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Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest
JAZZ BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Chicago ➡ Memphis ➡ New Orleans
CHICAGO
2
ILLINOIS
Spend 1 night on Amtrak Your journey begins with 2 nights in Chicago
KENTUCKY
MEMPHIS
2
LOUISIANA
Your journey ends with 3 nights in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS
3
MISSISSIPPI TENNESSEE
Gulf of Mexico North Atlantic Ocean
Chicago DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO
Explore the ‘Windy City’ on a hop-on hopoff sightseeing tour covering 13 magnificent miles of the city. Be sure to stop by the iconic attractions Chicago has to offer, including the Skydeck Chicago, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and 360 Chicago. Dinner this evening at a popular restaurant in Chicago is included. DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD AMTRAK®
Board Amtrak’s City of New Orleans® for a relaxing overnight trip down south to Memphis. Your journey on this train route takes you through the heart of the USA’s musical heritage. DAYS 4 & 5 - MEMPHIS
Arrive in Memphis. Tour Memphis and Graceland, discovering downtown, the mighty Mississippi, Beale Street and many more wonderful attractions! On your Graceland tour, you’ll get up close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world and truly get a glimpse of his life at Graceland.
9 DAYS FROM £849
per person
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Amtrak® from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to
New Orleans • 1 night onboard Amtrak • 7 nights hotel stay • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis and
New Orleans
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Memphis - Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
New Orleans
DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS
Ride the rails through musical Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz! DAYS 7 & 8 - NEW ORLEANS
Set off for your New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. Explore the historic cemeteries, often referred to as “Cities of the Dead.” Marvel at the fascinating stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates. Enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the amazing views of the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river as the boat’s captain entertains you with a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, history and river lore. DAY 9 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS
Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
ALASKA ADVENTURE WITH ALASKA RAILROAD
Anchorage ➡ Seward ➡ Anchorage ➡ Talkeetna ➡ Denali National Park ➡ Anchorage
Chukchi Sea
Spend 2 nights in Denali National Park before returning to Anchorage for your final night Beaufort Sea
ALASKA
2 DENALI NATIONAL PARK
TALKEETNA
1
ANCHORAGE
4
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Anchorage
KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
KEY Bering Sea
1
Nights stay
1 SEWARD
Gulf of Alaska
DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE
Welcome to Anchorage! Check into your hotel and drop off your luggage so you can begin exploring. DAY 2 - ANCHORAGE
Today, enjoy a guided 15-mile scenic tour through Anchorage and learn about its history and the culture. DAY 3 - SEWARD
Board the Alaska Railroad for your trip from Anchorage to Seward. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure exploring this port town. DAY 4 - KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
Today, cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and witness the beauty of the mountains, glaciers and wildlife. This evening, travel by train back to Anchorage for the night. DAY 5 - TALKEETNA
Board the train this morning and take a picturesque ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Talkeetna. This small charming town is known as the gateway to Denali and offers views of the Alaska Range. DAY 6 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Today, continue heading North on the train as you travel to Denali National Park.
9 DAYS FROM £2,049
per person
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Roundtrip Alaska Railroad® in Adventure Class accommodation from Anchorage to Seward and
Anchorage to Talkeetna, Talkeetna to Denali,
Denali to Anchorage. • 8 nights hotel accommodation • Sightseeing tour of Anchorage • Sightseeing cruise through Kenai Fjords
National Park • Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Denali Cabins Anchorage - The Lakefront Anchorage Seward - Windsong Lodge
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Hubbard Glacier, Seward
DAY 7 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Explore all the best Denali National Park has to offer on your full day tour. Highlights of your tour include a stop at the Polychrome Overlook which is known for its gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors and Wonder Lake offering some of the best views of Denali and the Alaska Range. DAY 8 - ANCHORAGE
This afternoon, board Alaska Railroad once more for the journey back to Anchorage. DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ANCHORAGE
ULTIMATE CANADA BY RAIL WITH THE ROCKIES
Toronto ➡ Niagara Falls ➡ Toronto ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Vancouver
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA SK.
MANITOBA
Hudson Bay
Spend 1 night on VIA Rail
JASPER
3 VANCOUVER 1 BANFF
2
Return shuttle from Jasper to Banff Spend 3 nights on VIA Rail ONTARIO
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Toronto
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Vancouver
TORONTO
2
NIAGARA FALLS
Nights stay
North Atlantic Ocean
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• 8 nights hotel accommodation; 4 nights onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail in Economy accommodations from Toronto to Jasper and Jasper to Vancouver • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto and Vancouver • Admission to the CN Tower in Toronto • Sightseeing city tour of Niagara Falls and
Niagara-on-the-Lake*, Jasper National Park and the Icefields Parkway • Admission to the Jasper Skytram, Glacier
Skywalk and Glacier Discovery Center • Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Park and Vancouver Lookout
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:
Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Toronto Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Niagara Falls DAY 1 - ARRIVE TORONTO
Welcome to Toronto, where so many great landmarks and amazing sites await! Travel to your hotel and start exploring the city with your hopon, hop-off sightseeing tour. This tour features top Toronto spots, likes the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Harbour, Eaton Centre, and Chinatown. 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
Today, travel to the train station and board your overnight VIA Rail train west to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, excellent food and scenic views onboard. DAY 4 AND 5- OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL
Today, you’ll enjoy a relaxing day on the train as you continue your journey on the VIA Rail westbound to Jasper. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the way. This train ride gives you the opportunity to discover the beauty of Canada and its cities at a pace that allows you to be in tune with the nature around you. For even more amazing views, head over to the observation car! DAY 6 - JASPER
Arrive in Jasper this morning and travel on your own to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to start getting to know Jasper. Take the afternoon to explore the local restaurants and shops in the quaint downtown area. DAY 7 - JASPER
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. Stroll the shores of Maligne Lake and breathe in the clean mountain air. DAY 8 - JASPER TO BANFF
This morning, depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff. Your ride along the world-famous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights. Upon your arrival in Banff, 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. Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, you’ll be treated to an unobstructed view on a glassfloored observation platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley. Other highlights of your day tour will include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. DAY 9 - BANFF TO JASPER
Spend your free time this morning exploring Banff before your included afternoon shuttle back to Jasper. Once you’re on the shuttle, you’ll get a chance to sit back, relax, and just enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Jasper National Park. Upon your arrival in Jasper, check into your hotel and spend the night relaxing. DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL
Travel to the Via Rail station and board the train for your journey west to Vancouver. Be sure to take a picture of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies! (Overnight onboard VIA Rail) DAY 11 - VANCOUVER, BC VANCOUVER
Start your day in the vibrant city with a hop-on, hop-off tour that takes you to Vancouver’s most popular landmarks, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and many more great destinations! DAY 12 - VANCOUVER, BC VANCOUVER
Continue exploring Vancouver today with your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which towers hundreds of feet above the city. Sweeping 360-degree views await you at the top of this amazing attraction. DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER