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India, China & South East Asia Map 252India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal 254India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla 256India – Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple 258A Journey Through India – Grand Palace & Historic Fort Stays 260India’s Marigold Hotel Experience 262Kerala & India’s Beautiful South 266India & Nepal – Tigers, Taj & Temples 270Colours of India – From the Ganges to the Taj 272Classic Rajasthan & India’s Big Cats 274Darjeeling & Bhutan – The Last Himalayan Kingdom 276Extend Your Holiday 278Colours of Sri Lanka 280



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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red

Fort and Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque

• Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi• A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’• Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal• See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell• Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers on two

included safaris• Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views• See Jaipur’s exquisite ‘Palace of the Winds’ and enjoy dinner

hosted by a local family• Stay in the beautiful resort of Vanaashrya• Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration• Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Six lunches• Return scheduled flights to Delhi• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

10-day escorted holiday

from £1,199

Uncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – the fabled, fascinating ‘Golden Triangle’ that is home to such sights as the Red Fort, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and the ‘Palace of the Winds’. Spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore Park, one-time hunting ground of Indian princes, and complete the holiday with a night in a luxury jungle resort.

Day One – Overnight flight to India Fly from the UK to Delhi.

Day Two – Included Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque visit Upon arrival this morning, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel where you’ll spend your first night. Later, after an included lunch and time to freshen up, join your tour manager on a guided tour to visit the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul‑Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower that rises from them. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day Three – Included Delhi city tour and travel to Agra Today enjoy a guided tour, which will introduce you to the vibrant Old City. Drive by the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site close to the Yamuna River, and enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the old Chandni Chowk.

You’ll also take in the grandeur of New Delhi, built by the British Raj to reflect the glories of the Empire. Highlights will include the historic India Gate war memorial and the vast boulevard of the Rajpath. Later, journey to Agra, the fabled ‘City of Love’ and site of the exquisite, incomparable

Taj Mahal. After a visit to the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort you’ll make your first visit to the ‘Taj’, a monument to undying love, seen in all its glory at sunset.

Day Four – Included excursions to the Taj Mahal, Abhaneri, and travel to Ranthambhore Awaken early to pay a sunrise visit to view the Taj from across the Yamuna River, and after breakfast, journey on to the ancient village of Abhaneri, home to Chand Baori, an astonishing example of a stepwell – extraordinary constructions unique to India and used to draw water from the ground.

Available Sep to Nov 2019, Jan to Jun, Sep to Nov 2020, Jan to May & Sep to Nov 2021

Fly from• Heathrow (UK connecting flights available, see page 353) • Manchester*

Flight upgrades available on request

Personalise your holiday • Ranthambhore Fort (half day) Day Six –

from £18

Extend your holidaySee more of India from just £669. Choose from Goa, Kerala, Varanasi, Udaipur or Nepal. See page 278 for details.

Explore northern India’s greatest cities in this perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.

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Your Hotels Lunch is taken in the sumptuous surroundings of the Umaid Lake Palace, a heritage hotel and ‘organic retreat’ that grows produce for the hotel’s fine restaurant, before you journey on to beautiful Ranthambhore National Park, home to conservation programme Project Tiger, for a two‑night stay.

Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, Ranthambhore is covered with thorn trees, scrub and grasslands, and dotted with beautiful ponds, streams and lakes – a perfect habitat for the famed, endangered ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’ and other species. This evening, enjoy a ‘tiger talk’ from a local naturalist.

Day Five – Included guided wildlife safaris Undoubted highlights of the holiday will be today’s two canter (open‑air vehicle) safaris in the Park, taken in the company of a knowledgeable naturalist guide. With luck you may also see the tigers and other species.

Day Six – From Ranthambhore to Jaipur Rest and relax this morning, or join the optional excursion to the ancient Ranthambhore Fort, which sits atop the 600‑metre‑high hill range, and offers stupendous views of the park below (there is a gradual, 273‑step climb to the fort).

This afternoon, after lunch at the hotel, you’ll bid farewell to Ranthambhore and will make the journey to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a two‑night stay.

Day Seven – Included Amber Fort and Jaipur sightseeing After breakfast, visit former Rajput capital Amber and its vast 6th‑century hill‑top fort, climbing by jeep to visit the Royal Halls and to take in the magnificent views from the ramparts. After an included lunch, tour Jaipur, including the City Palace complex with its museums and ancient astronomical observatory, and drive by the 18th‑century ‘Palace of the Winds’, with its innumerable windows and screened balconies.

A special dinner is taken at the Nokha House, hosted in traditional Rajasthani style by the Rathore family.

Day Eight – From Jaipur to Vanaashrya Bid farewell to Jaipur and journey across the desert plain into the Aravali Hills to the jungle resort of Vanaashyra, calling en route at the ruins of 17th‑century Bhangarh fort. This afternoon, enjoy a camel‑cart ride and cookery demonstration before spending the night in an air‑conditioned cottage – another unforgettable highlight of your visit to this amazing corner of the world.

Day Nine – Included Heritage Transport Museum visit Head back towards Delhi, calling en route at the fascinating Heritage Transport Museum, with its impressive collections covering the development of India’s road, rail and air travel industries, as well as transport‑related toys and memorabilia. Spend a last night close to the capital.

Day 10 – Fly back to the UK This morning, depart for the airport and your return flight, arriving late this afternoon, after a wonderful ‘introduction to India’.

*Please note: The itinerary for Manchester departures varies. Please see page 353 for further information.

The Suryaa, Delhi night 2 This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Each guestroom has air conditioning, a TV and a mini‑bar.

Trident, Agra night 3 Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its swimming pool and beautifully landscaped gardens. The hotel has a bar and two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, a TV, a mini‑bar, and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Sawai Vilas, Ranthambhore nights 4-5The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this brand new hotel boasts extensive grounds with a large pool, steam room and spa, a fitness centre and there is a restaurant and bar. All of the spacious air‑conditioned rooms have private outdoor seating and a sun deck plus tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Shahpura House, Jaipur nights 6-7 A gem in downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gift shop. Each room has air conditioning, a mini‑bar, tea/coffee‑making facilities and a safe.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh night 8 Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!

Taj Hotel City Centre, Gurugram night 9 This striking, new hotel offers contemporary rooms, all of which offer complimentary Wi‑Fi and tea/coffee‑making facilities. The hotel also has a large swimming pool, a selection of restaurants, a bar and a spa.

Special DeparturesCelebrate Diwali — India’s Festival of Lights – 10 Nov 2020 & 2 Nov 2021 from £1,779 Experience one of the major festivals of Hinduism, which always includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, and around temples and other buildings.

Enjoy Holi — India’s Festival of Colour & Love – 3 Mar 2020 from £1,669 Associated with Krishna, this Hindu festival celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. Enter the fun spirit as coloured powder is thrown!

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Trident Agra

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red

Fort and Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwatul-Islam mosque

• Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi• Journey by ‘Toy Train’ to Shimla• Stay in Shimla’s famed Oberoi Cecil Hotel – an institution

since the days of the Raj• See Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and enjoy dinner hosted

by a local family• Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views• A guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’• Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal• See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell• Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers on two

included safaris• Stay in the beautiful resort of Vanaashyra• Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration• 11 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation with 12 lunches plus two nights on the aircraft

• Return scheduled flights to Delhi via Abu Dhabi and all rail travel in India

• Travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £1,999

Combine a tour of the classic sights of India’s capital and the wonders of Rajasthan with a journey back in time to Shimla, the quintessentially colonial haven high in the Himalayan foothills. Begin in Delhi, before journeying on to Shimla, the former summer capital of the Raj. ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, with its extraordinary Fort and palaces, Agra’s majestic Fort and peerless Taj Mahal, and stays in famed Ranthambhore Park and a wonderful jungle resort complete this unforgettable journey.

Day One – Fly to India Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi.

Day Two – Included Delhi city tour Upon arrival this morning, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel where you’ll spend your first night. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of some of the city’s major sights, including the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site, as well as the Raj‑era grandeur of New Delhi. Complete the day with an exhilarating rickshaw ride, before dinner at the hotel.

Day Three – Travel into the Himalayas Transfer by rail this morning to Chandigarh. On arrival journey up to Kandaghat to board Lord Curzon’s famous 1903 ‘toy train’, the narrow gauge that winds its scenic way up to Shimla where the magnificent Oberoi Cecil Hotel waits to welcome you for a two‑night stay.

Day Four – Included Shimla hill-station tour This morning we’ll rejoin the ‘toy train’ for a short journey through the mountains to Tara Devi’s Hindu Temple. Enjoy lunch at Clark’s hotel, before this afternoon’s guided tour, which will include the Viceregal Lodge, former British summer retreat, and where the map of Indian Partition was drawn up among its teak‑panelled rooms. Other highlights will include the high, open space of the Ridge, dwarfed by the Gothic spires of the very English Christ Church and offering superb views of the distant peaks, and the shops of Mall Road. Return along the Ridge, past the colonial Gaiety Theatre, to join the throng at Scandal Point, traditional meeting place.

Available Jan, Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2020, Jan, Mar to May & Sep to Nov 2021

Fly from• Heathrow (UK connecting flights available, see page 353)


Personalise your holiday • Elefantastic (half day) Day Six – from £59 • Ranthambhore Fort (half day) Day 11 – from £18

Extend your holidaySee more of India from just £669. Choose from Goa, Kerala, Varanasi, Udaipur or Nepal. See page 278 for details.

Discover the ‘Golden Triangle’ of glorious cities, Ranthambhore’s tigers and enjoy the Raj-era comforts of India’s most famous hill station.

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Your HotelsThe Suryaa, Delhi nights 2 & 5This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Each guestroom has air conditioning and a mini‑bar.

Oberoi Cecil, Shimla nights 3-4An institution since the days of the Raj, majestically set in the heart of Shimla, but offering every modern convenience including a magnificent spa and a temperature controlled indoor pool, the Cecil exudes colonial charm and elegance from every pore. With wooden floors and rich upholstery in the comfortable rooms, which also offer every modern convenience, and a grand main dining room, bars and lounges, the Cecil is a perfect base for your stay.

Trident, Jaipur nights 6-7With stunning views over Mansagar Lake and Jal Mahal. There is a nice bar and restaurant, all set with views of the pool and its terraces. Airy rooms have modern amenities including an intimate jharokha window, at the end of each room is perfect to take in the views of the gardens.

Doubletree by Hilton, Agra night 8Very close to the Taj Mahal, views of which can be had from the poolside, this hotel has a 24‑hour coffee shop and Indian restaurant and bar. Modern rooms are very well appointed.

Sawai Vilas, Ranthambhore nights 9-10The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this brand new hotel boasts extensive grounds with a large pool, steam room and spa, a fitness centre and there is a restaurant and bar. All of the spacious air conditioned rooms have private outdoor seating and a sun deck plus tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh nights 11-12Set in the foothills of the Aravali ranges, around a lake, the cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!

Day Five – From Shimla to Delhi Bidding farewell to Shimla, journey back down to Chandigarh for the return rail journey to Delhi.

Day Six – Drive to Jaipur and optional Elefantastic visit After a morning drive to Jaipur with lunch on arrival the afternoon is free or, perhaps, join the optional excursion to Elefantastic, a conservation sanctuary for some of the world’s most extraordinary animals, where you will enjoy the chance to get up ‘close and personal’ with some of the rescued creatures.

Day Seven – Included Jaipur city tour After breakfast, visit former Rajput capital Amber and its vast fort, climbing by jeep to visit the Royal Halls and take in the magnificent views from the ramparts. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of Jaipur including the City Palace complex with its museums and ancient astronomical observatory and drive past the 18th‑century ‘Palace of the Winds’ with its numerous windows and screened balconies.

This evening a special dinner is taken at the historic Nokha House, hosted in traditional Rajasthani style by the Rathore family.

Day Eight – Travel to Agra for an included Taj Mahal visit After breakfast, bid farewell to Jaipur and journey to Agra, the fabled ‘City of Love’. After a visit to the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort you’ll make your first visit to the incomparable Taj Mahal, a monument to undying love, seen in all its glory at sunset.

Day Nine – Travel from Agra to Ranthambhore National Park Awaken early to pay a sunrise visit to view the Taj from across the Yamuna River, and after breakfast, journey on to Abhaneri and the astonishing Chand Baori stepwell.

After lunch at the sumptuous Umaid Lake Palace heritage hotel, journey on to Ranthambhore National Park, home to the ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’ and other species, for a two‑night stay. This evening, enjoy a ‘tiger talk’ with a local naturalist.

Day 10 – Included Ranthambhore wildlife safaris Undoubted highlights of the holiday will be today’s two canter (open‑air vehicle) safaris in the Park, taken in the company of a knowledgeable naturalist guide. With luck you may also see the tigers and other species in their natural environment.

Day 11 – At leisure, or optional Ranthambhore Fort tour before travel to Vanaashyra Rest and relax this morning, or join the optional excursion to Ranthambhore Fort, with its stupendous views (there is a gradual, 273‑step climb to the fort).

Later, journey into the Aravali Hills and the jungle resort of Vanaashyra, calling en route at the ruins of 17th‑century Bhangarh fort.

Day 12 – Day at leisure Rest and relax at Vanaashyra, then this afternoon, enjoy a camel‑cart ride and cookery demonstration before a farewell dinner at the resort.

Day 13 – Fly back to the UK After a leisurely morning you’ll depart after lunch for the journey back to Delhi and your return evening flight to the UK via Abu Dhabi.

Day 14 – Land in the UK Arrive back in the UK this morning.

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‘Toy Train’ to ShimlaRed Fort, Agra Viceregal Lodge, Shimla

Oberoi Cecil

Trident Jaipur

Sawai Vilas

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• An included guided tour of the sights of New Delhi• Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Old Delhi• Climb to Amber Fort by Jeep• View Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ • A stay in Ranthambhore National Park includes two safaris• Stay overnight in a pool villa in Dholpur• Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration• Included guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’• A visit to the immortal Taj Mahal• Explore ‘Heritage Village’ Pragpur• A tour of the glorious Himalayan foothills • Visits to Amritsar’s Golden Temple by day and night• Witness the Palki ceremony at Amritsar’s Golden Temple• A visit to the Jallianwala Bagh memorial park and Indo-

Pakistani border closing ceremony at Wagah• 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation with

seven included lunches, plus two nights on the aircraft• Return scheduled flights to Delhi via Abu Dhabi, an internal

flight between Amritsar and Delhi, and 1st class rail travel between Delhi and Jalandhar

• Travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £1,999

This truly wonderful, enthralling escorted tour of northern India combines all the highlights of our hugely popular ‘Tigers and the Taj Mahal’ holiday – detailed in full on page 254 – with a five-day journey into the prosperous province of Punjab, home to Amritsar’s sacred Golden Temple, and to beautiful Himalayan hill state Himachal-Pradesh, one of India’s most arresting and beguiling regions. Other highlights include ‘tiger-spotting’ in Ranthambhore, a colourful border ceremony, exquisite Tibetan-influenced Dharamsala and a journey on the Shatabdi Express.

Day One – Fly to India Fly overnight to Delhi.

Day Two – Included Delhi sightseeing Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Later, after an included lunch, join your tour manager on a guided tour taking in the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul‑Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower that rises from them. Later return back to the hotel for dinner.

Day Three – Included Delhi city tour and travel to Jaipur Today’s explorations begin with a guided tour of the Old City, and an exciting rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk. Afterwards, you’ll explore New Delhi, with its echoes of the British Raj, and visit the impressive Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell. This afternoon, you’ll travel to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a two‑night stay.

Day Four – Included Amber Fort and Jaipur sightseeing Visit Amber’s extraordinary hill‑top fort by Jeep, to explore the Royal Halls and enjoy the magnificent views. This afternoon, discover Jaipur’s stunning City Palace museum, the famous astronomical observatory and drive by the 18th‑century ‘Palace of the Winds’. Dinner tonight is taken with a local Rajasthani family.

Day Five – From Jaipur to Ranthambhore Journey to beautiful Ranthambhore National Park for a two‑night stay, during which you’ll hope to catch a glimpse of the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’. Relax in the hotel or join this afternoon’s optional excursion to Ranthambhore Fort. Enjoy this evening’s ‘tiger talk’ with a local naturalist.

Available Sep, Nov 2019, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2020, Jan to May, & Sep to Nov 2021



Personalise your holiday • Ranthambhore Fort (half day) Day Five –

from £18

Extend your holidaySee more of India from just £699. Choose from Goa, Kerala, or Varanasi. See page 278 for details.

Experience a journey of the senses, taking in the Golden Triangle, sacred sites and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside.

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Your HotelsThe Suryaa, Delhi nights 2 & 9This hotel has a lovely outdoor pool, gym, bar, coffee shop and two restaurants. Each room has air conditioning, TV and mini‑bar.

Shahpura House, Jaipur nights 3-4A gem in downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a gift shop. Each room has air conditioning, a mini‑bar, tea/coffee‑making facilities and safe.

Sawai Vilas, Ranthambhore nights 5-6The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this brand new hotel boasts extensive grounds with a large pool, steam room and spa and there is a restaurant and bar. All of the spacious air conditioned rooms have private outdoor seating and a sun deck plus tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur night 7Look out for peacocks in the grounds as you explore the original red sandstone palace, now home to the coffee shop, restaurant and bedrooms. Your pool villa cottage has a TV, mini‑bar, air conditioning and a private plunge pool.

Trident, Agra night 8Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its pool and gardens, the hotel has a bar and two restaurants and a spa and fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, TV, mini‑bar, and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

The Judge’s Court, Pragpur nights 10-11A fine, relaxing country hotel, set in the hamlet of Pragpur, in the Himalayan foothills. Rooms are in various buildings and are all individual by size and décor. Enjoy the parkland or take a dip in the plunge pool.

Holiday Inn, Amritsar nights 12-13Close to all of the city’s main sights, this welcoming hotel offers two restaurants, deli and bar, gym with a sauna and outdoor pool. All rooms have tea/coffee‑making facilities, fridge and TV.

Day Six – Guided wildlife safaris in Ranthambhore National Park Enjoy today’s two canter (open‑air vehicle) safaris in the company of a knowledgeable naturalist guide. Lunch is included.

Day Seven – From Ranthambhore to Dholpur Journey on to Dholpur for the night, enjoying an evening cookery demonstration before dinner in the splendid heritage hotel.

Day Eight – Included river cruise, travel to Agra for included sightseeing An early morning cruise (dependent on river water levels) on the Chambal river offers the opportunity to spot crocodiles, turtles and birdlife. Travel to ‘City of Love’ Agra, home to the awe‑inspiring Taj Mahal. Visit majestic Agra Fort before your first sight of the ‘Taj’, seen in all its glory at sunset.

Day Nine – Included Taj Mahal sunrise visit Pay an early morning visit to view the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River. Bid farewell to Agra and return to Delhi, spending the night in the capital.

Day 10 – Train travel to Jalandhar, then by coach to Pragpur This morning board the air‑conditioned Shatabdi Express train and journey north to Jalandhar. Travel is in first class and includes breakfast on board. After lunch, cross the Punjabi plain and continue to exquisite ‘Heritage Village’ Pragpur, India’s first ‘Heritage Village’, for a two‑night stay. Enjoy the hill station’s delightful surroundings, with its 19th‑century artificial Taal pond, several colourful temples and a collection of traditional artisans’ shops. There will also be an included cookery demonstration at the hotel.

Day 11 – Included tour of the Himalayan foothills Call at former British hill station, Dharamsala and its upper town McLeod Ganj – a Tibetan refuge and home‑in‑exile to the Dalai Lama that draws visitors from across the globe to its glorious setting. Visit Kangra Fort where a late lunch is included, before returning to Pragpur.

Day 12 – From the Himalayas to Amritsar Journey to Amritsar for a two‑night stay. Join the throng for the extraordinary Palki ceremony at the breathtaking Golden Temple, stunning by night and Sikhism’s holiest shrine, towering over the narrow streets of Amritsar’s Old Town. See the copper‑plated Harimandir, from which a covered causeway, lined by devotees each evening for the procession of the Granth Sahib, Sikhism’s Holy Book, leads from the temple over the waters of the sacred lake.

Day 13 – Included Golden Temple tour Today brings another opportunity to visit the Golden Temple, which in the traditions of Sikhism, provides welcome and shelter for pilgrims from across the globe. The jewel‑encrusted, golden‑domed main temple, the vast dining hall and the Central Sikh Museum are all highlights of a fascinating day.

You’ll also visit the poignant Jallianwala Bagh memorial park, which commemorates one of the bloodiest days in Indian history, and this evening, make the journey to the Indo‑Pakistani border crossing at Wagah to witness the colourful border‑closing ceremony.

Day 14 – Fly back to the UK Today, depart for the airport and your return flight to Delhi, connecting to your overnight flight home.

Day 15 – Land back in the UK Arrive in the UK in the early morning.

Special DeparturesEnjoy Holi — India’s Festival of Colour & Love – 5 Mar 2020 from £2,169

Celebrate Diwali — India’s Festival of Lights – 12 Nov 2020 & 28 Oct 2021 from £2,169

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Take an exotic journey from Delhi and Agra, then on through

the heart of glorious Rajasthan• Stay in some truly spectacular Heritage hotels, enjoying

sumptuous surroundings, exceptional dining and Golden Age service

• Discover the sights of Old Delhi by rickshaw and Agra’s Fort and peerless Taj Mahal

• Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, famous Observatory and City Palace

• Tour exquisite Udaipur and cruise on Lake Pichola• Stay at rural retreat Rohet Garh, gateway to

‘Blue City’ Jodhpur • See Jodhpur’s stupendous Meherengarh Fort• Experience an ‘Arabian Nights’ adventure under Bikaner’s

desert sky• Overnight at sumptuous Alsisar, at the heart of the

haweli-dotted Shekhawati region• Stay in the luxury resort of Vanaashyra, in the foothills of

the Aravali• 14 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Four lunches• Return scheduled flights to Delhi• Air-conditioned vehicle transfers and travel• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £1,999

This extraordinary Small-Group Tour includes stays in some of Northern India’s finest Heritage hotels, and is crammed with memorable experiences, as first Delhi, then Agra, then Rajasthan’s glorious past and rich traditions, stupendous palaces, great forts and decorated hawelis, are brought thrillingly to life. With included safaris by boat and jeep, fine dining in some astonishing settings, and a host of tours and excursions, this is India at its finest.

Day One – Travel to India Fly overnight to Delhi.

Day Two – Included Delhi sightseeing Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to Delhi’s iconic, historic Maidens Hotel, a haven of old‑world elegance and modern comforts. Join your tour manager for a guided tour of the Old City, before dinner at the hotel.

Day Three – Gatimaan Express to Agra and travel to Dholpur Early this morning board the train for Agra, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of majestic Agra Fort and take in the immortal Taj Mahal.

After an unforgettable few hours, board your private vehicle for the short journey to Dholpur and the Ras Niwas Palace, where accommodation is in beautifully appointed rooms within the grounds. Perhaps enjoy a

‘sundowner’ overlooking the lawns before dinner.

Day Four – Included Chambal River Cruise Rest and relax this morning in the hotel, and after lunch, enjoy a cruise on the Chambal River, with its birdlife, crocodiles and endangered gharials. At day’s end, enjoy another splendid dinner at the hotel.

Day Five – Travel to Jaipur Journey today to the ‘Pink City’ for a two‑night stay in a beautiful heritage hotel, a quiet oasis of calm close to the old city. Enjoy the hotel’s facilities, which include a garden terrace, pool and spa, before dinner.

Day Six – Included visits to Amber Fort and the City Palace, with special lunch Journey, by jeep, to towering Amber Fort with its Royal Halls, gardens, courtyards and stupendous views. See the fabled ‘Palace of the Winds’ and after lunch at the historic Samode Haveli, former home of maharajas, visit the City

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Fly direct from• Heathrow (UK connecting flights available, see page 353)


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Enjoy Golden Age luxury and some unforgettable experiences as the glories of Rajasthan are discovered and explored.

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Your HotelsMaidens Hotel, Delhi night 2This iconic Delhi landmark offers old‑world elegance, traditional service and every modern comfort, including a famously deep pool.

Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur nights 3-4Look out for peacocks in the 13 acres of grounds as you explore the original red sandstone palace. The restaurant, splendid bar and guest rooms are located in separate buildings in the grounds.

Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur nights 5-6Stay in a beautiful former private haveli, close to the bustle of the old city, but serving as a quiet oasis of calm. Facilities include a pool and spa.

Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh night 7This sumptuous heritage hotel and former home to Mewar rulers has spacious outdoor terraces and gardens, as well as a pool.

Trident Hotel, Udaipur nights 8-9This stunning hotel offers a beautiful décor and has spacious outdoor lawns leading down to Lake Pichola. The hotel has an attractive outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar.

Rohet Garh, Jodhpur nights 10-11This heritage hotel is surrounded by lawns and manicured gardens, which invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks. Relax on the veranda or terrace and enjoy the views of the pool.

Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner night 12A stunning property which retells the story of the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner. Unconventionally curated, it is composed of memories from travels near and far. The eclectic rooms are colourful and elaborate. There is a pool, bar and restaurant plus plenty of galleries.

Alsisar Mahal, Alsisar night 13The 17th‑century battle hardened fort stands tall with its fabulous grandeur and now you’ll find grand courtyards and stunning dining rooms.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh nights 14-15Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, your own bathroom and a private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and spa.

Palace complex, with its museum, gardens, temple and ancient astronomical observatory. This evening, enjoy dinner in the hotel.

Day Seven – Travel to Deogarh Cross Rajasthan, the ‘Land of Kings’ dotted with historic palaces and havelis, and arrive this afternoon at the Deogarh Mahal heritage hotel. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a jeep ‘safari’ through the surrounding countryside and walk through the local village, before dinner at the hotel.

Day Eight – Travel to Udaipur Make the short journey this morning to sublime ‘City of Lakes’ and a two‑night stay overlooking Pichola lake. Explore the ‘Venice of the East’, with its exquisite marble palaces on famed Lake Pichola, and enjoy the hotel’s surroundings before dinner.

Day Nine – Guided tour of Udaipur Highlights today include the majestic City Palace and beautiful ‘gardens of the Royal ladies’. After a free afternoon, complete a wonderful day with an evening lake cruise.

Day 10 – See the Jain temples at Ranakphur en route to Jodhpur Head through the scenic Aravali Hills, pausing at the astonishing Jain temples at Ranakphur, before arriving by late afternoon for a two‑night stay in yet another beautiful heritage hotel. Rest and relax before dinner, perhaps taken under the stars.

Day 11 – Included Jodhpur sightseeing Explore the extraordinary, desert‑fringed ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur, with its monumental Meherangarh Fort, towering over the city from its sandstone butte. Discover the fort’s ornate palaces, courtyards and fascinating museum and visit the marbled Jaswant Thanda memorial, the vast Umaid Bhawan palace museum and enjoy an evening jeep safari to a Bishnoi village inhabited by perhaps the world’s first eco‑warriors.

Day 12 – Included visit to Bikaner and dinner under the stars Drive into the sands of the Great Indian Desert to remote Bikaner, with its labyrinthine old city and ornate Junagarh Fort. Tour the fort and visit the fascinating, camel‑breeding farm, before enjoying an evening amongst the dunes, with dinner in a desert camp and the opportunity to take a camel cart ride under the starlit sky.

Day 13 – Travel to the Shekhawati region Journey along an ancient desert trading route into a region where small market towns are dwarfed by richly decorated havelis, and where you’ll overnight in the sumptuous Alsisar Mahal heritage hotel, enjoying a talk from a local historian who will bring to life the grandeur of the Shekhawati havelis, over a glass of champagne.

Day 14 – Stay in a jungle resort A last journey through Rajasthan’s exotic landscape returns you to the Aravali Hills, for a two‑night stay in the luxury resort of Vanaashrya.

Day 15 – Visit Bhangarh Fort and included camel cart ride A wonderful holiday is completed by a final relaxing day in Vanaashrya, with a visit to the ruins of ‘haunted’ Bhangarh Fort and a camel cart ride to the nearby village. A last evening includes a cookery demonstration and a final dinner.

Day 16 – Travel back to the UK Make an early start – a packed breakfast will be provided – and journey to Delhi Airport for the return flight to the UK, arriving this evening.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Enjoy the company of like-minded travellers as you

delve into the culture, cuisine, transport and lifestyle of the world’s most fascinating country

• Meet local families in Jaipur and Kochi• Travel by ‘tuk-tuk’, cycle rickshaw and Jeep• Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi• Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort and City Palace• Guided tour of exquisite Udaipur plus locations from

the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies• Enjoy a cruise on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola• See Cochin’s famous Chinese fishing nets• Experience a Kathakali dance ritual in Fort Cochin• Enjoy dinner at the ‘Le Colonial’ in Kochi• Spend a day on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat• End your stay at a small and friendly beach resort• 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Five lunches and 12 dinners• All scheduled flights as described in the itinerary• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced

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Step into the world’s most colourful, most exciting and most exotic culture on a tour that takes you beyond the famous sights.

Inspired by the movies and TV shows that have unveiled the mysteries, the bustle and cacophony and the sheer delight of life in India to the fascinated world, this very special Small-Group Tour combines some of the great sights of Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala with opportunities to step ‘behind the curtain’, meeting local families, shopping in colourful markets and experiencing different types of Indian cuisine, while staying in some delightful ‘Heritage’ and ‘Home-Stay’ hotels.

Day One – Fly to India Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi via Abu Dhabi.

Day Two – Day at leisure Upon arrival this morning, meet your tour manager and transfer to your family‑run hotel in the heart of New Delhi. After the chance to freshen up, join your fellow guests for lunch and spend the afternoon and evening

in rest and relaxation, in preparation for the exciting days to come.

Day Three – Included Delhi tour The tour begins with a contrasting morning, first spent visiting the sacred Gandhi Smriti, the house in which Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days, and where he was assassinated in January 1948. The striking memorial and museum pays tribute to the ‘Father of the Nation’ and sets the scene for your stay. A visit is also made to the nearby National Railway Museum, which celebrates the history of the sub‑continent’s most revered form of transport, and showcases several historic locomotives.

After an enjoyable included lunch at the colourful Chor Bizarre restaurant, you’ll explore the vibrant Old City. See the historic Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site close to the Yamuna River. You’ll also enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of old Chandni Chowk. Later explore

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the grandeur of New Delhi, built by the British Raj to reflect the glories of the Empire. Highlights will include the historic India Gate war memorial and the vast boulevard of the Rajpath.

To complete a fascinating day, you’ll enjoy a pre‑dinner walking tour in the company of a local guide, taking in the colour and bustle of the famous bazaar and food market, and learning the secrets of Old Delhi’s famous cuisine, before you retire to the hotel.

Day Four – Journey to Jaipur, and optional Agra and Taj Mahal tour Today brings the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Agra, site of the exquisite, incomparable Taj Mahal. Journey, by this morning’s early Gaitman Express, to the fabled ‘City of Love’, to be met upon arrival by a local guide for the visit to the immortal ‘Taj’. After an included lunch, visit the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort, before continuing by coach or car to Jaipur, enjoying tea en‑route at a local restaurant.

For those not taking the Agra optional excursion, continue to Jaipur and upon arrival, meet the family who will be your Jaipur hosts. Later join the rest of the group for dinner and your first night in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.

Day Five – Included Amber and Jaipur Jeep tour This morning there’s a chance to enjoy a traditional Yoga session, organised by your hosts. After breakfast, journey throughout the day by Jeep, first to Amber and its 16th‑century hill‑top fort, to be amazed at the décor in the various Royal Halls, and by the stupendous views from the fort’s ramparts. After an included lunch at a typical restaurant frequented by local families, you’ll continue to tour Jaipur, including the City Palace complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar – the ancient astronomical observatory. You’ll see the 18th‑century Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of the Winds’, with its innumerable windows and screened balconies, behind which royal women might view the city and important processions while remaining hidden from the world in purdah.

An opportunity to learn about the colourful world of ‘Bollywood’ dancing is followed by a fascinating evening, during which as well as enjoying dinner in the hotel once again, you will be introduced by your hosts to the art of Masala tea, and to the secrets of the family’s cookery book, through which recipes are handed down the generations.

Day Six – At leisure, or optional elephant conservation tour On a fascinating day, join members of the family at the local market, travelling by ‘tuk‑tuk’ or cycle rickshaw, and getting to know more of local culture, foodstuffs and especially spices.

An afternoon optional excursion is offered to Elefantastic, a conservation sanctuary for some of the world’s most extraordinary animals, where you will enjoy the chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with some of the rescued creatures, whose intelligence and sensitivity never fail to amaze.

The evening is spent with the family preparing a meal from the morning’s purchases and learning about the various flavours of the famous yoghurt based lassi drink.

On this very special, Small‑Group Tour, in addition to enjoying the astounding sights and glorious landscapes of Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala, and the guided introductions to these wonderful places, you’ll have the chance to experience the lives of the people of the most fascinating country on earth, to meet some real Indian families and share in their daily activities and to learn about their culture and traditions.

Bicycles, Tuk-tuks & Rickshaws Throughout the tour, you’ll have opportunities to experience travel by the most traditional forms of Indian transport, enjoying tours by Tuk‑tuk and cycle‑rickshaw and even the chance, in Udaipur, to enjoy an early morning city tour by bicycle – an up close and personal view of the city as it awakens.

Marigold Hotels Imagined and Real The recent explosion of interest in Indian life and culture owes something to the success of the much‑loved ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ movies and

‘The Real Marigold Hotel’ TV series. Explore the locations for both, and hear ‘behind the scenes’ tales from someone who was at the filming!

✥ Tour Udaipur’s movie locations ✥ Enjoy lunch at Ravla Khempur – the movies’ hotel setting ✥ Dine at Le Colonial – home stay location from the TV series The Real Marigold Hotel and spend time with Mr Josemon who drove the crew in the series

Dance – it’s a Way of Life Wherever you travel in India, the tradition of dance, whether for ritualistic, religious or entertainment purposes, is all around you, with several classical styles rooted in the past, like the puppetry‑tinged Rajasthani folk dances, the ‘story play’ of magical Kathakali, and the combination of various forms, including Kathak and Bhangra that are given a twist in the colour and pizzazz of Bollywood.

Learn about the hand gestures, foot and neck movements, the costumes and accessories that characterise Bollywood dance, join your guide at a showing of a Bollywood movie and enjoy unforgettable dance displays, on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola and in Cochin.

✥ Learn the art of Bollywood ✥ Rajhastani folk-dancing involves magic and puppetry ✥ See Kathakali’s breathtaking story plays

Indian Spice – the Culinary Heritage Food – its selection, preparation, presentation, and above all, and most deliciously, its consumption ‑ plays a huge part in the lives of Indian families. In every village, town and city, colourful markets are thronged with morning shoppers, choosing from a bewildering, eye‑popping, mouth‑watering range of foodstuffs – meat, vegetables, fruit and a myriad spices and flavourings – which are then fashioned to age‑old recipes, all recorded in the family cook book, which is handed down from generation to generation.

In both Jaipur and Cochin, which have very different food styles, you’ll join families as they shop at the market, then later watch – and even help, if you wish – as the food is prepared before dinner is served.

✥ Shop in colourful markets ✥ Learn age-old recipes ✥ Step into the family kitchen ✥ Uncover the flavours of ‘lassi’ ✥Watch Kochi’s fishermen land their catch

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ExperienceDay Seven – Relax in Jaipur Rest and relax poolside at your hotel today, or perhaps explore the nearby bazaars of Old Jaipur. Later, enjoy an intimate tour of the heritage districts of the city – location for some ‘Marigold Hotel’ scenes – and take the opportunity this evening to witness a sacred Aarti ceremony at a local temple, before enjoying dinner at the hotel.

Day Eight – Coach travel from Jaipur to Udaipur Today you’ll journey across Rajasthan, former ‘Land of the Kings’ studded with exotic temples and lavishly decorated mansions – havelis – arriving this afternoon for a three‑night stay in the ‘City of Lakes’, Udaipur. Here, against a background of rolling hills, the waters of Lake Pichola – provided the monsoon has brought them – are home to two exquisite marble palaces. Dinner is served in the hotel, and there is the opportunity to enjoy a tuk‑tuk ride taking in the evening illuminations, followed by a ‘night at the movies’, joining your guide at a ‘Bollywood’ picture house.

Day Nine – Included Udaipur city tour Early this morning, if you wish, join the guide for a cycle ride through Udaipur, pedalling through the awakening streets to see the ‘real city’ of market traders and local craftsmen at work. Following breakfast back at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the main sights – the majestic, turreted City Palace and the beautiful ‘gardens of the Royal ladies’ at Saheliyon‑ki‑Bari. An afternoon tour, once again by tuk‑tuk, takes in colourful local markets and temples, before taking an evening cruise on the lake with dinner overlooking the majestic City Palace.

Day 10 – Included Best Exotic Marigold Hotel location tour Today we head out of the city to enjoy the familiar surroundings of the Ravla Khempur hotel, setting for the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies and actually a castle hotel and home to a famous horse breeder!

Enjoy lunch in the celebrated location, then join a local resident for a walking tour of the surrounding village, where some scenes from the movie were shot, before returning to romantic Udaipur for a last night, which, after dinner (payable locally), can include an evening of traditional dance, music and puppetry in the splendid grounds of the Bagore‑ki‑Haveli on Lake Pichola.

Day 11 – Fly to Kochi Bidding farewell to your Udaipur hosts, journey to the airport for the early morning flight, via Mumbai, to Kochi, the ancient trading seaport of Cochin. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, in the heart of the historic Fort Cochin area. This evening, enjoy dinner at the historic Le Colonial, setting for The Real Marigold Hotel TV series (smart dress required).

Day 12 – Keralan culture and Kochi city tour Today, once again travelling by tuk‑tuk, you’ll enjoy an included guided tour of historic Cochin, including ‘Dutch’ Mattancherry Palace with its exquisite murals,

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Your Hotelsthe ancient Jewish synagogue and enchanting Fort Cochin, where the famous Chinese fishing nets are one of India’s most photographed sights. Historic St Francis Church overlooks a village green, straight from a genteel English scene. The afternoon is spent exploring Fort Cochin’s colourful fish market, joining a local family to purchase the fish and vegetables that will be prepared, cooked and served this evening.

Day 13 – Explore Keralan culture Spend this morning getting to know the customs and culture of Keralan life, as early this morning you meet local fishermen as they land their catch, encounter coir (coconut fibre) yarn processors and mat weavers, and enjoy breakfast at a beautiful farmhouse with your local family. Enjoy this afternoon with your hotel hosts or relaxing poolside. This evening, enjoy the experience of a traditional Kathakali dance performance, a colourful spectacle combining elaborate costumes with literature, music, painting and dance.

Day 14 – Included Kettuvallam houseboat cruise Travel the short distance to Alleppey to visit a local temple, and to spend more time with a local family, preparing and enjoying a traditional lunch, before boarding a traditional, thatch‑roofed ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat, lazily cruising the labyrinth of canals and waterways, lined with coconut groves, rice fields and dotted with temples, and where tiny islands offer a subsistence to fishermen, buffalo farmers, coconut growers and coir processors. After a wonderful cruise, disembark to make the short journey to your final relaxing base, the beach resort at Marari, where you’ll enjoy a two‑night stay.

Day 15 – Day at leisure A wonderful holiday is completed by a relaxing day spent exploring the local village, or perhaps just lazing by the pool or beach, or enjoying the rejuvenating benefits of an Ayurvedic massage (please book in advance) before a farewell dinner with your new found friends and travelling companions brings the opportunity to relive the many wonderful memories and unique experiences of the holiday.

Day 16 – Fly back to the UK Make an early start – a packed breakfast will be provided – and journey to Cochin Airport for the return flight, via Abu Dhabi, to the UK, arriving this evening.

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Enjoy Holi — India’s Festival of Colour & Love 6 Mar 2020 from £2,465 Associated with Krishna, this Hindu festival celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. Enter the fun spirit as coloured powder is thrown!

Colonel’s Retreat, Delhi nights 2-3A Family-Run HotelSet in a quiet street, this hotel has 12 rooms. There are comfortable lounges and the restaurant is on the roof top, serving home‑made food as well as their signature banana bread! Family members are present during mealtimes and there is a lift to all floors except the roof top (which is one additional short flight of stairs).

Suryaa Villa, Jaipur nights 4-7Home Stay Just one mile from the bazaars of old Jaipur, this heritage home – stay is built around a courtyard where there is a pool and a restaurant which has outdoor dining and terraces. All rooms are on the second floor. Please note: This hotel does not have a lift and there are 35 steps to reach the bedrooms.

Garden Hotel, Udaipur nights 8-10Heritage Hotel This serene, bougainvillea–covered hotel has comfortable rooms and is centrally located in an area of tree‑lined landscaped gardens. The hotel houses a collection of vintage cars, which all belonged to the Maharanas of Mewar. There are two restaurants and guest rooms are on the ground and first floors. There is no lift.

Dutch Bungalow, Kochi nights 11-13Heritage Hotel One of Kochi’s most famous and oldest hotels, this delightful heritage hotel boasts a pretty courtyard complete with a pool, and a restaurant offering al fresco dining. Rooms are rustic, yet comfortable and offer air‑conditioning, a TV and a shower. There is no lift.

El Oceano Beach Villas, Mararikulam Boutique Resort nights 14-15Relax in this Keralan style boutique hotel which has a swimming pool and in‑house Ayurvedic rejuvenating mind‑body treatment centre which uses herbs from the hotel’s own garden. The hotel is close to the beach, which is just 15 minutes’ walk away (or use one of the hotel’s bikes!).

By their very nature, the properties we use for this programme are smaller, often family‑run hotels where we aim to immerse you into the real India! In all cases we have seen the hotels and have carefully selected them for their warmth and charm. All are spotlessly clean! Most do not have a lift although most have ground floor rooms and this is detailed under the description of each hotel below. When dinner is served, this is often buffet style. All bedrooms are air‑conditioned with tea/coffee‑making facilities and most will also have a safe and TV.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Fly into modern Bangalore, India’s ‘Garden City’• Cross the Mysore Plateau and visit ancient

battle-site Srirangapatna• See Mysore’s beautifully illuminated Maharaja’s Palace• Journey through the idyllic foothills of the Western Ghats• Ride from hill-station ‘Ooty’ through stunning scenery on

the ‘Toy Train’ and visit a tea plantation with lunch en route• Journey to Keralan Kochi by Express Train• See Kochi’s famous Chinese fishing nets• Idyllic Periyar boasts a famous Wildlife Sanctuary• Colourful, unforgettable temple-town Madurai• Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride to Madurai’s

colourful markets• Discover French colonial gem Pondicherry• Rest and relax in elegant seaside resort Mahabalipuram• Enjoy a panoramic tour of Chennai, the former Madras• 14 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

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Discover the colours and scents of languid, verdant Kerala – known affectionately as ‘God’s Own Country’ – and mesmerising temple-dotted Tamil Nadu, on this leisurely journey that also takes in the cool heights of Western Ghat hill stations and the dusty Mysore Plateau, the iconic setting for Raj-epoch novel A Passage to India. Bookended by stays in bustling Bangalore and an elegant Bay of Bengal seaside town, this is the perfect introduction to India’s truly Beautiful South.

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Day One – Fly to India Fly overnight to Bangalore.

Day Two – Travel to your hotel in Bangalore Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your welcoming hotel in the thriving city of Bangalore, with its modern developments surrounding its colonial remnants and the parks and green spaces of the former ‘Garden City’. Enjoy the chance to rest and relax, and a first dinner at the hotel.

Day Three – Explore Bangalore and travel to Mysore After an early breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Highlights will include vast Vidhana Soudha state ‘capitol’ – India’s largest civic building – the 16th‑century Bull Temple, with its massive, granite Nandi bull, and the Summer Palace of British military adversary Tipu Sultan. You’ll then journey across the plain to historic, charming Mysore, pausing en route to take in the island of Srirangapatna, the one‑time fortified stronghold of ‘Tiger of Mysore’ Tipu Sultan, who was finally defeated by the future Duke of Wellington here, in 1799, paving the way for British rule. An important Hindu temple draws pilgrims from across the sub‑continent. Enjoy a first evening in Mysore.

Day Four – Explore the sights of Mysore This morning’s tour first makes the short journey to the Chamundi Hills, topped by an ornate temple, before returning to take in Mysore’s spectacular, domed, Maharaja’s Palace, with its fusion of architectural styles and striking interior, crowned by a magnificent royal wedding hall, and the Jaganmohan Palace, with its collection of Indian paintings and carvings. Visit the Railway Museum then, this afternoon, re‑board the coach for the short journey to Somnathpur, where the Keshava Vishnu temple is one of the finest examples of the intricate style of the region’s 13th‑century Hoysala rulers. Return to Mysore to enjoy the extraordinary sight of the illuminated Maharaja’s Palace – a tour highlight.

Day Five – Travel to Ooty Board the coach for the memorably scenic journey into the foothills of the Western Ghat mountains. En route, travel past the forests of the Bandipur National Park and by afternoon you will arrive in famed ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ ‘Ooty’ (a shortened version of its less pronounceable name Udhagamandalam), with its Kew‑inspired Botanical Gardens, its Gothic St Stephen’s Church and crumbling colonial splendour. Enjoy the evening in these idyllic surroundings.

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continuedKerala & India’s Beautiful South Day Six – Ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway Another memorable day awaits you, as early this morning you board the historic, narrow gauge Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway. Journey by diesel‑drawn ‘Toy Train’ down through the spectacular hills, first to plantation town Coonoor, where you’ll break for lunch. Tour a tea‑factory, enjoy a tasting and meet with friendly locals involved with the mountain railway, before an onward, steam‑hauled journey brings you to the bottom station at Mettupalayam, from where a coach will transfer you to your overnight hotel in nearby Coimbatore.

Day Seven – Rail travel to Kochi After a leisurely morning, perhaps enjoying the facilities of the hotel, transfer to Coimbatore Station to board the early afternoon Ernakulam Express, which will speed you in air‑conditioned comfort into Kerala, and a two‑night stay in Kochi, the ancient trading seaport of Cochin. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, where dinner will be served this evening.

Day Eight – Included tour of Kochi Today, you’ll enjoy an included guided tour of historic Cochin, including ‘Dutch’ Mattancherry Palace with its exquisite murals, the ancient Jewish synagogue and enchanting Fort Cochin, where the famous Chinese fishing nets are one of India’s most photographed sights. Historic St Francis Church overlooks a village green, straight from a genteel English scene. This evening, experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance, a colourful spectacle combining elaborate costumes with literature, music, painting and dance.

Day Nine – Cruise on a traditional houseboat Travel the short distance to Alleppey to board a traditional, thatch‑roofed ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat to lazily cruise the labyrinth of canals and waterways, lined with coconut groves, rice fields and dotted with temples, and where tiny islands offer a subsistence to fishermen, buffalo farmers, coconut growers and coir – the fibre taken from coconut husks and used in rope and matting – processors. This evening, enjoy a guided walk through a traditional Keralan village.

