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5–day escorted holiday from
Scottish Highland Railways
£489
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Scotrail 156 Sprinter Mallaig Line§
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: May 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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• Birmingham £609 • Bristol £509 • Cardiff £539 • East Midlands £599 • Exeter £719 • Gatwick £509 • Heathrow £569 • Luton £529 • Manchester £609 • Norwich £609 • Southampton £649 • Stansted £489
Acclaimed by Michael Palin as one of the ‘Great Railways of the World’, the breathtaking run from Inverness across to Kyle of Lochalsh is just one of the trio of journeys included on this hugely popular break. The dramatic 42 miles of the famous West Highland line from Fort William to Mallaig, and the nostalgic trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway complete an unforgettably scenic few days in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. Day One Fly to Edinburgh, and upon
arrival meet your tour manager and board the coach for the scenic, approximately three-hour journey into the Highlands and your hotel. Breaking the journey, you should arrive by mid‑afternoon. The Carrbridge Hotel is situated on the edge of the village, which offers some lovely local walks (the hotel staff will be happy to point you in the right direction). The famous packhorse bridge, dating back to 1717 and reputed to be one of the oldest in Scotland, is opposite the hotel.
The Highlander Hotel in Newtonmore is just a short walk from the highly acclaimed Highland Folk Museum. There are two or three shops and bars at the far end of the village. Day Two Board the coach for the
transfer to Inverness, to board the train for the spectacular 80-mile, two-and-a half-hour journey west to Kyle of Lochalsh, in its idyllic setting opposite the Isle of Skye. From Inverness the line travels along the south side Beauly Firth, with views back across to the ‘Black Isle’, before turning north to the market town of Dingwall. There it heads west once
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OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cairngorm Mountain Railway – £14.50 (adults), £13 (senior citizens), £10 (children)
Kyle of Lochalsh Loch Ness
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Inverness Carrbridge Aviemore Newtonmore
Fort William
Scotland Glasgow
Edinburgh
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Strathspey Steam Train
Glenfinnan Viaduct
YOUR HOTEL: again, climbing slowly through the remote northern Highlands, with glimpses on clear days of towering Liathach and its Torridon mountain neighbours. Probably the most spectacular part of the journey is when the line descends to the magnificent scenery of Loch Carron, and runs alongside the Loch past Attadale Estate and Plockton, both featured in many a TV series, and onto Kyle. On arrival there will be time to explore and perhaps have a spot of lunch, before heading back to the hotel by coach, at the end of a wonderful day. Day Three Today sees you head
to Boat of Garten for a somewhat shorter, but no-less-special journey, on the Strathspey Steam Railway, a reminder of the golden days of steam. The nine-and-a half-mile run is largely through unspoilt Highland scenery, taking you past great sweeps of the River Spey, through moorland and forest, and ending in the famous Highland resort of Aviemore, where the afternoon is free for you to explore. You may like to go on the CairnGorm Mountain Railway (about a 20-minute coach drive from Aviemore). The UK’s longest funicular and Scotland’s only mountain railway, the line hugs the rocky ground as you ascend Britain’s sixth-highest mountain. The journey takes about eight minutes giving you plenty of time to absorb the scenery. As well as the spectacular views from the summit viewing platform (weather permitting), you’ll be able to enjoy refreshments, perhaps get a memento of your visit in the ‘Shop at the Top’, take in the exhibition and maybe post a card in Britain’s highest post box. Pre-booking this popular excursion is highly recommended.
Day Four Fort William beckons
today, as you enjoy the holiday’s final highlight - the journey on the last stretch of the famous West Highland Line to the tiny fishing village of Mallaig. Voted by readers of Wanderlust Magazine as the world’s best train journey, this is another truly spectacular route. As the train pulls out of Fort William, look back and left to see Ben Nevis towering above the town, before minutes later, the train crosses the Caledonian Canal - look out for ‘Neptune’s staircase’, a succession of eight locks to your right. The train then runs alongside Loch Eil before reaching the spectacular 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct, famously featured in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies. Other highlights of the journey include island-studded Loch Eilt, considered by many to be the prettiest along the route, Arisaig, Britain’s most-westerly railway station, and the white sands of Morar, washed by the Atlantic. Mallaig is a delightful, thriving place, with a working port, and is well worth exploring. You may like to head into the hills above, where you’ll be rewarded with some wonderful views, explore the Heritage Centre or visit the Smokery where you can arrange for kippers to be sent anywhere in the world.
