2017 Grand European Travel 1st Edition - Costsaver

Introducing Value Tours to

Europe & Beyond

EUROPE FROM JUST $112 PER DAY!

NEW FOR 2017

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What Does It Mean to Travel the Costsaver Way? CostSaver offers you incredible experiences at unbeatable prices. Whether you are a first time traveler or always on the go, Costsaver offers the best priced tours in travel.

VALUE

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Perfect balance of quality paired with quantity when it comes to sightseeing tours in major cities.

Travel is hassle free, because every detail is taken care of for you.

Dynamic Travel Directors and Local Specialists keep each day upbeat and full of surprises.

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Value Tours Without Compromise European Discoveries

Central & Eastern Europe

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London to Rome Highlights 16-17 European Delight 18-19 European Experience 20-21 Glimpse of Europe Online European Magic Online European Adventures Online

Italy 8 DAY 11 DAY 14 DAY 9 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY

Jewels of Italy 22-23 Italian Scene 24-25 Splendors of Italy 26-27 Italian Dream Online Highlights of the Italian Lakes Online Highlights of Sicily Online

Spain, Portugal & Morocco 10 DAY Spanish Experience 28-29 14 DAY Iberian Explorer 30-31 17 DAY Highlights of Spain, Morocco & Portugal 32-33

France 14 DAY Highlights of France 34-35

Britain & Ireland 15 DAY 11 DAY 9 DAY 12 DAY

Britain & Ireland Experience 36-37 Britain & Ireland Delight 38-39 Irish Wonder 40-41 England & Scotland Heritage 42-43

Highlights of Germany 44-45 Imperial Highlights 46-47 Highlights of Bohemia 48-49 Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina 50-51

Russia & Scandinavia 17 DAY Cossack Explorer 52-53 13 DAY Highlights of Scandinavia 54-55

Greece & Turkey 11 DAY Greek Island Explorer 56-57 12 DAY Wonders of Turkey 58-59

USA, Canada & Mexico 12 DAY Canyon Country Showcase 60-61 13 DAY Spectacular Canyons & National Parks 62-63 12 DAY Best of the West Online 10 DAY Fall Colors of New England 64-65 12 DAY Rythems of the South 66-67 10 DAY Wonders of the Canadian Rockies 68-69 13 DAY Panoramic Canadian Rockies Online 15 DAY Landscapes of Eastern Canada & USA 70-71 8 DAY The Big Apple, Niagara & Washington D.C. Online 8 DAY Mexico’s Great Copper Canyon 72-73

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Trust the Experts in Guided

to Help You Savor Europe on a Budget

Whether you’re a first-time traveler looking for the best value for your vacation dollar, or a savvy explorer who wants to experience a new destination, we’ll help you travel without compromise.

When you call Grand European Travel, you’ll discover the reason why our reputation for service is so well earned. From helping you select from more than 30 CostSaver value tours to Europe, to arranging your air travel and handling countless details (big and small), we know what you need to make your travel adventure picture-perfect… and we take care of it all for you!

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Vacations

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You’ll find our “one-call-does-it-all” approach is wonderfully convenient and eliminates the hassle and risk of pulling all the details together on your own.

Your Personal Travel Specialist, an experienced professional whose #1 priority is you, will help you decide what CostSaver destination will be the most enjoyable for you, and make your travel arrangements.

Best of all, there’s no extra charge — ever — for all the personal attention and First-Class Service you’ll enjoy when you book with us.

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First-Class Service Starts with Our Experienced Team

Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to skimp on service. Call us first and we’ll be with you all the way. For decades, savvy travelers have turned to Grand European for an amazingly convenient, complete travel solution… backed by unparalleled First-Class Service. From the moment you speak with your Personal Travel Specialist, you’ll experience what an incredible difference it makes when you can rely on the industry’s best experts to arrange your next guided vacation or river cruise, then manage all of the details.

Your Personal Travel Specialist is dedicated to making your vacation truly unforgettable and stress-free.

They’ll get to know you — where and how you like to travel, your budget, and any special needs.

