a favourite regional treat maple taffy in the snow! The remainder of your day is at leisure to wander the streets of this quaint setting which is designated a uNESCO World Heritage site. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Quebec City - Ottawa, Ontario This morning, depart for Ottawa - the beautiful and cosmopolitan capital city of Canada. Later, savour the flavour of a local specialty - a beavertail - while you enjoy a stroll through the Byward Market, known for its fruits, vegetables, flowers and arts & crafts. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice…tonight your dinner is included – and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Ottawa’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Ottawa This morning see Ottawa from a different perspective during a breakfast cruise on the Ottawa River, offering lovely views of the Parliament buildings. Then, embark on a city tour showcasing the Rideau Canal (in winter the world’s largest skating rink) and the Supreme Court. Next, see Parliament up-close during a guided tour that explains the history of these breath-taking buildings. Enjoy some leisure time to discover the city independently. You may wish to explore one of Ottawa’s famous museums or spend some additional time exploring the Byward Market. Today breakfast will be included.
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Early this morning board the VIA Rail train and sit back, relax and enjoy the local scenery as you travel from Ottawa to Toronto. This afternoon you will discover the exciting Toronto with a sightseeing Thecity Mof Factory, Inc. tour including the harbour front and Queens Park before enjoying Collette some leisure timeVacations to explore the city on your own. Today breakfast be included. The Bestwillof Eastern Canada_10
Day 8: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto final Proof date: This morning visit Niagara on the 11/26/08 Lake to enjoy the local shops and the charming atmosphere. Next, travel to the thundering and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls where breathtaking views remind you of the power of Mother Nature. Of course, a visit to Niagara Falls would not be complete without experiencing the incredible Maid of the Mist cruise. Board the boat to see and feel the falls up-close. Don’t forget to bring a camera! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Toronto - Depart for Home Your tour ends today in Toronto. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Arrive U.K. Maple Taffy In The Snow Toronto
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on Air Canada. Single Supplements from £390. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Canada’s Atlantic Coast
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Halifax • Peggy’s Cove • Hopewell Rocks • Moncton • Prince Edward Island • Cavendish National Park • Cape Breton Island • Baddeck • Cabot Trail • Earltown
Day 1: Arrive Halifax, Nova Scotia Welcome to Canada’s Atlantic Coast – an area of rugged, pristine beauty.
Day 2: Halifax - Peggy’s Cove - Halifax Explore Halifax’s charming downtown on a scenic tour of the city highlighting the waterfront, Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road and the famous Citadel. Later, enjoy a visit to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada – the beautiful Peggy’s Cove. Its historic lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean provides one of the most memorable views of your journey. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Halifax - Moncton, New Brunswick Leave Nova Scotia behind and venture to New Brunswick. En route, enjoy a visit to the Glooscap Heritage Centre to learn about the Mi’kmaq heritage and Glooscap legends; see artefacts including stunning quill and bead Halifax
work; and learn some Mi’kmaq words! Next, a truly unique experience awaits at Olivier Soapery where you learn about the traditional craft of organic soap-making. Then, visit La Pays de la Sagouine, a true celebration of Acadian culture. Experience historical re-enactments and participate in the fun first-hand when you play the spoons or bake your own Acadian dish. Arrive in Moncton and enjoy an evening at leisure to independently discover its quintessential Maritime charm. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 4: Moncton Today, travel the sea-sprayed shoreline to the amazing Hopewell Rocks. A New Brunswick icon, these flowerpotshaped rocks carved by the Fundy tides rise four stories high at low tide and disappear into tiny islands when the tide is high. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice… tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Moncton’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Peggy’s Cove
Day 5: Moncton - Cavendish, Prince Edward Island Leave New Brunswick behind and cross the stately Confederation Bridge to the “island cradled in the waves.” Enjoy the rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the backdrop of the acclaimed novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” Visit Rustico’s celebrated wharf, dotted with fishing boats and lobster traps. Arrive in charming Cavendish and visit Cavendish National Park’s picturesque beaches. This evening you’ll journey to the village of Avonlea and the local “fishing Shanty” to experience a true island feast. Watch as steamed mussels and lobsters are prepared before sitting down to taste the best local food the island has to offer. Next enjoy another island event…a traditional Kitchen Party! Enjoy the sounds of fiddles, guitars and accordions as well as the opportunity to dance! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Cavendish - Charlottetown Cavendish Visit the Anne of Green Gables Museum, the house in which Lucy Maud Montgomery based her book. Then meet a local potato farmer and learn about the
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potato industry on PEI first-hand as you help him with his crop. At Prince Edward Island Preserves, see local berries blended with a “secret” ingredient to create a unique island taste. Next, venture to charming seaside Charlottetown for a walking tour along the narrow streets lined with quaint homes and hidden treasures. The Factory, Inc. TodayM breakfast will be included.
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Canso Causeway to stunning Cape Breton Island. Enjoy a scenic drive along the pristine shores of Bras d’Or Lakes, Canada’s only inland sea. Later, explore the amazing variety of inventions on display at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, where the brilliant inventor made his home. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Cabot Trail Spend the day exploring the Cabot Trail and fall in love with its rugged terrain and spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Stop at the famed St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp, then take time to stroll the streets of this traditional village steeped in the vibrant culture of the “Old World” French. Visit the Acadian Museum where you will learn how to make a hooked rug. Other highlights include stops at fishing communities along the coast, including lovely Neil’s Harbour. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 9: Baddeck - Halifax Depart Cape Breton for Sugar Moon Farm. Meet the family that runs the farm and learn about the unique organic methods they employ to produce maple syrup. Then sit back and relax in their “Sugar Shack” – a charming log cabin where you have a tasting, then enjoy a light lunch enhanced with maple. Later, return to Halifax for time at leisure to explore the city. Walk along the waterfront, indulge in some delicious fresh seafood, or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this charming Canadian seaport. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Extend Your Stay Add pre or post nights in Halifax from only £55 per person oer night.
On Tour Options Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information. Anne Of Green Gables Museum
Day 10: Halifax - Depart for Home Return home today with warm memories of Canada’s Atlantic Coast.
Day 11: Arrive U.K. Traditional Island Feast
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Collette Experiences • Visit the amazing four story high flowerpot-shaped rocks known as Hopewell Rocks. • On Prince Edward Island, Rustico’s celebrated wharf is dotted with fishing boats and lobster traps. • Discover the amazing accomplishments of Alexander Graham Bell during a visit to his museum in Nova Scotia. • Enjoy a day exploring the Cabot Trail.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on Air Canada. Single Supplements from £360. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • Some attractions may not be available during the low season which is usually before 25 May and after 5 October. • Due to tide schedules, the order of sightseeing in Moncton is subject to change. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Exploring Australia
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Melbourne • Phillip Island • Adelaide• Barossa Valley Wine Region • Sydney • Sydney Opera House • Blue Mountains • Alice Springs • Uluru (Ayers Rock) • Cairns • Great Barrier Reef
Day 1-Day 2: Depart U.K. - Overnight Flight Board your overnight flight for your trip to Australia. Day 2 is spent in flight.
Day 3: Arrive Melbourne, Australia Your tour begins in the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne on the shores of Port Phillip Bay. You’ll immediately sense its lively and cosmopolitan pulse. Today dinner will be included.
Day 4: Melbourne Today’s tour of Melbourne features Fitzroy Gardens, valued for their historic, architectural and horticultural significance. Later, you may participate in an optional tour that travels to Phillip Island, the home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins. See hundreds of these lovable birds waddling out from the sea as they cross the beach and head to their burrows in the dunes during the Little Penguin Parade. On this option, which includes dinner, you also visit the interpretation centre to explore the life of the Little Penguins. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 5: Melbourne - Adelaide Barossa Valley Fly to Adelaide, capital of South Australia. Upon arrival, head out to Australia’s most famous wine region, the Barossa Valley. Renowned among connoisseurs, the valley’s award-winning wines attract visitors from all over the world. Tonight, enjoy a fantastic dinner overlooking the vineyards. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Barossa Valley Set out on a sightseeing tour of the Barossa Valley. Indulge as you visit a few local wineries to learn about the history and geography of the region and why the wines garner such high praise. Try everything from Chardonnay to Pinot Noir to more exotic blends. And don’t worry; you don’t have to be a connoisseur to enjoy yourself. Experts explain the lore and allure of South Australian wine. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Barossa Valley - Sydney Head for the exciting city of Sydney! Tonight, sample Sydney’s best dining experiences – all in a single evening. Think of it as an epicurean tour with each course Barossa Valley Wine Region
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in a different, unforgettable restaurant on Sydney’s stunning Darling Harbour. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Sydney Enjoy a full day exploring Australia’s cosmopolitan gem. Begin with a tour that includes sights such as Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world’s most fascinating architectural sites as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, poised majestically on Sydney Harbour. Next, journey to the National Opal Collection for a fascinating presentation. Learn how raw opals are transformed as they move from the dark mine shafts to beautiful artistic creations. Your discovery of Sydney continues with time to pursue your own interests. Stroll through the city streets, visit the historic Rocks District or simply relax. Your tour manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Today breakfast will be included.
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Today is one of the most scenic days of your Aussie trek. Head to the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. The Blue Mountains are rife with geological inspiration as can be witnessed at The Three Sisters sandstone rock formations, the region’s most notable attraction. Experience sandstone plateaus, valleys, river gorges and pristine wilderness among other natural wonders during this journey. If you’re lucky, you may even see wild kangaroos. Later, savour some leisure time this evening to explore on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
Today you journey to Uluru, the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. Set in the heart of the Australian Outback, this huge monolith and the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta were created through the process of upheaval and erosion. As the sun sets, enjoy a champagne toast and watch as Uluru magically changes colour. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 13: Uluru (Ayers Rock) This morning, meet your fellow travellers at the Circle of Sand in the town square. Here you will be met by your local Anangu guide to have a “yarn,” the word commonly
used by the Indigenous people meaning “to have a chat” or to “story-tell.” The yarn you receive depends on the season. Next, tour beautiful Kata Tjuta and the base of “the Rock,” learning about their geological beginning and attributes. Most importantly, discover their significance to Aboriginal culture. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns Leaving behind Australia’s Outback, you are off to Cairns, the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. One of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions and a haven for thousands of species, the Reef was designated a World Heritage site in 1981. Today breakfast will be included.
Your day is at leisure. Those interested in wildlife may take advantage of an optional tour to Koala Park for an up-close and personal chance to learn about the different types of native wildlife. Walk amongst wallabies, indigenous birds, kangaroos, dingoes and koalas. Experience the koala habitat where you can even take your picture with a koala! Or perhaps use today to walk around the city and do some shopping or find a local café and relax. This evening, say farewell to Sydney with an unforgettable experience as you dine while cruising the Sydney Harbour. Marvel at grand views of the city’s great icons - the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Sydney - Alice Springs This morning, depart for Alice Springs and delve into life in the remote Outback. A sightseeing tour of the area includes the Old Telegraph Station where you learn how people communicated in the 1800’s. Gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a visit to the School of the Air; you may even see a class in session! A special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme*. Supported by the Collette Foundation, Drum Atweme is a musical group comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Tonight, enjoy dining and entertainment during a traditional dinner in the bush. Bask in Outback hospitality under the stars of the Southern Hemisphere. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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What’s Included • 23 Meals (15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 7 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
Enjoy Your Stay Day 1-2 Day 3-4 Day 5-6 Day 7-10 Day 11 Day 12-13 Day 14-17 Day 18
Overnight Flight Novotel on Collins, Melbourne Novotel, Barossa Valley Menzies Hotel, Sydney Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs Desert Gardens, Uluru (Ayers Rock) Novotel Oasis, Cairns Overnight Flight
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Melbourne from £90 per person per night and/or post nights in Cairns from £65 per person per night. Great Barrier Reef
Day 15: Cairns This morning, board the Skyrail Rain Forest Cableway for an unforgettable ride above the rain forest canopy. There are two stops where you may get off the cableway and experience the forest floor from specially designed boardwalks. The amazing diversity of plants, animals and birds simply astounds. This afternoon a thrilling undertaking awaits as you search for crocodiles in their natural habitat during a visit to Hartley’s Croc Farm. Boardwalks take you on a path of adventure through rain forests and woodlands to see animals such as wild birds, reptiles and wallabies. While visiting you also have the opportunity to meet some of the local koalas and have a private talk with a wildlife naturalist to learn more about these cuddly creatures. Embark on an exciting cruise in the lagoon looking for crocodiles before enjoying a delicious Aussie barbecue. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Great Barrier Reef Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion on the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a trip on a glass bottom boat** where beautifully coloured fish
swim beneath in their natural habitat. Choose a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rain forest and the beaches, snorkel or watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. You may also visit the underwater observatory. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving and an outer reef tour are also available. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information. Hartley’s Croc Farm
Day 17: Cairns Enjoy a free day to relax and take a walk on the tropical beach. Or, you may choose to take an optional tour to Tjapukai Park where you can try your hand at throwing a boomerang and learn about the native Aboriginal people at this award-winning park. Tonight, celebrate at your farewell dinner as you toast to the end of a fantastic journey through the place known the world over as the land down under! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 18: Cairns - Depart for Home You depart for home with wonderful memories of this inspiring country. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • As the sun sets, enjoy a champagne toast and watch as Uluru (Ayers Rock) magically changes colour. • Discover the underwater rainbow of coral and fish as you explore the Great Barrier Reef from aboard a glass bottom boat. • Visit the world-famous Barossa Valley wine region Australia’s most prestigious wine region.
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Departures 2014 From 10, 31 Jan 7, 28 Feb 4949 7, 21 Mar
Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Qantas. Single Supplements from £1030. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • A visa is required for this tour. This will be provided by Collette free of charge. Please ask for details at the time of booking. • *Please note that Collette Foundation sites may not be available for visits due to school holidays or programming challenges. • **If you purchase the outer reef option in the Great Barrier Reef, the glass bottom boat ride will be replaced by a semi-submersible boat on the outer reef pontoon. • Due to changes in air schedules while on tour, the order of days in the itinerary may change. • Due to early arrival times in some cities, rooms may not always be ready for immediate check-in. • Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed with the exception of visits to wildlife parks. • This tour can be combined back-to-back with Exploring New Zealand for one completely comprehensive tour of the South Pacific! A post night will be required in Cairns. Please inquire at time of booking. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
Exploring New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland • Bay of Islands • Rotorua • Napier • Wellington • Tranz Alpine Train • Franz Josef Glacier Region • Queenstown • Milford Sound • Te Anau • Mt. Cook
Day 1-Day 2: Depart from Home Today your New Zealand adventure begins when you board your international flight. Day 2 is spent in flight.
Day 3: Arrive Auckland, New Zealand Your tour begins in Auckland, the “City of Sails,” consistently rated one of the world’s best places to live. Auckland has the highest Polynesian population in the world, imbuing the vibrant cultures from many Pacific islands into its chic atmosphere. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 4: Auckland - Bay of Islands Get to know the best of Auckland during a panoramic city tour featuring America’s Cup Village, the War Memorial, vibrant Queen Street, the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and spectacular views from the top of Mt. Eden, one of 53
dormant volcanoes throughout the area. Next, depart Auckland and travel north to the Bay of Islands, your home for the next two nights. This Maritime region boasts more than 144 islands, warm bays, a colourful history and abundant marine life. Visit the Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House. On these lush grounds, Maori and British leaders signed the 1844 treaty establishing New Zealand as a nation. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Bay of Islands Begin your day with a cruise through the bay’s famous Hole in the Rock and view the Cape Brett Lighthouse which stands nearly 500 feet above sea level at the edge of the Cape Brett Peninsula. The rest of the day is yours to explore Paihia – the quaint town known as “the jewel of the Bay of Islands” – at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Bay of Islands - Rotorua Home Stay Today you’ll head to the dramatic geothermal landscape of Rotorua. One-third of Rotorua’s population has Maori roots dating back to their arrival in New Zealand over 1,000 years ago, making this city a thriving cultural centre. Make yourself right at home this evening when a New Zealand family welcomes you into their home for dinner and a home stay*! This is sure to be an unforgettable experience as you make new friends, learn about the customs of the “Kiwi’s” and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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This morning visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier Maori cultural and geothermal experience. You’ll be truly amazed by the landscape of erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools and other geothermal wonders! The National Carving School and National Weaving School are also located here, where age old customs are passed on by teaching the tribal youth the skills of traditional carving, weaving and dancing. Take part in an interactive demonstration on the art of traditional weaving methods. You will also view
the kiwi bird and learn what New Zealanders are doing to try to remove the kiwi from the endangered species list. Then, meet the skilled carvers who work with pounamu, a New Zealand jade, at a local jade factory. Next, visit the Agrodome where you will see a fun and interactive sheep-shearing demonstration and learn about the different sheep and wool that come from New Zealand. Tonight visit a recreated traditional Maori village to learn about Maori life before Aotearoa (the Maori name for New Zealand) was colonized. Enjoy an immersive experience before a Hangi meal and authentic Maori entertainment, such as the famous Haka dance. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Rotorua - Napier Journey into the Hawke’s Bay region. After arriving in the city of Napier, which boasts some of the greatest art deco architecture in the world, enjoy a visit to a local winery showcasing some of the region’s renowned wines. Proceed to a local chocolate factory for a peek inside the mind of chocolatiers and, of course, try some sweet samples. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Napier - Wellington This morning, enjoy an art deco tour of this great city and learn why Napier took on such an eclectic design style. You’ll then travel through the rolling countryside of the North Island. Dotted with grazing white sheep, this landscape slowly gives way to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Wellington During your panoramic sightseeing tour of Wellington, view the Beehive, New Zealand’s Parliament, historic St. Paul’s Church, and the government building - the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Following the tour you will visit the Te Papa Tongawera Museum, a fascinating centre dedicated to art, history and the Maori culture. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 11: Wellington - Picton - Christchurch Climb aboard a ferry and sail across Cook Strait to experience what Wine Spectator called “the most beautiful ferry ride in the world.” Arrive in Picton, on the South Island. Discover why the Marlborough region is one of the world’s best wine regions when you tour a local winery. Later, arrive in Christchurch, situated on the Avon River and considered “the most English city outside of England.” Today breakfast will be included.
Day 12: Christchurch Franz Josef Glacier Region All aboard! The Tranz Alpine train whisks you away on a journey past farmlands, through the deep gorges of the Waimakariri River valley and into the rugged snowcapped mountains of the Southern Alps, as you wind your way into the subtropical rainforest region of New Zealand’s spectacular west coast. Before arrival in Franz Josef, visit the new West Coast Wildlife Centre where you will Tranz Alpine Train
see a kiwi bird up close and learn about other types of wildlife native to the region. Arrive for your overnight in the breath-taking Franz Josef Glacier Region, where glaciers live in close proximity to temperate climates. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 13: Franz Josef - Queenstown Enjoy a picture stop of the famous Franz Josef Glacier before leaving the South Island’s lush west coast. Take in the stunning scenery as you pass through rainforest surrounded by the Southern Alps. You’ll enjoy beautiful ocean vistas as you travel the twisting coastline. This picturesque route is comprised of one lane bridges, green glacial lakes, thundering waterfalls and dramatic landscape changes. After crossing the Haast Pass, arrive in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, and one of New Zealand’s most gorgeous spots. Enjoy a memorable dinner at the Skyline Restaurant overlooking Queenstown, the Remarkable Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Mt. Cook
Day 14: Queenstown This morning travel to historic Arrowtown, a gold rush town set on the picturesque Arrow River. More than 60 restored buildings date back to the 19th century in this town lined with boutiques and cafés. Stroll along Main Street where you’ll discover a wealth of New Zealand handcrafts. This afternoon, venture into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave for a tasting at an awardwinning wine producer in the Central Otago region. This charming boutique winery houses a stunning selection of fine wines to quench your palate. This unforgettable experience is followed by lunch at the winery’s fabulous restaurant. Later, return to Queenstown and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 15: Queenstown Today is yours to discover Queenstown at your leisure. Set amidst spectacular scenery, Queenstown is not only an adventure centre, but offers excellent shopping and dining. Perhaps you’ll opt to take “A Journey Through Middle Earth” and experience the South Island’s Tolkienesque landscape as you explore the cinematic backdrop that brought The Lord of the Rings to life on the big screen. Today breakfast will be included.
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beauty, taking you through beech forest into Hollyford Valley’s rugged grandeur and through the Homer Tunnel. Arriving at mesmerising Milford Sound, sail away on a leisurely cruise that brings you through the deep fjord, surrounded by sheer mountains rising almost six thousand feet from the water’s surface. Enjoy an overnight on the southern shores of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake on the South Island. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 17: Te Anau - Mt. Cook Region The Maori word for Mt. Cook is Aoraki, which means “cloud piercer.” Journey through New Zealand’s unspoiled wilderness and arrive at Mt. Cook National Park, where permanent ice fields and glaciers blanket the ragged peaks. This is where New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary honed his mountaineering skills before attempting Everest. Explore the park up-close during a nature walk. Maybe you’ll choose to partake in an optional flightseeing tour (weather permitting) to witness breath-taking aerial views
Travel back to Christchurch this morning and visit a family farm in Canterbury. See the workings of the farm and learn firsthand how this New Zealand family farm operates. Later, enjoy some free time to explore. You have the option to visit the International Antarctic Centre. Or perhaps you’ll set out and discover this city with a decidedly English feel. Tonight, celebrate the amazing sights you have seen and the new friendships you have forged as you dine on the grounds of the region’s first home — once the homestead of the first family to settle in Christchurch. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 19: Christchurch - Depart for Home Your tour ends today in Christchurch. Depart for home with countless fond memories to share with friends and family. Today breakfast will be included.
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What’s Included • 27 Meals (16 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 9 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
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Overnight Flight Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland Scenic Hotels Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands New Zealand Family Home* or Rydges Hotel, Rotorua Day 7 Rydges Hotel, Rotorua Day 8 Scenic Te Pania, Napier Day 9-10 Amora Hotel, Wellington Day 11 The Elms Hotel, Christchurch Day 12 Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, Franz Josef Day 13-15 Mercure Resort Queenstown, Queenstown Day 16 Distinction Hotel & Villas, Te Anau Day 17 The Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook Day 18 The Elms, Christchurch Day 19 Overnight Flight
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Auckland from only £60 per person per night.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Air New Zealand via Hong Kong. Single Supplements from £770. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • This tour also operates between January and April 2013 with a revised itinerary and pricing. Prices from £4049. Please call for details and availability. • Due to early arrival times into some cities, rooms may not always be available for immediate check-in. • Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is appropriate and appreciated the night of your home stay in New Zealand. • *Your home stay will take place in the suburbs of Rotorua. Your host family will pick you up at your hotel and return you to meet up with your group the following morning. If you prefer not to stay in a private home, you may choose to stay at your Rotorua hotel with dinner included. Please make your decision known at the time of booking as no changes are allowed on tour. If your preference is not made known, your stay in Rotorua will default to the home stay. • This tour can be combined back-to-back with Exploring Australia for one completely comprehensive tour of the South Pacific! A pre night will be required in Cairns. Please inquire at time of booking. • Hotel capacity in and around Christchurch is very restricted. Due to this, on certain departures, there will be re-routing around the city and alternate hotels and routes may be used • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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From the Outback to the Glaciers
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Ayers Rock • Alice Springs • Melbourne • Christchurch • Franz Josef Glacier Region • Queenstown • Milford Sound • Mt. Cook National Park • Dine with a New Zealand Family • Sydney • Sydney Opera House
Day 1-Day 2: Depart U.K.
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Today you will board your overnight flight for your trip to Australia and New Zealand. Crossing the International Dateline, you skip a day ahead.
Day 7: Uluru - Alice Springs
Your tour begins in Cairns, the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. One of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions, the reef was established as a marine park in 1975 and is a haven for thousands of species of sea life, as well as turtles and birds. In 1981 the United Nations designated the Great Barrier Reef a World Heritage site. Today dinner will be included.
Traverse the “Red Centre” today as you drive to Alice Springs, located in the middle of Central Australia and the Outback. A sightseeing tour includes the Old Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill, with its excellent view of Alice Springs and the surrounding area. A special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme. Supported by the Collette Foundation*, Drum Atweme is a musical group comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Tonight, enjoy a memorable dinner in the bush complete with entertainment under the stars. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Spend your day at leisure, enjoying the tropical surroundings. Or, explore the rainforest canopy this morning with an optional ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; make a few stops on the ascent to experience the beauty of this World Heritage site and experience the forest floor from specially designed boardwalks. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion on the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island,
explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a trip on a glass bottom boat** where beautifully coloured fish swim beneath in their natural habitat. Choose a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rainforest and the beaches, snorkel or watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. You may also visit the underwater observatory. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving and an outer reef tour are also available. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Fly to Uluru (the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock) in the heart of the Australian Outback. This huge monolith and the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta were created through the process of upheaval and erosion. Tour the Olgas and the base of “the Rock,” learning about their significance to Aboriginal culture. As the sun sets, enjoy a champagne toast and watch as Uluru magically changes colour. Today breakfast will be included.
Discover the culture of the Aboriginal people this morning during a “Dreamtime Tour.” Your specialist guide, along with members of the Walpiri tribe, will share their stories of creation and show you the everyday activities of the Aboriginals. You will meet these people at their camp and watch as various Dreamtime stories are depicted in paintings. Then, gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a visit to the School of the Air - you may even see a class in session! Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Alice Springs - Melbourne Leaving behind Australia’s Outback, fly to the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne. Set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River, the city boasts a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Melbourne Today’s tour of Melbourne features Fitzroy Gardens, valued for their historic, architectural and horticultural significance. Later, you may participate in an optional tour that travels to Phillip Island, arriving at the fascinating home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins. See
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Day 11: Melbourne - Christchurch, New Zealand Today you board your flight to begin your exploration of New Zealand. You arrive in Christchurch, considered to be “the most English city outside of England.” Today breakfast will be included.
Day 12: Christchurch - Franz Josef Glacier Traveling across New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps, marvel at the snowcapped peaks and beautiful river gorges as you wind your way past waterfalls and rugged mountain scenery. You may take a train ride (optional) aboard the Tranz-Alpine Express for a scenic trip through the Southern Alps. You’ll end your day at the Franz Josef Glacier Region, which offers travellers a rare opportunity to experience a dynamic glacial landscape in a temperate environment. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Queenstown - Milford Sound Queenstown Travel through beech forest into the impressive Hollyford Valley via the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound for a fascinating cruise. You may choose to return to Queenstown via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 15: Queenstown Enjoy your day at leisure. Queenstown offers limitless diversions set amidst breathtaking Alpine scenery. Shop in the charming village center or enjoy an optional and exhilarating jet boat ride on the Shotover River. You may also choose to take a journey around the Queenstown area to witness its rugged grandeur and see some of the locations where the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 16: Queenstown - Mt. Cook Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a boomtown during the 1800’s gold rush. Next, enjoy a tasting and tour at one of
New Zealand’s famous wineries. Stop at a local fruit stand to experience some of the delicious produce that grows in the Central Otago region. Crossing the Kawarau River, you see Lindis Pass before arriving in New Zealand’s most famous national park, Mt. Cook. There will be time to enjoy the Alpine paradise of Mt. Cook – a larger than life experience. You may choose to take a nature walk, enjoy an optional glacier flightseeing tour (weather permitting), or simply meditate on the beauty of the Southern Alps. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 17: Mt. Cook - Christchurch This morning, drive through magnificent landscapes as you return to Christchurch. Visit a working farm where you will view a demonstration by a skilled New Zealand “strong eye” sheep herding dog, followed by a sheep shearing demonstration. Learn how this New Zealand farm family has survived the changing times. A special treat is in store for you tonight as you dine with a New Zealand family in their home. Meet and talk firsthand with a friendly Kiwi family who are delighted to share their culture, traditions and home with you. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Franz Josef - Queenstown This morning you may choose to view the jagged snowcovered mountaintops by taking an optional flightseeing tour (weather permitting) over New Zealand’s beautiful glacier region. Before departing Franz Josef, visit the new West Coast Wildlife Centre to learn about the endangered Kiwi bird and other types of wildlife indigenous to New Zealand’s west coast. Board your coach and journey to Queenstown. An amazing landscape unfolds before your eyes as you pass through the rainforest, bordered by the Southern Alps and the twisting coastline. Cross jade green glacial rivers, view thundering waterfalls and enjoy dramatic changes in scenery. After crossing the Haast Pass, arrive in Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s prettiest towns. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Skyline Restaurant where you will enjoy spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, the Remarkable Mountains and mysterious Lake Wakatipu. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Overnight Flight Pacific International, Cairns Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock Crowne Plaza, Alice Springs Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne Rendezvous Hotel or Elms Hotel, Christchurch Day 12 Scenic Franz Josef Hotel, Franz Josef Day 13-15 Novotel Lakeside, Queenstown Day 16 Hermitage Lodge, Mount Cook Day 17 Rendezvous Hotel or Elms Hotel, Christchurch Day 18-20 Menzies Hotel, Sydney Day 21 Overnight Flight Koala Park, Sydney
Day 18: Christchurch - Sydney, Australia A sightseeing tour highlights the city’s magnificent gardens and elegant park district where you learn why Christchurch is referred to as the “Garden City.” This afternoon, depart for the exciting city of Sydney. Later, sample Sydney’s best dining experiences – all in a single evening. Think of it as an epicurean tour with each course in a different, unforgettable restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 19: Sydney Today is a full day exploring the fun-loving city of Sydney. Begin with a tour that includes sights such as Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world’s most fascinating architectural sights as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, poised majestically on Sydney Harbour. Your discovery of Sydney continues with time to pursue your own interests. Stroll through the city streets, visit the historic Rocks area, or simply relax. Your tour manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Today breakfast will be included.
