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SPECIAL INTEREST H O L I D A Y S MARCH 2019

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PRICES START FROM £279pp,

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SAVE UP TO AN EXTRA £100pp, when you book by February 28, 2019

EVERY HOLIDAY IS ABTA AND ATOL PROTECTED

The world is waiting to meet you

Experience so much more on a Special Interest holiday planned by experts Whether you long to explore Machu Picchu, admire the magnificence of the incredible Verona Opera Festival, or even dance the night away in Blackpool, you can indulge your passion on one of our expertly-planned Special Interest holidays. Whatever your interest, we’re sure to have a holiday to inspire you‌ You can discover the full collection at saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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love spending time with the guests. The energy that they give back is fantastic, with all of the discussions and reminiscing about singers and performers from the past.”

Music host, Peter Grevatt

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as open as you can be just to experiencing new art and then decide afterwards how you feel about it. I feel doing this helps you to look at the world in a different way and see the world through someone else’s eyes.”

Art host, Linda Hollingshead

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of my favourite memo ries is of Saga guests in Enko mi – the site of a bronze age city in Cyprus. We worked with a local guide in Cyprus and I rememb er her saying that guests only no rmally spend half an hour lookin g around this site. An hour-and-ahalf later, our excited guests had to be rounded up! The guide said she had never seen such an excite d bunch of people.”

Archaeology host, Gillian Hovell

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 on January, 2019 and should be used as a guide.

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Whether you’re indulging a life-long passion, or discovering a new hobby…

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Experts every step of the way From accomplished musicians to knowledgeable historians you’ll find every Special Interest host is an expert in their field.

They work with us to create the holidays they host, and love to share their experience and knowledge through fascinating talks and insights.

Unbeatable value with more included than anyone else A tailor-made programme of excursions and visits Fascinating talks by your expert host who will accompany throughout Return travel and transfers on overseas holidays

Included travel insurance§ on overseas holidays

Many single rooms and cabins at no extra cost, subject to availability

No hidden extras

65 years’ experience

Assurance and peace of mind

With more than 65 years’ experience in the travel industry we have built a long-lasting relationship with the people in the countries we visit, and work with them to create holidays that inspire you. We’re delighted that many of our customers travel with us time and time again, and value the feedback we receive from the questionnaires they fill in at the end of their holiday.

Your Saga Host, Tour Manager or Cruise Host will not only know the local area like the back of their hand, they’re there to help you with any problems or emergencies that may occur. They are fully supported by our UK team who are on call 24 hours a day.

It’s also reassuring to know that your holiday will be fully protected

by ABTA or ATOL so you can relax knowing your money is protected.

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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 few medical questions. See page 67 for more details.

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MUSIC & JAZZ These holidays certainly hit the right notes – whether you’re tapping your toes to live jazz in Croatia, enjoying a little rock and roll as you cruise the Rhine or experiencing the atmosphere of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

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BEDFORDSHIRE

Glamping at Twinwood, The Vintage Music Festival Always wanted to attend a music festival but visions of cramped tents and queues for the loos put you off? If so then this luxurious five-night stay under canvas at the popular Twinwood Festival of vintage music and dance is for you!

5 nights from £449^ - 4 people sharing

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5 nights from £649^ - 2 people sharing

Welcome barbecue on arrival Admission to all four days of the Twinwood Festival A Saga exclusive Glamping Village featuring luxury tented accommodation On-site parking Porterage at your camp Cancellation rights

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The Twinwood Festival

This five-night stay at the Twinwood Festival of vintage music and dancing is sure to hit the right note whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or simply a first-timer looking to tick the experience off your bucket list.

Spend August Bank Holiday weekend in a picturesque setting at an historic RAF Airfield in the heart of rural Bedfordshire.

You’ll sleep in a luxury tent complete with everything from Egyptian cotton bedding to magical fairy lights and yes, of course, a rack for your boots... and dancing shoes!

Look forward to three-and-a-half days of live music, spanning five decades of inspiration, performed across 13 on-site stages. Between sessions relax in the chill-out tent, which is furnished with cushions and deck chairs and boasts books, magazines and phone charging facilities. A separate hospitality tent houses refrigerators and complimentary tea and coffee throughout your stay.

Saga’s Exclusive Glamping Village Your glamping (glamorous camping) experience is provided by Brook Bell Tents, a family-run firm with over 20 years of expertise, specialising in music festivals.

Each furnished tent — which can host up to four guests — comes with electricity and a luxury double-height inflatable mattress is located in a fenced-off private glamping village for the sole use of Saga customers. You will also have access to toilets and showers, not accessible to other festival-goers, and pamper facilities, a reception desk with check-in and bag-carry services, plus out of hours assistance. Admission to the Twinwood Museums — featuring historic aviation and motor displays, plus the Glenn Miller Museum – is included.

Your stay here is on a self-catering basis, although there will be a welcome barbecue on the first evening where you’ll have the chance to meet your fellow festival-goers.

The festival offers plenty of food and drink options including traditional hot roast meals, Asian buffet food, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and even tea and cake served on vintage china.

The history of Twinwood and Glenn Miller In the 1940s Twinwood Airfield was an RAF training base. During this time, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra were based in nearby Bedford as a safer alternative to London, and regularly used Twinwood, even playing an outdoor concert at the airfield in August 1944. In December of that year, Major Glenn Miller was due to fly from Twinwood to France, but after boarding a Norseman aircraft outside Twinwood Control Tower, he was never seen again, sparking a mystery that still fascinates the world. The Control Tower was restored to its original condition and opened to the public in 2002. To celebrate this, a Glenn Miller Concert was held, becoming the forerunner of what is now the annual Twinwood Festival. The tower is now known as the Glenn Miller Museum, featuring exhibits dedicated to his life and music, and has become somewhat of a shrine to his fans from around the world.

SAVE £50 ^per person when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Prices from: Aug 22, 2019 2 people sharing 699 649 3 people sharing 569 519 4 people sharing 499 449 Glamping at Twinwood, The Vintage Music Festival. Holiday code: TB201 All prices are £s per person based on four, three or two people sharing, including savings as advertised and are subject to availability.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 441 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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To find out more visit saga.co.uk/symphony and www.bsolive.com

BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Enjoy a music break with an included performance by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, plus talks, recitals and an excursion…

4 nights HALF BOARD from £469^ Departing: Apr 1, 8, May 13 (all £469), 2019.

Holiday code: AN744 All breakfasts and dinners Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert at Poole Lighthouse Performance by the Myriad Quartet Welcome and pre-concert talk Excursion to Athelhampton House Music host and Saga host An evening performance from your music host Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

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Single rooms at no extra cost* The BSO’s string section

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area.

Facilities include a restaurant, garden lounge, bar, swimming pool, sauna, gym, Wi-Fi (extra charge) and free car parking.

There are 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all floors.

The bedrooms are traditional in style

Your programme On this special music holiday, look forward to a concert performance from the acclaimed Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Poole’s Lighthouse Centre, with works that may range from Mozart to Elgar, dependent upon which departure date you choose. You can also enjoy an in-house recital at your hotel from the Myriad Quartet, an evening of musical entertainment from your music host, and two informative talks to enhance your concert visit. You’ll also have some time to get out and about in popular Bournemouth and enjoy an included visit to Athelhampton House.

BSO concerts Choose from the following Monday arrival dates (BSO performances are on Wednesdays).

April 1, 2019: Elgar – Froissart Overture; Saint-Saëns – Piano Concerto No.5; Elgar –Symphony No.1. Conductor: Kirill Karabits. Piano: Lucas Debargue.

April 8, 2019: Smetana – Vltava; Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No.1; Sibelius – Symphony No.1. Conductor: Jamie Phillips. Piano: Denis Kozhukkin.

May 13, 2019: Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius. Conductor: Kirill Karabits.

Soloists: tenor: Paul Appleby; Mezzo Soprano: Alice Coote; Bass-baritone: James Rutherford.

Further information can be found at www.bsolive.com

Peter Grevatt (right) and Ken Roberts

“The BSO are a wonderful orchestra. Saga make it memorable by complementing the holiday with a fabulous music host and professional and friendly rep. Three in-house concerts, as well as a trip to the Lighthouse in Poole, make it an excellent few days. Keep your eyes open for similar breaks in Britain. Give it a try if you are new to Special Interest music holidays” Anne, Dartford

BSO Queens Hotel - Bournemouth. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.Please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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BOURNEMOUTH

Look forward to your vinyl port of call

BOURNEMOUTH

Frank Sinatra’s Hollywood star

Queens Hotel

Your host Carol-Anne Wells

The hotel’s spa

Your host, Robert Habermann

Music of the 50s and 60s

The Greatest Songbook

4 nights HALF BOARD from £419^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £449^

Departing: June 24, 2019 Holiday code: AN911.

Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AN912.

All breakfasts and dinners Music host Carol Anne Wells • Three in-house performances Excursion to Russell Cotes Gallery Welcome meeting Welcome music session Saga host Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

All breakfasts and dinners Music host and Saga host • Three in-house concerts from your host, Robert Habermann Excursion to Russell Cotes Gallery Welcome meeting Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

Your programme The music of the 1950s and 60s provided a soundtrack to the innovations and changes that were taking place during the post-war decades. On this four-night holiday join your host Carol Anne Wells on a musical journey as you discover some of the great singers of the period, their songs and music, ranging from Bill Haley and Elvis to the Beatles and the Beach Boys. During your holiday, Carol Anne will give a illustrated welcome music session and an in-house concert, before being joined by singer Del Barefoot as they pay tribute to the the great singers of the period, with a final performance from the ‘Band of Gold’ to bring your holiday to a ‘swinging’ conclusion! There will also be an included excursion to the Russell Cotes Gallery with its collections and works of art, plus the opportunity to relax as you play a music quiz and watch a music film.

Your programme From Blue Moon to an invitation to Come fly with me, step into the world of the ‘crooners’ on this special short break, exploring some of their greatest songs in the company of your host, singer Robert Habermann. After a welcome meeting and dinner at your hotel on your first evening, look forward to enjoying free time during your holiday to explore the attractions of Bournemouth and its surroundings.

Each evening take your seats for three evening in-house concerts with your host, celebrating the music of the ‘greatest songbook’ with songs originally performed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more, plus stories and anecdotes.

There will also be an included excursion to the Russell Cotes Gallery with its collections and works of art, plus the opportunity to enjoy relaxing afternoons when you can put your feet up and watch classic musical films.

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all floors.

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all floors.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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BOURNEMOUTH

Look forward to your vinyl port of call

BOURNEMOUTH

Frank Sinatra’s Hollywood star

Queens Hotel

Your host Carol-Anne Wells

The hotel’s spa

Your host, Robert Habermann

Music of the 50s and 60s

The Greatest Songbook

4 nights HALF BOARD from £419^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £449^

Departing: June 24, 2019 Holiday code: AN911.

Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AN912.

All breakfasts and dinners Music host Carol Anne Wells • Three in-house performances Excursion to Russell Cotes Gallery Welcome meeting Welcome music session Saga host Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

All breakfasts and dinners Music host and Saga host • Three in-house concerts from your host, Robert Habermann Excursion to Russell Cotes Gallery Welcome meeting Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

Your programme The music of the 1950s and 60s provided a soundtrack to the innovations and changes that were taking place during the post-war decades. On this four-night holiday join your host Carol Anne Wells on a musical journey as you discover some of the great singers of the period, their songs and music, ranging from Bill Haley and Elvis to the Beatles and the Beach Boys. During your holiday, Carol Anne will give a illustrated welcome music session and an in-house concert, before being joined by singer Del Barefoot as they pay tribute to the the great singers of the period, with a final performance from the ‘Band of Gold’ to bring your holiday to a ‘swinging’ conclusion! There will also be an included excursion to the Russell Cotes Gallery with its collections and works of art, plus the opportunity to relax as you play a music quiz and watch a music film.

Your programme From Blue Moon to an invitation to Come fly with me, step into the world of the ‘crooners’ on this special short break, exploring some of their greatest songs in the company of your host, singer Robert Habermann. After a welcome meeting and dinner at your hotel on your first evening, look forward to enjoying free time during your holiday to explore the attractions of Bournemouth and its surroundings.

Each evening take your seats for three evening in-house concerts with your host, celebrating the music of the ‘greatest songbook’ with songs originally performed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more, plus stories and anecdotes.

There will also be an included excursion to the Russell Cotes Gallery with its collections and works of art, plus the opportunity to enjoy relaxing afternoons when you can put your feet up and watch classic musical films.

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all floors.

Queens Hotel QQQ This 3-star hotel is situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area. 109 bedrooms, some reached by steps, and lifts to all floors.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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SURREY

Unwind in the evenings

Llandudno

Federation House Hotel

Ken Roberts and Peter Grevatt

Music: Two by Two 3 nights HALF BOARD from £279^ Departing: June 14 (£289), September 27 (£279), 2019 Holiday code: AN913.

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Your music programme Look forward to joining your host, baritone Peter Grevatt, and pianist Ken Roberts on this three-night holiday as they explore the music from such popular double-acts as Gilbert & Sullivan, and Flanders and Swann. Take your seats for an illustrated recital from Peter celebrating the art of song, plus three in-house evening concerts exploring the eloquence of Gilbert & Sullivan, the wit of Flanders & Swann, and the music of such partnerships as Rodgers & Hammerstein, and the Gershwins. In addition, there will also be some free time to relax or explore independently, plus an afternoon musical DVD showing – perfect for perhaps putting your feet up!

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

The Dunoon Hotel

Carol-Anne Wells

The Enchanting World of Ivor Novello 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499^ Departing: October 7, 2019 Holiday code: AN235.

All breakfasts and dinners Music host Carol Anne Wells, and Saga representative Four in-house concerts with your host Carol Anne Wells, and guest singer Linda Watts Talk and music session with your host Visit to Great Orme Tramway Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights. l

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Relax and delight in the evocative music of Ivor Novello, while staying in charming Llandudno Your Programme Ivor Novello composed some of the early twentieth century’s best loved songs and musicals. By the age of 21, his iconic song ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ had swept the nation, and by the 1920s he was also acting, starring in a host of silent movies. On this short break dedicated to the life and works of this influential composer and actor, look forward to talks and four in-house concerts by your host and pianist Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts. You can also enjoy a walking excursion to Great Orme Tramway where you’ll board a tram for a return journey into Great Orme Country Park. Add some some free time to explore the delights of Victorian Llandudno and you have a holiday to remember!

Dunoon Hotel QQQ The Dunoon Hotel (3Q) is a handsome building offering a traditional welcome. With its oak panelling, leather sofas and antiques, it’s an elegant and comfortable base from which to enjoy your special holiday. There is a restaurant, bar and lounge. There are 48 bedrooms, some accessed by stairs.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

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SURREY

Unwind in the evenings

Llandudno

Federation House Hotel

Ken Roberts and Peter Grevatt

Music: Two by Two 3 nights HALF BOARD from £279^ Departing: June 14 (£289), September 27 (£279), 2019 Holiday code: AN913.

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Your music programme Look forward to joining your host, baritone Peter Grevatt, and pianist Ken Roberts on this three-night holiday as they explore the music from such popular double-acts as Gilbert & Sullivan, and Flanders and Swann. Take your seats for an illustrated recital from Peter celebrating the art of song, plus three in-house evening concerts exploring the eloquence of Gilbert & Sullivan, the wit of Flanders & Swann, and the music of such partnerships as Rodgers & Hammerstein, and the Gershwins. In addition, there will also be some free time to relax or explore independently, plus an afternoon musical DVD showing – perfect for perhaps putting your feet up!

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

The Dunoon Hotel

Carol-Anne Wells

The Enchanting World of Ivor Novello 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499^ Departing: October 7, 2019 Holiday code: AN235.

All breakfasts and dinners Music host Carol Anne Wells, and Saga representative Four in-house concerts with your host Carol Anne Wells, and guest singer Linda Watts Talk and music session with your host Visit to Great Orme Tramway Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights. l

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Relax and delight in the evocative music of Ivor Novello, while staying in charming Llandudno Your Programme Ivor Novello composed some of the early twentieth century’s best loved songs and musicals. By the age of 21, his iconic song ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ had swept the nation, and by the 1920s he was also acting, starring in a host of silent movies. On this short break dedicated to the life and works of this influential composer and actor, look forward to talks and four in-house concerts by your host and pianist Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts. You can also enjoy a walking excursion to Great Orme Tramway where you’ll board a tram for a return journey into Great Orme Country Park. Add some some free time to explore the delights of Victorian Llandudno and you have a holiday to remember!

Dunoon Hotel QQQ The Dunoon Hotel (3Q) is a handsome building offering a traditional welcome. With its oak panelling, leather sofas and antiques, it’s an elegant and comfortable base from which to enjoy your special holiday. There is a restaurant, bar and lounge. There are 48 bedrooms, some accessed by stairs.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

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Windsor Castle

Vienna Opera House

Austria by Rail 9 nights from £1529^ The restaurant at Denham Grove

A portrait of Bach

Bach to the Future for Solo Travellers

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ Departing: Oct 22, 2019. Holiday code: AN607 9 nights in hotels 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners Excursions and visits as described Two concerts Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga tour manager Porterage at all hotels. l

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4 nights HALF BOARD from £459^ Departing: July 22 (£479 £459), 2019 Holiday code: AN245.

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Explore music spanning some 200 years from Bach to Satie, visit Windsor Castle and enjoy in-house concerts and talks in the company of other solo travellers Your programme This new holiday explores a range of music spanning two centuries through talks and in-house concerts, in the company of your host and pianist, Carol Anne Wells. Look forward to talks focusing on music from the Baroque and classical periods, the ‘Romantics’, and the link between art and music through the Impressionists. You can also enjoy three separate evening in-house piano concerts of music complementary to your talks, performed by Carol Anne.

There’s also an included excursion to Windsor Castle with its wealth of treasures.

Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of tranquil parkland, just nine miles from Windsor, this three-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and 100 bedrooms.

Discover Vienna, Graz and Salzburg by rail, enjoying two concerts and a tour of the Vienna State Opera House during your tour Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna and enjoy a city sightseeing tour. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Derag Livinghotel Kaiser Franz Josef. Dine at a Viennese Heurigen, with live music. Day 2: Vienna. Walking tour of Vienna, enjoy a guided ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Vienna’s State Opera House, and an evening concert at Wiener Kursalon Day 3: Vienna.At leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Bratislava. Dinner at a traditional Schnitzel restaurant. Day 4: Vienna to Graz. Travel by high-speed railjet train to Graz for a sightseeing tour by bus.

Stay three nights at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Restaurant Gollner in Lebring. Day 5: Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber. Visit the federal stud farm. After a Styrian lunch with folk music, visit a pumpkin seed oil mill. Day 6: Graz. At leisure. Optional excursion to Maribor in Slovenia. Day 7: Graz to Salzburg. Travel by train via the Dachstein Mountains to Salzburg. Spend three-nights at the locally rated 4-star Amadeo Hotel Schaffenrath. Day 8: Salzburg.

Visit Salzburg and its Altstadt district. Enjoy a guided walking tour, visit to Mozart’s birthhouse, and a concert at the Salzburg Fortress Hohensalzburg. Day 9: Lake St Wolfgang and Hallstatt.

Visit St Gilgen for a boat ride on lake St Wolfgang. Visit Hallstatt and Bad Ischl. Day 10: Salzburg to Munich. Travel by train to Munich airport for your return flight to the UK. B

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book

by February 28, 2019

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Austria by Rail Music. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to fly from Manchester or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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AUSTRIA

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Windsor Castle

Vienna Opera House

Austria by Rail 9 nights from £1529^ The restaurant at Denham Grove

A portrait of Bach

Bach to the Future for Solo Travellers

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ Departing: Oct 22, 2019. Holiday code: AN607 9 nights in hotels 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners Excursions and visits as described Two concerts Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga tour manager Porterage at all hotels. l

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Explore music spanning some 200 years from Bach to Satie, visit Windsor Castle and enjoy in-house concerts and talks in the company of other solo travellers Your programme This new holiday explores a range of music spanning two centuries through talks and in-house concerts, in the company of your host and pianist, Carol Anne Wells. Look forward to talks focusing on music from the Baroque and classical periods, the ‘Romantics’, and the link between art and music through the Impressionists. You can also enjoy three separate evening in-house piano concerts of music complementary to your talks, performed by Carol Anne.

There’s also an included excursion to Windsor Castle with its wealth of treasures.

Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of tranquil parkland, just nine miles from Windsor, this three-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and 100 bedrooms.

Discover Vienna, Graz and Salzburg by rail, enjoying two concerts and a tour of the Vienna State Opera House during your tour Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna and enjoy a city sightseeing tour. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Derag Livinghotel Kaiser Franz Josef. Dine at a Viennese Heurigen, with live music. Day 2: Vienna. Walking tour of Vienna, enjoy a guided ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Vienna’s State Opera House, and an evening concert at Wiener Kursalon Day 3: Vienna.At leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Bratislava. Dinner at a traditional Schnitzel restaurant. Day 4: Vienna to Graz. Travel by high-speed railjet train to Graz for a sightseeing tour by bus.

Stay three nights at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Restaurant Gollner in Lebring. Day 5: Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber. Visit the federal stud farm. After a Styrian lunch with folk music, visit a pumpkin seed oil mill. Day 6: Graz. At leisure. Optional excursion to Maribor in Slovenia. Day 7: Graz to Salzburg. Travel by train via the Dachstein Mountains to Salzburg. Spend three-nights at the locally rated 4-star Amadeo Hotel Schaffenrath. Day 8: Salzburg.

Visit Salzburg and its Altstadt district. Enjoy a guided walking tour, visit to Mozart’s birthhouse, and a concert at the Salzburg Fortress Hohensalzburg. Day 9: Lake St Wolfgang and Hallstatt.

Visit St Gilgen for a boat ride on lake St Wolfgang. Visit Hallstatt and Bad Ischl. Day 10: Salzburg to Munich. Travel by train to Munich airport for your return flight to the UK. B

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book

by February 28, 2019

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

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Austria by Rail Music. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Vienna with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to fly from Manchester or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

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AUSTRIA

André Rieu in Vienna Stay in magical Vienna and enjoy an unforgettable concert by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. Capture the musical spirit of Vienna and discover the city's attractions, the Vienna Woods and more on this four night stay.

4 nights HALF BOARD from £989^

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Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £12 if not required§ Departing: May 2 (£999 £989), 2019.

Holiday code: AN865 • Four breakfasts and four dinners • André Rieu Concert with 3rd category seats with option to upgrade to 2nd category for a supplement • Visit to the Abbey of Heiligenkreuz • Visit to Baden • Half-day guided tour of Vienna • Dinner in a ‘Heuriger’ (wine inn) with wine and traditional music • Music host and local tour manager • Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ • Return flights and transfers • Porterage at your hotel.

Vienna Opera House

Senator Hotel, Vienna QQQQ This modern locally-rated 4-star hotel is situated to the east of the city and just a 15-minute tram ride to the city centre.

You’ll stay on a half board basis (please note: dinner on day 2 will instead be at a Viennese Heuriger Restaurant.) There are 179 rooms.

André Rieu

Day 1 UK-Vienna Arrive at Vienna airport and transfer to the locally rated 4-star Senator Hotel Vienna (4Q) where you will stay for the next four nights on a half board basis. After settling in, look forward to dinner at your hotel this evening. D Day 2 Vienna Woods After breakfast, set off for an included visit to the Vienna Woods. Look forward to a visit to the Abbey at Heiligenkreuz, the world’s second oldest Cistercian Monastery. Dating back to the 12th century, enjoy a tour through the Abbey which is home to around 80 monks, renowned for their Gregorian chant.

Leaving Heiligenkreuz behind, contine south later in the afternoon to the spa town of Baden where there will be an

opportunity to look round, then continue on to the village of Gumpoldskirchen in the early evening. This is a well-known wine growing area, and here you’ll be able to enjoy a traditional local meal, accompanied by local wine and traditional music in a wine inn known as a ‘Heuriger’. B, D Day 3 Vienna and the André Rieu Concert After breakfast, look forward to a guided tour of some of the highlights of the city of Vienna. You’ll journey on the Ringstrasse where you’ll see the opera house, Burg Theatre and Houses of Parliament. Watch out too for other sights including the expressionist Hundertwasser House. After your tour look forward to a free afternoon when you may like to explore the city independently.

Heiligenkreuz Abbey

After dinner at your hotel, get ready for the highlight of your holiday as you set off for your André Rieu concert at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle. Take your seat for an evening of Viennese waltzes and operettas performed by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra – a perfect conclusion to the day! B, D Day 4 At leisure Today is at leisure when you can choose to explore Vienna and all it has to offer independently, or perhaps join a full day optional excursion to the beautiful Wachau valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. B, D Day 5 Vienna-UK Bid your fellow guests farewell this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B

SAVE £10 ^on May 2, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Andre Rieu in Vienna. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Vienna with the scheduled services of Austrian Airlines.

Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £12 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

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2019 Verona Opera Festival Enjoy two memorable opera performances in Verona's awe-inspiring Roman amphitheatre

7 nights HALF BOARD from £1499^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Hosted by: Peter Grevatt All breakfasts, two lunches and five dinners Two operas in the famous Verona Arena Expert music host and Saga host Three talks from your expert music host A boat trip on Lake Garda Wine tasting excursion Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel. l

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Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability Active Hotel Paradiso & Golf QQQQ Set two kilometres from the shores of Italy’s magnificent Lake Garda, the locally rated 4-star Active Hotel Paradiso and Golf is a modern, comfortable hotel set within its own extensive golf resort, and has an outdoor swimming pool. You’ll stay on a half-board basis. There are 62 bedrooms.

The dazzling set for Carmen

Lake Garda

Your Programme The historic city of Verona has celebrated the Verona Opera Festival since 1913, its atmospheric Roman amphitheatre providing a magnificent backdrop for performances. On this exciting holiday enjoy two wonderful operas in this unique setting from numbered seats in the tiered Gradinatata numerata 1° settore section of the arena with good views and acoustics.

Alternatively, on the 31 July departure enjoy one opera plus the Placido Domingo 50 Arena Anniversary Night (supplement applies). In addition, your holiday also includes three talks by an expert music host and two excursions – a full-day boat trip at your leisure on the lower part of Lake Garda, and a half-day wine tasting. There's also a choice of two optional excursions to the beautiful Gradens of Sigurta, and Vicenza – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The opera performances will take place on two non-consecutive evenings between Thursday and Sunday. All performances start late in the evening and finish after midnight. Please note: some steps will have to be negotiated in order to reach your seat. There is an 800 metre walk from the coach drop-off point to the Arena.

June 26, 2019 departure: Aida (1913 version) • Il Trovatore (featuring Anna Netrebko and Yusiv Eyvazov; with set design by Franco Zeffirelli). July 3, 2019 departure: Aida (1913 version) • Il Trovatore (featuring Anna Netrebko and Yusiv Eyvazov; with set design by Franco Zeffirelli). July 10, 2019 departure La Traviata • Carmen July 17, 2019 departure: La Traviata • Aida (1913 version) July 24, 2019 departure: La Traviata • Carmen July 31, 2019 departure: Carmen • Domingo Anniversary Night August 7, 2019 departure: La Traviata • Tosca Il Trovatore – Verdi's tale of love,

Verona’s magnificent amphitheatre

concealed identity, revenge and tragedy, with a set designed by producer and director Franco Zeffirelli.

Aida – In Verdi’s famous opera, Egyptian commander Radames must choose between his love for enslaved princess Aida and loyalty to the Pharaoh.

La Traviata – Verdi’s tragic opera sees the courtesan Violetta find true happiness with Alfredo, only to forsake him for his family’s sake, the lovers reuniting just before she dies. (New production.)

Tosca – In Puccini's tragic opera, the singer Tosca is promised her lover’s life if she gives herself to the cruel Scarpia. Stabbing Scarpia, she rushes to her lover, but it is too late.

Carmen – Set in Seville, Bizet's dramatic opera smoulders with passion and betrayal.

Domingo Opera Night: The Placido Domingo 50 Arena Anniversary Night.

SAVE £50 ^on Jun 26, Jul 3, 10, 24, 31 and Aug 7, 2019 when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Prices from: Jun 26, 2019 Jul 3 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Aug 7 7 nights 1549 1499 1549 1499 1549 1499 1549 1549 1499 1599 1549 1549 1499 Verona Opera. Holiday code: AN384. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Verona with the scheduled services of British Airways or easyJet dependent on the date of travel. Prices are subject to availability. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Enjoy the sounds of the 60s

Cochem stands on the mighty Moselle

Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for details

Legends: Tribute to the singers of the 50s-60s on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE

5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^

Rex Rheni hhh

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1749^

Full board plus Free bar open 12 hours a day† Five live musical performances Two briefings from your band leader Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry UK travel service, and more – please call for details. l

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VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Discover the delights of cities including Bonn and Cologne as you cruise from Arnhem to Rüdesheim and back on this special music-themed holiday. Look forward to five on-board music performances from Band of Gold led by Jeremy Huggett, when you can enjoy music by the Beatles and Elvis, amongst others.

In addition to the live music from the five-piece group and the opportunity to dance each evening, you can take advantage of a range of optional excursions to visit some fascinating cities along the Rhine and look forward to gliding through beautiful scenery.

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Mar 28 1029 1229 Sold out Sold out 1229 Sold out AN199

Local Flights VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Your programme… Sail the magnificent Middle Rhine enjoying five live musical tributes to iconic singers of the 1950s and 60s.

Join your host, Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts for two performances of songs by singers such as Doris Day and Petula Clark. Guest Del Bearfoot joins Carol Anne for two performances focusing on singers such as Matt Monro and Tony Bennett, before a final Gala concert. Plus enjoy a welcome talk, a fun music quiz and vistas of vineyards, medieval towns and castles as you cruise, and visits to Rüdesheim and Cologne.

