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to a selection of high quality tours and holidays by award-winning Newmarket Holidays. If you are looking for travel inspiration for 2018, we have been creating fabulous holidays since 1983 when we took our first happy customers to Paris. 35 years on, we are privileged to continue sharing the sights and sounds of this wonderful planet with existing and new customers on a daily basis! And for peace of mind, it’s worth noting that we have been voted ‘Best Large Escorted Tours Holiday Company’ for the last five years at the prestigious British Travel Awards. Welcome to the exciting, award-winning world of Newmarket Holidays. We look forward to the pleasure of your company soon.

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The very best holidays… at the very best prices! Join us to find out why our unbeatable value escorted tours are award winning experiences – as voted for by the British public!

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*Terms & Conditions: Valid on new bookings made between 28th December 2017 and 14th February 2018 (inclusive). A discount of £50 per person applies on European air-inclusive holidays (excluding UK, Lapland & Concert Breaks) and a discount of £100 per person applies on air-inclusive holidays to non-European destinations. Prices shown when booking do not include the discount. The discount will be applied to your booking once the relevant promo code 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 The offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All information in this mailing piece was correct at time of going to print and any errors are unintentional. Low deposit of £79pp applies to new bookings only made between 28th December 2017 and 31st March 2018. This offer applies to selected flight-inclusive holidays excluding, among others, Lapland, Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer™, Classic South Africa and Under African Skies, and may be withdrawn at any time. Please see our website for full terms and conditions.

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When you travel with Newmarket Holidays, you can rest assured you have chosen an award-winning company that never forgets that their customers’ holiday time, and especially their holiday money, are precious. We go out of our way to provide you with unbeatable quality and value.

Stunning prices with so much included

Take a look at the highlights and inclusions that are featured in every Newmarket holiday, from travel and transfers, to carefully chosen accommodation, to a host of memorable escorted sightseeing tours and experiences.

It’s a wonderful world – discover it with us

In the following pages you’ll find the widest selection of destinations we’ve ever offered, all brought to life by our dedicated band of friendly, experienced tour managers and guides.

Quality and astonishing value since 1983

We’ve come a long, long way – and our customers have travelled many millions of miles – since our first tour, in May 1983, and we’re pleased to be offering the same quality and value to our customers today.

Everything taken care of for you

At the heart of Newmarket Holidays is a team committed to looking after the smallest details – we take care of the organisation and leave the pleasures of holidaymaking to you.

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As you’d expect, Newmarket Holidays offers full financial protection through our membership of ABTA and our ATOL licence, giving you peace of mind when it comes to your hardearned holiday money.

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The team of industry experts at Newmarket have hundreds of years of collective experience when it comes to arranging exceptional holidays. Rest assured you’re in the best of hands.

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At Newmarket we back our belief in the unbeatable value of our holidays by standing behind it. We promise that if, at the time of booking, you find the same escorted tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match the The Newmarket price of that holiday and refund the difference!* Why pay more?

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Awardwinning, year after year

Although the comments from our customers matter more to us than industry accolades, we’re especially pleased to have been recognised at the annual British Travel Awards, since these are voted for by the British public. Voted ‘Best Escorted Tour Operator’ for the fifth successive year in 2017, our awards tally since 2011 now stands at 26.

But don’t just take our word for it...

At Newmarket Holidays we work with independent review specialist Reevoo, who collect and collate all customer feedback about our holidays, presenting all comments in an unedited form on our website. When making your decision about where next to join us, browse the reviews in order to see what previous travellers have thought about their Newmarket experiences.

Newmarket Holidays’ overall rating: 14 Gold ★ 9 Silver ★ 3 Bronze

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Exciting included & optional Excursions

Whether a ‘bed for a night’, or the base for a longer stay, the accommodation featured on a Newmarket escorted tour or resort-based stay is invariably a highlight of your holiday experience. Each will have been selected for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end.

Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of every Newmarket escorted tour, by not only bringing to life the places visited, providing colour and background to the sights and attractions, but also 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.

Our 2018-19 Collection features more included excursions than ever before, increasing even further the tremendous value of our holidays. Our included excursions lie at the heart of what makes a Newmarket escorted tour so special.

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The holidays in this brochure are brought to you by Newmarket Holidays, part of the Newmarket Group, which was founded in 1983. One of the largest privately owned tour operators in the UK, Newmarket are full members of the Association of British Travel Agents, and hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, meaning that you are assured of full financial protection when you book with us.

Take a look at our website to discover the excitement of our holidays and escorted tours. The Newmarket crew have been travelling the world filming the most beautiful, enthralling destinations and capturing the magic of our holidays, and new videos are being added regularly. Hear first-hand what our customers have to say, and see what you can experience!

In addition to enjoying all the included tours, you can complete your holiday experience by joining some very special optional excursions.

Your holiday... ...your way! Flexible travel arrangements on a wide selection of holidays In addition to a choice of travel arrangements on many tours – flights from a choice of airports, train travel and so on – we also offer a host of other ways in which you can tailor your Newmarket holiday to suit your own particular requirements – we’ll fit in with your preferences and plans wherever we can help!

TOUR-ONLY – WITHOUT FLIGHTS Begin your tour at the destination airport, or in some cases, at a designated hotel, choosing to travel earlier and return later, but still enjoying all the excitement of the tour or holiday.

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There’s even more to discover... Newmarket holidays are crafted with care by a team of seasoned travel experts who spend their year travelling to the destinations, researching new ideas and assessing feedback from previous customers. This desire to create new holiday experiences for our customers is reflected in the following pages.

New for 2018 Don’t miss several new and exciting destinations awaiting discovery and exploration, and a host of others that have added value with new included excursions and highlights. Look online for a wider selection of our new escorted tours.

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The Best of the Scottish Highlands

Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus

Escape to the Highlands – fly to Inverness and enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history.

Discover and explore the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating escorted tour.

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Little Trains of the Pyrenees

Jewels of the Emerald Isle

The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane!

Experience the variety and beauty of the Emerald Isle on this eight-day Round-Ireland tour with its host of highlights including Dublin and the Ring of Kerry.

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Travel further afield Join us in some of the globe’s most exciting, most colourful and most enthralling locations, from the extraordinary temples of Bangkok to the the Taj Mahal and the astonishing wildlife of Africa. Look online for a wider selection of our further afield tours.

India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal

Classic South Africa

This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.

“The whole world in one country” – stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town.

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Fly from an airport near you! Newmarket holidays 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 fly from your local airport to connect with longer flights from larger airports. • Aberdeen • Belfast • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Bristol • Cardiff • Doncaster • Durham Tees Valley • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Exeter • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Humberside • Inverness • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • London City • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Norwich • Stansted • Southend • Southampton

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Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness

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The Best of the Scottish Highlands

7 days from

£629

Escape to the Highlands – fly to Inverness and enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A journey on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway • A dolphin-spotting cruise on the Moray Firth • A tour of Royal Deeside and visit to Crathes 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 beautiful Black Isle • Time to discover famous Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal • Visits to Inverness, Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey • Six nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Inverness

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £669 • Bristol £629 • Gatwick £629 • Heathrow £669 • Luton £629 • Manchester £699

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £162

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From the famous ‘Road to the Isles’ and legendary Loch Ness, to beautiful Royal Deeside and the mysterious Black Isle, this holiday features a host of highlights, including 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 excursion sees you journey through the Grampian Mountains to HM The Queen’s beloved Royal Deeside, where highlights will include Ballater and historic Crathes Castle, with its fine interior and colour-filled walled garden. A morning in thriving Inverness is followed by a dolphinspotting cruise and a visit to the beautiful Black Isle – actually a peninsular – while another included tour sees you explore Loch Ness. 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, with the chance to see the iconic Glenfinnan Monument.

YOUR HOTEL: Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge

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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.

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Scottish Highland Railways

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Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s – and indeed the world’s – most scenic railways. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Edinburgh

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £599 • Bristol £509 • Cardiff £539 • East Midlands £569 • Exeter £649 • Gatwick £509 • Heathrow £569 • Luton £489 • Manchester £559 • Norwich £609 • Southampton £629 • Stansted £489

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Cairngorm Mountain Railway – £14.50 (adults), £13 (senior citizens), £10 (children)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £108 *Depending on your departure date, you will stay in one of two hotels described on this page. You will be told which hotel you are staying in when you book. Please note: The Fort William and Kyle railway journeys are both on diesel hauled scheduled Scotrail services.

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Visit the heart of the Highlands to enjoy three spectacular train journeys. Acclaimed by Michael Palin as one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’, the run from Inverness across to Kyle of Lochalsh is just one of the trio of rail journeys included on this break. The line travels along the south side of Beauly Firth, with views across to the ‘Black Isle’, before turning north to Dingwall. From there it heads west, through the remote northern Highlands, culminating in a descent to the magnificent scenery of Loch Carron. You’ll also take a nostalgic nine-and-a-half-mile trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery. One final journey, taking you on the last 42 miles of the famous West Highland Line, winds through spectacular scenery from Fort William to Mallaig overlooking the Isle of Skye and completes an unforgettably scenic few days.

YOUR HOTEL*: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore

This is a modern hotel set in the Spey Valley in the village of Newtonmore. The bedrooms are situated in two blocks just a short walk from the main hotel reception, restaurant and bar areas.

Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge

Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel is family owned and managed, and has been sympathetically refurbished.

Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye

Portree, Isle of Skye

Hebridean Island Adventure

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£629

Explore Scotland’s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt, un-crowded and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and a unique culture. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A tour of the Isle of Skye, including visits to picturesque Portree and historic Dunvegan Castle (entrance payable locally) • Visits to the remarkable standing stones of Callanish, a Blackhouse and the Broch of Carloway (all entrances payable locally) on the Isle of Lewis • A tour of the Isle of Harris • A day exploring North and South Uist (8-day itinerary only) • Five or seven nights’ dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Dunollie Hotel on the Isle of Skye, the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore and The Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula • Return flights to Edinburgh

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. 6-DAY PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £709 • Bristol £649 • Cardiff £689 • East Midlands £689 • Gatwick £639 • Heathrow £719 • Luton £629 • Manchester £699 • Norwich £759 • Southampton £739 • Stansted £629

With huge skies and ocean-washed sands of vast empty beaches, and mountains and moorlands rich in flora and fauna, the Hebrides are truly breathtaking. Both the six- and eight-day itineraries take in the ‘Misty Isle’ of Skye and the outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris, with their archaeological wonders, while the extended eight-day tour also includes the islands of Uist, Benbecula and Eriskay in the Outer Western Isles.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Dunollie Hotel Isle of Skye

2 nights

The modern, spacious Dunollie Hotel is situated at the water’s edge by the harbour wall in Broadford.

Cabarfeidh Hotel Stornoway

2 nights

The excellent three-star Cabarfeidh Hotel offers spacious, comfortable accommodation.

Highlander Hotel Newtonmore

1 night

The hotel offers comfortable accommodation with a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms are situated just a short walk from the reception.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: 6 Days - from £130,

The Dark Island Hotel*

Please note: Prices are based on the 6-day itinerary. Please see our website or call us for further information on the 8-day itinerary.

Situated on the island of Benbecula, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation with a restaurant and bar.