Depending on your departure date, you will be staying at one of two carefully chosen hotels where the accent is very much on friendly service and warm Highland hospitality.
The Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore Half-Board The Highlander is a modern hotel set amidst the splendour of the Spey Valley in the delightful village of Newtonmore. The bedrooms are situated in two bedroom blocks just a short walk from the main hotel reception, restaurant and bar areas.
Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge Half-Board Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel dates back to 1803. The hotel, which is family owned and managed, has been sympathetically refurbished and extended over the years and now offers about 100 bedrooms.
Day Five Bid farewell to the Highlands today and travel south to Edinburgh. Depending on the time of your flight, there may be a little time to explore this beautiful city before heading to the airport.
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Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo
4 days from
£529
The best of Scotland in four days! Two vibrant cities, the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo and the shimmering beauty of Loch Lomond. AVAILABLE: Aug 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: The Edinburgh Tattoo
Falkirk Wheel Loch Lomond
Edinburgh
• Take your seat on the Castle Esplanade to see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (upgrade tickets available) • Enjoy a boat trip on shimmering Loch Lomond • A tour of the Trossachs National Park • A short guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Spend time exploring, cosmopolitan Glasgow • Experience the remarkable Falkirk Wheel (entrance payable locally) • Three nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation in The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock • Three-course evening meals at the hotel on days one and three • Return flights to Glasgow
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £102
Join us, and experience for yourself the worldfamous Royal Military Tattoo, held in Edinburgh Castle, as well as enjoying a day trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park with time spent exploring Edinburgh and Glasgow. The day begins in the Scottish capital Edinburgh with a short, guided tour. After an afternoon at leisure, take your seat for the evening performance of the Tattoo, enjoying a magical blend of music, dance and military pageantry. A day in the Trossachs National Park, including an hour-long cruise on Loch Lomond’s sparkling waters, and a visit to the iconic, 35-metre-high Falkirk Wheel, connecting the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde, completes a wonderful break.
YOUR HOTEL: The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock
HHHH
Bed & Breakfast
This modern hotel, adjacent to Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park stadium, is a 10 -15 minute walk from the historic town centre, and offers excellent accommodation and friendly service, as well as a coffee shop, restaurant and bistro. A health suite (complimentary for guests), free Wi-Fi with TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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: May to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: Titanic Belfast Experience§
Giant’s Causeway Interior, Titanic Experience§
Titanica Sculpture§
• Admission to the Titanic Belfast Experience • A half-day guided tour of Belfast • Optional tour of the Antrim Coast and a visit the Giant’s Causeway • Three nights’ bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the three-star Ibis Hotel, or, for a small supplement, the Ramada Encore • Return flights to Belfast
• Birmingham £339 • Bristol £339 • East Midlands £389 • Exeter £399 • Gatwick £339 • Heathrow £399 • Leeds/Bradford £399 • Liverpool £319 • Luton £329 • Manchester £349 • Newcastle £329 • Southampton £429 • Stansted £339 • Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway – £27
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £81 §
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Your friendly tour manager will bring the city to life on an enthralling tour. Set on the site where the ill-fated liner was built, the Titanic Belfast Experience is an award-winning state-of-the-art multi-media presentation.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Hotel, Belfast City Centre Bed & Breakfast
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HHH
Price from £319
This hotel is located close to the city’s shopping districts and the Titanic Quarter. Rooms are simple and modern with Wi-Fi, TV and there’s a 24-hour restaurant and bar.
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OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
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An included visit to the Titanic Belfast Experience is the highlight of this popular break that also includes a guided tour of the city and a chance to explore the Antrim coast.
Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre Bed & Breakfast
HHH
Price from £373
Located in the Cathedral Quarter, this comfortable hotel includes a restaurant, a lounge, free Wi-Fi and lifts. Guest rooms are contemporary and have a TV.
8-day escorted holiday from
Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast
£780
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Capri Amphitheatre, Pompeii
Capri
Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. AVAILABLE:
Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to famous Sorrento, this ever-popular holiday includes four wonderful guided excursions and plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere of this southern Italian idyll.
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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Delightful Sorrento offers everything for an enjoyable stay, with its two tiny ports backed by even tinier beaches, and its colourful, beating heart, the Piazza Tasso, pedestrianised in the evenings when the surrounding bars and cafés become a perfect place to join in enjoying the nightly passeggiata, in the cooler evening air. The included excursions feature awe-inspiring Pompeii, destroyed – yet miraculously ‘preserved’ – by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, vibrant Naples, one of Italy’s most colourful cities, the twists and turns of the famous Amalfi Drive and the exquisite Isle of Capri. An optional excursion offers a chance to tour the beautiful Campania countryside.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Delle Palme, Sant’ Agata HHH Half-Board Price from £780 Located some six miles from Sorrento, to which a regular bus service operates, this hotel boasts a restaurant, outdoor pool with sun terrace, simply furnished rooms offering a TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer.