Extend Your Stay wallabies, indigenous birds, kangaroos, dingoes and koalas. Experience the koala habitat where you can even take your picture with a koala! Next, journey to the National Opal Collection where you will enjoy a fascinating opal presentation and learn how raw opals are transformed from the dark mine shafts to beautiful artistic creations. This evening, say farewell to Australia with an unforgettable experience as you dine while cruising Sydney Harbour, enjoying views of the city’s great icons - the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 21: Sydney - Depart for Home Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • The origins of the Aboriginal people are conveyed through enchanting stories as you walk through the bush on a “Dreamtime Tour.” • Discover the underwater rainbow of coral and fish when you explore the Great Barrier Reef from aboard a glass bottom boat. • Enjoy a three night stay in the energetic and cosmopolitan city of Sydney.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Qantas. Single Supplements from £1090. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • This tour also operates between January and April 2013 with a revised itinerary and pricing. Prices from £4769. Please call for details and availability. • A visa is required for this tour. This will be provided by Collette free of charge. Please ask for details at the time of booking. • Due to early arrival times into some cities, rooms may not always be available for immediate check-in. • Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is appropriate and appreciated the night of your home stay in New Zealand. • *Please note that Collette Foundation sites may not be available for visits due to school holidays or programming challenges. • **If you purchase the outer reef option in the Great Barrier Reef, the glass bottom boat ride will be replaced by a semi-submersible boat on the outer reef pontoon. • Hotel capacity in and around Christchurch is very restricted. Due to this, on certain departures, there will be re-routing around the city and alternate hotels and routes may be used • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
The Best of Australia & New Zealand
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Uluru (Ayers Rock) • Alice Springs • Darwin • Kakadu National Park • Melbourne • Tasmania • Sydney • Queenstown • Milford Sound • Mt. Cook • Hanmer Springs • Wellington • Rotorua
Day 1-Day 2: Depart U.K. - Overnight Flight Today you board your flight and begin the adventure of a lifetime. Day 2 is spent in flight.
boardwalks. The amazing diversity of plants, animals and birds will astound you. Your evening is at leisure to enjoy your tropical surroundings. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Arrive Cairns, Australia
Day 6: Cairns – Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Your tour begins in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in tropical north Queensland. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner with your new mates. Today dinner will be included.
Day 4: Great Barrier Reef Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting tour of the Great Barrier Reef - the most biologically diverse ecosystem in the world. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride*, take a stroll in the rain forest, relax on the beaches, snorkel or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving and an outer reef tour are also available. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 5: Cairns This morning you board the Skyrail Rain Forest Cableway for an unforgettable ride above the rain forest canopy. There are two stops where you may get off the cableway and experience the forest floor from specially designed Cairns
Fly to the heart of the Outback, arriving at Uluru, the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. Tour the sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta and the beautiful area surrounding the base of “The Rock.” Later, witness a stunning sunset over a glass of champagne as the Rock’s hues change dramatically with the setting sun. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock)- Alice Springs This morning you depart for Alice Springs to experience life in the heart of the Aussie Outback. A sightseeing tour of the area includes the Old Telegraph Station, where you learn how people communicated in this remote destination in the 1800’s. Gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a visit to the School of the Air; you may even see a class in session! A special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme**. Supported by the Collette Foundation, Drum Atweme is a musical group comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Tonight, enjoy dining and entertainment during a traditional dinner in the bush. You’ll experience Outback hospitality and entertainment under the Southern Hemisphere’s stars. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Alice Springs - Darwin - Kakadu National Park Begin your day with a Dreamtime Tour. Experience the culture of the Australian Aborigines and learn about their ancient culture, folklore, customs and the concept of Dreamtime. You will have the opportunity to taste some of their traditional Aboriginal food. Later, board
your flight to the northern tip of Australia and the city of Darwin. Then, drive into the heart of Kakadu National Park. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Kakadu National Park Today, experience the beauty and culture of Australia’s “Top End.” Kakadu National Park is home to wallaroos and wallabies, monitors and lizards, birds of every imaginable colour, and crocodiles. See ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock, some dating back over 10,000 years. During your afternoon cruise be on the lookout for crocodiles as they bask in the sun, as well as waterfowl such as jabiru, egrets, herons and eagles. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Kakadu National Park - Darwin Melbourne Fly to the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Melbourne This morning enjoy a city tour which includes Fitzroy Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and Parliament House. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore Melbourne independently. You may visit the elegant parks and gardens in this friendly city, take a ride on a streetcar or enjoy lunch at an outdoor café in the quaint Italian neighbourhood of Carlton. This afternoon you’ll stop at a Koala conservation centre^ to see koalas in their natural setting. Then, visit Phillip Island, a renowned nature reserve and home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins. At the Phillip Island Little Penguin Reserve, the Little Penguins are protected and rangers diligently study them. View the Little Penguin Parade as hundreds of them waddle out of the sea and cross the beach to their burrows in the dunes. At the interpretation centre you have a chance to learn about the life of the Little Penguins and their significance to the area. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 12: Melbourne - Hobart A flight to Hobart, Tasmania brings you to Australia’s second oldest city. The rugged and pristine beauty of Tasmania provides the backdrop to your 2-night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Hobart This morning you will meet the Tasmanian Devil! Learn about this unique marsupial, its plight for survival, and the great efforts in place to save it from extinction. Later, take a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site, the best-preserved example of Australia’s penal colonies. Dating back to 1833, the site features a large number of stabilised ruins and restored buildings. While at Port Arthur, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of the convicts. Later, witness the spectacular coastal rock formations known as Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blow Hole. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Hobart - Sydney Return to mainland Australia today and arrive in the bustling city of Sydney. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 15: Sydney Start the day with a city tour of Sydney, where modernday Australia was born. Highlights include Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world’s greatest architectural achievements as you take a guided tour through the Sydney Opera House. Dinner is included at the 360 Restaurant, a fantastic revolving restaurant atop the famous Sydney Tower, offering stunning views of the city below. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Sydney This morning, visit Koala Park which showcases Australia’s wide array of indigenous wildlife. Walk amongst wallabies, dingoes, kangaroos, emus, wombats, and, of course, the cuddly koalas when you experience this wildlife sanctuary. You will even have a chance to take a photo with a koala! Next, enjoy a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about opals during a special
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presentation at the National Opal Collection. An amazing evening begins with a sail on Sydney Harbour’s glistening waters during a dinner cruise offering spectacular views of Sydney’s greatest icons - the Harbour Bridge and world-famous Opera House. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 17: Sydney - Queenstown, New Zealand Travel to New Zealand, arriving in the gorgeous town of Queenstown. Dinner is included at the Skyline Restaurant overlooking Queenstown, the Remarkable Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 18: Queenstown - Milford Sound Queenstown Journey through beech forest into the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley via the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise of Milford Sound fjord. Following your cruise, you return to Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short optional flight, weather permitting, for spectacular views of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 19: Queenstown Enjoy a day at leisure in this charming village. You may choose an option of a thrilling jet boat ride on the scenic Shotover River, or “A Journey through Middle Earth,” Kangaroos
where you traverse the Tolkienesque countryside and see where portions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 20: Queenstown - Mt. Cook Nat. Park Travelling through New Zealand’s picturesque countryside, you will learn about the 19th century gold rush when you stop in Arrowtown. Later today you will arrive at Mt. Cook National Park where you may take nature walks or, if weather permits, enjoy an optional flightseeing tour to the top of the rugged mountain range. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 21: Mt. Cook - Hanmer Springs A drive through the Southern Alps, which line the western side of New Zealand’s South Island, brings you to the relaxing town of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand’s premier spa destination. Enjoy time to explore this beautiful area by visiting downtown for shopping, relaxing and soaking in the serenity of the surrounding mountains. Or perhaps you’ll choose to visit one of the many renowned spas. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 22: Hanmer Springs - Picton Wellington Traveling north along the coast you’ll pass scenic river valleys and vineyards. Arriving in Picton, you will ferry to the North Island on one of the most scenic trips the world has to offer. Cruising through the Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook Strait, your final destination is Wellington, the harbour capital of New Zealand. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 23: Wellington According to Maori legend, Wellington Harbour was founded in the 10th century by the Polynesian navigator Kupe and first named Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui - or “head of Maui’s fish.” A tour of this city showcases the Beehive Parliamentary buildings and views from atop Mt. Victoria. Later, experience Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand’s national museum. The museum has won worldwide acclaim for its innovative and diverse range of artwork and exhibitions which relay the captivating stories of the indigenous people. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 25: Rotorua This morning visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier Maori cultural and geothermal experience. You’ll be truly amazed by the landscape of erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools and other geothermal wonders. Here, the Maori keep their culture alive by teaching the tribal youth traditional carving and weaving. Before leaving you will view the national bird—the Kiwi. A visit to the Agrodome will give you insight into how wool, one of New Zealand’s premier products, is processed. You will also view a special sheep shearing demonstration. Later this afternoon, meet jade carvers and discover how it is transformed into beautiful jewellery. This evening visit a traditional Maori village and
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learn about ancient Maori life. Tour the Tamaki village and interact with its inhabitants to get a firsthand feel for a day in the life of a native Maori. Then, experience a taste of Maori entertainment during a number of tribal dances including the Haka, or war dance. After the performance, a spectacular Hangi feast awaits you. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Overnight Flight Novotel Oasis, Cairns Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock Crowne Plaza Alice Springs, Alice Springs Gagudju Crocodile, Kakadu Novotel on Collins, Melbourne Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel, Hobart Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour, Sydney Novotel Lakeside, Queenstown The Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook Region Select Braemar Hotel, Hanmer Springs Novotel, Wellington Home Stay Hotel**** or Millenium Hotel, Rotorua Millenium Hotel, Rotorua Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Auckland Overnight Flight
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Cairns from only £65 or Los Angeles for £55 per person per night and/or post nights in Auckland from only £60 or Los Angeles from £55 per person per night.
Day 26: Rotorua - Auckland
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Travel through the majestic countryside of the North Island, arriving in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, “The City of Sails.” This afternoon, experience a short tour of Auckland before you head to your hotel. Enjoy an opportunity to relax on your final night in the South Pacific before tomorrow’s flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
Day 27: Auckland - Depart for Home Your tour ends in Auckland.
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Collette Experiences • Learn about the education of the children in the Outback during a visit to the School of the Air. • Cruise the waters in Kakadu National Park where you are sure to see crocs and plentiful bird life. • See a Tasmanian Devil during a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park and learn about the efforts to save these great creatures. • Experience the Tamaki Maori Village in New Zealand’s Maori cultural capital, Rotorua.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with Qantas/British Airways. Single Supplements from £1540. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • This tour also operates between January and April 2013 with a revised itinerary and pricing. Prices from £6599. Please call for details. • Due to early arrival times into some cities, rooms may not always be available for immediate check-in. • A visa is required for this tour. This will be provided by Collette free of charge. Please ask for details at the time of booking. • Previous clients have indicated that a small gift from your area is appropriate and appreciated the night of your home stay in New Zealand. • Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed with the exception of visits to wildlife parks. • **Please note that Collette Foundation sites may not be available for visits due to school holidays or programming challenges. • ^The visit to a Koala conservation centre will only be available during the summer months (from early November until mid-March). • ^^Your home stay will take place in the greater Rotorua area. Your host family will pick you up at your hotel and return you to meet up with your group the following morning. If you prefer not to stay in a private home, you may choose to stay at your Rotorua hotel with dinner included. Please make your decision known at the time of booking as no changes are allowed on tour. • Hotel capacity around Hamer Springs is restricted. On certain departures alternate hotels may be used. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Australia & New Zealand Tours – Extensions & Stopovers
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Why not build the holiday of a lifetime and extend your Australasian escorted tour? We can add stopovers before or after your tour in Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong or Los Angeles at a range of hotels. And rest assured we will take care of all the flight details and roundtrip transfers. We also have a wonderful Post Tour Extension to Fiji which is guided by one of our local partners in the region. For more information please contact us today.
Fiji Post Tour Extension – 3 nights
Fiji Post Tour Extension – 2 nights
Available on the following tours: Exploring Australia & From the Outback to the Glaciers
Available on the following tours: Exploring New Zealand & The Best of Australia & New Zealand
Prices From: £615 per person 4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Hotel: Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Day 1: Arrive Nadi, Fiji Today you will arrive in the beautiful paradise island of Fiji. Fiji retains all the primitive cultural fascination of the South Pacific. The expansive sandy beaches and clear ocean waters are world-famous.
Day 2: Fiji Today, your day is free to explore what the resort has to offer on this tropical paradise. There are a number of relaxing and fun, adventurous activities you can engage in. Tonight, enjoy a lovely dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Fiji Today, your day is free to explore what the resort has to offer on this tropical paradise. There are a number of relaxing and fun, adventurous activities you can engage in. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Fiji - Depart for Home Before your tour ends today in Fiji, an optional island tour is offered. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
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Prices From: £515 per person 3 Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Hotel: Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Day 1: Arrive Nadi, Fiji Today you will arrive in the beautiful tropical paradise of Fiji. Fijians are warm and friendly, with a welcoming, vibrant South Pacific culture. The expansive sandy beaches and clear ocean waters draw visitors from around the world. Tonight, enjoy a lovely dinner. Today dinner will be included.
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Day 2: Fiji Today, your day is free to explore what the resort has to offer on this tropical paradise. There are a number of relaxing and fun, adventurous activities you can engage in. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Fiji - Depart for Home Before your tour ends today in Fiji, an optional island tour is offered. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
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Hong Kong – Novotel Nathan Road Prices From: £118 per person for a 1 night stopover including round-trip transfers & breakfast. Additional nights from £91 per person. This is a 4 stars hotel with a great location, and public transport on the door step, well designed rooms and offering communication technology to stay connected. It is just a short stroll to the city’s renowned tourist attractions and shopping precincts. Novotel Nathan Road Hotel is situated on Nathan Road, on the Hong Kong’s busiest shopping streets which runs through the heart of Kowloon. Just few minutes walk from Jordan MTR station and it is just 40 minutes away from Hong Kong’s International Airport.
Singapore – Hotel Grand Pacific Prices From: £108.50 per person for a 1 night stopover including round-trip transfers and breakfast. Additional nights from £76.50 per person. This is a highly recommended hotel, providing excellent value for money and a good location within walking distance to Raffles Shopping Centre, Bugis shopping centre and Marina area. The hotel is located on Victoria Street in what is known as the civic district. So called because it was the seat of the colonial government. Within the area you can find some historical architecture like the Raffles Hotel, the National Museum, the Arts Museum, CHIJMES, St Andrew’s Cathedral, the Archbishop residence and several churches. Conveniently located 5 minutes from the City Hall MRT station.
Bangkok – Amari Atrium Hotel Prices From: £51 per person for a 1 night stopover including round-trip transfers and breakfast. Additional nights from £29.50 per person. This hotel has an attractive swimming pool, a Clark Hatch fitness centre and a Thai style open air jacuzzi on level 4. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle bus transfer to major shopping area such as World Trade Center, MBK department store, Pratunam local market, Robinson Sukhumvit, Patpong, Bangkok Night Bazaar and Weekend Market on the weekend.
Los Angeles – Marriott Los Angeles Airport (Room only) Prices From: £38 per person for a 1 night stopover including round-trip transfers. Additional nights from £38 per person. Conveniently located, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott is a lovely hotel. All guest rooms were completely renovated during summer of 2000. Come in and enjoy all of the comforts of home! Start your day with a cup of specialty coffee from the “Destinations” coffee shop in the lobby. Enjoy a refreshing change of pace in our spectacular pool area. Count on Marriott to make your stay a memorable one.
Los Angeles – Crowne Plaza Anaheim (Room only) Prices From: £73.50 per person for a 1 night stopover including round-trip transfers. Additional nights from £47.50 per person.
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Recreational offerings at the hotel are an outdoor heated pool, sun deck, Fitness Center featuring cardio stations and free weights, game room, gift shop and business center. The hotels is located just minutes from Disneyland Park, California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the Anaheim Convention Center. The in house restaurant is a South-ofthe-Border themed restaurant where you can enjoy California Cuisine with a Mexican flair. There are also additional dining options within walking distance.
Please note stopovers are unaccompanied by a Collette Tour Manager
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Reunification Palace • War Remnants Museum • Mekong Delta • Hoi An Ancient Town • Imperial Citadel • Hanoi Hilton • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum • Water Puppet Theatre • Halong Bay • Elephant Village • Baci Ceremony • Angkor Wat • Ta Prohm Temple • Tonle Sap
Day 1: Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
in a lush tropical garden and explore local villages. Later visit Cao Dai Temple and its unique architectural style. Experience the region’s multifaceted culinary heritage with an optional dinner at a French restaurant. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Arrive in historic Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An
Begin with an overnight flight to Vietnam.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Tour the city’s colonial landmarks including the Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Opera House before visiting the Reunification Palace where the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Learn more about the lasting effects of this struggle at the War Remnants Museum. Later join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a rooftop garden that was a popular hangout for American military officials and war correspondents. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Travel to the Mekong Delta and embark on a cruise along the bustling river. See floating markets, fruit orchards and the Mekong River islands. After, enjoy a leisurely lunch
Fly to Da Nang and stop at China Beach where American troops landed during the war. After, venture to Hoi An, an ancient merchant trading port and a UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy a cycle tour of the preserved town. See the Tan Ky Old House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Chua Ong Pagoda and a 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Hoi An Today’s cooking class begins at a local market, here you can interact with vendors and learn about traditional ingredients. Then, follow the Thu Bon river to the cooking school and observe local life along the way. Visit the school’s herb garden before discovering the art of plate decorating and prepare five traditional Vietnamese dishes. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 7: Hoi An - Hue Take an optional sunrise photography class and observe fishermen bringing in their catch in the dawn light. Travel to Hue, the Imperial capital city, via the panoramic Hai Van Pass. En route, savour a seafood lunch at Lang Co fishing village. Arrive in Hue, home of the Nguyen dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, visit the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Tonight, enjoy a lavish royal feast. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Cruise on the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda. Here, visit the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Afterwards, enjoy a vegetarian lunch at a local
monastery and converse with monks to learn about their daily life. Later, fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Enjoy dinner in an environment reminiscent of local markets. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Hanoi Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison (aka the Hanoi Hilton), where American POWs were detained. Afterwards, stroll along Hoan Kiem Lake and through the craft guild streets in the nearby old quarter. This evening, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet performance. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 10: Hanoi Visit the mausoleum that holds the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh before you discover Minh’s simple house on stilts. Admire the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water. For lunch, you have the option of embarking on a street food tour of Hanoi that delves into authentic culinary delights such as pho noodles. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Hanoi - Halong Bay Drive to Halong Bay for your overnight cruise on a luxury junk boat. Marvel at the thousands of limestone islands that dot these waters. Transfer to a sampan and visit a floating fishing village. Later, watch the sunset before sharing a seafood feast. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Halong Bay - Luang Prabang, Laos Join a sunrise tai chi class on deck as the fog lifts, revealing the morning light. Then explore an ancient cave on a nearby island. Enjoy brunch on board and cruise back to the harbour. From Hanoi, fly to Luang Prabang. Tonight, enjoy a tasting menu sampling local Laotian delicacies. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 13: Luang Prabang Visit an elephant village nestled in a jungle valley on the banks of a river. Learn how mahouts train their elephants and you can opt to take an elephant ride! Proceed to the three-tiered Kuang Si waterfall and have a picnic lunch. Then stop at a local village to learn the traditions of ethnic minorities. Attend a traditional Baci ceremony, a “calling of the soul” reserved for special events. This evening, share a communal dinner with your fellow well-wishers. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Luang Prabang Wake before dawn and participate in the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks. After, stroll the local market and watch the town come to life. Cruise the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha statues left by pilgrims and stop at Ban Xang Hai, famous for its rice wine, and Ban Xang Khong, known for silk weaving. This afternoon, return to Luang Prabang for a guided tour of the National Museum, the former Royal Palace. Visit the sacred temples of Wat Aham, Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong, before climbing to the top of Mount Phousi to watch the sunset. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Collette Experiences • Interact with vendors in a local market and enjoy a cooking class where you will learn to prepare five traditional Vietnamese dishes. • Take a sampan ride and visit a floating village on Halong Bay. • Visit an elephant village where you may opt to take an elephant ride.
• Wake at dawn and offer alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks in Luang Prabang.
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• You may experience the golden light of Angkor Wat at sunset.
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Optional 2 Night Hong Kong Pre Tour Extension Kowloon, located in the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day 3: Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island Cross the harbour and enjoy a comprehensive tour of Hong Kong Island, home to the city’s most popular sights. Visit Stanley Market and stroll around its famous seaside village bazaar. Take a visit to Aberdeen Fishing Village where you will have the opportunity to take a traditional sampan ride in the typhoon shelter. Your tour will also take you past Repulse Bay Beach, an important strategic location during World War II and the longest beach on the island.
Day 15: Luang Prabang - Siem Reap, Cambodia Fly to Siem Reap and visit Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building and the symbol of Cambodia. Stand before the stone carvings and bas-reliefs that decorate this 12th century complex. This evening, enjoy a traditional Apsara show with dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Siem Reap Explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Thom, famous for the Bayon temple and its colossal stone-carved faces. Continue to the haunting Ta Prohm temple, overgrown by creeping jungle. After, enjoy a Khmer lunch set in a traditional wooden house and then meet local school children at the JWOC Community Center. Later visit Artisans d’Angkor which teaches young Cambodians ancient traditions like stone carving. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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• Attend a traditional Baci ceremony, a “calling of the soul” reserved for special events.
Prices From: £225 per person 2 Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Day 1: Overnight Flight Your tour begins with an overnight flight to Hong Kong.
Day 2: Hong Kong - Extension Begins Today you arrive in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan and dynamic cities. Here you’ll stay in
Complete your tour with a panoramic ride up Victoria Peak for spectacular views of the city and harbour below. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Hong Kong - Ho Chi Minh City You will board your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
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What’s Included • 40 Meals (17 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 9 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
Enjoy Your Stay Day 1 Day 2-4 Day 5-6 Day 7 Day 8-10 Day 11 Day 12-14 Day 15-17 Day 18 Day 19
Overnight Flight New World Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Life Resort, Hoi An Imperial Hotel, Hue Movenpick Hotel, Hanoi Bhaya Classic, Halong Bay Sala Prabang, Luang Prabang Angkor Century Resort, Siem Reap Landscape Hotel, Phnom Penh Overnight Flight
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Ho Chi Minh City from only £55 per person per night and/or post nights in Phnom Penh from only £25 per person per night.
Day 17: Siem Reap Sail on Tonle Sap – the Great Lake of Cambodia and explore Kompong Phluk, a floating village. Visit the Roluos Group and take an ox cart ride to the Roluos Pagoda where monks celebrate a private blessing ceremony. Enjoy lunch at a local home and after you can choose to visit the Landmine Museum and the Banteay Srei complex. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 18: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh Travel to Phnom Penh and enjoy lunch at a non-profit restaurant that trains and employs former Cambodian
street children. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed in a notorious Khmer Rouge prison. After, continue to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. This evening savour a farewell dinner at a highly-acclaimed restaurant. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 19: Phnom Penh - Depart for Home Fly home with a wealth of incredible memories. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 20: Arrive U.K.
On Tour Options Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
Select Your Tour Date in £s per person Departures 2013 From 10, 24 Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 7, 14, 21 Mar
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Optional 3 Night Bangkok Post Tour Extension Day 20: Bangkok Visit the Golden Buddha, one of the world’s largest solid gold statues. Proceed to Wat Po, temple of the Reclining Buddha. Gasp at the scale of this 140-foot long gold-leafcovered monument and its mother-of-pearl inlaid feet. Explore the grounds of the Grand Palace and marvel at the grandeur of this royal residence. Stop at Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha and Thailand’s most sacred temple. Continue with a visit to the Jim Thompson House. Tonight, you have the option of a candlelight dinner cruise aboard a luxury rice barge on the Chao Phraya River. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. Prices From: £470 per person 4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
Day 19: Phnom Penh - Bangkok Board a short flight from Phnom Penh to Bangkok. Marvel at ancient monuments, explore local culinary treasures, shop for unique souvenirs, or just soak in the energy of the city - there is a reason Bangkok has always been one of the most popular destinations in Asia. Begin by boarding a long-tail boat and explore Bangkok’s network of canals called klongs. Drift past local houses and learn about daily life along the waterways. Stop at the iconic Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn.
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Day 21: Bangkok Travel south of Bangkok to the amazing Mae Klong Market along the railroad tracks. Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Your afternoon is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 22: Bangkok - Depart for Home. Enjoy a day at leisure before transferring to the airport for your overnight flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 23: Arrive U.K. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
Departures 2013 From 3, 10, 24, 31 Oct 3699 7 Nov Departures 2014 From 9, 16 Jan
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Emirates via Dubai. Single Supplements from £700. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Edinburgh & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays. • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Not all vendors accept credit cards or travellers checks; therefore, it is recommended you bring small amounts of US dollars which are widely accepted for personal use. • Passports and visas are required for this tour at your expense. The approximate cost for the Vietnam visa is £83 including handling fees and you must obtain it prior to departure. You can obtain the visa for Cambodia either in advance at a cost of £44 including handling fees or at the airport upon arrival where the cost is approximately £15 and you will need 2 passport photos. Your Tour Manager will help you with the Cambodian visa. A Laos visa is required for this tour at your expense. This can be purchased upon arrival in Luang Prabang, Laos. One complete blank page is required in your passport to allow for visa on arrival. The approximate cost is £22. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilise your time on tour. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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What’s Included • 14 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Peking Duck Dinner • Great Wall • Hot Pot Dinner • Summer Palace • Lama Temple • Acrobatics Show • Temple of Heaven • Hutong Rickshaw Tour • Imperial Cuisine Courtyard Dinner
Day 1: Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Beijing, China Begin your journey in Beijing. Over the next several days you will experience the beauty and intrigue of this ancient city that remains both the political and cultural heart of the country.