8 Days - from £182

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Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway

6 days from

£539

One of nature’s most iconic sites combined with time in a relatively undiscovered part of the ‘Emerald Isle’, from which you’ll return richly rewarded. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 small supplement, at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny • Return flights to Belfast

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This super-value, popular holiday features a visit to County Antrim’s UNESCO World Heritage site the Giant’s Causeway, and further chances to explore Ireland’s finest scenery. In a region where the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars of its ancient towns and villages, you’ll discover a land of rivers and loughs, of towering mountains and sheltered glens from your base in lively Letterkenny. The highlight is a visit to the truly breathtaking Giant’s Causeway. This astonishing collection of basalt columns, packed closely together, act as stepping stones into the Atlantic from beneath the windswept cliffs – a simply unforgettable sight. You’ll also explore Donegal town, visit Glenveagh National Park and its eponymous castle, and spend a day on the Inishowen Peninsula, an area steeped in heritage and antiquity.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Station House Hotel Letterkenny

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Price from £539

• Birmingham £559 • Bristol £569 • East Midlands £635 • Exeter £669 • Gatwick £569 • Heathrow £629 • Leeds/Bradford £645 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £539 • Manchester £569 • Newcastle £579 • Southampton £655 • Stansted £559

Situated by the banks of the River Swilly close to the centre of town, this hotel has a café/bar and modern rooms. A complimentary guided walking tour of Letterkenny is offered during your stay.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £105

Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny

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Price from £684

This contemporary hotel is centrally located, and facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel’s restaurant serves fine Irish cuisine, and the Oak Bar and Grill serves lighter meals.

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Ring of Kerry

Jewels of the Emerald Isle

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Experience the variety and beauty of Ireland on this eight-day tour with its host of highlights including Dublin and the Ring of Kerry. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Tour the famous lakes and mountains paradise of the Ring of Kerry • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of, and time to explore, lively, historic Dublin • Marvel at the views from Slieve League – some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe • Visit vibrant, colourful Galway City • Tour beautiful Killarney National Park • Cruise on idyllic Lough Gill • Explore bustling Donegal and the ‘island’ town of Enniskillen • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, The Riverside Hotel, Sligo, a good hotel in the Limerick/County Clare area and the Sneem Hotel on the Ring of Kerry • Outbound flight to Dublin, returning from Cork

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £839 • Bristol £909 • Gatwick £869 • Heathrow £899 • Manchester £879 • Southampton £929 • Stansted £869

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £238

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This is the perfect holiday for those wanting to experience as much of the beauty and variety that the Emerald Isle has to offer, in one wonderful tour. Carefully planned to ensure that you see as much as possible without feeling rushed from place to place, the holiday is full of fascinating highlights and overflowing with Irish charm and warm hospitality. From Dublin, Sligo and the magnificent Slieve League cliffs, to Killarney and the iconic Ring of Kerry, there’s so much to enjoy.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Bloomfield House Hotel

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Mullingar

This hotel is nestled in rolling countryside and boasts an excellent range of facilities including a leisure club and spa.

The Riverside Hotel

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Sligo

The recently renovated Riverside Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the town and the surrounding area.

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The hotel will be three- or four-star rated and will vary depending on the departure date.

Sneem Hotel

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Sneem

This modern four-star hotel offers attractive, spacious accommodation, with the bar and restaurant offering wonderful views of the coastline.

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Adare

Ring of Kerry

Ireland’s Beautiful South West

6 days from

£629

Experience an ever-changing panorama of land and seascapes, and enjoy some fascinating visits, while staying in this breathtakingly beautiful corner of Ireland. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A tour of the beautiful Dingle Peninsula (with entry to the Blasket Island Heritage Centre) • A visit to historic Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where Irish life a century ago is recreated (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 • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four-star Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee • Return flights to Cork

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £669 • Gatwick £629 • Heathrow £659 • Manchester £649 • Southampton £649 • Stansted £639

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £120

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Based in a four-star hotel in picturesque Tralee, this popular tour includes a host of highlights, set against the lakes, mountains and stunning coastline of this beautiful region of Ireland. Inspiration for such films as ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ and ‘Far and Away’, the Dingle Peninsula offers outstanding scenery. In addition, the tour includes a host of visits and highlights, including Europe’s most westerly point Slea Head and the fascinating Blasket Island Heritage Centre, which chronicles life on the offshore isles. Slow down on a ride through the Killarney National Park in a horse-drawn jaunting car (the park’s only permitted transportation), cruise on Lough Leane aboard MV Pride of the Lakes, and take in historic Bunratty Castle, Ireland’s most complete medieval fortification, and its adjacent Folk Park (entrance payable locally). A breathtaking, circular tour of the Ring of Kerry, with its stunning seascapes and soaring mountains, completes this wonderful tour of one of Europe’s most scenic corners.

YOUR HOTEL: Meadowlands Hotel Tralee

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Set in lovely gardens in a quiet residential area of Tralee about a kilometre from the town centre, this stylish, family owned and managed fourstar hotel has recently been refurbished and offers comfortable accommodation. Although fairly recently built, the hotel is traditional in style, combining an ‘old world’ ambience with every modern convenience. Dinner will be served either in the dining room or in the ballroom.

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Belfast & the Titanic Experience

4 days from

£319

The story of the birth of the world’s most famous liner is unveiled in one of Europe’s fastest-changing, fascination-packed cities. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 small supplement, at the Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre • Return flights to Belfast

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £329 • Bristol £339 • East Midlands £389 • Exeter £399 • Gatwick £329 • Heathrow £389 • Leeds/Bradford £399 • Liverpool £319 • Luton £329 • Manchester £339 • Newcastle £329 • Southampton £399 • Stansted £339

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An included visit to the glittering Titanic Belfast Experience is the highlight of this popular break that also includes a guided tour of the vibrant city and a chance to explore the surrounding Antrim coast and countryside. Your friendly tour manager will bring to life the city’s turbulent past, thriving present and future hopes, on a tour that will include major landmarks like City Hall, Queen’s University, Stormont Castle, the celebrated Peace Wall, the famous political murals and the regenerated docks area, home to the breathtaking Titanic Quarter. Set on the site where the ill-fated liner was built, the Titanic Belfast Experience is a state-of-the-art multi-media presentation following the ship from its conception to its rediscovery in 1985, and is an unforgettable experience. An optional excursion to the Antrim Coast, with its fabled Nine Glens and Giant’s Causeway, completes the break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Hotel Belfast City Centre

This hotel is located close to the city’s shopping districts and within walking distance of the Titanic Quarter. Rooms are simple and modern with Wi-Fi and a TV and there’s a 24-hour restaurant and bar.

• Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway – £27

Ramada Encore

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £81

Belfast City Centre

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Located in the Cathedral Quarter, this comfortable hotel includes amenities such as a restaurant, a lounge with free Wi-Fi and lifts. Guest rooms are contemporary in style and have flat-screen TVs.

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Elizabeth Castle

Jersey – The Sun‑Kissed Channel Isle

6 days from

£399

Enjoy rest, relaxation and some fascinating exploration on Britain’s famously sun-kissed southern outpost – it’s Europe without the Euro! AVAILABLE: Apr to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided Island Tour introduces Britain’s sunny southern outpost • Learn about the WW2 German Occupation in the fascinating War Tunnels • Stay in delightful St Helier, Jersey’s charming capital • Dine in or choose from a host of excellent eateries • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Monterey Hotel, St Helier (upgrade hotels and half-board available for a supplement) • Return flights to Jersey

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Join us for a wonderful relaxing holiday on Jersey, where you’ll enjoy a choice of excellent hotels, an included tour of the island and its stunning coastline, and a visit to the fascinating War Tunnels. The island capital offers everything you could wish for, with cafés, bars and restaurants - where fresh fish is the order of the day – and ‘tax-free’ shopping. The included excursions will bring to life Britain’s sunny southern outpost, and there’s the chance, on an optional tour, to visit the world-renowned Jersey Zoo, also known as the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Monterey Hotel St Helier

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Price from £399

Centrally located, facilities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam-room and mini-gym, restaurant, bar and lounge.

Merton Hotel St Helier

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Price from £409

• Belfast £704 • Birmingham £509 • Bristol £539 • Doncaster £514 • East Midlands £479 • Edinburgh £684 • Exeter £449 • Gatwick £399 • Glasgow £564 • Leeds/Bradford £724 • Liverpool £409 • London City £534 • Manchester £469 • Newcastle £564 • Southampton £469

This hotel has a leisure complex with pools, tennis courts, a fitness centre, and sauna, plus restaurants and bars.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Jersey Zoo – from £28 • Taste of Jersey – from £38

Close to the centre of St Helier this hotel offers an indoor pool, terrace, bar and lounge, entertainment and a restaurant.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £120

Pomme D’Or Hotel

Norfolk Lodge St Helier

St Helier

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Price from £439

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Price from £469

This hotel boasts views over the marina, several restaurants and bars. Rooms offer TV, free Wi-Fi, iron, hairdryer and a safe.

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Douglas & Laxey Electric Tram

Peel Castle

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Historic Railways of the Isle of Man

5 days from

£499

Enjoy ‘Life in the Slow Lane’ as you step back in time and discover the ‘Jewel of the Irish Sea’. AVAILABLE: Mar to Oct 2018 • 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 Chesterhouse Hotel, Rutland Hotel, Welbeck Hotel, Ascot Hotel or the Empress Hotel, Douglas. The four-star Mannin Hotel, Douglas is available at a supplement on selected departures • Return flights to Douglas

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £564 • Birmingham £564 • Gatwick £514 • Glasgow £579 • Liverpool £499 • London City £639 • Luton £534 • Manchester £534

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £60 Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/or being unavailable on the Isle of Man Steam Railways, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive

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Join us for a 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. Included journeys on the famous Steam Railway, via former island capital Castletown to beautiful Port Erin, to historic Ramsey and famous Laxey on the celebrated Manx Electric Railway, and a ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway are all highlights of a wonderful stay.

YOUR HOTEL: Depending on your departure date, you will be staying at one of our carefully chosen hotels where the accent is very much on friendly service and warm hospitality. Please see our website for details of other hotels featured. Chesterhouse Hotel Douglas

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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

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Set in a Victorian terrace offering a carvery restaurant with panoramic views of the bay. Rooms have free Wi‑Fi and tea/ coffee-making facilities.

Mannin Hotel Douglas

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Price from £655

Opened in 2016, the Mannin offers a bar and restaurant overlooking the Broadway and Villa Marina. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, fridge and safe.

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Limone

Verona

Venice

Venice, Verona & the Wonders of Lake Garda

8 days from

£609

An idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 Hotel Angelini, Torbole (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £709 • Birmingham £699 • Bristol £719 • Cardiff £709 • East Midlands £709 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £609 • Heathrow £739 • Luton £659 • Manchester £709 • Southampton £699 • Stansted £659

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28 Please note: For a full list of available hotels for this escorted tour please visit our website.

Based in a choice of hotels on Lake Garda, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation, this escorted holiday includes four guided excursions taken in the company of our tour manager. Choose from a range of hotels in delightful Malcesine, popular Torbole or bustling Limone. Enjoy a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda, then visit charming Verona, the historic city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. A day in Venice includes a walking tour, while the last included tour heads into the crags and passes of the majestic Dolomites.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Angelini Torbole

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Price from £609

This family-run hotel is close to the lake and a ten-minute walk from the centre. All bedrooms have a balcony.

Drago Hotel Malcesine/Brenzone

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Price from £660

This stylish hotel is next to the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine. There is a restaurant and outdoor swimming pool.

