SAGA Holidays Escorted Tours May 2019_Nov 2020

Explore the world’s best destinations with a low deposit of £99pp – book by March 31, 2019

ESCORTED TOURS

MAY 2019-NOVEMBER 2020

Where will your adventure take you?

From exclusive small-ship cruises along the Croatian coast and a thrilling safari through Kenya, to a mesmerising adventure in Uzbekistan and a journey through China, there’s a world of amazing moments to discover on our Escorted Tours.

Each expertly-planned itinerary has been created to take you right to the heart of some of the world’s most exciting destinations including the Galapagos Islands, Japan, Albania and more, so you can enjoy incredible moments and unique experiences that show a destination at its best.

LOCA L EXPERTI WHENEVER YOU NSE EED IT We want you to

get the most out of the places you visit, enjo y an authentic expe rience and pe rh aps discover someth ing new, whic h is why our tours come with the added bonus of a kn owledgeable To ur M anager who wi ll accompany you throughout yo ur trip. They’r e not there to herd you around, bu t to make sure ever ything runs smoothly and that you enjoy the best possible tour experien ce.

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aiting The world is w you to meet 6 Croatia 11 Albania 12 Italy 13 Corsica & Sardinia Greece & her islands 14 15 Portugal 16 Egypt 17 Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa 18 Kenya 19 Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos 20 Georgia & Armenia 21 Uzbekistan 22 India 23 Japan 25 China n at Discover our full collectio saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to book early because holidays can sell out fast and prices sometimes increase. Prices were correct at time of going to print in March 2019 and should be used as a guide.

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Discover a tour to suit you…

Small-ship cruises

Activity Level

Sometimes the best way to see some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery is from the sea, which is why we created our exclusive small-ship tours.

Carrying no more than 40 passengers these handpicked small ships provide a sociable atmosphere as they hug the coast, exploring tiny islets and harbours you’d otherwise miss.

We’ve rated each holiday based on how active it is, so you can choose a level that feels right for you: 1. Any walking will be at a leisurely pace for no more than a few hours. Travel between hotels will be limited to shorter journeys.

2. There may be a greater degree of walking on these tours, and sometimes the terrain is a little more challenging. These itineraries pack plenty into each day, which may mean a brisk pace and longer journeys.

3. These tours require a higher level of fitness and mobility as they’ll often involve a lot of walking over difficult terrain, sometimes at altitude. Long journeys may be necessary and you may be required to access different modes of transport, such as 4x4s and boats.

Every tour is unique, so we have catergorised each as accurately as possible. More information can be found on the holiday page, and if you have any questions you can call our knowledgeable team who will be happy to help.

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…and value as incredible as the places you explore Included travel insurance§ on all holidays VIP door-to-door travel service included on all Worldwide holidays

Tourist visas included on the majority of holidays

Dedicated Tour Manager available throughout your holiday

All tour departures are 100% guaranteed

SAGA’S BREXIT PROMISE • Book any holiday departing this year by March 31, 2019 and we guarantee the price today will be the price you pay when you go on holiday • Should Brexit affect prices later, they will not be passed on to you • Plus, your booking is protected by ATOL and ABTA • Our prices include optional travel insurance as standard • All tour departures are 100% guaranteed

Rest assured you will not be impacted by Brexit…

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§Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, or a reduction if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

Cover will be subject to a few medical questions. See page 27 for more details.

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CROATIA

Dalmatian Island Explorer

SMALL SHIP

aboard MV Emanuel hhh, MV Fantazija hhhh or MV Nautilus hhhh+

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Voyage aboard a vintage-style ship reserved exclusively for Saga guests. It's a wonderful way to appreciate the natural beauty and rich history of the lovely islands and tiny islets that grace Croatia's Adriatic Sea.

Split ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Dubrovnik-Sipan. Fly to the historic city of Dubrovnik and embark your ship. In the afternoon, your voyage begins as you sail north along the stunning coast of the Dubrovnik Riviera to the peaceful island of Sipan, part of the famous Elafiti Islands. You moor in Sipanska Luka overnight (cruises aboard MV Nautilus moor in nearby Slano on the mainland). D Day 2: Sipan-Korcula. This morning, cruise past the Peljesac Peninsula where you can view hilltops clad with vineyards and fruit trees as you journey to the island of Korcula.

Berth overnight in the main town, also called Korcula, which is believed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. B, L, D Day 3: Korcula-Makarska-Pucisca. Your cruise continues north to Makarska, then sails to Pucisca on the island of Brac, the third-largest island on the Adriatic Coast.

Pucisca is famed for its stone and masonry.

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The stone has been used for centuries in the building of palaces and cathedrals across Dalmatia and overseas too. B, L, D Day 4: Pucisca-Split. Continue your voyage north to Split, Croatia's second-biggest city which boasts a charming old town that contains the majestic Diocletian's Palace.

Admire this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most impressive Roman ruins in existence during a guided walking tour of Split. B, L, D Day 5: Split-Hvar. Cruise south today, crossing the Hvar Channel and sailing through the narrow passage that separates the islands of Brac and Solta. You can appreciate stunning panoramas of the two islands from your ship before docking in Hvar town where you can enjoy a brief walking tour. B, L, D Day 6: Hvar-Mljet. Today you cruise from Hvar and further south along the Adriatic coast to Mljet for a guided visit. Much of the island is carpeted by forest and the rest is sprinkled with fields, vineyards and small villages. The western part is a national park featuring Aleppo pine and holm oak. Within the park are two saltwater lakes, Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero. B, L, D Day 7: Mljet-Dubrovnik. In the morning set sail for your final port of call, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik, passing the Elafiti Islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan en route.

Moor within sight of the impressive medieval walls that enclose this magnificent city before enjoying a guided walking tour around its historic streets. B, L, D

Day 8: Dubrovnik-UK. Disembark and travel to the airport for your flight to the UK. B Please note: The on-board free bar, open 11 hours daily from 11am-10pm, serves local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

A reasonable level of fitness is needed on this tour: excursions may involve walking on uneven ground and when ships berth side by side, you may need to cross between them and negotiate ladders. The Captain reserves the right to change the order of the itinerary if weather conditions are bad or if ports are very busy.

Extend your holiday Dubrovnik Riviera (for cruises aboard MV Fantazija and MV Nautlius) 7 nights from £299*. All inclusive. See more of the Dubrovnik Riviera after your cruise with a stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Albatros . Set in the quaint village of Cavtat, this hotel has a wonderful beachfront location in an area of outstanding natural beauty. *Price based on Oct 14, 2019 departure aboard MV Nautilus. Please note, there are no excursions included.

Dubrovnik Riviera (for cruises aboard MV Emanuel) 7 nights from £289*.

All inclusive. Enjoy the delightful Dubrovnik Riviera from the locally rated 3-star Hotel Astarea in Mlini. With great views across the Adriatic Sea, this hotel is ideal if you're looking for relaxation – and the all-inclusive value is exclusive to Saga guests! *Price based on Oct 17, 2019 departure. Please note, there are no excursions included.

Please see page 27 for details.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 300 600 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/dalmatian

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Excursions and visits Visit Korcula – Marco Polo's birthplace Enjoy views of the Makarska Riviera Explore ancient Split Visit Hvar – Croatia's sunniest island Sail the lovely channel between Brac and Solta Mljet island visit Cruising close to the Elafiti Islands Dubrovnik city tour l

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All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing an outside cabin, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

Getting You There Prices are based on British Airways from Gatwick. Please enquire for regional flights.

• Ask about our great value upgrades to Club Europe or Business Class

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 300 500 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

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CROATIA

Coasts and Coves of Dalmatia

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SMALL SHIP MV Maritimo hhhh+ or MV Liberty hhhh

Exclusively for Saga guests

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Navigate the tranquil waterways, coves and bays of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast in the comfort of a small ship, calling at stunning cities like Dubrovnik and Split, as well as the glorious islands of Korcula, Hvar and Mljet.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Split. Fly to Split and transfer to the port to embark your ship. Enjoy dinner as you remain moored here overnight.

Day 2: Split-Hvar. A morning walking tour of Split reveals the fabulous Diocletian’s Palace.

Then you cross the Hvar Channel and pass between the beautiful islands of Brac and Solta en route to Hvar, where a short walking tour completes the day.

Day 3: Hvar-Mljet. Cruise from Hvar to Mljet to explore the amazing national park here – expect wooded mountains and secluded lagoons.

Day 4: Mljet-Dubrovnik. Sail past the glorious Elafiti Island archipelago to Dubrovnik, mooring within sight of the medieval walls.

A walking tour will reveal the historic city encircled within them, after which you can explore the city at your leisure.

Day 5: Dubrovnik-Sipan. Spend the day cruising northward in the direction of Sipan, the largest of the Elafati Islands, where you moor for the night.

Day 6: Sipan-Korcula.

Today you cruise past the Peljesac Peninsula with its sharp mountain peaks to the town of Korcula on the island of the same name – be sure to sample the island’s excellent white wine.

Day 7: Korcula-Makarska-Pucisca. Continue to the port town of Makarska, before heading to Pucisca which is set on the shores of a fjord-like cove on the island of Brac.

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• 7 nights on board the ship reserved exclusively for Saga guests • 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Free bar open 11 hours a day • Local wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the cruise Excursions and visits • Explore ancient Split and the Diocletian’s Palace • Sail the lovely channel between Brac and Solta • Visit Hvar – Croatia's sunniest island • Mljet island visit • Cruising close to the Elafiti Islands • Dubrovnik city tour • Visit Korcula

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Day 8: Pucisca-Split. Return to Split where you disembark your ship for your transfer to airport and return flight to UK.

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• Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return flights and transfers • Saga tour manager • Porterage aboard ship.

"A really lovely holiday, relaxed and interesting, excellent in all ways" Francis, Canterbury

Please note: There’s a free bar on board open 11 hours daily from 11am-10pm, serving local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A reasonable level of fitness is needed on this tour, excursions may involve walking on uneven ground and when ships berth side by side, you may need to cross between them and negotiate ladders. The Captain reserves the right to change the order of the itinerary if weather conditions are bad or if ports are very busy.

Makarska 7 nights. All inclusive. After your cruise stay seven nights at the locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel, please call for details.

Ships reserved exclusively for Saga guests MV Maritimo Catering for 34 passengers, this vessel has a dining room, bar, a sun deck and hot tub plus a bathing platform. All modern air-conditioned and ensuite cabins are located on the upper or main decks.

MV Liberty Catering for for 36 passengers, amenities include an open-plan restaurant and bar area, top-deck jacuzzi and several seating areas. All air-conditioned ensuite cabins are located on the upper, main and lower decks.

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All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and may only be available for a limited number of bookings. Prices vary across the month, may change and current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

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Getting You There Prices are based on Croatia Airlines from Gatwick.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 300 600 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/croatian-voyage

CROATIA

Voyage along the Croatian Coast SMALL-SHIP TOURS MV My Wayhhhh

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Discover some of Dalmatia’s most awe-inspiring scenery on this small-ship cruise.

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FREE UPGRADE to Main Deck Cabin on Apr 19, 2019 departure Day 1: UK-Split-Rogoznica (or Primosten). Fly to Split and transfer to the port to embark your ship. Sail to Rogoznica or Primosten (depending on the port conditions). D Day 2: Rogoznica (or Primosten)-Vodice-Zadar.