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Hotel Girasole, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello HHH Half-Board Price from £794
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A kilometre from the resort centre, this hotel has tastefully furnished air-conditioned rooms with a hairdryer, TV, telephone and balcony and boasts a bar, lounge, restaurant, garden, outdoor pool and terrace.
• Bristol £830 • East Midlands £830 • Gatwick £780 • Liverpool £830 • Luton £810 • Manchester £830 • Stansted £810 • Countryside Tour – £47
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168
Hotel Eliseo, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello HHHH Half-Board Price from £871 Five minutes from the sea and ten minutes’ walk from Sorrento’s centre, this hotel boasts well-appointed rooms with a hairdryer, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a balcony.
Hotel Caravel, Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello HHHH Half-Board Price from £983 Approximately one kilometre from the resort centre and close to Marinella Beach. Amenities include an outdoor pool, piano bar and roof-top terrace. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar and a safe.
Please note: The transfer time from Naples airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and the transfer time from Rome airport is approximately four hours. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.
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8–day escorted holiday from
Venice, Verona & the Wonders of Lake Garda
£669
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Rialto Bridge, Venice
Limone, Lake Garda
Venice
An idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: May 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Based in a choice of hotels on Lake Garda, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation, this ever-popular escorted holiday includes four wonderful guided excursions, to glorious, incomparable Venice, Verona’s ancient streets and majestic Roman arena, the craggy Dolomites, and Garda’s colourful shores. Choose from a wide range of hotels in delightful Malcesine, colourful Torbole or bustling Limone, and, between the fascinating excursions, enjoy all the atmosphere of some of Europe’s most idyllic holiday destinations. Stroll the lakeside promenade, take a seat in a pavement café or bar, by sun-kissed day or cooler evening, or perhaps take to the water yourself, making the most of your visit to a truly special corner of the world.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:
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• Belfast £769 • Birmingham £769 • Bristol £769 • Cardiff £770 • East Midlands £759 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £699 • Heathrow £779 • Luton £709 • Manchester £719 • Stansted £669
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28
Hotel Angelini, Torbole Half-Board
HHH
Price from £669
This family-run hotel is located on the edge of Torbole, close to the lake and a ten-minute walk from the town centre. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area. All bedrooms have a balcony.
Drago Hotel, Malcesine/Brenzone HHH Half-Board Price from £730 This popular, stylish hotel is adjacent to the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine. There is a restaurant and bar, beautiful gardens and outdoor swimming pool. Bedrooms offer satellite TV and a balcony.
Hotel Rely, Malcesine/Brenzone HHH Half-Board Price from £737 Located four-and-a-half miles south of Malcesine, the hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift, outdoor pool and sun terrace. All the bedrooms have a TV, and a balcony/ terrace. Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Bergamo and three hours from Milan. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. *Complimentary local wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water are served with dinner. Please note: For a full list of available hotels for this escorted tour please visit our website.
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Hotel Royal Village, Limone Half-Board*
HHHH
Price from £730
A 10-minute walk to the lake (or for a small charge, take the shuttle bus), this hotel has one indoor and two outdoor pools, three restaurants and three evenings’ entertainment. Bedrooms have a balcony or terrace.
8-day resort-based holiday from
Lake Garda
£379
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Riva del Garda
Limone
Lake Garda
Offering a taste of the Mediterranean along its sunny shores, idyllic Garda is the perfect ‘lakes and mountains’ holiday choice. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018
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• Belfast £449 • Birmingham £459 • Bristol £459 • Cardiff £459 • East Midlands £519 • Edinburgh £479 • Gatwick £379 • Heathrow £469 • Luton £399 • Manchester £459 • Stansted £389
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Stroll the lakeside promenade Sun bathe on the lake shore, dotted with tiny beaches Enjoy long lunches or a delicious ice-cream Board a boat for a cruise – take in Gardone Riviera’s Grand Hotel or Desenzano, walled Peschiera, Sirmione’s Scaligera Castle, Roman settlement and the lake’s largest town Verona’s world-famous opera provides entertainment Rent a bike or take a hike in the hills above Shop for locally produced handicrafts
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Grand Circular Tour – from £42 • Venice – from £52 • Verona – £27 • The Dolomites – from £33
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.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Modena, Malcesine – Bed & Breakfast
Price from £379
3H Hotel Rely, Malcesine – Half-Board
Price from £567
3H Hotel, Malcesine, Malcesine – Half-Board
Price from £616
3H Drago Hotel, Malcesine – Half-Board
Price from £560
3H Hotel Lago di Garda, Malcesine – Bed & Breakfast
Price from £603
3H Hotel Geier, Torbole – Bed & Breakfast
Price from £448
4H Piccolo Mondo, Torbole – Half-Board
Price from £679
4H Royal Village Hotel, Limone – Half-Board
Price from £623
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Bergamo and three hours and 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa.