Hotel Rely Malcesine/Brenzone

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Price from £667

Located south of Malcesine, this hotel has a restaurant, outdoor pool and terrace. All the bedrooms have a balcony/terrace.

Hotel Royal Village* Limone

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Price from £670

Just a downhill walk to the lake, this hotel has three pools, three restaurants and three evenings’ entertainment.

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*Complimentary local wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water are served with dinner.

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Limone

Lake Garda

8 days from

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

Apr to Oct 2018

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast International £449 • Birmingham £459 • Bristol £449 • Cardiff £449 • East Midlands £449 • Edinburgh £439 • Gatwick £369 • Heathrow £439 • Luton £399 • Manchester £449 • Southampton £459 • Stansted £399

INCLUDES: Seven nights’ hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort

THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll the lakeside promenade Sunbathe on the lake shore, dotted with tiny beaches 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 The young at heart might visit Gardaland, Italy’s largest theme park Verona’s world-famous opera provides more highbrow entertainment Rent a bike or take a hike in the hills Shop for locally produced handicrafts Join an excursion to glorious Venice, medieval Verona, a tour of the lake or the Dolomite mountains

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£369

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a stay on the sun-blessed shores of Italy’s largest and most spectacular lake. Its clear blue waters, backed by the wooded slopes of craggy mountains, are fringed by elegant resorts, completing the picturesque scene that has drawn visitors for the last hundred years. Equally favoured by mild winds in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer months, Lake Garda’s equable microclimate provides a perfect backdrop for enjoyable holidays. While across the lake the boats ply their trade between the resorts, ashore rest and relaxation are very much the order of the day. Café life, delicious ice cream from a host of gelaterie, plentiful shopping for souvenirs, or just a seat in the sun on a lakeside promenade, are all happy pre-occupations for most, although there are always more active diversions to be enjoyed. With opportunities to take a Grand Circular Tour of the lake, visit Italy’s most evocative city, Venice, to enjoy Verona and to be awestruck by the dramatic Dolomites, it’s no wonder that Lake Garda is our most popular European holiday destination.

Riva del Garda

Malcesine

View from Castle Scaliger, Sirmione

Limone

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

Malcesine

Hotel Modena

Bed & Breakfast Price from £369

On Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, Malcesine, together with its quieter neighbours Assenza di Brenzone and Castelletto di Brenzone, boasts a delightful mix of twisting alleyways and bustling, flower-strewn squares. Visit the 13th-century castle, or take the funicular ride to the summit of Monte Baldo.

Malcesine

Torbole

In a glorious location in the picturesque harbour of Torbole, the views of Lake Garda from this hotel are spectacular.

The liveliest of our resorts, Torbole, also on Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, offers a vibrant café life and a lakeside promenade, from where, most afternoons, the windsurfing enthusiasts skimming across the water are a colourful sight.

Riva del Garda

This popular hotel offers simple accommodation, and is a great base from which to explore the delightful area.

3H Hotel Geier Torbole

3H Drago Hotel Malcesine

Bed & Breakfast Price from £408

Half-Board Price from £520

This hotel is ideally situated by the lake, this very popular hotel is sure to provide you with a comfortable stay.

Famous Riva, at Lake Garda’s northern tip, has a busy historic centre surrounded by elegant, pastel‑painted buildings. A good selection of cafés, gelaterie, bars, restaurants and shops make it one of the lake’s most popular spots.

3H Hotel Rely

Limone

4H Royal Village Hotel

Malcesine

This family-run hotel has spectacular views of the lake. A regular bus service connects the hotel with other resorts. Limone

Delightful Limone, on Lake Garda’s western shore, is named after the terraced citrus groves on the surrounding hills. Colourful and bustling, with cobbled streets leading down to the lakeside, Limone is a perfect holiday resort, with lively evenings to complement the relaxed, sun-blessed days.

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Half-Board Price from £527

Half-Board Price from £530

This hotel is situated high above the resort, a 10-minute walk downhill to the lake and town centre.

3H Hotel Malcesine Malcesine

Half-Board Price from £534

Set in a wonderful lakeside position, right in the heart of this fine resort, the views over Lake Garda are simply spectacular.

3H Hotel Lago di Garda Bed & Breakfast Malcesine Price from £573

• Grand Circular Tour – from £42 • Venice – from £52 • Verona – £27 • The Dolomites – from £33

Ideally situated in the heart of this wonderful resort, with the lake and many restaurants on the doorstep.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28

Torbole

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4H Piccolo Mondo

Half-Board Price from £629

This hotel boasts an excellent range of facilities, and their restaurant offers some of the best regional specialities.

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Positano

Capri

Sorrento

Porecˇ

Sorrento – Bay of Naples May to Oct 2018

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £519 • East Midlands £579 • Gatwick £529 • Liverpool £579 • Luton £559 • Manchester £579 • Stansted £559

INCLUDES:

Seven nights’ hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort

THINGS TO SEE AND DO: • Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel • Stroll through the town, taking in the stunning views across the Bay of Naples • Head to a tiny beach – there are no vast stretches of sand here • Sorrento’s Marina Grande for lunch • Take a seat in Piazza Tasso • Join locals in the nightly passeggiata • Enjoy long, lazy lunches or a truly delicious icecream from a host of gelaterie • Visit Naples and sample a Pizza Napolitana • Delve into Roman history at Herculaneum • Watch stunning sunsets across the bay • Enjoy a glass of local limoncello • Shop for locally produced handicrafts • Join an excursion to colourful Naples, extraordinary Pompeii, the Amalfi Drive or idyllic Capri

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Southern Italian Gem - ‘built between the sky and the sea.’

AVAILABLE:

8 days from

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Combining warm days and balmy nights, Sorrento and its neighbours exude southern Italian charm. Tree-shaded squares, two tiny ports and beaches, boardwalks dotted with sun-loungers, and harbour-side restaurants, perfect for long lunches watching the activity on the water, ensure blissful days. By evening, the streets, bars and cafès buzz with the nightly passeggiata, as locals and visitors relax with a glass of wine or limoncello in hand. Add in the chance to take in world-class delights like Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Drive, and the sense that you have landed in holiday heaven is complete.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: 3H Hotel Rivage Sorrento

Bed & Breakfast Price from £519

Recently renovated, and located close to the centre of Sorrento, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

3H Hotel Delle Palme Sant’ Agata

Half-Board Price from £610

This hotel with an outdoor pool is located in Sant’ Agata, six miles from Sorrento, to which a regular bus service operates.

4H Hotel Eliseo

Half-Board Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £761

Close to the centre of Sant’ Agnello and five minutes from the sea, this hotel has well-appointed rooms with a balcony.

4H Hotel Caravel

Half-Board Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £873

This hotel is close to the lift to Marinella Beach and amenities include an outdoor pool, sun terrace and roof-top terrace.

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Venice

Florence

The Colosseum, Rome

8 days from

£829

Seven Cities of Italy

Experience and explore some of the finest historic cities – not just in Italy, but in the whole of Europe. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Unwind by the shores of beautiful Lake Garda • Explore the fabled city of “star-crossed lovers” – Verona, with its sweeping Piazza Bra and Roman arena • Visit Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful cities • Take in the Renaissance majesty of Florence, home of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci • Explore Siena’s magnificent Piazza il Campo and the hill-top fortress of San Gimignano • Discover Rome, ‘the Eternal City’, on an included guided tour • See Assisi, the birthplace of Italy’s patron saint • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Moniga del Garda, Chianciano Terme and Lugagnano • Return flights to Italy

Join us and marvel at romantic, incomparable Venice; Romeo and Juliet’s Verona; Florence, the Renaissance capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and the modern-day capital Rome; the hill-top shrine of Assisi; and the Tuscan gems of Siena and San Gimignano. Combining a stay on the sun-blessed shores of Lake Garda with time in the heart of the sublime Tuscan countryside, this hugely popular, tremendous-value escorted tour is full of fascination, interest and delight.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Riva del Sole Moniga del Garda

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This family-run hotel sits elevated 200 metres from the lake shore, boasting views from its outdoor terrace, with a breakfast room/restaurant and outdoor pool. Rooms offer a TV, hairdryer and safe.

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Chianciano Terme

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• Birmingham £959 • Bristol £929 • East Midlands £939 • Edinburgh £1,049 • Gatwick £829 • Heathrow £999 • Luton £889 • Manchester £939 • Stansted £889

Sitting at the entrance of Chianciano, this hotel has a roof-top pool and bar, dining room serving buffet breakfast and dinner, and rooms boasting a safe, balcony, hairdryer and a fridge.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £175

Antico Termine

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Lugagnano

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Close to Verona, and ideally positioned for the airport, this four-star Best Western hotel has an outdoor pool, bar, lounge and restaurant. Rooms have a telephone and satellite TV.

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Amalfi Coast

Amphitheatre, Pompeii

Capri

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

8 days from

£780

Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 Delle Palme, Sant’ Agata (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples, this everpopular holiday includes three wonderful guided excursions. Experience historic Naples and discover the ruins of Pompeii, where Roman time stands still; spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri, beloved haunt of artists and writers, and sit back in wonderment as you enjoy the breathtaking drive along the fabled Amalfi Coast, overlooking glorious scenes of picture-postcard perfection.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Delle Palme Sant’ Agata

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Price from £780

This hotel with an outdoor pool is located in Sant’ Agata, six miles from Sorrento, to which a regular bus service operates.

Hotel Girasole

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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £794

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £830 • East Midlands £830 • Gatwick £780 • Liverpool £830 • Luton £810 • Manchester £830 • Stansted £810

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Countryside Tour - £47

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168

One kilometre from Sorrento’s centre, this hotel has a stunning garden surrounding the pool.

Hotel Eliseo

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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £871

Close to the centre of Sant’ Agnello and five minutes from the sea, this hotel has well-appointed rooms with a balcony.

Hotel Caravel

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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £983

This hotel is close to the lift to Marinella Beach and amenities include an outdoor pool, sun terrace and roof-top terrace.

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Ravello Gardens

Cathedral of Santo Andrea, Amalfi

Positano

Ravello, Positano & the Amalfi Coast

8 days from

£779

The colourful charms and welcoming warmth of some of Southern Italy’s most celebrated resorts, discovered, explored and enjoyed. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights in a classic southern Italian resort • Discover and explore ancient Amalfi and beguiling, hill-top Ravello • Catch your breath on the famously vertiginous Amalfi Drive • Visit delightful Sorrento, above the blue Bay of Naples • Wander the startling remains of once-thriving Roman city Pompeii • Enjoy a memorable boat trip to idyllic Positano • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel San Pietro, Maiori, (upgrade hotel on a bed and breakfast basis available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

Based in Maiori, on the blue Bay of Salerno, with its beach, tree-shaded promenade, and bustling harbour, this holiday brings the chance to rest and relax in a delightfully elegant coastal resort and to join three memorable excursions. Journey along the world famous Amalfi Drive to delightful Amalfi, with its beautiful cathedral, colour-washed houses and pretty port, and visit beguiling, much-photographed Ravello. Discover exquisite Sorrento, built ‘between the sky and the sea’ and step back in time as you wander the preserved remains of the ancient, once-magnificent city of Pompeii. A last included tour sees you journey by boat to fabled ‘jet-set’ haven Positano, while a final, optional excursion is to the magical Isle of Capri - a marvellous way to complete this wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel San Pietro Maiori

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £829 • East Midlands £859 • Gatwick £779 • Liverpool £829 • Luton £809 • Manchester £859 • Stansted £809

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Capri – £94

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £161

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Price from £779

This family-run hotel offers an outdoor pool, sun terrace, restaurant, snack bar and games room. Air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, mini-bar, TV and a safe. Balcony rooms are available for a supplement.