Day 10 – Travel to Periyar and visit a spice plantation Bidding farewell to your temporary floating home, you’ll begin your journey up into a lush, rolling landscape dotted with tea‑ and spice‑plantations, to Periyar and its famed Wildlife Sanctuary, for a two‑night stay. After check‑in at the hotel, join the guide to explore the spice plantation, to learn about the mystery and history of Indian tea and spices, which are grown in abundance on the slopes of the sanctuary. Enjoy dinner and a cooking demonstration at the hotel at the end of a fascinating day.

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Your HotelsRadisson Blu Atria, Bangalore night 2Located in the heart of the city and close to the greenery of Cubbon Park as well as a shopping mall, this hotel has a nice restaurant and coffee shop and the bar, The ‘Tea & Wine Lounge’. There is a pool and all of the comfortable rooms are well‑equipped with TV, tea/coffee maker and a safe.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Mysore nights 3-4Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Chamundi Hills, the spacious hotel in the heart of the city has a restaurant, gym and outdoor pool. The rooms are contemporary and all have a TV, a mini‑bar and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Taj Savoy, Ooty night 5Built between 1824 and 1865, this hotel exudes a colonial charm that is reminiscent of the Raj in its cottage‑like setting. Set around manicured lawns – the perfect spot for a drink at the end of the day. The hotel has a lovely restaurant, bar and spa. Rooms are in various buildings throughout the grounds and boast modern facilities.

Vivanta by Taj Surya, Coimbatore night 6A modern city hotel with a selection of restaurants and a bar. There is a large pool and a gym. Rooms are tastefully furnished, are light with big windows and have all modern amenities.

Trident Hotel, Kochi nights 7-8Set around a central courtyard with spacious grounds and a pool, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar and Ayurvedic Therapy Centre. Rooms here are light and airy.

Keralan Houseboat night 9This traditional thatched houseboat offers an authentic way of experiencing relaxing and mesmerising Kerala. Houseboats are simple, but comfortable, and offer two or three cabins with private facilities with three crew members including a chef.

Greenwoods, Periyar nights 10-11Close to the wildlife park, this hotel offers a restaurant, bar, pool and spa, as well as a tree‑house coffee‑shop. Well‑appointed rooms are in small blocks in the grounds.

Taj Gateway Hotel Pasumalai, Madurai nights 12-13Set on a hilltop in large scenic gardens and built in traditional style with a cosy pub‑style bar, a restaurant, spa and a pool with stunning views from the surrounding terraces. Comfortable, colonial‑style rooms have all modern facilities.

Windflower Resort & Spa, Pondicherry night 14The hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool and spa. Rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens or the beach.

Grand Bay Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram nights 15-16Set right by the beach and a great place to relax on the lawn or by the pool at the end of the tour. Various treatments, at extra cost, are offered in the spa and there is a restaurant, L’attitude 49, plus the Quentina Bar. Rooms have a TV, mini‑bar, tea/coffee‑making facilities and a safe.

of endangered mammals and to over 250 bird species. This afternoon, complete your visit to enchanting Periyar with a boat ride on serene Periyar Lake. Sightings of elephants and colourful birds are possible; glimpses of the elusive tigers and leopards the preserve of the very fortunate few. Spend the evening at leisure.

Day 12 – Travel to Madurai Journey east into Tamil Nadu, heading down onto the southern plains to spend the next two nights in Madurai, one of Asia’s oldest cities, set on the banks of the River Vaigai and famed for its extraordinary temples. Soak up the atmosphere of this unforgettable metropolis, dominated by the vast, colourful Meenakshi temple.

Day 13 – Explore Madurai A guided sightseeing tour introduces the Old City, where the ornately carved façade, colonnades, shrines and quartet of towering gopurams of the temple are the breathtaking highlight. Marvel at the continual ceremonies and devotions, take in the bustle of the temple markets and stroll the labyrinth of corridors and walkways. This evening, journey by cycle‑rickshaw from the hotel to discover the city’s narrow, bustling streets and colourful market.

Day 14 – Journey to French-speaking Pondicherry A scenic journey through a landscape of rice‑paddies and irrigated fields leads to Pondicherry, a decidedly Gallic‑influenced town that boasts an authentic Hôtel de Ville, where French is still widely spoken and the ‘gendarmes’ patrolling the beachfront promenade still wear kepi berets. Enjoy an overnight stay in a place that formed a backdrop to Yann Martel’s seminal novel Life of Pi.

Day 15 – Explore Pondicherry and travel to Mahabalipuram This morning, pay a visit to the Pondicherry Museum, with its outstanding collection, and take in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, which draws its members from across the globe. Re‑boarding the coach, journey north to elegant coastal resort Mahabalipuram for a last two‑night stay. Enjoy a relaxed evening in the hotel, and perhaps take a stroll on the nearby beach.

Day 16 – Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram A morning sightseeing tour of this once thriving trading port and stone‑carving centre includes a visit to the extraordinary, 8th‑century Shore Temple, one of India’s most photographed, with its much eroded, Pallava dynasty‑era towers, to the monoliths of the Pancha Pandava rathas, or sacred sculptures, and to the vast cave‑cut Krishna Mandapam temple. This afternoon, rest and relax on the beach for a last few hours, before enjoying a Farewell Dinner at the hotel.

Day 17 – Explore Chennai before flying home Bid farewell to your hosts and transfer to Chennai, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the former Madras, India’s fourth‑largest city, where ‘Clive of India’ once worked for the East India Company as a humble clerk at historic Fort St George. Highlights include the Fort Museum, home to relics from the Raj, Marina Beach, the world’s longest urban stretch of sand, San Thome Cathedral, the famous Chepauk Cricket Stadium and St Mary’s Church ‑ the ‘Westminster Abbey’ of Asia. After the tour, transfer to the airport for the return overnight flight.

Day 18 – Arrive home Arrive back in the UK, at the end of a colourful, enthralling journey.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover and explore Old and New Delhi• Journey to ‘City of Love’ Agra, with its fabled Taj Mahal• Search for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris• Spend two nights in ‘Pink City’ Jaipur and visit the

Amber Fort• Stay in the jungle resort of Vanaashrya• Fly to Nepalese capital Kathmandu• Enjoy a dinner in climbers’ restaurant Rum Doodle• Journey to Pokhara, Himalayan idyll• See the sun rise over the Annapurna range• Spend two nights in Chitwan National Park• Enjoy a canoe trip and jeep safari• 15 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Ten lunches• Return scheduled flights to Delhi via Dubai, returning from

Kathmandu via Dubai, and between Delhi and Kathmandu• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, professional tour manager


from £2,449

Begin your wonderful adventure in Delhi, India’s pulsating capital, before visits to Agra – home to the peerless Taj Mahal – to tiger refuge Ranthambhore National Park and Jaipur, with its majestic Amber Fort, are followed by a stay in a jungle resort. You’ll then fly to Nepal, the beautiful Himalayan former kingdom, where ancient, fabled Kathmandu, magical Pokhara, at the foot of the Annapurna mountain range, and UNESCO-listed Chitwan National Park are unforgettable highlights.

Day One – Fly to Delhi Fly overnight from the UK via Dubai to Delhi.

Day Two – Included Delhi sightseeing Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the city’s most important sights, and an exhilarating rickshaw ride.

Day Three – Delhi guided tour and Agra’s Taj Mahal at sunset After breakfast and another short sightseeing tour, board the coach for the journey south to Agra, home to UNESCO‑listed Agra Fort and the marbled wonder of the Taj Mahal, seen in its glory at sunset.

Day Four – See Abhaneri’s stepwell and journey to Ranthambhore Journey, via the ancient village of Abhaneri, with its astonishing Chand Baori stepwell and stunning Harshat Mata temple, to Umaid Lake Palace, where lunch is included. Spend two nights in Ranthambhore National Park, former hunting ground of Indian princes and now the

protected habitat for the famed, endangered ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’.

An evening ‘tiger talk’ sets the scene for tomorrow’s adventures.

Day Five – Included Ranthambhore safaris Enjoy two open‑air ‘canter’ (open‑air vehicle) safari tours.

Day Six – At leisure, or optional Ranthambhore Fort excursion. Travel to Jaipur Join the optional tour to the fort with its stupendous views of the park below. Journey north to ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, for a two‑night stay in a heritage hotel.

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Discover the glorious ‘Golden Triangle’ cities, Ranthambhore’s protected tigers, and the ancient land in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas.

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Your HotelsThe Suryaa, Delhi night 2This hotel has a lovely outdoor pool, gym, bar, coffee shop and two restaurants. Air‑conditioned rooms have a TV and a mini‑bar.

Trident, Agra night 3 Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its pool and landscaped gardens, the hotel has a bar, two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, a TV, mini‑bar, and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Sawai Vilas, Ranthambhore nights 4-5The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this brand new hotel boasts extensive grounds with a large pool, steam room and spa, and there is a restaurant and bar. All of the spacious air conditioned rooms have a private outdoor seating and a sun deck.

Shahpura House, Jaipur nights 6-7 This heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and a bar, an outdoor pool and a gift shop. Air‑conditioned rooms have a mini‑bar, tea/coffee‑making facilities and a safe.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh night 8 Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, a bathroom and private terrace. A restaurant, outdoor pool and spa offer the real, rural India of the past!

Taj Hotel City Centre, Gurugram night 9 This striking, new hotel offers contemporary rooms, The hotel also has a large pool, and restaurants, a bar and a spa.

Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu nights 10-11 & 16 Centrally located city hotel with impressive grounds and a large pool. Indoor you’ll find the restaurant and a bar. All rooms are stylish with all modern expectations.

Temple Tree Resort, Pokhara nights 12-13 In a beautiful setting with spectacular views of the Annapurna mountains, this rustic, yet modern resort boasts pretty landscaped gardens which lead to Fewa Lake. Facilities within the resort include a spa, a restaurant, a café and a bar.

Jungle Villa Resort, Chitwan nights 14-15 This resort holds a cluster of well‑furnished cottages, all overlooking the picturesque Rapti river and Chitwan National Park. It has an indoor/outdoor restaurant and a bar.

Day Seven – Included visit to Amber Fort and Jaipur city tour Climb by Jeep to majestic Amber Fort, with its magnificent Royal Halls and views over the surrounding plain. This afternoon’s sightseeing tour includes the City Palace, the amazing astronomical observatory and a drive by the exquisite façade of the ‘Palace of the Winds’.

Day Eight – Visit Bhangarh Fort en route to Vanaashrya Bid farewell to Jaipur and journey across the desert plain, via ruined Bhangarh Fort, to jungle resort Vanaashyra. Enjoy a camel‑cart ride and cookery demonstration before spending the night in an air‑conditioned cottage.

Day Nine – Included visit to the Heritage Transport Museum and overnight near Delhi Head back towards Delhi, calling en route at the fascinating Heritage Transport Museum.

Day 10 – Fly to Kathmandu Early this morning, fly to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, as colourful, bustling and intoxicating a city as any on earth, and set in the foothills of the Himalayas. Enjoy dinner at the famous Rum Doodle restaurant – legendary climbers’ haunt – and meet an Everest summiteer or Sherpa guide.

Day 11 – Included Kathmandu sightseeing Enjoy a guided tour of the Nepalese capital, highlights of which will include the UNESCO‑listed Old City and Durbar Square, with its temples and pagodas. You’ll also visit sacred Boudhanath, the famous Buddhist stupa, and enjoy a walking tour of Patan City.

Day 12 – Travel to Pokhara Make the scenic journey through the Himalayan foothills to Pokhara, on the shores of Lake Phewa. Spend two nights in this beautiful location, enjoying distant views of the Annapurna range and triangular Fishtail Mountain.

Day 13 – Climb Sarangkot Hill and explore Pokhara Wake before dawn to drive to Sarangkot Hill and the climb to the viewing platform (approximately 45 minutes from the ‘half‑way’ station and a stiff, if safe walk) from which the breathtaking panorama of the world’s highest mountain range unfolds in a glorious sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast, and enjoy visits to beautiful Davis Falls, the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Gurkha Memorial Museum. A wonderful day ends with an afternoon cruise.

Day 14 – Travel to Chitwan National Park Journey to the glorious Chitwan National Park, for two nights in the Jungle Villa resort close to the park’s headquarters. Enjoy lunch on arrival, then an afternoon ox‑cart ride to a local Tharu village.

Day 15 – Included wildlife tours Enjoy an early morning’s guided canoe trip along the Rapti River, home to Gharial and ‘Marsh Mugger’ crocodiles and rare birds, before returning for a late breakfast and a jeep safari, as you join a naturalist guide, hoping for a sight of one‑horned rhinoceros, elephants, sloth bears, wild boar and – for the very fortunate – rare Bengal tigers. This evening, end your stay with a traditional tribal dance performance.

Day 16 – Return to Kathmandu for included dinner Return through magnificent scenery for a last night in the capital, with a final dinner and cultural show.

Day 17 – Fly home Transfer to the airport this afternoon for the return flight, via Dubai to the UK.

Day 18 – Land in the UK Arrive in the UK early this morning.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Spend two fascinating days in Kolkata – capital of the Raj• Visit Saint Teresa’s Mother House and Kolkata’s fabled

flower market• Experience holy Varanasi and Sarnath• Witness the sacred Aarti ceremony on the Ganges• Journey to Lucknow and visit the famous Residency• Guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’ and the immortal Taj

Mahal• Enjoy two safaris in famous Ranthambhore Park• Visit ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, with the Amber Fort and ‘Palace of

the Winds’ • End the tour with one night in Delhi• Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi• Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through old Chandi Chowk• Ten nights’ carefully chosen four- and five-star

accommodation, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis with three lunches, plus one night on the aircraft

• Return scheduled flights from London to Kolkata via Dubai, Kolkata to Varanasi and Delhi to London via Dubai

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The days of the Raj uncovered, breathtaking sights, sacred ceremonies, monuments to love, and contrasting visions of India old and glittering new.

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This unforgettable escorted tour begins in vibrant Kolkata, the Calcutta of the Raj. It then journeys to sacred Varanasi, on the holy Ganges, before historic Lucknow, in prosperous Uttar Pradesh, City of Romance Agra, home to the peerless Taj Mahal, famed Ranthambhore’s tiger reserve and ‘Pink City’ Jaipur offer more indelible memories. One night in fascinating, cacophonous Delhi, with its contrasts of ancient and colonial remnants and ultra-modern life, bring the curtain down on this wonderful odyssey.

Day One – Fly overnight to India Fly from the UK to Kolkata, via Dubai.

Day Two – Included Kolkata tour Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to the five‑star Oberoi Hotel.

After an included lunch, an afternoon’s guided tour introduces the friendly, thriving city that, as Calcutta, was the original headquarters of the British Raj. See the remnants of Empire in the Victoria Memorial Museum in the Maidan city park, and take in Gothic St Paul’s Cathedral. Another highlight will be the Mother House, home and final resting place of Saint Teresa.

Return to the hotel, to enjoy the facilities of ‘The Grand Dame of Chowringhee’, as it is known, and to enjoy dinner.

Day Three – Second included tour and fly to Varanasi This morning, soak up the Raj‑era glories of Dalhousie Square, take in the engineering

marvel of cantilevered Howrah Bridge and the city’s colourful flower market, before transferring to the airport for the flight to sacred Varanasi, a 3,000‑year‑old city like no other and a window on a world far removed from western civilisation.

Day Four – The Sacred Ganges and Holy Sarnath At sunrise this morning, board a riverboat for a view from the Ganges of the ancient ghats, thronged with pilgrims performing their rituals, then after breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the city, taking in the astonishing marble map of undivided India at Bharat Mata Mandir temple, and the campus of the Banaras Hindu University. This afternoon, make the short journey to one of Buddhism’s

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Your HotelsThe Oberoi Grand, Kolkata night 2Dating from the 1880s, the Grand Dame of the city is set in a fantastic central location, yet within the courtyard gardens, you’ll find a palm‑shaded oasis of green where you can relax with a drink or enjoy the pool. There are several restaurants and bars and all of the colonial style rooms are luxuriously finished.

Gateway Hotel Ganges, Varanasi nights 3-4This modern hotel has nice gardens, a spa and a pool. There are two restaurants and a cosy bar. All rooms have modern amenities.

Taj Mahal, Lucknow night 5Dating back to the days of the Raj, with open terraces, swaying palms and the grand, domed lobby, this beautiful hotel has an outdoor pool and gym, two restaurants and a bar. Modern rooms all have TV and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Trident Hotel, Agra night 6Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its swimming pool and beautifully landscaped gardens. The hotel has a bar and two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, a TV, a mini‑bar, and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Sawai Vilas, Ranthambhore nights 7-8The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this brand new hotel boasts extensive grounds with a large pool, steam room and spa, a fitness centre and there is a restaurant and bar. All of the spacious air‑conditioned rooms have private outdoor seating and a sun deck plus tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Trident Hotel, Jaipur nights 9-10This hotel is set in extensive grounds with a lovely pool area which is surrounded by shaded areas, perfect for morning coffee or, later on, a cocktail. There is a spacious restaurant and a bar, while all rooms are modern and overlook the grounds or Mansagar Lake.

The Suryaa, Delhi night 11This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Each guestroom has air conditioning, satellite TV and a mini‑bar.

holiest sites, the Sarnath deer park, where the Buddha preached his first sermon following enlightenment, then return to Varanasi to witness the timeless ritual of Aarti on the bank of the holy river.

Day Five – Journey to Lucknow Make the journey this morning to colourful, historic Lucknow, provincial capital of Uttar Pradesh. A guided tour will include the preserved, bullet‑scarred ruins of the British Residency – refuge for some three thousand British soldiers and civilians during the infamous 19th‑century siege.

Day Six – Journey to Agra A guided tour this morning will include the crumbling, monumental Imambara tomb and shrine, before you reboard the coach for the journey to Agra, the fabled ‘City of Love’! Enjoy a visit to the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort, before dinner is served at the hotel.

Day Seven – Taj Mahal visit and journey to Ranthambhore Wake early to pay a visit at sunrise to the incomparable Taj Mahal, a monument to undying love and one of the planet’s most recognisable buildings. After breakfast at the hotel you’ll journey on to famed Ranthambhore National Park, one of the best examples of India’s conservation programme, Project Tiger.

Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, Ranthambhore is a perfect habitat for the famed, endangered ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’. This evening, prior to tomorrow’s adventures, enjoy a ‘tiger talk’ with a local naturalist.

Day Eight – Included safaris in search of tigers An undoubted highlight of the holiday will be today’s early morning and afternoon canter (open‑air vehicle) safaris in the company of a knowledgeable naturalist guide. With luck you may see the tigers and other species.

Day Nine – Optional Ranthambhore fort visit and journey to Jaipur Rest and relax, or join the optional excursion to the ancient Ranthambhore Fort, which sits atop the 600‑metre‑high hill range. Please note: there is a gradual, 273‑step climb to the fort.

This afternoon, bid farewell to Ranthambhore and journey on to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur for a two‑night stay.

Day 10 – Explore Jaipur on an included tour After breakfast, visit former Rajput capital Amber and its vast 6th‑century hilltop fort, climbing by jeep to visit the Royal Halls and to take in the magnificent views. After an included lunch, tour Jaipur, including the City Palace complex with its museums and ancient astronomical observatory, and drive by the 18th‑century ‘Palace of the Winds’, with its innumerable windows.

Day 11 – To Delhi for an included tour Reboard the coach for the journey to the Indian capital and an overnight stay. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the vibrant Old City, driving by the historic Red Fort, and Jama Masjid Mosque. Enjoy the exhilarating rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of old Chandni Chowk. Visit Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site close to the Yamuna River and complete a wonderful day with the sights of Raj‑era New Delhi, including the India Gate memorial and the Rajpath. Enjoy a last dinner at the hotel.

Day 12 – Return flight to the UK This morning, depart for the airport and your return flight home via Dubai, arriving late this afternoon, after a wonderful Indian adventure.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Fly to Mumbai, for a guided tour• Spend two nights in Sasan Gir National Park • Enjoy two Jeep safaris• Stay in an historic heritage hotel in Bhavnagar• Visit Gandhi’s Ashram in Ahmedabad• Guided tour and cruise in Udaipur• Search for leopards at Rawla Narlai• Journey to ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur • Discover ‘Pink City’ Jaipur • Enjoy two ‘Tiger’ safaris in Ranthambhore National Park • Journey by train to Agra, ‘City of Love’, and see the

Taj Mahal• An included guided tour of the sights of Old and New Delhi• 16 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, sharing a twin/double room plus one night on the aircraft

• Three lunches• Return scheduled flights to Mumbai, returning from Delhi,

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This wonderful Small-Group Tour, which begins in pulsating Mumbai, journeys via Gandhi’s home state of Gujarat to Rajasthan’s exquisite Udaipur, features visits to Jodhpur, Jaipur and Agra, home to the peerless Taj Mahal, and ends in India’s great capital Delhi. It includes accommodation in some wonderful hotels, including former royal palaces, stays in two protected national parks, and opportunities to go in search of Indian tigers, elusive leopard and the even rarer Asiatic lions in their last protected refuge.

Day One – Fly to India Fly overnight from the UK, via Abu Dhabi, to Mumbai.

Day Two – Included guided tour of Mumbai Upon arrival, meet your tour manager, transfer to the hotel, and after the chance to rest, enjoy a short introduction to the city, including the Gateway to India arch, Prince of Wales Museum and the Victoria Terminus station.

Day Three – Via Rajkot to Sasan Gir National Park Early this morning, fly to Rajkot and journey on to the national park, last refuge of the Asiatic lion. En route, take tea at the Orchard Palace Hotel.

Day Four – In search of the Last Lions Enjoy two Jeep safaris, hopefully to spot the big cats and assorted wild‑ and bird‑life. Return to the hotel for lunch, and perhaps enjoy the spa before dinner.

Day Five – Journey to Bhavnagar via Palitana’s stunning temples Drive to Palitana, where over 860 carved stone temples are linked by 3,950 steps, up which Jain pilgrims make their way. Continue to Bhavnagar and splendid Nilambagh Palace to stay overnight.

Day Six – Drive to Ahmedabad Continue to Ahmedabad, home for 13 years to Mahatma Gandhi. Enjoy the comforts of your hotel.

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Your HotelsTrident Nariman Point, Mumbai night 2This is a fine city hotel with two restaurants, 24‑hour coffee shop, bar, pool and terrace. Contemporary rooms offer all modern amenities.

The Fern Forest Resort, Sasan Gir nights 3-4In safari style, surrounded by jungle, with spacious lawn areas, outdoor pool, spa and restaurant. All rooms have terrace or balcony.

Nilambag Palace, Bhavnagar night 5This heritage hotel was built as a Maharaja’s home. It boasts a garden restaurant and outdoor pool. Rooms are individual in character.

Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad night 6This modern hotel has a restaurant, 24‑hour Chai shop, bar, spa, outdoor pool and gym. The rooms come with all modern amenities.

Trident, Udaipur nights 7-8This stunning hotel has spacious outdoor lawns leading down to Lake Pichola, with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and bar.

Rawla Narlai Heritage Resort, Narlai night 9This former royal hunting lodge boasts a spa, outdoor pool and restaurant. Individually styled rooms have priceless antiquities and wall art.

Radisson Hotel, Jodhpur night 10This stylish hotel, in pleasant grounds, has two restaurants and two bars, outdoor pool, gym and a spa. Modern rooms are well equipped. This hotel offers vegetarian food only.

Trident, Jaipur nights 11-12With stunning lake views, a bar and restaurant, pool and terraces. Modern, well‑appointed rooms feature a traditional jharokha window.

Ranthambhore Regency nights 13-14The perfect place to enjoy the area’s wildlife to its full extent, this hotel boasts gardens, pool, restaurant and bar. Air‑conditioned rooms have modern amenities.

Trident, Agra night 15Close to the Taj Mahal, with pool and gardens, bar, two restaurants, spa and gym. Air‑conditioned rooms are well‑equipped, with tea‑maker.

The Suryaa, Delhi nights 16-17This hotel has a lovely outdoor pool , gym, bar, coffee shop and two restaurants. Air‑conditioned rooms offer a mini‑bar.

Day Seven – Via Akshardham Temple to beautiful Udaipur Visit ‘green city’ Gandhinagar, with its ornate Akshardham Temple, and head into Rajasthan and sublime Udaipur.

Day Eight – Discover Udaipur The tour includes the majestic City Palace and the beautiful gardens at Sahelion‑ki‑Bari. Enjoy a lake cruise before dinner.

Day Nine – In search of Leopards Journey to ancient Narlai, amongst the Aravali Hills. The royal residence of Rawla Narlai is a former hunting ground, now home to protected leopards. Join a ranger for an afternoon safari, before dinner in the hotel.

Day 10 – Drive to ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur Continue to desert‑fringed Jodhpur, beneath Mehrangarh Fort, Kipling’s towering ‘work of angels’. Visits to the marbled Jaswant Thanda memorial and Umaid Bhawan palace museum add to the day’s pleasures.

Day 11 – Across Rajasthan to Jaipur Drive across the ‘Land of Kings’ for a two‑night stay in the ‘Pink City’.

Day 12 - Included tour of the ‘Pink City’ Highlights will include ancient Rajput capital Amber, with its palaces, temples and monumental Amber Fort. View the Palace of the Winds and visit the City Palace and the astronomical observatory and join this evening’s optional rickshaw ride.

Day 13 – Drive to Ranthambhore National Park Journey to enjoy a two‑night stay in the former hunting ground of Indian princes and home to the famous ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’. Join the optional excursion to Ranthambhore Fort, for tremendous views of the park.

Day 14 – ‘Tiger, Tiger’ Canter Safaris Enjoy two canter (open‑air vehicle) safaris with a knowledgeable naturalist guide. With luck you may see the tigers and other species in their natural environments. Lunch and dinner are included today.

Day 15 – By train and coach to Agra and the Taj Mahal Head early to Sawai Madophur Station for the express railway journey to walled Bharatpur, from where you’ll continue to Agra and the incomparable Taj Mahal. Before dinner, pay a sunset visit to the monument to undying love.

Day 16 – From Agra to Delhi Join an early optional sunrise visit to the Taj, and after breakfast visit majestic Agra Fort. Reboard the coach to journey to Delhi, arriving in the Indian capital in good time for dinner.

Day 17 – Included tours of Old and New Delhi Join your tour manager for a guided tour of the vibrant Old City, including the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site. Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through old Chandni Chowk and, this afternoon, explore Raj‑era New Delhi. Highlights will include the historic India Gate, the vast Rajpath boulevard and, from an earlier epoch, the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul‑Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower.

Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the hotel, no doubt reliving memories of the last two amazing weeks.

Day 18 – Fly back to the UK This morning, depart for the airport and your return flight, via Abu Dhabi, arriving late this afternoon at the end of an extraordinary Indian adventure.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Spend two fascinating days in Raj capital Kolkata• Kolkata sights include the glorious Victoria Memorial• Fly to Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan• Take in the view of capital Thimpu from ‘Buddha Point’• Travel over the Dochula Pass, with its 108

Buddhist ‘chortens’ • Discover ancient Bhutan capital Punakha• Admire beautiful, riverside Paro and the cliff-side

‘Tiger’s Nest’• Make the scenic journey to border town Phuentsholing• Travel through the foothills of the Himalayas to Darjeeling• Witness the sunrise over towering Kanchenjunga• Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute• Fly from Bagdogra to Delhi and a last overnight stay• 11 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Six lunches• Return flights from London to Kolkata, returning from Delhi

via Dubai, flights from Kolkata to Paro, and from Bagdogra to Delhi

• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced

tour manager

Raj-era contrasts of Kolkata and Darjeeling bookend an unforgettable exploration of the magic of an extraordinary Himalayan ‘Shangri-La’.

This very special Small-Group Tour journeys to a remote corner of the world where success is measured by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, and where the traditions of Buddhism are never overrun by the encroachment of the modern world. Enjoy a week in the truly mesmerising Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, explore vibrant Raj capital Kolkata and complete a fascinating holiday in the cool surroundings of famed hill station Darjeeling.

Day One – Overnight flight from the UK to India Fly to Kolkata via Dubai.

Day Two – Arrive in Kolkata Arriving in the morning, meet your tour manager and transfer to the luxurious Oberoi Grand Hotel. Enjoy the chance to rest and relax, and a first dinner at the hotel.

Day Three – Included Kolkata tour Today’s guided tour introduces the city that, as Calcutta, was the headquarters of the British Raj. See the remnants of Empire in Dalhousie Square, Howrah Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Indian Museum and the Victoria Memorial in the Maidan central park, and take in the flower market and the Mother House, home and final resting place of Saint Teresa.

Day Four – Fly to Bhutan and travel to Thimphu Fly to Paro, Bhutan, meet your Bhutanese tour manager and journey to capital Thimpu for two nights, soon discovering Bhutan’s unique nature, whether in the

wearing of the ubiquitous national dress, the colourful prayer flags fluttering on the hillsides, the countless temples and fortified buildings – dzongs – that dot the landscape, or even the capital’s complete absence of traffic lights! Join your guide for a sunset drive to the Kuenselphodrang park above the city with its giant Golden Buddha.

Day Five – Included tour of Thimphu A fascinating day in Thimpu includes private visits to a weaving centre, a handicrafts emporium and the hilltop Zilukha Nunnery, as well as the golden‑spired National Memorial Chorten – shrine – and the monumental Tashicho Dzong, the seat of government and the present king.

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Day Six – Travel to Punakha Journey over the 10,000‑ft Dochula Pass, which is dotted with 108 ceremonial Buddhist chortens, and from which the views of the Himalayan range on clear days are spectacular. Make a short hike to the Chimi Lhakhang monastery, whose colourful history includes fertility rites and tales of the shrine’s ‘Divine Madman’.

This afternoon, arrive in former capital Punakha, in a beautiful valley dominated by the striking Punakha Dzong. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day Seven – Travel to the Paro Valley Journey back through breathtaking Himalayan scenery, to spend two nights in the Paro Valley, dotted with temples, dzongs and elegant wooden houses. After lunch, enjoy guided visits to the National Museum, the fascinating Rinpung Dzong and the 7th‑century Kyichu Lhakhang monastery.

Day Eight – Climb to the Tiger’s Nest One of the tour’s most indelible memories will be today’s hike to view the astonishing Taktsang Lhakhang, the ‘Tiger’s Nest’ clinging to the cliff face some 900 metres above the forested valley, and which is Bhutan’s most iconic, sacred landmark. Climb into the forest, to view the monastery, built where Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, is said to have meditated during the 8th‑century, having arrived on the back of a flying tigress. Descend to the valley for a traditional butter tea with a Bhutanese family.

Day Nine – Travel to Southern Bhutan Today is spent travelling through Bhutan’s verdant, mountainous countryside, pausing for lunch and continuing south to colourful Phuentsholing, where the magnificent carved wooden Bhutan Gate marks the border between the kingdom and India.

Day 10 – Coach travel to Darjeeling Cross back into India, continuing through the Himalayan foothills to Darjeeling, where amongst the tea‑plantations beneath vistas of some of the world’s highest mountains, the elegant, genteel, Victorian watering hole continues to welcome visitors from across the globe. Check into your comfortable hotel for a two‑night stay.

Day 11 – Ride the Toy Train to Ghum Enjoy a memorable day in the shadow of earth’s mightiest peaks, rising early to travel the 12 kilometres to Ghoom, for the chance, weather permitting, to take in sunrise over the Himalayas from ‘Tiger Hill’.

Following breakfast, board the ‘Toy Train’ to Ghoom’s ancient monastery, before returning to Darjeeling for the afternoon. Perhaps visit the fascinating Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the final resting place of ‘Sherpa Tenzing’, or the Tibetan Refugee Self‑Help Centre, where you might buy handicrafts from crafts‑folk, or simply take tea in an elegant garden – a Darjeeling ‘must‑do’.

Day 12 – Fly to Delhi Journey back to Bagdogra Airport and fly to Delhi. Transfer to a comfortable overnight hotel close to the airport.

Day 13 – Fly back to the UK Transfer for a return day‑time flight via Dubai, arriving back in the UK late this evening.

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata nights 2-3 Dating from the 1880s, the Grand Dame of the city is set in a fantastic central location yet, within the courtyard gardens, you’ll find a palm shaded oasis of green where you can relax with a drink or enjoy the pool. There are several restaurants and bars and all of the colonial style rooms are luxuriously finished.

Hotel River View, Thimpu nights 4-5 On the east bank of the Thimpu River, all rooms in this hotel have a balcony overlooking the river valley and the town. There is a bar and a restaurant.

Y T Hotel, Punakha night 6 Located in the hills near Punakha, this is a simple, clean and comfortable hotel with a bar and restaurant. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Hotel Olathang, Paro nights 7-8 On a hilltop and surrounded by blue pine forests, this hotel has a restaurant and bar. Rooms are cosy and nicely furnished.

Hotel Lhaki, Phuentsholing night 9 This is a modern hotel in the centre of this border town with a bar, restaurant and a small gym.

Hotel Sinclair, Darjeeling nights 10-11 An exciting blend of modernity and Victorian charm close to the centre of colonial Darjeeling, this hotel has a beautiful garden, games room, restaurant, bar and café with outdoor terrace offering stunning views towards the Himalayas.

Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi night 12 This modern hotel is very close to a new shopping centre in the suburbs of the city, and has a restaurant with an extensive buffet, a deli, a bar, a gym, a spa and a lovely outdoor pool. Rooms are modern and well equipped with a mini‑bar and tea/coffee‑making facilities.Please note: All accommodation in Bhutan is allocated and handled by government run bodies and changes to hotels used can happen. The quality provided will always be of the same or a better standard should such a change occur.

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See more of India......extend your holiday!

Sacred Varanasi is a 3,000 year old city on the the sacred Ganges to which Hindu pilgrims make their way to bathe in the holy waters. View the ghats from a river boat at dawn and journey to Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s holiest sights.

• Fly to Varanasi and transfer to the Taj Gateway, Varanasi for a two-night stay

• One night at the Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi

• Evening aarti ceremony at the ghats• Dawn cruise on the Ganges

followed by a city tour• Visit to the museum and

ruins of Sarnath• Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout• Services of our local staff

at your destination

India’s west coast paradise, with white sand beaches backed by swaying palms, is a perfect ending to your holiday. It’s a charming blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures, laid‑back, green and generally untouched by mass tourism. Perhaps take a trip into colonial old Goa and enjoy local seafood after a visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus.

• Fly to Goa and transfer to the The Zuri White Sands, South Goa – right on the beach – for a four or seven-night stay

• Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout• Services of our local staff

at your destination

Relax on palm fringed sands, explore the local countryside – the hotel has bikes – or perhaps visit the local school! The hotel has a lovely pool, giving you the opportunity to unwind under the blue Keralan skies.

• Fly to Kochi and transfer to El Oceano Beach Villa for a four-night stay


at your destination

We offer seven wonderful opportunities to make even more of your time away. On all these extensions, at the end of your tour you will be escorted to the airport for your onward flight and met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation. Our local staff will take care of you and professional guides will meet you for all sightseeing excursions. Each extension lists the holidays on which it is available.


Extend Your Holiday

Taj Gateway, Varanasi A modern hotel with nice gardens, a spa and a pool. There are two restaurants, a cosy bar and all rooms have modern amenities.

Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi An impressive property close to a new shopping mall, with an extensive buffet restaurant, pool and large terraces. Rooms are modern and functional.

The Zuri White Sands, South Goa Right on the beach with various restaurants, bars and a casino, this hotel has a large pool area and a spa as well as luxury Goan style rooms, all with a balcony. There’s a restaurant and Ayurveda spa as well as a pool and restaurant.

El Oceano Beach Villa, Marari Beach Relax in this Keralan style boutique hotel which has a swimming pool and in‑house Ayurvedic mind‑body treatment centre, which uses herbs from the hotel’s own garden. There’s just a short walk from the beach.

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Golden Temple• A Journey through India – Grand Palace

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Golden Temple• A Journey through India – Grand Palaces

& Historic Forts

Available on these tours: • India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal• India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla

• A Journey through India – Grand Palace & Historic Fort Stays

• India’s Marigold Hotel Experience

Varanasi Three-night extension from £699

Goa Four-night extension from £829 or seven-night from £1,099

Marari Beach, Kerala Four-night extension from £499

Taj Gateway Varanasi

The Zuri White Sands

El Oceano Beach Villa

...extend your holiday! An interesting overview of God’s Own Country! See Kochi’s famous Chinese fishing nets and enjoy a spice plantation visit as well as a houseboat cruise on the backwaters. You’ll also visit Periyar National Park for a chance to see the wildlife.

• Fly to Kochi and transfer to Trident Kochi Hotel for a two night stay

• Kochi sightseeing - Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue & Chinese Fishing nets

• Evening Kathakali dance performance• Morning wildlife cruise• One-night stay in Greenwoods

Hotel, Periyar with spice garden tour on arrival

• Two-night stay in Lake Canopy Resort, Alleppey

• Houseboat cruise with lunch• Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout• Services of our local staff

at your destination

The majestic City Palace forms the heart of this beautiful city, set at the southern end of the Aravali Hills and overlooking the waters of Lake Pichola, on which you’ll enjoy a cruise as part of your visit.

• Fly to Udaipur and transfer to the Trident Hotel, Udaipur for a two-night stay

• Guided city sightseeing tour, including the City Palace, followed by a cruise on Lake Pichola

• One night at the Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi


at your destination

Extend your holiday by discovering this beautiful Himalayan former kingdom, spending a night in hilltop Nagarkot, with its astonishing Himalayan vistas, and three nights in ancient, fabled capital Kathmandu. Guided sightseeing tours will bring to life the city’s colourful temples and squares.

• Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Nagarkot on arrival for a one night stay at Mystic Mountain Resort

• Guided visits to Bhaktapur, Nepal’s cultural gem, the Buddhist stupa of Boubhnath and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square

• Stay three nights in Kathmandu• Dinner bed and breakfast

throughout your stay• Services of local staff at

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Trident Kochi Hotel, Kochi Set around a central courtyard with spacious grounds and a pool, the hotel has a restaurant, bar and Ayurvedic Therapy Centre. Rooms here are light and airy.

Greenwoods Hotel, Periyar Close to the wildlife park, this hotel offers a restaurant, bar, pool and spa, as well as a tree‑house coffee‑shop. Well‑appointed rooms are in small blocks in the grounds.

Lake Canopy Resort, Alleppey On the lush banks of Punnamada Lake, all rooms at this hotel are in cottages throughout the grounds.

Trident Hotel, Udaipur On the banks of Lake Pichola, this lovely hotel reflects the cultural heritage of the city – relax by the pool and enjoy the bar and restaurant.

Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi This impressive hotel is close to a new shopping mall and has an extensive buffet restaurant, pool and large terraces. Rooms are modern and well‑equipped.

Mystic Mountain Resort, NagarkotScenery all the way! From the modern, well equipped rooms, the bar and restaurant, the mountain views are incredible. There is also an outdoor swimming pool.

Yak & Yeti, KathmanduThis centrally located city hotel has impressive grounds and a large pool. Indoors you’ll find the restaurant and a bar. All rooms are modern and stylish.

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Golden Temple• A Journey through India – Grand Palace

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Available on these tours:• India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal• India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla

Available on these tours:• India ‑ Tigers & the Taj Mahal• India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla• A Journey through India – Grand Palace &

Historic Fort Stays

A Taste of Kerala Five-night extension from £859

Udaipur Three-night extension from £689

Nepal Four-night extension from £999

Lake Canopy Resort, Alleppey

Trident Hotel, Udaipur


Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Explore colourful Colombo, with lunch at the

Cricket Club Café• Marvel at Dambulla’s stunning Royal Rock Temple• Discover UNESCO-listed Polonnaruwa, the

10th- century capital• Climb the ‘Lion Rock’ to the Fortress of Sigiriya• A visit to a spice garden and tea plantation• Time to enjoy lakeside Kandy and a visit to the Temple

of the Tooth• Enjoy the unforgettable train ride to Nuwara Eliya – ‘Little

England’ and Sri Lanka’s ‘Tea Capital’• Relax and enjoy a safari at Yala National Park – home to

elephants, buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles• Enjoy elephant feeding time in Udawalawe• Relax after the tour at the Indian Ocean resort town

Beruwela and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean • 10 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Return flights to Colombo• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £1,849

Begin this exciting tour in colourful capital Colombo then head, via Dambulla’s Golden Temple, to ancient Polonnaruwa, then take in Sigiriya’s ‘Lion Rock’ buttress towering above the jungle. Enjoy a journey into verdant ‘Hill Country’, an unforgettable train ride to ‘tea capital’ Nuwara Eliya and a safari in Yala National Park, before a visit to colourful Galle and a stay in an Indian Ocean beach resort complete a wonderful holiday.

Day One – Fly to Sri Lanka The holiday begins with the overnight flight from the UK.

Day Two – Arrive in Colombo Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay. Don’t miss your first stunning Sri Lankan sunset.

Day Three – Travel to Dambulla After breakfast, journey east across the central plains.

This afternoon you’ll arrive in the World Heritage site of Dambulla, where the Royal Rock Temple is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sights. The vast complex of caves, with their carved and painted images, sits above

the town, with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Continue on to your hotel for a two‑night stay in Dambulla.

Day Four – Included Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya tour A memorable day awaits, as you head this morning to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, to discover and explore the UNESCO‑listed former Sri Lankan capital, with its Royal Palace complex, its ‘Quadrangle’ of ancient ruins and its Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

This afternoon, discover the amazing rock fortress of Sigiriya, an ancient Royal enclave boasting beautiful moated gardens, painted frescoes and the archaeological treasures of the fabled ‘Lion Rock’, which towers some 180 metres over the jungle plains and is visible for miles around. The energetic might make the climb to explore the frescoes and ‘mirror wall’, while others will be content to

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Personalise your holiday• Yala Afternoon Jeep Safari (half day)

Day Eight – from £75

Discover one of the world’s most enthralling island paradises on a tour combining scenic journeys, a wildlife safari and an ocean-side stay.

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Your HotelsThe Gateway by Taj, Katunayake night 2In a coconut plantation bordering a lagoon, this contemporary hotel offers air‑conditioned rooms with tea/coffee‑making facilities and a TV, and boasts a gym, restaurant, a bar and pool.

Paradise Resort and Spa, Dambulla nights 3-4There’s a large, inviting pool in the lush grounds as well as an open‑air bar and restaurant. There is a spa and gym. Comfortable air‑conditioned rooms with a TV and tea/coffee‑making facilities are in lodges throughout the grounds, and all have a balcony or terrace.

Ozo Hotel, Kandy night 5This hotel offers a variety of restaurants, a gym and a roof‑top pool. Modern rooms come with large panoramic windows, tea/coffee‑making facilities, TV and safe, overlook the city.

The Grand, Nuwara Eliya night 6In the scenic Blue Mountains, this colonial‑style property boasts restaurants and bars, a spa and beautiful gardens. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee‑making facilities and a mini‑bar.

Mandara Rosen, Yala National Park nights 7-8Set in shady grounds with a pool and sun terraces, this hotel offers a bar and restaurant. All rooms offer a TV, mini‑bar, safe and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Eden Resort and Spa, Beruwela nights 9-11Nestled on the coast and sandy beach at Beruwela. The hotel has a large pool with gym and spa and overlooks the Indian Ocean. There are numerous dining options and bars while rooms all have private balcony as well as mini‑bar, tea/coffee‑making facilities, safe and TV.

keep their feet ‘on the ground’ and explore the beautiful gardens and fascinating new museum.

Day Five – Travel to Kandy Travel south into ‘Hill Country’, enjoying visits to the Isiwara Spice Garden – where the secrets of Sri Lanka’s ubiquitous flavourings will be revealed – along with a cooking demonstration, before visiting an Ayurvedic centre, to learn about the ancient healing system using the earth’s elements. This afternoon you’ll arrive in the gorgeous city of Kandy, in its stunning setting amongst verdant hills. Upon arrival, enjoy an exhilarating ‘Tuk Tuk’ ride through the bustling streets and along the shores of Kandy Lake to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, said to house one of the Buddha’s incisors.

This evening, enjoy a cultural show of traditional dance and drumming.

Day Six – Included Hill Country train journey to Nuwara Eliya On one of the most memorable days of the holiday, transfer to the train station for the scenic journey through the Hill Country of tea plantations, tumbling streams and plunging waterfalls to the beautiful hill station of Nuwara Eliya, a former colonial retreat that still retains its English heritage, with its manicured golf course, gentlemen’s clubs and billiard tables.

Day Seven – Included tea plantation tour and travel to Yala Enjoy a visit to a tea plantation, learning about the growing and picking processes, and visit the idyllic hill village of Ella. This afternoon you’ll continue on to Yala National Park, home to countless bird species, crocodiles, elephants, sloth bears and – most famously – sleek leopards.

Day Eight – Included Yala National Park safari Enjoy this morning’s included safari – a three‑hour trip into the park’s protected scrubland and forest, and hope to see the big cats and other wildlife in their natural habitat, in the company of a driver‑guide. A further optional late afternoon safari is also offered today.

Day Nine – Travel to Beruwela via Galle See the elephants for feeding time at transit home in Udawalawe where orphans are prepared for release back to the wild. Then journey to the gloriously colourful, exotic coastal town of Galle, a Dutch colonial gem whose ancient Fort walls protected the historic old town from the destruction suffered by much of the coast in 2004’s tragic tsunami, and which today has returned to its vibrant, bustling best. Explore the fascinating streets within the walls, or take a stroll around the battlements themselves.

Later this afternoon, drive north along the sun‑kissed shores of the ocean to spend three nights in beautiful beach resort Beruwela.

Days 10 & 11 – At leisure and included day in Colombo Rest and relax after the tour, making the most of the hotel, the beach and the surroundings. On Day 11, you’ll enjoy an included visit to bustling Colombo, with its restored Fort area and the ancient street markets of Pettah, with lunch at the Cricket Club Café packed full with cricket memorabilia dating back to the 1940s.

