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As a valued Newmarket Holidays customer, who has enjoyed a coach-inclusive break or tour, or attended a special event with us, you will we hope be interested in this selection of award-winning air-inclusive escorted tours and some tremendous value cruise holidays, to a vast range of fascinating destinations. Including comfortable travel arrangements, excellent accommodation, carefully chosen excursions taking in the sights, sounds and experiences of our wonderful world, the holidays, over 35 years in the making, are accompanied by friendly, professional tour managers, who will bring to life the places visited and look after you every step of the way. Choose from touring holidays close to home, a selection of customer favourites throughout Europe, some truly extraordinary journeys of discovery to some of the world’s farthest-flung corners, all crammed with ‘must-do, must-see’ highlights, or board an ocean-going ship or river-cruise vessel to set sail on a memorable voyage.

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Fly from an airport near you! Throughout the following pages you’ll find a host of holidays that offer the added convenience of flying from your local airport, in addition to the major international gateways. Fly direct to your destination, on a variety of reputable scheduled airlines, or occasionally on special Newmarket Holidays’ chartered flights or fly from your local airport to connect with your longer flight from the international gateway. While most long-haul flights depart from London or Manchester, some holidays include international flights to and from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, to where we offer convenient return flights from a selection of local airports. As well as the comfort and convenience of starting your holiday closer to home, other benefits include:

Inverness Aberdeen

Edinburgh Glasgow Belfast International

Newcastle Belfast City

Durham Tees Valley

Leeds/Bradford Doncaster Humberside Liverpool Manchester

• Easy car parking arrangements or public transport links

East Midlands Birmingham

• Smooth check-in procedures • Check through your luggage to your ultimate destination*

Cardiff

*Certain restrictions apply

Newquay

Norwich

Luton Stansted Southend Heathrow London City Bristol Gatwick Southampton

Exeter

Bournemouth

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Escorted Tours... It’s all taken care of for you! On each Newmarket Holiday you can look forward to carefully planned and meticulously organised travel arrangements, overseen by a friendly, professional tour manager. In addition to the organised arrangements, there is plenty of free time to enjoy your chosen destinations under your own steam and opportunities to plan flexible arrangements to suit your requirements. Whether it’s the chance to join optional tours or excursions, to upgrade your room choice, flight arrangements, or to extend your time away with a post-tour stay, you’ll find a host of ways to make your Newmarket holiday, your holiday.

Friendly, Experienced Tour Managers Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of every Newmarket escorted tour, by bringing to life the places visited and ensuring that your holiday arrangements operate as smoothly as possible, will be one of a team of dedicated professionals who look forward to sharing their love and knowledge of your chosen destinations with you. Time and again, our customers praise the service they receive from our friendly, professional tour managers, without whom, it wouldn’t be an escorted tour at all.

Travel with like-minded people Enjoy all the pleasure of sharing your adventures with fellow travellers, sitting back as the scenery passes by, paying memorable visits to places of interest along the way, and partaking in new experiences and discoveries. When the day’s exploring is done, relax over a drink with new-found friends, reliving the highlights, and look forward to tomorrow’s excitement. Whether you’re travelling on your own, with a partner or a group of friends or family, you’ll be in good company on a Newmarket holiday.

Excellent quality hand-picked hotels Whether a ‘bed for a night’, or the base for a longer stay, the accommodation featured on all Newmarket holidays, carefully selected for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end, is invariably a highlight of your experience. Whether the property is a sleek member of an international chain or a small family-run establishment, you can expect a warm, friendly welcome and a comfortable night’s sleep. More often than not, you’ll be sorry to leave, even if the day ahead promises more exciting sights to see.

Exciting included & optional excursions Our 2018-20 Collection features more included excursions than ever, all fully escorted by our friendly, experienced tour managers and expert local guides. Our included excursions lie at the heart of what makes a Newmarket escorted tour so special. In addition, you can complete your holiday experience by joining some fascinating optional excursions.

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Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo

4-day escorted holiday from £519

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo§

Edinburgh Tattoo§

Trossachs National Park

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Take your seat on the Castle Esplanade to see the famous Edinburgh Tattoo (upgrade tickets available) • Enjoy a boat trip on shimmering Loch Lomond, Queen of the Scottish Lakes • A tour of the glorious Trossachs National Park • A short guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Spend time exploring lively, cosmopolitan Glasgow • A visit to the Iconic Falkirk Wheel (entrance payable locally) • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation in the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, the Fenwick Hotel, Fenwick or the Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton • Three-course evening meal at the hotel on days one and three • Return flights to Glasgow

Available Aug 2019

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his is your chance to witness the colour and excitement of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for yourself. Combine time spent exploring the elegant Scottish capital with a visit to vibrant Glasgow and a tour of the glorious Trossachs, and crown a memorable four days with a cruise on the waters of Loch Lomond and a visit to the remarkable Falkirk Wheel.

Your Hotel

Depending on your departure date you will be staying at one of the three carefully chosen hotels described below. Your hotel will be confirmed at the time of booking.

The Fenwick Hotel, Fenwick HHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners This elegant traditional style hotel, in the historic village of Fenwick, boasts just 28 comfortably furnished rooms and offers high levels of relaxed friendly service. There is a restaurant and bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

The Avonbridge Hotel*, Hamilton HHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

• Birmingham £579 • Bristol £549 • East Midlands £559 • Gatwick £549 • Heathrow £549 • Luton £559 • Manchester £559 • Southampton £609 • Stansted £519

This attractive, family-owned hotel is situated on the outskirts of historic Hamilton. The bedrooms are located in the main hotel building as well as in two houses, both a short walk from the main building.

Single Supplement from £59

The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock HHHH Bed & Breakfast and two dinners

*The Avonbridge Hotel does not have a lift. Ground floor rooms are available but are accessed by three steps.

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This attractive and welcoming hotel is a 10-15 minute walk from the town centre and offers an excellent standard of accommodation, complimentary use of the Club’s health suite, free Wi-Fi, a coffee shop, restaurant and bar.

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Enjoy the best of Scotland in four days! Visit two vibrant cities, watch the spectacular Tattoo and cruise mesmerising Loch Lomond.

Scottish Highland Railways Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated railways.

5-day escorted holiday from £529

Scotrail 156 Sprinter Mallaig Line © scotphoto.com

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh – one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’ • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway • Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the 42‑mile journey from Fort William to Mallaig • Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the three-star Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge, the three-star Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the three-star Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie • Return flights to Edinburgh

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £599 • Bristol £569 • Cardiff £619 • East Midlands £599 • Exeter £659 • Gatwick £529 • Heathrow £569 • Luton £529 • Manchester £599 • Norwich £659 • Southampton £659 • Stansted £549

Optional Excursion • CairnGorm Mountain Railway – £15 (adults), £14 (senior citizens), £10 (children)

Tour Only without flights from £419

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Single Supplement from £108

it back in wonder as you enjoy the breathtaking run from Inverness – one of Michael Palin’s ‘Great Railway Journeys’ – to the Kyle of Lochalsh. The dramatic 42 miles of the famous West Highland line from Fort William to Mallaig, and the nostalgic trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway complete an unforgettably scenic few days in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions.

Your Hotel

Depending on your departure date, you will stay at one of three carefully chosen hotels where the accent is very much on friendly service and warm Highland hospitality.

The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge HHH Half-Board Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, this family owned hotel has been sympathetically extended and refurbished. Entertainment is offered five nights a week.

The Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore HHH Half-Board Set amidst the splendour of the Spey Valley, the modern Highlander Hotel has been offering a warm welcome to Newmarket guests for over 20 years.

The Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie HHH Half-Board Dating back to the 18th century, this is a fine traditional style hotel in the centre of Kingussie. The hotel prides itself on its excellent cuisine, offering a four course dinner each evening.

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The Best of the Scottish Highlands Escape to the Highlands enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history.

7-day escorted holiday from £659

Strathspey Steam Railway

Glenfinnan Monument © VisitBritain/Joe Cornish

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A journey on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway • A dolphin spotting cruise on the Moray Firth • Entrance and tour of Brodie Castle (entrance payable locally by non National Trust members) • An unforgettable journey on the ‘Road to the Isles’ from Fort William to Mallaig • A tour of the Black Isle • Time to discover famous Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal • Visits to Inverness, Aviemore, Dufftown and Elgin • A tour and tasting at the Glenfiddich whisky distillery (entrance payable locally) • Six nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the three‑star Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Inverness

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £739 • Bristol £659 • Gatwick £679 • Heathrow £709 • Luton £659 • Manchester £719

Single Supplement from £162

rom the famous ‘Road to the Isles’ and legendary Loch Ness, to the mysterious Black Isle, this holiday features a host of highlights. Ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway, visit a 16th-century castle and a distillery, and enjoy a cruise on the Moray Firth, home to around 190 resident bottlenose dolphins and a wealth of birdlife. From your Highland village base, the first included excursion sees you head to the rose-coloured, turreted Brodie Castle before visiting historic Elgin with its warren of alleys and awe-inspiring cathedral ruins. A morning in thriving Inverness is followed by the dolphinspotting cruise and a visit to the beautiful Black Isle. Another included tour sees you explore Loch Ness, with its abundance of birdlife, if not a monster; en-route you will pass the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle, The holiday is completed with a ride on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway through the Cairngorm National Park, and a final breathtaking journey on the ‘Road to the Isles’ from Fort William to Mallaig, passing the iconic Glenfinnan Monument, close to the famous viaduct.

Your Hotel

The Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge HHH Half-Board Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel dates back to 1803. The hotel, which is family owned and managed, has been sympathetically refurbished and extended over the years and now has about 100 bedrooms.

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Belfast & the Titanic Experience Experience the story of the world’s most famous liner as it is unveiled in one of Europe’s fastest-changing, fascination-packed cities.

4-day escorted holiday from £349

Titanic Belfast Experience Photos © Titanic Belfast Giant’s Causeway

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Admission to the spectacular Titanic Belfast Experience • A fascinating half-day guided tour of Belfast and its major landmarks • The opportunity to join an optional tour of the beautiful Antrim Coast and to visit the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the three-star Ibis Hotel, Belfast City Centre or, for a supplement, at the Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre or the new Titanic Hotel, Belfast (2019 only) • Return flights to Belfast

Available Mar to Jun, Aug to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £369 • Bristol £349 • East Midlands £419 • Exeter £439 • Gatwick £349 • Heathrow £429 • Leeds/Bradford £429 • Liverpool £369 • Luton £359 • Manchester £369 • Newcastle £369 • Southampton £459 • Stansted £339

Optional Excursion

Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway (full day) – £29

Single Supplement from £83

njoy an included visit to what has now become one of Britain’s ‘must-see’ attractions – the glittering, futuristic, £97-million Titanic Belfast Experience – the highlight of this hugely popular three-night break that also includes a guided tour of a city bursting with history and exuding renewed civic pride. Explore the city’s trendy shops, bars and restaurants, and perhaps discover some of the British Isles’ most scenic coastal countryside on an optional excursion to the remarkable Giant’s Causeway.

Your Hotel Choices

Ibis, Belfast City Centre HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £349 The hotel is modern and bright and located within walking distance of the Titanic Quarter. Guest rooms are simple and modern, offering Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Amenities include a restaurant and a small bar.

Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £403 The hotel is near Belfast’s iconic City Hall. Amenities include the SQ Bar and Grill, the Hub Bar and Lounge, with Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and lifts. Guest rooms offer a TV, tea/coffee making-facilities and a telephone.

Titanic Hotel, Belfast* HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £519 This new, luxury hotel in the heart of the Titanic Quarter, has art deco maritime inspired decor throughout and memorabilia dating back to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel.

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Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway Make your own footsteps on one of nature’s most iconic sites, and explore a wonderful corner of Ireland.

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6-day escorted holiday from £569

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BEST UK HERITAGE ATTRACTION

Dunluce Castle

Giant’s Causeway

Golden Eagle

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A visit to the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway with included entrance to the Visitor Centre • Time to explore bustling Donegal town • A visit to beautiful Glenveagh National Park and a guided tour of historic Glenveagh Castle • A scenic coastal drive • A tour of the rugged Inishowen Peninsula including a visit to the fascinating Doagh Isle Famine Village • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny, or, for a supplement, at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny • Return flights to Belfast

Available Apr to Jun, Aug to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £609 • Bristol £599 • East Midlands £669 • Exeter £709 • Gatwick £589 • Heathrow £669 • Leeds/Bradford £679 • Liverpool £629 • Luton £579 • Manchester £619 • Newcastle £619 • Southampton £689 • Stansted £569

Tour Only without flights from £439 Travel at your convenience by making your own arrangements to your hotel on selected dates.