Hotel Reginna Palace Maiori

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Price from £831

This elegant, beachfront hotel, with an outdoor pool, offers you the choice of dining in the hotel’s restaurants or Maiori’s host of local eateries. Rooms offer a hairdryer, TV and Wi-Fi.

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Sorrento

Pompeii

St Peter’s Basilica, Rome

Rome, Sorrento & Pompeii

8 days from

£829

The timeless glories of the Eternal City, Pompeii’s window on the Roman world, and the exquisite Neapolitan Riviera, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE:

May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights in the Eternal City • Enjoy a classic Rome sightseeing tour • Journey south to Sorrento via historic Monte Cassino • Step back in time as you explore Pompeii’s haunting ruins • Spend four nights close to delightful Sorrento, above the blue Bay of Naples • Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive • Take an optional excursion to the idyllic Isle of Capri • Seven nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation at the three-star Hotel Romoli, Rome on a bed and breakfast basis or the three-star Hotel Giosuè a Mare, Meta di Sorrento on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £879 • Gatwick £829 • Manchester £909 • Stansted £849

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Vatican and St Peter’s Tour - £75 • Capri (full day) – £95

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £196

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This wonderful, two-centre escorted tour combines three nights in Rome with four nights on the Bay of Naples. Fascinating sightseeing tours, and visits to hill-top Monte Cassino and Pompeii, are crowned by one of the world’s most scenic drives and the chance, on an optional excursion, to cross to beautiful Capri. Spend two days in the Italian capital, taking in the Colosseum and the Forum, the great basilicas of the early Christian Church and the Baroque fountains. Explore at leisure, and join the optional tour of Vatican City, before driving south, via Cassino’s vast Benedictine monastery and Roman Pompeii, to Meta di Sorrento. Head to the town’s two colourful ports and bustling Piazza Tasso, and enjoy the excursion along the stunning Amalfi Drive. A final optional tour brings the chance to crown a wonderful holiday with a visit to the Isle of Capri, one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Romoli Hotel Rome

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In a reasonably quiet location overlooking a park, and close to shops and restaurants, this modern, airy hotel offers a roof-top breakfast room, bar, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Rooms have satellite TV, telephone and a safe.

Hotel Giosuè a Mare Meta di Sorrento

HHH nights 4-7

This modern three-star hotel which is located approximately five kilometres from central Sorrento has its own private beach. The hotel is located on a hill so is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

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Tuscany

Florence

Portofino

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany

8 days from

£749

Discover and explore one of the Med’s most exclusive corners and marvel at the stunning ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. AVAILABLE:

May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

This hugely popular tour is based in perhaps the most celebrated of all of the Tuscan ‘Terme’, Montecatini, which in addition to its famous spa baths and many health and beauty practitioners, boasts beautiful parks and gardens, a host of stylish shops, countless restaurants, cafés, trattorie and gelaterie to enjoy. Three unforgettable excursions will bring to life the Ligurian coast and its resorts, including Santa Margherita Ligure overlooking its stunning bay, and ultra-chic ‘jet-set’ watering-hole Portofino, fabled Pisa, with its ‘leaning tower’ and great marbled Duomo cathedral, elegant, walled Lucca, birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, and truly stunning Florence, ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to explore the hill towns of Volterra, Certaldo and UNESCO-listed medieval gem San Gimignano completes the wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Belvedere Montecatini

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Price from £699

• Bristol £819 • East Midlands £789 • Gatwick £749 • Leeds/Bradford £839 • Luton £759 • Manchester £929 • Stansted £759

Close to the centre, this hotel has a bar, restaurant and a lift. All bedrooms are airconditioned. Rooms with a small balcony are available for a supplement.

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Hotel Adua

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £149

This hotel is located just a very short walk from the resort’s amenities. Public areas include a bar, lounge, outdoor swimming pool, dining room and a lift. All bedrooms are stylishly furnished and feature satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and safe.

• Certaldo, Volterra & San Gimignano – £45

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Montecatini

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Price from £769

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Lecce

Ostuni

Trulli houses, Alberobello

Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy

8 days from

£889

Take in the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed southern ‘high heel’ on this unique and delightful escorted tour. AVAILABLE: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights above 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’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne • Return flights to Bari

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £889 • Liverpool £929 • Stansted £919

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Castellana Grotto & Locorotondo – £54

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £259

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This hugely enjoyable holiday, based on the shores of the blue Adriatic, lifts the veil on a fascinating region of Italy. Discover ancient, whitewashed Cisternino, stunning hill-town Ostuni, Alberobello and its conical Trulli houses, UNESCO-listed Matera’s extraordinary sassi caves and the Baroque gem Lecce, and spend time enjoying the delights of the delightful, well-appointed beach-side hotel. Begin with a tour of the wine-producing Itrian Valley, where time-weathered Cisternino, boasting a beautiful medieval quarter, Ostuni, with its beautiful squares, and Alberobello’s tapered, grey-roofed Trulli are the sparkling jewels. A second included tour journeys to Lecce, where Roman remains include a stunning amphitheatre. Enthralling Matera, where the ancient sassi caves were inhabited as recently as 40 years ago and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fascinating, unique experience. An opportunity to enjoy a last tour of the Apulian countryside, taking in Castellana’s famous cave network, wine-producing, hill town Locorotondo, and elegant Martina Franca, completes a wonderful stay.

YOUR HOTEL: Hotel del Levante Torre Canne

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With its own beach in addition to pools and ample sun terraces, this hotel is a perfect holiday base, with a full range of comforts and amenities. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a TV, and in addition to the outdoor facilities, there is a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge. Rooms with a balcony and a balcony and sea view are available.

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Sicilian Coastline

Agrigento

Taormina & Mount Etna

Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily

8-days 8 days from

££949 849

This marvellous two-centre holiday lifts the veil on Italy’s southern island outpost, its treasures and its stunning natural wonders. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018 • 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 of Lìpari and Vulcano • Spend four nights in a wonderful beach-side hotel close to delightful Cefalù • Discover and explore Sicily’s colourful capital Palermo • The monastery at Monreale is one of Italy’s great glories • Explore medieval Piazza Armerina and Agrigento’s Greek temples • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale and the four-star Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel, near Cefalù • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £989 • Gatwick £949 • Luton £979 • Manchester £989 • Stansted £1,039

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Segesta – £33

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This wonderful visit combines a three-night stay on the island’s east coast, in a four-star hotel beneath the towering cone of snow-capped Etna, with a four-night beachside stay close to delightful Cefalù. In the company of a tour manager, you’ll discover centuries-old Palermo and visit the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. With breathtaking views of Etna, Taormina is one of Italy’s most alluring locations. Discover its marbled squares, flower-strewn streets and spectacular Greek Theatre. Agrigento’s near-perfect Valley of the Temples – of Juno, Lacinia, Concord and Hercules – provides a vivid window on the ancient world. You’ll also visit the ancient treasures in Archimedes’ Syracuse and an optional excursion gives you the opportunity to visit the remarkable Doric Temple in Segesta and the historic mountain town of Erice.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Orrizonte Acireale

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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.

Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel Near Cefalù

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nights 4-7

12 miles west of Cefalù and set beside a private stretch of sand, this hotel has two outdoor pools, extensive sun terraces, and a daytime and evening entertainment programme.

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Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Calanches de Piana, Gulf of Porto

Port de Plaisance, Bonifacio, Corsica

8 days from

£1,019

Sardinia & Corsica

Two of the Mediterranean’s most captivating islands, one Italian, one French, both blessed with blue skies, warm waters and natural beauty. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Aug to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Tour the glitzy ‘playground paradise’ of the sparkling Costa Smeralda and Baia Sardinia • Discover ancient Alghero and its offshore ‘sleeping giant’ Capo Caccia • Discover Corsica’s exquisite hilltop Bonifacio • 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 at the four-star Hotel Martini in Olbia, Sardinia, and the three-star Residence Les Calanques in Ajaccio, Corsica • Return flights to Olbia • Return ferry crossing from Sardinia to Corsica

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £1,099 • Gatwick £1,019 • Luton £1,039 • Manchester £1,089

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Calanques boat cruise – £33

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £168

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Join us for three wonderful nights in Sardinia’s Olbia, followed by four nights close to historic Ajaccio, in rugged Corsica, birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte and one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating landscapes. 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 its associations with the ‘Little Emperor’. Here you can join the included excursion to the nature reserve overlooking the Gulf of Porto, home to the fantastical Calanches rock formations. With delightful included excursions, and plenty of time to rest and relax, this is a perfect way to explore two island paradises in one memorable holiday.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Martini Olbia

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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 tennis court, restaurant, bar/lounge and sun terrace.

Residence Les Calanques Ajaccio

HHH nights 4-7

Overlooking the Sanguinaires Islands and four miles from central Ajaccio, this residence’s studios includes air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. There is an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and a snack bar.

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Lake Como

Bergamo

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Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express

8 days from

£749

Picture-postcard ‘lakes and mountains’ perfection, one of the world’s great railway journeys and Switzerland’s most celebrated Alpine haven. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 (alternative hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Milan

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £879 • Bristol £899 • Cardiff £879 • Edinburgh £909 • Gatwick £819 • Luton £749 • Manchester £869 • Stansted £819

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Milan – £45 • Lake Lugano & Lugano town – £35 • Bergamo – £37

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154

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Based on the wooded shores of the most picturesque of all the Italian lakes, this hugely popular holiday combines rest and relaxation in a very special corner of the world with some wonderful excursions. On the first included excursion, you’ll discover stunning Bellagio, Como’s most sparkling jewel, in its setting on the tip of the lake’s central promontory and heralded as the prettiest town in Italy. Wander the streets of the ‘Pearl of the Lake’, and take a seat in a pavement café to watch the beautiful world go by. You’ll also take to the lake’s tranquil waters aboard a cruiser, to visit the stunning gardens of Villa Balbianello, one of the most famous of the great lakeside estates. Saving perhaps the best till last, you’ll board the Bernina Express to journey across bridges and through deep tunnels to sparkling St Moritz. Optional tours include the great city of Milan and Switzerland’s stylish Lugano.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Lario Mezzegra

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Price from £749

A short walk from the lake’s shore and three miles from Villa Carlota, Hotel Lario boasts a restaurant with adjacent veranda, outdoor terrace and pool, and comfortable rooms with a small balcony or garden area.

Hotel Brittania Excelsior Cadenabbia

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Price from £889

Set on Como’s shore, with an outdoor pool, this hotel - with full-board meal arrangements and many drinks included - boasts lake views, bars and restaurants and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms.

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Jostedal Glacier

Bergen

Aurlandsfjord

The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway

8 days from

£829

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

Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand on Sognefjord • Return flights to Bergen

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen* £1,049 • Birmingham £1,049 • Bristol £1,059 • Cardiff £1,059 • Durham Tees Valley £1,049 • Edinburgh £1,049 • Gatwick* £829 • Glasgow £1,049 • Humberside £1,059 • Inverness £1,049 • Leeds/Bradford £1,049 • London City £1,049 • Manchester £1,049 • Newcastle £989 • Norwich £1,049

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Jostedal Glacier – £65 • Norway in a Nutshell – £189

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (WITH BALCONY): £217 Please note: Flights from Aberdeen and London Gatwick are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see our website for further information.

