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WHY RAILBOOKERS?
Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made vacations with an extensive range of trips to North America, Europe and beyond. We 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.
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MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY ny destination, any date A for any length of time… simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.
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You can depart today or book your bucket-list trip 2 years ahead; either way, we have you covered.
From luxurious, multicountry journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.
NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customized.
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CONTENTS Everything You Need to Know About Our Vacations Italy Venice, Florence and Rome Paris, Florence and Rome via the Alps Rome and Sorrento Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Venice and Rome Venice and the Bernina Express Lake Como and the Swiss Alps Classics of France, Switzerland and Italy
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14-15
Switzerland Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains Classic Glacier and Bernina Express The Mountain Peaks of Lucerne from Zurich Lucerne and Zurich from Basel Zermatt and St Moritz Scenic Switzerland Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna Alpine Adventure
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Central and Eastern Europe Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest Grand Paris, Munich and Berlin Grand Prague, Vienna and Budapest Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague Munich, Vienna and Prague Prague and Berlin from Budapest
24-25 26 27 28 29 30
Scandinavia Bergen, Flam and Oslo Grand Norway in a Nutshell Grand Scandinavian Tour
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Spain Spain and Portugal Essential Tour Barcelona and the Highlights of Andalucia Grand Barcelona, Seville and Madrid Madrid and Complete Andalucia
34-35 36 37 38-39
UK and Ireland Grand Tour of Scotland Scotland and the Highlands by Rail Grand London and Paris Best of the Emerald Isle Dublin, Killarney and Galway Grand European Tour
40-41 42 43 44 45 46-47
USA and Canada Grand Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad Northbound Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad Grand National Parks and Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon Canadian Rail Experience - Vancouver to Toronto Grand Rail Experience Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound Grand Circle of the Canadian Rockies Trans-Canada and Rockies Adventure with Rocky Mountaineer Australia and New Zealand Australia Coast to Coast Adventure South Africa Deluxe South Africa with the Blue Train The Golden Route of Japan
48 49 50-51 52-53 54-55 56 57 58-59 60-61 62 63
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR 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? Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities and/or hotel 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-OrientExpress. 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.
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Florence
7 DAYS FROM $1,199 CAD per person
VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME
VACATION INCLUDES: • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Florence • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Rome • Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice • Walking Tour of Florence • 2-day Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Rome
Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome
VENICE 2
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Venice
2 FLORENCE Adriatic Sea
2 ROME
Mediterranean Sea
ITALY Your journey ends with 2 nights in Rome
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE
DAY 3 - VENICE TO FLORENCE
Check in at your hotel in Venice today for a twonight stay. 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.
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch a high-speed train to Florence. Speed in true comfort through picturesque Italian scenery before arriving in Tuscany’s capital. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city.
DAY 2 - VENICE
Spend a full day at leisure in Florence today. Your vacation includes skip-the-line passes to the Uffizi Gallery, home of famous Renaissance masterpieces such as Boticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ and Michelangelo’s ‘Doni Tondo.’ You will also be able to discover the city’s rich history and culture with a knowledgeable guide on a walking tour through the pretty, winding streets of the city.
Spend a full day exploring Venice today. Discover the city’s hidden gems and highlights on a walking tour, and take an iconic, relaxing gondola ride included with your vacation. You will also have skipthe-line access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, two of the city’s most popular monuments
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Rome - Hotel Atlantico Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 5 - FLORENCE TO ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train directly to Rome. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and head out to get your bearings in the ‘Eternal City.’
DAY 6 - ROME After breakfast this morning, spend the whole day unearthing the ancient and modern wonders of the Italian capital. Discover the city’s catholic heritage and Michelangelo’s phenomenal ceiling with a skipthe-line tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Come the evening, why not wander to the Trevi Fountain to throw your coins into the famous water.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME
DAY 4 - FLORENCE
Rome
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Paris
8 DAYS FROM $2,099 CAD
PARIS, FLORENCE AND ROME VIA THE ALPS Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Florence ➡ Rome
PARIS 2
SWITZ. FRANCE
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Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass
Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
MILAN ITALY 2 FLORENCE
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Rome
2 ROME
DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE IN PARIS Begin your vacation by arriving in the romantic city of Paris for a two-night 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 visis a local lakeside restaurant and admire the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.
DAY 4 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE
Spanish Steps, Rome
VACATION INCLUDES: • Standard class train travel as specified in the itinerary • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Paris sightseeing pass, • Small group city tour in Florence including the Accademia gallery, Florence Duomo and Uffizi gallery • Small group tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Rome - Hotel Atlantico
Arrive in Paris for a 2 night stay
GENEVA 1
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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 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 with phenomenal views over the umber 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.
DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO ROME 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.
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.
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Sorrento
6 DAYS FROM $1,049 CAD per person
ROME AND SORRENTO
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 ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento
ITALY
Arrive in Rome for 2 nights stay
ROME 2
Tyrrhenian Sea
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Rome - Hotel Atlantico Sorrento - Antiche Mura Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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Adriatic Sea
3 SORRENTO
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Sorrento
Mediterranean Sea
DAY 3 - ROME TO SORRENTO Travel from Rome to Naples. From Naples, there is a private railway line (the Circumvesuviana) down to Sorrento. 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.
DAY 4 - SORRENTO DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN 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.
DAY 2 - ROME
Rome
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.
Many invaders have passed through the city over the generations - the Etruscans, the Greeks, the Romans and later the Normans. 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.
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
6 DAYS FROM $5,799 CAD
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO VENICE London ➡ Venice
U.K. LONDON 1
Your journey begins with 1 night in London before you board the Venice Simplon-Orient -Express from to Venice via Paris
per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Overnight accommodation on the Venice SimplonOrient-Express in a double cabin • Shared transfer from station to hotel in Venice • Private boat transfer from hotel to airport in Venice • Private gondola ride in Venice
English Channel FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
PARIS
London - Doubletree By Hilton London Victoria Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal
Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from London to Venice via Paris
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
AUSTRIA SWITZ.
FRANCE
Spend 3 nights in Venice before continuing your onward journey
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1
Nights stay
DAY 3 - VENICE
ITALY 3 VENICE
DAY 1 - ARRIVE LONDON Arrive in London today and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Set out to explore the British capital, perhaps taking a river cruise down the Thames or exploring the city’s royal heritage with a Mediterranean Sea trip to Buckingham Palace.
DAY 2 - ORIENT EXPRESS TO VENICE
Venice
be shown to your private compartment and in the evening, you will be served a wonderful four course dinner. Retire to your cabin, now transformed into a cozy bedroom, for a good night’s rest
Check in at London Victoria station for your journey on the British Pullman train, and be welcomed onboard by your steward who will show you to your seat. Enjoy a delectable lunch and a welcome cocktail. The journey begins through the Kent countryside as you head towards the coast for the Channel crossing. Board a luxury coach for the short hop under the English Channel, before climbing aboard the striking carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express in France. You will
Breakfast is served in your compartment this morning as the journey continues through the Swiss Alps. Lunch will be served in one of the opulent restored restaurant cars before retiring to your compartment to watch the stunning scenery of the Italian Dolomites pass by. As the journey continues through the Brenner Pass, afternoon tea will be served in your compartment. As the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon it will shortly arrive at Santa Lucia station, signalling the end of the journey and your arrival in the magical city of Venice. Check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.
DAY 4 - VENICE Start today with a stroll across the beautiful Rialto bridge perhaps, then relax on a private Gondola ride.
DAY 5 - VENICE Why not take a water taxi to the Lido and soak up the sunshine on the pristine, sandy beach. Alternatively, indulge your inner culture vulture and head to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VENICE Check out of your hotel today and enjoy your private boat transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
8 DAYS FROM $8,149 CAD
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM PARIS TO VENICE AND ROME
GERMANY
Paris ➡ Venice ➡ Rome
Arrive in Paris for a 2 night stay
per person
2
PARIS
Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Paris to Venice
AUSTRIA SWITZ.
FRANCE
2 VENICE
ITALY Adriatic Sea
VACATION INCLUDES: • Overnight accommodation on the Venice SimplonOrient-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 • Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris • Walking tour and gondola ride in Venice • Small group tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Rome - Hotel Atlantico Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
be served a delicious four-course meal. Retire to your compartment for the night, which will now have been transformed into a cozy bedroom by your steward.
DAY 4 - ARRIVE IN VENICE
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Mediterranean Sea Your journey ends with 2 nights in Rome
Nights stay
2 ROME
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS Your vacation begins in Paris with a two-night stay. Indulge in a bit of shopping along the famed Champs-Élysées, or find a traditional Parisian bistro to enjoy dinner.
DAY 2 - PARIS After breakfast, spend a full day discovering the wonders of Paris at leisure. This evening enjoy a riotous evening of music and colour at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
DAY 3 - BOARD THE VENICE SIMPLONORIENT-EXPRESS
Rome
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 before moving on to one of the magnificent restaurant cars, where you will
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 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.
DAY 6 - VENICE TO ROME After breakfast, sit back and relax on your rail journey to Rome for a two-night 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?
DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Rome.
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Venice
6 DAYS FROM $1,249 CAD per person
VENICE AND THE 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
Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Venice
Arrive in Zurich for a 1 night stay
ZURICH 1 SWITZERLAND
CHUR
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Milan - Starhotel Anderson Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal
Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
TIRANO
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ITALY
KEY Nights stay
DAY 3 - VENICE
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Venice
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 or unearth the artistic masterpieces of the Kunsthaus.
DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY
Bernina Express
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 snowdusted mountain ranges, across striking stone 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.
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.
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 Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century.
DAY 5 - VENICE 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.