Single Supplement from £111

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njoy a feast of varied sights and stunning coastal and mountain scenery, as from your base in lively Letterkenny you visit County Antrim’s astonishing Giant’s Causeway, take in Donegal Town, the beautiful Glenveagh National Park and its castle, and spend a day on the remote, timeless Inishowen peninsula. One of the most popular towns in Ireland’s north, bustling Letterkenny offers shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, and is a perfect base for the tour. The highlight will be the visit to the breathtaking Causeway – a simply unforgettable sight. Photo opportunities also abound at ruined Dunluce Castle in its cliff-top setting, and this popular break is completed with visits to lively Donegal Town, verdant Glenveagh with its rolling vistas, and unspoiled Inishowen, site of the poignant Doagh Island Famine Village.

Your Hotel Choices

Station House Hotel, Letterkenny HHH Half-Board Price from £569 The Station House is conveniently situated by the banks of the River Swilly close to the town centre. The modern rooms are well appointed. Enjoy a free guided walking tour of Letterkenny during your stay.

Radisson Blu, Letterkenny HHHH Half-Board Price from £714 The Radisson Blu is located within walking distance of Letterkenny. Offering a high standard of service, facilities include an indoor pool and sauna. The restaurant serves fine Irish cuisine.

Ireland’s Beautiful South West

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Discover an ever-changing panorama of land and seascapes in this breathtakingly beautiful corner of Ireland.

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6-day escorted holiday from £649

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Lough Leane, Killarney

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A tour of the beautiful Dingle Peninsula (with entry to the Blasket Island Heritage Centre) • A guided tour of the historic Rock of Cashel (entrance payable locally) • A horse-drawn jaunting car trip through the Killarney National Park and a cruise on Lough Leane • A visit to Adare, one of Ireland’s loveliest villages • A tour round the famous Ring of Kerry, with its stunning mountain and seascapes • The chance on an optional excursion to enjoy a show at the Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre (departures 12 May to 15 Sep 2019 inclusive) • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four-star Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee • Return flights to Cork

Available Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £699 • Bristol £699 • Gatwick £649 • Heathrow £729 • Manchester £699 • Southampton £699 • Stansted £649

Optional Excursion • Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre – £25 (departures 12 May to 15 Sep 2019 inclusive)

Tour Only without flights from £599

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Single Supplement from £120

Dingle Peninsula

Jaunting Car © Stephen Power

Step back in time as you take a horse-drawn jaunting car

ride and a boat trip on a visit to the spectacular Killarney National Park; enjoy tours of the Dingle Peninsula, and the fabled ‘Ring of Kerry’, the lakes and mountains’ paradise of the Iveragh Peninsula; and discover the spectacular archaeological site of Rock of Cashel.

The Dingle Peninsula offers some of the country’s most outstanding scenery. The tour includes a host of highlights, including Slea Head and the Blasket Island Heritage Centre. Slow right down on an hour-long ride through the Killarney National Park in a horse-drawn jaunting car, before boarding MV Pride of the Lakes for a cruise on beautiful Lough Leane. Rock of Cashel is a fascinating place. A short audio visual show and the included guided tour will help you make the most of your time. A visit to Adare is another highlight, before enjoying the breathtaking, one-hundred-mile circular tour of the Ring of Kerry.

Your Hotel

Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee HHHH Half-Board Set in lovely gardens in a quiet residential area of Tralee about a kilometre from the town centre, this family owned and managed fourstar hotel offers a warm welcome with stylish, comfortable accommodation. Although only fairly recently built, the hotel is traditional in style, combining an ‘old world’ ambiance with every modern convenience. The dining room, which features warm stone walls and low level lighting, has a galleried area where groups often take their meals.

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Historic Railways of the Isle of Man Enjoy ‘Life in the Slow Lane’ as you step back in time and discover the ‘Jewel of the Irish Sea’.

Castletown Station © www.visitisleofman.com

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway • The Manx Electric Railway is Britain’s longest • Explore historic Laxey, where Lady Isabella is the world’s largest working waterwheel • Take the Snaefell Mountain Railway • Visit classic resort Port Erin • On a clear day, see ‘Seven Kingdoms’ from the summit station • Discover many of the island’s attractions with your included ‘Go Explore Heritage’ card • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Chesterhouse Hotel, the three-star Rutland Hotel, the three-star Welbeck Hotel, the three-star Ascot Hotel or the three-star Empress Hotel, Douglas. (The four-star Mannin Hotel, Douglas is available at a supplement on selected departures) • Return flights to Douglas

Available Mar to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Belfast* £559 • Birmingham £559 • Bristol £689 • Gatwick £509 • Glasgow £579 • Liverpool £499 • Luton £639 • Manchester £529

Single Supplement from £60 Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/or being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive. *Belfast International or Belfast City depending on departure date. This will be confirmed when booking.

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5-day escorted holiday from £499

Join us for a marvellous short break to a corner of our

island where it seems life is lived at a slower pace – TT races aside – against a background of rolling hills and wonderful beaches blessed by clean air and unpolluted skies. Sit back and enjoy some delightful, relaxed journeys as you discover an island that is full of fascination, with its unique heritage railways offering a fantastic way to discover and explore this very special place.

Your Hotel

Depending on your departure date, you will be staying at one of our carefully chosen hotels. Please see our website for details of other hotels featured.

Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas Half-Board

HHH

Set on Douglas’ seafront, this traditional hotel boasts a carvery restaurant and lounge bar. Rooms have a TV, tea/coffeemaking facilities, hairdryer and telephone.

Rutland Hotel, Douglas Half-Board

HHH

An award-winning hotel set in a Victorian terrace offers a carvery restaurant with panoramic views of the bay. Rooms have free Wi‑Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Ascot Hotel, Douglas Half-Board

HHH

The Ascot is located 100 metres from the seafront and has a restaurant and lobby bar with complimentary tea and coffee. Rooms offer TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, safe and iron.

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Amsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields

Enjoy the best of Springtime Holland’s colours and scents on this tremendous value break.

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4-day escorted holiday from £479

£50

Amsterdam

Keukenhof

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Explore colourful Amsterdam on a canal cruise • Spend a day at Keukenhof, perhaps the world’s most famous flower garden • Explore the Zuider Zee fishing villages of Volendam and Zaanse Schans • Taste original Edam cheese • Enjoy an early evening visit to Amsterdam • Visit medieval gem Utrecht, with its Gothic cathedral • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Ibis Hotel, Tilburg • A three-course dinner • Return flights to Amsterdam

Available Apr 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £689 • Birmingham £589 • Bristol £579 • Cardiff £619 • Durham Tees Valley £619 • Edinburgh £669 • Gatwick £499 • Glasgow £669 • Heathrow £589 • Humberside £639 • Leeds/Bradford £639 • Luton £499 • Manchester £569 • Newcastle £639 • Norwich £599 • Southampton £609 • Southend £479 • Stansted £499

Optional Excursion • Keukenhof Bulbfield Canal Cruise (half day) – £12

Single Supplement from £98 Please note: The city of Tilburg operates a tourist tax of approximately €3 per person per night which must be paid locally direct to the hotel.

his wonderful springtime break includes the chance to spend time in the delightful Dutch capital Amsterdam, and visits to the delightful villages of the reclaimed Zuider Zee and medieval gem Utrecht. This is the perfect break to introduce yourself to a delightful country that’s right on our doorstep. Enjoy plenty of time to discover and explore Amsterdam. An included canal cruise – perhaps the best way to see the sights – will be a highlight of the first afternoon’s visit, while the second offers time perhaps to take in a famous museum, to wander through the stalls of the flower market or to visit the poignant Anne Frank House. Spend a full day at world-renowned Keukenhof, where some seven million flowers carpet the ground in a breathtaking horticultural display. There’s a chance to wander the pathways that meander through the floral paradise, or to take a canal boat ride. Complete your break with visits to the delightful villages of the windmill-dotted landscape surrounding the reclaimed Zuider Zee and take in historic Utrecht.

Your Hotel

Ibis Hotel, Tilburg Bed & Breakfast with one dinner

HHH

Modern and friendly, offering comfortable accommodation close to the town centre and its attractions, and well placed for your touring programme. As well as comfortable, simply furnished rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi, there is a restaurant on site, where you’ll enjoy an included dinner and where breakfast is served, as well as a bar and a garden terrace.

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Venice, Verona & the Wonders of Lake Garda

Explore an idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities.

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8-day escorted holiday from £760

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Juliet’s Balcony, Verona

Torbole, Lake Garda

Rialto Bridge, Venice

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend a week on the sun-kissed shores of glorious Lake Garda • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima • Discover the glories of Roman Verona, city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ • Journey through the majestic Dolomite mountains • Enjoy a ‘Grand Circular Tour’ of Lake Garda • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Angelini, Torbole (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £1,010 • Belfast £809 • Birmingham £809 • Bournemouth £950 • Bristol £809 • Cardiff £809 • Durham Tees Valley £1,030 • East Midlands £850 • Edinburgh £820 • Gatwick £760 • Humberside £1,007 • Inverness £1,065 • Leeds/Bradford £779 • Luton £760 • Manchester £820 • Newquay £928 • Norwich £950 • Southampton £950 • Southend £809 • Stansted £760

Single Supplement from £119 Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. *Complimentary local wine is served with dinner.

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rom your chosen hotel base on idyllic Lake Garda, enjoy plenty of time for rest and relaxation in one of Italy’s favourite locations, and join your tour manager for four wonderful guided excursions. Discover the breathtaking beauty of glorious Venice, the world’s most romantic city, Verona’s ancient streets and majestic Roman arena, the craggy heights of the Dolomites, and the delights of Garda’s colourful shores, on a holiday to remember.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Angelini, Torbole HHH Half-Board Price from £760 This family-run hotel is close to the lake and a ten-minute walk from the centre.

Drago Hotel, Malcesine/Brenzone HHH Half-Board Price from £769 This stylish hotel is next to the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine.

Hotel Rely, Malcesine/Brenzone HHH Half-Board Price from £798 Located south of Malcesine, this hotel has a restaurant, outdoor pool and terrace.

Piccolo Mondo, Torbole HHHH Half-Board Price from £963 Just five minutes walk from Torbole, the restaurant at this hotel serves delicious regional specialities.

Hotel Continental, Torbole HHHH Half-Board* Price from £895 In an elevated position close to the village of Nago, this hotel has easy access to Torbole.

Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express

Savour ‘lakes and mountains’ perfection and take one of the world’s great railway journeys to Switzerland’s most celebrated hideaway. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £799

£50

St Moritz

Bernina Express © swiss-image.ch Lake Como

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake • Discover idyllic Bellagio, ‘Italy’s most beautiful town’ • Enjoy a cruise on Lake Como and entrance to the gardens of a lakeside villa • Board the Bernina Express to fabled St Moritz • Enjoy some delightful optional excursions • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Lario, Mezzegra (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Milan

Available May to Jun, Aug to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £1,185 • Birmingham £849 • Bournemouth £1,115 • Durham Tees Valley £1,215 • Edinburgh £879 • Gatwick £849 • Humberside £1,175 • Inverness £1,245 • Luton £799 • Manchester £879 • Newquay £1,045 • Norwich £1,075 • Southend £849 • Stansted £799

Optional Excursions • Milan (full day) – from £42 • Lake Lugano & Lugano town (full day) – from £32 • Bergamo (full day) – from £34

Single Supplement from £170

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

njoy a week on the shores of the most picturesque of the Italian lakes, with its elegant villas and glorious gardens. Combine rest and relaxation with some wonderful excursions, including a journey on the spectacularly scenic Bernina Express Railway to chic St Moritz. You’ll also take to the lake’s tranquil waters aboard a cruiser, to visit the stunning gardens of Villa Balbianello. With plenty of time to rest and relax, and opportunities to join optional excursions, to the great city of Milan, with its soaring Gothic cathedral and La Scala opera house, to Lugano, one of Switzerland’s most stylish lakeside resorts, and to achingly beautiful, walled Bergamo, this is ‘lakes and mountains’ holidaymaking at its best.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Lario, Mezzegra HHH Half-Board Price from £799 The hotel is within a few minutes walking distance of the lake shore. Amenities include an air-conditioned restaurant with a veranda, pool, and 39 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms offering free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a hairdryer and a small balcony or garden area.

Hotel Britannia Excelsior, Cadenabbia HHH All-Inclusive Price from £929 Set right on Como’s shore, with a floating outdoor pool that almost seems part of the lake (open seasonally), this hotel has a main buffet restaurant, other bars and restaurants and simply furnished bedrooms with air conditioning, a TV, fridge and hairdryer.