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8–day escorted holiday from
Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily
£909
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Sicilian Coastline
Agrigento
Taormina & Mount Etna
This marvellous two-centre holiday lifts the veil on Italy’s southern island outpost, its treasures and its stunning natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights in the foothills of Mount Etna • Discover Europe’s most celebrated active volcano • Enjoy hill-top Taormina, one of the Mediterranean’s most sparkling treasures • Visit Syracuse, one of Ancient Greece’s most important cities • Spend a day exploring the beautiful Aeolian Islands of Lìpari and Vulcano • Spend four nights in a beach-side hotel close to Cefalù • Discover and explore Sicily’s colourful capital Palermo • The monastery at Monreale is one of Italy’s greatest 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
This wonderful holiday 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. The holiday includes visits to Etna’s lava-strewn slopes and hilltop Taormina, the island’s historic capital Palermo, a day amongst the offshore Aeolian isles and the chance to experience ancient Agrigento. The stunning treasures of Archimedes’ Syracuse are also visited, and an optional excursion gives you the opportunity to visit the Doric Temple in Segesta and the historic mountain town of Erice. In the company of a tour manager, you’ll discover centuries-old Palermo – founded by the Phoenicians, and ruled by Carthaginian, Greek and Norman conquerors. You’ll visit the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Built ‘between the sea and the sky’, with breathtaking views of Etna and the sweeping Ionian coast at its feet, 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, as the crumbling, but still-magnificent columns and portals are brought to life by our guide.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS:
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OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Segesta – £33
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £182 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel on arrival is approximately 30 minutes from Catania and three hours from Palermo. On departure the transfer time is approximately two hours to Catania and one hour to Palermo. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.
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Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale Half-Board
HHHH nights 1-3
Set amongst gardens and shaded by tall palms, this hotel, at the foot of Mount Etna, offers views of the volcano and the coastline. All air-conditioned rooms offer Wi-Fi, TV, safe, mini-bar and a hairdryer, and, in addition to an outdoor pool, the hotel boasts a restaurant overlooking the garden, a pool bar, lounge and bar.
Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel, near Cefalù HHHH Half-Board nights 4-7 Some 12 miles west of Cefalù this green oasis, set beside a private stretch of sand, offers a wide range of amenities with a dining room, lounges, reception, outdoor pools, sun terraces, lifts, tennis court, mini-golf and full entertainment programme. Comfortable air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a hairdryer and telephone.
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Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Mendula
£1,379
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Dubrovnik
Hvar
MS Mendula
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 close to Dubrovnik • Cruise through the Elaphiti Isles, calling at stunning Mljet • Visit picture-book Scedro and famously chic Hvar • Discover and explore stunning Roman Split • Entrance fees to Mljet National Park, Split’s Diocletian Palace, and the cathedral • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Brač • Visit Korcula where, legend has it, Marco Polo was born • Discover and explore walled Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Guided tours of Hvar, Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik • Seven nights’ accommodation on board MS Mendula in a lower deck cabin (upgrade cabins are available for a supplement) • Breakfast each day, five lunches and two evening meals, including the Captain’s Dinner • Return flights to Dubrovnik • Return airport transfers
Cruise through the warm, blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, gently islandhopping on board beautiful, twin-masted MS Mendula, your delightful air-conditioned ‘private yacht’. With up to just 31 passengers, Mendula, at 36 metres in length, is small enough to get into some of Croatia’s most picturesque harbours and some idyllic ‘hidden coves’, as well as being a perfect floating ‘home-from-home’ in which to visit Croatia’s ancient cities – including Split and Dubrovnik – and some idyllic off-shore isles. You’ll sail in blue waters, passing the tantalising Elaphiti, or ‘Deer Islands’, visiting Mljet Island, legendary hiding place of Odysseus and Calypso, and calling at the islet of Scedro and Hvar, the most celebrated of Croatia’s offshore archipelago. Included tours of Split with its wondrous UNESCO-listed Old Town and palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian and the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik, with its red-roofed buildings and encircling fortifications are highlights of your holiday. You’ll also call at Brač , Croatia’s third largest island, with its stunning beaches, especially clear waters and sleepy main town of Supetar, and verdant Korcula, settled for at least 6,000 years and birthplace, legend has it, of the explorer Marco Polo. This is a wonderful holiday for anyone who has ever dreamed of taking a cruise on a yacht, and you’re guaranteed not to venture very far from the shore.