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Lake Como
11 DAYS FROM $2,899 CAD per person
LAKE COMO AND THE SWISS ALPS
VACATION INCLUDES: • 11 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Private walking tour of Como • Sightseeing city tour in Milan • 4-day Swiss Flexi Pass • Seat reservations onboard the Bernina Express • Seat reservations onboard the Glacier Express • Jungfrau Mountain railway day trip
Milan ➡ Como ➡ Milan ➡ St Moritz ➡ Grindelwald ➡ Zurich
Your journey ends with 1 night in Zurich
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ST. MORITZ
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Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz
Milan - Starhotels Anderson Milan Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hoteel Grindelwald - Derby Swiss Quality Grindewald Zurich - Du Theatre Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 7 - ST. MORITZ
MILAN
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Milan
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Adriatic Sea
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Explore the shimmering turquoise lake, vast forests and stunning mountains of St Moritz.
DAY 8 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO BRIG, BRIG TO GRINDELWALD Board the panoramic carriages of the legendary Glacier Express train and travel through the pristine Swiss Alps from the comfort of your seat. Take the Albula route and cross over the famous Landwasser Viaduct, traveling onboard one of the most sought-after trains in the world. Ask a Rail Expert about upgrading to Excellence Class.
DAY 1 - MILAN
DAY 3 AND 4 - COMO
Once you arrive, there are plenty of exciting things to see, do and explore!
The town of Como is one that combines beautiful historic architecture with stunning natural beauty which you’ll explore with the help of a local guide. The Centro Storico is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafés.
Located in the heart of the Bernese Alps, Grindelwald is a postcard perfect destination.
DAY 5 - COMO TO MILAN
Board the Jungfraubahn cog railway to the summit of Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe!
DAY 2 - MILAN TO COMO Take a Trenitalia train directly to Como, and after checking in to your hotel perhaps stroll to the stately Villa Carlotta then along the shore for dinner?
Travel by train from Como to Milan. Upon arrival, get settled then enjoy your included city sightseeing tour from an open-top panoramic bus.
DAY 6 - BERNINA EXPRESS TO ST. MORITZ
Bernina Express
Board the iconic red carriages of the Bernina Express for your scenic journey to beautiful St. Moritz. Enjoy the ride and unforgettable view of the Swiss Alps and glacial lakes from the panoramic windows.
DAY 9 - GRINDELWALD
DAY 10 - JUNGFRAUJOCH DAY TRIP
DAY 11 - GRINDELWALD TO ZURICH Travel by train from Grindelwald to Interlaken via Bern. See the capital’s famous clock tower and take a stroll through Old Town. From Bern, travel to Zurich for a one-night stay.
DAY 12 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
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CLASSICS OF FRANCE, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Zermatt ➡ St Moritz ➡ Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome
PARIS 3 Glacier Express route from Zermatt via Chur and Visp to St. Moritz
Your journey begins with 3 nights in Paris
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Mediterranean Sea
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Rome
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Venice
14 DAYS FROM $3,599 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 13 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Glacier Express and Bernina Express seat reservations • Rome sightseeing Hop on Hop off 48hr card • Eiffel Tower tour and Seine River Cruise • Venice walking tour and Gondola ride
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Paris
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS
DAY 6 - ZERMATT TO ST. MORITZ
Begin your vacation in Paris, where you’ll check in to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay.
Take the famous Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. This eight-hour train journey crosses 291 bridges, viaducts, travel through 91 tunnels, and offers incredible panoramic views. Once in St. Moritz, explore by foot to appreciate its beauty.
DAY 2 - PARIS Today get a great view across Paris using your skip the line Eiffel Tower tickets, then relax with a 1hr cruise along the Seine river.
DAY 3 - PARIS Must-see places include Cathédrale de NotreDame, Marché des Enfants Rouges, Ile Saint-Louis for shopping, and Rue des Martyrs, Paris’ 200-yearold bustling street.
DAY 4 - PARIS TO GENEVA Catch your high-speed train from Paris to Geneva. Explore the sights of the city including the world’s highest fountain, the Jet d’Eau. In the evening, enjoy a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake.
DAY 5 - GENEVA TO ZERMATT After breakfast make your way to the railway station for your train to Zermatt, where you can begin using your included three-day Swiss Travel Pass. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Take a mountain excursion on your own to Gornergrat or Klein Matterhorn for epic views.
DAY 7 - ST. MORITZ TO VENICE Board the spectacular Bernina Express in St. Moritz to Venice, Italy. The train crosses the Alps and offers breath-taking views from the panoramic carriages including the revered Brusio Spiral Viaduct. Change onto a high-speed train in Milan. 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.
DAY 8 - VENICE Start the day with a short walking tour for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal.
DAY 9 - VENICE Fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches await! Be sure to leave some time to take a tour of the famous glassblowers on the island of Murano and stopover at Burano.
views along the River Arno and cross the city’s oldest bridge, the 14th century Ponte Vecchio.
DAY 11 - FLORENCE Head to the popular Uffizi Gallery and see the Renaissance works of great artists such as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo. Or visit the Duomo Basilica and marvel at its beautiful frescoes and spectacular dome that dominates the city’s skyline.
DAY 12 - FLORENCE TO ROME Enjoy a quick train ride onboard Trenitalia from Florence to Rome. With numerous departure times, you can choose when you want to travel. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once you get settled, head out and start exploring via your 2-day Hop on Hop off sightseeing pass.
DAY 13 - ROME Don’t miss a stroll around some of the beautiful museums of Rome at your own pace. The Vatican museum holds a superb collection as well as housing the Sistine Chapel - the Vatican itself is also a country in its own right - the smallest in all of Europe. The Capitoline displays ancient Roman artifacts and the Borghese Gallery is worldrenowned for its impressive artworks.
DAY 10 - VENICE TO FLORENCE
DAY 14 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME
Travel from Venice to Florence and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Admire the charming
This morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
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Golden Pass
7 DAYS FROM $1,899 CAD
SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS
per person
Geneva ➡ Montreux ➡ Golden Pass Line ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Chur
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 Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken
Excursion to Jungfraujoch
INTERLAKEN 2
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Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
JUNGFRAUJOCH
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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1 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. Enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants or stroll along the stunning lakefront.
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. The highest point of the journey is at 4,179 feet, before arriving in Zweisimmen. From here the train
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Montreux - Villa Toscane Geneva - Cornavin Interlaken - Hotel Krebs Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel
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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
train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey to Chur, where you will stay for two nights.
DAY 6 - BERNINA EXPRESS 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.
DAY 5 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you will meet the Glacier Express. Once on board the
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Interlaken
Excellence Class, Glacier Express
5 DAYS FROM $2,349 CAD per person
CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Chur
SWITZERLAND Excursion to Jungfraujoch
INTERLAKEN 2 Arrive in Interlaken for a 2 night stay
JUNGFRAUJOCH
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Interlaken - Hotel Krebs Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
ST. MORITZ BRIG
Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur
DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR
TIRANO
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Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
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
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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.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN INTERLAKEN
DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Head out to the city center and perhaps enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail from the top floor bar of the Metropole hotel, taking in the incredible views over the city.
After an early breakfast, depart from Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St. Moritz. 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 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 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. Jungfraujoch
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.
DAY 5 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHUR Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Chur.
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Mount Pilatus
7 DAYS FROM $2,049 CAD
THE MOUNTAIN PEAKS OF LUCERNE FROM ZURICH Zurich ➡ Lucerne
per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Day trips to Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi and Mount Titlis
Your journey begins with 1 night in Zurich
Your journey ends with 5 nights in Lucerne
ZURICH 1
MOUNT PILATUS
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Day trip to Mount Pilatus from Lucerne
Day trip to Mount Rigi from Lucerne
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
MOUNT RIGI LUCERNE MOUNT TITLIS SWITZERLAND Day trip to Mount Titlis from Lucerne
DAY 5 - MOUNT TITLIS DAY TRIP
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DAY 1 - ZURICH On arrival into Zurich check into your hotel and explore the beautiful Old Town.
DAY 2 - ZURICH TO LUCERNE After breakfast enjoy some more time in Zurich, or head to the station at a time of your choosing to take the train to Lucerne. On the way, perhaps stop off at Bern for a few hours Whichever route you decide to take, arrive into Lucerne and make your way to the hotel for a five-night stay.
DAY 3 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Enjoy a trip to the top of the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. First enjoy a scenic hours’ steam cruise on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad where you then take the 30-minute ride to the top! You’ll find the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and
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restaurant where you can enjoy refreshments, or you can enjoy one of the numerous walking trails. After soaking up the wonderful views, make your way back down the mountain via the jaw dropping gondola and cable car to Kriens and a short bus ride to Lucerne.
DAY 4 - MOUNT RIGI DAY TRIP
After breakfast travel to Engelberg and climb aboard a gondola to Stand. From there, you’ll board the Rotair (the world’s first revolving 360-degree cable car) for the journey over the dazzling Titlis Glacier up to Mount Titlis.
DAY 6 - LUCERNE Explore this compact city with so much to offer including its picturesque Chapel Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside or vist the Swiss Transport museum. We’d suggest dinner in the historic Wilden Mann restaurant this evening.
DAY 7 - END OF TOUR Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take a convenient direct train to Zurich airport for your flight home. Speak to one of our Rail Experts If you’d like to extend your holiday, perhaps riding the rails to another destination.
Back on the lake again today, with a 1hr scenic cruise on to Vitznau, then the oldest mountain cog railway in Europe 1800m up to Rigi Kulm. Once at the top you get to enjoy some spectacular 360-degree views of as far afield as France and Germany on a clear day. On your descent take another scenic cog railway to the town of ArtGoldau then a train back to Lucerne.