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NEW for 2019

Grand Cities of Italy

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Italy on this extended, hugely popular tour combining rest, relaxation and exploration. SAVE

10-day escorted holiday from £1,069

£50

Verona

Colosseum, Rome

San Gimignano

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Combine four nights on Garda’s shores with five more in a celebrated Tuscan spa • Explore exquisite Verona – fabled city of ‘star-crossed lovers’ – and breathtakingly romantic Mantova – the ‘world’s most romantic city’ • Spend a day in incomparable Venice, La Serenissima • Take in the Renaissance majesty of Florence • Explore timeless Siena and San Gimignano – Tuscan hilltop gems • Discover the wonders of Rome, the Eternal City • Enjoy free days of rest and relaxation • Nine nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Riva del Sole, Moniga del Garda and the four-star Hotel President, Chianciano Terme • Return flights to Italy

Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Bristol £1,159 • Edinburgh £1,159 • Gatwick £1,069 • Luton £1,069 • Manchester £1,159 • Stansted £1,069

Single Supplement from £274

xperience some of Europe’s finest cities on this delightful, ten-day, two-centre tour that combines leisurely days and balmy evenings with unforgettable tours of ‘must-see, must-do’ Italian gems. Marvel at romantic, incomparable Venice, where gondolas and water taxis ply their trades on the Grand Canal, and where vast St Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace are amongst the world’s greatest sights. Visit Romeo and Juliet’s Verona and idyllic Mantova, and journey to Florence, the Renaissance capital of Italy, to discover Santa Croce and the Ponte Vecchio. Discover Siena, one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities, take in hilltop San Gimignano and Eternal City Rome, where over two thousand years of history come alive on our included guided tour. Crammed full of highlights, this tour shows Italy at its mesmerising best, full of warmth, charm, fine food and wine – La Dolce Vita indeed.

Your Hotels

Hotel Riva del Sole, Moniga del Garda Half-Board

This family-run hotel, in an elevated position, 200 metres from Garda’s waters, offers an outdoor pool, breakfast room/restaurant, and well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms with TV, safe and hairdryer.

Hotel President, Chianciano Terme Half-Board

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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HHHH nights 1-4

HHHH nights 5-9

Boasting rooftop pool and bar and a short distance from the town’s spas, this hotel offers a restaurant air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, balcony, TV and fridge.

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany Explore one of the Mediterranean’s exclusive corners, the beautiful Tuscan countryside and the stunning ‘Renaissance Cradle’. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £839

£50

Portofino

Florence

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week’s stay in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts • Discover elegant Santa Margherita Ligure’s stunning bay • Pay a visit to chic Portofino, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive corners • Enjoy Pisa and Lucca, two Italian gems • Spend a day in breathtaking Florence, the enthralling ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Belvedere, Montecatini, (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

Available May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £1,069 • Bournemouth £999 • Bristol £879 • Durham Tees Valley £1,069 • East Midlands £879 • Gatwick £839 • Humberside £1,059 • Inverness £1,089 • Leeds/Bradford £879 • Luton £849 • Manchester £879 • Newcastle £879 • Newquay £989 • Norwich £989 • Stansted £849

Optional Excursion • Certaldo, Volterra & San Gimignano (full day) – £48

Single Supplement from £204 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Pisa and approximately three hours and 30 minutes from Bergamo. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable

Step into places that are the living embodiment of La

Dolce Vita, as from your elegant spa base, you journey to the famous Ligurian coast resorts of Santa Margherita and ultra-chic Portofino. On a captivating tour exuding Italian charm, you’ll also take in Florence, the exquisite ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’ and one of Italy’s most stylish cities, as well as Pisa and Lucca, two more Tuscan gems.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Belvedere, Montecatini HHH Half-Board Price from £839 Close to the spa-town’s centre, the popular Belvedere offers bar, lounge, lift and restaurant. Air-conditioned rooms offer TV and telephone. Rooms with a small balcony are available.

Hotel Adua, Montecatini HHHH Half-Board Price from £965 This hotel, close to the resort’s amenities, offers bar, lounge, wellness centre with outdoor pool, and lift. Air-conditioned rooms boast hairdryer, TV, mini-bar and safe.

Hotel Manzoni, Montecatini HHHH Half-Board Price from £965 Close to the baths, this hotel offers outdoor pool, wellness centre with sauna and gym, free Wi-Fi and restaurant. Air-conditioned rooms boast TV and safe. Balcony rooms available.

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Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £819

£50

Naples

Capri

Positano

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend a week in the blissful surroundings of the Neapolitan Riviera • Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman city Pompeii • Discover and explore colourful, historic Naples • Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive, one of Europe’s most scenic coastal roads • Enjoy a full day on the enchanting Isle of Capri • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Girasole, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Naples

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Belfast £940 • Bristol £919 • East Midlands £919 • Edinburgh £919 • Gatwick £819 • Liverpool £899 • Luton £839 • Manchester £899 • Stansted £839

Optional Excursion • Countryside Tour (three-quarter day) – £51

Single Supplement from £194

rom your base in a choice of excellent hotels close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples, enjoy four wonderful guided excursions. Experience historic Naples and discover the ruins of Pompeii, spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri and sit back in wonderment as you enjoy the breathtaking drive along the Amalfi Coast, overlooking scenes of picture-postcard perfection.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Girasole, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello HHH Half-Board Price from £819 This delightful hotel has a stunning garden and pool, a bar, lounge and restaurant.

Hotel Villa Igea, Sorrento HHH Half-Board Price from £855 This family-run hotel is five-minutes drive from the centre of Sorrento.

Hotel Carlton, Sorrento HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £913 The hotel has a colourful garden, a pool, sun terrace, breakfast room, snack bar and a bar.

Hotel Caravel, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello HHHH Half-Board Price from £991 Set in a charming district of Sorrento, this hotel is close to the lift to Marinella Beach.

Hotel & Spa Bellavista Francischiello, Massa Lubrense HHHH Half-Board Price from £1,045 Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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Less than three miles from Sorrento, this spa hotel offers outdoor and indoor pools.

Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy

Enjoy rest and relaxation on the Adriatic shore and take in the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed southern ‘high heel’. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £899

£50

Ostuni Hotel del Levante

Trulli Houses, Alberobello

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend seven nights beside the blue Adriatic Sea • Enjoy some relaxed days at leisure at the comfortable hotel • Visit white-washed, medieval Cisternino • Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun • See Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses • Discover and explore Baroque treasure‑chest Lecce • Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera’s sassi cave dwellings • Take the chance to visit the fascinating Castellana Caves and historic, circular Locorontodo on an optional excursion • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne • Return flights to Bari

Available Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Gatwick £899 • Liverpool £899 • Stansted £899

Optional Excursion • Castellano Grotto & Locorotondo – £54

Single Supplement from £291

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

his hugely enjoyable holiday reveals a fascinating region of Italy. Discover ancient, whitewashed Cisternino, stunning hill-town Ostuni, Alberobello and its conical trulli houses, and visit the caves at Matera. A visit to Baroque gem Lecce – and the opportunity, on an optional excursion, to discover Castellana’s famous cave network and wineproducing Locorotondo complete a wonderful stay. Begin with a tour of the wine-producing Itrian Valley, where time‑weathered Cisternino, Ostuni, and Alberobello’s tapered, grey-roofed trulli are the sparkling jewels. A second tour journeys to Lecce, where Roman remains include a stunning amphitheatre, and where you’ll discover elegant buildings, ornate churches and marbled courtyards. Enthralling Matera in neighbouring Basilicata, is a fascinating, unique experience. Discover the chiese rupestri and wander through ancient streets and colourful piazze. With fascinating tours and plenty of time to soak up the sunshine, this tour is truly magical.

Your Hotel

Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne HHHH Half-Board Just steps from the blue Adriatic, and with its own beach in addition to pools and ample sun terraces, this hotel is a perfect base, with a full range of comforts and amenities. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, TV, telephone and hairdryer, and in addition to the outdoor facilities, there is a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge.

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Hand-Picked Resort

Lake Garda

Offering a taste of the Mediterranean along its sunny shores, idyllic Garda is the perfect ‘lakes and mountains’ holiday choice. SAVE

8-day resort-based holiday from £539

£50

Torbole

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £799 • Belfast £599 • Birmingham £599 • Bournemouth £699 • Bristol £599 • Cardiff £559 • Durham Tees Valley £799 • East Midlands £559 • Edinburgh £599 • Gatwick £539 • Humberside £769 • Inverness £839 • Leeds/Bradford £609 • Luton £539 • Manchester £599 • Newquay £699 • Norwich £699 • Southampton £699 • Southend £599 • Stansted £539

Includes Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort

Single Supplement from £19

Things to see and do...

Choose from a wide selection of carefully selected hotels

in a quartet of hand-picked, highly favoured locations, and enjoy a relaxed stay on the sun-blessed shores of this, Italy’s largest, most spectacular and most popular lake. With clear blue waters fringed by stylish, elegant, colourful resorts, flanked by groves of citrus trees or olives, or backed by the wooded slopes of craggy mountains, this is a perfect picture-postcard scene which has drawn visitors down the years.

n equable microclimate offers a Mediterranean-like feel to A holidays spent on Garda’s beautiful shores, with warm days cooled by the famous breezes, and balmy evenings often under the stars. Throughout the day, the resorts bustle with life, with the shops and cafés, bars and restaurants all vying for business. By early evening, the streets are thronged with locals and vistors alike enjoying a passeggiata, or traditional stroll. Across the lake, the local ferries ply their trade between the resorts, and colourful sailboats and windsurfers hint at more energetic pursuits.

Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll the lakeside promenade Sunbathe on the lake shore Enjoy long lunches or a delicious ice-cream Board a boat for a cruise – take in walled Peschiera, Sirmione’s Scaligera Castle, Gardone Riviera’s Grand Hotel or Desenzano, Roman settlement and the lake’s largest town Verona’s world-famous opera provides more highbrow entertainment Rent a bike or take a hike in the hills above Shop for locally produced handicrafts Join an excursion to Venice, medieval Verona, a tour of the lake or the Dolomite mountains

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Optional Excursions • Verona (half day) – from £28 • Venice (full day) – from £61 • Lake Tour (full day) – from £45 • The Dolomites (full day) – from £36

Your resort choices Malcesine, Torbole, Riva del Garda & Limone Your Hotel Choices

Malcesine Bustling Malcesine (Mal-ches-in-ay), on the lake’s eastern shore, its colourful little port overlooked by a turreted castle, and brimming with small craft and windsurfers has been a long-time favorite of Newmarket clients over very many years.

Hotel Modena, Malcesine Bed & Breakfast Price from £549

This small & friendly hotel is located in the heart of the pedestrianised old centre of Malcesine.

Drago Hotel, Malcesine/Brenzone Half-Board HHH Price from £622

Malcesine

hree miles south of the resort, this very T popular hotel has welcomed our guests for many years.

Hotel Geier, Torbole Bed & Breakfast HHH Price from £564

Torbole

ocated right in the heart of Torbole, L this well run hotel, which has recently been renovated, enjoys a wonderful lakeside position.

Sun-blessed Torbole, also on Garda’s picturesque mountain-backed north-east shore, offers a vibrant café life, a lakeside promenade and of course splendid views of the activities on the water.

Hotel Angelini, Torbole Half-Board HHH Price from £612 his family-run three-star hotel is T located on the edge of Torbole, very close to the lake.

Torbole

Piccolo Mondo, Torbole Half-Board HHHH Price from £816 his charming hotel is very well known T for its high standard of cuisine.

Riva del Garda

Hotel Garda, Riva del Garda Half-Board HHHH Price from £855

The most northerly, and the largest of our selected resorts, Riva is a stylish, elegant town, which served as as important port and link between north and south for centuries.

art of the family-owned Tonelli group P of hotels, this stylish hotel is set just 200 metres from the lake-shore of Riva.

Savoy Palace Hotel, Riva del Garda Half-Board (drinks included) HHHH Price from £889

Riva del Garda

Limone

his popular hotel is set in a quiet area T of modern Riva, some 300 metres from the lake, and close to shops and bars.

Hotel Europa, Limone Bed & Breakfast HHH Price from £539 I n a wonderful elevated position overlooking the resort and the lake beyond.

Delightful Limone, on the lake’s northwestern shore, is named for the terraced citrus groves that dot the surrounding hillsides. Limone is every inch the perfect holiday resort.

Royal Village Hotel, Limone Half-Board (drinks included) HHHH Price from £641 his hotel is situated high above the T resort, a 10-minute walk downhill to the lake and town centre.

Limone

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Hotel all’Azzurro, Limone Half-Board (drinks included) HHH Price from £661 his very popular hotel is ideally located T right on the lakeside, next to the ferry landing stage in the heart of the resort.