Day 12 – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to Beruwela today and transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

Extend Your HolidayFour-night extension from £389 Extend your stay at the Eden Resort and Spa in popular Beruwela. Relax on the sandy beach, explore the local area or simply unwind after your unforgettable tour of Sri Lanka.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Nuwara Eliya, Tea Plantations

Mandara Rosen

Eden Resort and Spa

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Ozo Hotel, Kandy

The Gateway by Taj

Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam 284Classic Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos 286Halong Bay & Five-Star Vietnam River Cruise 288Japan – Land of the Rising Sun 292Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise 294China – Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall 296

China, Japan & South East Asia

Floating Markets, Bangkok


Lift the veil on some extraordinary places, where

the glorious past collides with today’s ultra-modern wonders.




from £1,999

Tour Highlights & Inclusions• A guided tour of the floating markets and Bangkok

including the Grand Palace and the Golden Buddha• Make the scenic journey to the Cambodian border

and French colonial Battambang• Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ • Two full days at Siem Reap include phenomenal Angkor Wat • A city tour of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, which

exudes French colonial elegance• Journey along the Mekong River by fast passenger boat• Enjoy the floating market at Cai Rang• Visit famous ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon• See the infamous Cu Chi tunnel complex, Viet Cong hideaway• 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Six lunches and dinner on eight nights• Outbound flight to Bangkok, returning from Ho Chi Minh

City, via Singapore on Singapore Airlines• Coach and air-conditioned boat travel and transfers• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

This extraordinary tour begins with the excitement of the Thai capital, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder – with the chance to visit the River Kwai – before you journey into Cambodia, visiting the Khmer citadel of Angkor Thom and the phenomenal Wat, and the capital Phnom Penh. A scenic boat journey through the Mekong Delta brings you to former South Vietnamese capital Ho Chi Minh City – still more usually called Saigon – and a fitting finale to a memorable tour.

Day One – Fly to Thailand Fly overnight on Singapore Airlines via Singapore to Bangkok.

Day Two – At leisure, or optional Thai dinner and dance excursion Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities, explore under your own steam or join this evenings optional Thai Dinner dance excursion.

Day Three – Included Floating Markets and Bangkok city tour This morning enjoy a full‑day sightseeing tour, first visiting the colourful floating markets at Damnoen Saduak, before a guided introduction to the Thai capital, including Royal Island, where the Grand Palace adjoins the Wat Phra Kaew temple with its Emerald Buddha, the less formal Wat

Pho temple, home to the gigantic Reclining Buddha, and the five‑and‑a‑half‑ton Golden Buddha at Chinatown’s Wat Traimit.

Day Four – At leisure, or optional River Kwai excursion Enjoy the city, or join the optional excursion through a fascinating countryside of rice fields and sugar‑cane plantations, and on into the jungle to explore the part of the world forever associated with WWII – the construction of the infamous ‘Death Railway’ and the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’.

Day Five – From Thailand to Cambodia An early start sees you journey through a stunning rural landscape barely changed in centuries, crossing into Cambodia to begin the second part of your adventure with a short onward journey to Battambang, an elegant, friendly French colonial city.

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Personalise your holiday • Thai Dinner Dance Day Two – from £21• River Kwai & Death Railway (full day)

Day Four – from £64

Take a colourful ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, experiencing unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights.

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Extend Your HolidayThree-night Singapore extension from £399Extend your Asia adventure and enjoy three nights in multicultural Singapore. Your Singapore stay includes bed and breakfast accommodation at the Orchard Rendezvous Hotel and a captivating half‑day city tour includes a visit to Singapore’s Botanical Gardens.

Orchard Rendezvous Hotel

Your HotelsGolden Tulip Mandison Suites, Bangkok nights 2-4This stylish and modern hotel is located just off Sukhumvit Road, within walking distance of restaurants and a shopping mall. Facilities include an attractive swimming pool, fitness centre and a choice of restaurants.

Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang night 5Perfectly positioned in the heart of historical Battambang, the Classy Hotel offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar.

Tara Angkor, Siem Reap nights 6-8An oasis in which to relax after a memorable day’s sightseeing, this hotel has a pretty outdoor swimming‑pool area, and a choice of two restaurants. Other facilities include a bar, a spa and a fitness centre.

Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh night 9Although a private and calm hideaway, this hotel is centrally located. The hotel facilities include a restaurant, deli, bar and a spa.

Victoria Hotel, Chau Doc night 10Built in colonial style, this hotel is located on the banks of the Bassac River, deep in the Mekong Delta. The restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking the river and there is a bar, outdoor pool and a spa.

Victoria Hotel, Can Tho night 11On the banks of the Hau River, amidst exotic gardens and built in colonial style, all rooms in this hotel have a balcony. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and spa.

Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City nights 12-13This modern and luxurious city hotel, is very centrally located close to Ben Thanh Market. The hotel has a roof‑top swimming pool, a bar and a choice of restaurants.

Day Six – Ksach Poy to Siem Reap Today you travel to the village of Ksach Poy, situated on the banks of the Sangker River, which is home to the preserved Khmer wooden homes, built on stilts. Continue to Siem Reap, gateway to the incredible complex of Angkor Thom, and home to the Angkor National Museum. This evening, enjoy a traditional Cambodian dinner‑dance show.

Day Seven – Included Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat excursion Discover the astounding Bayon temple, with its four giant heads and countless other faces carved into the rock, and visit the breathtaking ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom, the great Khmer citadel that once ruled half of South‑East Asia for nearly six centuries. Great ruins litter a vast area, the most dazzling the awe‑inspiring, Angkor Wat, with its five great towers and 1,000‑metre‑long carved bas‑relief.

Day Eight – Included cruise across Tonlé Sap This morning you’ll journey across the waters, Cambodia’s ‘Great Lake’, passing stilt villages abuzz with life. An afternoon visit to the Angkor National Museum completes a wonderful visit to Siem Reap.

Day Nine – From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh Journey to Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, a French colonial treasure‑chest on the banks of the Mekong River, which exudes dusty, faded glory, except in its stupendous Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda of priceless Buddhist artefacts. This evening, enjoy dinner at the famous riverside Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

Day 10 – Included Tuol Sleng Museum visit and Mekong boat trip to Vietnam Spend a sobering morning at the Tuol Sleng Museum, which chronicles the ‘Pol Pot’, Khmer Rouge years, then visit the National Museum, before you board the fast boat for the thrilling journey along the Mekong River, into Vietnam.

Day 11 – Included Nui Sam visit and travel to Can Tho Visit holy mountain Nui Sam, with its pagodas, temples and stunning views over the Mekong Delta, where you’ll head today, to overnight in elegant university town Can Tho, with its floating markets, bustling harbour and sacred Khmer pagoda.

Day 12 – From Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy another journey through the Mekong landscape of rice paddies, fruit trees, bougainvillea, farmers in conical hats, floating markets, and flat‑bottomed boats. Take a fascinating boat ride to Cai Rang’s floating market, and visit delta town Vinh Long and Cai Be’s market, before arriving this evening for two‑nights in Ho Chi Minh City, where every corner brings another sensory delight.

Day 13 – Included Cu Chi Tunnels excursion and Ho Chi Minh City Tour Journey to the 200km underground labyrinth used by the Viet Cong that is now a poignant war memorial, later enjoy a guided city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, a fascinating mix of French colonial past and modern Vietnamese life, highlights include the grand General Post Office, Reunification Hall, the Xa Loi Pagoda and – time‑permitting – the War Remnants Museum. End your day with a celebratory farewell dinner.

Day 14 – At leisure Enjoy your final day relaxing poolside or exploring the city further before your afternoon transfer to the airport for the return overnight flight via Singapore.

Day 15 – Arrive back in the UK Arrive home this morning.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover and explore colonial Hanoi, Vietnam’s compact,

charming capital• Enjoy some of the world’s best ‘street food’• Spend a night on a traditional junk cruising Halong Bay• Stay in UNESCO-listed, riverside Hoi An• Discover Imperial city Hué• Enjoy a cruise on the Perfume River• Discover pulsating ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon• Explore the Mekong Delta by boat and visit

picturesque Ben Tré• See the infamous Cu Chi tunnel complex• Visit to Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, which exudes

French colonial elegance• A city tour of Phnom Penh• Entrance to the Tuoi Sleng Museum• Enjoy dinner in Phnom Penh’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club • Two full days’ sightseeing at Siem Reap include a cruise

across Tonlé Sap - South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ and phenomenal Angkor Wat

• Discover Laos’ magical, UNESCO-listed former royal capital Luang Prabang

• Visit stunning Kuang Si falls • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Laos• 17 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Six lunches and dinner on seven nights• Return scheduled flights to Hanoi, and internal flights from

Halong Bay to Da Nang, Hue to Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap to Luang Prabang and Luang Prabang to Hanoi

• Air-conditioned coach travel throughout• Fully escorted by friendly, experienced tour managers

Available Oct 2020, Jan, Mar, Apr, Oct & Nov 2021

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Discover some of the world’s most enthralling destinations on this scintillating tour. Take in Vietnam’s enchanting Hanoi, eye-popping Halong Bay, port town Hoi An, Imperial capital Hué and former Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise the fabled Mekong River and journey to Cambodia’s French-colonial gem Phnom Penh. The awe-inspiring wonders of Angkor Wat, discovered from colourful Siem Reap, and Laos’ former royal capital Luang Prabang complete a tour full of wish-list ‘must-sees’, some wonderful food and unforgettable highlights.

Day One – Overnight flight to Hanoi, Vietnam Fly overnight from the UK.

Day Two – Hanoi sightseeing Enjoy an introductory tour of the Vietnamese capital, with its colonial architecture, Old Quarter of ‘36 Streets’, Hoan Kiem Lake and its island Ngoc San Temple.

Day Three – Full Day Hanoi sightseeing tour Highlights include the infamous ‘Hanoi Hilton’ Hoa La prison, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Imperial Citadel, the Temple of Literature and Ba Dinh Square. Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show with dinner.

Day Four – Halong Bay overnight cruise Journey through timeless paddies to board a traditional junk for an overnight cruise. On board, enjoy lunch and dinner, a cookery demonstration and some idyllic calls.

Day Five – Fly to Da Nang and Hoi An Join in a ‘Tai‑Chi’ class, and after breakfast, transfer back to Hanoi and fly to Da Nang. Transfer to delightful Hoi An for two nights. Enjoy dinner in the town.

Day Six – Sightseeing tour and Thu Bon River cruise Enjoy this morning’s walking tour of colourful sights and markets. Cruise to Tra Que to enjoy lunch. Return to Hoi An and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day Seven – Scenic journey to Hué Drive north past coastal lagoons, perfect beaches and the Marble Mountains to laid‑back, UNESCO‑listed, imperial Hué, with its pagodas, Imperial City, tombs and temples. Cruise the

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Perfume River and visit the moated, turreted palace, before an evening at leisure.

Day Eight – Fly to ‘HCMC’ Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the French colonial past and pulsating present, taking in all the major sights. This evening, perhaps visit the wonderful Ben Thanh Market.

Day Nine – The Mekong Delta Travel into the fertile Mekong Delta for a boat trip to languid Ben Tré. Enjoy a traditional lunch, visit craft workshops, a fruit farm and a rice‑paper workshop.

Day 10 – At leisure Today is free to rest and relax in ‘HCMC’.

Day 11 – Drive from ‘HCMC’ to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, via the Cu Chi tunnels Journey to see the remarkable secret Vietcong Cu Chi tunnel complex, then head, via Tay Ninh and its Great Temple, and border crossing Bavet to Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

Day 12 – Guided Phnom Penh tour Enjoy a fascinating introduction to a city that mixes colonial past, Buddhist traditions and 21st‑century modernity. Highlights will include the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda, ancient Wat Phnom, Tuoi Sleng and National museums. Dinner is at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

Day 13 – Scenic journey to Siem Reap Journey through the Cambodian countryside, enjoying lunch at a Khmer Village Homestay community to Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Thom.

Day 14 – Cruise Tonlé Sap and at leisure Board a traditional wooden craft to cruise South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’, passing ‘stilt villages’. Visit the fascinating Angkor National Museum, a perfect introduction to tomorrow’s visit to the complex. Enjoy a traditional dance show at dinner.

Day 15 – Glorious Angkor Thom Catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building, with its five great towers and carved bas‑relief. Explore the ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom, half‑hidden in the jungle, with the Bayon Temple and ‘Indiana Jones’‑like Ta Prohm Temple.

Day 16 – At leisure and fly to Luang Prabang, Laos Journey to Laos’ ancient royal capital Luang Prabang for a last three nights.

Day 17 – Sights of Luang Prabang tour Awaken to saffron‑cloaked monks chanting in the streets, enjoy a guided introduction to the relaxed UNESCO‑listed riverside city, where highlights include Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai and the former Royal Palace.

Day 18 – Kuang Si Falls and Farewell Dinner Visit the beautiful, three‑tiered cascades at Kuang Si, travelling through a landscape of rice‑paddies and tiny villages, before returning to Luang Prabang for the afternoon and a Farewell Dinner.

Day 19 – Fly from Luang Prabang to Hanoi and return overnight flight Transfer back to the airport to begin the journey home.

Day 20 – Arrive back in UK Return home at the end of a truly memorable tour.

La Casa Hanoi, Hanoi nights 2-3This modern hotel in the heart of Hanoi has a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, spa and roof‑top swimming pool. The rooms have air conditioning, a fridge and a mini‑bar.

Indochina Junk, Halong Bay night 4Spend a day cruising the waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy open deck space for magnificent views, an on‑board restaurant, a cookery demonstration and Tai‑Chi lessons. All the cabins are air‑conditioned and have private facilities.

Boutique Cam Thanh Resort, Hoi An nights 5-6Tucked away by the mouth of the Thu Bon River, this elegant hotel mixes traditional Vietnamese style with modern comfort. The rooms are spread out around the hotel’s three pools and central garden.The hotel has a bar, a restaurant and a spa.

Park View Hotel, Hué night 7In the heart of Hué, this hotel has spacious rooms, a wellness centre, a small gym and a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar with views of the city and Perfume River. The rooms are air‑conditioned and have a mini‑bar and in many cases private balconies.

Ho Chi Minh City Bay Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City nights 8-10Conveniently located, just off the riverfront and not far from the city’s Opera House, this modern, boutique‑style hotel has a roof‑top pool, a bar and restaurant. The rooms have private facilities, air conditioning, a mini‑bar and a TV.

Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh nights 11-12Although a private and calm hideaway, this hotel is centrally located. The hotel facilities include a restaurant, deli, bar and a spa.

Tara Angkor, Siem Reap nights 13-15An oasis in which to relax after a memorable day’s sightseeing, this hotel has a pretty outdoor swimming‑pool area, and a choice of two restaurants. Other facilities include a bar, a spa and a fitness centre.

Sala Prabang Hotel, Luang Prabang nights 16-18This hotel occupies seven charming original colonial and traditional villas on a stretch of riverside dotted with temples and palaces. There is a river front breakfast room, and each guest room has air conditioning and private facilities.

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Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover and explore colonial Hanoi, Vietnam’s compact,

charming capital• Join five-star rated RV Angkor Pandaw in Halong Bay• Enjoy a unique 11-day cruise from Halong Bay, through

the Red River Delta and on the Da (Black) River to historic Hoa Binh

• Cruise highlights include the vast ‘Dark and Bright Cave’, the Kinh Thay River, Bat Trang village, Hanoi, the remote villages of the Lower Red River, a journey past the verdant Ba Vi National Park and UNESCO-praised Duong Lam

• See the vast Hoa Binh Dam• Enjoy traditional water puppet shows and dance

performances, visit ancient pagodas and meet local artisans• Visit Hoa Binh’s Muong museum• A night’s pre-cruise bed and breakfast hotel

accommodation in Hanoi • 10 nights’ full-board accommodation aboard five-star-rated

RV Angkor Pandaw, including main meals, locally made soft drinks, beer and spirits, jugged coffee and teas, mineral water, guide services, entrances, crew gratuities (excludes local guides and drivers) sharing a twin-bedded Main Deck cabin (upgrade cabin available for a supplement), plus two nights on the aircraft

• Return scheduled flights to Hanoi via Singapore

• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour

manager (please note: the ship’s appointed guides will take care of you on board the cruise)


from £2,795

Take an extraordinary, languid journey through one of South East Asia’s most evocative corners, on an exclusively chartered Pandaw river cruise.

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Halong Bay & Five-Star Vietnam River Cruise

On this luxurious journey of the senses, you’ll experience one of the world’s ‘must-see-now’ corners, where time – for the time being – stands still, where age-old traditions passed down through generations defy the encroaching modern world, and where the stunning scenery, through which you’ll ply your languid course, will etch itself forever upon your memory.

Day One – Fly overnight to Hanoi Fly, via Singapore, to the Vietnamese capital.

Day Two – Included tour of Hanoi Meet your tour manager and transfer into elegant, romantic Hanoi, for an overnight stay. Enjoy an introductory walking tour of the city, with its colonial architecture, labyrinthine Old Quarter, tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and island Ngoc Son Temple. After the opportunity to rest and relax, enjoy your first taste of Vietnamese cuisine, dining in the hotel or nearby at your leisure.

Day Three – Board Angkor Pandaw After breakfast, board the coach to journey through a landscape of timeless paddies dotted with remote

villages, to stunning, UNESCO‑listed Halong Bay, where the smiling crew of RV Angkor Pandaw, your luxurious, exclusively chartered floating home‑from‑home, wait to welcome you aboard. Settle into your teak‑lined cabin and, as you enjoy an evening cruise through the bay’s astonishing limestone scenery, enjoy a welcome cocktail before your first dinner is served. Retire to your cabin as the ship drops anchor in a sheltered bay.

Day Four – Arrive in Halong Bay Awaken in dramatic Halong Bay, and as breakfast is served, sail through the spectacular seascape, where countless limestone pillars and cone‑shaped islands rise out of the water. A shore call brings the opportunity, by one of the ship’s bicycles for the energetic, or by motorised buggy, to discover the ancient

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village of Viet Hai, a jungle oasis that draws visitors from across the globe to its pristine, verdant setting. Wander the village vegetable garden and perhaps taste local produce, before returning to the ship to cruise further into beautiful Lan Ha Bay. Weather‑permitting, cocktails will be taken on the beach – bring your swimwear – before dinner is served on board once again.

Day Five – Head into the Red River delta A last morning’s cruise through beautiful Halong Bay brings the chance to visit the spectacular ‘Dark and Bright Cave’, a vast chasm boasting giant stalactites and a bat colony, reached either by kayak or on a traditional fisherman’s leg‑rowed basket boat. As you head into the Red River delta to drop anchor near bustling Hai Phong, the rest of the day passes lazily by. Enjoy a fruit‑carving demonstration from the chef, who will also unveil the secrets of the famous Vietnamese spring roll, before another dinner is served.

Day Six – Pass through the Kinh Thay River Stretch out in the shade on a deck lounger, as the ship passes through the Kinh Thay river, North Vietnam’s key commercial waterway. Enjoy an entertaining on‑board talk from your guide, and after lunch aboard ship, join the afternoon excursion to idyllic village Thanh Ha, where as well as meeting local inhabitants, you will be treated to a traditional Water Puppet show.

Return to the ship and enjoy dinner as she continues upstream.

Day Seven – Visit an ancient pottery-making village Another relaxing day sees you sailing towards Hanoi, pausing en route to visit Bat Trang, an ancient, pottery‑making village, where you will see crafts folk at their skilful work and be treated to the colourful sight of a lion and unicorn dance, an ages‑old tradition dating back to Chinese dominion over the region.

Day Eight – Arrive back in Hanoi Today sees you arrive once more in teeming, fascinating Hanoi, where highlights might include visits to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the former leader’s traditional house, the Imperial Citadel and the fascinating Temple of Literature, where Confucius once sat, thinking. Take in the notorious ‘Hanoi Hilton’ prison and, less sombrely, enjoy a guided visit to a coffee shop to learn about Vietnam’s coffee industry.

The ship will moor overnight in the city, enabling you to dine aboard or ashore at your leisure.

Day Nine – Cruise into the Lower Red River Cruise inland, into a bucolic landscape punctuated at times by bustling, commercialised towns. Step ashore to journey through the paddies, which are studded with startling limestone outcrops – a classic North Vietnamese scene unchanged in centuries – and visit two of Vietnam’s most important Buddhist pagodas, at Thay and Tay Phuong, both revered ceremonial sites. A memorable day is

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Halong Bay Red River Cruise HHHHH on board RV Angkor Pandaw nights 3-12 Built to a classic, late 19th‑century design, yet boasting modern comforts including an air‑conditioned dining room, exclusively chartered RV Angkor Pandaw offers 16 staterooms finished in teak and colonial‑era styling and arranged on two decks, for just 32 passengers. A promenade top‑deck, observation decks, an open‑air lounge, bar, shop and library complete the on‑board experience.

Hotel Pullman, Hanoi night 2This modern, cosmopolitan hotel is well‑located and the perfect base from which to start your Vietnamese adventure. Facilities include a pool and sauna, and there is a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. All comfortable rooms are equipped with modern facilities including Wi‑Fi.

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completed with a visit to a traditional carpenters’ workshop, where some remarkable artefacts are exquisitely fashioned. This evening, you’ll arrive in Viet Tri, gateway to the Vietnamese Highlands.

Day 10 – Cruise into the Lo River and temple visits Another morning’s cruise sees you enter the Lo River, which flows south from China through the northern ranges. You’ll head to the busy ferry station at Tien Du, for the short drive to traditional village Gia Thanh, where iconic, conical Vietnamese hats are fashioned by hand from palm leaves and bamboo, to a 3,000‑year‑old design.

Another drive brings you to the Hung Lo Temple at Viet Tri, where traditional stories are passed from generation to generation through the medium of Xoan singing, and are yet another example of how life remains unchanged in rural Vietnam today.

Day 11 – Cruise into the Da River Enjoy a relaxing morning’s cruise, passing through the verdant, mountainous landscape of the Ba Vi National Park, with its tropical flora, before arriving this afternoon in Hoa Binh, at the southern edge of the Highlands, and the last port of call for Angkor Pandaw. Another fascinating included excursion brings you to ancient Duong Lam village, birthplace of two Vietnamese kings and where houses are fashioned from mud and clay. Back aboard ship, there’s a chance to enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes tour, including the galley and engine room.

Day 12 – Explore Hoa Binh A last full day brings the opportunity to explore the home to the ethnic Muong people, and site of a fierce battle during the Indochina War of 1951‑52. Take a morning boat ride to South East Asia’s largest hydroelectric dam, and this evening, complete a wonderful tour of this unspoiled corner of Vietnam with a visit to a rural village, to enjoy a traditional dance demonstration. A last dinner aboard brings opportunities to reflect on the past few days’ wonders with fellow guests.

Day 13 – Disembark Angkor Pandaw and drive back to Hanoi for overnight return flight Disembark Angkor Pandaw after breakfast, bidding farewell to the crew and guides, to board the coach for a morning visit to another local village untrammelled by the modern world. After a stop for lunch, the final highlights of the tour are visits to the 1,000‑year‑old Soc Son temple, beneath its hill‑top pagoda and giant bronze Buddha, and to beautiful Thanh Chuong Palace, with its exquisite art collection.

A final drive through the classic landscape brings you back to Hanoi airport to check in for the return overnight flight via Singapore.

Day 14 – Arrive in the UK Arrive back in the UK early this morning, at the end of a wonderful Vietnamese adventure.

Please note: The itinerary may change depending on water levels.

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Extend Your HolidayFive-night Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh extension from £999Enjoy a five night extension in the Cambodian treasures of Angkor Wat and the French‑influenced Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Witness the mesmerising complex of Angkor Wat at sunrise and visit the incredible Angkor National Museum. Journey across the waters of Tonlé Sap – Cambodia’s Great Lake and enjoy a traditional Cambodian dinner‑dance show, before flying south to Phnom Penh for a two‑night stay. Visit Phnom Penh’s stupendous Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda of priceless Buddhist artefacts and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, before ending your stay in Cambodia with dinner in the famous riverside Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

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Upgrade your cabin Supplement from £599There are a limited number of upper deck cabins available at a supplement. Cabins are airy and spacious and the Upper Deck cabins are the perfect choice if you wish to enjoy the scenery through the panoramic French window in your own cabin.

The price of your holiday includes shared accommodation in a Main Deck Cabin – a spacious, private space, equipped with a comfortable bed, bathroom with hairdryer, complimentary kimonos and slippers and unlimited mineral water. An oasis of tranquillity away from the modern world, your stateroom does not offer TV, telephone or Wi‑Fi, although there is Wi‑Fi access in the ship’s public areas.

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Built in 2012 to the classic, shallow‑draught design of the ‘K’ Class ships of the famous colonial‑era Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, 42‑metre Angkor Pandaw offers her 32 passengers traditional comforts and the highest standards of service, as well as a level of refinement evoking an earlier age of travel. With a veranda, an outdoor lounge and library, as well as a teak‑lined, air‑conditioned dining room, lounge bar and on‑board shop for essentials, the ship exudes an air of understated elegance, fitting into the timeless landscape as readily as the 19th‑century predecessors she imitates.

Although the accent is firmly upon tranquil enjoyment of the passing scenery and the ports of call, a welcome cocktail party and Farewell Reception, several cultural performances, fascinating port talks, a cooking class and ship tour enliven life aboard. All excursions, which include transportation and entrances, complimentary bottled water and even a post‑tour shoe‑cleaning service, are included in the price of the holiday.

The Captain, officers and crew ensure your safe passage and safety and security is to the highest international standards.

Dining on Board Always a highlight of any river‑cruise holiday, the experienced master chef and his team produce meals that are as memorable as the settings in which Angkor Pandaw finds herself each day, whether semi‑buffet breakfasts or lunch or themed dinners, which can be accompanied by wines selected from the extensive wine list. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, local beers, local spirits and juices are complimentary throughout the cruise.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover Imperial Kyoto, still home to geishas, and original

capital Nara• Enjoy a traditional ‘tea ceremony’• Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima’s famous

‘floating’ Torrii gate • Visit Himeji-jõ, Japan’s finest castle• See Shirakawago’s traditional houses and Kanazawa’s

stunning Kenroku-en Garden• Spend the day in Takayama – gateway to the Japanese Alps • Cruise on Lake Ashi and take a cable car to view Mount Fuji

(weather permitting) • See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Senso-ji temple and Meiji shrine • Learn the art of sushi-making • 10 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Three lunches and two dinners• Outbound flight to Osaka returning from Tokyo via Beijing • Bullet train journeys from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Hiroshima

to Himeji• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Beginning in ancient Kyoto, where kimono-wearing geishas still shuffle their way along ancient streets, this very special tour takes in 6th-century capital Nara, then sombre Hiroshima, Miyajima’s famous Torrii gate and Himeji’s awe-inspiring castle. Kanzawa’s breathtaking gardens and Shirakawa-Go’s traditional thatched gassō-zukuri houses lead on to picture-book Takayama and Hakone National Park and hoped-for views of majestic Mount Fuji. Pulsating, cacophonous Tokyo, complete a fascinating journey.

Day One – Fly overnight to Osaka Fly via Beijing to Osaka.

Day Two – Transfer to Nara Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager and transfer into nearby Nara, Japan’s original 6th‑century capital.

Day Three – Included visit to Nara and travel to Kyoto Join your guide for your sightseeing tour of Nara where sights will include the Great Buddha at the Todai‑ji temple, the sacred deer of Nara Koen Park and Kasuga Taisha, famous for its many bronze and stone lanterns. Later continue to Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital to visit the Fushimi

Inari Shrine, one of Japan’s most visited shrines and to take part in a traditional tea ceremony – a perfect end to a memorable first day.

Day Four – Included tour of Kyoto A guided tour will introduce Kyoto’s treasures, including the famed Kinkaku‑ji ‘Golden Pavilion’, the Zen Buddhist rock garden of Ryoan‑ji and the colourful Nishiki market. Visit the spectacular Kiyomizu–dera temple offering breathtaking views of the whole city, and stroll lovingly restored Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets. Later board a famous ‘Bullet Train’ to Hiroshima, the site of the dropping of the first atomic bomb, on 6th August, 1945.

Day Five – Included visit to Miyajima and Hiroshima tour Catch a ferry from Miyajima‑guchi to the tiny island of Miyajima, where one

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Experience a mesmerising introduction to one of the world’s most enthralling countries, mixing ancient past and blistering modernity.

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Your HotelsFujita Nara Hotel, Nara night 2An ideal based for exploring nearby Todai‑ji Temple, this cosy hotel offers a choice of two restaurants, one of which overlooks the hotels’ gardens.Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Nikko Nara Hotel or Piazza Hotel.

Royal Park Hotel, Kyoto night 3Centrally located in Kyoto, within strolling distance of various restaurants and shopping, including the local market, this contemporary hotel offers two restaurants and there is a popular bakery next door.

Grand Prince, Hiroshima night 4Set in a tranquil location, overlooking the waters of Hiroshima Bay and offering a free courtesy shuttle bus to the town centre. This elegant hotel boasts an array of restaurants.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel, Himeji night 5Well placed to visit nearby Himeji Castle, this modern hotel has a restaurant and there is an array of restaurants on the hotels’ doorstep. Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel or Nikki Himeji Hotel.

Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel, Kanazawa nights 6-7Well placed for exploring Kanazawa, this modern hotel is within walking distance of a choice of restaurants, as well as the Kenroku‑en Garden. The hotel has two restaurants and a bar.

Associa Takayama Resort night 8This cosy, elegant hotel is located in the heart of the Japanese Alps. There are two restaurants offering a choice of Japanese and western‑style cuisine and there is a hot spring pool.

Regina Hotel, Kawaguchiko night 9Offering a relaxing stay, and if it’s a clear day, unforgettable views of Mount Fuji. Facilities include a swimming pool, an authentic Japanese ‘onsen’, and a restaurant.

Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo nights 10-11This modern hotel is the ideal base to explore Tokyo, and less than 10 minutes by train from the shopping area of Ginza. The hotel boasts a restaurant and a shopping arcade and rooms come with a fridge and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

of Japan’s most famous sights, the ‘floating’ torii gate, entrance to Itsukushima Shrine, crowns the inland sea offshore. Return to the mainland to visit the Peace Memorial Park, where the startling ruins of the UNESCO‑listed A‑Bomb Dome and the Cenotaph are recorded, serve as a poignant reminder of the destruction of the now‑rebuilt city. Later take another bullet train to Himeji where you will stay for the night and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

Day Six – Himeji Castle and Kanazawa After breakfast, enjoy an included visit to Himeji’s extraordinary White Egret castle – perhaps Japan’s finest, where entrance to the fortress and its adjoining Kokoen gardens is included. After the visit, travel to Tamba Sasayama, most famous for its eco‑tourism and home grown products such as black beans and soya beans. After a locally‑sourced lunch, continue to Kanazawa.

Day Seven – Included visits to Kenroku-en Garden and Gokayama This morning visit Kanazawa’s exquisite Kenroku‑en Garden, one of the world’s greatest horticultural treasures, as well as the Samurai House at Nagamachi and the Higashi Chaya geisha district. This afternoon journey through mountains to the UNESCO‑listed village of Gokayama. Visit a washi – (traditional Japanese paper) making centre, and make your own washi postcards before returning back to Kanazawa for a second night.

Day Eight – Included visit to Takayama Today we head to UNESCO‑listed Shirakawa‑go and its beautifully preserved, thatched gassō‑zukuri farmhouses. Then we proceed to picture‑postcard Takayama, at the gateway to the Alps with its traditional buildings and sake breweries, one of which you’ll visit with your guide for a tasting.

Day Nine – The Japanese Alps This morning make the scenic journey into the Japanese Alps to Matsumoto’s Crow Castle, pausing for lunch at the Daio Wasabi plantation, where you’ll learn about the world’s most expensive vegetable. Continue to Fuji Kawaguchiko to visit the beautiful, flower decked Oishi Park.

Day 10 – Included visit to Hakone National Park Travel to beautiful Hakone National Park, and experience volcanic activity on top of the Owakudani valley. Take a cable car ride, and hope for a view of Mount Fuji as you cruise beautiful Lake Ashi. This afternoon head to Tokyo , the extraordinary Japanese capital.

Day 11 – Included Tokyo city tour This morning’s sightseeing includes Ginza (Tokyo’s ‘Fifth Avenue’), and the gardens of the Imperial Palace. Later, you will have the chance to learn about the traditional art of sushi‑making, before enjoying an lunch.

Day 12 – Second included city tour and fly back to the UK Join your guide for a fascinating day of exploration. Start with a bird’s eye view of the city from the observation floor of Shinjuku’s government buildings, and visits to the Yoyogi park and Meiji shrine – in Tokyo’s ‘forested oasis’. Visit trendy Harajuku and join the throng at world‑famous Shibuya scramble crossing. In the afternoon, discover Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most traditional neighbourhoods, including the ancient Buddhist Senso‑ji temple.

Later, transfer back to the airport for the return overnight flight, via Beijing.

Day 13 – Arrive back in the UK Mid morning arrival.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover and explore Shanghai – old and sparkling new • Explore Shanghai’s Old City and Yuyuan Chinese Gardens• Entrance to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre• A guided city tour of Xi’an including the Terracotta Army• Journey to the Great Wall and see the Three Gorges Dam• Experience Beijing – including visits to Tiananmen Square,

the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace• Journey to ancient Suzhou, and enjoy a canal cruise and

visit to the old city and Silk Embroidery Institute• A high speed train journey from Chongqing to Chengdu,

Chengdu to Xi’an, Xi’an to Beijing and Beijing to Suzhou• 10 nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Dinner on eight nights including a ‘Peking Duck’ dinner• A four-night full-board five-star Yangtze cruise• Porterage included at all hotels and on the cruise• Return flights to Shanghai and internal flights in China• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Available Sep, Nov 2019, Apr to Jun, Sep, Nov 2020, Apr to Jun, Sep & Nov 2021



Personalise your holiday• Peking Opera Day 13 – from £15• Shanghai Nightscape Cruise Day 15 –

from £19

Begin from Shanghai’s glass and steel, before cruising through a land as rich in myth and legend as in startling, spectacular scenery, as the Yangtze, arrested by the engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam, plies its ageless course. Laid-back Chengdu, home to Giant Pandas, ancient Xi’an with its eye-popping Terracotta Army, and centuries old Beijing provide yet more unforgettable sights, before the holiday draws to a close back in Shanghai.

Day One – Fly to Shanghai Fly overnight to Shanghai.

Day Two – Included Shanghai city tour Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel, before enjoying a guided introduction to the city. The colonial buildings of the riverside Bund, dwarfed by modern Shanghai’s skyscrapers, hint at past glories, and surveying it all is the rocket‑shaped Pearl TV Tower, a visit to which is included.

Day Three – Tour Shanghai’s Old City and begin your Yangtze cruise Enjoy a tour of Old Shanghai, with its 16th‑century Yu Yuan classical Chinese garden. After a fascinating day, this evening transfer to the airport for your flight to Yichang, to meet your five‑star ship and your Yangtze cruise.

Days Four to Six – Visit Three Gorges Dam, sail through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge and visit ancient Fengdu Beginning with a visit to the extraordinary Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectricity project, you’ll cruise through the Xiling, Wuxia and Qutang gorges, one of China’s most dramatic and spectacular regions. Rest and relax on board, join early morning Tai‑Chi sessions, learn about the legends of the Three Kingdoms, take in the ever‑changing vistas, and journey along the beautiful Shennong Stream. On the last evening, join the Captain for a Farewell Dinner and crew show.

Experience an unforgettable journey combining ancient and ultra-modern man-made sights, and some astounding natural wonders.

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Your Hotels & CruiseShanghai Ambassador Hotel, Shanghai nights 2 & 15Located close to a wide choice of shopping, restaurants and bars, this modern hotel offers two restaurants, a café, a bar and a spa. All rooms feature a TV and a mini‑bar.

Yangtze River Cruise Ship nights 3-6Specially designed to navigate the Yangtze River, the ships we use are officially rated five stars ‑ the highest rating awarded by the China National Tourism Administration. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising, including attentive and professional staff, entertainment, delicious meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area. Shore excursions are bookable during the cruise.

Yinhe Dynasty, Chengdu nights 7-8Centrally located with a restaurant and bar, the hotel has a pool and gym and all air‑conditioned rooms feature a TV, mini‑bar and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel, Xi’an nights 9-10Located in the heart of the city, just a few minutes walk to Ancient City Wall. Facilities within this traditional hotel include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and a café.

Beijing Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, Beijing nights 11-13This traditional hotel is within walking distance of a wide choice of restaurants, shops and attractions including the Forbidden City. The hotel is also home to the Beijing Opera and boasts two restaurants and a bar.

Hotel Soul, Suzhou night 14This centrally located, modern hotel close to old Guan Qian Street has a charming Suzhou‑style rooftop garden, two restaurants and a gym. Rooms are spacious and very well equipped.

Day Seven – Included Chongqing sightseeing and travel to Chengdu Enjoy a guided introduction to one of modern China’s fastest‑growing cities. Visit the contrasting 100‑year‑old streets of Ciqi Kou and beautiful Goose Neck Park, before boarding a fast train into Sichuan province and relaxed, modern Chengdu, for two nights.

Day Eight – Included visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre Enjoy the atmosphere of Eastern Sichuan’s capital, where modern developments contrast with traditional tea‑houses and colourful shops of old Jinli Lu street. A highlight will be the visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre, where you’ll learn about these wonderful creatures. Dinner this evening will give you an opportunity to sample traditional Sichuan cuisine.

Day Nine – High-speed rail to Xi’an Travel to China’s ancient capital for a two‑night stay. Upon arrival, visit the city walls, the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter and view some Tang dynasty monuments. Enjoy a traditional Dumpling Dinner.

Day 10 – Included visit to the Terracotta Army An unforgettable day sees you visit the Terracotta Army of first Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang, an estimated 8,000 lifelike foot soldiers, horsemen and charioteers that were discovered in 1974. Close by, the yet‑to‑be‑excavated tomb of the emperor is said to contain a vast underground city. The tour of Xi’an’s treasures ends with a visit to the Small Goose Pagoda.

Day 11 – High-speed rail to Beijing and Peking Duck dinner This morning board a high‑speed train north to Beijing for a three night stay. End your day with a traditional Peking Duck dinner.

Day 12 – Included Beijing sightseeing Enjoy a guided tour of the Chinese capital, including Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao’s tomb, the Great Hall of the People, the museums of Chinese History and the Revolution, and the Forbidden City, home to 24 Chinese emperors. Later visit the tranquil Summer Palace at Yiheyuan.

Day 13 – Visit the Great Wall and see the Olympic Stadium Travel out to Badaling, where amongst forested hills, part of the Great Wall has been lovingly restored. Your day will also include the opportunity to see the exterior of the ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium from the 2008 Olympic Games, and this evening, an optional excursion is offered to the world‑famous Peking Opera.

Day 14 – Beijing Hutong tour and travel to Suzhou This morning step back in time on a walking tour of the ancient hutongs, ‘Old Peking’s’ fast‑disappearing labyrinth of narrow alleyways, before bidding farewell to Beijing to catch a high‑speed train to Suzhou.

Day 15 – Explore Suzhou and travel to Shanghai With its tree‑lined waterways, UNESCO‑listed classical gardens and its silk trade associations, Suzhou is a breathtaking treasure chest. Discover the old city, visit the beautiful Lingering Garden and the Silk Embroidery Institute, and enjoy a canal cruise. Late this afternoon, drive south to Shanghai, and enjoy an optional night cruise

Day 16 – Return flight to the UK Transfer to the airport early this morning, for the daytime flight home, at the end of a truly wonderful holiday.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• A guided tour of Shanghai – old and sparkling new – and a

visit to the iconic Pearl Tower• Explore Shanghai’s Old City and Yuyuan Chinese Gardens• Visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the

Summer Palace in Beijing• An excursion to the fabled Great Wall• Marvel at Beijing’s stunning Temple of Heaven• A city tour of ancient Xi’an with a visit to see the

extraordinary Terracotta Army• Journey along the languid Li River – home to traditional

cormorant fishermen – to Yangshuo• Nine nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Six evening meals plus a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner• Return flights to Shanghai and all internal flights and train

travel in China• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £2,099

This superb value escorted tour, with a high standard of accommodation throughout, takes in the very best of this extraordinary country. Discover Shanghai, where ancient and ultra-modern worlds collide, the breath-taking sights of mesmerising capital Beijing, including part of the fabled Great Wall, ancient Xi’an with its eye-popping Terracotta Warriors, and the Li River, with its timeless landscape. Less of a holiday and more a journey of discovery, this is the perfect introduction to the wonders of China.

Day One – Fly overnight to Shanghai Journey to Shanghai to begin your wonderful holiday.

Day Two – Included guided introduction to Shanghai Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your overnight hotel, before enjoying a guided introduction to the city. The colonial buildings of the riverside Bund, dwarfed by modern Shanghai’s skyscrapers, hint at past glories, and surveying it all is the rocket‑shaped Pearl TV Tower, a visit to which

is included, as is another to the Shanghai City History Museum.

Day Three – Included tour of Shanghai’s Old City and train travel to Beijing This morning you’ll tour the bustling bazaars of Shanghai’s historic Old City, at the heart of which is the 16th‑century, classical Chinese Yuyuan Garden, with its pools, walkways and bridges. After a fascinating morning, you’ll take the high speed train to Beijing for a three‑night stay.

Day Four – Included tour of Beijing Enjoy a fascinating tour of China’s astonishing capital. Begin in vast Tiananmen Square, site of Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and the Great Hall of the People, and which faces the best‑known image of Imperial China, the huge complex of imperial palaces known

Available Nov 2019, Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2020, Mar to Jun & Sep to Nov 2021



Personalise your holiday• Peking Opera Day Five – from £15 • Yangshuo Light Show Day Nine – from £33• Shanghai Evening River Cruise Day 10 – from £19

Lift the veil on a fascinating, mysterious, vast, sweeping country that is one of the world’s most extraordinary places.

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Your HotelsShanghai Ambassador Hotel, Shanghai nights 2 & 10Located close to a wide choice of shopping, restaurants and bars, this modern hotel offers two restaurants, a café, a bar and a spa. All rooms feature a TV and a mini‑bar.

Beijing Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, Beijing nights 3-5This traditional hotel is within walking distance of a wide choice of restaurants, shops and attractions including the Forbidden City. The hotel is also home to the Beijing Opera and boasts two restaurants and a bar.

Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel, Xi’an nights 6-7Well‑located, with a restaurant and bar, the hotel has an indoor pool and fitness centre. Air‑conditioned rooms feature a TV, mini‑bar and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Universal Hotel, Guilin night 8On the banks of the River Li in the town centre, this pleasant hotel has a restaurant and bar. Rooms here all have a TV, mini‑bar and fridge.

Yangshuo New Century Hotel, Yangshuo night 9Well located in the town centre and within a 10‑minute walk to Yangshuo Park, the hotel is close to many restaurants and shops. Facilities within the hotel include a restaurant and a café.

as the Forbidden City. Inside this immense palace you’ll see the ceremonial spaces, working areas and private quarters once used by its privileged occupants.

Later, visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven in Tiantan Park, the great Ming Dynasty shrine that was the heart of ceremonial life for five centuries. Celebrate your visit to China with a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner – the perfect end to your first day in Beijing.

Day Five – Included visit to the Great Wall Travel out of the city to see for yourself part of what is famously (though not entirely accurately) known as the only man‑made structure visible from space, the unimaginably monumental Great Wall. Journeying to Badaling, set amid steep, forested hills, where part of the wall has been lovingly restored, and it’s easy to appreciate the immensity of this marvellous feat of engineering.

Your day will also include time to view the famous Olympic stadium and, later, an optional excursion is offered to the world‑famous Peking Opera.

Day Six – Included tour of the ancient hutongs and rail travel to Xi’an Take a trip back in time on a tour of the labyrinth of narrow alleyways and courtyard houses that epitomises ‘Old Peking’, before heading outside the city‑centre to discover the tranquil lakeside pavilions of the Summer Palace.

In the afternoon, transfer by high‑speed train to Xi’an.

Day Seven – Included visit to the Terracotta Army Today you’ll visit the now legendary Terracotta Army of the first Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. An estimated 8,000 lifelike foot‑soldiers, horsemen and charioteers were discovered in their vaults in 1974, and now are one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions. Later, spend some time on the fortified city walls of old Xi’an.

Day Eight – Included tour of Xi’an and fly to Guilin This morning, explore the ancient city, centred on its enormous bell‑tower, visiting the Muslim Quarter with its Great Mosque, and marvelling at the Tang dynasty monuments.

This afternoon, fly south to Guangxi province and the historic city of Guilin, picturesquely set on the Li River. Take a guided tour of this medieval city, see the ancient South Gate, the Farmers’ Market and the peak of Fubo Shan, with its caves and carved grottoes, and enjoy the evening in the lively city.

Day Nine – Cruise on the River Li to Yangshuo Board a river cruiser for the unforgettable journey through the stunning scenery of peaks, paddy fields and green‑tinged waters of the Li. You’ll stay overnight in Yangshuo, a thriving resort set amid some spectacular scenery. This evening, there’s a stunning, optional Light Show to experience.

Day 10 – Fly back to Shanghai After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport and fly back to Shanghai for the last night of your tour. Once back in the city you’ll have the chance to enjoy an optional night‑time cruise on the Huangpu River a fitting finale to the tour.

Day 11 – Fly back to the UK Transfer back to the airport early this morning for your return daytime flight, at the end of a truly marvellous holiday.

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Africa Map 300Classic South Africa 302Cape Town, the Garden Route & ‘Big Five Safaris’ 306Under African Skies – Victoria Falls to Cape Town 308Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops 312Riads of Marrakesh & the Colours of Morocco 314Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise 316

Awaken your senses, as you experience the world’s most striking landscapes and encounter its most extraordinary creatures.

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Discover the wonders of Africa From eye‑popping antiquities to vast savannah grasslands and the world’s greatest wildlife experiences, to startling natural wonders and one of its most attractive cities – this is Africa!

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Experience the colourful traditions of the Lesedi

Cultural Village• Visit the Apartheid Museum• Enjoy a full day’s Game Drive in the Kruger National Park • Discover stunning scenery on the panoramic route including

famous God’s Window • Visit tiny Swaziland• Learn about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift• Fly from Johannesburg to ‘Friendly City’ Port Elizabeth• Journey on the beautiful Garden Route to Knysna• See the extraordinary Cango Caves and visit an

Ostrich Farm• Stay in the heart of the scenic Winelands• Enjoy a wine-tasting tour• Journey through the Cape to enjoy three days in

Cape Town• 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Three lunches and dinner on four nights• Outbound flight to Johannesburg, an internal flight

between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, and returning from Cape Town via Johannesburg

• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £2,799

Experience the wonders of extraordinary, surprising, incredibly varied and totally absorbing South Africa. Encounter the traditions and cultures of an ancient people before discovering some truly awe-inspiring scenery en route to the famous Kruger National Park to search for ‘Big Five’ game. Visit tiny Swaziland and the Zulu War battlegrounds, fly to friendly Port Elizabeth and head along the exquisite ‘Garden Route’, before the verdant Winelands and glorious Cape Town complete an unforgettable holiday.

Available Sep to Nov 2019, Jan, Feb, May, Sep to Nov 2020, Jan, Feb, May, & Sep to Nov 2021



“Uncover the whole world in one country” – stunning sights, ‘Big Five’ game, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town.

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Day One – Fly to Johannesburg Fly overnight to Johannesburg.

Day Two – Arrive in Johannesburg and visit Liliesleaf Farm Upon arrival meet your tour manager and transfer to the Lesedi Cultural Village, en route, visit Liliesleaf Farm, a 28‑acre farmstead that served as the underground headquarters of the African National Congress. Enjoy a two‑night stay in traditional surroundings – with rooms with modern conveniences – in the heart of the World Heritage Site of the ‘Cradle of Humankind’. Tonight enjoy your first meal under the African sky.