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Based in an exquisite fjord-side village in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, this holiday brings opportunities to explore the unique landscape of sheer mountainsides plunging into the deep, dark waters and the unspoiled hinterland of forests, lakes and pristine glaciers beyond. 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 ‘Fjord-Life’ excursion, and optional tours include chances to visit the Jostedal Glacier and the unmissable ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ excursion.

YOUR HOTEL: Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

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The magnificent Kviknes Hotel is a fjord-side, Swiss-style wooden building, with a modern addition. Facilities include a spacious, picturesque restaurant overlooking the fjord, comfortable lounges and a bar. We offer a choice of three room types at Kviknes Hotel. A ‘Standard’ Room is based on the ground floor. For a supplement, stay in a room on a ‘Higher Floor’ with a balcony, or in a room with a balcony and truly spectacular ‘Fjord View’.

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Roses Express road train

View of Roses

Little Yellow Train

Little Trains of the Pyrenees

6 days from

£629

The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane! AVAILABLE:

May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend five nights on the beautiful Costa Brava • Unspoiled Roses, the holiday base, sits on a bay • Enjoy the views from the Roses Express road train • The historic Little Yellow Train climbs into the French Pyrenees from UNESCO-listed Villefranche-deConflent, one of France’s prettiest towns • The Núria Rack Railway offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort, with tastings of local produce • Discover the stunning Upper Aude Valley on France’s Red Train • Three heritage train journeys and a ticket for the Roses ‘road-train’ • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Prestige Hotel Coral Platja, Roses, including a glass of wine and water at dinner (upgrade rooms with a sea view are available for a supplement) • Return flights to Barcelona or Girona

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £709 • Bournemouth £769 • Bristol £689 • East Midlands £769 • Edinburgh £899 • Gatwick £739 • Liverpool £739 • Luton £629 • Manchester £729 • Stansted £659

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Discover the very special corner of the world that straddles southwest France and Spain’s Catalan northeast, as you enjoy journeys into the heart of the stunning Pyrenean countryside aboard some delightful, historic railway lines. With a stay in a colourful Costa Brava resort – and another ‘road train’ journey to enjoy – this is a perfect holiday choice. The holiday includes a variety of excursions, beginning with the ride aboard the tractor-hauled, ‘tourist’ train, the Roses Express, which winds its un-express-like way into the wooded Cap de Creus National Park, and the historic Yellow Train, which heads through the French Pyrenees from picturesque Villefranche-de-Conflent, to Mont-Louis with its Citadel and city walls. A 45-minute journey aboard the two-car Núria Rack Railway – ‘twinned’ with Switzerland’s famous Jungfraujoch mountain railway – through a steep, forested gorge to remote ski station and pilgrimage shrine Núria, and a last Pyrenean ride aboard the hundred-year-old ‘Red’ Train du pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes, complete a wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL: Prestige Hotel Coral Platja Roses

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With its beachside location just 300 metres from the centre of the unspoiled resort of Roses, this hotel is a perfect base for your stay. Offering a covered outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a buffet restaurant serving local and international dishes, and finished in colonial style, the hotel offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with a TV, hairdryer, safe deposit box, telephone and mini-fridge.

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Douro Valley

Santiago de Compostela

River Douro, Porto

8 days from

£599

Hidden Portugal

Discover a delightful corner of Portugal far removed from the Algarve’s manicured golf-courses and holiday resorts, and brimming with fascination and interest. AVAILABLE:

Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Portugal’s vibrant second city Oporto, 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 Oporto

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £649 Gatwick £599 • Luton £629 • Manchester £639 • Stansted £639

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Douro Valley and Régua – from £46 • Barcelos & Braga – from £21 • Santiago de Compostela – from £34

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £112

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Based 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 Oporto, 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 and 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

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Price from £599

This hotel, which in our opinion is of a superior three-star standard, is beside a sandy beach and approx. two miles from the town centre. There is a bus service close by into the centre of the town.

Axis Vermar Beach Hotel Póvoa de Varzim

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Price from £634

Located next to the beach in the town centre, this hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a bar, lounge and restaurant with glorious sea views. Air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.

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Pont du Gard

Carcassonne

Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence

8 days from

£589

The rolling countryside of Provence, with its historic, UNESCO-listed crowning glories, all thrillingly brought to life. AVAILABLE:

Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 Carcassonne or Toulouse

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £659 • Edinburgh £649 • Gatwick £639 • Glasgow £649 • Heathrow £709 • Luton £639 • Manchester £639 • Stansted £589

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Collioure – from £45

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £210

Including a guided tour of walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge, the spectacular Roman aqueduct the Pont du Gard, a cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi and visits to Albi and Castres, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners. An optional excursion offers the opportunity to visit beautiful coastal Collioure, with a scenic view as you enjoy a tasting of various regional wines.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Carcassonne Est Carcassonne

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Price from £589

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

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Price from £655

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, Porte de la Cité Carcassonne

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Price from £899

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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Ronda

Plaza Espana, Seville

La Alhambra, Granada

Seville, Granada & Classic Spain

6 days from

£549

An exciting exploration of Andalucía, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life. AVAILABLE:

Mar to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucía, in the hills behind the sun-kissed Costa • Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s Carmen • Journey towards the Sierra Nevada, beneath which the great Moorish city of Granada stands • Visit Granada and enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens • Visit the Andalucían city of Ronda • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria, Antequera (upgrade hotel and half-board available for a supplement) • Return flights to Málaga

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £729 • Birmingham £639 • Bristol £669 • East Midlands £609 • Edinburgh £679 • Exeter £739 • Gatwick £549 • Glasgow £699 • Leeds/Bradford £639 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £629 • Manchester £649 • Newcastle £659 • Southampton £689 • Stansted £599

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cordoba – from £49

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £115

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Join us in the beautiful southern province of Andalucía for a superb value holiday based in the town of Antequera, beautifully set in the hills between the sun-baked Costa and the High Sierra. Andalucía is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high plains and a sun-blessed coast. This holiday includes full-day visits to one of Spain’s greatest treasures, Granada – with a guided tour of the stunning Alhambra, the beautiful gardens of the walled settlement – glorious, historic Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, and the enchanting, white-washed, hill-top town of Ronda, atop its famous gorge. There’s also the chance, on a fascinating optional excursion taken in the company of our tour manager, to visit the Moorish stronghold of Cordoba, with its extraordinary Mezquita.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria Antequera

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Price from £549

Within walking distance of Antequera’s centre and all its amenities, this hotel has its own restaurant and large sun terrace. Rooms are spacious and contemporary.

Hotel Antequera Antequera

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Price from £639

This hotel has excellent facilities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, spa, piano bar and restaurant. Half-board is available for a supplement.

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Ancient theatre of Salamis

Bellapais Abbey

Kyrenia Harbour

Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus

8 days from

£689

Discover and explore the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating holiday. AVAILABLE:

Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec 2018, Jan to Apr 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy seven nights in exquisite Kyrenia • Explore Kyrenia’s harbour and monumental castle • Idyllic Bellapais was home to writer Lawrence Durrell • St Hilarion’s ‘fairy-tale’ fortress was said to be inspiration for Walt Disney’s Snow White’s castle • Visit fascinating Nicosia and walled Famagusta • ‘Ghost city’ Varosha is a reminder of the recent past • Salamis Roman ruins are a sight to behold • The remote Karpaz peninsula is unspoiled Northern Cyprus at its best • Discover Güzelyurt – literally ‘beautiful place’ – and ancient Soli on an optional excursion • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Larnaca

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £809 • Birmingham £829 • Bristol £765 • East Midlands £829 • Edinburgh £765 • Gatwick £689 • Glasgow £849 • Heathrow £709 • Leeds/Bradford £769 • Liverpool £699 • Manchester £765 • Newcastle £829 • Stansted £719

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Güzelyurt & Soli Ancient City – from £29

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Based in delightful Kyrenia, one of the Mediterranean’s most alluring locations, against a backdrop of rugged hills and deep blue waters, this wonderful holiday, with some fascinating included tours, lifts the veil on an historic region. You’ll discover nearby mountain-top St Hilarion Castle and idyllic Bellapais, former home to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell, while further afield, you’ll explore divided Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries, and home to tiny St John’s Cathedral and various museums. An included tour of the island’s unspoiled east coast offers ancient St Barnabas monastery, Salamis’ extraordinary Roman ruins, Famagusta’s ruined churches and deserted ‘Ghost City’ Varosha amongst the highlights. A last scenic day is spent on the unspoiled Karpaz peninsula, with its beautiful beaches.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Altinkaya Hotel Kyrenia

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Price from £689

A kilometre from Kyrenia, with two outdoor pools, a terrace restaurant, poolside barbeque and bar, this family-owned hotel offers a warm welcome, free Wi-Fi and a seasonal shuttle bus.

Pia Bella Hotel Kyrenia

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Price from £724

This welcoming hotel, set in gardens 1.5km from Kyrenia’s harbour, boasts two outdoor pools. Rooms offer air conditioning and tea/coffee-making facilities.

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Korcula

Hvar

MS Mendula

Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Mendula

? days 8 from

£1,399 £xxx

A glorious week of blue waters, hidden coves and delightful ports of call, discovered from the comforts of your ‘private yacht’. AVAILABLE:

May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Join MS Mendula in Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Cruise through the idyllic Elaphiti Isles, calling at Mljet • Visit picture-book Scedro and famously chic Hvar • Discover and explore stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s stunning second city • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Brac • Visit Korcula where, legend has it, Marco Polo was born • Guided tours of Hvar, Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik • 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 • Airport-ship-airport coach transfers

Cruise through warm, azure Adriatic waters, calling at some of the glorious Croatian coast’s celebrated cities, and island-hopping on board beautiful MS Mendula, your delightful air-conditioned ‘private motor yacht’. With a complement of just 31 passengers and a friendly, attentive crew, 36-metre Mendula, with her simply appointed cabins with private facilities, and ample deck space on which to soak up the sun, is small enough to get into some picturesque harbours and idyllic ‘hidden coves’. The delightful yacht is also a perfect floating ‘home-fromhome’, in which to visit ancient cities – tying up in walled gem Dubrovnik and former Roman enclave Split – and some idyllic off-shore isles, including delightful Mljet with its National Park, fascinating Hvar and Brac, and Marco Polo’s supposed birthplace of Korcula.

YOUR YACHT:

• Belfast £1,415 • Bristol £1,415 • East Midlands £1,475 • Edinburgh £1,475 • Gatwick £1,399 • Leeds/Bradford £1,475 • Manchester £1,475 • Newcastle £1,475 • Stansted £1,429

Designed in 2011, this beautiful yacht, which is air-conditioned throughout, has a maximum passenger capacity of just 31, sleeping in 16 comfortable cabins, arranged in three different categories. All cabins are furnished with a dresser, chair, safe, hairdryer, closet, bedside lamp, mirrors, and private bathroom with shower and WC. The main ‘living/breakfast room’ offers Wi-Fi and satellite TV, and there is ample space for sunbathing on the top deck.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £784

YOUR CABIN CHOICES:

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Amphitheatre, Pula

Lake Bled

Rovinj

Croatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled

8 days from

£729

Elegance and grandeur on the blue Adriatic, Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes. AVAILABLE:

Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 (sea view and superior rooms available for a supplement) • Return flights to Venice or Pula

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £789 • Edinburgh £819 • Gatwick £729 • Leeds/Bradford £879 • Luton £799 • Manchester £819 • Stansted £799

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Two Islands Boat Cruise – £55 • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle – £39

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £105

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Based in a shore-side hotel in the resort of Opatija, this wonderful holiday includes three marvellous excursions. Discover the delights of the Istrian Riviera; journey into beautiful Slovenia and visit exquisite Lake Bled; and spend a wonderful day in the glorious Plitvice Lakes 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 beautiful 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

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This well located hotel comprises three different buildings which cascade from street level down to the Camelia building which overlooks a harbour and seafront promenade. It boasts a fine spa, offering a wide range of treatments (payable locally), indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. All the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, internet access, fridge, safe and a telephone. Superior rooms are located in the Camelia block. Other amenities include pretty gardens and a bar with Wi-Fi.