YOUR INCLUDED CRUISE: MS Mendula 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. MS Mendula cruises at a leisurely 12 knots.
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £1,379 • Bristol £1,389 • East Midlands £1,455 • Edinburgh £1,375 • Gatwick £1,379 • Leeds/Bradford £1,375 • Manchester £1,375 • Newcastle £1,375 • Stansted £1,329
CRUISE ONLY – WITHOUT FLIGHTS FROM £1,179
Travel at your convenience on certain dates by making your own arrangements to Dubrovnik to join Mendula at the quayside. For full pricing or to book please call us.
YOUR CABIN CHOICES:
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £350
Category B – Lower Deck Cabin Category A – Main Deck Cabin Category A+ – Upper Deck Cabin
Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to quayside to board MS Mendula is approximately 40 minutes. Please note: At the captain’s discretion it may be necessary to alter the order of the itinerary of your holiday.
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8-day escorted holiday from
Hidden Portugal
£639
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Douro Valley
Ponte de Lima
River Douro, Porto
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: May 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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. Journey through the Vinho Verde vineyards to the market town of Ponte de Lima, and on to Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda Geres. Optional excursions include a visit to Barcelos – home to Europe’s largest open-air market – and Braga, former catholic capital, with its fabled Bom Jesus shrine. You may decide to spend a day in the wine-producing Douro Valley and visit a working quinta. Don’t miss the opportunity to journey across the Spanish border to the stunning city of Santiago de Compostela and its shrine, visited by pilgrims since medieval times.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £669 • Bristol £649 • Gatwick £649 • Luton £639 • Manchester £659 • Stansted £649
Estalagem Santo André, Póvoa de Varzim HHH Half-Board Price from £639
TOUR ONLY – WITHOUT FLIGHTS FROM £449
The family-run Santo André, in our opinion a superior three-star hotel, is beside a long, sandy beach, approximately two-miles from the town centre. Airconditioned rooms offer a mini-bar and satellite TV. There is a restaurant offering panoramic views, a reception with free Wi-Fi, bar and lounge and an outdoor pool.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Póvoa de Varzim HHH Half-Board Price from £674
Travel at your convenience on certain dates by making your own arrangements to Oporto airport or the hotel. For further information, or to book, please visit our website or call us. • Douro Valley and Régua – from £40 • Barcelos & Braga – from £20 • Santiago de Compostela – from £30
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £112 Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.
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This well-appointed hotel is next to the beach in the centre of Póvoa de Varzim, and offers indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and table tennis, a comfortable bar and lounge areas, a reception and restaurant with glorious sea views. There is also a Wellness Centre. Air-conditioned rooms offer a hairdryer, mini-bar and satellite TV.
6–day escorted holiday from
Seville, Granada & Classic Spain
£639
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La Alhambra, Granada
An exciting exploration of Andalucía, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life. AVAILABLE:
Based in the quintessentially Andalusian town of Antequera, in its setting beneath the High Sierra, this popular holiday includes four wonderful excursions as well as plenty of time to enjoy a stay in the heart of a land rich in history and legend, where some of Europe’s most wonderful cities dot the plain beyond the famous sun-blessed coast.