Day 3: Beijing Delve into China’s history with a visit to Tiananmen Square. Next, visit the Forbidden City, an awe-inspiring palace complex that was the home to 24 Chinese Emperors over the course of almost 500 years. Take a special tour of the Treasure Hall, a section normally not open to the general public. Pause to savour a traditional dim sum lunch. Visit a silk factory and explore how traditional artisans create the luxurious fabric. Learn about jade carving and help design your very own custom-made jade name seal stamp, a perfect way to commemorate your visit to Beijing. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a world-famous Peking Duck restaurant. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: The Great Wall No visit to China would be complete without seeing The Great Wall. Visit the picturesque Juyongguan section and walk along the wall. Next, visit jade and cloisonné workshops. Tonight, have fun with a traditional Beijing hot pot dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Beijing Today is at your leisure to explore this fascinating city independently. In the afternoon, you have the option to explore the 798 Dashanzi Art District. This evening, you can even choose to experience a traditional Peking Opera and explore the Donghuamen night market. Your Tour Manager will be available to offer suggestions on how best to spend your free time. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Beijing Begin your day with a visit to the Summer Palace, considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design. Visit a pearl factory and learn about the different varieties of these underwater gems. Next, marvel at the intricate design of the Lama Temple, one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Tonight, enjoy
a breath-taking acrobatics show. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 7: Beijing Enjoy a day of leisure to explore this wonderful city. You may take an optional tour to Xian*, which includes a visit to the spectacular Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum. Today breakfast will be included.
On Tour Options Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
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Day 8: Beijing This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven. Learn tai chi amidst the locals doing their morning exercises. Soak in the culture of this communal space. Afterwards, experience ancient Beijing on a traditional rickshaw tour through its narrow streets and alleys. With help from an interpreter, you will learn about a local family’s history and way of life when you share lunch with them in their Hutong home. Next, visit a Chinese calligraphy master and learn how to write in this ancient art. Complete your visit with a traditional tea ceremony. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner with Imperial cuisine at a courtyard restaurant. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Beijing - Depart for Home Your tour ends in Beijing. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Arrive U.K. Optional Full Day Xian Tour Prices From: £340 per person Includes: Terracotta Warriors Museum
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Emirates via Dubai. Direct flights on British Airways available - call for details. Single Supplements from £230. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. . • Order of days in China may change. • *The optional tour to Xian must be purchased a minimum of 45 days prior to departure and is non-refundable within 45 days of departure. Passport information is required at the time of booking this option. Internal flights that are purchased will be ticketed and distributed on tour by your Tour Manager. The cost of this option is 313 GBP per person. Should you decide to book this option inside of 45 days of departure, the cost will be approx. 375 GBP and is subject to availability. • We pride ourselves on bringing travellers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. • A Visa for China is required for this tour at your own expense. The approximate visa cost is 120 GBP plus shipping, subject to change. Please check with your consulate. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • The Great Wall • Beijing Zoo • Temple of Heaven • Rickshaw Tour • Terracotta Warriors • Guilin • Reed Flute Caves • Bund • Acrobatic Show • Zhujiajiao • Shanghai Museum
Day 1: Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Beijing, China Join us on a tour of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. In China, experience the traditional bustle of Beijing, the ancient splendour of Xian, the tranquillity of Guilin, and the modern cityscape of Shanghai. Your adventure begins in Beijing, the vibrant capital city.
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Contemplate history with a visit to Tiananmen Square. Then, visit the Forbidden City, an awe-inspiring palace complex that has been home to 24 Chinese emperors for almost 500 years. Take a special tour of the Treasure Hall, a section normally not open to the general public. After savouring a traditional dim sum lunch, learn about jade carving and help design your very own custom-made jade name seal stamp, a perfect way to commemorate your visit to China. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a world-famous Peking duck restaurant. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: The Great Wall China’s legendary landmark, the Great Wall, is yours to discover. During your visit, walk along a portion of this 3,700 mile marvel! Visit jade and cloisonné workshops to learn how local artists create these ancient masterpieces. Feel the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympics
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when you view the Olympic Green where you have the opportunity to take photos of two famous structures the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Tonight, have fun at a traditional Beijing hot pot dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
master and learn how to write using this ancient art. A short flight brings you to China’s interior city of Xian. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 5: Beijing Begin your day with a visit to the Summer Palace, considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape artist design. Explore a pearl factory and learn about the different varieties of these underwater gems. Visit the Beijing Zoo, home of the famous pandas. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you will decide to explore the cutting edge 798 Dashanzi Art District. In the evening, you could choose to watch a traditional Peking Opera and explore the Donghuamen night market. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Your day begins with a visit to the excavation site of the Terracotta Warriors. This vast clay army, 8,000 strong, was created to guard one of China’s emperors in the afterlife. Be amazed by the sheer numbers of them and their detailed features! Visit one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, the classical Wild Goose Pagoda. This impressive structure was built during the Tang Dynasty to house Buddhist treasures. Afterwards, explore the bustling Muslim Quarter where Chinese Muslims have lived for hundreds of years. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Xian dumpling banquet. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Beijing - Xian
Day 8: Xian
Explore the world-famous Temple of Heaven, an ornate sanctuary where Chinese Emperors worshiped their gods. Learn tai chi amidst the locals doing their morning exercises or watch them playing cards or board games. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime rickshaw tour through the Hutongs, the narrow streets of ancient Beijing. With help from an interpreter, you will learn about a local family’s history and way of life when you share lunch with them in their Hutong home. Next, meet a Chinese calligraphy
Begin your day with a visit to the Shaanxi Museum where you can view bronze wares, pottery and ancient murals. Visit the Xian city wall, the largest and best-preserved in China. Take a stroll or perhaps rent bicycles or golf carts to navigate the 8-mile loop. Savour a lunch of Xian’s most celebrated local dish. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Tonight, you may choose to enjoy an opulent Tang Dynasty dinner and show. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Caves with its wonderful underground scenery. Enjoy traditional Guilin rice noodles for lunch. Stop at Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of the city of Guilin. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Discover the treasures of the Shanghai Museum, home to priceless artefacts that span China’s rich history. Explore the shops, galleries and cafes of the Tian Zi Fang district. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, bid farewell to China at a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Guilin - Shanghai Depart for Shanghai, a bustling trade port and the economic heart of China, whose futuristic skyline will leave you speechless. Enjoy lunch at a celebrated restaurant known for its xiao long bao soup dumplings. Explore Old Town’s narrow streets and relax in the tranquillity of the Yuyuan Garden. Enjoy a locally guided tour of the waterfront district known as the Bund which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. Famous for its gorgeous colonial buildings, you’ll feel as though you have stepped back into 19th-century Europe as you wander among the impressive Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Tonight, take in the energy and excitement of the Chinese acrobatic show. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Shanghai - Zhujiajiao - Shanghai Enjoy a full day excursion to the water village of Zhujiajiao, an ancient city located on the banks of Dianshan Lake. After more than one thousand years, Ming and Qing dynasty buildings still stand and 36 ancient stone bridges cross the canal that runs through the centre of town. Enjoy a boat ride on the canal and have time to shop. Tonight you may choose to dine at the French Concession and enjoy an evening cruise on the Huangpu River. Today breakfast will be included.
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Today you have a full day at leisure to relax or explore Guilin on your own. You may choose to take an optional excursion which includes a cruise on the Li River where you’ll admire the landscapes that have inspired artists and poets for centuries, followed by a visit to Yangshuo’s bustling market to bargain with the locals for souvenirs. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Emirates via Dubai. Direct flights on British Airways available - please call for details. Single Supplements from £260. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • This tour also operates in March and April 2013 with a shortened itinerary without Guilin. Prices from £2149. Please call for details. • *Customers taking the Hong Kong extension will fly with Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong. • A Visa is required for this tour at your expense. The approximate visa cost is £120 GBP including handling fee. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
Collette Experiences • Savour a variety of traditional Chinese food and drink, including Peking duck, noodles, hot pot, dumplings and dim sum.. • Take a special tour of the Treasure Hall in the Forbidden City. • Learn about jade carving and design your own custom-made jade name seal stamp. • Relax in the tranquility of the beautiful city of Guilin. • While in Shanghai, take in an amazing acrobatics show and visit the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao. • Meet a Chinese calligraphy master and learn how to write using this ancient art.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Shanghai • Yuyuan Garden • Acrobatics Show • MagLev Train Ride • Yangtze River Cruise • Three Gorges Dam • Xian City Wall • Terracotta Warriors • Wild Goose Pagoda • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Summer Palace • Temple of Heaven • Hutong Rickshaw Tour
Day 1: Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Shanghai, China Your tour begins in booming Shanghai, the economic capital of the People’s Republic of China.
Day 3: Shanghai Ease your way into the local culture as your Tour Manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Then, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Shanghai. Set out for the waterfront district, known as the Bund, which runs along the Huangpu River. Famous for its impressive colonial buildings, you’ll feel as though you have stepped back into 19th century Europe. After a lunch that features xiao long bao soup dumplings, explore Old Town’s narrow streets and relax in the tranquil Yuyuan Garden. Meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner overlooking the Shanghai skyline. Afterwards, enjoy an amazing acrobatics show. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: Shanghai - Yichang Board Cruise Ship Visit a silk factory and learn how artisans create this luxurious fabric. For your trip to the airport, climb aboard the MagLev train, a magnetic levitation line that can reach 268 miles per hour. After touching down in Yichang, board your ship for a 4-night Yangtze River cruise. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Cruising - Three Gorges Dam Xiling Gorge Begin your day with a tai chi lesson on the sundeck. Sail into Xiling Gorge, the longest section of the Three Gorges. Visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Upon completion, the dam, inside the first of the three gorges, will be the world’s largest hydroelectric project. Afterwards, sail through the five-step locks. Tonight, enjoy the captain’s welcome dinner and cabaret. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Cruising - Shennong Stream Wu Gorge - Qutang Gorge Enjoy an excursion visiting the Shennong Stream in traditional pea boats. Upon returning to your ship, sail through Wu Gorge, well-known for its 12 forest-covered peaks. This afternoon, sail through Qutang Gorge, the river’s most dramatic. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Discover the treasures of the Shanghai Museum, home to artefacts that span China’s rich history. Visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center and view the centrepiece of the museum, a vast scale model of Shanghai as it will look in 2020. Explore the shops, galleries and cafes of the Tian Zi Fang district. Your afternoon is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Cruising - Fengdu Arrive in the city of Fengdu, depicted as the “City of Ghosts” in ancient works. Home to over 48 temples, the origin of the town’s extraordinary reputation can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Chongqing - Disembark Cruise Ship - Xian Arrive at the mountain city of Chongqing and disembark. Fly to the ancient city of Xian. Upon arrival, savour a lunch of Xian’s most celebrated local dish. Visit the Xian city wall, China’s largest and best-preserved. Take a stroll or perhaps rent bicycles to navigate part of the 8-mile loop. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Xian dumpling banquet. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Xian Today, explore the excavation site of the Terracotta Warriors. This vast clay army, 8,000 strong, was created to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife. You’ll be amazed - each soldier has a different face. After lunch, visit the Muslim Quarter, a fascinating area filled with exotic local shops. See the Great Mosque and its fusion of Chinese and Arabian architecture. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Day 11: Xian Visit the Shaanxi Museum and view bronze wares, pottery and ancient murals. Afterwards, visit one of the world’s most famous Buddhist temples, the Wild Goose Pagoda. Your afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, you may choose to enjoy an opulent Tang Dynasty dinner and show. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 12: Xian - Beijing Fly to Beijing, capital of China. Upon arrival, savour a traditional dim sum lunch. Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public spaces in the world. Next, visit the Forbidden City, an awe-inspiring palace complex that has been home to 24 Chinese emperors. Take a special tour of the Treasure Hall, a section normally closed to the public. Learn about jade carving and help design your own custom-made jade name seal stamp, a perfect way to commemorate your journey. Tonight, experience an authentic hot pot dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: The Great Wall Visit the picturesque Juyongguan section of the Great Wall and walk along a portion of this legendary structure. Visit a cloisonné workshop to learn how local artists create these masterpieces. On your way back to Beijing, relive the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympics when you view the Olympic Green, the Water Cube and the famous Bird’s Nest. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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calligraphy master and learn about this ancient art. Your final stop features a traditional tea ceremony. Later, enjoy a special Peking Duck farewell dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Beijing - Depart for Home Enjoy a day at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 15: Beijing Visit the Temple of Heaven. Later, take a thrilling rickshaw tour through the oldest part of Beijing. With an interpreter, learn about a local family’s way of life and share lunch with them in their Hutong home. Next, meet a Chinese
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Day 14: Beijing Visit the Summer Palace, considered a masterwork of Chinese landscape design. Explore a pearl factory and learn about the different varieties of these underwater gems. Visit the Beijing Zoo, home of the famous pandas. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, you may opt to attend the Peking Opera and explore the Donghuamen night market. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with Emirates via Dubai. Direct flights on British Airways available - please call for details. Single Supplements from £450. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • Customers taking the Hong Kong extension will fly with Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong. • The order of sightseeing may change to best utilise your time on tour. • Dinners on the cruise ship are Chinese cuisine. Due to the ongoing dam/flood project, the itinerary may vary slightly with little or no advance notice and alternative excursions may be substituted. • Internal flights will be ticketed and distributed on tour by your Tour Manager. • A Visa is required for this tour at your expense. The approximate visa cost is £120 GBP including handling fee. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Collette Experiences • Take a relaxing 4-night upstream cruise on the Yangtze River. • Ride the 268 mph MagLev train in Shanghai! • Savour a variety of traditional Chinese food and drink, including Peking Duck, noodles, hot pot, dumplings and dim sum. • Meet a Chinese calligraphy master and learn how to write using this ancient art.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Reclining Buddha • Grand Palace • Jim Thompson House • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market • Klong Tour • Bridge Over the River Kwai • Death Railway • Doi Tung Development Project • Golden Triangle • Hall of Opium • Khantoke Dinner and Show • Hill Tribes • Night Market • Maesa Elephant Camp • Alms Giving
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Travel south to the amazing Mae Klong Market along the railroad tracks. Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market where countless vendors sell fruits and vegetables from their boats. This afternoon, board a long-tail boat and explore Bangkok’s network of canals called klongs. Drift along and discover daily life on the waterways. Stop at the iconic Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn. Later, you have the option of embarking on a street food tour of Bangkok. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 2: Arrive Bangkok, Thailand Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital. This bustling city blends the cosmopolitan with timeless tradition.
Day 3: Bangkok Begin your journey by visiting the Golden Buddha, one of the world’s largest solid gold statues. Learn why it was originally covered in plaster. Proceed to Wat Po, temple of the Reclining Buddha. Marvel at the scale of this gold-leaf covered monument and its mother-of-pearl inlaid feet. Explore the spectacular grounds of the Grand Palace. Stop at Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha and Thailand’s most sacred temple. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Visit the Jim Thompson House, home of the American entrepreneur who revitalised the Thai silk industry. This afternoon you may choose to go shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market or have a garment made at one of the town’s best tailors. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a traditional Thai house. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. The Grand Palace
Day 5: Bangkok Examine World War II in Thailand at Kanchanburi’s JEATH War Museum. Reflect during a stroll along the historic Bridge over the River Kwai. Ride the notorious Death Railway and visit the Hellfire Pass Museum before walking through the nearby canyon. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Bangkok Today is at leisure. Perhaps explore independently or choose to simply relax and perhaps enjoy a traditional Thai massage. Tonight you may opt to join a candlelight dinner river cruise aboard a luxury rice barge. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Bangkok - Chiang Rai Take a short flight to Chiang Rai. At the Doi Tung Development Project, learn about the Princess Mother’s efforts to eradicate opium and teach villagers sustainable practices. Stroll through the beautiful Mae Fah Luang Garden. Visit the Cottage Industries Center and discover local arts like mulberry paper making. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Chiang Rai Drive to the famous Golden Triangle. Enjoy magnificent views of the place where Thailand, Laos and Burma
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meet. Embark on a long-tail boat cruise on the Mekong and picnic by the river banks. Visit the Hall of Opium, an interactive museum that traces opium’s worldwide impact. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 9: Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai Visit the contemporary Wat Rong Khun temple. Its striking white facade is the masterwork of one of Thailand’s most renowned artists. En route to Chiang Mai, stop for lunch at a popular restaurant that promotes community development. Visit the Sankampaeng Handicraft Village and learn about umbrella making, teak carving and lacquer ware. Tonight, enjoy a Khantoke dinner and show that highlights dances from the region’s hill tribes. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Chiang Mai Visit the remote villages of the Akha and Lisu hill tribes. Learn about another way of life as you interact with local children and share a simple lunch. This evening, stroll, bargain and shop at Chiang Mai’s famous night market. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 11: Chiang Mai Travel through the lush jungle to Maesa Elephant Camp, . You may even choose to ride an elephant or later, stop at an orchid farm that displays some of Thailand’s most exquisite blooms. Enjoy lunch and northern Thailand’s signature dish at a specialty restaurant. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 12: Chiang Mai Visit the local market and participate in the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks. Proceed to Wat Chedi Luang and chat with monks. Visit the sacred Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple. Finally, savour a farewell dinner at an art gallery and restaurant overlooking the river. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 13: Chiang Mai - Bangkok Fly back to Bangkok for a day at leisure. Relax, explore more of the city or shop for souvenirs. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Bangkok - Depart for Home Enjoy a day at leisure before your flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
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trains young Cambodians to revive ancient traditions like stone carving. Meet local school children at the JWOC Community Center. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 16: Siem Reap Sail on Tonle Sap – the Great Lake of Cambodia. Explore Kompong Phluk, a floating village. Visit the Roluos Group and take an oxcart ride to the Roluos Pagoda. Enjoy lunch at a local home. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 17: Siem Reap - Bangkok Prices From: £715 per person 7 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Day 14: Bangkok - Siem Reap Board a flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap. Visit Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building and the symbol of Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional Apsara show with dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 15: Siem Reap Explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Thom, famous for the Bayon temple and its colossal stone-carved faces. Continue to the haunting Ta Prohm temple, overgrown by creeping jungle. Enjoy a Khmer lunch set in a traditional wooden house. Visit Artisans d’Angkor which
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A short flight brings you back to Bangkok. You have the day at leisure to relax, explore more of the city or shop for souvenirs. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 18: Bangkok - Depart for Home Enjoy a further day at leisure before your overnight flight back to the UK. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 19: Arrive U.K. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. A visa is required for the Angkor Wat extension. You can obtain the visa for Cambodia online before departure or at the airport upon arrival. The cost is approximately 15 GBP and must be paid in local currency or USD. You will also need 2 passport photos.
Stopover in Dubai Prices From: £145 per person Please call for further information.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Old Delhi • Lake Pichola Cruise • Yoga Class • Hawa Mahal • Amber Fort • Home-Hosted Dinner • Game Drives • Fatehpur Sikri • Taj Mahal • Mother Teresa’s Charity Home • Chandel Temple Complex • Ganga Aarti Ceremony • Sarnath
Day 1: Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Delhi, India Welcome to Delhi, India’s capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years.
Day 3: New Delhi Ease your way into the local culture a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and explore Old Delhi’s narrow streets by rickshaw. Tour New Delhi, visiting Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and visit Humayun’s tomb – considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal for its Indo-Persian design. Later, behold the India Gate war memorial, the Parliament and the palatial Rashtrapati Bhawan – the President’s residence. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
built in 1725. Later, set off to see the largest temple in Udaipur – Jagdish Temple. Stop at Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Maids of Honour. Learn about the lifestyle of the royal ladies who once strolled through these gardens. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Udaipur - Jaipur Fly to the “Pink City,” Jaipur and stop briefly at Hawa Mahal, home to a former Maharaja. Visit the City Palace, finding gardens, courtyards, intricate decorative art and carved doorways. Later, marvel at Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in 1726. Today breakfast will be included.
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Fly to Udaipur this morning, your gateway to Rajasthan, a restored palace overlooking the lake. This evening, cruise by boat along Lake Pichola taking in views of the Jag Mandir Palace and the City Palace. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Ride an elephant* to the top of Amber Fort, India’s former seat of power. Tap into local customs during lunch as you learn about turban and sari tying. Afterwards, stroll through a flower market for a glimpse into the art of making garlands used in traditional Indian welcome ceremonies. Enjoy a henna tattoo and bindi demonstration before sitting down tonight for a home-hosted dinner, observing daily life inside the old city. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Travel to Ranthambore National Park, learning of Project Tiger’s efforts at conservation in the country whilst a naturalist discusses the wildlife of the country with a slideshow and discussion. Embark on a game viewing drive by canter, an open air vehicle and be on the lookout for marsh crocodiles, hyenas, sloth bears, and even tigers. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Ranthambore Rise and shine early for a game viewing drive! Afterwards, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before visiting the Ranthambore School of Art. Next, visit Dastkar Ranthambore Project, founded in 1981 by six women
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Day 10: Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra An early morning train brings you to Bharatpur, enjoy brunch here before setting off for Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. A city that was larger than London when it was constructed. Your day ends in Agra. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 11: Agra Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise aboard a tonga – or horse carriage – that takes you to its gates. The Taj Mahal took 22 years and 20,000 men to build. Built in the 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Afterwards, visit Agra Fort, the seat of the Mughal Empire. Then, continue to Mother Teresa’s Charity Home**, a residence for orphans that is supported by the efforts of the Collette Foundation. Here, the sisters provide children with clothing, food, affection and quality education. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 12: Agra - Jhansi - Occhra - Khajuraho Board your train for Jhansi. Continue to Occhra and visit Jahangir Mahal. Continue to Khajuraho, your home for the evening. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 13: Khajuraho - Varanasi Visit the Chandel Temple complex and behold some of the finest examples of temple architecture. Then fly to Varanasi, a simplistic and charming city with a universal mystique. Tonight, visit the Ghats – the banks of the river – witnessing the illuminated Ganga Aarti ceremony before a Hindu scholar discusses the philosophy of Hinduism with you. Today breakfast will be included.
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Continue to Sarnath where Siddarth Gautama, later known as Buddha, gave his first sermon on a quiet grove in the 6th century BC. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner this evening. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Cruise along the River Ganges past various Ghats where you’ll see people ritually cleansing themselves of their sins, hoping for salvation. A city tour of Varanasi includes Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva; Benaras Hindu University; and Bharat Mata Temple.
Enjoy a morning at leisure before flying back to Delhi. Later, depart for the international airport for your flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on British Airways. Single Supplements from £710. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast at supplement. Also available from Birmingham & Aberdeen. Please call for details. • Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this programme. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. • For taking photos inside attractions, the Indian Government charges a camera and/or video fee of approximately 16 GBP/38 GBP respectively (total for the entire trip). The Tour Manager will collect these fees at the beginning of the tour and pay the government accordingly. • A development fee to be paid in local currency upon exiting the country from Delhi airport is approximately 20 GBP. • *If elephants are not available or may not be used, you will be transported via 4x4 jeeps. • **Please note that Collette Foundation sites may not be available for visits due to school holidays or programming challenges. • A Passport and Visa is required for this tour at your expense. The approximate visa cost, including handling fees is 85 GBP. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Johannesburg • Soweto • Panoramic Route • Kruger National Park • Safari Game Drive • Garden Route • Knysna • Featherbed Nature Reserve • Ostrich Farm Visit • Wine Pairing Dinner • Cape Town • Table Mountain
Day 1: Depart U.K. - Overnight Flight Day 2: Arrive Sandton, South Africa Your journey begins in Sandton. Famous for its rich veins of gold and other valuable minerals, it is now the bustling cosmopolitan centre of greater Johannesburg.
Day 3: Sandton - Soweto - Sandton A guided tour of Soweto - South West Township showcases luxurious mansions and informal settlements as you learn about the historic significance of the area. Experience the regional lifestyle when joining locals for lunch at a nearby Shebeen or house tavern. This afternoon, visit the Apartheid Museum for a look into the dynamic history of racial segregation in South Africa. Gather this evening with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Kruger National Park Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth Travel back to Johannesburg to board your flight to Port Elizabeth. This coastal town is the gateway to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch of coastline set between mountain ranges and the Indian Ocean. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Port Elizabeth - Knysna Journey through the Tsitsikamma Forest, a natural gem along the Garden Route. Known for its gorges and steep cliffs, the indigenous forest is home to hundreds of species of birdlife. Continue along the southern coast where a jagged shoreline meets quaint villages. Arrive in the picturesque resort town of Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. This afternoon, your township tour will highlight the diversity of this community followed by a
Day 5: Kruger NP - Safari Game Drive Enjoy a full day open air vehicle safari game drive. A local expert leads you in search of the Big 5 - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino - and provides insight into these fascinating animals along the way. Relax with a picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of Kruger National Park. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 8: Knysna Today you visit nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve. Begin with a lagoon cruise out to the famous Knysna Heads which mark the entrance to the lagoon. Next, board a 4x4 vehicle and travel deep into the forest. Discover the local flora and fauna during a leisurely-paced nature walk. Enjoy lunch amongst the ancient milkwood trees - so called because of their white latex sap - before your return cruise. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to independently explore Knysna’s charming waterfront. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 9: Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Stellenbosch
Day 4: Panoramic Route - Kruger Nat. Park Travel through the spectacular Drakensburg Mountain Range en route to Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa. Scenic wonders surround you as you pass through the Blyde River Canyon, made mostly of red sandstone and known as one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. Set against the triplet mountain formation of the Three Rondovals, the canyon is the third largest in the world. Along this magnificent route you will also see Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This evening, enjoy a traditional BOMA dinner under the stars where you may sample some local game meat! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
touching experience as you visit a school. Learn about the efforts of the Collette Foundation and the local community to conquer the challenges of educating the children of the region. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of Knysna’s waterfront restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Travel to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest working ostrich farms in the area and, if you wish, go for a ride on one of these great birds! An outdoor barbecue lunch adds to an amazing day. Next, journey to your hotel located in the heart of the beautiful winelands region, known for its colourful mountains and endless vineyards. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. Oudtshoorn
Collette Experiences • Search for the “Big 5” during your included open-air safari game drive! • Visit the oldest working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, the “Ostrich Capital of the World,” and learn about these fascinating animals! • See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa, as you travel along the Panoramic Route.
Day 10: Stellenbosch This morning, set out on a walking tour of Stellenbosch, one the oldest European settlements in the region. Then, spend a leisurely afternoon relaxing and soaking in the beauty of your hotel. Enjoy a wine pairing dinner this evening as you indulge in the laid-back atmosphere. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Stellenbosch - Cape Town This morning, travel to Cape Town to enjoy a panoramic tour of this beautiful harbour side city. Cape Town
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celebrates its noted architecture that fuses the traditions of the French, German and Dutch. Enjoy a thrilling ride on a cable car as it whisks you to an altitude of more than 3,000 feet, landing atop the aptly named, and flat-topped, Table Mountain. The views of Cape Town, Robben Island and Lion’s Head will leave you breathless. Return to the city via Table Bay, passing through the Malay Quarter with its mosques and minarets. Make a special stop at the Milnerton Lighthouse. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
stopping for a visit with the penguins at Boulder Beach. On your return, explore the fascinating and famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 species of plants native to South Africa. This evening, experience a unique farewell to Africa as you enjoy an after-hours guided tour of the fascinating African Gold Museum, followed by a traditional African dining experience! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Cape Town - Depart for Home Your tour ends today in Cape Town. Today breakfast will be included.
Explore the coastal scenery and charming towns that populate the Cape Peninsula. Travel out to Cape Point,
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Optional 3 Night Victoria Falls Post Tour Extension residents of a local village. Following lunch with a local family, take a walking tour of Victoria Falls, truly one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” Shop at a local curio market before returning to your hotel. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 15: Victoria Falls
Day 13: Cape Town - Johannesburg Zimbabwe Fly this morning* to one of the world’s natural wonders, Victoria Falls, and transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel, known as the “grand old lady of the falls.” Upon arrival you’ll enjoy a tour of this historic hotel. Tonight, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Zambezi River, taking in the majestic African sunset.