Itinerary: Cologne • Bonn • Andernach • Mainz • Speyer • Strasbourg • Mannheim • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Winningen • Cologne • UK.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019

Oct 9 1079 899 1329 1229 1429 1299 1129 999 1329 1429

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks..

Prices from: May 20, 2019 Passenger Deck 1949 1749 Main Deck 2399 2299 Promenade Deck 2519 2419 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 2079 Main Deck for sole occupancy 2399 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 2519 Cruise code AN819 Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine. 11 nights.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. †The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Eurostar standard and flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies to Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine and £54 to Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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NEW

Enjoy the sounds of the 60s

Cochem stands on the mighty Moselle

Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for details

Legends: Tribute to the singers of the 50s-60s on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE

5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £899^

Rex Rheni hhh

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

11 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1749^

Full board plus Free bar open 12 hours a day† Five live musical performances Two briefings from your band leader Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry UK travel service, and more – please call for details. l

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In addition to the live music from the five-piece group and the opportunity to dance each evening, you can take advantage of a range of optional excursions to visit some fascinating cities along the Rhine and look forward to gliding through beautiful scenery.

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Mar 28 1029 1229 Sold out Sold out 1229 Sold out AN199

Local Flights VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Your programme… Sail the magnificent Middle Rhine enjoying five live musical tributes to iconic singers of the 1950s and 60s.

Join your host, Carol Anne Wells and singer Linda Watts for two performances of songs by singers such as Doris Day and Petula Clark. Guest Del Bearfoot joins Carol Anne for two performances focusing on singers such as Matt Monro and Tony Bennett, before a final Gala concert. Plus enjoy a welcome talk, a fun music quiz and vistas of vineyards, medieval towns and castles as you cruise, and visits to Rüdesheim and Cologne.

Itinerary: Cologne • Bonn • Andernach • Mainz • Speyer • Strasbourg • Mannheim • Rüdesheim • Koblenz • Winningen • Cologne • UK.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019

Oct 9 1079 899 1329 1229 1429 1299 1129 999 1329 1429

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks..

Prices from: May 20, 2019 Passenger Deck 1949 1749 Main Deck 2399 2299 Promenade Deck 2519 2419 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 2079 Main Deck for sole occupancy 2399 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 2519 Cruise code AN819 Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine. 11 nights.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. †The free bar, open from 12pm to 12am, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Eurostar standard and flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction of £20 applies to Sounds of the 60s on the Rhine and £54 to Tribute to the singers of the 50s and 60s on the Rhine if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Rhine SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for details Sail the Rhine to the sounds of live rock ‘n’ roll music

5 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £849^

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Single cabins at no extra cost* Local Flights VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019

Day 1: UK to Dusseldorf. Travel by coach from the UK via Eurotunnel, or ferry, by Eurostar or fly to Dusseldorf and transfer to the port where you embark Rex Rheni.

After a welcome drink, and dinner on board, remain moored here overnight, with a live performance by the five-piece Cadillac Xpress, who’ll provide the soundtrack to your cruise. Day 2:Dusseldorf to Bonn. Set sail in the early hours and cruise, arriving in Bonn after lunch. Perhaps join an optional excursion to see the sights of the town, and visit Beethoven’s birthplace. This evening celebrate the music of the Elvis Presley – ‘King of rock ‘n’ roll’. Day 3: Bonn to Koblenz. Sail through the morning to

Cologne’s old town

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Koblenz, where you arrive at lunchtime and moor overnight. Koblenz is set at the point where the Rhine and Moselle flow together.

From here perhaps join an afternoon optional tour of the town and castle, before your evening on-board entertainment celebrating the music of UK artists who were inspired by the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll across the Atlantic. Day 4: Koblenz to Rüdesheim. Cruise one of the most picturesque sections of the middle Rhine, before arriving in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, where you moor overnight.

Perhaps explore Drosselgasse – a medieval street of restaurants, wine houses and garden taverns, or join an optional excursion.

Return to your ship in time to enjoy a fun night when your band mix the rock ‘n’ roll sounds of the 50s with the music of more contemporary artists. Day 5: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Sail to Cologne where you can enjoy an afternoon at leisure, taking in some of the historic highlights or go shopping in the city’s modern heart. Tonight enjoy your final live performance featuring classic artists like Bill Haley & the Comets, Elvis, Little Richard and Fats Domino. Your ship sails through the evening and night for the Netherlands. Day 6: Arnhem to UK. Arrive in Arnhem early this morning. Disembark Rex Rheni after breakfast, and begin your return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 23, 2019 Passenger Deck 999 849 Main Deck 1249 1199 Promenade Deck 1349 1299 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1049 949 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1249 1199 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1349 1299 Cruise code AN821 Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Rhine. 5 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected dates and grades as shown, after this a supplement may apply. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Dusseldorf, returning from Arnhem via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. †The free bar, open from midday to midnight, serves non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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The Pirates of Penzance

HARROGATE

Harrogate’s impressive Royal Hall

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Midweek Break

3 nights HALF BOARD from £519^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^

Departing: Aug 9 (£519) and Aug 16 (£529), 2019 Holiday code: AN907

Departing: Aug 12, 2019 Holiday code: AN905

All breakfasts, two full lunches and one dinner Two opera performances in first category seating An in-house G&S favourites welcome concert Two pre-concert talks accompanied by music and song Music hosts Matthew Craven and Judith Buckle Saga host Orientation tour of Harrogate Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

All breakfasts and lunches, plus one dinner Three evening opera performances Welcome talk Three talks Music host and Saga representative Orientation tour of Harrogate Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

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Your programme Calling all Gilbert & Sullivan lovers! Enjoy a musical weekend in delightful Harrogate with two evening opera performances by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at Harrogate’s glittering Royal Hall, plus two talks from your hosts.

9th August, 2019 departure: The Pirates of Penzance and The Yeoman of the Guard 16th August, 2019 departure: The Mikado, and the Pirates of Penzance Crowne Plaza QQQQ Stay three nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge).

214 bedrooms.

Embrace the world of Gilbert & Sullivan with both amateur and professional performances at this annual festival.

Enter into the spirit of the 26th Gilbert & Sullivan Festival on this joyous mid-week break and see three operatic productions – two from leading amateur performers and one from the professional National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

The competition to find the best non-professional troupe is central to the festival, with participants from around the world competing for the title. During your four-night stay, you can also enjoy three pre-opera talks and in-house music from your expert music hosts. Look forward to taking your first-category seats in Harrogate's glittering Royal Hall for the following three sparkling evening performances: Trial by Jury and HMS PInafore – performed by the amateur Bus Pass Opera; Yeoman of the Guard: – performed by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company; and Princess Ida – performed by the amateur SavoyNet Performing Group.

Crowne Plaza QQQQ Stay four nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge).

214 bedrooms.

Gilbert and Sullivan Weekend - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

Gilbert and Sullivan Midweek - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

Please note: Transfers are not not included. The walking distance between the hotel and the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres.

Please note: Transfers are not included for the performances, the walking distance from the hotel to the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres.

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HARROGATE

The Pirates of Penzance

HARROGATE

Harrogate’s impressive Royal Hall

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Midweek Break

3 nights HALF BOARD from £519^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^

Departing: Aug 9 (£519) and Aug 16 (£529), 2019 Holiday code: AN907

Departing: Aug 12, 2019 Holiday code: AN905

All breakfasts, two full lunches and one dinner Two opera performances in first category seating An in-house G&S favourites welcome concert Two pre-concert talks accompanied by music and song Music hosts Matthew Craven and Judith Buckle Saga host Orientation tour of Harrogate Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

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Your programme Calling all Gilbert & Sullivan lovers! Enjoy a musical weekend in delightful Harrogate with two evening opera performances by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at Harrogate’s glittering Royal Hall, plus two talks from your hosts.

9th August, 2019 departure: The Pirates of Penzance and The Yeoman of the Guard 16th August, 2019 departure: The Mikado, and the Pirates of Penzance Crowne Plaza QQQQ Stay three nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge).

214 bedrooms.

Embrace the world of Gilbert & Sullivan with both amateur and professional performances at this annual festival.

Enter into the spirit of the 26th Gilbert & Sullivan Festival on this joyous mid-week break and see three operatic productions – two from leading amateur performers and one from the professional National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

The competition to find the best non-professional troupe is central to the festival, with participants from around the world competing for the title. During your four-night stay, you can also enjoy three pre-opera talks and in-house music from your expert music hosts. Look forward to taking your first-category seats in Harrogate's glittering Royal Hall for the following three sparkling evening performances: Trial by Jury and HMS PInafore – performed by the amateur Bus Pass Opera; Yeoman of the Guard: – performed by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company; and Princess Ida – performed by the amateur SavoyNet Performing Group.

Crowne Plaza QQQQ Stay four nights in the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, just a short stroll from the Royal Hall. This modern and stylish locally-rated 4 star hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (extra charge).

214 bedrooms.

Gilbert and Sullivan Weekend - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

Gilbert and Sullivan Midweek - Harrogate. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. *Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

Please note: Transfers are not not included. The walking distance between the hotel and the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres.

Please note: Transfers are not included for the performances, the walking distance from the hotel to the Royal Hall is approximately 550 metres.

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Amsterdam

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Douro Queen hhhh

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7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549^

6 nights FULL BOARD from £879^

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Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 The joyous music of Gilbert & Sullivan and the beautiful Douro river await you…

Your programme As you cruise the ‘River of Gold’, enjoy the music of Gilbert & Sullivan in the company of your expert host Carol Anne Wells and guest musician Leon Berger who will entertain you with five on-board concerts and two music talks – a proper ‘How-De-Do!’ Plus, visit historic cities, a medieval village, a famous garden and tour a port wine cellar in Oporto. Saúde!

Itinerary: Oporto • Régua • Pinhão • Vega de Térron • Barca d'Alva • Pinhão • Régua • Entre-os-Rios • Oporto.

Treat yourself to an upgrade Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night.

Extend your holiday before your cruise with a three-night stay in Lisbon, or stay two nights in Oporto after your cruise.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Main Deck Upper Deck with balcony Main Deck for sole occupancy Upper Deck with balcony for sole occupancy Cruise codes Gilbert & Sullivan on the Douro. 7 nights.

Jul 31, 2019 1599 1549 1799 1699 1849 1799 2299 2199 AN798

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal for a supplement. †All-inclusive upgrades, with a free bar open from 11am to 11pm for non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 The music of Gilbert & Sullivan, played live by your onboard guest musicians, will accompany you on this six-night cruise along the peaceful Dutch waterways. Look forward to the chance to sing along to many of your favourites, and evenings of Gilbert & Sullivan-themed fun hosted by baritone and opera expert, Peter Grevatt, who will also give an illustrated talk. In addition to visiting ports of call including historic Amsterdam, there will also be a range of optional daytime excursions to perhaps treat yourself to, such as a trip to the Hague or charming Keukenhof gardens, before a lively farewell concert provides the finale to your cruise.

Itinerary: Amsterdam • Hoorn • Enkhuizen • Zaandam • Rotterdam • Amsterdam.

SAVE up to £170^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 18, 2019 Passenger Deck 1049 879 Main Deck 1219 1169 Promenade Deck 1349 1299 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1129 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1219 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1349 Cruise code AN226 Gilbert and Sullivan on the Dutch Waterways. 6 nights.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard or flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight or Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen by exploring independently.

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THE DOURO

DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

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Amsterdam

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Gilbert & Sullivan on the Dutch Waterways SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Douro Queen hhhh

aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for details

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549^

6 nights FULL BOARD from £879^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Your programme As you cruise the ‘River of Gold’, enjoy the music of Gilbert & Sullivan in the company of your expert host Carol Anne Wells and guest musician Leon Berger who will entertain you with five on-board concerts and two music talks – a proper ‘How-De-Do!’ Plus, visit historic cities, a medieval village, a famous garden and tour a port wine cellar in Oporto. Saúde!

Itinerary: Oporto • Régua • Pinhão • Vega de Térron • Barca d'Alva • Pinhão • Régua • Entre-os-Rios • Oporto.

Treat yourself to an upgrade Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night.

Extend your holiday before your cruise with a three-night stay in Lisbon, or stay two nights in Oporto after your cruise.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Main Deck Upper Deck with balcony Main Deck for sole occupancy Upper Deck with balcony for sole occupancy Cruise codes Gilbert & Sullivan on the Douro. 7 nights.

Jul 31, 2019 1599 1549 1799 1699 1849 1799 2299 2199 AN798

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal for a supplement. †All-inclusive upgrades, with a free bar open from 11am to 11pm for non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 The music of Gilbert & Sullivan, played live by your onboard guest musicians, will accompany you on this six-night cruise along the peaceful Dutch waterways. Look forward to the chance to sing along to many of your favourites, and evenings of Gilbert & Sullivan-themed fun hosted by baritone and opera expert, Peter Grevatt, who will also give an illustrated talk. In addition to visiting ports of call including historic Amsterdam, there will also be a range of optional daytime excursions to perhaps treat yourself to, such as a trip to the Hague or charming Keukenhof gardens, before a lively farewell concert provides the finale to your cruise.

Itinerary: Amsterdam • Hoorn • Enkhuizen • Zaandam • Rotterdam • Amsterdam.

SAVE up to £170^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Apr 18, 2019 Passenger Deck 1049 879 Main Deck 1219 1169 Promenade Deck 1349 1299 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1129 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1219 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1349 Cruise code AN226 Gilbert and Sullivan on the Dutch Waterways. 6 nights.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard or flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement.

All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 – see page 67 for details. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight or Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays. Some of the highlights may only be seen by exploring independently.

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MUSIC

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/classical-danube

THE DANUBE

Classical Music on the Danube Filia Rheni II hhhh SAGA EXCLUSIVE Live concerts and recitals await you during this musical stay in Vienna and cruise along the Danube…

10 nights from £1829^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ 3 nights half board in a hotel, 7 nights full board on the ship Music on board ship from your host Peter Grevatt Music-themed excursions including concerts in Vienna Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board ship Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna for a three-night stay at the 4-star Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier or the 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel, on a half-board basis. Day 2: Vienna. Enjoy an included half-day tour of Vienna. After dinner at your hotel this evening, look forward to an included concert. Day 3: Vienna. Spend today at leisure in Vienna before an included evening concert. Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein. Enjoy the morning in Vienna before embarking Filia Rheni ll. Cruise the Danube to Dürnstein, with a welcome reception and dinner on board tonight, plus a concert from your host. Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk. Explore Dürnstein this morning.

Sail to Melk, where you can explore

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independently or visit the Benedictine abbey on an optional excursion. Depart and sail via Ybbs overnight to Passau.

Look forward to an on-board concert this evening. Day 6: Passau to Linz. Arrive in Passau this morning and enjoy a walking tour. Depart from Passau after lunch and sail to Linz, arriving after dinner. Day 7: Linz. An included morning visit takes you to Ansfelden, birthplace of composer Anton Bruckner, to visit the Bruckner Museum. Sail this afternoon for Bratislava, enjoying a concert from your host this evening. Day 8: Bratislava.

Arrive in Bratislava where you can explore the old town and early Cathedral.

This evening enjoy a classical recital from your host as you sail overnight

for Esztergom. Day 9: Esztergom to Budapest. Esztergom is home to Hungary's largest basilica. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Szentendre artistic community before departing for Budapest. Day 10: Budapest.

Spend today and overnight moored in Budapest. An included morning city tour reveals the highlights, followed by a concert performance this evening. Day 11: Budapest to UK. Disembark your ship and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Please note: The dates and times of concerts may be subject to change during your river cruise.

You can extend your holiday in Budapest.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 18, 2019 Lower Deck 1979 18279 Middle Deck 2179 2029 Upper Deck with French balcony 2629 2579 Lower Deck for sole occupancy 2179 2079 Middle Deck for sole occupancy 2379 2279 Upper Deck with French balcony for sole occupancy 3029 2979 Cruise code AN761/AN762 Classical Music on the Danube. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Vienna, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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THE DANUBE

An introduction to Classical Music Filia Rheni II hhhh SAGA EXCLUSIVE Stay in Vienna, cruise along the Danube, enjoy live performances, visits, and three music-related talks from Radio Three’s Ian Skelly!

10 nights from £1829^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £54 if not required§ 3 nights half board in a hotel, 7 nights full board on the ship Guest speaker Ian Skelly Three informative talks on classical music from your guest speaker Music-themed excursions including a concert in Vienna Wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board ship Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Day 1: UK to Vienna. Fly to Vienna for a three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier or the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. Day 2: Vienna.

Enjoy an included half-day tour of Vienna, plus some free time to explore independently. Day 3: Vienna. At leisure in Vienna. This evening enjoy an included evening concert in the city. Day 4: Vienna to Dürnstein. Free morning in Vienna before embarking Filia Rheni ll. Cruise the Danube to Dürnstein, with a welcome reception on board. Day 5: Dürnstein to Melk. Explore Durnstein set in the wine growing area of Wachau. Sail to Melk and explore independently or perhaps join an optional excursion to Melk Abbey.

Later sail via Ybbs overnight to Passau.

Enjoy the first of three informative talks from your guest speaker Ian Skelly, looking at the lives of famous classical music composers.

Hofburg Palace in Vienna

Day 6: Passau to Linz. Enjoy an included walking tour of Passau – the 'Venice of Bavaria'. Later, sail to Linz. Day 7: Linz. Visit The Bruckner Museum in Ansfelden, birthplace of composer Anton Bruckner before sailing for Bratislava.

Later, Ian Skelly presents his second classical music talk. Day 8: Bratislava.

Arrive in Bratislava, explore the old town and Cathedral, and enjoy an included concert. Depart later and sail overnight for Esztergom. Day 9: Esztergom to Budapest.

Esztergom is home to Hungary's largest basilica set above the town. Depart and cruise to Budapest, enjoying your final talk from Ian Skelly. Day 10: Budapest. Enjoy a city tour of Budapest where you moor overnight, with a concert performance this evening – the perfect conclusion to your holiday. Day 11: Budapest to UK. Disembark your ship and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Please note: The dates and times of concerts may be subject to change during your river cruise.

You can extend your holiday in Budapest.

Please call for details.

Join Ian Skelly

Ian Skelly is a national broadcaster, an internationally published author, filmmaker and concert presenter. He is a familiar voice on BBC Radio 3 and host of the station’s ‘Essential Classics’ programme.

During your cruise, join Ian who will be giving three talks looking at famous composers such as Richard Strauss, Mozart and Bruckner.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2018 Prices from: Oct 4, 2019 Lower Deck 1979 18279 Middle Deck 2179 2029 Upper Deck with French balcony 2629 2579 Lower Deck for sole occupancy 2179 2079 Middle Deck for sole occupancy 2379 2279 Upper Deck with French balcony for sole occupancy 3029 2979 Cruise code AN822/AN823 An introduction to Classical Music. 10 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £54 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on flights from Heathrow to Vienna, returning from Budapest with the scheduled services of British Airways. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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MAKARSKA

New Orleans Jazz in Croatia Uncover the beauty of Croatia's southern coast on this holiday created for lovers of jazz.

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1039^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 16 (£1039), 2019.

Holiday code: AN43Y All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Five evenings of live New Orleans jazz Two jazz talks Excursion to Makarska Jazz host and dedicated Saga representative Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers. l

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Meteor Hotel QQQQ Set next to a shingle beach and close to the centre of scenic Makarska, this locally rated 4-star hotel has an indoor pool, two bars and 278 bedrooms, each with a balcony. The free bar is in the dedicated lounge which has an outdoor terrace. It is open from 11am to 11pm for local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Free drinks may only be consumed in the lounge – if you want to enjoy drinks elsewhere in the hotel, these can be purchased from one of the other bars.

Your programme Enjoy five exuberant evenings of New Orleans jazz courtesy of The John Shillito Band. This exuberant band, made up of veteran performers who have all been playing at the highest levels since the 1950s, will also perform ballads, vaudeville classics and pulse-quickening street parade anthems. John Shillito, who leads the band on trumpet and vocals, will also act as your jazz host and will give two entertaining talks during your stay. In addition to indulging your passion for jazz, you can look forward to a drinks reception with your fellow guests.

You can enjoy an included excursion to Makarska, and are free to join a range of optional excursions that include trips to UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, historic Split and Trogir, Krka Waterfalls, and more. You might also like to join cruises along both the Makarska and Norin rivers.

Sunset over the Makarska Riviera

Enjoy live jazz from John Shillito’s Band

Location Biokovo Mountain provides a magnificent backdrop to the clear waters and pebble beaches of the Makarska Riviera. The long stretches of beach here are considered to be one of the major attractions and are regarded by some as the most scenic of the Adriatic Coast.

The sweeping forested slopes protect dozens of seaside villages including the small town of Makarska, which has an excellent setting beside a horseshoe-shaped bay. Explore the narrow streets and markets, admire the 16th-century Franciscan monastery and discover elegant St Mark’s Cathedral in the town’s main plaza.

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Your host – John Shillito John Shillito pursued a music career in London where he lived there for 15 years and led his own band, after moving down from Sheffield. to pursue a music career in London. Having gone on to tour the UK and European jazz scenes with John Barnstable's Chosen Six, he settled in Devon, where he's worked ever since – when not hosting music holidays for Saga! He is the lead trumpeter in his field and is always a popular host with Saga guests.

The band – John Shillito Band The John Shillito Band play a lively variety of traditional jazz and blues led by John on trumpet and vocals and he will be joined by five equally enthusiastic and experienced band members.

7 nights from £530. All inclusive. Stay an extra week at the Meteor Hotel.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 New Orleans Jazz in Croatia. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Split on the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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PORTUGAL

Jazz on the Douro Douro Queen hhhh

SAGA EXCLUSIVE

Enjoy five live evening jazz performances, plus admire the beautiful landscapes and quaint towns of the Douro Valley, on this cruise through Portugal, with a visit across the border to historic Salamanca in Spain…

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1549^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Five live jazz sessions from Richard Leach’s Jazz Quartet Two jazz talks by your host Expert host Margaret Saddington and Saga Cruise Assistant Drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers. l

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Local Flights VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 MS Douro Queen

Day 1: UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto on the north bank of the Douro and embark your ship the Douro Queen at Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank. Enjoy a tour with dinner at a local vineyard. Your ship remains moored here overnight. Day 2: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. Travel by coach to Lamego and see the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, set atop steep terraces overlooking the town. Afterwards walk or take the coach down to the city and visit the Gothic cathedral. Re-join your ship in Régua and cruise on to Pinhão where you moor overnight. Day 3: Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Depart Pinhão and sail to Vega de Térron. Join an included afternoon excursion to the medieval hilltop village

Visit a traditional port wine cellar

of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. Return to the ship for a traditional Portuguese dinner. Day 4: Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva.

An included excursion visits Salamanca in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its old university buildings. Enjoy a walking tour and lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show. Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva. Moor overnight. Day 5: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Sail towards Pinhão. Enjoy an afternoon visit to the winery of Quinta do Seixo, an estate tour and port wine tasting. This evening visit another local vineyard for dinner, with wine and entertainment included.

Moor overnight in Pinhão. Day 6: Pinhão to Regua to Entre-os-Rios. Sail to Regua early

morning for an included excursion to the Mateus Palace gardens. The afternoon is at leisure on board as Douro Queen departs Régua. There is a traditional Portuguese folk music show after dinner. Moor overnight in Entre-os-Rios. Day 7: Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Sail back to Oporto. Enjoy an included coach tour, visit the 12th century Sé Cathedral, and a port wine cellar for a tasting. Moor overnight in Vila Nova de Gaia. Day 8: Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK. You can extend your holiday at the Eurostars Heroisimo (4Q). Please call for details.

Treat yourself to an upgrade… Upgrade to all inclusive† from £12 per person, per night.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Oct 30, 2019 Main Deck 1599 1549 Upper Deck with balcony 1799 1699 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1849 1799 Upper Deck with balcony for sole occupancy 2299 2199 Cruise codes AN390 Jazz on the Douro. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details. †All-inclusive upgrades, with a free bar open from 11am to 11pm for non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

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THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for detailsRaise a glass in salute to the best German wines as you cruise the Rhine and Moselle to the sounds of cool jazz...

7 nights FULL BOARD from £1429^

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Local Flights VIP Travel Service INCLUDED when you book between December 27, 2018-February 28, 2019 Day 1: UK to Cologne. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne and embark Rex Rheni. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, plus a first performance from your on-board jazz band. The 6-piece Eagle Jazz Band led by Matt Palmer has a broad repertoire with focus on the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, plus a mix of popular songs and classic compositions. Day 2: Koblenz. Explore historic Koblenz, and perhaps visit the Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a citadel built by the Prussians. The Deutsches Eck headland marks the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz as you cruise the beautiful sweeping curves of the Moselle towards Zell. Day 3: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. The picturesque little town of Zell is famous for its Schwarze Katze – Black Cat – vineyard. Later this morning, cruise along the meandering Middle Rhine to the pretty, medieval town of Bernkastel-Kues,

Zell is set on a pretty stretch of the Moselle

world-renowned for its 'Doktor' vineyard'. Enjoy live jazz tonight. Day 4: Bernkastel-Kues to Traben-Trarbach. See the colourful Renaissance houses and 17th-century fountain at Bernkastel-Kues this morning, then cruise the Moselle to the villages of Traben-Trarbach where the buildings are art nouveau in style.

Enjoy an included excursion to a local vineyard for wine tasting then more evening jazz. Day 5: Cochem to Rüdesheim.

The lovely town of Cochem has been inhabited since Roman times. Wander the narrow streets lined with gabled houses, and see the remains of the Old Town Wall. An optional excursion tours Cochem and magical Reichsburg Castle, finishing with a trip to a local vineyard to sample local white wines. Cruise to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a live jazz performance this evening. Day 6: Rüdesheim to Boppard.

Explore the charming old wine-town of

Rüdesheim and perhaps sample the local coffee, laced with German brandy. Or join an optional excursion to Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Music Museum.

This afternoon, cruise back along the most scenic stretch of the river – the romantic Rhine Gorge – to Boppard, past castles, terraced vineyards and the famous Lorelei Rock. The small riverside town of Boppard boasts more than 2,000 years of history. Don't miss the Gothic Carmelite Church or the opportunity to stroll along the Rheinallee, a waterfront promenade. This evening there’s an included wine-tasting. Day 7: Boppard to Cologne. This morning, sail to Cologne where the skyline is dominated by the vast Gothic cathedral, housing the relics of the three Magi. Enjoy a farewell dinner and a jazz concert tonight. Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the UK by coach.

Prices from: Jul 19, 2019 Passenger Deck 1429 Main Deck Sold Out Promenade Deck Sold Out Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1429 Main Deck for sole occupancy Sold Out Promenade Deck for sole occupancy Sold Out Cruise code AN434 Jazz and Wine on the Rhine and Moselle. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return travel from Folkestone to Cologne by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.

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Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

JAZZ

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/dorset-jazz

BOURNEMOUTH

Jazz in Dorset Get toe-tapping with four nights of live jazz music from leading bands, two jazz talks and an excursion to Compton Acres, with two dates and two programmes to choose from!

4 nights HALF BOARD from £479^ Departing: Jul 8 (£499) and Sep 30 (£479), 2019. Holiday code: AN398 All breakfasts and dinners Four live jazz sessions from four top bands Two jazz talks A visit to Compton Acres Jazz host Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights l

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Queens Hotel QQQ This privately-owned 3-star hotel is ideally situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth’s elegant East Cliff area, less than a mile from the town centre and Boscombe Pier.

There are 109 simple yet traditionallystyled bedrooms.

Jazz supremo Pete Allen

Your jazz programme Look forward to four evenings of live jazz from four different jazz bands, and two jazz-related talks from your host. Your holiday also includes a half-day visit to Compton Acres to see the glorious gardens, covering over 10 acres and home to some 3,000 plant species.

Departure: July 8 2019 JB Jazz and Blues This five-piece band, led by John Beckingham on piano, performs a fast-moving set of vocals and instrumentals from the 1940s onwards including classics from Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Duke Ellington and Hoagy Carmichael, and other favourite jazz standards.

Savannah Jazz Band After nearly three decades of worldwide performances, the Savannah Jazz Band has gained an international reputation for their style and spirit. Banjo, trombone, cornet and clarinet means this six-piece ensemble exudes fun and excitement.

Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band Enjoy jazz, boogie and blues music from this band, evoking New Orleans and the Deep South.

Washington Whirligig.

This band play music ranging from early New Orleans to mainstream jazz, blues and swing.

Departure: September 30, 2019: In addition to the JB Jazz and Blues Band and Washington Whirligig (see above) look forward to hearing:

Queens Hotel

Dart Valley Stompers Led by founder Jeremy Huggett, the six-piece Dart Valley Stompers will get you out of your chairs and on your feet with their lively interpretations in traditional and New Orleans styles.

Chris Walker’s Pedigree Jazz Band This 6-piece band present a Salute Trad Jazz, a programme which celebrates the jazz of the Trad Boom period of the 1950s and 1960s as popularised by names such as Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball.

Jazz in Dorset - Queens Hotel - Bournemouth. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. Please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom

Enjoy live jazz

Jazz in Blackpool

Let’s Talk Jazz

4 nights HALF BOARD from £589^

3 nights HALF BOARD from £299^

Departing: August 5, 2019 Holiday code: AN444.

Departing: September 13, 2019 Holiday code: AN914.

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Four top jazz bands will perform at the famous seaside resort of Blackpool Your Programme Enjoy the dynamic rhythms of jazz on this upbeat holiday on the northwest coast. As well as four live jazz performances and two diverting talks by your host, jazz singer Margaret Saddington, your holiday includes an excursion to the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a tea dance, as well as a visit to Salmesbury Hall. Look forward to hearing: Washington Whirligig –This band play music ranging from early New Orleans to mainstream jazz, blues and swing.

Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band– Enjoy jazz, boogie and blues music from this band, evoking New Orleans and the Deep South. Eagle Jazz Band– Led by Matt Palmer, the band focuses on the 1920s-1940s, with a mix of popular songs and classic compositions. Chicago Teddy Bears – Known for their lively performances, this band play Dixieland, New Orleans and mainstream jazz.