May, 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Soak up the atmosphere of Antequera, which in addition to cafés, bars and shops, boasts an imposing Moorish fortress and some prehistoric burial sites to add to the interest of a stay here, and head out on journeys of discovery with our friendly, experienced tour manager. Take in glorious Seville, ‘City of Flamenco’, setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ and home to a great cathedral, Spain’s oldest bullring and the River Guadalquivir, up which Columbus once sailed. Don’t miss the chance to sample the city’s famous tapas and to wander the orange-tree-lined streets. You’ll also visit white-washed Ronda, atop a great gorge, with its own ancient bullring and Roman-style baths, and after an opportunity to discover Cordoba’s wonders on an optional tour, the holiday is crowned by one of Spain’s greatest treasures, incomparable Granada, set beneath the snow-capped Sierra, where you’ll enjoy a guided introductory tour and a visit to the stunning Alhambra palace and gardens.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria, Antequera HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £639
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £729 • Birmingham £789 • Bristol £679 • East Midlands £659 • Edinburgh £759 • Exeter £829 • Gatwick £639 • Glasgow £869 • Leeds/Bradford £689 • Liverpool £669 • Luton £649 • Manchester £709 • Newcastle £749 • Southampton £739 • Stansted £639
This modern hotel is located within walking distance of the centre of Antequera and its fine selection of bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, cafeteria, reading room and large terrace. Spacious, airconditioned rooms are decorated in contemporary style and offer Wi-Fi, a hairdryer and telephone.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cordoba – £49
Hotel Antequera, Antequera HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £809
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £115
This elegant four-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, gym, gardens and terraces, piano bar, cafeteria, restaurant, hair salon and souvenir shop. A spa, indoor pool and golf-course are all payable locally. Air-conditioned rooms offer satellite TV, a mini-bar hairdryer. Upgrade to half-board for a supplement.
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Unfortunately the Alhambra is not suitable for wheelchair users.
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8-day escorted holiday from
Prague, Budapest & Vienna
£749
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Some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and colourful cities, together with their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. AVAILABLE: May to Nov 2018*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • See Charles’ Bridge’s blackened statues and Old Town Square’s fascinating astronomical clock • Journey through beautiful, forested Bohemia • A guided tour brings to life Imperial Vienna • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace – home to the Spanish Riding School of Vienna • Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava, en route to Hungary • Explore twin city Budapest, with its style and traditional thermal baths, on a guided tour • Danube river cruise in Budapest, with stunning views of the vast Gothic Parliament • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Prague (3), Vienna (2) and Budapest (2) • Outbound flight to Prague, returning from Budapest • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Beginning in the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, and including three fascinating guided tours, this hugely popular journey through the heart of Bohemia also takes in magnificent Vienna, home to stunning palaces, a vibrant cultural life, and the very best coffee and cake, the cosmopolitan Slovakian capital Bratislava, and majestic ‘twin-city’ Budapest, which sits astride the mighty River Danube. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to discover Baroque gem Dresden, completes the wonderful tour. Day One Fly to Prague, and upon
arrival meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel. Dependent upon your arrival time, there may be the opportunity of a first exploration of the Czech capital. Day Two Get to know this, one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, which has miraculously survived the turbulent centuries unscathed. Join our guide for a walking tour which will introduce you to the exquisite Old Town, or Staré Mesto, the city’s heart since the 13th-century, then cross the River Vlatva by the famous
cobbled Charles Bridge, with its blackened statues, into the steeply sloping left bank and the Hradč any district, dominated by the imposing mass of Prague’s ancient castle. Beneath this magnificent building, home to great St Vitus’ Cathedral and the historic Royal Palace, are the narrow, sloping cobbled streets of Malá Strana, or Little Quarter. Following the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. This evening, why not join our optional river cruise with buffet dinner.
Prague
Czech Republic
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £779 • Bristol £759 • East Midlands £839 • Edinburgh £809 • Gatwick £749 • Luton £759 • Manchester £799 • Stansted £749
Vienna
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Austria
• Evening Prague River Cruise – £31 • Dresden (full day) – £10 • Schönbrunn Palace – £20 • Folklore Evening Budapest – £31
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.