Day 14: Victoria Falls Early this morning you will enjoy an elephant back safari and a chance to meet African elephants up close. After breakfast, you have an opportunity to interact with the
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Enjoy the day at leisure or choose an optional full day excursion** to Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to an abundance of wildlife and game. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Victoria Falls - Johannesburg Depart for Home Later this afternoon, board your international flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 17: Arrive U.K. Please Note: Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. Protection against malaria is recommended when visiting Zimbabwe and Botswana. Consult your doctor or travel clinic 2-3 weeks prior to departure. This extension is fully escorted by a local representative who provides all included services. *A valid Visa is required for Zimbabwe at an approximate cost of £80 including handling fees. **A second entry visa is required for Zimbabwe if you wish to purchase the optional Chobe day tour. Passports must have a blank page for the Visa to be placed. The Visa may be purchased upon arrival. **The Chobe day tour must be purchased a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival in Zimbabwe to ensure availability.
Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with flights on South African Airways. Flights are also available on British Airways from an additional £150. Please ask for details.. Single Supplements from £550. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. • Protection against malaria is recommended when visiting Kruger National Park. Consult your doctor or travel clinic 2-3 weeks prior to departure. • Table Mountain Cableway is subject to change due to weather. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • Important Passport Information: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay, plus you must have at least 2 blank pages remaining in your passport to allow the entry visa to be issued for South Africa. Failure to comply with this law will result in denied entry. These pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages at the back of the passport. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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The Plains of Africa
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Nairobi • Samburu National Reserve • Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara • Karen Blixen Home • Mt. Kilimanjaro • 9 Wildlife Safaris
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
evening, enjoy a traditional bush dinner featuring a Masai dance performance. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Explore Kenya’s wildlife and stunning natural vistas. Numerous game drives bring you in search of the “Big 5” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos) on your safari adventure. Today, arrive in Nairobi for your overnight stay.
Day 9: Masai Mara
Day 2: Nairobi - Samburu Reserve Set off for Samburu Reserve, home to some of Africa’s most exotic wildlife – the “Big 5,” Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. Enjoy a game drive en route to your riverside lodge. This evening, learn about the culture and traditions of the Samburu - an ethnic group related to the Masai - during an interactive discussion. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Samburu Reserve Bring your camera as you continue searching for the elusive “Big 5” on a journey through the rugged Samburu region. The striking contrast of sand, sky and bush will leave you breathless. Look for the spectacular local bird life; over 365 species of birds are known to inhabit Samburu and watch out for the desert rose, splashing colour against its natural surroundings. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Samburu - Nanyuki - Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club Arrive at the Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club, a worldfamous retreat in the shadow of Mt. Kenya. The resort shares its delightful history and beautiful grounds with you; it was once the private hunting lodge and retreat of actor William Holden. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club A full day at leisure gives you time to independently explore the Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Stroll through 100 acres of landscaped gardens; visit the animal
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orphanage; or unwind by the pool. Perhaps embark on an optional excursion to the Sweetwater Private Sanctuary. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Nanyuki - Lake Naivasha This morning, drive past the mountains via Nyahururu waterfalls and arrive at the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Take an afternoon nature walk for close viewing of several species of birds and indigenous plants. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha After a morning walk, savour a traditional breakfast in the bush. Later, visit Lake Nakuru. Enjoy lunch before setting off on a game drive where you may see thousands of flamingos. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha Masai Mara Game Reserve This morning, travel to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai Mara – an extension of the great Serengeti Plain – is considered the most stunning game viewing spot in all of Kenya: lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants and other wildlife reside here. Your tent provides all the deluxe amenities of a lodge, complete with the adventure of the wild. Visit a Masai village prior to your game drive. This
An optional hot air balloon ride over the plains is available this morning. Your full-day game drive includes a picnic lunch. Return to your hotel in the Masai Mara for sunset. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Masai Mara - Nairobi After breakfast, return to Nairobi. Travel to Karen, on the outskirts of Nairobi, and visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of the book “Out of Africa”. Experience the local wildlife firsthand as you have the opportunity to feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform at the Giraffe Sanctuary. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 11: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park This morning depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, famous for its open plains where lions and elephants roam and the breath-taking snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Amboseli Further explore Amboseli with two game drives – your final chance to see the “Big 5.” Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Amboseli - Nairobi - Depart for Home Return to Nairobi. Visit the students at Tenderfeet Education Center, supported by the Collette Foundation*. This school helps orphans and high risk children in Riruta, a suburb of Nairobi. Your tour ends this evening in Nairobi. Today breakfast will be included.
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• Explore the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of “Out of Africa.”
Optional 4 night Tanzania Post Tour Extension Day 15: Serengeti National Park Today you will enjoy a full day game drive in the park. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area After breakfast, begin your safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you continue your journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Prices From: £1,745 per person 12 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Day 13: Amboseli - Arusha Lake Manyara Depart Amboseli for the border town of Arusha. After clearing border crossing formalities, continue to Lake Manyara. Today lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Lake Manyara Serengeti National Park After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. After lunch, continue to Serengeti National Park. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 17: Ngorongoro - Arusha - Nairobi Depart for Home This morning drive to the Arusha airport for a short flight* to Nairobi. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 18: Arrive U.K. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. A minimum of 4 passengers is required for this extension to operate. Breakfast is included in Amboseli before travelling to Arusha. *The internal flight is not included in the land cost of your tour. This flight must be purchased at time of booking. The approximate cost of a Tanzania visa, purchased at the border, is 100 USD for Americans and 50 USD for Canadian and British citizens; this requires a blank page in your passport.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on British Airways. Single Supplements from £410. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this programme. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • *Should you wish to purchase the Tanzania extension, based on timing and routing, the visit to Tenderfeet on day 14 will not be included. • *Please note that Collette Foundation sites may not be available for visits due to school holidays or programming challenges. • Park fees are included in the land price of your tour. • Soft duffel bag luggage is required for this tour with maximum weight of 15 kgs. (approximately 33 pounds). • Single rooms are on request only and are extremely limited. Triples are not available. Child rates are not available. • A visa is required for Kenya at a cost of £80 including handling fees. Please allow a minimum of 6 weeks before travel to apply for your visa. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Exploring South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cape Town • Table Mountain • Hermanus • Entabeni Conservancy • Soweto Tour • Victoria Falls • Chobe National Park • 7 Wildlife Safaris
Day 1: Depart U.K. - Overnight Flight
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Epic scenery, winding coastlines, remarkable cultural diversity and abundant wildlife come together in an incredible experience.
Day 2: Arrive Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to the beautiful harbour city of Cape Town . Architecture which fuses French, German and Dutch traditions sets the stage for a thrilling cultural journey. Boulder’s Beach Penguins
Day 3: Cape Town Step aboard a cable car that whisks you to an altitude of more than 3,000 feet. Land atop Table Mountain* and gaze out at Cape Town, Robben Island and Lion’s Head. Return to the city via Table Bay, passing through the Moorish Malay Quarter on a panoramic tour. Pause along the way at Milnerton Lighthouse before spending the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Discover charming Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, known for its shopping and entertainment venues. Be sure to stop by the local craft market for some hidden gems. This evening, savour a true African dining experience and explore the traditional art of African drumming before you sample sixteen local delicacies. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Cape Town
Day 7: Hermanus - Entabeni Conservancy
Marvel at the coastal scenery and pleasant towns that populate the Cape Peninsula. Travel out to Cape Point on the southwestern tip of Africa and listen to the tales behind the numerous ship wrecks which attest to the treacherous nature of these waters. Come to know the Cape of Good Hope and take a tram to the top of the mountain and enjoy a leisurely hike down. Next you are off to Boulder Beach to see the penguins who call it home. Later this evening, make some new South African friends during a home-hosted dinner. Sit down with a local family and learn about their daily life, perhaps you’ll share stories from your own experiences. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Fly to the city of Johannesburg. Upon arrival head to the Entabeni Conservancy. Gather for an evening game drive and have your cameras ready as you search for the Big Five (lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino)! As the sun sets enjoy a traditional African sun downer, get out of your 4x4 for a cocktail as the sun drops behind the mountains. Sample a local favourite – Wild Game Biltong – before continuing on and keep your eyes peeled for the great cats preparing to hunt. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Cape Town - Hermanus
Rise before the sun and set out on a game drive. Enjoy coffee and tea in the bush before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Later, learn to follow the clues left by wildlife during a track identification walk with a ranger. After you have worked up an appetite, take time for a leisurely lunch in the gardens. Following dinner, continue your quest for the Big Five during another exciting game drive. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Travel along the coast to the charming seaside village of Hermanus. Enjoy a winery tour before your lunch and wine pairing. Relax with some leisure time at the hotel where you may choose to enjoy a spa treatment or simply kick back at the pool. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Spend a free day exploring Hermanus. Perhaps you’ll choose to test your mettle and opt for a thrilling great white shark experience. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 9: Entabeni Conservancy Johannesburg Carry on your quest for the Big Five before breakfast. Later, travel to the vibrant city of Johannesburg. Along the
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Day 10: Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe**. Visit a local village to learn more about the regional culture before embarking upon a walking tour of stunning Victoria Falls. Tonight, be greeted in Shona and Ndebele, the local languages, as you enjoy a BOMA dinner. Partake in a hand washing ceremony, followed by a sampling of traditional beer and snacks, as a prelude to dinner. Delight in a wide selection that includes game meat such as kudu, crocodile, ostrich and wart hog. This evening, traditional dancers, the Sangoma (story teller) and a local witch doctor complete the experience. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Victoria Falls Early this morning depart on an elephant back safari and a chance to meet African elephants up close and interact with this gorgeous animal. Visit a local craft market and enjoy some free time at the lodge and reflect on your surroundings as you relax while overlooking the wildlife watering hole. Today breakfast will be included.
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Watch for bushbuck as well as bird life during a nature walk with a local guide. The travel to Chobe, Botswana for an exciting safari cruise. Spot wildlife along the water’s edge and find hippos swimming along the shores and crocodiles basking in the sun. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Chobe Today features morning and afternoon game drives in the one-of-a-kind Chobe National Park where you can view the animals as they drink from the river. This evening enjoy a private farewell barbeque by the pool, sampling some game meat and local fish. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Chobe - Johannesburg - Depart for Home Fly to Johannesburg where your tour ends. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with flights on South African Airways. Flights are also available with British Airways from an additional £175. Please ask for details. Single Supplements from £910. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • *Table Mountain Cableway is subject to weather conditions. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • Protection against malaria is recommended when visiting Zimbabwe and Botswana. Consult your doctor or travel clinic 2-3 weeks prior to departure. • Important Passport Information: Passports must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended period of stay, plus you must have at least 3 blank pages remaining in your passport. Failure to comply with this law will result in denied entry. • **A valid visa is required for Zimbabwe at a cost of £80 including handling fees. A single entry visa should be purchased prior to your tour. A second single entry visa will be required at the end of the tour when you leave Botswana for Johannesburg as you fly out of Zimbabwe. This second Visa may be purchased upon arrival. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Israel: A Journey to the Holy Land
Jerusalem
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tel Aviv • Jaffa • Caesarea • Tiberias • Nazareth • Sea of Galilee • Jericho • Qumran • Dead Sea • Masada • Bethlehem • Church of the Nativity • Jerusalem • Mount of Olives • Mt. Zion • Wailing Wall
Day 1: Depart U.K. - Overnight Flight Journey with Collette on an inspirational trip to the Holy Land and visit some of the most ancient sites in the world.
Day 2: Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - Haifa Acre - Tiberias Begin the day with a stroll through the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins of the ancient Roman capital of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great in 22 B.C. Visit the Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Fortress. Travel the Valley of Armageddon to the excavation site of Tel Megiddo. Next, enjoy a panoramic view of Haifa and the Baha’i Shrine and Gardens on Mount Carmel (UNESCO World Heritage site). Then, visit the ancient Crusader city of Acre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your day comes to an end in Tiberias. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Tiberias - Cana - Nazareth - Tabgha - Capernaum - Sea of Galilee This morning you’ll visit Cana, considered to be the site of the First Miracle, where Jesus turned water into
wine. Next, travel to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Afterwards, visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Your visit to Capernaum is followed by an enjoyable boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy lunch at a communal settlement, known as a Kibbutz, where you may interact with some of its residents. Later, cross the River Jordan to visit the Golan Heights and the Hashalom Observatory. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Tiberias - Beit Shean - Jericho Qumran - Dead Sea This morning you visit Beit Shean to see the ancient theatre. Continue along the Jordan River Valley to Jericho which, at over 2,000 years old, is considered to be the oldest city on earth. Later, drive to Qumran where the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Afterwards, proceed to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 8: Old City, Jerusalem A magnificent tour of the Holy City of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While walking through the four quarters that make up the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage site), you will visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple area, the Dome of the Rock (outside view only), the Pool of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne. Next, walk the path of the Stations of the Cross as you traverse the Via Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate’s Judgment Hall and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Dead Sea - Masada - Bethlehem Jerusalem Today’s route leads to another UNESCO World Heritage site, the former palatial fortress of Masada. Ascending the ancient walls of Masada by cable car, a visit to Herod’s Palaces, the Roman Camp and the Synagogue await. A stop in the biblical city of Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the first church ever built. Tonight you arrive in one of the holiest cities in the world, Jerusalem. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Zachariah and James. Visit St. Peter in Galicantu and Mt. Zion where you will see the room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. Visit the Garden Tomb followed by the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the display of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Today breakfast will be included.
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Proceed to the Church of Ascension and the Garden of Gethsemane to view the Kidron Valley and the tombs of Mary, Absalom,
Collette Experiences • Visit the ancient cities of Nazareth and Bethlehem. • Explore the oldest city in the world - the ancient ruins of Jericho. • Enjoy the wonder of the Dead Sea and “float” in its tranquil, healing waters. • Ascend the ancient walls of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage site, by cable car. • Relax for 4 nights in the holy city of Jerusalem.
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Day 12: Petra - Madaba - Mt. Nebo Amman Travel along the Kings Highway, an ancient route from biblical times, to the city of Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Visit the church of St. George to see the famous 6th century Byzantine mosaic map of the region, one of the oldest in existence, and the museum where many other spectacular mosaic examples are on display. You will also visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land – present day Israel – and is believed to be laid to rest. Later, arrive in Amman, known as the “White City” because of white limestone used to construct the majority of the buildings. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Prices From: £935 per person 7 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Day 10: Jerusalem - Jordan Valley Border Crossing - Petra, Jordan This morning you travel to the Jordan Valley, crossing the border* into Jordan. Travel the Desert Highway to the ancient city of Petra.
Day 11: Petra - Wadi Rum Enjoy a morning tour of the remarkable stone-carved city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the new Wonders of the World. This afternoon, depart for the immense desert of Wadi Rum, stunning in its natural beauty and home of the famous film Lawrence of Arabia. Experience desert life and learn about the fascinating history of the Bedouin people. This evening, experience the flavours of the region with a delightful dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Amman - Jerash - Jordan Valley Border Crossing - Tel Aviv, Israel Travel the quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead to the city of Jerash – the “Pompeii of the East.” Step back in time as you tour the ruins with a local guide. Later, travel to the Jordan Valley Border Crossing**, returning to Israel. Continue to Tel Aviv for your overnight stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Tel Aviv - Depart for Home Arrive U.K. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: This extension is hosted by local representatives who will provide all included services. *When using the shuttle buses at the border crossings, a 1.50 GBP fee per person, paid in local currency, is collected on the bus by each driver. **Israel exit fee is approximately 19 GBP per person, paid in local currency when crossing the border into Jordan. A Jordanian visa is required and can be purchased at the Sheik Hussein (Jordan Valley) border crossing; approximate cost 14 GBP, paid in local currency (Jordanian dinar). Money can be exchanged at the border crossing. When returning to Israel, the Jordan exit fee is approximately 8 GBP per person, paid in local currency, subject to change without advance notice.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on El Al or British Airways. Single Supplements from £450. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Due to flight schedules you may arrive early into Tel Aviv on day 2 of the tour. We cannot guarantee that a hotel room will be available on arrival. Staff at the hotel will do their best to accommodate you as soon as possible but we cannot guarantee that this will be prior to 2pm. • Due to flight schedules, you may require a very early morning departure from the hotel on the last day (Day 10). Travel distance from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes • Proper dress is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc. • Air passengers will depart from the Tel Aviv airport and all transfers will depart from Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Russia River Cruise
Catherine Palace, St Petersburg
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Moscow • Red Square • St. Basil’s Cathedral • Kremlin • Piroshki Tea Party • Volga River • Blyni & Caviar • Traditional Culinary Demonstration • Kizhi Island • Vodka Tasting • St. Petersburg • Hermitage Museum • Catherine Palace
Day 1: Arrive Moscow - Ship Embarkation
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Today you arrive in Moscow, the grand capital of Russia and its most dynamic city. Transfer to the ship, your home for the next nine nights, where you will enjoy nightly entertainment and delicious local cuisine. This evening, spend time getting acquainted with your fellow passengers and the ship. Today dinner will be included.
Take the Moscow Metro to visit the 15th century Kremlin. Known as the “Underground Palace,” each Metro station was designed by a Russian architect, sculptor or artist. At the incredible Kremlin (UNESCO), view the priceless collection of Imperial treasures in the Armoury Museum, including the crown jewels. Set sail from Moscow through the countryside of Russia and enjoy nightly on-board entertainment such as a romance concert, a classical music concert, and even a Russian folklore show with dancing lessons! In the afternoon, join your fellow travellers for a private Piroshki tea party hosted by your Russian companions. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception, followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Moscow Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world and home to more than nine million people. Enjoy a tour highlighting historic and famous landmarks including Red Square (UNESCO), St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Tverskaya Street, Moscow’s grand boulevard lined with shops and restaurants. Enjoy some leisure time either in the city or aboard your ship. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Uglich Approach the picturesque Golden Ring city of Uglich and soak in a lovely view of the magnificent architectural monuments from the deck. A walking tour features historic Transfiguration Cathedral, where a local choir brings the church’s acoustics to life during a brief demonstration. Also see the blue-domed Church of Prince Dimitry on the Blood. Visit a local handicraft market to view regional crafts and learn about the Chaika watches. Continue along the mighty Volga River through unspoiled forests and rural villages. While sailing, enjoy a unique sampling of local cuisine such as blini and caviar. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Goritsy
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Enjoy breath-taking scenery as you sail south to Goritsy*, a peaceful farming community, where you’ll visit the Kirill Belosersk Monastery. Later, sail in the vast White Lake, once known as the Tsar’s fishing grounds. On board, a special treat awaits as you join the chef and crew for an interactive Russian culinary demonstration. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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• The motor ship Litvinov was built in Germany in 1991, refurbished in 2001. It is one of the most modern vessels on the Russian waterways. • The ship features two restaurants, the Rachmaninov Lounge on the Sun Deck with a bar and dance floor, the Kremlin Bar, the Ladoga Lounge with a reading room, beauty salon, sauna and souvenir shop. • All cabins are outside facing with a large picture window, climate control, private bathrooms and speaker for announcements. • Passenger capacity - up to 240 people. Unfortunately the ship is not equipped with wheelchair access & elevator.
Day 6: Lake Onega - Kizhi Island Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of the world’s purest. This morning you arrive at Kizhi Island, at the northern end of Lake Onega. Kizhi is renowned for its open-air museum. Visit these fascinating buildings of northern wood architecture including the remarkable Church of the Intercession. This spectacular church has nine domes in three tiers and is one of the ultimate examples of Russian fairytale architecture. Later, join your fellow travellers for an exclusive introduction and sampling of various types of vodka and an included lecture on the culture surrounding these Russian spirits. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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exterior and tour its distinctive rooms. After your visit, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant featuring delicious local cuisine, drinks and lively entertainment. The remainder of your afternoon is free to take in the best of St. Petersburg. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Prices are in ÂŁâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double cabin departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on British Airways. Single Supplements from ÂŁ490. â&#x20AC;Ą Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. â&#x20AC;˘ Single accommodations are limited to two cabins and available on request only. Single cabins are not available on the Main Deck. Rate given applies to Upper or Boat Decks. â&#x20AC;˘ Child rates available on request only. Triple accommodations are not available. â&#x20AC;˘ All cabins on board your ship are outside cabins. â&#x20AC;˘ Collette offers standard, outside cabins of similar quality and size for main, upper and boat deck categories. â&#x20AC;˘ There are many trip highlights offered onboard throughout the cruise; however, these are scheduled at the sole discretion of the cruise line and may not take place on the exact day they are featured in the itinerary. â&#x20AC;˘ Optional shore excursions can only be purchased on the ship. Payment can only be CASH and only in Rubles, U.S. Dollars or Euros. It is highly recommended that you exchange money upon arrival in Russia (at the airport or during the city tour the following day). You should exchange enough money to pay for all the options you wish to purchase and also to tip the staff on the ship. Credit cards are not accepted for these expenses. â&#x20AC;˘ Passengers on later flights into Moscow may not arrive to the ship in time to have dinner in the main restaurant during dinner hours. In this case, those passengers will enjoy dinner service in the comfort of their own cabin. â&#x20AC;˘ *Due to water levels on the river and other scheduling factors, on Day 6 the visit to Goritsy may be substituted with a visit to Kirillov town for an up-close look at Russian Provincial life including a visit to a local school to meet the young students. â&#x20AC;˘ Please note: Cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply. â&#x20AC;˘ Port taxes and fees are included in the land only tour cost. Single cabins, if confirmed, are higher. Prior to full payment for the programme, the cruise line reserves the right to impose a supplemental fuel charge. Should this occur, you will be notified of the additional charges. â&#x20AC;˘ A visa is required for travel to Russia. The visa cost of approximately ÂŁ160 GBP including handling fees per person is not included in the tour price. It is the passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to obtain any required visa and/or documents prior to departure. Please allow a minimum of approximately 4-6 weeks for processing your Russian Visa. All clients should check with the appropriate foreign consulate for additional entry requirements. All document fees are at the expense of the traveller. â&#x20AC;˘ On some dates alternative hotels may be used. â&#x20AC;˘ Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. â&#x20AC;˘ All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe
Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Germany • Potsdam • Sans Souci Palace • Czech Republic • Hradcany Castle • Austria • Schoenbrunn Palace • Hungary • Matthias Church • Poland • Wawel Castle • Auschwitz • Black Madonna • Warsaw
Day 1: Berlin, Germany Your tour begins today in Berlin. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam to see the impressive Sans Souci Palace*. Return to Berlin for a comprehensive tour featuring Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building. Then pass through the area which was once “Check Point Charlie,” and see what remains of the Berlin Wall. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Berlin - Prague, Czech Republic Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language.
Then, depart Berlin for the “Golden City” of Prague. Upon arrival in Prague, your afternoon is at leisure to explore this wonderful city. This evening enjoy Diner’s Choice… a Collette Exclusive. Tonight’s dinner is included – and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Prague’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Prague Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a visit to the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue with a leisurely walking tour through the old town, showcasing the Golden Lane, the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to independently explore the city. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Prague - Vienna, Austria Leaving the Czech Republic, arrive in colourful and vibrant Vienna, Austria, the “musical city.” Enjoy a tour of the city
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showcasing some of its architectural marvels, including the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. Tonight’s dinner is in one of Vienna’s great local restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Vienna Today is yours to explore Vienna on your own. Visit one of the famous museums, sip a Viennese coffee at a local coffee house, stroll the boulevards along the Danube, or simply relax in this capital of Austria. Tonight you have the option to enjoy a Mozart concert and dinner in the city. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Vienna - Budapest, Hungary
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Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside en route to historic Budapest. Upon arrival, a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at Heroes Square, a unique monument to the many diverse leaders of Hungary. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information. Czestochowa. Make your way through the monastery where you will see the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon you will arrive in the capital city of Warsaw. Today breakfast will be included.
The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as “the Queen of the Danube.” Today is yours to discover this city divided by the Danube with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite side. The M Factory, Inc. Relax in the city or perhaps join an optional excursion to a traditional horse farm where riders perform Collette Hungarian Vacations amazing feats, followed by a typical lunch in the “Puzsta.” Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern DayEurope_12 12: Warsaw Today breakfast will be included. The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on a locally-guided tour DayProof 9: Budapest 1st date:- Slovakia 3/24/11of this capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for Krakow, Poland a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Low Tatras mountain range Today breakfast and dinner will be included. of Slovakia en route to Poland. Your home for the next two nights is the lively city of Krakow, which still offers an old Day 13: Warsaw - Depart For Home world charm. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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A city tour of Krakow’s historic Old Town features Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, the University, and Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Krakow - Auschwitz Czestochowa - Warsaw A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp of Auschwitz. See first-hand the various prison cells and learn the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred within those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual centre of Poland and the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora Monastery in
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £450. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Visitors are required to have travel/health insurance to travel to the Czech Republic. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad. The minimum coverage of the insurance has to be at least £25,000 GBP. • *On some dates, Sans Souci Palace is not available and will be substituted with a visit to the New Palace. • Prague’s Jewish Quarter, cemetery and museum are closed on Saturday (optional tour). • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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• It’s Diner’s Choice in Prague as you choose the restaurant. • Visit the Jasna Gora monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna. • Local experts provide informative guided tours of Berlin, Potsdam, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw.
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Day 1: Arrive Warsaw, Poland Welcome to Warsaw! Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Warsaw Embrace the moving history of Warsaw, a city reborn after WWII, as you embark on a locally-guided tour. Your journey through this capital city includes stops at what remains of the Warsaw Ghetto and Wilanow Palace. The afternoon is free to relax or explore independently. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Warsaw - Krakow Travel south to Krakow, a charming old world city famous for its well-preserved town centre. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour with a local expert including visits to the Market Square, St. Mary’s Church and the university. You will also visit Wawel Castle and explore this former residence of Polish kings. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice… tonight Czestochowa
your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Krakow’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 4: Krakow Today is at leisure. Perhaps you’ll stroll the quaint side streets of Krakow’s famous old town, have a coffee in one of the largest squares in Europe or walk along the river for views of the new sections of the city. You may also visit the Schindler Museum or join your fellow travellers on an optional excursion today. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Wroclaw A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp of Auschwitz. Learn the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred within those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual centre of Poland, the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora
Warsaw Jewish Ghetto Memorial
Monastery in Czestochowa. Make your way through the monastery to see the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon you arrive in the ancient city of Wroclaw. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Wroclaw A morning tour of Wroclaw brings you an inside view to this large and ethnically diverse city. It could be the only location where you can find a Stare Miasto (Old Town) with a Synagogue, a Lutheran church, a Roman Catholic church and an Eastern Orthodox church standing near each other. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, delve into the local culture during a beer tasting followed by dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today you travel to the town of Torun, a UNESCO World Heritage site and birthplace of the astronomer Nicholas Copernicus. Torun remains one of the best preserved medieval towns in all of Europe and is one of the “Seven Wonders of Poland.” This evening, join a local resident for a walking tour of this unspoiled town. Today breakfast will be included.