Explore the typical Dalmatian town of Vodice this morning before cruising on to Zadar for a guided tour. See the Roman forum, the medieval basilica and mighty city walls.

Later you can enjoy an optional tasting of cherry brandy. Tonight look forward to live entertainment with dinner. B, L, D Day 3: Zadar-Sali-Telascica. Set sail for the island of Dugi Otok and spend the morning in Sali, the main town. Cruise on to the protected bay of Telascica, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk through the national park to see the island’s incredible white cliffs, that rise to a lofty 200 metres above the sea, and hear a talk from a local expert. The ship will moor in the bay until morning. B, L, D Day 4: Telascica-KornatiZlarin. Today enjoy a scenic cruise through Kornati National Park, where more than 100 islands are divided by narrow channels and serene bays. Keep an eye out for Roman ruins and old fortresses that crown the hilltops, as well as the razor-sharp cliffs that plunge deep into the sea. Sail to the island of Zlarin and the village of the same name, where you moor overnight. B, L, D Day 5: Zlarin-Skradin. Explore Krka National Park and see the crystal clear water and gorgeous waterfalls, surrounded by flourishing forest.

This afternoon perhaps join an optional winetasting in the village of Plastovo – taste

some of Dalmatia’s best wines and enjoy a light tapas dinner at the Bibich winery. B, L, D Day 6: Skradin-Sibenik-Trogir. See the palaces and churches of Sibenik on a guided walk this morning before cruising on to Trogir. A guided tour will reveal its Venetian elegance, with it’s charming waterways and eye-catching red-roofed buildings. B, L, D Day 7: Trogir-Split. Enjoy time for a swim off the coast of Ciovo Island before cruising back to Split. Discover the city’s rich Roman heritage during an included tour, which will show you the amazing Diocletian’s Palace, a vast UNESCO-listed complex that encompasses much of the city’s old town. B, L, D Day 8: Split-UK. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to UK. B Please note: A reasonable level of fitness is needed on this tour, excursions may involve walking on uneven ground and when ships berth side by side, you may need to cross between them and negotiate ladders. The Captain reserves the right to change the order of the itinerary depending on weather conditions or if ports are very busy.

You can extend your holiday on the Makarska Riviera. Please see page 27 for details.

MV My Wayhhhh Reserved exclusively for Saga guests The ship features a sun deck, hot tub and a bathing platform for swimming. All cabins are en suite. The on-board free bar is open 11 hours daily from 11am-10pm, serving local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 300 500 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

SAVE up to £350 ^on selected cabin grades and departures when you book

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Getting You There Prices are based on Croatia Airlines from Gatwick. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airlines.

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To find out more visit saga.co.uk/croatian-adventure

CROATIA

Islands of Dalmatia SMALL SHIP

MV Aurora hhhh

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

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Sail along the stunning Croatian coastline stopping to explore Vis, Hvar and Split on included sightseeing tours. You’ll also visit the beautiful National Parks of Krka and Kornati, enjoy wine tasting in Brac and venture into the enchanting Blue Cave of Bisevo on this all-inclusive cruise.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Split. Fly to Split, transfer to your ship and embark MV Aurora. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner. Your ship remains moored in Split overnight. D Day 2: Split-Primosten and Krka National Park-Zadar. Sail to Primosten and continue to the spectacular falls of Krka National Park for an included half-day excursion. Then rejoin your ship and continue cruising along the coast to Zadar for an overnight mooring. B, L, D Day 3: Zadar-Kornati National Park-Zlarin.

Today enjoy a scenic cruise through Kornati National Park, where more than 100 islands are divided by narrow channels and serene bays. Keep an eye out for Roman ruins and old fortresses that crown the hilltops, as well as the razor-sharp cliffs that plunge deep into the sea. Sail to the island of Zlarin where you moor at the main village, also called Zlarin. Look forward to live entertainment and an olive oil and cheese tasting session on board this evening. B, L, D Day 4: Zlarin-Vis. Sail to Vis where today’s included half-day excursion reveals well-preserved remains of a Roman public bath. Your ship remains moored here overnight and you’ll enjoy live entertainment on board this evening. B, L, D Day 5: Vis-Blue Cave-Hvar. Hop across the water to the tiny island of Bisevo for an included excursion into the magical Blue Cave, where reflections off the water

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paint an interior of iridescent blue. Continue cruising to Hvar for an afternoon of sightseeing on an included excursion. B, L, D Day 6: Hvar-Brac. Cruise across the crystal-clear water to Brac for an included tour that includes a wine tasting in the village of Nerezisce. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. B, L, D Day 7: Brac-Split. Today your ship sails to the mainland where you’ll enjoy an included half-day tour of Split, Croatia’s second-biggest city. In the old town you’ll see the impressive UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Diocletian’s Palace. Return to the ship for the Captain’s farewell dinner. B, L, D Day 8: Split-UK. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B Please note: A reasonable level of fitness is needed on this tour: excursions may involve walking on uneven ground and when ships berth side by side, you may need to cross between them and negotiate ladders. The Captain reserves the right to change the order of the itinerary if weather conditions are bad or if ports are very busy.

MV Aurora hhhh Reserved exclusively for Saga guests MV Aurora caters for 34 passengers and features a sun deck with a small pool, large restaurant and a free bar from 11am to 10pm daily serving local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The 20 compact air-conditioned cabins have en suite bathrooms.

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Getting You There Prices are based on Norwegian from Gatwick.

Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airlines.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 300 600 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/landoftheeagle

ALBANIA

Land of the Eagle

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11 nights from £999^

Saga exclusive tour

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Experience the Mediterranean’s best kept secret on this exciting tour of Albania.

Discover unspoilt natural beauty, ancient cities and historic sights from the Ionian coast to the Cika Mountains with the chance to visit Macedonia.

Your tour includes 11 nights in hotels 15 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Durrës. Fly to Tirana. Transfer to Durrës and spend four nights at the locally rated 4-star Sandy Beach Resort Golem. Enjoy dinner and a welcome drink. D Day 2: Golem. Scenic coach tour of Tirana to see its jigsaw of contrasting architectural styles, then visit Tirana’s cultural hub, Block’ Art 1, and enjoy tea with Albania’s most famous living artist before dinner at a traditional restaurant. B, D Day 3: Golem.

With the next two days at leisure at your hotel, why not upgrade to all inclusive and enjoy the beach club access? Otherwise, perhaps join an optional tour of the historic sites of Durrës with a wine and produce tasting at the oldest winery in Albania. B Day 4: Golem. At leisure. Or join an optional excursion to see the historical sites of Kruja, including Kruja Castle and bazaar, with lunch on a local farm. B Day 5: Golem to Saranda.

Transfer to Saranda and the locally rated 5-star Hotel Santa Quaranta, stopping en route in UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, birthplace of the former communist dictator, Enver Hoxha, and at the Blue Eye natural springs. B Day 6: Saranda. Enjoy a tour of Butrint and Albania’s most important UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including a Greek theatre and paleo-Christian baptistry. Perhaps enjoy a traditional lunch on a farm. B Day 7: Saranda. At leisure. An optional excursion reveals the historical sights of Mesopotam and tours Saranda city centre. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner and traditional singing in a castle above

Saranda. B, D Day 8: Saranda to Berat. Wind your way along Albania’s southern coast stopping to admire seaside beauty spots, with time for lunch (own arrangement and cost) in the Llogara National Park. Visit Vlore, where Albanian independence was declared. Stay overnight at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Grand White City in Berat. B Day 9: Berat to Pogradec. Discover buildings of architectural and historical importance on a walking tour of Berat, the ‘city of a thousand windows’. Enjoy lunch in an Albanian home then continue to Pogradec and locally rated 3-star Hotel Pogradec, for two nights. B, L Day 10: Pogradec. At leisure. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Macedonia, stopping in Sveti Naum to discover a 1st-century lakeside monastery, and the ancient town of Ohrid to observe artisan paper making before sundowners in Struga. B Days 11: Pogradec to Tirana.

Experience a scenic drive to Tirana and the locally rated 4-star Hotel Colosseo, stopping en-route to explore Elbasan and the Sultan’s castle. Wine and dine with Albania’s most famous chef on an optional excursion. B Day 12: Tirana-UK. After a free morning travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B Treat yourself to an upgrade Upgrade the last two days of your four-day stay at Sandy Beach Resort Golem to benefit from all-inclusive meals and exclusive beach club access.

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ITALY

Reflections of the Italian Lakes

Exclusive Manchester departures#

13 nights from £1249^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

Your tour includes

From sublime Lake Garda and Maggiore, to hidden mountain tarns, this tour is a feast for the senses.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Milan-Lake Orta. Fly to Milan and transfer to Lake Orta. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel L’Approdo which sits lakeside in Pettenasco. D Day 2: Lake Orta. Explore this delightful lake by public boat, visiting Orta and the island of San Giulio. Spend the afternoon at leisure. B, D Day 3: Lake Orta. Look forward to a relaxing day in the lake town of Arona where you can visit the quaint Umbrella Museum. B, D Day 4: Lake Orta-Lake Maggiore. Travel to Baveno, a typically Italian town on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where you'll spend the next three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Simplon. In the afternoon take a short drive to the market town of Omegna and explore the shops and lakeside promenade. Later you'll stop to explore Stresa, one of Italy's oldest tourist hotspots. B, D Day 5: Locarno.

Cross the border into Switzerland on an included full-day excursion to the resort town of Locarno. From here you'll enjoy an included trip on the Centovalli Scenic Railway, stopping at Domodossola. B, D Day 6: Lake Maggiore. This morning you head to Villa Taranto to stroll through its immaculate gardens. In the afternoon you can join an optional excursion to the garden island of Isola Bella, that rises from Lake Maggiore. B, D Day 7: Lake Maggiore-Lake Garda. This morning transfer to Lake Garda where you spend the next three nights at the locally rated 4-star Palace Hotel Cittá in Arco, two kilometres from the lake. En route, you'll stop to explore the town of Como, whose history of silk production goes back over 4000 years. B, D

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“Had a great time in Northern Italy with some wonderful food, superb wines and stunning scenery and places to visit.”

Day 8: Lake Garda. You might like to join an optional scenic drive to two medieval towns; Riva del Garda and Malcesine. If weather permits, you can travel up Monte Baldo by cable car for more heavenly panoramic views (extra charge). B, D Day 9: Lake Garda. Today an included excursion visits the pretty lakeside town of Bardolino. Take time to explore independently before taking a scenic boat trip to the historic peninsula town of Sirmione. B, D Day 10: Lake Garda-Molveno.

Travel to Molveno, pausing en route in Trento.

Continue for a four-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Du Lac, or Hotel Ariston, dependent on departure date. This is a seasonal resort and may be quieter during early spring and late autumn. B, D Day 11: Molveno. Soak up the culture of medieval Bolzano on an optional full-day excursion that includes entrance to the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to Ötzi the Iceman. B, D Day 12: Molveno. Join an optional full-day excursion through the picturesque Val Gardena to the mountain village of Ortisei. Known for its woodcarvings, Ortisei has some interesting shops and cafes to explore. B, D Day 13: Three lakes tour. Enjoy an included excursion to the mountain lakes of Tenno, Ledro and Toblino where there will be time to stroll around each and take in the views. B, D Day 14: Molveno-Milan-UK. Transfer to Milan for your flight to the UK. B Please note: October 7, 2019 departure stays at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Dino on day 4 instead. If you're departing from Manchester your 14-night itinerary includes an extra night in Molveno.