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Budapest
Hungary
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154
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Belvedere Palace, Vienna
Budapest
Day Three Explore the fascinating
city at your leisure today, or join the optional excursion to the former Eastern Germany’s Baroque gem Dresden, with its restored glories, including the stupendous Frauenkirche, which lay in ruins from 1945 until its rebuilding following reunification, the surrounding Altstadt, Baroque Theaterplatz, the Residenzschloss – seat of Saxon kings and home to a priceless jewel collection – and the pavilions and courtyards of the Zwinger buildings, all south of the River Elbe. On the northern bank, Neustadt and its neighbouring Aussere Neustadt quarter brim with life, and are also home to several fascinating museums. Don’t miss the view of the Altstadt from Neustadt’s riverside meadows. Day Four Take your leave of Prague
to head south into Bohemia, a rolling, romantic region of dense forests, medieval towns and hill-top castles. By early afternoon you will have crossed into Austria, and will arrive in the great Imperial city of Vienna. Enjoy a guided introduction to the magnificent seat of the Hapsburg Empire, with its imposing Baroque palaces and cathedral. The world famous Hofburg Palace is home to the Spanish Riding School, the Vienna Boys’ Choir, several museums and the Austrian President, and the Old Town, or Innere Stadt, is a labyrinth of streets humming with the buzz of shops and cafés. Vienna is famous as the home of the Kaffeehaus, and no doubt during your visit there’ll be time to sit and enjoy coffee and cake in one of several celebrated Viennese meeting-places. Day Five This morning, explore the
Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
Day Six Bid farewell to the Austrian
capital and cross into picturesque Slovakia and its wonderful capital, Bratislava, delightfully set on the River Danube close to the point where Austria and Hungary converge. A cosmopolitan mix of Central European influences, Bratislava boasts glorious Baroque palaces and some stunning churches. After a fascinating few hours in the city, re-board the coach to make the onward journey into Hungary and its glorious, Danube-side ‘twin’ capital Budapest, for a last two-night stay. Day Seven An included guided tour
this morning introduces the ‘twin’ city, set astride the river. On one ‘half’ sits Buda, an elegant hillside of opulent buildings, while opposite Pest is a bustling hive of museums, galleries, thermal baths, restaurants and bars. Discover the former’s castle district, with its delightful medieval houses and the fascinating Matyas Church with its medieval frescoes, and take a look at the spectacular vista from Fishermen’s Bastion. In Pest, the vast Gothic Parliament lining the river and the grandiose Heroes Square, with its imposing columns and statues, are just two of the highlights. Later this afternoon, you will enjoy an included river cruise, while this evening, you have the chance to join our optional folklore evening of traditional Hungarian music and food.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Crystal Palace, Prague Bed & Breakfast
HHHH nights 1–3
This modern hotel is ideally located in the heart of Prague, just a few minutes’ walk from Wenceslas Square, and offers high levels of service and comfort. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour reception and lounge area, lift, sauna and bar. Guest rooms are stylish and all have private facilities, mini-bar, safety deposit box and satellite TV.
Simm’s Hotel, Vienna Bed & Breakfast
HHHH nights 4-5
This stylish hotel is located in Vienna’s 11th district, close to the Stadthalle, and Simmeringer one of Vienna’s longest shopping streets. The historical centre including St Stephens Cathedral can be reached via the nearby metro line. All of the tastefully decorated bedrooms have air conditioning, mini bar, flat-screen TV, telephone, safe and free Wi-Fi. There is also a reception, bar and lounge area, and a café.
Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest Bed & Breakfast
HHHH nights 6-7
Located in the heart of the city, a short tram ride away from many of the famous sights including the Parliament Building and Heroes’ Square. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lounge, a wellness centre including a gym, swimming pool and spa treatments (local charge). All of the bedrooms have hairdryer, mini-bar, satellite TV, air conditioning and safe.
Lion’s Garden Hotel
Crystal Palace Hotel
Day Eight Transfer back to the airport for your return flight.
*ITINERARY UPDATES On certain dates the itinerary will operate in reverse, arriving into Budapest and departing from Prague.
city once again, or join the optional excursion to the Schönbrunn Palace, Imperial summer home and one of Austria’s greatest treasures, a magnificent building that once echoed with the music of the young Mozart.
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More to discover and explore Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway
6 days from
Available: May to Oct 2018
Based in the lively town of Letterkenny, highlights include a visit to County Antrim’s astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway, with its truly extraordinary rock formations and a day on the Inishowen Peninsula, an area steeped in heritage and antiquity.
£539
Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Exeter • Gatwick • Heathrow • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Southampton • Stansted
The Giant’s Causeway
Historic Railways of the Isle of Man
5 days from
Available: May to Oct 2018
Join us for a break to an island of rolling hills, wonderful beaches and unpolluted skies. The island is full of fascination, and its heritage railways offer a marvellous way to explore it in earnest.
£499
Flying from • Belfast • Birmingham • Gatwick • Glasgow • Liverpool • London City • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle Castletown Station © www.visitisleofman.com
Ireland’s Beautiful South West
6 days from
£569
Available: May to Oct 2018
Experience an ever-changing panorama of land and seascapes, including the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry, and enjoy some fascinating visits while staying in this beautiful corner of Ireland. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Gatwick • Heathrow • Manchester • Southampton • Stansted
Ring of Kerry
Available: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
8 days from
£749
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. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Cardiff • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
Cliffs of Moher
Seven Cities of Italy Available: May to Oct 2018
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Lake Como
8 days from
£829
Marvel at incomparable Venice; Romeo and Juliet’s Verona; the Renaissance majesty of Florence; the hill-top shrine of Assisi; and the Tuscan gems of Siena and San Gimignano. Combining a stay on the shores of Lake Garda with time in the Tuscan countryside, this popular escorted tour is full of fascination. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
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£499
The chance to discover one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Ireland, renowned for its ancient Gaelic heritage and traditional Irish hospitality. Visits to Kyle Abbey and the Cliffs of Moher are just two highlights.