Today is yours to relax or explore the city independently. You may choose to join an optional excursion outside the city that includes a visit to a working hay farm, the opportunity to make your own Polish ceramics, lunch with a local family and a carriage ride through the forest to a stunningly beautiful lake. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Torun - Marienburg Castle Gdansk Travel to the seaside city and port of Gdansk. En route, stop in the town of Malbork, home to Marienburg fortress, the largest castle in the world. A guided tour of this 700-year-old structure introduces you to the world of the Knights of the Teutonic Order. Next, continue on to Gdansk. Upon arrival, join a local expert for an introduction to this strategic and historic city. Visit City Hall, St. Mary’s Church and the Polish post office where Polish militia defended against one of the first German attacks of WWII. Later, visit the Gdansk Shipyard, site of the creation of the anti-communist Solidarity movement in 1980 that helped liberate Poland from Soviet rule. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Gdansk - Warsaw Your journey through Poland comes full circle with your return to Warsaw. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner celebrating a fantastic journey through Poland. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Warsaw - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Gather at the docklands of Gdansk, site of the 1980 Solidarity uprising against Communist rule. • Overnight in medieval Torun, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Explore the Teutonic Knight’s Marienburg Fortress, the largest castle in the world and a UNESCO site. • Choose from a “menu” of Krakow’s wonderful restaurants with “Diner’s Choice.” • Visit the Jasna Gora Monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna. • Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Venice • Opatija • Wine Tasting • Plitvice Lakes National Park • Dubrovnik • Split • Diocletian’s Palace • Zagreb • Bled • Pletna Boat Ride
Day 1: Arrive Venice, Italy Join Collette and explore Croatia and the countries of the Adriatic. This is a “must see” region filled with ancient cities, medieval architecture, unique cultures, rolling hills, and stunning coastal scenery. Upon arrival into Venice you will transfer to your hotel near the city. Before dinner you are free to take the train into Venice to explore this island city on your own. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a special welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Venice Travel by train into the city where your day begins with a boat trip (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an intimate and informative glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city’s activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, a stop outside the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Venice - Ljubljana, Slovenia Opatija, Croatia After breakfast, board your coach for a drive through the Mediterranean countryside and cross the border into Croatia. En route you will stop at a charming winery where you have the opportunity to sample some locally produced varieties. A stop will also be made in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana where time is available for lunch. Upon arrival into Opatija, settle into your hotel in the heart of town before enjoying a fine dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Opatija This morning, join a short walking orientation of this charming seaside town. Known as “Croatia’s Riviera,” Opatija was once the summer retreat for Roman Caesars and Hapsburg monarchs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently or choose an optional excursion into the countryside. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Opatija - Plitvice Lakes After breakfast, travel to Croatia’s most beautiful national park, Plitvice Lakes, a stunning example of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery as you travel through this natural phenomenon of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by forests and thick vegetation. A series of waterfalls and free flowing cascades connects each lake to the other. A short cruise on the lake takes you into the heart of this natural wonder. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Plitvice Lakes - Dubrovnik This morning you continue south through the heart of Croatia, towards the medieval city of Dubrovnik. Along the way, enjoy some breath-taking views of the beautiful blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Dubrovnik Join an expert local guide on a tour of “Old Dubrovnik,” a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, where Europe’s oldest pharmacy lies; Rector’s Palace, the City Walls, and many more historical sites. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own or join us for an optional excursion outside the city. Today breakfast will be included.
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The day is at leisure to explore Dubrovnik, enjoy the rocky coastline and crystal blue waters, or to join your fellow travellers on an optional trip to Montenegro. This evening, travel to the culturally rich Konavle region for a home-hosted countryside dinner. While visiting with the local family, you’ll learn about life in the Croatian heartland and sample regional culinary delights. At dinner, servers dressed in traditional costumes introduce you to a culinary feast prepared in the way of their ancestors. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today, enjoy stunning sea views as you travel up the winding coastal road, hugging the sheer cliffs that drop into the aquamarine Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a stop in a quaint village in the Croatian countryside. You will have time to taste the local specialties and perhaps walk through the village square. Later, continue on to your hotel located in the centre of Split. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 10: Split Today you experience Split’s impressive Roman Palace of Diocletian, one of the most significant late-Roman historical monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition, see the peristyle of the palace and the Temple of Jupiter. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the winding streets of the old city. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Split - Zagreb Travel up the coast and down back country roads en route to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the old town squares, soaking up the atmosphere of this young and vibrant city. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 12: Zagreb - Bled, Slovenia - Venice, Italy
• Enjoy a cruise around the islands of Venice while staying near the city for two nights.
Today will surely be a highlight as you travel to Bled where you will enjoy the old-world charm of taking a “pletna” boat to the island on the lake to visit the 17th-century cathedral, St. Mary’s Church and the “wishing bell.” After some free time in this lakeside community, continue on to your hotel outside of Venice. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Venice - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. Your tour ends in Venice this morning. Today breakfast will be included.
• Visit three of Europe’s most beautiful countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia.
• Spend three nights in Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” • Breathe in the mountain air around the lakeside retreat of Bled. • Travel out to the island church of St. Mary’s aboard a “pletna” boat. • Walk the seaside promenade in the Hapsburg resort town of Opatija, Croatia’s “Riviera.” • Discover the magnificence of the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian in the centre of ancient Split. • Experience the wonder of 16 cascading lakes at Croatia’s Plitvice National Park. • Experience the benefits of Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Rome • Colosseum • Ruins of Pompeii • Sorrento Coast • Isle of Capri • Florence • Statue of David • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Tuscan Winery • Venice • Murano Island • Verona • Stresa • Locarno, Switzerland
Day 1: Arrive Rome, Italy
Day 4: Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento Coast
Arrive in Rome and join your fellow travellers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines. Today dinner will be included.
After a short lesson on the local language, journey south toward the brilliant Bay of Naples where charming villages are built into hillsides above a sparkling blue sea. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. A local guide provides an in-depth view of this remarkably preserved archaeological site. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for a demonstration of the art of inlaid wood making by a local artisan. Take some time to explore Sorrento independently. End your day on the breath-taking Sorrento Coast. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rome - Classical Rome City Tour A locally guided tour of Classical Rome features such sights as the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history. The catacombs, burial place of early Christians, the mythic Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also featured. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Rome Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures independently. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, will be on your personal sightseeing list. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: Sorrento Coast - Isle of Capri Sorrento Coast A scenic boat ride* brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, take a panoramic ride to the island’s highest town, Anacapri. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta, and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation and outdoor cafes before returning to the Sorrento Coast. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 6: Sorrento Coast - Florence Today Tuscany unfolds with its vista of vineyards and olive groves. Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” awaits offering Italy’s best art and architecture. Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice… tonight your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Florence’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Florence Learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making at a family-owned leather shop. A locally guided tour highlights the Piazza Del Duomo, with its Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery of St. John. You also view the magnificent Piazza della Signoria with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio. End your day with an informative explanation of Florentine gold and its fascinating techniques at a local gold shop. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 8: Florence - Pisa - Venice Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 9: Venice - Murano Island - Venice Embark on a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. Return to St. Mark’s Square where a local expert takes you on a walking tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 11: Stresa - Locarno, Switzerland Isola dei Pescatori, Italy - Stresa Cross into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and charming cafes. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Stresa - Milan - Depart For Home - Arrive U.K. Transfer to Milan for your flight home Today breakfast will be included.
Depart Venice for Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breath-taking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lago Maggiore. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. • A guided walking tour of Venice illustrates how this city gained its wealth and power. • Enjoy the magic of the Italian lakes in the captivating resort of Stresa. • Make a special stop at a winery in the heart of Tuscany to sample local wines and specialties during an included lunch. • Sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri and explore this island paradise. • Visit the Academy Museum in Florence to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £390. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays. If visiting the Academy Museum falls on a Monday on your itinerary, reservations will be made to visit the museum on Sunday upon arrival to Florence. • Please note that most shops and businesses in Italy and Switzerland are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays. • Due to restoration work guests may not be able to enter the Colosseum on select dates. If this is the case, we will feature an alternate inclusion site or inclusion. • When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are often smaller in size. • Vatican Museums are not available on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturdays. • *On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Capri may not be available and your visit to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice. • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Rome • Colosseum • Assisi • Perugia • Siena • Florence • Chianti Winery • Venice • Murano Island • Lugano, Switzerland • Como
Day 1: Arrive Rome, Italy
Day 3: Rome - Assisi - Perugia
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with a flight to Rome, “The Eternal City.” This evening, join your fellow travellers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines complete with musical accompaniment in a historic setting. Today dinner will be included.
Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you are off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rome This morning, enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of Rome featuring the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the famous Piazza Navona. This afternoon it’s your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica* will be on your personal sightseeing list. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Perugia - Siena - Florence A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. You will be delighted by its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to explore the
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medieval corners of Siena with its great shops and outdoor cafes. En route to Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Florence In Florence, the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you’ll also view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce. End your morning at a local gold shop with an informative explanation of Florentine gold and its fascinating techniques. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this fascinating city on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
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Start your day with a trip to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region with its very own 12th century castle. Learn about Tuscany’s famous wines and enjoy a lunch filled with local specialties. This afternoon, journey through central Italy, crossing over the wooded Apennine Mountains toward the Valley of the Po. Enchanting Venice awaits with 117 tiny islands and its latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Day 7: Venice - Murano Island - Venice Your day begins with a boat trip** (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city’s activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
tied to its beautiful villas, lush gardens and spectacular views. Continue to Milan Malpensa for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake district. Cross into Switzerland and the lakeside resort of Lugano to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Lugano with excellent shopping opportunities. Returning to Italy, spend time in the elegant town of Como. Lake Como’s charm is
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• Experience the benefits of Whisper Headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides throughout your tour. • Visit the beautiful resort town of Como in the Italian Lake District. • Discover Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. • A tour of Florence showcases the cultural treasures of the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” • Enjoy a visit to one of Chianti’s treasured wineries complete with a visit to its medieval castle and a special lunch. • Spend a day in the breathtaking region of Umbria as you visit two of its most important cities: Assisi and Perugia. • Spend some time in Switzerland visiting the beautiful resort town of Lugano. Florence
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £390. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • *Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon. • Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday. • Due to restoration work guests may not be able to enter the Colosseum on select dates. If this is the case, we will feature an alternate inclusion site or inclusion. • Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays. • **On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice. • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Please note that most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays. • When the Vatican option falls on a Wednesday, the order of included and optional tours may be reversed, in order to participate in all activities for that day. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Italian Lakes & Greek Islands
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Lago Maggiore • Como • Stresa • Greek Islands • Corfu • Santorini • Mykonos • Katakolon • Olympia • Venice • Lake Garda
Day 1: Arrive Milan - Lago Maggiore, Italy Join Collette and explore the magnificent historical sights and cultures of northern Italy and the stunning Greek Islands. Experience the breath-taking scenery of the Italian lakes region followed by a splendid 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the Norwegian Jade. Arrive in Milan and transfer to the picturesque Lago Maggiore where your tour begins. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Lago Maggiore - Como - Stresa Lago Maggiore Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Then, enjoy time in the beautiful resort town of Como, charming with its beautiful villas, colourful gardens and spectacular views. Return to Lake Maggiore to soak up the lakeside atmosphere of this delightful town. Visit one of Stresa’s specialty wine shops to enjoy a fun wine tasting while learning about Italy’s famous products such as olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fine wines. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Lago Maggiore - Venice - Board Cruise Ship Depart for Venice this morning. Your exciting 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise begins today on the Norwegian Jade. This lovely ship offers award-winning restaurants, a relaxing spa, grand casino, and an energetic nightlife. While on board, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily. Early this evening you will set sail for Corfu, Greece. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a full day at sea. Savour the magic of the Mediterranean as you sit back, relax by the pool and explore all of the amenities available on board your cruise ship. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Corfu, Greece Today, visit the island of Corfu. Surrounded by turquoise waters and mountainous terrain, Corfu is considered the lushest of the Ionian Islands. Visit one of its many golden sand beaches or explore the elegant town, rich in history and the arts. Sail this evening to breath-taking Santorini. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 6: Santorini Welcome to the beautiful island of Santorini. In 1500 BC, a powerful volcano erupted and caused the central part of the island to sink into the sea. Could this be the lost city of Atlantis? Enjoy an entire day at leisure to soak in the breath-taking views and delve into the mysteries of ancient Santorini. Depart this evening and sail overnight to Mykonos. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Mykonos Dock this morning on the famed island of Mykonos. Enjoy a relaxing day to independently explore the charms of the most popular island in the Cyclades. Don’t miss Mykonos Town, where mazes of narrow streets link the whitewashed buildings and traditional life continues amidst the bustling activity. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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This morning, dock in Olympia. You may wish to visit the legendary sanctuary of Zeus and the Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 9: At Sea Enjoy another day at sea. Cast your eyes toward the horizon and reflect on your amazing journey. Take some time to once again enjoy all of the amenities available aboard your ship. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Venice, Italy - Disembark Cruise Ship - Veneto Disembark your cruise ship this morning in the port of Venice. Visit Venice’s St. Mark’s Square, a bustling hub of quintessentially Italian activity and events. A local expert provides a walking tour featuring the Clock Tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a free afternoon in Venice before arriving at your hotel. Today breakfast will be included.
Collette Experiences • Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Italian lakes region. • Unpack once for a memorable 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the Norwegian Jade. • Explore the histories and cultures of two distinctive countries: Italy and Greece. • Visit the most popular of the Greek islands: Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos.
Day 11: Veneto - Lake Garda Milan Malpensa Depart the Veneto region this morning and head towards Lake Garda. Stop in Sirmione, once described as “the gem of all the peninsulas.” Stroll through its marvellous medieval centre and admire the beautiful villas, historic churches, lush gardens, and magnificent castle. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a fun-filled, memorable trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Milan Malpensa - Depart For Home - Arrive U.K. Your tour ends today. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room and inside cabin departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £650. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • *Zacchera Hotels is a hotel chain in Lago Maggiore. The exact hotel to be used will be available 15 days prior to tour departure date. • The following cabin categories are available for most departures: Inside Category IC (INSIDE); Outside Category OG (OCEANVIEW) or Balcony Category BD (BALCONY). Specific cabin assignments are supplied in your final documentation. • Balcony, Single and Triple cabins are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. • Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your holiday. For your convenience, NCL automatically applies a 12 USD (subject to change) per guest, per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, a gratuity is automatically added to beverage purchases. • Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts. • Please note that most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays. • When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are often smaller in size. • Air passengers will arrive into the Milan, Italy airport. All transfers will depart from the Milan airport for Lago Maggiore. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Exploring the Alpine Countries
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna • Danube Cruise • Salzburg • Dinner at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller • Munich • Oberammergau • Dine Around in Oberammergau • Innsbruck • Bavarian Castles • Black Forest • Chateau de Chillon • Zermatt • Lucerne
Day 1: Arrive Vienna, Austria Half-timber houses, vineyards, beautiful scenery and some of the world’s most picturesque villages await you as you explore Europe’s most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria), and Switzerland. Your tour begins in Vienna where, tonight, you meet your fellow travellers at a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers, in the quaint wine making village of Grinzing. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Vienna Get to know Vienna this morning during a locally guided tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephan’s Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or visit one of its many museums. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Vienna - Salzburg After a short drive through the countryside, enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most important waterways in Europe. Later, make a stop
at the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 4: Salzburg Discover the splendour of Salzburg up close on a leisurelypaced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Salzburg - Munich, Germany Oberammergau Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Later in the day you arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice…tonight’s
dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Oberammergau’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau Enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck, located in Tyrolean Austria. Walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see such landmarks as The Golden Roof on a locally guided tour. You’ll find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the centre of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to the heart of the stunning Black Forest, a region famous for its artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings! Today breakfast will be included.
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Select Your Tour Date in £s per person Day 8: Black Forest - Zermatt, Switzerland Welcome to Switzerland! Your first stop en route to Zermatt is at one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne. Today breakfast will be included.
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This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner toasting the end of an incredible tour. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 9: Zermatt After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Get an up-close look at the famed Matterhorn, enjoy lunch at a local café, or just relax and explore at your own pace. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £260 ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • For your information, the Salzburg Summer Music Festival takes place during the month of August. • Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Danube River Cruise is available mid-April to mid-October. • Days of features are interchangeable. • Air passengers will depart from Zurich airport. All transfers will depart Lucerne for Zurich. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
Collette Experiences • Begin your holiday with a special dinner in the quaint wine-making village of Grinzing. • Choose from a selection of cozy restaurants on an included Dine Around in the cozy village of Oberammergau. • Relax surrounded by untouched wilderness on an overnight in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. • Spend two nights in the Alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn.
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Classical Turkey
Ephesus
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Gallipoli • Troy • Pergamon • Kusadasi • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Antalya • Perge • Mevlana Museum • Cappadocia • Kaymakli • Goreme Open Air Museum • Turkish Night • Ankara • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations • Atatürk Mausoleum • Istanbul • Hagia Sophia • Topkapi Palace • Blue Mosque
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul, Turkey Welcome to Istanbul, one of civilization’s great cities in a vibrant country that boasts an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European. This thriving modern society welcomes visitors with genuine warmth and hospitality. Minarets and domes fill the skyline of this city that straddles many worlds. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale Travel across the Dardenelles, a narrow strait that brings you to Asia. Visit the WWI battlefields of the Gallipoli peninsula, where one of Turkey’s greatest modern military victories took place. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. Istanbul
Day 3: Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon Kusadasi Delve into the past as you discover two of the most important ancient sites in Turkey. Visit legendary Troy, the UNESCO World Heritage site, destroyed by “the face which launched a thousand ships” during the Trojan War. Travel to Pergamon, once one of the most powerful and progressive kingdoms in the Middle East, dating back to Alexander the Great. Explore the Asclepion, an ancient “holistic” healing centre. Finish your day’s journey in the sparkling seaside resort town of Kusadasi. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi An awe-inspiring day awaits. Explore the ruins at Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia, where both St. John and St. Paul came to preach. Walk the marble avenue and see the Library of Celsus, the great theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian. Continue to St. John’s Basilica, a magnificent church built on what is believed to be the burial site of St. John. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Antalya Today, wind along the mountain roads to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Hierapolis Museum, located in several restored chambers of Roman Baths, which exhibits amazing archaeological finds. Then, depart for some relaxing fun in the sun in Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Antalya - Perge - Aspendos Antalya Explore the ruins of Perge, a Hittite city which dates back to 1,500 B.C. Visit the nearby ruins of Aspendos, including its Roman amphitheatre. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 7: Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia Continue to Konya and its intriguing mix of old and new. Visit the Mevlana Museum with its impressive collection of ancient books and historical artefacts belonging to Mevlana Jelaleddin Rumi, the 13th century founder of the Whirling Dervishes. Arrive in Cappadocia, known for its fantastic clusters of multi-coloured spires and pinnacles. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Cappadocia Visit the underground city of Kaymakli* before exploring the landscapes of Cappadocia with its “fairy chimneys,” hillside villages, and rock hewn churches. In the Goreme Valley you visit the Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the famed rock chapels are decorated with beautiful frescoes dating back to the 6th century. Later, watch local artisans demonstrate the art of silk and wool carpet weaving at a family-owned carpet making facility. A unique Turkish Night in a cave features a re-enactment of a Turkish wedding complete with traditional foods, folklore music, a whirling dervishes ceremony and exhilarating belly dancers. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Travel to the Turkish capital of Ankara. Visit the fascinating Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a 15thcentury caravansary and covered bazaar. The museum owns the finest archaeological collection in all of Turkey and contains a remarkable record of every civilization that passed through Anatolia. See priceless items from as far back as 7,500 years, including the most extensive collection of Hittite artefacts in the world. Next, see the magnificent Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Istanbul Return to Istanbul’s Old City for a guided visit of Topkapi Palace, the official and primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its splendid architecture and six minarets. Later, explore the bustling Grand Bazaar, one
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Day 10: Ankara - Istanbul Throughout its rich history, Istanbul has stood as a symbol of power. Become a part of its confluence of peoples, languages and religions. Upon arrival, visit one of the world’s most spectacular landmarks, Hagia Sophia. Lose yourself in the Byzantine architecture of what was once the largest church in Christendom. See spectacular mosaics depicting saints, emperors and empresses. Today breakfast will be included.
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of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Haggle and find just the right bargain. Spend the remainder of the day discovering Istanbul. Wander the spice markets, cruise the Bosphorus, or simply stroll the vibrant bustling streets. This evening, join your fellow travellers to celebrate the end of an unforgettable journey with a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant overlooking the Bosphorous. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Istanbul - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £260. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Some sightseeing requires accessing locations that restrict coaches, especially in historic areas. Also, temperatures on this tour can be high during the summer months (normally 90-100 degrees), so bring adequate sun protection. • *A visit to the underground city of Kaymakli may not be suitable for individuals having medical conditions such as heart, back, hip or knee problems. Also not suitable for individuals who have claustrophobia. • Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays. • Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
Collette Experiences • Visit legendary Troy, the city destroyed by the beauty of “the face which launched a thousand ships” during the Trojan War. • Spend two relaxing nights in Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. • Visit the ruins of Ephesus, once one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. • Explore Istanbul’s famous sites, including the Blue Mosque, Church of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
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Discover Portugal’s Treasures
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Palmela • Evora • Royal Palace Ducal • Castle of the Knights Templar • Porto • Stock Exchange Palace • Port Wine Cellar • Guimarães • Palace of the Dukes • Cooking Class & Wine Pairing • Vista Alegre Porcelain • Cascais • Sintra • Folkloric Fado Dinner Show • Lisbon • Jeronimo’s Monastery • Belem Tower • 4 Wine Cellar Visits • 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 1: Arrive Palmela, Portugal
Batalha Monastery, Leiria
Discover Portugal’s ancient castles, Roman ruins, whitewashed villages, wineries, fine dining and kind people. Fly to Lisbon and then transfer to Palmela, a small hill town with a 12th century castle, situated in the heart of a rich wine growing region. Take in panoramic views of the countryside before joining your fellow travellers this evening for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Follow the contours of the Douro River. View the terraced vineyards and hilltop castles of the world’s oldest wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop in Lamego for a tasting of Raposeira sparkling wine. In Vila Real visit the famous Baroque Mateus Palace and gardens for a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyle. Continue to charismatic Porto. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Palmela - Azeitao - Evora Vila Viçosa On to Azeitao, an agricultural village known for its muscatel, red wines, olive trees and country estates. Visit a family-run shop for a demonstration on how azulejos, the famous hand-painted tiles, are crafted and taste the region’s famous pastry “Tortas de Azeitão”. Savour local wines (including muscatel) when you visit a wine maker before travelling across Alentejo’s limitless plains and vineyards to historic Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience a true open-air museum inside Evora’s medieval walls. A 2nd century Roman temple to Diana and well-preserved monuments set the scene. End your day in Vila Viçosa, known for its medieval castle, royal palace and marble. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 3: Vila Viçosa - Royal Palace Ducal Marble Museum Visit the Royal Palace Ducal with its marble facade and vibrant mixture of tapestries, porcelain and Brazilian ebony. Enjoy Vila Viçosa’s peaceful tree-lined streets. Later, stop at the intimate and interesting Marble Museum. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Vila Viçosa - Borba Wine Cellars Tomar - Viseu Visit a local wine producer and indulge in a tour, then a tasting of the full-bodied character of Alentejo’s red wines. Afterwards, visit Tomar’s Convent of the Order of Christ (Castle of the Knights Templar), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begun in 1160 to defend against the Moors, this stronghold incorporates nearly five centuries of architectural styles. The rotunda is modelled after Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock and the intricately sculpted Window of the Chapter House reveals a wealth of details illustrating Portugal’s status as a sea power. Continue to Viseu, whose centre has changed little since medieval times. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Welcome to Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site and birthplace of the legendary Prince Henry the Navigator. This ancient port is known for its striking contemporary monuments and Baroque carvings. Discover Porto’s riverfront, San Francisco Church’s golden interior, and the exuberant interior of the Stock Exchange Palace with a local expert. See the 18th century fortress-like Clerigos Tower, the impressive Dona Maria Pia Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the medieval quarter with traditional boats floating by the riverbanks. Conclude your day with a view of Porto’s stunning skyline, a cellar tour, and a tasting of its famous port wine. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Porto - Guimarães - Cooking Class - Porto Travel to medieval Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site, first capital of Portugal, and birthplace of the nation’s first king. A guided tour features the imposing 10th century castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, with 39 unusual brick chimneys, and the town’s superbly restored buildings. Later, explore a 12th century monastery. Afterwards, learn the secrets of Portuguese cuisine during an interactive cooking class followed by dinner featuring local food and wines. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Tour the Vista Alegre Museum, factory and 19th century social quarter. Learn the art of hand-made Portuguese porcelain before joining a local expert in exploring Coimbra, home to one of the world’s first universities. See the Baroque library, lined with 300,000 books, the 12th century Old Cathedral and the 16th century aqueduct. Complete your tour with a view of the ruins of the gothic Convent of Santa Clara-a-Velha. View magnificent Batalha Monastery, a monument to Portugal’s history and a UNESCO World Heritage site and the final resting place of Prince Henry the Navigator. Today breakfast will be included.
Embark on a Lisbon city tour highlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter. View Jeronimo’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the Monument to the Discoveries. See the Belem Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Its balconies watch over the spot from where great expeditions set forth. Visit the National Museum of Coaches, the largest and most valuable collection of its kind. Taste Portugal’s famous hand-crafted pastry, “pastel de belem”. Enjoy leisure time in Cascais and stroll its cobblestone streets or walk the ocean-side promenade. Shop for ceramics, lace, filigree and tapestries. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Cascais - Sintra - Cabo da Roca Estoril Coast - Cascais Explore picturesque Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and favourite summer residence of Portuguese kings for six centuries. Travel to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point on the European continent, the great poet Camões called it “where the land ends and the sea begins”. Follow the Estoril Coast back to Cascais, and tonight, savour Portuguese cuisine and wine while local artists perform traditional folkloric dances and songs, including the Fado, a UNESCO experience. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Explore. Connect. Live. The Pousadas of Portugal Portugal’s Pousadas began in the 1940’s when the first regional Pousada was created. In addition to regional hospitality and cuisine, these beautiful hotels, in idyllic locations, offer visitors a sense of history, culture and tradition. The Pousadas are uniquely Portuguese and are synonymous with luxury. The great attention to detail, exceptional service and warm welcomes stand out. They reflect the best traditions of the regions in which they reside and provide a rich variety of choice. From historic castles and former monasteries to palaces and convents, they embody the Explorations concept of accommodations that capture the spirit of your destination.
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• Enjoy 10 nights of accommodations in Portugal’s famous pousadas (historic lodgings). • Spend three nights on the “Portuguese Riviera” with deluxe accommodations in a 15th century fortress. • Learn the history of the Knights Templar when you visit the Convent of the Order of Christ. • In a historic setting, discover the secrets of Portuguese cuisine during a cooking class complete with wine pairings. • Enjoy 4 wine cellar visits with tastings including Muscatel, Port, sparkling Raposeira and Alentejo wines. • Visit the famous Baroque Mateus Palace and gardens for a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyle. • Wine is included with every dinner. • Whisper Headsets are included each day for your convenience.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Lisbon • Fatima • Nazare • Obidos • Madrid • Royal Palace • Toledo • Cordoba • Seville • Flamenco Show • Granada • Alhambra • Valencia • Lladro-City of Porcelain • City of Arts & Sciences • Museum of Las Fallas • Barcelona
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Day 1: Arrive Lisbon, Portugal Welcome to Portugal, where quaint farming villages, cork and olive tree plantations dot the landscape. Enjoy Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital city. Hotel Altis. Tonight, begin your journey with a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Lisbon A tour of Lisbon features the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belem (UNESCO World Heritage site). Tonight, enjoy a dinner complete with local cuisine, wines, folkloric dances and Fado music. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Lisbon - Fatima - Nazare Obidos - Lisbon Your day on Portugal’s “Silver Coast” begins in the pilgrimage town of Fatima. View the Batalha Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site), an example of Manueline architecture, and travel to the quaint towns of Nazare and Obidos. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Lisbon - Madrid, Spain Depart Lisbon and cross the border into Spain. Enjoy your day viewing the countryside of Portugal and Spain before arriving into the capital city of Spain Madrid. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 1: Arrive Madrid, Spain Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s capital and largest city. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Madrid - Royal Palace - Toledo Madrid During a locally guided tour of Madrid’s historic centre, see the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. A guided tour of the monumental, 18th century Royal Palace* reveals lavish halls, banquet rooms, the throne room, royal armoury and the impressive courtyard.
Day 4: Seville Today you will see Columbus’ tomb, the ornate cathedral, a UNESCO site, and Giralda Bell Tower. Enjoy a walking tour of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets; then continue to Plaza D’Espana and the beautiful Maria Luisa Park, one of the loveliest in all of Europe. A local flamenco dancer joins you for a typical “tapas lunch” featuring small portions of hot and cold specialties; here you learn about the history, culture and artistry of flamenco. This evening, take your reserved seats for an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville’s top performers. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 5: Seville - Granada
This afternoon travel to Toledo, a UNESCO site and the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. A comprehensive tour highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 13th century synagogue, a testament to Toledo’s Jewish heritage. Also stop in the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Today breakfast will be included.
Travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevada to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra, the immense hilltop palace that is a UNESCO site. Also tour the Generalife, meaning “garden of the architect,” where the grounds are beautifully designed with waterfalls, courtyards and smaller secret gardens. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
Day 6: Granada - Valencia
Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Then, travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Embark on a walking tour of the Mezquita. This UNESCO site, an architectural marvel, built by the Moors in the 8th century as a magnificent mosque, was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city’s well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Later, transfer to Seville, considered Spain’s “cultural capital.” Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Today you travel through Spain’s amazing landscape viewing rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive groves while en route to the Mediterranean coast. Arrive in the city of Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves. Today breakfast will be included. Valencia
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On Tour Options Day 7: Valencia - Lladro - Valencia A city tour of historic Valencia features the ornate 14th century Serranos Tower and imposing 15th century Quart Tower. You’ll also see the bustling central market, one of the largest in Europe, and view the Gothic Cathedral, The M Factory, Inc. where construction began in 1262 on the site of an ancient mosque. Your trip to Valencia would not be Collette Vacations complete without a stop at Lonja, the old Silk Exchange, Spain’s Classics with Lisbon_12 recognised by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful buildings of European civil Gothic architecture. Next, Lladro-City of Porcelain and learn about the history 1stvisitProof date: 2/18/11 and creative process of the world-famous, hand-made Lladro figurines**. Travel to the area where paella cuisine originated. A “paella experience” features a boat ride on the canals surrounding rice field plantations; a visit to a traditional fisherman’s home known as a “barraca;” a paella making demonstration and an authentic paella lunch. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 10: Barcelona - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. You return home with vivid memories of a spectacularly beautiful land with an old, rich and diverse cultural heritage. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Barcelona Today, get an in-depth look at vibrant and lively Barcelona. Your locally guided tour showcases Las Ramblas Boulevard, the most famous in Barcelona, dotted with bird and flower stalls. Also see Columbus Monument; Parc Montjuic; Antonio Gaudi’s UNESCO World Heritage sites including “La Sagrada Familia,” Parc Guell, Bartlo House and the unconventional Casa Mila building. This afternoon continue to explore colourful Barcelona on your own. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a lovely trip to Spain! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 8: Valencia - Museum of Las Fallas Barcelona Begin your day with a panoramic tour of Valencia’s port area followed by the impressive City of Arts & Sciences. Visit the Museum of Las Fallas where you will see figurines from the last 80 years of the Las Fallas festival. Learn about this unique, spectacular festival from assembly and costumes to fireworks and the night of burning. Later, travel to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful and exciting cities. Today breakfast will be included.
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Collette Experiences • Tour Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Empire. • Enjoy reserved seating at a flamenco performance in Seville. • Visit 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites. • Enjoy two nights in captivating Madrid, Seville, Valencia, and Barcelona. • Visit the monumental Royal Palace, official residence of the royal family. • Regional wine is included with every dinner.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow on direct flights with British Airways. Single Supplements from £320. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • *At times, without advance notice, the Royal Palace in Madrid may be closed due to official government business. When this happens, the Royal Palace will be substituted with a visit to the Modern Art Museum. • **On selected departure dates, the visit to the Lladro City Complex will take place the previous day. Please note that this facility is closed on national holidays. • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 PM. Rooms may not be available prior to that time. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Reykjavik • Golden Circle • Thingvellir National Park • Snaefellsnes Peninsula • Puffin Cruise* • Blue Lagoon
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland Today you depart for Iceland, the Land of Ice and Fire. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Your evening is a leisure.
Day 2: Reykjavik, Iceland This morning embark on a fascinating bicycle tour. Explore the old town and then head into the heart of the city, passing along the waterfront area. Travel through the west side of the city to view the old cemetery, one of the most beautiful places in all of Reykjavik. Continue along the cobblestone streets and view the 19th-century House of Parliament, the Catholic church and the City Hall where you will find a large map of the country. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers at a popular local restaurant and dine on gourmet cuisine from across Iceland including
the traditional Icelandic fish buffet, a favourite of the locals. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Reykjavik - Golden Circle Reykjavik Travel the Golden Circle, a route which encompasses many of Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders. Marvel at the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) Waterfall, a stunning 100 foot double cascade. Journey to Thingvellir National Park, the nation’s most historic area and where the world’s oldest existing parliament first met in AD 930. Here you also stand upon one of the globe’s most geologically significant landscapes. Gaze out over Thingvellir’s rugged rift valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the point where the North American and Eurasian tectonic
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Set out on a journey to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. En route, catch a glimpse of Hallmundarhraun, the largest lava field in this region where the lava emanated from a few craters on the northwestern slopes of the Langjokull (long glacier). See the first toehold of vegetation which has started to regrow close to where the eruption began. Visit the Settlement Museum and explore the Saga of Settlement of Iceland. Delve into the life and works of the famous Viking and poet Egill Skallagrimsson. Continue along the peninsula as you embark on a true Icelandic cultural adventure. Visit with a family that keeps alive a 400-year-old tradition of catching and preserving Greenland shark. See the fishing boat that was used by their grandfather as you share in their unique way of life. Visit the tiny farmer’s church and explore the museum to learn more about Iceland’s deep relationship with this trade. Complete your experience by trying your own piece of “hakare,” cured shark meat. Travel to the fishing village of Grundarfjordur and board a traditional oak fishing vessel. Cruise the harbour and head out to Melrakkaey Island, a Puffin sanctuary* and relax as you watch these delightful birds and immerse yourself in Icelandic
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Today you get to choose from two amazing activities. Try an adventure on the water during a deep sea angling expedition or, perhaps set out on a volcanic cave hike. Tonight, enjoy a short ferry ride to Videy Island to dine at Videyjarstofa (Videy House), the original residence of Skuli Magnusson. Skuli, known as “The Father of Reykjavik,” founded Iceland’s first industrial enterprise, woollen workshops, which led to the development of the country. Surrounded by Icelandic history, enjoy works of culinary art with each course. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 9: Reykjavik - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. Depart for home with many incredible Icelandic memories. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Grundarfjordur - Akureyri Continue the adventure as you head to the north of the country. En route, stop at the home of Erik the Red, now a museum. Imagine yourself a part of his grand explorations before he was exiled to Greenland. Upon arrival in Akureyri, enjoy some time to independently explore the city centre of this “unofficial” capital of Northern Iceland. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Akureyri Today is your choice, enjoy immersing yourself in the nature of Iceland on your horseback riding excursion, or spend the day reflecting and relaxing in the geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths. Tonight, enjoy the evening at leisure in Akureyri. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Akureyri - Reykjavik Leave Akureyri behind as you take a short flight back to Reykjavik. Travel out to the Reykjanes Peninsula, home of the Blue Lagoon. Slip into a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a dramatic lava field and relax in the warm, mineral-rich water. Take the remainder of the day to explore on your own. Today breakfast will be included.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Prague • Hradcany Castle • Vienna • Schoenbrunn Palace • Grinzing Evening • Danube River Cruise • Budapest • Matthias Church • Fisherman’s Bastion • Szentendre • Renaissance Dinner
Day 1: Arrive Prague, Czech Republic
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Inclusive sightseeing, traditional entertainment and a scenic cruise along the Danube River highlight your amazing tour of the Imperial Cities of Central Europe. After arriving in Prague, variously called the “Golden City” or “The City of 100 Spires,” the remainder of your day is at leisure. You will adore Prague; its historic centre has been included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites since 1992. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Prague Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a panoramic tour as you drive through the city and arrive at the amazing Hradcany Castle where you will stroll down the Golden Lane. Afterwards, enjoy your visit to the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral as well as the lovely statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous Bohemian crystal or visit one of the city’s many outstanding museums, such as the Lapidarium, home of stone sculptures dating from the 11th century to the present. Today breakfast will be included. Prague
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Today enjoy the freedom to explore Prague on your own. Be sure to stroll down to the old town square, home to the famous Orloj, which functions as a clock, calendar and primitive planetarium. You may also choose to join an optional excursion to Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter to see its historic Jewish Museum and Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemetery, founded in 1478. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice… a Collette Exclusive. Tonight’s dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Prague’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Vienna as you wish. You might sample a strudel at a traditional “kaffeehaus,” visit a museum or stroll the historic streets of this beautiful city. You can also join your fellow travellers on an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, itself a former Imperial capital. This evening enjoy a memorable dining experience, including local entertainment, in the picturesque wine-making village of Grinzing and sample locally-produced wine. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Prague - Vienna, Austria A scenic ride through the countryside takes you from Prague into the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Upon arriving in the city, your tour of Vienna begins. Begin with a visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years, before continuing through Vienna’s city centre, visiting the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Along the way, behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks and gothic spires that fill the city. You have a free evening to enjoy the city at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 6: Vienna - Danube River - Melk - Vienna Travel along the banks of the Danube to the medieval town of Durnstein where you board your boat for a scenic Danube River cruise. “Waltz” across one of the most breath-taking bodies of water in the world, immortalized by Strauss, and travel through the historic Wachau Valley. Later, visit the 11th century Melk Abbey, famous for its production and collection of manuscripts. A leisurely ride through the Vienna Woods concludes this marvellous day. Tonight, you may choose to join an optional dinner followed by an unforgettable classical music concert featuring many fine melodies from the great composers Mozart and Strauss. Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 7: Vienna - Budapest, Hungary This morning your journey continues to Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” truly one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Upon arrival, an informative local expert introduces you to the area. First, visit the Matthias Church, site of many coronations of kings. Next, visit the Fisherman’s Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades for spectacular views. Continue to historic Old Buda and Gellert Hill, followed by the Parliament. At Heroes Square, admire the imposing Millennium Monument, completed in 1904, which memorializes the 1,000th anniversary of Hungarian dominion. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Budapest You may take advantage of this day at leisure to stroll the riverside streets of majestic Budapest, visit one of the many museums, sample the local cuisine, or just relax. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion which journeys through the picturesque Hungarian Great Plain countryside called the “Puszta,” and visit a typical horse farm in this land which some say is “flat as water.” Learn the unique culture and history of the Csikos, or Hungarian equestrians, whose equestrian lineage reaches back 1,000 years. Watch in amazement as they put on a spectacular horse show for your pleasure. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Budapest - Szentendre - Visegrad - Budapest Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful baroque town of Szentendre and the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad for a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th-century castle where knights with colourful costumes and authentic weaponry recreate the days of chivalry. Then, enjoy a special Renaissance-style dinner at the castle restaurant and re-enact the days of medieval times. Complete with wine and music, this highlight will end your fascinating cultural journey. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Budapest - Depart For Home Arrive U.K. Today breakfast will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on British Airways. Single Supplements from £350. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Aberdeen at supplement. Please call for details. • Danube River Cruise is available mid-April to mid-October. • Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. • At Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing travellers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. • Visitors are required to have travel/health insurance to travel to the Czech Republic. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad. The minimum coverage of the insurance has to be at least £25,000 GBP. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
• Cruise the Danube River to the medieval town of Durenstein for a visit to Melk Abbey. • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral as well as the lovely statuelined Charles Bridge during a magnificent tour of the “Golden City” of Prague. • Marvel at the amazing Schoenbrunn Palace and the gothic St. Stephan’s Cathedral during your visit to the Austrian capital of Vienna. • Explore Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” on a locally-guided excursion. • View the stunning Danube Bend on a day trip to Szentendre.
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• Experience the benefits of Whisper headsets, designed for better communication between you and your guides.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tortuguero National Park • Sarapiqui Rain Forest • Pineapple Plantation • Bat Presentation • Chocolate-Making Demonstration • Cooking Demonstration • River Rafting • Farm Tour • Cheese-Making Demonstration • Arenal Volcano • Manuel Antonio National Park • Coffee Plantation
Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
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Journey to Costa Rica and discover the outstanding variety of flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. Embark on many exclusive excursions and take time for independent personal discovery.
Set out on an early morning bird watching excursion* that explores the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock to this area. On a boat cruise, keep an eye out for wildlife that includes howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park, a study in rain forest, freshwater, and marine biology, protects over 350 species of birds and mammals. Seek out green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s endangered animals, including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero National Park Begin the day travelling through the Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean low lands. En route, experience mountain scenery, changes in eco-systems, and Caribbean-style villages. Later, your guide explains the rain forest eco-system as you cruise the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Stay for two nights at your eco-lodge surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and wildlife. Learn more about your surroundings with a visit to the world’s first Green Turtle Research Station and discover how to protect the turtle’s nesting habitat and eggs. Join your fellow travellers this evening for a welcome reception followed by dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Tortuguero National Park Sarapiqui Embark on a leisurely boat ride to the mainland as you travel to the fascinating Sarapiqui region. Visit an organic pineapple plantation and learn about the various types of this exotic fruit and why Costa Rican pineapples are among the world’s best. Join a local expert at La
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Day 5: Sarapiqui See firsthand the process of producing chocolate from the cacao bean and learn the history and continuing importance of cacao to Central America’s economy. Add some zest to your life with an exhilarating Sarapiqui River rafting adventure. Before tonight’s dinner, a Costa Rican chef offers a cooking demonstration including the palmito (Hearts of Palm) picadillo, tortillas, plantains and refried beans. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Begin the day with an early morning bird watching tour along the natural forest trails and nearby stream. Visit a local school** and learn about Costa Rica’s educational system and the children’s way of life in a small farming community. Later, in Arenal, behold the spectacular views of Arenal Volcano. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Today you get to choose*** from 3 amazing experiences! Explore Arenal Volcano Rain Forest by horseback, see it from above on a zip-line, or soak in the soothing waters of one of the region’s famous hot springs. You may explore the Arenal Volcano Rain Forest on horseback, crossing rivers and following the trails, enjoying views of the San Carlos plains and the amazing lava paths of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Or, choose to go to Arenal Volcano Rain Forest for an amazing zip-line canopy tour. Gain a bird’seye-view of the endless primary forest, Lake Arenal and the majestic Arenal Volcano. Or, soak away your worries in the luxurious soothing waters of one of the region’s famous hot springs. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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day by the pool and absorb the natural beauty of your surroundings. This evening, enjoy dinner by the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean (weather permitting). Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Tarcoles - Sarchi - San Jose After breakfast, travel to Sarchi, an important crafts centre. Learn about the traditional crafts of this region and witness local artisans as they produce colourful oxcarts. Tour the Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation which highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy. Journey back to San Jose for your farewell dinner and overnight stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: San Jose - Depart For Home Your tour ends today. Today breakfast will be included.
Travel the beautiful checkered landscape surrounding Lake Arenal while en route to the Pacific coast. After arriving at your destination, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Explore the natural surroundings and exotic wildlife. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Explore spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its pristine beaches and primary forest. Spend the morning leisurely walking the forest trails in search of native inhabitants like the three-toed sloth, agoutis, squirrel monkeys and iguanas. Take a swim in the inviting blue waters of its beaches. Relax for the rest of the
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Share in the experience of a real “Costarican lechero” (Costa Rican milkman). Learn about local fruits and organic farming during a tour of the family-owned Finca Don Carlos with fields of orchards, grasslands, medicinal The M Factory, Inc. plants, rivers and a private forest reserve. Follow a cheese-makingVacations demonstration with a traditional farmCollette style lunch. Spend afternoon leisure and enjoy the Costa Rica the World ofat Nature_12 lodge’s amenities, relax in a hot spring, explore nature (CV trails orof go Explorations horseback riding. Todaytour) breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Newark. Single Supplements from £320. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic. Air Conditioning is available in San Jose. However, air conditioning and elevators are not available in all properties used on this tour. Most Hotels typically have ceiling fans only. • Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this programme. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. • Taxes/fees to be paid in local currency or USD upon exiting the country are approximately 32 USD (approximately 16 GBP). • Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the two night stay in Tortuguero National Park. • Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 PM. Rooms may not be available prior to that time. • *Depending upon weather conditions (rain), the early morning bird watching excursion may be substituted with a canal cruise. The afternoon canal cruise will operate as scheduled. • **The school is normally closed from mid-December to the end of February for the summer school holiday. • ***Your choice of activity for Day 8 will be taken by your guide during the trip. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilise your time on tour. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: San Jose • Coffee Plantation • Guanacaste • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Hanging Bridges • Arenal Volcano • Lake Arenal Cruise • Cooking Demonstration • Cano Negro Refuge • Zarcero • National Theatre
Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
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Lush forests and stunning waterfalls…exotic wildlife and endless coastlines…Costa Rica is truly a slice of paradise. Your tour begins in the colourful capital city of San Jose. Upon arrival, relax and soak up the sights of your new surroundings.
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Day 2: San Jose - Doka Coffee Estate Tamarindo Beach (Guanacaste) Travel through the verdant countryside of the Central Valley to the fertile region world-renowned for coffee. A tour of the Doka Coffee Estate highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, arrive in the Guanacaste region, known for its breath-taking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Here, rest and relaxation go hand-in-hand with mesmerizing ocean views and lush tropical greenery. Settle in for a relaxing two night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Tamarindo Beach Fun in the sun is in store for you as you enjoy this tropical paradise. Explore the nearby town and beaches, take an optional cruise or simply relax by the pool or beach and take advantage of the amenities offered at your lovely resort. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Tamarindo Beach - Monteverde You won’t believe your eyes as you travel into the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! In this spectacular ecosystem, you will encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. Upon arrival in Monteverde, a nature walk allows you to discover the natural beauty of the cloud forest first hand. This forest is the home of the world’s largest population of the endangered quetzal, celebrated for its gorgeous jewel-toned plumage. Keep your eyes peeled and you may be lucky enough to spot this elusive bird! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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a cooking demonstration and learn how native, exotic vegetables and plants contribute to the unique flavours of Costa Rican cuisine. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Monteverde Begin your day at Selvatura Park, a cloud forest reserve in the heart of Monteverde. Venture into a different world, exploring one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens with more than 30 species of tropical butterflies. Next, in a nearby gallery containing more than 100 beautiful hummingbirds, you will be dazzled by the 14 different species. Enjoy a guided, leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour and learn about the cloud forest’s unique ecosystem, its mammals, birds, plants and flora. This evening, enjoy an informative lecture on the migratory birds that flock to Costa Rica every year. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Monteverde - Lake Arenal Cruise - Arenal Begin the day with a visit to a tree nursery and learn about Monteverde’s reforestation efforts of indigenous trees. Travel through the beautiful mountainous landscapes of Monteverde to Arenal, where breath-taking views of the volcano await you. Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, the largest and most important lake in Costa Rica. Later, check in for a two night stay at a typical lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano which has been generating lava for the past 30 years. Before dinner, enjoy
Of all Costa Rica’s nature preserves, the remote 20,000 acres of Cano Negro are home to the largest viewable selection of indigenous wildlife. Embark on a Cano Negro guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe), making frequent stops to watch and photograph the wildlife around you which may include crocodiles, river otters, sloths, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies, all known to live in the area. The Arenal Volcano area is also known as the land of spas and hot springs. Later in the day you will have an opportunity to attain a state of complete relaxation with an optional visit to one of the finest spas in the region. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Arenal - Zarcero - Grecia - National Theatre - San Jose Travel to the charming town of Zarcero to visit its well-known whimsical topiary garden. Continue to the small, picturesque town of Grecia to see the unusual metal church constructed of brick-red metal panes, walk the beautifully landscaped central park, or shop at the traditional local market. Later, visit San Jose’s colourful Plaza de Cultura and the National Theatre, a magnificent building of post-Baroque splendour. This evening, enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: San Jose - Depart For Home Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your adventure in Costa Rica. Today breakfast will be included.
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a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rainforest, freshwater, and marine biology. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered species including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Enjoy an exciting soft-adventure jungle extension to Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica. Explore the region’s wildlife by boat, viewing macaws, sloths, monkeys, falcons and other native species. Tonight, enjoy a memorable two night stay at your eco-lodge surrounded by the beauty of a tropical forest and amazing wildlife. Learn more about your surroundings with a visit to the world’s first Green Turtle Research Station and discover how to protect the turtle’s nesting habitat and eggs. Today lunch and dinner will be included.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with United via Newark. Single Supplements from £250. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. FREE Regional Flight Departures are also available from Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast. Please call for details. • We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic. Air Conditioning is available in San Jose. However, air conditioning and elevators are not available in all properties used on this tour. Most Hotels typically have ceiling fans only. • Taxes/fees to be paid in local currency or USD upon exiting the country are approximately 32 USD. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
Please Note: Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the two night stay in Tortuguero National Park. Please make arrangements with the concierge’s desk at the hotel in San Jose for luggage pick up and for storage until your return from Tortuguero. The transportation to and from Tortuguero as well as your guide in Tortuguero are provided by the lodge where you will be staying in Tortuguero. These services and sightseeing as specified in your itinerary will be provided by the personnel of the lodge in Tortuguero. This price includes meals as outlined; roundtrip transportation to Tortuguero; 2 nights at the Evergreen, Aninga or Pachira lodge, 1 night at the Hotel Doubletree Cariari by Hilton in San Jose; and transfer to San Jose Airport on the last day.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Rio de Janeiro • Sugarloaf • Christ the Redeemer • Churrascaria • Iguazu Falls • Mendoza • Bodega Tours • Wine Pairing Lunch • Buenos Aires • Tango Show • Bariloche • Lake Crossing of the Andes • Puerto Varas • Santiago • Folklore Show • Chilean Wine Country • Lima • San Francisco Monastery • Cuzco • Sacred Valley of the Incas • Pisac Market • Ollantaytambo Ruins • Machu Picchu • Culinary Demonstration • Andean Folkloric Music & Dance
Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Magnificent views, beautiful beaches, flamboyant Carnival costumes, great cuisine and friendly people make Rio the cultural capital of Brazil. Witness the transformation taking place as Rio prepares to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Experience the enchanting “Marvelous City” your way with a full day at leisure to explore or simply soak up the sun. Tonight, hear for yourself why Rio, the birthplace of the Bossa Nova, is hailed as one of the world’s music capitals with an exciting optional night on the town. Today breakfast will be included.
Journey to the land of sol y vino – sun and wine – Argentina’s wine country, where vineyards and olive groves flourish. Mendoza produces 70% of Argentina’s grapes and wines, with a viniculture history dating back to the 16th century. The Malbec grape has made Argentine wine cherished around the world. A vast network of Incan aqueducts and dykes makes the most of the annual six inches of rain to transform the city into an oasis. Settle into your hotel after dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Enjoy a day in exciting Rio! Stroll down the beach of the “Girl from Ipanema” and see lovely Flamengo Park. Take a cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf for mesmerising views of the coastline and rolling forest. Tonight, learn how to craft caiprinihas - Brazil’s famous cocktail made with sugar cane liquor and lime - before having dinner with your fellow travellers. Today breakfast dinner will be included.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro The morning is yours to enjoy the energy of Rio. This afternoon, ascend Corcovado by train to Christ the Redeemer, one of the largest Art Deco statues in the world. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Tijuca Forest National Park and the city below. View Maracanã Football Stadium – host to soccer’s 2014 World Cup – and the enchanting Botanical Gardens. This evening, indulge in a “Churrascaria” feast of marinated and barbecued meats. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls Fly to Iguazu Falls, located at the crossroads of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and heralded as the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. This afternoon choose an optional jungle boat ride at the base of the falls or relax at your resort. Unwind at dinner in this tranquil setting. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Board the Rainforest Ecological Train inside the national park on the Argentine side and walk to the platform overlooking powerful Devil’s Throat. Discover unparalleled views of five waterfalls as they plummet into the Iguazu River. The remainder of the day is yours to explore these spectacular surroundings. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Mendoza Tour the serene city of Mendoza and see the vast Parque General San Martín and the lively central Plaza Independencia. Indulge in a sample of the local Italianinspired ice cream with a Mendocino twist, such as vanilla with Malbec or peach with Syrah! There are said to be over 1,000 wineries (“bodegas”) in the fertile Maipú, Luján de Cuyo and Uco valleys. Revel in visits to three wineries on the wine route and enjoy a gourmet wine pairing lunch and ample opportunities to sample the bounty of the Argentine vineyards. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
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Day 12: Buenos Aires - Bariloche Leave Buenos Aires and fly to the beautiful Alpine village of San Carlos de Bariloche, situated in northern Patagonia, a spectacular region full of natural wonders. A bustling ski resort in winter, “Little Switzerland” borders the shores of stunning Lake Nahuel Huapi. Before dinner you may choose to browse the many handicraft shops or take a stroll along the scenic lake path. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Bariloche Day 9: Mendoza - Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango. Stretching along the banks of the Rio de la Plata, the “Paris of South America” is a mosaic of European-styled architecture and South American spirit. Enjoy a tour of the capital. See the lavish Teatro Colon opera house, the Avenida 9 de Julio; Recoleta Cemetery, where Evita Peron rests; the Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada; the colourful La Boca neighborhood, and the historic San Telmo barrio. Later, stroll through San Martin Park or Calle de Florida, a shopper’s paradise. Tonight, enjoy an interactive presentation from a local resident where you can ask questions about daily life in Buenos Aires. A reception follows. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 10: Buenos Aires Today is yours to explore the cultural delights of Buenos Aires. Visit a local market, art museum or spend the afternoon at an elegant pavement café. Or perhaps choose to cross the Argentine Pampas to experience the culture of Argentina’s gauchos at a typical estancia and enjoy a hearty asado lunch – a typical Argentine barbeque. This evening, savour typical Argentine cuisine and wine before embracing the art of the dance that has made Buenos Aires famous – a stunning tango performance. You can even try some of your own steps during an included tango lesson! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Buenos Aires An entire day at leisure for personal exploration before joining your fellow travellers for dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Embark on the renowned Circuito Chico tour of Bariloche and soak in the panoramic vistas of the picturesque mountains from the top of Cerro Campanario. Surround yourself in the beauty of this German-influenced village and indulge in the city’s famously decadent chocolate during a visit to a chocolate factory. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Bariloche - Puerto Varas (Lake District), Chile The legendary lake crossing awaits! The inspiring beauty of the southern Andes unfolds as you travel from Argentina to Chile via a series of lake cruises across lakes Mahuel Huapi, Frias and Todas los Santos as well as a drive through South America’s first national park, Parque Nacional Lanin. Marvel at the mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and indigo-coloured lakes. End your day in the lakeside village of Puerto Varas, known for its seafood and German cuisine. Enjoy panoramic views of Osorno Volcano from your elegant mountain resort overlooking Lake Llanquihue. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 15: Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt Santiago
board your flight to cosmopolitan Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital city. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner and traditional folklore show. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Santiago - Maipo Valley Santiago Tour Santiago, viewing such sights as the La Moneda Presidential Palace and Paseo Ahumada pedestrian avenue. Ride the cable car up Cerro San Cristobal for sweeping views of Santiago and the Andes and admire the Statue of the Immaculate Conception. Interact with the locals at a bustling market where delicacies such as Chilean sea bass are abundant. Venture into Chile’s renowned wine country where you’ll spend the afternoon touring a bodega and sampling some of the varietals which make this region famous. Discover the bold taste of carmenère, the “lost” ancient cousin of the cabernet grape that thrives in the climate created by steep Andean valleys. Late this afternoon, complete your journey with a gourmet meal of Chilean favorites in this beautiful countryside setting. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 17: Santiago – Lima, Peru Today you journey to Peru, one of the treasures of South America. Vast in landscapes and diversity, you will experience the unchanged culture and breathtaking beauty of the Andes. Travel through this intriguing land visiting some of the world’s greatest mysteries such as Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Today breakfast will be included. Peru
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the extraordinary Lake District. In the energetic Angelmo fishing village, take a stroll through the fish market to experience the flavours of southern Chile and the daily activities of the locals. View the unique cathedral, built entirely of redwood, and stroll through the local handicraft market. Continue to the German-inspired seaport town of Puerto Montt where you
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Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Lima
Day 18: Lima Enjoy a morning at leisure in “City of Kings,” Lima, Peru. This afternoon enjoy a fascinating city tour through the historical center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the artwork at San Francisco Monastery and enter the catacombs. View the Government Center, the Plaza de Armas’s elegant Cathedral, an abundance of colonial architecture, and the fashionable suburbs of San Isidro and Miraflores for insight into the daily life of the Limeños. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a dinner showcasing Peru’s delicious cuisine and festive entertainment. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 19: Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Fly to Cuzco, in the heart of the Inca civilization. Board your coach to descend through the Andes to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, the agricultural centre of their grand empire. Learn the centuries-old methods of spinning, dyeing and weaving Andean traditional textiles during a visit to Awana Kancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes. After a short lesson on the local language, stop in Pisac village to browse the colourful handicraft market. A visit to Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio teaches you about this internationally renowned artist’s techniques and designs, inspired by ancient Peruvian cultures. Settle in this evening at your hotel nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 20: Sacred Valley of the Incas Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley of the Incas Experience the lifestyle of the modern Andean people and delve into their culture when you travel to a nearby community and interact with the locals. This afternoon, visit the spectacular Ollantaytambo ruins, the only Inca settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception. A unique terraced complex topped with carved stone panels, these ruins reflect ancient Incan architecture and heritage. Do as the locals do and enjoy a tasting of “chicha,” a unique regional drink made from maize, at a local pub. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 21: Sacred Valley of the Incas Machu Picchu Climb aboard the Machu Picchu train for breathtaking views through domed windows as you ride through
Day 22: Machu Picchu - Cuzco With leisure time this morning, you may return to Machu Picchu on your own or explore the local markets. Return by train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. En-route to Cuzco, meet Peruvian children at an orphanage supported by the Collette Foundation. Today breakfast will be included.