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Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Mostar Bridge

Old Town, Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast

8 days from

£779

This marvellous two-centre holiday showcases one of Europe’s most idyllic regions, on the shores of the blue Adriatic. AVAILABLE:

May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £929 • Bristol £1,009 • East Midlands £929 • Edinburgh £909 • Gatwick £809 • Leeds/Bradford £1,029 • Manchester £929 • Newcastle £929 • Stansted £889

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £140

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Combining three nights on the sweeping Markarska Riviera on the Adriatic shore, and four more close to peerless Dubrovnik, this popular holiday includes visits to vibrant Croatian second city Split, with its Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, walled, island city Trogir, historic Mostar and Dubrovnik, and a tour of stunning Montenegro. Highlights include Split’s crumbling Roman ruins, Trogir’s Romanesque cathedral, narrow streets and seafront promenade, and the beautiful Krka National Park, before you journey across the Neretva Delta to Mostar, with its lovingly restored bridge. Get to know stunning Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, joining a guided tour of the captivating medieval Old Town and ancient city walls, before a last included tour sees you drive south to the breathtakingly beautiful country of Montenegro, where highlights include the spectacular Bay of Kotor.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Ivando Drvenik

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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

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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.

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Belvedere Palace, Vienna

Budapest

Tyn Cathedral & Clock Tower, Prague

Prague, Budapest & Vienna

8 days from

£719

Some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and colourful cities, together with their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. AVAILABLE:

Mar to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • Journey through beautiful, forested Bohemia • Take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace • Pay a visit to Bratislava, en route to Hungary • Explore twin city Budapest on a guided tour • Danube river cruise in Budapest • Seven nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation in Prague, Vienna and Budapest • Outbound flights to Prague, returning from Budapest

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £779 • Bristol £759 • East Midlands £839 • Edinburgh £799 • Gatwick £739 • Luton £759 • Manchester £799 • Stansted £719

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Evening Prague River Cruise – £31 • Dresden – £10 • Schönbrunn Palace – £20 • Folklore Evening Budapest – £31

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154

This hugely popular journey through the heart of Bohemia includes three fascinating guided tours. Beginning in the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, you’ll be introduced to the exquisite Old Town, or Staré Mesto, the famous cobbled Charles Bridge, with its blackened statues, and the Hradcˇ any district, dominated by the imposing mass of Prague’s ancient castle. You’ll also visit magnificent Vienna, home to stunning palaces, a vibrant cultural life, and the very best coffee and cake. Spend a fascinating few hours in the cosmopolitan Slovakian capital Bratislava, and enjoy a two-night stay in 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 TOURING HOTELS: Crystal Palace Prague

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This modern hotel is located near Wenceslas Square. Stylish guest rooms all have private facilities.

Simm’s Hotel Vienna

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Located close to the Stadthalle, this hotel is near a metro line. Tastefully decorated bedrooms have free Wi-Fi.

Lion’s Garden Hotel Budapest

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This hotel has a restaurant and pool, and is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of many sights.

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Cloth Hall, Kraków

Statue of Adam Mickiewicz, Kraków

Wawel Castle, Kraków

5 days from

£459

The Spirit of Kraków

The treasures and preserved medieval glories of Poland’s former Royal capital unveiled, and a moving visit to poignant Auschwitz. AVAILABLE:

Mar to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s former Royal Capital • Discover the great medieval square of Rynek Glówny • Wander the market stalls and galleries of the vast Sukkennice Cloth Hall • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church • Take in Wawel Castle and its stunning riverside views • Visit the Kazimierz district, the former centre of Jewish culture • Enjoy Kraków’s vibrant café culture • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau • Four nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Novotel Kraków City West, Kraków • Return flights to Kraków

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bournemouth £499 • Bristol £499 • East Midlands £499 • Edinburgh £539 • Gatwick £459 • Heathrow £559 • Liverpool £489 • Manchester £529 • Newcastle £559 • Stansted £489

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Wieliczka Salt Mine – £29

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £165

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Discover and explore one of a handful of major Central European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Kraków, former Archbishopric of Pope John-Paul II, and a colourful university seat humming with modern life and post-Communist enthusiasm, is one of Europe’s must-see ‘new’ destinations. Enjoy a walking tour in the company of our guide, exploring a vibrant, bustling city centred on Stare Miasto, where the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space, is surrounded by buildings of breathtaking beauty, churches with towers and intricate spires, and crowned by the vast Sukiennice or Cloth Hall. The break also includes a moving visit to the preserved remains of infamous Aushwitz-Birkenau, and the chance, on an optional excursion, to visit the astonishing, UNESCO-listed salt mine at Wieliczka. You’ll also enjoy evenings in a city that is no museum piece, but a lived-in space full of cafés, restaurants and lively bars.

YOUR HOTEL: Novotel Kraków City West Kraków

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The hotel is located in a quiet area away from the city centre, which is easy to access on the local bus service. Alternatively, it’s a pleasant 30-45 minute walk to the central sites such as Wavel Castle and Rynek Glówny (the main square). Hotel facilities include an indoor heated pool, restaurant offering Polish and international cuisine, and a lounge bar. Rooms are spacious and modern and have satellite TV, a mini-bar with tea/coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi access.

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Grand Cascade in Peterhof

The Winter Palace, St Petersburg

Red Square, Moscow

Moscow & St Petersburg

7 days from

£865

An escorted tour lifting the veil on two of the Northern Hemisphere’s most extraordinary, intriguing and exciting cities. AVAILABLE:

Mar to May & Sep to Dec 2018, Jan to Apr 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 an introductory tour of the ‘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 • Return flight to Russia, outbound to Moscow, returning from St Petersburg

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Combining 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 TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Sokolniki Moscow

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• Aberdeen £895 • Birmingham £865 • Bristol £895 • Cardiff £939 • Durham Tees Valley £879 • Edinburgh £879 • Glasgow £879 • Heathrow £865 • Humberside £909 • Leeds/Bradford £909 • Manchester £865 • Newcastle £879 • Norwich £909

This hotel is the ideal base from which to explore, with a Metro station very close by. The hotel has a restaurant and rooms have a safe and satellite TV.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Parklane Resort & Spa St Petersburg

• Kremlin & Red Square – £42 • Highlights of Moscow – £83 • Tsars’ Grand Palaces – £72 • Cossack Folklore & Dinner – £125 • Peter & Paul Fortress – £57

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Located on Krestovsky Island - with its scenic parks - this hotel is in the Petrogradsky district. A metro station is a short walk away. The hotel has a restaurant and a spa with an indoor pool and gym.

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A Very Special Person

Reindeer Sleigh Ride

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Lapland Santa £549 £499 Experience Day Break per adult per child If booked by 31st March 2018

Unique Lapland Santa Experience – One Unforgettable Day! AVAILABLE:

December 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Search for Santa experience • Private Santa Meeting • Token Children’s gift • Snowmobile Adventure • Reindeer Sleigh Ride • Husky Dog Experience • Tobogganing, ‘snowballing’ and snowman-making • Thermal Clothing • Lunch • Return flights to Pajala in Swedish Lapland, North of the Arctic Circle • In-flight catering • Return airport transfers to Santa’s Village

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Cardiff • Durham Tees Valley • East Midlands • Exeter • Gatwick • Glasgow • Humberside • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Norwich • Stansted

*Please note: Offer subject to availability and Newmarket Holidays’ normal booking conditions. Offer may be withdrawn without notice.

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Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, most magical and without doubt most unforgettable day ever. Fly direct from your local airport to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, where amongst the snowy forests, in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people, with their husky dogs and herds of reindeer, as children of all ages know, there also lives, hidden from view, a Very Special Person. Your day begins with your exclusively chartered direct flight north to Newmarket’s dedicated Lapland airport in Pajala, 80 kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle and gateway to the heart of Swedish Lapland. Your flight will be the only ‘Santa’ flight to Pajala on this day and on arrival, you’ll be met by your Lappish hosts, dressed in traditional Sami dress, and will board a coach to make the short journey to Pajala’s purpose-built ‘Santa’s Village’, tucked away in the forest, and a place of magic and wonder for everyone.

A PRIVATE MEETING WITH A SPECIAL PERSON! The highlight of the day will come as you walk through the forest on a ‘secret’ path lit with twinkling lights, to the hut where Santa Claus himself is waiting to greet each child personally – it’s the most magical moment of all, as wide-eyed children’s dreams come true, and a smile – or a tear – is guaranteed on every adult’s face.

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New York

Niagara Falls

The White House, Washington DC

Washington, New York & Niagara Falls £1,429

10 days from

Discover a trio of historic, enthralling American cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy stays close to extraordinary Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • Travel south from Canada to historic Gettysburg • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington DC, home to the White House and Capitol Hill • Discover Philadelphia, historic ‘Freedom City’ where American Independence was declared • Explore New York, one of the most exciting cities on Earth, with its famous skyline • Journey through forested, up-state New York • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Toronto

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,479 • Manchester £1,429

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Washington City Tour – £29, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – from £45, Helicopter over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £445

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This wonderful – and wonderful value – escorted tour sees you fly to Toronto on the shore of vast Lake Ontario to catch a brief glimpse of Niagara, before heading south into the heart of historic America. Throughout your holiday you’ll be accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour manager who will bring to life the sights and history of this very special corner of North America. You’ll discover and explore the original capital Philadelphia, ‘City of Brotherly Love’, enjoy an optional guided tour of the modern seat of US – and western – power, Washington DC, and visit breathless Manhattan, New York, before returning once more to Niagara’s plunging waters for a final night.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1, 7-8) Located adjacent to the Falls, this hotel has two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg (night 2) This modern hotel has two restaurants, contemporary guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool. Doubletree by Hilton, Tysons Corner (nights 3-4) Adjacent to Tyson’s Corner shopping mall, this hotel has a fitness centre, a bar and two restaurants. Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 5-6) Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant.

