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WORLDWIDE INDEPENDENT RAIL VACATIONS 2020

EUROPEAN RAIL NETWORK

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Flam Bergen

Myrdal

Ferry

Jacobite

Mallaig

NORWAY Stavanger

Inverness

Fort William Glencoe

Aberdeen

EDINBURGH Glasgow BELFAST

Local Intercity Newcastle

DENMA

Local Intercity Galway

DUBLIN

York

Leeds

Ferry Liverpool

Holyhead

Hull

Manchester

Chester

UNITED KINGDOM

Killarney

Ferry

Stratford-upon-Avon

Cambridge

Oxford

Calais-Frethun

Le Havre Morlaix

St-Brieuc Redon

Lorient Vannes

St-Malo

Vitré

Nantes

Laval

Niort

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Santiago de Compostela

La Coruña

Pontevedra

Monforte de Lemos

Vigo

Ourense

TGV

Châteauroux

Arcachon

TGV

Nigh

Nancy

Strasbourg

ICE Nurembe

Stuttgart

Mulhouse

Geneva Lyon

FRANCE

Frankfurt

Mannheim Saarbrücken

TGV

Dijon Belfort Besançon

La Souterraine

Brive-la-Gaillarde

GERMANY

Basel

Golden Pass Lucerne Interlaken Lausanne

Limoges

ICE

Kaiserslautern Metz Forbach

Tours Poitiers

Cologne

LUXEMBOURG

Thalys Reims

Les AubraisOrléans Eurostar Vierzon

Bordeaux Gijón

BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

Le Mans

Ruffec Angoulême

Rouen

Angers

TGV Les Sables d’Olonne

Lille

Mantes-la-Jolie PARIS

Rennes

St-Nazaire

Le Croisic

Hoek van Rotterdam Holland Bruges Calais Ghent Ypres Antwerp

Rang-du-Fliers-Verton Local Intercity

Brest

NETHERLANDS Netherlands

Ebbsfleet Ashford

Eurostar

Quimper

AMSTERDAM

Den Haag LONDON

Lannion

Hamburg Ijmuiden

Harwich

Bristol Bath

SWITZ.

Montreux Zermatt

Glacier Express

Brig

Lake Maggiore

Zurich

Innsbr Chur St. Moritz

Bernina Express Tirano

Lake Como Local Intercity Agen Eurocity Mâcon San Biarritz Dax Milan Verona Montauban TGV Sebastiá León Lake Garda /Donostia Hendaye Pau Miranda Altsasu Puebla de Sanabria Turin Irún Toulouse de Ebro Local Intercity Porto Nimes Avignon Lourdes Tarbes Vitoria/ Local Intercity Palencia Montpellier Zamora Pamplona Burgos Gasteiz Carcassonne Aix-en-Provence Arles Bologn Sestri Levante Sud Express Fuentes Valladolid Beziers TGV Cinque Terre de Oñoro Cannes Medina del Campo Tudela Narbonne Nice Coimbra Marseille de N. Lucca Salamanca St-Raphaël Huesca Perpignan Florenc TGV Segovia Pisa Toulon Lusitania Trenhotel Calatayud Zaragoza Ávila Figueres Entroncamento Valencia de Siena Lleida Girona Alcántara Guadalajara AVE MADRID Barcelona Nightjet Cáceres LISBON Teruel Badajoz Tarragona Toledo Mérida Cuenca Oviedo

Santander

Bilbao

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Ciudad Real AVE

Bus Faro

Alcazar de San Juan

Huelva

Seville

Jaén Córdoba Antequera

Granada

Local Intercity Murcia

Málaga Ferry

Algeciras Tangiers

RABAT Local Intercity

Marrakech Bus Agadir

Castelló Sagunt València

Linares

Cádiz

Casablanca

Requena Albacete

MOROCCO

Alicante Cartagena

Almería

Railway Local trains to Umeå, Luleå, Narvik & Galivare

Local trains to Trondheim & Bodø

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FINLAND

SWEDEN

OSLO

Allegro

HELSINKI

X2000

Ferry

STOCKHOLM

St. Petersburg

TALLINN

ESTONIA

Gothenburg

Sapsan Local Intercity

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RIGA

Ferry

Bus

COPENHAGEN

LATVIA

RUSSIA

LITHUANIA Eurocity

RUSSIA

Gdansk

BERLIN

MINSK

Bus Poznan

Hannover

Berlin-Warsaw Express Leipzig Dresden

Wroclaw

Eurocity

Local Intercity

POLAND

BELARUS

WARSAW

htjet PRAGUE ALX

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Krakow

Munich Salzburg

ruck

VIENNA

Nightjet

AUSTRIA Eurocity

Railjet

BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

Villach Euronight

LJUBLJANA

Nightjet

Eurocity

ROMANIA

ZAGREB

CROATIA

Venice

Subotica

Novi Sad

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ce

Euronight

Local Intercity

Sighișoara Sibiu

Rimini

Local Intercity Brasov

BELGRADE Ancona

Split

SERBIA

Frecciarossa Adriatic Line Dubrovnik

La Frecce ROME

Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian routes to Beijing & Vladivostock

VILNIUS

Euronight

Local Intercity

Pescara

ITALY

Foggia

Naples Sorrento Circumvesuviana

Bari Brindisi Lecce Ferry Local Intercity

Palermo Taormina Catania Siracusa Pozzallo Ferry VALLETTA

GREECE Patras

BUCHAREST

MOSCOW

WHY RAILBOOKERS?

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Railbookers offers expertly planned, customizable vacations by rail, with an extensive range of vacations to Europe, North America and beyond.

Our mission is to take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things ‘rail vacation.’

RAIL EXPERTS

FLEXIBILITY

INSIDER ACCESS

• Our team are self-confessed ‘train geeks’ with extensive knowledge of the best routes and best timings of rails systems throughout the world.

• With Railbookers, you can book your trip at any time - even if tickets aren’t on sale to the public yet.

• Our direct partnerships with rail companies and hotels across Europe, North America and beyond mean we have access to special rates and availability not accessible to the public.

• We like nothing more than talking to you about your vacations by rail!

OUR RAIL PARTNERS

• We can customize any of our vacations to meet your exact requirements.

• We use our specialist knowledge to handpick all our hotels, routes and sightseeing tours in order to provide the ultimate in comfort, convenience and value to our guests.

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CONTENTS

Everything You Need to Know About Our Rail Vacations

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ITALY

Venice via the Alps 5 Grand Rome, Florence and Venice 6-7 Paris, Florence and Rome via the Alps 8 Rome and Sorrento 9 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to London 10 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris 10 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice and Rome 11

SWITZERLAND

Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains Classic Glacier and Bernina Express Venice and the Bernina Express Zermatt and St. Moritz Jungfrau and Gornergrat: Swiss Mountain Peaks from Basel Scenic Switzerland

PRE AND POST RIVER CRUISE

Paris and London from Amsterdam Lucerne and Zurich from Basel

WESTERN EUROPE

Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna Paris and Amsterdam

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye Belmond Royal Scotsman: Scotland’s Classic Splendors Dublin, London and Paris Best Of The Emerald Isle By Rail Grand East Coast Explorer

SPAIN AND FRANCE

Grand London and Paris Classic France Barcelona and Madrid Grand Barcelona, Seville and Madrid

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CENTRAL EUROPE

Florence

Grand London, Paris, Munich and Berlin 32 Grand Prague, Vienna and Budapest 33 Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest 34 - 35

SCANDINAVIA

Ultimate Norway in a Nutshell Grand Scandinavian Tour

HASSLE FREE BOOKING PROCESS • We know that with so many routes, trains, languages and providers, booking a vacation by rail can be a confusing and stressful task.

That’s where we step in!

• Your vacation will be professionally planned by one our rail experts, who’ll organize all your tickets, schedule, excursions and hotel stays, and send you everything you need for your rail vacation.

• It’s that simple! All you have to do is sit back, relax and get onboard!

TRANS-CONTINENTAL EUROPE

Grand European Tour

U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

Grand National Parks

TRANSCONTINENTAL - U.S.

Grand Rail Experience

CANADA

Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound Grand Circle of the Canadian Rockies Ultimate Canada and Rockies Westbound

FAR EAST & AUSTRALIA

The Golden Route of Japan Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong Australia Coast to Coast Adventure India’s Golden Triangle Terms and Conditions

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RAIL VACATIONS

HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? Call Railbookers 877-579-9217 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Rail Experts to book your perfect rail vacation, call your local travel agent or visit our website to submit an online request at www.railbookers.ca

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU REQUIRE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING? All passenger first and last names, and all dates of birth, are required at the time of booking. Certain train providers will require passport information.

CAN I CUSTOMIZE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional destinations to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers for ultimate ease and convenience and have an extensive range of sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip. Just speak with our Rail Experts and we’ll start creating the perfect rail vacation for you.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our rail vacations, you’re in for a treat.

If there’s a different route you could take for some extra special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!

CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST-CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS? You certainly can. We know that many of our customers like to upgrade some or all of their train journeys to first-class. Upgrading will give you a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more, please speak with one of our Rail Experts who will tell you the advantages of first class on your specific route.

CAN I TAKE A RAIL VACATION THAT YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? Yes! We can offer a reverse option on any of our itineraries. If you are already planned to be in one destination and would like to visit cities on one of our packages in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please call us and speak with a Rail Expert.

WHERE ARE YOUR HOTELS LOCATED? Our hotels are centrally located within each city we offer. Most are within a short distance of local sights and/or your railway stations.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? In general, each passenger can take two items of luggage plus one personal item. There are no weight restrictions - just remember you’ll need to carry everything!

CAN I ADD ON ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING OR ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS?

nights to most existing rail vacation packages we offer. When you speak with a Rail Expert, request an explanation of the upgrade options to your vacation package as you wish.

Additional charges may apply.

AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES? There are no set departure dates with our vacations, with the exception of private train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Most trains will run every day, which means our vacations do too!

CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times, and if there is a train running when there are multiple trains a day, your Rail Expert will be able to talk you through the different departures.

If there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it.

HOW LONG BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTS SHOULD I BE AT THE STATION? With the exception of Eurostar, which has a 45-minute check-in time, there is no official check-in required for train journeys in Europe or North America.

Of course, we always recommend arriving at the station in plenty of time.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS? After we receive full payment, travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities and/or hotel

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Venice

6 DAYS FROM $959 per person

ADD EXTRA NIGHTS, STOPS OR TRY IT IN REVERSE

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Geneva • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • Geneva city tour • Walking tour and Gondola tour in Venice

DATES AND PRICES: January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April - June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November - 2020 December 2020

VENICE VIA THE ALPS Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice

$959 $959 $1,079 $1,499 $1,139 $1,139 $1,499 $1,559 $1,199 $1,019

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background.

Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice.

Arrive in Geneva for a 2 night stay

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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

DAY 4 - VENICE MILAN

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ITALY Your journey ends with 3 nights in Venice

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA Arrive in Geneva today for a two-night stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

DAY 2 - GENEVA Enjoy an additional day discovering Geneva. Not to be missed are the

world’s highest fountain, the Jet d’Eau, which fires water into the sky on the beautiful lakefront, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross, one of the best museums of its kind in Europe.

DAY 3 - GENEVA TO VENICE Depart Geneva in the morning and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across

A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in the city for over 1,000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marveling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica.

Also visit the Doge’s Palace, with its origins dating back to the 15th century.

DAY 5 - VENICE Spend an additional day discovering all that Venice has to offer.

Fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches await!

Enjoy a tasty lunch by the water and maybe sample some local delights at the Rialto Markets. Be sure to leave some time to take a tour of the famous glassblowers on the nearby island of Murano and stopover at Burano, a small island famous for lace and its colourful houses.

DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VENICE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Venice.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Cornavin Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Geneva

Alternative hotels may be available.

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GRAND ROME, FLORENCE AND VENICE Rome ➡ Florence ➡ Venice

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Venice

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2 FLORENCE Adriatic Sea

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the spectacular Duomo Cathedral and be sure to enjoy some fine Italian cuisine before you leave the “Renaissance City.”

DAY 5 - FLORENCE TO VENICE Take the train to picture-perfect Venice today. Art lovers should venture to the Gallerie dell’Accademia, home to one of the finest art collections in Europe. Watch the world go by with a

Mediterranean Sea

Nights stay

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME

DAY 3 - ROME TO FLORENCE

Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Come the evening, be sure to visit the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin or two. The architecture is quite spectacular when lit up at night.

Take the short train ride from Rome to Florence and start exploring this beautiful and historic city. Enjoy your included gallery tour of the famous Uffizi museum. After dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, enjoy a Florentine gelato, considered by many to be the best in the world!