Peruvian Amazon Optional 4 Night Post Tour Extension
Easter Island Discovery Optional 4 Night Post Tour Extension
Prices From: £675 per person 10 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Prices From: £1399 per person 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Day 25: Lima - Puerto Maldonado Peruvian Amazon Basin
Day 25: Lima - Easter Island
Day 26: Hike to Lake Condenado
Day 26: Easter Island
Day 27: Hike to Lake Sachavacayoc (Tapir Lake)
Day 27: Easter Island Day 28: Easter Island Day 29: Easter Island - Depart for Home Day 30: Arrive U.K. Please Note: Rates do not include the approx. 60 USD Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee (must be paid in cash upon arrival at the airport). This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. The order of sights visited may be altered due to flight schedules or other operational considerations. Due to varying flight schedules, an additional post night may be required in Lima or Santiago, at your own cost. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
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the Andes to the “Lost City of the Incas.” Hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungle, Machu Picchu is considered the most spectacular sight in South America. Spend the afternoon with your guide uncovering the mysteries of these majestic ruins. Tonight, stay at the base of Machu Picchu for a chance to further soak up its atmosphere. Enjoy an exclusive culinary demonstration before dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 28: Puerto Maldonado - Lima Day 29: Lima - Depart For Home Day 30: Arrive U.K. Please Note: Airport departure taxes that must be paid when travelling on this extension are approx. 5 USD. This fee is at your own expense. The order of sights visited on this tour may be altered due to weather. Travellers may leave any large luggage at their Lima hotel during the extension. This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. A Yellow Fever inoculation is currently recommended but not required for the Peruvian Amazon; please check with your doctor or travel clinic.
26 Days from £7599
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What’s Included • 38 Meals (24 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 13 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
Enjoy Your Stay Day 1-4 Day 5-6 Day 7-8 Day 9 -11 Day 12-13 Day 14 Day 15-16 Day 17-18 Day 19-20 Machu White Caption Picchu
Day 23: Cuzco
Day 25: Lima - Depart For Home
Explore the former capital of the Inca Empire during a colonial city tour and experience the architectural legacy visible in the Cathedral, Santo Domingo and the Plaza de Armas. Discover the important sacred Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman Fortress. This afternoon you may choose to join an optional excursion to explore the enigmatic Inca terraces at Maras and the salt mines of Moray. This evening, enjoy a dinner and performance of traditional Andean folkloric music and dance. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Your tour ends today. Enjoy a morning at leisure before your overnight flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 26: Arrive U.K.
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Rio de Janeiro from £125 per person per night and/or post nights in Lima from £50 per person per night.
Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
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Join your guide this morning for a visit to the Centro Artesanal Cuzco market. Browse the colourful displays of textiles, pottery and jewellery. Or enjoy some leisure time to explore the San Blas artisans quarter or visit one of the many impressive museums. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Tonight is yours to independently explore Lima. Today breakfast will be included.
Collette Experiences • Take a cable car to Sugarloaf and enjoy a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro and the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.
• Behold the dramatic beauty of the world-renowned Lake Crossing of the Andes between Argentina and Chile.
• Enjoy a walk through the Argentine and Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, marveling at the powerful Devil’s Throat.
• Visit the fishing village of Angelmo and its local fish market. • Relish renowned Chilean wines during a tour of a bodega and learn about the winemaking process. • Enjoy breathtaking views through domed cars on the famed Machu Picchu train as you voyage through the Andes to Machu Picchu.
• Experience the flavour and history of Argentina’s most famous wine, Malbec, during a gourmet wine pairing lunch and visits to bodegas in Mendoza.
• Learn centuries-old Andean methods of spinning, dyeing, and weaving traditional textiles with a visit to a living museum of the Peruvian Andes.
• Stay on Avenida 9 de Julio, next to the Obelisk of Buenos Aires.
• Explore the colourful markets of Peru, including the famous Pisac village market.
• Learn why Bariloche, nestled among lakes and mountains, is known as “Little Switzerland.”
• Savour the local cuisine during an exclusive culinary demonstration at your five star hotel at the base of Machu Picchu.
• Observe the German influence in the village of Bariloche and enjoy a visit to a chocolate factory.
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Day 24: Cuzco - Lima
• Move to the passionate rhythms of tango and experience the “Paris of South America” when you immerse in the culture, cuisine and traditions of Buenos Aires.
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Rio Othon Palace, Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro Bourbon Cataratas Resort & Convention Center, Foz do Iguazu or Panoramic Hotel, Puerto Iguazu Hotel Huentala Boutique, Mendoza Panamericano Hotel & Resort, Buenos Aires Panamericano Resort, Bariloche Cabaña del Lago Hotel, Puerto Varas Atton El Bosque Spa Hotel, Santiago Doubletree El Pardo, Lima Sonesta Posada del Inca, Yucay, Sacred Valley Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Aguas Calientes Sonesta Hotel, Cuzco Doubletree El Pardo, Lima Overnight Flight
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with BA/Iberia out direct, return via Madrid. Single Supplements from £1650. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey. Please call for details. • Airport taxes/fees to be paid in local currencies upon entering and exiting countries are approximately $20 USD. • You may require a certificate of Yellow Fever inoculation when travelling to Brazil, especially if you have travelled to Peru or another country where Yellow Fever is recognized as ‘endemic’ prior to arrival in Brazil. These fees are at your own expense. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your doctor or local travel clinic for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. • Wheelchairs and walking aids cannot be accommodated on this tour. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing good walking shoes. • Whilst in Peru, in general, hotels outside Lima are small with one or two levels and do not have elevators which may require you to climb 10-15 steps to get to/from the room. • Highest elevation is approximately 11,200 feet (Cuzco). • To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. • Passport and Visa for Brazil (approximate visa cost is $140 USD) are required for this tour at your expense. the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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South American Regional Tours
Explore the amazing South American continent on a shorter tour Our ‘Discover South America’ tour can be broken down into 3 separate, smaller tours. This is ideal for travellers that are looking for a more specific holiday within the South American continent. We can even ‘back to back’ two of these tours for you if want. For more information and all departure dates. Please contact us today.
Wonders Of South America (Brazil & Argentina)
11 days
7 days
Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries
9 days
Prices From: £3894 per person 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners Early Booking Offer: Book early and save up to £150 per couple
Prices From: £2914 per person 10 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners Early Booking Offer: Book early and save up to £150 per couple
Prices From: £2849 per person 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Early Booking Offer: Book early and save up to £150 per couple
Itinerary as per days 1-10 of Discover South America Tour.
Itinerary as per days 11-16 of Discover South America Tour.
Itinerary as per days 17-26 of Discover South America Tour.
Day 1: Arrive Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
Day 1: Arrive Lima, Peru
Days 2-4: Rio De Janeiro Day 5: Rio De Janeiro- Iguazu Falls Day 6: Iguazu Falls Day 7: Iguazu Falls - Mendoza, Argentina Day 8: Mendoza Day 9: Mendoza - Buenos Aires Day 10: Buenos Aires Depart For Home
Day 2: Buenos Aires - Bariloche Day 3: Bariloche Day 4: Bariloche - Puerto Varas (Lake District), Chile Day 5: Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt Santiago Day 6: Santiago - Maipo Valley Santiago - Depart For Home
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Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Magnificent views, beautiful beaches, flamboyant Carnival costumes, great cuisine and friendly people make Rio the cultural capital of Brazil.
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Fly to Buenos Aires, birthplace of the tango. Stretching along the banks of the Rio de la Plata, the “Paris of South America” is a mosaic of Europeanstyled architecture and South American spirit.
Your tour ends today. Enjoy a morning at leisure before your overnight flight home.
Your tour ends today. Enjoy a morning at leisure before your overnight flight home.
Day 7: Arrive U.K.
Day 11: Arrive U.K.
Please Note: Departure dates available from May 2013 – April 2014, please call for details. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer.
Please Note: Departure dates available from May 2013 – April 2014, please call for details. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer.
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Andes Lake Crossing (Argentina & Chile)
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Journey to Peru, one of the treasures of South America. Experience the unchanged culture and breathtaking beauty of the Andes.
Day 2: Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas Ollantaytambo - S. Valley of the Incas Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas Machu Picchu Day 5: Machu Picchu - Cuzco Day 6: Cuzco Day 7: Cuzco - Lima Day 8: Lima - Depart For Home
Your tour ends today. Enjoy a morning at leisure before your overnight flight home.
Day 9: Arrive U.K. Please Note: Departure dates available from May 2013 – April 2014, please call for details. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer.
The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
The Galapagos Islands
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Quito • Middle of the World • 5-Day Galapagos Cruise • Guayaquil • Lima • Sacred Valley of the Incas • Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio • Machu Picchu • Cuzco • Larco Museum
Day 1: Travel To Heathrow Airport Travel to Heathrow Airport for an included overnight stay prior to your early morning flight to Ecuador via Madrid.
Day 2: Arrive Quito, Ecuador Begin in Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Ecuador’s stunning capital city.
Day 3: Quito Tour Quito’s colonial centre, including the Presidential Palace and 17th-century church of La Compañía. Meet your fellow travellers at a welcome lunch overlooking the Pululahua volcanic crater. Later, cross between hemispheres at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum at the “Middle of the World”. Try some “helado de paila,” a local ice cream specialty, before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 4: Quito - San Cristóbal Island, Galapagos - Embark Ship Fly to beautiful San Cristóbal Island, gateway to your Galapagos adventure. Enjoy lunch aboard the m/v Galapagos Legend. At Port Baquerizo Moreno, visit the San Cristóbal Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve. After
Santa Cruz Island, Tortoise
exploring the island, stargaze from the deck of your ship and toast the wonders of the Galapagos with tropical cocktails. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: Española Island (Gardner Bay & Suarez Point) Board your panga to visit Gardner Bay. Guarded by a colony of sea lions, the beach is home to Galapagos hawks and endemic finches. Swim and snorkel with the marine life, including manta rays and white-tipped sharks. Continue to the volcanic terrain of Suarez Point. During a nature walk, watch for hooded mocking birds, lava lizards, Sally Lightfoot crabs and blue-footed boobies. Count Waved Albatross at the world’s largest colony. Finally, visit the Soplador blowhole where water shoots 75 feet into the air. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Floreana Island (Post Office Bay and Cormorant Point)
Chato and find more giant tortoises. Savour some organic Galapagos coffee before walking inside dormant lava tubes to gain insight on how these islands formed. Enjoy time to explore Port Ayora town. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Land at storied Post Office Bay, named for a barrel left in 1793 by Captain James Colnett as a “post office” for passing sailors. Here you can continue the tradition and leave a letter. Later, snorkel if you choose with green sea turtles or search for Darwin’s finches and yellow warblers. Afterwards, sail to Cormorant Point and its olivine green sand beach. Spot sting rays and reef sharks in the emerald waters and learn about the ecosystem’s unusual plants. You may also observe graceful flamingos or spot a small colony of penguins. Enjoy another chance to snorkel and swim near the playful sea lions! Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Daphne Island - Disembark Ship Baltra Island - Guayaquil
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Research Station and Highlands)
Day 9: Guayaquil - Lima, Peru
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and see the giant tortoises from the station’s breeding programme. Afterwards, trek through the Santa Cruz highlands to Cerro
Garner panoramic views as you circumnavigate Daphne Island. Look for marine iguanas, fur seals and crabs teetering along the rocky shore. After this, bid farewell to the Galapagos and fly to Guayaquil. Tour this community known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” and visit the Malecón 2000 waterfront area and the 19th-century neighbourhood of Las Peñas with its Spanish-style houses. From Santa Ana Hill, look out over the city and the Guayas River. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Fly to Lima, Peru’s “City of Kings”. Spend an afternoon shopping or visiting Lima’s many fine museums. Perhaps you’ll experience an optional Peruvian Paso horse exhibition, dinner and folklore show. Today breakfast will be included.
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The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu (continued)
Machu Picchu
Day 10: Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Fly to Cuzco and descend through the Andes to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, once the agricultural centre of a great empire. Visit Awana Kancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes. Explore centuries-old methods of spinning, dyeing and weaving textiles. Stop in Pisac village to browse the handicraft market. Visit Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio and marvel at this internationally-renowned artist’s techniques and designs, inspired by ancient Peruvian cultures. This evening, settle into your hotel nestled in the Sacred Valley. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley of the Incas Glimpse daily activities at a nearby village and connect with another culture. Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, a spectacular example of Inca architecture. Do as the locals do and enjoy a tasting of “chicha,” a regional drink made from maize, at a local pub. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 12: Sacred Valley of the Incas Machu Picchu Embark on a train ride through the Andes from Ollantaytambo to mysterious Machu Picchu. Hidden
for centuries, the “Lost City of the Incas” is the most spectacular sight in South America and spend the day exploring the fabled ruins. Overnight at the base of Machu Picchu and soak up the mystical atmosphere and enjoy an exclusive culinary demonstration before dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco Take advantage of your leisure time this morning and return to Machu Picchu on your own or explore the local markets. Return by train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. En route to Cuzco, meet Peruvian children at an orphanage supported by the Collette Foundation. In Cuzco, relax and become acclimated to the altitude. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: Cuzco Explore the former capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco means “Center of the World” in the ancient Quechua language. On a city tour, experience the Spanish architectural legacy visible in the Cathedral, Santo Domingo and the Plaza de Armas. Discover the sacred Incan ruin of Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Spend some time browsing the local markets before seeing the San Blas artisans quarter or visit one of the impressive museums. Enjoy dinner and a traditional Andean folkloric performance. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 15: Cuzco - Lima Return to Lima and tour its historical centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the artwork at San Francisco Monastery and enter the catacombs. View the Government Center, the Plaza de Armas’ Cathedral and the fashionable suburbs for insight into the life of Limeños. Complete your day with a farewell dinner at the Larco Museum, housed in an 18th-century mansion. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Lima - Depart For Home Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 17: Arrive U.K. Baby Seal, Galapagos Islands
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Collette Experiences • Embark on a five-day cruise of the Galapagos Islands with a naturalist guide – see blue-footed boobies, sea lions, iguanas and more! • Admire the giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation projects. • Climb from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu aboard one of the world’s most famed train rides.
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• Enjoy dinner at the Larco Museum in Lima, housed in an 18th-century mansion surrounded by lush gardens.
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Optional 4 night Ecuador Amazon Pre Tour Extension Day 4: As the jungle comes alive Begin your day at sunrise. Take advantage of the cool morning hours when the animals are most active. Journey to the parrot clay licks for an unforgettable experience. Observe eleven species of parrots, parakeets and macaws while surrounded by lush flora. Later, embark upon a leisurely-paced hike to visit the Quichua community of Añangu and share in the villager’s daily activities. Sample a picnic lunch alfresco. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: The exploits of an explorer
Arrive in Quito and enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.
Start the day with a climb up the canopy tower. Experience sweeping 360 degree panoramic views, formerly reserved only for the birds, of the Rio Napo. Be on the lookout for colourful tanagers passing through the canopy, spider monkeys searching for fruit and more. After lunch at the lodge, set out on a scenic hike along primary forest to discover the interior. Spot lizards and the rare endemic golden-mantled tamarin monkey if you are lucky. Hop aboard a riverboat and navigate through murky waters teeming with anacondas and caimans. Be on the lookout for lounging sloths and playful otters along the shoreline. After a day filled with adventure, recount the magic of your trip over dinner with your fellow travellers. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Cross into the Amazon
Day 6: Bid farewell to the Amazon
Prices From: £999 per person Meals: 10 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Day 1: Travel To Heathrow Airport Travel to Heathrow Airport for an included overnight stay prior to your early morning flight to Ecuador via Madrid.
Day 2: Prepare for your adventure
Fly to the Amazon Basin before arriving at Puerto Francisco de Orellana, locally known as Coca, where you will be greeted by a naturalist guide. Embark on a two-hour journey by motorized canoe down the Rio Napo, one of the Amazon’s many tributaries, and into lush Yasuni National Park. Arrive at your lodge’s private reserve. Native paddlers await with dugout canoes to carry you across Añangu Lake to your eco lodge. Along the way keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, herons, kingfishers, toucans and more. Observe nocturnal wildlife and do some caiman spotting by boat, if you wish, after dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
COUPLE SAVE UPTO £300 PER Terms & conditions apply. Please contact us for details.
What’s Included • 28 Meals (14 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 9 Dinners) • Door to Door UK Airport Transfers See page 4 for details
Enjoy Your Stay
Gardner Bay
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Head back to Coca by canoe. Connect on to Quito to start your tour. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: Taxes or fees to be paid upon exiting domestic airports are approx. 6 USD. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this extension to operate. This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. Itinerary is subject to revision due to weather conditions and particular interests of the group, and changes may be made to maximize opportunities for wildlife viewing and cultural interaction. When travelling in the Amazon you will encounter full days of sightseeing, frequently in warm temperatures. You will be travelling by small river boats to reach the lodge and by canoe during some excursions and should be reasonably fit in order to board comfortably. In order to most fully experience the wildlife, you will be walking on nature trails which may be muddy and over one mile in length.
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Overnight Flight Hilton Colon, Quito m/v Galapagos Legend, Galapagos Islands Hotel Oro Verde, Guayaquil Doubletree El Pardo, Lima Sonesta Posada del Inca, Yucay Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Aguas Calientes Day 13-14 Casa Andina Private Collection, Cuzco Day 15 Doubletree El Pardo, Lima Day 16 Overnight Flight
Extend Your Stay Add pre nights in Quito from £55 per person per night and/ or post nights in Lima from £50 per person per night.
On Tour Options Additional on tour options and excursions are available. Please contact us for more information.
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with British Airways/ LAN via Madrid. Single Supplements from £1360. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Holiday based on Superior Outside cabins, located on the Earth Deck and Sea Deck. Upgrades may be available to Junior Suites (Earth Deck) or Balcony Suites (Moon Deck). Please see call for details. Single cabins are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. • Wheelchairs and walking aids cannot be accommodated on this tour. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing good walking shoes. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilise your time on tour. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or National Park directives. The captain may deviate from the published itinerary for any reason he deems advisable. • The normal daily schedule when on board the ship consists of a shore excursion immediately following breakfast, return aboard for lunch, and an afternoon shore excursion. Transfers to/from the boat are by small boats called “pangas,” Landings are either “dry” or “wet” and you might have to wade ashore in shallow water. At all times you are accompanied by your naturalist guide. Shore excursions normally last 2 - 2.5 hours each. In some cases, the terrain can be a little strenuous. Passengers should consult their doctor should they have any concerns regarding their physical condition. • Complete passport information is required 60 days prior to departure to confirm flight arrangements to the Galapagos Islands. • Highest elevation: Cuzco, Peru at approximately 11,000 feet. • In general, hotels in Peru (outside Lima) are small with one or two levels and do not have elevators which may require you to climb 10-15 steps to get to/from the room. • For departures between 1 January - 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates during this period. • Taxes or fees to be paid in domestic airports are approx. 4 USD. There is an approx. 31 USD airport departure tax from Guayaquil, payable upon exiting the country. These fees are at your own expense. • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and medical inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Antarctica
Lemaire Channel
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Buenos Aires • Ushuaia • Home-Hosted Dinner • Tierra del Fuego National Park • 9-Night Cruise aboard MS Fram • The Drake Passage • Half Moon Island • Deception Island • Paradise Harbour • Port Lockroy • Antarctic Sound • Tango Dinner Show
Day 1: Overnight Flight Day 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina Arrive this morning in Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America” and home of the tango. Enjoy a Porteños tour, viewing the Teatro Colon opera house; Avenida 9 de Julio honouring Argentinean independence; the Recoleta Cemetery, where “Evita” rests in her tomb; the Presidential Palace, the Casa Rosada; and the San Telmo barrio lined with cobblestone streets. Before dinner, meet your fellow travellers at a special welcome reception. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Buenos Aires Today is at leisure to experience this lively city. Browse the boutiques of Calle Florida or visit one of the many renowned art museums. Perhaps choose to discover the Parana River delta and its picturesque islands, elegant mansions and craft market. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia This morning you fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city situated on the Patagonian peninsula overlooking the historic Beagle Channel. Experience a home-hosted dinner with a local Fuegon family to learn about life at the “end of the world.” Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: Ushuaia - Embark Ship Journey into the “Land of Fire” at Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk the shores of Roca Lake and see evidence of the settlements of the now-extinct Yámana indigenous people, and visit Lapataia Bay where the Panamerican Highway ends. Enjoy free time in this famous port town before boarding the state-of-the-art MS Fram expedition vessel. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: The Drake Passage Cruise south through the fabled Drake Passage, named for the legendary Sir Francis Drake. Warmer waters of the north meet the colder, denser waters of the south here in the Antarctic Convergence, making the area rich in marine life. Spot whales and sea birds as you begin this voyage of exploration. Experts provide presentations on history, biology and geology throughout your adventure. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
boasting mountainous views and a nesting place for chinstrap penguins, kelp gulls and the Antarctic tern. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Antarctica Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include: Whalers Bay, Deception Island – featuring an active volcanic caldera. Venture into Whalers Bay where ruins from a 20th-century whaling station rest ashore. The black volcanic sand and waters upon the beach are warmed by geothermal vents. Or the trip could include Almirante Brown Research Station in Paradise Harbour, where gentoo and chinstrap penguins nest. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Tierra del Fuego
Day 7: The Drake Passage - Antarctica Arrive in Antarctica – the last great wilderness stretching across ice-covered desert and mountains for over five million square miles. The ethereal beauty and immense scale of the continent is like nowhere else on the planet. Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers…the privilege of witnessing this fragile, remote environment is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Antarctica
Collette Experiences
The next five days are filled with discovery! Weather conditions determine each sailing’s final itinerary. Cruise through the astounding, glacier-lined Lemaire Channel – “Kodak Gap” – and enter the majestic Neumayer Channel with its imposing cliffs. Humpback, killer and minke whales – and icebergs – are common sights. PolarCirkel rugged excursion boats take you to incredible locations along the Antarctic Peninsula, which could include Half Moon Island, a small island in the South Shetland chain
• Explore Whalers Bay on Deception Island with its warm springs and black volcanic sand. • Discover multitudes of curious Antarctic wildlife, including seals, whales, albatross and penguins. • Venture into small harbours and islands for in-depth discoveries and personal adventures. • Journey into beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park, the “Land of Fire.”
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Day 14: Drake Passage - Ushuaia, Argentina - Disembark Ship - Buenos Aires Disembark the ship in Ushuaia, transfer to the airport and return to Buenos Aires. This evening, celebrate the end of your journey as you enjo y a dinner featuring Argentine favourites and a tango performance! Admire the passion and artistry of the show, meet the dancers and even try some steps of your own. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Antarctica Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include Neko Harbour, part of the Antarctic mainland nestled in the fjord-like Andvord Bay, where penguins plus elephant and weddel seals are often spotted. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Antarctica
Day 15: Buenos Aires - Depart For Home Board your overnight flight to return home. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 16: Arrive U.K. Optional 3 Night Iguazu Falls Exploration Post Tour Extension
Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include Port Lockroy, a harbour on Goudier Island and former British base, hosting cormorants and surrounded by glaciers and ice shelves. Here you can mail home a postcard with a rare Antarctic stamp! Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Antarctica Continue your visits by PolarCirkel boats to locations which could include Wilhelmina Bay, where mountains and high glaciers create dramatic scenery. View the 1915 wreck of the Norwegian ship, Guvernøren. Or the trip could include Antarctic Sound & Brown Bluff – hear the tale of the 1903 Swedish polar expedition which met its fate here at “Iceberg Alley.” At Brown Bluff, you may have the chance to stroll the beach with the cute adélie penguins. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Prices From: £935 per person 10 Meals: 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Day 13: Antarctica - Drake Passage
Please Note: Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this extension to operate. This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. *On Day 16, you will have the option to cross into Brazil and tour the Brazilian side of the falls (at an additional cost). Brazil may require a certificate of Yellow Fever inoculation.
Leave Antarctica, crossing the southern waters of the Drake Passage. Participate in engaging lectures on Antarctica’s wonders. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
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Day 15: Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls Day 16: Iguazu Falls Day 17: Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires Day 18: Buenos Aires - Depart for Home Day 19: Arrive U.K.
Add pre or post nights in Buenos Aries from only £75 per person per night.
Select Your Tour Date in £s per person Departures 2013 From
Departures 2014 From
8 Jan 8249
1, 10 Jan 7934
10 Feb 7749
12 Feb 7374
Cabin Upgrade – Upper Deck Outside Cabin Category U, Decks 5 & 6 Departures 8 Jan & 10 Feb 2013
Twin 385
Single 680
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770
12 Jan 2014
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Cabin Upgrade – Superior Upper Deck Outside Cabin Category F2, Decks 5 & 6 8 Jan & 10 Feb 2013
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12 Jan 2014
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Cabin Upgrade – Upgrade to Suite Category M2, Deck 6 8 Jan & 10 Feb 2013
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/ double room departing from London Heathrow with direct flights on British Airways. Single Supplements from £3220. ‡ Lead in price includes early booking offer. Regional Flight Departures are also available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen & Jersey at supplement. Please call for details. • Holidays are based on Standard Outside Cabin Category N, Deck 3. For cabin upgrades see above. • Due to early arrival times in some cities, rooms may not always be ready for immediate check-in. • Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. • Airport departure taxes totalling approximately £30 GBP are to be paid at Buenos Aires and Ushuaia airports. • Note that a cruise ship has a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply. • Cabins available are as follows: Inside cabins (category I), Outside cabins on Deck 3 (N), Outside cabins on a higher deck (U), Superior Outside cabins (F2), and Suites (M). Please see pricing for upgrade fees for higher decks and suites. Other cabin upgrades may be available on request basis. Single accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. • Special clothing is required for the shore landings; please refer to your pre-departure documents for important details. Passengers will receive a wind and waterproof jacket, and will be lent 1 pair of rubber boots for use during landings. • Order of sightseeing on board the ship may vary based on departure and weather conditions and is at the sole discretion of the cruise line. • For departures before 30 April 2013, the itinerary may vary from the one shown in this brochure. Please call us for details of the itinerary for departure dates before 30 April 2013. • On some dates alternative hotels may be used. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing.
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Essential Travel Information PASSPORTS &VISAS
All the visa information provided in this brochure is for guidance and where visas are required, you must check with the relevant embassy or consulate on how to apply. Obtaining the proper proof of citizenship for entry to destination countries is the responsibility of each client. A valid 10 year machine readable passport is required for all individuals travelling outside of the United Kingdom. Passports must be valid for at least eight months beyond the return date from the destination. Some countries require a visa in addition to a valid passport for entry into the country. It will be necessary for you to check with the appropriate embassy or consulate for specific information and entry requirements.
LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORTS
If you do lose your passport abroad, please report the loss immediately to the police and British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Details of the local FCO representation at your destination can be obtained by telephoning 0845 850 2829 prior to departure, or by visiting www.fco.gov.uk/embassies.
DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFER SERVICE
Collette Worldwide Holidays includes a door to door transfer service on all individual bookings confirmed directly with Collette Worldwide Holidays or via a travel agent. The service is provided complimentary for distances of up to 100 miles from the point of collection to the departure airport. Collette Worldwide Holidays will offer the door to door transfer service with a supplementary cost for the extra mileage for those customers exceeding the 100 mile limit. All mileage is calculated using Google Maps. The service is offered per booking in the mainland UK and Northern Ireland only. Door to door transfers do not apply to tour only bookings or group bookings.
INCLUSIVE TOURING WITH COLLETTE WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS
Inclusive Touring with Collette Worldwide means that we provide you with the peace of mind of knowing that all of the essential elements of your holiday are carefully looked after by us. We include the following with every escorted tour package booked with us. • transportation via motorcoach • quality accommodation in carefully selected locations • most meals as outlined in your itinerary • sightseeing as outlined in your itinerary • admission charges as outlined in your itinerary • porterage • applicable gratuities for bellmen, doormen and waiting staff. (Customary gratuities for cruise ship personnel, overnight passenger train personnel, local sightseeing guides, hotel housekeepers, drivers and Collette Tour Managers have not been included.) Important Note: Your travel dates may be during religious, state or local holidays. These holidays, with their associated closures, may disrupt museum/attraction visits and personal shopping time. We make every effort to minimize disruptions during the tour, however, we cannot be held responsible for attractions being closed. Please note that all travellers purchasing flights from Collette must ensure that the name as submitted to Collette matches the name on their passport. Please notify Collette, your travel agent or your group leader immediately in the event of any discrepancy. Airline tickets purchased from Collette Worldwide Holidays will be dispatched along with your travel documents.
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‘TOUR ONLY’ WITH COLLETTE WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS
If you purchase a ‘tour only’ holiday, please pay particular attention to flight segments that occur during the tour which are not included in your itinerary. Should you have any questions, please contact your booking agent or the Collette reservations department so we can ensure that travel during your tour goes smoothly. If you purchase a ‘tour only’ holiday, please provide Collette with your flight schedules for the entire tour 8 weeks prior to departure so that we can provide optimal service. Choosing to book a tour only with us excludes Collette Worldwide Holidays from any liability where your privately organised travel arrangements may result in inconvenient or difficult flight connection times/transfer times. We do not include transfers from the arrival and departure airport at the holiday destination with tour only bookings.
HEALTH & SAFETY OVERSEAS
If you are taking prescription medication, please be sure to take an adequate supply for your tour and a few additional days in original prescription containers. Medication should be packed in your carryon baggage (never in checked luggage).You may want to carry an extra prescription in case medication is lost. We also operate a ‘No Smoking’ policy on all of our coaches in the interests of our customers comfort and well being. During the tour, your motorcoach will make frequent stops for the convenience of both our smoking and non- smoking patrons. The Foreign & Commonwealth office produces up-to-date travel information to help British travellers make informed decisions about travelling abroad. For further information please visit: www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo or call 0845 850 2829. Alternatively you can contact ABTA’s Information Line on 0901 201 5050 (calls are charged at 50 pence per minute and their office is open Monday to Friday between 9am 5:30pm).We also recommend viewing the health advice from the Department of Health and discussing with your own local GP any specific needs you may have whilst travelling. The Department of Health is a source of information regarding health facilities, vaccinations, and up to date health information for travel including advice on Deep Vein Thrombosis. Please visit their website at www. dh.gov.uk for further details.
HOTEL CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Most hotels make rooms available for check in at approximately 3pm on the day of arrival. Collette Worldwide Holidays has taken your time of arrival into consideration when arranging flights to accompany our tours. Customers travelling as tour only will have to make their own arrangements if arriving at the hotel before 3pm. On checking in, the hotel will ask each customer to register and will require an imprint of your credit card in order to cover personal items and incidentals. If you do not have a credit card for this purpose, a large cash deposit may be requested. Check out of hotels is usually between 10am and midday on the day of departure. If you have a late evening flight, we will inform you of this and ask if you wish to make provision for your departure by booking a day room on your last day (time permitting).
TRAVELLERS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Collette Worldwide Holidays will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants. Persons requiring individual assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing the necessary assistance. Neither Collette Worldwide Holidays’ personnel nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist clients onto transportation vehicles. In order that we may better serve you, please ask your booking agent for a Special Needs form if applicable. We ask that this form be filled out and submitted to us at least eight weeks prior to your departure date so that we can make appropriate arrangements and inform your Collette Tour Manager. Please Note: It is a condition of your contract with us that you inform us before booking of any special needs or assistance that may be required from Collette during your tour. You will be responsible for indemnifying us in relation to any costs we incur as a result of any failure on your part to do so. The facilities on tour to assist individuals with disabilities vary from country to country, therefore we prefer to check what arrangements can be put in place well in advance and be in a position to notify you of any limitations.
COACH LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Due to limited vehicle capacity, one carry-on 36 inches/95 cms in length, height, and width; not to exceed 11 lbs/5 kg.) and one checked luggage (62 inches/160 cms in length, height and width; not to exceed 50 lbs/23 kgs) are allowed. Please note that these guidelines must be considered with the specific allowance permitted by the airline with whom you are booked to travel. If you exceed the limit of 2 bags, we cannot guarantee that your additional luggage will be able to fit in the vehicle. Storage or shipment of additional luggage will be at your expense. If we are able to accommodate your additional luggage, we will levy a £2.50 per hotel, per bag fee. Please remember to label your luggage and important items with your name and telephone number. We recommend that you do NOT put your home address on the outside of your luggage. It is advisable to give your full details on the inside of the bag. Please attach the BLUE luggage tag to your luggage. This tag will be in your document package. A durable plastic, rectangular tag is also provided compliments of Collette Worldwide Holidays. Please use this in addition to the BLUE luggage tag provided on your checked luggage or you may wish to use the plastic luggage tag on your carry on. Although every effort is made to handle passengers’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or normal wear and tear that results from hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is in your best interest to make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. On safari tours, soft duffel bag luggage is required rather than a suitcase as storage space on safari vans is limited.
Booking Conditions These Booking Conditions, together with our privacy and data protection policy, and any other written information we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, form the basis of your contract with Adventures Unlimited Inc. t/a Collette Worldwide Holidays of Unit 11, Brook Business Centre, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 2FX, United Kingdom (‘we’ or ‘us’). Please read them carefully as they set out your respective rights and obligations. References to ‘you’ and ‘your’ include the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is transferred. By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that:a. He/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by them; b. He/she consents to our use of information in accordance with our Privacy & Data Protection Policy; c. He/she is over 18 years of age and resident in the United Kingdom and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services.
1. MAKING A BOOKING AND PAYING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
When you confirm your booking you must pay the applicable deposit or full payment detailed in Table 1a below. If the arrangements you wish to book are available we will issue a Confirmation Invoice and send this to you or your travel agent.A binding contract will come into existence between you and us as soon as we have issued you with this Confirmation Invoice. Upon receipt, if you believe that any details on the confirmation (or any other document) are wrong you must advise us immediately as changes cannot be made later and it may harm your rights if we are not notified of any inaccuracies in any document within ten days of our sending it out (five days for tickets). The balance of the cost of your arrangements is due in accordance with Table 1a below. If we do not receive all payments in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you in which case the cancellation charges set out in Table 2a and 2b below will become payable. For flight inclusive bookings covered by our ATOL, any money paid to an authorised agent of ours is held by that agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times, but subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail financially. If we do fail financially, any money held at that time by the agent or subsequently accepted from the consumer by the agent, is and continues to be held by that agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us.. In the case of international payments you must ensure that the full GBP Sterling amount is received by us after all bank charges have been levied.
2. DEPOSITS & BALANCES
Further to clause 1, in order to confirm your chosen arrangements, you must pay a deposit. The deposit payable and the time that the balance of the cost of your arrangements (including any surcharge where applicable) will become due will vary depending on the holiday you book:Table 1a. Holiday Deposit Payable Balance due not less than All holidays (excluding £175 per person 60 days before cruise holidays and holidays departure to Australia & New Zealand) Holidays to Australia £300 per person 60 days before & New Zealand departure Ocean and river £175 per person 120 days before cruise holidays £175 per person departure Holidays to Antarctica £175 per person 180 days before departure
3. THE PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY
The price of your travel arrangements has been calculated using exchange rates quoted in the ‘Financial Times Guide to World Currencies’ on 01/08/2011 of US$1.62 to £1 in relation to the following currencies: US$ and £GBP. We reserve the right to amend the price of unsold holidays at any time and correct errors in the prices of confirmed holidays. The price of your confirmed holiday is subject at all times to changes in transport costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of our contracts with airlines (and their agents), cruise ship operators and any other transport provider; to cost changes arising from government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes; and to changes in currency exchange rates and to dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports any or
all of which may result in a variation of your holiday price. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements (excluding any insurance premiums, amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements), you will have the options set out in Clause 8 below. There will be no change made to the price of your holiday within 30 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this period. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.
4. CUTTING YOUR HOLIDAY SHORT
If you are forced to return home early, we cannot refund the cost of any services you have not used. If you cut short your holiday and return home early in circumstances where you have no reasonable cause for complaint about the standard of accommodation and services provided, we will not offer you any refund for that part of your holiday not completed, or be liable for any associated costs you may incur. Depending on the circumstances, your travel insurance may offer cover for curtailment and we suggest that any claim is made directly with them.
5. CHANGES BY YOU
If after your holiday has been confirmed, you wish to alter your booking, we will try to make the necessary arrangements provided we receive written confirmation of the change from the person who signed the booking form, or your travel agent, before the date on which the final balance of the cost of your holiday is due. If you are prevented from travelling it may be possible to transfer your booking to another suitable person provided that written notice is given no later than 28 days before you are due to depart. Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your requested change. Changes and transfers will be subject to an administrative fee as well as any applicable rate changes or extra costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Where we are unable to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable. Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
6. IF YOU CANCEL
If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us at our offices. Cancellation charges to compensate us for estimated losses and expenses are calculated from the date we receive your written notification of cancellation and will be payable up to the maximum shown in Tables 2a and 2b below. The cancellation charge detailed below is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling:Table 2a: All holidays excluding ocean/river cruises and holidays to Antarctica Period Before Departure
Cancellation Charge
More than 60 days 60 - 29 days 28 - 15 days 14 - 8 days 7 - 4 days 3 days to date of departure or or later
Deposit only 50% of holiday cost 60% of holiday cost 75% of holiday cost 90% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost
Table 2b: All ocean/river cruises and holidays to Antarctica Period Before Departure
Cancellation Charge
Before balance due date Due date - 90 days 89 - 45 days 44 - 21 days 20 - 8 days 7 - 4 days 3 days to date of departure
Deposit only 50% of holiday cost 60% of holiday cost 75% of holiday cost 80% of holiday cost 90% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost
Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they
have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above. You may be able to reclaim these charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. We will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us. If some, but not all party members cancel, additional charges may be payable by the remaining members, e.g. under occupancy charges or single supplements. No allowance or refund can be made for your meals, rooms, excursions etc., included in the price of your tour but not taken, nor can any refund be made for lost, mislaid, or destroyed travel tickets or vouchers. If any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you and satisfying all the conditions applicable to the arrangements) providing we are notified not less than 28 days before departure and you pay an amendment fee of £50 per person transferring, meet all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges as set out will apply in order to cover our estimated costs. Otherwise, no refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services.
7. ALTERATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS BY US
Occasionally, we may have to make changes to and cancel your holiday arrangements and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 60 days before your departure date, except for reasons of force majeure (as defined in Clause 13) or failure by you to pay your final balance. Most changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest opportunity. Your rights vary depending on whether we make a ‘minor’ or ‘major’ change. Examples of “minor changes” include the following when made before departure. Any change in the identity of the carrier(s), flight timings, and/or aircraft type is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/ return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. Examples of “major changes” include the following when made before departure; a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of your holiday, a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification for the whole or a major part of your holiday, a change of outward departure time or overall length of your holiday of twelve or more hours, the closure of the only or all advertised swimming pool(s) at your accommodation for an extended period and, in the case of tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destination substantially or altogether. If we have to make a major change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of i) (for major changes) accepting the changed arrangements ii) having a refund of all monies paid or iii) accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If you fail to do so we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative booking arrangements. If we make a major change or cancel, less than 60 days before departure, we will also pay compensation as detailed below:
8. COMPENSATION FOR MAJOR CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS
Period before departure a Compensation significant change or per person cancellation is notified to (excluding infants) you [or your travel agent] 60 days or more NIL 59-45 days £20 44-30 days £30 under 30 days £50 The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. We will not pay you compensation where we make a major change or cancel more than 60 days before departure or in the event that we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care. All holidays operate subject to a minimum number of bookings. We will not, however, cancel for lack of numbers less than 60 days before departure. The above sets out the maximum extent of our liability for changes and cancellations and we regret we cannot meet any expenses or losses you may incur as a result of change or cancellation. Please note: where accommodation with a higher price than the original accommodation is offered by us and accepted by you, the difference in price will be deducted from any compensation
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Booking Conditions payable. In no case will we pay compensation if accommodation is offered by us and accepted by you with a higher price than that originally booked in the same location where no additional payment is made by you. We will not pay you compensation and the above options will not be available if we make a minor change or cancel as a result of your failure to make full payment on time or where the change(s) or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the confirmed booking requested by you. Very rarely, we may be forced by “force majeure” (see clause 13) to change or terminate your arrangements after departure. If this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers), pay you compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. If we become unable to provide a significant proportion of the services that you have booked with us after you have departed, we will make alternative arrangements for you at no extra charge and, if appropriate in all the circumstances, will pay you reasonable compensation.
9. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Passport and visa requirements vary depending on your destination. The information which we provide is for guidance only, and we cannot accept any liability. We recommend that you contact the relevant consulate to check any restrictions that may apply. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. Please contact your doctor for advice on health requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a proper passport and visa and that no personal circumstances such as a criminal offence or travel to another country will affect your individual visa requirements, and that you have the required vaccinations to gain entry to any country which you are visiting. Most countries now require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. If your passport is in its final year, you should check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting. For further information contact the Passport Office on 0870 5210410 or visit www.passport.gov.uk Special conditions apply for travel to the USA, and all passengers must have individual machine readable passports. Please check www.usembassy.org.uk For European holidays you should obtain a completed and issued form EHIC prior to departure. Up to date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visit www.fco.gov.uk Non British passport holders, including other EU nationals, should obtain up to date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of your destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling. If you fail to take the necessary steps, Collette Worldwide Holidays has no liability to you and you will have to pay Collette Worldwide Holidays any costs which Collette Worldwide Holidays incurs through helping you because of such failure on your part. Further, Collette Worldwide Holidays is not liable to you for any illness or discomfort you suffer through failure to have required vaccinations or to follow medical advice.
10. SINGLE TRAVELLER OCCUPANCY
We levy a single traveller supplement for those travelling on their own because our contract with hotels is based on a price per room, while our holidays are sold per person including flights and other elements. Therefore, the per person price for a single traveller includes the entire room cost. It is not our intention to penalise anyone who is under occupying the accommodation we provide and we certainly do not make additional or excessive profits from these sales: the price we charge merely reflects the real cost to us. If a hotel is able to offer accommodation designed for single occupancy only, we will normally charge a reduced supplement, considerably smaller than the one we apply when a single traveller occupies a double room. Allocation of rooms is at the discretion of each individual hotel and not something that Collette Worldwide Holidays can influence.
11. DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS
Collette Worldwide Holidays will make every effort to make your holiday as enjoyable and trouble free as possible. Most problems can be sorted out straight away if we know about them. If you have a complaint, you must advise our representatives straight away and the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. You may also contact us directly using the emergency telephone number enclosed with your travel documents. That number will put you in touch with one of our employees who will take all reasonable steps to help you. If you feel that a complaint has not been dealt with satisfactorily, you must write within 28 days of your return from holiday to: Customer Services Department, Collette Worldwide Holidays, Unit 11, Cowley Mill Road, Brook Business Centre, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2FX, quoting your booking reference number. We will need to investigate your complaint. An acknowledgement shall be sent no later than 14 days from the date of receipt of correspondence. A detailed reply, or a reply
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containing a detailed explanation for any delay, shall be sent no later than 28 days from the date of receipt of correspondence. The final date for dealing in full with such correspondence shall be 56 days from the date of receipt of that correspondence. Failure to follow the procedure set out in this clause may reduce or even extinguish any right which you may have to compensation. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special Scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta.com). The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires your tour operator to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com.
12. BEHAVIOUR
You must not behave in a way which may cause distress or annoyance to others. If, in the opinion of ourselves, any airline personnel, accommodations manager or other person in authority, you are behaving in such a way as to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others or damage to property, your holiday arrangements may be terminated by either ourselves or the supplier concerned. In this situation, our liability to you and/or your party will cease and you and/or your party will be required to leave your accommodation or other service immediately. We will not be responsible for making any refunds, paying any compensation or meeting any costs or expenses you incur as a result. You and/ or your party may also be required to pay for loss and/or damage caused by your actions and we will hold you and each member of your party jointly and individually liable for any damage or losses caused by you or any member of your party. Full payment for any such damage or losses must be paid directly to the hotel manager or other supplier prior to departure from the hotel. If you fail to make payment, you will be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) subsequently made against us as a result of your actions together with all costs we incur in pursuing any claim against you. We cannot be held responsible for the actions or behaviour of other guests or individuals who have no connection with your booking arrangements or with us.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by any event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. These events can include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, civil strife, terrorist activity and its consequences or the threat of such activity, riot, the act of any government or other national or local authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster and adverse weather, sea, ice and river conditions and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office.
14. OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
(1) We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree to provide or arrange for you as an “organiser” under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 as set out below. Subject to these booking conditions, if we or our suppliers negligently perform or arrange the services which we are obliged to provide for you under our contract with you, as set out on your confirmation invoice, we will pay you reasonable compensation. The level of such compensation will be calculated taking into consideration all relevant factors such as but not limited to: following the complaints procedure as described in these conditions and the extent to which ours or our employees’ or suppliers’ negligence affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday. Please note that it is your responsibility to show that we or our supplier(s) have been negligent if you wish to make a claim against us. (2) We will not be responsible or pay you compensation for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description if it results from: - (a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected; (b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of
a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or (c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond ours or our supplier(s) control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or (d) an event which either ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers and subcontractors could not, even with all due care, have foreseen or forestalled. (3) We limit the amount of compensation we may have to pay you if we are found liable under this clause: (a) loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions and money, The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is £25 per person in total because you are assumed to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind. (b) Claims not falling under (a) above and which don’t involve injury, illness or death The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is twice the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your booking. (c) Claims in respect of international travel by air, sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel i) The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international travel by air); The Athens Convention (with respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements). You can ask for copies of these Conventions from our offices. Please contact us. In addition, you agree that the operating carrier or transport company’s own ‘Conditions of Carriage’ will apply to you on that journey. When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions contained in those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ form part of your contract with us, as well as with the transport company and that those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ shall be deemed to be included by reference into this contract. ii) In any circumstances in which a carrier is liable to you by virtue of the Denied Boarding Regulation 2004, any liability we may have to you under our contract with you, arising out of the same facts, is limited to the remedies provided under the Regulation as if (for this purpose only) we were a carrier. iii) When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question. (4) It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under this clause that you notify any claim to ourselves and our supplier(s) strictly in accordance with the complaints procedure set out in these conditions. (5) Where any payment is made, the person(s) receiving it (and their parent or guardian if under 18 years) must also assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights they may have to pursue any third party and must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. (6) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss or expense or other sum(s) of any description which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you; or (b) any business losses. (7) We will not accept responsibility for services or facilities which do not form part of our agreement or where they are not advertised in our brochure. For example any excursion you book whilst away, or any service or facility which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you.
15. PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN RESORT
If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.
16. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS
Many of the services which make up your holiday are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions which will form part of your contract with us. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.
Booking Conditions 17. DELAYS AND OTHER TRAVEL INFORMATION
If you or any member of your party miss your flight or other transport arrangement, it is cancelled or you are subject to a delay of over 3 hours for any reason, you must contact us and the airline or other transport supplier concerned immediately. The Package Travel etc Regulations 1992 provide that in the event that you experience difficulty on the occurrence of circumstances described in clauses 14 (3) (a) (b) (c) of these booking conditions, we will provide you with prompt assistance. Where you experience a delay which is not owing to any failure by us, our employees or sub-contractors, this prompt assistance is likely to extend to providing help in locating refreshments, accommodation and communications but not paying for them. Any airline or other transport supplier may however pay for or provide refreshments and/or appropriate accommodation and you should make a claim directly to them Subject to the other terms of these conditions, we will not be liable for any costs, fees or charges you incur in the above circumstances, if you fail to obtain our prior authorisation before making your own travel arrangements. We cannot accept liability for any delay which is due to any of the reasons set out in clause 10 of these booking conditions (which includes the behaviour of any passenger(s) on any flight who, for example, fails to check in or board on time). The carrier(s), flight timings and types of aircraft shown in this brochure or on our website and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. We shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of it. The latest flight timings will be shown on your tickets which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You should check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight times. If flight times change after tickets have been dispatched we will contact you as soon as we can to let you know. Please note the existence of a “Community list” (available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm) detailing air carriers that are subject to an operating ban with the EU Community. Under EU Law, you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from the airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. If the airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the air transport users council on 02072406061 www.auc.org.uk. Reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday price from us. If, for any reason, you do not claim against the airline and make a claim for compensation from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment. A delay or cancellation to your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of its return flight.
18. SPECIAL REQUESTS
Any special requests must be advised to us at the time of booking e.g. diet, room location, a particular facility at a hotel etc. You should then confirm your requests in writing. Whilst every effort will be made by us to try and arrange your reasonable special requests, we cannot guarantee that they will be fulfilled. We will inform the relevant supplier of such request. The fact that a special request has been noted on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation or that it has been passed on to the supplier is not confirmation that the request will be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part unless the request has been specifically confirmed. We do not accept bookings that are conditional upon any special request being met.
19. DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS
We are not a specialist disabled holiday company, but we will do our utmost to cater for any special requirements you may have. If you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect your stay, please provide us with full details before we confirm your booking so that we can try to advise you as to the suitability of your chosen arrangements. We may require you to produce a doctor’s certificate certifying that you are fit to participate in the tour. Acting reasonably, if we are unable to properly accommodate the needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we will cancel it and impose applicable cancellation charges when we become aware of these details.
20. CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 4832. In respect of all arrangements including flights you will receive a Confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence. This means that in respect of all arrangements including flights, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not left stranded abroad or will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking except where your contracted arrangements with us do not include transport to and from the UK. In this case, if already abroad, you will be returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us commenced. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www. atol.org.uk. The price of our flight inclusive arrangements includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised prices. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL Scheme. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. We are also a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA Number W050X). If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday in the same way.
21. ADVANCE PASSENGER INFORMATION
A number of Governments have introduced new requirements for air carriers to provide personal information about all travellers on their aircraft to the Authorities before the aircraft leaves the UK. The data will be collected either at the airport when you check in or in some circumstances when, or after you make your booking. Accordingly, you are advised to allow extra time to check in for your flight. Where we collect this data, we will treat it in accordance with our privacy policy.
22. FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE
You are responsible for making yourself aware of Foreign Office advice and State Department warnings in regard to the safety of the countries and areas in which you will be travelling and to make your decisions accordingly. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. (See clause 10).
23. LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Booking Conditions and any agreement to which they apply are governed in all respects by English law. We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter which arises between us out of or in connection with your contract or booking will be dealt with under the ABTA Arbirtration Scheme or by the Courts of England and Wales only. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live in those places and if you wish to do so.
24. ACCURACY OF PRICES AND INFORMATION
We endeavour to ensure that all the information and prices both on our website and in our brochures are accurate, however occasionally changes and errors occur and we reserve the right to correct prices and other details in such circumstances. You must check the current price and all other details relating to the arrangements that you wish to book before your booking is confirmed.
25. INSURANCE
It is a condition of your contract with us that you have adequate insurance in place. You must be satisfied that your insurance fully covers all your personal requirements including medical expenses, repatriation, helicopter rescue and air ambulance in the event of accident or illness. The insurance cover should extend for the planned duration of the holiday and at least an additional day. Details of a policy suitable to cover the arrangements you book are available by contacting us as detailed below. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available. The insurance policy and the receipt of premiums paid there under should be provided to us prior to departure. If you join the holiday without adequate insurance you may not be allowed to continue on the holiday, with no right to refund. If circumstances give rise to a claim the client will forthwith pursue his remedies under such policy(ies).
Contact Details:
Address for correspondence: Amelia House, Crescent Road, WORTHING, West Sussex, BN11 1RL Telephone: 01903 203933 Fax: 01903 211106 Email: enquiries@globaltravelinsurance.co.uk Website: www.globaltravelinsurance.co.uk We will send you an application form on request if you call us at 0800 804 8701 enabling you to arrange this insurance. If preferred, you can click here http://www.globaltravelinsurance.co.uk/IAR1533/quote where you can obtain a quotation and arrange the insurance online. Beyond providing this information, we are not allowed to assist you in any way in the arrangement of your travel insurance or give any advice.
DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY POLICY
In providing our service to you, we must collect personal information from you and make subsequent use of it as detailed below. We will only collect personal information from you by specifically asking for it when you make a booking with us over the telephone or via our internet booking facilities or when you write, fax, telephone or email us to make an enquiry. We may collect all or some of the following information relating to you or other members of your holiday party:•names and contact details • credit/ debit card or other payment details • special requirements such as those relating to any disability or medical condition which may affect the chosen holiday arrangements • dietary restrictions (which may disclose your religious beliefs) • travel preferences Some of the information we collect (such as about health or religion) may be considered “sensitive personal data” under the Data Protection Act 1998. We collect it to cater to your needs or act in your interest, and we are only prepared to accept sensitive personal data from you on the condition that we have your positive consent. We will seek this consent when necessary. For the purpose of providing you with our services, we may disclose the information to the providers of the services making up your holiday arrangements (who could be located outside the UK/ EEA). In order for you to travel overseas, it may be mandatory (as requested government authorities at the point(s) of departure and/ or destination) to disclose your information for immigration, security and anti-terrorism purposes, or any other purposes which they determine appropriate. Even if not mandatory, we may exercise our discretion to assist where appropriate. We may need to disclose our customer list including any personal information relating to you to a third party who acquires or attempts to acquire all or substantially all of the asset/ stock in our company or our website. We may from time to time contact you with information about special offers, brochures, new products, forthcoming events or competitions. You will be given the opportunity on every communication we send you to indicate that you do not wish to receive our promotional material. We have taken all reasonable steps to have appropriate security measures in place to protect your information. Outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as wide as the legal requirements in this country. If you do not agree to our use of the information as set out above, you should inform us as soon as possible by writing to us at: Marketing Department, Collette Worldwide Holidays, Unit 11 Brook Business Centre, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2FX or e-mail us at marketing@ colletteworldwide.com. You may ask us in writing for a copy of the information we hold about you (for which we may charge a fee) and to correct any inaccuracies in your information. We aim to respond to you within 21 days from the date of request. As our privacy statement may change due to developments in the law we encourage you to re-read this from time to time so you are aware of any changes in how we gather and use your personal information. Any changes to this Policy will be either posted on our website, brochure and/or made available on request. Maps by the m-factory.com
We will also ask you for details of the name, address and telephone numbers of their next of kin or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency. Collette Worldwide Holidays act as an Introducer Appointed Representative for the purposes of your travel insurance, appointed by Global Travel Insurance Services Ltd who are authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority whose status can be checked on the FSA Register by visiting www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
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