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Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily Take a two-centre holiday that lifts the veil on Italy’s southern island outpost, its treasures and its stunning natural wonders.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £999

£50

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights in the foothills of Mount Etna • Discover Europe’s most celebrated active volcano • Enjoy hill-top Taormina, one of the Mediterranean’s most sparkling treasures • Visit Syracuse, one of Ancient Greece’s most important cities • Spend a day exploring the beautiful Aeolian Islands • Spend four nights in the coastal town of Santa Flavia • Discover and explore Sicily’s colourful capital Palermo • The monastery at Monreale is one of Italy’s greatest glories • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale and the four-star Domina Zagarella, Santa Flavia • Return flights to Italy

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Gatwick £999 • Luton £999 • Manchester £999 • Stansted £999

Optional Excursion • Segesta (full day) – £35

Single Supplement from £208 Please note: Departures in 2018 will stay at the Hotel Fiesta Garden Beach, Cefalù on nights 4-7. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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Taormina & Mount Etna

Santa Flavia

ombine a three-night stay beneath the towering cone of snow-capped Etna, with a four-night beachside stay close to Sicily’s historic capital Palermo. The holiday includes visits to Etna’s lava-strewn slopes and nearby hilltop Taormina, a memorable day amongst the offshore Aeolian isles and the chance to experience colourful Palermo. A visit to Archimedes’ ancient Syracuse and an opportunity, on an optional excursion, to visit Segesta’s Doric Temple and mountaintop Erice, complete your enjoyment. Explore Taormina’s marbled streets and famous GrecoRoman theatre. You’ll also take in the once impregnable city of Syracuse, with its old town and great cathedral, and spend a day on the sun-kissed volcanic Aeolian Isles. Your second base provides opportunities to explore Palermo, visit Segesta on an optional excursion, and the chance to rest and relax by the beach and pool.

Your Hotels

Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale Half-Board

HHHH nights 1-3

This hotel, at the foot of Mount Etna offers magnificent views of the volcano and the coastline, and boasts good standard guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant overlooking the garden.

Hotel Domina Zagarella, Santa Flavia Half-Board

HHHH nights 4-7

Set above a blue bay, overlooking the Sicilian coastal town this hotel has pools and terraces, two restaurants, bars and a private beach. The bright, modern rooms have balconies.

Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence

Journey through the rolling countryside of Provence, as its historic UNESCO-listed crowning glories are thrillingly brought to life. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £649

£50

Café at The Palais des Papes

Carcassonne

Pont d’Avignon

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne • A full day visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman Pont du Gard • A Canal du Midi cruise • Included tour of Albi, birthplace of Toulouse‑Lautrec • Visit charming, riverside Castres • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Ibis Carcassonne Est Hotel, Carcassonne (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to France

Available Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen* £949 • Birmingham* £899 • Bristol £689 • Durham Tees Valley* £919 • Edinburgh £699 • Gatwick £649 • Glasgow £679 • Heathrow £729 • Humberside* £919 • Leeds/Bradford* £899 • Luton £649 • Manchester £699 • Norwich* £919 • Stansted £649

Optional Excursion • Collioure (full day) – £50

Single Supplement from £210 *The flights from these airports are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination.

n this hugely popular tour to one of France’s most scenic corners, discover walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – and marvel at the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge. Take in the Roman glories of the Pont du Gard, visit historic Albi and Castres, and cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, all against the background of a land famed for sunshine, food and light rosé wine.

Your Hotel Choices

Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £649 The Ibis is located on the outskirts of Carcassonne with a local bus service to the medieval city during the day. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Rooms have private facilities and air conditioning.

Cerise Residence, Carcassonne HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £717 The Cerise Residence is within walking distance of the medieval city and has an indoor swimming pool. One-bedroom apartments offer private facilities, a bedroom, living room and a kitchenette.

Mercure Carcassonne, Porte de la Cité HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £969 Located at the foot of the city, within walking distance of one of its ancient gates, this hotel has a restaurant, bar, gardens and outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable rooms have private facilities.

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Sardinia & Corsica

Two of the Mediterranean’s most captivating islands, one Italian, one French, both blessed with blue skies and natural beauty.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £1,199

£50

Porto Cervo

Bonifacio port

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights in Sardinian Olbia • Tour the glitzy ‘playground paradise’ of the sparkling Costa Smeralda • Discover ancient Alghero and its offshore ‘sleeping giant’ Capo Caccia • Cross by ferry from Sardinia to Corsica • Discover Corsica’s exquisite hilltop Bonifacio • Enjoy four nights close to Napoleon’s birthplace Ajaccio • A guided tour brings Ajaccio to life • See the amazing rock formations of the Calanches de Piana • Visit idyllic sea-side Porto • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in the four-star Hotel Martini, Olbia, Sardinia and the four-star Suite Home, Porticcio, near Ajaccio, Corsica • Return ferry crossings • Return flights to Olbia

Available May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Bristol £1,209 • Gatwick £1,199 • Luton £1,199 • Manchester £1,209

Optional Excursion • Calanques Boat Cruise – £32

Single Supplement from £266

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Join us on a wonderful two-centre holiday that combines a three-night stay close to Sardinia’s famed Costa Smeralda with four nights in rugged Corsica, home to one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating and diverse landscapes. With some delightful included excursions, and plenty of time in which to rest and relax, this is a perfect way to discover two island paradises in one.

Discover the Costa Smeralda, with its idyllic coves, stunning beaches and ultra-chic Porto Cervo. Visit historic Alghero, with its cathedral, labyrinthine streets and ancient walls before crossing by ferry to Corsica. Explore Ajaccio with its towering citadelle and join the included excursion to the nature reserve overlooking the Gulf of Porto, home to the fantastical Calanches rock formations.

Your Hotels

Hotel Martini, Olbia Half-Board

HHHH nights 1-3

Close to central Olbia and the Costa Smeralda beaches, this hotel offers rooms with a TV, balcony or patio and free Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy a restaurant, bar/ lounge and sun terrace.

Suite Home, Porticcio Half-Board

HHHH nights 4-7

Just 100 metres from the beach and the blue waters, this four-star ‘apart-hotel’ offers bright, modern, air-conditioned rooms with kitchenette and dining area. There is a pool overlooking the sea, fitness room and a bar.

Hidden Portugal

Discover a delightful corner of Portugal brimming with fascination and exuding the warmest of welcomes.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £669

£50

Porto

Bom Jesus Shrine

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Discover Portugal’s vibrant second city Porto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro • Pay a visit to a port wine lodge • Journey along the scenic Costa Verde • Explore the Vinho Verde vineyards and discover historic Ponte de Lima’s ancient Roman bridge • Explore the historic fishing towns of Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde • Guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Estalagem Santo André, Póvoa de Varzim (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Porto

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £729 • Bristol £719 • Gatwick £669 • Humberside £779 • Luton £669 • Manchester £689 • Norwich £789 • Stansted £689

Optional Excursions • Douro Valley and Régua (full day) – from £49 • Barcelos & Braga (full day) – £21 • Santiago de Compostela (full day) – from £36

Single Supplement from £113

ased in a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, this hugely popular holiday includes three guided excursions – to Porto, along the coast and into the northern Minho region – as well as opportunities, on further optional tours, to explore the vineyards of the Douro Valley, historic former capital Braga, and Spain’s stunning pilgrimage shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Explore the hillsides above the beautiful River Douro, after which you will visit a famous wine lodge. There’s also an included visit to the Minho region, taking in the seaside town of Viana do Castelo. Journey through the Vinho Verde vineyards to the market town of Ponte de Lima, and on to Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda Geres.

Your Hotel Choices

Estalagem Santo André, Póvoa de Varzim HHHH Half-Board Price from £669 Set beside the beach, close to the resort centre, this family run hotel offers restaurant, bar, lounge, free Wi-Fi and outdoor pool. Airconditioned rooms boast mini-bar and TV.

Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Póvoa de Varzim HHHH Half-Board Price from £711 This centrally located beachside hotel offers wellness centre, two pools (one indoor), tennis courts, bar, lounge, reception and panoramic restaurant. Air-conditioned rooms offer hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.

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Lisbon, Seville & the Glorious Algarve

Explore two great Iberian cities, and enjoy the warm and welcoming Portuguese holiday haven.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £569

£50

Albufeira

Lisbon

Seville

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a warming stay in Portugal’s sun-kissed holiday haven • Explore the historic Portuguese capital • Visit the stunning ‘City of Flamenco’, breathtaking Seville • Rest and relax in your chosen hotel, and join optional excursions that will bring to life the colour and charm of the Algarve • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Auramar Beach Resort, Albufeira (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Faro

Available Nov 2018, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec 2019, Feb & Apr 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Belfast £609 • Birmingham £699 • Bournemouth £639 • Bristol £589 • East Midlands £659 • Edinburgh £629 • Gatwick £569 • Glasgow £619 • Leeds/ Bradford £629 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £569 • Manchester £629 • Newcastle £649• Southend £579 • Stansted £579

Optional Excursions • Silves & Caldas de Monchique – £31 • Lagos, Sagres & Cape St Vincent – £33 • Faro, Olhão & Tavira – £34

Single Supplement from £126 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes. *Due to location this hotel may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties

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Join us in the heart of Portugal’s celebrated southern

coast, a perfect place in which to rest and relax, and in addition to enjoying the warmth and colour of this ever-popular corner of the world, join our friendly tour manager to discover and explore two fascinating cities.

Journey first to the wonderful Portuguese capital Lisbon, where highlights include the ornate architecture of the Belém quarter, the Baixa’s grid of wide tree-lined avenues, and the narrow streets of the Alfama district. A second included excursion takes in Seville, the great ‘City of Flamenco’, stunning backdrop to Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro one of Spain’s greatest treasures. Optional excursions to the wooded hinterland, to the rugged, windswept western peninsula, and to the colourful coastal towns and villages of the eastern Algarve, complete the holiday.

Your Hotel Choices

Auramar Beach Resort, Albufeira HHH Half-Board Price from £569 Set above its beach, the Auramar resort boasts sea views from its pools, terraces and gardens, has a panoramic restaurant and lobby bar, and tennis courts.

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, Albufeira* HHHH Half-Board Price from £701 Close to Fisherman’s Beach in Albufeira’s heart, this well-appointed hotel offers health club, three pools (one indoor), restaurant, café and ‘pub’. Air-conditioned rooms have hairdryer, telephone, TV, safe, mini-bar and Wi-Fi.

Prague, Budapest & Vienna Explore a trio of Europe’s most vibrant and colourful cities, their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube.

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8-day escorted holiday from £789

£50

Prague

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • See Charles’ Bridge’s blackened statues and Old Town Square’s fascinating astronomical clock • Journey through beautiful, forested Bohemia • A guided tour brings to life Imperial Vienna • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace – home to the Spanish Riding School of Vienna • Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava, en route to Hungary • Explore twin city Budapest, with its style and traditional thermal baths, on a guided tour • Danube river cruise in Budapest, with stunning views of the vast Gothic Parliament • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at the Crystal Palace, Prague, the Simm’s Hotel, Vienna and the Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest • Outbound flight to Prague, returning from Budapest

Available Mar to Nov 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £879 • Bristol £869 • East Midlands £919 • Edinburgh £909 • Gatwick £789 • Luton £849 • Manchester £909 • Stansted £809

Optional Excursions • Evening Prague River Cruise – £33 • Dresden (full day) – £19 • Schönbrunn Palace (half day) – £22 • Folklore Evening Budapest – £33

egin in the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, and enjoy this hugely popular journey through the heart of Bohemia. Take in magnificent Vienna, home to stunning palaces, a vibrant cultural life, and the very best coffee and cake, the cosmopolitan Slovakian capital Bratislava, and majestic ‘twin-city’ Budapest, which sits astride the mighty River Danube. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to discover Baroque gem Dresden, completes the wonderful tour.

Your Hotels

Crystal Palace, Prague Bed & Breakfast

HHHH nights 1-3

This centrally located, modern hotel offers high levels of service and comfort, with 24hour reception, lounge, lift, sauna and bar. Stylish rooms boast mini-bar, safe and TV.

Simm’s Hotel, Vienna Bed & Breakfast

HHHH nights 4-5

Centrally located in the city’s stately 11th District, this hotel offers reception, bar, lounge and café and air-conditioned rooms boasting mini-bar, TV, telephone, safe and free Wi-Fi.

Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest HHHH Bed & Breakfast nights 6-7 A short distance from the city centre, this hotel boasts restaurant, bar, lounge, wellness centre with gym, pool and spa. Air-conditioned rooms boast hairdryer, mini-bar, TV and safe.

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Croatia’s Istrian Rivera & Lake Bled Enjoy elegance and grandeur on the blue Adriatic, Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £849

£50

Rovinj

Amphitheatre, Pula

Lake Bled

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week-long stay in elegant Opatija, former Hapsburg dynasty retreat • Discover Roman Pula’s stunning amphitheatre • Visit picture-postcard-perfect Rovinj • Exquisite Lake Bled is Slovenia’s most charming attraction • Stunning waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in the Plitvice National Park • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta, Opatija • Return flights to Venice or Pula

Available Apr to Jul, Sep, Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Bristol £869 • Edinburgh £879 • Gatwick £849 • Heathrow £959 • Leeds/Bradford £1,009 • Liverpool £969 • Luton £849 • Manchester £1,059 • Southend £949 • Stansted £849

Optional Excursions • Two Islands Boat Cruise (full day) – from £61 • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle (full day) – from £42

Single Supplement from £118

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 20 minutes from Pula airport and three hours from Venice airport.