The Imperial Hotel QQQQ The elegant 4-star Imperial Hotel (4Q) is within walking distance of the Tower Ballroom, and has a bar, restaurant, indoor pool, gym, spa and sauna. There are 180 rooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Very limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability after which a supplement will apply of £19 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

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All breakfasts and dinners Three evenings of live jazz Two illustrated jazz talks Two jazz-related film showings Band leader Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

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Three live jazz performances, two illustrated talks and the chance to explore the ‘story of jazz’ await you on this three-night holiday in Surrey Your Jazz programme: Immerse yourself in the world of jazz on this three night holiday in the company of your jazz host and band leader John Beckingham, and the scintillating JB4 Quartet. Look forward to ‘talking jazz’ as you take your seats for two illustrated talks from John, when he will explore the many aspects of this iconic music, together with the instruments that make its distinctive sound. There will also be two showings of jazz-related films – perfect for putting your feet up and relaxing, plus some free time to perhaps explore the nearby town of Leatherhead. At the end of each day, enjoy dinner at your hotel followed by a live evening jazz session performed by the JB4 Quartet.

The JB4 Quartet – The JB4 Quartet is the four-piece band of jazz musician and pianist John Beckingham. Together they will lead you through the ‘story of jazz’ with live evening performances including well-known pieces by famous names in the world of jazz.

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

JAZZ

JAZZ

BLACKPOOL

SURREY

NEW

Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom

Enjoy live jazz

Jazz in Blackpool

Let’s Talk Jazz

4 nights HALF BOARD from £589^

3 nights HALF BOARD from £299^

Departing: August 5, 2019 Holiday code: AN444.

Departing: September 13, 2019 Holiday code: AN914.

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Martin Bennett’s Old Green River Band– Enjoy jazz, boogie and blues music from this band, evoking New Orleans and the Deep South. Eagle Jazz Band– Led by Matt Palmer, the band focuses on the 1920s-1940s, with a mix of popular songs and classic compositions. Chicago Teddy Bears – Known for their lively performances, this band play Dixieland, New Orleans and mainstream jazz.

The Imperial Hotel QQQQ The elegant 4-star Imperial Hotel (4Q) is within walking distance of the Tower Ballroom, and has a bar, restaurant, indoor pool, gym, spa and sauna. There are 180 rooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Very limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability after which a supplement will apply of £19 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

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All breakfasts and dinners Three evenings of live jazz Two illustrated jazz talks Two jazz-related film showings Band leader Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights.

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Three live jazz performances, two illustrated talks and the chance to explore the ‘story of jazz’ await you on this three-night holiday in Surrey Your Jazz programme: Immerse yourself in the world of jazz on this three night holiday in the company of your jazz host and band leader John Beckingham, and the scintillating JB4 Quartet. Look forward to ‘talking jazz’ as you take your seats for two illustrated talks from John, when he will explore the many aspects of this iconic music, together with the instruments that make its distinctive sound. There will also be two showings of jazz-related films – perfect for putting your feet up and relaxing, plus some free time to perhaps explore the nearby town of Leatherhead. At the end of each day, enjoy dinner at your hotel followed by a live evening jazz session performed by the JB4 Quartet.

The JB4 Quartet – The JB4 Quartet is the four-piece band of jazz musician and pianist John Beckingham. Together they will lead you through the ‘story of jazz’ with live evening performances including well-known pieces by famous names in the world of jazz.

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

WALKING Set off on an adventure into the Andes, explore the winding footpaths of Madeira’s levadas, or venture away from the beaten track as you explore Crete. Grab your walking boots and embrace the great outdoors.

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Walk the coastal path at Bouley Bay

Denbies Vineyard

Walking in Jersey

Walking in Surrey

6 nights HALF BOARD from £699^

3 nights HALF BOARD from £329^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: July 12, 2019 Holiday code: AK182

Departing: April 28, 2019 Holiday code: AK130.

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Your Programme St Saviour to St Helier : Enjoy a gentle half-day, circular orientation walk, from your hotel into the bustling port of St Helier. South West Coast: Follow the Jersey Coast Path on a full-day walk from the fishing village of St Aubin on the south coast to La Pulente with its amazing coastal views. North Coast: Set off on a challenging walk from Bonne Nuit Bay, along the rugged north coast of the island to see nesting sea birds and spot marine life, concluding at Greve de Lecq. Reservoir and Coast: Walk from the Queen's Valley Reservoir to Gorey Harbour where you'll see Mont Orgueil Castle.

Your walking programme Denbies Hillside. Walk through England’s largest vineyard, along the Pilgrims Way below the chalky downland of Denbies Hillside following the North Downs Way to Denbies. Westhumble. Walk through Westhumble village and farmland close to and over the River Mole and below Norbury Park, passing through woodland paths and fields to Chapel and back through the vines of Denbies.

Polesden Lacey Walk through the historic National Trust estate of Polesden Lacey and beyond, taking in valleys, ancient woodlands, farmlands and rolling hills.

Nordic Walking. Join a taster session and learn the basics of Nordic Walking, enjoying a short guided Nordic walk in the grounds of Polesden Lacey. (Poles are provided).

Please note: Admission to Denbies Vineyard and/or the National Trust's Polesden Lacey is at your own cost. Walks are designed so that entrance is not required, but with the option to visit and omit a walk if you choose to.

Merton Hotel QQQ Your 3-star hotel lies in St Saviour, not far from the centre of St Helier and the beach. It has restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room, gym and tennis court (extra charge). 286 bedrooms.

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

Single rooms at no extra cost* Explore the most southerly part of the British Isles on this walking holiday in Jersey.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Based on travel by Condor Fast Ferry from Poole as a foot passenger. To take your car on the ferry, this option is available for an extra supplement, subject to availability. Alternatively, fly from Gatwick with British Airways. Local flights are available subject to availability.

Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. §A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

The four walks range from easy to challenging, are between eight and fifteen kilometres in length, and a reasonable level of fitness is required to complete the route. Walks may be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions or other external factors.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are from nine-and-a-half kilometres to eleven kilometres, over terrain ranging from footpaths to uneven and rough terrain, with ascents and descents, some of which may be steep.

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

WALKING

WALKING

JERSEY

SURREY

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Walk the coastal path at Bouley Bay

Denbies Vineyard

Walking in Jersey

Walking in Surrey

6 nights HALF BOARD from £699^

3 nights HALF BOARD from £329^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: July 12, 2019 Holiday code: AK182

Departing: April 28, 2019 Holiday code: AK130.

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Your walking programme Denbies Hillside. Walk through England’s largest vineyard, along the Pilgrims Way below the chalky downland of Denbies Hillside following the North Downs Way to Denbies. Westhumble. Walk through Westhumble village and farmland close to and over the River Mole and below Norbury Park, passing through woodland paths and fields to Chapel and back through the vines of Denbies.

Polesden Lacey Walk through the historic National Trust estate of Polesden Lacey and beyond, taking in valleys, ancient woodlands, farmlands and rolling hills.

Nordic Walking. Join a taster session and learn the basics of Nordic Walking, enjoying a short guided Nordic walk in the grounds of Polesden Lacey. (Poles are provided).

Please note: Admission to Denbies Vineyard and/or the National Trust's Polesden Lacey is at your own cost. Walks are designed so that entrance is not required, but with the option to visit and omit a walk if you choose to.

Merton Hotel QQQ Your 3-star hotel lies in St Saviour, not far from the centre of St Helier and the beach. It has restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room, gym and tennis court (extra charge). 286 bedrooms.

Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

Single rooms at no extra cost* Explore the most southerly part of the British Isles on this walking holiday in Jersey.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Based on travel by Condor Fast Ferry from Poole as a foot passenger. To take your car on the ferry, this option is available for an extra supplement, subject to availability. Alternatively, fly from Gatwick with British Airways. Local flights are available subject to availability.

Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. §A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

The four walks range from easy to challenging, are between eight and fifteen kilometres in length, and a reasonable level of fitness is required to complete the route. Walks may be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions or other external factors.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person per night): £26 per person, per night. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are from nine-and-a-half kilometres to eleven kilometres, over terrain ranging from footpaths to uneven and rough terrain, with ascents and descents, some of which may be steep.

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

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WALKING

SALGADOS, ALBUFEIRA

Monchique

SPAIN

Denia Castle and harbour

Walking in the Algarve

Walking the Costa Blanca

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £779^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Oct 31, 2019.

Holiday code: AK181.

Departing: Apr 2 (£829 £799), Nov 4 (£809 £779), 2019 and Mar 16 (£839 £799), 2020.

Holiday code: AK077.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Wine and water at dinner Free bar open 11 hours a day Five walks Welcome drink and drinks reception Walking host and local guide Saga host Fruit and water in your room on arrival Wi-Fi at the hotel Shuttle bus Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Local flights Sublime coast and mountain scenery will be revealed on this walking holiday.

Your Programme Lagoon Walk: Explore Lagoa dos Salgados and learn about this saltmarsh ecosystem. The Golden Beaches: See some of the Algarve’s beautiful beaches and dramatic rock formations.Fishing Villages: Hike westwards from Carvoeiro to the estuary of the Arade River and the fishing village of Ferragudo. Healing Waters: Walk a valley floor with luxuriant vegetation and visit Caladas de Monchique, where the Romans built baths. Up in the Hills: Walk from the market town of Monchique through the hills and see a 17th-century convent and an ancient watermill.

Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ Stay seven nights in this locally rated 5-star hotel, an ideal retreat set beside an unspoilt sandy beach, and six kilometres from Albufeira. The hotel has 260 air conditioned rooms with balconies.

You can extend your holiday at the VidaMar Resort Algarve.

Please call for details.

Discover the coastal and mountainous terrain of Spain's Costa Blanca, with its orchards, historical sites and wildlife.

Your Programme Coastal orientation: Enjoy a short introductory walk along the coast and the peninsula. Orchard valley: Walk through olive groves, pines and almond trees, viewing the castle at Guadalest before returning to the river via orange groves. Old Pilgrimage Trail: View an old aqueduct, passing through orchards before reaching two aged watermills, and returning to Planes and its 11th-century castle. Algar circuit walk: Walk along a riverbank, before a series of zigzag climbs give fine views of pinnacled ridges, crags and shady pines. Las Rotas to Javea: Walk through rock roses and woodland before viewing old windmills and a lighthouse. Continue down the hillside to the seafront at Javea.

Hotel Port Denia QQQQ This locally rated 3-star hotel offers a good selection of facilities and 280 bedrooms.

Extend your holiday You can extend your holiday at Hotel Port Denia.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book Walking the Western Algarve. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing and is subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking the Costa Blanca. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of British Airways or easyJet dependent on date of travel. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between 5 and 13.5 kilometres, including some uneven terrain and ascents and descents in the mountains.

Walks are moderate to strenuous and range from 9.5 to 14.5 kilometres. Some sections are rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents.

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To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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SALGADOS, ALBUFEIRA

Monchique

SPAIN

Denia Castle and harbour

Walking in the Algarve

Walking the Costa Blanca

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £779^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Oct 31, 2019.

Holiday code: AK181.

Departing: Apr 2 (£829 £799), Nov 4 (£809 £779), 2019 and Mar 16 (£839 £799), 2020.

Holiday code: AK077.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Wine and water at dinner Free bar open 11 hours a day Five walks Welcome drink and drinks reception Walking host and local guide Saga host Fruit and water in your room on arrival Wi-Fi at the hotel Shuttle bus Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Your Programme Lagoon Walk: Explore Lagoa dos Salgados and learn about this saltmarsh ecosystem. The Golden Beaches: See some of the Algarve’s beautiful beaches and dramatic rock formations.Fishing Villages: Hike westwards from Carvoeiro to the estuary of the Arade River and the fishing village of Ferragudo. Healing Waters: Walk a valley floor with luxuriant vegetation and visit Caladas de Monchique, where the Romans built baths. Up in the Hills: Walk from the market town of Monchique through the hills and see a 17th-century convent and an ancient watermill.

Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ Stay seven nights in this locally rated 5-star hotel, an ideal retreat set beside an unspoilt sandy beach, and six kilometres from Albufeira. The hotel has 260 air conditioned rooms with balconies.

You can extend your holiday at the VidaMar Resort Algarve.

Please call for details.

Discover the coastal and mountainous terrain of Spain's Costa Blanca, with its orchards, historical sites and wildlife.

Your Programme Coastal orientation: Enjoy a short introductory walk along the coast and the peninsula. Orchard valley: Walk through olive groves, pines and almond trees, viewing the castle at Guadalest before returning to the river via orange groves. Old Pilgrimage Trail: View an old aqueduct, passing through orchards before reaching two aged watermills, and returning to Planes and its 11th-century castle. Algar circuit walk: Walk along a riverbank, before a series of zigzag climbs give fine views of pinnacled ridges, crags and shady pines. Las Rotas to Javea: Walk through rock roses and woodland before viewing old windmills and a lighthouse. Continue down the hillside to the seafront at Javea.

Hotel Port Denia QQQQ This locally rated 3-star hotel offers a good selection of facilities and 280 bedrooms.

Extend your holiday You can extend your holiday at Hotel Port Denia.

Please call for details.

SAVE up to £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book Walking the Western Algarve. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing and is subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking the Costa Blanca. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of British Airways or easyJet dependent on date of travel. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between 5 and 13.5 kilometres, including some uneven terrain and ascents and descents in the mountains.

Walks are moderate to strenuous and range from 9.5 to 14.5 kilometres. Some sections are rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents.

by Feb 28, 2019

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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

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Walking in Cantabria Explore ‘Green Spain’ on this scenic walking holiday which encompasses five walks through Cantabria’s breathtaking scenery…

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £849^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Apr 10 (£999 £849*) and Oct 19 (£949 £899), 2019.

Holiday code: AK203.

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Hotel Juan De La Cosa QQQQ During your walking holiday look forward to staying at this locally rated 4-star family run hotel, with a beachside setting. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounges with free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna (extra charge).

Each of the 55 bedrooms has a television, telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities and safe.

Camino de Santiago

The Ason River

Your programme From breathtaking beaches and dramatic clifftop lighthouses, to mountain rivers and waterfalls, this walking holiday explores the natural tapestry of ‘Green Spain’s’ stunning Cantabria region.

Combine this with a stay at the the small and friendly Juan de la Cosa, close to Santoña’s renowned Playa de Berria beach. On your walking holiday you’ll be able to explore this fascinating area, its habitats, history and wildlife in the company of your Saga host and local walking guide, enjoying three full-day and two half-day walks.

Monte Buciero (half day): Enjoy a circular walk from your hotel to the town of Santoña and along a cliff-side track, crossing the Casa de la Leña and through

forests, past the Faro del Caballo, before returning to your hotel.

Noja & Isla (half day): Explore the beaches west of the hotel on this scenic walk including part of the Way of St James path. Continue onto the town of Noja, and the Playa del Ris beach, concluding at the town of Isla.

Loredo & Liendo (full day): Travel to Laredo by boat and walk along La Salve beach with views of the Bay of Santoña and Mount Buciero. Continue to Puebla Viejato visiting the church, and onto Atalaya de Laredo and Liendo, through the Puerta de Bilbao.

Ason River (full day): Starting in the mountain town of Ason, walk around the protected Collados

Hotel Juan de la Cosa

del Ason Natural Park taking in the picturesque Ason Waterfall and beautiful forest, known for its diversity and fauna.

Santander (full day): Travel to Santander by bus and boat, and see the cathedral and Botin Centre of Modern Art, plus the Royal Palace of Magdalena. Continue to the Cabo Mayor lighthouse following the coast and cliffs to the Litoral Interpretation Centre.

Walks are moderate and range from 9.3 to 14 kilometres. Some sections are rocky, rough and uneven, with ascents and descents.

Extend your holiday

You can extend your holiday at Hotel Juan de la Cosa. Please call for details.

SAVE up to £150 ^on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Walking in Cantabria. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Bilbao with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. *Price includes a room upgrade to a superior sea facing room. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

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WALKING

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Discover the wonderful landscapes on foot

SPAIN

Cliff dunes at Donana National Park

Walking in Calpe

Walking in Huelva

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £929^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 9 (£1049 £999) and Oct 14 (£979 £929), 2019.

Holiday code: AK121.

Departing: Oct 24 (£1049 £949), 2019. Holiday code: AK611.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Five walks Saga walking host and local walking guide Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Wine and water at lunch and dinner Free bar open 10 hours daily Five walks Walking host, local backmarker and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Explore the beautiful and mountainous Costa Blanca, ascending hillside trails and walking through varied landscapes.

Your programme Penon de Ifach: This rock has been designated a nature reserve.

You'll follow the promenade to Calpe harbour and walk steadily uphill for views of the coastline. Tarbena: Beginning in an old mountain village, walk along narrow paths and mule ramps, and enjoy wonderful views. Remote Tricannes: Enjoy a pretty country walk, passing dramatic limestone ridges and a variety of ruins and reminders of past agricultural lifestyles.

The Summit of Sierra Olta: Rising steeply above pine woods, Sierra Olta is a spectacular nature reserve. Fleix: Venture along a series of Moorish pathways, passing historic sites. You'll see the old water mill and former leper colony which is surrounded by an imposing wall.

Hotel Rh Ifach QQQQ Stay on the beautiful Costa Blanca at this locally rated 4-star, 193-room hotel, which enjoys a great location between the vibrant marina and town.

You can extend your holiday in Calpe. Please call for details.

Enjoy five walks in the province of Huelva and discover the region's varied scenery.

Your programme The province of Huelva lies in Andalusia in south west Spain, with a rustic coastline known as the Costa de la Luz. On this walking holiday explore this fascinating area in the company of your Saga Host and local walking guide.

Doñana area (half day): Walk through part of Doñana National Park to Lake Jaral, through the fossil dunes of Asperillo to the shore overlooked by El Asperillo Cliff. Almonaster (full day): Walk through hills dotted with farms and villages, returning to Almonaster La Real with its castle remains and rare 10th-century hilltop mosque. Rio Piedras Nature Reserve and El Rompido (half day): Walk through this important nature reserve, home to many protected species, a salt marsh and a fish farm.

Huelva's Mining Area: Start from the historic mining town of Calanas, walking through countryside to Sotiel Coronada.

River Guadiana (full day): Beginning at Casa Cañavarel, head south via a Roman causeway towards Sanlúca de Guadiana.

Occidental Isla Cristina QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel enjoys an unspoilt beach setting near the Marismas de Isla Cristina. It has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and fitness centre.

There are 298 air-conditioned bedrooms.

SAVE £50 ^on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £100 ^on Oct 24, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

you book by Feb 28, 2019

you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking in Calpe. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of easyJet or British Airways dependent on date of trave. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Huelva. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate to strenuous and are no longer than 15 kilometres with some short, sharp ascents and descents.

Walks are mostly moderate, with two graded moderate to strenuous, and range from 6 kilometres to walks of 14 and 19.5 kilometres. Walks are over rough and uneven ground which may be slippery underfoot, with ascents and descents.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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WALKING

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Discover the wonderful landscapes on foot

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Cliff dunes at Donana National Park

Walking in Calpe

Walking in Huelva

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £929^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 9 (£1049 £999) and Oct 14 (£979 £929), 2019.

Holiday code: AK121.

Departing: Oct 24 (£1049 £949), 2019. Holiday code: AK611.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Five walks Saga walking host and local walking guide Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Wine and water at lunch and dinner Free bar open 10 hours daily Five walks Walking host, local backmarker and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Explore the beautiful and mountainous Costa Blanca, ascending hillside trails and walking through varied landscapes.

Your programme Penon de Ifach: This rock has been designated a nature reserve.

You'll follow the promenade to Calpe harbour and walk steadily uphill for views of the coastline. Tarbena: Beginning in an old mountain village, walk along narrow paths and mule ramps, and enjoy wonderful views. Remote Tricannes: Enjoy a pretty country walk, passing dramatic limestone ridges and a variety of ruins and reminders of past agricultural lifestyles.

The Summit of Sierra Olta: Rising steeply above pine woods, Sierra Olta is a spectacular nature reserve. Fleix: Venture along a series of Moorish pathways, passing historic sites. You'll see the old water mill and former leper colony which is surrounded by an imposing wall.

Hotel Rh Ifach QQQQ Stay on the beautiful Costa Blanca at this locally rated 4-star, 193-room hotel, which enjoys a great location between the vibrant marina and town.

You can extend your holiday in Calpe. Please call for details.

Enjoy five walks in the province of Huelva and discover the region's varied scenery.

Your programme The province of Huelva lies in Andalusia in south west Spain, with a rustic coastline known as the Costa de la Luz. On this walking holiday explore this fascinating area in the company of your Saga Host and local walking guide.

Doñana area (half day): Walk through part of Doñana National Park to Lake Jaral, through the fossil dunes of Asperillo to the shore overlooked by El Asperillo Cliff. Almonaster (full day): Walk through hills dotted with farms and villages, returning to Almonaster La Real with its castle remains and rare 10th-century hilltop mosque. Rio Piedras Nature Reserve and El Rompido (half day): Walk through this important nature reserve, home to many protected species, a salt marsh and a fish farm.

Huelva's Mining Area: Start from the historic mining town of Calanas, walking through countryside to Sotiel Coronada.

River Guadiana (full day): Beginning at Casa Cañavarel, head south via a Roman causeway towards Sanlúca de Guadiana.

Occidental Isla Cristina QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel enjoys an unspoilt beach setting near the Marismas de Isla Cristina. It has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and fitness centre.

There are 298 air-conditioned bedrooms.

SAVE £50 ^on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £100 ^on Oct 24, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

you book by Feb 28, 2019

you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking in Calpe. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Alicante with the scheduled services of easyJet or British Airways dependent on date of trave. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Huelva. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate to strenuous and are no longer than 15 kilometres with some short, sharp ascents and descents.

Walks are mostly moderate, with two graded moderate to strenuous, and range from 6 kilometres to walks of 14 and 19.5 kilometres. Walks are over rough and uneven ground which may be slippery underfoot, with ascents and descents.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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Montseny Nature Park

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The beautiful coast of Cadiz

Walking the Costa Brava

Walking in Cádiz

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £879^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1199^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 8 (£999 £959) and Oct 16 (£919 £879*), 2019.

Holiday code: AK178.

Departing: Sep 19 (£1249 £1199), 2019. Holiday code: AK15Y. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours daily Wine and water at dinner Five walks Saga Walking Host, local guide and local expert Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours daily Five walks Saga Host and local expert walking guides Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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This walking holiday discovers the best of the Costa Brava, the 'wild coast'.

Your programme… Coastal Walk: This is a route with great charm that leaves no corner of Castell-Platja d'Aro unexplored, a perfect balance between nature and architecture.

The Montseny summits: Discover the great beauty of Montseny Nature Park, ascending to mountain prairies and stunning views.

Walking on lava and medieval towns: The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park has many interesting sites to visit, from volcanic cones and lava flows, to oak and beech woods, and rural areas. Also see medieval towns and Romanesque churches.

Three landscapes in one: In the 13th century, King Jaume II built the imposing castle of Montgrí as a show of power atop the Montgrí massif. It is unfinished, but commands superb views across the gulf. Aiguamolls de l’Empordà: This walk is designed so you can see some of the region’s most interesting birds via a pleasant tour from Castelló d'Empuries.

Ilunion Caleta Park QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set overlooking the golden sands of Sant Pol beach and offers a good selection of facilities and 100 bedrooms.

SAVE £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book

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Discover the natural beauty of the coastline and Natural Parks of Cádiz – a varied landscape of rugged cliffs, deep valleys and fragrant woodland.

Your programme… Cliff of Barbate: Enjoy a scenic walk along the coastal footpath that runs from Barbate to Canos de Meca. The Green Gorge: This walk reveals La Garganta Verde, a spectacular gorge formed by erosion over thousands of years, located in the Grazalema Natural Park. Tarifa: Tarifa and its surrounding natural park offers scenery from pine forests to rugged gorges.

This is the longest walk in your programme, beginning in Estrecho Natural Park and ending at the Silla del Papa, ‘Chair of the Pope’, an ancient elevated settlement. Alcornocales Natural Park: Take a gentle walk through Alcornocales Natural Park, known for its ancient cork trees and canutos – deep valleys eroded by rivers. Venture along one to the Guadalmesi River. Sierra of the Grazalema Natural Park: Explore the fir forests of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve during a walk through mountainous landscapes.

Iberostar Royal Andalus QQQQ Stay at this locally rated 4-star hotel, located in Novo Sancti Petri in the Bay of Cádiz. The 413-room hotel is close to the town centre of Chiclana de la Frontera.

You can extend your holiday at the Iberostar Royal Andalus.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 ^on Sep 30, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Walking the Costa Brava. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Barcelona with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. *Price includes a room upgrade to a side seaview. For single accommodation, to travel from Manchester or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Cadiz. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Seville with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate and range from 6 to 14 kilometres. Some sections are rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents.

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Walks range from easy to moderate with one strenuous walk. They are no longer than 18 kilometres with ascents, descents, some uneven terrain and slippery sections.

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

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WALKING

SPAIN

Montseny Nature Park

SPAIN

The beautiful coast of Cadiz

Walking the Costa Brava

Walking in Cádiz

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £879^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1199^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 8 (£999 £959) and Oct 16 (£919 £879*), 2019.

Holiday code: AK178.

Departing: Sep 19 (£1249 £1199), 2019. Holiday code: AK15Y. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours daily Wine and water at dinner Five walks Saga Walking Host, local guide and local expert Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours daily Five walks Saga Host and local expert walking guides Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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This walking holiday discovers the best of the Costa Brava, the 'wild coast'.

Your programme… Coastal Walk: This is a route with great charm that leaves no corner of Castell-Platja d'Aro unexplored, a perfect balance between nature and architecture.

The Montseny summits: Discover the great beauty of Montseny Nature Park, ascending to mountain prairies and stunning views.

Walking on lava and medieval towns: The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park has many interesting sites to visit, from volcanic cones and lava flows, to oak and beech woods, and rural areas. Also see medieval towns and Romanesque churches.

Three landscapes in one: In the 13th century, King Jaume II built the imposing castle of Montgrí as a show of power atop the Montgrí massif. It is unfinished, but commands superb views across the gulf. Aiguamolls de l’Empordà: This walk is designed so you can see some of the region’s most interesting birds via a pleasant tour from Castelló d'Empuries.

Ilunion Caleta Park QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set overlooking the golden sands of Sant Pol beach and offers a good selection of facilities and 100 bedrooms.

SAVE £40 ^on all advertised departures when you book

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Discover the natural beauty of the coastline and Natural Parks of Cádiz – a varied landscape of rugged cliffs, deep valleys and fragrant woodland.

Your programme… Cliff of Barbate: Enjoy a scenic walk along the coastal footpath that runs from Barbate to Canos de Meca. The Green Gorge: This walk reveals La Garganta Verde, a spectacular gorge formed by erosion over thousands of years, located in the Grazalema Natural Park. Tarifa: Tarifa and its surrounding natural park offers scenery from pine forests to rugged gorges.

This is the longest walk in your programme, beginning in Estrecho Natural Park and ending at the Silla del Papa, ‘Chair of the Pope’, an ancient elevated settlement. Alcornocales Natural Park: Take a gentle walk through Alcornocales Natural Park, known for its ancient cork trees and canutos – deep valleys eroded by rivers. Venture along one to the Guadalmesi River. Sierra of the Grazalema Natural Park: Explore the fir forests of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve during a walk through mountainous landscapes.

Iberostar Royal Andalus QQQQ Stay at this locally rated 4-star hotel, located in Novo Sancti Petri in the Bay of Cádiz. The 413-room hotel is close to the town centre of Chiclana de la Frontera.

You can extend your holiday at the Iberostar Royal Andalus.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 ^on Sep 30, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Walking the Costa Brava. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Barcelona with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. *Price includes a room upgrade to a side seaview. For single accommodation, to travel from Manchester or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Cadiz. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Seville with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate and range from 6 to 14 kilometres. Some sections are rocky and uneven, with ascents and descents.

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you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walks range from easy to moderate with one strenuous walk. They are no longer than 18 kilometres with ascents, descents, some uneven terrain and slippery sections.

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

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Scallop shells signpost ‘The Way’

LANZAROTE

The Fire Mountains of Lanzarote

The Santiago Trail ACTIVE

Walking in Lanzarote

7 nights HALF BOARD from £949^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 6 (£1099 £949), May 1 (£1129 £1049), Jun 5 (£1299 £1199), Sep 4 (£1229 £1149), 18 (£1199 £1099) and Oct 2 (£1129 £1049), 2019. Holiday code: CT686.

Departing: Jan 23 (£1199 £1149), 2020. Holiday code: AK13Y. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine, beer or mineral water at dinner and light snacks throughout the day Five walking tours Walking Host, backmarker and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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ACTIVITY LEVEL

Walk the legendary ‘Way of St James’ from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, on this special Saga walking tour following the final, scenic leg through Galicia Follow the final 120-kilometre stretch of the 'Way of St James' through Galicia, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, entirely on foot on this seven-night walking tour. You’ll be free to set your own pace each day and will be accompanied by a local Camino expert.

Day 1: UK to Santiago to Sarria. Fly to Santiago de Compostela. Day 2: Sarria to Portomarin. 22 kilometres. Set off from medieval Sarria following paved tracks and rural bridleways. Day 3: Portomarin to Palas de Rei. 25 kilometres. Glimpse Mount Ligonde, ascend Mount San Antonio, and pass early buildings. Day 4: Palas de Rei to Arzua. 30 kilometres. Walk through woodland, pausing in Melide which marks the halfway point. Day 5: Arzua to Amenal.

22 kilometres. Your walk continues through O Pino. Day 6: Amenal to Santiago de Compostela. 22 kilometres. Continue through pine forests, descending to Santiago. Day 7: Santiago de Compostela.