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CORSICA & SARDINIA

Corsica and Sardinia

Direct transfers

11 nights from £1199^

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Experience the contrasting and unique identities of two of Europe's most unspoilt islands, Corsica and Sardinia. You can discover both their natural rugged beauty and fascinating cultures on this exceptional tour.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Cagliari-Alghero. Fly to Cagliari, Sardinia and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Horse Country Resort in Arborea for an overnight stay, stopping for lunch (not included) at Santa Giusta, near Oristano en route. The hotel has a tranquil countryside setting, with a private beach. D Day 2: Alghero.

This morning an included excursion reveals the spectacular cliffs of Capo Caccia.

Later, arrive in Alghero and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Hotel Catalunya in Alghero, where you'll stay for two nights. This afternoon enjoy a pleasant stroll through the medieval centre of Alghero, within easy reach of your hotel. B Day 3: Alghero. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Torralba to see the famous stone ruins known as 'nuraghi.' Also visit the Church of the Santissima Trinita. B, D Day 4: Alghero-Calvi. Contrast the scenery of the two islands today as you transfer from Alghero to Calvi, Corsica, by coach and ferry.

Stay for the next four nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel L'Abbaye in Calvi. B, D Day 5: Calvi. After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy an included orientation tour of Calvi with its huge medieval citadel and lovely beaches.

The afternoon is free for you to relax and explore your surroundings. B Day 6: Calvi.

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interior to visit the charming historical village of Corte, set high in the mountains. B Day 7: Calvi. An optional excursion visits Ile Rousse, named after the islets that blush a deep russet red in the sunset. B, D Day 8: Calvi-Arzachena. Today travel to Arzachena back in Sardinia where you spend the next three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Airone. B, D Day 9: Emerald Coast. This morning join an included excursion that explores exclusive resorts along the Emerald Coast including Baia Sardinia. This afternoon is at leisure. B, D Day 10: Arzachena. A full-day optional excursion heads to Aggius. In the company of a local guide, visit the village and its museums, and enjoy a spot of wine tasting before heading back to the hotel. B, D Day 11: Arzachena to Cagliari. Travel to Cagliari, stopping en route for lunch (not included), and stay one last night at the locally rated 4-star T-Hotel. This ultra-modern hotel is located opposite the stylish 'Music Plaza.’ B, D Day 12: Cagliari-UK. Travel to Cagliari airport for your return flight home. B Please note: May 16 and May 23, 2019 departures stay at a different hotel with a similar rating on Days 2-4. June 20 and September 5, 2019 departures stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Li Graniti on Days 8-10.

“A really enjoyable holiday to Corsica and Sardinia with a brilliant tour manager and, as always with Saga, great fellow travellers. The itinerary and variety and quality of the accommodation was excellent” Margaret, Mirfield

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Prices from: Apr 18, 2019 1349 1199 May 9 -Solos 1919 1799 May 16 1599 1579 May 23 Limited Availability Jun 6 Limited Availability Jun 20 1659 Sep 5 1659 Sep 12 1599 1549 Sep 19 - Solos 1999 Sep 26 1599 1529 Oct 3 1559 1479 Single Supplement: From £135 (exc. Solos) Corsica and Sardinia. Holiday code: IT7G6 / AF596 Solos. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

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GREECE AND HER ISLANDS

A Cyclades Adventure from Mykonos SMALL SHIP

aboard Athena hhhh

Direct transfers

Exclusively for Saga guests

Your tour includes

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Enjoy a seven-night cruise aboard the small 4-star ship Athena, navigating the waters of the Aegean Sea to discover the small island paradises of Delos,Naxos, Ios and Paros…

• 7 nights on board a ship reserved exclusively for Saga guests • 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Free bar open 11 hours a day Excursions and visits • Walking tour of Mykonos Town • Visit to the island of Iraklia • Walking tour of Paros

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Mykonos. Fly to Mykonos and board the Athena (hhhh) at Marina Tourlos.

Enjoy a walking tour of Mykonos Town then return to the ship for dinner. Moor here overnight. D Day 2: Mykonos-Delos-Rhenia.

Your ship sets off for the short cruise to the island of Delos. The island is regarded as sacred, being the mythical birthplace of Apollo, son of Zeus. The rich archaeological remains – the remains of a great port, an Agora or marketplace, a vast theatre and the Sanctuary of Apollo – are UNESCO-listed.

See some key sites on an unmissable optional excursion. After lunch on board ship set cruise to Rhenia Bay and moor overnight. B, L, D Day 3: Rhenia-Naxos. Set sail for Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades islands, known for its sandy beaches and lush vegetation. En route, enjoy a swim stop. On a causeway linking Naxos to the tiny islet of Palatia, see the six-metre-high, 6th-Century BC Portara or Great Door, part of an unfinished temple. Moor overnight. B, L, D Day 4: Naxos-Iraklia-Ios. Set sail for Ios, stopping en route at Iraklia, one of the Lesser Cyclades and a peaceful, unspoilt island. Enjoy free time to swim or explore.

After lunch on board cruise to the island of Ios, where the ancient poet Homer is entombed. Moor overnight. B, L, D Day 5: Ios. Enjoy a day at leisure in Ios. There is plenty to explore – perhaps wander through the hilltop Old Town or Chora of narrow, car-free streets blue and white homes, tavernas

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and boutiques. An optional excursion visits Santorini by ferry. B, L, D Day 6: Ios-Paros. Sail to the island of Paros, pausing en route at the nearby small island of Antiparos for a swim.

Moor in the harbour, Paroikia, the capital of Paros, for a walking tour and free time to explore. Perhaps visit the Byzantine Panagia Ekatontapiliani – the Church of 100 Doors – to see the famous silver Madonna. B, L, D Day 7: Paros-Mykonos. Cruise from Paros to Mykonos with a swim stop in the calm waters of Naoussa Bay. Dock in Mykonos late afternoon and explore independently or go shopping for souvenirs. Back on board ship tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner. B, L, D Day 8: Mykonos-UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight home. B Please note: A reasonable level of fitness is needed – you may need to board tenders and negotiate ladders. The Captain reserves the right to change the order of the itinerary if weather conditions are bad or ports are very busy.

Athena hhhh Reserved exclusively for Saga guests Catering for up to 30 passengers, this comfortable sailing cruiser offers the ability to moor in isolated island bays. Enjoy meals in the spacious dining salon, and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the free bar. Relax on the sundecks and in one of the 16 cabins, with shower, WC and air-conditioning.

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A Cyclades Adventure from Mykonos. Holiday Code: CT152. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist Tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests.

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PORTUGAL

Postcards From Portugal

Waiter service

10 nights from £1299^

Exclusive Manchester departures#

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§

This fascinating tour of Portugal combines days exploring charming cities with stays in four beautiful yet very different pousadas – historic buildings that are rich in culture and tradition.

Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Oporto-Guimarães. After taking Saga's included door-to-door travel service, fly to Oporto and transfer to Guimarães for a three-night stay at Pousada de Guimarães on half board. D Day 2: Guimarães.

Explore historic Guimarães on a morning walking tour. Visit the city of Braga on an optional excursion this afternoon. B, D Day 3: Guimarães. Spend today relaxing in the beautiful landscaped gardens of your pousada or join an optional excursion to Oporto. B, D Day 4: Guimarães-Viseu.

Call at Quinta da Avelada for a short wine-tasting session and pause for lunch (not included) in Amarante en route to Viseu.

Arrive at the 19th-century Pousada de Viseu for a two-night stay. B, D Day 5: Viseu.

Enjoy an included walking tour revealing the highlights of Viseu, followed by another included trip to the town of Caramulo where you'll visit the Museu do Caramulo – a museum of two buildings showcasing both art and automobiles. B, D Day 6: Viseu-Queluz.

Enjoy a half-day tour of the university city of Coimbra en route to Queluz near Lisbon for a two-night stay at the grand Pousada Palácio de Queluz. B, D Day 7: Queluz. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore independently or join an optional excursion to Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça. B, D Day 8: Queluz-Alcácer do Sal. Admire the amazing views from the viewpoint near Sesimbra Castle before

enjoying a wine-tasting session in Azeitao.

Then drive through Arrabida Natural Park before pausing at lunchtime in Setubal.

Spend three nights on half board at the stylish Pousada Alcácer do Sal. B, D Day 9: Évora. Enjoy a full-day included tour of the UNESCO-listed city of Évora. B, D Day 10: Alcácer do Sal. You may wish to join an optional tour of Lisbon. Enjoy a farewell dinner at your pousada in the evening. B, D Day 11: Alcácer do Sal-Lisbon-UK. Transfer to Lisbon for your flight back to UK and your included door-to-door travel service. B Portugal’s pousadas Unique to Portugal and the Azores, and the dream child of Antonio Ferro, the first pousada was inaugurated in 1942 with the founding value of creating ‘small hotels which look nothing like hotels’. This tradition continues today with historic buildings, from palaces to monasteries, castles to country houses, now restored and converted to create a range of luxury traditional hotels, all with an emphasis on local gastronomy and wine. On this tour alone you’ll stay in a converted 12th-century monastery, a 19th-century former hospital, the converted royal guardhouse of a palace and a pousada within the walls of a medieval castle!

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“Good interesting holiday, all the Pousadas had lots of history attached to them, all were clean and friendly places.”

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EGYPT

Land of the Pharaohs

aboard MS Nile Odyssey

12 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1699 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Unravel the legacies of ancient Egypt and the 5,000-year-old culture of the pharaohs on this fascinating tour, which includes an unforgettable cruise along the legendary Nile.

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Cairo. Fly to Cairo and stay three nights at the locally rated 5-star Pyramisa Hotel . D Day 2: Cairo. Tour Egypt's capital, visiting the Citadel and Mohammed Ali mosque. Also visit the famous Egyptian Museum, which houses artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb. B, L, D Day 3: Cairo. Optional tour to Memphis and Sakkara, and optional visit to the Pyramids and Sphinx. B, L, D Day 4: Cairo-Aswan. Fly to Aswan for three nights at the locally rated 5-star Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel . B, L, D Day 5: At leisure. Optional excursions to the Botanical Garden and Nubian Village. B, L, D Day 6: Aswan High Dam. Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple complex. B, L, D Day 7: Embark your cruise ship. Travel to Luxor, where you'll board your Presidential Nile ship ( ) for a six-night Nile cruise. Optional visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples. B, L, D Day 8: Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Visit the City of the Dead in Thebes where you can walk through the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. B, L, D Day 9: Kom Ombo. Afternoon cruise to Kom Ombo to explore the ruins of a temple from the Graeco-Roman period. Continue sailing to Aswan, where your ship moors for two nights. B, L, D

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Day 10: Kom Ombo. Optional excursion to the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Cruise aboard a traditional felucca. B, L, D Day 11: At leisure. Sail to Edfu. B, L, D Day 12: Luxor. Sail to Luxor. Optional evening Sound and Light show. B, L, D Day 13: Luxor-UK. Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B

"Egypt has so much history with the pyramids, temples and tombs and on the Nile cruise we got the chance to see so much of the local wildlife and birds."

Helena, Shifnal

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Special interest holidays Archaeology 12 nights from £1999 departing Oct 16 (£2099), Nov 6, 2019 (£2099) and Jan 22, 2020 (£1999). Holiday code: AV035.

Please call for details or visit saga.co.uk/egypt-revealed Cruise aboard MS Nile Odyssey The ship features a small pool and sun deck, a lounge, restaurant (buffet-style meals), bar and gift shop (no lift). All 28 cabins have a private shower and wc.

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ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA & SOUTH AFRICA

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The Pride of Africa

Rail journey

16 nights from £4649

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Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £155 if not required§

Discover Chobe National Park; journey aboard Rovos Rail’s luxurious vintage train; admire spectacular Victoria Falls; and explore the Zulu battlefields before arriving in Cape Town.

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Fly overnight to Victoria Falls. Day 2: Victoria Falls. Stay two nights in Victoria Falls.

Around 440 thousand litres of water cascades into the narrow chasm below every second! D Day 3: Victoria Falls. A tour reveals the splendour of Victoria Falls. The rest of the day is at leisure. Later you may glimpse hippos, crocodiles and elephants on a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi. B D Day 4: Kasane.Travel into Botswana to Kasane for a three-night stay. Perhaps join one of the optional excursions available, such as game drives, photo safaris and scenic flights. B, L, D Day 5: Chobe National Park. Go in search of some of Africa's incredible wildlife with a game drive through Chobe National Park. This evening enjoy a sundowner cruise. B, L, D Day 6: Chobe National Park. Look out for the 'big five' on an exciting safari. B, L, D Day 7: Rovos Rail. Return to Victoria Falls and step aboard Rovos Rail's luxurious train. You can enjoy first-class accommodation during your three-night, all-inclusive journey to Hwange National Park. B, D Day 8: Rovos Rail. Disembark for a game drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest reserve. B, L, D Day 9: Rovos Rail. A scenic journey across the border to South Africa takes you towards Marmbaths and Nylstroom. Stay overnight at Pyramid. B, L, D Day 10: Rovos Rail-Pretoria. Enjoy a city tour this afternoon. Travel to Johannesburg for an overnight stay. B, D Day 11: Isandlwana.

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stay. B, D Day 12: Isandlwana. Look forward to a full-day Battlefields tour. You’ll visit Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift to see the remains of stone forts, graves and memorials. B, L, D Day 13:Durban.Travel to Durban, home to a blend of colonial and art-nouveau architecture and a cosmopolitan beachfront. Stay overnight. B, L, D Day 14: Cape Town. Tour Durban to see the Botanical Gardens, the Indian Market and Juna Mosque. Fly to Cape Town for a two-night stay. B Day 15: Cape of Good Hope. Enjoy a full-day tour of Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins, and visit historic Simons Town. B L Days 16-17: Cape Town-UK. See the city’s highlights including Table Mountain and the Victoria and Alfred waterfront on a tour. Travel to the airport for your return overnight flight. B Accommodation… Victoria Falls Safari Lodge(4*) • Chobe Safari Lodge (4*) or at Chobe Bush Lodge (4*) • Rovos Rail train • Maslow Hotel (4*), Johannesburg • Islandwana Lodge (4*) • Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel (4*), Durban • Table Bay Hotel (5*), Cape Town.

Extend your holiday Cape Town. 3 nights from £369. Breakfasts included. Please see page 27 for details.

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 414 383 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

Prices from: Jun 3, 2019 Aug 19 Sep 9 Oct 21 Nov 4 Jan 6, 2020 Feb 17 Mar 23 May 4 Jun 22 Aug 31 Sep 14 Oct 12 Nov 9 Single Supplement: from £999.

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The Pride of Africa. Holiday code: BZ002. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £155 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

Getting You There Prices are based on South African Airways from Heathrow. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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KENYA

Kenyan Safari

Small group 18 or less

8 nights from £2399

Safari

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £27 if not required§

Your tour includes

Discover Kenya – original home of the safari – during stays in lodges and tented camps within a Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara Game Reserve, where the scenery is awesome and the wildlife abundant…

•V IP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 7 nights in a hotel/lodge/tented camp and 1 in flight • 21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners Excursions and visits Visit the Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary Meet Baraka, the blind rhino Two game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy Three game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park Five game drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve l

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Lions at Masai Mara ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Nairobi. Fly to Nairobi where you’ll stay overnight. Day 2: Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

After breakfast, you’ll travel to the slopes of Mount Kenya and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where you’ll experience the first of your game drives. You’ll stay overight in a tented camp, set within the conservancy which is dedicated to breeding and protecting the Eastern black rhino – especially from poachers – plus other endangered species. You’ll visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary here, and meet Baraka, a blind rhino, before a late afternoon game drive. B, L, D Day 3: Lake Nakuru. Depart for your lengthy but incredibly scenic drive to Lake Nakuru this morning, past Mount Kenya and into the jaw-dropping East African Rift.

Spend two nights at your lodge, overlooking the lake from a hilltop in the heart of Lake Nakuru National Park. Although established to protect the lesser flamingo, other animals here include both black and white rhino, baboons, warthogs and giraffe. B, L, D Day 4: Lake Nakuru. Rise at dawn for an early morning game drive in the reserve – one of the best times for viewing wildlife. Relax at the lodge before a second game drive late this afternoon. B, L, D Day 5: Masai Mara. Depart after breakfast for the five-hour scenic drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, where you’ll spend three nights at a game camp adjoining a Masai village. Late this afternoon enjoy a game drive. here. The great diversity of wildlife has helped to make the Masai Mara one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations with plenty to see throughout the year, including elephant, lion, cheetah, baboon, giraffe and Cape buffalo.

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The camp sits close to the path of the Great Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest and zebra make the return journey from Tanzania, into the Masai Mara in search of food and water. B, L, D Day 6: Masai Mara. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is famous for its vistas of rolling grasslands, red earth and distant hills.

Enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive and another late this afternoon. You have an excellent chance of seeing the Big Five, particularly big cats, as the Mara has the largest number of lions in Kenya. B, L, D Day 7: Masai Mara. Depart before breakfast on a game drive. The rest of the day is at leisure before a late afternoon game drive. You may have the chance to take an optional walking safari accompanied by a Masai spotter who will be on the lookout for predators and a knowledgeable Masai guide who will provide commentary on the sightings. B, L, D Days 8-9: Masai Mara-Nairobi Travel to Nairobi after lunch at the camp and arrive at the Somak Lounge where you can freshen up and enjoy a light dinner. Transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to the UK, arriving the next morning. B, L, D Accommodation… Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi (3*) • Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy (4*) • Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru (4*) • Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara (4*).

Extend your holiday Zanzibar. 4 nights from £949. Full board.

Mombasa. 4 nights from £499. Half board.

Please see page 27 for details.

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Kenyan Safari. Holiday code: KN003. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £27 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

Getting You There Prices are based on British Airways from Heathrow. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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PERU, ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS

Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands

Small group 22 or less

Cruising

Your tour includes

13 nights from £4799 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Embark on the trip of a lifetime on this thrilling tour and cruise adventure taking in two of the most famous must-visit destinations in the world – the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ in Peru and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.

• Including VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 8 nights in hotels, 3 aboard MV Galapagos Legend and 2 in flight • 23 meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners Excursions and visits A tour of Ollantaytambo village Rail journey through the Sacred Valley Guided tour of Machu Picchu Cuzco city tour and Sacsayhuaman Fortress Quito city tour Otavalo Indian market Visit to Mosquera Islet Highlands Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island Wildlife viewing on Sante Fe island l

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Stunning vistas of the Galapagos Islands ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Lima. Fly overnight to Lima.

Day 2: Lima. Arrive in the morning. Perhaps enjoy an optional tour of Peru's capital, taking in the highlights. Stay overnight.

Day 3: Sacred Valley. Fly to Cuzco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Descend into the colourful market town of Pisac for lunch and to explore the colourful Indian market. Stay overnight nearby. B, L Day 4: Machu Picchu. Visit the charming village of Ollantaytambo, then embark on an included narrow-gauge railway journey along the Sacred Valley. Catch a bus to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu which remained hidden in the Andean mountain-tops until 1911 when it was ‘rediscovered’ by Hiram Bingham.

Stay overnight nearby. B, L, D Day 5: Cuzco.

Morning at leisure to explore or make an optional return visit to Machu Picchu.

Travel to Cuzco for a two-night stay. B Day 6: Cuzco. At 3,400 metres above sea level, Cuzco is one of the highest cities in the world. Join an included tour of the city and Sacsayhuaman's walls. Afternoon at leisure. B Day 7: Quito. Fly to Ecuador’s capital, Quito, for a two-night stay. An optional excursion visits the Equatorial Line Monument, or set off on an optional trip on the Teleferiqo cable car. B Day 8: Quito. Visit the Otavalo Indian Market where you can watch locals bartering and browse the stalls of clothing produced

by Otavaleno weavers. B, L Day 9: Galapagos Islands. Fly to the Galapagos Islands and board MV Galapagos Legend for a three-night, full-board cruise around the

archipelago whose unique flora and fauna inspired Charles Darwin’s theory on evolution.

Cruise to Santa Cruz Island and visit the Pit Craters, and the Highlands – home to giant tortoises. B, L, D Day 10: Genovesa Island. Visit Prince Philip’s Steps and marvel at the sea and bird life that call the island’s lava cliffs home. At Darwin Bay follow a scenic trail to see rare bird species. B, L, D Day 11: Santa Cruz island and Santa Fe Island. Visit Dragon Hill with its population of Galapagos land iguanas. Afterwards visit Santa Fe Island with its sea lion colonies, a cactus forest and the largest iguanas of the islands. B, L, D Day 12: Santa Cruz Island to Quito. Visit Bachas, and beaches on the north of the island, the main nesting sites for sea turtles. Disembark your ship and fly to Quito for an overnight stay. B D Day 13: Quito.

Enjoy a guided tour of Quito with its Spanish colonial buildings. Later, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK, via Bogota. B, L Day 14: UK. Arrive in the UK this afternoon.

Accommodation… José Antonio Lima (3*+) • Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay Hotel, Sacred Valley (4*) • Tierra Viva Machu Picchu (4*) • José Antonio Cuzco (3*+) • Hilton Colon Hotel, Quito (4Q).

Please note: The Directorate of the Galapagos National Park constantly monitor and control visitor sites and numbers. As such, part of the tour may be subject to change.

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 414 383 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

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per person on selected departures when you book by March 29, 2019 Prices from: Jun 16, 2019 4999 4949 Aug 11 4999 4799 Sep 22 5099 Nov 3 4899 4799 Jan 26, 2020 4899 Mar 8 5099 Apr 19 5199 May 17 5199 Sep 20 5099 Oct 4 5099 Single Supplement: on request, subject to availability Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. Holiday code: SA189. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

Getting You There Prices are based on Avianca from Heathrow.

Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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GEORGIA AND ARMENIA

Caucasus Calling!

Solos departures

13 nights from £2249

Best seller

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Your tour includes

Explore the Caucasus countries of Georgia and Armenia. Contrast their capitals – Tbilisi and Yerevan – and perhaps be surprised by their ancient historic sites and dramatic landscapes…

• UK door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 13 nights in hotels • 33 meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 9 dinners Excursions and visit… Tour of eastern Georgia wine regions Visit Signagi Jvari monastery, Svetitskhoveli cathedral and Samtavro convent. Georgian Military Road and Ananuri fortress 4x4 drive Gergeti Trinity church Mokhevian cookery demonstration and lunch Hike to the Gweleti waterfalls Chardakhi winery tour and lunch Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi UNESCO-listed Haghpat Monastery Lake Sevan and Sevanavank monastery Khachkars at Noraduz cemetery Caravanserai of Selim on the Silk Road Karahunge stone circle observatory Tatev Monastery by world’s longest cable car ride Excavation of 6100 years old Areni winery Noravank monastery Khor Virap Monastery near Mount Ararat Echmiadzin the world’s oldest cathedral Zvartnots Cathedral ruins Cookery masterclass and traditional lunch Tour of Yerevan The pagan Temple of Garni Garni Gorge ‘Symphony of Stones’ Cooking traditional lunch with a family Visit to Ararat Brandy Factory l

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Drive to the Dariali Canyon and walk to the Gweleti waterfalls. B, L, D Day 5: Tbilisi.

Travel to the village of Chardakhi, visit a Qvevri winery and enjoy a typical Georgian lunch. Return to your Tblisi hotel. B, L Day 6: Tbilisi. Your full-day tour visits the Shuamta Monastery complex and Alaverdi cathedral, followed by wine tasting and lunch. Continue to the Tsinandali estate to explore an archaeological site, then visit Signagi. Enjoy dinner and wine at the ‘Pheasant’s Tears’ winery, accompanied by Georgian folk singing. B, L, D Day 7: Haghpat.

Explore Tbilisi and stop at the 10th-century Akhtala Monastery en route to Haghpat for an overnight stay. B, L, D Day 8: Dilijan. A day of sightseeing begins in the UNESCO-listed Haghpat Monastery. Continue to the Armenian basilica in Odzun and take afternoon tea with locals in a Molokan village.

Stay overnight in Dilijan. B, L, D Day 9: Jermuk.

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Proceed to Jermuk for a two-night stay. B, L Day 10: Jermuk. Today’s tour starts at Karahunge, a 7,500 year-old stone circle, then continues to Tatev Monastery, reached by cable car. B Day 11: Yerevan. Visit a 6,100 year-old archaeological excavation of a winery,13th-century Noravank monastery and the Khor Virap Monastery complex on today’s tour. Continue to Yerevan for a three-night stay. B, L, D Day 12: Yerevan, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots. Visit Echmiadzin and continue to the UNESCO-listed Zvartnots Cathedral. Return to Yerevan for a cookery demo, lunch in the Megerian Carpet Museum and a tour. Then visit the Ararat Brandy Factory and the Armenian genocide memorial. B, L Day 13:Yerevan. Visit Matenadaran and the Geghard Monastery complex before a cappella concert. Continue to Garni and its pagan temple then head into the Garni Gorge by 4X4s. Return to Garni for lunch in a family home and make Armenian bread in an underground oven. Return to Yerevan for farewell drinks. B, L, D Day 14: Yerevan-UK. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B Accommodation… Rooms Tbilisi (4*) • Rooms Kazbegi Hotel (4*) or Hotel Porta Caucasia Kazbegi (4*) • Mercure Tbilisi Hotel (4*) or the Museum Hotel (4*), Tbilisi • Qefo Hotel (3*), Haghpat • Best Western Paradise Hotel (4*), Dilijan • Hyatt Place Hotel Jermuk (4*) • DoubleTree by Hilton (4*) or Grand Hotel Golden Tulip (5*), Yerevan.

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Getting You There Prices are based on Ukraine International Airlines from Gatwick. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan: Heart of the Silk Route

Solos departures

10 nights from £1999

Best seller

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Embark on an eastern adventure to the exotic cities of Uzbekistan, across a landscape little changed since the days of Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great.

Rail journey

Small group option

Your tour includes • VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 9 nights in hotels and 1 in flight • 23 meals: • 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 9 dinners Excursions and visits… Walking tour of historic Khiva Medieval Bukhara guided tour Baha-ud-Din Naqshband's mausoleum visit Visit Samarkand's Museum of Afrosiyab See Timirelane's tomb in Samarkand Visit to the ancient Timurid centre of Shakhrisabz Sightseeing tour of Tashkent ●

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Traditional scenes of Uzbekistan ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Tashkent. Fly overnight to Tashkent.

Day 2: Urgench-Khiva. Fly to Urgench and transfer to Khiva for two nights. (Some departures stay overnight in Tashkent with just one night in Khiva.) B, D Day 3: Khiva.

Today's walking tour reveals Khiva's Itchan Kala. Highlights include the Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, the 16th-century Kunya-Ark Castle and 19th-century Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah. Tonight enjoy a folk show at the summer residence of the Khiva Khans.

(Between November and March this will be at an alternative venue.)B, L, D Day 4: Bukhara.

Travel across the Kyzyl-Kum desert on a day-long journey to Bukhara for a three-night stay. B, L, D Day 5: Bukhara. See the key sights of Bukhara on a walking tour of the old town, and the 10th-century Samanids Mausoleum.

Later, perhaps browse the 15th to 16th-century bazaars. B, D Day 6: Bukhara. Visit the 16th to 19th-century Naqshbandi Mausoleum.

Also visit the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, a reminder of Uzbekistan's era of Russian rule, plus enjoy an embroidery masterclass. B, L, D Day 7: Samarkand. Travel to Samarkand, for a two-night stay. Visit the Afrosiyab Museum. B, D Day 8: Samarkand.

Admire the colourful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches of Registan Square on today's tour. Also visit the exquisitely beautiful Shakhi-Zinda Guri Emir Mausoleum. B, D Day 9: Shakhrisabz-Tashkent. Travel to Shakhrisabz to discover 14th to 15th-century Timurid mosques, mausoleums and the ruined gateway of Ak-Saray Palace. Return to Samarkand for the high-speed train journey to Tashkent.

Stay two nights. B, L, D Day 10: Tashkent.

Explore modern Tashkent and visit the Museum of History, the Museum of Applied Art and the Khast-Imam complex, with a tour of the opera theatre this evening. B, D Day 11: Tashkent-UK. After a morning at leisure take your return flight to the UK. B Accommodation…stay in the following or similar hotels: Asia Khiva (3*) • Asia Bukhara (4*) • Grand Samarkand (4*) • Lotte City Palace (4*), Tashkent.

Please note: **Tourist visa for full British citizens resident in the UK. See the Essential Information for details.

Extend your holiday Fergana Valley. 4 nights from £449. Half board. Single supplement (per person, per tour): from £109.

Special interest holiday History and Archaeology. 10 nights from £2079 departing October 29, 2019 (£2079) and October 27, 2020 (£2099). Holiday code: AV178. Visit saga.co.uk/uzbek-arch

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 414 383 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

Prices from: May 17, 2019 2329 Aug 27 2179 Sep 13, 27 2349 Oct 22 2129 Nov 5 2099 Nov 12 - Solos 2179 Mar 24, 2020 - Solos 2199 Apr 7 1999 Apr 14 - Solos 2249 Apr 21 - Small Group 2149 May 5 - Solos 2299 May 12 2099 May 19 - Solos 2299 May 26 2099 Aug 25 - Solos 2299 Sep 1, 15 2099 Sep 29 - Small Group 2199 Oct 6 2049 Oct 13 - Solos 2249 Nov 3 1999 Nov 10 - Solos 2199 Single Supplement: from £179 (exc. Solos) Uzbekistan: Heart of the Silk Route. Holiday code: UZ001 / AF700 Solos. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

Getting You There Prices are based on Uzbekistan Airways from Heathrow. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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INDIA

Soul of Kerala

Small group 14 or less

13 nights from £2449

Cruising

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

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Step back in time on this exciting tour of Kerala which will reveal the enduring allure of its enchanting backwaters, wildlife-rich forests and verdant tea and spice plantations, and conclude on the tropical Malabar Coast.

• VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 10 nights in hotels, 2 aboard a houseboat and 1 in flight • 26 meals: 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 12 dinners Excursions and visits Sightseeing tour of Cochin Watching a Kathakali dance performance Two-night Kerala houseboat stay Guided nature walk in one of India's premier wildlife sanctuaries Tea Museum visit and tour of a tea plantation l

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ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1: UK-Cochin. Fly overnight to Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin. This evening enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

Stay overnight in Cochin. D Day 3: Kumarakom. Enjoy an included sightseeing tour this morning visiting Fort Cochin, the Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets. In the afternoon transfer to Kumarakom for two nights. B, D Day 4: Kumarakon. This morning, join an included guided tour of the village of Kumarakom, where you'll learn more about the locals and their traditional way of life. B, D Day 5: Alleppey. Head to Alleppey, the gateway to Kerala's lagoons, where you'll step aboard the Spice Route houseboat.

Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Vembanad Lake at the heart of the Keralan backwaters. B, L, D Day 6: Keralan backwaters. The house boat heads for Nedumudi, Champakulam where you may see the famous 'snake boats' which take part in the area's popular annual races, and have time to explore. Later cruise through fascinating countryside to Vembanad Lake, Kerala's largest lake, before docking overnight, with dinner on board. B, L, D Day 7: Periyar. Disembark the houseboat after breakfast and travel high into the Western Ghats for a two-night stay.

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Day 8: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On this morning's included excursion into the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary you can look forward to a guided nature walk led by a trained tribal guide. The sanctuary is reputed to be India's best for spotting wildlife such as elephants, leopards and the elusive tiger. This afternoon, travel deeper into hill country and visit a spice garden. B, D Day 9: Munnar. Travel across the Western Ghat mountains for a two-night stay in Munnar, an historic hill station famous for its tea plantations. B, D Day 10: Munnar. Enjoy an included guided visit to Munnar's Tea Museum and tour a tea plantation, where leaves are still plucked by hand. B, D Day 11: Mararikullam. Head back towards the Malabar coast for your final three nights at a picturesque resort set on an idyllic beach. B, D Days 12-13: Mararikullam. Spend two days at leisure enjoying the facilities of your resort. B, D Day 14: Mararikullam-Cochin-UK. Travel to the airport for your daytime flight, arriving in the evening. B **Tourist visa for full British Citizens resident in the UK. See the Essential Information for details.

Extend your holiday Mararikullam, Malabar Coast. 3 nights .

Half board. Please see page 27 for details.

“A well-researched, varied and interesting itinerary, and an outstanding guide.

10/10” Des, Gravesend

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Prices from: Oct 3, 2019 2799 2599 Oct 17 2899 Nov 18 2899 2799 Jan 9, 2020 2449 Feb 6 2549 Feb 20 2549 Mar 9 2549 Oct 15 2549 Nov 12 2549 Single Supplement: from £799 (2020), from £1149 (2019) Soul of Kerala. Holiday code: IN513. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

Getting You There Prices are based on Emirates from Gatwick.

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JAPAN

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun 12 nights from £3799

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Rail journey

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This fascinating tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the highlights of Japan, revealing a country of dramatic contrasts between tradition and technology, and boasting stunning scenery along the way.

• VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 10 nights in hotels and 2 in flight • 13 meals: 10 breakfasts and 3 dinners Excursions and visits Coach tour of Tokyo Sightseeing in Kamakura Komagatake Ropeway Cruise on Lake Ashi Matsumoto coach tour Takayama walking tour Historic village of Shirakawago Visit the Kenroku-en Garden Sightseeing tour of Kyoto Exploring the ancient political centre of Nara Authentic teahouse visit and tea ceremony ●

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Day 2: Tokyo. Transfer to your hotel, where you’ll stay for two nights. Day 3: Tokyo.

Discover Tokyo’s clash of old and new on a tour of the city. Circumnavigate the city on the Yamanote Line railway or discover the remains of the ancient city walls in the tranquil East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the exterior of which you’ll see today. B Day 4: Hakone. Travel to Hakone, stopping in Kamakura to discover shrines and temples, including Hase Kannon Temple. Ascend to the summit of Mount Kamiyama by cable car and, later, enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi. Stay overnight in Hakone. B, D Day 5: MatsumotoTakayama. Experience a sightseeing tour of 8th-century Matsumoto and discover Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure and the best-preserved castle in Japan. Travel to Takayama where you stay for two nights. B, D Day 6: Takayama. Explore charming, unspoilt Takayama on a full-day walking tour.

Peruse the Asaichi Morning Market, visit an exhibition of elaborate festival floats, see the traditional wooden homes of ‘Little Kyoto’ and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. B Day 7: Shirakawago-Kanazawa. Visit the unique mountain-top village of Shirakawago to discover the art of Japanese paper making. Then travel to Kanazawa, a centre for traditional craft, and visit Kenroku-en Garden, one of the most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan. Stay overnight in Kanazawa. B Day 8: Kyoto. Travel to the station for your Thunderbird Express rail

journey to Kyoto. Stay four nights in Kyoto. B Day 9: Kyoto. A full-day tour reveals Kyoto.

Founded in 794, it is widely considered Japan's cultural heart and is a living museum of the country's artistic and cultural heritage.

Visit Kiyomizu and Kinkakuji Temples, Nijo Castle and enjoy a kimono show. B Day 10: Kyoto. Spend today at leisure exploring Kyoto. Alternatively, an optional excursion by bullet train visits Hiroshima to see the Peace Memorial Park and the ‘floating’ Itsukushima Shrine. B Day 11: Kyoto.

Explore more of Kyoto as well as the ancient political centre of Nara and sacred deer park. Also visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum and Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden temple in the world. Enjoy a farewell dinner with a performance by a maiko – an apprentice geisha. B, D Days 12-13: Osaka-UK. Travel to Osaka airport for your return overnight flight to the UK. B Accommodation… Hotel Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (4*) or the Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafront (3*) • Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel (4*) or Hakone Highland Resort (4*) • Associa Takayama Resort (4*) or Best Western Takayama (4*) • Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (4*) • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (4*).

Cherry Blossom Season departures The best time to see the froth of coloured blooms in Kyoto and Tokyo for yourself is on our March or April departures.

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 414 383 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

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SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN

Essence of South Korea and Japan

Rail journey

Ancient sites

13 nights from £3899 Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Your tour includes

Take to the rails on this two-country tour of South Korea and Japan and discover dynamic Seoul, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Mount Fuji and Tokyo’s Imperial Palace.

• VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 27 • 12 nights in hotels and 1 in flight • 23 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunch and 7 dinners

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Visit a traditional tea house and see the N Seoul Tower, a 236-metre-high radio tower. An evening optional excursion visits Gwangjang Market. B, L Day 4: Seoul. Glimpse one of the world’s most closed countries on a full-day excursion to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). You must bring your passport and dress conservatively today. This once-in-a-lifetime tour takes you to Imjingak Village and Freedom Bridge where 10,000 POWs were traded at the end of the Korean War. See the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and visit Dorasan Station. Visit the Joint Security Area (JSA), where North and South Korean guards stand face-to-face. You’ll also visit Freedom House, the Bridge of No Return and the Axe Murder Incident Area. An evening optional excursion is to Nanta, a comedy cookery show. B, L Day 5: Gyeongju, South Korea.

Take a high-speed train to Gyeongju for an overnight stay. Sightseeing tour of Tumuli Park, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Anapji Pond, and Gyeongju National Museum. B, D Day 6: Busan, South Korea. Morning at leisure, or an optional excursion to Seokguram Grotto. This afternoon take the train to Busan for a two-night stay. B, D Day 7: Busan.

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Temple, the Busan Tower and Haeundae Beach. B, L Day 8: Osaka-Kyoto, Japan. Fly to Osaka in Japan and transfer to Kyoto for a two-night stay. Dine tonight at an Izakaya – a traditional Japanese pub. B, D Day 9: Kyoto, Japan. Full-day tour to Kiyomizu, Ryonaji and Kinkakuji Temples, buy lunch in Nishiki market and stroll around the Gion district. B Day 10: Fuji-Hakone, Japan. Take a bullet train to Mishima for a full day exploring Mount Fuji. Visit the tourist village of Oshino Hakkaim, the Fuji 5th Station, or if the weather is unsuitable, the Fuji Visitor Centre.

Stay overnight in Hakone. B, D Day 11: Tokyo, Japan. Cruise across Lake Ashi, see the impressive Hakone Shrine and ride the Komagatake Ropeway cable car up Mount Hakone. Catch the bullet train to Tokyo for a three-night stay. B, L Day 12: Tokyo.

At leisure all day to explore Tokyo. Dine at a Yakitori restaurant, a Japanese-style pub. B, D Day 13: Tokyo, Japan. Half-day sightseeing tour of Tokyo visits Imperial Palace Plaza, Hamarikyu Gardens, and a sushi demonstration before you make your own sushi lunch. Afternoon at leisure, dine at Hananomai Sumo Restaurant. B, L, D Day 14: Tokyo, Japan-UK. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B Accommodation… Novotel Ambassador Yongsam (5*), Seoul • The Suites Hotel Gyeongju (4*) • Ramada Encore Haeundae (4*), Busan • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (4*) • Regina Kawaguchiki (4*), Hakone • Grand Prince New Takanawa (4*), Tokyo.

“Immerse into the cultures of South Korea and Japan on this comprehensive tour, including a visit to the DMZ border, a tour of perfect Mount Fuji and rides on the super-fast bullet train.”

Tom Cranshaw, Expert Holiday Creator

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Getting You There Prices are based on Korean Air from Heathrow. Please enquire for regional flights and alternative airline options.

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CHINA

Grand Tour of China

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17 nights from £3099

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Discover the very best of China on this comprehensive tour. Start in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, then sail on Asia's longest river before travelling into the sublime landscape of Guilin.

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Day 2: Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai for a two-night stay. D Day 3: Shanghai. Explore the sights of China's largest city on a tour taking in The Bund, the Yu Garden and Nanjing Road. Optional acrobatic show this evening. B, L, D Day 4: Yichang. Fly to Yichang and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Transfer by coach and board your cruise ship Victoria Anna (4h) for your four-night cruise. B Day 5: Three Gorges Dam. Set off along the Yangtze. Visit the striking Three Gorges Dam. B, L, D Day 6: Goddess Stream. Embark a smaller boat for a diversion down a tributary of the Yangtze and admire the beautiful river-gorge landscape. B, L, D Day 7: Shibaozhai Pagoda. Visit Shibaozhai for the chance to tour the pavilion and temple and discover the artwork within. B, L, D Day 8: Chongqing-Chengdu. Disembark in Chongqing for an included excursion to the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings. Travel by bullet train to Chengdu for an overnight stay. B, L, D Day 9: Chengdu.Visit the Panda breeding centre this morning. This afternoon visit Sanxingdui, where archaeologists uncovered traces of an ancient city. Optional ‘Changing Face’ evening show. B, L, D Day 10: Chengdu-Guilin. Visit a traditional teahouse before flying to Guilin for a

two-night stay. Optional evening cruise along Guilin waterways. B, D Day 11: Li River Cruise. Join a half-day cruise on the Li River. Stay overnight in Yangshuo. B, L, D Day 12: Guilin.. Morning at leisure. Drive back to Guilin for an overnight stay, and visit the Reed Flute Cave & South China Pearl Museum. B, L, D Day 13: Guilin-Xi'an. Visit the city gardens of Guilin Fubo Hill Park, then explore a tea plantation. Fly to Xi'an for a two-night stay. B, L Day 14: Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an. Enjoy a tour of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Terracotta Army. Optional evening Tang Dynasty Show. B, L, D Day 15: Xi'an-Beijing. See Xi'an's Old City Wall, then fly to Beijing for a three-night stay. B, L, D Day 16: Beijing. A tour reveals Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Optional afternoon rickshaw ride. B, L Day 17: Beijing. Visit one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, the 18th-century Summer Palace and a jade-carving workshop. B, L, D Day 18: Beijing-UK. Transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK. B Accommodation… Jin Jiang Hotel, Shanghai (4*) • Tibet Hotel, Chengdu (4*) • Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, Guilin (4*) • New West Street Hotel, Yangshuo (4*) • Golden Flower Hotel, Xi’an (4*) • Beijing New Century Hotel (4*).

To book see page 27 and call FREE on 0800 414 383 or visit saga.co.uk/escortedtouring

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Grand Tour of China. Holiday code: CH079 / AF379 Solos. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £155 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 27 for details.

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Essential Information

All reservations are subject to Saga’s booking conditions which will be sent to you with your holiday confirmation and are available in advance upon request by calling us on 0800 504 505 for Saga ocean cruises, 0800 302 9015 for non-Saga ocean cruises or 0800 300 600 for all other holidays or visiting our website travel.saga.co.uk. The holiday contract is subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so. The holiday contract is created 14 days following your receipt of the written holiday confirmation.

Price: The prices shown in our brochures should be used as a guide only, are based on current charges and costs and may go up or down. We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochures or introduce supplements at any time, and will notify you of the current price prior to any booking – please call us or visit our website for the most up-to-date prices. Our holidays, and the prices at which they are advertised are always subject to availability and supplements may apply. Prices can be influenced by taxes such as (where relevant) air passenger duty, aircraft insurance, security, fuel and other associated costs. Prices can also be affected by exchange rates, availability, suppliers’ costs and economic trends. You will be advised of any differences to any elements of the holiday, including the price, before your booking is confirmed.

After you’ve made a booking, we can only change your holiday price in very limited circumstances relating to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.

In any event, we guarantee that there will be no change to the price within 20 days before the date of your departure (unless you amend your booking). We can only increase the price of your holiday if there has been a change in the cost of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports or exchange rates, each as a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. We will also absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You may be charged for the amount over and above that. If this results in an increase equivalent to more than 8% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel you must do so within the time period shown on your final invoice and we will provide a refund of insurance premiums paid to us if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.

Should the price of your holiday go down due to the cost changes mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you. We will deduct from this refund our administrative expenses incurred. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

We reserve the right not to be legally bound in the case of incorrect pricing and acknowledgement of such an error does not mean acceptance of it. Please note that local taxes are not included within the holiday package price and where necessary these will need to be paid locally by you.

We will wherever possible advise you at the time of booking if these apply, but please bear in mind that local taxes may be imposed after you have made your booking. Should you choose not to proceed this will be treated as a cancellation.

Special offers: In the case of discounted prices and other special offers, please note that there are only a limited number of places available at the special offer prices. We reserve the right to reduce, extend or withdraw the offers at any time, without notice.

What we describe: We have planned to use economy class on flights. Advertised amenities, included and optional excursions, entertainment and activities may change or become unavailable. We will notify you of any known changes at the time of booking. Final details of optional excursions will be provided in the passenger itinerary or shore excursion booklet sent to you before you travel although we cannot guarantee they will be available during your holiday. Please also note that changes may be made to the particulars within the brochure at any time after publication.