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View from Mount Titlis
Lucerne
5 DAYS FROM $1,549 CAD per person
LUCERNE AND ZURICH FROM BASEL
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
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Your journey ends with 1 night in Zurich
BASEL Your rail journey begins in Basel
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind
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Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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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 three-night stay and start exploring the city. Transport yourself back in time and explore the Old Town, with its well-preserved buildings and 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.
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.
DAY 3 - LUCERNE 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.
Zurich
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Zermatt and Matterhorn
5 DAYS FROM $1,599 CAD per person
ZERMATT AND ST. MORITZ
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
Your rail journey begins in Basel, Zurich or any other point in Switzerland
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GORNERGRAT Day trip to Gornergrat
Glacier Express route from Zermatt to Chur
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel
Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
TIRANO ITALY
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.
DAY 2 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP
St. Moritz
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.
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 3 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS FROM ZERMATT TO ST. MORITZ Enjoy the exhilarating experience of crossing Switzerland today, traveling 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.
DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP 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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Lucerne
9 DAYS FROM $3,299 CAD per person
SCENIC SWITZERLAND
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
St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Montreux ➡ Lucerne
Your journey begins and ends in Zurich
Day trip to Mount Pilatus
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Day trip to Jungfraujoch
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Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt
Bernina Express excursion to Tirano
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ITALY DAY 1 - ZURICH TO ST MORITZ
DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP
From Zurich, travel to historic St. Moritz. Take a relaxing stroll around the lake and enjoy the chic resort town.
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.
DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP
DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT Enjoy the full splendor of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, the Glacier Express. Cruise over the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, wind through high passes and past many small lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP
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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 Bernina Pass, down into the lush Poschiavo Valley.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Montreux - Villa Toscane Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann
Enjoy a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.
Day trip to Gornergrat
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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 the Jungfrau Mountain.
DAY 9 - LUCERNE TO ZURICH Take the one-hour rail trip to Zurich and continue with your travels.
DAY 5 - MONTREUX Make the most of your Swiss Pass by traveling to Montreux at a time of your choosing, then check in at your hotel and head out to explore.
DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO LUCERNE Board the Golden Pass train to Lucerne with scenic thrills, dramatic rises and stunning mountain, valley and lake vistas.
Gornergrat
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Vienna
8 DAYS FROM $1,699 CAD
ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, SALZBURG AND VIENNA Zurich ➡ Arlberg Pass ➡ Salzburg ➡ Vienna
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
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Vienna
GERMANY Arrive in Zurich for a 2 night stay
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Salzburg - NH Salzburg City Vienna -Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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Take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the spectacular Arlberg Pass
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Arrive in the cosmopolitan and elegant city of Zurich for a two-night stay.
DAY 2 - ZURICH Discover the city , 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, passing Liechtenstein before entering Austria. On arrival in Salzburg, check in for a two-night stay at your hotel. Spend the afternoon enjoying the sights of Salzburg.
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
Head for the Baroque old town looking over the Salzach River and famous hilltop castle.
DAY 4 - SALZBURG Enjoy more of Salzburg. 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; visit the composer’s birthplace, which is now a museum dedicated to his life and work and showcasing various fascinating exhibits.
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.
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.
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Salzburg
Salzburg
14 DAYS FROM $4,349 CAD per person
ALPINE ADVENTURE
VACATION INCLUDES: • 13 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Seat reservations on the Glacier and Express and Bernina Express • Salzburg sightseeing pass • Jungfrau mountain railway day trip
Munich ➡ Innsbruck ➡ Salzburg ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich
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Your journey begins with 1 night in Munich
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VISP Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt
Discover this pedestrianized village famed for its landscapes. Take the train to Interlaken, located in between the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch mountains. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for twonight stay.
DAY 5 - SALZBURG
Welcome to Munich! No visit is complete without a visit to a beer hall! The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl is undoubtedly the most famous.
Use your included Salzburg Card to explore the city. Visit the Salzburg Museum, Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg Zoo, take the cable car to Untersberg, St. Peter’s Monastery, and much more!
DAY 6 - SALZBRUG TO ST. MORITZ
Travel to the beautiful city of Innsbruck, a scenic Alpine haven surrounded by mountains in the heart of the Tyrol.
Travel by train to St. Moritz and relax while taking in all the lovely scenery along the way..
DAY 3 - INNSBRUCK
DAY 7 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, visit the Hofkirche Innsbruck or the Goldenes Dachl.
Board the iconic Bernina Express train for your day trip to Tirano. Travel over the summit of the Bernina Passand over the Brusio spiral viaduct to Tirano.
DAY 4 - INNSBRUCK TO SALZBURG
DAY 9 - ZERMATT
DAY 10 - ZERMATT TO INTERLAKEN
DAY 1 - MUNICH
Board your train to Salzburg. Try the restaurants on the right side of the river around Linzergasse for a real taste of Salzburg.
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weaves through the Alps to the foot of the Matterhorn.
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Munich - IntercityHotel Munich Innsbruck - AC Hotel Innsbruck Salzburg - NH Salzburg City St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind
DAY 8 - GLACIER EXPRESS DAY TRIP Board the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt.. Relax onboard as the train ride slowly
DAY 11 - INTERLAKEN Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high.
DAY 12 - INTERLAKEN TO ZURICH Travel to Zurich from Interlaken via a change in Bern. Once settled, step out and explore the city on your own. Peruse the shops along the Bahnhofstrasse, or find a great restaurant for dinner.
DAY 13 - ZURICH Learn about the history of Switzerland at the Landesmuseum and stroll through the much-loved Kunsthaus art gallery
DAY 14 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
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GRAND BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest
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Prague
Prague
9 DAYS FROM $3,249 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel in First class throughout • 8 nights hotel stay • Hop-on Hop-Off sightseeing tour of Berlin • Private walking tour of Berlin • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Prague • Private Walking tour of Prague • 1-day Vienna pass including hop-on, hop-off tour • Private tour of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna • Candlelit Dinner Cruise in Budapest
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Berlin - Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Prague - Hilton Prague Old Town Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Budapest - Prestige Hotel Budapest Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Budapest
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 to the city as you discover landmarks and monuments with the commentary of an experienced guide.
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.
DAY 4 - PRAGUE 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 After breakfast, catch the train directly to Vienna. On arrival, make 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.
DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BUDAPEST
DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, high-speed train through to Budapest. On arrival in the Hungarian capital, check in at your hotel for a two-night 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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Paris
10 DAYS FROM $2,799 CAD per person
GRAND PARIS, MUNICH AND BERLIN
VACATION INCLUDES: • 9 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • First class rail travel as per the itinerary • Sightseeing Passes in Paris, Munich and Berlin
Paris ➡ Munich ➡ Berlin
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Berlin
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Your journey begins with 3 nights in Paris
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hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tickets to start getting familiar with the city’s Bavarian culture.
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Visit Marienplatz and get a 360 view of Munich from St. Peter’s Church or the tower from the medieval Old Town Hall.
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Visit Schloss Nymphenburg Palace, Peterskirche and Karlplatz.
DAY 7 - MUNICH TO BERLIN DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS Welcome to the City of Light! Use your 2-day Paris Pass to make the most of your stay in the city, with access and fast-track entry to over 60 attractions and tours.
DAY 2 - PARIS After breakfast perhaps visit Musée Picasso or stroll through Père Lachaise.
DAY 3 - PARIS Enjoy another day in Paris at your leisure. Perhaps visit Sacré-Coeur Basilica. In the evening, find an authentic Parisian restaurant to enjoy a final dinner.
DAY 4 - PARIS TO MUNICH Berlin
After breakfast travel by highspeed train to Munich. When you arrive, check into your hotel and use your
Take a highspeed ICE train from Munich to Berlin and start exploring using your 48-hour Berlin City Card.
DAY 8 - BERLIN Continue seeing the sights of Berlin. Go museumhopping, get a 360-degree view of the city from the Berlin TV Tower, or make a trip to the holocaust memorial just south of the Brandenburg Gate.
DAY 9 - BERLIN Another historical site to see is the Reichtag, where the Parliament sits. For dinner, why not try the signature fast food dish in Berlin - curry-wurst with a final glass (or two) of beer.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BERLIN Check out of your hotel after breakfast and enjoy any last exploring before continuing your onward journey.
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Prague
7 DAYS FROM $1,499 CAD per person
GRAND PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST
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
Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest
Arrive in Prague for a 2 night stay
PRAGUE 2
CZECH REP.
VIENNA 2 AUSTRIA
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Budapest
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Prague - NH Prague City Vienna -Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Budapest - Continental Hotel Budapest Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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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.
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PRAGUE 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.
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 3 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA Budapest
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.
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 After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your journey 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.
DAY 6 - BUDAPEST Explore Budapest today, visiting the Fisherman’s Bastion for wonderful views over the opulent Parliament. In the evening, enjoy a cruise along the Danube, and sail past famous landmarks such as the Chain Bridge and the Buda Castle Quarter.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BUDAPEST Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Budapest.
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Berlin
7 DAYS FROM $999 CAD per person
AMSTERDAM, BERLIN AND PRAGUE
VACATION INCLUDES: • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • 2 day sightseeing passes in Amsterdam and Prague • Small group walking tour in Berlin
Amsterdam ➡ Berlin ➡ Prague
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Amsterdam
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
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Amsterdam - Doubletree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Berlin - Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Prague - NH Prague
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM Welcome to Amsterdam! Hiring a bike is a great way to get around Amsterdam. There are dedicated bike paths throughout the city, or why not speak to us about booking a cycling city tour?
DAY 2 - AMSTERDAM Spend a second day exploring this cosmopolitan city. Sit and watch the world go by from a café, visit the world-famous Anne Frank Museum, or take a boat tour along some of Amsterdam’s famous canals. In the evening, enjoy the lively atmosphere around town.