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Based in a beautifully appointed shore-side hotel in

the genteel resort of Opatija, former watering hole of the Viennese elite during the Hapsburg Empire, and now one of Croatia’s premier holiday havens, this holiday includes three marvellous excursions. Enjoy the delights of the Istrian Riviera, journey into beautiful Slovenia to the shores of exquisite Lake Bled and spend a wonderful day in the verdant surroundings of the glorious Plitvice National Park.

Take in the beauty of the Istrian peninsula, visiting Pula, with its vast Roman amphitheatre, the remarkable Lim Fjord and stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water and is topped by a Baroque church. Another included tour journeys into Slovenia to Lake Bled, with its offshore island and majestic castle, while another heads inland to the stunning Plitvice National Park, Croatia’s most celebrated and visited natural attraction. Optional excursions include a boat trip, with a traditional ‘fish picnic’ served by the crew, and another back into Slovenia, to the stunning caves at Postojna and to majestic Predjama Castle.

Your Hotel

Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta, Opatija Half-Board

HHHH

Overlooking the harbour leading into Opatia’s centre, this hotel boasts gardens, restaurant, bar with Wi-Fi, spa (treatments payable locally), pools, sauna and Jacuzzi. Air-conditioned rooms have TV, hairdryer, Internet access, fridge, safe and telephone. Sea views rooms are available for a supplement.

Four-star Ship

Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Mendula

Enjoy a glorious week of blue waters, hidden coves and delightful ports of call, discovered from the comforts of your ‘private yacht’. SAVE

8-day Island Cruise holiday from £1,399

£50

Korcula

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Join MS Mendula close to Dubrovnik • Cruise through the idyllic Elaphiti Isles, calling at stunning Mljet • Visit picture-book Scedro and famously chic Hvar • Discover and explore stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s wonderful second city • Entrance fees to Mljet National Park, Split’s Diocletian Palace, and the cathedral • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Brač • Visit Korcula where, legend has it, Marco Polo was born • Discover and explore walled Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Guided tours of Hvar, Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik • Lots of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling • Seven nights’ accommodation on board MS Mendula in a lower deck cabin (upgrade cabins are available for a supplement) • Breakfast each day, five lunches and two evening meals, including the Captain’s Dinner • Return flights to Dubrovnik • Return airport transfers

MS Mendula

Cruise through the warm, blue waters of the Adriatic Sea,

gently island-hopping on board beautiful, twin-masted MS Mendula, your delightful air-conditioned ‘private yacht’. With up to just 31 passengers, Mendula is small enough to get into some of Croatia’s most picturesque harbours and idyllic ‘hidden coves’, and is a perfect floating ‘home-fromhome’ in which to visit Croatia’s ancient cities, and idyllic off-shore isles.

Your Cabin Choices

MS Mendula

The price of your holiday includes accommodation in a lower deck cabin. These cabins have a double bed, with a porthole in both the cabin and bathroom.

Category A

Your Upgrade Cabin Choices Category A Main Deck Cabin Price from £1,545 These cabins have two single beds/double bed, a window in the cabin and a porthole in the bathroom.

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Birmingham £1,509 • Edinburgh £1,509 • Gatwick £1,399 • Luton £1,399 • Manchester £1,509 • Southend £1,449 • Stansted £1,399

Category A+ Upper Deck Cabin

Single Supplement from £349* *The Category A single cabin is 6.5m2 which is much smaller than the twin cabins and is located on Main Deck.

HHHH

Designed in 2011, this beautiful airconditioned yacht, offers 16 comfortable cabins, arranged in three categories. All cabins are furnished with a dresser, chair, safe, hairdryer and closet.

Available May to Oct 2019

MS Mendula

Category A+

Price from £1,690

These cabins have two single beds, a window in the cabin and a porthole in the bathroom.

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Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast

On this marvellous two-centre holiday you’ll discover one of Europe’s most idyllic regions, on the shores of the Blue Adriatic.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £749

£50

Mostar Bridge

Dubrovnik

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Spend three nights on the beautiful Makarska Riviera • Discover and explore Roman Split • Visit walled island-city Trogir • Spend a day in the beautiful Krka National Park • Journey south via historic Mostar • Four nights are spent close to walled Dubrovnik • Explore Dubrovnik, the exquisite ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Spend a full day discovering idyllic Montenegro, one of ‘new Europe’s’ most sparkling jewels • See the Bay of Kotor, southern Europe’s largest ‘fjord’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Ivando, Drvenik and the three-star Hotel Tirena, Dubrovnik • Return flights to Dubrovnik

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Belfast £899 • Bristol £779 • East Midlands £889 • Edinburgh £849 • Gatwick £749 • Glasgow £889 • Leeds/Bradford £889 • Manchester £879 • Newcastle £929 • Stansted £749

Single Supplement from £146

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is three hours on arrival and 30 minutes on departure.

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You’ll spend the first three nights of this marvellous

holiday on the sun-kissed reaches of the sweeping Makarska Riviera, with included visits to vibrant Split and walled, island-city Trogir. You’ll then head south, via historic Mostar and its famous bridge, for four nights close to peerless Dubrovnik, with a day in the walled city and a tour of stunning Montenegro to complete a hugely memorable time.

Highlights include Split’s crumbling Roman ruins, Trogir’s Romanesque cathedral and seafront promenade, and the beautiful Krka National Park, before you journey across the Neretva Delta to Mostar. Get to know stunning Dubrovnik, joining a guided tour of the Old Town, before a last included tour to the breathtakingly beautiful country of Montenegro, where highlights include the spectacular Bay of Kotor.

Your Hotels

Hotel Ivando, Drvenik Half-Board

HHHH nights 1-3

This well appointed hotel is situated in the small village of Drvenik, approximately 60 metres from the crystal clear blue waters and white pebble beach.

Hotel Tirena, Dubrovnik Half-Board

HHH nights 4-7

Situated in the quiet Babin Kuk peninsular, only 250 metres from the sea, this hotel has a restaurant, lobby bar, an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area, lounge area, lift, reception and a snack bar.

Valletta, Mdina & the Wonders of Malta

Discover one of the Mediterranean’s most historic and welcoming islands, together with its exquisite greener sister-isle Gozo. SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £685

£50

Luzzu Boats, Marsaxlokk

Valletta

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a week of rest, relaxation, exploration and Maltese hospitality • Get to know Malta’s historic capital, Valletta, one of the world’s greatest natural anchorages • Spend a day on fascinating sister island Gozo • Explore the island’s interior, including historic Mosta and ‘silent city’ Mdina • Valletta’s ‘Three Cities’ were home to the Knights of St John • Enjoy an evening in a traditional restaurant • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star superior Hotel Santana, Qawra (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Malta

Available Nov 2018, Feb to Apr, Oct to Dec 2019

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • East Midlands £719 • Gatwick £685 • Heathrow £715 • Liverpool £695 • Luton £685 • Manchester £715 • Newcastle £719 • Stansted £685

Single Supplement from £70

Blessed year-round with an agreeable climate and

boasting one of the world’s most spectacular natural harbours, delightful Malta exudes fascination and interest, a relaxed air and a genuinely warm welcome for British visitors.

From your base in Qawra, on the quieter side of St Paul’s Bay, with its sea-front bars and cafés and sandy beach, you’ll first explore island capital Valletta, visiting the award-winning Malta Experience, and taking in major sites including the Auberge de Castille and the Upper Barracca Gardens. Cross to green sister island Gozo to visit fortified capital Victoria, the ‘Inland Sea’ at Dwerja, and sandy Ramla Bay. Optional excursions to ancient, fortified former capital Mdina and to the historic ‘Three Cities’ across from Valletta’s Grand Harbour, complete the holiday.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Santana, Qawra HHH Half-Board Price from £685 150 metres from Qawra’s seafront, with panoramic views, the comfortable Santana offers indoor pool and spa. A drinks package and superior rooms are available at supplements.

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra HHHH Half-Board* Price from £806

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Recently renovated, this hotel has a spa/ leisure centre, pools, restaurants, bar, lift, coffee shop and casino. Air-conditioned rooms boast TV, safe, hairdryer, mini-bar and balcony. Sea view rooms are available at supplement.

*Local beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with dinner.

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The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway

This journey to one of the world’s most delightful destinations is less a holiday and more a treasured souvenir for life.

SAVE

8-day escorted holiday from £909

£50

Kviknes Hotel

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a stay in a wonderful fjord-side hotel • Be treated as honoured guests by the villagers • Journey by express boat from your hotel through breathtaking scenery to ‘Fjordland Capital’ Bergen • Take the fascinating ‘Fjord-Life’ tour • Explore further the pristine interior on unforgettable optional excursions • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand on Sognefjord • Return flights to Bergen

Available Apr to Oct 2019

Fly from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £1,069 • Birmingham £1,099 • Bristol £1,099 • Cardiff £1,189 • Durham Tees Valley £1,099 • Edinburgh £1,189 • Gatwick £909 • Glasgow £1,189 • Humberside £1,099 • Leeds/Bradford £1,189 • London City £1,189 • Manchester £1,099 • Newcastle £1,189 • Norwich £1,099

Optional Excursions • Jostedal Glacier – £68 • Norway in a Nutshell – £198

Single Supplement £252 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately four hours. Flights from Aberdeen and Gatwick are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see online for details. Luggage will be checked through and will be waiting for you at your final destination.

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xperience a hugely popular holiday that is a marvellous introduction to one of the world’s most beautiful locations, which for centuries has drawn visitors to its unique landscape of sheer mountainsides plunging into the deep, dark waters. Beyond, its unspoiled hinterland of forests, lakes and pristine glaciers is towered over by soaring peaks, the refuges of sea eagle and reindeer. Few places in the world match the spectacle of this breathtaking corner, which charms and captivates at every step. Stay in idyllic Balestrand, on the shores of mighty Sognefjord, at the welcoming Kviknes Hotel. Excursions include a day trip by boat to historic Bergen. Explore the former residence of medieval kings and queens and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, and stroll through the ancient Bryggen area, with its beautifully preserved wooden warehouses. You’ll also enjoy an included ‘FjordLife’ excursion, and optional tours include the chance to visit the Jostedal Glacier and the unmissable ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ excursion.

Your Hotel

Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand HHHH Half-Board Kviknes Hotel, which once welcomed the Kaiser and his entourage, is a magnificent, fjord-side, Swiss-style, wooden building, with a modern addition, both set against a breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped peaks. The hotel has fine public areas, including a spacious restaurant overlooking the fjord, large and comfortable lounges and a stylish bar – echoes of a bygone era!

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights

Discover Europe’s most surprising capital, explore the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ and search for a celestial phenomenon.

SAVE

4- or 5-day escorted holiday from £679

£50

Gullfoss Falls

Northern Lights

Strokkur Geyser

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided tour of Reykjavík, Europe’s most northerly capital • Go in search of the Aurora Borealis – the fabled Northern Lights • On the five-day break, there’s the opportunity to join an excursion to view volcanos and puffins • Three or four nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Cabin, Reykjavík (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Reykjavík (Keflavik)

Available Nov & Dec 2018, Feb, Mar, Nov & Dec 2019, Feb & Mar 2020

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Bristol £749 • Edinburgh £729 • Gatwick £729 • Glasgow £739 • Heathrow £789 • Luton £699 • Manchester £729 • Stansted £709

Optional Excursions • Blue Lagoon (half day) – £135 • Golden Circle Tour (full day) – from £122 • Southern Shore Adventure (full day) (five-day break only) – £115

Single Supplement from £147 Due to extremely high demand, and in order to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommended that you pre-book your optional excursions in advance. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore we can not guarantee that you will be able to view them during your visit. The order of the itinerary may change in order to give you the best chance of experiencing the Northern Lights.

njoy a break with a difference, as you fly to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ to explore one of Europe’s most surprising and welcoming cities, together with its surrounding glaciated landscape of smouldering volcanoes, plunging waterfalls, bubbling thermal pools and spouting geysers. With the chance perhaps to witness the extraordinary Aurora Borealis, this is a simply irresistible few days away. The break is based in a choice of hotels in colourful, welcoming Reykjavík, set between the mountains and the sea. An included guided city tour takes in views from the extraordinary ‘Pearl’ – a glass-domed conference centre converted from disused water tanks – and landmarks such as the Presidential Residence and the towering Hallgrim’s Church.

Your Hotel Choices

Hotel Cabin, Reykjavík HH Bed & Breakfast Price from £679 Set on the promenade overlooking scenic Faxafloi Bay, and a 25-minute-walk from the city centre, the Cabin is a modern, wellequipped hotel offering comfortable rooms with satellite TV, and public amenities which include a restaurant and a lobby bar.