Price Promise (Saga Pearl II, Saga Sapphire, Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure only): Should we ever reduce our prices or bring in a new special offer after you book (optional ad-hoc services are excluded), we’ll work out the difference and pass the value of the saving back to you. This applies as long as the discounted holiday is exactly the same package offered under exactly the same terms of sale (which means the full terms that apply to your holiday contract, including your cabin grade and whether your cabin is allocated at the time of booking or at embarkation).

In calculating any possible saving due, we’ll take into consideration all offers and discounts that were applied at the time of booking and compare the overall price that you’ve been charged with the current price. We will pass on the value of the saving in the form of a higher grade cabin, on-board credit or other value added benefit.

Age qualification: Saga holidays are for anyone aged 50 and over. A travelling companion or family member travelling with you may be aged 40 or over. Please note there may be non-Saga guests (including children) in residence during your holiday, for whose behaviour we cannot accept responsibility.

Paying for your holiday: Deposits: When you make your booking, you must pay a deposit payment. The following deposits are payable per person when you book your holiday: Europe and the Mediterranean holidays and river cruises – £150 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; Long haul holidays – £175 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater; UK holidays – £60 (plus £8.50 if you require the optional insurance and additional cancellation rights – see below); Ocean cruises – £200 or 15% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, up to a maximum of £1,000; Oberammergau 2020 – An initial deposit of £200, plus a further deposit of £400 is payable 300 days before departure. Certain holidays may require an additional or higher non-refundable deposit or full payment. You will be advised if this is the case at the time of booking.

Balance: The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least: 90 days before departure for Saga ocean cruises aboard Saga Sapphire, Saga Pearl II, Spirit of Discovery or Spirit of Adventure; 56 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain of five nights or more; 28 days before departure for holidays in mainland Britain of less than five nights, and for Christmas and New Year holidays in mainland Britain; 75 days before departure

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for all other holidays unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on your confirmation invoice. Unless you are otherwise advised, bookings made after the balance due date (as set out above) must be paid in full at the time of booking and we cannot confirm your booking until full payment is received. Payments can be made by credit card, debit card or by cheque. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time, we shall retain your deposit to cover costs incurred.

Card and cheque fees: There is no charge for payments made by debit card, credit card or American Express. Each cheque is subject to a £3 administrative charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back. Please send cheques to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Your financial protection and peace of mind:

All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk. ST&H Limited and Saga Cruises Limited provide full financial protection for their package holidays.

1. For flight-based holidays this is through our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 0308 issued by the CAA of 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE www.caa.co.uk, telephone 0333 103 6350, email claims@caa.co.uk. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

If we are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

2. When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA – The Travel Association of 30 Park Street London SE1 9EQ www.abta.com, telephone 0203 758 8779, email customerprotection@abta.co.uk. For further information, please see www.abta.com. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but from mobiles may be higher. Check with your network provider. Please note that items not purchased through Saga will not be protected. ST&H Limited is also licensed by the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation (Licence No. T. A. 0598) to carry on business in the Republic of Ireland as a travel agent.

Insufficient bookings: Our ‘Guaranteed Departures’ will not be cancelled due to insufficient demand. If we need to cancel any other holiday due to insufficient demand, we will do so before the balance due date.

Optional ad-hoc services: We provide you with the option to specifically request extras which are in addition to, or adaptations of, our standard packages. Prices for optional ad-hoc services such as extensions, extra accommodation, upgrades, additional flights that are not part of a standard Saga allocation and domestic flights (‘ad-hoc service’) can vary depending on when you book. Please note that adding an ad-hoc service may result in additional non-refundable charges to our standard packages due to changes in flight dates, changes to our standard allocated accommodation periods and additional costs passed to us from third party suppliers. They may also result in an additional or higher non-refundable deposit being payable. You will be notified of the total price of your holiday and any increase to your deposit prior to booking.

Passports and visas: You will need a valid passport for all overseas holidays featured. As requirements vary and can change without notice, we strongly advise that your passport is valid for at least six months after the end of your holiday. We recommend that you have at least three blank pages in your passport to cover potential immigration formalities which may be required in some countries. If you are a full British citizen resident in the UK for the majority of destinations, if required, Saga will obtain your visa or tourist card free of charge (postage is not included). We will advise you at the time of booking where you are responsible for obtaining your own visa. For Chinese visas, Saga will send you the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing your visa. If you are aged 71 or over at the time of application, you can purchase your visa online. If you are aged 70 or under, you will need to purchase your visa at a Chinese visa centre. For Russian visas, Saga will obtain the paperwork and you will be responsible for purchasing the visa at the Russian visa centre.

Should you be unable to obtain a visa for whatever reason and as a result are unable to travel, our usual cancellation fees apply. For passengers cruising into Libya, a group visa will be issued on arrival in Libya for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore independently and on an organised shore excursion. Passengers holding a US or Swiss passport will not be able to enter Libya. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel. For passengers cruising into Algeria, a group visa will be issued prior to arrival for all holders of UK passports, allowing you to go ashore on an organised excursion only. Because of this, all Algerian excursions must be pre-booked. Passports must be valid for at least six months and must not contain evidence of a visit to Israel.

It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in some ports. Full details of the process will be provided with your booking confirmation. An application pack will be sent to you approximately 60 days

before you travel (90 days for Russia). In order to obtain your visa, it is important that we receive your passport and any applicable documentation in good time before your holiday starts. If you return these documents late, you may incur an additional charge. For further information about passports and Saga’s visa service call Saga on 0800 525 290 or email visa@saga.co.uk. If you are telephoning from outside the UK, please call +44 (0)1303 771138 (please note that this is not a freephone number). It may be necessary for you to arrange your own individual visas for independent travel in some ports. If you are not a full British citizen resident in the UK you must confirm your nationality or status at the time of booking. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.

Travel advice: The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice Unit provides up-to-date advice and safety information for British nationals travelling abroad. Please visit fco.gov.uk/travel for further information. The EU publishes a list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban within the European Community. To view it go to www.europa.eu and search for ‘banned airlines’.

Health formalities: We will advise you with your holiday confirmation of any vaccinations that are required as a condition of entry to the country(ies) that you are visiting.

We recommend that you consult your doctor at least 12 weeks before departure, and they will advise you about any other vaccinations required. You may also wish to refer to government health advice for your destination at fco.gov. uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/ or call the 24-hour phone line 0845 850 2829 – calls cost 4p per minute with BT; other network prices may vary. Please note: In the interest of health and safety of fellow passengers, it is a condition of travel on our cruise ships that passengers must use the hand sanitisers provided when embarking and disembarking, and while on board, the ships.

Mobility and assistance: Cruise ships have a limited number of cabins adapted for use by those with restricted mobility and are limited as to the number of disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility that they can carry. Cruise lines reserve the right to refuse the carriage of any person if carrying such a passenger would breach any applicable safety requirement or law. Cruise lines also reserve the right to refuse carriage if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment would make carriage unsafe or not operationally feasible. Cruise lines reserve the right to require that a disabled passenger or a passenger of reduced mobility is accompanied by another fare paying person capable of providing assistance to ensure compliance with any applicable safety requirement or law or if the design of the vessel and/or the port infrastructure and equipment means that a disabled passenger or person of reduced mobility cannot be carried in a safe or operationally feasible manner without the assistance of another person. Please advise us at the time of booking if you or any member of your party has reduced mobility, requires a specially adapted cabin or would require assistance in an emergency, or as soon as possible before departure should there be a change in circumstances. This is essential for travel by sea or inland waterways, as a risk assessment may need to be carried out prior to your departure. In the same respect, for land based holidays we need to be made aware of any special requirements that may affect your holiday as our representatives will only be able to provide support in an emergency. If you do not inform us of such a condition we will not be liable if an airline or cruise line refuses to accept you or any member of your party as a passenger. Under European law, if you are disabled or have difficulty moving around, you can receive assistance when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with mobility problems, for example, because of your disability, age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the service you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of your flight. Please contact us as soon as possible prior to your departure. You can also visit our website at travel.saga.co.uk. Please note that personal daily care cannot be provided by any member of staff.

Data protection: Any personal data you provide will be held securely and for the purpose you have provided it, in accordance with data protection legislation. We may need to disclose personal data to a third party including outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for the purpose of providing your holiday. In addition, your data may be disclosed to regulatory bodies or public authorities, such as customs or immigration, for the purposes of monitoring and/or enforcing compliance with any regulatory rules/codes; and it may be used for marketing, offering renewals, research and statistical purposes and crime prevention. Where you provide information about another person, we accept it on the basis that you have their permission to give us access to their personal data (including special category personal data) and that you have told them who we are and what we will use their data for, as set out above.

If Saga has obtained your permission to do so, they will also contact you by post, telephone, email or other means to tell you about offers, products and services that may be of interest to you. At any time you can opt out of receiving such information, revise the products you would like to hear about or change the method they use to communicate with you.

You can update these preferences by calling 0800 092 3665.

For further information about how the Saga Group uses your personal information, please visit saga.co.uk/privacy-policy or contact the Saga Group Data Protection Officer by email: data.protection@saga.co.uk or post: The Saga Building, Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Bookings made 18 months or more before departure: This section only applies to holidays offered with optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. Our optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights cannot be offered with holidays booked more than 18 months before departure. Customers who wish to include the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights will have their booking held until 18 months before the departure date. Should you need to cancel prior to your booking being confirmed, a full refund will be available. Once within 18 months of departure, the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights can be added and the holiday confirmed. This is subject to the normal insurance policy conditions and Saga’s booking conditions.

Optional travel insurance: For UK residents only, insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is offered with all our overseas holidays, river cruises and ocean cruises unless otherwise stated and subject to terms and conditions. A policy document will be sent with your confirmation invoice. A summary of the cover is shown below.

(For holidays in mainland Britain please call for a summary of cover).

Summary of cover 1. (a) Medical Expenses up to £5,000,000

(b) Hospital Benefit £20 per day (max. £500) 2. Curtailment up to £7,500 for holidays and river cruises, up to £10,000 for European ocean cruises, up to £50,000 for worldwide ocean cruises

3. Personal Accident up to £15,000 4. Criminal Injury Benefit up to £100,000 5. (a) Baggage up to £1,500 or up to £2,500 for ocean cruises

i) Single Article limit £250 or £300 for ocean cruises

ii) Overall Valuables limit £350

(b) Temporarily Lost Baggage over 12 hours up to £100 or up to £150 for ocean cruises 6. Money and Documents up to £500

Cash limit £200 7. Loss of Passport Expenses up to £200 8. Personal Liability up to £1,000,000 9. Missed Departure up to £500 (Europe), up to £1,000 (worldwide) 10. Travel Delay - Transport

(a) Deposit/Cancellation Charges up to £7,500

(b) Compensation up to £150 11. Legal Expenses (claims for compensation for personal injury or death) up to £50,000 For sections 1(a), 2, 5(a), 6 and 10(a) above, the first £70 of each and every claim is excluded. Please note that the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights are only available for overseas holidays where the included cruise, flights or ferry elements of the holiday are taken. If you arrange your own travel abroad, you will not be covered and should make alternative arrangements. If you feel you need increased baggage cover please check your home contents insurance policy first, as most people can have their personal possessions insured under this policy while they are away.