DAY 2 - ROME Tour the Vatican Museum today and marvel at the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before discovering the rest of the “Eternal City.” Explore the heritage of ancient Rome with a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

DAY 4 - FLORENCE Spend another day discovering Florence with a small group walking tour. Take a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio (the oldest and most famous bridge over the Arno River), admire

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Venice

Florence

7 DAYS FROM $1,259 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • First class rail travel and seat reservations per itinerary • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice • Small group tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel • Small group walking tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum • Small group tour of Uffizi Gallery in Florence • Small group walking tour in Florence • Gondola ride on the canals of Venice • Small group walking tour of The Doges Palace and The Golden Basilica in Venice

DATES AND PRICES: January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May - June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020

coffee in the iconic St Mark’s Square before discovering attractions such as the Campanile and the Clock Tower. In the early evening, take a 30-minute gondola ride along the iconic canals.

DAY 6 - VENICE Enjoy a small group tour of the Golden Basilica before heading to tour the Doge’s Palace. Later, stroll down the banks of the shimmering canals and discover the magnificent

architecture that lines the cobbled streets and square. Come the evening, relax at an outdoor trattoria by the sparkling lagoon, or why not head to Harry’s Bar to try a delectable Bellini in the cocktail’s birthplace.

$1,259 $1,259 $1,319 $1,799 $1,859 $1,499 $1,499 $1,859 $1,859 $1,379 $1,259

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VENICE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Venice.

Rome

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Rome - Ariston Hotel Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Rome

Alternative hotels may be available.

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Rome

8 DAYS FROM $1,249 per person

ADD EXTRA NIGHTS, STOPS OR TRY IT IN REVERSE

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast

DATES AND PRICES: January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020

PARIS, FLORENCE AND ROME VIA THE ALPS Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Florence ➡ Rome

$1,249 $1,249 $1,349 $1,649 $1,699 $1,649 $1,399 $1,399 $1,649 $1,549 $1,349 $1,299

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

PARIS 2

DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO ROME

Arrive in Paris for a 2 night stay

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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea

DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE IN PARIS Begin your vacation by arriving in the romantic city of Paris for a twonight stay. Spend two days getting acquainted with the landscapes, architecture and fine cuisine of the ‘City of Light.’

DAY 3 - PARIS TO GENEVA After breakfast at your hotel, take the train to Geneva for an overnight stay.

Perhaps spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

DAY 4 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before boarding the train to Florence via Milan. Enjoy one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass, relaxing while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across

MILAN ITALY 2 FLORENCE

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Rome

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Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy and catching the transfer in Milan to Florence. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 5 - FLORENCE Explore Florence at your own pace today. No visit to the city is complete with a visit to the Duomo Basilica.

Marvel at its beautiful frescoes and spectacular dome that dominates the city’s skyline. If you make the trip to the top, you’ll be rewarded with quite phenomenal views over the umber rooftops of the city. Don’t miss a trip to see the magnificent collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery, home to the works of artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo. Or you may wish to soak up the local architecture and visit some of the city’s iconic churches, such as Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce.

After breakfast in the hotel, take a train from Santa Maria Novella station and journey south, past charming rural villages and green fields, ahead of your arrival in Rome.

On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Acquaint yourself with the Eternal City; don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi fountain.

DAY 7 - ROME Spend a full day exploring Rome today. Walk in the steps of the gladiators at the imposing Colosseum, or head to the Vatican to explore the Sistine Chapel - complete with Michelangelo’s intricate ceiling.

DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Rome.

Paris

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Paris - Grand Hotel Francais Geneva - Cornavin Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Rome - Ariston Hotel Alternative hotels may be available.

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Amalfi Coast

6 DAYS FROM $599 per person

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Rome • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Sorrento • Imperial Rome tour - Roman Forum and Colosseum • Pompeii and Herculaneum day trip

ROME AND SORRENTO Rome ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento

DATES AND PRICES: January - February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July - August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020

$599 $699 $1,299 $1,649 $1,549 $1,499 $1,599 $1,299 $1,149 $1,049

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

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DAY 4 - SORRENTO

Arrive in Rome for 2 nights stay

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Adriatic Sea

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Your journey ends with 3 nights in Sorrento

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME

DAY 2 - ROME

On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy two days exploring Europe’s largest open air museum. Take a tour of the Vatican to discover the fascinating stories behind the smallest country in the world. Stop for a delicious Italian ice cream in one of the pretty cafés by the Trevi fountain and then walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum.

After breakfast, visit the Spanish Steps or stroll through the wide-open spaces of the Villa Borghese. Stop for a traditional wood-oven pizza in one of the charming trattorias or enjoy beautiful homemade pasta and regional desserts such as ricotta cake.

Rome

DAY 3 - ROME TO SORRENTO Travel from Rome to Naples. From Naples, there is a private railway line (the Circumvesuviana) down to Sorrento. The train passes towns and villages with beautifully poetic names such as Piano, Ponte Persica and Leopardi. This journey is payable locally. You can also travel by boat from Naples to Sorrento during the summer months, again payable locally. Railbookers can arrange a private car transfer from Naples to Sorrento for you. On arrival in Sorrento, check in for a three-night stay at your hotel.

Many invaders have passed through the city over the generations - the Etruscans, the Greeks, the Romans and later the Normans. The peninsula has also been home to some of the great English poets such as Byron and Keats. Take a walk through the town to discover the lovely piazzas and sample a glass of Limoncello liqueur or some traditional Sorrentine cuisine at a local restaurant. Explore Via San Nicola and the numerous other pretty streets, lined with shops selling leather, handmade gifts, spices and traditional chinaware.

DAY 5 - SORRENTO Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning and then why not take a boat to the glamorous island of Capri - just 30 minutes from Sorrento’s harbor?

DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SORRENTO Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Sorrento.

Sorrento

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7 DAYS FROM $5,409 per person

ADD EXTRA NIGHTS, STOPS OR TRY IT IN REVERSE Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM VENICE TO LONDON Venice ➡ Paris ➡ London DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE Arrive in Venice, for a three-night stay.

DAYS 2 & 3 - VENICE Enjoy a short walking tour with a local guide, then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal

DAY 4 - BOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO LONDON Your steward will show you to your private compartment, before you enjoy a three-course lunch. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment. In the evening, dress up for dinner.

DAY 5 - ARRIVE IN LONDON A continental breakfast is served in your compartment before the train

pulls into Paris. A delicious brunch is served before crossing the Channel, then board the British Pullman train to London. A traditional English afternoon tea is served on route.

DAY 6 - LONDON Take a small group guided tour of some of London’s great sites and enjoy a cruise along the Thames.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON

Venice ➡ Paris DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE

DAY 5 - ARRIVE IN PARIS

Your adventure begins in the lagoonside paradise of Venice.

You’ll wake to a tasty breakfast as the train pulls into Paris. Make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 4 - BOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO PARIS Board the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress. You’ll receive the five-star treatment and a fine three-course lunch as the train meanders through the stunning scenery.

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DAY 6 - PARIS In the evening, enjoy the worldfamous Moulin Rouge show and dinner.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche

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English Channel

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Travel overnight on the Venice SimplonOrient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Venice to London via Paris

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Arrive in Venice for a 3 night stay

7 DAYS FROM $5,469 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Overnight onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with meals, mineral water and coffee

DATES AND PRICES: March 2020 April 2020 May - June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020

$5,529 $5,949 $6,009 $5,949 $5,709 $6,009 $5,829 $5,469

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Paris.

Your journey ends with 2 nights in London

LONDON

Alternatives may be used.

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM VENICE TO PARIS

$5,409 $5,829 $5,889 $5,949 $5,649 $5,949 $5,649

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente London - DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Start today with a short walking tour with a local guide for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal

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VACATION INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Twin Cabin as per itinerary

PARIS 2 FRANCE Travel overnight on the Venice SimplonOrient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Venice to Paris

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Overnight accommodation on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a double cabin • Meals on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as specified in the itinerary • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel as per itinerary • Shared transfer from the station to your hotel in Venice

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM PARIS TO VENICE AND ROME Paris ➡ Venice ➡ Rome GERMANY

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS

DAY 2 - PARIS After breakfast at your hotel, spend a full day discovering the wonders of Paris at your leisure.

DAY 3 - BOARD THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS After your steward has helped you settle into your comfortable quarters, it will soon be time to dress for dinner.

Visit the famous bar car for an Agatha Christie Bellini before moving on to one of the magnificent restaurant cars, where you will be served a delicious four-course meal. After dinner, return to the bar car, where the sound of a baby Grand Piano will serenade you

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DAY 6 - VENICE TO ROME After breakfast, sit back and relax on your rail journey to Rome for a twonight stay. Pass quaint Italian villages and rolling fields before arriving at Rome Termini. Discover the Eternal City at your own pace.

DAY 7 - ROME Explore the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Then, why not visit the Colosseum?

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Your vacation begins in Paris, where you’ll check in at your hotel for a twonight stay. You might like to indulge in a bit of shopping along the famed Champs-Élysées, or find a traditional Parisian bistro to enjoy dinner.

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throughout the evening. Retire to your compartment for the night, which will now have been transformed into a cozy bedroom by your steward.

DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Rome.

DAY 4 - ARRIVE IN VENICE Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as a delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment. At lunchtime, enjoy a leisurely three-course meal served in one of the beautiful restaurant cars. Later, your steward will bring a sumptuous afternoon tea, before you disembark in the early evening as the train arrives in Venice for your two-night stay.

DAY 5 - VENICE Enjoy a short walking tour with a local guide, then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Later, visit St. Mark’s Square to see the Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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Glacier Express

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 6 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast • Four day standard class Swiss Pass • Seat reservations on the Golden Pass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express • Day trip on the Jungfraubahn

SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS Geneva ➡ Montreux ➡ Golden Pass Line ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA Arrive in Geneva for an overnight stay and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO MONTREUX After breakfast take the train from Geneva to Montreux for an overnight stay. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants or maybe stroll along the stunning lakefront promenade.

DAY 3 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before joining the Golden Pass train. The route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Rivera, then passes through a mountain tunnel at Jaman, and then continues to Chateaux d’Oex and Gstaad. The highest point of the journey is at 4,179 feet, before

will meet the Glacier Express. Once on board the train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey to Chur, where you will stay for two nights.

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arriving in Zweisimmen. From here the train snakes its way through the Simme Valley and on to Interlaken, between Lakes Thun and Brienz.

Arrive in Interlaken, for a two-night stay.

DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU EXCURSION Journey to Europe’s highest altitude railway station, on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher, which is well known for its mountain restaurant and Huskies. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France

DAY 5 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then take the Bernina Express to Tirano via St. Moritz. Be dazzled at the incredible views of imposing glaciers, sheer rock gorges and far-reaching viaducts through the panoramic carriages of the train. Watch out for the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct just before the village of Filisur.

A stop will be made in Tirano or Poschiavo for lunch and then you will be transported back to Chur for the last night of your stay.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHUR Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Chur.

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Jungfrau

VACATION INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel as specified in the itinerary • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Interlaken • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Chur • Three-day Swiss Pass in standard class • Day trip to Jungfraujoch • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express between Brig and Chur • Return seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano

CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN INTERLAKEN Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Head out to the city centre and perhaps enjoy a predinner cocktail from the top floor bar of the Metropole hotel, taking in the incredible views over the city.

DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN Take a trip up the famous Jungfrau Mountain and travel to one of the highest train stations in Europe.

Travel through tunnels made of solid Alpine rock, before arriving at the

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Jungfraujoch. Enjoy breathtaking views to the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black Forest in Germany. The Great Aletsch Glacier, at 22km the longest in the Alps, begins on the Jungfrau Mountain.

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS After an early breakfast, depart from Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St. Moritz. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. Ride over spectacular viaducts, through sheer rock gorges and switch-back tunnels, alongside mountain streams and glaciers. Be sure not to miss the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, which will appear on your right just before Filisur, an hour outside of St Moritz.

The train climbs up the 7,391 feet high Bernina Pass and the entire trip is narrated. Food is available to buy on the train. This whole area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The line finishes in the Italian border town of Tirano and, after time for a bite to eat, you board the train back to Chur.

DAY 5 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHUR Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Chur.

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the train station for the journey to Brig.

The train rides the rails over the spectacular Lötschberg Mountain via Kandersteg en route to Brig.

On arrival, board the Glacier Express and take a panoramic tour of the Swiss Alps from Brig through to Chur. Travel in comfort aboard what is probably the world’s slowest express train, through the unspoiled beauty of mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows and lush valleys.

Arrive in Chur, “oldest city in Switzerland,” for a two-night stay.

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Bernina Express

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Zurich • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Milan • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano • Small group tours of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica • Small group walking tour in Venice

VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Venice

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Welcome to Zurich! Make the most of your time in the beautiful city amble down the Lake Promenade and the winding streets of the Old Town, unearth the artistic masterpieces of the Kunsthaus, watch operatic perfection at the famed Schauspielhaus, or do some shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, Switzerland’s answer to the ChampsÉlysées.

DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY Today you’ll take one of the world’s most scenic journeys - the Bernina Express! Travel through the Swiss Alps from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic train. The tracks of the Bernina Express have now been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the journey winds through snow-dusted mountain ranges, across striking stone

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Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century.

Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano

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viaducts and along the banks of the area’s sparkling lakes. At Tirano, connect onto the Trenord train and roll past Lake Como en route to Milan.

Spend an additional day discovering the fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches of Venice. Marvel at the Basilica in the Piazza San Marco, including its iconic Clock Tower. In the evening, why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the cities many traditional trattorias, spending blissful hours indulging with local Prosecco by the sparkling canals.

DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VENICE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Venice.

DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast, make the journey from Milan to Venice by rail, enjoying views of the Italian countryside as you go. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and start exploring the city! Waterside Venice’s reputation no doubt precedes it, and many say there is nowhere on earth that matches the beauty and tranquility of its splendid canals.

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DAY 4 - VENICE A visit to Venice is not complete without a classic Gondola ride through the city’s canals. Also soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marveling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica, and pay a visit to the Doge’s

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Zermatt and Matterhorn

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 4-day Swiss Pass • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Zermatt • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in St. Moritz • Seat Reservations on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express • Daytrip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway • Rail ticket from St. Moritz to Zurich Airport

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZERMATT Welcome to Zermatt! Your 4-day Swiss Pass allows you to travel from any point in Switzerland, so you can spend the rest of the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for its history as a mountaineering base.

In the evening, perhaps indulge in some traditional Swiss cuisine such as fondue or raclette.

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Glacier Express route from Zermatt to Chur

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crossing Switzerland today, travelling the full length of the Glacier Express line. The train passes glistening blue lakes and quaint Swiss hamlets, as well as crossing numerous high passes and mountain peaks.

Take pictures of the spectacular Landwasser Viaduct as the train rolls over. After arriving in St. Moritz, perhaps enjoy a stroll around the lake or experience the glitz and glamour of the casinos.

After breakfast this morning, ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, a marvel of 19th Century engineering which climbs nearly 5,000 feet in just 33 minutes. From the top, enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland, taking in the iconic outline of the Matterhorn as well as surrounding peaks and glaciers.

Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines today, heading south into Italy on the Bernina Express. The spectacular journey takes riders from the snowcapped heights of the Alps down into the lush Poschiavo Valley and vineyards heading into Tirano. Stop in Tirano for a traditional pizza, before returning north again on the Bernina Express as the awe-inspiring scenery changes drastically in the afternoon light. Make sure your camera batteries are fully charged because you are guaranteed to capture some amazing shots from the comfort of the panoramic carriages of the train.

DAY 5 - ST. MORITZ TO ZURICH Depart St. Moritz this morning and take the train to the Zurich airport for your continued travels.

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Zermatt

VACATION INCLUDES: • 4-day standard class Swiss Pass, including supplements for Mount Pilatus, Jungfrau and Gornergrat day trips • 2 nights hotel stay including breakfast in Lucerne • 3 nights hotel stay including breakfast in Wengen • 2 nights hotel stay including breakfast in Zermatt

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DAY 1 - BASEL TO INTERLAKEN Your Swiss Mountain Peaks journey begins in Basel with a short and scenic train journey to Interlaken.

On arrival in the classic Swiss mountain village, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring! Located between the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch mountains, Interlaken boasts incredible scenery and a friendly atmosphere. Begin using your Swiss Pass for access to dozens of activities and adventures in the area.

DAY 2 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP After breakfast this morning, you will climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg before reaching the station at Eigergletscher, which is well known for its mountain restaurant and Huskies.

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At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France and enjoy the fascinating glacier and ice gallery.

After a spectacular day sightseeing, return to the hotel for the second night of your stay in Interlaken.

DAY 3 - ZERMATT

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spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland, encompassing the iconic outline of The Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

DAY 5 - ZERMATT TO GENEVA After breakfast this morning, take the scenic train journey from Zermatt to Geneva, passing through Montreux and curving around Lake Geneva.

Enjoy the final day of your vacation enjoying the sights of Geneva at your leisure, including the world’s highest fountain, the Jet d’Eau, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross, one of the best museums of its kind in Europe. In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal at a local lakeside restaurant against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura Mountains.

DAY 6 - DEPART GENEVA Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Geneva.

Take the scenic train ride to Zermatt today and spend the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for its history as a mountaineering base.

In the evening, perhaps indulge in some traditional Swiss cuisine such as fondue or raclette at one of the chalets that line the car-free roads of the beautiful alpine village.

DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Today, use your Swiss Pass to take a ride on a marvel of 19th century engineering - the cogwheel railway to the peak of Gornergrat Mountain.

From the top, take in one of the most

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Lucerne

VACATION INCLUDES: • Travel to St. Moritz from Zurich (or from any starting point in Switzerland) • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day standard class Swiss Pass • Standard class seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass trains • Day trips to Gornergrat, Mount Pilatus, and Jungfraujoch

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DAY 1 - ZURICH TO ST MORITZ From Zurich, make use of your 8-day Swiss Pass for the scenic rail journey to historic St. Moritz. Take a relaxing stroll around the lake and enjoy the chic town itself, the first real alpine holiday destination for the international jet set.

DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines south into Italy. The Bernina Express is a spectacular journey from the snowcapped heights of the Alps and The Bernina Pass itself, down into the lush Poschiavo Valley.

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT Today, enjoy the full splendor of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, the Glacier Express. Cruise over the impressive Landwasser

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Viaduct, a marvel of Swiss engineering from a bygone era, and wind through numerous high passes and past many small Swiss lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.

DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Today, take an exciting ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, a marvel of 19th Century engineering. From the top, take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland with the iconic outline of the Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers all around you.

Take the short hop to Montreux, from where you will board the Golden Pass train to Lucerne. This journey promises scenic thrills with dramatic rises and dips and stunning mountain, valley and lake vistas.

DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Enjoy a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. At the top, experience the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and restaurant.

DAY 8 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Travel to Interlaken this morning and board the historic line to Europe’s highest railway station, at 11,332 feet above sea level. Enjoy spectacular views on the way up and at the top of Jungfrau Mountain, experience an ice sculpture gallery, a glacier walk, and the world’s highest chocolate shop.

DAY 9 - LUCERNE TO ZURICH Take the one-hour rail trip to Zurich and continue with your travels.

DAY 5 - LAUSANNE Travel to Lausanne at a time of your choosing with your Swiss Pass. The journey of around three hours will involve a simple change of trains in Visp. Enjoy some wonderful views across Lake Geneva on the way into the city.

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London

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Paris • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in London • 48-hour Paris Pass • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of London

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Spend the day making the most of your hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

Onboard, enjoy the best photo opportunities and full audio history of the many landmarks, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. In the evening, head to Angel Islington for a great selection of independent restaurants, or if you are feeling adventurous, head down to Brick Lane for an amazing curry.

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From Amsterdam, take the highspeed Thalys train through the low countries to Paris, and use your 48hour Paris Pass to get to your hotel for a two-night stay. This evening, experience the Eiffel Tower in lights or take a walk around the peaceful Tuileries Gardens, then enjoy a delicious meal and fine wine in one of the great restaurants in St. Germain.

Take the speedy Eurostar to London and check in at your hotel for a two night stay. In the afternoon, perhaps enjoy the sites and skyline on the river Thames including the London Eye and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre while walking along the buzzing Southbank. You can walk over the river from the huge Tate Modern Gallery and enjoy one of the city’s

DAY 5 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Check out of your hotel after breakfast and continue with your travels.

DAY 2 - PARIS After breakfast, make full use of your Paris Pass with fast-track entry to The Louvre, where you can take a peek at the Mona Lisa and hundreds of other pieces of priceless art. Then take a stroll to the Gothic marvel that is Notre Dame and also visit the lesser known Sainte-Chapelle chapel close by, with its breathtaking 13th century stained glass window.

Take the metro up to Montmartre for beautiful views of the city.

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Point to point tickets from Basel to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Lucerne • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Zurich • Walking tour of Lucerne

LUCERNE AND ZURICH FROM BASEL Basel ➡ Lucerne ➡ Zurich

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After breakfast at your hotel this morning, enjoy discovering more of Lucerne. If you haven’t already, discover the medieval Chapel Bridge with its beautiful interior paintings dating back to the 17th century. Or just enjoy the beauty of the waterfront by hiring a bike or wandering along the elegant promenade.

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DAY 1 - BASEL TO LUCERNE Take the train direct from Basel to Lucerne. Upon arrival in Lucerne, check in at your hotel for a threenight stay and start exploring the city. Transport yourself back in time and explore Old Town, with its well-preserved buildings and

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gorgeous fountains and bridges. The atmosphere is romantic, and if you like shopping, you’re in for a real treat with chocolate shops, clothing stores and unique galleries around every corner. Also enjoy a wide selection of excellent restaurants and bars in the area.

Spend another day in Lucerne today.

If the weather is nice, take the world’s steepest cogwheel railway up to Mount Pilatus and enjoy panoramic views of the entire city and some truly inspiring scenery.

DAY 4 - LUCERNE TO ZURICH Take the direct train from Lucerne to Zurich this morning and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Nature-lovers should head to the Botanical Garden and admire the range of exotic plants and beautiful trees in this tranquil area.

Or perhaps wander through the narrow streets of the Niederdorf district - a great place for people watching from a street cafe.

DAY 5 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Zurich.

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Vienna

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Zurich • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Salzburg • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Vienna • Vienna City Card

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ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, SALZBURG AND VIENNA Zurich ➡ Arlberg Pass ➡ Salzburg ➡ Vienna

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Your journey ends with 3 nights in Vienna

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Arrive in Zurich today for a twonight stay. Zurich is Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat. Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and fashion shops.

DAY 2 - ZURICH Continue to enjoy discovering Zurich. The city is home to an impressive number of art galleries and museums, among which are the Swiss National Museum and the Kunsthaus.

DAY 3 - ZURICH TO SALZBURG After breakfast, take the train over the Arlberg Pass. This spectacular journey travels along the bank of Lake Zurich before you are greeted with spectacular Alpine scenery. You

briefly pass through Liechtenstein before entering Austria. On arrival in Salzburg, check in for a two-night stay at your hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the sights of Salzburg. Head for the Baroque old town looking over the Salzach River, with its cobbled streets of little shops and famous hilltop castle.

DAY 4 - SALZBURG Enjoy exploring more of Salzburg.

This fairy tale city, embracing the banks of the fast-flowing Salzach River and overlooked by the striking Austrian Alps. Fans of the movie The Sound of Music can enjoy a full tour of the picturesque locations featured in the film. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, and a popular activity is to visit the composer’s birthplace, which is now a museum dedicated to his life and work and showcasing various fascinating exhibits.

DAY 5 - SALZBURG TO VIENNA After breakfast, travel by train to Vienna for three nights. Spend the rest of the day strolling around Vienna, perhaps taking a horse and cart ride around the inner ring and becoming acquainted with this architecturally-inspiring city.

DAY 6 - VIENNA Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and begin another day of exploration. Why not see a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses?

Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, a perfct spot for a scenic boat cruise!

DAY 7 - VIENNA Perhaps indulge in the traditional Viennese ‘coffee culture’ at one of the many quirky cafés, and be sure to tuck into a slice of Sachertorte before departing.

DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VIENNA Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Vienna.

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Amsterdam

VACATION INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Paris • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Amsterdam • Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise • 48h Hop-on, hop-off bus and boat tour in Amsterdam

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with over ten thousand shops, markets and boutiques so there are plenty of opportunities to do some shopping during your stay!

There are also many fascinating museums in the city, including the grand Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank Museum and the Van Gogh museum.

And don’t miss a trip to the beautiful flower market full of traditional Dutch tulips!

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DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM Continue to discover the Dutch capital, exploring both its lively and peaceful sides. Wander along the scenic canals or watch the world go by as you relax in one of the city’s many cafés.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS

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Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival in the ‘City of Light,’ check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the evening dining in an authentic Parisian bistro and savoring the delicious cuisine.

Explore Amsterdam at your own leisure, perhaps by taking a canal cruise down the scenic waterways.

Amsterdam is also the biggest shopping area in the Netherlands

DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN AMSTERDAM Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Amsterdam.

DAY 2 - PARIS Discover what makes the luminous French capital special to you!

Art lovers should head to the iconic Louvre Museum, instantly recognizable by the glass pyramids at the main entrance, or take a walk through Luxembourg Gardens for a true taste of Paris’ great outdoors.

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DAY 3 - PARIS TO AMSTERDAM After breakfast, catch a high-speed train from the centre of Paris to the centre of Amsterdam. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a threenight stay.

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Isle of Skye

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 1 night accommodation onboard the Caledonian Sleeper • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in London • Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • City tour of Edinburgh

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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND THE ISLE OF SKYE London ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh ➡ London

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was made for exploring.

Experience London on your own.

Head to the South Bank to watch musicians and artists perform or walk across Abbey Road.

DAY 5 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR

DAY 2 - LONDON

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

DAY 4 - INVERNESS Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region

medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills, there is so much beauty to see here.

DAY 8 - EDINBURGH During your included city tour, see the best attractions and learn all about local traditions and stories.

Visit Princes Street, Grassmarket, Dean Village, and Holyrood Palace.