Kylemore Abbey
Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express
6 days from
Flying from • Bristol • East Midlands • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Stansted
Adare
Available: May to Oct 2018
Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West
The Colosseum, Rome
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Florence
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The Spirit of Kraków
8 days from
Available: May to Nov 2018
£589
Available: May to Oct 2018
£459
Discover one of major Central European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Kraków, former Archbishopric of Pope JohnPaul II, and a colourful university seat humming with modern life, is one of Europe’s must-see ‘new’ destinations.
Including a guided tour of walled fortresscitadel Carcassonne, as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners.
Flying from • Bournemouth • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Liverpool • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted
Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
Carcassonne
5 days from
Pont d’Avignon
Wawel Castle
Cloth Hall, Kraków
Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus Available: May, Jun, Sep to Dec 2018, Jan to Apr 2019
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.
8 days from
£689
Flying from • Belfast • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted
Kyrenia Harbour
Croatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled Available: May to Oct 2018
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 exquisite Lake Bled; and spend a wonderful day in the glorious Plitvice Lakes National Park.
£799
Flying from • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Southend • Stansted
Rovinj
Steam Railways of Austria
8 days from
Available: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
£789
Join us in the scenic Tyrol, where as well as a stay in an Alpine idyll, you’ll enjoy journeys on some delightful vintage railways, and a visit to Imperial Innsbruck. Savour the delights of a welcoming hotel, and in addition to the included tours, join some wonderful optional excursions. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Cardiff • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
Ziller Valley Steam Train
8 days from
Innsbruck
Swiss Alpine Glories Available: May, Jun, Aug to Oct 2018
£819
This wonderful – and wonderful value – holiday to beautiful, breathtaking Switzerland is based in a welcoming, internationally celebrated resort in an idyllic setting between Lake Geneva and the glorious Bernese Oberland, and offers a host of marvellous included and optional excursions to savour and enjoy. Flying from • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester
Lake Lucerne
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The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway
8–day escorted holiday from
£889
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Aurlandsfjord
Bergen
Kviknes Hotel
This journey to one of the world’s most delightful destinations is less a holiday and more a treasured souvenir for life. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a stay in a wonderful fjord-side hotel • Be treated as honoured guests by the welcoming 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 • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen* £1,079 • Birmingham £1,079 • Bristol £1,079 • Cardiff £1,079 • Durham Tees Valley £1,079 • Edinburgh £1,079 • Gatwick* £889 • Glasgow £1,079 • Humberside £1,079 • Inverness £1,079 • Leeds/Bradford £1,079 • London City £1,079 • Manchester £1,099 • Newcastle £1,109 • Norwich £1,079
Based in an exquisite fjord-side village in one of the world’s most beautiful locations – pictured above – 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. Spend seven wonderful nights in idyllic Balestrand, on the shores of mighty Sognefjord, at the welcoming Kviknes Hotel. Get to know the village and its inhabitants, all of whom are keen to act as hosts for your visit, and enjoy clear mountain air and stunning scenery, whether it’s the springtime valleys bedecked with blossom, or the late summer glories of fjord-side forests ablaze with vibrant colour. Wonderful excursions enhance the pleasure of your stay, with an included day trip by boat to historic Bergen, with its narrow cobbled streets and medieval houses, vibrant harbour and Fish Market. 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, when Sognefjord will be introduced by your tour manager. Optional tours include chances to visit the breathtaking Jostedal Glacier and the un-missable ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ excursion, one of the world’s most scenic journeys, by coach, boat and train, across stunning parts of the region.
YOUR HOTEL:
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Jostedal Glacier – £65 • Norway in a Nutshell – £189
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (WITH BALCONY): £217
Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately four hours. *Flights from Aberdeen and Gatwick are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see online for details. Luggage will be checked through and will be waiting for you at your final destination.
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Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand Half-Board
HHHH
Kviknes Hotel, which once welcomed the Kaiser and his entourage, is a magnificent, fjord-side, Swiss-style, wooden building, with a modern addition, both set against a breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped peaks. The hotel has fine public areas, including a spacious restaurant overlooking the fjord, large and comfortable lounges and a stylish bar – echoes of a bygone era! 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’.