Enjoy a guided tour of the cathedral and receive the final stamp at the cathedral’s Pilgrim’s Office and your certificate, or ‘Compostela’.

Farewell dinner tonight. Day 8: Santiago to UK. Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Explore the volcanic landscape, follow donkey trails with cliff-top views and walk through wonderful scenery inland.

Your programme Helechos: Enjoy a circular walk in the north taking in meadows, stunning cliff-top views from the Mirador de Guinate, and a caldera. Coastal walk: Admire spectacular views of the coast on a walk to the wilder part of the island and across land formed by lava from extinct volcanoes. Haria to Teguise: Follow the ridge from Haria, the valley of a thousand palms, to the 500 year old village of Teguise, once the island capital. En route pass the tiny church of Ermita de las Nieves, and enjoy panoramic views.

Lanzarote's little gem: A short, easy walk in an isolated spot, descending past lava fields and into a caldera. Island walk: A popular ramble incorporating walking along a ridge, a valley and a coastal path.

Hotel Costa Calero QQQQ… This locally rated 4-star hotel offering modern, spacious accommodation is set in extensive grounds in the peaceful resort of Puerto Calero. 324 rooms.

If you decide to extend your holiday for another week in Lanzarote, please note that there won't be a walking programme during your extra week, or a walking host, just our brilliant Saga Host on hand to help.

SAVE up to £150 ^on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £50 on Jan 23, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

you book by Feb 28, 2019

you book by Feb 28, 2019

The Santiago Trail. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Santiago de Compostela with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Lanzarote. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Lanzarote with the chartered services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Please note: walks each day will range between 20 and 30 kilometres over varied terrain with some steep up or downhill sections, therefore a good level of fitness is essential.

Walks are easy to moderate, covering distances of up to 16 kilometres.

There are some short, stiff ascents requiring sturdy walking footwear.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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WALKING

SPAIN

Scallop shells signpost ‘The Way’

LANZAROTE

The Fire Mountains of Lanzarote

The Santiago Trail ACTIVE

Walking in Lanzarote

7 nights HALF BOARD from £949^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 6 (£1099 £949), May 1 (£1129 £1049), Jun 5 (£1299 £1199), Sep 4 (£1229 £1149), 18 (£1199 £1099) and Oct 2 (£1129 £1049), 2019. Holiday code: CT686.

Departing: Jan 23 (£1199 £1149), 2020. Holiday code: AK13Y. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine, beer or mineral water at dinner and light snacks throughout the day Five walking tours Walking Host, backmarker and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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7 nights in hotels All breakfasts and dinners Water and wine with dinner Official 'Camino' walking guide for the duration of the tour Official guided tour of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at all hotels l

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ACTIVITY LEVEL

Walk the legendary ‘Way of St James’ from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, on this special Saga walking tour following the final, scenic leg through Galicia Follow the final 120-kilometre stretch of the 'Way of St James' through Galicia, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, entirely on foot on this seven-night walking tour. You’ll be free to set your own pace each day and will be accompanied by a local Camino expert.

Day 1: UK to Santiago to Sarria. Fly to Santiago de Compostela. Day 2: Sarria to Portomarin. 22 kilometres. Set off from medieval Sarria following paved tracks and rural bridleways. Day 3: Portomarin to Palas de Rei. 25 kilometres. Glimpse Mount Ligonde, ascend Mount San Antonio, and pass early buildings. Day 4: Palas de Rei to Arzua. 30 kilometres. Walk through woodland, pausing in Melide which marks the halfway point. Day 5: Arzua to Amenal.

22 kilometres. Your walk continues through O Pino. Day 6: Amenal to Santiago de Compostela. 22 kilometres. Continue through pine forests, descending to Santiago. Day 7: Santiago de Compostela.

Enjoy a guided tour of the cathedral and receive the final stamp at the cathedral’s Pilgrim’s Office and your certificate, or ‘Compostela’.

Farewell dinner tonight. Day 8: Santiago to UK. Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Explore the volcanic landscape, follow donkey trails with cliff-top views and walk through wonderful scenery inland.

Your programme Helechos: Enjoy a circular walk in the north taking in meadows, stunning cliff-top views from the Mirador de Guinate, and a caldera. Coastal walk: Admire spectacular views of the coast on a walk to the wilder part of the island and across land formed by lava from extinct volcanoes. Haria to Teguise: Follow the ridge from Haria, the valley of a thousand palms, to the 500 year old village of Teguise, once the island capital. En route pass the tiny church of Ermita de las Nieves, and enjoy panoramic views.

Lanzarote's little gem: A short, easy walk in an isolated spot, descending past lava fields and into a caldera. Island walk: A popular ramble incorporating walking along a ridge, a valley and a coastal path.

Hotel Costa Calero QQQQ… This locally rated 4-star hotel offering modern, spacious accommodation is set in extensive grounds in the peaceful resort of Puerto Calero. 324 rooms.

If you decide to extend your holiday for another week in Lanzarote, please note that there won't be a walking programme during your extra week, or a walking host, just our brilliant Saga Host on hand to help.

SAVE up to £150 ^on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £50 on Jan 23, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when

you book by Feb 28, 2019

you book by Feb 28, 2019

The Santiago Trail. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Santiago de Compostela with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Lanzarote. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Lanzarote with the chartered services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Please note: walks each day will range between 20 and 30 kilometres over varied terrain with some steep up or downhill sections, therefore a good level of fitness is essential.

Walks are easy to moderate, covering distances of up to 16 kilometres.

There are some short, stiff ascents requiring sturdy walking footwear.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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WALKING

MINORCA

Walking in Minorca Discover the hidden Minorca while walking stretches of the historic Cami de Cavalls – the ancient coastal path that encircles the island, and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of this Balearic island.

7 nights HALF BOARD from £799^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ All breakfasts and dinners Five walks Welcome drink and drinks reception Walking host Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Local Flights Hotel San Luis QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set within spacious grounds a short distance from the sea, and well placed for exploring the east side of the island. The hotel has a main restaurant serving buffet-style meals, two bars, two outdoor pools, free Wi-Fi, a card area, television lounge and tennis courts. Complimentary tea and coffee is available between 9am and 11pm. All 228 bedrooms have a balcony or terrace.

Views from Minorca’s ancient coastal path

Minorca’s Cami de Cavalls path

Your programme The Flatlands of the East (half day): Walk a flat section of the coast past saltpans and the Alcafar Tower, then cut inland through a shady gully to reach the islands most easterly point.

The North Coast (full day): Explore this flat northern section of coast through wetlands, pinewoods, saltpans and the early Christian basilica, Es Cap des Ports.

Two Landscapes (full day): Wander through dry gorge landscape, and into typical Minorcan countryside and farmland, all

edged with dry stone walls and dotted with wild olive bushes. Drop back into a second gully and walk down to the sea.

Minorca's Gorges (full day): Dubbed the gorge path, this walk takes you past some of the island's loveliest beaches, through marshes, farmland, dunes and woodland, as well as gorges which run from the island's central limestone plateau.

National Park Route (full day): The coastal walk is within the boundaries of the Parc Natural de s'Albufera des Grau. See dune vegetation, sculpted by the wind, and

Hotel San Luis

birds from osprey to shag – Minorca is a bird-watchers’ paradise.

Walks are mostly moderate along rough historic tracks, and will be between 7.5 and 12 kilometres, including some uneven terrain, ascents and descents.

Extend your holiday

7 nights from £370. Half Board. Stay an extra week at the Hotel San Luis and enjoy two included excursions to Ciutadella and Alayor. Please call for details.

SAVE up to £160 ^on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all aadvertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Prices from: Apr 24, 2019 May 8 Oct 9 Oct 16 7 nights 959 799 929 829 929 829 899 799 Walking in Minorca. Holiday code: AK300. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Menorca with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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WALKING

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/walking-madeira

MADEIRA

Walking Madeira's Levadas Enjoy seven nights at the Savoy Calheta Beach Hotel, and explore this beautiful island’s network of paths.

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing:September 30, 2019. (£1349 £1299) Holiday code: AK357 All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Wine, beer or soft drink with dinner Five walks including two levada trails Saga Walking Host and local guide Water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Local flights Savoy Calheta Beach Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel faces a sandy beach and man-made lagoon.

Made up of two buildings connected by an elevated walkway the hotel facilities include two restaurants, a bar, outdoor pool, sauna and spa with indoor pool (treatments are at extra cost). There are 153 bedrooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and safe (extra charge).

Follow Madeira’s levada trails into the countryside

Your programme The levadas of Madeira are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They extend in total to some 800 kilometres and were designed to transport water. They had their beginnings in the 15th century when basic water channels were created to supply water needed for crops and mills.

Over the ensuing centuries they were expanded by private enterprise until the 19th century when the island saw the introduction of State levadas with some 400 kilometres of levadas being created between 1947 and 1967! Today they offer an opportunity to view this beautiful island from a unique perspective.

Rabacal – enchanted forest and waterfalls: Walk through a laurel forest along an old levada, passing the Risco waterfall and the 25 Fontes levada,

passing through a tunnel. Visit a sugar cane factory at Calheta which only operates for one six-week period each year, its product being used for molasses, honey cake and brandy.

The Eastern Cape-Ponta Sao Lourenco: Walk to the peninsula of Ponta Sao Lourenco with its volcanic rock formations and Atlantic views, continuing to Canical and visit the whaling museum, plus the town of Machico – where the island was first discovered by the Portuguese in 1419.

The Green Couldron-Calerao Verde: Walk in the beautiful natural park of Queimadas with its giant rhododendrons, lush forests and waterfalls. Walk through tunnels, see the peaks of Ribeira Grande, and admire breathtaking views in the ‘green couldron’ vallley with its waterfall and lake.

The hotel has a dramatic setting

Follow Madeira’s enticing levada trails

Assobiadores-Fanal: This panoramic walk takes in fine views of the Rabacal valley and forested area of Chao da Ribeira, en route to Fanal in the Laurissilva forest – a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

One Valley,Two Levadas: See two different levadas as you walk the Levada do Moinho in the valley of Ribeira da Ponta do Sol with its sea views and riverine valley. Next, ascend and continue to the Levada Nova, where the countryside includes waterfalls and a tunnel.

Walks are up to 13 kilometres. While they range from easy to moderate, please note levada walks can be strenuous and require navigating ascents, descents, steps and tunnels in some places. Please note this holiday is not suitable for anyone who suffers from vertigo.

SAVE £50 ^on Sep 30, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised departures when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Walking Madeira’s Levadas. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Funchal with the scheduled services of easyJet. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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WALKING

WALKING

CROATIA

Sunset over the Makarska Riviera

Beautiful Triglav National Park

Walking the Makarska Riviera

Walking in Slovenia 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £799^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Departing: Apr 13 (£949) and Oct 19, 2019 (£949) Holiday code: AK14Y All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at dinner Five walks Experienced local guide and Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Five walks Saga Host and fully qualified mountain guide Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 13 (£889), Sep 23 (£899) and Oct 7, 2019 (£799).

Holiday code: AK135

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Explore picturesque coastal villages, pass impressive lakes and discover the dramatic limestone scenery of the Biokovo mountains.

Your programme Coastal villages: A gentle coastal walk through picturesque villages with beautiful white pebble beaches bordered by lush pine forests. Wings of a Seagull: From Simici follow the path to the foot of the Biokovo Mountains and see the war monument known as the 'Wings of a Seagull'. Biokovo Botanical Garden: From Gornje, walk to the botanical garden and enjoy time to explore. Return via the village of Kotisina. Bast to Makarska: From the village of Bast continue to Mileta and the Vepric shrine. Imotski Lakes: Lokvicici is made up of charming villages and serene lakes. You'll pass Mamici Lake, Knezovici Lake, the deep Red Lake and finally the Blue Lake.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ Set in the heart of Makarska town, close to a shingle beach, this locally rated 4-star hotel has 278 bedrooms. The Saga Lounge, with outdoor terrace, is open from 11am to 11pm. Free drinks can only be consumed while you're in the lounge – if you want to enjoy drinks elsewhere in the hotel, these can be purchased from one of the other bars.

You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel.

Please call for details.

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Discover Slovenia's picturesque alpine scenery of waterfalls, abundant flora and meadows, with spectacular views of the Julian Mountains.

Your programme Kranjska Gora and Lake Jasna: Enjoy a walk along the shore of Lake Jasna, as a good introduction to the local area. Martuljek Peaks and waterfalls: Walk a panoramic mountain path following the course of a river, crossing several bridges and into a canyon to see the Spik waterfalls. Sleme Peak: Admire some of the best views of the Julian Alps, with their wild flowers and snow-capped peaks, before descending to Vrsic. Krnica Valley: This scenic walk follows the track between Lake Jasna and the Pisnica river past dramatic mountains. The path leads over moraine, grassland, woods and meadows. Three Borders Peak: This challenging but rewarding walk begins in neighbouring Austria, zig-zags to the top of the mountain ridge and offers wonderful panoramas of the borders of Austria, Italy and Slovenia.

Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora QQQQ This friendly locally rated 4-star hotel with 110 rooms is in an enviable setting at the foot of the spectacular Julian Mountains in the heart of Kranjska Gora.

Extend your holiday

Stay an extra week at the Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora with two included half-day excursions.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50

SAVE £50

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking the Makarska Riviera. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Split with the scheduled services of Croatia Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Slovenia. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Ljubljana on the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between eight and 14 kilometres in length with ascents and descents of up to 800 metres.

Walks are up to 12 kilometres long over moderate to strenuous terrain, with some challenging sections with ascents and descents over uneven ground.

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

WALKING

WALKING

CROATIA

Sunset over the Makarska Riviera

Beautiful Triglav National Park

Walking the Makarska Riviera

Walking in Slovenia 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £799^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Departing: Apr 13 (£949) and Oct 19, 2019 (£949) Holiday code: AK14Y All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at dinner Five walks Experienced local guide and Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Five walks Saga Host and fully qualified mountain guide Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: May 13 (£889), Sep 23 (£899) and Oct 7, 2019 (£799).

Holiday code: AK135

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Explore picturesque coastal villages, pass impressive lakes and discover the dramatic limestone scenery of the Biokovo mountains.

Your programme Coastal villages: A gentle coastal walk through picturesque villages with beautiful white pebble beaches bordered by lush pine forests. Wings of a Seagull: From Simici follow the path to the foot of the Biokovo Mountains and see the war monument known as the 'Wings of a Seagull'. Biokovo Botanical Garden: From Gornje, walk to the botanical garden and enjoy time to explore. Return via the village of Kotisina. Bast to Makarska: From the village of Bast continue to Mileta and the Vepric shrine. Imotski Lakes: Lokvicici is made up of charming villages and serene lakes. You'll pass Mamici Lake, Knezovici Lake, the deep Red Lake and finally the Blue Lake.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ Set in the heart of Makarska town, close to a shingle beach, this locally rated 4-star hotel has 278 bedrooms. The Saga Lounge, with outdoor terrace, is open from 11am to 11pm. Free drinks can only be consumed while you're in the lounge – if you want to enjoy drinks elsewhere in the hotel, these can be purchased from one of the other bars.

You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel.

Please call for details.

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Discover Slovenia's picturesque alpine scenery of waterfalls, abundant flora and meadows, with spectacular views of the Julian Mountains.

Your programme Kranjska Gora and Lake Jasna: Enjoy a walk along the shore of Lake Jasna, as a good introduction to the local area. Martuljek Peaks and waterfalls: Walk a panoramic mountain path following the course of a river, crossing several bridges and into a canyon to see the Spik waterfalls. Sleme Peak: Admire some of the best views of the Julian Alps, with their wild flowers and snow-capped peaks, before descending to Vrsic. Krnica Valley: This scenic walk follows the track between Lake Jasna and the Pisnica river past dramatic mountains. The path leads over moraine, grassland, woods and meadows. Three Borders Peak: This challenging but rewarding walk begins in neighbouring Austria, zig-zags to the top of the mountain ridge and offers wonderful panoramas of the borders of Austria, Italy and Slovenia.

Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora QQQQ This friendly locally rated 4-star hotel with 110 rooms is in an enviable setting at the foot of the spectacular Julian Mountains in the heart of Kranjska Gora.

Extend your holiday

Stay an extra week at the Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora with two included half-day excursions.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50

SAVE £50

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Walking the Makarska Riviera. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Split with the scheduled services of Croatia Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in Slovenia. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Ljubljana on the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are easy to moderate and between eight and 14 kilometres in length with ascents and descents of up to 800 metres.

Walks are up to 12 kilometres long over moderate to strenuous terrain, with some challenging sections with ascents and descents over uneven ground.

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WALKING

WALKING

BECICI

Kotor is surrounded by spectacular scenery

ITALY

Explore Italy’s Dolomites on foot

Walking in Montenegro

Walking in the Dolomites

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £749^

7 nights HALF BOARD from £839^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 11 (£839), 25 (£749) and Oct 9 , 2019 (£799).

Holiday code: AK146

Departing: Apr 30 (£839), May 7 (£899) and Oct 15 (£889), 2019.

Holiday code: AK136

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day in the Saga Lounge Five walks Experienced local guide and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers

All breakfasts and dinners Five walks Saga Host and local walking guide Welcome drink, drinks reception and farewell dinner Molveno Card with up to 50% discount on all mountain activities in the village Fruit and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers

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Discover the stunning beauty of the Budva Riviera.

Your programme Rustovo Monastery: Walk to the forest of Pastrovka and the Rustovo Monastery. Enjoy views of idyllic Sveti Stefan, Becici and Budva. Lovcen National Park: Walk in Lovcen National Park, beneath the twin peaks of Mount Lovcen. Enjoy views of the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor. Vrmac: Hike to the village of Vrmac, and catch glimpses of rural Montenegrin architecture and rich Mediterranean flora. Brajici-Milocer: See historic sites including the 19th-century Kosmac fortress. Jaz-TrstenoKrimovica: Walk from the lovely islet of Jaz to Trsteno beach and on to the village of Krimovica.

Hotel Tara, Montenegro QQQQ Located near the beautiful Becici beach, this modern locally rated 4-star hotel offers a warm, friendly welcome and stunning surroundings. There are 227 rooms with balconies. There is an exclusive Saga Lounge where the free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Free drinks can only be consumed while you're in the lounge.

You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Tara.

Please call for details.

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Let the beautiful Dolomites provide the perfect backdrop for guided walks.

Your programme This beautiful walking holiday has departures in spring and autumn, the walks are the same on both departures: Lake Molveno: Enjoy a gentle circular scenic walk along the shore of Lake Molveno through woods and by waterfalls.

Molveno and Andalo: A strenuous walk offers magnificent views over Lake Molveno from the town of Andalo. Santel to Fai della Paganella: Catch views of the Adige valley from La Croce viewpoint. Arco to Monte Colt: Take a circular walk from the old town of Arco, to the limestone formation of Monte Colt.

Molveno to Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo: Walk up towards Croz dell'Altissimo for panoramic views of woodlands and lake.

Hotel Alle Dolomiti QQQQ With just 38 rooms, each with a balcony, this locally rated 4-star hotel is the perfect retreat. It has good facilities and an award-winning restaurant.

You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Alle Dolomiti. There will be no walking programme, just our brilliant Saga Host on hand.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019

by Feb 28, 2019

Walking in Montenegro. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Tivat with the scheduled services of Montenegro Airlines. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in the Dolomites. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Verona with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate over some rough ground, with ascents and descents, and between six and ten kilometres in length.

Walks are easy to strenuous and range from 8 to 15 kilometres, some with ascents and descents, requiring a high level of fitness.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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WALKING

WALKING

BECICI

Kotor is surrounded by spectacular scenery

ITALY

Explore Italy’s Dolomites on foot

Walking in Montenegro

Walking in the Dolomites

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £749^

7 nights HALF BOARD from £839^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: Apr 11 (£839), 25 (£749) and Oct 9 , 2019 (£799).

Holiday code: AK146

Departing: Apr 30 (£839), May 7 (£899) and Oct 15 (£889), 2019.

Holiday code: AK136

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day in the Saga Lounge Five walks Experienced local guide and Saga Host Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers

All breakfasts and dinners Five walks Saga Host and local walking guide Welcome drink, drinks reception and farewell dinner Molveno Card with up to 50% discount on all mountain activities in the village Fruit and water in your room on arrival Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers

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Discover the stunning beauty of the Budva Riviera.

Your programme Rustovo Monastery: Walk to the forest of Pastrovka and the Rustovo Monastery. Enjoy views of idyllic Sveti Stefan, Becici and Budva. Lovcen National Park: Walk in Lovcen National Park, beneath the twin peaks of Mount Lovcen. Enjoy views of the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor. Vrmac: Hike to the village of Vrmac, and catch glimpses of rural Montenegrin architecture and rich Mediterranean flora. Brajici-Milocer: See historic sites including the 19th-century Kosmac fortress. Jaz-TrstenoKrimovica: Walk from the lovely islet of Jaz to Trsteno beach and on to the village of Krimovica.

Hotel Tara, Montenegro QQQQ Located near the beautiful Becici beach, this modern locally rated 4-star hotel offers a warm, friendly welcome and stunning surroundings. There are 227 rooms with balconies. There is an exclusive Saga Lounge where the free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Free drinks can only be consumed while you're in the lounge.

You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Tara.

Please call for details.

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Let the beautiful Dolomites provide the perfect backdrop for guided walks.

Your programme This beautiful walking holiday has departures in spring and autumn, the walks are the same on both departures: Lake Molveno: Enjoy a gentle circular scenic walk along the shore of Lake Molveno through woods and by waterfalls.

Molveno and Andalo: A strenuous walk offers magnificent views over Lake Molveno from the town of Andalo. Santel to Fai della Paganella: Catch views of the Adige valley from La Croce viewpoint. Arco to Monte Colt: Take a circular walk from the old town of Arco, to the limestone formation of Monte Colt.

Molveno to Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo: Walk up towards Croz dell'Altissimo for panoramic views of woodlands and lake.

Hotel Alle Dolomiti QQQQ With just 38 rooms, each with a balcony, this locally rated 4-star hotel is the perfect retreat. It has good facilities and an award-winning restaurant.

You can extend your holiday at the Hotel Alle Dolomiti. There will be no walking programme, just our brilliant Saga Host on hand.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

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Walking in Montenegro. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Tivat with the scheduled services of Montenegro Airlines. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walking in the Dolomites. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and subject to availability.Flights from Gatwick to Verona with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks are moderate over some rough ground, with ascents and descents, and between six and ten kilometres in length.

Walks are easy to strenuous and range from 8 to 15 kilometres, some with ascents and descents, requiring a high level of fitness.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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SICILY, STROMBOLI AND LIPARI

The impressive Island of Vulcano

WALKING

HERSONISSOS

The landscape at Krista

Volcano Walking in Sicily

Walking in Crete

7 nights from £1519^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 13 (£1649) and Sep 2 (£1519), 2019.

Holiday code: CT123.

Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AK200 Full board Free bar open 15 hours a day Wine and water at dinner Five walks Walking host, local walking guide and Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Day 1: UK-Catania, Sicily. Fly to Catania. Transfer to Milazzo and take the ferry to Lipari for a three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Gattopardo. Day 2: Lipari. Lipari town walk and visit to archaeological museum and cathedral. Also walk to Lipari’s south cliffs and Astronomic Observatory. Day 3: Vulcano.

Transfer by boat to Vulcano island. Walk to the summit of the dormant volcano. Day 4: Stromboli. Catch the ferry to Stromboli for an overnight stay at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Miramare or Hotel Ossidiana, dependent on departure date. Evening walk to the summit of Stromboli’s active volcano. Day 5: Linguaglossa, Sicily. Transfer by ferry to Milazzo in Sicily, continuing to the Novara di Sicilia in the Etna area. Walk to the summit of Montet Rocca di Novara. Three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Mareneve Hotel. Day 6: North Etna. Discover the north of Mount Etna. Day 7: Randazzo. Walk from Randazzo. Day 8: Sicily-UK. Transfer to Catania airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Discover the eastern face of this beautiful island, once home to the Minoan civilisation, on a walking holiday that takes you off the beaten track.

Your programme Kritsa to Hamilo: Walk uphill to the village of Kritsa, continue to the frescoed church of Panaghia Kera, ascend to the ruins of Lato, and return via the scenic highlands of Hamilo. Krousta to Kalo Chorio: Follow a downhill path through a shady gorge to the traditional working village of Kalo Chorio, which runs down to the sea. Selia to the Lassithi Plateau: Walk up to the Lassithi Plateau to see find rural Crete. Stop at Krasi, to see the ancient sycamore. Panaghia Paplinon Monastery to Kato Chorio: See the eastern heights on this walk from a monastery to the old village of Kato Chorio. Round Agios Ioannis Point: Enjoy coastal scenery on this peninsular walk, with spectacular views of Spinalonga.

Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Set on a peaceful hillside beneath the village of Koutouloufari close to the town of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the beach and offers 340 spacious bedrooms, a restaurant, three bars and a Saga Lounge.

You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Belvedere.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Volcano Walking in Sicily. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Luton to Catania with the scheduled services of easyJet. A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks vary from medium to difficult, are between seven to 11 kilometres long, and encompass uneven and steeply sloping terrain so you’ll need walking gear and, of course, to be fit enough to enjoy it.

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Walking in Crete. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Heraklion on the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist Tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks range from easy to moderate covering 8-11 kilometres, with ascents and descents. Transfer time for most walks is around an hour, so you will be out of the hotel until mid-afternoon on most walking days. A packed lunch will be provided.

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

WALKING

SICILY, STROMBOLI AND LIPARI

The impressive Island of Vulcano

WALKING

HERSONISSOS

The landscape at Krista

Volcano Walking in Sicily

Walking in Crete

7 nights from £1519^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 13 (£1649) and Sep 2 (£1519), 2019.

Holiday code: CT123.

Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AK200 Full board Free bar open 15 hours a day Wine and water at dinner Five walks Walking host, local walking guide and Saga Host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Day 1: UK-Catania, Sicily. Fly to Catania. Transfer to Milazzo and take the ferry to Lipari for a three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Gattopardo. Day 2: Lipari. Lipari town walk and visit to archaeological museum and cathedral. Also walk to Lipari’s south cliffs and Astronomic Observatory. Day 3: Vulcano.

Transfer by boat to Vulcano island. Walk to the summit of the dormant volcano. Day 4: Stromboli. Catch the ferry to Stromboli for an overnight stay at the locally rated 3-star Hotel Miramare or Hotel Ossidiana, dependent on departure date. Evening walk to the summit of Stromboli’s active volcano. Day 5: Linguaglossa, Sicily. Transfer by ferry to Milazzo in Sicily, continuing to the Novara di Sicilia in the Etna area. Walk to the summit of Montet Rocca di Novara. Three-night stay at the locally rated 4-star Mareneve Hotel. Day 6: North Etna. Discover the north of Mount Etna. Day 7: Randazzo. Walk from Randazzo. Day 8: Sicily-UK. Transfer to Catania airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Discover the eastern face of this beautiful island, once home to the Minoan civilisation, on a walking holiday that takes you off the beaten track.

Your programme Kritsa to Hamilo: Walk uphill to the village of Kritsa, continue to the frescoed church of Panaghia Kera, ascend to the ruins of Lato, and return via the scenic highlands of Hamilo. Krousta to Kalo Chorio: Follow a downhill path through a shady gorge to the traditional working village of Kalo Chorio, which runs down to the sea. Selia to the Lassithi Plateau: Walk up to the Lassithi Plateau to see find rural Crete. Stop at Krasi, to see the ancient sycamore. Panaghia Paplinon Monastery to Kato Chorio: See the eastern heights on this walk from a monastery to the old village of Kato Chorio. Round Agios Ioannis Point: Enjoy coastal scenery on this peninsular walk, with spectacular views of Spinalonga.

Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Set on a peaceful hillside beneath the village of Koutouloufari close to the town of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the beach and offers 340 spacious bedrooms, a restaurant, three bars and a Saga Lounge.

You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Belvedere.

Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Volcano Walking in Sicily. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Luton to Catania with the scheduled services of easyJet. A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks vary from medium to difficult, are between seven to 11 kilometres long, and encompass uneven and steeply sloping terrain so you’ll need walking gear and, of course, to be fit enough to enjoy it.

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Walking in Crete. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Heraklion on the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to travel from a local airport (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist Tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

Walks range from easy to moderate covering 8-11 kilometres, with ascents and descents. Transfer time for most walks is around an hour, so you will be out of the hotel until mid-afternoon on most walking days. A packed lunch will be provided.

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

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THE RHINE AND HER TRIBUTARIES

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

Walking in Romantic Rhineland SAGA EXCLUSIVE Pack your walking boots for this walking-themed cruise through the historic and scenic Middle Rhine region that so inspired Lord Byron…

7 nights from £1119^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Six guided walks Walking host and local expert Captain’s dinner and drinks reception Saga cruise director Saga cruise escort on board Entertainment and activities on the ship Plus all this… Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ UK travel service Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry. l

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Walk past vineyards cultivated on steep terraces

Day 1: UK to Cologne to Königswinter.

Travel by coach from Folkestone to Cologne, via Eurotunnel or ferry, and embark Rex Rheni. Cruise to Königswinter and moor there for the night. Day 2: Königswinter to Koblenz. Wake up in the pretty village of Königswinter. After breakfast enjoy your first walk – through the village and up to Drachenfels to take the rack-rail train up to ruined Drachenfels Castle. Admire superb views, then walk back down to the ship, making the entire walk approximately six kilometres. This afternoon, Rex Rheni pauses in Remagen where you can join an optional excursion through the Ahr Valley. Alternatively remain on board and relax as the ship cruises to Koblenz. Day 3: Koblenz to Zell. Koblenz has a rich history spanning two millennia, and its past is reflected in a wealth of monuments and historic

buildings. Walk through the town and take the cable car up to mighty Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, then follow a guided walk back to the ship, approximately four kilometres. Later cruise the Moselle to the picturesque town of Zell. Day 4: Zell to Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy the early part of the morning in Zell, then board a coach to nearby Traben-Trarbach. Enjoy a walk through the woods along the Bernkasteler Weg to Bernkastel-Kues – around seven kilometres. The ship will moor here overnight so you can explore this beautiful town, famous for its rows of gabled houses. Day 5: Bernkastel-Kues to Cochem to Koblenz. Admire lovely scenery this morning as you cruise to Cochem, which has Reichsburg Castle as its fairytale backdrop. After lunch, transfer to Moselkern for a spectacular walk through the hills to medieval Burg Eltz

castle. Continue the walk to your coach – making the total distance covered around nine kilometres – and head back to the ship. Day 6: Koblenz to Rüdesheim.