DAY 3 - AMSTERDAM TO BERLIN After a leisurely breakfast, take the train to Berlin and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY 6 - PRAGUE Prague city center is divided into four districts: The New Town which encompasses Wenceslas Square, the neighboring Old Town Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Lesser Quarter, home of Prague Castle, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
DAY 7 - DEPART PRAGUE
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Berlin is a fascinating city, full of history, culture, fabulous monuments and world-class museums.
After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your vacation, perhaps with an additional night in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help you with all the details.
DAY 4 - BERLIN Spend a full day exploring Berlin. There is no better place to start than the Berlin Wall. Symbolizing the division between the capitalist West and communist East, sections of the wall can be visited at several locations, most notably at the East Side Gallery.
DAY 5 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE Board the train for your journey to Prague. Make a quick stop in beautiful Dresden and marvel at the Frauenkirche Church before continuing on the train to Prague. Upon arrival in Prague, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Steeped in history and with architecture spanning Art Nouveau, Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic, Cubist and Neo-Classical.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
7 DAYS FROM $949 CAD per person
MUNICH, VIENNA AND PRAGUE Munich ➡ Vienna ➡ Prague
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VACATION INCLUDES: • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Walking tour in Munich • 2 Day Sightseeing Passes in Vienna and Prague
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Munich - IntercityHotel Munich Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hbf Prague - NH Prague City
PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP.
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the stunning Astronomical Clock and then enjoy an evening meal in one of the city’s restaurants.
DAY 6 - PRAGUE
AUSTRIA Your journey begins with 2 nights in Munich
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MUNICH Welcome to Munich! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Perhaps dine at the hotel’s restaurant this evening before retiring for a good night’s rest.
DAY 2 - MUNICH After breakfast take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on your 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy.
DAY 3 - MUNICH TO VIENNA After breakfast, take the train from Munich to Vienna. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Using your 48hr city card getting around Vienna could not be easier
for the city’s public transport system. Treat yourself to a delicious slice of Sachertorte at a traditional Viennese cafe and enjoy some people watching.
After breakfast, continue your exploration of Prague. The best place to start is Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world where Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and Czech presidents have all at one time had their offices. The building dates to the 9th century and offers a mix of almost every architectural style in the last millennium.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PRAGUE After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.
DAY 4 - VIENNA Spend a day seeing the sights of Vienna. Follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces. Discover one of the city’s many exciting museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts or Hundertwasser’s funky Kunsthaus and perhaps take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School.
DAY 5 - VIENNA TO PRAGUE Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then make your way to the station for the journey from Vienna to Prague. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Take a stroll through the Old Town and admire
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Budapest
5 DAYS FROM $799 CAD per person
PRAGUE AND BERLIN FROM BUDAPEST Baltic Sea
Budapest ➡ Prague ➡ Berlin
North Sea
VACATION INCLUDES: • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Sightseeing Passes in Prague and Berlin
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Berlin
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Prague - NH Prague City Berlin - Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
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DAY 1 - BUDAPEST TO PRAGUE Wave goodbye to Budapest today as you board your Eurocity train direct to Prague. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Begin discovering this ancient, bohemian city with your 48-hour Prague Pass.
DAY 2 - PRAGUE After breakfast this morning, spend the day exploring Prague at your leisure. The Old Town square has been a hub of the city since the 10th Century. The small maze of paths and alleys are full of wonderful shops and restaurants, and it’s only a short walk to the impressive Charles Bridge. The climb to the top of the tower provides a great bird’s eye view across this iconic Vltava river. On the western side of the river, walk around the colorful Lennon wall which acts as an ever-evolving
ago. Then stroll down Unter den Linden to the magnificent Brandenberg Gate. The impressive modern Reichstag building is also close by and worth a visit as is the serenity of the Green expanse of the Tiergarten. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the Mitte area, or venture down Berlin’s Champs Elyses - The Kurfustendamm - and try Berlins’ historic favorite combo, currywurst and champagne from one of the local kiosks.
DAY 5 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BERLIN memorial to the struggles of recent history and the run up to the Velvet Revolution and downfall of Communist power.
After a leisurely breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue with your journey. Interested in extending your vacation, perhaps with an additional day in a different city? Speak to one of our Rail Specialists for more details.
DAY 3 - PRAGUE TO BERLIN Today, make convenient use of your Prague Pass on the public transport to the station for your train to the German capital. The train route passes through Dresden - if you would like to make a brief stop here to check out the impressive Frauenkirche church, speak to one of our Rail Specialists who can help you make these arrangements. On arrival in Berlin, make your way to your hotel and check-in for a two-night stay.
DAY 4 - BERLIN Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before exploring this vibrant city. It’s hard to avoid the wall which not only divided this city, but the world just 30 years
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Bergen
4 DAYS FROM $1,199 CAD per person
BERGEN, FLAM AND OSLO
VACATION INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Scenic Fjord cruise
Bergen ➡ Flam ➡ Oslo
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BERGEN Catch the train to Voss and then a scenic bus to Gudvangen before taking a ferry through the fjords to Flam
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on the banks of the Nærøyfjord, board the ferry for a breathtaking cruise across the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord, spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow, calm thread of water. On arrival in Flam, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and begin exploring this idyllic village at your leisure.
DAY 3 - FLAM TO OSLO
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After breakfast this morning, catch the worldfamous Flam Railway from Flam and ascend the Aurlandsfjord to the high mountain plateau of Myrdal. This incredible journey, which has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world, will have you passing rugged mountains, deep valleys and thundering waterfalls, providing simply awe-inspiring views. The train climbs nearly 3,000 feet in the hour it takes to ascend, and stops at the amazing Kjosfoss Waterfall along the way. At Myrdal, you will transfer to the main train line to Oslo, and on arrival check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the cosmopolitan Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Festning, a medieval castle which offers breathtaking views over the Oslofjord.
After breakfast this morning, begin your journey through the fjords with a quick train trip to the scenic district of Voss, followed by a picturesque bus ride passing the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls and down the dramatic winding bends of the Stalheimskleiva. Once you arrive at Gudvangen,
After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your vacation, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to help you with all the details.
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERGEN On arrival in Bergen, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Set out to discover the distinctly nautical sights of Norway’s second largest city, including the colorful buildings at the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site and now home to many of the city’s best shops, restaurants and bars. Or take the Fløibanen funicular up to the top of Fløyen for scenic walks and spectacular views of the city.
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DAY 4 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN OSLO
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Aurlandsfjord
8 DAYS FROM $2,149 CAD per person
GRAND NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
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
Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo
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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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Oslo - Thon Hotel Terminus Flam - Flamsbrygga Hotel Bergen- Grand Hotel Terminus Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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.
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN 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.
DAY 2 - OSLO 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.
DAY 3 - OSLO TO FLAM
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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.
Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest 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.
DAY 6 - BERGEN 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 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.
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Stockholm
8 DAYS FROM $1,849 CAD per person
GRAND CITIES OF SCANDINAVIA
VACATION INCLUDES: • First class rail • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Copenhagen City Tour • Visit Oslo Pass • Stockholm must-see walking tour
Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Copenhagen - NH Collection Copenhagen Gotheburg - Hotel Opera Oslo - Thon Hotel Gardermoen Stockholm - Hotel Central
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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 mid13th century.
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DAY 7 - STOCKHOLM Arrive in Copenhagen for a 2 night stay
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On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.
After breakfast, travel to Oslo for a two-night stay. Visit the Historical Museum, explore the Gamlebyen (old town) area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.
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.
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 a boat trip out to the 17th century Alvsborgs Fastning Fortress.
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.
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.
DAY 6 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM Enjoy breakfast before traveling by train from Oslo to Stockholm. On arrival, check into your hotel
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SPAIN AND PORTUGAL ESSENTIAL TOUR Barcelona ➡ Madrid ➡ Seville ➡ Lisbon ➡ Porto
Bay of Biscay
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Your journey ends with 2 nights in Porto
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Lisbon
11 DAYS FROM $2,099 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 10 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in standard class throughout • Skip the Line: Sagrada Familia Tour in Barcelona • Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Madrid • Small-group tour of Seville including skip the line Royal Alcazar and Seville Cathedral • Walking tour of Lisbon • 6 bridges cruise in Porto (March-November only)
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Barcelona - NH Sants Barcelona Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel Lisbon - Hotel Marques de Pombal Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Barcelona
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DAY 4 - MADRID
DAY 8 - LISBON
Your vacation begins in Barcelona. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled into your hotel, spend the afternoon exploring. Perhaps wander down the tree-lined Las Ramblas, the most famous street in the city that overflows with buskers, dancers, living statues and mime artists.
After breakfast explorer the city to its fullest with your Hop-on-Hop-off Pass. Why not head to the contemporary Museo Reina Sofía with its fascinating installations and impressive collection of works by Picasso and Dali. Alternatively, take a break in the Parque del Retiro or enjoy some retail therapy along the Gran Via.
Portugal’s historic capital city is draped over seven hills overlooking the mouth of the River Tagus. As one of the oldest cities in the world it has a huge amount to explore from the narrow streets of the Barrio Alto to the majestic Praça do Comércio, the central square overlooking the wide river. Your guided walking tour included is the best way to enjoy these and more, including a stop for one of Lisbon’s delicious Pasteis de Nata.
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DAY 5 - SEVILLE
Today spend some time spotting Gaudi’s iconic architectural masterpieces throughout the city, then avoid the queues at his masterpiece the Sagrada Familia with a guided tour. Art lovers also won’t want to miss a visit to the Picasso Museum to view a huge collection of the famous artist’s work. After a busy day sightseeing, treat yourself to a glass of locally made Sangria and delicious tapas.