Hotel Klettur, Reykjavík HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £769 The centrally located Hotel Klettur is close to Reykjavík’s main shopping street and is also a pleasant walk to the elegant harbour and famous Hallgrímskirkja Church. The hotel offers a bar and lounge area, breakfast room and reception. The bedrooms have satellite TV, telephone, mini-fridge and tea/coffeemaking facilities.

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Moscow & St Petersburg

Discover two of the Northern Hemisphere’s most extraordinary and intriguing cities on this thoroughly absorbing, unforgettable tour. SAVE

7-day escorted holiday from £865

£50

Grand Cascade in Peterhof

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the Russian capital • Take in the Kremlin, onion-domed St Basil’s and the famous Bolshoi Theatre • Spend three nights in St Petersburg • Enjoy a fascinating introductory tour of the exquisite ‘Venice of the North’ • Visit the world-renowned Hermitage Museum • Daytime train journey from Moscow to St Petersburg • Six nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Holiday Inn Sokolniki, Moscow and the four-star Parklane Resort & Spa, St Petersburg • Outbound flight to Moscow, returning from St Petersburg

Available Nov & Dec 2018, Feb to Jul & Sep to Dec 2019

Fly from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £895 • Birmingham £900 • Bristol £895 • Cardiff £939 • Durham Tees Valley £929 • Edinburgh £879 • Glasgow £919 • Heathrow £865 • Humberside £909 • Leeds/Bradford £949 • Manchester £865 • Newcastle £924 • Norwich £939

Optional Excursions • Kremlin & Red Square (half day) – £42 • Highlights of Moscow (full day) – £83 • Tsars’ Grand Palaces (full day) – £72 • Cossack Folklore & Dinner (evening) – £125 • Peter & Paul Fortress (half day) – £57

Single Supplement from £175 Please note: Optional excursions must be booked prior to departure.

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Red Square, Moscow

ombining three nights in Moscow, the beating heart of Mother Russia, and three in elegant St Petersburg, with its great squares and opulent palaces, its parks and network of canals, this hugely enjoyable seven-day holiday includes fascinating guided tours and opportunities to join optional excursions in both cities. With a daytime train journey between the cities, this is a richly contrasting Russian adventure of irresistible attraction, and one from which you’ll return immeasurably rewarded. Your guided city tours will show you the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow and the ornate Winter Palace, Peter & Paul Fortress and Admiralty Building in St Petersburg. One of the main highlights is your included entrance to the beautiful Hermitage Museum, with a guided tour of its phenomenal collection of art.

Your Hotels

Holiday Inn Sokolniki, Moscow HHHH Bed & Breakfast nights 1-3 This hotel is located close to Sokolniki metro station and houses a bar, a restaurant and spa. All rooms have air-conditioning, a TV and Wi-Fi.

Parklane Resort & Spa, St Petersburg Bed & Breakfast

HHHH nights 4-6

Located on Krestovsky Island, this hotel is close to Krestovsky Ostrov metro station. The hotel houses a restaurant, a bar and a spa with an indoor pool. All rooms come with TV, mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, safe and hairdryer.

More ‘must-see’ destinations! Hebridean Island Adventure

Explore Scotland’s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and a unique culture.

6-day escorted holiday Available Apr, May, Sep & Oct 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Birmingham £749 • Bristol £679 • Cardiff £739 • East Midlands £694 • Gatwick £614 • Heathrow £644 • Luton £604 • Manchester £704 • Norwich £804 • Southampton £804 • Stansted £649

Island Hopping along Scotland’s West Coast Journey along Scotland’s west coast, from Glasgow to Inverness with its land and seascapes, as you visit four very different islands.

8-day escorted holiday Available Apr to Jul, Sep 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Birmingham £1,079

• Bristol £1,039 • Gatwick £1,019 • Heathrow £1,079 • Luton £1,059

Jersey – The Sun‑Kissed Channel Isle Enjoy rest, relaxation and some fascinating exploration on Britain’s famously sun-kissed southern outpost – it’s Europe without the Euro!

6-day escorted holiday Available Nov 2018, Apr to Oct 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Birmingham £509 • Bristol £539

• Doncaster £559 • East Midlands £479 • Exeter £449 • Gatwick £399 • Glasgow £569 • Leeds/Bradford £629 • Liverpool £409 • London City £569 • Luton £489 • Manchester £469 • Southampton £469 • Southend £519

Verona Opera & Vineyards Experience a performance in one of the world’s most astonishing openair venues – a magical night to remember.

SAVE

£50

6-day escorted holiday Available Jun to Sep 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Bristol £1,019 • Edinburgh £1,019 • East Midlands £1,019 • Gatwick £919 • Luton £919 • Manchester £1,019 • Stansted £919

Pousadas of Portugal

SAVE

£50

8-day escorted holiday Savour the very best of Portugal with stays in three Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019 historic, charming and Prices from • Aberdeen £1,309 • Birmingham £1,169 • Bristol £1,089 • Cardiff £1,199 • Durham Tees Valley £1,199 unique Pousada hotels • Edinburgh £1,099 • Gatwick £1,049 • Leeds/ along the way. Bradford £1,169 • Luton £1,049 • Manchester £1,089 • Norwich £1,199 • Stansted £1,059

Swiss Alpine Glories Immerse yourself in the natural glories and historic towns and cities of the world’s most beautiful Alpine paradise.

SAVE

£50

8-day escorted holiday Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Bristol £789 • Edinburgh £809

• Gatwick £779 • Heathrow £799 • Luton £779 • Manchester £789

Can you tick them off your list?

Verona Opera Image © Photo Ennevi. Courtesy of Fondazione Arena di Verona

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New England in the Fall

Catch your breath at one of nature’s greatest sights, journey through some stunning countryside, and visit two wonderful cities. SAVE

9-day escorted holiday from £1,299

£50

Boston

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Explore glittering New York – the world’s most exciting city, with its famous skyline • Visit the Yankee Candle Factory, where it’s Christmas every day • A spectacular full-day Fall Foliage tour includes idyllic Woodstock, Quechee Gorge and a drive on the glorious Kancamagus Highway • Visit North Conway, in the heart of the scenic White Mountains • Discover the delights of coastal Maine, including maritime Portland and Bush Family retreat Kennebunkport • Visit elegant Boston, America’s most European city, with its Freedom Trail and gold‑domed State House • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport on Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to New York

Available Sep & Oct 2019, Sep & Oct 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £1,299 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) • Manchester £1,359

Optional Excursions • Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock (half day) – £49 • Mount Washington Cog Railway (full day) – £54 • Boston City Tour (half day) – £25

Single Supplement from £365

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here are few more memorable sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States signal the end of the summer and the imminent arrival of ‘Fall’ each year with a blaze of red, purple, brown and golden hues. Experience one of America’s greatest glories, discover pulsating, mesmerising New York and elegant, blue-blood Boston, and savour all the delights of this enchanting region. This ever-popular tour begins with the chance to experience the colour and excitement of dazzling New York, before journeying into the countryside, where the forested hills, dotted with quintessential New England towns and villages, provide a taste of glorious ‘Fall’ scenery. Visit idyllic Woodstock and the scenic Quechee Gorge, travel along the famous Kancamagus Highway and perhaps join an optional excursion to towering Mount Washington from sleepy Bethel. Take in coastal Maine, home to New England lobster, and as a final highlight, wander the streets of Boston, America’s most European city, with its ‘Freedom Trail’ of historic sights, its leafy central Common and its bustling waterfront.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 1-2), Grand Summit, Mount Snow (night 3), Jordan Grand Hotel, Bethel (nights 4-5), Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa, Hull (nights 6-7)

Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville

Journey from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music.

SAVE

9-day escorted holiday from £1,399

£50

French Quarter, New Orleans

Elvis Presley, © EPE, inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Montgomery is the resting place of country legend Hank Williams • Journey through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the irrepressible, colourfully exuberant and laid-back ‘Big Easy’ • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi – Elvis’ birthplace • Spend two nights in Memphis at the Guest HouseTM at Graceland, right next to Elvis’ famous mansion • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Atlanta

Available Jun, Aug to Nov 2019, Jan to Jun, Aug to Dec 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £1,629 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) • Manchester £1,399

Optional Excursions • Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £71 • New Orleans City Tour (half day) – £21 • Bayou & Alligators Tour (half day) – £25 • Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South (full day) – £67 • Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame (full day)– £43

Single Supplement £495

Join us for an unforgettable journey through America’s

musical heartland, from the undisputed capital of Country Music to the cradle of the blues and Dixieland jazz, via the birthplace of the ‘King’ and the Tennessee city in which he made his home, and where rock ‘n’ roll was born.

Beginning in Georgia, and then sweeping through Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, on this huely popular tour you’ll discover the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, ‘Fats’ Domino, Patsy Cline, Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley. Explore fabled New Orleans, with its unique brand of jazz and fabled French Quarter; visit Tupelo, where the ‘King’ was born in 1935: take in Memphis, site of legendary Sun Studio, home to Stax Records, famous Beale Street and Graceland, and explore Nashville, home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Infused throughout with the magic and mystique, the sights and especially the sounds of the South, this is a truly wonderful holiday to savour and enjoy.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, Montgomery (night 1), Hampton Inn, New Orleans (nights 2-3), The Guest HouseTM at Graceland, Memphis (nights 4-5), Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nights 6-7)

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America’s Golden West

Enjoy a classic introduction to the USA, taking in California, Las Vegas and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.

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14-day escorted holiday from £2,049

£50

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Grand Canyon National Park

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Discover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-bythe-Sea • Journey south along the Pacific Coast Highway • Spend three nights in glittering Los Angeles • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • Non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas is the world’s most extraordinary desert ‘oasis’ • A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • 12 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Outbound flight to San Francisco returning from Los Angeles

Available Apr to May, Sep & Oct 2019, Mar to Jun, Sep & Oct 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £2,049 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Optional Excursions • San Francisco, Sausalito & the Golden Gate Bridge (half day) – £29 • Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway (full day) – £45 • Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon – £208 • The Rat Pack is Back and Buffet Dinner – £75 • Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £106

Single Supplement from £728

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ombine the colourful magic of beautiful San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’, sparkling ‘LA’ and glittering Hollywood, with the glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon – carved over millennia – and a scenic journey along the wild and beautiful California coast. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of California, including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible two-week holiday full of unforgettable, ‘mustsee, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time. Begin by leaving your heart in San Francisco, before heading south, via Steinbeck’s Monterey, Clint Eastwood’s quaint Carmel and classic resort Pismo Beach, to Santa Barbara and LA. Enjoy all the magic of ‘Tinsel Town’, perhaps visit exclusive Palm Springs, then head east into the desert landscape of Nevada, where Colorado River-side Laughlin, the awesome Grand Canyon and extraordinary entertainment mecca await. A final threenight stay in the extraordinary man-made mecca of Las Vegas, completes the adventure.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, San Francisco (nights 1-3), Spyglass Inn, Pismo Beach (night 4), Holiday Inn, Buena Park (nights 5-7), Golden Nugget, Laughlin (nights 8-9), Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nights 10-12)

Canada – Niagara Falls to the Rockies

Journey from Niagara’s tumult and the Eastern cities, to the majestic Rockies and sparkling Vancouver - this is glorious Canada-in-one! SAVE

14-day escorted holiday from £2,299

£50

Niagara Falls

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Free time to enjoy waterfront gem Toronto • A visit to tumultuous Niagara Falls • Enjoy an en-route visit to Ottawa • Discover Québec City, North America’s only walled city • Montréal is the French Canadian centre of style • Explore Rockies’ capital Banff • Journey via sparkling Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway to Jasper • Stay at Rockies resort Sun Peaks • Glittering Vancouver is often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • 12 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Outbound flight to Toronto, returning from Vancouver, and an internal flight from Montréal to Calgary

Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2020

Lake Louise

Capliano Suspension Bridge

xperience the very best of this vast, beautiful country, on an escorted tour that begins in lakeshore Toronto, takes in the plunging Falls at Niagara, then heads via grand capital Ottawa to the contrasting French Canadian jewels of Montréal –and historic, walled Québec City. You’ll then fly west, to journey through the awe-inspiring Rockies to discover and explore delightful British Columbia and Vancouver, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. A first three-night stay in cosmopolitan Toronto brings chances to discover the city’s glittering waterfront and sky-piercing CN Tower, before an unforgettable day at wondrous Niagara. Journey on the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ to romantic Ottawa, and on to stylish Montréal, before a day in historic Québec City. Fly to Calgary and take the scenic journey by coach to exquisite Rockies’ capital Banff, sparkling Lake Louise and along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to historic railroad town Jasper, before a final stay in truly beautiful Vancouver.