DAY 9 - EDINBURGH TO LONDON

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Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to explore the city at your own pace. Visit Big Ben, the Shard, London Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and much more!

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Travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle. Then, cross over into Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cuillin Mountains.

In the coastal town of Portree, enjoy lunch and stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Later, visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.

Catch your train back to the English capital today. Spend time relaxing or checking off any must-see places from your personal itinerary. We recommend watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

DAY 6 - INVERNESS Spend this free day seeing any sights and points of interest you didn’t get a chance to experience yet, like the Victorian Market or Greig Street Bridge.

DAY 7 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Travel by direct train to Edinburgh.

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Edinburgh • 4 nights accommodation onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman in a double cabin • All excursions as specified in itinerary • Meals on and off the train as specified in itinerary • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in London • Skip-the-line admission to Edinburgh Castle and walking tour

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night journey! Cross the Forth Railway Bridge and enjoy afternoon tea and lunch as the train passes through Arboath, Montrose and Aberdeen before arriving in Keith. An informal dinner will be served in the Observation Car with accompanying entertainment.

Experience the royal sights and world-class museums, world-class cuisine, and expansive parks.

DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD THE BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN

Get to know the storied streets and landmarks of London using your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

DAY 3 - LONDON TO EDINBURGH

Use your included skip-the-line admission to the Edinburgh Castle.

Later, enjoy a guided scotch whisky experience.

This morning, the train departs Keith and travels toward Inverness.

Around lunchtime, you’ll approach Kyle of Lochalsh and explore the picturesque village of Plockton.

Choose from a seal watching boat excursion or visit Eilean Donan Castle. Back onboard, enjoy a formal dinner followed by coffee or cocktails in the Observation Car.

DAY 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD THE BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN

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Board the luxurious and iconic Belmond Royal Scotsman for a four-

Depart Kyle of Lochalsh and travel to Garve, where you’ll visit and tour the

Travel by train through the English countryside to the beautiful hills and lochs of Scotland to Edinburgh.

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Glen Ord Distillery. Back on the train, venture to Carrbridge and explore Ballindalloch Castle on Speyside.

Optional excursions include a private castle tour, a nine-hole round of golf, or a visit to Scotland’s only single estate distillery.

DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD THE BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN

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Visit the Rothiemurchus Estate in Cairngorms National Park with your choice of fishing, clay pigeon shooting, or touring the estate. Enjoy lunch on the train before visiting the Glamis Castle and gardens. A formal dinner is served on the train. Spend the night on the train in Dundee.

DAY 9 - EDINBURGH Travel back to Edinburgh, where your Belmond Royal Scotsman journey ends.

DAY 10 - EDINBURGH TO LONDON Board your train back to London.

DAY 11 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

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Paris

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 9 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead • Dublin Pass with Hop-On Hop-Off Tour • Blarney Castle and Cork Day Trip from Dublin • And much more

DUBLIN, LONDON AND PARIS Dublin ➡ London ➡ Paris

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Your journey begins in Dublin, the Irish capital and a vibrant, thriving hub with plenty to see and do. Check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and start exploring.

Today you’ll head from Ireland to England on a comfortable rail and sail journey. Enjoy your first evening in London, perhaps organizing tickets to a West End play or visiting one of the fine restaurants in one of the city’s lively neighborhoods.

Use your hop-on, hop-off bus tour today for access to dozens of the city’s top attractions, from the Guinness Storehouse and Teelings Distillery to the imposing Christchurch Cathedral and the Jeanie Johnston Tallship.

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night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the ‘City of Light,’ indulging in exquisite cuisine, strolling down the banks of the Seine and losing yourself in what is arguably the most romantic city in the world.

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Spend a full day exploring the French capital with your Paris Pass. Discover the iconic landmarks and quirky hidden gems of the city and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Louvre Museum, home of the magnificent Mona Lisa.

DAY 9 - PARIS Head to the Eiffel Tower today and use the skip-the-line entrance included in your vacation to experience a tour with a local guide.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Paris.

DAY 5 - LONDON Enjoy the sights of the city today with the trusty London Pass included in your vacation. As well as hop-on, hopoff bus tickets, you will have access to a plethora of London’s top sights.

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Set out on an adventure from Dublin today, heading to Blarney Castle and Cork with an experienced guide on a comfortable coach. Enjoy independent sightseeing in Cork City, and tour the Rock of Cashel Cathedral in beautiful Country Tipperary.

Make your way to the London Eye today and enjoy a sightseeing tour on one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

DAY 7 - LONDON TO PARIS Speed on the Eurostar from central London to central Paris today and check into your hotel for a three-

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Dublin

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 9 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Transfer from Shannon Airport to Killarney • Full day tour of the Ring of Kerry plus Killarney Lakes and National Park • Cliffs of Moher day trip from Galway • And much more

BEST OF THE EMERALD ISLE BY RAIL Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Dublin

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site of Blarney Castle, world-famous for its enchanting Blarney Stone, which supposedly gives all those who kiss it the gift of the gab.

DAY 8 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST Ride the rails from Ireland to Northern Ireland today, pulling into the capital, Belfast for a two-night stay. Visit the renovated Dockyards’ Titanic Quarter, exploring in depth with the entrance ticket included in your vacation, and learn about 9,000 years of Irish culture and history at the Ulster Museum.

DAY 9 - BELFAST DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY

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Your adventure begins with a twonight stay in Killarney.

From Galway, you’re just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most enduringly popular attractions.

Join a professional guide for the journey through tiny fishing villages, travelling past ancient Duguaire Castle and admiring Burren, where striking limestone scenery is reminiscent of the moon’s surface.

DAY 2 - KILLARNEY Killarney is a famous stop on the spectacular Ring of Kerry, which you will discover today on your full-day tour. You will acquaint yourself with the magnificent natural beauty of one of Ireland’s crowning gems, exploring MacGillycuddy Reeks, the sandy shores of Dingle Bay and the wonderful coastal views of Kenmare Bay. Pass through the wonderful National Park and admire the sparkling Lakes of Killarney.

DAY 3 - KILLARNEY TO GALWAY Enjoy the gorgeous countryside on the journey to Galway via Mallow and Limerick. Galway is a pretty, coastal gem on Ireland’s west coast.

DAY 5 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN Board a train bound for Dublin for a three-night stay and set out to explore the Irish capital city.

DAYS 6 & 7 - DUBLIN Explore Dublin with a hop-on, hop-off tour today. Visit Dublin Zoo, the GAA museum, Old Jameson Distillery and many more. Spend an evening in Temple Bar, sampling authentic cuisine at one of the numerous traditional pubs. Travel to the historic

Discover more of Ireland’s magic today on a day trip from Belfast to the marvelous Giant’s Causeway.

Join a knowledgeable guide for the journey, visiting attractions like Carrickfergus Castle and the Old Bushmills distillery en route. Enjoy a nail-biting stroll across the Carricka-Rede Rope Bridge and marvel at the magnificent stones.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN Catch the train from Belfast back to Dublin where your journey ends.

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DAY 1 - LONDON When you arrive in London, there is so much to see and do. Enjoy access to the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels with your included pass.

DAY 2 - LONDON Today visit some of the top attractions outside of London on this day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and the historic town of Bath. All admission tickets are included in the tour price.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER Depart London onboard the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Edinburgh. Your Classic room features a single or twin berth and wash basin. Speak to one of our Rail Experts about upgrading your accommodations to a Double room or Club room, which include priority access to the Club Car for meals and drinks and access

make the most of your time in this quaint town.

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to the lounge area to enjoy beautiful scenery in the morning.

DAY 4 - EDINBURGH When you arrive in Edinburgh, the day is yours to spend at your leisure.

We suggest visiting Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish crown jewels and legendary Stone of Scone. Other popular attractions include the Royal Mile and the Sir Walter Scott monument.

Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to discover the historical town at your pace. Visit crowd-pleasing attractions like Memorial Gardens, Clifford’s Tower, The Shambles, and South Bank.

York’s museums, medieval streets, and stunning cathedrals will surely be highlights of today’s tour.

DAY 8 - YORK TO LONDON Board your direct train to London.

Take a ride on the London Eye, take in panoramic views of the city from Tower Bridge, stroll through Hyde Park, or relax in Trafalgar Square.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Your Grand East Coast Experience ends today in London.

DAY 5 - EDINBURGH During your included city tour, you’ll explore places such as Princes Street to learn about Scott Monument and the Princes Street Gardens, as well as see Grassmarket, Old Town, New Town, Dean Village, and Holyrood Palace.

DAY 6 - EDINBURGH TO YORK Travel by train from Edinburgh to York. From museums to historical landmarks, there are many ways to

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Eurostar from London to Paris in Standard Premier class • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • London Pass including hop-on, hop-off tours • London Eye ticket with skip-theline tickets • Paris Pass including entry to over sixty attractions • Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tour and Summit Access

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arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay.

There is ang abundance of exciting visitor attractions to explore in this exuberant capital city.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON Your vacation begins in the vibrant capital city of London. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a threenight stay. Head out into town and enjoy a meal in one of the city’s incredible restaurants, offering a wide range of international cuisine in every corner of the city.

DAY 2 - LONDON Start your exploration of the city using your included London Pass, giving you access to more than 60 attractions such as Kensington Palace and London Zoo. Skip-theline access is also included for Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. A hop-on hop-off bus ticket is also included plus shopping and dining discounts. For an alternative view of the city cruise down the River Thames on a Bateaux London boat and see the sights from the water.

In the evening head to the Shard and

savor a delicious meal accompanied with breathtaking views of the city.

DAY 3 - LONDON After breakfast, visit the world-famous department store Harrods or peruse the chic boutiques along the Kings road. Included in your vacation is a skip-the-line ticket for the London Eye which gives you unparalleled views of the River Thames and its landmarks.

Included in the ticket is entrance to the London Eye 4D Experience, a 3D multi-sensory experience bringing London alive. London has many green spaces to relax in such as Hyde Park, Regents Park and St James’s Park.

In the evening, treat yourself to an exciting West End show or have drinks at the opulent Ritz hotel.

DAY 4 - LONDON TO PARIS Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel and then make your way to London St Pancras station for your Eurostar service to Paris. Upon

After breakfast, wander along the Champs-Élysées and indulge in a bit of retail therapy in this vibrant area. Your included Paris Pass gives you free entry to more than sixty attractions and skip-the-line entry to the Louvre and Centre Pompidou.

Later, why not take a boat cruise along the River Seine and enjoy the landscape of the city from the water?

DAY 6 - PARIS Complete your exploration of the city today. Discover the enchanting Montmartre area and marvel at the incredible Basilique du Sacre Coeur Cathedral. Don’t leave Paris without sampling some delicious Macarons or various local cheese and wine.

Included in your vacation is a skipthe-line Eiffel Tower ticket with a tour of the second floor and access to the summit. In the evening, perhaps take in a show such as the world-famous Moulin Rouge.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Paris.

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incredible Basilique du Sacre Coeur Cathedral. Of course, no visit to Paris is complete without taking a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

DAY 3 - PARIS TO NICE

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LYON Spend 2 nights in Nice before travelling back to the Paris via Avignon and Lyon

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DAY 1 - PARIS There are an abundance of exciting visitor attractions to explore in the exuberant French capital city. Maybe spend the afternoon strolling the banks of the River Seine, which are a UNESCO-listed gem and a fantastic gateway to the architecture of the city.

Board a train to Nice, which offers beautiful beaches, luxurious seaside dining, and plenty of opportunity for shopping and sightseeing. Wander through Vieux Nice to discover traditional French architecture and the daily markets selling flowers, gifts and fresh Niçoise delicacies.

DAY 4 - NICE Use your included hop-on, hopoff sightseeing tour to explore the best attractions and landmarks the city has to offer at your own pace.

Highlights include Promenade de Anglais, the ruins at Castle Hill, and much more.

DAY 2 - PARIS

Avignon

Use your Paris Pass for free entry to more than 60 city attractions and tours, as well as a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Discover the enchanting Montmartre area and marvel at the

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Paris

9 DAYS FROM $1,999 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Paris Pass • Free entry to over 60 attractions and tours • Fast track entry at popular attractions • Free hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour • Free public transportation • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Nice • Small group half day tour of the Lavender Fields from Aix en Provence - (Mid June - Mid Aug) • Entrance tickets to Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon

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DAY 5 - NICE TO AIX EN PROVENCE

DAY 7 - AIX EN PROVENCE TO AVIGNON

Travel to Aix en Provence, a city which is surrounded by a picturesque countryside and famous for its fantastically preserved architecture.

Take a walk through the Cours Mirabeau and visit the 17th and 18th century mansions, decorated with ancient fountains and beautiful flowers.

Board a TGV train from Aix-enProvence to Avignon. Passing olive and lemon groves on your way and enjoy the Côtes du Rhône landscape.

Avignon is located behind medieval walls on the sparkling Rhone River and boasts immense natural beauty and fascinating UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments.