Cruise the most stunning stretch of the Rhine, passing Lorelei Rock and numerous castles. At Rüdesheim join a leisurely guided walk through this charming wine town – approximately three kilometres – to see the highlights. Day 7: Rüdesheim to Cologne. Cruise back to Cologne and join a short guided walk around the Old Town and cathedral. Enjoy free time to explore the city further or continue with your walking host to the beautiful Rhine Park – making the walk approximately three kilometres. Day 8: Cologne to UK. Disembark and return by coach to the UK.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Sep 21, 2019 Passenger Deck 1319 1119 Main Deck 1529 1429 Promenade Deck 1669 1569 Passenger Deck for sole occupancy 1399 1249 Main Deck for sole occupancy 1529 1479 Promenade Deck for sole occupancy 1669 1569 Cruise code AK202 Walking in Romantic Rhineland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability.

Single cabins: *There are a limited number of single cabins at no extra cost on selected grades, after this a supplement may apply. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Cologne via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 015 6880 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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To find out more visitsaga.co.uk/walking-in-the-andes

PERU

Walking in the Andes Lace up your hiking boots to see the highlights of Peru, visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, take to the waters of Lake Titicaca, go in search of Andean condors and visit Inca ruins in Cuzco and the capital, Lima.

13 nights from £3299^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

NEW

Departing: May 14, 2020.

Holiday code: AK161.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 11 nights in hotels and 2 in flight Four guided walks Excursions and visits

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Day 1: UK-Bogota. Fly overnight to South America. Day 2: Cuzco-Sacred Valley.

Arrive in Colombia this morning and fly on to Cuzco in Peru. Transfer to the Sacred Valley for a two-night stay. Welcome dinner at the hotel. D. Day 3: Sacred Valley.

On an included full-day excursion explore the ancient terraces of Moray. After a packed lunch head to Maras for a scenic three-hour, four-mile hike downhill to the salt flats at Salineras. Walk down to the Urubamba River to meet your coach back to the hotel. B L Day 4: Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu.Take a train into the mountains and Machu Picchu. Disembark en route and visit Chachabamba, followed by a four-hour trek to the Inca ruin, Wiñaywayna. The moderate-grade walk includes an ascent of some 2,000 feet of altitude. Cross into the Machu Picchu site for a guided tour. Afterwards trek down to the bus stop – taking your total distance covered on foot today to around eight

Machu Picchu

miles. Stay overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. B L D Day 5: Machu Picchu-Cuzco.

Morning at leisure. This afternoon, travel to Cuzco for a two-night stay. B Day 6: Cuzco. At leisure in Cuzco, the imperial capital of the Inca Empire. An optional tour visits some remnants of that era, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

You can opt to take a guided trek from the fortress back into the city. Dinner show at a restaurant. B D Day 7: Puno. The long coach journey to Puno is punctuated by visits to Andahuaylillas and Raqchi.

Stay two nights in Puno. Alternatively, travel by luxury train for an additional charge (visits not available). B L Day 8: Lake Titicaca. Head out on Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros community, whose homes are on floating ‘islands’ made of reeds. Also visit Taquile Island for lunch in a local home. B L Day 9: Colca. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Colca Valley and stay overnight. B L D Day 10: Arequipa. Scale

Graceful Lima in Peru

the slopes of Colca Canyon to Condor’s Cross to see majestic Andean condors soaring overhead. Continue to Arequipa for a two-night stay. B L Day 11: Arequipa.

An included half-day city tour also takes in Santa Catalina, a huge convent built in 1579. Some 20 nuns still reside in the complex. B Day 12: Lima. Transfer to Lima for an overnight stay. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a restaurant overlooking the illuminated ruins of Huaca Pucllana, a vast 5th-century pyramid built from millions of clay bricks. B D Days 13-14: Lima. An optional tour of the city reveals its colonial elegance. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to the UK, arriving the next day. B. Walks are challenging, some at altitude and covering uneven terrain, ascents and descents. The moderate-grade walk on Day 4 will include an ascent of some 2,000 feet of altitude and a distance of some 12 kilometres. There are some shorter walks and most days involve some walking.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of LATAM Airlines. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £199, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY Step back in time as you explore the rose-red city of Petra, discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the Roman heritage of North England with visits to museums and ancient sites. Uncover the treasures of the past and discover something new.

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Step back in time at Chester’s Roman fort

ITALY

The ancient ruins of Pompeii

Roman Heritage of the North

Pompeii and Ancient Italy 7 nights HALF BOARD from £999^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £529^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: July 15, 2019.

Holiday code: AV117.

Departing: Oct 30 (£1049 £999 ), 2019.

Holiday code: AV269

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Explore the legacy of the Romans as you visit two important Roman forts close to Hadrian's Wall. You'll also visit museums where you can see collections of Roman and later artefacts, step forward in time on a tour of medieval Durham with its important Cathedral, and enjoy two talks from your expert host.

Your Programme Chester’s Roman Fort: The remains of this Roman cavalry fort include a bathhouse, gateways, and more, plus there's a Museum of Roman Finds with its collection of 11,000 objects.

Segedunum Roman Fort: Extensively excavated, Segedunum guarded the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, and has an interactive museum and viewing tower. Bowes Museum – archaeology gallery: The archaeology gallery of this museum has a collection ranging from prehistory to Roman and medieval. Great North Museum: The museum's galleries include a Hadrian's Wall Gallery, fossils, ancient Egypt and ethnographia. Jarrow Hall: Leave the Roman World behind briefly as you visit this recreated Anglo Saxon farm and village, with its associated museum relating to the Venerable Bede. Durham: Set off from your hotel for a guided walking tour of this famous medieval city, including a visit to the cathedral, regarded as one of Europe's finest buildings.

Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: This modern 4-star hotel has views of the River Wear and Durham Castle. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor pool and spa (charges apply). 207 bedrooms.

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Discover Pompeii, Paestum and the fiery Phlegrean Fields during your archaeology-themed stay on the Sorrento coast Your programme Pompeii: Wander the streets of the city that was frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Excavations of the enormous site started in 1748. Shops, temples and public buildings are still identifiable. Herculaneum and Villa Oplontis: Visit another perfectly preserved site, the town of Herculaneum, which was buried beneath 18 metres of hot mud. Also see the archaeological finds at Oplontis. National Archaeological Museum in Naples: View objects excavated from both sites for an insight into daily Roman life. Paestum: See the iconic remains of this 6th century BC Greek colony in southern Italy – the Doric temples, among the best preserved anywhere. Phlegrean Fields: The landscape here is dominated by volcanic activity with fumaroles and craters of steaming mud. See the Cave of Sybil, the Roman cistern, and nearby Pozzuoli with its amphitheatre.

Grand Hotel Hermitage QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to nearby Sant’Agata and is decorated in traditional Italian style. Facilities include a restaurant, terrace, lounge, bar and outdoor pool. There are 69 air-conditioned rooms.

SAVE £50 ^on Oct 30, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £32.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Pompei and Ancient Italy. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, includes saving as advertised and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Naples with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

ARCHAEOLOGY

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

DURHAM

Step back in time at Chester’s Roman fort

ITALY

The ancient ruins of Pompeii

Roman Heritage of the North

Pompeii and Ancient Italy 7 nights HALF BOARD from £999^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £529^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: July 15, 2019.

Holiday code: AV117.

Departing: Oct 30 (£1049 £999 ), 2019.

Holiday code: AV269

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Your Programme Chester’s Roman Fort: The remains of this Roman cavalry fort include a bathhouse, gateways, and more, plus there's a Museum of Roman Finds with its collection of 11,000 objects.

Segedunum Roman Fort: Extensively excavated, Segedunum guarded the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, and has an interactive museum and viewing tower. Bowes Museum – archaeology gallery: The archaeology gallery of this museum has a collection ranging from prehistory to Roman and medieval. Great North Museum: The museum's galleries include a Hadrian's Wall Gallery, fossils, ancient Egypt and ethnographia. Jarrow Hall: Leave the Roman World behind briefly as you visit this recreated Anglo Saxon farm and village, with its associated museum relating to the Venerable Bede. Durham: Set off from your hotel for a guided walking tour of this famous medieval city, including a visit to the cathedral, regarded as one of Europe's finest buildings.

Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: This modern 4-star hotel has views of the River Wear and Durham Castle. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor pool and spa (charges apply). 207 bedrooms.

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Grand Hotel Hermitage QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to nearby Sant’Agata and is decorated in traditional Italian style. Facilities include a restaurant, terrace, lounge, bar and outdoor pool. There are 69 air-conditioned rooms.

SAVE £50 ^on Oct 30, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019

Plus SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £32.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Pompei and Ancient Italy. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, includes saving as advertised and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Naples with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

SICILY

The ancient town of Taormina

EGYPT

Egypt’s iconic Sphinx

Archaeology of Sicily

Ancient Egypt Revealed

12 nights from £1919^

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

12 nights FULL BOARD from £1969^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Departing: October 3, 2019.

Holiday code: AV170 VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 22 meals: All breakfasts and 10 dinners Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Six excursions with 12 visits Four talks Archaeology host, local guides and Saga tour manager Porterage at your hotels. l

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History awaits around every corner on this 12-night tour through Sicily.

Departing: Oct 17 (£1969), Nov 6, 2019 (£2149) and Jan 22, 2020 (£2049).

Holiday code: AV035 6 nights in hotels and 6 on board cruise ship 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Local wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the tour 8 excursions and 11 visits Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga tour manager Porterage at your hotel and on the ship Tourist visa**. l

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Itinerary… Day 1: UK to Noto. Fly to Catania. Transfer to Noto. Stay three nights at the 4-star Grand Hotel Sofia (3Q). Day 2: Noto and Ragusa. Discover the architecture of UNESCO-protected Noto. Visit Ragusa and its archaeology museum. Day 3: Syracuse. Visit Syracuse, with its preserved Greek and Roman remains. Day 4: Noto to Palermo. Travel to Palermo, via Piazza Armerina visiting the UNESCO-protected Roman Villa del Casale. Stay three nights at the 4-star Hotel Garibaldi (4Q). Day 5: Palermo. At leisure. Optional walking tour of Palermo. Day 6: Palermo and Monreale. Visit Palermo’s Archaeological Museum. Travel to Monreale for a guided tour of the town and cathedral. Day 7: Palermo to Mazara del Vallo.Travel via Segesta with its Greek archaeological site, to Mazara del Vallo. Optional guided walking tour of the town. Stay three nights at the 4-star Mahara Hotel (4Q). Day 8: Mazara del Vallo.At leisure. Optional excursion to Selinunte. Day 9: Marsala and Mozia. Visit Marsala and the island of Mozia, its ruined Phoenician city and archaeological museum. Day 10: Mazara del Vallo to Giardini Naxos. Pause at Agrigento en route to Giardini Naxos. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hellenia Yachting Hotel (4Q). Day 11: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Visit Giardini Naxos and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, and Taormina. Day 12: Giardini Naxos.At leisure or join an optional excursion to Mount Etna or Catania. Day 13: Giardini Naxos to UK. Travel to Catania airport this morning for your return flight to the UK.

SAVE £50 on advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Archaeology of Sicily. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability . Flights from Gatwick to Catania with the scheduled services of easyJet. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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The archaeology of Ancient Egypt awaits you on this fascinating tour.

Itinerary… Cairo – three nights at the Pyramisa Hotel (4Q) • Aswan – three nights at the Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel (4Q) • Edfu – six nights aboard Presidential Nile ship • Kom Ombo • Aswan • Edfu • Esna • Luxor.

Your Programme This exciting holiday focuses on the archaeology of ancient Egypt, and includes a Nile cruise, three archaeology talks and a knowledgeable local guide to accompany your visits.

Your adventure starts in Cairo, with a city tour and visit to the famous Egyptian Museum with its stunning collections.

You’ll also visit Memphis, Sakkara and the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx. Then travel to Aswan where you can look forward to visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple. Next stop is Luxor where you step aboard the Presidential Nile ship for your six-night cruise. You’ll stop at Kom Ombo to explore a ruined Graeco-Roman temple, then it’s on to Abu Simbel for the Temples of Ramses II. Your final port of call is Luxor where you can look forward to visiting the Valleys of the Kings and Queens.

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on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Ancient Egypt Revealed. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Heathrow or Heathrow to Cairo with the scheduled services of Egypt Air. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

SICILY

The ancient town of Taormina

EGYPT

Egypt’s iconic Sphinx

Archaeology of Sicily

Ancient Egypt Revealed

12 nights from £1919^

Presidential Nile hhhh

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

12 nights FULL BOARD from £1969^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

Departing: October 3, 2019.

Holiday code: AV170 VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 22 meals: All breakfasts and 10 dinners Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Six excursions with 12 visits Four talks Archaeology host, local guides and Saga tour manager Porterage at your hotels. l

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Departing: Oct 17 (£1969), Nov 6, 2019 (£2149) and Jan 22, 2020 (£2049).

Holiday code: AV035 6 nights in hotels and 6 on board cruise ship 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Local wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the tour 8 excursions and 11 visits Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Saga tour manager Porterage at your hotel and on the ship Tourist visa**. l

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Itinerary… Day 1: UK to Noto. Fly to Catania. Transfer to Noto. Stay three nights at the 4-star Grand Hotel Sofia (3Q). Day 2: Noto and Ragusa. Discover the architecture of UNESCO-protected Noto. Visit Ragusa and its archaeology museum. Day 3: Syracuse. Visit Syracuse, with its preserved Greek and Roman remains. Day 4: Noto to Palermo. Travel to Palermo, via Piazza Armerina visiting the UNESCO-protected Roman Villa del Casale. Stay three nights at the 4-star Hotel Garibaldi (4Q). Day 5: Palermo. At leisure. Optional walking tour of Palermo. Day 6: Palermo and Monreale. Visit Palermo’s Archaeological Museum. Travel to Monreale for a guided tour of the town and cathedral. Day 7: Palermo to Mazara del Vallo.Travel via Segesta with its Greek archaeological site, to Mazara del Vallo. Optional guided walking tour of the town. Stay three nights at the 4-star Mahara Hotel (4Q). Day 8: Mazara del Vallo.At leisure. Optional excursion to Selinunte. Day 9: Marsala and Mozia. Visit Marsala and the island of Mozia, its ruined Phoenician city and archaeological museum. Day 10: Mazara del Vallo to Giardini Naxos. Pause at Agrigento en route to Giardini Naxos. Stay three nights at the locally rated 4-star Hellenia Yachting Hotel (4Q). Day 11: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Visit Giardini Naxos and the Archaeological Museum of Naxos, and Taormina. Day 12: Giardini Naxos.At leisure or join an optional excursion to Mount Etna or Catania. Day 13: Giardini Naxos to UK. Travel to Catania airport this morning for your return flight to the UK.

SAVE £50 on advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Archaeology of Sicily. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability . Flights from Gatwick to Catania with the scheduled services of easyJet. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Itinerary… Cairo – three nights at the Pyramisa Hotel (4Q) • Aswan – three nights at the Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel (4Q) • Edfu – six nights aboard Presidential Nile ship • Kom Ombo • Aswan • Edfu • Esna • Luxor.

Your Programme This exciting holiday focuses on the archaeology of ancient Egypt, and includes a Nile cruise, three archaeology talks and a knowledgeable local guide to accompany your visits.

Your adventure starts in Cairo, with a city tour and visit to the famous Egyptian Museum with its stunning collections.

You’ll also visit Memphis, Sakkara and the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx. Then travel to Aswan where you can look forward to visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple. Next stop is Luxor where you step aboard the Presidential Nile ship for your six-night cruise. You’ll stop at Kom Ombo to explore a ruined Graeco-Roman temple, then it’s on to Abu Simbel for the Temples of Ramses II. Your final port of call is Luxor where you can look forward to visiting the Valleys of the Kings and Queens.

SAVE £50

on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

Ancient Egypt Revealed. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Heathrow or Heathrow to Cairo with the scheduled services of Egypt Air. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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ARCHAEOLOGY

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

JORDAN

Jordan Archaeology Discovery Discover the archaeology of Jordan, a kingdom rich in ancient sites and history. Explore the Citadel of Amman, visit desert castles, see the hidden city of Petra, and visit the remarkable Wadi Rum …

8 nights from £2099^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £27 if not required§

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Departing: October 16, 2019.

Holiday code: AV179.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 8 nights in hotels 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Expert historian Tour manager

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Tour of Amman citadel Visit to Jerash Tour three of the desert castles Visit Mount Nebo, Madaba and Kerak Guided full-day tour of Petra Visit to Wadi Rum with overnight stay in the Martian tents on site Visit to Lot’s Cave Visit to Bethany Experience the Dead Sea independently l

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Day 1: UK-Amman. Fly to Amman, arriving in the evening. Transfer to the AlQasr Metropole Hotel (4Q) for a three-night stay. Day 2: Amman and Jerash. Tour the city of Amman, visiting the Citadel – site of ancient Rabbath-Ammon and home to the Ummayad Palace with its impressive buildings and colonnaded street. Next, visit the magnificent Roman Theatre – a remnant of ancient Philadelphia – before continuing to Jerash. Occupied by the Romans from 63AD, Jerash’s fine Roman sites includes a Forum, two theatres, a hippodrome and the ‘Street of Columns’. B, L Day 3: Umm Al-Jimal and Desert Castles. Head north to Amm Al-Jimal with its remains of some 150 Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic buildings. Next head for the Desert Castles including Qasr Amra – an 8th century fortress and caliph’s residence, Qasr al Kharrana and Qasr al Azraq. B Day 4: Mount Nebo-MadabaKerak-Petra. Travel to Mount Nebo, where

Moses glimpsed the Holy Land and is believed to be buried. Continue to Madaba, the ‘City of Mosaics’ with its renowned 6th-century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. At Kerak see the restored crusader fortress before travelling to Petra, where you stay two nights at the locally-rated 4-star Movenpick Petra Resort Hotel. B, D Day 5: Petra. Enjoy a full-day walking tour around Petra. This extraordinary ancient city carved out of the rock was built by the Nabatean people between 800 BC and 200 AD in a canyon entered through a narrow gorge.

Virtually abandoned by the 7th century, Petra was ‘lost’ ‘until 1812, when it was rediscovered. Discover some of Petra’s monuments and buildings including a theatre, royal tombs, colonnaded street and the astonishing Treasury. This evening look forward to a lecture at your hotel on ‘Nabatean Life’. B, D Day 6: Petra-Wadi Rum. Drive to Wadi Rum – a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site,

whose extraordinary desert terrain ranging from gorges to cliffs and caverns gives rise to it being known as ‘Moon Valley’. On arrival, stay overnight in a Bedouin tent at the Sun City Camp in the desert. B, L, D Day 7: Bethany - Dead Sea. Visit the site where Lot’s wife was said to have turned into a salt pillar, before continuing to Bethany with its 1st century AD settlement and where Jesus was believed to have been baptised. Spend two nights at the Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea . B Day 8: Dead Sea. Today is at leisure to enjoy the Dead Sea. At 400 metres below sea level it is the earth’s lowest point on dry land and has a high concentration of salts, making it possible to float. B Day 9: Dead Sea-Amman-UK. Travel to Amman airport for your return flight and UK door-to-door travel service. B **Tourist visa for full British citizens resident in the UK. See the Essential Information for details.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Royal Jordanian. §A reduction of £27 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): £399, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

The Tombs of the Kings at Paphos

HERSONISSOS

The Venetian Fort on the island of Spinalonga

Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus

Crete and the Minoan Culture

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1429^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: October 16, 2019.

Holiday code: AV321

Departing: May 15 (£1149) and Oct 9, 2019 (£1099).

Holiday code: AV098

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Your Programme Kalavasos-Tenta, Khorokitia, Kition and Pierides Museum: Visit Kalavasos-Tenta with its Neolithic remains; the farming settlement of Khorokitia dating to 7000 BC; the remains of ancient Kition and the Pierides Museum. Tamassos and Nicosia: Travel through the mountains to ancient Tamasso with its Royal Tombs and ancient sculpture, then onto Nicosia to visit the Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Kourion and Amathus: See Kourion's Greco-Roman theatre, Roman villas and early basilica, before continuing to the remains of the ancient city of Amathus with its acropolis, baths and more. Paphos: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its fine mosaic floors, Tombs of the Kings and the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Northern Cyprus: Travel to Engomi, with its Bronze Age tombs, then onto the ancient city of Salamis with its fine Roman remains.

Conclude with Famagusta and its medieval architecture.

Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol QQQQ Stay on an all inclusive basis at this locally rated 4-star hotel .

You can extend your holiday at the Elias Beach Hotel with two additional excursions included. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Larnaca with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Ancient Crete was the heart of the Bronze-Age Minoan kingdom – fortunately for archaeology enthusiasts, many remains can still be seen.

Your Programme Kritsa, Lato and Heraklion: Visit the ancient church of Panagia Kera, the ancient hilltop city of Lato and the Archaeological Museum at Heraklion. Knossos: See the remains of 4000-year-old Knossos Palace. Górtyn, Phaistos and Mátala: Visit the Doric city of Górtyn, the ancient city of Phaistos and the man-made caves – former catacombs – at Mátala.

Rethymnon and Armeni: Explore the 16th-century Venetian fortezza, the archaeological museum, and a Late Minoan necropolis. Gournia, Elounda and Spinalonga: Travel to Elounda, take a boat to the former leper colony, Spinalonga, and see the Minoan town at Gourni. Malia and Lasithi Plateau: Visit the Minoan palace at Malia, drive around the Lasithi Plateau and see the Dikteon Cave – birthplace of Zeus.

Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Set beneath the village of Koutouloufari and close to the town of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the beach and offers 340 bedrooms, a restaurant and three bars.

You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Bélvédere and enjoy two included excursions. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Crete and the Minoan Culture. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Heraklion with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

The Tombs of the Kings at Paphos

HERSONISSOS

The Venetian Fort on the island of Spinalonga

Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus

Crete and the Minoan Culture

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1429^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: October 16, 2019.

Holiday code: AV321

Departing: May 15 (£1149) and Oct 9, 2019 (£1099).

Holiday code: AV098

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Your Programme Kalavasos-Tenta, Khorokitia, Kition and Pierides Museum: Visit Kalavasos-Tenta with its Neolithic remains; the farming settlement of Khorokitia dating to 7000 BC; the remains of ancient Kition and the Pierides Museum. Tamassos and Nicosia: Travel through the mountains to ancient Tamasso with its Royal Tombs and ancient sculpture, then onto Nicosia to visit the Cyprus Archaeological Museum. Kourion and Amathus: See Kourion's Greco-Roman theatre, Roman villas and early basilica, before continuing to the remains of the ancient city of Amathus with its acropolis, baths and more. Paphos: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its fine mosaic floors, Tombs of the Kings and the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Northern Cyprus: Travel to Engomi, with its Bronze Age tombs, then onto the ancient city of Salamis with its fine Roman remains.

Conclude with Famagusta and its medieval architecture.

Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol QQQQ Stay on an all inclusive basis at this locally rated 4-star hotel .

You can extend your holiday at the Elias Beach Hotel with two additional excursions included. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Larnaca with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Your Programme Kritsa, Lato and Heraklion: Visit the ancient church of Panagia Kera, the ancient hilltop city of Lato and the Archaeological Museum at Heraklion. Knossos: See the remains of 4000-year-old Knossos Palace. Górtyn, Phaistos and Mátala: Visit the Doric city of Górtyn, the ancient city of Phaistos and the man-made caves – former catacombs – at Mátala.

Rethymnon and Armeni: Explore the 16th-century Venetian fortezza, the archaeological museum, and a Late Minoan necropolis. Gournia, Elounda and Spinalonga: Travel to Elounda, take a boat to the former leper colony, Spinalonga, and see the Minoan town at Gourni. Malia and Lasithi Plateau: Visit the Minoan palace at Malia, drive around the Lasithi Plateau and see the Dikteon Cave – birthplace of Zeus.

Imperial Bélvédere QQQ Set beneath the village of Koutouloufari and close to the town of Hersónissos, this locally rated 4-star hotel is just 500 metres from the beach and offers 340 bedrooms, a restaurant and three bars.

You can extend your holiday at the Imperial Bélvédere and enjoy two included excursions. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Crete and the Minoan Culture. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Heraklion with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

KALITHEA

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes

QAWRA BAY

Explore the medieval walled city of Mdina

Archaeology in Rhodes

Malta's Ancient Legacies

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £959^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 15 (£959) and Oct 9, 2019 (£959).

Holiday code: AV158

Departing: April 22, 2019 (£959).

Holiday code: AV180

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 10 hours a day House wine and water at dinner One half-day and four full-day excursions Three illustrated talks Archaeology host and Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine with lunch and dinner Eight excursions with 12 visits Three archaeology talks Expert archaeology host and Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel

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Learn about the legacy left by the Knights of St John through fascinating excursions and informative talks.

Explore Malta's intriguing archaeological past, tracing the island's history from prehistoric times to Roman rule.

Your Programme Rhodes Town: Explore the old and new parts of the town on a guided tour. The Knights of Rhodes: See the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights, plus the exhibitions within the palace. Historic Rhodes: Visit the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, the Acropolis, temples and Roman sites.

Western Rhodes: See Kameiros, one of the best-preserved classical Greek cities and the Acropolis of Ialysos.

Eastern Rhodes: Tour Kallithea to see the Byzantine influence, then head to Lindos to see one of the most sacred sites of the ancient world, the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Your Programme Ghar Dalam Caves and Tas Silg: See rich deposits of animal bones that predate man, including pygmy hippos and elephant, and visit the megalithic and later remains of Tas-Silg The Malta Experience and National Museum of Archaeology: The museum houses a wealth of artefacts from the island's long history, from the Phoenicians to the Romans, and to the Knights of St John. Hagar Qim Temple: Visit this impressive Neolithic temple. Mnajdra Temples: See the three temples of Mnajdra that span more than a millenia. Roman Museum and St. Agatha's Catacombs: Explore this first-century Roman house complete with splendid mosaic floors, and catacombs. Mdina: Enjoy a tour of this wonderful medieval walled city. Limestone Heritage Park and Clapham Junction cart ruts: Learn about the importance of limestone in the island culture, and see the ‘cart ruts’ at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, nicknamed ‘Clapham Junction’.

Gozo and Ggantija temples: Visit the island of Gozo to see this megalithic temple.

Blue Sea Beach Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel has 316 bedrooms and enjoys a beachfront setting on Faliraki beach, eight kilometres from the shops and restaurants of Rhodes Town.

You can extend your holiday at the Blue Sea Beach Hotel.

Please call for details.

Seashells Resort at Suncrest Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel lies in an enviable seafront location near Qawra, it has two restaurants and two outside swimming pools. There are 425 bedrooms with balconies.

You can extend your holiday at the Seashells Resort and Suncrest Hotel. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE an additional £50

Archaeology in Rhodes. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Rhodes with the scheduled services of British Airways or the charter services of Thomas Cook airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

Maltas Ancient Legacies. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Malta with the scheduled services of Air Malta. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

We are unable to include the environmental contribution tax for Malta, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

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on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

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

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HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

KALITHEA

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes

QAWRA BAY

Explore the medieval walled city of Mdina

Archaeology in Rhodes

Malta's Ancient Legacies

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £959^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 15 (£959) and Oct 9, 2019 (£959).

Holiday code: AV158

Departing: April 22, 2019 (£959).

Holiday code: AV180

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 10 hours a day House wine and water at dinner One half-day and four full-day excursions Three illustrated talks Archaeology host and Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine with lunch and dinner Eight excursions with 12 visits Three archaeology talks Expert archaeology host and Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel

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Learn about the legacy left by the Knights of St John through fascinating excursions and informative talks.

Explore Malta's intriguing archaeological past, tracing the island's history from prehistoric times to Roman rule.

Your Programme Rhodes Town: Explore the old and new parts of the town on a guided tour. The Knights of Rhodes: See the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights, plus the exhibitions within the palace. Historic Rhodes: Visit the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, the Acropolis, temples and Roman sites.

Western Rhodes: See Kameiros, one of the best-preserved classical Greek cities and the Acropolis of Ialysos.

Eastern Rhodes: Tour Kallithea to see the Byzantine influence, then head to Lindos to see one of the most sacred sites of the ancient world, the Temple of Athena Lindia.

Your Programme Ghar Dalam Caves and Tas Silg: See rich deposits of animal bones that predate man, including pygmy hippos and elephant, and visit the megalithic and later remains of Tas-Silg The Malta Experience and National Museum of Archaeology: The museum houses a wealth of artefacts from the island's long history, from the Phoenicians to the Romans, and to the Knights of St John. Hagar Qim Temple: Visit this impressive Neolithic temple. Mnajdra Temples: See the three temples of Mnajdra that span more than a millenia. Roman Museum and St. Agatha's Catacombs: Explore this first-century Roman house complete with splendid mosaic floors, and catacombs. Mdina: Enjoy a tour of this wonderful medieval walled city. Limestone Heritage Park and Clapham Junction cart ruts: Learn about the importance of limestone in the island culture, and see the ‘cart ruts’ at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, nicknamed ‘Clapham Junction’.

Gozo and Ggantija temples: Visit the island of Gozo to see this megalithic temple.

Blue Sea Beach Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel has 316 bedrooms and enjoys a beachfront setting on Faliraki beach, eight kilometres from the shops and restaurants of Rhodes Town.