Day Three – Included visit to Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum Today visit Johannesburg’s moving Apartheid Museum, which provides the historical background to today’s democratic South Africa.

This evening, enjoy the hospitality of your Lesedi hosts, Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes‑people who will introduce their cultures, show you their homes and demonstrate traditional music and dancing.

Day Four – Journey to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park Following an early breakfast, bid farewell to Lesedi and travel from Gauteng province into Mpumalanga, the awe‑inspiring ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ bordered by the vast Kruger National Park. Our journey to Mpumalanga takes us via the Panorama Route, one of Africa’s most scenic drives, and the mountain passes overlooking Blyde River Canyon – the world’s third largest. Gaze in wonder at the view from ‘God’s Window (weather permitting) and take in the strange rock formations of the Three Rondavels and the colourful sandstone outcrops of Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Later arrive at your hotel, located just 25 minutes away from Kruger National Park, for an overnight stay.

Day Five – Spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park Today you’ll head into the famous Kruger National Park, Africa’s oldest wildlife conservation area and home to the world’s greatest concentration of wildlife species in their natural habitat. Enjoy a full game‑drive experience from your open‑topped vehicle, dependent upon your route – and with luck – you might encounter impala, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra, and the ‘Big Five’ of lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo. Whichever species crosses your path, the memories will linger on. Following your game drive, you’ll exit the Park and drive to your nearby accommodation.

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continuedClassic South Africa Day Six – Included bush walk and sunset game drive Begin another unforgettable day with a guided bush walk and bush breakfast. This afternoon relax and enjoy the lodge’s facilities, before embarking on a final sunset game drive at the nearby Madelane Private Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a ‘Boma’ dinner (weather permitting).

Day Seven – Included visit to Swaziland Today you’ll cross the border into the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a British Protectorate until 1968, and still boasting a colonial feel with traditional heritage, and the friendly, warm Swazi welcome to visitors. En‑route, you’ll stop at curio shops and cultural centres, before continuing back into South Africa to Kwazulu‑Natal for an overnight stay.

Day Eight – Included visits to Zulu battlefields and Rorke’s Drift A fascinating day sees you join a specialist battlefields guide who will introduce you to the tumultuous history of the Zulu Wars, and to the battlefields of Isandlwana and, Rorke’s Drift, the latter immortalised, not necessarily wholly accurately, in the 1964 movie Zulu. A fascinating day includes lunch, before you continue to your hotel in Newcastle in time for dinner.

Day Nine – Fly to Port Elizabeth An early start this morning sees you return to Johannesburg airport and a flight south to the bustling, ‘Friendly City’ of Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival, transfer to your overnight hotel.

Day 10 – Travel along the Garden Route to Knysna This morning you’ll begin your journey along the famously scenic Garden Route to Knysna. Set on the bank of a beautiful lagoon, against a backdrop of wooded hills, Knynsa, with its Victorian and Georgian houses, brims with character and style. An included tour features a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, across the lagoon, and home to some 200 fish species and a rare seahorse. Enjoy a nature drive to Western Head for spectacular views, and lunch in the shade of milkwood trees. Check into your hotel for a two‑night stay, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11 – Visit Cango Caves and see the Ostriches in Oudtshoorn Today sees you visit world renowned Cango Caves and sun‑blessed Oudtshoorn, the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’, in the heart of the ‘Little Karoo’ plain. The world’s strangest, largest and often most valuable bird has been farmed here for 130 years, first for its plumage – and more recently for its high‑protein, low‑cholesterol meat, samples of which will be offered at lunchtime. Enjoy another relaxing evening in beautiful Knysna.

Day 12 – Journey via Hermanus to Stellenbosch via the penguins at Stony Point Today’s drive, albeit a long one, is hugely rewarding as you head along the Garden Route to historic, sleepy harbour town Mossel Bay, then on to the Atlantic coast town of Hermanus, a famed whale‑watching

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Your HotelsLesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg nights 2-3In the heart of the African bushveld, the village offers a restaurant and bar and the rooms are all in separate buildings, decorated beautifully.

Casa do Sol, Hazyview night 4This gem of a property is located just 25 minutes west of Kruger National Park. With a Spanish influence, the property offers a pool, lush, tropical gardens and a popular restaurant.

Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park nights 5-6Boasting a beautiful setting surrounded by endless hills and bush and just a short drive south of Kruger National Park, this lodge has a pool and restaurant.

Goodersons Natal Spa, Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu Natal night 7Located in a large area of bushland, this hotel offers beautiful views of the Bivane River. The hotel offers a choice of two restaurants and a pool.

Grey Goose Game Lodge, Newcastle night 8Family owned, and close to the city of Newcastle, the lodge boasts beautiful gardens where, if you are lucky enough, you could spot zebra and horses. Facilities within the lodge include a pool, a bar and a restaurant.

Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth night 9Just a short walk to the beach, this hotel has a restaurant, rail‑themed bar and an outdoor pool.

Graywood Hotel, Knysna nights 10-11A wooden lodge in the town centre, close to shops and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool.Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Premier Resort, The Moorings.

Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch night 12The Dutch vernacular style lodge is surrounded by greenery and vineyards and is opposite the golf course. There is a pool and restaurant – both with stunning views.

Hilton Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town nights 13-15Situated at the foot of Table Mountain in the historic Bo‑Kaap, close to the V&A Waterfront. The modern Hilton Cape Town is surrounded by many shops and restaurants and offers a swimming pool, restaurant and a café.Please note: On certain departures you will stay at the Commodore Hotel.

centre from July to November. See the mighty mammals from the shoreline – a breathtaking sight – before making a stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony. Continue to the verdant Cape Winelands region, for an overnight stay in your hotel overlooking the Stellenbosch Mountains.

Day 13 – Tour the winelands of the Western Cape Enjoy today’s tour of the rolling vineyard‑covered hills and valleys dotted with villages built in ‘Cape Dutch’, Edwardian and Art‑Deco styles. After exploring Stellenbosch, you’ll call at Franschhoek, first settled in 1688, and now regarded as the culinary capital of the Western Cape, and scenic Paarl, at the foot of a vast granite outcrop.

During the day, there will be wine tasting, a cellar tour, and the opportunity to purchase some excellent wines. Continue to Cape Town, for a last three‑night stay in one of the world’s most beautifully located cities.

Day 14 – Visit Cape Point On a last touring day, you’ll travel along the Atlantic coast and, weather permitting, take the Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most thrilling coastal roads, into the Cape Point Peninsula. See treacherous Cape Point, in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, stopping for lunch in Simon’s Town, overlooking False Bay. Later, you’ll visit the magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain.

This evening, enjoy the delights of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the city’s most popular attraction, with its complex of shops, theatres, bars and restaurants.

Day 15 – Free day in Cape Town Today is free to rest and relax and enjoy the city, perhaps enjoying a walking tour through the historic Bo‑Kaap district of Dutch colonial houses, strolling through the horticultural paradise of The Company’s Gardens, catching a boat to infamous Robben Island, former ‘home’ to Nelson Mandela (early pre‑booking is recommended!), or making an unforgettable ascent of Table Mountain, taking in the 360° panorama from a rotating cable car as it climbs to the 1,000‑metre high summit.

Day 16 – Overnight flight back to the UK Make the most of your last morning in Cape Town, before transferring this afternoon to the airport for the return overnight flight via Johannesburg.

Day 17 – Arrive in the UK Arrival back in the UK, at the end of a truly wonderful South African experience.

Please note: The order of the itinerary may sometimes vary but the overall content and tour duration in South Africa will always be maintained.

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Experience Table Mountain’s rotating cable car• Tour the beautiful Cape Peninsula• Discover the magic of South Africa’s Cape Winelands and

beautiful Western Cape• Wine-tasting lunch and tour on a Stellenbosch wine estate• Visit foodie capital Paarl and elegant Franschhoek• See the extraordinary Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm• Journey to Knysna, on the beautiful Garden Route• Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon• Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and its towering ‘Big Tree’• Spend two nights in the privately owned Garden Route

Game Lodge• Visit famed whale-watching town Hermanus• September to November departures include a spectacular

whale-watching cruise• Nine nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast hotel

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Four lunches and three dinners• Return scheduled flights to Cape Town via Johannesburg• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £2,199

Enjoy a perfect introduction to South Africa, one of the world’s most beautiful countries, on an extraordinary value tour crammed with unforgettable highlights throughout. Discover and explore spectacular Cape Town in its glorious setting beneath Table Mountain, see rugged Indian Ocean-washed shores, cross the arid plain of the ‘Little Karoo’, enjoy the sight of ‘Big Five’ game in a private reserve, and take in the sun-kissed landscape of some of the world’s finest vineyards.

Day One – Fly to Cape Town Fly from the UK, via Johannesburg, to Cape Town.

Day Two – Included city tour Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and enjoy an orientation tour of Cape Town which will include stylish Camp’s Bay and its white sand beach, before arriving at your hotel. Later, enjoy a walk through the leafy Company’s Gardens in the heart of the city. This evening, perhaps visit the redeveloped Victoria and Alfred waterfront.

Day Three – Included tour of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain cable car ride Enjoy a fascinating full‑day tour, including treacherous Cape Point, where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, the beach resort of Boulders (with its colony of penguins), Kirstenbosch, famous for its Botanical Gardens, Hout Bay, and – weather‑permitting – the breathtakingly scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive. This afternoon, ascend Table Mountain in a rotating cable car, which offers a 360° panorama as it climbs to the 1,000‑metre high summit.

Day Four – Free day at leisure Today is free to relax in one of the world’s most stunningly located cities. Perhaps take a walking tour through the historic Bo‑Kaap district of Dutch colonial houses or catch a boat to infamous Robben Island, former home to Nelson Mandela (early pre‑booking is recommended!)

Day Five – Included Winelands tour and visit to Stellenbosch Head east today into the verdant Cape Winelands region, for an overnight stay in Stellenbosch, in the heart of the famous vineyards and overlooked by the mountains. En route visit the beautiful Winelands towns

Available Nov 2019, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2020, Jan to May & Sep to Nov 2021



Experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities, some startling scenery, and the giants of the animal kingdom.

Cape Town, the Garden Route & ‘Big Five Safaris’

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Your HotelsHilton Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town nights 2-4Situated at the foot of Table Mountain in the historic Bo‑Kaap, close to the V&A Waterfront. The modern Hilton Cape Town is surrounded by many shops and restaurants and offers a swimming pool, restaurant and a caféPlease note: On selected departures you will stay at the Inn on the Square.

The Stellenbosch Hotel, Stellenbosch night 5Warm hospitality and vibrant, central location means this historic hotel, actually declared a national monument, is our choice in wine country. There’s a restaurant and all rooms have a TV, fridge and air conditioning.

The Graywood Hotel, Knysna nights 6-7A wooden lodge in the town centre, this hotel is close to shops and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool.Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Premier Resort The Moorings.

Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia nights 8-9Against the backdrop of the Langeberg mountains, you’ll find a host of wildlife including the ‘Big Five’ at this the family owned private game reserve. There is a restaurant and bar, pool and terrace as well as a spa. Rooms are air‑conditioned and have a balcony or patio, tea/coffee‑making facilities, fridge and a microwave.

Windsor Hotel, Hermanus night 10Located on the seafront with stunning views, this historic hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as outdoor patio areas. All rooms have TV and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

of Paarl and Franschhoek, where designer elegance mixes with Victorian grandeur. Later enjoy an included lunch and tasting at a wine estate followed by a walking tour of the delightful town, ending with a glass of bubbly and the chance to sample some local treats. Check into your overnight hotel and enjoy dinner at leisure. With its oaks, its European‑style, ‘Cape Dutch’ houses, and historic Dorp Street with its wine‑tasting centres, Stellenbosch is a delightful town.

Day Six – Included visit to the Cango Caves and the Little Karoo Travel on to Oudtshoorn, the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’, in the heart of the ‘Little Karoo’ plain. The world’s strangest, largest and often most valuable bird has been farmed here for 130 years, first for its plumage – and more recently for its high‑protein, low‑cholesterol meat. Enjoy a taste at your barbecue lunch, before visiting the world‑renowned Cango Caves, with their caverns of stalactites and stalagmites. Later you’ll head to the coastal ‘Garden Route’ resort of Knysna for a two‑night stay.

Day Seven – Included Knysna Lagoon cruise and the Garden Route Enjoy an early morning cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, which fringes the Featherbed eco‑Nature Reserve, before continuing east along the famous Garden Route, past the horseshoe of Plettenberg Bay and on into the Tsitsikamma National Park, where luxuriant undergrowth provides habitats for bird‑life, monkeys and small antelopes. Towering overhead is the famous ‘Big Tree’, an 800‑year‑old Yellowwood – a giant amongst giants.

Day Eight – Included game drive at the Garden Route Game Lodge Journey via historic, sleepy harbour town Mossel Bay to spend the next two days in the surroundings of the Garden Route Game Lodge, a privately operated reserve. During your stay, in the shadow of the Langeberg mountains, you’ll enjoy all the wonders of safari game drives to see the ‘Big Five’ of lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo, with accommodation in comfortable lodges and typical African dinners looking out over the reserve. This afternoon, enjoy the first of the game drives, then perhaps enjoy a ‘sun‑downer’ round the authentic Boma camp fire before dinner.

Day Nine – Two included game drives A second day at the Lodge begins with a pre‑breakfast game drive, and includes a visit to the fascinating reptile centre, free time for a siesta – perhaps by the pool – before a second evening game drive and dinner.

Day 10 – Travel to Hermanus After a final early morning game drive, make the journey west to Hermanus, famed as a whale‑watching centre from July to November, and a year‑round seaside resort. In season, enjoy the included whale‑watch cruise (Sep‑Nov departures), and perhaps visit the Whale Museum and the colourful country market. Enjoy dinner this evening at Bietangs Cave, your last South African evening no doubt spent reliving the wonders of the tour.

Day 11 – Travel to the Cape and return flight After breakfast, enjoy a last scenic days’ touring that will see you make the dramatic descent from Sir Lowry’s Pass onto the Cape Flats – with spectacular distant views of Table Mountain – and feature a visit to a winery, including tastings, in beautiful Helderberg. Enjoy a ‘farewell’ lunch in the Winelands area, before returning to the airport for the overnight flight, via Johannesburg.

Day 12 – Arrive in the UK Arrive home this morning, at the end of a wonderful taste of South Africa.


Stellenbosch

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Windsor Hotel

Garden Route Game Lodge

The Graywood Hotel


Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Stay close to Dr Livingstone’s fabled Victoria Falls• Elephants and buffalo in Botswana’s Chobe National Park• Winelands walking tour and wine tasting in Franschhoek• Enjoy close-up ‘Big 5’ wildlife encounters on sunset and

sunrise safaris at the Big Five Garden Route Game Lodge• Journey to Knysna on the beautiful Garden Route• Lunch under Milkwood Trees at Featherbed Nature Reserve• Visit the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’• Visit Africa’s true most southerly point, Cape Agulhas• Dinner in a traditional Fisherman’s Village in Arniston • Stay in Cape Town – the world’s most beautifully sited city• A tour of Cape Point includes Chapman’s Peak Drive and

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens• Experience Table Mountain’s rotating cable car• 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Four lunches and four dinners• Return flights to Livingstone via Nairobi or Johannesburg,

returning from Cape Town, via Johannesburg or Amsterdam, and all regional flights as described in the itinerary



from £3,599

Fulfil a host of African dreams as you join this wonderful tour, crammed with extraordinary sights, some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and truly memorable moments. On this exciting, exclusive Small-Group Tour you’ll take in the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, spend a day in Botswana’s stunning Chobe National Park and Franschhoek, after flying to beautiful Cape Town, experience some of the most engaging sights and natural wonders of South Africa, including the verdant Cape Winelands, the plain of the Little Karoo and the exquisite Garden Route.

Available Oct 2019, Mar to May & Sep to Nov 2020



Personalise your holiday• Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise Day Four – from £89

Enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters, natural wonders and some extraordinary experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful corners.

Under African Skies – Victoria Falls to Cape Town

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Day One – Fly to Livingstone Fly overnight from the UK to Livingstone, close to the wondrous Victoria Falls, travelling via Nairobi or Johannesburg.

Day Two – Included Victoria Falls tour Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, where there’ll be the opportunity to rest and relax after the journey and to meet your fellow travellers. Enjoy a first glimpse of one of the seven natural wonders of the world on your included tour this afternoon. Over a mile wide, the cascades have the capacity to push over half a million cubic metres of water per minute over the basalt cliff into the Zambezi River Gorge, in a breathtaking cacophony of noise and – especially during the early spring – a towering plume of spray. At other times of year, the full extent of the great abyss can be seen when the river’s flow is not so great.

Day Three – Look for game in Chobe National Park Early this morning journey south into Botswana to enjoy a day in the stunning surroundings of the Chobe National Park, a vast area of swamp, floodplain and forest that is home to an astonishing array of wildlife and birds, including herds of elephants, hippos and giraffes. In the company of a knowledgeable guide, spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River, then after lunch at the Chobe Safari Lodge, enjoy an afternoon overland game drive through the park.

Day Four – A day of leisure Today is a free day, in which to relax at the hotel and perhaps to take part in a wide range of optional activities, from accompanied tours of the Falls, a fascinating close up look at the engineering marvel of the Victoria Falls Bridge that carries the railway across the gorge, to open‑topped bus tours. This evening, as a perfect end to your day, board a riverboat – the African Queen or African Princess – to enjoy an optional lazy sunset cruise along the languid Zambezi, sipping a cocktail on deck. As the light fades into the African night, the birds come home to roost and the wildlife on the river – perhaps hippos and crocodiles – settles down.

Day Five – Fly to Cape Town and transfer to the Cape Winelands Fly south to Cape Town, and upon arrival, meet your tour manager and make the short transfer into the beautiful, verdant Cape Winelands region, for a two‑night stay in a hotel overlooking the Stellenbosch mountains.

Chobe National Park

African Queen River Boat Cruise

Cape Town Cable Car


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Victoria Falls to Cape TownDay Six – Boschendal wine tasting and Stellenbosch After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll head to Franschhoek, and the 300‑year‑old farm at the heart of the Boschendal Wine Estate. Enjoy a cellar visit and wine‑tasting and time in the town, where designer elegance mixes with Victorian grandeur in a place first settled in 1688. Browse the array of antiques shops and boutique stores, before you return to Stellenbosch.

Here, a walking tour introduces the history of this delightful town and the array of delicious cuisine for which it is renowned. Enjoy the chance to sample local teas and a snack before returning to your hotel for a second evening.

Day Seven – Spot the Big Five Bidding farewell to the Winelands, you’ll head east on a scenic drive, stopping for wine tasting at the wonderful Van Loveren winery along the way. Arrive in the wonderful surroundings of the Garden Route Game Lodge, a privately operated game reserve at the gateway to the famous coast. During your stay, in the shadow of the Langeberg mountains, you’ll enjoy all the wonders of safari game drives to see the ‘Big Five’ of lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo, enjoy accommodation in comfortable lodges and typical African meals looking out over the reserve. Enjoy the first of the game drives this evening then enjoy a ‘sundowner’ round the authentic Boma (camp fire) before dinner is served.

Day Eight – Enjoy game drives and visit the reptile centre A second day at the Lodge begins with a pre‑breakfast game drive, and includes a visit to the fascinating Reptile Centre, free time to enjoy lunch (payable locally) and a siesta – perhaps by the pool – before a second evening game drive and dinner at the lodge.

Day Nine – Travel along the Garden Route to Knysna This morning you’ll journey along to the famously scenic Garden Route and Knysna, in the heart of this coastal wonder. Set on the banks of a beautiful lagoon, against a backdrop of wooded hills, Knynsa, with its Victorian and Georgian houses, brims with character and style. An included tour features a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, across the lagoon, and home to some 200 fish species and a rare species of seahorse. Enjoy a nature drive to Western Head for spectacular views, and lunch in the shade of milkwood trees. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10 – Visit the Little Karoo and Oudtshoorn, and enjoy an African Braai Today sees you travel over the scenic Outeniqua Mountain Pass to visit sun‑blessed Oudtshoorn, the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’, in the heart of the ‘Little Karoo’ plain.

The world’s strangest, largest and often most valuable bird has been farmed in Oudsthoorn for 130 years, first for its plumage – Edwardian

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Your HotelsDavid Livingstone Safari & Spa, Livingstone nights 2-4On the banks of the lush Zambezi River, this hotel is built in local style with the open‑air Kalai restaurant, a bar and the chance to watch a beautiful sunset with a drink at the Gwembe Terrace. There is also a spa and a pool. All rooms have a balcony, a mini‑bar and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Kleine Zalze Lodge, Stellenbosch nights 5-6This Dutch vernacular style lodge is surrounded by greenery and vineyards and is opposite the golf course. There is a pool and restaurant – both with stunning views – a bar and all en‑suite rooms have TV and tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia nights 7-8Against the backdrop of the Langeberg mountains, you’ll find a host of wildlife including the Big Five at this the family owned private game reserve. There is a restaurant and bar, pool and terrace as well as a spa. Rooms are air‑conditioned and have a balcony or patio, tea/coffee‑making facilities, fridge and microwave.

The Graywood Hotel, Knysna night 9A wooden lodge in the town centre, this hotel is close to shops and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool.

Swartberg Country Manor, Oudtshoorn night 10Simply relax on the terrace or enjoy a swim at this relaxing hotel, which sits at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains. The old tobacco‑sorting shed is now a stylish restaurant. Rooms are spread through the main, original farmhouse and some are in the grounds in Karoo‑style cottages. All have tea/coffee‑making facilities.

Arniston Spa Hotel, Arniston night 11Benefitting from an ocean setting, this charming hotel is surrounded by the turquoise blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful sand dunes and nature reserves. Facilities within the hotel include an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant.

Bantry Bay Suite Hotel, Cape Town nights 12-13The boutique hotel is situated in a prime seafront location, just minutes away from Queens and Saunders Rock Beach. Offering an intimate atmosphere, the hotel boasts a choice of two restaurants, one of which offers al fresco dining and spacious suite accommodation that come with kitchenette facilities.Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Hilton Cape Town.

farmers built handsome ‘Feather Palaces’ with the proceeds – and more recently for its high‑protein, low‑cholesterol meat, samples of which will be offered at lunchtime.

This afternoon, you’ll enjoy a breathtakingly scenic drive across the Swartberg Mountain Pass ending a wonderful day with a typical South African Braai (barbecue) in the mountains.

Day 11 – Cango Caves visit and stay in Arniston This morning first visit the world‑renowned Cango Caves, where vast limestone grottoes boast extraordinary calcium formations built up over thousands of years. Next, turn west once more and head back towards the sea, pausing to take in the views from Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost point, where there are regular sightings of whales and sharks, including Great Whites. Head along the coast to spend a night in the Indian Ocean fishing village of Arniston. This evening is spent enjoying dinner in the fisherman’s village – one of the highlights of the entire tour.

Day 12 – Visit to Hermanus and stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony Heading west once more, you’ll journey to Hermanus, famed whale‑watching centre, and after time to explore this delightful coastal town you’ll journey on to stunning Cape Town, pausing at Stony Point and its colony of penguins. It is difficult to overstate the romance and natural beauty of South Africa’s most visited city. Few places on Earth can boast such a stunning setting, nestled on a mountainous peninsular which leads to the Cape of Good Hope, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean, and with majestic Table Mountain rising in its midst.

This afternoon, enjoy an guided introduction to the beautiful city, including a walk through the Company Gardens and an unforgettable ascent of Table Mountain in a rotating cable car, turning in an unforgettable 360° panorama as it climbs to the 1,000‑metre high summit, with its stupendous views of the city and beyond.

This evening, after checking into your hotel, perhaps spend time in the redeveloped Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the city’s most popular attraction, with its complex of shops, theatres, bars and restaurants.

Day 13 – Explore the Cape Peninsula A last full day sees you depart on a fascinating included tour of the Cape Peninsula, including treacherous Cape Point, where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, Kirstenbosch, with its stunning botanical gardens, Hout Bay, where you might take an optional cruise to famous ‘Seal Island’, and – weather‑permitting – the breathtakingly scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most thrilling coastal roads. You’ll return to the hotel in the late afternoon for a last evening at leisure in Cape Town.

Day 14 – Fly back to the UK After a little more free time today – perhaps for last‑minute shopping along the Waterfront – transfer to the airport for the return overnight flight, via Amsterdam or Johannesburg, to the UK.

Day 15 – Arrive in the UK Arrive home this morning, at the end of a simply wonderful African adventure.


Cape Town

Oudsthoorn

Bantry Bay Suite Hotel

Arniston Spa Hotel

The Graywood Hotel


David Livingstone Safari & Spa


Tour Highlights & Inclusions• In the company of like-minded people, enjoy a perfect

introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating countries• Stay in famous Treetops game lodge • Enjoy three game drives in the Samburu National Reserve• Visit historic Nyahururu – formerly ‘Thompson Falls’• Journey through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru

National Park – giraffe and rhino sanctuary• Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha• Spend two nights – and enjoy three game drives – in the

famed Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the ‘Big Five’• Visit to a Maasai village• Overnight in Nairobi – Kenya’s engaging capital• Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation, in game

lodges on safari, with full-board arrangements on safari, bed and breakfast plus a farewell dinner in Nairobi, plus a night on the aircraft

• Return flights to Nairobi • Travel by six-seater safari minibuses and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by friendly, experienced drivers and

safari guides


from £2,399

Discover for yourself perhaps East Africa’s great natural wonderland, with visits to a quartet of protected national parks and reserves. You’ll stay overnight in famous Treetops and will have opportunities on a succession of unforgettable game drives to view some of the most extraordinary wildlife species on earth, and chances to meet some of its most fascinating peoples – as you journey through striking and dramatic scenery.

Day One – Travel to Kenya Fly overnight from the UK to Nairobi.

Day Two – Travel to Treetops lodge in Aberdare National Park Upon arrival, meet your driver/guide and head north in your safari vehicle, passing Thika, with its acres of ripening pineapples, and climb through the forested hills and on to the eastern fringes of the Aberdare National Park. Enjoy lunch and an overnight stay in famous Treetops, where the future Queen Elizabeth II learned of her father’s passing in 1952. Relax and unwind this afternoon at this unique place and enjoy the magical sight of the animals that come to the floodlit waterhole each night.

Day Three – Journey to Samburu National Reserve After breakfast, bid farewell to Treetops and drive to Samburu National Reserve, perhaps catching a glimpse of Mount Kenya, often shrouded in cloud. Journey into the high plain, with its grasslands dotted with market towns, cross the equator and take in the panorama of the Laikipia plateau, before dropping down onto the arid lowlands for a two‑night stay in the Samburu National Reserve.

On the banks of the Ewaso Ny’iro River, rugged Samburu is one of Kenya’s most peaceful and beautiful locations, home to elephant, cheetah, leopard, crocodile, reticulated giraffe, the long‑eared Grevy’s zebra, blue‑legged Somali ostrich and the ‘giraffe‑necked’ gerenuk gazelle.

After lunch, join your driver/guide for the first included game drive. Return to the lodge for, no doubt, a ‘sun‑downer’, followed by dinner.

Available Sep, Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, May to Jul, Sep to Nov 2020 Jan, Mar, May to Jul & Sep to Nov 2021



Enjoy unforgettable close-up encounters with wildlife, the scenic wonders of the forested highlands and the teeming plains of the Maasai Mara.

Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops

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Your HotelsDay Four – Enjoy game drives in Samburu Today is spent in the reserve. Choose morning and afternoon drives, returning for lunch, or spend the full day out, taking a packed lunch, before enjoying a second evening at Samburu.

Day Five – Travel through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park Journey, via Kenya’s highest town Nyahururu (formerly Thompson’s Falls, named for the nearby waterfall), and enjoy lunch at the Thomson Falls Lodge before descending into the Rift Valley.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive en‑route to Lake Nakuru National Park, a popular grazing ground for black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo, several gazelles and leopards. The lake is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with flamingos and pelicans, as well as fish eagles and herons amongst countless others.

Enjoy dinner and overnight in the Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day Six – Continue through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara Continue south, pausing at spectacular, freshwater Lake Naivasha, one‑time home of Born Free author Joy Adamson. Board a boat to cruise on the lake’s waters, home to wallowing hippos, and spot countless bird species as well as giraffe, zebra, waterbuck and wildebeest along the shore.

By early afternoon you will have entered the Maasai Mara, perhaps the world’s most famous protected game reserve, scene each year of the annual wildebeest migration and, thanks to a rigid conservation programme, a place where game might be seen in numbers little diminished from the pre‑hunting days of the 19th and early 20th centuries. For viewing giraffe, zebra, hippo, buffalo, elephant, ostrich, as well as lion, cheetah and leopard, the ‘Mara’ is an unparalleled corner of Africa, and your two‑night stay here should provide indelible memories.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

Day Seven – Game drives in the Maasai Mara Enjoy a last full day of game drives, whether you choose morning and afternoon safaris or spend all day in the reserve. During the day, you’ll visit a Maasai village, and will have the opportunity not only to buy a locally produced souvenir of your stay, but perhaps also to engage in conversation with the villagers. Enjoy a last dinner at the lodge.

Day Eight – Travel back to Nairobi Make the journey up out of the Rift Valley back to Nairobi. After a short visit to the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife’s engaging Giraffe Centre, with its protected Rothschild giraffes, enjoy a ‘farewell’ dinner at the famous Carnivore restaurant. Your last nights’ stay in Kenya is in the sumptuous five‑star, surroundings of the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, an historic Nairobi landmark.

Day Nine – Travel back to the UK After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight, arriving late this afternoon.

Treetops, Aberdare National Park night 2Built on stilts overlooking a watering hole, floodlit at night, Treetops is one of the world’s most celebrated game‑viewing locations. For the die‑hard wild‑life enthusiasts, staff can set up intercom buzzer alerts during the night whenever a wildlife spectacle is unfolding. Facilities include a restaurant and bar.

Samburu Lodge, Samburu National Reserve nights 3-4Set in the heart of pristine forest, next to the Ewaso Nyiro River with its wildlife viewing, the lodge offers two bars and a restaurant, an outdoor pool and rooms with balcony.

Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park night 5With comfortable accommodation in shaded garden lodges offering unforgettable views over the reserve, the lodge offers an outdoor pool, a cocktail bar and evening entertainment.

Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara National Reserve nights 6-7In the heart of the reserve, with accommodation in authentically styled bungalows within the grounds, facilities include a pool and ‘Hippo Bar’ overlooking a watering hole.

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi night 8This secluded, five‑star resort hotel, is set in a quiet location, perfect for unwinding after your safaris. The Fairmont offers pretty gardens, a pool, two restaurants, a bar and tea room.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Samburu Lodge

Treetops

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

Extend Your HolidayFour-night Mombasa beach extension from £449

Complete your Kenyan adventure with a relaxing, all‑inclusive stay at the popular, beachfront Voyager Resort hotel in North Mombasa. Set right on the edge of the Indian Ocean, with an infinity pool overlooking blue waters, the resort offers comfortable rooms, three restaurants and bars, and as well as the beach and pools, provides opportunities to indulge in water sports at an extra charge.

Voyager Resort Hotel



from £649

Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Stay in a traditional Moroccan Riad or a Riad hotel• Spend five nights in the beguiling, enthralling

city of Marrakesh• Enjoy a guided tour of Marrakesh• Experience the wonders of the Djemâa El Fna –

the ‘World’s Greatest Free Circus’• See the exquisite Saadian Tombs and dazzling Bahia Palace• Head into the foothills of the High Atlas on an included tour• Encounter Berber farmers and herdsmen• Optional tours and experiences, including a Moroccan

cookery course, will enhance the enjoyment of your stay• Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation in a typical Moroccan Riad (upgrade Riad Hotel available for a supplement)

• Return flights to Marrakesh• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Experience the magic and mystique of one of the most beguiling, most exciting and most enthralling cities on earth from your serene Riad base.

Available Nov & Dec 2019, Jan to Apr, Nov, Dec 2020 & Jan to Apr 2021

Fly direct from• Gatwick • Manchester • Stansted

Personalise your holiday• Authentic Moroccan Meal Day Three – from £47• Essaouira Day Four – from £79• Cookery Class Day Five – from £40• Berber Massage Day Five – from £47• 1001 Nights Evening Day Five – from £59

Join us for a few unforgettable days in a place, which though only a short hop from Europe, and despite all its modern day conveniences, remains a world away. Here, in Marrakesh and its surroundings, beneath the High Atlas mountains, you’ll be transported to another realm, to enjoy warm sunshine even in the depths of winter, and experience the colour and welcome of this vibrant melting pot. Stay in the tranquil setting of a traditional Riad, where life behind the closed walls offers a mini-oasis of calm surrounding a garden courtyard.

Day One – Fly to Morocco Fly to Marrakesh, meet your tour manager and transfer to your Riad. Rest and relax, and dependent upon your time of arrival, take in some of the atmosphere of the city this evening.

Day Two – Included Marrakesh Medina tour Join your guide for an unforgettable tour of the historic centre of incomparable Marrakesh, journeying back in time into the ancient Medina, the restored Old City surrounded by red ochre walls, centred on the great square of the Djemâa El Fna, and looked over by the great Almohad Koutoubia Minaret, the city’s most famous monument.

You’ll also visit the exquisite Saadian Tombs, the dazzling legacy of the Sultan Ahmed el Mansour and the Saadian dynasty. Close by, the Bahia Palace is the restored former home of the Grand Vizier Bou Ahmed, and perhaps the city’s most opulent building.

Enter the labyrinthine maze of narrow streets and alleyways that house the fabled souks, the truly fascinating collection of markets, all arranged by craft or trade, and a cacophony of sound and kaleidoscope of colour.

Your guide will introduce you to the centuries‑old ways of the souks, and you can look forward to returning to them under your own steam.

You’ll then return to the vast Djemâa El Fna, as it comes alive at the end of the day, changing into one of the world’s most colourful night markets, with countless stalls selling goods, foodstuffs and spices of every hue. The great square is also one of the world’s most fascinating free carnivals, a

Riads of Marrakesh & the Colours of Morocco


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mesmerising mix of snake‑charmers, acrobats and contortionists, monkey‑trainers, dancers and henna‑tattoo‑artists, and countless traditional storytellers engaging the crowds around them – all against the backdrop of troupes of musicians playing hypnotic, heady, rhythmical strains passed down through generations. The Djemâa is unfailingly exhausting, and no doubt you’ll want to view it all from the terrace of the famed Café de France or the aptly named Café du Grand Balcon.

At day’s end, spend time just soaking up the wonderful atmosphere, then return to the hotel with the sound of the Djemâa still ringing in your ears.

Day Three – Included Atlas Mountains Foothills tour and optional traditional meal Journey into the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, the beautiful region that is the favourite playground of Marrakshis, who flock to the valleys to escape the summer heat, and in winter to the peaks to indulge in the improbable pastime of skiing in Africa.

Leaving the city, it’s a short drive to the foothills of the Atlas, an area of streams and waterfalls, dotted with Berber villages and hamlets, home to the farmers and herdsmen whose lives have remained unchanged for centuries. You’ll stop at a Berber souk and enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

Return to Marrakesh this afternoon, perhaps to explore one of the city’s wonderful gardens, oases of green and cooling shade that include the Jardin Agdal and the Jardin Menara, both irrigated by waters fed from the distant Atlas by ancient underground channels, and the exquisite Jardin Marjorelle, pride of the late designer Yves St Laurent.

This evening, join the optional ‘Chaharamane’ meal of a traditional Moroccan Tagine menu and be royally entertained by folk musicians and dancers.

Day Four – At leisure, or optional day trip to Essaouira Today brings a chance to journey west across the plains on a tour to Atlantic resort Essaouira, with its white‑washed and blue‑shuttered houses, craftsmen’s workshops, galleries and sandy beach. Essaouira is a perfect ‘wandering around’ resort, whether for the views from the ramparts, around the harbour, or in the colourful souks of the town’s own Medina. Enjoy a dip in the ocean, perhaps a camel ride along the beach, and perhaps take lunch before you return to Marrakesh via the celebrated Val d’Argan winery, founded as recently as 1994, but steadily building a reputation. There’s another chance to enjoy the excitement of the Djemâa this evening.

Day Five – At leisure, or optional Moroccan cookery course, massage, and ‘1001 Nights’ evening Head back into the Medina for some final sightseeing, or indulge yourself in a choice of very special optional experiences, including the chance to take a Moroccan cookery course in the kitchens of the famed ‘La Maison Arabe’ Hotel, or to experience a rejuvenating Berber massage.

This evening, head back to the night markets or choose a 1001 Nights evening with music and a traditional meal amidst nomad tents.

Day Six – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to Marrakesh, returning to the airport for the flight home.

Traditional Riad, Marrakesh Bed & Breakfast Price from £649

Immerse yourself in the culture of Marrakesh by staying in a typical centrally‑located Riad, a traditional Moroccan house where private en‑suite rooms surround a garden courtyard. The emphasis is on traditional hospitality; breakfast is served with a smile and there are seating areas where you can relax with a refreshing mint tea. Although small and simple by nature, many have a small plunge pool and massages (extra charge) and most have Wi‑Fi.Please note: Your Riad details will be confirmed in your final travel documents.

Art Place Hotel & Ryad, Marrakesh HHHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £874

Choose this hotel for a Riad experience with the additional comfort of a boutique hotel. Centrally located, close to Djemâa El Fna square and within easy reach of the souks, the hotel has a restaurant that overlooks the square, a roof‑top pool and small gym. All 26 rooms have a mini‑bar, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, a TV and free Wi‑Fi.

Your Hotel Choices Traditional tagine Atlas Mountains

Art Place Hotel & Ryad courtyard

Djemâa El Fna Market at night


Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Discover the sights of Cairo and visit the astonishing

Egyptian Museum, with its relics of Tutankhamun• Gaze in awe at Giza’s fabled Pyramids and Sphinx• Join the optional excursion to ancient Alexandria• Fly to Luxor to board HS Radamis for a

seven-night Nile cruise• See the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, visit the Valley of

the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Horus temple at Edfu, as well as the ‘twin’ temple at Kom Ombo

• Visit the Aswan High Dam• Sail on a felucca round Kitchener Island• Take an optional excursion by coach to Abu Simbel• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in the

five-star Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Cairo, plus one lunch• Seven nights’ full-board accommodation aboard five-star

rated HS Radamis• Outbound flight to Cairo, returning from Luxor via Cairo,

and internal flights Cairo-Luxor• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced

tour manager


from £1,649

Catch your breath as you encounter the wondrous Pyramids at Giza and marvel at the collections of Cairo’s stunning Egyptian Museum, then gaze in awe as you cruise along the tranquil Nile, past riverbank scenes unchanged in centuries, visiting some of the most important relics of Ancient Egypt, as well as the truly phenomenal High Dam at Aswan. Opportunities to visit Alexandria and Abu Simbel on optional excursions complete the extraordinary, unforgettable experience.

Day One – Fly to Cairo Transfer on arrival to your five‑star hotel in the shadow of the Pyramids at Giza, for three nights.

Day Two – Included visits to the Pyramids and Cairo’s Egyptian Museum Enjoy a full day’s guided tour, which will include the Pyramids, the vast extraordinary monuments to the ancient Egyptians’ wealth and power watched over by the fabled Sphinx. The world’s oldest tourist attraction never fails to amaze and awe. Other highlights include, Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, with its fabulous treasures recovered from the tomb

of the Boy King Tutankhamun.

Please note that at some stage during 2019, the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, containing many treasures of Tutankhamun, is expected to open. The tour will be adjusted to include the new museum when it is opened to the public.

This evening, join the mystical optional ‘Sound and Light’ excursion, at the Pyramids, which tells the story of how they were built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt in 2611 BC, with a spectacular light show adding to the story‑telling.

Day Three – At leisure in Cairo, or optional tour to Alexandria Return for another exploration of Cairo’s treasures, or join today’s optional excursion to Alexandria, once the centre of the Hellenistic world, and now a bustling port‑city that preserves an air of nostalgia – in the traditional coffee houses and cafés – for the ‘Alex’ of old.

Visit the fascinating Graeco‑Roman Museum, explore Egypt’s only Roman amphitheatre, the eerie catacombs at Kom Ash‑Shuqqafa, the site of the fabled Pharos lighthouse that was one

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Personalise your holiday • Sound & Light Show Day Two – from £65• Alexandria (full day) Day Three – from £135• Abu Simbel by Road (full day) Day Eight –

from £125

Discover and explore, in comfort and style, the mysteries of antiquity and the eye-popping, jaw-dropping riches of the pharoahs.

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Five-Star Cruise HHHHH on board HS Radamis nights 4-10 Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you slowly drift along the famous River Nile in your well‑appointed floating home from home, the HS Radamis Nile II. This traditional Nile ship offers 75 cabins and suites with entertainment on board including themed ‘Egyptian’ nights, and a bar with nightly music.The large attractive sun deck with a swimming pool, has a pool bar and ample space to relax and take in the mesmerising scenery as it passes you by. Other amenities include the ‘Orangerie Restaurant’ which serves local and international cuisine, a library, a small fitness area and a bazaar.All cabins are well appointed and offer a comfortable stay. Each cabin is air conditioned and comes with a large panoramic window offering Nile views, a TV, mini‑bar, safe and private bathroom with bath and shower. Upgraded cabins located on higher decks are available at a supplement. See page 289 for further information. (see page 357).

Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Cairo nights 1-3Affording views of the one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ – the Pyramids at Giza, this modern hotel has attractive landscaped gardens and a large swimming pool. There is an array of cuisine at a choice of restaurants including a café, steakhouse, Italian and a choice of bars. Contemporary rooms have air conditioning, a bath, shower and a safe.

of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and see the Citadel of Quilt Bay – a 15th‑century fortress located on the coastline.

Day Four – Fly to Luxor and HS Radamis Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Luxor and board the magnificently appointed five‑star rated HS Radamis. After lunch, journey to the East Bank of the Nile to visit Luxor Temple, with its colonnades and courtyards, and the staggering Temple of Karnak, where the vast columns of the hypostyle hall dwarf awestruck visitors. Enjoy a first dinner aboard and moor overnight in Luxor.

Day Five – Included visit to the Valley of the Kings Cross to the West Bank where, in 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Caernarvon discovered the sand‑blocked entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun. You’ll also visit the temple of female Pharaoh Hatshepsut and gaze in awe at the twin ‘colossi’ of Memnon.

Return to HS Radamis for lunch and begin the journey south, cruising through scenes seemingly unchanged in centuries, with fishermen sailing traditional feluccas, and villagers washing their clothing in the river’s waters. Moor overnight in Edfu.

Day Six – Included temple visits and cruise to Aswan Visit the stunning Temple of Horus, before returning to the ship to cruise towards the riverside Temple at Kom Ombo, with its hypostyle halls, burial chambers and mummified crocodiles. You’ll visit the ‘twin’ temple of pharaohs Sobek and Haroeris, before cruising on to Aswan, where you will moor for three nights, giving you opportunity to explore this mesmerising city with its backdrop the Aga Khan’s great mausoleum.

Day Seven – Included visit to Aswan High Dam and felucca cruise Today you’ll visit the extraordinary dam, which holds back the waters of great Lake Nasser, and the granite quarries from where many of the ancient obelisks were fashioned. Take a motorboat ride across the Nile to the great Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, then this afternoon join the included tour, enjoying a felucca ride around mid‑stream Kitchener’s Island, with its botanical gardens.

Day Eight – At leisure in Aswan, or optional visit to Abu Simbel Explore some of the attractions of Aswan, perhaps visiting the Nubian Museum charting the history of one of Africa’s most ancient peoples, or wandering the colourful souks.

Alternatively, join an optional excursion – by coach – to remote Abu Simbel, where the temples of Ramses II and the goddess Hathor are carved out of the mountainside. Rediscovered in the early 19th Century, the temples and their relics are amongst Egypt’s greatest treasures.

Days 9 & 10 – Return to Luxor HS Radamis makes her lazy way north downriver once more, heading back past the sites at Kom Ombo and Edfu, and mooring for a last night in Luxor once again.

Take the opportunity to spend two days enjoying the tranquility of the ship, dipping in and out of the pool and making the most of the on‑board amenities as the stunning scenery passes gently by.

Day 11 – Fly back to the UK Bid farewell to the ship and transfer to the airport at Luxor for your return flight via Cairo.

Please note: The order of included day‑to‑day visits onboard the cruise is subject to change.

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Gaze in awe at some of the world’s most astonishing sights and rarest species, and discover vibrant, colourful cities.

Central & South America

Brazil, Argentina & Chile 320Argentina – Buenos Aires, Falls & Glaciers 322The Wonders of Chile 324Peru – Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu 326Costa Rica – Nature’s Paradise 328




Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Fly via São Paulo to unforgettable Rio de Janeiro for a

three-night stay• See the ‘World Wonder’ statue of Christ the Redeemer

on Corcovado • End a tour of Rio with a visit to Sugar Loaf mountain• Fly to majestic, magnificent Iguazú Falls – see the Brazilian

and Argentine sides• Spend three nights in gloriously elegant Buenos Aires• Explore the Argentine capital• Fly to famous wine-producing Mendoza and visit

two wineries• Enjoy an unforgettable day as you cross the Andes to

Chilean capital Santiago• Experience ‘Santiago as a Native’ on a fascinating tour• Spend a day on the Pacific Ocean shores, discovering

UNESCO-listed Valparaiso and ‘Garden City’ Viña del Mar• 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast hotel

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Three lunches• Return flights via São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, returning from

Santiago via São Paulo, and internal flights as described in the itinerary



from £3,749

Discover a trio of remarkable, contrasting cities on included tours, gaze in awe at Iguazú’s plunging waters, savour some of the continent’s finest wines, taste fine food and experience jaw-dropping Andean scenery on this perfect introduction to South America. On a journey that takes in both South Atlantic and Pacific shores, fill each day with astonishing new sights, thrilling, unforgettable wonders and the verve and vibrancy of some of the world’s most colourful nations.

Day One – Overnight to Rio de Janeiro Fly via São Paulo to Rio.

Day Two – Rest and relax Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Rest and relax, perhaps dining in this evening.

Day Three – Included Rio sightseeing tour Begin your South American adventure with an excursion to ‘Wonder of the World’ Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Drive through lush suburbs to the Cosmo Velho cog‑railway station and journey up to the giant figure, with its outstretched arms, then take the lift or escalator – or make the stiff walk – to the viewpoint. Return to ‘Rio’ via the famous beach districts of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.