DAY 6 - AIX EN PROVENCE

DAY 8 - AVIGNON

Enjoy a second day in this charming city. Stroll through the Quartier Mazarin and its narrow streets or follow in the great artist Cezanne’s footsteps with a trip to his museum or a private tour of some of his most famous works.

Wander the lovely streets of the old centre, which are full of galleries.

Explore the nearby Petit Palais and Palais du Roure museums. Spend time wandering through the ancient streets and courtyards of private mansions before relaxing with a

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glass of local wine in one of the fantastic restaurants Avignon has to offer.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS Check out of your hotel and travel back to Paris to continue with your onward travels.

Avignon

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Madrid

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Skip the line tickets for Sagrada Familia in Barcelona • 24hr hop-on, hop-off tickets for Madrid

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Your journey ends with 3 nights in Madrid

Arrive in Barcelona for a 3 night stay

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you’ll catch high-speed AVE train to Madrid. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. In the afternoon, why not take a stroll around the impressive Buen Retiro Park, one of the largest parks in all of Madrid, and a wonderful spot for people watching, architecture spotting and even boating on the shimmering lake.

Later, you may wish to enjoy a drink along the Paseo de la Castellana or maybe the Gran Via, an elaborate and upmarket shopping street, known as the ‘Spanish Broadway.’

DAY 5 - MADRID DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BARCELONA

DAY 2 - BARCELONA

Arrive in Barcelona today and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

Set out and explore the colourful city, basking in the sun amidst the mosaics of the Parc Guell, catching a boat out on the ocean or riding the cable car to the top of Montjuïc hill, where you’ll be treated to delightful views over the city as well as a plethora of grand museums.

Spend some time wandering down the city’s most famous shopping street, Las Ramblas, and soak up the bustling atmosphere among the shops and street artists of this treelined boulevard. Culture vultures might like to visit the Picasso Museum to view a huge collection of the famous artist’s work.

DAY 3 - BARCELONA Take some time out to admire Gaudi’s iconic architectural masterpieces throughout the city, such as the Sagrada Familia and Le Pedrera or perhaps visit the Natural History Museum. After a busy day sightseeing, treat yourself to a glass of locally made Sangria and delicious tapas.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO MADRID

Barcelona

Enjoy breakfast in Barcelona before checking out of your hotel and making your way to the train station, where

After breakfast, head out to one of the world-famous museums that make up Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle of Art.’ We can highly recommend the masterpieces of the iconic Prado Museum.

DAY 6 - MADRID Soak up the atmosphere spending another day exploring this vibrant city. Perhaps visit the Plaza de Cibeles; admire the grand architecture of its buildings and be entertained by live musicians and street performers.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN MADRID Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Madrid.

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Barcelona

9 DAYS FROM $1,899 per person

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VACATION INCLUDES: • First class train travel as specified in the itinerary • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Skip the Line: Barcelona Sagrada Familia Tour • Barcelona hop-on, hop-off tour • Hop-on, hop-off bus pass and choice of walking tours in Seville •S kip the Line: Alcazar Guided Tour in Seville and much more!

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GRAND BARCELONA, SEVILLE AND MADRID

Bay of Biscay

Barcelona ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BARCELONA Arrive in Barcelona for a three-night stay. Once you’ve settled in, head down the tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas and mingle with the street performers and peruse the market stalls.

DAY 2 - BARCELONA Create your very own city tour today with your hop-on, hop-off passes, included with your vacation. From the beaches to the myriad mosaics of the Parc Guell and the bohemian Gothic Quarter, discover the highlights of the city at your own pace.

DAY 3 - BARCELONA Spend another day at leisure in the city. Why not head to the Picasso Museum for some artistic indulgence, and be sure to visit Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia, one of the city’s most famous attractions.

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DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID 3

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Access Sagrada Familia Tour, allowing you to have quick access to the cathedral and discover its history with a guided hour and a half tour.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO SEVILLE Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then take the high-speed AVE service to beautiful Seville, boasting ancient architecture and fragrant orange groves. Make use of your included City Card for free entry to many of the city’s attractions.

DAY 5 - SEVILLE When in Seville, the Royal Alcazar Palace is simply a must-do! Avoid waiting with your included Skip the Line tour. The tour lasts one and a half hours and gives you direct access to features such as the Lion Gate and the Courtyard of Dolls. You also have a three-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide included in your vacation.

After breakfast, ride the rails to Madrid aboard an AVE service directly from Seville. Settle into your hotel and then head out to explore the city using your City Card. The card gives you entry to more than fifty museums, discounts on shopping and a guided walking tour.

DAY 7 - MADRID Take advantage of your included skipthe-line tour of the Prado Museum.

Your guide will take you through this large collection of European art.

Head to the Plaza Mayor after your tour where you will find plenty of bars and cafes to enjoy refreshments.

DAY 8 - MADRID Continue your exploration of the city on your included open-top, hop-on, hop off tour, featuring 37 stops along two routes transporting you to the city’s main sights with onboard commentary. Don’t miss the Archaeological Museum or the beautiful Palacio de Cristal park.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN MADRID Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Madrid.

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London

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Standard Premier Class on the Eurostar • First class on all other rail journeys as per the itinerary • 12 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off London City Card • 48-hour Paris Pass • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Munich • 72-hour Berlin City Card

GRAND LONDON, PARIS, MUNICH AND BERLIN London ➡ Paris ➡ Munich ➡ Berlin North Sea

UK

13 DAYS FROM $4,149

Your journey begins with 3 nights in London

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English Channel Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

Spend 3 nights in Berlin before returning to the UK via Brussels

GERMANY

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DAY 10 - MUNICH TO BERLIN Take the train to Berlin and begin using your Berlin City Card.

DAY 11 - BERLIN

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Explore the city on your own.

Visit Berlin Cathedral, Holocaust Memorial, and more.

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DAY 12 - BERLIN Why not see the Reichtag and try some local delicacies on your final day in Berlin?

DAY 13 - BERLIN TO LONDON KEY

DAY 1 - LONDON 1 Nights stay

DAY 5 - PARIS

Your tour begins in London. After checking into your hotel use your hop-on, hop-off pass to see the sights at your leisure.

Use your free day to visit Musée Picasso and other popular attractions.

DAY 2 - LONDON Get to know London in one day on this sight-packed, full-day tour with a guide. Travelling by air-conditioned coach, see top London attractions such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, and enjoy fast-track entry and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral

DAY 6 - PARIS Enjoy a three-course dinner at Moulin Rouge with wine while watching a show. Transportation by coach is included.

DAY 7 - PARIS TO MUNICH Catch the train to Munich and begin using your hop-on, hop off tickets.

DAY 3 - LONDON

DAY 8 - MUNICH

A relaxed day out exploring Oxford and the quintessential villages of the Cotswold’s. See Oxford, Bampton, Burford, and Bibury.

Continue seeing the sights and exploring the city of Munich!

DAY 4 - LONDON TO PARIS

Take a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle. Entrance fee not included but skip-the-line access is.

Board Eurostar to Paris then use your Paris Pass to explore on your own.

Your tour concludes today after breakfast.

DAY 9 - MUNICH

Munich

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Prague

7 DAYS FROM $1,249 per person

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in first class throughout • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Hop-on, hop-off tour in Prague • Vienna Pass • Hop-on, hop-off tour in Vienna • Danube River cruise with drinks in Budapest

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GRAND PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest

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Arrive in Prague for a 2 night stay

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southeast on the high-speed Railjet route, over the border to Hungary and into Budapest. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Budapest

DAY 6 - BUDAPEST

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Arrive in Prague today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Start using your hop-on, hop-off pass, which will allow you to see dozens of attractions at your leisure.

After breakfast, head for the train station and then ride the rails from Prague to Vienna. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Once settled, maybe head out to the Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral or treat yourself to a delicious slice of Sachertorte at the iconic Sacher hotel.

DAY 2 - PRAGUE After breakfast this morning, discover more delights of the city with your pass. Attractions such as Prague Castle, the Mala Strana neighborhood and the Old Town are must-sees. Also explore the fascinating Jewish Quarter, or take a scenic Vltava River cruise.

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BUDAPEST Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Budapest.

DAY 4 - VIENNA After breakfast, perhaps start the day with a trip on the famous Ring Tram for an introduction to the city.

Exploring Vienna is a delight, with landmarks such as St Rupert’s Church, Hofburg Palace and Spanish Riding Tower all calling the city home. Your Vienna Pass will ensure that you don’t miss a thing!

DAY 5 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Budapest

Explore Budapest today, visiting the Fisherman’s Bastion for wonderful views over the opulent Parliament.

On the other side of the Danube, stroll from Heroes’ Square to the sun-yellow Szechenyi Baths, the perfect place to take a relaxing dip in natural thermal waters. In the evening, enjoy a cruise along the Danube, and sail past famous landmarks such as the Chain Bridge and the Buda Castle Quarter.

After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your journey

Vienna

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GRAND BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest

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Arrive in Berlin for a 2 night stay

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERLIN Welcome to Berlin! The German capital is a treasure trove of wonders to explore, with a rich history and heritage that fascinates visitors.

Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city.

DAY 2 - BERLIN Explore Berlin at your own pace today, being sure to visit the vibrant fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery and the exquisite architecture of the Brandenburg Gate. Your included walking tour will prove to be the perfect introduction

Continue to explore Prague today, using your hop-on, hop-off bus tour to escort you to the city’s sights.

Your vacation also includes a trip to Prague Castle, with skip the line entrance to avoid long lines. Discover the sights of the city further with your Prague Pass, which will grant you access to the Astronomical Clock Tower, New Town Hall and Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel - the perfect way to get a true taste for the city’s past.

DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA to the city as you discover landmarks and monuments with the commentary of an experienced guide.

After breakfast, catch the train directly to Vienna. On arrival, make

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Berlin’s impressive Hauptbahnhof Station.

Catch a direct train to Prague, where you’ll check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Explore the top sights of the city, stopping in the Jewish Quarter and at Prague Castle, among other gems.

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Vienna

Budapest

9 DAYS FROM $1,549 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in first class throughout • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Discover Berlin walking tour • Prague Pass hop-on, hop-off tour • Vienna Pass including hop-on, hop-off tour • Danube river cruise with drinks

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your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Set out and explore the Austrian capital, famous for its opulent Opera House and grandiose architecture. Relax and indulge in the city’s famed café culture, or perhaps tuck into a slice of Sachertorte, the city’s famous chocolate cake.

DAY 6 - VIENNA Spend a full day at leisure in Vienna!

Your hop-on hop-off tour tickets will help you put together a wonderful itinerary, completely tailored to you, and your Vienna Pass will give you access to over 60 attractions across the city - together they’re the perfect combination. Explore the Danube Tower, House of Music, Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunner Panorama Train, or visit the famous Vienna Zoo.

DAY 8 - BUDAPEST Spend the whole day exploring everything that Budapest has to offer.

The city enjoys a unique geography atop thermal hot springs, which has resulted in a rich selection of baths across the city. The largest, and perhaps grandest, of these are the sunny yellow Széchenyi Medicinal Baths, complete with both indoor and outdoor pools or tranquil water to relax in. Come the evening, relax with a glass of champagne on your included dinner river cruise down the gleaming Danube - a true bucket list experience.

Berlin

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BUDAPEST Prague

DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, highspeed train through to Budapest.

On arrival in the Hungarian capital, check in at your hotel for a twonight stay. Budapest is growing in popularity, and strolling along the banks of the sparkling Danube past extravagant, historic architecture it isn’t hard to see why.

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Geiranger Fjord

8 DAYS FROM $1,919 per person

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail, bus and boat travel as per itinerary • Oslo Airport to city return train tickets • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Oslo Pass • Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam • Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam • Bergen Card

GRAND NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo

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Flam Railway Journey from Myrdal

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Take a ferry through the fjords to Gudvangen and a scenic bus to Voss before catching the train to Bergen

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN OSLO

DAY 4 - FLAM Experience an unforgettable journey by boat today through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and beyond into the stunning Nærøyfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you’ll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close, including porpoises, seals and eagles.

DAY 2 - OSLO

DAY 3 - OSLO TO FLAM Take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and connect with the world-famous Flam Railway. The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world. Once to Flam, enjoy a special meal at the world-famous Ægir restaurant.

After breakfast this morning, use your Bergen Card and enjoy free or discounted admittance to most museums and attractions as well as many cultural events, various sightseeing tours and restaurants.

DAY 7 - BERGEN TO OSLO

Arrive in Oslo for a two-night stay and start exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle offering breathtaking views over the Oslofjord.

Alternatively, visit one of Oslo’s wide selection of museums.

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Oslo with the Oslo Pass, which provides access to over 30 museums and attractions.

fjord in the world. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Continue to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen.

After breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe.

DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN OSLO Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Oslo.

DAY 5 - FLAM TO BERGEN Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest Flam Railway

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Oslo

8 DAYS FROM $1,619 per person

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VACATION INCLUDES: • First Class Rail • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Copenhagen City Tour • Visit Oslo Pass • Stockholm must-see walking tour

GRAND SCANDINAVIAN TOUR Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm

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DAY 6 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM Enjoy breakfast before travelling by train from Oslo to Stockholm.

On arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. A number of Stockholm’s main sights are in Gamla Stan, the Old Town area, including the Royal Palace with the Crown Jewel exhibition and the cathedral dating from the mid-13th century.

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Stockholm

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DAY 7 - STOCKHOLM Arrive in Copenhagen for a 2 night stay

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 2 - COPENHAGEN After breakfast, start exploring Copenhagen, a beautiful harbor city offering a wealth of museums, culture, shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Take a guided canal and harbor tour, or enjoy a spin on the Ferris wheel at the Tivoli Gardens, the oldest amusement park in the world. After a day of sightseeing, why not visit the lively Norrebrø district and enjoy dinner or relax in one of the many bars?

DAY 3 - COPENHAGEN TO GOTHENBURG After breakfast in the hotel, take the train to Gothenburg for an overnight stay. Spend an afternoon in one of Gothenburg’s many museums or for something slightly different, take

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a boat trip out to the 17th century Alvsborgs Fastning Fortress.

DAY 4 - GOTHENBURG TO OSLO After breakfast, travel by train to another Scandinavian capital, Oslo for a two-night stay. Discover Oslo’s fascinating history by visiting the Historical Museum, explore the Gamlebyen (old town) area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.

Visit Akershus Castle and Fortress; the old castle built to protect Oslo and Norway.

DAY 5 - OSLO Step inside Oslo Cathedral, which was first built in 1697, to marvel at the stained-glass windows and beautifully painted ceiling, or indulge in some shopping in Stortorgets open-air market. After a busy day sightseeing, experience the best of Scandinavian cuisine by enjoying dinner in one of the many restaurants.

After breakfast, head out to one of the city’s fascinating museums. The National museum holds the largest art collection in Sweden, or visit the fascinating Vasa Museum where you can see an almost intact 64-gun warship that sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628.

DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN STOCKHOLM Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Stockholm.

Stockholm

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GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR Berlin ➡ Amsterdam ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Rome

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERLIN Arrive in Berlin today for a twonight stay and set out to explore the German capital city.

DAY 2 - BERLIN See all the major sights of Berlin today with your included Berlin walking tour, and Brandenburg Gate Museum entrance ticket. Later in the day, perhaps visit the vibrant public square of Potsdamer Platz.

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO AMSTERDAM After breakfast travel by high-speed train to Amsterdam for a two-night

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Paris today for a two-night stay. The ‘City of Light’ is every bit as romantic, elegant and sophisticated as you might think. Use the Paris Pass included in your vacation to unearth treasures at the Louvre, or marvel at the Centre Pompidou, all the while making use of free public transport around the city.

DAY 6 - PARIS Discover more of Paris today, continuing to use your Paris Pass to explore the city’s highlights. Your vacation also includes skip-the-line entrance to the summit of the Eiffel Tower.

stay. Your vacation includes hop-on, hop-off tour tickets, which will take you between 12 iconic spots all over the city. Visit the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum or sample local beer at the Heineken Experience.

DAY 4 - AMSTERDAM Be sure to take a scenic canal cruise to gain a wonderful insight into the city, before a trip to the Rijksmuseum, including skip-theline entrance.

DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM TO PARIS Catch the train from Amsterdam to

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Amsterdam

12 DAYS FROM $3,649 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in first class throughout • 11 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Discover Berlin Walking Tour • Skip-the-Line VIP DDR Museum ticket in Berlin • Skip the line Rijksmuseum and canal boat tour • Paris Pass • Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tour and Summit Access • Skip the Line: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica • Venice walking tour and gondola ride • Skip the Line: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel • Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum tour

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DAY 7 - PARIS TO GENEVA

DAY 10 - VENICE TO ROME

After breakfast, take a direct train to Geneva for an overnight stay and head out to enjoy this beautiful lake side city. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

Today catch the train from Venice to Rome for a two-night stay.

DAY 8 - GENEVA TO VENICE Depart Geneva after breakfast and travel on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass.

Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice for a two-night stay.

DAY 9 - VENICE Venice is a dazzling canal-side sanctuary, and a unique place to explore. Get your bearings on a walking tour through the splendor of St. Mark’s Square and the winding backstreets, and finish with an iconic gondola ride. Your vacation also includes skip the line entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica, plus a tour of the imposing Doge’s Palace.

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard room, and are subject to availability and change. Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54. *Amtrak travel is based on coach accommodations unless otherwise stated.

Upgrades are available.

DAY 11 - ROME Discover the delights of the Italian capital with two great tours showing you the best of ancient and Catholic Rome. Skip the lines at the Colosseum with priority entrance tickets and visit the Roman Forum.

You’ll also be able to skip the line at the Vatican Museums.

DAY 12 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME

Berlin

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Rome.

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GRAND NATIONAL PARKS

WITH YELLOWSTONE, YOSEMITE AND THE GRAND CANYON Chicago ➡ Salt Lake City ➡ Yellowstone National Park ➡ San Francisco ➡ Yosemite National Park ➡ San Francisco ➡ Los Angeles ➡ Williams ➡ Grand Canyon National Park ➡ Chicago

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO Head over to Union Station in Chicago to board the California Zephyr® train heading West.

DAY 2 - SALT LAKE CITY This journey from Chicago takes you across the Great Plains and through the Rocky Mountains to Salt Lake City.

DAY 3 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Continue on to Yellowstone. Your journey takes in some amazing mountain scenery along the way.

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DAY 4 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Your included tour of the world’s first national park allows you to experience a number of thrilling landmarks, including the worldfamous geyser, Old Faithful.

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Francisco. Check into your hotel to relax or head out to enjoy dinner or some sights.

DAY 7 - SAN FRANCISCO TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Today’s trip to Yosemite National Park is one of the highlights of your journey. You’ll ride by comfortable coach through California’s agricultural heartland,and watch the terrain change as you enter the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Your visit to Yosemite itself is a chance to experience all the park is famous for: rocky peaks such as El Capitan, abundant pine forests, a variety of wildlife, and more. This evening you return to San Francisco.

DAY 8 - SAN FRANCISCO TO LOS ANGELES Begin a truly scenic journey down to the California coast. Savor the beautiful rolling hills and amazing ocean views as you travel south.

You are transported back to Salt Lake City today to board your evening train heading to the West Coast and Yosemite National Park.

DAY 6 - SAN FRANCISCO This evening you will arrive in San

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Yosemite National Park

13 DAYS FROM $3,669 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City to San Francisco; San Francisco to Los Angeles; Los Angeles to Williams; Williams to Chicago in Coach accommodations on the California Zephyr®, Coast Starlight®, and Southwest Chief® • 8 nights hotel accommodations; 4 nights onboard Amtrak • Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone’s Lower Loop* • Dinner at The Roof Restaurant in Salt Lake City • Sightseeing tour of Yosemite National Park and Los Angeles • Roundtrip service in Coach accommodations on the Grand Canyon Railway • Tour of Grand Canyon’s South Rim • 3 meals included (1 breakfast, 2 dinners) *Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour is seasonal. During winter months, Old Faithful Explorer Tour will be substituted.

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This evening, you stop for a night in Los Angeles before your vacation continues to the Grand Canyon.

DAY 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Before your train departs in the evening, take some time to explore Los Angeles. Use your included tour which will help you learn all about Hollywood with a visit to some of the homes of the stars. Later on, head over to Union Station and board the Southwest Chief bound for the Grand Canyon.

DAY 10 - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK You arrive in Williams, Arizona today headed for the Grand Canyon itself.

Enjoy breakfast at the Grand Depot Café as you prepare to board the Grand Canyon Railway. This classic train ride runs through the largest expanse of ponderosa pine forest and ends at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Formed over millions of years, the waters of the Colourado River have carved the Canyon into one of the wonders of the natural world. Your included tour takes you all around for sightseeing while your guide provides a wealth of fascinating information about the area. You will stay this evening at the South Rim.

DAY 11 - WILLIAMS

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Upgrades are available.

Relax by the Canyon this morning and take some time to visit the historic Hopi House. In the afternoon, you will return to Williams on the Grand Canyon Railway. Dinner is included this evening.

DAY 12 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Today you depart from Williams in the morning.

DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHICAGO Your vacation ends today as your train arrives in Chicago.

Los Angeles

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GRAND RAIL EXPERIENCE Chicago ➡ Seattle ➡ Los Angeles ➡ New Orleans ➡ Washington, DC ➡ Chicago

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DAY 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Make your way to the Amtrak® station to board the famous Coast Starlight®.

As you head south to Los Angeles you will travel past some of the beautiful peaks of the Cascade Range, lush forests, and fertile valleys.

DAY 6 - LOS ANGELES As the train makes its way south, enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Coast. The Coast Starlight® is one of Amtrak’s most popular routes as it allows you to see areas of the California coastline not accessible any other way.

Tonight, arrive in Los Angeles.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO

DAY 3 - SEATTLE

DAY 7 - LOS ANGELES

Head to the Amtrak® station and board the Empire Builder® to Seattle.

Sit back and relax as you head west.

Today you will arrive in “the Emerald City”. Perhaps take a stroll down to the popular Pike’s Place Market, or enjoy the Seattle Waterfront.

Today use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to visit such iconic landmarks as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, the Universal Studios, and the Hollywood Sign.

DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Today you will be travelling through the great northern plains, the Rocky Mountains and passing by Glacier National Park. Be sure to bring a camera as Amtrak® is one of the best ways to enjoy America’s beautiful scenery.

DAY 4 - SEATTLE Today you will get to explore Seattle with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour! Travel around to Seattle’s top attractions such as the iconic Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, Pioneer Square, and Pike’s Place Market.

Seattle

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Washington, D.C.

14 DAYS FROM $2,649 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Amtrak® rail travel in coach class throughout* • 6 nights hotel stay • 7 nights onboard Amtrak • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Seattle* • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Los Angeles • Sightseeing city tour of New Orleans • Monuments by Moonlight tour in Washington, DC *Seattle hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour is seasonal. Seattle CityPASS® will be included in the off-season.

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Tonight, head to Los Angeles’ Union station to board the Sunset Limited and head east to New Orleans.

DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Glide through the sprawling deserts, past mountains, and cacti as the train heads towards New Orleans.

DAY 9 - NEW ORLEANS After passing through Texas and Louisiana, the train will arrive in New Orleans.

DAY 10 - NEW ORLEANS Today your guided sightseeing tour will take you all around the “City that Care Forgot” to see the French Quarter, historic Jackson Square, past the cemeteries known as the “Cities of the Dead”, and along the bayous that make New Orleans famous.

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard room, and are subject to availability and change. Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54. *Amtrak travel is based on coach accommodations unless otherwise stated.

Upgrades are available.

DAY 12 - WASHINGTON, DC Welcome to Washington, D.C.!

Upon your arrival check in at your hotel and begin exploring. Stroll through one or more of the many Smithsonian museums and over to the Capitol Building, and make sure to stop for picture-taking at the White House. Tonight you will enjoy the Monuments by Moonlight tour that will take you to see all of the major U.S. monuments lit up at night.

DAY 13 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Today you will check out of your hotel and board the Capitol Limited® to head back to Chicago.

DAY 14 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHICAGO New Orleans

DAY 11 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® This morning check out of your hotel and head over to the Amtrak® station to board the Crescent for your trip up to Washington, DC. As the train makes its way up from the South, prepare for a fun time in our Nation’s Capital.

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Banff National Park

VACATION INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay • 1 night onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy class • Round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria • Transfer from Jasper to Banff and from Banff to Calgary • 2 lunches • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Sightseeing tours of the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise

CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY EASTBOUND Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary BRITISH COLUMBIA

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DATES AND PRICES: May 2020 June - August 2020 September 2020 October 2020

$3,049 $3,449 $3,249 $2,899

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

DAY 6 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon, and Medicine Lake.

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper for the drive to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the worldfamous Icefields Parkway.

DAY 8 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA

Welcome to Vancouver! Travel to your hotel and start exploring this nature lover’s paradise.

Travel on board the ferry to Victoria.

Set on the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca, at the Southern tip of Vancouver Island, this quaint coastal gem has a dynamic blend of serene mountain views, historic charm, and urban appeal.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Today’s full day of sightseeing begins with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to all of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and more!

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® This afternoon, travel to the VIA Rail station and board The Canadian eastbound to Jasper. After you settle in, head to the observation car for breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 5 - JASPER

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Wake up to sunrise in the Canadian Rockies and enjoy an early morning on the train. Take in the majestic landscape as you wind through the breathtaking mountain scenery.

Explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY Today you will take your included shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city!

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CALGARY

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk + Avenue Calgary - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary Alternative hotels may be available.