Make your way to Atocha station and take the train to Seville for a 2-night stay. Once settled in take a stroll along the riverside perhaps, or head to the top of the Metropol Parasol for a unique view of this great city.
DAY 3 - BARCELONA TO MADRID Travel from Barcelona to Madrid on the high-speed AVE train and upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend two days sightseeing in this energetic capital. Madrid has three world renowned art galleries, all within close walking distance of each other in the cities so called ‘Golden Triangle of Art’. The most famous of these is the Prado Museum offering one of the world’s finest collections of European works.
DAY 6 - SEVILLE This morning join a small group tour of the absolute highlights of Seville, including the impressive Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, Royal Alcázar, huge Cathedral, and see the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy a siesta in the afternoon, before an evening of tapas and Flamenco perhaps!
DAY 7 - LISBON Take the scenic coach ride from Seville to Lisbon and here check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Visit the city’s most iconic sights such as the impressive medieval castle of Sao Jorge, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Estrela Basilica, one of Lisbon’s most fascinating churches.
DAY 9 - LISBON TO PORTO After breakfast, travel from Lisbon to Porto by train. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled at the hotel, why not take a cruise along the River Duoro and marvel at the beautiful scenery from the water.
DAY 10 - PORTO Enjoy a full day at leisure in Porto. Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, enjoy your 1hr river cruise included at a time of your choosing, and don’t miss a tour of the Fundação de Serralves, a contemporary art gallery housed in a beautiful Art Deco building with lovely gardens. No visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine cellars. These are situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river by bridge from Ribeira. You can make your own way around or pick up a guided tour.
DAY 11 - DEPART PORTO
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The Mezquita, Cordoba
8 DAYS FROM $2,149 CAD
BARCELONA AND THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ANDALUCIA Barcelona ➡ Granada ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid
Bay of Biscay
North Atlantic Ocean
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CORDOBA
Mediterranean Sea
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DAY 1 - BARCELONA Welcome to Barcelona! On arrival make your way to the hotel for a two-night stay, then head out to explore the city with your Hop-on Hop-off pass.
DAY 2 - BARCELONA Beat the crowds this morning on a small group tour of the Sagrada Familia, then continue to get to know this great city better with your Hop-on Hopoff pass.
DAY 3 - GRANADA Take the train to Granada today, and head to your hotel for a two-night stay. This evening you are escorted to the caves of the Sacromonte quarter for an authentic Flamenco show including tapas and drinks.
Barcelona - NH Sants Granada - Hospes Palacio De Los Patos Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
SPAIN
2 GRANADA
VACATION INCLUDES: • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Barcelona Hop on Hop off pass and Sagrada Familia tour • Flamenco show with tapas • Alhambra Palace + Generalife gardens group tour in Granada • Seville tour including Seville Cathedral and Alcazar Palace entrance • Wine tasting and tapas tour in Madrid
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Your journey ends with 1 night in Madrid
SEVILLE 2
per person
DAY 4 - GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA PALACE Enjoy exploring the narrow streets of Granada independently today, but also tour one of the treasures of the world in the Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens.
Columbus. Perhaps take a cooling cruise on the river in the afternoon?
DAY 7 - MADRID Board the highspeed Ave train to Madrid this morning, then check-in at your hotel for your final nights stay. In the afternoon perhaps pop your head into the famous Prado museum or enjoy the hustle and bustle of the heart of Madrid on the Puerta del Sol. This evening enjoy a very small group tapas and wine tour led by a local and discover some of the best bars and restaurants in Madrid.
DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN MADRID Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight home, or speak to any of our Rail Experts about extending your travels elsewhere.
DAY 5 - SEVILLE After breakfast at your hotel take the direct train to Seville and settle into your hotel for a two-night stay. Take a stroll down to the river perhaps or admire the impressive Metropol Parasol.
DAY 6 - SEVILLE This morning embark on a tour of the absolute highlights of Seville, including the impressive Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, Royal Alcázar and huge Cathedral and see the tomb of Christopher
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Barcelona
Seville
9 DAYS FROM $2,149 CAD per person
Bay of Biscay
GRAND BARCELONA, SEVILLE AND MADRID Barcelona ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid
SPAIN Arrive in Barcelona for a 3 night stay Your journey ends with 3 nights in Madrid
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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 • Skip the Line: Alcazar Guided Tour in Seville • Tapas and Wine tasting tour in Madrid and much more
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Barcelona - NH Sants Barcelona Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
your City Card. The card gives you entry to more than fifty museums, discounts on shopping and a guided walking tour.
DAY 7 - MADRID
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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BARCELONA
DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO SEVILLE
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.
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 2 - BARCELONA Create your very own city tour today with your hopon, 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 Be sure to visit Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia, one of the city’s most famous attractions. Included in your vacation is a Priority Access Sagrada Familia Tour.
Take advantage of your included skip-the-line tour of the Prado Museum. Your guide will take you through this large collection of European art.
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.
DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN MADRID Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Madrid.
DAY 5 - SEVILLE When in Seville, the Royal Alcazar Palace is simply a must-do! Avoid waiting with your included Skip the Line tour. You also have a three-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide included in your vacation.
DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID 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
Madrid
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MADRID AND COMPLETE ANDALUCIA Madrid ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Cadiz ➡ Seville ➡ Malaga ➡ Madrid
Bay of Biscay
North Atlantic Ocean Your journey begins with your first night in Madrid
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Day trip from Seville to Ronda
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Day trip from Cordoba to Jaen
2 GRANADA 2 MALAGA
Mediterranean Sea
Spend 2 nights in Malaga before returning to Madrid for your final night
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Madrid
Old Town, Cordoba
15 DAYS FROM $3,599 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 14 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Alhambra Palace guided tour • Flamenco show and dinner in Granada • Half day walking tour in Cordoba including skip the line tickets to Mesquita, and the Alcazar • Jaen day trip with guided tour • Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Cadiz • Small group tour of Seville including the Alcazar and cathedral • Small group full day tour to Ronda • Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Malaga • Walking tour of Lisbon • 6 bridges cruise in Porto (March-November only)
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Madrid - NH Collection Madri Suecia Granada - Hospes Palacio De Los Patos Cordoba - NH Collection Amistad Cadiz - Occidental Cadiz Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Malaga - NH Malaga Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 9 -SEVILLE Board the train to Seville today and make your way to your hotel for a three-night stay. Its vast history steeped in Spain’s colonial riches and Islamic heritage make the city an artistic and cultural centre of southern Spain, with a very comfortable climate.
DAY 10 - SEVILLE Discover the key sights of this great city today with a small group tour, including entrance to the Royal Alcázar, cathedral and towering Giralda. You also get to experience the grand Plaza de Espana and the evocative Jewish quarter. Later, the Mercado Lonja del Barranco is an easy fix for dinner by the river.
DAY 11 - RONDA DAY TRIP DAY 1 - MADRID Welcome to Madrid! On arrival make your way to your hotel and check-in for one-night. Perhaps pop into the Prado museum to see one of the world’s best art collections?
DAY 2 - GRANADA Take the direct train to Granada and head to your hotel. Explore the winding narrow streets and in the evening perhaps wander up to the Mirador de San Nicolas for a breath-taking view of the Alhambra Palace at dusk.
DAY 3 - GRANADA Today discover the iconic Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens on your included tour, then in the evening enjoy Flamenco and Tapas in the Sacromonte neighbourhood, the home of Flamenco.
DAY 4 - CORDOBA Depart Granada on the direct train to Cordoba where you will be staying for three-nights. Take a stroll around the city and in the evening head to Plaza de la Corredera for some delicious tapas in the most unique and breath-taking surroundings!
DAY 5 - CORDOBA Enjoy a walking tour today taking in the gems of this ancient city. The famous arches of the MosqueCathedral are mesmeric, whilst the old Jewish
Quarter and the Alcazar are rich in stories. Enjoy an ice cream whilst crossing the ancient Roman bridge, or just relax and soak up the history of this great city.
DAY 6 - JAEN DAY TRIP Take the scenic rail line to Jaen, where you will be met by a guide who will show you all you might need to know in this secret Andalusian highlight. Renowned for its Olive oil production and beautiful architecture, a visit to the cathedral and vast Arab baths are a must! Take the train back to Cordoba for your final night here.
DAY 7 - CADIZ After breakfast hop onto the train again, and head south to Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in the world inhabited since around 1100 BC. The city is surrounded by water so the seafood here is the freshest there could be and dinner on the beach is a lovely way to spend the evening.
Embark on a fascinating day trip today to one of Spain’s oldest and most beautiful cities, Ronda. On the way explore Andalucía’s White Villages and wonderful wildlife, sample local olive oil before learning all about the amazing mountain top location and its incredible impressive Bull ring. Return to Seville and enjoy your final night here.
DAY 12 - MALAGA Head to the coast today for two-nights in Malaga and settle in to enjoy the beautiful beaches and rich layers of history.
DAY 13 - MALAGA Enjoy learning about this great destination today with your Hop-on-Hop-off pass. Head up to the Alcazaba and ruined Gibralfaro to discover its Moorish history and be sure to check out the impressive Roman Amphitheatre. In the evening wander through the old town and take your pick of the local tavernas for some local wine and tapas.
DAY 8 - CADIZ
DAY 14 - MADRID
Tour the city today with your included Hop-onHop-off pass, learning about the 1000’s of years of history in these romantic, windy streets. Be sure to check out the Museo de Cadiz for an amazing selection of ancient artefacts, and the recently refurbished Roman theatre.
After breakfast take the train to Madrid for a onenight stay in the Spanish capital. Take a stroll through the picturesque Puerta del Sol and stop by the impressive Royal Palace.
DAY 15 - END OF TOUR Make your way to the airport for your flight home.