You can extend your holiday at the Blue Sea Beach Hotel.

Please call for details.

Seashells Resort at Suncrest Hotel QQQQ This locally rated 4-star hotel lies in an enviable seafront location near Qawra, it has two restaurants and two outside swimming pools. There are 425 bedrooms with balconies.

You can extend your holiday at the Seashells Resort and Suncrest Hotel. Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE an additional £50

Archaeology in Rhodes. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Rhodes with the scheduled services of British Airways or the charter services of Thomas Cook airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. We are unable to include the Greek Tourist tax, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

Maltas Ancient Legacies. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Gatwick to Malta with the scheduled services of Air Malta. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

We are unable to include the environmental contribution tax for Malta, this has to be paid locally by all guests. See enclosed Essential Information.

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on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019

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

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

SOLIN

See the Roman ruins of Salona

See the Miri Arab madrassah in Bukhara

Croatia's Hidden Treasures 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1019^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at lunch and dinner Five excursions and 9 visits Two archaeology talks Archaeology host and dedicated Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Porterage at your hotel Return flights and transfers l

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Uzbekistan: Unveiling History 10 nights from £2149^

Departing: Apr 27 (£1019) or Sep 26, 2019 (£1069).

Holiday code: AV17Y

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Local Flights Your Programme Split and Salona: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace in Split, and the Archaeological Museum.

Continue to Salona, where Roman remains include an amphitheatre, basilicas and aquaduct. Klis and Trogir: Visit the impressive hilltop fortress of Klis and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir, the 15th-century Fortress Kamerlengo and the Cathedral of St Lawrence. Narona and Makarska. The Roman remains of Narona include temples and houses. Visit Narona Archaeological Museum in the village of Vid, and enjoy some free time in Makarska. Brac. Visit the village of Skrip, the oldest settlement on Brac island, the Native Museum and Lovrecina Cove with its 6th-century Basilica. Tilurij and Sinj. Discover Tiljurij's important 1st-century 7th Roman Legion camp, visit the Regional Museum and the historic town of Sinj.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ: The locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge and bar. There is a dedicated lounge with outdoor terrace and bar serving free local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, these can only be consumed in the lounge.

278 rooms.

You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Croatia’s Hidden Treasures. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Heathrow or Gatwick to Split with the scheduled services of Croatia Airlines or charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines dependent on date of departure. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: October 29, 2019 Holiday code: AV178.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Ten breakfasts, three lunches and nine dinners Seven full-days of visits to historical and archaeological sites Talks by a local academic Saga tour manager Porterage at all hotels Tourist visa** l

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Itinerary: Day 1-2: UK-Tashkent. Fly overnight to Tashkent, stay overnight at the Lotte City Palace (4Q), or similar hotel. Meet the Professor of Archaeology, visit the Museum of History, the Muyi-Mubarak Mosque and the Khast-Imam complex. Day 3: Tashkent-Urgench-Khiva. Fly to Urgench. Visit Ayzkala fortress with lunch in yurt camp. Transfer to Khiva. Stay overnight at the Asia Khiva (3Q) or similar hotel. Short city tour of Itchan Kala. Day 4: Khiva to Bukhara. Tour Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Kunya-Ark Castle and Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah. Journey across the Red Desert to Bukhara. Stay three nights at the Asia Bukhara (3Q) or similar hotel. Day 5: Bukhara. See key sights including the 10th-century Samanids Mausoleum, Citadel Ark and the 12th century minaret Kalon, the Kalyan Mosque and Miri Arab Madrassah. Day 6: Bukhara. Visit Paykend settlement, dubbed the Asian Pompeii. Continue to Varakhsha to see the remains of this oasis city. Day 7: Bukhara to Shakhrisabz and Samarkand. Visit the ancient settlements of Kasbi, Bazda, see the remains of Erkurgan and ruins of Kesh.Two nights at the Grand Samarkand (4Q) or similar hotel. Day 8: Samarkand. Visit the Afrosiyab Museum and the archaeological sites of Kafyr-kala and Jartepa. Day 9: Samarkand to Tashkent. Admire Registan Square, visit Guri Emir Mausoleum, then take the bullet train to Tashkent. Stay two nights at Lotte City Palace (4Q) or similar hotel. Day 10: Tashkent.

Transfer to the archaeological site of Kharashkent. Day 11: Tashkent-UK. Sightseeing tour before your return flight to the UK.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing including savings as advertised. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Uzbekistan Airways. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £199, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

SOLIN

See the Roman ruins of Salona

See the Miri Arab madrassah in Bukhara

Croatia's Hidden Treasures 7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1019^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at lunch and dinner Five excursions and 9 visits Two archaeology talks Archaeology host and dedicated Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Porterage at your hotel Return flights and transfers l

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Local Flights Your Programme Split and Salona: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace in Split, and the Archaeological Museum.

Continue to Salona, where Roman remains include an amphitheatre, basilicas and aquaduct. Klis and Trogir: Visit the impressive hilltop fortress of Klis and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir, the 15th-century Fortress Kamerlengo and the Cathedral of St Lawrence. Narona and Makarska. The Roman remains of Narona include temples and houses. Visit Narona Archaeological Museum in the village of Vid, and enjoy some free time in Makarska. Brac. Visit the village of Skrip, the oldest settlement on Brac island, the Native Museum and Lovrecina Cove with its 6th-century Basilica. Tilurij and Sinj. Discover Tiljurij's important 1st-century 7th Roman Legion camp, visit the Regional Museum and the historic town of Sinj.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ: The locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge and bar. There is a dedicated lounge with outdoor terrace and bar serving free local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, these can only be consumed in the lounge.

278 rooms.

You can extend your holiday at the Meteor Hotel.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Croatia’s Hidden Treasures. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flight from Heathrow or Gatwick to Split with the scheduled services of Croatia Airlines or charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines dependent on date of departure. Prices are subject to availability and may change. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: October 29, 2019 Holiday code: AV178.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Ten breakfasts, three lunches and nine dinners Seven full-days of visits to historical and archaeological sites Talks by a local academic Saga tour manager Porterage at all hotels Tourist visa** l

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Transfer to the archaeological site of Kharashkent. Day 11: Tashkent-UK. Sightseeing tour before your return flight to the UK.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing including savings as advertised. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Uzbekistan Airways. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £199, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE Spot whales and dolphins off the Azores, venture into Borneo’s rainforest or watch a variety of migratory birds as they visit the Spanish wetlands. These holidays are perfect if you’re wild about nature.

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MAKARSKA RIVIERA

The magnificent marsh harrier

SPAIN

A pair of woodchat shrikes

Birdwatching in Croatia

Birdwatching in Almeria

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 8 (£1149) and Sep 12, 2019 (£1229).

Holiday code: AB09Y.

Departing: Sep 21 (Limited availability) and 28 (£1119 £1099), 2019. Holiday code: AB008

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at lunch and dinner Five birdwatching excursions Local birdwatching guide and services of a Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Exclusive Saga lounge Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Porterage at your hotel Return flights and transfers

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 13 hours a day Wine and water at lunch and dinner Five birdwatching excursions Five birdwatching briefings from your wildlife host Wildlife host and Saga representative Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel

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Croatia is home not only to scenic landscapes and historic cities, but an impressive variety of birds which you can watch for on this exciting holiday Your programme Biokovo Mountain: The Biokovo range has a wealth of plant and animal life. look out for birds such as the Short-toed eagle, the scops owl and eagle owl. River Neretva: The Neretva valley is a protected area and important bird area. Cruise the delta and watch for bitterns and Baillon’s crakes. Krka National Park: This park with its rivers, waterfalls and lakes is home to native and migratory birds. River Cetina: Here you'll find grasslands, forests and wetlands, a landscape that supports goosander, little bittern, rock partridge and the common crane.

Pantan Reserve and Trogir: The Pantan nature reserve provides an ideal habitat for many wetland birds. Later visit the historic harbour town of Trogir.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ: Situated in front of an attractive shingle beach on the Makarska riviera, the locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor pool, restaurant, two bars and a Saga lounge where free drinks may be consumed. 278 bedrooms.

Discover the birds of Almeria on this exciting birdwatching holiday.

Visit the Natural Parks of Cabo de Gata and Los Véléz, explore desert and mountain areas and spend a day at the wetlands, as you watch for the many and varied species of birds.

Your Programme… Cabo de Gata Natural Park – the marshes and wetlands: This park is a protected area, Biosphere Reserve and Special Bird Protection Area. Look out here for the marsh harrier, hoopoe and greater flamingo. Cabo de Gata Natural Park – the Steppes and Gypsum: In these areas you may see the blue rock thrush, black wheatear, little owls and perhaps even a bee-eater. Tabernas desert and mid arid mountain: This arid semi-desert region is home to the lark, European roller, wagtails, kestrels. If you're lucky, you may spot a golden eagle! The west coast of Almeria – wetlands: Here waterbirds include Andouin and slender-billed gulls, shelduck and shoveller ducks, egrets and more.

Los Vélez Natural Park: This diverse park is a 'special protection zone' whose 'stars' include the griffon vulture and lesser kestrel.

Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata QQQQ This locally rated 4-star beachfront hotel is just a short distance from Cabo de Gata Natural Park. With gardens and two outdoor pools this modern, 230-room hotel makes an ideal base for relaxing after a day bird watching.

You can extend your holiday at Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

SAVE £20 ^on Sep 28 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

book by Feb 28, 2019

Birdwatching in Croatia. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Split with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Birdwatching in Almeria. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Almeria with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change.

Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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BIRDWATCHING

MAKARSKA RIVIERA

The magnificent marsh harrier

SPAIN

A pair of woodchat shrikes

Birdwatching in Croatia

Birdwatching in Almeria

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1149^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1099^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Departing: May 8 (£1149) and Sep 12, 2019 (£1229).

Holiday code: AB09Y.

Departing: Sep 21 (Limited availability) and 28 (£1119 £1099), 2019. Holiday code: AB008

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Local wine and water at lunch and dinner Five birdwatching excursions Local birdwatching guide and services of a Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Exclusive Saga lounge Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Porterage at your hotel Return flights and transfers

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 13 hours a day Wine and water at lunch and dinner Five birdwatching excursions Five birdwatching briefings from your wildlife host Wildlife host and Saga representative Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel

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Croatia is home not only to scenic landscapes and historic cities, but an impressive variety of birds which you can watch for on this exciting holiday Your programme Biokovo Mountain: The Biokovo range has a wealth of plant and animal life. look out for birds such as the Short-toed eagle, the scops owl and eagle owl. River Neretva: The Neretva valley is a protected area and important bird area. Cruise the delta and watch for bitterns and Baillon’s crakes. Krka National Park: This park with its rivers, waterfalls and lakes is home to native and migratory birds. River Cetina: Here you'll find grasslands, forests and wetlands, a landscape that supports goosander, little bittern, rock partridge and the common crane.

Pantan Reserve and Trogir: The Pantan nature reserve provides an ideal habitat for many wetland birds. Later visit the historic harbour town of Trogir.

Meteor Hotel QQQQ: Situated in front of an attractive shingle beach on the Makarska riviera, the locally rated 4-star Meteor Hotel has an indoor pool, restaurant, two bars and a Saga lounge where free drinks may be consumed. 278 bedrooms.

Discover the birds of Almeria on this exciting birdwatching holiday.

Visit the Natural Parks of Cabo de Gata and Los Véléz, explore desert and mountain areas and spend a day at the wetlands, as you watch for the many and varied species of birds.

Your Programme… Cabo de Gata Natural Park – the marshes and wetlands: This park is a protected area, Biosphere Reserve and Special Bird Protection Area. Look out here for the marsh harrier, hoopoe and greater flamingo. Cabo de Gata Natural Park – the Steppes and Gypsum: In these areas you may see the blue rock thrush, black wheatear, little owls and perhaps even a bee-eater. Tabernas desert and mid arid mountain: This arid semi-desert region is home to the lark, European roller, wagtails, kestrels. If you're lucky, you may spot a golden eagle! The west coast of Almeria – wetlands: Here waterbirds include Andouin and slender-billed gulls, shelduck and shoveller ducks, egrets and more.

Los Vélez Natural Park: This diverse park is a 'special protection zone' whose 'stars' include the griffon vulture and lesser kestrel.

Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata QQQQ This locally rated 4-star beachfront hotel is just a short distance from Cabo de Gata Natural Park. With gardens and two outdoor pools this modern, 230-room hotel makes an ideal base for relaxing after a day bird watching.

You can extend your holiday at Hotel Barceló Cabo de Gata.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £50

SAVE £20 ^on Sep 28 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you

on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

book by Feb 28, 2019

Birdwatching in Croatia. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Split with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Birdwatching in Almeria. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Almeria with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change.

Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/ holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

Please quote SPN34

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To find out more visit saga.co.uk/birdwatching-spain

SPAIN

Birdwatching in Huelva Visit one of Europe's most important wetland reserves in Andalusia, and spot a great variety of birds on this migratory route between Europe and Africa

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £949^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Wine and water at lunch and dinner Five excursions Wildlife host and Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Porterage at your hotel l

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Local Flights Saga Lounge Plus Occidental Isla Cristina QQQQ The locally rated 4-star Occidental Isla Cristina is a large Andalusian-style resort hotel, with an unspoilt beach setting.

Facilities include a buffet-style restaurant, lobby bar and free bar open from 11am to 11pm. Other facilities include a fitness centre, outdoor pools, free Wi-Fi, beauty salon and sauna (both extra charge). All 233 air-conditioned rooms have a balcony or terrace, television, free Wi-Fi, a telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and safe.

Your programme Northern Doñana National Park: Visit one of Europe's most important wetland reserves which is home to 125 species of birds and a further 125 migratory species.

If you're lucky, you may spot the rare marbled teal.

Huelva's countryside: This countryside visit will reveal smaller birds and their more significant raptors – look out for the black-winged kite.

Donana National Park

Occidental Isla Cristina

Sierra Pelada and Andevalo: This Special Protection Area is rich in mammal and birdlife, and known for its Black Vulture colony. Andevalo is an important breeding ground for raptors.

Marismas del Odiel and Laguna del Portil: The wetland reserve is a stopping place for migratory birds and the ideal habitat for waders, and water birds such as the spoonbill and flamingo.

Western Doñana area: Birds such as the Purple Swamphen may be seen here and resident species include the glossy ibis and egrets.

A pair of colourful European bee-eaters

Extend your holiday

7 nights from £329. All inclusive. Stay an extra week at the Occidental Isla Cristina and enjoy two included excursions to Cape Trafalgar and Conil, and Cadiz. Please note there will not be a birdwatching programme or guide during your extra week. Please call for details.

SAVE £20 ^on Nov 14, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Prices from: Apr 11, 2019 May 2 Nov 14 7 nights Limited availability 1099 969 949 Birdwatching in Huelva. Holiday code: AB015. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

BORNEO

Borneo Rainforest Wildlife Adventure Enjoy this exhilarating tour of a lifetime, travelling into Borneo's rainforests and watching for unique wildlife at close-quarters.

14 nights from £3099^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§

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Departing: Oct 5 (£3099), 2019 and May 23 (£3199), 2020. Holiday code: AW12A. Including VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight • 35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners Excursions and visits… Visit to Kinabalu National Park • Trek in Kinabalu National Park and visit the Canopy Walkway • Evening cruise on the Menanggol River • Two wildlife-spotting cruises on Kinabatangan River • Visit to Gomantong Caves • Visit to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary • Sepilok Orang-utan Centre • Sun Bear Conservation Centre • Rainforest Discovery Centre • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary • Sandakan sightseeing tour

Explore the rainforests of Borneo

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ACTIVITY LEVEL

Day 1: UK-Kota Kinabalu. Fly overnight to Kota Kinabalu. Day 2: Kota Kinabalu.

Stay overnight in Kota Kinabalu, enjoy a welcome dinner. D Day 3: Kinabalu National Park. Journey through the Crocker Ridge to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Centre for Plant Diversity, where you’ll stay for three nights. Explore a nature trail and visit a mountain garden. B, L, D Day 4: Kinabalu.

Visit the Lowland dipterocarp forest. Take a short trek into the forest to the Canopy Walkway from where you can observe rainforest wildlife. Visit the butterfly garden and follow trails in search of further wildlife. B, L, D Day 5: Kinabalu. Drive to Mesilau and follow a nature trail, offering opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife spotting. B, L, D Day 6: Sukau. Travel the infamous ‘Sandakan Track’ route to Sukau where you’ll stay for three nights. Listen for the sounds of animals, birds and insects on an evening rainforest cruise along the Menanggol River, watching for proboscis

monkeys. B, L, D Day 7: Sukau. Explore the dense lowland rainforests on an upriver trip, looking out for exotic birds, macaques and Silver Leaf Monkeys. B, L, D Day 8: Sukau. Journey down river today, watching for wildlife which may include crocodiles, civet cats and the proboscis monkey. B, L, D Day 9: Sandakan. Travel to Sandakan where you’ll stay for three nights. Pause en-route at the Gomantong Caves where locals collect edible birds’ nests. Visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary where you can observe these fascinating primates. Perhaps enjoy a mangrove forest walk. B, L, D Day 10: Sandakan. Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre – projects that rescue and rehabilitate animals with the goal of returning them to the wild. B, L, D Day 11: Sandakan.Visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre, situated in the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve.

Explore trails and paths in the forest, enjoy birdwatching, see the dipterocarp trees and view the rainforest from the

SAVE an additional £100 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

suspension bridge. B, L, D Day 12: Manukan Island. Enjoy a city tour of Sandakan, including the Central Market, Chinese Temple, St Michael’s Church, Sim Sim with its stilt houses, and the Australian Prisoner of War Memorial. Fly to Kota Kinabalu, and transfer to Manukan Island for a two-night stay. B, L, D Day 13: Manukan Island. Manukan Island is part of the Marine National Park. Watch for lizards and ground birds such as megapodes, or perhaps visit Gaya Island, home to pangolin and flying squirrels. B, L, D Days 14-15: Manukan Island-Kota Kinabalu-UK. Transfer to Kota Kinabalu for your return overnight flight to the UK, arriving the next day.B Accommodation… Marriott Kota Kinabalu (4*) • Hill Lodge (3*), Kinabalu National Park • Bukit Melapi Lodge (2*), Sukau • Sabah Hotel Sandakan (4*) • Manukan Island Resort (4*).

You may be able to extend your holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Brunei or Manukan Island. Please call for details.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow with the scheduled services of Malaysia Airlines. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £399, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

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BIRDWATCHING

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/birdwatching-cadiz

SPAIN

Birdwatching in Cadiz Visit some of Europe's most important wetland reserves, and spot a great variety of birds on this migratory route between Europe and Africa

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: Sep 16 (£1099 £999), 2019.

Holiday code: AB029.

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Each room has a television, telephone, safe (extra charge), hairdryer and fridge.

Tarifa and the Estrecho Natural Park: Estrecho Natural Park has a diverse habitat, making it an ideal place to spot flocking black kites, white storks or honey buzzards La Janda and Alcornocales Natural Park: La Janda, once an old lake but now dried up and used as farming land, consists of a variety of habitats, ideal for welcoming millions of birds through all seasons.

Sanlucar de Barrameda salt pans and marshes of the River Guadalquivir, the Cadiz side of Doñana: Sanlucar de Barrameda is a picturesque town where saltmarshes and salt pans can be found full of birdlife. Perhaps see squacco heron,

Andalusia is a haven for wildlife

Donaña National Park

glossy ibis and calandra lark, as well as waders, gulls and terns. You may even spot one of the newest birds on the Spanish list, the little swift.

La Brena and Barbate Marshes Natural Park: This area, south-west of Cadiz, comprises several ecosystems and is used by breeding species such a yellow-legged gull, jackdaw, cattle egret and peregrine falcon. The area was also selected to reintroduce an extremely rare bird, the Northern bald ibis.

Sierra de Grazalema: The Grazalema Natural Park is a paradise for walkers, birdwatchers and photographers. You’ll also visit the Penon de Zaframagon where

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the largest colony of griffin vultures in Europe can be found – other birds found in this location include, the eagle owl, blue rock thrush and black wheatear among others.

Extend your holiday

7 nights from £450. All inclusive. Stay an extra week at the Globales Reina Cristina (Algecuras, Gibraltar) and enjoy two included excursions to Cape Trafalgar and Conil, and Cadiz. Please note there will not be a birdwatching programme or guide during your extra week.

Please call for details.

SAVE £100 ^on Sep 16, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Birdwatching in Cadiz. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Heathrow to Gibralter with the scheduled services of British Airways.

Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE

BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE

PORTUGAL

Spot flamingoes in the Algarve

AZORES

Keep an eye out for whales

Birdwatching in the Algarve

Whale Watching in the Azores

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1369^

14 nights from £2719^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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

Departing: October 17, 2019.

Holiday code: AB302

Departing: May 18 (£2719) and Jun 1, (£2719), 2019.

Holiday code: AWI25

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Your Programme Discover the birds of the Algarve on this special holiday with five visits to areas ranging from wetlands to steppe: Lagoa dos Salgados (half day). This coastal freshwater lagoon is an 'Important Bird Area' with some 200 species recorded here including the flamingo, glossy ibis and Squacco heron.

Ria Formosa (full day). Over 300 species of bird can be found in this stunning wetland, plus some 30,000 migratory visitors and wintering species such as the Red-crested Pochard. Sagres (full day). The Sagres peninsula in the far south west is noted for raptors, including the booted eagle, plus steppe, seabird and migratory species. Eastern Algarve (full day). The Castro Marim wetlands are one of Portugal's most important wetlands where over 200 species visit or reside. Baixo Alentejo (full day).

The steppe landscape of Alentejo province includes the Special Protection Area of Castro Verde. Look out for great and little bustards as well as raptors, including kites and even eagles.

Packed lunches are included on full-day visits.

Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ This locally rated 5-star hotel has a restaurant, coffee and snack bars, and free bar open from noon to 11pm serving selected local drinks. Facilities include two outdoor saltwater pools, gym, and spa (charges apply). 260 bedrooms

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Birdwatching in the Algarve. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Please note this holiday involves some long but rewarding walks.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Fin whales, humpback whales, sperm whales and dolphins are just some of the wonderful cetaceans that you'll be watching for on this special wildlife holiday in the unspoilt islands of the Azores.

Day 1: UK-São Miguel. Fly to Ponta Delgada for a four-night stay at Hotel Marina Atlantico (4Q). Day 2: São Miguel. Whale watching trip to Ponta Delgada Bay. Day 3: São Miguel. Optional excursion to Sete Cidades lake. Day 4: São Miguel. Visit Furnas and Nordeste. Day 5: São Miguel-Faial. Fly to Faial for a four-night stay at the Hotel do Canal (4Q) in Horta. Day 6: Faial.

Join a whale-watching excursion. Day 7: Island tour. Optional tour to the Capelinhos Museological Nucleus and volcanic crater. Day 8: Pico. Visit the whaling museum and cetaceans observation base on Pico Island. Day 9: Faial-Terceira.

Fly to Angra do Heroismo for a four-night stay at the Terceira Mar Hotel (4Q). Day 10: Terceira. Whale-watching trip. Day 11: Terceira. Island tour including Monte Brasil peninsula and the summit of Serra do Cume. Day 12: Terceira. Optional visit to the volcanic cave of Algar do Carvão. Day 13: Terceira-São Miguel. Fly to São Miguel, stay a further two nights at the Hotel Marina Atlântico. Day 14: São Miguel. Optional whale-watching excursion. Day 15: São Miguel-UK. Fly back to the UK.

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Whale Watching in the Azores. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Ponta Delgada with the scheduled services of Azores Airlines. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE

PORTUGAL

Spot flamingoes in the Algarve

AZORES

Keep an eye out for whales

Birdwatching in the Algarve

Whale Watching in the Azores

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1369^

14 nights from £2719^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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

Departing: October 17, 2019.

Holiday code: AB302

Departing: May 18 (£2719) and Jun 1, (£2719), 2019.

Holiday code: AWI25

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Ria Formosa (full day). Over 300 species of bird can be found in this stunning wetland, plus some 30,000 migratory visitors and wintering species such as the Red-crested Pochard. Sagres (full day). The Sagres peninsula in the far south west is noted for raptors, including the booted eagle, plus steppe, seabird and migratory species. Eastern Algarve (full day). The Castro Marim wetlands are one of Portugal's most important wetlands where over 200 species visit or reside. Baixo Alentejo (full day).

The steppe landscape of Alentejo province includes the Special Protection Area of Castro Verde. Look out for great and little bustards as well as raptors, including kites and even eagles.

Packed lunches are included on full-day visits.

Vidamar Resort Algarve QQQQQ This locally rated 5-star hotel has a restaurant, coffee and snack bars, and free bar open from noon to 11pm serving selected local drinks. Facilities include two outdoor saltwater pools, gym, and spa (charges apply). 260 bedrooms

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Birdwatching in the Algarve. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Faro with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 (7 nights) or £54 (14 nights) applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Please note this holiday involves some long but rewarding walks.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Fin whales, humpback whales, sperm whales and dolphins are just some of the wonderful cetaceans that you'll be watching for on this special wildlife holiday in the unspoilt islands of the Azores.

Day 1: UK-São Miguel. Fly to Ponta Delgada for a four-night stay at Hotel Marina Atlantico (4Q). Day 2: São Miguel. Whale watching trip to Ponta Delgada Bay. Day 3: São Miguel. Optional excursion to Sete Cidades lake. Day 4: São Miguel. Visit Furnas and Nordeste. Day 5: São Miguel-Faial. Fly to Faial for a four-night stay at the Hotel do Canal (4Q) in Horta. Day 6: Faial.

Join a whale-watching excursion. Day 7: Island tour. Optional tour to the Capelinhos Museological Nucleus and volcanic crater. Day 8: Pico. Visit the whaling museum and cetaceans observation base on Pico Island. Day 9: Faial-Terceira.

Fly to Angra do Heroismo for a four-night stay at the Terceira Mar Hotel (4Q). Day 10: Terceira. Whale-watching trip. Day 11: Terceira. Island tour including Monte Brasil peninsula and the summit of Serra do Cume. Day 12: Terceira. Optional visit to the volcanic cave of Algar do Carvão. Day 13: Terceira-São Miguel. Fly to São Miguel, stay a further two nights at the Hotel Marina Atlântico. Day 14: São Miguel. Optional whale-watching excursion. Day 15: São Miguel-UK. Fly back to the UK.

SAVE £50 on all advertised departures when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 Whale Watching in the Azores. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Ponta Delgada with the scheduled services of Azores Airlines. § A reduction of £54 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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ART APPRECIATION Admire the works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt in Amsterdam during a cruise along the Dutch waterways, see pieces from the Italian Renaissance and the French Impressionists as you explore Cardiff’s National Museum, or visit the sculptures of Antony Gormley. These holidays are a master stroke.

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Museum Square, Amsterdam

DURHAM

Newcastle Laing Art Gallery

The Dutch Golden Age: A Voyage of Discovery Rex Rheni hhh SAGA EXCLUSIVE

7 nights from £1149^

Art in the North East 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499 Departing: October 18, 2019.

Holiday code: AT115.

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Local Flights A week-long cruise gives you access to Amsterdam's finest museums and the artistic treasures of Haarlem, Rotterdam and The Hague…

Your Programme… Travel back to the 17th century when painters such as Vermeer and Rembrandt thrived, and the Netherlands led the way in maritime trade and art. You'll have open access to the most renowned attractions with your Museum Card. Spend time in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, see the Van Gogh Museum, and explore at your leisure. (Return transfers to the museum area included in Amsterdam.) Cruise to Haarlem for the chance to visit the Frans Hals Museum, discover Rotterdam’s museum district, and join an excursion to The Hague for the chance to see Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis. Back on board, enjoy three fascinating talks from an art historian.

Itinerary: Amsterdam • Haarlem • Amsterdam • Rotterdam • Gouda • Amsterdam.

Your programme Three full-day excursions are included with visits to: Durham Cathedral and the Bowes Museum: A guided walking tour of the medieval city of Durham, includes a visit to the UNESCO-protected Durham Cathedral. Visit the Bowes Museum with its fine collections, including art works by El Greco and Goya, decorative arts, ceramics, and more.

Sunderland Museum and Laing Art Gallery: Sunderland Museum's collections include natural history, geology, ship building and coal mining, plus 19th and 20th-century British art including works by Lowry and Burne-Jones. Visit Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle to discover British paintings and watercolours from the 18th century to the present day.

Shipley Art Gallery and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Shipley Art Gallery’s collections include nearly 800 paintings and some 700 exhibits including ceramics, glass and metalwork. Contrast these with striking modern works at the Baltic Centre, a landmark industrial building beside the River Tyne in Gateshead. Angel of the North: Stop on your return journey to your hotel on either day 3 or 4 to see Antony Gormley's iconic work.

Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: This modern 4-star hotel has views of the River Wear and Durham Castle. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor pool and spa (charges apply). 207 bedrooms.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Aug 6, 2019 Passenger Deck 1299 1149 Main Deck 1469 1419 Promenade Deck 1599 1449 Cruise code AT091 The Dutch Golden Age-A Voyage of Discovery. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sole occupancy cabins are available. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability.For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Museums and attractions valid with the Museum Card may vary, but we guarantee entry to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

Please note: The historic city of Durham is built on a hill and your included guided walking tour starting from your hotel will include steps, cobbled streets and steep inclines.

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DUTCH WATERWAYS

Museum Square, Amsterdam

DURHAM

Newcastle Laing Art Gallery

The Dutch Golden Age: A Voyage of Discovery Rex Rheni hhh SAGA EXCLUSIVE

7 nights from £1149^

Art in the North East 4 nights HALF BOARD from £499 Departing: October 18, 2019.

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Local Flights A week-long cruise gives you access to Amsterdam's finest museums and the artistic treasures of Haarlem, Rotterdam and The Hague…

Your Programme… Travel back to the 17th century when painters such as Vermeer and Rembrandt thrived, and the Netherlands led the way in maritime trade and art. You'll have open access to the most renowned attractions with your Museum Card. Spend time in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, see the Van Gogh Museum, and explore at your leisure. (Return transfers to the museum area included in Amsterdam.) Cruise to Haarlem for the chance to visit the Frans Hals Museum, discover Rotterdam’s museum district, and join an excursion to The Hague for the chance to see Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis. Back on board, enjoy three fascinating talks from an art historian.

Itinerary: Amsterdam • Haarlem • Amsterdam • Rotterdam • Gouda • Amsterdam.

Your programme Three full-day excursions are included with visits to: Durham Cathedral and the Bowes Museum: A guided walking tour of the medieval city of Durham, includes a visit to the UNESCO-protected Durham Cathedral. Visit the Bowes Museum with its fine collections, including art works by El Greco and Goya, decorative arts, ceramics, and more.

Sunderland Museum and Laing Art Gallery: Sunderland Museum's collections include natural history, geology, ship building and coal mining, plus 19th and 20th-century British art including works by Lowry and Burne-Jones. Visit Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle to discover British paintings and watercolours from the 18th century to the present day.

Shipley Art Gallery and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Shipley Art Gallery’s collections include nearly 800 paintings and some 700 exhibits including ceramics, glass and metalwork. Contrast these with striking modern works at the Baltic Centre, a landmark industrial building beside the River Tyne in Gateshead. Angel of the North: Stop on your return journey to your hotel on either day 3 or 4 to see Antony Gormley's iconic work.

Radisson Blu Hotel – Durham QQQQ: This modern 4-star hotel has views of the River Wear and Durham Castle. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor pool and spa (charges apply). 207 bedrooms.

SAVE up to £150^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Aug 6, 2019 Passenger Deck 1299 1149 Main Deck 1469 1419 Promenade Deck 1599 1449 Cruise code AT091 The Dutch Golden Age-A Voyage of Discovery. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. Sole occupancy cabins are available. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability.For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Museums and attractions valid with the Museum Card may vary, but we guarantee entry to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Some of the highlights may only be seen on optional excursions at an additional cost, or by exploring independently.

Please note: The historic city of Durham is built on a hill and your included guided walking tour starting from your hotel will include steps, cobbled streets and steep inclines.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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LIVERPOOL

The Albert Dock, Liverpool

BIRMINGHAM

Walsall’s New Art Gallery

Liverpool's Art Collections

Art Treasures of Birmingham

4 nights HALF BOARD from £429^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £399^

Departing: May 9, June 6, September 5 and October 3, 2019.

Holiday code: AT007.

Departing: April 15 (£399), July 15, 29, Aug 19 (£429), 2019 Holiday code: AT057.

All breakfasts and dinners Welcome drink Three excursions with five visits Two talks Guided tour of Liverpool Expert host and Saga host Porterage in your hotel Cancellation rights

All breakfasts and dinners Six visits Three talks Expert host and Saga host Welcome drink Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

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Discover some of Liverpool's diverse art collections and galleries, plus talks from your expert host and a guided tour of the city.

Your Programme Look forward to a holiday enriched with fascinating talks and excursions to the venues below. Because your art gallery visits are unguided, you can decide what you'd like to see most and explore independently. Three full-day excursions are included with visits to: Liverpool Tate Gallery: See works from the Tate Collection plus pieces by Lucian Freud and David Hockney. Lady Lever Art Gallery: Famed for its 18th-century British paintings, furniture and Wedgwood, plus Chinese porcelain, tapestries, embroideries and classical antiquities. Walker Art Gallery: Works by Degas and Rembrandt, as well as modern British art

by Lucian Freud and Gilbert and George. Chester Cathedral Enjoy a tour of this beautiful Cathedral, taking in the stained glass, 14th century choir stalls, nave and fascinating history and architecture. Anthony Gormley’s Another Place at Crosby Beach: Marvel at the 100 6'2" tall cast-iron figures created by the Angel of the North sculptor. Liverpool tour: Enjoy an informative guided tour of the city and Cathedrals in the company of a local expert.

From the Pre-Raphaelites to Epstein, explore some of the important art collections in and around Birmingham.

Your programme Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery:Discover some of the 3,000 paintings and drawings, prints and decorative art that make up one of the world's most important Pre-Raphaelite collections. Birmingham Cathedral: See more Pre-Raphaelite 'treasures' as you visit the cathedral, famous for its stunning stained glass windows designed by Burne-Jones and produced

by William Morris & Co. The New Art Gallery, Walsall: Completed in 1999, this spacious and contemporary gallery is particularly famed for the Garman Ryan Collection, formed by Jacob Epstein's widow and a friend, after the artist's death. The collection includes works by Epstein and also Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Freud. The Barber Institute of Fine Art: Part of the University of Birmingham, the Barber Institute houses a small but remarkable collection of European fine art, including works

by Monet, Rubens and Gainsborough. The collection ranges from important Renaissance to Impressionist works, housed in one of Birmingham's finest art deco buildings. Wightwick Manor: This Aesthetic Movement house was left to the National Trust in 1937 and contains an important Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts collection. Enjoy paintings and drawings by artists including Rossetti and Holman Hunt, textiles by Morris & Co and ceramics by De Morgan. Wolverhampton Art Gallery: This handsome gallery opened in 1884. View its Georgian and Victorian galleries, and collection of contemporary art.

Crowne Plaza Liverpool – John Lennon Airport QQQQ From the vintage aircraft outside to its Art Deco styling, enjoy the unique character of this 4-star hotel, converted from what was the airport terminal. Situated seven miles from Liverpool centre, the hotel has 164 bedrooms.

Conference Aston Hotel QQQQ The locally rated 4-star Conference Aston Hotel is a stylish and contemporary hotel located on the Aston University Campus, just steps from the city centre. It is a five-minute stroll from the renowned Bullring shopping centre. The hotel has 163 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availabilitySingle rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Single rooms at no extra cost*

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ART APPRECIATION

ART APPRECIATION

LIVERPOOL

The Albert Dock, Liverpool

BIRMINGHAM

Walsall’s New Art Gallery

Liverpool's Art Collections

Art Treasures of Birmingham

4 nights HALF BOARD from £429^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £399^

Departing: May 9, June 6, September 5 and October 3, 2019.

Holiday code: AT007.

Departing: April 15 (£399), July 15, 29, Aug 19 (£429), 2019 Holiday code: AT057.

All breakfasts and dinners Welcome drink Three excursions with five visits Two talks Guided tour of Liverpool Expert host and Saga host Porterage in your hotel Cancellation rights

All breakfasts and dinners Six visits Three talks Expert host and Saga host Welcome drink Porterage at your hotel Cancellation rights

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Discover some of Liverpool's diverse art collections and galleries, plus talks from your expert host and a guided tour of the city.

Your Programme Look forward to a holiday enriched with fascinating talks and excursions to the venues below. Because your art gallery visits are unguided, you can decide what you'd like to see most and explore independently. Three full-day excursions are included with visits to: Liverpool Tate Gallery: See works from the Tate Collection plus pieces by Lucian Freud and David Hockney. Lady Lever Art Gallery: Famed for its 18th-century British paintings, furniture and Wedgwood, plus Chinese porcelain, tapestries, embroideries and classical antiquities. Walker Art Gallery: Works by Degas and Rembrandt, as well as modern British art

by Lucian Freud and Gilbert and George. Chester Cathedral Enjoy a tour of this beautiful Cathedral, taking in the stained glass, 14th century choir stalls, nave and fascinating history and architecture. Anthony Gormley’s Another Place at Crosby Beach: Marvel at the 100 6'2" tall cast-iron figures created by the Angel of the North sculptor. Liverpool tour: Enjoy an informative guided tour of the city and Cathedrals in the company of a local expert.

From the Pre-Raphaelites to Epstein, explore some of the important art collections in and around Birmingham.

Your programme Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery:Discover some of the 3,000 paintings and drawings, prints and decorative art that make up one of the world's most important Pre-Raphaelite collections. Birmingham Cathedral: See more Pre-Raphaelite 'treasures' as you visit the cathedral, famous for its stunning stained glass windows designed by Burne-Jones and produced

by William Morris & Co. The New Art Gallery, Walsall: Completed in 1999, this spacious and contemporary gallery is particularly famed for the Garman Ryan Collection, formed by Jacob Epstein's widow and a friend, after the artist's death. The collection includes works by Epstein and also Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Freud. The Barber Institute of Fine Art: Part of the University of Birmingham, the Barber Institute houses a small but remarkable collection of European fine art, including works

by Monet, Rubens and Gainsborough. The collection ranges from important Renaissance to Impressionist works, housed in one of Birmingham's finest art deco buildings. Wightwick Manor: This Aesthetic Movement house was left to the National Trust in 1937 and contains an important Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts collection. Enjoy paintings and drawings by artists including Rossetti and Holman Hunt, textiles by Morris & Co and ceramics by De Morgan. Wolverhampton Art Gallery: This handsome gallery opened in 1884. View its Georgian and Victorian galleries, and collection of contemporary art.

Crowne Plaza Liverpool – John Lennon Airport QQQQ From the vintage aircraft outside to its Art Deco styling, enjoy the unique character of this 4-star hotel, converted from what was the airport terminal. Situated seven miles from Liverpool centre, the hotel has 164 bedrooms.

Conference Aston Hotel QQQQ The locally rated 4-star Conference Aston Hotel is a stylish and contemporary hotel located on the Aston University Campus, just steps from the city centre. It is a five-minute stroll from the renowned Bullring shopping centre. The hotel has 163 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availabilitySingle rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Single rooms at no extra cost*

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

ART APPRECIATION

Windsor Castle sits on the banks of the Thames

Art Across Four Counties for Solos Travellers 4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ Departing: August 5 and 19, 2019 (£539 £519) Holiday code: AT100.

All breakfasts and dinners Three excursions with five visits Four talks Art host Saga host Welcome drink Porterage at your conference centre Cancellation rights.

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If you love art, indulge your passion on this four-night holiday for solo travellers, featuring exciting visits, four included art talks from your specialist host and a stay in a comfortable conference centre.

Your Programme Syon House: Owned by the same family for 400 years, this grand and historic house boasts sublime interiors, elegant gardens and parkland. Osterley Park: Set within 18th century formal gardens this palatial mansion is set amidst beautiful parkland. Ashmolean Museum: From modern art to Greek sculpture, the collections of this world-famous museum will hold you spell-bound. Christchurch Picture Gallery Museum: Wander through this important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings including works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, and van Dyck. Windsor Castle: Spend a full day at this famous castle, whose State Apartments house some of the Royal Collection's finest paintings.

Visit saga.co.uk/art-counties Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of parkland, this three-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and 100 bedrooms.

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Gloucester Cathedral

Fine Art in the West 5 nights HALF BOARD from £569^ Departing: October 20, 2019 Holiday code: AT085.

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Seek out artistic treasures across a range of galleries and tour the mighty Gloucester Cathedral.

Your Programme Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum and Gloucester Cathedral: Admire works from the Art and Crafts movement at the recently redeveloped Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum.

You'll also visit Gloucester Cathedral, with its 14th-century stained glass and beautiful architecture. National Museum in Cardiff: The collections of this national museum span some 500 years and include works from Renaissance Italy to French impressionists. Victoria Art Gallery and The Holburne in Bath: Bath's Victoria Art Gallery has an impressive art collection and includes works by Gainsborough, Sickert and Zoffany.

The elegant Holburne Museum houses the former collection of Sir Thomas Holburne, including works of art, ceramics and sculpture. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery: Enjoy works ranging from old masters to modern and Victorian.

Visit saga.co.uk/west-art Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: Stay five nights in this elegant 4-star Georgian house hotel set in 12 acres of park. 72 bedrooms.

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out..For the latest prices and offers, visit saga. co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

ART APPRECIATION

Windsor Castle sits on the banks of the Thames

Art Across Four Counties for Solos Travellers 4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^ Departing: August 5 and 19, 2019 (£539 £519) Holiday code: AT100.

All breakfasts and dinners Three excursions with five visits Four talks Art host Saga host Welcome drink Porterage at your conference centre Cancellation rights.

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If you love art, indulge your passion on this four-night holiday for solo travellers, featuring exciting visits, four included art talks from your specialist host and a stay in a comfortable conference centre.

Your Programme Syon House: Owned by the same family for 400 years, this grand and historic house boasts sublime interiors, elegant gardens and parkland. Osterley Park: Set within 18th century formal gardens this palatial mansion is set amidst beautiful parkland. Ashmolean Museum: From modern art to Greek sculpture, the collections of this world-famous museum will hold you spell-bound. Christchurch Picture Gallery Museum: Wander through this important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings including works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, and van Dyck. Windsor Castle: Spend a full day at this famous castle, whose State Apartments house some of the Royal Collection's finest paintings.

Visit saga.co.uk/art-counties Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of parkland, this three-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and 100 bedrooms.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Gloucester Cathedral

Fine Art in the West 5 nights HALF BOARD from £569^ Departing: October 20, 2019 Holiday code: AT085.

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Your Programme Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum and Gloucester Cathedral: Admire works from the Art and Crafts movement at the recently redeveloped Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum.

You'll also visit Gloucester Cathedral, with its 14th-century stained glass and beautiful architecture. National Museum in Cardiff: The collections of this national museum span some 500 years and include works from Renaissance Italy to French impressionists. Victoria Art Gallery and The Holburne in Bath: Bath's Victoria Art Gallery has an impressive art collection and includes works by Gainsborough, Sickert and Zoffany.

The elegant Holburne Museum houses the former collection of Sir Thomas Holburne, including works of art, ceramics and sculpture. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery: Enjoy works ranging from old masters to modern and Victorian.

Visit saga.co.uk/west-art Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: Stay five nights in this elegant 4-star Georgian house hotel set in 12 acres of park. 72 bedrooms.

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out..For the latest prices and offers, visit saga. co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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GARDENS If you have a growing interest or are just naturally green-fingered our garden holidays are sure to inspire you. From Holland’s tulip-clad gardens and Tenerife’s wild flora, to the exotic blooms of South Africa and the restored gardens of England, you’ll find there’s plenty to choose from.

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Sudeley Castle

Bodnant garden

Gardens of the Cotswolds

Gardens of North Wales 4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^

5 nights HALF BOARD from £689^ Departing: July 11, 2019.

Holiday code: AH280.

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Explore some of England's finest gardens in the glorious Cotswolds.

Your Programme National Arboretum, Westonbirt: Visit one of the best arboretums in the British Isles. Abbey House Gardens: This five-acre garden has been restored to its original 13th century style. Sudeley Castle Gardens: View ten integrated but individual gardens. Kiftsgate: An exquisite series of interconnecting gardens with breathtaking roses.

Cerney House Gardens: Roam this 10-acre, restored Victorian garden and admire the overflowing borders.

Misarden Park: This charming garden was laid out in the 1920s using the original 17th-century structure. Westbury Court Garden: thought to be Britain's only surviving 17th-century Dutch Water garden, with formal canals flanked by yew hedges and topiary. Painswick Rococo Garden: A restored garden from the 18th century that lies in a hidden valley.

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: Set in 12 acres of park and woodland in the pretty village of Upton St Leonards, the 4-star Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is a handsome, listed Georgian house-turned-hotel. It has a restaurant, and a lounge bar where you can also enjoy drinks and meals. 72 rooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Discover some of the hidden gardens of North Wales Your Programme Bodnant:Enjoy Italianate gardens, the rose garden, the gorge garden and the famous 55-metre-long laburnum walk. Plas Cadnant: Like the Lost Gardens of Heligan, this charming Angelsey garden has been restored after falling into ruin. Dibleys Nurseries and Arboretum Garden: This famous nursery has taken 28 RHS Gold Medals at Chelsea and is known for its cultivation of Streptocarpus.

Nantclwyd y Dre: Visit Wales’ oldest timbered town house in Ruthin and Grade II listed garden. Portmeirion: Visit this Italianate village, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who played with proportion and scale to create this masterpiece, which also served as the location of The Prisoner.

Plas Brondanw Gardens: Clough Williams-Eilis inherited the family home in 1908 and worked on the design of the gardens throughout his lifetime.

The Dunoon Hotel QQQ The elegant 3-star Dunoon Hotel in Llandudno has a restaurant serving locally sourced food, plus a bar and lounge. 50 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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GARDENS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Sudeley Castle

Bodnant garden

Gardens of the Cotswolds

Gardens of North Wales 4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^

5 nights HALF BOARD from £689^ Departing: July 11, 2019.

Holiday code: AH280.

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Your Programme National Arboretum, Westonbirt: Visit one of the best arboretums in the British Isles. Abbey House Gardens: This five-acre garden has been restored to its original 13th century style. Sudeley Castle Gardens: View ten integrated but individual gardens. Kiftsgate: An exquisite series of interconnecting gardens with breathtaking roses.

Cerney House Gardens: Roam this 10-acre, restored Victorian garden and admire the overflowing borders.

Misarden Park: This charming garden was laid out in the 1920s using the original 17th-century structure. Westbury Court Garden: thought to be Britain's only surviving 17th-century Dutch Water garden, with formal canals flanked by yew hedges and topiary. Painswick Rococo Garden: A restored garden from the 18th century that lies in a hidden valley.

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel QQQQ: Set in 12 acres of park and woodland in the pretty village of Upton St Leonards, the 4-star Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is a handsome, listed Georgian house-turned-hotel. It has a restaurant, and a lounge bar where you can also enjoy drinks and meals. 72 rooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £19.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Discover some of the hidden gardens of North Wales Your Programme Bodnant:Enjoy Italianate gardens, the rose garden, the gorge garden and the famous 55-metre-long laburnum walk. Plas Cadnant: Like the Lost Gardens of Heligan, this charming Angelsey garden has been restored after falling into ruin. Dibleys Nurseries and Arboretum Garden: This famous nursery has taken 28 RHS Gold Medals at Chelsea and is known for its cultivation of Streptocarpus.

Nantclwyd y Dre: Visit Wales’ oldest timbered town house in Ruthin and Grade II listed garden. Portmeirion: Visit this Italianate village, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who played with proportion and scale to create this masterpiece, which also served as the location of The Prisoner.

Plas Brondanw Gardens: Clough Williams-Eilis inherited the family home in 1908 and worked on the design of the gardens throughout his lifetime.

The Dunoon Hotel QQQ The elegant 3-star Dunoon Hotel in Llandudno has a restaurant serving locally sourced food, plus a bar and lounge. 50 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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Kew Gardens

RHS Rosemoor

Gardens and Glasshouses

Gardens of North Devon

See world-class plant collections in some of England's great glasshouses while staying in an architecturally-striking Surrey hotel

Enjoy a series of horticultural visits and expert talks, with a stay at the Saunton Sands Hotel overlooking the sea in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…

3 nights HALF BOARD from £349^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £579^

Departing: June 21 and 28 (£349), 2019 Holiday code: AH801.

Departing: April 2 (£599 £579) and July 3 (£679), 2019.

Holiday code: AH258.

All breakfasts and dinners Two excursions with three visits Horticultural host and Saga host In-house briefings Welcome drink Porterage in your hotel Cancellation cover

All breakfasts and dinners Five garden visits Horticultural host and Saga Host Two garden talks Welcome drink Porterage in your hotel Cancellation cover

Your gardens programme Enjoy two full-day excursions visiting three gardens: Kew Gardens: On this full day excursion venture into Kew’s refurbished Temperate House – the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse and home to 10,000 plants. See the great Victorian Palm House, and the modern energy-efficient Princess of Wales conservatory – home to plants from a range of climatic zones. Savill Garden: Designed in the 1930s

by Eric Savill, this garden is part of Windsor Great Park. Due to the war, Savill's series of interconnecting gardens were not completed until the 1950s, but have continued to develop, with the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House opening in 1995.

RHS Wisley: Covering an area larger than ten tennis courts, the magnificent glasshouse at Wisley opened in 2007 and contains a world-class tender plant collection of over 5,000 varieties.

Your programme On your special interest gardens holiday look forward to enjoying three full-day excursions with five visits, plus two evening talks from your expert host.

Marwood Hill Garden: Located in a steep valley, displays here range from camellias and rhododendrons, to the bog gardens with their carpet of primulas and iris, plus three national collections, including the Astilbes collection. Docton Mill Gardens: Set in nine acres within a valley explore the fine bog, woodland and wild flower gardens, and more than 140 metres of herbaceous border, plus a spectacular display of some 20,000 narcissi in spring. Arlington Court:The landscaped gardens of this National Trust property comprise some 30 acres of pleasure gardens designed in the ‘picturesque’ style, together with a Victorian, and walled kitchen gardens. Entry to the house is included. Castle Hill Gardens: These picturesque gardens lie on the Southern edge of Exmoor and showcase 50 acres of historic Parkland set against an 18th-century Palladian Mansion House. RHS Rosemoor Gardens: Spend a day at the 65-acre RHS Rosemoor Gardens which feature innovative seasonal planting displays and the largest rose garden in the South West.

The show of blooms includes cherry blossom in the spring and theHot Garden with its vibrant colours in summer.

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Federation House Hotel QQQ: This contemporary hotel in Leatherhead offers good transport links and is close to the town centre. Facilities include an atrium with bar, restaurant, fitness centre and small garden. There are 55 bedrooms.

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Saunton Sands Hotel QQQQ: This glamorous art-deco hotel overlooks golden sands and the Atlantic. Facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa (charges apply). There are 92 bed rooms.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

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NEW

DEVON

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Kew Gardens

RHS Rosemoor

Gardens and Glasshouses

Gardens of North Devon

See world-class plant collections in some of England's great glasshouses while staying in an architecturally-striking Surrey hotel

Enjoy a series of horticultural visits and expert talks, with a stay at the Saunton Sands Hotel overlooking the sea in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…

3 nights HALF BOARD from £349^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £579^

Departing: June 21 and 28 (£349), 2019 Holiday code: AH801.

Departing: April 2 (£599 £579) and July 3 (£679), 2019.

Holiday code: AH258.

All breakfasts and dinners Two excursions with three visits Horticultural host and Saga host In-house briefings Welcome drink Porterage in your hotel Cancellation cover

All breakfasts and dinners Five garden visits Horticultural host and Saga Host Two garden talks Welcome drink Porterage in your hotel Cancellation cover

Your gardens programme Enjoy two full-day excursions visiting three gardens: Kew Gardens: On this full day excursion venture into Kew’s refurbished Temperate House – the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse and home to 10,000 plants. See the great Victorian Palm House, and the modern energy-efficient Princess of Wales conservatory – home to plants from a range of climatic zones. Savill Garden: Designed in the 1930s

by Eric Savill, this garden is part of Windsor Great Park. Due to the war, Savill's series of interconnecting gardens were not completed until the 1950s, but have continued to develop, with the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House opening in 1995.

RHS Wisley: Covering an area larger than ten tennis courts, the magnificent glasshouse at Wisley opened in 2007 and contains a world-class tender plant collection of over 5,000 varieties.

Your programme On your special interest gardens holiday look forward to enjoying three full-day excursions with five visits, plus two evening talks from your expert host.

Marwood Hill Garden: Located in a steep valley, displays here range from camellias and rhododendrons, to the bog gardens with their carpet of primulas and iris, plus three national collections, including the Astilbes collection. Docton Mill Gardens: Set in nine acres within a valley explore the fine bog, woodland and wild flower gardens, and more than 140 metres of herbaceous border, plus a spectacular display of some 20,000 narcissi in spring. Arlington Court:The landscaped gardens of this National Trust property comprise some 30 acres of pleasure gardens designed in the ‘picturesque’ style, together with a Victorian, and walled kitchen gardens. Entry to the house is included. Castle Hill Gardens: These picturesque gardens lie on the Southern edge of Exmoor and showcase 50 acres of historic Parkland set against an 18th-century Palladian Mansion House. RHS Rosemoor Gardens: Spend a day at the 65-acre RHS Rosemoor Gardens which feature innovative seasonal planting displays and the largest rose garden in the South West.

The show of blooms includes cherry blossom in the spring and theHot Garden with its vibrant colours in summer.

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Saunton Sands Hotel QQQQ: This glamorous art-deco hotel overlooks golden sands and the Atlantic. Facilities include a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa (charges apply). There are 92 bed rooms.

SAVE £20 per person on Apr 2, 2019 departure when you book

by Feb 15, 2019 ^

^All prices are £s per person and are subject to availability.Single rooms: (supplement per person, per night): £26, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply.

For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

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BOURNEMOUTH

DERBYSHIRE

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Compton Acres

The Pavilion Gardens of Buxton

Summer Gardens of Dorset

A Garden Restoration Story for Solo Travellers

4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^

Departing: May 20, June 10 (£519), 2019.

Holiday code: AH250.

Departing: June 20 and July 23, 2019 (£619 £599).

Holiday code: AH200.

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See Dorset in full bloom with visits to six exquisite gardens in the company of your knowledgeable host.

Your Programme Compton Acres and Cranborne: Explore the late Victorian gardens of Compton Acres whose five themed gardens provide year-round interest. Admire the wonderful Elizabethan gardens around Cranborne Manor – only open for a few days each year. Minterne House gardens and Athelhampton: The 18th century woodland gardens of Minterne House feature a series of small lakes, waterfalls and streams surrounded by specimen shrubs and rare trees. The historic walled gardens of Athelhampton House have an octagonal cloister garden and the Great Court is dominated by 12 yew pyramids. Abbotsbury and Bennetts Water Garden: Once a castle kitchen garden, Abbotsbury now encompasses rare and exotic plants from around the world. Bennetts Water Garden is home of the National Plant Collection of water lilies.

Queens Hotel QQQ This privately-owned 3-star hotel has 109 rooms and is ideally situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area, less than a mile from the town centre and Boscombe Pier.

Rejoice in a horticultural feast of restored historic gardens on this Special Interest gardens holiday for solos.

Your programme Three talks and three full-day excursions with six visits which include: Sheffield Botanical Gardens: Opened in 1836, and fully restored in 2007, this perfect example of the gardenesque style has winding paths, dotted island beds and Joseph Paxton's pavilions. Renishaw Garden: Home of the Sitwell family for over 400 years, the garden took the historic houses Association Garden of the Year Award in 2015 and includes fountains, topiary, and secret garden rooms. Trentham Gardens: Designed for year-round interest, Trentham includes an Italian Garden containing some 80,000 perennials, a Floral Labyrinth, a 90-metre border of David Austin roses and Capability Brown's lake. Kedlestone Hall Garden: This fine example of an informal 18th-century landscape created by neoclassical architect Robert Adam, includes a lake, ha-ha, temples and follies.

Buxton Pavilion Gardens: The Victorian Gardens first opened in 1871 and were restored in 2004. The natural landscape includes pavilions and bandstands. Haddon Hall: The restoration of this medieval manor house and gardens began in the 1920s, and continues today, with planting designed to create a romantic scheme utilising roses and cottage garden flowers.

The Derbyshire Hotel QQQQ: Near to the Peak district the Derbyshire Hotel makes a perfect base from which to explore. This contemporary hotel and conference centre has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. 157 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. Please call for details. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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GARDENS

BOURNEMOUTH

DERBYSHIRE

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Compton Acres

The Pavilion Gardens of Buxton

Summer Gardens of Dorset

A Garden Restoration Story for Solo Travellers

4 nights HALF BOARD from £519^

4 nights HALF BOARD from £599^

Departing: May 20, June 10 (£519), 2019.

Holiday code: AH250.

Departing: June 20 and July 23, 2019 (£619 £599).

Holiday code: AH200.

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See Dorset in full bloom with visits to six exquisite gardens in the company of your knowledgeable host.

Your Programme Compton Acres and Cranborne: Explore the late Victorian gardens of Compton Acres whose five themed gardens provide year-round interest. Admire the wonderful Elizabethan gardens around Cranborne Manor – only open for a few days each year. Minterne House gardens and Athelhampton: The 18th century woodland gardens of Minterne House feature a series of small lakes, waterfalls and streams surrounded by specimen shrubs and rare trees. The historic walled gardens of Athelhampton House have an octagonal cloister garden and the Great Court is dominated by 12 yew pyramids. Abbotsbury and Bennetts Water Garden: Once a castle kitchen garden, Abbotsbury now encompasses rare and exotic plants from around the world. Bennetts Water Garden is home of the National Plant Collection of water lilies.

Queens Hotel QQQ This privately-owned 3-star hotel has 109 rooms and is ideally situated in a quiet part of Bournemouth's elegant East Cliff area, less than a mile from the town centre and Boscombe Pier.

Rejoice in a horticultural feast of restored historic gardens on this Special Interest gardens holiday for solos.

Your programme Three talks and three full-day excursions with six visits which include: Sheffield Botanical Gardens: Opened in 1836, and fully restored in 2007, this perfect example of the gardenesque style has winding paths, dotted island beds and Joseph Paxton's pavilions. Renishaw Garden: Home of the Sitwell family for over 400 years, the garden took the historic houses Association Garden of the Year Award in 2015 and includes fountains, topiary, and secret garden rooms. Trentham Gardens: Designed for year-round interest, Trentham includes an Italian Garden containing some 80,000 perennials, a Floral Labyrinth, a 90-metre border of David Austin roses and Capability Brown's lake. Kedlestone Hall Garden: This fine example of an informal 18th-century landscape created by neoclassical architect Robert Adam, includes a lake, ha-ha, temples and follies.

Buxton Pavilion Gardens: The Victorian Gardens first opened in 1871 and were restored in 2004. The natural landscape includes pavilions and bandstands. Haddon Hall: The restoration of this medieval manor house and gardens began in the 1920s, and continues today, with planting designed to create a romantic scheme utilising roses and cottage garden flowers.

The Derbyshire Hotel QQQQ: Near to the Peak district the Derbyshire Hotel makes a perfect base from which to explore. This contemporary hotel and conference centre has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. 157 bedrooms.

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: *Limited number of single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability, after which a supplement may apply. Please call for details. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

SAVE £20 ^when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays.