Day Four – Included Rio sightseeing and Sugar Loaf Mountain Enjoy another included tour that, as well as introducing downtown Rio includes the spectacular 360º views from ‘Sugar Loaf’ Mountain. This evening, perhaps take in an effervescent Samba show. Day Five – Fly to Iguazu Falls Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the world famous cascades at the meeting point of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Travel by coach through the lush foliage, and enjoy a night at your resort hotel on the Argentinian side of the falls. Day Six – Included tour of Iguazu Waterfalls National Park and fly to Buenos Aires Discover the Argentine‑side, protected wildlife refuge. Enjoy a fascinating guided walk and train ride to the

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Experience the man-made and natural wonders of glorious South America, including astonishing Iguazú Falls and the towering Andes.

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Extend Your HolidayThree-night Atacama Desert extension from £1,259 Witness the Atacama Salt Flats, sweeping sand dunes, pink flamingos and some incredible geysers that make up one of the world’s most fascinating landscapes.

Three-night Patagonia extension from £1,489See soaring mountain ranges, unique wildlife including guanacos, blue shimmering lakes and the stunning Grey glacier in UNESCO‑listed Torres del Paine National Park. A cruise visiting Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, where you will witness their majestic rock formations, completes your Patagonia adventure.

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Your HotelsWindsor Excelsior Hotel, Rio de Janeiro nights 2-4Boasting an enviable setting overlooking the iconic Copacabana Beach, this modern hotel boasts a range of facilities including a stunning roof‑top swimming pool. Dining options include a restaurant, two bars including a pool bar.

Amerian Portal del Iguazú, Iguazú Falls night 5Set in stunning surroundings in the midst of the national park, overlooking the Iguazú River, this hotel offers an array of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. Dining options include an outdoor barbecue restaurant.

Kenton Palace, Buenos Aires nights 6-8A short walk to the Plaza de Mayo with a wide choice of restaurants and cafés close by. The hotel’s interior has a classic yet sophisticated décor. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant.

NH Mendoza Cordillera, Mendoza nights 9-10This modern hotel is located in the city’s historic centre just a short walk from Independence Square. The hotel benefits from a restaurant, bar and a small outdoor pool.

Atton El Bosque Hotel, Santiago nights 11-13This stylish hotel is located in the El Golf district with a wide range of restaurants, the metro and a shopping mall close by. The indoor pool offers spectacular views of the city’s skyline and there is also a bar, restaurant and café.

Devil’s Throat falls, before transferring to the airport for the short flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, meet your Argentinian tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Day Seven – Included Buenos Aires sightseeing Enjoy a guided introduction to ‘B A’, taking in Plaza de Mayo’s parliament buildings, the ‘Tango’ district of San Telmo, the famously colourful La Boca district, the chic Puerto Madero riverside area and La Recoleta, the capital’s most elegant neighbourhood. Return to the hotel at the end of a wonderful day.

Day Eight – Free day, or optional Gaucho Culture excursion Discover more of enthralling ‘B A’, or take the exciting optional excursion into the pampas grassland, to a typical estancia ranch, learning about the gaucho culture and enjoying a traditional barbecue.

This evening, crown your ‘B A’ stay by taking the optional experience of an authentic Tango Show at famous La Ventana.

Day Nine – Fly to Mendoza Stunning Mendoza is one of South America’s most beautiful cities, at the heart of Argentina’s celebrated wine‑producing region. Transfer to your hotel for two nights.

Day 10 – Included vineyard visit Get to know Mendoza’s elegant plazas and wide boulevards, and on an included tour to the surrounding vineyards, visit two of the region’s most famous wineries. Enjoy tasting – and perhaps buying – some samples to bring home, and enjoy some regional food.

Day 11 – Across the Andes to Santiago, Chile On one of the tour’s most extraordinary and unforgettable days, make a very early start, boarding the coach for the journey from Mendoza, across the high Andes, crossing over the border to Chile, before descending past the famous, natural Inca Bridge to Chilean capital Santiago, for a final three‑night stay. Settle into your hotel after the amazing journey.

Day 12 – Included Santiago sightseeing Enjoy a very special introductory tour of this cosmopolitan city ‘as a native’, taking the metro in the company of your guide to the Barrio Centro, a walkabout grid of shopping streets, grand neo‑classical architecture, bars and cafés. Enjoy lunch with locals in a restaurant at the Central Market, and explore Bohemian Barrio Bellavista with its pubs and restaurants. End a memorable tour by taking the funicular to Cerro San Cristobal, with its spectacular views. Day 13 – Included tour to Casablanca and Valparaiso Re‑board the coach to make the short journey to the Pacific shores, enjoying en‑route wine‑tasting in pretty Casablanca. Explore picturesque, UNESCO‑listed Valparaiso, where colourful houses are built upon the steep hillsides, many parts reached by a series of funiculars, and take in ‘Garden City’ Viña del Mar, with its beautiful beaches, before returning to Santiago for a last evening.

Day 14 – Begin your journey home Transfer to the airport to begin the overnight return journey, via São Paulo.

Day 15 – Arrive back in the UK Early morning arrival.

Amerian Portal del Iguazú

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Fly to majestic, magnificent Iguazú Falls • Fly to cultured, colourful Salta, gateway to Argentina’s

Andean northwest• Shield your eyes from the brightness of the incredible

Salinas Grandes salt flats• Visit Purmamarca’s adobe village, beneath Seven

Colours Mountain• Drive the high plain Quebrada de Humahuaca road • Fly to El Calafate, gateway to the wonders of Patagonia• Journey to view the extraordinary Perito Moreno Glacier• Spend two nights in gloriously elegant Buenos Aires• Explore the Argentine capital on an included tour• Enjoy dinner and a traditional, sultry Tango show • 10 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Return flights to Iguazú Falls, returning from Buenos Aires

via Madrid, with internal flights from Iguazú Falls to Salta, Salta to El Calafate and El Calafate to Buenos Aires


Available Sep 2020, Feb, Apr & Sep 2021

Fly from• Gatwick


Beginning with majestic, jaw-dropping Iguazú, you’ll then fly to Argentina’s sun-baked northwest, where the high Puna plains meet the Andean desert, and the red-rock landscape is dotted with traditional adobe towns and villages. In startling contrast, head south to raw, windblown Patagonia, with glacier wonders, and end an unforgettable tour in sophisticated, elegant ‘B. A.’. This is magnificent Argentina, showcased in all its magical glory, and brought spectacularly to life on this extraordinary South American adventure.

Day One – Overnight flight Fly via Madrid, to Argentina.

Day Two – Arrival in Iguazú Falls Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel, where amenities include a pool and a roof‑top terrace. Perhaps dine in this evening.

Day Three – Explore the Argentine side of the Falls Discover Iguazú’s plunging cascades, which must be seen to be believed. Begin in the UNESCO‑listed national park, a protected refuge, and enjoy a choice of fascinating guided walks and the train ride to the famous Devil’s Throat,

the most spectacular of the torrents. Spend a second evening at the hotel.

Day Four – The Brazilian side of the Falls See the cascades from a different perspective, at a point where pathways lead through lush foliage nurtured by the constant spray, walking over the footbridge to see a panorama of plunging cataracts, and taking the panoramic lift, before returning to the hotel.

Day Five – Journey to Salta After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the two‑hour flight west to Salta. Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your four‑star hotel. Rest and relax, and catch a first glimpse of the sophisticated, Spanish colonial city that is gateway to the high Puna plains, the northwest’s fertile valleys and the towering Andes.

Experience eye-popping natural wonders, including Iguazú Falls, the high Andean plain, pristine glaciers, and elegant Buenos Aires.

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Extend Your HolidayThree-night Rio de Janeiro extension from £1,249Continue your South American adventure by flying to Brazil and pulsating, colourful Rio. Enjoy an excursion to a world wonder, the Christ the Redeemer statue set atop Corcovado Mountain, driving through lush suburbs to the Cosmo Velho cog‑railway station and journeying up to the giant figure, before heading back into the city via the famous beach districts of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Enjoy another included tour that as well as introducing downtown Rio, includes a cable‑car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain, from which the views are simply unforgettable.Rio de Janeiro

Your HotelsDay Six – Drive to Purmamarca and the Salinas Grandes salt flats On an astonishingly scenic day, drive on the high‑altitude road to the Quebrada de Humahuaca valley, passing spectacular red‑rock formations, towering outcrops and ancient villages. Overnight in colourful Purmamarca, beneath the multi‑hued ‘Seven Colours Hill’. This afternoon, drive up the sensational Cuesta de Lipán road, which snakes its way to over 13,000 feet, before descending to the dazzling Salinas Grandes salt flats, where sunglasses are a must.

Day Seven – Humahuaca and return to Salta After a relaxing morning, drive to ancient Humahuaca, with its colourful market. Passing through other indigenous settlements, you’ll spend another night in Salta, perhaps exploring the colonial town, with its Andalusian‑style houses, a pink‑hued cathedral and flower‑decked balconies, and dining at your leisure.

Day Eight - Fly to Patagonia A day of extreme contrasts begins as you leave the desert and fly, via Buenos Aires, to Southern Patagonia and El Calafate, gateway to the UNESCO‑listed Los Glaciares National Park. Prepare for a change in temperature, but not in the level of scenic excitement. Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your spa hotel, at the edge of the Patagonian steppe, to relax.

Day Nine – Journey to the Perito Moreno Glacier Head south, past Lake Argentino, with its towering backdrop, across the yellow steppe, towards greener vegetation and an eventual dramatic first sighting of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier, its wall of ice reaching down to just 200 metres above sea level. Enjoy several different viewpoints, including from a system of walkways, of this extraordinary work of nature, from which periodically great pieces ‘calve’, creaking then crashing into the pure waters.

Return to El Calafate for a second Patagonian evening.

Day 10 – Fly to Buenos Aires After a morning in El Calafate, an almost incongruously colourful and well‑appointed outpost, board the return flight to sparkling Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in the elegant city.

Day 11 – Exploring Buenos Aires Enjoy a guided introduction to ‘B.A.’, taking in historic Plaza de Mayo and pink‑hued Casa Rosada. The city’s colourful barrios, including the ‘Tango’ district of San Telmo, the famously colourful La Boca district – home to the fervently supported Boca Juniors football team – the chic Puerto Madero riverside area and La Recoleta, the capital’s most elegant neighbourhood and final resting place of Eva Perón, are all brought to life. Return to the hotel, and this evening, crown your stay with the included experience of an authentic Tango Show at famous La Ventana, accompanied by dinner and fine Argentine wine.

Day 12 – Fly back to the UK After breakfast, bid farewell to your Argentine hosts and transfer to the airport to begin the return journey, via Madrid and an overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 13 – Arrive home Arrive back in the UK at the end of a marvellous South American adventure.

Amerian Portal del Iguazú Hotel, Iguazú Falls nights 2-4Set in stunning surroundings with a roof‑top terrace that offers a view overlooking the Iguazú River, this hotel offers an array of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. A variety of dining options includes an outdoor barbecue restaurant.

Design Suites Hotel, Salta nights 5 & 7Located in the historic centre of Salta, this sleek hotel features a roof‑top heated swimming pool, restaurant, spa and full gym facilities. The stylish rooms offer modern furniture and plenty of natural light, as well as free Wi‑Fi and a mini‑bar.

Hotel Manantial del Silencio, Purmamarca night 6At the foot of the majestic Hill of Seven Colours, and within easy distance of the town centre, this hotel has a large garden with pool, a spa and restaurant. Bright rooms boast either mountain or garden views.

Hotel Imago, El Calafate nights 8-9Offering plush accommodation just 750 yards from Lake Argentino, and close to the Patagonian outpost’s many amenities, this hotel has an indoor pool, a spa, gym, restaurant where buffet breakfast is served, and a bar. Rooms feature a TV and a mini‑bar.

Kenton Palace, Buenos Aires nights 10-11A short walk to the Plaza de Mayo, with a wide choice of restaurants and cafés close by, this classic, sophisticated city centre hotel is a perfect base for your short stay. Amenities include an indoor pool, a spa and a restaurant, and comfortable, air‑conditioned rooms, come with a TV and free Wi‑Fi.

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The Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

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Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Spend two nights in UNESCO-listed Valparaiso• Visit ‘Garden City’ Viña del Mar and the wine-producing

Casablanca Valley • Fly to Punta Arenas, at South America’s southern tip• Cruise to the majestic Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers• Discover the Milodón Cave and the breathtaking Torres del

Paine National Park• Explore Puerto Montt, in the shadow of a snow-capped

volcano• Spend two nights in Lake District gateway Puerto Varas• Discover the Petrohué River Falls, beneath conical Orsorno• Spend a day on magical Chiloé Island, with its wooden

churches and seafaring legends• Fly north to San Pedro de Atacama, in Chile’s ‘perfect

desert’• Experience El Tatio’s fumaroles and spouting geysers, and

the other-worldly Valley of the Moon• Spend a last night in colourful Chilean capital Santiago• Experience the colourful city on an included tour• 11 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft• Four lunches and two dinners• Return flights to Santiago via São Paulo and internal flights

from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt to Santiago, Santiago to Calama and Calama to Santiago

• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly,

experienced tour manager


from £4,695

Available Sep 2020, Feb, Apr & Sep 2021



Fascinating, intoxicating, awe-inspiring Chile has it all. From frozen glacial fields at the southern edge of the world, to its driest desert, from pristine, azure lakes to towering Andean peaks – home to soaring condors and llama-like guanacos – and from verdant, fertile valleys covered in ripening vineyards, to exciting, colourful cities teeming with exuberant life. This very special tour is the perfect introduction to the fascinating, ribbon-thin country that stretches half the length of South America.

Day One – Fly overnight to Santiago de Chile Head across the Atlantic and over the Andes to the Chilean capital.

Day Two – Transfer to port city Valparaiso Meet your tour manager and make the short journey to Valparaiso, where colourful houses cling to steep hillsides, reached by funicular railways. Enjoy a short introductory tour and transfer to your hotel for a two‑night stay. Dinner is served this evening.

Day Three – Included visits to Viña del Mar and a wine-tasting Visit beautiful ‘Garden City’ Viña del Mar, and head into the wine‑producing Casablanca Valley to visit a vineyard for a tasting. Spend the evening

at leisure.

Day Four – Fly to Punta Arenas and travel to Puerto Natales Fly south from Santiago to Southern Patagonia’s Punta Arenas, ‘edge of the world’ outpost and fascinating mix of rugged, windswept and weather‑beaten, and ultra‑modern. Head north to Puerto Natales, in its fjord‑side setting, for a three‑night stay.

Day Five – Boat trip to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Board a boat early this morning for the cruise through the scenic Señoret Channel to the Balmaceda Glacier beneath its mountain peak. Spot birdlife and sea lions, and make a short hike to the foot of the Serrano Glacier, before enjoying a traditional Patagonian lunch and making the return journey.

See and experience natural wonders on the grandest of scales, and visit colourful outposts and thriving, cultured cities.

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Your HotelsDay Six – Included visits to the Milodón Cave and Torres del Paine National Park Cross the Patagonian steppe towards the mountain paradise of the Torres del Paine National Park, where jagged peaks frame glaciers, rivers and pristine lakes. Herds of guanacos – wild llamas – roam the foothills surrounding Grey Lake, beyond which is distant Grey Glacier. Call at the extraordinary Milodón Cave, former refuge to the now‑extinct giant sloth. Return to Puerto Natales after a spectacular day, which includes lunch.

Day Seven – Over the Icefield to lakeside Puerto Varas After a very early start fly back from Punta Arenas over the Patagonian Icefield to fast‑growing fishing centre Puerto Montt, gateway to Northern Patagonia’s Lakes Region, where pink‑hued ‘City of Roses’ Puerto Varas sits beside Lake Llanquihue. Enjoy a tour of bustling Puerto Montt, and visit nearby Angelemó, with its fish market and shore‑side restaurants. This afternoon, journey around the lake’s shores to Petrohué Falls, which tumble down across lava spewed by towering Mount Orsono.

Day Eight – A day on Chiloé – sea-faring island Explore the lush, windswept paradise of rolling, forested hills dotted with remote outposts that is Chiloé, with its rich nautical heritage and unique wooden churches, some UNESCO‑listed, in the shape of ships. See villages of stilt houses, where colourful markets peddle handcrafted wares. Lunch is included today.

Day Nine – Journey to the Atacama Desert Fly north, via Santiago, to Calama, and travel on to San Pedro de Atacama, the dusty, sun‑baked gateway to the wonders of the fabled Atacama Desert. Enjoy your first desert sunset.

Day Ten – The lagoons of Atacama Explore the extraordinary landscape of the world’s driest corner, with its vast salt flats, red‑rock outcrops, canyons and thermal lakes. Drive onto the high Andean plateau to the lagoons of Miscanti and Meñiques, meet locals as you enjoy lunch in remote village Socaire, and in Toconao, where houses are fashioned from volcanic rock. Return to San Pedro for the evening.

Day 11 – Geysers, hot springs, and the Valley of the Moon Make an early morning journey to the geysers of El Tatio, at 4,300 metres, the world’s highest. There will also be an opportunity today to bathe in Puritama’s hot springs, before a visit to the barren Valley of the Moon at sunset.

Day 12 – Fly back to Santiago for an included tour Journey back to the Chilean capital and enjoy a guided introduction taking in the major sights, including the Barrio Centro and Spanish colonial Plaza de Armas, grand Avenida General O’Higgins, the walkabout shopping streets and neo‑classical architecture. Perhaps enjoy lunch at the Central Market, explore Bohemian Barrio Bellavista, and take in the view of the city and spectacular Andes from Cerro San Cristobal, before a last Chilean evening.

Day 13 – Transfer to the airport for the return flight Bid farewell to your Chilean hosts and begin the return overnight transatlantic flight via São Paulo.

Day 14 – Arrive back in the UK Arrive home this morning, at the end of a wonderful South American adventure.

Hotel Diego de Almagro, Valparaiso nights 2-3Situated in the heart of Valparaiso’s bustling business district, on the ocean front, this hotel boasts an indoor pool and restaurant. Air‑conditioned rooms offer a hairdryer, a safe, a mini‑bar and TV.

Martin Gusinde, Puerto Natales nights 4-6This traditional hotel in Puerto Natales, is located five minutes from Plaza de Armas and is in front of the Casino. It offers a bar and restaurant, modern rooms, all of them heated, come with a private bathroom, TV and a safe.

Park Inn, Puerto Varas nights 7-8This hotel is in a residential area on a hill, offering panoramic views of the city and Lake Llanquihue. It features a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool, with free Wi‑Fi in public areas. All rooms have a mini‑bar, TV, and a safe.

La Casa de Don Tomas, San Pedro de Atacama nights 9-11In the heart of the pre‑Hispanic town of San Pedro de Atacama, this hotel is built in the architectural style of Atacama. It features cosy lounges decorated in rustic‑style and all rooms have a private bathroom and electric heating. There is an outdoor pool and terrace.

Hotel Providencia, Santiago night 12Set in the heart of Santiago’s Providencia district, this hotel offers tastefully furnished, spacious, modern, air‑conditioned rooms with a TV. There is a restaurant, bar, lounge, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, plus free Wi‑Fi in public areas.

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Easter Island

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Valparaiso Torres del Paine

Extend Your HolidayFour-night Easter Island extension from £1,549Fly from Santiago to Easter Island, located 3,686 kilometres off the coast of Chile in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, and home to the famous stone ‘moai’, monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people. Easter Island is one of the most isolated and enigmatic destinations on the planet. Learn about the island’s mysteries from your local guide and enjoy ample time to explore its incredible beauty for yourself. Return to Santiago for your last night.

Easter Island


Small-Group Tour

Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Enjoy the company of like-minded travellers as you

uncover the secrets of one of South America’s most colourful countries

• Tour Lima, the ‘City of Kings’ and Peru’s capital• Discover beautiful Arequipa and Monasterio Santa Catalina • Spend a day in awe-inspiring Colca Canyon• Enjoy a Lake Titicaca cruise to the Uros Islands and Taquile• Visit Cuzco – a remarkable living citadel• Experience a visit to a local community to learn how they

make ceramics, coffee and chocolate • Visit the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo• An unforgettable journey, including narrow gauge train ride,

to Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas• 11 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Seven lunches and two dinners including a special

‘farewell’ dinner• Return scheduled flights to Lima, via Amsterdam and

internal flights from Lima to Arequipa, and from Cuzco to Lima

• Coach and rail travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced

tour manager


from £3,099

Begin this extraordinary Small-Group Tour in colonial Lima, Peru’s cultural, culinary and colourfully modern capital. Be dazzled by ‘white city’ Arequipa and its volcanoes and canyons, and stay on Titicaca’s shores, bathed in the extraordinary clear light of the high Andes. Then travel north – and back in time – to the magical city of Cuzco, capital of the Inca civilisation, and crown an unforgettable trip with a visit to fabled ‘Lost City’ Machu Picchu.

Day One – Fly to Peru Fly to Lima. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel.

Day Two – Lima guided city tour A guided intorduction brings to life the UNESCO‑listed Peruvian capital, with its vast Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas with its grand Presidential Palace, and stunning Baroque cathedral.

This evening, choose from a vast selection of dining opportunities in what is renowned as one of South America’s culinary meccas.

Day Three – Fly to Arequipa Fly to beautiful Arequipa, in its dramatic setting in the heart of a volcanic landscape. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city, with its elegant main Plaza de Armas square, and the great cathedral. You’ll also visit the extraordinary Monasterio Santa Catalina, learning about the strange goings‑on amongst the 500 or so

nuns who once lived within its walls.

Day Four – Included Aguada Blanca National Reserve tour Early this morning, journey up through the startling, scenic landscape of the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with its herds of vicuñas and alpacas, farmed for their fine wool, and the Inca terraces that are still worked today, to the immense Colca Canyon, where you will stay overnight.

Day Five – Journey to Lake Titicaca Make an early start this morning and drive to the spectacular viewpoint of Cruz del Condor,

Available Oct 2019, Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020, Mar, May, Sep & Oct 2021

Fly from• Gatwick • Heathrow


Personalise your holiday• Return to Machu Picchu (half day) Day 11

– from £104

Join us to unveil South America’s most fascinating, colourful and cosmopolitan country, and marvel at the treasures of the Incas.

Peru – Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu

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Extend Your HolidayThree-night Amazon extension from £999Stay at the Eco Friendly Refugio Amazonas, set in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve. The hotel is surrounded by its own 200‑hectare private reserve providing an ‘at‑one‑with‑nature’ experience. The price includes internal flights and all transfers, meals on a full‑board basis and daily guided activities with the hotel’s guides sharing their exceptional local knowledge of the wildlife and flora.

Your HotelsLa Hacienda Miraflores, Lima nights 1-2 Located in the heart of Lima’s Miraflores district, this hotel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The hotel’s décor mixes Peruvian traditions with an international style.

La Maison D’Elise, Arequipa night 3A charming, quaint hotel is a 10‑minute walk from the centre of Arequipa. This hotel is decorated in a traditional style, and has beautiful gardens, a small outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant.

Casa Andina, Colca night 4This rustic hotel has a restaurant and cabin‑style guest accommodation. Each room has private facilities and a shower. The nearby town of Chivay is within strolling distance.

Xima, Puno nights 5-6A short drive from the centre of Puno, this modern hotel offers views of Lake Titicaca. Boasting pretty gardens, the hotel offers a spa and a restaurant.

San Agustin Internacional, Cuzco nights 7-8 & 11In the heart of Cuzco, this modern hotel offers a Mediterranean feel, with a well‑lit communal area filled with lush greenery. Facilities include a restaurant and bar.

Hotel Casona Yucay, Sacred Valley night 9The hotel stands in attractive, spacious grounds surrounded by mountains, and boasts a restaurant and bar.

Casa Andina Standard, Machu Picchu night 10This modern hotel is located right beside the train station and local markets. It has a restaurant and a bar and all the contemporary rooms offer a TV and free Wi‑Fi.

Condor Cross, where high above you may be lucky to catch sight of the world’s largest birds in flight. Continue the scenic journey to Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable body of water. Enjoy a two‑night stay in the colourful town of Puno.

Day Six – Included Lake Titicaca cruise Explore the waters of the lake, birthplace of Inca mythology, as you travel by boat to the floating‑island homes of the Uros people, stepping ‘aboard’ their man‑made islands, built with tightly bound reeds, to learn about how they try to maintain their traditions and way of life. Cruise to Taquile Island, where a fairly strenuous walk inland is rewarded with a visit to local craft shops and the opportunity to learn more about the lake.

Day Seven – Through the Andes to Cuzco Journey through the Andean highlands and the Altiplano plateau to Cuzco, for a two‑night stay in the ‘archaeological capital of South America’.

Day Eight – Included Cuzco guided tour This morning visit local communities where agriculture and livestock are the main source of incomes, as well as guinea pig breeding, beekeeping, ceramics, coffee, and handmade chocolates. Learn the processes involved with hands‑on activities.

This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco that will bring to life the city’s fascinating history and most important landmarks, including the Santo Domingo monastery, built on the site of the Inca ‘Temple of the Sun’, and the magnificent Cathedral and the elegant Plaza de Armas.

Day Nine – Included Ollantaytambo day trip Today sees you journey into the fabled Sacred Valley of the Incas, for an overnight stay where highlights will include a visit to the Awanacancha textile centre, which preserves Incan art and fabric dyeing techniques, Pisac, with its substantial Inca ruins and colourful market, and Ollantytambo, home to the remains of a monumental Inca fortress.

Day 10 – Included Machu Picchu guided tour Whatever has gone before, today’s journey to the fabled ‘Lost City of the Incas’ will live longest in the memory, as you travel by narrow‑gauge railway to the spa town of Aguas Calientes, then on by bus to breath‑taking Machu Picchu. On arrival, your guide will introduce the layout of the original citadel, after which you are free to wander around the site. Machu Picchu, with its Royal Tomb, Temple of the Sun, Priest’s House, Temple of the Three Windows and Sunken Plaza, all magnificently set in the heart of the Andes, is simply one of the modern ‘Seven Wonders of the World’.

At day’s end, you’ll make the short journey back to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay.

Day 11 – At leisure, or optional Machu Picchu morning visit Rise early for the unforgettable sight of sunrise over the citadel, before an optional excursion provides the opportunity to pay a second visit to Machu Picchu, with the chance to explore the site before the bulk of visitors arrive. At the end of a truly memorable few days, you’ll return to Cuzco by train to enjoy a ‘farewell’ dinner.

Day 12 – Fly back to the UK Journey to Cuzco Airport for the flight to Lima, and onward overnight flight home.

Day 13 – Arrive back in the UK Arrive home today after an extraordinary Peruvian adventure.

San Agustin

La Maison D’Elise

La Hacienda Miraflores

Peruvian Weaver Machu Picchu

Colca Canyon

Floating Islands of Uros

Hotel Refugio Amazonas


Tour Highlights & Inclusions• Fly to cosmopolitan San José, the Costa Rican capital• Journey through rainforest by boat to Tortuguero

National Park • Encounter Tortuguero’s wildlife from Mawamba Lodge• Late-summer visitors might see Green Turtles nesting • Enjoy dinner on a floating restaurant• Journey back through the jungle to La Fortuna, close to

Arenal’s ‘perfect’ volcano• Visit Eco Termales hot springs• Enjoy a Rainforest Chocolate tour• Journey along the ‘Highway to Heaven’ to Monteverde

Cloud Forest Reserve • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast

accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft• Four lunches and three dinners including the floating

restaurant dinner in Tortuguero• Return scheduled flights to San José• Coach travel and transfers throughout• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager


from £1,999

Discover and explore one of the world’s most breathtaking natural treasure troves, in its setting between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Encounter spectacular birdlife, including the vibrant quetzal, as well as three-toed sloths, monkeys and caimans, and in addition to a stay in the heart of a national park, take in the famous Arenal volcano and explore the canopy of the majestic Cloud Forest, on what is less a tour, and more a truly unforgettable experience.

Day One – Fly to Costa Rica Fly from the UK to San José, the friendly, cosmopolitan capital of Costa Rica. Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day Two – Travel from San Jose to Tortuguero Make a very early start, boarding the coach to head east through the spectacular Braulio Carrillo National Park, towards the Caribbean Sea. After an en‑route stop for breakfast you’ll arrive at the pier in Caño Blanco or Pavona, to board a canal boat for the last part of the journey to the very edge of the Caribbean Sea. Here you’ll spend two nights in the fiercely protected Tortuguero National Park, a ribbon of thick rainforest criss‑crossed by canals and waterways, and home to an amazing diversity of bird and

wildlife. You’ll spend the next two nights in the heart of this exotic paradise, in the Mawamba Lodge. Settle into your surroundings, which include colourful butterfly gardens, frog and iguana gardens, walking trails and a swimming pool.

Day Three – Included and optional Tortuguero wildlife tours Wake early to enjoy an optional morning boat tour to witness the beauty of the park as the wildlife comes alive as a new day begins. Your tour, accompanied by an expert guide, will take you through the backwater canals offering great opportunities for wildlife sightings. After breakfast enjoy

Available Nov 2019, Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov 2020, Jan, Mar, Sep & Nov 2021

Fly direct from• Gatwick


Personalise your holiday• Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour Day Three –

from £32• Forest Canopy Zipline Day Seven – from £62

Experience eco-friendly wildlife encounters and some of the world’s most colourful birdlife, on a ‘journey beyond the senses’.

Costa Rica – Nature’s Paradise

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Your HotelsHoliday Inn Aurola, San José night 1This modern, centrally located, air‑conditioned hotel has three restaurants, including the 17th‑floor Mirador, with views out over the city, a bar, indoor pool, gym and spa facilities, and well‑appointed rooms with TV and coffee‑making facilities.

Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero nights 2-3In the exotic Caribbean rainforest in a car‑free location, the lodge is the perfect base from which to explore Tortuguero’s wonders. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a café with Wi‑Fi access, private trails, wildlife gardens and a unique floating restaurant. Garden view rooms have a ceiling fan and safe.

Magic Mountain Hotel, La Fortuna nights 4-5Set just three kilometres from downtown, with spectacular views of the volcano’s perfect cone, this hotel offers air‑conditioned rooms with a TV, coffee‑maker and has a restaurant, bar, pool, whirlpool and small spa.Please note: On selected departures you will stay at the Volcano Lodge.

El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde nights 6-7Affording a breathtaking setting in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest, the hotel is surrounded by acres of rolling hills and pretty gardens. The hotel has a whole host of leisure amenities and two indoor swimming pools. Other activities available include star gazing and hiking trails. There is a choice of two restaurants including a fine dining restaurant which affords stunning views across the resort.

an included full day tour of the park, by land and canal boat tour where you might be lucky enough to see land turtles, monkeys and languid manatees, as well as sloths, caimans and crocodiles, some 375 bird species and countless tree and plant species – Tortuguero is a natural wonderland. Complete your stay in this amazing place with dinner on the lodge’s ‘floating restaurant’ this evening.

Day Four – Included hot springs visit Bidding farewell to Tortuguero, journey back to the dock through the rainforest, then continue by coach across the Costa Rican lowlands and on to La Fortuna, in the shadow of the picture‑book cone of the volcano that erupted spectacularly in 1968 and continued unabated for the next 40 years. Enjoy all the benefits of being in a region famed for its hot springs and thermal baths – with a visit to the Eco Termales springs this evening.

Day Five – Included chocolate tour and gentle hike This morning brings the opportunity for the sweet‑toothed to learn about the secrets of chocolate production, from cacao pod to ceremonial drink and confectionery bars, on a fascinating Rainforest Chocolate tour. By contrast, this afternoon, the energetic can join a gentle hike to the El Silencio look‑out point, walking through the forest to be rewarded with spectacular views of the volcano, before returning for a second night at the hotel.

Day Six – Scenic journey to Monteverde Today you’ll drive round the northern tip of the Tilarán cordillera on the stunning ‘Highway to Heaven’, to spend two nights in idyllic Monteverde, set amongst the lush, dense forests that are home to an incredible diversity of birds, including the exotically coloured resplendent quetzal, as well as to some rare species, including jaguars and pumas. This afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, so called because of the fine mist that shrouds the area.

Rest and relax at the hotel this evening.

Day Seven – Included Selvatura Monteverde cloud forest tour Enjoy this morning’s excursion under the lush canopy of Selvatura, an area of incredible biodiversity, where a near‑two‑kilometre trail over eight bridges leads through the rainforest, with the chance of encountering yet more of Costa Rica’s native species. Visit the Hummingbird Garden, which brings you into contact with the fascinating creatures, while the adjacent Butterfly Garden provides yet more wonders. Enjoy lunch during the visit, and the energetic – and brave – can take the optional opportunity to experience Selvatura Park’s famous ‘zip‑line’ across the park canopy.

Return to the hotel for a last evening.

Day Eight – Transfer to San José and return flight After breakfast transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight.

Day Nine – Arrive home Arrive back in the UK, at the end of an extraordinary glimpse of nature’s wonders, and a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a truly stunning corner of the world.

Special DepartureExperience Turtle Hatching Time – 12 Sep 2020 and 11 Sep 2021 from £2,399

Extend Your HolidayFour-night beach extension from £489 Seven-night beach extension from £879 Complete your Costa Rican experience by adding a beach resort stay at the El Parador Hotel in Manuel Antonio to the end of your tour. Relax on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in this luxurious hotel and enjoy the stunning surroundings and the hotel’s fine facilities, which include two infinity pools and a spa. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, giving you the opportunity to dine in the hotel or in the neighbouring fishing village of Quepos.

El Establo Mountain Hotel

El Parador

Magic Mountain Hotel

Mawamba Lodge

Arenal Volcano

Selvatura hanging bridges

Zip-line

All the flight–inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our Booking Conditions for further information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org/ATOLcertificate.

The prices shown in the brochure were correct at time of print. Please check our website or call us for the most up to date prices.

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The following pages give you the information that you need in order to make your holiday choice, including departure date changes for each of the holidays shown in this brochure, the choice of UK departure airports available and price ranges from your chosen airport, for your chosen departure, including any single room and upgrade supplements. You’ll also find scheduled flight times and durations and approximate transfer times (in normal traffic conditions by coach) from the arrival airport to your chosen destination (see note about transfers below). Should you require any further information, please see your local travel agent, look on the website, or call one of our Travel Advisors on 0330 160 7800.

Transfers to your chosen destination are always included in the price of Newmarket holidays. In order to offer our holidays at competitive prices, and to offer you as wide a choice of UK departure airports as possible, we sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your holiday destination, although we try to keep waiting times to a minimum. We thank you for your understanding of this situation, should it arise.

Prices shown are for guidance only and can change, depending on departure date, occupancy and room choice. Exact prices will be reconfirmed at time of booking, and will be covered by our No‑Surcharge Guarantee. Flight times shown are only an indication as airline schedules can change. Please check online for the most up‑to‑date information. We will inform you of any changes that take place subsequent to your booking.

Prices, Airport Selection & Departures

The United Kingdom & IrelandLoch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo – page 22

UK Airport Pricing Departures Available Flight times

from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £615 - £635 Aug 2020 08:40/09:55 18:55/20:10Belfast £599 - £619 Aug 2020 07:45/08:30 19:10/19:55Belfast City £615 - £635 Aug 2020 08:15/09:00 16:30/17:15Bristol £599 - £619 Aug 2020 12:50/14:05 18:05/19:15Exeter £629 - £649 Aug 2020 10:30/09:50 12:25/13:55Gatwick £585 - £605 Aug 2020 09:05/10:30 18:00/19:30Heathrow £599 - £619 Aug 2020 07:15/08:40 18:35/20:00Luton £585 - £605 Aug 2020 08:50/10:10 20:45/22:05Manchester £615 - £635 Aug 2020 09:05/10:15 14:55/16:00Southampton £665 - £685 Aug 2020 08:40/10:10 18:35/20:10Southend £599 - £619 Aug 2020 08:30/09:45 18:00/19:20Stansted £585 - £605 Aug 2020 14:40/13:55 19:10/20:25

Tour only - no flights £460 - £480 Aug 2020Single Supplement from £60

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Your flight times and destination airport may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.Access to the Tattoo: The matchless location of the Tattoo – high above the skyline of the oldest and most popular part of the city may present access difficulties for some. There is a short but steeply inclined walk of 80 metres up Castlehill, the old cobbled approach to the Esplanade. There is then a further 60 metre walk on average, followed by steps up to the spectator stands where generally, the seating is quite steeply tiered. You will have plenty of time however to make your way to and from the Esplanade and will be able to go at your own pace. Wheelchairs can be sited at ground level under the North stand at all performances and disabled toilets are available on the Esplanade.

Scottish Highland Railways – page 24

UK Airport Destination Airport Pricing Departures Available Flight times

from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast Edinburgh £639 - £749 Apr – Oct 2020 08:25/09:15 17:25/18:15Belfast City Inverness £619 - £715 Apr – Oct 2020 11:00/12:05 12:30/13:35Birmingham Inverness £625 - £769 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 10:40/12:10 12:35/14:05Bristol Inverness £569 - £699 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 13:55/15:30 14:55/16:30Cardiff Edinburgh £609 - £699 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 07:00/08:15 20:45/22:00East Midlands Edinburgh £625 - £729 Apr – Oct 2020 09:10/10:20 19:25/20:40Gatwick Inverness £569 - £695 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 12:30/14:15 17:30/19:15Heathrow Edinburgh £599 - £695 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 07:05/08:20 18:30/20:00London City Edinburgh £609 - £715 Apr – Oct 2020 08:50/10:25 16:55/18:45Luton Inverness £549 - £685 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 09:30/11:10 20:55/22:15Manchester Edinburgh £599 - £719 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 08:20/09:25 18:40/19:45Norwich Edinburgh £659 - £765 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 07:00/08:25 19:30/20:50Southampton Edinburgh £665 - £769 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 08:45/10:20 19:00/20:35Stansted Edinburgh £549 - £665 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 08:55/10:15 18:05/1930

Tour only – no flights £449 - £560 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020Single Supplement from £104

Transfer times: The transfer time from Edinburgh airport to your hotel is approximately three hours and from Inverness airport it is approximately one hour.Please note: Your flight times and destination airport may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.For 2019 dates, all flights will operate to and from Edinburgh airport.Please note: It may be necessary to amend the order of excursions as detailed or the direction in which the railway journeys are taken. All train journeys with the exception of the Strathspey Steam Rail‑way are on scheduled First ScotRail services using diesel–powered engines. In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down on the Strathspey Railway, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive.

The Best of the Scottish Highlands – page 26


from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £779 - £919 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:00/12:05 12:30/13:35Birmingham £739 – £919 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:40/12:10 12:35/14:00Bristol £669 – £849 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:55/14:20 12:35/13:55Gatwick £679 – £869 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:30/14:15 15:00/16:40Luton £659 – £885 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:40/11:10 11:40/13:05Manchester £749 – £919 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:40/10:05 18:10/19:25

Tour only - no flights £630 - £730 Apr, Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £162

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.Please note: Brodie Castle is situated over 4 floors and there is limited access for those with mobility impairment. The ground floor is accessible (with ramps) for wheelchair users ‑ and there is a stairclimber (prebookable) to the 1st floor. There is no wheelchair access to the third or fourth floors due to the turnpike stairs and layout. All the pathways in the grounds are suitable for wheelchairs (though some can become muddy).

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Hebridean Island Adventure - 6-day break – page 28


from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £769 - £835 Apr, Sep 2020 08:25/09:15 19:10/20:00Belfast City £725 - £929 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 07:26/08:10 20:20/21:15Birmingham £739 - £945 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/08:15 18:50/20:05Bristol £705 - £915 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/08:20 19:00/20:15Cardiff £799 - £945 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/08:10 19:45/21:00East Midlands £739 - £945 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 09:10/10:20 19:25/20:40Gatwick £695 - £895 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 08:10/09:45 15:35/17:15Heathrow £785 - £929 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 08:10/09:45 21:15/22:45Luton £695 - £895 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 08:55/10:15 15;40/16;55Manchester £739 - £945 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 08:55/10:15 21:00/22:15Norwich £805 - £975 Apr, May, Sep 2020 06:50/08:00 19:40/20:50Southampton £805 - £975 Apr, May, Sep 2020 08:40/10:15 19:00/20:35Stansted £695 - £895 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020 08:25/09:40 18:05/19:30

Tour only – no flights £600 - £790 Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £110

Hebridean Island Adventure - 8-day break – page 28


from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £1,135 - £1,209 May, Jun 2020 08:25/09:15 19:10/20:00Belfast City £1,135 - £1,229 May, Jun 2020 07:00/08:15 20:20/21:15Birmingham £1,149 - £1,229 May, Jun 2020 07:00/08:15 18:50/20:05Bristol £1,119 - £1,179 May, Jun 2020 07:05/08:20 19:00/20:15Cardiff £1,119 - £1,179 May, Jun 2020 07:00/08:10 19:45/21:00East Midlands £1,135 - £1,209 May, Jun 2020 09:10/10:20 19:25/20:40Gatwick £1,085 - £1,159 May, Jun 2020 08:10/09:45 21:15/22:45Heathrow £1,105 - £1,175 May, Jun 2020 06:40/08:25 18:15/20:00Luton £1,085 - £1,159 May, Jun 2020 08:55/10:15 21:00/22:15Manchester £1,119 - £1,195 May, Jun 2020 08:35/09:40 18:40/19:45Norwich £1,169 - £1,245 May, Jun 2020 06:50/08:00 19:40/20:50Southampton £1,185 - £1,249 May, Jun 2020 08:40/10:15 19:00/20:35Stansted £1,085 - £1,159 May, Jun 2020 08:10/09:25 18:05/19:30

Tour only – no flights £1,010 - £1,040 May, Jun 2020Single Supplement from £147

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately five hours. The return transfer to the airport is approximately three hours.Please note: Disabled access to Dunvegan Castle is limited. There are two shallow steps into the reception area but then about 20 steps up to the main rooms. Thereafter the route is level. Many of the garden paths are suitable for wheelchairs.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately five hours. The return transfer to the airport is approximately three hours.Please note: Disabled access to Dunvegan Castle is limited. There are two shallow steps into the reception area but then about 20 steps up to the main rooms. Thereafter the route is level. Many of the garden paths are suitable for wheelchairs.

Belfast & the Titanic Experience – page 30

UK Airport Ibis City Centre

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast

Titanic Hotel Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen £519 – £659 £581 – £725 £680 – £813 Mar – Oct 2020 13:00/14:10 12:45/13:50Birmingham £369 – £519 £437 – £587 £529 – £678 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 15:30/16:30 16:30/17:35Bristol £369 – £519 £437 – £587 £529 – £678 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 13:10/14:20 20:55/22:00Cardiff £469 – £599 £531 – £665 £630 – £753 Mar – Oct 2020 19:20/20:25 21:00/22:05East Midlands £445 – £609 £508 – £677 £608 – £768 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 09:25/10:30 18:30/19:35Edinburgh £405 – £549 £468 – £615 £568 – £703 Mar – Oct 2020 15:05/15:55 17:40/18:30Exeter £459 – £629 £522 – £697 £622 – £788 Sep 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 12:25/13:45 13:45/15:05Gatwick £349 – £519 £417 – £587 £509 – £678 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 14:25/18:25 18:25/19:55Glasgow £405 – £549 £468 – £615 £568 – £703 Mar – Oct 2020 13:45/14:30 20:15/21:00Heathrow £489 – £669 £558 – £737 £658 – £828 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 15:15/16:40 15:50/17:20Inverness £495 – £659 £558– £725 £658 – £813 Mar – Oct 2020 12:30/13:35 11:00/12:05Leeds/Bradford £459 – £629 £522 – £697 £622 – £788 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 14:05/15:05 15:30/16:30Liverpool £379 – £519 £447 – £587 £539 – £678 Sep 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 16:40/17:30 18:00/18:50London City £459 – £619 £522 – £685 £622 – £773 Mar – Oct 2020 15:20/16:50 15:50/17:25Luton £369 – £519 £432 – £587 £532 – £678 Sep 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 14:20/15:35 21:25/22:35Manchester £369 – £519 £437 – £587 £529 – £678 Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 16:00/17:00 21:20/22:20Newcastle £369 – £519 £437 – £587 £529 – £678 Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 13:00/13:55 16:05/17:00Southampton £459 – £629 £522 – £697 £622 – £788 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 09:20/10:45 17:45/19:10Stansted £349 – £519 £437 – £587 £529 – £678 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 11:50/13:05 18:00/19:25

Tour only – no flights £280 £343 £443 Mar – Oct 2020Single Supplement from £83 from £158 from £245

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

The Ring of Kerry & Wonderful Western Ireland – page 32


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £699 - £985 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:10/14:40 19:00/20:35Bristol £699 - £985 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:50/14:15 11:05/12:25Gatwick £659 - £919 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:15/13:40 10:30/11:55Glasgow £825 - £989 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:05/18:40 15:10/16:40Heathrow £699 - £999 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/15:10 16:00/17:25Luton £735 - £895 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/15:15 21:50/23:15Manchester £729 - £985 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/10:35 16:50/18:20Stansted £619 - £895 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:15/09:40 18:40/20:10

Tour only – no flights £680 - £760 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £104

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 15 minutes in 2019 and one hour 30 minutes in 2020.


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from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £699 - £1,095 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:10/14:40 19:00/20:35Bristol £729 - £1,095 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:50/14:15 11:05/12:25Gatwick £649 - £1,029 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:15/13:40 10:30/11:55Glasgow £769 - £1,099 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:05/18:40 15:10/16:40Heathrow £769 - £1,109 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/15:10 16:00/17:25Luton £695 - £1,005 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/15:15 21:50/23:15Manchester £739 - £1,095 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/10:35 16:50/18:20Stansted £649 - £1,005 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:15/09:40 18:40/20:10

Tour only – no flights £630 - £880 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £146

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West – page 36


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £675 – £779 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:35/12:00 12:30/13:50Bristol £659 – £779 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:10/15:25 13:55/15:10East Midlands £659 – £769 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/14:20 14:00/15:15Gatwick £699 – £819 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 18:25/20:00 19:25/20:50Liverpool £679 – £779 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:50/12:55 15:40/16:45Luton £649 – £769 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:00/11:25 15:45/17:00Manchester £675 – £779 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:25/11:40 13:15/14:30Stansted £645 – £749 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/16:40 17:05/18:35

Tour only – no flights £560 – £640 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £123

Transfer times: The transfer time from Knock airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours.

Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway – page 38

UK Airport Station House Radisson Blu Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £609 - £745 £761 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 15:30/16:30 17:30/18:35Bristol £599 - £745 £751 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 13:10/14:20 18:10/19:15East Midlands £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 16:15/17:20 18:30/19:35Edinburgh £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 15:05/15:55 17:35/18:25Exeter £729 - £789 £881 - £955 Sep, Oct 2019 12:25/13:45 13:00/14:20Gatwick £599 - £735 £751 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 14:25/15:55 17:10/18:40Glasgow £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 13:45/14:30 18:00/18:45Heathrow £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 16:50/18:15 19:15/20:35Leeds/Bradford £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 17:10/18:10 18:35/19:35Liverpool £645 - £745 £776 - £920 Sep 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 16:40/17:30 18:00/18:50London City £695 - £839 £826 - £1,024 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 17:15/18:45 17:35/19:20Luton £579- £735 £731 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 14:20/15:35 17:40/18:50Manchester £629 - £745 £776 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 16:00/17:00 17:45/18:40Newcastle £645 - £745 £776 - £920 Sep 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 14:45/15:40 17:25/18:15Southampton £729 - £869 £860 - £1,054 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 16:40/18:05 17:50/19:15Stansted £569 - £735 £721 - £920 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 15:30/16:45 18:00/19:25

Tour only – no flights £580 - £600 £671 - £805 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020Single Supplement from £111 from £175

Historic Railways of the Isle of Man – page 40

UK Airport 3–star Hotel

Mannin Hotel Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast* £585 – £849 £793 – £919 Sep 2019, Mar, May – Jul 2020 13:50/14:35 15:05/15:50Birmingham £559 – £859 £793 – £942 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 16:10/17:05 13:20/14:15Bristol £559 – £839 £767 – £909 Sep 2019, Mar, May, Jun 2020 16:40/17:35 18:05/19:00Edinburgh £595 – £869 £803 – £939 Mar, May, Jun – Sep 2020 13:30/14:35 19:45/20:45Gatwick £499 – £799 £733 – £893 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 08:05/09:25 21:05/22:20Heathrow £585 – £859 £793 – £942 Mar – Oct 2020 17:05/18:25 13:50/15:10Liverpool £499 – £769 £733 – £842 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 11:30/12:10 17:40/18:20Luton £545 – £819 £753 – £889 Sep 2019, Mar, May, Jun, Sep 2020 14:05/15:20 13:20/14:25Manchester £529 – £819 £777 – £889 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Oct 2020 11:25/12:15 15:40/16:25

Tour only – no flights £450 – £670 £658 – £772 Mar – Oct 2020Single Supplement from £75 from £270

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/or being unavailable on the Isle of Man Steam Railways, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive.*Belfast International or Belfast City depending on departure date. This will be confirmed when booking.

Jersey – The Sun-Kissed Channel Isle – page 42

UK Airport Merton Norfolk Lodge

Monterey Hotel

Pomme D'Or Hotel Departures Available Flight Times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £592 - £735 £600 - £791 £603 - £807 £690 - £867 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:25/15:35 09:15/10:25Bristol £632 - £785 £640 - £841 £643 - £857 £730 - £917 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/17:30 14:40/15:40Doncaster £572 - £705 £580 - £761 £583 - £777 £670 - £837 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:40/11:55 12:25/13:40East Midlands £649 - £790 £649 - £805 £665 - £821 £722 - £881 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:30/12:40 14:45/15:55Exeter £582 - £705 £590 - £761 £593 - £777 £678 - £837 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/07:45 17:20/18:00Gatwick £525 - £659 £530 - £715 £533 - £731 £620 - £791 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:10/08:15 18:50/19:50Glasgow £592 - £719 £600 - £775 £603 - £791 £690 - £851 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:10/12:40 13:10/14:40Leeds/Bradford £652 - £785 £660 - £841 £663 - £857 £750 - £917 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:00/14:15 14:35/15:50Liverpool £552 - £695 £560 - £751 £563 - £767 £650 - £827 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:00/14:10 14:40/15:45London City £592 - £735 £600 - £791 £603 - £807 £690 - £867 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:15/10:30 17:10/18:35Luton £559 - £659 £559 - £715 £575 - £731 £632 - £791 Sep 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 19:20/20:20 21:10/22:15Manchester £602 - £735 £610 - £791 £613 - £807 £700 - £867 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:00/12:20 12:45/14:05Southampton £572 - £695 £580 - £751 £583 - £767 £668 - £827 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:20/13:10 16:40/17:30Southend £525 - £659 £530 - £715 £533 - £731 £620 - £791 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:45/14:45 15:15/16:15

Tour only - no flights £480 - £570 £500 - £636 £496 - £652 £553 - £712 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £210 from £135 from £144 from £233

Superior - - from £30 -Executive - - - from £40

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UK Airport Destination Airport

Drago Hotel

Hotel Smeraldo Hotel Rely Hotel

AngeliniHotel

ContinentalPiccolo Mondo Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,109 £1,109 £1,125 £1,150 £1,373 £1,353 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Birmingham Milan Malpensa £849 - £1,099 £849 - £1,099 £849 - £1,099 £865 - £1,120 £981 - £1,343 £1,042 - £1,373 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £999 - £1,019 £999 - £1,019 £1,055 - £1,055 £1,015 - £1,019 £1,202 - £1,252 £1,192 - £1,192 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Venice £839 - £1,035 £839 - £1,035 £839 - £1,035 £849 - £1,056 £971 - £1,279 £1,032 - £1,309 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Cardiff Verona £849 - £1,035 £849 - £1,035 £849 - £1,035 £849 - £1,056 £1,103 - £1,279 £1,042 - £1,309 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:10/17:15 17:55/19:15Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,040 - £1,109 £1109 - £1,109 £1,030 - £1,125 £1,150 - £1,150 £1,285 - £1,373 £1,292 - £1,353 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 16:15/19:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Verona £869 - £1,095 £869 - £1,095 £869 - £1,131 £879 - £1,166 £1,001 - £1,389 £1,062 - £1369 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 11:00/12:20Edinburgh Venice £839 - £1,049 £839 - £1,049 £839 - £1,085 £849 - £1,120 £971 - £1,343 £1,032 - £1,323 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £755 - £939 £775 - £939 £775 - £939 £785 - £960 £887 - £1,183 £968 - £1,213 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/16:15 16:50/17:50Glasgow Venice £839 - £1,049 £839 - £1,049 £839 - £1,085 £849 - £1,120 £971 - £1,343 £1,032 - £1,323 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:30/21:15 21:50/23:45Humberside Bergamo £1,059 - £1,115 £1,010 - £1,115 £1,078 - £1,115 £1,044 - £1,136 £1,214- £1,359 £1,339 - £1,389 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,109 - £1,145 £1145 - £1,145 £1145 - £1,145 £1,065 - £1,166 £1,342 - £1,389 £1,419 Sep, 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Leeds/Bradford Verona £869 - £1,095 £869 - £1,095 £869 - £1,131 £885 - £1,166 £1,001 - £1,389 £1,062 - £1,369 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/10:45 11:35/13:00Luton Venice £755 - £939 £775 - £939 £775 - £939 £785 - £960 £887 - £1,183 £968 - £1,213 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Manchester Verona £839 - £1,079 £839 - £1,079 £839 - £1,085 £855 - £1,120 £971 - £1,343 £1,032 - £1,353 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:30/18:50 19:50/21:10Newquay Bergamo £959 - £1,029 £957 - £1,029 £779 - £1,065 £938 - £1,100 £1,131 - £1,323 £1,142 - £1,303 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £999 - £1,069 £989 - £1,069 £1,036 - £1,085 £1,019 - £1,120 £1,166 - £1,252 £1,174 - £1,348 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southampton Verona £945 - £1,079 £945 - £1,079 £945 - £1,101 £945 - £1,136 £1,199 - £1,359 £1,138 - £1,353 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/12:20 12:55/14:30Stansted Verona £755 - £939 £775 - £939 £775 - £939 £785 - £960 £887 - £1,183 £968 - £1,213 Aug – Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:05/12:05 12:35/13:50

Tour only – no flights £620 - £720 £620 - £720 £620 - £720 £630 - £741 £732 - £964 £813 - £994 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Lake view from £42 from £49 from £70 – – –

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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Bergamo and three hours from Milan and Venice.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.

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from – to Outbound ReturnBristol Venice £995 - £1,039 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Edinburgh Venice £995 - £1,075 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £899 - £909 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020 13:05/16:15 16:50/17:55Luton Venice £899 - £909 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Stansted Verona £899 - £909 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020 09:05/12:05 13:55/15:10

Tour only-no flights £680 Jun, Jul, Sep 2020Single Supplement from £148

Ticket upgrade Gradinata No 1 £110Ticket upgrade Gradinata No 2 £81

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Verona and two hours from Venice.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Verona, Venice & Florence – Italian Journeys by Train – page 50


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol Venice £759 – £899 Mar, May 2020 09:40/12:55 13:05/14:25Edinburgh Venice £759 – £899 Mar, Apr 2020 13:35/17:05 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £709 – £849 Mar – May 2020 13:10/16:10 16:50/17:55Luton Venice £709 – £839 Mar – May 2020 12:25/15:35 17:05/18:20Manchester Bergamo £729 – £889 Mar – May 2020 12:25/15:35 10:50/12:05Stansted Bergamo £709 – £839 Mar – May 2020 13:00/15:55 11:25/12:35

Single Supplement from £241

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours from Venice, 30 minutes from Verona and one hour 45 minutes from Bergamo. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Lake Garda – page 52

UK Airport Destination Airport Geier Angelini Continental Piccolo Mondo Smeraldo Rely Drago Malcesine Garda Savoy Palace Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £899 - £899 £991 - £991 £,1213 - £1,213 £1,193 £899 - £899 £965 - £965 £950 £1,046 £1,365 £1,446 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Birmingham Milan Malpensa £609 - £915 £716 - £1,007 £832 - £1,229 £893 - £1,213 £701 - £926 £701 - £971 £701 - £956 £751 - £1,083 £954 - £1,381 £1,055 - £1,462 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £729 - £809 £836 - £855 £1,042 - £1,074 £1,013 - £1,032 £821 - £896 £876 - £896 £840 - £841 £871 - £891 £1,184 - £1,226 £1,280 - £1,317 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Venice £599 - £835 £670 - £897 £822 - £1,119 £883 - £1,149 £691 - £852 £691 - £918 £691 - £876 £741 - £1,003 £944 - £1,271 £,1045 - £1,352 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Cardiff Verona £599 - £835 £670 - £897 £944 - £1,119 £883 - £1,149 £691 - £846 £691 - £871 £691 - £876 £741 - £1,003 £1,096 - £,1271 £1,187 - £1,352 Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:10/17:15 17:55/19:15Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £849 - £899 £991 - £991 £1,181 - £1,213 £1,188 - £1,193 £899 - £899 £926 - £965 £936 - £950 £1,046 - £1,046 £1,316 - £1,365 £1,365 - £1,446 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 16:15/19:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Verona £629 - £915 £700 - £1,007 £852 - £1,229 £913 - £1,209 £721 - £915 £721 - £971 £721 - £936 £771 - £1,062 £974 - £1,381 £1,075 - £1,462 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 11:00/12:20Edinburgh Venice £599 - £869 £670 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,163 £691 - £869 £691 - £932 £691 - £890 £741 - £1,016 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/16:15 16:50/17:50Glasgow Venice £599 - £869 £670 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,163 £691 - £869 £691 - £932 £691 - £890 £741 - £1016 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:30/21:15 21:50/23:45Humberside Bergamo £845 - £885 £895 - £977 £1,065 - £1,199 £1,179 - £1,220 £861 - £916 £929 - £951 £910 - £947 £1,023 - £1,032 £1,225 - £1,351 £1,308 - £1,432 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £895 - £945 £932 - £1,006 £1,184 - £1,229 £1,259 - £1,259 £956 - £956 £971 - £971 £951 - £986 £1,062 - £1,062 £1,368 - £1,381 £1,426 - £1,462 Sep, 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Leeds/Bradford Verona £629 - £915 £720 - £1,007 £852 - £1,229 £913 - £1,209 £721 - £916 £721 - £971 £721 - £936 £771 - £1,062 £974 - £1,381 £1,075 - £1,462 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/10:45 11:35/13:00Luton Venice £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Manchester Verona £599 - £879 £680 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,193 £691 - £896 £691 - £925 £691 - £920 £741 - £1,047 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:30/18:50 19:50/21:10Newquay Bergamo £739 - £849 £792 - £941 £962 - £1,163 £996 - £1,143 £831 - £849 £831 - £962 £813 - £870 £879 - £996 £1,084 - £1,315 £1,175 - £1,396 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £729 - £829 £836 - £951 £1,018 - £1,074 £1,013 - £1,179 £811 - £916 £876 - £916 £841 - £900 £871 - £1,007 £1,180 - £1,226 £1,252 - £1,317 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southampton Verona £695 - £885 £766 - £977 £1,040 - £1,199 £979 - £1,193 £787 - £896 £787 - £941 £787 - £920 £837 - £1,047 £1,184 - £1,351 £1,280 - £1,432 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/12:20 12:55/14:30Stansted Verona £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:05/12:05 12:35/13:50

Lake View – – – – from £49 from £70 from £42 – – – Lake ViewSingle Supplement from £126 from £133 – – – – from £21 from £224 – – Single Supplement

Twin for sole use – – from £259 from £224 – – – – from £189 from £217 Twin for sole useBalcony – – from £56 – – – – – – – Balcony

Superior room from £175 – – – – – – – – from £35 Superior roomSide lake view – – – – – – – from £63 – – Side lake view

Little Trains of the Dolomites – page 58

UK Airport Destination Airport Hotel Europa Hotel Ariston Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,149 £1,149 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Bournemouth Bergamo £1,089 - £1,099 £1,089 - £1,099 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Venice £809 – £1,275 £809 – £1,275 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Cardiff Verona £899 – £1,275 £899 – £1,275 May – Jul, Sep 2020 14:10/17:15 17:55/19:15Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,159 - £1,269 £1,159 - £1,269 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Verona £929– £1,319 £929– £1,319 Sep 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 11:00/12:20Edinburgh Venice £829 – £1,279 £829 – £1,279 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £729 - £1,199 £729 - £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/16:15 16:50/17:50Glasgow Venice £899 - £1,275 £899 - £1,275 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:30/21:15 21:50/23:45Humberside Bergamo £1,129 - £1,155 £1,129 - £1,155 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,219 - £1,305 £1,219 - £1,305 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Leeds/Bradford Verona £935 - £1,319 £935 - £1,319 Sep 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/10:45 11:35/13:00Luton Venice £769– £1,179 £769– £1,179 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Manchester Verona £889 - £1,319 £889 - £1,319 Sep 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:30/18:50 19:50/21:10Newquay Bergamo £1,019 - £1,099 £1,019 - £1,099 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £1,079 - £1,119 £1,079 - £1,119 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southampton Verona £995 - £1,319 £995 - £1,319 Sep 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/12:20 12:55/14:30Stansted Verona £769 – £1,179 £769 – £1,179 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:05/12:05 12:35/13:50

Single Supplement from £116 from £116Lake View Room from £24 from £24

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 45 mins from Verona airport, three hours from Venice airport and three hours from Bergamo airport.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,009 – £1,235 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/10:15 11:05/12:25Bristol £979 – £1,179 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:50/15:55 16:25/17:35Edinburgh £959 – £1,219 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 17:55/21:35 22:05/23:45Gatwick £899 – £1,155 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:10/09:10 12:00/13:10Leeds/Bradford £959 – £1,235 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:40/14:00 14:45/16:10Liverpool £929 – £1,219 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:50/16:05 16:35/17:55Luton £899 – £1,155 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/10:15 10:45/11:50Manchester £959 – £1,235 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:15/11:35 12:35/14:00Stansted £899 – £1,155 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:05 10:35/11:40


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and 30 minutes.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.At the beginning and end of the season, certain facilities at the hotel and beach may not be available.For 2019 departures, we will be staying at the Grand Hotel Pietra Ligure. Please see our website for details.


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Hotel Lario

Britannia Excelsior

HotelBazzoni Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,279 £1,523 £1,467 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Belfast Bergamo £959 – £1,195 £1,094 – £1,439 £1,039 – £1,378 May – Oct 2020 06:30/09:55 10:20/11:55Birmingham Milan Malpensa £849 – £1,295 £984 – £1,521 £923 – £1,453 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £1,219 – £1,229 £1,327 – £1,445 £1,334 – £1,371 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Milan Malpensa £959 – £1,195 £1,094 – £1,439 £1,039 – £1,378 May – Oct 2020 15:25/18:35 13:40/15:00Cardiff Milan Malpensa £1,069 – £1,215 £1,313 – £1,459 £1,231 – £1,398 May – Sep 2020 10:10/13:10 13:50/15:00Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,227 – £1,279 £1,472 – £1,523 £1,405 – £1,467 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25Edinburgh Milan Malpensa £879 – £1,215 £1,004 – £1,459 £1,060 – £1,398 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 09:30/13:05 18:15/19:45Gatwick Milan Malpensa £749 – £1,029 £874 – £1,323 £920 – £1,267 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:00/10:00 17:00/17:50Humberside Bergamo £1,162 – £1,265 £1,412 – £1,509 £1,345 – £1,453 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,245 – £1,295 £1,482 – £1,539 £1,415 – £1,485 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Milan Malpensa £799 – £1,079 £924 – £1,323 £962 – £1,267 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:20/10:25 17:25/18:25Manchester Milan Malpensa £879 – £1,215 £1,019 – £1,459 £1,042 – £1,398 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:20 15:00/16:15Newquay Bergamo £1,045 – £1,229 £1,204 – £1,455 £1,225 – £1,381 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £1,094 – £1,249 £1,276 – £1,493 £1,272 – £1,432 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southend Bergamo £895 – £1,079 £1,030 – £1,323 £975 – £1,267 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 17:45/20:30 20:55/21:40Stansted Milan Malpensa £799 – £1,159 £924 – £1,333 £962 – £1,272 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:45/11:40 21:50/22:55

Single Supplement from £223 from £175 from £165Lake View – from £100 from £97

Lake View with Balcony – – from £165Lake View with Terrace – – from £204

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Lake Como, Italy

Lake Garda – page 52

UK Airport Destination Airport Geier Angelini Continental Piccolo Mondo Smeraldo Rely Drago Malcesine Garda Savoy Palace Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £899 - £899 £991 - £991 £,1213 - £1,213 £1,193 £899 - £899 £965 - £965 £950 £1,046 £1,365 £1,446 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Birmingham Milan Malpensa £609 - £915 £716 - £1,007 £832 - £1,229 £893 - £1,213 £701 - £926 £701 - £971 £701 - £956 £751 - £1,083 £954 - £1,381 £1,055 - £1,462 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £729 - £809 £836 - £855 £1,042 - £1,074 £1,013 - £1,032 £821 - £896 £876 - £896 £840 - £841 £871 - £891 £1,184 - £1,226 £1,280 - £1,317 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Venice £599 - £835 £670 - £897 £822 - £1,119 £883 - £1,149 £691 - £852 £691 - £918 £691 - £876 £741 - £1,003 £944 - £1,271 £,1045 - £1,352 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Cardiff Verona £599 - £835 £670 - £897 £944 - £1,119 £883 - £1,149 £691 - £846 £691 - £871 £691 - £876 £741 - £1,003 £1,096 - £,1271 £1,187 - £1,352 Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:10/17:15 17:55/19:15Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £849 - £899 £991 - £991 £1,181 - £1,213 £1,188 - £1,193 £899 - £899 £926 - £965 £936 - £950 £1,046 - £1,046 £1,316 - £1,365 £1,365 - £1,446 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 16:15/19:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Verona £629 - £915 £700 - £1,007 £852 - £1,229 £913 - £1,209 £721 - £915 £721 - £971 £721 - £936 £771 - £1,062 £974 - £1,381 £1,075 - £1,462 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 11:00/12:20Edinburgh Venice £599 - £869 £670 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,163 £691 - £869 £691 - £932 £691 - £890 £741 - £1,016 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/16:15 16:50/17:50Glasgow Venice £599 - £869 £670 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,163 £691 - £869 £691 - £932 £691 - £890 £741 - £1016 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:30/21:15 21:50/23:45Humberside Bergamo £845 - £885 £895 - £977 £1,065 - £1,199 £1,179 - £1,220 £861 - £916 £929 - £951 £910 - £947 £1,023 - £1,032 £1,225 - £1,351 £1,308 - £1,432 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £895 - £945 £932 - £1,006 £1,184 - £1,229 £1,259 - £1,259 £956 - £956 £971 - £971 £951 - £986 £1,062 - £1,062 £1,368 - £1,381 £1,426 - £1,462 Sep, 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Leeds/Bradford Verona £629 - £915 £720 - £1,007 £852 - £1,229 £913 - £1,209 £721 - £916 £721 - £971 £721 - £936 £771 - £1,062 £974 - £1,381 £1,075 - £1,462 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/10:45 11:35/13:00Luton Venice £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Manchester Verona £599 - £879 £680 - £961 £822 - £1,183 £883 - £1,193 £691 - £896 £691 - £925 £691 - £920 £741 - £1,047 £944 - £1,335 £1,045 - £1,416 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:30/18:50 19:50/21:10Newquay Bergamo £739 - £849 £792 - £941 £962 - £1,163 £996 - £1,143 £831 - £849 £831 - £962 £813 - £870 £879 - £996 £1,084 - £1,315 £1,175 - £1,396 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £729 - £829 £836 - £951 £1,018 - £1,074 £1,013 - £1,179 £811 - £916 £876 - £916 £841 - £900 £871 - £1,007 £1,180 - £1,226 £1,252 - £1,317 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southampton Verona £695 - £885 £766 - £977 £1,040 - £1,199 £979 - £1,193 £787 - £896 £787 - £941 £787 - £920 £837 - £1,047 £1,184 - £1,351 £1,280 - £1,432 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:00/12:20 12:55/14:30Stansted Verona £535 - £739 £606 - £801 £738 - £1,023 £819 - £1,053 £627 - £756 £627 - £775 £606 - £780 £677 - £907 £880 - £1,175 £981 - £1,256 Aug - Oct 2019, Apr - Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:05/12:05 12:35/13:50

Lake View – – – – from £49 from £70 from £42 – – – Lake ViewSingle Supplement from £126 from £133 – – – – from £21 from £224 – – Single Supplement

Twin for sole use – – from £259 from £224 – – – – from £189 from £217 Twin for sole useBalcony – – from £56 – – – – – – – Balcony

Superior room from £175 – – – – – – – – from £35 Superior roomSide lake view – – – – – – – from £63 – – Side lake view

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa and Venice.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Lake Como & Alpine Railways – page 64


Hotel Bazzoni

Hotel Britannia Excelsior Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham Milan Malpensa £699 – £769 £737 – £866 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:45/09:45 10:25/11:30Bristol Bergamo £679 – £769 £717 – £866 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 13:05/16:10 14:45/15:50Edinburgh Milan Malpensa £649 – £739 £687 – £836 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 13:50/17:15 11:45/13:20Gatwick Milan Malpensa £629 – £679 £667 – £816 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 07:00/10:00 16:25/17:20Luton Milan Malpensa £629 – £719 £667 – £816 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 17:25/20:25 20:55/21:55Manchester Milan Malpensa £649 – £739 £687 – £836 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 11:25/14:40 15:20/16:30Stansted Milan Malpensa £629 – £719 £667 – £816 Nov 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 18:10/21:10 21:45/22:40

Single Supplement from £128 from £130Lake View Room from £79 from £80

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Hotel Lario

Britannia Excelsior

Hotel Bazzoni Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,139 £1,383 £1,327 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Belfast Bergamo £829 – £1,055 £964 – £1,299 £909 – £1,238 May – Oct 2020 06:30/09:55 10:20/11:55Birmingham Milan Malpensa £745 – £1,119 £1,187 – £1,305 £916 – £1,289 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £1,079 - £1,089 £1,180 - £1,278 £1,194 - £1,231 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Milan Malpensa £829 – £1,055 £964 – £1,299 £909 – £1,238 May – Oct 2020 15:25/18:35 13:40/15:00Cardiff Milan Malpensa £929 – £1,075 £1,173 – £1,319 £1,091 – £1,258 May – Sep 2020 10:10/13:10 13:50/15:00Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,099 - £1,139 £1,336 - £1,383 £1,279- £1,327 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25Edinburgh Milan Malpensa £775 – £1,079 £900 – £1,296 £946 – £1,239 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 09:30/13:05 18:15/19:45Gatwick Milan Malpensa £635 – £969 £760 – £1,186 £806 – £1,134 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:00/10:00 17:00/17:50Humberside Bergamo £1,059 - £1,149 £1,296 - £1,376 £1,239 – £1,319 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,129 - £1,199 £1,366 - £1,426 £1,309 - £1,369 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Milan Malpensa £695 – £979 £820 – £1,206 £848 – £1,149 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:20/10:25 17:25/18:25Manchester Milan Malpensa £775 – £1,039 £900 – £1,268 £928 – £1,200 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:20 15:00/16:15Newquay Bergamo £969 – £1,089 £1,128 – £1,315 £1,111 – £1,241 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £959 – £1,109 £1,130 – £1,353 £1,109 – £1,292 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southend Bergamo £745 – £1,119 £870 – £1,346 £916 – £1,289 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 17:45/20:30 20:55/21:40Stansted Milan Malpensa £695 – £979 £820 – £1,206 £848 – £1,149 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:45/11:40 21:50/22:55

Single Supplement from £223 from £175 from £165Lake View – from £100 from £97

Lake View with Balcony – – from £165Lake View with Terrace – – from £204

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.


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UK Airport Destination Airport Hotel Boston SHG Hotel Villa

Carlotta Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,209 £1,366 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Belfast Bergamo £919 – £1,189 £1,061 – £1,339 May – Oct 2020 06:30/09:55 10:20/11:55Birmingham Milan Malpensa £989 – £1,189 £939 – £1,382 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £1,059 – £1,069 £1,211 – £1,292 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Milan Malpensa £919 – £1,189 £1,061 – £1,339 May – Oct 2020 15:25/18:35 13:40/15:00Cardiff Milan Malpensa £989 – £1,189 £1,212 – £1,339 May – Sep 2020 10:10/13:10 13:50/15:00Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,209 £1,279 – £1,366 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25Edinburgh Milan Malpensa £929 – £1,149 £949 – £1,289 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 09:30/13:05 18:15/19:45Gatwick Milan Malpensa £855 – £1,009 £799 – £1,179 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:00/10:00 17:00/17:50Humberside Bergamo £1,195 £1,259 - £1,352 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,225 £1,319 - £1,392 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Milan Malpensa £855 – £1,019 £997 – £1,179 Sep 2019, May – Sep 2020 07:20/10:25 17:25/18:25Manchester Milan Malpensa £929 – £1,119 £959 – £1,282 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:20 15:00/16:15Newquay Bergamo £1,059 – £1,316 £1,109 – £1,316 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £1,069 – £1,089 £1,159 – £1,323 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southend Bergamo £855 – £1,189 £939 – £1,339 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 17:45/20:30 20:55/21:40Stansted Milan Malpensa £855 – £1,049 £997 – £1,199 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:45/11:40 21:50/22:55

Single Supplement from £165 from £213Attic Lake View from £87 –

Classic Room – from £97

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 15 minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo.Please note: Hotel Boston is only available on 2020 departures. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we donot include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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UK Airport Destination Airport Hotel Boston Hotel

PrimaveraSHG Hotel

Villa Carlotta Hotel Flora

Hotel Royal Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,059 £1,095 £1,216 £1,236 £1,267 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Belfast Bergamo £769 - £1,019 £845 - £1,072 £911 - £1,156 £969 - £1,223 £1,033 - £1,200 May – Oct 2020 06:30/09:55 10:20/11:55Birmingham Milan Malpensa £699 – £1,019 £727 – £1,072 £756 – £1,206 £843 – £1,223 £869 – £1,200 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:10 15:00/16:10Bournemouth Bergamo £909 – £939 £985 – £1,031 £1,061 – £1,176 £1,077 – £1,113 £1,173 – £1,178 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Milan Malpensa £769 - £1,019 £845 - £1,072 £911 - £1,156 £969 - £1,223 £1,033 - £1,200 May – Oct 2020 15:25/18:35 13:40/15:00Cardiff Milan Malpensa £839 - £1,019 £910 - £1,072 £1,062 - £1,156 £997 - £1,223 £1,098 - £1,200 May – Sep 2020 10:10/13:10 13:50/15:00Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £989 – £1,059 £1,052 – £1,093 £1,136 – £1,216 £1,203 – £1,224 £1,190 – £1,222 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25Edinburgh Milan Malpensa £719 – £979 £797 – £1,031 £826 – £1,156 £913 – £1,173 £939 – £1,150 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 09:30/13:05 18:15/19:45Gatwick Milan Malpensa £559 – £869 £637 – £921 £666 – £1,056 £753 – £1,063 £779 – £1,060 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:00/10:00 17:00/17:50Humberside Bergamo £986 – £1,039 £1,040 – £1,092 £1,126 £1,093 – £1,243 £1,150 – £1,202 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,029 – £1,089 £1,092 – £1,142 £1,126 – £1,242 £1,243 – £1,293 £1,230 – £1,283 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Milan Malpensa £705 – £889 £781 – £932 £847 – £1,006 £897 – £1,083 £922 – £1,060 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:20/10:25 17:25/18:25Manchester Milan Malpensa £719 – £1,059 £787 – £1,093 £826 – £1,126 £885 – £1,224 £902 – £1,222 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:10/14:20 15:00/16:15Newquay Bergamo £849 – £1,009 £927 – £1,033 £976 – £1,126 £1,043 – £1,186 £1,112 – £1,1285 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £879 – £949 £957 – £1,080 £1,026 – £1,126 £1,075 – £1,190 £1,075 – £1,223 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Southend Bergamo £699 – £1,019 £767 – £1,072 £806 – £1,206 £883 – £1,223 £882 – £1,200 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 17:45/20:30 20:55/21:40Stansted Milan Malpensa £705 – £879 £781 – £932 £847 – £1,006 £897 – £1,083 £922 – £1,042 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:45/11:40 21:50/22:55

Single Supplement from £165 – from £213 from £107 from £243Attic Lake View from £87 – – – –Side Lake View – – – from £272 –

Classic Room – – from £97 – from £26Superior Room – – – – from £70

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 15 minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Bergamo. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Food & Wines of Northern Italy – a Gourmet Tour – page 72


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol Venice £849 - £989 Sep 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Edinburgh Venice £865 - £989 Sep 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Verona £799 - £939 Sep 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep 2020 07:10/10:10 10:40/11:45Manchester Bergamo £849 - £989 Sep 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep 2020 08:30/11:45 16:45/18:05Stansted Bergamo £799 - £939 Sep 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep 2020 08:05/11:05 18:30/19:40Tour only - no flights £680 - £720 Mar-Jun, Sep 2020Double Room For Sole Use Supplement £145

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Bergamo and three hours from Venice.

Tuscan Food & Wines – a Gourmet Tour – page 74


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £939 – £999 Apr, May 2020 14:20/17:30 11:05/12:25Gatwick £879 – £979 Mar – May 2020 12:25/15:40 18:10/19:25Luton £879 – £979 Mar – May 2020 12:30/15:45 16:20/17:40Manchester £959 – £999 Apr, May 2020 12:25/15:50 11:30/12:55Stansted £879 – £979 Mar – May 2020 14:45/18:00 18:00/19:25


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

Transfer times: The transfer time from tha airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Pisa and four hours from Bergamo. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany – page 76


Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Adua

Hotel Manzoni Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £1,149 £1,271 £1,271 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Bournemouth Bergamo £1,079 - £1,089 £1,211 - £1,221 £1,211 - £1,221 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Pisa £869 - £959 £1,010 - £1,081 £1,010 - £1,081 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:20/10:35 11:10/12:30Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £1,069 - £1,149 £1,186 - £1,271 £1,186 - £1,271 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Pisa £869 - £969 £1,005 - £1,091 £1,005 - £1,091 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:20/14:40 15:05/16:25Gatwick Pisa £869 - £909 £1,005 - £1,031 £1,005 - £1,031 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 14:20/17:35 18:10/19:20Glasgow Pisa £949 - £969 £1,020 - £1,091 £1,020 - £1,091 May – Oct 2020 12:40/16:20 10:30/12:15Humberside Bergamo £1,059 - £1,135 £1,176 - £1,257 £1,176 - £1,257 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £1,089 - £1,165 £1,206 - £1,287 £1,206 - £1,287 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Pisa £869 - £945 £1,005 - £1,067 £1,005 - £1,067 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 18:10/21:25 21:55/23:15Manchester Pisa £1,015 - £1,035 £1,086 - £1,157 £1,086 - £1,157 Sep 2019 May – Oct 2020 08:45/12:15 13:15/14:50Newquay Bergamo £989 - £1089 £1,125 - £1,221 £1,125 - £1,221 Oct 2019 May Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £1,019 - £1,119 £1,155 - £1,241 £1,155 - £1,241 Sep 2019 May Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Stansted Pisa £869 - £959 £1,005 - £1,081 £1,005 - £1,081 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:50/12:05 12:55/14:20

Single Supplement from £217 from £224 from £217Balcony Upgrade £21 £42 £42

Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany – page 78


Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Manzoni

Hotel Adua Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen Bergamo £979 £1,101 £1,101 Jun 2020 18:10/21:40 14:00/15:10Bournemouth Bergamo £899 - £919 £1,041 £1,041 May, Sep 2020 15:40/18:30 12:00/12:55Bristol Pisa £729 - £829 £830 - £911 £830 - £911 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 07:20/10:35 11:10/12:30Durham Tees Valley Bergamo £919 - £979 £1,036 - £1,101 £1,036 - £1,101 Sep 2019, Jun 2020 17:15/20:15 12:10/13:25East Midlands Pisa £729 - £799 £830 - £921 £830 - £921 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 11:20/14:40 15:05/16:25Gatwick Pisa £719 - £739 £855 - £861 £855 - £861 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 14:20/17:35 18:10/19:20Glasgow Pisa £769 - £799 £840 - £921 £840 - £921 May – Oct 2020 12:40/16:20 10:30/12:15Humberside Bergamo £909 - £965 £1,026 - £1,087 £1,026 - £1,087 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 15:50/18:50 12:00/13:10Inverness Bergamo £939 - £995 £1,056 - £1,117 £1,056 - £1,117 Sep 2019, Sep 2020 16:10/19:40 12:30/14:15Luton Pisa £699 - £775 £816 - £897 £835 - £897 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 18:10/21:25 21:55/23:15Manchester Pisa £829 - £865 £906 - £987 £906 - £987 Sep 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:45/12:15 13:15/14:50Newquay Bergamo £839 - £919 £975 - £1,041 £975 - £1,041 Oct 2019, May, Sep 2020 15:15/18:20 14:00/15:10Norwich Bergamo £869 - £949 £1,005 - £1,071 £1,005 - £1,071 Sep 2019, May, Sep 2020 16:50/18:40 12:00/13:00Stansted Pisa £699 - £789 £835 - £911 £835 - £911 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Oct 2020 08:50/12:05 12:55/14:20

Single Supplement from £217 from £217 from £224Balcony Upgrade £21 £42 £42

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Pisa and four hours from Bergamo. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.

Ravenna, Umbria & Beautiful Le Marche – page 80


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £949 - £1,099 May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:45/09:55 10:20/11:40Gatwick £899 - £1,039 May, Jun, Sep 2020 07:05/10:20 10:50/12:05Luton £899 - £1,039 May, Jun, Sep 2020 17:30/20:45 15:45/17:05Manchester £965 - £1,119 May, Jun, Sep 2020 10:50/14:15 14:40/16:15Stansted £899 - £1,039 May, Jun, Sep 2020 08:45/11:50 22:25/23:50Single Supplement from £224


Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

The Best of Italy – page 82


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol Venice £1,249 - £1,365 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 10:10/12:00Gatwick Verona £1,149 - £1,255 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:15/16:20 10:50/12:35Luton Venice £1,149 - £1,255 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 22:20/23:50Manchester Bergamo £1,249 - £1,365 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:25/11:40 10:20/12:15Stansted Bergamo £1,149 - £1,255 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:05/11:05 10:20/12:05

Single Supplement £297

Transfer times: On arrival the transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Verona, one hour and 30 minutes from Bergamo and two hours and 30 minutes from Venice. On departure the transfer time from the hotel to Rome is approximately two hours and 30 minutes.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast – page 84

UK Airport Hotel Villa Fernanda

Hotel Girasole Hotel Carlton Hotel

Eliseo Park Hotel Caravel Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £1,009 - £1,189 £1,013 - £1,205 £1,032 - £1,345 £1,055 - £1,235 £1,168 - £1,460 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:55/11:15 12:00/14:35Bristol £989 - £1,189 £1,005 - £1,205 £1,032 - £1,359 £1,076 - £1,266 £1,162 - £1,494 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/10:05 10:45/12:40East Midlands £989 - £1,189 £951 - £1,225 £1,091 - £1,389 £1,055 - £1,252 £1,111 - £1,480 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:15/18:55 19:40/21:35Edinburgh £989 - £1,189 £991 - £1,205 £1,091 - £1,345 £1,055 - £1,235 £1,151 - £1,460 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 16:40/20:50 21:25/23:50Gatwick £895 - £1,125 £911 - £1,141 £982 - £1,299 £982 - £1,186 £1,068 - £1,414 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 05:55/09:35 10:10/12:00Liverpool £969 - £1,179 £985 - £1,195 £1,022 - £1,316 £1,031 - £1,225 £1,142 - £1,450 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/10:25 11:00/13:05Luton £895 - £1,125 £911 - £1,141 £982 - £1,299 £982 - £1,186 £1,068 - £1,414 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:00/13:45 07:25/09:20Manchester £969 - £1,179 £985 - £1,195 £1,022 - £1,316 £1,031 - £1,225 £1,142 - £1,450 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:05/14:00 14:25/16:30Stansted £895 - £1,125 £911 - £1,141 £982 - £1,299 £982 - £1,186 £1,068 - £1,414 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:45 11:10/13:10

Tour only - no flights £740 - £830 £756 - £866 £822 - £1,030 £786 - £937 £913 - £1,165 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020Single Supplement from £245 from £182 – from £259 –

Garden View – from £70 – – –Sea View – – from £147 – –Balcony – – – – from £63

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: The hotel Villa Fernanda and the hotel Eliseo Park are only available in 2020. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.


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Sorrento & the Bay of Naples – page 86

UK Airport Hotel Tourist*

Hotel Villa Fernanda*

Hotel Girasole

Hotel Eliseo*

Hotel Carlton

Hotel Caravel Departures Available Flight Times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £799 - £975 £815 - £985 £739 - £986 £860 - £1,046 £918 - £1,158 £899 - £1,274 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:55/11:15 12:00/14:35Bristol £779 - £1,009 £795 - £1,009 £739 - £1,019 £860 - £1,080 £896 - £1,182 £899 - £1,308 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/10:05 10:45/12:40East Midlands £759 - £999 £775 - £1,015 £739 - £1,030 £820 - £1,066 £856 - £1,202 £899 - £1,294 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:15/18:55 19:40/21:35Edinburgh £759 - £975 £775 - £985 £779 - £986 £820 - £1,046 £856 - £1,158 £939 - £1,274 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 16:40/20:50 21:25/23:50Gatwick £685 - £929 £689 - £929 £699 - £940 £760 - £1,000 £796 - £1,112 £859 - £1,228 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 05:55/09:35 10:10/12:00Liverpool £735 - £965 £751 - £975 £766 - £975 £796 - £1,036 £832 - £1,138 £947 - £1,264 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/10:25 11:00/13:05Luton £685 - £929 £701 - £929 £709 - £940 £760 - £1,000 £796 - £1,112 £873 - £1,228 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:00/13:45 07:25/09:20Manchester £735 - £965 £751 - £975 £786 - £975 £796 - £1,036 £832 - £1,138 £859 - £1,264 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:05/14:00 14:25/16:30Stansted £685 - £929 £701 - £929 £699 - £940 £760 - £1,000 £796 - £1,112 £859 - £1,228 Sep, Oct 2019. Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:45 11:10/13:10

Single Supplement from £224 from £245 from £182 from £259 – –Balcony Room from £56 – – – – from £63

Garden View Room – – from £70 – – –Sea View Room – – – – from £147 –

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.*Please note: The Hotel Tourist, Hotel Villa Fernanda and Hotel Eliseo are only avaliable for 2020 departures.

Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy – page 88


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £899 – £1,215 Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:25/16:15 16:45/18:40Liverpool £899 – £1,149 Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:00/12:05 12:30/14:45Stansted £899 – £1,179 Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 17:30/21:20 21:45/23:40

Single Supplement from £294Balcony from £49

Balcony and Sea View from £116

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Sardinia & Corsica – page 92


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £1,239 - £1,409 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:25/13:50 14:25/15:55Gatwick £1,239 - £1,359 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 11:55/15:20 15:55/17:25Luton £1,239 - £1,359 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:55/16:20 16:55/18:25Manchester £1,239 - £1,425 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 15:55/19:40 20:15/22:00Single Supplement from £287

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel on arrival is approximately 15 minutes. On departure, the transfer time from your hotel to the airport will take approximately five hours including the ferry crossing from Corsica to Sardinia. This will neccessitate a very early departure from your hotel for your return journey.

Undiscovered Southern Sardinia & the Little Green Train – page 94


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £1,035 - £1,189 May, Jun, Sep 2020 07:40/11:25 12:25/14:15Manchester £1,079 - £1,205 May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:10/10:05 10:30/12:20Stansted £999 - £1,149 May, Jun, Sep 2020 13:00/16:40 17:10/18:55Single Supplement £224

Transfer times: The transfer time to your hotel will be approximately one hour.

Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily – page 96


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £999 – £1,175 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/11:05 11:40/14:00Luton £999 – £1,175 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:45/11:55 12:30/14:50Manchester £1,029 – £1,209 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/11:25 12:00/14:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel on arrival is approximately 30 minutes and approximately two hours 30 minutes on departure.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Sicily – Palermo, Agrigento & the Aeolian Islands – page 98


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £899 – £1,269 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sept, Oct 2020 05:50/09:45 10:20/12:20Liverpool £929 – £1,305 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sept, Oct 2020 15:00/19:20 19:55/22:20Luton £899 – £1,269 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sept, Oct 2020 07:30/11:40 12:15/14:25Stansted £899 – £1,269 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sept, Oct 2020 17:15/21:15 21:40/23:50



Sicily – page 100

UK Airport Hotel Artemis Hotel Acacia Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £735 - £995 £792 - £1,102 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 05:50/09:40 10:15/12:20Liverpool £779 - £1025 £822 - £1,138 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:00/19:20 19:55/22:20Luton £735 - £995 £792 - £1,102 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/11:40 12:15/14:25Stansted £735 - £995 £792 - £1,102 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 17:15/21:15 21:40/23:50

Single Supplement from £204 from £175


Calabria – Italy’s Southern Jewel – page 90


from – to Outbound ReturnStansted £855 - £959 May, Jun, Sep 2020 09:15/13:15 13:40/15:50

Single Supplement from £203Sea View Supplement from £63

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.


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Aurora Borealis above fjords in Norway

The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway – page 104


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,099 – £1,345 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/13:40 14:10/19:10Bristol £1,149 – £1,345 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/13:40 14:10/19:10Cardiff £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:05/13:40 14:10/21:30Durham Tees Valley £1,099 – £1,345 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/13:40 14:10/16:50Edinburgh £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/13:40 13:35/17:55Gatwick* £899 – £1,059 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:50/13:45 19:10/20:10Glasgow £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:05/13:40 14:10/21:45Humberside £1,129 – £1,345 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:10/13:40 14:10/21:35Inverness £1,199 - £1,395 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:15/13:40 14:10/22:15Leeds/Bradford £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/13:40 14:10/16:50London City £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:40/13:40 14:10/17:20Luton* £939 - £1,059 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:20/13:10 13:45/14:40Manchester £1,099 – £1,345 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 05:55/13:40 14:10/19:00Newcastle £1,189 – £1,395 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/13:40 14:10/22:25Norwich £1,099 – £1,379 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/13:40 14:10/16:50


Balcony & Fjord View from £245

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately four hours.*Flights from Gatwick and Luton are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see online for details.Please note: Luggage will be checked through and will be waiting for you at your final destination.

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights 4–day break – page 106

UK Airport Hotel Cabin

Hotel Klettur Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £749 – £779 £819 – £849 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar 2020 07:45/10:50 11:45/14:40Edinburgh £729 – £785 £791 – £915 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 13:55/16:25 19:45/22:00Gatwick £729 – £785 £791– £915 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 15:30/18:50 19:30/22:40Glasgow £725 – £799 £801 – £929 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 13:55/16:25 19:45/22:00Heathrow £799– £849 £851– £979 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 12:20/15:30 16:30/19:30Luton £699 – £755 £761 – £885 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 07:45/11:00 19:40/22:40Manchester £729 – £785 £791 – £915 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 07:45/10:40 11:30/14:10Stansted £709 – £729 £779 – £799 Nov 2019, Mar 2020 14:10/17:20 18:05/21:05Single Supplement from £162 from £195

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.Please note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore we can not guarantee that you will be able to view them during your visit. The order of the itinerary may change in order to give you the best chance of experiencing the Northern Lights.

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights 5–day break – page 106

UK Airport Hotel Cabin

Hotel Klettur Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £829 – £859 £923 – £953 Nov 2019, Feb, Mar 2020 16:05/18:35 10:10/12:35Bristol £859 £953 Nov 2019 07:45/10:50 11:45/14:40Edinburgh £809 – £845 £903 – £937 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 13:55/16:25 17:05/19:20Gatwick £809 – £845 £903 – £937 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 15:30/18:50 19:30/22:40Glasgow £829 – £859 £923 – £951 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 12:30/15:00 07:35/09:50Heathrow £873 – £909 £971 – £1,001 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 12:20/15:30 16:30/19:30Luton £779 – £815 £883 – £907 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 07:45/11:00 18:55/21:50Manchester £809 – £845 £903 – £937 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 07:45/10:40 18:00/20:40Single Supplement from £193 from £260



Tromsø – Northern Lights & Arctic Adventure Break – page 108


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £799 – £809 Feb, Mar 2020 14:15/18:45 19:25/22:00



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Scandinavia & Iceland

Porto, Portugal

Portugal, France & SpainHidden Portugal – page 112

UK Airport Santo Andre Axis Vermar Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £715 - £915 £757 - £957 Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 20:05/22:25 17:20/19:40Gatwick £699 - £905 £741 - £947 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 09:30/11:55 15:45/18:00Luton £699 - £905 £741 - £947 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 13:00/15:30 16:00/18:20Manchester £715 - £935 £757 - £977 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 17:55/20:30 21:10/23:45Stansted £715 - £915 £757 - £957 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 09:25/11:50 18:05/20:30Tour only - no flights £550 - £610 £552 - £662 Apr – Oct 2020


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Thursday Departures: In order to gain the most from your tour, the order of your day to day itinerary will vary from the brochure and website. All areas advertised will still be visited. Your itinerary and flight times will be confirmed with your final travel details.