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Château Frontenac, Québec City

Capitol Building, Washington

New York

East Coast Extravaganza – £1, £xxx 899 USA & Canada

14 ? days from

Some of North America’s greatest cities, some glorious countryside and one of nature’s greatest wonders, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: May, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore elegant, historic Boston • Stay in stylish and sophisticated Montréal • Enjoy a day in beautiful, walled Québec City • Overnight in Canada’s leafy capital Ottawa • Visit glittering Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls • Discover mesmerising, pulsating New York City • Pay a short visit to Philadelphia – ‘City of Brotherly Love’ • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington, DC • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Flights to Boston, returning from Washington DC

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,899 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Boston City Tour – £25, Québec City Guided Tour – £19, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – from £45, Washington City Tour – £29

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £655

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Showcasing the sights and sounds of some truly fascinating and engaging cities, a glimpse of New England’s rolling, verdant countryside and the eye-popping wonder of mighty Niagara Falls, this tremendous value holiday is crammed from start to finish with wonderful highlights, as you journey from blue-blood Boston, to stylish Montréal and Québec City, then back via Ottawa and Toronto to breathtaking New York, historic Philadelphia and Washington’s seat of power.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Doubletree by Hilton, North Shore (nights 1-2) The hotel offers an indoor pool, restaurant, bar and a lobby coffee-shop. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 3-4) Well-placed for city exploration. Sheraton Hotel, Ottawa (night 5) Parliament Buildings, Byward Market and the Rideau Canal are less than ten minutes walk away. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (night 6) Centrally located in downtown Toronto. Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton, Niagara Falls (nights 7-8) Just a short walk from the falls, the hotel offers a whole host of amenities including an indoor pool and restaurant. Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 9-10) Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this hotel features a bar and restaurant. DoubleTree by Hilton, Tysons Corner (nights 11-12) This hotel has a fitness centre, a bar, two restaurants and pub.

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Boston

Portland, Maine

Stowe, Vermont

New England in the Fall

9 days from

£1,299

One of nature’s greatest sights, some stunning countryside, and two wonderful cities, wrapped up in a classic escorted tour. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2018, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore glittering New York with its famous skyline • 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 scenic White Mountains • Discover the delights of coastal Maine, including Portland and Bush Family retreat Kennebunkport • Visit elegant Boston, America’s most European city • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport on Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to New York

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,299 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester £1,299

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – from £45, Mount Washington Cog Railway and Scenic Byways – £54, Boston City Tour – £25

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £376 Please note: Since the tour covers a large distance, south to north, from New York to Maine, Fall Foliage colours will, of course, vary dependent upon your date of travel. On early departures, leaves are more likely to have turned in the northern areas, whereas on later dates, it is the more southern areas that will be most notable for their colourful foliage, with leaf fall possibly having already occurred further north.

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There are few finer 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 framed against the still-blue skies. You’ll discover the unforgettable sight of Manhattan’s spectacular skyline; the elegant, cobbled streets of Boston’s Beacon Hill, first trodden by America’s Founding Fathers; the historic sites where the American Revolution began; and, of course, the breathtaking scenic drives through a landscape draped in the kaleidoscopic cloak of the fabled Fall colours.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 1-2) Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant. Grand Summit, Mount Snow (night 3) A lovely mountainside hotel surrounded by lush foliage with a restaurant and pub. Jordan Grand Hotel, Bethel (nights 4-5) This impressive hotel combines quality and service, with an unequalled mountainside location near the Maine village of Bethel. Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa, Hull (nights 6-7) Located just under an hour’s drive from downtown Boston, on the seafront promenade, this hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as an indoor pool.

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Nashville

Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville

9 days from

£1,449

Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music. AVAILABLE: Mar to Jun, Aug to Dec 2018, Jan to Jun, Aug to Dec 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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’ and birthplace of jazz • 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

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,449 • Manchester £1,449 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69, New Orleans City Tour – £21, Bayou & Alligators Tour – £25, Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South – £67, Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame – £43

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £390

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Infused with the magic and mystique, the sights and especially the sounds of the South, this wonderful holiday begins in Georgia and sweeps through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, ‘Fats’ Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley. Crammed full of highlights, it takes in the great city of New Orleans, the laid-back ‘Big Easy’, Tupelo, the ‘King’s’ birthplace and Memphis, where he made his home, and finally heads to guitar-pickin’, banjo-playin’ songwriters’ Mecca – Nashville, Tennessee.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Country Inn & Suites, East Montgomery (night 1) This popular, modern hotel has a pool and a choice of restaurants nearby. Hampton Inn, New Orleans (nights 2-3) Set in a beautifully converted warehouse, this hotel features a breakfast room and small outdoor pool. The Guest House™ at Graceland, Memphis (nights 4-5) The brand new Guest House™ at Graceland is inspired by the warm hospitality Elvis always showed his guests. You’ll find two restaurants, a bar, theatre, gift shop and a seasonal outdoor pool. Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nights 6-7) This impressive hotel boasts a restaurant, pub and indoor pool. All rooms have a fridge and microwave.

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Grand Canyon

Las Vegas

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

14 days from

£1,949

America’s Golden West

This classic escorted tour, taking in California, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, is the perfect introduction to the stunning region. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Mar to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-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 hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to San Francisco returning from Los Angeles

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available)PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,949 (UK connecting flights available call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

San Francisco, Sausalito & the Golden Gate Bridge – £29, Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway – £45, Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, ‘The Rat Pack Is Back’ and Buffet Dinner – £75, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99

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Combine the 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 California’s wild and beautiful Pacific coast. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of California including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible holiday full of unforgettable, ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco (nights 1-3) This contemporary hotel is very well positioned close to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront. Spyglass Inn, Pismo Beach (night 4) This attractive hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa and a restaurant which boasts ocean views. Holiday Inn, Buena Park (nights 5-7) Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area and close to Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, this hotel offers a restaurant and bar. Golden Nugget, Laughlin (nights 8-9) On the Colorado River boardwalk, this hotel has an outdoor pool, several restaurants and bars and casino floor. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nights 10-12) Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with an award-winning casino, a host of restaurants and bar and a stunning pool complex.

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Santa Monica Pier

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas

Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

10 days from

£1,299

Visits to two of America’s most famous cities and the chance to experience the awe-inspiring chasm that is perhaps nature’s greatest wonder. AVAILABLE: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights close to glittering Los Angeles, California’s star-spangled Pacific Coast city • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • The awesome Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking, eye-popping sights on Earth – we stay for the night to catch sunrise • A four-night stay in extraordinary Las Vegas – the most spectacular desert ‘oasis’ on Earth – brings opportunities to make the most of this entertainment Mecca, to relax in the hotel, and to enjoy some unforgettable optional excursions • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles

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This hugely popular, fun-packed itinerary begins in sparkling Los Angeles, home to the star-studded streets of Hollywood, and a great base from which to explore San Diego, the epitome of Southern California living, on an included tour. You’ll journey to the majestic, awe-inspiring chasm of the Grand Canyon, perhaps nature’s greatest wonder, seen in all its glory at sunset. Enjoy four nights in glittering, glamorous Las Vegas, an oasis of colour and opulence rising out of the desert floor. Explore the glitz and glamour of the famous ‘Strip’ and by night enjoy a flutter in a state-of-the-art casino. Some fascinating optional excursions including chic Santa Monica and exclusive Malibu complete a fun and interest-packed tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn

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Buena Park

Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool.

Canyon Plaza Resort

night 4

Grand Canyon

This hotel offers deluxe guest rooms beautifully decorated in traditional, southwestern-style.

Santa Monica & Malibu – £35, Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £313

Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with a casino, and a stunning outdoor pool complex.

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Las Vegas

nights 5-8

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Québec City

Toronto

Niagara Falls

Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail

10 days from

£1,399

This ever-popular escorted tour includes a visit to incomparable Niagara, and showcases the best of Canada’s eastern cities and surrounding countryside. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Gaze in awe at the tumultuous Niagara Falls • Discover Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario • Travel the Maple Leaf Trail through stunning scenery • Explore Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital • 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

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,399 • Manchester £1,429

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Montréal City Tour – £22, Maple Delights and Dinner in Old Montréal – £34, Québec City Guided Tour – £19

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £513

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One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorably scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Your journey will begin in Niagara Falls, then you’ll continue to the welcoming waterfront city of Toronto, with its labyrinth of interconnected shopping malls, elegant historic buildings and, most famously, the sky-piercing needle of the CN Tower. Then take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, journeying to stylish Montréal, and finally to picturesque Québec City, North America’s only walled city. Your journey along the Maple Leaf Trail is one that you’ll never forget.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1-2) Located in the heart of Niagara Falls, this hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 3-4) This hotel has an indoor swimming pool with an outside sundeck affording stunning city views. Sheraton Ottawa, Ottawa (night 5) Well placed for city sightseeing, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 6-8) Centrally located, the hotel has a restaurant and large, airy bar/café as well as an indoor pool and gym.

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Niagara Falls

Vancouver

Lake Louise

Canada – Niagara Falls to the Rockies

14 days from

£2,149

From Niagara’s tumult and the elegant, historic Eastern cities, through the majestic Rockies to sparkling Vancouver, this is glorious Canada-in-one. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Free time to enjoy waterfront gem Toronto • A visit to tumultuous Niagara Falls • Enjoy a visit to Ottawa, Canada’s elegant capital • Discover Québec City, North America’s only walled city • Explore Rockies’ capital Banff • Journey via Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Vancouver – voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • 12 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Flights to Toronto, returning from Vancouver, and an internal flight from Montréal to Calgary

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,149 (UK connecting flights available call us for details) • Manchester £2,419 (2018 departures only)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Toronto City Tour – £28, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Quebec City Guided Tour – £19, Rockies Helicopter Ride – £180, Banff Sightseeing & Sulphur Mountain – £49, Vancouver City Tour and Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Vancouver Island Victoria and Butchart Gardens – £123

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £887

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Experience the very best of this vast, beautiful country, on a tour that begins in Toronto, takes in plunging Niagara Falls, then heads along the scenic ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through picture-book Ontario, via elegant Ottawa, to the French Canadian jewels of Montréal and Québec City. You’ll then fly west, to journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies, where highlights include exquisite Banff, sparkling Lake Louise and historic railroad town Jasper, and on to delightful British Columbia and glittering Vancouver, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Explore the wonderful city and, on a final optional excursion, visit Vancouver Island and charming Victoria.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nts 1-3)This centrally-located hotel has an indoor pool. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nts 4-5) Centrally located just a few minutes’ walk from Rue St Catherine, Montréal’s main shopping and dining street. Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nts 6-7) Surrounded by mountain scenery on Banff Avenue, this modern hotel has its own restaurant. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nt 8) Set on the main street, this hotel has two restaurants. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (nt 9) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Sandman Suites, Vancouver on Davie (nts 10-12) Overlooking English bay and a ten minute walk from Robson Street, the hotel offers a swimming pool and restaurant.

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Calgary Stampede

Jasper National Park

11 days from

£1,699

The Canadian Rockies

Make one of the world’s ‘must-do’ journeys through the breathtaking scenery of the Rockies to Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia’s glittering jewels. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy two nights in Banff, the majestic Rockies’ capital • Journey to ‘Gem of the Rockies’ Jasper, via turquoise Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Overnight in mountain resort Sun Peaks • June and September departures include a ‘Grizzly Bear Valley’ river cruise • Spend two nights in glittering Vancouver – often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Cross to pretty Vancouver Island to spend two last nights in provincial capital Victoria • Nine nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver

FLY DIRECT (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,699 (UK connecting flights available call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Banff & Sulphur Mountain Gondola – £49, Banff Helicopter Ride – £180, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing – £39, Jasper Harley Davidson Sidecar Tour – from £113, Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Butchart Gardens – £26, Victoria Whale Watching – from £75

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 SPECIAL DEPARTURE: • Calgary Stampede – 28 June 2019 from £2,599

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Experience the glories of western Canada on this journey through the heart of the majestic Rockies. Crammed each day with unforgettable highlights, the tour takes in majestic Banff, sparkling Lake Louise, historic Jasper and glittering Vancouver, before ending with a stay in Victoria, on delightful Vancouver Island. This popular tour features travel by comfortable coach and excellent hotels throughout. There’s so much to enjoy, including a journey along the renowned Icefields Parkway, past the awesome Victoria Glacier and a drive along the scenic Yellowhead Highway.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-2) Surrounded by mountain scenery in the heart of downtown. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nights 3-4) On the main street of this charming mountain township. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 5) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie (nights 6-7) Within a ten minute walk to Robson Street. All rooms are equipped with full kitchens and a balcony. (2019 departures will stay at the Century Plaza Hotel) The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nights 8-9) Superbly located just a few steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbour boasting a restaurant and outdoor pool.