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £2,299 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Optional Excursions • Toronto City Tour (half day) – £28 • Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85 • Niagara Falls Lunch – £26 • Québec City Guided Tour (half day) – £19 • Rockies Helicopter Ride – £180 • Banff Sightseeing & Sulpur Mountain (half day) – £49 • Vancouver City Tour & Capliano Suspension Bridge (full day) – £84 • Vancouver Island Victoria & Butchart Gardens (full day) – £128

Single Supplement from £887

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 1-3), Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 4-5), Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 6-7), Whistler’s Inn, Jasper (night 8), Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 9), Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver (nights 10-12)*

*Departures in October 2019 will stay at The Best Western Plus Sands in Vancouver

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Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail

Catch your breath on a visit to Niagara, and marvel at some of Canada’s eastern cities and surrounding countryside.

SAVE

10-day escorted holiday from £1,489

£50

Toronto

Niagara Falls

Château Frontenac, Québec City

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Leisurely stays in Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montréal, staying in excellent hotels with plenty of time to explore • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • Discover waterfront Toronto with its sky-piercing CN Tower • Travel the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through stunning scenery • Explore Victorian Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital set beneath the Gatineau Hills • Journey into the French Canadian province of Québec • Stay in stylish, sophisticated Montréal • Charming, UNESCO-listed Québec City overlooks the mighty St Lawrence River • Eight nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Toronto

Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Gatwick £1,559 • Manchester £1,489

Optional Excursions • Niagara Falls Lunch – £26 • Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85 • Toronto Guided City Tour (half day) – £28 • Montréal City Tour (half day) – £22 • Maple Delights & Dinner in Old Montréal – £34 • Québec City Guided Tour (half day) – £19

Single Supplement from £567

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his wonderful, hugely popular scenic journey takes in the very best of Eastern Canada, with its stunning cities, breathtaking scenery, wide open spaces and ‘big skies’, and has as its most memorable highlight one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the plunging Falls at Niagara. Your journey will begin with spectacle of Niagara, before a journey around Lake Ontario to warm and welcoming waterfront Toronto, with its inter-connected shopping malls, its elegant, historic buildings and sky-piercing CN Tower. You’ll then take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, to glorious Montréal, Olympic city, and finally to picturesque Québec, where the New World still resembles the Old. With excellent accommodation throughout, comfortable coach travel and our friendly, experienced tour manager to bring to life this extraordinary part of the world, the Maple Leaf Trail is a journey you’ll never forget.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1-2), Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 3-4), Sheraton Ottawa, Ottawa (night 5), Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 6-8)

India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal Explore northern India’s greatest cities in this perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. SAVE

10-day escorted holiday from £1,199

£50

Chand Baori Stepwell

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul-Islam mosque • A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’ • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell • Search for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris • Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views • See Jaipur’s exquisite Palace of the Winds and enjoy dinner hosted by a local family • Stay in a beautiful jungle resort in Rajgarh • Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration • Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, five lunches, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Delhi

Taj Mahal

ncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – the fabled, fascinating ‘Golden Triangle’ that is home to such sights as the Red Fort, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and the ‘Palace of the Winds’. Spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore Park, onetime hunting ground of Indian princes and complete the holiday with a night in a luxury tented resort. Begin in Delhi, where guided tours introduce the vibrant Old City and New Delhi’s Raj-era grandeur, and you enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride. Continue to Agra, ‘City of Love’ and the immortal ‘Taj’, seen in its glory at sunset, before journeying, via Abhaneri and its extraordinary Stepwell, to Ranthambhore, where ‘Project Tiger’ helps preserve the big cats and other species, and you experience two open-air vehicle safaris with a knowledgeable guide.

A two-night stay in ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, with its monumental Fort and palaces, a special ‘home-stay’ meal and a Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2020 last night in jungle resort Vanaashyra complete the wonderful adventure.

Available

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £1,199 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) • Manchester £1,399

Optional Excursion • Ranthambhore Fort (half day)– from £16

Extend your holiday Make even more of your time away and extend your stay. Choose from Goa, Kerala, Varanasi, Udaipur or Nepal. Please see our website for further information.

Single Supplement £499

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

The Suryaa, Delhi (night 2), Trident, Agra (night 3), Ranthambhore Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 4-5), Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 6-7), Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (night 8), Taj Hotel City Centre, Gurugram (night 9)

Please note: The itinerary for Manchester departure varies. Please call or see our website for further information.

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Small-Group Tour

India’s Marigold Hotel Experience Step into the world’s most colourful, most exciting and most exotic culture on a tour that takes you beyond the famous sights. SAVE

16-day escorted holiday from £2,199

£50

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy the company of like-minded travellers as you delve into the culture, cuisine, transport and lifestyle of the world’s most fascinating country and enjoy market visits and cooking experiences • Meet local families in Jaipur and Kochi • Travel by ‘tuk-tuk’, cycle rickshaw and Jeep • Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi • Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Observatory • Guided tour of exquisite Udaipur plus locations from the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies • Enjoy a cruise on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola • See Cochin’s famous Chinese fishing nets • Experience a Kathakali dance ritual in Fort Cochin • Enjoy dinner at the ‘Le Colonial’ in Kochi • Spend a day on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat • End your stay at a small and friendly beach resort • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Five lunches and 12 dinners • Return flights to Delhi and all internal flights in India

Available Nov 2018, Jan to Feb, May, Sep to Nov 2019, Jan to Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly from (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £2,199 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Optional Excursions • Agra & the Taj Mahal with lunch & tea (full day) – £89 • Elefantastic (half day) – £59 • Ayurveda – one hour traditional body massage – £39

Single Supplement from £640

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Houseboat

Inspired by the films and TV shows that have unveiled the mysteries, the bustle and cacophony and the sheer delight of life in India to the fascinated world, this very special Small-Group Tour combines some of the great sights of Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala with opportunities to step ‘behind the curtain’, meeting local families, shopping in colourful markets and experiencing different types of Indian cuisine, while staying in some delightful ‘Heritage’ and ‘Home-Stay’ hotels.

Begin in Delhi, where highlights include a visit to the house where Gandhi spent his last days before his assassination, guided sightseeing tours and an exhilarating rickshaw ride. A four-night stay in a home-stay hotel in Jaipur brings to life the ‘Pink City’, including Amber’s stupendous Fort, and features family hosted meals and local visits, as well as the chance to visit Agra on an optional excursion. Cross Rajasthan to lakeside Udaipur for the chance to get to know the beautiful city and to visit the original ‘Marigold Hotel’, then fly south to colourful, intoxicating Kerala, where stays in a heritage hotel and a beach-side resort complete the wonderful experience.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected small and friendly often family run hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Colonel’s Retreat, Delhi (nights 2-3), Suryaa Villa, Jaipur (nights 4-7), Garden Hotel, Udaipur (nights 8-10), Fort House Hotel, Kochi (nights 11-13), El Oceano Beach Villas, Mararikulam (nights 14-15)

Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam Take a ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, experiencing unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights.

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15-day escorted holiday from £1,999

£50

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided tour of Bangkok including the Grand Palace and the Golden Buddha • Make the scenic journey to the Cambodian border and French colonial Battambang • Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ • Two full days at Siem Reap include phenomenal Angkor Wat • A city tour of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh • Journey along the Mekong River by fast passenger boat • Enjoy the floating market at Cai Rang • ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Six lunches and dinner on eight nights • Outbound flight via Singapore to Bangkok, returning from Ho Chi Minh City

Available Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly from (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £1,999 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) • Manchester £1,999

Optional Excursions • Thai Dinner Dance – £21 • River Kwai & Death Railway (full day) – £64 • Floating Market & Thai Rose Gardens (half day) – £49

Single Supplement from £599

his unforgettable journey through South East Asia is crammed with ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, taking in colourful cities, ancient wonders and landscapes unchanged in centuries. Few destinations exude the magic, wonder and mystery as much as these places that will be brought to life as each exciting day unfolds. Begin in Thai capital Bangkok, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder offering grand palaces, gilded Buddhist shrines and temples and a network of canals. Take the opportunity to visit the poignant River Kwai and the famous railway, before journeying across the border into Cambodia, to visit breathtaking Khmer citadel Angkor Thom and its phenomenal Wat. You’ll then head on to capital Phnom Penh, a French colonial gem, where an introductory tour and the famous Foreign Correspondents’ Club are highlights of the stay. A scenic boat journey through the Mekong Delta’s timeless landscape brings you to Ho Chi Minh City – still more usually called Saigon. Discover the fascinating mix of French colonial past and modern Vietnamese life – the final highlight of a wonderful tour.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Golden Tulip Mandison Suites, Bangkok (nights 2-4), Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang (night 5), Tara Angkor, Siem Reap (nights 6-8), Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh (night 9), Victoria Hotel, Chau Doc (night 10), Victoria Hotel, Can Tho (night 11), Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (nights 12-13)

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China – Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall Lift the veil on a fascinating, mysterious, vast, sweeping country that is rapidly emerging into the 21st-century.

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11-day escorted holiday from £1,999

£50

The Forbidden City, Beijing

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A guided tour of Shanghai – old and sparkling new – and a visit to the iconic Pearl Tower • A visit to Shanghai’s Old City and Yuyuan Chinese Gardens • Visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing • An excursion to the fabled Great Wall • A visit to Beijing’s stunning Temple of Heaven • A city tour of ancient Xi’an with a visit to see the extraordinary Terracotta Army • Journey along the languid Li River – home to traditional cormorant fishermen – to Yangshuo • Nine nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Six evening meals plus a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner • Return flights to Shanghai and all internal flights in China

Available Nov 2018, Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2019, Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £1,999 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Optional Excursions • Peking opera day – £15 • Yangshuo Light Show – £33 • Shanghai Evening River Cruise – £19

Single Supplement from £275

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Great Wall

Terracotta Warriors

Travel from the fabled Great Wall to the extraordinary

Terracotta Warriors, and enjoy tours in Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an and a cruise on the fabled Li River, on this journey of discovery.

Begin in Shanghai, where the colonial buildings of the Bund contrast with gleaming skyscrapers, and where introductory tours include the classical Yu Yuan gardens. Journey by high-speed train to Beijing through the fascinating countryside, for guided tours of Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao’s tomb, the Great Hall of the People, the museums of Chinese History, and the extraordinary Forbidden City. Take in the beautiful Temple of Heaven, enjoy a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner, visit the Great Wall and Yiheyan’s Summer Palace, tour the ancient hutongs and take the chance to enjoy a night at the Peking Opera. Another high-speed train brings you to Xi’an, where the legendary Terracotta Army – and the ancient city wall are amongst the memorable highlights, before you fly to the historic city of Guilin and cruise the River Li through stunning scenery of peaks and paddy fields, before flying home from Shanghai.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Shanghai Jiulong Hotel, Shanghai (nights 2 & 10), Ritan Hotel, Beijing (nights 3-5), Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel, Xi’an (nights 6-7), Universal Hotel, Guilin (night 8), Days Frontier Hotel, Yangshuo (night 9)

Cape Town, the Garden Route & Big Five Safaris Experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities, some startling scenery, and the giants of the animal kingdom.

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11-day escorted holiday from £1,999

£50

Cape Town

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Experience Table Mountain’s rotating cable car • Tour the beautiful Cape Peninsula • Visit famed whale-watching town Hermanus • September to November departures include a spectacular whale-watching cruise • See the extraordinary Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm • Journey to Knysna, on the beautiful Garden Route • Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon • Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and its towering ‘Big Tree’ • Spend two nights in the privately owned Garden Route Game Lodge • Discover the magic of South Africa’s Cape Winelands and beautiful Western Cape • Wine-tasting lunch and tour on a Stellenbosch wine estate • Visit foodie capital Paarl and elegant Franschhoek • Nine nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • One lunch and four dinners • Return flights to Cape Town via Amsterdam

Available Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2019, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly from (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Glasgow £1,999 • Heathrow £1,999 • Manchester £1,999

Single Supplement from £449

njoy the perfect introduction to South Africa, on an extraordinary value tour crammed with many unforgettable highlights. Begin in Cape Town, enjoying a guided introduction and an unforgettable ascent of Table Mountain in a rotating cable car, as well as a tour of the stunning Cape Peninsula. Head east to delightful coastal Hermanus, then inland to the world-renowned Cango Caves, and Oudtshoorn, the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’, before returning to the Indian Ocean coast and ‘Garden Route’ resort Knysna. A cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, and visits to Plettenberg Bay and the Tsitsikamma National Park, are followed by two days in the Garden Route Game Lodge, a privately operated reserve, where you’ll enjoy all the wonders of safari game drives in search of the ‘Big Five’ of lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo, accommodation in comfortable lodges and typical African dinners. A wonderful tour ends in the Cape Winelands, with a stay in Stellenbosch, in the heart of the vineyards, and visits to foodie mecca Paarl, and Victorian Franschhoek.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four‑star hotels that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Inn on the Square, Cape Town (nights 1-3) Windsor Hotel, Hermanus (night 4), The Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nights 5-6), Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia (nights 7-8), The Stellenbosch Hotel, Stellenbosch (night 9)

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Small-Group Tour

Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops

Enjoy unforgettable close-up encounters with wildlife, the wonders of the forested highlands and the teeming plains of the Maasai Mara. SAVE

9-day escorted holiday from £2,299

£50

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • Enjoy a perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating countries • Enjoy three game drives in the Samburu National Reserve • Stay in famous Treetops game lodge • Visit historic Nyahururu – formerly ‘Thompson Falls’ • Journey through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha • Spend two nights in the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve • Visit to a Maasai village • Overnight in Nairobi – Kenya’s engaging capital • Seven nights’ accommodation, in game lodges on safari, with full-board arrangements on safari, bed and breakfast plus a farewell lunch in Nairobi, plus a night on the aircraft • Return flights to Nairobi • Travel by six-seater safari minibuses and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by friendly, experienced drivers and safari guides

Available Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Oct & Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, May to Jul, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from • Heathrow £2,299 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Single Supplement from £89

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Discover East Africa’s natural wonderland and view some of earth’s most extraordinary wildlife species on a succession of unforgettable game drives through a quartet of protected national parks and reserves.

Meet your driver/guide in Nairobi and head past Mount Kenya, across the equator and on to the Samburu National Reserve, home to elephant, cheetah, leopard and more. Enjoy a game drive through the reserve and return to the lodge for a ‘sun-downer’ and dinner under the Kenyan sky. After an overnight stay in the famous Treetops hotel with magical views over the floodlit animals at their waterhole, descend into the Rift Valley for yet more game viewing at the Lake Nakuru National Park. Then it’s onwards to Lake Naivasha, one-time home of Born Free author Joy Adamson, and a cruise on the lake’s waters. You’ll then visit the Maasai Mara, perhaps the world’s most famous protected game reserve. Your last night is spent in the sumptuous Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi before flying home.

Your Hotels

Your accommodation includes carefully selected three and four-star lodges on safari and a five-star hotel in Nairobi that will add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

Samburu Lodge, Samburu National Reserve (nights 2-3), Treetops, Aberdare National Park (night 4), Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park (night 5), Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara National Reserve (nights 6-7), Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi (night 8)

More stunning destinations! Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer®

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, by road and famous rail, and discover the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia.

11-day escorted holiday Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2020

Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £3,079 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla Discover the ‘Golden Triangle’ of glorious cities, Ranthambhore’s tigers and enjoy the Raj-era comforts of India’s most famous hill station.

13-day escorted holiday Available Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2019, Jan to May 2020,

Sep to Nov 2020

Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £1,999 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

India – Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple Experience a journey of the senses, taking in the Golden Triangle, sacred sites and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside.

14-day escorted holiday Available Jan to Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2019,

Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £1,799 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

India & Nepal – Tigers, Taj & Temples Discover the glorious ‘Golden Triangle’ cities, Ranthambhore’s protected tigers, and the ancient land in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas.

16-day escorted holiday Available Jan, Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2019,

Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep to Nov 2020

Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £2,449 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

Colours of Sri Lanka Explore one of the world’s most enthralling island paradises on a tour combining scenic journeys, a wildlife safari and an ocean-side stay.

12-day escorted holiday Available Mar, May, Oct, Nov 2019,

Jan to Mar, May, Oct & Nov 2020

Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £1,899

Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise Explore, in comfort and style, the mysteries of antiquity and the eyepopping, jaw-dropping riches of the pharoahs.

11-day escorted holiday Available Feb, Sep to Oct 2019 Fly direct. Prices from • Heathrow £1,499

Can you tick them off your list?

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Festive breaks

by coach, last chance to book! 7-days from

£539

Costa Brava

Christmas in Spain

L eave behind the British winter and spend the festive

season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings in a super hotel with excellent leisure facilities, visiting colourful Olympic city Barcelona, and enjoying a Christmas Day drive along the beautiful ‘Wild Coast’.

One of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Barcelona exudes excitement at Christmastime, making up for what it lacks in snow-covered ‘Christkindl’ charm with a colourful Christmas atmosphere. Architect Antoni Gaudí’s astonishing La Sagrada Familia temple and the sites of the 1992 Olympic Games are amongst the city’s memorable highlights. There’s also a chance to hunt for last-minute gifts and learn about some truly bizarre Catalan Christmas traditions on an included guided tour. Celebrate Christmas Day with a tour of the Costa Brava’s quaint fishing towns and dramatic scenery, before enjoying a four-course lunch with wine and music at the hotel. On Boxing Day complete a marvellous break by joining the optional excursion to the fabled monastery at Montserrat, a centuries-old place of pilgrimage.

Your Hotel

You will be staying at the four-star Alegria Pineda Splash hotel situated about 350 meters from the beach and Pineda town centre. Recently refurbished the hotel offers a bar, buffet style restaurant, pool tables, a sun terrace and a computer zone. All the 264 rooms are decorated in neutral colours and feature private facilities, balconies, hairdryers, mini-bar and TV.

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Highlights • Full day visit to Barcelona on Christmas Eve • Scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Welcome drink on arrival • Four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • Evening entertainment at the hotel, including music and dancing on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Alegria Pineda Splash in Pineda del Mar • Two nights’ en-route bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in France • Return Channel crossings

Optional Excursion (price per person) Montserrat (full day) - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

Christmas at Chatsworth House

2 days from £139 | Departing: November - December 2018 Chatsworth House, the magnificent ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is transformed at Christmas time with specially decorated trees, displays of foliage and sparkling lights.

Bath Christmas Market and the Cotswolds 2 days from £105 | Departing: November - December 2018

For a couple of festive days away, look no further than this great-value break. Combining seasonal shopping with fine food, Bath’s spectacular Christmas lights and a short tour of the lovely Cotswolds, it promises to be an unmissable pre-Christmas weekend!

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre 2 days from £125 | Departing: November 2018

Romantic Ludlow Castle, provides the perfect setting for Ludlow’s annual Medieval Christmas Fayre. Festooned with seasonal greenery and bustling with jesters and entertainers, and gift packed stalls, it makes for a unique Christmas experience.

The Birmingham International Tattoo 2 days from £125 | Departing: November 2018

Experience the history, pomp and pageantry of the Birmingham International Tattoo this Christmas! With some of the world’s finest military bands, exciting displays and a spectacular finale it’s a truly memorable experience.

Bruges Christmas Markets & Arras Christmas Town 2 days from £125 | Departing: December 2018

Take a short hop across the Channel and visit two of northern Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets: the enchanting ‘Christmas Town’ of Arras, with its Flemish Baroque architecture and 1000 years of tradition, and the charming city of Bruges.

Brussels, Bruges and Ghent Christmas Markets 3 days from £185 | Departing: December 2018

Visit a trio of Belgium’s most famous cities and soak up all the magic of their enchanting Christmas markets on this great-value weekend break.

Lincoln Christmas Market & The Denby Pottery Village 2 days from £125 | Departing: December 2018

Soak up some Yuletide cheer on this wonderful festive break to Lincoln’s Christmas Market, nestled in the shadows of the city’s magnificent cathedral and castle. We also include a visit to the Denby Pottery Village in the heart of Derbyshire.

Christmas with the Stars at the Albert Hall 2 days from £149 | Departing: December 2018

Take your seat for ‘Christmas with the Stars’ at the Royal Albert Hall. Sponsored by the ‘TV Times’ in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, it’s a lively mix of celebrity, festivity and wonderful music.

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Classic British cruising Choose between four beautiful ships operated by Britain’s biggest independent cruise line. Whether you step aboard for a few nights, a few weeks or even a few months, you will be assured of the warmest of welcomes, fine food in stylish surroundings, first-class entertainment, a comfortable cabin and some fascinating ports of call.

Adult-Only and ‘All-Ages’ Cruising For the most part, the ships operate traditional cruises for adult passengers and teenagers aged 16 and over at the time of sailing, accompanied by an adult.

Dining – always a pleasure! One of the greatest pleasure of life aboard all the ships is the chance to enjoy delicious food prepared by skilled chefs and served in a wonderful convivial atmosphere that can be enjoyed with your travelling companion or new-found friends.

Daytime Fun and Glittering Nights From the time you awake each morning until you retire to your cabin each night, there will be a host of enjoyable activities aboard or ashore.

Exciting Shore Excursions For many, the highlight of a cruise is the chance, on arrival in each new destination, to go ashore to explore on an organised optional shore excursion, in the company of friendly, knowledgeable guides.

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British Isles Discovery Sailing from Poole

12 days departing Cruise Ship Mar 23rd 2019 Astoria

Scottish Highlands, Islands & Lochs Sailing from Poole

Cruise Ship Marco Polo

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Cruise Ship Marco Polo

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12 days departing Cruise Ship Jun 21st 2019 Magellan

Canary Islands & Madeira Sailing from Tilbury

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Round Britain & River Seine Sailing from Newcastle

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Rouen Armada & River Seine Sailing from Portsmouth

Cruise Ship Astoria

12 days departing Cruise Ship Apr 22nd 2019 Marco Polo

Spring Garden & River Seine Sailing from Bristol

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British Isles Discovery Sailing from Cardiff

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16 days departing Cruise Ship Aug 11th 2019 Columbus

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£1629 £1229 £619 £2249 £1689 £849 £2779 £2089 £1049

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A-ROSA cruises marry discovery and exploration of Europe’s most scenic corners with the fun and enjoyment of life aboard some of the most contemporary and stylish vessels afloat. If you thought river cruising wasn’t for you, think again! Enjoy flexible, casual dining, Premium All-inclusive benefits that include a drinks package and generous SPA-ROSA discounts, a host of on-board activities and some delightful included and optional shore excursions. Experience the comfortable bar and lounge, spacious, modern cabins and a vast upper deck, with pool or whirlpool. It really is river cruising, your way!

Premium All-Inclusive All A-ROSA cruises are inclusive of full-board accommodation in your chosen cabin, beverages, including top quality alcoholic drinks all day long, on-board entertainment and activities.

A-ROSA’s beautiful fleet Hugely popular across Europe’s rivers, the A-ROSA fleet of contemporary ships are custom-built with your comfort and cruising pleasure in mind.

Your A-ROSA Cabin A bathrobe, slippers, bottled water and toiletries are all provided free of charge and free unlimited Wi-Fi is available in your cabin and throughout the ship.

Culinary Highlights Gourmet buffets with a live cooking station for breakfast, lunch and dinner, flexible mealtimes, no table allocations and casual dress code are all part of the A-ROSA experience. *This offer applies to new bookings made between 1st September - 18th October 2018 on 2019 river cruises on board A-ROSA only. Prices shown when booking do not include the discount. The discount amount will be added to your booking once the promo code (WATER) has been entered and will be confirmed before purchase. The offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

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Classic Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,609 | 27 Apr, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 2 & 23 Aug, 15 & 22 Sep 2019 Board in Rhineland capital Cologne and journey upstream to the great city of Mainz, beneath its six-towered cathedral, and on to Strasbourg. Discover the Alsace capital’s famed Petite France quarter before heading on to elegant Swiss Basel, and the chance to explore the city and the scenic glories beyond.

The Lower Rhine, Holland & the Bulbfields 5-Day River Cruise | By Air from £819 | 23 & 27 Mar 2019

Join this springtime Premium All-inclusive A-ROSA cruise, which encompasses some of the most beautiful landscapes and historic cities the Netherlands have to offer.

Classic Danube Explorer

8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,729 | 7 & 28 Apr, 19 May, 7 Jul, 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 13 Oct 2019 Explore Europe’s second longest river on a stylish, contemporary A-ROSA river cruise ship. Sail through Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, experiencing their beautiful cities.

Danube Discoverer

6-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,179 | 20, 25 & 30 Oct 2019 Explore one of the world’s most enthralling island paradises on a tour combining scenic journeys, a wildlife safari and an ocean-side stay.

Rhône to the Mediterranean

8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,919 | 6 & 20 Jul 2019 This sun-kissed, summertime cruise from Lyon sails south to the Mediterranean through one of France’s most delightful regions.

Dutch Waterways & the Lower Rhine

8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,469 | 18 May, 1 Jun, 6 & 27 Jul, 14 Sep, 12 & 23 Oct 2019 This cruise sees you head from historic Cologne, past Düsseldorf and on to Holland’s Markermeer and ancient ‘Golden Age’ port Hoorn.

Prague & the Danube Explorer 11-Day Cruise & Stay | By Air from £1,879 | 4 & 25 Apr, 16 May, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct 2019 Combine a classic cruise on the ‘Blue’ Danube with three nights in the majestic capital of the Czech Republic.

The Rhône, Burgundy & Provence

8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,439 | 13 & 27 Apr, 25 May, 13 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct 2019 Enjoy the choice, comforts and casual atmosphere of cruising, A-ROSA style, as you explore this delightful region of Southern France.

Paris, Normandy & the Delights of the Seine 8-Day River Cruise | By Air from £1,379 | 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 19 Oct 2019 This delightful week-long journey takes in the glorious countryside of Normandy and the Upper Seine, and includes visits to tiny Les Andelys and beautiful Rouen.

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