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GRAND TOUR OF SCOTLAND FROM LONDON Inverness ➡ Glasgow ➡ Fort William ➡ Edinburgh ➡ London
Day trip from Inverness by rail to Kyle of Lochlash and onwards by road to theIsle of Skye
Day trip on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig
ISLE OF SKYE MALLAIG
2 INVERNESS 2
FORT WILLIAM GLASGOW 2 2 EDINBURGH
Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London
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North Atlantic Ocean
Irish Sea
Irish Sea
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Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper
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Isle of Skye
The Jacobite Steam Train
10 DAYS FROM $2,349 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 1 night accommodation onboard Caledonian Sleeper • 2 nights accommodation in Inverness • 2 nights accommodation in Fort William • 2 nights accommodation in Glasgow • 2 nights accommodation in Edinburgh • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train (Apr-Oct only) • Sightseeing tour to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond including a Whisky Tasting • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle • Rail travel in standard class throughout
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Inverness Glasgow - Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre Fort William - The Glencoe Inn Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Eilean Donan Castle
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER
DAY 5 - STIRLING CASTLE AND LOCH LOMOND
Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. (Overnight onboard the Caledonian Sleeper)
Today visit historic Stirling Castle with its rich place in Scottish history. You’ll have a chance to savour unforgettable views at beautiful Loch Lomond. A stop is included at the Glengoyne Distillery to learn about and sample fine Scottish whisky.
DAY 2 - INVERNESS Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring.
DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR Today travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle. Then, cross over to the Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cullin Mountains. Visit the coastal town of Portree, stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.
DAY 4 - INVERNESS TO GLASGOW
DAY 6 - GLASGOW TO FORT WILLIAM Today, you board the train and travel across the heart of Scotland to its picturesque West. The Highlands and Scottish countryside are a magnificent array of shady glens, rugged mountain peaks and a coastline strewn with quaint fishing villages. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in romantic Glencoe.
DAY 8 - FORT WILLIAM TO EDINBURGH Today you’ll board the train and head off to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital. Along the way, relax onboard and enjoy the romantic Scottish landscape as it rolls by.
DAY 9 - EDINBURGH Take time today to stroll Edinburgh’s historic streets. Visit historic spots like Holyrood Palace on your included tour. Make your way to Edinburgh Castle perched on its rock overlooking the city and surrounding area.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Depart from Edinburgh by train heading to London where your scenic train journey ends.
DAY 7 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN / WEST HIGHLAND LINE TO MALLAIG Embark on a scenic train journey described by some as the world’s most beautiful. The Jacobite winds its way through breath-taking Scottish scenery. You’ll pass lochs and mountains, across the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct and on until reaching Mallaig. Explore this charming coastal community before returning to Fort William.
Your journey today takes you from Inverness to the great city of Glasgow. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery for amazing masterpieces, stroll around Glasgow’s magnificent botanical gardens, or wander the Riverside Museum.
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Dean Village, Edinburgh
8 DAYS FROM $1,949 CAD
SCOTLAND AND THE HIGHLANDS BY RAIL Edinburgh ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh KEY
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VACATION INCLUDES: • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Edinburgh walking tour and secret food tour • Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle day trip from Inverness
Nights stay
ISLE OF SKYE LOCH NESS
3 INVERNESS FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
North Atlantic Ocean
EDINBURGH 4
North Sea
Your journey begins and ends in Edinburgh
Irish Sea
UNITED KINGDOM
Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Inverness - Kingsmills Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 4 - EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS Catch the train from Edinburgh to Inverness today through the wonderful scenery into the Highlands. Arrive in Inverness, on the northeast coast of the country, and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Known as the ‘gateway to the Highlands,’ Inverness boasts an abundance of culture, history and a pretty Old Town, home to the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral.
DAY 5 - LOCH NESS CRUISE DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH Arrive in Edinburgh for a three-night stay. Explore the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills.
DAY 2 - EDINBURGH
English Channel Your vacation includes a skip-the-line entrance
ticket to Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll be able to see the Crown Jewels in the Royal Palace and the tiny St Margaret’s Chapel Perched on a hill, the Castle dominates Edinburgh’s skyline with wonderful views of the city.
DAY 3 - EDINBURGH
Isle of Skye
Today plan your very own sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off ticket included with your vacation. Discover the Palace of Holyrood, the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland.
Unearth the wonders of Loch Ness today! Keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster as you cruise from Clansman Harbor.
DAY 6 - ISLE OF SKYE DAY TRIP Immerse yourself in the rugged and dramatic beauty of Scotland’s Highlands with a trip over to the Isle of Skye. Sit back and relax as you pass through glens and mountain passes, lochs and castle ruins en route to the famous Isle.
DAY 7 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Catch the train back to Edinburgh and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Be sure to visit any sights in the Scottish capital that are still on your ‘to do’ list!
DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN EDINBURGH Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.
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London
7 DAYS FROM $2,049 CAD per person
GRAND LONDON AND PARIS
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-the-line tickets • Paris Pass including entry to over sixty attractions • Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tour and Summit Access
London ➡ Paris
ENGLAND
LONDON
Arrive in London for a 3 night stay
3
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION London - Hilton London Euston Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche
English Channel
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 6 - PARIS
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DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS
FRANCE
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON Your vacation begins in the vibrant capital city of London. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Head out into town and enjoy a meal in one of the city’s incredible restaurants.
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-the-line 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.
DAY 3 - LONDON After breakfast, visit the world-famous department store Harrods. Included in your vacation is a
Complete your exploration of the city today. Discover the enchanting Montmartre area and marvel at the incredible Basilique du Sacre Coeur Cathedral. Included in your vacation is a skip-the-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. Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Paris.
skip-the-line ticket for the London Eye which gives you unparalleled views of the River Thames and its landmarks. In the evening, treat yourself to an exciting West End show!
DAY 4 - LONDON TO PARIS Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then make your way to St Pancras station for your Eurostar journey to Paris. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. There is an abundance of exciting visitor attractions to explore in this exuberant capital city.
DAY 5 - PARIS 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.
Paris
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Cliffs of Moher
10 DAYS FROM $2,399 CAD per person
BEST OF THE EMERALD ISLE BY RAIL
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
Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Dublin
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY
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GALWAY IRELAND CLIFFS OF MOHER
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with 2 nights in Killarney
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY
DAY 4 - GALWAY
Your adventure begins with a two-night 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, traveling past ancient Duguaire Castle and admiring Burren.
DAY 2 - KILLARNEY Killarney is a famous stop on the spectacular Ring of Kerry, which you will discover today on your full-day tour. One of Ireland’s crowning gems, exploreMacGillycuddy 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.
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 8 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST
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DUBLIN KILLARNEY 2 MALLOW RING OF KERRY CORK Your journey begins
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Killarney - The Killarney Riverside Hotel Galway - The Ardilaun Hotel Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Belfast - Hilton Belfast
Ride the rails from Ireland to Northern Ireland today, pulling into the capital, Belfast for a twonight stay. Visit the renovated Dockyards’ Titanic Quarter, exploring in depth with the entrance ticket included in your vacation.
DAY 9 - BELFAST 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.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN Catch the train from Belfast back to Dublin where your journey ends.
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.
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Ring of Kerry
Dublin
8 DAYS FROM $1,449 CAD per person
DUBLIN, KILLARNEY AND GALWAY
VACATION INCLUDES: • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per the itinerary • Dublin sightseeing pass • Ring of kerry day trip from Killarney • Cliffs of Moher day trip from Galway
Dublin ➡ Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin
North Atlantic Ocean
Day trip to Cliffs of Moher
GALWAY
Your journey begins and ends in Dublin
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3 DUBLIN Irish Sea
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Day trip around the Ring of Kerry
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Dublin - Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Kilarney - The Kilarney Riverside Hotel Galway - The Ardilaun Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 6 - CLIFFS OF MOHER DAY TRIP FROM GALWAY Admire the amazing natural beauty of Ireland’s majestic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cliffs of Moher. Board a luxury coach with an expert local guide to visit tiny fishing villages, enjoy lunch at the famous Gus O’Connors pub, Dunguaire Castle and the limestone landscapes of Burren before arriving at the colossal Cliffs.
DAY 7 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Welcome to Dublin! Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city! Discover Dublin’s rich cultural heritage, lively ambience and fascinating history as you stroll through the center to get your bearings.
DAY 2 - DUBLIN Your vacation includes a Dublin Pass with a hop-on, hop-off tour, giving you access to many popular sights and attractions. Enjoy free entry into Guinness Storehouse, a seven-story experience featuring a lesson on how the world-famous drink is made and of course, plenty of samples.
DAY 3 - KILLARNEY Make your way from Dublin to Killarney and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Stroll through
the town and discover the 19th-century buildings, or cross the bridge from the marvelous St. Mary’s Cathedral to Killarney National Park.
DAY 4 - KILLARNEY Spend a full day exploring the dazzling Ring of Kerry - one of the Emerald Isle’s most breathtaking destinations. Admire quaint villages, and views of sparkling lakes along the way, too.
Make your way back to Dublin with plenty of time to see any sights in the capital that are still on your list.
DAY 8 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN DUBLIN Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your onward journey.
DAY 5 - GALWAY Travel from Killarney to Galway today. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and start exploring. Stroll to the main square - 18th century Eyre Square - and find a traditional pub to enjoy some live Irish folk music. Galway
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GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR Berlin ➡ Amsterdam ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Rome
North Sea AMSTERDAM 2
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Amsterdam
Rome
12 DAYS FROM $3,149 CAD 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
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Berlin - Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Amsterdam - NH Museum Quarter Paris: Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Rome - Hotel Atlantico Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Paris
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERLIN
DAY 6 - PARIS
DAY 10 - VENICE TO ROME
Arrive in Berlin today for a two-night stay and set out to explore the German capital city.
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.
Today catch the train from Venice to Rome for a two-night stay.
DAY 7 - PARIS TO GENEVA
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 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 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-the-line entrance.
DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM TO PARIS Catch the train from Amsterdam to 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.
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.
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 11 - ROME
DAY 12 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and depart Rome.
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.
Venice
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Denali National Park
GRAND ALASKA ADVENTURE WITH ALASKA RAILROAD NORTHBOUND Anchorage ➡ Seward ➡ Talkeetna ➡ Denali National Park
10 DAYS FROM $3,799 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • One-way Alaska Railroad® in Gold Star accommodations from Anchorage to Seward; Seward to Anchorage; Anchorage to Talkeetna, Talkeetna to Denali and Denali to Fairbanks. • Sightseeing tour of Anchorage and Denali Nat. Park • Sightseeing cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park • 9 nights hotel accommodations • 2 meals included (2 lunches)
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Anchorage - Lakefront Anchorage Seward - Seward Windsong Lodge Talkeetna - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Denali - Denali Cabins Fairbanks - Hampton Inn and Suites Fairbanks Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
known for its gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors formed by volcanic rock. Be sure to look out for grizzlies, moose and caribou.
DAY 8 - FAIRBANKS Your train to Fairbanks leaves late this afternoon so you can spend the day exploring downtown Denali or perhaps you want to take a short hike on one of the many trails.
DAY 9 - FAIRBANKS DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE
glaciers and wildlife. This evening, travel by train back to Anchorage for the night.
Welcome to Anchorage! Check into your hotel and drop off your luggage so you can begin exploring.
DAY 5 - TALKEETNA
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 where many cruise ships embark.
DAY 4 - KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK Today, enjoy a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and witness the beauty of the mountains,
Enjoy the day exploring Fairbanks and learning about its history and how it became a boomtown once gold was discovered in the early 1900’s.
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN FAIRBANKS
Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Talkeetna. This small charming town is known as the gateway to Denali.
DAY 6 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK Today, enjoy a scenic ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Denali.
DAY 7 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali, the Crown Jewel of national parks, is a true wilderness and only has one road bisecting the park. On your full day tour you’ll adventure 92 miles on this road deep into the heart of Denali National Park. Stop at the Polychrome Overlook which is
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Hubbard Glacier, Seward
Denali
9 DAYS FROM $2,799 CAD
ALASKA ADVENTURE WITH ALASKA RAILROAD Anchorage ➡ Seward ➡ Talkeetna ➡ Denali National Park
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VACATION INCLUDES: • Roundtrip Alaska Railroad® in Adventure Class accommodations from Anchorage to Seward and Anchorage to Talkeetna, Talkeetna to Denali, Denali to Anchorage • Sightseeing tour of Anchorage • Sightseeing cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park • Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park • 8 nights hotel accommodations • 2 meals included (2 lunches)
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Anchorage - Lakefront Anchorage Seward - Seward Windsong Lodge Talkeetna - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Denali - Denali Cabins Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE
DAY 4 - KENAI FJORDS NATIONALS PARK
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 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ANCHORAGE
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. Alaska Railroad
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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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Grand Canyon
13 DAYS FROM $4,249 CAD 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) *Seasonal
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Salt Lake City - Little America Salt Lake West Yellowstone - Yellowstone Park Hotel San Francisco - Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf Los Angeles - The LA Grand Hotel Downtown Grand Canyon - Maswik Lodge Williams - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Los Angeles
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.
DAY 4 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
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
Your included tour of the world’s first national park allows you to experience a number of thrilling landmarks, including the world-famous geyser, Old Faithful.
Begin a truly scenic journey down to the California coast. Savor the beautiful rolling hills and amazing ocean views as you travel south. This evening, you stop for a night in Los Angeles before your vacation continues to the Grand Canyon.
DAY 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK®
DAY 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK®
You are transported back to Salt Lake City today to board your evening train heading to the West Coast and Yosemite National Park.
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 6 - SAN FRANCISCO This evening you will arrive in San Francisco. Check into your hotel to relax or head out to enjoy dinner or some sights.
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 Colorado 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 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.
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
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CANADIAN RAIL EXPERIENCE - VANCOUVER TO TORONTO Vancouver ➡ Toronto
BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Toronto
Vancouver
9 DAYS FROM $2,199 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy accommodations from Vancouver to Toronto on the Canadian® • 4 nights accommodations; 4 nights’ onboard VIA Rail • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto • Admission to the CN Tower
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites By Hilton Downtown Vancouver Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Toronto Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Toronto
DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! Today, you can begin to explore the city with your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, which will take you around to all Vancouver’s popular sights, including Stanley Park and the downtown area. With the ability to get on and off at your leisure, there is no telling how much you can do and see today!
DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Today, you can continue on with your sightseeing tour and experience the best of Vancouver. Head over to the peninsula known as Granville Island, a popular shopping district. Later today, continue exploring the city with admission to the Vancouver Lookout. This popular attraction offers panoramic 360-degree views of Vancouver.
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL
DAY 7 - TORONTO
Enjoy more of Vancouver today before transferring to the VIA Rail station and boarding the iconic Canadian line for your exciting trip across Canada. Once on board, you will be treated to stunning views and amazing landscapes. This is an unforgettable ride through the heart of the Canadian countryside, so be sure to have your camera ready!
Arrive in Toronto this afternoon and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to take in the fascinating landmarks and neighborhoods of Canada’s largest city.
DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL
Continuing exploring Toronto today at your own pace with your hop-on, hop-off tour. This afternoon, ride to the top of the CN Tower for amazing views of the city.
As the train makes its way eastward towards Toronto, soak in the beautiful and incredibly picturesque views of the Canadian Rockies from the comfort and convenience of the train. Enjoy delicious meals onboard, and relaxing accommodations.
DAY 8 - TORONTO
DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN TORONTO
DAY 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Enjoy another leisurely day onboard VIA Rail as you see more amazing sights only visible by train. Crystal clear mountain lakes, majestic peaks, and ancient glaciers are all part of your adventure.
DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today, you will see more beautiful landscapes as the train gets closer to Toronto. As you are enjoying the pristine lakes, charming farm country, wide open plains, and rolling tree covered hills, be sure to keep a look out for wildlife. There is always the possibility of catching a glance at a bear, elk, deer, or any number of local species.
Vancouver
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GRAND RAIL EXPERIENCE Chicago ➡ Seattle ➡ Los Angeles ➡ New Orleans ➡ Washington, DC ➡ Chicago
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Seattle
Glacier National Park
14 DAYS FROM $2,699 CAD 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.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Seattle - Warwick Seattle Los Angeles - The LA Grand Hotel Downtown New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter Washington DC - Phoenix Park Hotel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
New Orleans
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO
DAY 6 - LOS ANGELES
DAY 11 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK®
Head to the Amtrak® station and board the Empire Builder® to Seattle. Sit back and relax as you head west.
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.
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.
DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Today you will be traveling 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 3 - SEATTLE 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.
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.
DAY 7 - LOS ANGELES
DAY 12 - WASHINGTON, DC
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. Tonight, head to Los Angeles’ Union station to board the Sunset Limited and head east to New Orleans.
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 monuments lit up at night.
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 5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK®
DAY 10 - NEW ORLEANS
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.
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.
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
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Lake Louise
10 DAYS FROM $3,099 CAD
CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY EASTBOUND Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Spend 1 night on VIA Rail Arrive in Vancouver for a 3 night stay
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DAY 5 - JASPER
Welcome to Vancouver!
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.
DAY 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA Travel on board the ferry to Victoria, set on the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca, at the Southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk + Avenue Calgary - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Calgary Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 8 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE 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
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER DAY 2 - VANCOUVER
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 • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Sightseeing tours of Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise
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!
Nights stay
Todays 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.
per person
DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CALGARY
DAY 6 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
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 world-famous Icefields Parkway.
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Victoria
Rocky Mountaineer Interior
9 DAYS FROM $5,549 CAD
GRAND CIRCLE OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Jasper ➡ Vancouver
ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA
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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
per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • 7 nights hotel stay • 1 night onboard VIA Rail® • VIA Rail travel in economy class • Rocky Mountainner from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf Class • Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park, Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway • Admission to the Banff Gondola
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver Kamloops - Three-star accommodation will be selected Banff - Buffalo Mountain Lodge Jasper - Chateau Jasper Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 7 - 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 8 - VANCOUVER Arrive in Vancouver this morning and check in at your hotel for a final overnight stay.
DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER
DAY 1 - 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.
Explore the mountain town of Banff and journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola.
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.
DAY 5 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE Depart 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
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.
Today, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway as you head to Jasper. VIst the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle.
Vancouver
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TRANS-CANADA AND ROCKIES ADVENTURE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Toronto ➡ Jasper ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Kamloops ➡ Vancouver
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Niagara Falls
Rocky Mountaineer
13 DAYS FROM $7,299 CAD per person
VACATION INCLUDES: • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy accommodations from Toronto, and Jasper on The Canadian® • Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf Class • 9 nights accommodations; 3 nights onboard VIA Rail • Transfer from Jasper to Lake Louise and Lake Louise to Banff • Hop-on, hop-off tours of Toronto and Vancouver • Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto • Admission to the Jasper Skytram • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway and the Canadian Rockies • Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park • Admission to the Banff Gondola
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Toronto Jasper - Chateau Jasper Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Kamloops - Three star accommodation will be selected Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites By Hilton Downtown Vancouver Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Banff
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN TORONTO Begin your Canadian adventure in Toronto, where you will check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY 2 - NIAGARA DAY TOUR FROM TORONTO Today experience one of the wonders of the natural world: Niagara Falls! Take a guided tour from Toronto and marvel at the thundering cascades of Horseshoe Falls.