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Rocky Mountaineer

VACATION INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay • 1 night onboard VIA Rail® • VIA Rail travel in economy class; Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf class • Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park and Lake Louise • Admission to the Banff Gondola • Sightseeing tours of the Icefields Parkway and Jasper Nat. Park • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Tour transfer from Banff to Lake Louise and Lake Louise to Jasper • 5 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches)

GRAND CIRCLE OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Jasper ➡ Vancouver

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LAKE LOUISE 1 2 BANFF Travel across the Rockies for 2 days through stunning Alpine scenery from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER

DAY 4 - BANFF

Welcome to Vancouver! Spend the day exploring this nature lover’s paradise with its serene coast and a majestic mountain backdrop.

Today you will explore the mountain town of Banff and journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. From the summit, you’ll have a birds-eye view of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies!

DAY 2 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS This morning, board the famous Rocky Mountaineer, settle into the luxurious accommodations and relax onboard soaking in the spectacular scenery. Travel through British Columbia with views of the Cascade Mountains and along the spectacular Fraser Canyon and River.

DAY 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO BANFF Enjoy another day of striking scenery today as you make your way to Banff, Alberta. Travel through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and wind through the snow-capped peaks.

DAY 5 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE This morning, depart Banff on a scenic tour through Banff and Yoho National Parks, full of emerald lakes and breathtaking waterfalls. End your tour in Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies, where you will spend the evening.

DAY 6 - LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER Today, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway as you head to Jasper. You’ll make a stop along the way to visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest

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expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle.

DAY 7 - JASPER Explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies today, Jasper National Park. On today’s tour you will see many breathtaking sights, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake.

Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls.

DAY 8 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® Head to the VIA Rail station to board the Canadian westbound to Vancouver. Settle in and enjoy a comfortable and relaxing overnight journey on the train.

DAY 9 - VANCOUVER Arrive in Vancouver this morning and check in at your hotel for a final overnight stay.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

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ULTIMATE CANADA AND ROCKIES WESTBOUND Toronto ➡ Niagara Falls ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Vancouver

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN TORONTO Welcome to Toronto, where so many great landmarks and amazing sites await! Travel to your hotel and start exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

DAY 2 - TORONTO TO NIAGARA FALLS This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a fun-filled day at one of the wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Highlights of your day will include a meal overlooking the Falls, a ride on the lake, and a winery tour and tasting.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL®

Niagara Falls

Travel to the station this morning and board VIA Rail for your overnight journey west to the Canadian Rockies.

Welcome to Jasper, a serene alpine town located high in the magnificent Canadian Rockies! Your train will arrive this morning.

DAY 7 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK Explore the spectacular natural treasures of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls.

Discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake.

Stroll the shores of Maligne Lake and breathe in the clean mountain air.

DAY 8 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff. Your ride along the worldfamous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights. Enjoy the wildlife,

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VACATION INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay • 4 nights onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail in Economy class • Roundtrip shared transfers between Jasper and Banff • 2 meals (2 lunches) • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto • Admission to the CN Tower in Toronto • Sightseeing city tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake • Sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway • Admission to the Jasper Skytram • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

DATES AND PRICES: May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks. You’ll get a chance to visit the natural wonder of the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. At the end of your tour, you will be in Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Check into your hotel and enjoy everything this charming alpine paradise has to offer.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO JASPER Spend your free time this morning exploring Banff before your included afternoon shuttle back to Jasper where you will spend another night.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Board VIA Rail’s Canadian to continue your journey through the majestic

Canadian Rockies. See Moose Lake and the peaks of Mt. Robson and the Monashee Mountains. Relax in the dome car and experience stunning 360-degree views of the mountain scenery all around you.

DAY 11 - VANCOUVER Prior to arriving in Vancouver, take in the agricultural heartland of the Fraser Valley as it approaches the mighty Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival in Vancouver, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

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the city. Sweeping 360-degree views await you at the top of this amazing attraction.

DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

DAY 12 - VANCOUVER Continue exploring Vancouver today with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to discover the many attractions of the city. Also use your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which towers hundreds of feet above

Toronto

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by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver Vancouver

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the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Skytree.

Then, visit the beautiful Hamarikyu Garden, where you can step back into the Edo-period. Your last stop is the Meiji Shrine. This Shinto shrine is a quaint oasis in the heart of Tokyo.

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Spend some time perusing the famous Tsukiji Market’s stalls selling seafood and other specialty items.

The outer market features a labyrinth of narrow streets packed with restaurants and shops. You will then visit a typical Japanese home and learn to prepare sushi, which you get to eat for lunch.

DAY 4 - TOKYO TO HAKONE DAY 1 - TOKYO Welcome to Japan’s bustling, vibrant capital of Tokyo! This is a place where ancient traditions and modern trends intertwine. If you want to stay connected while travelling on either your cell phone or tablet, talk to a Rail Expert about purchasing an optional SIM card while booking.

DAY 2 - TOKYO

Nara Park

Experience some of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks on your included city tour. Relax along the Sumidagawa River onboard a water bus and take in amazing views of the city, as well as

Board the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train to Hakone. Aside from breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone offers worldclass art museums, hot springs, the Enoura Observatory, and plenty of hidden gems.

DAY 5 - HAKONE TO KYOTO Travel to the ancient city of Kyoto to explore its gardens, temples, shrines, and specialty shops. Today, you’ll get to experience the culture of this city on your included tour. Choose from a tea ceremony, flower arrangement class, calligraphy, or origami with an instructor.

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9 DAYS FROM $4,749 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Japan Rail Pass • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and lunch in Tokyo • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Hakone • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kyoto • Sightseeing city tour in Tokyo • Tour of Tsukiji Market in Tokyo • Cultural experiences tour in Kyoto • Sightseeing city tour in Kyoto • Day trip to Nara and Fushimi from Kyoto • Transfers from Tokyo airport to hotel; Tokyo hotel to Narita International Airport • 10 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

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DAY 6 - KYOTO Today’s guided bus tour includes visits to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), ornamental Nijo Castle, and Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”. Later, stop by the Sanjusangendo temple. Speak to a Rail Expert about the option to upgrade your tour to experience these landmarks by private car.

DAY 7 - NARA AND FUSHIMI Enjoy your included day tour of Nara and Fushimi with a local guide.

Visit the Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha, Stroll through Nara Park (Deer Park), where you can hand feed the sacred deer. Then, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine and its 10,000 red torii gates.

DAY 8 - KYOTO TO TOKYO Return to Tokyo by Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own by getting off the tourist track.

$4,749 $4,749 $4,869 $5,649 $4,749 $4,749 $4,869 $4,869 $4,869 $5,649 $4,749 $4,749

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN TOKYO Check out of your hotel and transfer to Narita International Airport to continue with your onward travels.

Kyoto

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel Hakone - Ichinoyu Honkan Kyoto - Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto Kyoto

Alternative hotels may be available.

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CHINA

BEIJING 3

Travel across China by High Speed Rail

Your journey ends with 3 nights in Hong Kong

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DAY 1 - SHANGHAI Upon arrival in Shanghai, you’ll quickly experience the energy and excitement that attracts so many visitors to this city each year. There is certainly no shortage of interesting things to do.

DAY 2 - SHANGHAI Today’s tour includes a visit to Yu Garden, a traditional Chinese garden featuring koi-filled ponds and wooden pavilions. Next, explore the stylish and charming French Concession followed by lunch. At the Shanghai Museum, admire

Travel by high-speed train to Beijing.

It’s an eclectic mix of past and present, with something to offer any visitor. Check in at your hotel then spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

DAY 5 - BEIJING 3

HONG KONG Bay of Bengal

DAY 4 - SHANGHAI TO BEIJING

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Shanghai

South China Sea

East China Sea

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Nights stay

This morning, visit Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Then tour the Forbidden City to explore its palaces and courtyards that once housed emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking out The Temple of Heaven and Beijing Hutong.

the legacy left behind by the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Finish your tour with a walk along Shanghai’s waterfront, The Bund, and gaze at some of China’s most impressive architectural landmarks.

DAY 3 - SHANGHAI Discover the picturesque water village of Zhujiajiao on your morning tour. Then, have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting historic Xintiandi, famous for its Shikumenstyle houses. Wrap up your tour in Tianzifang exploring its bustling alleyways lined with shops, bars and food stands.

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Hong Kong

Great Wall of China

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$4,149 per person VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and lunch in Shanghai • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and lunch in Beijing • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Hong Kong • Tours of Yu Garden, French Concession, Shanghai Museum, and The Bund in Shanghai • Tours of Zhujiajiao, Xintiandi and Tianzifang in Shanghai • Tours of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and Beijing Hutong in Beijing • Sightseeing tour of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and Summer Palace in Beijing • Tour of Hong Kong Island • Tour of Kowloon in Hong Kong • 13 meals included (9 breakfasts, 4 lunches)

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DAY 6 - BEIJING

DAY 8 - HONG KONG

Today’s tour takes you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. This visit will give you the opportunity to experience steeper sections of the wall, watch towers, and its inner and outer barriers. Have lunch at a local restaurant then visit the Summer Palace. Following your tour, the rest of the day is free.

Get to know Hong Kong Island on your half-day tour. Learn about its history, see famous landmarks and beautiful Repulse Bay, admire views of the city from Victoria Peak and peruse Stanley Market.

DAY 7 - BEIJING TO HONG KONG Travel by train from Beijing to Hong Kong. There are few skylines in the world that rival Hong Kong’s. It’s an endlessly fascinating city.

DAY 9 - HONG KONG Discover the treasures of a more authentic side of Hong Kong in Kowloon. Featuring a diverse host of artistic, cultural and historical attractions, Kowloon is a must-see.

Later, why not go gallery-hopping on Hollywood Road or tour the city’s historic temples?

$4,269 $4,209 $4,269 $4,329 $4,269 $4,149

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN HONG KONG After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight.

High-speed bullet train

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Shanghai - Regal Shanghai East Asia Beijing - Sunworld Hotel Beijing Hong Kong - Metro Park Hotel Hong Kong Shanghai

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Blue Mountains

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VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 12 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Class • All excursions as specified in the itinerary • Hop-on-hop-off tickets in Perth • Tour of Kangaroo Island from Adelaide • Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour and much more!

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AUSTRALIA COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE Perth ➡ Adelaide ➡ Melbourne ➡ Sydney

Coral Sea

Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Perth and Adelaide

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Your journey ends with 4 nights in Sydney

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

PERTH 2 ADELAIDE 3 Great Australian Bight

MELBOURNE

3 VIC. Tasman Sea

Nights stay

DAY 1 - PERTH Welcome to Perth. Roam around exploring the city’s top attractions and experiences.

DAY 2 - PERTH Visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden, The Bell Tower and Yagan Square on your own.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Board the Indian Pacific. Travel in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin, which features all-inclusive meals in the discretely ornate Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, access to the Outback Explorer Lounge, complimentary toiletries and bath towels, and still wine, beer and spirits on request all day long. This evening’s excursion in Kalgoorlie will introduce you to Hannan’s North Tourist Mine. Return to the Indian

DAY 8 - ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE Board The Overland train to Melbourne. With Red Premium Service, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

DAY 9 - MELBOURNE Explore on your own today.

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$4,549 $5,599 $5,499 $5,699 $5,099 $5,149 $5,549 $5,849 $5,649 $4,999

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

Timor Sea

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Perth

15 DAYS FROM $4,549

Pacific for your journey across the Nullarbor Plain.

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station, where you’ll get off the train for a hot breakfast and coffee on the platform. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook.

DAY 5 - ADELAIDE

DAY 10 - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE EVENING TOUR This evening, experience a Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour.

DAY 11 - MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY Travel by train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Sydney Central in first class.

DAY 12 - SYDNEY Use your included Sydney Explorer Pass to discover the city’s most popular attractions.

DAY 13 - DAY TRIP TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS Tour the Blue Mountains. Then, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch.

Welcome to the lively city of Adelaide.

DAY 14 - SYDNEY

DAY 6 - ADELAIDE

Continue exploring on your own today.

Talk to a Rail Expert about taking a tour of Kangaroo Island for an additional cost.

DAY 15 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SYDNEY

DAY 7 - ADELAIDE Embark on a cruise to Kangaroo Island for your tour. Enjoy the pristine beaches and wildlife, a walking tour, and a two-course lunch in gorgeous Vivonne Bay.

Check out of your hotel and continue FEATURED ACCOMMODATION with your onward travels.

Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Melbourne - Best Western Melbourne Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Alternative hotels may be available.

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7 DAYS FROM $1,259 per person

VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel throughout • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in Delhi • 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Agra • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Jaipur • Full-day day of Old and New Delhi • Visit to Agra Fort and Taj Mahal • Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori stepwells in Abhaneri • Half-day city tour of Jaipur, including evening cooking demonstration and dinner with local Indian family • Visit Amber Fort by jeep and explore on foot • Airport transfers

DATES AND PRICES: January - March 2020 $1,499 April - September 2020 $1,379 October - December 2020 $1,259

INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE Delhi ➡ Agra ➡ Jaipur ➡ Delhi

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 54.

Your journey begins and ends in Delhi

DELHI

3

Visit to Amber Fort

DAY 5 - JAIPUR Visit Amber Fort by jeep, a beautiful, extensive palace complex built from white marble and yellow and pink sandstone. Later, enjoy a half-day city tour of Jaipur and an evening cooking demonstration followed by dinner with a local Indian family.

Visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

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JAIPUR 2

FATEPHUR SIKRI

DAY 6 - JAIPUR TO DELHI Drive from Jaipur back to Delhi.

With the rest of day at your leisure, optional excursions include visiting the Kingdom of Dreams or Bagru, where you’ll learn all about block textile printing.

INDIA

DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS

DAY 1 - DELHI

DAY 3 - DELHI TO AGRA

Upon arrival in Delhi, you’ll soon discover that this destination’s vibrant flower markets, regal splendor, imposing architecture, and treasured temples are a feast for the senses. Surprises await around every corner.

Take the Gatimaan Express directly to Agra. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to visit Agra Fort and then drop you off at your hotel. This afternoon, you’ll get to catch the sunset at the legendary Taj Mahal.

DAY 2 - DELHI Your included full day tour of both Old and New Delhi will be the perfect introduction to this iconic corner of the world. Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and see Jama Masjid. Stop at the Red Fort to capture some photos and Raj Ghat. Wrap up your tour at the 12th-century Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. In the evening, you have the option to join a local Indian family at their home for an authentic cooking demonstration for dinner (additional cost).

KEYIN DELHI

stay 1 Nights Check out of your hotel and transfer

to the airport to continue with your onward travels.

DAY 4 - AGRA TO JAIPUR During your drive to Jaipur, you’ll visit Fatephur Sikri and Chand Baori stepwells in Abhaneri. Optional excursions today include a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and a food walk in Jaipur.

New Delhi

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Delhi - The Suryaa Hotel Agra - The DoubleTree by Hilton Agra Jaipur - Pride Aero City Hotel Old Delhi

Alternative hotels may be available.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS Operated by Yankee Leisure Group (YLG) • 500 Cummings Centre, Suite 3100 Beverly, MA 01915-6540 HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION To make a reservation visit our website at www.Railbookers.ca, see your local travel agent or call Railbookers at 877-579-9217.

PAYMENTS

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desire to cancel the reservation at the time of notification.

Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

Prices are subject to change without notice and all reservations are subject to availability. Prices listed are quoted in Canadian dollars, per person, double occupancy. Our lowest prices may not be available on all days or for all sales.

Single, triple, quad and child hotel rates may be available upon request. Not all accommodation types are available on all vacations.

Deposits Days Prior to Departure:

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR NORTH AMERICAN RAIL GATEWAY PROGRAMS.

120 days Full payment is due for any Rail & Sail package

45 or more days prior to departure

Nonrefundable deposit is retained

91+ days $250 nonrefundable deposit per person for any Rocky Mountaineer, Venice-SimplonOrient-Express, Independent Rail Journeys or any custom rail package.

44 - 22 days prior to departure

25% of the trip

21 - 8 days prior to departure

30% of the trip

7 - 1 days prior to departure

50% of the trip

Day of departure

100% of the trip

61+ days $250 nonrefundable deposit per person for any North American Rail package 1 - 60 days Full payment due at time of booking.

FINAL PAYMENT Balance due 60 days prior to departure on all packages except select products. The balance is due 90 days prior to departure for any Rocky Mountaineer and/or Venice Simplon-Orient-Express program and 120 days prior to departure for any Rail & Sail program.

Yankee Leisure Group® (YLG) accepts Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express and checks. Your booking is not confirmed and payment is not deemed made until the deposit is received by YLG and you receive a confirmation invoice.

If you pay your deposit with a credit card, YLG will automatically charge the balance due 60 or 90 days prior to departure to the same credit card used to make your deposit payment.

Bookings within 14 days of departure will be charged a $35 expedited mailing fee if paper documents are required. Any documents requiring delivery will incur a minimum fee of $50. The actual cost will be advised at the time of booking.

BOOKING CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS To make a change or cancel your vacation, contact your travel agent or call Railbookers directly.

CHANGES A fee of $25 per person (per change) will be charged by YLG for any alteration or revision made to a reservation after deposit or payment is received. Any revision made to a booking (including but not limited to rail changes or name changes) may result in the loss of the confirmed rail seat or Sleeping car accommodations. YLG cannot guarantee the availability of requested changes.

Changes after documents and tickets are issued will be treated as cancellations, there is no refund permitted on rail tickets once they have been issued. If you make a change after travel documents are issued, you may need new travel documents. YLG charges a reticketing fee when it is necessary to reissue rail tickets. Before new tickets can be issued, the original tickets must be

Cancellation Charges for Rail & Sail, Rocky Mountaineer, Independent Rail Journeys, Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express or any custom rail package: 90 or more days prior to departure

nonrefundable deposit is retained

89 - 60 days prior to departure

35% of the trip

59 - 30 days prior to departure

50% of the trip

29 or fewer days before departure

100% of the trip

Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed, and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements, in addition to the charge above. There is no refund permitted on rail tickets once they have been issued.

REFUNDS Please note that any request for refunds is subject to the Terms and Conditions; no refund will be made for unused services of less than 48 consecutive hours, unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by the traveller.

TRAVEL PROTECTION OPTION (TPO) For Canadian residents, we recommend the purchase of the Trip Mate Travel Protection Plan, which helps to protect your travel arrangements, your belongings and you.

Please use the below web link to get your free quote or speak directly with a sales agent by calling 1-877-251-4525. https://tripmate.catravelins.ca/travel/tripinfo/?utm_source=Railbookers SPECIAL TERMS Rail and Sail, special events and peak travel periods may require a surcharge and may be subject to special payment, change and cancellation conditions .Railbookers cannot apply advertised promotions retroactively to existing reservations. Prices in this brochure may not be valid for group travel.

In the case of human or computer error, Railbookers reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to passengers who choose to not accept the updated reservation, provided Railbookers is informed of the

PRICES

Hotel and room facilities vary and may be subject to additional fees. Some will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. Please contact us for details.

Please note changes and errors occasionally occur. We reserve the right to increase/decrease and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your vacation is confirmed. Before you make a booking, we will give you the basic price for your chosen vacation. You should check all details before you make your booking. Upgrades or any other variations which you have requested are on a request basis with our suppliers and subject to availability, and prices for these will only be confirmed once the prices and availability has been confirmed by our suppliers. For all vacations, once you have accepted the basic price and a booking has been confirmed, that price is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.

TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Tour prices do not include gratuities, baggage handling and other incidental charges. Where rental cars are available, the rental does not include state and local taxes, airport fees, loss damage waiver (LDW), gasoline and surcharges on rental cars for drivers under age 25 (where applicable).

OTHER INFORMATION Specific requests must be made at the time of booking and will be honored at the discretion of a hotel or attraction supplier.

Bedding requests are not guaranteed. At some hotels, there will be an additional charge if a crib or rollaway bed is required, payable directly to the hotel.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Individuals with mobility impairments and / or disabilities requiring special assistance, treatment or facilities must communicate any special needs to YLG when booking.

VISA & PASSPORTS You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and passports, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, order and/or requirements of the countries you will visit. Passengers must consult the appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed; you are responsible for obtaining all visas and entry documents independently. YLG is not responsible for providing you with specific visa and passport information or documentation, for any fees associated with obtaining these documents, and YLG cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the passenger to carry

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correct documentation. All passengers travelling internationally are required to have a passport. Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip.

It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when travelling, as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some vacations. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements.

The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more.

Some government agencies in foreign countries require YLG to collect and pass on certain personal and other details related to you, including but not limited to government-issued identification and passport details. If you fail to supply the details as requested fully and accurately, your trip may be interrupted or cancelled.

There are no refunds for failure to provide documentation or failure to provide documentation by the time required.

To enter and leave Canada and the U.S., all Canadian citizens must must carry proof of citizenship such as a valid passport.

Noncitizens must have a valid passport, visa or alien card that permits travel outside Canada and the U.S. A “multiple entry” visa for return to Canada may be required. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for any visa, passport or documentation needed. Passengers travelling outside of Canada and the U.S. must provide date of birth, citizenship and passport information at the time of reservation. Railbookers is not responsible for any passenger that is denied entry into another country. If the remaining portion of the trip must be cancelled, the passenger is subject to the cancellation fees noted above and is responsible for all fees to return home. Contact your local consulate before travel for current and further information. Information accurate at time of printing.

PRICE POLICY All vacation prices are based on rates known at the time of publication and expected to be in effect at the time of departure, and do not include airfare or rail from your home gateway. Not all accommodation types are available on all vacations.

YLG recommends that you pay in full at the time of booking. Once full payment is received, YLG will guarantee that your purchase price will not increase unless you make a change to your purchase. All changes are repriced to the current pricing in effect at time of the change.

HOTELS Hotels listed in the itinerary are intended to be used for all departures but cannot be guaranteed. In the event a hotel is not available an alternate hotel of equal or higher value will be used. No refunds are provided for hotel changes, and cancellation charges above will apply.

Hotel ratings and categories are meant to generally describe the differences among hotels, rooms and amenities. Ratings are not warranties of the properties used.

A minimum-stay rule may apply at some hotels.

RAIL RESERVATIONS Although we do our best to follow the routes noted on the itinerary there might be occasions when a different routing and/ or departure time is necessary due to timetable variations or seat availability.

Prices quoted are based on special fares negotiated with our rail partners. Should you wish to travel on any Eurostar or other rail service, other than those included as part of your vacation, a rail variation charge of $25 per person per service plus any additional cost will apply. Any change involving sleeper services will be quoted on an individual basis.

NAMES All names, titles and initials of those travelling must be correctly given at the time of booking. Name changes cannot be made at a later date without extra charges being incurred. If you are purchasing or arranging a holiday on behalf of someone else, you must ensure you have each passenger name as per their passport. If you provide us with incorrect passenger names, name changes will not be permitted and you will have to purchase a new ticket subject to availability.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Travel documents will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure, after YLG receives full payment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF THE YANKEE LEISURE GROUP (YLG) YLG is responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the components (e.g., hotel accommodations, transfers, car rentals, tours and activities, etc.) for the travel arrangements described in this brochure.

YLG is an independent contractor that arranges travel-related services.

YLG is not an agent of the customer, or of those providing travel-related services and does not in any manner directly provide the accommodations, transportation, meals or other travel-related services.

YLG is not responsible for personal injury or property damage caused by any act of omission, intentional, negligent or otherwise, by any direct carrier, hotel or other supplier or service being offered in the vacation package including but not limited to acts of terrorism, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, weather or acts of god, any delays incurred due to mechanical difficulties or weather conditions, or any circumstances beyond YLG’s control including routing changes and / or changes in type of equipment operated. YLG makes no implied or express warranties in the offering of any vacation described in this document.

The services described in this document, other than carriage by Amtrak, are furnished by independent contractors who are not servants of or joint ventures, agents of or partners with YLG. By making payment for your reservation, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this document, in particular to the limitations of liability and responsibilities set forth above.

YLG “package prices” are subject to change without notice.

EVENTS BEYONE OUR CONTROL - FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by any event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.

These events can include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, civil strife, terrorist activity and its consequences or

the threat of such activity, riot, the act of any government or other national or local authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster and adverse weather, sea, ice and river conditions and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) control. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK®) Amtrak is responsible for only the rail transportation it provides in connection with Railbookers tour packages. Amtrak disclaims liability, and is not responsible, for (1) any act or omission of YLG or any other service provider; or (2) any accommodations, services, features or other transportation of the tour package.

All rail passenger transportation via Amtrak shall be provided under its terms and conditions of carriage which shall constitute the sole contract between Amtrak and the purchaser of these tours and / or passenger.

Fares, time schedules, routes, equipment, services, products, accessibility information, customs information and all other information are (1) not guaranteed, (2) provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, (3) subject to change without notice and (4) form no part of the contract between Amtrak and a customer. A possibility exists that there may be errors or inaccuracies.

Although Amtrak attempts to ensure accuracy, Amtrak makes no guarantees as to the completeness or correctness and disclaims any liabilities for any errors.

Amtrak disclaims liability for inconvenience, expense or damage resulting from errors, shortage of equipment or delayed trains, except that when such a delay causes a passenger to miss a guaranteed connection, Amtrak will provide alternate transportation on Amtrak, another carrier or overnight hotel accommodations at the discretion of Amtrak. Amtrak acts only as selling agent for thruway connecting carriers and disclaims liability for travel on other carriers.

Neither Amtrak nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, advertisers or sponsors, nor our or their directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants, agents or other representatives, are responsible or liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business or lost profits), under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other theory arising out of or relating in any way to any product or service purchased from or through Amtrak.

Amtrak assumes no liability for fragile, valuable, perishable articles or untagged baggage.

Amtrak reserves the right to refuse to carry passengers who pose a hazard to health, safety or security or whose conduct is objectionable in Amtrak’s exclusive judgment.

By making payment for your reservation, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this brochure, in particular to the limitations of liability and responsibilities set forth above.

The above terms and conditions are subject to the laws of the District of Columbia, U.S.A.

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