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Palace of the Winds, Jaipur

Taj Mahal

India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal

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£1,249 £xxx

This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. AVAILABLE: Feb to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND 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 • Visit Jaipur’s exquisite Palace of the Winds and enjoy dinner hosted by a local family • Stay in a beautiful tented resort in Vanaashrya • Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration • Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, five lunches, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Delhi

FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Edinburgh* £1,299 • Heathrow £1,249 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester* £1,299

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 *Please note: Departures from Manchester and Edinburgh are with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi, The duration of the holidays and all the inclusions remain the same although the day to day itinerary is different. Contact us for details.

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Uncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – homes to such unparalleled sights as The Red Fort, the Palace of the Winds, and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal – and step into a landscape said to have inspired Kipling as you spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore, one-time hunting ground of Indian princes and now a National Park and home to the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: The Suryaa, Delhi (nights 2 & 9) This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Trident Hotel, Agra (night 3) This modern hotel has several restaurants, a bar and a tea-lounge. The hotel’s swimming pool and pool bar are set in the extensive grounds. The Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 4-5) The perfect setting to enjoy the area’s wildlife, this hotel boasts spacious gardens with a swimming pool and a restaurant with bar. Shahpura House Hotel, Jaipur (nights 6-7) This lovely hotel boasts a restaurant offering a range of cuisine and a bar, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (night 8) Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the tented accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!

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Ranthambhore Fort

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Temple, Amritsar

India – Tigers, the Taj & £xxx 849 Amritsar’s Golden Temple £1,

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A journey of the senses, taking in the Golden Triangle, sacred sites and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside. AVAILABLE: Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Included visits to Old and New Delhi • View Amber Fort and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds • Stay in Ranthambhore National Park with two safaris • Included guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’ • A visit to the immortal Taj Mahal • Visits to Amritsar’s Golden Temple by day and night • Witness the Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple • See an Indo-Pakistani border closing ceremony at Wagah • A drive through the foothills of the Himalayas • Explore ‘Heritage Village’ Pragpur • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation with seven included lunches, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Delhi, an internal flight between Amritsar and Delhi, and 1st class rail travel between Delhi and Jalandhar

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,849 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Ranthambhore Fort – £16

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Search for tigers and see the unforgettable Taj Mahal on this enthralling tour of Northern India, which also includes a journey into the prosperous province of Punjab, home to Amritsar’s sacred Golden Temple. Visit Delhi, which is explored on an included guided tour and a traditional rickshaw ride, call at Amber Fort and see Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds, and discover Agra, ‘City of Love’, and home to the majestic Taj Mahal. You’ll also see the beautiful Himalayan hill state Himachal-Pradesh, one of India’s most arresting and beguiling regions. Other highlights include ‘tiger-spotting’ in Ranthambhore, a colourful border ceremony, exquisite Tibetan-influenced Dharamsala and a journey on the Shatbadi Express.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: The Suryaa, Delhi (nights 2 & 9) This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 3-4) A beautiful heritage hotel with a restaurant and a bar. Ranthambhore Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 5-6) The perfect setting to enjoy the area’s wildlife. Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur (night 7) Experience the area’s wildlife staying in your own private pool villa. Trident Hotel, Agra (night 8) The hotel’s pool and pool bar are set in the extensive grounds. The Judge’s Court, Pragpur (nights 10-11) A fine, relaxing country hotel set in the foothills of the Himalayas. Holiday Inn, Amritsar (nights 12-13) Centrally located with two restaurants and an outdoor pool.

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Houseboat

Nandi statue, Mysore

Pancha Pandava Rathas, Mahabalipuram

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£1, £xxx 899

Kerala & India’s South

Explore an idyllic land of ancient ports, labyrinthine backwaters, forested uplands dotted with colourful temples and tea-plantations. AVAILABLE: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Fly into modern Bangalore, India’s ‘Garden City’ • Cross the Mysore Plateau and visit Srirangapatnam • See Mysore’s beautifully illuminated Maharaja’s Palace • Journey through the foothills of the Western Ghats • Ride from hill-station Ooty on the ‘Toy Train’ • Journey to Keralan Kochi by express train • See Kochi’s famous Chinese fishing nets • Spend a night on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat • Idyllic Periyar boasts a famous Wildlife Sanctuary • Colourful, unforgettable temple-town Madurai • Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride to Madurai’s markets • Relax in elegant seaside resort Mahabalipuram • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Chennai, the former Madras • 14 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, one night’s full-board hotel accommodation on a traditional Keralan houseboat, plus two nights on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi

FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,899 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £750

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This wonderful escorted tour combines the best of languid, verdant Kerala – known affectionately as ‘God’s Own Country’ – with temple-dotted Tamil Nadu, adding into the compelling mix the historic hill stations of the rolling Western Ghats and the dusty Mysore Plateau, the setting for Raj-epoch novel A Passage to India. Bookended by stays in bustling Bangalore and an elegant Bay of Bengal seaside town, this is the perfect introduction to India’s truly Beautiful South.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Radisson Blu Atria, Bangalore (nt 2) In the heart of the city close to the greenery of Cubbon Park. Radisson Blu Hotel, Mysore (nts 3-4) Set against the Chamundi Hills, in the heart of the city. Taj Savoy, Ooty (nt 5) A colonial charm reminiscent of the Raj. Vivanta by Taj Surya, Coimbatore (nt 6) A modern city hotel with restaurants and a bar. Trident Hotel, Kochi (nts 7-8) Set around a courtyard with spacious grounds. Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey (nt 9) An authentic way of experiencing Kerala. Greenwoods, Periyar (nts 1011) This hotel is close to the wildlife park. Taj Gateway Hotel Pasumalai, Madurai (nts 12-13) Set in large scenic gardens and built in traditional style. Accord, Pondicherry (nt 14) A relatively new hotel with a bar and a restaurant. Grand Bay Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram (nts 15-16) Set by the beach and a great place to relax.

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Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

15 days from

Follow the Mekong –

£1,999

Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

A colourful ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, crammed with unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights. AVAILABLE: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Bangkok • Journey to the Cambodian border and Battambang • Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ • Two full days’ at Siem Reap include Angkor Wat • Visit and tour of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh • The Mekong River by fast passenger boat • Enjoy the floating market at Cai Rang • Visit famous ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon • See the Cu Chi tunnel complex, Viet Cong hideaway • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Dinner on eight nights and six lunches • Flights via Abu Dhabi to Bangkok, returning from Ho Chi Minh City

FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,999 • Manchester £1,999

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Thai Dinner Dance – from £20, River Kwai & Death Railway – from £62, Floating Market & Thai Rose Gardens – £47

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £673

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This wonderful tour begins with the excitement of the Thai capital, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder – with the chance to visit the River Kwai – before journeying to Cambodia, visiting the Khmer citadel of Angkor Thom and its phenomenal Wat, and the capital Phnom Penh. A scenic boat journey through the Mekong Delta brings you to South Vietnamese capital Ho Chi Minh City – still more usually called Saigon – and a fitting finale to a wonderful tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Golden Tulip Mandison Suites, Bangkok (nights 2-4) The modern hotel is located just off Sukhumvit Road,within walking distance to restaurants. Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang (night 5) The hotel offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Tara Angkor, Siem Reap (nights 6-8) Includes an outdoor swimming-pool, spa, fitness centre and two restaurants. Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh (night 9) A private and calm hideaway. Enjoy a dip in the pool, the poolside bar, and a meal in the hotel restaurant. Victoria Hotel, Chau Doc (night 10) Located deep in the Mekong Delta, the restaurant overlooks the river and there is a bar, outdoor pool and a spa. Victoria Hotel, Can Tho (night 11) On the banks of the Hau River, facilities include a restaurant, bar and spa. Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (nights 12-13) The hotel has a roof-top pool, gym, bar and a choice of restaurants.

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Cape Town

16 days from

£2,499

Classic South Africa

“The whole world in one country” - stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town. AVAILABLE: Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May & Sep to Nov 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Experience the traditions of the Lesedi Cultural Village • Visit the Apartheid Museum • Overnight in an authentic Game Lodge • Enjoy a sunset drive, bush walk and full day’s Game Drive in the Kruger National Park • Discover stunning scenery on the panoramic route including famous God’s Window • Visit tiny Swaziland • Learn about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift • Journey on the beautiful Garden Route to Knysna • See the Cango Caves and visit an Ostrich Farm • Stay in the heart of the scenic Winelands • Enjoy a wine-tasting tour • Journey through the Cape to Cape Town • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Three dinners and three lunches • Return flights, outbound to Johannesburg, returning from Cape Town via Amsterdam and internal flight between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Edinburgh £2,499 • Heathrow £2,499 • Manchester £2,499

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £349

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Extraordinary, surprising, incredibly varied and totally absorbing, South Africa is the perfect choice for an escorted tour. Encounter the traditions and cultures of an ancient people before discovering some truly aweinspiring scenery en route to the famous Kruger National Park to search for ‘Big Five’ game. Visit tiny Swaziland and the Zulu War battlegrounds, fly to friendly Port Elizabeth and the exquisite ‘Garden Route’, before the verdant Winelands and glorious Cape Town complete an unforgettable holiday.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg (nights 1-2) Enjoy local traditions in the African bushveld. Shalati Kruger Lodge (night 3) A new property with a pool and separate rooms. Stille Woning Guest Lodge, White River (nights 4-5) Experience a real feel of the ‘veld’ in this hotel with outdoor dining and well appointed bedrooms. Royal Hotel Country Inn, Dundee (nights 6-7) Dating from 1886, the hotel has been nicely restored. Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth (night 8) By the beach, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and pool. Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nights 9-10) A wooden lodge in the town centre. Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch (night 11) Surrounded by greenery, the pool and restaurant offer stunning views. Commodore Hotel, Cape Town (nights 12-14) A traditional property with a pool, gym and restaurant.

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Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops Available: Oct to Nov 2018, Jan, Feb, Apr to Jul, May & Sep to Nov 2019

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Close-up encounters with wildlife, the scenic wonders of the forested highlands and the teeming plains of the Rift Valley’s Maasai Mara. Flying from Heathrow

Discover Thailand Available: Sep & Oct 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019 The mesmerising magic and irresistible sights and sounds of one of the world’s most colourful, captivating and enthralling countries. Flying from Heathrow

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Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer® Available: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct 2019

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Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, by road and famous rail, and discover the best of glorious British Columbia and Alberta. Flying from Heathrow

China – Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall Available: Mar to Jun, Sep, Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2019

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A fully escorted tour lifting the veil on a fascinating, mysterious, vast, sweeping country that is rapidly emerging into the 21st-century.

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India’s Marigold Hotel Experience 16 days from

Available: May, Sep & Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May, Sep to Nov 2019

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Step into the world’s most colourful, most exciting and most exotic culture on a tour that takes you beyond the famous sights. Flying from Heathrow

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