Lisbon, Seville & the Glorious Algarve – page 114

UK Airport Auramar Beach Resort

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £619 – £809 £751 – £1,056 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 13:55/17:00 17:30/20:40Bournemouth £639 – £819 £775 – £1,066 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 16:30/19:10 13:30/16:05Bristol £589 – £779 £725 – £1,026 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:50/09:30 10:00/12:45Edinburgh £639 – £819 £775 – £1,066 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 16:45/20:00 12:55/16:20Gatwick £579 – £759 £725 – £1,066 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:30/09:25 09:55/12:50Glasgow £619 – £809 £755 – £1,056 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 15:25/18:40 19:10/22:30Liverpool £619 – £809 £751 – £1,056 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 16:35/19:30 20:00/23:00Luton £579 – £809 £715 – £1,006 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 14:00/17:00 17:30/20:25Manchester £639 – £819 £785 – £1,066 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 14:00/17:00 17:25/20:30Newcastle £649 – £839 £785 – £1,086 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 15:55/19:10 19:40/22:55Southend £579 – £759 £715 – £1,006 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:55/10:00 10:30/13:25Stansted £579 – £759 £715 – £1,006 Nov, Dec 2019, Feb – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 19:10/22:05 15:45/18:45




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Transfer times: The transfer time to your hotel in Cascais will be approximately one hour and the transfer time in São Miguel will be approximately fifteen minutes.Please note: The flight from Lisbon to São Miguel will depart midday and the return flight to Lisbon will land mid morning.

Lisbon & the Beautiful Azores – page 116


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick Lisbon £1,199 - £1,579 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:30/13:25 20:35/23:15Luton Lisbon £1,199 - £1,565 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/09:55 15:45/18:30Manchester Lisbon £1,235 - £1,615 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:05/12:55 20:10/22:50Stansted Lisbon £1,185 - £1,565 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:45/12:35 15:10/18:00


Pousadas of Portugal – page 118


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham* £1,319 - £1,569 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:15/14:35 11:25/16:50Bristol £1,145 - £1,339 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:45/16:20 21:20/23:20Durham Tees Valley* £1,319 - £1,569 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/14:35 11:25/16:50Edinburgh £1,149 - £1,359 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:45/10:55 20:50/23:35Gatwick £1,109 - £1,359 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:35/13:15 17:50/20:05Leeds/Bradford* £1,319 - £1,569 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/14:35 11:25/16:50Luton £1,095 - £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/09:55 21:55/00:15+1Manchester £1,145 - £1,339 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:25/13:15 19:05/21:35Stansted £1,109 - £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:50/12:40 20:10/22:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes on arrival and one hour and 15 minutes on departure.*The flights from these airports are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en‑route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru‑checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en‑route.

Seville, Granada & Classic Spain – page 120

UK Airport Hotel Las Villas De Antikaria

Hotel Antequera Departures Available Flight Times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £669 - £719 £763 - £813 Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/19:00 13:05/15:20Birmingham £669 - £719 £763 - £813 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:35/11:35 12:25/14:30Bristol £669 - £719 £763 - £813 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/09:35 10:20/12:05East Midlands £639 - £689 £733 - £783 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:40/10:35 11:10/13:10Gatwick £605 - £655 £699 - £749 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 05:45/09:45 10:20/12:15Glasgow £699 - £749 £793 - £843 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:25/13:50 11:55/14:25Leeds/Bradford £699 - £749 £793 - £843 Sep. Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/11:05 12:05/14:15Liverpool £639 - £689 £733 - £783 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:40/10:35 11:10/13:10Luton £619 - £669 £713 - £763 Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct 2020 06:00/09:50 10:50/12:40Manchester £639 - £689 £733 - £783 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:10/10:15 10:50/12:55Newcastle £669 - £719 £763 - £813 Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/11:15 11:50/14:05Southampton £775 - £785 £869 - £879 Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:25/12:05 12:45/14:25Southend £619 - £669 £713 - £763 Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:00/16:45 17:20/19:05Stansted £619 - £669 £713 - £763 Sep, Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:25/11:20 11:55/13:55

Single Supplement from £155 from £150Half-Board – £82

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of the year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Barcelona, Montserrat & the Pyrenees – page 122


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £689 – £829 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:40/16:50 11:35/13:00Bournemouth £649 – £829 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:15/15:15 20:40/21:40Bristol £629 – £859 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:35/13:40 13:10/14:30East Midlands £679 – £849 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:35/12:50 13:25/14:50Edinburgh £679 – £849 Sep 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/10:20 10:55/12:55Gatwick £589 – £759 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:10/12:15 12:30/13:50Liverpool £599– £759 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:20 11:00/12:35Luton £599 – £749 Sep 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 10:50/12:15Manchester £639– £799 Sep 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:50/11:20 12:30/14:15Newcastle £649 - £699 Sep 2019, Apr, May, Sep 2020 17:30/21:05 21:40/23:25Stansted £619 – £789 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:15/11:30 14:05/15:35Single Supplement from £100

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Plaza de Espana, Seville


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Bilbao, San Sebastian & the Vineyards of Rioja – page 124

UK Airport Hotel Isla Bella Spa Hotel Olimpo Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £819 – £939 £968 – £1,078 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:20/16:05 16:35/17:15Edinburgh £849 – £929 £998 – £1,068 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:35 11:05/12:30Gatwick £799 – £939 £938 – £1,078 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 19:55/22:50 18:25/19:10Manchester £799 – £959 £958 – £1.098 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/17:00 17:30/18:30Southend £809 – £879 £948 – £1,018 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/17:35 18:00/18:40Stansted £799 – £959 £938 – £1,098 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:15/16:15 16:45/17:35

Single Supplement £201 £244


Little Trains of the Pyrenees – page 126


from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £719 Oct 2019 06:30/10:05 14:10/15:55Birmingham £729 - £899 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:45/18:55 15:45/18:55Bournemouth £744 - £899 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:25/15:25 15:50/16:50Bristol £699 - £1,009 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:55/14:00 14:45/17:50East Midlands £829 - £899 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 09:35/12:50 13:25/14:50Edinburgh £819 - £965 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/10:20 07:00/10:55Gatwick £709 - £959 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:30/10:40 11:35/14:45Liverpool £699 - £945 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:20 16:35/19:55Luton £689 - £929 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:00/19:15 12:50/16:00Manchester £729 - £989 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:25/09:45 18:10/21:30Newcastle £769 - £909 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:35/17:10 17:30/21:05Stansted £695 - £879 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:10/19:25 16:10/19:25Southend £869 Sep 2019 06:50/09:55 20:55/22:15

Single Supplement from £125Twin Room with Side Sea View from £35

Twin Room with Sea View from £60

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Girona airport, and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Barcelona airport.Please note: Your flight times and arrival airport may vary between Barcelona and Girona and will be advised at the time of booking.

Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence – page 130


Ibis Carcassonne

Cerise Residence

Mercure Carcassonne Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen* Toulouse £949 – £1,039 £1,017 – £1,107 £1,269 – £1,359 Sep, Oct 2019 10:35/16:05 11:20/16:35Birmingham* Toulouse £899 – £999 £967 – £1,067 £1,219 – £1,319 Sep, Oct 2019 08:15/13:35 11:20/16:50Bristol Toulouse £669 - £819 £737 - £887 £989 – £1,139 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:35/16:20 16:50/17:40Durham Tees Valley* Toulouse £919 – £1,059 £987 – £1,027 £1,239 – £1,379 Sep, Oct 2019 10:05/16:15 11:20/16:50Edinburgh Toulouse £749 – £859 £847 – £927 £1,099 – £1,179 Sep 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 18:30/21:50 22:15/23:35Gatwick Toulouse £649 – £819 £717 – £887 £969 – £1,139 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:25/11:10 21:55/22:45Heathrow Toulouse £729 – £879 £797 – £947 £1,049 – £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:35/10:25 17:35/18:25Humberside* Toulouse £919 – £1,009 £987 – £1,077 £1,239 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019 10:00/16:15 17:00/21:30Leeds/Bradford* Toulouse £899 – £1,009 £967 – £1,077 £1,219 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019 13:55/16:45 17:30/18:25Luton Toulouse £679 – £819 £747 – £887 £999 – £1,139 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 18:25/21:25 21:55/22:45Norwich* Toulouse £919 – £1,009 £987 – £1,077 £1,239 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019 09:20/16:05 11:20/16:50Stansted Carcassonne £649 – £849 £717 – £917 £969 – £1,169 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:15/10:15 10:40/11:35

Single Supplement from £210 from £306 from £485

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 15 minutes from Carcassonne and one hour and 30 minutes from Toulouse.*The flights from these airports are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en‑route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru‑checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en‑route.

Corsica – Mediterranean Island Idyll – page 132


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,319 - £1,339 Jun 2020 07:00/10:20 10:50/12:20Gatwick £1,049 - £1,285 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 06:10/09:25 10:05/11:15Manchester £1,069 - £1,285 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:50/10:35 11:10/12:40Stansted £1,149 - £1,249 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 14:40/17:55 10:45/12:00




Paris, Monet’s Garden & Rouen – Travel by Air – page 134


Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen £559 – £665 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:10/09:10 20:25/21:15Belfast £499 – £599 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:00/16:45 17:15/18:00Birmingham £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:40/09:05 20:40/21:00Bristol £499 – £599 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 16:10/18:30 19:00/19:15Cardiff £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 09:40/12:05 18:55/19:15Edinburgh £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:20 21:50/22:35Exeter £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/09:30 18:10/18:40Gatwick £465 – £575 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:00/10:15 20:55/21:00Glasgow £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:40/13:30 21:30/22:15Leeds/Bradford £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 10:45/13:15 20:05/20:35Liverpool £499 – £599 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 18:50/21:20 21:10/21:40Luton £465 – £575 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:05/08:25 21:55/22:15Manchester £499 – £599 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/09:30 17:15/17:15Newcastle £559 – £665 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/08:55 22:00/22:45Southampton £499 – £619 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/08:50 17:55/18:10Southend £435 – £575 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:45/15:55 16:25/16:30Stansted £465 – £575 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:40/17:00 17:30/17:50


Transfer times: The transfer time from the train station to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Paris, Monet’s Garden & Rouen – Travel by Rail – page 134

UK Station Destination Pricing Departures Available Rail times

from – to Outbound ReturnSt Pancras International Gare du Nord £479 – £539 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:55/11:17 15:13/16:39Ebbsfleet International Gare du Nord £479 – £539 Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:12/11:17 15:13/16:18


Monet’s Garden, Giverny


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from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £1,289 - £1,525 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:20/16:05 16:35/17:15Edinburgh £1,319 - £1,549 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:35 11:05/12:30Gatwick £1,299 - £1,539 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 19:55/22:50 18:25/19:10Manchester £1,275 - £1,525 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:50/17:00 17:30/18:30Southend £1,255 - £1,489 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/17:35 18:00/18:40Stansted £1,299 - £1,539 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:15/16:15 16:45/17:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to the hotel is approximately one hour.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatia, Slovenia & MontenegroCroatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled – page 138


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham Pula £1,085 – £1,335 May – Jul, Sep 2020 06:25/09:50 10:40/12:20Bristol Venice £975 – £1,189 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:55/18:10 13:05/14:25Edinburgh Venice £949 – £1,225 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:10/18:55 12:50/14:40Gatwick Venice £915 – £1,169 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 12:30/15:40 16:15/17:30Leeds/Bradford Pula £1,085 – £1,369 Sep, Oct 2019, May – Jul, Sep 2020 06:45/10:20 11:05/12:45Liverpool Pula £949 – £1,229 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:15/10:10 10:45/12:40Luton Venice £899 – £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 17:05/18:20Manchester Pula £1,029 – £1,419 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 08:00/11:40 12:40/14:20Southend Pula £949 – £1,159 Sep, Oct 2019 16:45/19:55 20:30/21:35Stansted Pula £899 – £1,169 Sep 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:50/10:05 10:30/11:45

Single Supplement from £118Sea View Room from £49

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 20 minutes from Pula airport and three hours from Venice airport.

Dalmatian Coastal Cruise on board MS Mendula – page 140

UK Airport Category B Category A Category A+ Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,505 - £1,819 £1,659 - £1,973 £1,813 - £2,127 May – Jul 2020 08:50/12:35 13:20/15:10Bristol £1,495 - £1,819 £1,649 - £1,973 £1,803 - £2,127 May – Jul 2020 06:15/09:50 10:30/12:15Gatwick £1,429 - £1,789 £1,583 - £1,943 £1,737 - £2,097 May – Jul 2020 06:05/09:35 10:15/11:50Glasgow £1,505 - £1,819 £1,659 - £1,973 £1,813 - £2,127 May – Jul 2020 06:25/10:25 11:00/13:10Luton £1,429 - £1,789 £1,583 - £1,943 £1,737 - £2,097 May – Jul 2020 06:40/10:10 10:45/12:25Stansted £1,429 - £1,809 £1,583 - £1,963 £1,737 - £2,117 May – Jul 2020 07:35/11:10 12:10/13:50

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to the quayside to board MS Mendula is approximately 30 minutes.Please note: At the captain’s discretion it may be necessary to alter the order of the itinerary of your holiday.Single Supplement: Single cabin prices are as per the Cat A cabin prices as single cabins do not carry a supplement. The Category A single cabin is 6.5m2 which is much smaller than the twin cabins and is located on Main Deck.

Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Mendula – page 142

UK Airport Category B Category A Category A+ Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £1,395 - £1,795 £1,549 - £1,949 £1,703 - £2,103 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 15:10/19:30 20:15/22:55Birmingham £1,429 - £1,809 £1,583 - £1,963 £1,737 - £2,117 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 07:15/11:15 12:15/14:30Edinburgh £1,429 - £1,809 £1,583 - £1,963 £1,737 - £2,117 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 06:25/10:30 11:10/13:30Gatwick £1,369 - £1,749 £1,523 - £1,903 £1,677 - £2,057 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 06:25/10:05 10:45/12:35Luton £1,369 - £1,749 £1,523 - £1,903 £1,677 - £2,057 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 18:50/22:40 23:15/01:05Manchester £1,429 - £1,809 £1,583 - £1,963 £1,737 - £2,117 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 17:05/21:05 21:45/23:55Southend £1,385 - £1,765 £1,539 - £1,919 £1,693 - £2,073 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 07:30/11:05 11:50/13:35Stansted £1,369 - £1,749 £1,523 - £1,903 £1,677 - £2,057 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 06:00/09:40 10:15/12:00

Tour only - no flights £1,100 - £1,370 £1,254 - £1,524 £1,408 - £1,678 Aug – Oct 2020

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to the quayside to board MS Mendula is approximately 45 minutes.Please note: At the captain’s discretion it may be necessary to alter the order of the itinerary of your holiday.Single Supplement: Single cabin prices are as per the Cat A cabin prices as single cabins do not carry a supplement. The Category A single cabin is 6.5m2 which is much smaller than the twin cabins and is located on Main Deck.


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Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast – page 146


from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £959 – £1,349 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/11:10 11:55/14:35Bristol £829 – £1,289 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:05/16:50 11:05/13:05Edinburgh £859 – £1,349 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:40/11:00 11:45/14:15Gatwick £789 – £1,249 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 05:55/09:35 10:10/12:00Leeds/Bradford £939 – £1,349 Sep 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep 2020 08:40/12:45 13:30/15:45Manchester £889 – £1,349 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:05/10:10 13:10/15:25Newcastle £989 – £1,349 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:30/10:40 11:25/13:45Stansted £789 – £1,249 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:25/10:05 10:40/12:25


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately three hours on arrival and 30 minutes on departure.

Montenegro & Albania – Magical ‘Illyria’ – page 148


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £969 – £1,349 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:35/10:35 11:20/13:35Edinburgh £969 – £1,309 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:10/10:15 11:10/13:30Gatwick £899 – £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 07:05/10:45 10:55/13:15Manchester £1,149 – £1,349 Sep 2019, Jun, Sep 2020 07:55/12:00 13:10/15:25Southend £899 – £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 07:30/11:05 11:50/13:35Stansted £899 – £1,199 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020 06:00/09:40 10:15/12:00


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately three hours including the Border Crossing

Cyprus, Malta, Israel, Jordan & Greece

Dubrovnik & Croatian Island Cruise – page 145

UK Airport Hotel Tirena & Category B cabin

Hotel Tirena & Category A cabin

Hotel Tirena & Category A+ cabin

Hotel Tirena & Category A Single cabin Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £1,559 - £2,119 £1,713 - £2,273 £1,867 - £2,427 £1,843 - £2,403 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 07:10/10:45 10:45/12:35Manchester £1,615 - £2,165 £1,769 - £2,319 £1,923 - £2,473 £1,899 - £2,449 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 12:45/16:45 21:45/23:55Stansted £1,559 - £2,119 £1,713 - £2,273 £1,867 - £2,427 £1,843 - £2,403 Aug – Oct 2019, Aug – Oct 2020 06:25/10:05 10:15/12:00

Transfer times: The transfer time on arrival to your hotel will be approximately 30 minutes. On departure, the transfer time from the ship to the airport will be approximately 45 minutes.Please note: At the captain’s discretion it may be necessary to alter the order of the itinerary of your holiday.Single Supplement: The Category A single cabin is 6.5m2 which is much smaller than the twin cabins and is located on Main Deck.

Marsaxlokk Village, Malta

Split & Dalmatian Coastal Cruise – page 144

UK Airport Hotel President &Category B cabin

Hotel President & Category A cabin

Hotel President & Category A+ cabin

Hotel President & Category A Single cabin Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £1,925 - £2,269 £2,085 - £2,429 £2,235 - £2,579 £2,209 - £2,553 May - Jul 2020 06:50/10:25 10:30/12:15Gatwick £1,895 - £2,269 £2,055 - £2,429 £2,205 - £2,579 £2,179 - £2,553 May - Jul 2020 11:15/14:45 10:15/11:50Luton £1,895 - £2,269 £2,055 - £2,429 £2,205 - £2,579 £2,179 - £2,553 May - Jul 2020 06:20/09:55 10:45/12:25Stansted £1,925 - £2,269 £2,085 - £2,429 £2,235 - £2,579 £2,209 - £2,553 May - Jul 2020 06:00/09:35 12:10/13:50

Transfer times: The transfer time on arrival to your hotel will be approximately 45 minutes. On departure, the transfer time from the ship to the airport will be approximately 30 minutes.Please note: At the captain’s discretion it may be necessary to alter the order of the itinerary of your holiday.Single Supplement: The Category A single cabin is 6.5m2 which is much smaller than the twin cabins and is located on Main Deck.


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Cyprus Discovered – page 152

UK Airport Hotel Veronica

Hotel Dionysos

Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £619 – £809 £740 – £969 £810 – £1,159 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 08:15/14:50 15:50/18:50Bristol £619 – £809 £740 – £969 £810 – £1,159 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 08:00/14:35 15:15/18:20East Midlands £619 – £809 £740 – £969 £810 – £1,159 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 09:25/16:00 17:00/20:00Edinburgh £619 – £779 £740 – £969 £808 – £1,159 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 10:55/17:00 18:30/21:55Gatwick £559 – £759 £680 – £911 £750 – £1,109 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 07:10/13:40 14:20/17:20Liverpool £619 – £799 £750 – £969 £818 – £1,219 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 06:30/13:25 13:50/16:45Luton £559 – £849 £680 – £969 £750 – £1,219 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 07:00/13:30 14:10/17:10Manchester £619 – £809 £740 – £969 £808 – £1,169 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 12:30/19:15 19:50/23:00Stansted £559 – £759 £680 – £911 £750 – £1,109 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar – May, Oct, Nov 2020, Mar – May 2021 09:45/16:10 06:20/09:20Single Supplement from £116 from £204 from £146

Sea View Room – from £97 from £97Side Sea View – – from £49


Transfer times: The transfer time from Larnaca airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes and two hours 40 minutes from Paphos airport.Please note: Some hotel facilities operate on a seasonal basis. In the months of November to April, Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester flights are to/from Paphos airport.

Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus – page 154

UK Airport Altinkaya Pia Bella Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £915 - £1,084 £949 - £1,217 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:55/21:05 22:05/01:40Birmingham £929 - £1,084 £979 - £1,180 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:25/21:00 22:00/00:55Bristol £769 - £1,075 £780 - £1,176 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep - Dec 2020, Jan – Mar 2021 15:40/22:20 23:20/02:15East Midlands £1,039 - £1,154 £1,137 - £1,287 Sep, Oct 2019 14:35/21:10 22:20/01:30Edinburgh £769 - £1,089 £780 - £1,187 Sep, Oct 2019, Jan - Mar 2020 09:10/16:15 17:15/20:45Gatwick £689 - £1,074 £700 - £1,207 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep - Dec 2020, Jan – Mar 2021 14:15/20:55 21:55/00:45Glasgow £1,019 - £1,069 £1,117 - £1,167 Sep, Oct 2019 14:00/22:10 22:10/01:40Heathrow £759 - £839 £770 - £850 Nov 2019, Jan - Apr 2020, Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 11:40/18:20 19:30/22:25Leeds/Bradford £979 - £1,169 £1,013 - £1,267 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep - Dec 2020 14:05/20:55 21:55/01:10Liverpool £719 - £809 £730 - £820 Nov 2019, Apr, Nov , Dec 2020, Jan - Mar 2021 13:05/19:55 20:35/23:55Luton £849 - £985 £883 - £1,086 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:00/17:30 07:10/10:15Manchester £769 - £1,219 £780 - £1,317 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep - Dec 2020, Jan – Mar 2021 10:05/16:55 18:05/21:25Newcastle £925 - £1,104 £959 - £1,237 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/13:45 14:45/17:55Stansted £719 - £1,199 £730 - £1,332 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep - Dec 2020, Jan – Mar 2021 15:00/21:40 22:40/01:35

Single Supplement from £99 from £109Main Building Room from £32 -

Superior Room - from £35

Northern Cyprus – page 156

UK Airport Ship Inn Altinkaya Hotel Pia Bella Hotel Bellapais Malpas Acapulco Arkin Colony Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £705 - £899 £781 - £933 £815 - £1,034 £739 - £979 £773 - £967 £941 - £1,090 £980 - £1,141 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:55/21:05 22:05/01:40Birmingham £735 - £929 £811 - £951 £845 - £1,051 £769 - £997 £803 - £997 £971 - £1,120 £1,010 - £1,159 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:25/21:00 22:00/00:55Bristol £715 - £915 £791 - £949 £825 - £1,050 £749 - £995 £783 - £983 £951 - £1,106 £990 - £1,157 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:40/22:20 23:20/02:15East Midlands £749 - £949 - £899 - £1,113 £836 - £1,014 £792 - £1,003 £912 - £1,112 £1,004 - £1,182 Sep, Oct 2019 14:35/21:10 22:20/01:30Edinburgh £869 - £939 - £998 - £1,068 £934 - £1,004 £923 - £993 £1,032 - £1,102 £1,102 - £1,172 Sep, Oct 2019 09:10/16:15 17:15/20:45Gatwick £639 - £889 £715 - £933 £749 - £1,034 £673 - £979 £707 - £945 £875 - £1,080 £914 - £1,141 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:15/20:55 21:55/00:45Glasgow £819 - £869 - £948 - £1,019 £884 - £956 £873 - £912 £982 - £1,032 £1,052 - £1,124 Sep, Oct 2019 14:00/22:10 22:10/01:40Leeds/Bradford £769 - £959 £845 - £983 £879 - £1,084 £803 - £1,029 £837 - £1,027 £1,005 - £1,150 £1,044 - £1,191 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:05/20:55 21:55/01:10Luton £639 - £835 £715 - £857 £749 - £957 £673 - £903 £707 - £903 £875 - £1,026 £914 - £1,065 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:00/17:30 07:10/10:15Manchester £769 - £959 £845 - £983 £879 - £1,084 £803 - £1,029 £837 - £1,027 £1,005 - £1,150 £1,044 - £1,191 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:05/16:55 18:05/21:25Newcastle £715 - £915 £791 - £937 £825 - £1,037 £749 - £983 £783 - £983 £951 - £1,106 £990 - £1,145 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/13:45 14:45/17:55Stansted £669 - £889 £745 - £933 £779 - £1,034 £703 - £979 £737 - £945 £905 - £1,080 £944 - £1,141 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:00/21:40 22:40/01:35Single Supplement from £119 from £105 from £126 from £140 from £154 from £212 from £258Main Building Room - from £35 - - - - -

Half-Board from £109 - - from £184 - - from £152Superior Room - - from £35 - - - -

Sea View - - - - - from £65 -

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Larnaca and two hours 40 minutes from Paphos. Your arrival airport will be advised when booking.Please note: Some hotel facilities operate on a seasonal basis.

Valletta, Mdina & the Wonders of Malta – page 158

UK Airport Hotel Santana Dolmen Hotel Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBelfast £789 – £999 £902 – £1,195 Mar – May 2020 17:30/22:25 14:00/17:05East Midlands £749 – £999 £880 – £1,195 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 13:30/17:55 18:20/20:55Gatwick £729 – £959 £860 – £1,155 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 07:25/11:45 12:25/14:45Heathrow £739 – £979 £870 – £1,183 Oct – Dec 2019 11:25/15:35 16:55/19:25Liverpool £729 – £999 £860 – £1,195 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 18:30/22:55 15:20/18:05Luton £719 – £959 £860 – £1,155 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 07:00/11:20 11:45/14:15Manchester £739 – £999 £870 – £1,195 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 07:15/11:50 11:30/14:10Newcastle £749 – £999 £880 – £1,195 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 07:15/11:50 12:30/15:15Southend £739 – £949 £852 – £1,145 Mar – May 2020 09:15/13.35 09:15/13:35Stansted £729 – £959 £860 – £1,155 Oct – Dec 2019, Mar – May, Oct – Dec 2020 16:50/21:05 06:10/08:30

Single Supplement from £97 £136Superior Room from £29 –

Sea View – from £49Drinks Package* from £39 –

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Please note: The day by day itinerary is based on Monday departures. For Tuesday departures, Day Three in the published itinerary is Day Two and Day Eight will be a final day of leisure.*Drinks Package includes local beer, wine, soft drinks, tea & coffee with dinner.

Malta & Sicily – page 160


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £969 – £1,079 Oct, Nov 2019, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov 2020 07:30/11:10 13:35/17:15Luton £1,045 – £1,079 Apr 2020 01935/23:30 12:40/14:55Manchester £1,089 – £1,119 Apr 2020 06:20/10:40 12:30/1435


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel in Malta is approximately 30 minutes, and the transfer from your hotel to the airport in Sicily is approximately 45 minutes.


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Jerusalem, Galilee & The Holy Land – page 162


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £1,799 – £1,915 Feb, Mar, Nov 2020, Feb, Mar 2021 10:10/17:15 18:10/21:45Luton £1,699 – £1,915 Nov 2019, Feb – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Feb – May 2021 07:15/14:15 15:10/18:45Manchester £1,699 – £2,169 Nov 2019, Feb – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Feb – May 2021 12:30/19:40 20:35/00:20Single Supplement from £736

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes on arrival and one hour on departure.

Jordan – Petra & the Dead Sea – page 164


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,439 – £1,659 Feb, Mar, May, Nov 2020, Feb, Mar, May 2021 16:05/22:50 11:15/14:45Single Supplement from £357

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes on arrival and one hour and 30 minutes on departure.

Greek Islands Cruise – An Ionian Odyssey – page 166

UK Airport MS Hara Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,379 – £1,529 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 14:50/20:35 21:35/23:30Bristol £1,295 – £1,499 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 16:55/22:20 23:00/00:40Gatwick £1,295 – £1,479 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 07:45/13:20 14:00/15:30Glasgow £1,379 – £1,529 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:10/12:20 13:05/15:10Manchester £1,379 – £1,529 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 13:40/19:30 20:20/22:15Stansted £1,359 – £1,515 May – Jul, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/11:30 12:30/14:00

Transfer times: Transfer time from your airport to the port to board MS Hera is 45 minutes.

Scenic Europe & BeyondAmsterdam & the Dutch Bulbfields – page 170


from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen £679 – £759 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:35 21:35/22:05Birmingham £579 – £759 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:30 21:05/21:20Bristol £579 – £669 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:20/08:50 21:45/21:55Cardiff £609 – £699 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:05/08:30 21:10/21:10Durham Tees Valley £609 – £699 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:20/08:45 21:35/21:45Edinburgh £659 – £749 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:35 21:10/21:35Gatwick £519 – £609 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:25 21:25/21:45Glasgow £659 – £749 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:05/08:45 21:15/21:45Heathrow £599 – £679 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:30/09:00 20:30/20:55Humberside £629 – £719 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:10/08:10 21:30/21:30Leeds/Bradford £629 – £719 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:20/08:45 22:00/22:10Luton £509 – £599 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:15 21:30/21:40Manchester £579 – £669 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 05:55/08:20 21:15/21:35Newcastle £629 – £719 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:00/08:25 22:10/22:25Norwich £599 – £679 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 06:05/08:00 21:20/21:10Southampton £609 – £669 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 07:05/09:20 20:55/21:15Southend £509 – £599 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 07:05/09:20 21:55/21:55Stansted £509 – £599 Apr 2020, Apr 2021 07:00/09:15 21:55/22:00


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes.Please note: The city of Tilburg operates a tourist tax of approximately €3 per person per night which must be paid locally direct to the hotel.

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Steam Railways of Austria – page 174


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £939 – £1,029 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:10/10:00 22:05/23:00Cardiff £859 – £989 Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 14:00/16:55 17:35/18:45Edinburgh £889 – £989 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 18:05/21:20 21:50/23:10Gatwick £829 – £949 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:20/09:10 21:55/22:55Heathrow £859 – £949 Sep, Oct 2019 07:00/09:50 20:20/21:20Luton £875 – £929 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 18:15/21:10 21:40/22:45Manchester £939 – £1,045 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/10:05 21:45/22:50Stansted £875 – £929 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 18:25/21:10 21:45/22:40Single Supplement from £108

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and 20 minutes (2019) and two hours and 45 minutes (2020).Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/or being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive. The train journeys aboard the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn on Day Seven will be steam–hauled between June and September and diesel in May and October.

The Glorious Austrian Tyrol – page 176


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £789 – £1,019 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:40/11:30 17:10/18:00Edinburgh £829 – £1,019 Sep, Oct 2019 13:45/17:00 11:40/12:55Gatwick £689 – £899 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:05/09:50 21:30/22:05Heathrow £719 – £939 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:40/11:35 17:10/17:55London City £779 – £1,019 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:55/10:30 17:15/17:55Luton £689 – £889 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 13:10/16:00 16:35/17:20Manchester £749 – £1,049 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:45/11:45 17:10/18:05


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two and a half hours.Please note: A room tax of approx. €2.60 per person per night is payable directly to the hotel on check‑out.

Prague, Budapest & Vienna – page 178


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £939 – £1,099 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 16:15/19:10 06:05/07:50Bristol £939 – £1,079 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 18:20/21:20 17:40/19:25East Midlands £919 – £979 Oct, Nov 2019 15:25/18:35 20:15/22:10Edinburgh £919 – £1,129 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 06:00/09:20 11:25/13:30Gatwick £789 – £1,049 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 08:50/11:55 14:15/15:55Luton £859 – £1,079 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 19:05/21:50 15:15/16:50Manchester £919 – £1,129 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 13:25/16:30 20:00/21:55Stansted £819 – £1,049 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr – Nov 2020 11:45/14:35 15:35/17:10Single Supplement from £261

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.Please note: Flight times are based on arriving into Prague and departing from Budapest. On certain dates in 2019 the itinerary will operate in reverse, arriving into Budapest and departing from Prague. You will be advised of your flight details upon booking.In the event of higher than anticipated demand, we reserve the right to use alternative hotels of a similar standard and location.

The Spirit of Kraków – page 180

UK Airport Q Hotel Hotel Logos Q Plus Hotel Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £559 – £755 £714 – £824 £698 – £788 Aug – Oct 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 16:45/20:45 13:15/15:00Bournemouth £509 – £665 £594 – £734 £584 – £678 Aug – Oct 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 13:40/17:00 18:40/20:15Bristol £509 – £665 £604 – £734 £588 – £678 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 10:05/13:35 11:05/12:45East Midlands £559 – £665 £604 – £734 £588– £678 Aug – Oct 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 17:25/20:55 07:10/08:45Edinburgh £569 – £709 £644 – £778 £634 – £728 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 06:40/10:20 10:50/12:40Gatwick £489 – £625 £584 – £694 £568 – £678 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 09:25/12:50 13:20/14:55Leeds/Bradford £599 – £755 £714 – £824 £698 – £788 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 16:30/20:05 12:50/14:30Liverpool £565 – £689 £644 – £758 £634 – £708 Mar – Nov 2020 18:10/21:35 18:00/19:45Luton £599 – £645 £594 – £714 £584 – £664 Sep 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 07:10/10:40 10:55/12:30Manchester £559 – £689 £644 – £758 £634 – £708 Aug – Nov, 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 10:50/14:30 14:55/16:40Newcastle £599 – £755 £714 – £824 £698 – £788 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 15:40/19:15 19:35/21:20Stansted £509 – £645 £584 – £714 £568 – £664 Aug – Nov 2019, Mar – Nov 2020 09:00/12:25 17:05/18:40Single Supplement from £168 from £180 from £180


Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga – page 182


from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen* £1,099 – £1,415 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:00/13:10 16:30/22:15Birmingham* £959 – £1,285 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:00/13:10 16:30/19:15Bristol* £959 – £1,285 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:20/13:10 16:30/22:10Cardiff* £989 – £1,315 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:05/13:10 16:30/21:30Durham Tees Valley* £1,019 – £1,315 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:20/13:10 16:30/21:45Edinburgh* £1,019 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:00/13:10 16:30/21:35Gatwick £849 – £1,139 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 09:50/14:40 15:50/16:40Glasgow* £1,019 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:05/13:10 16:30/21:45Heathrow* £1,019 – £1,329 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:30/13:10 16:30/19:25Humberside* £989 – £1,315 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:10/13:10 16:30/21:30Leeds/Bradford* £959 – £1,285 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 06:10/13:10 16:30/21:30Manchester £949 – £1,185 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Oct 2020 10:25/15:10 11:20/12:10


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Flights from Gatwick and Manchester are direct. *All other flights are via Amsterdam. You will be required to change aircraft en‑route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru‑checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en‑route on the return journey.Please note: Departures in 2019 will stay at the Park Inn by Radisson in Tallinn and the Rixwell Old Palace in Riga.


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Swiss Alpine Glories – page 172


from – to Outbound ReturnBristol £819 – £869 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:35/10:15 10:50/11:30Edinburgh £849 – £879 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:15 10:50/12:05Gatwick £819 – £859 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:45/10:25 11:00/11:35Heathrow £829 – £909 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 08:20/11:00 10:10/11:00Luton £819 – £859 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:25/09:15 09:15/10:30Manchester £819 – £869 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/10:00 10:35/11:25Single Supplement from £168


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Jewels of Albania & Macedonia – page 184


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £859 - £975 May, Jun, Sep 2020 16:45/20:50 21:50/23:50Luton £799 - £889 May, Jun, Sep 2020 15:20/19:20 20:00/22:15


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel on arrival is approximately 30 minutes and is approximately two and a half hours on departure.

Moscow & St Petersburg – page 186


from – to Outbound ReturnAberdeen £969 – £1,429 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:00/16:05 17:45/22:15Birmingham £939 – £1,419 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:00/16:05 17:45/21:20Bristol £969 – £1,484 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:20/16:05 17:45/22:10Cardiff £1,019 – £1,459 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:05/16:05 17:45/21:30Durham Tees Valley £959 – £1,454 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:20/16:05 17:45/21:45Edinburgh £959 – £1,409 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:00/16:05 17:45/21:10Glasgow £959 – £1,429 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:05/16:05 17:45/21:45Heathrow £939 – £1,369 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 10:55/16:50 17:45/20:55Humberside £1,009 – £1,604 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:10/16:05 17:45/21:30Leeds/Bradford £989 – £1,419 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:20/16:05 17:45/22:10Manchester £939 – £1,404 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 05:55/16:05 17:45/21:35Newcastle £959 – £1,409 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:05/16:05 17:45/22:30Norwich £989 - £1,429 Sep – Dec 2019, Feb – Dec 2020, Feb – Apr 2021 06:05/16:05 17:45/21:10


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. The majority of flights are via Amsterdam, except for London Heathrow to Moscow (one way) which is sometimes a direct flight. Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Russia. Please see page 358 for further information.Please note: Optional excursions must be booked prior to departure.

Bucharest & the Legends of Transylvania – page 188


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham* £1,109 - £1,189 May – Oct 2020 06:00/13:10 14:30/18:30Glasgow £949 - £1,029 May – Oct 2020 09:45/15:20 07:00/09:00Heathrow* £1,109 - £1,189 May – Oct 2020 06:20/13:40 14:30/21:20Luton £889 - £995 May – Oct 2020 09:35/14:50 15:35/17:05Manchester* £1,109 - £1,189 May – Oct 2020 05:55/13:10 14:30/18:30Stansted £889 - £995 May – Oct 2020 08:40/13:50 16:05/17:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your first hotel is approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes. The transfer time from your final hotel to the airport is 45 minutes.*Flights from Birmingham, Heathrow and Manchester are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en‑route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru‑checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure times and arrival times and includes the wait time en‑route.In the event of higher than anticipated demand, we reserve the right to use alternative hotels of a similar standard and location.

Georgia – where Europe meets Asia – page 190


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,695 - £1,739 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:55/04:30 10:30/16:00Edinburgh £1,695 - £1,739 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/04:30 10:30/15:35Gatwick £1,299 - £1,349 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 22:50/06:40 19:25/21:50Heathrow £1,619 - £1,669 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/04:30 10:30/16:40Manchester £1,695 - £1,739 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/04:30 10:30/15:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 35 minutes.Please note: All flights are via Istanbul, except for Gatwick which is a direct flight.

Uzbekistan & the Silk Road’s Jewels – page 192


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £2,249 - £2,379 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:55/07:00 09:00/16:00Gatwick £2,175 - £2,305 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 17:00/07:00 09:00/16:00Heathrow £1,795 - £1,909 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 21:35/08:25 16:20/20:00Manchester £2,249 - £2,379 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 17:00/07:00 09:00/15:35


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 20 minutes.Please note: All the flights are via Istanbul, except for London Heathrow which is a direct flight.Visa information: Visas are not required by British Citizens travelling to Uzbekistan. Non British Citizens should check with the Uzbekistan Embassy.

Oberammergau 2020 & the Austrian Tyrol – page 204


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,759 – £1,839 May – Sep 2020 07:30/10:20 16:05/17:05Edinburgh £1,759 – £1,839 May – Sep 2020 10:55/14:10 14:40/16:00Gatwick £1,749 – £1,819 May – Sep 2020 07:00/09:50 10:20/11:20Glasgow £1,759 – £1,839 May – Sep 2020 10:30/13:45 08:30/09:50Manchester £1,759 – £1,839 May – Sep 2020 11:00/14:05 14:40/15:50Stansted £1,749 – £1,819 May – Sep 2020 07:15/10:00 10:30/11:25

Single Supplement £290 – £428

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes and from Oberammergau it will be approximately two hours.

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Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy – page 194


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham £1,059 – £1,245 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:35/16:35 11:00/16:00Edinburgh £1,069 – £1,245 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/22:45 09:15/15:35Gatwick £919 – £1,179 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:30/16:25 11:00/16:00Heathrow £999 – £1,195 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 11:30/17:20 11:00/16:40Manchester £1,039 – £1,245 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 10:40/16:50 09:15/15:35Stansted £969 – £1,165 Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 12:10/17:55 10:05/12:00


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes upon arrival, and one hour on the return.Please note: The return flights are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en‑route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru‑checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en‑route on the return journey. Visa information: Visas are required for British Citizens travelling to Turkey. Please see page 358 of the brochure for further information.

Ephesus, Pamukkale & Turkey’s Aegean Coast – page 196


from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham* £849 – £969 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 11:05/21:20 11:25/15:30Edinburgh* £889 – £999 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 12:10/22:25 07:00/11:15Gatwick £799 – £899 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 14:10/20:10 21:00/23:00Heathrow* £809 – £919 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 07:15/17:25 11:25/16:15Manchester £849 – £969 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 15:25/21:25 22:40/00:55Stansted £749 – £889 Oct, Nov 2019, Apr, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Apr, May 2021 12:35/19:15 10:50/11:55


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.*Flights from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Heathrow are via Istanbul. Flights from Gatwick and Manchester for dates in 2019, 2020, 2021 are indirect. All other flights are direct.Please note: Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed at the time of booking.Visa information: Visas are required for British Citizens travelling to Turkey. Please see page 358 of the brochure for further information.

Turkish Gulet Cruising – page 198


from – to Outbound ReturnEdinburgh £1,149 – £1,209 Aug – Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:30/21:55 22:40/01:15Gatwick £999 – £1,145 Aug – Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 15:20/21:30 22:10/00:20Glasgow £1,099 – £1,209 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 07:00/13:30 14:45/17:25Luton £1,009 – £1,145 Aug – Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 06:00/12:05 12:50/14:55Manchester £1,099 – £1,259 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:30/22:45 23:45/02:15Stansted £919 – £1,145 Aug – Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020 16:35/22:35 23:20/01:25

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your Gulet is approximately 45 minutes.Visa information: Visas are required for British Citizens travelling to Turkey. Please see page 358 of the brochure for further information.Please note: We reserve the right to use an alternative Gulet of a similar standard.

Oberammergau 2020 & Delightful Lake Garda – page 202


Return Airport Pricing Departures

Available Flight times

from – to Outbound ReturnBirmingham Munich Verona £2,049 – £2,169 May – Oct 2020 07:30/10:20 10:05/11:20Edinburgh Munich Bergamo £1,929 – £2,179 May – Oct 2020 14:00/17:15 10:35/12:00Gatwick Munich Verona £1,899 – £2,149 May – Oct 2020 06:20/09:10 16:50/17:55Luton Munich Venice £1,899 – £2,149 May – Oct 2020 18:15/21:10 16:55/18:10Manchester Munich Venice £1,919 – £2,159 May – Oct 2020 13:25/16:30 12:00/13:30Stansted Munich Bergamo £1,899 – £2,149 May – Oct 2020 13:15/16:00 14:25/15:35

Single Supplement £278 – £423

Transfer times: The transfer time from Munich airport on arrival to your hotel is approximately two hours. From your hotel in Italy, it will be one hour to Verona airport, two hours to Bergamo Airport and approximately three hours to Venice Airport.

Washington, New York & Niagara Falls – page 210


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £1,589 – £1,679 May, Jun, Sep 2020, May, Jun, Sep 2021 12:00/15:00 22:05/10:05Manchester £1,549 – £1,699 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 12:20/14:55 22:40/10:30



Please note: There is a $6 US charge to cross the border from Canada to the USA. This is payable in cash at the border crossing and is not included in the tour price.

East Coast Extravaganza – USA & Canada – page 212


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,999 – £2,469 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 15:55/18:40 18:10/06:35Single Supplement from £786


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.

New England in the Fall – page 214


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,299 – £1,549 Sep, Oct 2019, Sep, Oct 2020, Sep, Oct 2021 16:05/19:20 19:00/07:20Manchester £1,379 – £1,629 Sep, Oct 2019, Sep, Oct 2020, Sep, Oct 2021 13:50/16:40 19:25/07:15Single Supplement from £365

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle.

Please note: Since the tour covers a large distance, south to north, from New York to Maine, Fall Foliage colours will, of course, vary dependent upon your date of travel. On early departures, leaves are more likely to have turned in the northern areas, whereas on later dates, it is the more southern areas that will be most notable for their colourful foliage, with leaf fall possibly having already occurred further north.

Fall Colours of New England & Canada – page 216


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,099 – £2,399 Sep, Oct 2019, Sep, Oct 2020, Sep, Oct 2021 16:05/19:20 19:20/07:20Manchester £2,049 – £2,429 Sep, Oct 2019, Sep, Oct 2020, Sep, Oct 2021 13:50/16:40 19:25/07:15


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle.

Please note: There is a $6 US charge to cross the border from Canada to the USA. This is payable in cash at the border crossing and is not included in the holiday price.


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The United States of AmericaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to United States of America, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

Washington, New York & Boston in the Fall – page 220


from – to tbound ReturnHeathrow £1,329 – £1,545 Sep, Oct 2019, Sep, Oct 2020, Sep, Oct 2021 11:35/15:00 22:20/10:00


Important note: Since the tour covers a large distance, south to north, from Virginia to Massachusetts, fall foliage colours will, of course, vary dependent upon your date of travel. On early departures, leaves are more likely to have turned in the northern areas covered, whereas on later dates, it is the more southern areas that will be most notable for their colourful foliage.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately three hours.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Belfast, Manchester & Newcastle.

The Wonders of the US National Parks – page 232


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,799 – £3,199 May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 11:25/14:15 17:50/12:20

Single Supplement from £1,129

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airport: Newcastle.

Please note: Local laws state that at least one person in each booked room must be aged 21 years or over. Those aged under 21 years may not enter casinos, including those in hotels, unless accompanied by an adult aged 21 years or over.

Vancouver & America’s Pacific North West – page 234


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,499 – £3,079 Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 11:30/13:10 18:00/12:10


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airport: Newcastle.



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Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville – page 222


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,549 – £1,849 Aug – Nov 2019, Jan – Jun, Aug – Nov 2020, Jan – Jun, Aug – Nov 2021 10:10/14:40 20:00/09:20Manchester £1,399 – £1,679 Sep – Nov 2019, Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov 2020, Feb – Jun, Sep – Nov 2021 11:05/14:50 18:00/06:50Single Supplement from £495


Deep South Rhythms, New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise – page 224


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,299 – £2,699 Nov 2019, Jan, May, Oct 2020, Feb, Apr 2021 10:10/14:40 20:00/09:20

Single Supplement Available on requestOutside Stateroom from £85

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately three hours.

Texas, Presley’s Memphis & New Orleans – page 226


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,199 – £2,499 Sep – Nov 2019, May, Sep – Nov 2020, May, Sep – Nov 2021 09:30/13:55 20:20/11:35Manchester £2,099 – £2,449 May, Sep – Nov 2020, May, Sep – Nov 2021 10:40/14:30 19:10/10:10



America’s Golden West – page 228


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,149 – £2,449 Oct 2019, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, Mar – Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 13:25/16:20 21:00/15:15Single Supplement from £829


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.

Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon – page 230


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,379 – £1,649 Sep – Nov 2019, Apr, May, Sep – Nov 2020, Apr, May, Sep – Nov 2021 16:15/19:40 17:15/11:45Single Supplement from £409


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow.

Niagara Falls, Canada

CanadaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to Canada, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

Canada – Niagara Falls to the Rockies – page 238


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,499 – £2,999 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 12:05/14:50 17:50/11:05Single Supplement from £949

Transfer times: The transfer time from Toronto airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes and from Vancouver airport approximately 45 minutes.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.

The Canadian Rockies – page 240


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,949 – £2,749 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 13:05/14:55 20:10/13:25Single Supplement from £599

Transfer times: The transfer time from Calgary airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, and four hours on your return to Vancouver.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.

Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer – page 242


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £3,189 - £3,849 Sep, Oct 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, Apr – Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 13:05/14:55 20:10/13:25Single Supplement from £599

Transfer times: The transfer time from Calgary airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, and four hours on your return to Vancouver.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies – page 244

UK Airport L – Inside Stateroom Departures Available Flight times

from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,899 – £3,299 May, Jun, Sep 2020 13:05/14:55 17:50/11:05

Single Supplement Available on requestI – Inside Large from £114

FF – Outside with window from £256DD – Outside with window from £408

C – Outside with window from £508BB – Vista Suite from £1,152

A – Vista Suite from £1,459

Cruising on board Holland America: Shore excursions from the cruise are bookable on board the ship. Gratuities on board Holland America ships are not included in your holiday price and are automatically charged at a cost of $12.50 per person per day.The holiday prices shown are per person based on the shared occupancy of an Inside Twin (category L) stateroom. If you wish to upgrade your stateroom, please select from the table opposite. Single occupancy throughout the tour, using any stateroom grade, can be quoted on request.

Transfer times: The transfer time from Calgary airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes and from Vancouver airport approximately 45 minutes.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.

Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail – page 248


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £1,569 – £1,739 Sep 2019, May, Jun, Sep 2020, May, Jun, Sep 2021 12:00/15:00 22:05/10:05Manchester £1,489 – £1,739 Sep, Oct 2019, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2020, May, Jun, Sep, Oct 2021 10:00/12:50 22:45/10:30




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India, Nepal & Sri LankaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to India, Nepal & Sri Lanka, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

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India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal – page 254


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,199 – £1,799 Oct, Nov 2019, Jan – Jun, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 21:35/11:30 13:35/17:30Manchester* £1,399 – £1,849 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan – Jun, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 08:10/02:40 21:05/06:40Single Supplement from £499

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle.*Departures from Manchester are with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi. The itinerary order varies slightly with the first two nights spent in Delhi as opposed to the first and last as described in the brochure. Content, sightseeing and duration remain the same.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

India’s Golden Triangle & Shimla – page 256


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,999 – £2,319 Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2021 15:00/07:45 21:10/07:30Single Supplement £807

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Glasgow & Manchester.Please note: All flights will operate via Abu Dhabi.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

India – Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple – page 258

UK Airport Pricing Departures Available Flight Times

from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,999 – £2,199 Sep, Nov 2019, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 15:00/07:45 21:10/07:30


Please note: All flights operate via Abu Dhabi.Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

A Journey Through India – Grand Palace & Historic Fort Stays – page 260


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,999 – £2,519 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 21:35/11:30 13:35/17:30Single Supplement from £818

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.


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from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,195 – £2,495 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan – Mar, May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – Mar, May, Sep – Nov 2021 14:05/07:55 09:55/17:45


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Please note: All flights operate via Abu Dhabi. New local laws prohibit some hotels in Kerala from selling alcohol.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Kerala & India’s Beautiful South – page 266


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,999 - £2,499 Sep, Nov 2019, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2020 13:40/08:50 21:40/07:10Gatwick £1,895 - £2,355 Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 13:35/08:50 21:40/06:40Manchester £1,895 - £2,355 Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 13:10/08:50 21:40/07:00Single Supplement from £930

Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.Please note: New local laws prohibit some hotels in Kerala from selling alcohol.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Flights will operate via Dubai.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports (2019 and 2020 departures only): Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle.

India & Nepal – Tigers, Taj & Temples – page 270


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,449 – £2,599 Sep – Nov 2019 16:15/08:55 19:00/07:10Gatwick £2,799 – £2,999 Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep – Nov 2020 13:35/08:55 19:00/06:40Manchester £2,799 – £2,999 Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep – Nov 2020 13:10/08:55 19:00/07:00Single Supplement from £849

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to London Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle. Please note: All flights operate via Dubai.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India and Nepal. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Colours of India – From the Ganges to the Taj – page 272


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,995 – £2,399 May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 13:40/07:40 08:55/18:20Manchester £1,995 – £2,399 May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 13:10/07:40 08:55/18:40Single Supplement from £639

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please Note: All flights operate via Dubai.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Classic Rajasthan & India’s Big Cats – page 274


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,799 – £3,259 Sep, Nov 2020, Jan, Mar, May, Sep – Nov 2021 14:05/08:15 09:00/17:45Single Supplement from £882

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: Flights will operate via Abu Dhabi.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Darjeeling & Bhutan – The Last Himalayan Kingdom – page 276


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £3,099 – £3,559 Sep, Nov 2019, Jun, Sep – Nov 2020, Mar, Jun, Sep – Nov 2021 14:20/07:40 10:35/20:00


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: All flights operate via DubaiVisa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to India and Bhutan. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.Please note: Weather conditions in the mountains can never be guaranteed on cloudy days, views may be restricted. The Darjeeling toy train system may sometimes be substituted with diesel haulage should local conditions dictate.

Colours of Sri Lanka – page 280


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £1,849 – £2,349 Nov 2019, Jan – Mar, May, Oct, Nov 2020, Jan – Mar, May, Oct, Nov 2021 20:40/12:40 13:05/20:00Single Supplement from £746

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Sri Lanka. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam – page 284


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,099 – £2,369 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2021 10:55/11:10 19:50/05:55Manchester £1,999 – £2,349 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2021 11:00/11:10 19:50/08:30Single Supplement from £599

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Please note: Flights will operate via Singapore.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Cambodia and Vietnam. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Classic Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos – page 286


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,699 - £2,949 Oct 2020, Jan, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov 2021 11:00/05:20 19:15/07:15Single Supplement from £745

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Halong Bay & Five-Star Vietnam River Cruise – page 288


from Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,795 May, Oct 2020 10:55/11:40 18:25/07:20

Single Supplement £2,500Upper Deck Supplement £599

Upper Deck Supplement Sole Occupancy £1,198

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airport: Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Manchester.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Vietnam. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Young geisha, Japan

Japan – Land of the Rising Sun – page 292


from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £3,799 – £4,699 Oct, Nov 2019, May 2020 14:30/17:25 23:45/12:35Heathrow £4,299- £4,599 Jun, Sep – Nov 2020 22:40/20:30 21:10/11:50Manchester £3,799 – £4,699 Oct, Nov 2019, May 2020 14:00/17:25 23:45/12:05Single Supplement from £878

Transfer times: The transfer time from Osaka airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. On departure the transfer time to Tokyo airport is approximately 30 mins.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow Manchester & Newcastle.Please note: Gatwick and Manchester departures operate via Dubai and Heathrow departures operate via Doha or Beijing.


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China, Japan & South East AsiaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to China, Japan and South East Asia, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

Classic South Africa – page 302


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,799 – £3,249 Sep – Nov 2019, Jan, Feb, May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan, Feb, May, Sep – Nov 2021 20:05/08:05 16:00/06:35Single Supplement from £566

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour. Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester & Newcastle. Visa information: Visas are not required by British Citizens travelling to South Africa. Please see page 362 of the brochure for important passport information. Please note: The inbound flight from Cape Town operates via Johannesburg.

Cape Town, the Garden Route & ‘Big Five Safaris’ – page 306


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,199 – £2,679 Nov 2019, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2020, Jan – May, Sep – Nov 2021 18:55/12:45 16:00/06:20Single Supplement from £449

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Visa information: Visas are not required by British Citizens travelling to South Africa. Please see page 362 of the brochure for important passport information. Please note: All flights operate via Johannesburg.

Under African Skies – Victoria Falls to Cape Town – page 308


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £3,599 – £3,995 Oct 2019, Mar – May, Sep – Nov 2020 17:20/09:35 23:55/13:50Single Supplement from £695

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Visa information: Visas are not required by British Citizens travelling to South Africa, but are required for British Citizens travelling to Zambia. Please see page 362 of the brochure for more information.

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Amazing AfricaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to Africa, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise – page 294


from – to Outbound ReturnHeathrow £2,749 – £2,999 Sep, Nov 2019, Apr – Jun, Sep, Nov 2020, Apr – Jun, Sep, Nov 2021 15:15/09:25 11:40/16:45


Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to London Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to China. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Please note: Should river water levels or other weather conditions affect the operation of the cruise on the Yangtze, we reserve the right to cover parts of the itinerary by coach.

China – Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall – page 296


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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to London Heathrow from the following airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Visa information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to China. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops – page 312


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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 3 hours.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow, from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Visa Information: Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Kenya. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Riads of Marrakesh & the Colours of Morocco – page 314

UK Airport Traditional Riad Art Place Hotel & Ryad Departures Available Flight times

Prices range from – to Outbound ReturnGatwick £649 – £779 £874 – £1,005 Nov, Dec 2019, Jan – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Jan – Apr 2021 07:40/12:25 21:00/23:40Manchester £679 – £809 £904 – £1,035 Nov, Dec 2019, Jan – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Jan – Apr 2021 15:20/20:15 19:20/22:15Stansted £669 – £789 £894 – £1,015 Nov, Dec 2019, Jan – Apr, Nov, Dec 2020, Jan – Apr 2021 06:10/10:40 11:05/13:50Single Supplement from £263 from £488

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Please note: A room tax of approximately 26‑28 Moroccan Dirhams per person per night is payable directly to the Riad/Riad Hotel on check‑out.

Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise – page 316


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Single Supplement from £379Cabin Upgrade from £89

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Connecting flights are available from £200 to Heathrow, from the following airports: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.Upgrade your cabin: Upgrade to a cabin on a higher deck. Prices from £89 per person.Visa information: Visas are required for British Citizens travelling to Egypt. Please see page 362 of the brochure for further information.

Brazil, Argentina & Chile – page 320


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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.Please note: All flights operate via Sao Paulo.

Argentina – Buenos Aires, Falls & Glaciers – page 322


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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.Please note: All flights operate via Madrid (Spain).

Peru – Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu – page 326


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Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.*Gatwick departures are direct with British Airways.**Heathrow departures operate with KLM via Amsterdam.

Costa Rica – Nature’s Paradise – page 328


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Please note: The baggage allowance whilst in Tortugero is 25lb (approximately 11kg) per person. For this portion of the trip (Days Two and Three), you will need to take an overnight bag only, and the rest of your luggage will be brought to you on Day Four in La Fortuna.

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Central & South AmericaFlexible Flight ArrangementsOn most of our escorted tours to South America, we’re able to offer you flexible flight arrangements should you choose to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends or family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively we can arrange some holidays without flights for a reduction of £450 per person. For further information please call us.

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Our experienced team of experts have put together all the practical information you need to make your holiday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

Passports & VisasYou will need a full 10‑Year British Passport (valid a further three months on return to the UK) for all European holidays including air or sea travel. Children require their own passport. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. British Citizens do not require visas to enter Europe (except the countries listed below). Citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of the country they are travelling to for clarification. Newmarket cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to Russia and Turkey.

RussiaA visa is required for entry into Russia and you must appear in person at the Russian Embassy in either Edinburgh, Manchester or London as part of the process. The cost is approximately £110 if obtained directly and more information can be found online at: ru.vfsglobal.co.uk

We will send full details about the application process approximately 8 weeks prior to travel including your invitation letter. You will need the invitation letter to be able to apply for your visa. Passports must be valid for six months after the visa expiration date.

TurkeyBritish Citizens require a visa for entry into Turkey. You must obtain an e-Visa online prior to travel. The cost is 20 US Dollars – please visit www.evisa.gov.tr to apply for an e‑Visa (this can be done up to 3 months in advance). Please note you can no longer obtain a visa upon arrival ‑ you must apply for an e‑Visa before you travel. For further details please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements

Health & holiday insuranceIf you have any concerns, or if you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, it is suggested that you consult your GP about your fitness to travel about 12 weeks prior to your holiday departure date. We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you.

Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you enjoy peace of mind during your holiday. We strongly recommend that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. We offer our customers good‑value, comprehensive travel insurance as detailed at the back of this brochure.

Money mattersCredit cards and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere, but don’t forget to inform your bank if you intend to use ‘cash‑point’ machines while away. Take some cash for use

on arrival – we normally find the best rates are available at the Post Office, supermarkets and online. We also recommend a Pre‑paid Money Travel Card ‑ a cheap and safe way to spend money abroad.

Your flight & airlineUK & Irish HolidaysYour airline requires valid photo identification which must be either a valid passport or a valid European Economic Area (EEA) driving licence with photo presented by an EEA national.Children under 16 require their own passport unless they are included on the passport of the parent with whom they are travelling. If you are in any doubt, please contact your airline, as we cannot accept liability if you are refused travel or entry because of invalid documents.

Flights with RyanairPlease note that some of the holidays offered in this brochure use the services of Ryanair, who only accept a valid passport as ID for use when checking in. They will not accept a driving licence as ID on any of their flights, including to/from the UK and Ireland. For more information please visit www.ryanair.com Newmarket cannot be held responsible if you fail to meet the airline’s ID requirements.

You will be notified of your airline at the time of booking.

Flight & Rail SeatsWe always endeavour to book seats located together on flights and rail journeys but this cannot be guaranteed.

LuggageYou are permitted to check into the aircraft hold one suitcase per person. Weight and dimension limits will apply, and vary between airlines. We will send you up to date information about your hold and hand baggage allowance just prior to your departure. Keep your passport, important documents and medication in your hand luggage.

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Service with a smileOur friendly, experienced tour managers are on hand to ensure you make the very most of your time away. They will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. They will usually accompany you to your hotel. All our tour managers have a passion for the country you are visiting and will have good knowledge of the local language and be able to assist with any questions you may have.

HotelsWe’re proud of the hotels used throughout our tours, all of which are carefully selected. You will find a description on each holiday page. All our hotels will either have their own restaurant or be near to a choice of places to eat out. If you need any advice on where to eat out for the best value, or most authentic experience, the tour manager will be able to point you in the right direction. If you are travelling on one of our resort‑based holidays, our hotels are handpicked to offer you a choice of budget and taste – whether you prefer to be in the heart of the action or enjoy some ‘R & R’ in a quieter part of town. On occasions, for operational reasons we have to use alternative properties, which will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations.

Please let us know of any special requests, such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, at the time of booking; we’ll do our best to oblige but no guarantee can be made. Note too that some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Outdoor swimming pools are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available.

MealsUnless otherwise stated, breakfast is provided on all our European escorted tours. Usually this is a continental buffet‑style breakfast to

get you ready to start a busy day of touring and exploration. On tours where other meals are not included, you can always rely on your tour manager to point you in the direction of a suitable restaurant. If you are on an included or optional excursion over lunch time, we will always try to make an appropriate stop.

TippingA gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. At the end of the day, do use your

own discretion to tip for good service and do rely on the tour manager for advice. It’s also customary to tip your tour manager if service is good!

SmokingAs is the case at home, smoking in public spaces is pretty much outlawed across Europe. Regular stops will be made for your comfort en route. The vast majority of hotels now have no or very few smoking rooms. In general, smoking outside is acceptable.

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Passports & VisasAn electronic passport with embedded chip, valid until your return to the UK, is required by all British citizens. If you are unsure please check with our Customer Services Department on 0330 160 7766. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000.

British CITIZENS do not generally require a visa to enter the USA or Canada. Some conditions, such as having a criminal record, or if you have ever been arrested, or if you are a dual national of or have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen since March 2011 should be checked with the relevant embassy well in advance of travel as a visa may be required. British SUBJECTS and citizens of other countries should contact the US or Canadian embassy for clarification. BRITISH SUBJECTS WILL REQUIRE A VISA. Newmarket cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of the passenger to produce correct documentation.

Entry into the USA & CanadaWhen travelling to both the USA & Canada action is required prior to travel!

For travel to the USA, British Citizens (and those from countries eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program) MUST, as soon as you can, and at least 72 hours prior to travel, go to the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) website at www.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. This service costs $14 per person payable online, and is valid for any number of visits to the USA within two years of its issue as long as the passport remains valid. Enter some basic information about your visit. This electronic information is then transmitted automatically to the authorities and is used as part of the entry procedure once you arrive in the USA.

Canada follow a similar process, the eTA (Electronic Travel Authority) and you should apply at www.canada.ca/eta This service costs $7 per person, and is valid for any number of visits to Canada within five years of issue as long as the passport remains valid.

On arrival your photograph will be taken and your fingerprints scanned.

Please Note: If you are travelling on a tour which includes both Canada and the USA different rules apply.

If your tour flies first to the USA you should apply for the US ESTA only – and not the Canadian eTA. If your tour flies into Canada you should apply for the Canadian eTA ‑ and not the US ESTA. When entering the USA by land, formalities will take place at the border where a fee of $6 (USD) is also payable (cash only). Passengers travelling on cruises which involve a combination of USA and Canadian ports may be required to apply for both the US ESTA and Canadian eTA. This will be advised prior to travel.

Health & holiday insuranceIf you have any concerns, or if you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, it is suggested that you consult your GP about your fitness to travel about 12 weeks prior to your holiday departure date. We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. No inoculations are required. Health care is very good, but expensive, in North America so please make sure you have very good, comprehensive insurance cover as detailed at the back of this brochure.

Money mattersCredit cards and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere, but don’t forget to inform your bank if you intend to use ‘cash‑point’ machines while away. Take some cash for use on arrival – we normally find the best rates are available at the Post Office, supermarkets and online. In the US be careful – all American notes are very similar at first glance! We also recommend a Pre‑paid Money Travel Card ‑ a cheap and safe way to spend money abroad.

Flexible arrangementsOn some tours we’re able to offer upgrades and flexible flight arrangements should you wish to stay on for a few days relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends and family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively some holidays can be arranged without flights provided you join and leave the tour at a pre‑agreed point, usually the first and last hotels, and within the time restraints of the main group. We’re unable to tailor make other land arrangements before and after the tour for you. Our tour arrangements are made well in advance and in rare circumstances, contractual reasons or simple demand means we may have to make

changes or even cancel specific departure dates. We cannot be responsible for costs for any additional items like flights or hotels you may have booked yourself in conjunction with the tour.

Your flight & airlineThe holiday includes flights as detailed in economy class. All outbound flights depart and arrive on the same day. All return flights leave in the evening and land back into the UK the next day. As a very general guide, flights to the East Coast take around eight hours and to the West between nine and 11 hours. Meals will be served with, usually, lunch and a snack on outward flights and dinner and breakfast on the return. Some airlines will charge for alcoholic drinks. Your seats on the flight will usually be allocated by the airline who will make every effort to ensure you are seated with your travelling companions. Some airlines now charge for allocated seating in economy class and, as you’re travelling on a group booking, this cannot be actioned more than three weeks prior to travel. Where available, details explaining how to book your seating directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork. All airlines are now required by laws introduced in the US and other countries to give border‑control agencies access to passenger data. Accordingly, any information we hold about you and your travel arrangements may be disclosed to the customs and immigration authorities of any country in your itinerary. From time to time an advertised airline may be changed due to reasons beyond our control. Airbus, Boeing and Embraer aircraft types are used for the vast majority of tours.

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LuggageYou are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft which should not exceed 23kgs per piece on flights to the USA and Canada. For your own comfort, hand luggage should fit in the overhead locker on the aircraft. Keep your passport, important documents and medication in your hand luggage. We will send you up‑to‑date information about your luggage allowance and what you can and can’t carry in it just prior to departure.

Avoiding jet lagImportantly, drink plenty of water prior to and during your flight – if necessary buy it after airport security and take it with you. We’d also recommend a good night’s sleep prior to your flight! On board, avoid too much alcohol and caffeine and do try to rest. We recommend taking an easy walk or a swim on arrival and avoiding sleep prior to night time in the country you’ve arrived in. The next morning, do your best to rise at a time appropriate to the locality. On the return, with a morning arrival, we recommend a short sleep but do then get up and try to remain awake until your normal bed time. By the following morning it’s likely you will be back in your own time zone!

Service with a smileThe majority of our friendly tour managers are local to the USA and Canada and will ensure you make the very most of your time away. They will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. All our tour managers have a genuine interest in the country they are showing you and will be able to assist you with any questions you have.

HotelsWe’re proud of the hotels used throughout our tours which are carefully selected, and usually meet a standard typical of a good three‑star level in Europe. Rooms are generally larger than in Europe and each has, at least, private bathroom, a telephone and TV, while the vast majority also have tea/coffee‑making facilities. There will always be a bar or restaurant on site or nearby. Rooms have two double beds or one king‑size bed and, should you wish for three or four people to occupy a room, this will usually be within the existing two beds

– rooms with three separate beds cannot be provided in North America! It is usual for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer but this has to be at the hotel’s discretion. Let us know of any special requests, such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, at the time of booking; we’ll do our best to oblige, although no guarantee can be made. Also note that some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Outdoor swimming pools are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available. On some occasions, for operational reasons we have to use alternative properties, where possible of the very same standard and in similar, convenient locations.

MealsThe tours in this brochure do not generally include meals, as is the usual practice on North American escorted tours. Many people use hotel restaurants for breakfast, while others may use nearby diners. The same goes for dinner, especially when in cities where the choices can be endless. In more rural areas, hotels always have their own restaurant and will often offer a special or soup and sandwich menu for Newmarket guests, should you simply not feel like a full meal every night. At lunch time we will always try to make an appropriate stop – and your tour manager will always help with choices for you.

TippingGratuities are a way of life in North America, and it is generally accepted that they form part of a person’s earnings – to the extent that an assumed amount of income tax is paid. That aside tips will also ensure excellent service! Customary gratuity to a coach driver or tour manager is about $5 per person per day; in a taxi or a restaurant leave 12‑15% of the bill and, in the bar, a dollar or so per drink as long as a service charge has not already been added to the bill.

SmokingAs is the case at home, smoking is pretty much outlawed in any public areas or on transport, including all flights. Regular stops will be made for your comfort en route. The vast majority of hotels in North America are non‑smoking throughout too, including all bedrooms. Hotels will charge for cleaning a room in which a guest has smoked and this will be charged back for payment. In general, smoking outside is acceptable.

Helicopter flightsSightseeing flights by helicopter are weight controlled and balanced. If your weight exceeds 300lbs you must advise us. As a seat may have to be left empty, some companies may charge a premium.

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Passports & VisasVisas are required by British Citizens travelling to the following countries and must be applied for prior to departure. The charges shown below are current costs for British Citizens and can change at any time. Citizens of other countries must also check for up to date requirements and costs may vary. We will send you details of how to apply for your visa about eight weeks prior to travel. If you prefer to use the services of a visa agency, who will help you complete forms and deal directly with the embassies for you, we can recommend CIBT. Note that they will make additional charges for their services dependent on the country and type of visa required. Look online at www.cibtvisas.co.uk/newmarketholidays

Newmarket cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of the passenger to produce correct documentation.

Bhutan We will take care of your visa application for entry to Bhutan and will require a colour, scanned copy of the photo page in your passport, which must be valid for six months after your departure from Bhutan, as soon as possible. Please email this to aviation@newmarket‑group.co.uk.

Cambodia The current cost is £30. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date to the UK and contain one blank page for the visa. British Citizens travelling in this region do not require a visa for Thailand.

ChinaThe current cost is £151. Passports must be valid for six months from the date of application and contain two blank pages for the visa. As part of the China visa process you must appear in person at one of the China visa centres in London, Manchester or Edinburgh as part of the process.

EgyptThe current cost is US$25 (approx £19). You can obtain your visa on arrival and should make payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date to the UK and contain one blank page for the visa.

India The current cost is US$100 (approx £77). Passports must be valid for 180 days beyond the date of the return flight and contain two blank pages for the visa.

KenyaThe current cost is US$59 (approx. £47). Passports must be valid for six months beyond the date of the return flight and contain two blank pages for the visa.

LaosThe current cost is US$35 and you can obtain your visa on arrival and should make payment in US Dollars or Thai Baht. You will also need to bring one passport photo.Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date to the UK.

NepalThe current cost is £20. Passports must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry to Nepal and contain one blank page for the visa.

South Africa & SwazilandA visa is not required but your passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry to South Africa and have three blank pages. Special entry rules apply for children under 18 years which are shown at www.southafricahouseuk.com

Sri LankaThe current cost is US$35. British Citizens use an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country which should be applied for online before travel, visit www.eta.gov.lk. Your ETA is valid for 30 days from your date of entry and your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of the return flight with one blank page for the visa.

VietnamFor single entry visits to Vietnam a visa is not required providing you are travelllng before 30 June 2021. For travel after this date, a visa is required although it is expected this requirement will be waived as we get nearer the time. If you are entering Vietnam more than once on your tour, you do require a visa. The current cost is £104 and your passport must be valid for one month beyond the visa expiry date.

ZambiaThe current cost is £35. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of entry

into Zambia and contain two blank pages for the visa.

Please note: If you are applying for any of the above visas an additional charge will apply if you use the services of a courier agency.

Health & holiday insuranceYour doctor will advise you on appropriate precautions and any recommended vaccinations. It is suggested that you consult your GP about 12 weeks prior to travel. Sensible prevention measures, such as high‑factor sun protection, insect‑repellent sprays and drinking bottled mineral water are also advised. We recommend leaving contact lenses at home and using glasses due to increased dust in the air in some areas, and on flights.

Money MattersAll required currency can be readily purchased at UK banks and airports, with the exception of the Chinese Yuan, Indian Rupee and Cambodian Riel which should be purchased upon arrival at your destination. Hotels and airports all generally have exchange facilities.

Some people ask how much currency they’ll need. That depends on you! How much do you eat and where do you want to eat; how many souvenirs or presents do you wish to bring back? Our suggestion is to change a little at a time. You can use cash machines and banks to withdraw cash now generally anywhere in the world although our experience says this is more likely to work in larger cities! Credit cards too are widely accepted, again in the major cities.

Flexible arrangementsOn some tours we’re able to offer upgrades and flexible flight arrangements should you wish to stay on for a few days of relaxation after your tour or maybe visit friends and family. Let us know what your plans are and we’d be happy to quote. Alternatively some holidays can be arranged without flights provided you join and leave the tour at a pre‑agreed point, usually the first and last hotels, and within the time restraints of the main group. We’re unable to tailor make other land arrangements before and after the tour for you. Our tour arrangements are made well in advance and in rare circumstances, contractual reasons or simple demand means we may have to make changes or even cancel specific departure dates. We cannot be responsible for costs for any additional items like flights or hotels you may have booked yourself in conjunction with the tour.

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Your flight & airlineOur flights are with some of the world’s most reputable airlines and all flights include spacious, ergonomic seating in the economy cabin, usually two complimentary meals en route and appropriate to the time of day as well as soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the flight. You’ll find seatback video with a choice of films, TV and music channels to help keep you entertained throughout the flight.

Your seats on the flight will usually be allocated by the airline who will make every effort to ensure you are seated with your travelling companions. Some airlines now charge for allocated seating in economy class and, as you’re travelling on a group booking, this cannot be actioned more than three weeks prior to travel. Where available, details explaining how to book your seating directly with the airline will be sent with your final paperwork.

Internal & regional flightsInternal and regional flights in India, Africa, South Africa, China and Latin America which, on the tours shown in this brochure, are operated by state regulated private airlines. The on‑board service is similar to European short‑haul flights and all airlines operate modern, western type aircraft usually built by Airbus, Embraer or Boeing. Airports throughout India and China are usually modern with all of the usual facilities.

LuggageWe ask that you do not exceed one suitcase per person (with a maximum weight of 20kgs) as space on the coach when you arrive at your destination will be limited. Keep your passport, important documents and any important medication in your hand luggage and, for your own comfort, do try to minimise the amount you take into the aircraft cabin. We will send you up to date information about your luggage allowance and what you can and can’t carry in it just prior to departure.

Avoiding jet lagImportantly, drink plenty of water prior to and during your flight. If necessary buy it after airport security and take it with you. We’d also recommend a good night’s sleep prior to your flight! On board, avoid too much alcohol and caffeine and do try to rest. We recommend

taking an easy walk or a swim on arrival and avoiding sleep prior to night time in the country you’ve arrived in. The next morning, do your best to rise at a time appropriate to the locality. Avoid sleeping in as it will take your body longer to adjust to the difference in time. On the return, it is generally easier to adjust as you will be naturally tired by the reverse time difference. Try to sleep at normal UK bed time and by the following morning it’s likely you will be back in your own time zone.

Service with a smileThe majority of our friendly, experienced tour managers are local to the destination and are on hand to ensure you make the very best of your time away. They will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. All our tour managers have a genuine interest in the country they are showing you and will be able to assist you with any questions you have.

HotelsThere is no doubt, especially on holiday that involves travelling and sightseeing, that a good quality hotel is important, which is why we spend so much time carefully selecting the places you’ll stay – even if it’s only for one night! Chosen for a combination of location, welcome, comfort and the opportunity to rest and relax, our city‑based hotels and touring and resort‑based hotels are of an excellent standard and offer a range of modern conveniences and usually a choice of regional and international cuisine. Please let us know of any special requests, such as adjoining rooms, high or low floor, at time of booking, and we’ll do our best to oblige, although no guarantee can be made. Note too that some facilities advertised at the hotels may not be available at certain times. Sometimes local conditions or volume of tours means that we may have to use alternative properties, where possible of the very same standard and in similar, convenient locations.

Enjoying your stayWhen travelling overseas it’s always wise to take simple and sensible precautions. Never drink water that is not bottled. Even then, make sure the seal is intact. Try to always eat cooked food, served hot and avoid salad or cold food. Eat fruit which has to be peeled first. Take a hand sanitiser to use frequently and before you eat. Take sun block if you’re travelling to a hot destination. Mosquito bites are common, especially after dark and can make a trip miserable. Cover up and use a readily available repellent spray or cream. Also, we recommend you take your favourite brands of medication for general ailments such as headache, stomach upset etc and some sticking plasters just in case. After all, holiday time is precious!

MealsOn tours where all meals are not included you can always rely on your tour manager to point you in the direction of a suitable restaurant.

TippingA gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. At the end of the day do use your own discretion to tip for good service and do rely on the tour manager for advice. It’s also customary to tip your tour manager and drivers if service is good! In China and India we now include some tips to cover the services of railway station, airport, restaurant and hotel bell staff. In South Africa and Costa Rica it is customary to tip around 10% when paying in restaurants and do check as, in some cases, it may have been added to the bill already!

SmokingAs is the case at home, smoking is pretty much outlawed in any public areas or on transport, including all flights. Regular stops will be made for your comfort en route. The vast majority of hotels now have no or very few smoking rooms. In general, smoking outside is acceptable.

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We Promise:1. To collect, use, share and store your Personal Data safely and securely.2. To make sure that any supplier we share your Personal

Data with will be just as careful with it as we are.3. That we will never share your Personal Data with an

un-named third party for marketing purposes.

Peace of MindTravel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you are able to enjoy every moment of your time on holiday, without worrying what might happen should bad luck befall you. Hence, we suggest that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. This must be either the Newmarket Travel Insurance policy underwritten by AWP P&C SA and administered in the UK by Allianz Global Assistance, or an alternative travel insurance policy. The Newmarket travel insurance policy is only available to UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man residents and English law will apply.

The Cover –Main Features; Limits/Excesses applicableThe policy provides cover for:

• Overseas Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses – up to £5 million (less £70 excess) where applicable

• Personal Accident – up to £15,000 • Cancellation or Curtailment Charges – up to the cost

of the holiday (less maximum excess of £70)• Abandonment of the holiday – up to the cost

of the holiday (less £70 excess)• Personal Possessions – up to £1,000 in total (less £70

excess) including up to £500 for valuables• Delayed Personal Possessions – up to £75• Personal Money – up to £250 (less £70 excess)• Loss of Passport – up to £250• Missed Departure – up to £800• Personal Liability – up to £1 million• Legal Expenses – up to £10,000

The Cover –Significant Health Exclusions; Health DeclarationThe policy does not cover any claim arising from a medical condition for which, at the time of taking out the policy, an insured person:

• Is being prescribed regular medication; or• Has received treatment for or had a consultation with a

doctor or hospital specialist in the past 12 months; or• Is being referred to, treated by or under the care

of a doctor or a hospital specialist; or• Is awaiting treatment or the results of any tests or investigations; or• Has been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last 5 years

unless the condition(s) has (have) been declared, and accepted in writing.

Please call the confidential medical line on 0330 123 3702 if you need to declare a medical condition, if you develop a medical condition after the policy was issued, if your existing medical condition changes after the policy was issued or if you are unsure whether a medical condition needs to be declared or not. This helpline will be able to tell you whether or not cover can be provided for your medical condition(s). You do not have to declare minor ailments e.g. hay fever, colds/flu, ear infections, dental treatment if you have had no further problems since or if you have been advised by your doctor that it is safe to travel.

An additional premium may be payable.

The Policy Document This will be sent to you with your confirmation of reservation. It is the full terms and conditions of the policy.

Excess Waiver InsuranceIf an excess applies, you can avoid this being deducted from a successful claim by taking out optional Excess Waiver Insurance in addition to the policy.

The PremiumThe cost of the policy is £10 for adults (2‑3 days) £12 (4‑9 days) for UK & NORTHERN IRELAND breaks; £26 (5‑9 days), £32 (10‑15 days), £51 (16‑29 days) for EUROPEAN BREAKS; £75 (1‑8 days), £98 (9‑21 days) for USA, CANADA & WORLDWIDE BREAKS. The cost of Excess Waiver Insurance is £10.00 for each person aged 2 or over at the date of travel. All premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. You must pay all applicable premiums at the time of booking and cover starts from the moment we receive these monies.

The cost of our travel insurance policy is slightly higher for customers aged 70‑79, and for those over 80. Please see online or call us for exact prices.

Cancellation RightsIf your cover does not meet your requirements, please return the documentation within 14 days of receipt and your premium will be refunded in full unless you have travelled made a claim or intend to make a claim.

Making a complaintThe policy contains a complaints procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

Government advice is to be adequately coveredAccording to a poll gathered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 24% of travellers are still going abroad without suitable travel insurance, risking thousands of pounds of expenses, 48% of people don’t realise that without travel insurance they’d be liable to pay for their own medical bills abroad.

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Newmarket Holidays Limited are Appointed Representatives of Leisureworld (GB) Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 749920) Newmarket Holidays Limited are registered in England & Wales No. 022383316. Registered office: Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0BP Leisureworld (GB) Ltd are registered in England & Wales No. 02663024. Registered office: 1422/24 London Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2UL.

We understand that making purchases online or over the telephone involves a great deal of trust on your part. We take this trust very seriously, and make ensuring the security and confidentiality of the Personal Data you provide one of our highest priorities.

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Your Newmarket HolidayYour Holiday has been arranged by Newmarket Air Holidays. Part of the Newmarket Group, founded in 1983, the company has carried countless happy customers to many beautiful parts of the world. Of course, as well as our commitment to quality, you are assured of the full financial protection of our ATOL bond lodged with the Civil Aviation Authority.

Brochure Details All information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print and any errors are unintentional. The availability of some services, facilities and attractions may vary due to circumstances out of our control such as poor weather conditions, lack of demand and breakdowns. We cannot predict these things in advance, and do not accept liability if things are not open or available, although we will do our best to provide alternatives.

BookingIt is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when booking, for it is from this information that we make your res er va tion and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, in voic‑es and joining in struc tions are to be sent, should be en tered as the first name. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be given. Other names are required by air lines, insurance compa nies, ho tel‑iers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names match those on the pass ports. If any member of your party e.g. newly weds, changes their name between book ing this hol i day and travelling, it is impor tant to provide us with these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage cer tif‑i cate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under 2, and those between the ages of 2 and 16 who may qualify for a 10% dis count if they are sharing a room with 2 adults where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

Your Financial Protection The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 2325. Please see our Booking Conditions for further information.

Your ItineraryYou will receive your final Itinerary and final Travel Documents ten to fourteen days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made.

We endeavour to operate the itinerary advertised in this brochure although there are occasions when due to circumstances out of our control, we may have to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, or our day by day activities. On the rare occasion this happens our tour managers will keep you fully informed, and where possible provide suitable alternatives.

AccommodationShould you have special requests such as adjoining rooms, or high or low floors, make your request at the time of booking. The hotel cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will at all times do their best to oblige. Please note that at the beginning and at the end of the summer season, certain facilities advertised

at hotels may not be available. Items such as outdoor swimming pools, for example, are subject to weather conditions and it will be the decision of each individual hotelier as to when these facilities are available.

Airport Development ChargeAn Airport Development charge has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay a charge per passenger over 16 years old at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Durham Tees Valley, Knock and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport’s website for further information.

Hotel Room TaxSome regions of Italy, Austria and the Netherlands have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 ‑ €4.00 per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check‑out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if your particular hotel(s) is implementing this charge.

Special RequestsThere are of course only a limited number of front seats on coaches, low floor rooms in hotels etc. Should you have special requests such as adjoining rooms, or for a high or low floor, make your request at the time of booking. We cannot guar an tee to meet all re quests but will do our best to oblige.

DelaysIn the event of your outbound flight being cancelled by the airline, we will try to rebook to you onto an alternative flight departing the same day from the same departure airport. If this is not possible we will endeavour to offer you an alternative flight departing the following day, which you may accept with a proportionate refund, or cancel with a full refund. Occasionally flights and coaches may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases we will do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, de pend ing upon circumstances, we will endeav our to provide ac com mo da tion. In the case of a major delay to your home ward journey, we shall en deav our to de lay the depar ture from your hotel.

Optional ExcursionsSome optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event that minimum numbers are not reached and the tour is cancelled, your payment will be returned in full. Cancellation often takes place whilst you are already on your holiday. This is because some people like to wait until they are in resort before booking their excursions and this often increases the numbers. If minimum numbers are still not met, your tour manager will inform you as soon as possible.

Flight InformationAll prices in this brochure are based on air travel in economy class. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative airline or aircraft type if required to do so for reasons beyond our control.

Important Note about Flight TimingsThe flight information given is based upon schedules that were known at the time of printing, or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that timings may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant,

we will inform you. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, approximately ten days before departure. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Special Note on Rail BreaksUnless a train journey is specifically described as being steam hauled, all rail journeys are on scheduled services using diesel powered engines. Where a steam hauled rail journey is included, we reserve the right to replace the steam engine with a diesel locomotive in the unlikely event of the former breaking down.

Fitness to TravelWe strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please tell us any special information and this will be acknowledged on your Confirmation of Reservation. If you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel.

UK, Irish & European holidays Unless otherwise stated the price of the holiday applies to each of 2 people sharing a room. The majority of rooms are twin‑bedded. Double beds can be requested but are not guaranteed. Most hotels have single rooms and a supplement is usually charged. The third and fourth bed in triple and four bedded rooms are usually only suitable for children. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer ‑ your tour manager will give you assistance and advise of any extra charge that would be made. Breakfast is included on most holidays ‑ details are in the brochure. Continental style invariably means rolls/croissants, jam, tea or coffee. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know at the time of booking. Not all hotel rooms especially in overseas hotels have tea/coffee making facilities – seasoned travellers take mini‑water heaters with them.

America, Canada & Further Afield holidays The majority of the rooms will have two double beds or one king‑size bed. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room longer but this is at the hotel’s discretion.

Costing of HolidaysThe costs of your holiday have been converted into GBP using these exchange rates: EUR 1.1185 ; USD 1.35140; CAD 1.6941; NOK 10.7745; INR 85.82070

Holiday extras not booked with NewmarketWe cannot be held responsible for compensation in respect of any extras which are booked (eg travel insurance, currency, theatre tickets) with a third party, if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason. If you book your travel insurance with us, you would receive a full refund in this circumstance.

Call costsAll calls to our 0330 telephone numbers are charged at the standard local rate.

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Please read carefullyWe want you to enjoy every minute of your break or longer holiday with us, and we’ll do our very best to try to ensure that it lives up to your expectations of it. We believe that our more than 35 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To give you further peace of mind, we accept your booking on the basis of our Terms and Conditions, which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us. Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free to contact us should anything be unclear.

Your contract with us1 Your BookingYour booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you, represents a contract between all persons named on the Booking, and/or on the Personal Details booking page, and/or on the Confirmation of Reservation, and Newmarket Holidays Limited (The Company). When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. The contract is based on the information given in the brochure and the terms laid out in the following Booking Conditions. This agreement is governed by English Law and jurisdiction is conferred on the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply). We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

2 Your PaymentYour Confirmation of Reservation includes an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due. The outstanding amount must be paid by the due date. Should we not receive payment by this date we shall cancel your travel arrangements, in which case you could be liable to pay cancellation charges according to the scale set out in section 4 below.N.B. 1: The person making the booking with us does so in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and with the understanding that the information they provide is a requirement of the contract between us. He/she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges and disbursements of any funds. The person making the booking does so on behalf of all persons named on it, and is responsible for ensuring that all the Personal Data provided is accurate and for ensuring that all persons named on the booking are aware of these Terms and Conditions and that they consent to the person making the booking acting on their behalf in relation to this booking.

3 Your AlterationsIf you want to change any of the details of your booking, we will always do our best to help. We will however make amendment charges as follows:Change of name ‑ £50 per person plus supplier costsTransfer to another departure date or package prior to balance due date ‑ £75 per personTransfer to another departure date or package after balance due date ‑ Cancellation charges will applyPart cancellations follow the standard Cancellation charges. See Your Cancellations section, below, for details. All amendments must be notified to us in writing, by telephone or by email to [email protected], by the person who made the original booking.N.B. 2: If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not transferable. Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air, we reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by our suppliers.

4 Your CancellationYou may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company or by telephone to our Customer Service team and having answered the security questions. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your instructions ‑ the more notice you give, the less we will charge. The different periods before departure date within which instructions are received by the Company and the amounts of cancellation charge (shown as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) are as follows:Charge prior to Balance Due date* Deposit and any amendment fees incurredBalance Due date - 49 days 50% or deposit if greater48 - 35 days 75% or deposit if greater34 - 16 days 90% or deposit if greater15 - 0 days before departure 100%N.B. 3: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. You can cancel

your booking without paying cancellation charges if the performance of your package, or the carriage of passengers to your destination, is significantly affected by unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In such circumstances, we will arrange for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full refund. We will observe advice provided by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.*See Your Payment section.

5 Your ComplaintsIn the unlikely event that you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the hotel or our representative IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available from our representative). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within twenty‑eight days of your return, including a copy of the original report form. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. If you fail to follow the requirement to report your complaint in resort we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this contract.

6 Your Travelling ConditionsWhere as part of the holiday you have booked your travel by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, shipping, rail or coach company providing the transport. In most cases, the conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with international law. Should anyone be refused admission to the coach, ferry or flight, or to the destination country by the transport or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. This includes any passenger who fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability. If you are prevented from travelling as a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur.

Our contract with you1 Our Confirmation of ReservationWhen we have received your booking and deposit we will send you a Confirmation of Reservation which details exactly what is booked for you. From this moment Newmarket Holidays has accepted your booking on the terms set out in this Contract.

2 The Price of Your HolidayOnce you have booked, we guarantee to not change the price of your holiday with us. System ErrorsWe try hard to ensure that advertised prices are up to date, and reflect the price you will pay when you book. However, prices can change and errors can occasionally occur. We reserve the right to change and correct advertised prices at any time before your booking is confirmed. In the event of your Confirmation of Reservation showing an incorrect price for your holiday, the price that will prevail is the price shown in our offline reservation system. Accordingly you may not seek to rely on system errors with a view to obtaining a holiday at less than the correct price, and any contract entered into upon a mistake, such as wrong pricing due to system errors, is not valid or binding.

3 Data ProtectionIn order to confirm and process your booking, we need to collect Personal Data for all the people named on the booking. We reserve the right to process, store and share any and all of the information we collect with our suppliers as we deem necessary to fulfil the contract between us and to comply with national and international law. To find out more about how we use and protect your Personal Data, log on to www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/privacy

4 Our AlterationsIt is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may be made, which we reserve the right to do at any time. Most of these changes are insignificant and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. Examples of insignificant changes include: alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, a change of UK departure airport between Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, London City and Southend; between Birmingham and East Midlands; between Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle; and between Edinburgh and Glasgow; or between the original airport and any other alternative UK airport within a 70‑mile radius, changes of carriers, change of accommodation/cabin to another of the same or higher standard, cancellation of an optional excursion. A significant change is one that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves, for example, changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the latter in the case of en route tour hotels). If a significant change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. When a significant change occurs you will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available

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holiday from us (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value), or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid (we will also provide a full refund of your travel insurance premiums if you purchased insurance from us). When a significant change occurs, provided it does not arise from circumstances amounting to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below, based on how far ahead of departure the change is advised:Charge28 - 15 days £10 14 - 0 days £25N.B. 4: We will not pay you compensation where the significant change is due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, which means a situation beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

5 Our CancellationsWe reserve the right to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see N.B. 4 above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due.

6 Our Complaints ProcedureNewmarket Holidays Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V7812. ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, disputes arising out of, or in connection with this Contract may (if the customer so wishes) be referred to ABTA. Go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved. Redress under this Scheme requires written notice requesting arbitration to be made within nine months of scheduled date of return from the holiday.Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel services that make up your package. These terms are incorporated into this booking; and b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of and conditions under which compensation can be claimed for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid under these or any conventions. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details will be publicised at EU airports and available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these booking conditions. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline or any other service provider will be deducted.If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility and any person accompanying them, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of specific medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at least 48 hours before the start of your holiday.N.B. 5: This entire clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday.

Our Responsibility for Your Holiday1 Overseas Holidays(a) Although we have no direct control over services provided to you by

independent suppliers we accept responsibility for the reasonable standard of the holiday which you book. If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday, except where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable.

(b) We accept responsibility if you or any person named on the booking suffers bodily injury, illness or death due to the negligent acts and/or omissions of: (i) our employees or agents; or (ii) our suppliers or subcontractors, servants or agents whilst acting within the scope or in the course of their employment to provide any service or arrangement forming part of the holiday that you have booked with us save that we do not accept responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose liabilities

are limited by the relevant International Conventions. Any such claims will be subject to and dealt with in accordance with English Law, and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply).

(c) We shall give you assistance in the event that you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part either of the holiday arrangement with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance and, at our discretion and where appropriate, financial assistance subject to our spending a maximum amount in this regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named on the booking of £5,000 in total.

(d) In the event of a claim under this clause against us by you or any person named on the booking we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim and you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause and we will be subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event that we enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated.

(e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as we are used to. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, we would suggest you may wish to visit the Foreign Office Travel Advice website at www.gov.uk/foreigntravel‑advice for up to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. Newmarket Holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards.

2 UK HolidaysWe accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of this inclusive holiday are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided in the advertised manner, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday.

3 Travel InsuranceBecause of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we make it a condition of booking on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy. If you elect not to take our insurance, you agree to indemnify Newmarket Holidays for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Holidays insurance been taken. Please note, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge and that your insurance premium will be dependent on your date of birth. We have no liability for any loss or damage to luggage inflight or in transit. Any claims of this nature should be referred directly to your insurer.

4 Financial Protection & RepatriationNewmarket Holidays Ltd’s ATOL number is 2325. When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or to your credit card issuer where applicable).

5 Passport, Visa and Immigration RequirementsYour specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.


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