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Spend more time exploring the cosmopolitan highlights and iconic landmarks of Toronto and preparing for your exciting rail journey across the country. Come the evening, make your way to the station and board Via Rail, settling in for a thrilling and comfortable journey across Canada to Jasper.
DAY 4-5 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Spend two days on board the train! With fantastic food, gorgeous views and convivial company in the viewing car, it’s the perfect way to travel. Watch glittering lakes, verdant farmland and sweeping plains roll past your window, and keep a look out for wildlife too!
DAY 6 - JASPER After enjoying the last leg of your rail journey through the heart of the mountains, arrive in Jasper today and check in at the Chateau Jasper for an
overnight stay. Spend the day enjoying the fresh mountain air and tranquil scenery of Jasper, deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
DAY 7 - JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE Enjoy both of Canada’s oldest and largest national parks on the way to Lake Louise today!. At the Columbia Icefield, experience an all-terrain Ice Explorer that travels onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier. Complete your adventure with a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. A hot lunch is included at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Once in Lake Louise, check in at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for an overnight stay.
DAY 8 - LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF Pick up your transfer and make your way from Lake Louise to beautiful Banff. Check in at the Mount Royal Hotel and begin exploring the immense natural beauty, boutique shops and traditional restaurants of this Rocky Mountain town.
DAY 9 - BANFF Unearth the geological and cultural secrets of Banff with an included tour today. Travel up the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy 360-dregree panoramas of no less than six mountain ranges. Make your way down to Lake Minnewanka and embark on a scenic lake cruise - the perfect way to end the tour before travelling back to the town.
DAY 10 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM BANFF TO KAMLOOPS Board the iconic blue and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic journey through Canada’s breathtaking mountainous vistas. Settle into your SilverLeaf accommodations or speak to one of Rail Experts about upgrading to GoldLeaf, and gaze out of the panoramic windows as you go. The journey from Banff to Kamloops will take you past snow-capped peaks and glaciers as you traverse mountain passes. Arrive in Kamloops in the evening and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 11 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER Depart Kamloops for Vancouver today, re-boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for another exquisite journey. Leave the Interior and wind past rushing rivers, dramatic canyons and evergreen forests as you make your way to the Coast and Cascade Mountains.
DAY 12 - VANCOUVER Enjoy a full day at leisure in Vancouver! Use your included hop-on, hop-off tour to navigate the city with ease, creating your own personalized sightseeing itinerary.
DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER
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AUSTRALIA COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE Perth ➡ Adelaide ➡ Melbourne ➡ Sydney
Timor Sea
Your journey begins with 2 nights in Perth
Coral Sea
Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Perth and Adelaide
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Your journey ends with 4 nights in Sydney
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Dinner under the stars, Rawlina
Blue Mountains
14 DAYS FROM $5,349 CAD per person
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 • Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour from Melbourne • Sydney Explorer Pass including • Priority entry to Taronga Zoo • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Sydney and Bondi • And much more
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Melbourne - Best Western Melbourne Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
take the Great Ocean Road along the breath-taking stretches of coastline to Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles. In the evening, explore the city’s dining and nightlife scene.
DAY 9 - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE EVENING TOUR Wander the labyrinth of grand boulevards and alleyways to see the city’s well-preserved Victorian architecture, relaxing near the banks of the Yarra, or shopping at the bustling Queen Victoria Market. Later, you’ll be picked up from your hotel for your included Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour. Cross the bridge to Phillip Island in the fishing village of San Remo. At Summerland Beach, you’ll get to see the nightly ritual of the fairy penguins waddling out of the ocean into their burrows in the sand.
DAY 1 - PERTH Welcome to Perth. Roam around on your own exploring the city’s top attractions and experiences.
DAY 2 - PERTH Explore the city using your Hop-on-Hop-off pass visiting Kings Park and Botanic Garden, The Bell Tower, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square, Winthrop Hall, The Old Mill, and much more!
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC
breakfast and coffee on the platform. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook. Back on the train, relax and recharge in your cabin before heading to the lounge or dining carriage.
DAY 5 - ADELAIDE Welcome to the lively city of Adelaide. Featuring an enjoyable Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful coastline, green parks, a vibrant arts and music scene, delicious cuisine, and some of the world’s best wine, let’s just say it’ worth a visit.
DAY 6 - ADELAIDE
Climb onboard the Indian Pacific for an amazing journey to Adelaide. 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 where you’ll enjoy a short play performed by local artists, see the Super Pit gold mine. Return to the Indian Pacific for a nightcap and your journey onwards through the night across the Nullarbor Plain.
DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC
Dreaming of cuddling a koala, the opportunity is available at the Cleland Wildlife Park in Adelaide Hills. So is some of Australia’s best wine tasting, especially at McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley.
DAY 7 - ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE Board The Overland train from the Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross station. With Red Premium Service, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and a relaxing and comfortable journey while taking in the diverse landscapes between these two incredible cities. Upon arrival in the coastal capital of Melbourne, get settled at your hotel.
DAY 8 - MELBOURNE
At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station, where you’ll get off the train for a hot
DAY 10 - MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY Travel by train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Sydney Central in first class. A bustling city centre, amazing architecture, golden beaches, beautiful weather, and a world-famous harbor all await.
DAY 11 - SYDNEY Use your included Sydney Explorer Pass to discover the city’s most popular attractions and landmarks.
DAY 12 - DAY TRIP TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS Experience a full-day, all-inclusive tour of the magical, mysterious Blue Mountains. Aside from incredible views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from secluded lookouts, you have the opportunity to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and take the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, Walkway, and Railway at Scenic World. Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch and conclude your tour with a relaxing, scenic cruise to Sydney Harbor.
DAY 14 - SYDNEY - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SYDNEY Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
Stay local and check out the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, St Kilda beach, and Melbourne Museum. Up for a day trip somewhere memorable,
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The Blue Train
8 DAYS FROM $5,499 CAD
DELUXE SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE BLUE TRAIN Johannesburg ➡ Sabi Sands Game Reserve ➡ Cape Town
Your journey begins in Johannesburg
Spend 2 nights travelling through spectacular scenery onboard The Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town
South Atlantic Ocean
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Your journey ends with 2 nights in Cape Town
Travel by road between Johannesburg and Pretoria
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DAY 1 - JOHANNESBURG SABI SAND PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Take a flight to Arathusa Safari Lodge. Check-in to your Bush Facing Suite with private plunge pool within the Sabi Sand Reserve and adjacent to the unfenced Kruger National Park. Enjoy afternoon tea and coffee followed by your first safari game drive in search for Africa’s Big Five.
DAY 2 - SABI SAND PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Enjoy your safari experience at the lodge with morning and afternoon game drives on offer.
DAY 3 - JOHANNESBURG This morning enjoy your final safari game drive followed by breakfast and check-out for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrive check in to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel.
VACATION INCLUDES: • 7 nights hotel accommodation, • 2 safari game drives and guided bush walk • 3 days onboard The Blue Train • Private guided Soweto Tour with entrance fees for Nelson Mandela’s House and Hector Pieterson Museum • Half day city orientation tour with visit to Bo Kaap and Table Mountain • Full day Cape Peninsula Tour with entrance fees for Boulders Beach and Cape Point National Park • Half day Cape Winelands Tour
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Sabi Sands - Arthusa Safari Lodge Johannesburg - Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa Cape Town - Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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DAY 4 - THE BLUE TRAIN This morning meet with your local guide for a private, guided tour of Soweto. Next, transfer to Pretoria Station and check-in at the Blue Train Lounge ready to depart on the luxury Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town. Once onboard afternoon tea is served. Then you have time to change for dinner which is followed by post dinner drinks cognacs and Cuban cigars.
Arrive at Cape Town Station and enjoy a private, guided city tour of Cape Town. The tour will include a walk through the beautiful Bo-Kaap and a visit to Table Mountain.
DAY 7 - CAPE TOWN Today enjoy a private, guided awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to the quaint Hout Bay and on to Cape Point, the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Next it’s on to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, with its’ large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach.
DAY 8 - CAPE TOWN Enjoy a visit to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch before being taken to the airport for your flight home.
DAY 5 - THE BLUE TRAIN After breakfast there is an off-train excursion to Kimberley Open Mine Museum before returning to the train for aperitifs and lunch. Then you have time to admire the great views before afternoon tea and dinner. Sabi Sands Game Reserve
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Shinkansen Bullet Train
9 DAYS FROM $10,299 CAD per person
THE GOLDEN ROUTE OF JAPAN Tokyo ➡ Hakone ➡ Kyoto ➡ Tokyo
Sea of Japan
JAPAN
HAKONE
KYOTO 3 NARA
Your journey begins and ends in Tokyo
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Welcome to Japan’s bustling, vibrant capital of Tokyo!
DAY 2 - TOKYO Experience some of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks on your included city tour. Relax along the Sumidagawa River onboard a water bus. Then, visit the beautiful Hamarikyu Garden, where you can step back into the Edo-period. Your last stop is the Meiji Shrine.
DAY 3 - TOKYO
Kyoto
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel Hakone - Ichinoyu Honkan Kyoto - Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto
DAY 4 - TOKYO TO HAKONE
Day trip from Kyoto to Fushimi and Nara
East China Sea
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
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.
Board the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train to Hakone. Aside from breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone offers world-class 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.. Choose from a tea ceremony, flower arrangement class, calligraphy, or origami with an instructor.
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.
DAY 7 - NARA AND FUSHIMI Enjoy your included day tour of Nara and Fushimi with a local guide. Visit the Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha and Nara Park. 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.
DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN TOKYO Check out of your hotel and transfer to Narita Int. Airport to continue with your onward travels.
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