Insurance policy document If you choose to take the insurance we will send you the insurance policy document with your holiday confirmation/ invoice, or you can call us to request it earlier. If the policy does not meet your requirements, you are entitled to cancel at any time prior to your date of departure. The policy document contains full details of the cover provided, our complaints procedure, terms and exclusions – we recommend that you read it carefully.

Additional cancellation rights: Where you have chosen to include the optional travel insurance the following rights apply: For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: Business Associate – Someone who works at your place of business and who, if you were both away from work at the same time, would prevent the business from running properly.

Close Relative – Your marital/common law partner (defined as living together at the same address and including same sex relationships), parent, parent-in-law, child, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or fiancé(e).

Home – The address where you live permanently in the UK. You/Your – The person(s) named on the booking invoice/ holiday confirmation issued by Saga.

Summary of rights: We will refund all the money you have paid to us, less an administration fee of £80 (£60 for UK holidays) per person if the cancellation is due to: (a) unexpected illness or death of you or a member of your party. (b) death or disablement (by accidental bodily injury or sickness) of your Close Relative or Business Associate, or of any person with whom you had arranged temporarily to reside during your holiday. (c) jury service, attendance solely as a witness at a court of law or redundancy (provided your employment has been on a continuous full time basis with the same employer for at least 24 months). (d) accidental damage to your home through fire, storm or flooding within 14 days of the planned departure date, rendering it uninhabitable.

We will deduct the cost of any UK connecting or domestic flights and any cancellation charges from the suppliers of any ad-hoc service from any money refunded to you. You must send us a valid medical certificate for (a) or (b) above or the relevant official documentation for (c) or (d) as soon as is practicable, otherwise we will be unable to refund you.

All travel documents must be returned to Saga. If you cancel for other reasons, you must still notify Saga in writing and you will be subject to any relevant cancellation charges as set out in section 7 and the table in section 9 of our Booking Conditions.

We will not be liable for cancellations when, at the time of booking the holiday, the person whose condition gives rise to the cancellation: (i) had an illness in the past 12 months that has required treatment from a doctor, unless the condition was disclosed to and accepted by us; (ii) is travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad; (iii) is receiving, on a waiting list for, or has knowledge of the need for in-patient treatment for any condition unless the medical condition for which you are on a waiting list for inpatient treatment has been disclosed to us and accepted by us. Should you cancel as a direct result of you undergoing the inpatient treatment for which you are on a waiting list additional cancellation rights will not be provided; (iv) is expected to give birth 12 weeks (16 weeks in the case of multiple pregnancy) before your planned return date; (v) has been given a terminal prognosis by a medical practitioner.

We will not cover any medical condition of a Close Relative or Business Associate whose health may affect your decision to travel if you were aware of it prior to booking your holiday.

We will not be liable for cancellations arising directly or indirectly from: (i) acts of terrorism in countries to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against travelling; (ii) an accident or breakdown of the vehicle in which you are travelling for which a professional repairer’s report is not provided; (iii) breakdown of any vehicle in which you are travelling if the vehicle is owned by you and has not been serviced properly or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (iv) withdrawal from service (temporary or otherwise) of an aircraft or sea vessel on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority or a Port Authority, or any similar body in any country; (v) redundancy caused by, or resulting from, misconduct leading to dismissal, from resignation or voluntary redundancy, or where a warning or notification of redundancy was given prior to the date the optional insurance was purchased by you; (vi) suicide or attempted suicide, intentional self-injury, the effect of intoxicating liquors or drugs or flying other than as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger carrying aircraft. This exclusion applies not only to the insured persons but also to Close Relatives or other persons whose health may affect your decision to travel or cut short your trip; (vii) any circumstance arising after the date of booking, but prior to the date of issue of the optional insurance policy purchased by you.

Insurance policy

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Because it’s important to be adequately insured when you travel abroad, we offer optional comprehensive travel insurance, underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights with all our overseas holidays, including the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Man and river and ocean cruises. If you have your own insurance, we will offer you the holiday at a lower price – please call for further details.

You can enjoy free on all of our European hotel stays, as well as on selected river cruise ships. On river cruises the signal can be intermittent due to the moving nature of the ships, and there may be times when it is not available.

In some cases the Wi-Fi signal is only available in the public areas of the ship and not in your cabin.

For holidays in mainland Britain, if you have to cancel your holiday because of illness or death of you or a member of your party, we will refund all your holiday payments except for a handling fee of £60 per person, provided we receive a valid medical certificate. If you purchase the UK optional travel insurance, underwritten

by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, we will also include the additional cancellation rights. If you are suffering from, or in the last 12 months have suffered from, an illness that has required treatment from a doctor, you must advise us and we will confirm whether you can be covered under this insurance. A full summary of the optional travel insurance will be provided with your booking confirmation. Cover is available to UK residents only and subject to medical screening. Terms and conditions apply.

Our thoughtful touches When you travel with Saga you can look forward to some fantastic excursions, which are often included in the price, plus a host of activities and entertainment tailored to Saga guests. As you would expect, these are an example of what may be available and are subject to demand – you’ll receive full details when you arrive.

At all accommodation we request rooms on the ground floor or first floor if there’s no lift, and we make sure that heating, air conditioning or ceiling fans are a feature where necessary. All bedrooms will have a private bath or shower and wc as a minimum.

Please note: Check-in is usually from 2pm and at most hotels you will need to check out by 11am.

A note about special offers The offers in this brochure supersede any previously advertised offers and cannot be combined. Saga reserves the right to reduce, withdraw or extend offers at any time without notice.

Travel solo with confidence More than a fifth of our customers are solo travellers so we make sure we offer single rooms at no extra cost on as many hotel stays and tours as possible. For periods when there is no single supplement to pay, hotels have given us a set number of rooms; once these have been booked we may still be able to offer single rooms but there will probably be a supplement to pay. Therefore it’s always best to book early to be in with the best chance of securing a room at no extra cost.

Greater flexibility Wherever possible, we offer you the chance to tailor your holiday to suit you. Whether you want to add extra nights to the beginning or end of your holiday with one of our extensions, upgrade your flight or room, change your board arrangement or spend extra weeks in your chosen destination we can often help with your requests. Please speak to our Travel Consultants about your requirements when you call to book.

Fly from an airport near you It’s often easier and more convenient to fly from a local airport, so wherever possible we give you the opportunity to do so.

Q is for quality As accommodation ratings vary from country to country, we show both the local star rating of a property and our own Q-rating based on the variety of food, facilities and standard of rooms. QQQQQ represents the finest, while Q+ hotels offer something a little extra – perhaps a great location or outstanding service.

Similarly, river cruise ships are given their own rating, with hhhhh being the finest.

Booking is easy Call our Travel Consultants FREE on

0800 300 500 for Europe

0800 414 383

Animal welfare We strongly believe animals should be treated fairly within the tourism industry. As ABTA members, we have a duty of care to ensure that the excursions we offer to our customers meet the Animal Welfare guidelines supplied

by ABTA. These guidelines include not supporting activities that involve unnatural behaviour, or those that could be perceived as unacceptable or discouraged practices. We regularly review on-going excursions that involve animals, along with any feedback from customers and outside sources.

Our Brexit Promise Book any holiday or cruise departing in 2019 by March 31, 2019 and we guarantee the price of your holiday will not be increased once booked (unless you amend your booking). This is a limited-time guarantee that supersedes any conflicting price terms in Saga’s booking conditions relating to Brexit. This offer applies to new bookings only. We reserve the right to amend all offers at any time without notice.

Your VIP door-to-door travel service – included on selected holidays On selected holidays you can take advantage of our complimentary travel package, which includes a return chauffeur service from your home to your airport, return chauffeur service to your local airport for an included domestic flight to your main departure airport (worldwide holidays only), standard class rail travel from your local station to your departure airport, or complimentary parking at the airport if you’d prefer to drive yourself.

Included economy class domestic flights are subject to availability in our designated booking class. If this is not available at the time of booking, we’ll advise you of the additional flight supplement.

Depending on the time of your flight you may need overnight accommodation, which will be at your own additional cost. Our VIP door-to-door travel service is available to anyone in mainland England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We’re not currently able to offer the service to those in the Scottish islands, Isle of Man, Sark or the Isles of Scilly. For European tours your address must be within 75 miles of your departure point. Saga reserves the right to select the most appropriate form of transport and/or airport for your journey. You could be sharing the journey with up to three (or very occasionally five) other Saga passengers in one of our larger MPVs. Alternatively you can choose to have the vehicle for just you and your travelling companions at a price of £1.85 a mile. A minimum charge of £45 each way applies to journeys less than 28 miles.

To find out more, call FREE on 0800 300 600.

The right to refuse the chauffeur service is at our discretion.

for Worldwide holidays quoting ECT19 9am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays and 10am-4pm Sundays

You can also book online 24 hours a day at

saga.co.uk/escortedtouring How to pay You can pay by credit card, debit card or by cheque. For deposits we require £150 for European holidays and river cruises, £175 for long-haul or 10% of the holiday cost per person, whichever is the greater. For UK holidays, we require a deposit of £60 or 10% of the holiday cost, whichever is the greater, plus £8.50 if you require the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. Certain holidays may require a higher deposit or full payment.

We will advise you of this at the time of booking.

There is no charge for payments made by debit card.

Cheques are subject to a £3 administration charge and should be made payable to Saga Holidays with your name, address and booking reference written on the back, then sent to Saga Holidays, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. There are zero transaction fees if you make payments by credit card. The holiday balance should be paid at least 75 days before departure (56 days for holidays to mainland Britain of five nights or more; 28 for holidays to mainland Britain of less than five nights and for Christmas and New Year holidays to mainland Britain).

If you are booking within the balance payment period, you will need to pay in full.

Once you have booked: You can keep track of your holiday booking online. You’ll be able to view your flights and accommodation details, perhaps treat yourself to an upgrade, even pay the remainder of your balance – at any time, day or night. Simply visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking and have your booking number, the lead passenger’s surname and their date of birth to hand.

If you have any further questions you can call our after-sales service team free on 0800 300 600 for Europe holidays, 0800 504 555 for long haul, 0800 50 60 66 for river cruises, or 0800 056 5115 for UK holidays, 9am-6pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturdays.

You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions section of the website. You’ll find a link to it on your booking details page, or you can go straight to saga.co.uk/faqs.

If you want to pay your remaining balance you can call FREE on 0800 015 6987.

If you have a Minicom telephone you can call our Minicom service FREE on 0800 387 240. If you live in Northern Ireland or any of Britain’s offshore islands such as the Channel Islands, we can help you with your travel arrangements. Please call for details FREE on 0800 300 500. If you live in Eire, please call FREE on 1800 709 40

For all other holidays you can book our VIP door-to-door travel service for an extra charge.

Please call for full details or go online at travel.saga.co.uk/VIP

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There are so many reasons to book with us OVER 65 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE A WORLD OF DESTINATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM INCREDIBLE VALUE WITH SO MUCH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE PLANNED BY EXPERTS VIP DOOR-TO-DOOR TRAVEL SERVICE INCLUDED ON MANY TOURS EXCLUSIVE SOLO DEPA RTURES AVAILABLE BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE WITH OUR SAGA BREXIT PROMISE

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Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Ltd (registration no. 2174052), which is a when calling subsidiary of ST&H Group Ltd (registration no. 0720588). Both companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, ST&H Ltd is an appointed representative of Saga Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (company no.

732602), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. NHB-GH9330 (March 2019)