See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 414 444 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

ALMUÑÉCAR

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Waterperry Gardens

Generalife Gardens

Summer Gardens of the South for Solo Travellers

Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain

4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^

7 nights HALF BOARD PLUS from £869^

Departing: July 29 (£559 £539), 2019.

Holiday code: AHF33.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Visit six gardens including the Botanic Garden at Oxford and the Savill Garden, and enjoy three talks from your horticultural host, in the company of other solo travellers.

Departing: Oct 14 (£919 £869), 2019. Holiday code: AH029.

All breakfasts and dinners Wine with dinner Six excursions with 12 garden and wild flora visits Horticultural host and resident Saga host Welcome drink, cocktail party and Saga dinner Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Your programme On this four-night holiday, exclusive to solo travellers, look forward to embarking on three full-day excursions, visiting six gardens.

Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Home to some 6,000 different species of plant, these gardens include an arboretum, walled garden and glasshouses, the first of which was built here 300 years ago. Waterperry Gardens These eight-acre gardens, once the site of the School of Horticulture for Ladies, are famed for a fine 200-foot long herbaceous border, knot and rose gardens, an arboretum and more.

Waltham Place This biodynamic and organic garden comprises a group of walled gardens, plus a landscape garden, borders, and ornamental beds. Savill Garden Designed in the 1930s by Eric Savill, this 35-acre plot in Windsor Great Park is a series of interconnecting gardens, plus the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House. Chenies Garden Tour this five-acre garden with its imaginative plantings in a series of compartmentalised spaces, including sunken, physic and kitchen gardens, plus two mazes.

Waddesdon Manor Garden The gardens of this chateau built

by Baron Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 include examples of high Victorian gardening, with parterres, bedding plants, fountains and a beautifully restored Aviary.

Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of parkland, in Buckinghamshire, this locally rated 4-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and 100 bedrooms.

Local flights Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability Contrast Almuñécar’s subtropical flora with its elegant formal gardens.

Your programme… Almuñécar and Casa de los Bates: Explore Almuñécar and the forgotten garden of Casa de los Bates.

Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens: See the Alhambra Palace and head to Generalife where you can explore the delightful water gardens. Málaga gardens: Visit the modern Paseo del Parque, then the formal gardens of the City Hall, before admiring the exotic forest garden of Finca de La Concepcion. Alpujarras Mountains: Pass whitewashed villages and wind your way along mountain roads on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, pausing occasionally to look for wild flora.

Architectural gardens: Tour Rodriguez Acosta gardens and modern Parque Garcia Lorca. Albaicín, Granada: Discover the Moorish quarter of Albaicín where you'll navigate its maze of sloping lanes to the gardens of Casa Morisca del Chapiz.

Hotel Helios Costa Tropical QQQ This friendly, locally rated 3-star hotel has 232 bedrooms, and is situated just 50 metres from Almuñécar's inviting beach.

You can extend your holiday in Spain. Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on Oct 14, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019

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Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE £20 when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, includes saving as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Malaga with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change.

Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

GARDENS

GARDENS

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

ALMUÑÉCAR

NEW

Waterperry Gardens

Generalife Gardens

Summer Gardens of the South for Solo Travellers

Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain

4 nights HALF BOARD from £539^

7 nights HALF BOARD PLUS from £869^

Departing: July 29 (£559 £539), 2019.

Holiday code: AHF33.

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

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Departing: Oct 14 (£919 £869), 2019. Holiday code: AH029.

All breakfasts and dinners Wine with dinner Six excursions with 12 garden and wild flora visits Horticultural host and resident Saga host Welcome drink, cocktail party and Saga dinner Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Your programme On this four-night holiday, exclusive to solo travellers, look forward to embarking on three full-day excursions, visiting six gardens.

Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Home to some 6,000 different species of plant, these gardens include an arboretum, walled garden and glasshouses, the first of which was built here 300 years ago. Waterperry Gardens These eight-acre gardens, once the site of the School of Horticulture for Ladies, are famed for a fine 200-foot long herbaceous border, knot and rose gardens, an arboretum and more.

Waltham Place This biodynamic and organic garden comprises a group of walled gardens, plus a landscape garden, borders, and ornamental beds. Savill Garden Designed in the 1930s by Eric Savill, this 35-acre plot in Windsor Great Park is a series of interconnecting gardens, plus the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House. Chenies Garden Tour this five-acre garden with its imaginative plantings in a series of compartmentalised spaces, including sunken, physic and kitchen gardens, plus two mazes.

Waddesdon Manor Garden The gardens of this chateau built

by Baron Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 include examples of high Victorian gardening, with parterres, bedding plants, fountains and a beautifully restored Aviary.

Denham Grove QQQ Set in 42 acres of parkland, in Buckinghamshire, this locally rated 4-star conference centre is close to major transport routes. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and 100 bedrooms.

Local flights Single rooms at no extra cost, subject to availability Contrast Almuñécar’s subtropical flora with its elegant formal gardens.

Your programme… Almuñécar and Casa de los Bates: Explore Almuñécar and the forgotten garden of Casa de los Bates.

Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens: See the Alhambra Palace and head to Generalife where you can explore the delightful water gardens. Málaga gardens: Visit the modern Paseo del Parque, then the formal gardens of the City Hall, before admiring the exotic forest garden of Finca de La Concepcion. Alpujarras Mountains: Pass whitewashed villages and wind your way along mountain roads on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, pausing occasionally to look for wild flora.

Architectural gardens: Tour Rodriguez Acosta gardens and modern Parque Garcia Lorca. Albaicín, Granada: Discover the Moorish quarter of Albaicín where you'll navigate its maze of sloping lanes to the gardens of Casa Morisca del Chapiz.

Hotel Helios Costa Tropical QQQ This friendly, locally rated 3-star hotel has 232 bedrooms, and is situated just 50 metres from Almuñécar's inviting beach.

You can extend your holiday in Spain. Please call for details.

SAVE £50 on Oct 14, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019

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Plus SAVE an additional £50 on all advertised prices when you book by Feb 28, 2019

SAVE £20 when you book by Feb 15, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person, includes saving as advertised and are subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Malaga with the scheduled services of British Airways. Prices are subject to availability and may change.

Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details.

See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 056 5115 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

GARDENS

GARDENS

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

The peak of Mount Teide

DUBROVNIK RIVIERA

Villa Gucetic

Wild Flora and Gardens of Tenerife

Croatia's Ancient Gardens and Forgotten Islands

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1069^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AH227.

Departing: Apr 23 (£1099 £999), 2019. Holiday code: AH28Y.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day in the Saga lounge Five excursions with seven garden and flora visits Two talks Horticultural host and Saga host Drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Wine and water at lunch and dinner Five excursions with ten garden and wild flora visits Two talks Horticultural host and dedicated Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Exclusive Saga lounge Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Your Programme… Parque Garcia Sanabria, Palmetum, Orotava and the Little Botanic Garden: Visit the largest park in the Canaries, view a notable collection of palm trees and visit the aristocratic town of Orotava, and the Little Botanic Garden.

Icod de los Vinos and protea plantation: See the world-famous ancient dragon tree, visit Garichio, and learn about the exotic protea. El Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava and the lost garden of El Sitio Litre: See figs, palms and flowering plants, and visit the private garden of El Sitio Litre. Botanical walk, cave village and El Sauzal park: Enjoy mountain walks to see wild flowers – you may see the rare form of Canarina. Admire the houses in the cave village of Chinamada, then visit El Sauzal.

Mount Teide National Park and visitor centre: Explore the mountain plateau of Canadas del Teide to view the flora.

Discover Dubrovnik, its gardens and the island flora of Lockrum and Sipan.

Your Programme… Dubrovnik and its Monastery Gardens: Visit two historic cloisters in Dubrovnik, filled with palms, shrubs and citrus fruits. Isle of Lokrum: See the remains of a garden that once surrounded a great mansion. Discover maritime plants and see an ancient olive grove, and a small arboretum with eucalyptus and succulents. Sipan Island: Take the ferry to Sipan Island and walk through olive groves, patches of vines and meadows to discover wild flowers. Visit the recently refurbished gardens of Villa Skokibuha. Villa Sorkocevic and Villa Gucetic: Enjoy a visit to Villa Sorkocevic’s garden on Lapadski Obala and see 500-year-old oriental plane trees, then visit Trsteno’s arboretum botanical garden at Villa Gucetic. It is managed by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and is known for over 2,500 exotic and Mediterranean plants and trees Clipi and Cavtat: A tour of the countryside includes a visit to a traditional market garden.

Garden Solos holidays are available, please call for details.

Hotel Astarea QQQ+… Situated in Mlini on the Dubrovnik Riviera, this locally rated 3-star hotel is close to the beach and offers great views across the Adriatic Sea. The exclusive Saga lounge has an outdoor terrace where the free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves local drinks, which can only be consumed while you're in the lounge. There are 217 bedrooms.

SAVE £100^ on Apr 23, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 You can extend your holiday on the Dubrovnik Riviera.

Plus SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you Please call for details. book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Best Hotels Semiramis QQQQ… This friendly locally rated 5-star hotel is near popular Puerto de la Cruz. All 287 spacious bedrooms have a balcony with ocean views.

You can extend your holiday in Tenerife. Please call for details.

Wild Flora and Gardens of Tenerife. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Tenerife with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Croatia’s Ancient Gardens and Forgotten Islands. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Dubrovnik with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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GARDENS

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

The peak of Mount Teide

DUBROVNIK RIVIERA

Villa Gucetic

Wild Flora and Gardens of Tenerife

Croatia's Ancient Gardens and Forgotten Islands

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £999^

7 nights ALL INCLUSIVE from £1069^

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: October 2, 2019. Holiday code: AH227.

Departing: Apr 23 (£1099 £999), 2019. Holiday code: AH28Y.

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day in the Saga lounge Five excursions with seven garden and flora visits Two talks Horticultural host and Saga host Drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners Free bar open 12 hours a day Wine and water at lunch and dinner Five excursions with ten garden and wild flora visits Two talks Horticultural host and dedicated Saga host Welcome drink and drinks reception Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Exclusive Saga lounge Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers l

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Your Programme… Parque Garcia Sanabria, Palmetum, Orotava and the Little Botanic Garden: Visit the largest park in the Canaries, view a notable collection of palm trees and visit the aristocratic town of Orotava, and the Little Botanic Garden.

Icod de los Vinos and protea plantation: See the world-famous ancient dragon tree, visit Garichio, and learn about the exotic protea. El Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava and the lost garden of El Sitio Litre: See figs, palms and flowering plants, and visit the private garden of El Sitio Litre. Botanical walk, cave village and El Sauzal park: Enjoy mountain walks to see wild flowers – you may see the rare form of Canarina. Admire the houses in the cave village of Chinamada, then visit El Sauzal.

Mount Teide National Park and visitor centre: Explore the mountain plateau of Canadas del Teide to view the flora.

Discover Dubrovnik, its gardens and the island flora of Lockrum and Sipan.

Your Programme… Dubrovnik and its Monastery Gardens: Visit two historic cloisters in Dubrovnik, filled with palms, shrubs and citrus fruits. Isle of Lokrum: See the remains of a garden that once surrounded a great mansion. Discover maritime plants and see an ancient olive grove, and a small arboretum with eucalyptus and succulents. Sipan Island: Take the ferry to Sipan Island and walk through olive groves, patches of vines and meadows to discover wild flowers. Visit the recently refurbished gardens of Villa Skokibuha. Villa Sorkocevic and Villa Gucetic: Enjoy a visit to Villa Sorkocevic’s garden on Lapadski Obala and see 500-year-old oriental plane trees, then visit Trsteno’s arboretum botanical garden at Villa Gucetic. It is managed by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and is known for over 2,500 exotic and Mediterranean plants and trees Clipi and Cavtat: A tour of the countryside includes a visit to a traditional market garden.

Garden Solos holidays are available, please call for details.

Hotel Astarea QQQ+… Situated in Mlini on the Dubrovnik Riviera, this locally rated 3-star hotel is close to the beach and offers great views across the Adriatic Sea. The exclusive Saga lounge has an outdoor terrace where the free bar, open from 11am to 11pm, serves local drinks, which can only be consumed while you're in the lounge. There are 217 bedrooms.

SAVE £100^ on Apr 23, 2019 departure when you book by Feb 15, 2019 You can extend your holiday on the Dubrovnik Riviera.

Plus SAVE and additional £50 on all advertised prices when you Please call for details. book by Feb 28, 2019 SAVE £50 on advertised price when you book by Feb 28, 2019 Best Hotels Semiramis QQQQ… This friendly locally rated 5-star hotel is near popular Puerto de la Cruz. All 287 spacious bedrooms have a balcony with ocean views.

You can extend your holiday in Tenerife. Please call for details.

Wild Flora and Gardens of Tenerife. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Tenerife with the charter services of Thomas Cook Airlines. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

Croatia’s Ancient Gardens and Forgotten Islands. ^Price is £s per person based on two people sharing with flights from Gatwick to Dubrovnik with the scheduled services of easyJet. Prices are subject to availability and may change. Current prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights.

To travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga. co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

To book see page 67 and call FREE on 0800 056 6078 or visit saga.co.uk/special-interests19

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To find out more visit Saga.co.uk/floral-island

MADEIRA

The Floral Island of Madeira Due to its profusion of flowers and fine botanical gardens Madeira is often described as the ‘floating garden in the Atlantic’.

7 nights HALF BOARD PLUS from £1219^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§ Departing: March 18, 2019.

Holiday code: AH292 All breakfasts and dinners Wine beer or soft drink with dinner Four excursions with nine gardens and wild flora visits Two talks Horticultural host and Local expert Porterage at your hotel Fruit and water in your room on arrival Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers. l

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Enotel Quinta Do Sol QQQQ This welcoming, locally rated 4-star hotel has an elevated position with superb views. Enjoy breakfasts and dinners in the buffet-style restaurant and take in the fabulous sea views. There is an outdoor pool and sun terrace, as well as a heated partially outdoor infinity pool.

There are 147 bedrooms. Saga rooms have garden views, a television, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, safe (extra charge) and complimentary Wi-Fi. You can upgrade to a sea-view room, subject to availability.

Your Programme Enjoy four full-day excursions with visits to…

Quinta da Boa Vista and Botanical Gardens: See a large orchid collection and view the fine Jardin Botanico, with more than 2,000 exotic plants.

Quinta do Palheiro and Funchal gardens: Admire a great diversity of temperate and subtropical plants and Funchal’s municipal gardens. Also make a stop at the Camacha Willow Factory and Store to see locally products.

Ribeiro Frio and Monte Palace: Discover the laurel forest and levadas at Ribeiro Frio and the woodland and oriental gardens.

Funchal’s attractive botanical gardens

The exotic Bird of Paradise plant

Madeira Magic garden and Funchal’s fruit and flower market: View plants from around the world arranged geographically at this Funchal garden, and head to the fruit and flower market where even the fruit is artfully displayed – the whole place is a treat for the senses!

Visit saga.co.uk/floral-island Extend your holiday

7 nights from £400. Half board plus.

Stay an extra week at the Enotel Quinta Do Sol. There will not be a garden programme, or a host, just our brilliant Saga representative. Please call for details.

The tropical gardens of Monte Palace

"The hotel staff were really lovely and helpful.

The gardens holiday expert and special guide were both very knowledgeable and friendly. Visits were well paced."

John, Sheffield

SAVE £50 on advertised departure when you book by Feb 28, 2019 The Floral Island of Madeira. ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick to Funchal with the scheduled services of British Airways. § A reduction of £20 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights. For single accommodation, to travel from a local airport or to take advantage of our flight upgrade deals (all subject to availability and extra charges may apply) please visit saga.co.uk/holidays or call for further details. See enclosed Essential Information.

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

GARDENS

DUTCH AND BELGIAN WATERWAYS

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/floral-holland

Floral Delights of Holland SAGA EXCLUSIVE aboard Rex Rheni hhh – please call for details Explore the glorious gardens of Utrecht and Keukenhof in spring, enjoy Haarlem’s famous Flower Parade and visit the Floralia flower show in Brussels.

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Admire the springtime flowers of Holland

Day 1: UK to Amsterdam. Travel by coach from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry and embark your ship.

Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner before beginning your cruise later this evening. Day 2: Zaandam. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof gardens, also known as the ‘garden of Europe’. More than seven million bulbs fill the park with vibrant colour and fragrance at this annual exhibition lasting eight weeks, with dazzling displays of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, plus flower and plant shows.

Please note: the tulip displays are weather dependent, but normally bloom from mid-March to mid-May. Day 3: Zaandam to Haarlem. Cruise towards the beautiful

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city of Haarlem, arriving at lunch time.

This evening the annual Flower Parade arrives in Haarlem, with its procession of floats carrying magnificent displays.

Your ship remains moored here overnight. Day 4: Haarlem. Perhaps explore the city with its attractive market square, Grote Markt, home to an impressive 14th-century Town Hall and St Bavo’s church. This evening sail overnight towards Belgium. Day 5: Antwerp. Arrive in Antwerp and enjoy an included half-day excursion to the 16th annual Floralia Brussels flower show in the grounds and greenhouses of Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, with more than one million bulbs and nearly 400 types of tulips. The rest of the day is

at leisure. Your ship remains moored here until the early hours. Day 6: Antwerp to Utrecht. Cruise to Utrecht, disembarking for a half-day trip to Utrecht Botanical Gardens. Originally called Hortus medicus, the gardens were first laid out in 1639 and are one of the oldest university gardens in the Netherlands. Moor in Utrecht overnight. Day 7: Utrecht to Amsterdam.

Return to Amsterdam for an overnight mooring. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Amsterdam’s botanical gardens – one of the oldest in the world, or to Vondelpark – Amsterdam’s largest park. Alternatively, explore the city at your leisure. Day 8: Amsterdam to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey to the UK.

SAVE up to £200^ per person on selected cabin grades and departures when you book by February 15, 2019 Ship Rex Rheni Ship MS Carmen Prices from: Apr 11, 2019 Prices from: Apr 12, 2019 Passenger Deck 1199 999 Main Deck Sold out Main Deck 1429 1379 Middle Deck Deluxe with panoramic window 1599 1449 Promenade Deck 1549 Upper Deck Deluxe with French balcony 1749 1649 Cruise code AH294 Cruise code AH295 Floral Delights of Holland. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return coach travel from Folkestone to Amsterdam via Eurotunnel or ferry. Eurostar standard is available for a supplement departing from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet to Brussels and onward by coach. Flights from Heathrow are also available for a supplement. To travel from your local airport or to take advantage of our flight and Eurostar upgrade deals (both subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details.

The departure on board MS Carmen (Holiday Code: AH295) follows a slightly different itinerary. Please call for details.

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SOUTH AFRICA

NEW

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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Gardens of the Seine

Wild Flora of the Cape

aboard A-Rosa Viva hhhh – please call for details

14 nights from £2999^

7 nights from £1899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: August 22, 2019. Holiday code: AH900.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight 31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Horticultural host and Saga tour manager Three talks on plants of the Western cape Porterage at all hotels. l

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Day 1: UK to Paris. Travel to Paris via Eurostar. Transfer to embark A-Rosa Viva. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board. Day 2: Rouen. Arrive in Rouen after lunch. Enjoy a tour of the city highlights. Day 3: Rouen to Caudebec-en-Caux.

Visit Rouen's Jardin des Plantes, now a 25-acre botanical garden. Sail to Caudebec-en-Caux and moor overnight. Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux. Visit the gardens of Château de Miromesnil, home to a potager, and notable clematis collection. Sail late tonight. Day 5: Les Andelys to Vernon. Arrive Les Andelys early morning and visit Le Jardin Plume, a seven-acre garden in the French tradition. Cruise to Vernon. Day 6: Vernon. Visit Monet's house and garden at Giverny, where you can see the Japanese-inspired water garden. Cruise towards Paris. Day 7: Paris. On a tour of Paris see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and other famous sights. After lunch visit the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. Day 8: Paris to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey by Eurostar.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 29, 2019 Deck 1 1999 1899 Deck 2 with Juliette Balcony Sold Out Deck 3 with Juliette Balcony 2649 Deck 1 for sole occupancy Sold Out Cruise code AH296 Gardens of the Seine. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return Eurostar travel from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. To take advantage of our Eurostar upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. †Free bar excludes Champagne, branded spirits and drinks from the wine list. Bar opening times may vary subject to the daily programme on board.

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See the Western Cape explode into life as technicolour wild flowers bloom en masse in the African spring.

Day 1: UK-Cape Town. Day 2: Cape Town-Simonstown.

Day 3: Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens. Visit this vast botanic garden which cultivates around 9,000 South African species in themed gardens, and also the nine-acre Hohenort gardens. Day 4: Cape Peninsula. See the African penguin colony and Cape of Good Hope. Day 5: Simonstown-Aquila Game Reserve. Travel to Aquilla Game Reserve and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Day 6: Aquila Game Reserve-Citrusdal. Visit Tulbagh to see the Church Street Community Garden. Later, visit the Wheat Museumin in Morreesburg. Day 7: Citrusdal. Visit Ramskoop Nature Reserve to wonder at the multicoloured carpet of wild flowers. Day 8: Citrusdal. Visit a Rooibos Tea Farm, learn about its cultivation and production and enjoy a tea tasting. Day 9: Citrusdal-Saldanha Bay. Travel towards the coast, passing fields of wild flowers. Visit the Fisherman’s Museum. Day 10: West Coast Fossil Park. Visit the West Coast Fossil Park and the old village of Paternoster. Day 11: West Coast Nature Reserve. A full-day tour reveals endemic plants in full bloom. Day 12: Stellenbosch University Garden.This garden is home to a range of tropical, succulent and karoo species. Later enjoy a wine tasting. Day 13: Winelands. At leisure. Days 14-15: Cape Town-UK. Overnight flight to the UK and included UK door-to-door travel service.

After your tour you can extend your holiday in Cape Town.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick with the scheduled services of Emirates. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £349, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

GARDENS

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FRENCH WATERWAYS

SOUTH AFRICA

NEW

Palace of Versailles

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Gardens of the Seine

Wild Flora of the Cape

aboard A-Rosa Viva hhhh – please call for details

14 nights from £2999^

7 nights from £1899^ Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £20 if not required§

Including optional travel insurance or a reduction of £71 if not required§ Departing: August 22, 2019. Holiday code: AH900.

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 67 12 nights in hotels and 2 in flight 31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 8 dinners Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required§ Return flights and transfers Horticultural host and Saga tour manager Three talks on plants of the Western cape Porterage at all hotels. l

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Day 1: UK to Paris. Travel to Paris via Eurostar. Transfer to embark A-Rosa Viva. Enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner on board. Day 2: Rouen. Arrive in Rouen after lunch. Enjoy a tour of the city highlights. Day 3: Rouen to Caudebec-en-Caux.

Visit Rouen's Jardin des Plantes, now a 25-acre botanical garden. Sail to Caudebec-en-Caux and moor overnight. Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux. Visit the gardens of Château de Miromesnil, home to a potager, and notable clematis collection. Sail late tonight. Day 5: Les Andelys to Vernon. Arrive Les Andelys early morning and visit Le Jardin Plume, a seven-acre garden in the French tradition. Cruise to Vernon. Day 6: Vernon. Visit Monet's house and garden at Giverny, where you can see the Japanese-inspired water garden. Cruise towards Paris. Day 7: Paris. On a tour of Paris see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and other famous sights. After lunch visit the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. Day 8: Paris to UK. Disembark after breakfast for your return journey by Eurostar.

SAVE up to £100^ per person on selected cabin grades when you book by February 15, 2019 Prices from: Jun 29, 2019 Deck 1 1999 1899 Deck 2 with Juliette Balcony Sold Out Deck 3 with Juliette Balcony 2649 Deck 1 for sole occupancy Sold Out Cruise code AH296 Gardens of the Seine. 7 nights. All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing, include savings as advertised and are subject to availability. § Optional travel insurance: A reduction applies of £20 if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights – see page 67 for details. For the latest prices and offers visit saga.co.uk/holidays TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return Eurostar travel from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris Gare du Nord. To take advantage of our Eurostar upgrade deals (subject to availability and extra charges may apply), please call for details. †Free bar excludes Champagne, branded spirits and drinks from the wine list. Bar opening times may vary subject to the daily programme on board.

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Day 1: UK-Cape Town. Day 2: Cape Town-Simonstown.

Day 3: Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens. Visit this vast botanic garden which cultivates around 9,000 South African species in themed gardens, and also the nine-acre Hohenort gardens. Day 4: Cape Peninsula. See the African penguin colony and Cape of Good Hope. Day 5: Simonstown-Aquila Game Reserve. Travel to Aquilla Game Reserve and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Day 6: Aquila Game Reserve-Citrusdal. Visit Tulbagh to see the Church Street Community Garden. Later, visit the Wheat Museumin in Morreesburg. Day 7: Citrusdal. Visit Ramskoop Nature Reserve to wonder at the multicoloured carpet of wild flowers. Day 8: Citrusdal. Visit a Rooibos Tea Farm, learn about its cultivation and production and enjoy a tea tasting. Day 9: Citrusdal-Saldanha Bay. Travel towards the coast, passing fields of wild flowers. Visit the Fisherman’s Museum. Day 10: West Coast Fossil Park. Visit the West Coast Fossil Park and the old village of Paternoster. Day 11: West Coast Nature Reserve. A full-day tour reveals endemic plants in full bloom. Day 12: Stellenbosch University Garden.This garden is home to a range of tropical, succulent and karoo species. Later enjoy a wine tasting. Day 13: Winelands. At leisure. Days 14-15: Cape Town-UK. Overnight flight to the UK and included UK door-to-door travel service.

After your tour you can extend your holiday in Cape Town.

Please call for details.

SAVE an additional £100 on advertised price when you book

by Feb 28, 2019 ^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Flights from Gatwick with the scheduled services of Emirates. §A reduction of £71 applies if you do not need the optional travel insurance and additional cancellations rights. Single rooms: (supplement per person, per tour): from £349, subject to availability. For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

Questions on an existing booking? Call FREE on 0800 50 60 66 or visit saga.co.uk/managemybooking

DANCING

To find out more visit saga.co.uk/blackpool-dancing

BLACKPOOL

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing Put on your dancing shoes and join us in Blackpool – home of international dance competitions, festivals and occasionally host to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing – for this special ballroom and Latin American dancing holiday.

4 nights HALF BOARD from £479^ Departing: May 6, 2019 Holiday code: AJ048.

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The Imperial Hotel QQQQ The elegant 4-star Imperial Hotel (4Q) has both Victorian charm and character, making it the perfect setting for your dancing holiday. Within walking distance along the promenade of Blackpool Tower and the Tower Ballroom, the hotel has extended its hospitality to a long list of high-profile guests – including prime ministers, the Queen and Charles Dickens!

Facilities include the stylish Palm Court Restaurant, a bar, a pool, gym, spa and sauna. There are 180 traditionallystyled bedrooms, each with a television, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Watch professional dancers

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Your programme After arriving at your comfortable hotel situated on the north part of the promenade, join your host for a welcome reception. Following dinner, take to the floor for a social dancing session, perfect for getting to know your fellow guests.

Over the next three days, look forward to dance tuition sessions each morning in the company of your host Nick Miles. As well as being a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and the British Dance Council, award-winning Nick has been involved in the organisation

Blackpool’s ornate Tower Ballroom

of important dance events including the British Open and the ISTD and University Grand Finals. But the dancing doesn’t stop there … you can also look forward to an included visit to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an afternoon tea dance, when you can practice your steps in this iconic building with its glittering chandeliers, extravagant painted ceiling and lavish decoration. As well as enjoying tea, look forward to taking to the 100-foot long sprung dance floor as you dance to the music of the ballroom’s famous Wurlitzer organ! There will also be two

afternoons at leisure, when you can choose to perhaps explore independently, taking in some of Blackpool’s attractions ranging from typical seaside sights such as the beach and model village, to shopping and Madame Tussauds (charges apply). Alternatively, you may like to venture further afield, or just relax at your hotel. At the end of each day, enjoy dinner at your hotel before taking to the floor again for evening social dance sessions, with a dance party on your final evening – perfect for putting into practice all your newly-learnt dancing skills!

^All prices are £s per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Single rooms: Sold out For the latest prices and offers, visit saga.co.uk/holidays. See enclosed Essential Information.

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Insurance policy

A note about our River Cruises

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.

At some of the more popular ports you may find your ship berths alongside other river cruise ships, which means the views from the windows can become obscured and you may have to walk through other ships to reach the riverbank. On rare occasions the berth will be located on the outskirts of town, a decision which is beyond our control and often made by the river authorities at that port. The weather can affect river levels and sometimes this impacts on an itinerary. In the unlikely event of this happening we will do our utmost to ensure the cruise remains as close to its original itinerary as possible or we will offer a suitable alternative if necessary. It is also sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges for safety reasons.

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.

Fly from an airport near you On many holidays there may be flights from local airports to your destination. If this is not an option you may be able to fly from a local airport to your UK international departure airport instead.

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.

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, with QQQQQ representing the finest. Likewise, our river cruise ships are also rated up to a maximum of hhhhh.

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.

Booking is easy Call our Travel Consultants FREE on

0800 056 6078 for Europe

0800 302 9722 for Worldwide holidays

0800 015 6880 for river cruises

0800 414 444 for UK holidays

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.

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 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

quoting SPN34 9am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturdays and 10am-4pm Sundays You can also book online 24 hours a day at

saga.co.uk/special-interests19 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 709 409.

Stay longer and see more Why not make the most of your holiday by taking advantage of one of our great-value extensions? Look out for these opportunities on the holiday pages.

A note about fitness Many of our Special Interest holidays will involve a fair amount of walking with steps, steep gradients and uneven paths. A reasonable degree of fitness is therefore required to enjoy these holidays fully.

We are unable to include the environment contribution tax for Morocco, Greece, Malta, Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza, this has to be paid locally by all guests

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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.

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