From there, you can sit back and relax. We’ll handle all of the complex details for you — arranging your air travel, even welcoming you home with a friendly follow-up.

Meet a Few of the Grand European Team Members...

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Barb, Travel Specialist

Daniel, Travel Specialist

David, Travel Specialist

Diane, Air Specialist

Pam, Call Center Supervisor

Randy, Travel Specialist

Rob, Travel Specialist

Steve, Air Specialist

Josh, Travel Specialist

Kari, Call Center Supervisor

Michelle, Travel Specialist

Tess, Travel Specialist

Nick, Contact Center Manager

Katherine, Travel Events Specialist

Jake, Business Development Mgr

Caitlin, Copy Writer

Jo, Marketing Director

John, President

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Operated by the Best in the Travel Industry

Costsaver tours are operated by Trafalgar, the industry leader, whose 70 years of guided travel expertise mean they have the know-how and scale to give you all the best inclusions at an unbeatable price.

PROVEN ITINERARIES

balance the perfect sites, free time and just the right optional experiences.

UNBEATABLE VALUE

from Trafalgar’s buying power in the industry means economy of savings passed straight down to you.

EXPERT TRAVEL DIRECTORS

are trained by Trafalgar. They make the difference between a good vacation and a fantastic one, thanks to their knowledge, past experience and passion for the destination.

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No Hassle Travel

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CostSaver offers you the most bang for your buck. It gives you the easiest access to hassle-free travel at a price you cannot beat.

Everything Taken Care of Forget the stress of carrying heavy suitcases, unfolding maps and waiting in line at the front desk. Everything is taken care of. All you have to do is turn up, unwind and enjoy your vacation.

Great Hotels You’ll stay in hand-picked 3-and 4 star hotels that showcase the destination and are vetted by Trafalgar’s quality control team.

Your Own Travel Concierge Your Travel Director knows the continent like the back of his or her hand. They make sure everything on your trip is organized for you, help you get to know your fellow travelers and offer you incredible insights into your destination.

They are always on hand to offer tips too.

Free Time Beyond the major sites, every guest wants different things from their experience. That’s why free time is included to let you experience places in your own way.

Fantastic Local Meals Food and culture go hand in hand. That’s why half of your meals are included filled with regional flavors, mixed with free evenings during we which you can discover the local delights for yourself. Your Travel Director will always be ready to recommend the best eateries too, so you are never left without fantastic choices.

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Hand-Picked Hotels

Trafalgar’s connections and buying power throughout the Europe, Great Britain and North America give you unbeatable value at top hotels.

Hand-Picked Hotels

Quality Guarantee

All hotels are 3-and 4-star and are carefully selected for their quality and location. Baggage transfers, check-in and hotel tips are always included.

Trafalgar’s Product Team constantly review all hotels to ensure they meet high standards. The name of the hotel is included in the itinerary description, so rest assured you’ll be staying in great hotels you can trust.

Trusted Brands You’ll stay in well-known brands like Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn, which are assessed every year for quality, comfort and service.

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The Best Bites

Food and culture go hand in hand. Whether your mouth is watering at the idea of authentic pizza in Rome or the tastes of the sea in paella on the Spanish coast, your Travel Director will make sure you get to experience the best local cuisine.

Getting off to a Good Start

Iconic Breakfasts

Your Choice

A delicious continental breakfast is available for you everyday when you are traveling across Europe. For tours in the UK and Ireland, there is a traditional cooked breakfast to set you up for the day ahead.

North American breakfasts are not something to be missed. On every itinerary in North America you’ll enjoy an Iconic Breakfast.

For your free mornings, your Travel Director will know all the best places in town.

Exploring and finding your own places to eat is part of the fun.

Your Travel Director can show­ case the best eateries in town.

Like in Italy, where you travel director can point you to all the best places to grab a gelato.

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Take the Stress Out

of Your Air Travel Arrangements Trust us to take care of all your air travel arrangements. Getting to your destination — and home again — should be as enjoyable as your vacation! Your Travel Specialist will arrange the most direct flights as possible for the best price. If you prefer a specific carrier or Business Class, just let us know and we’ll do all the planning for you. We can even arrange additional flights if you want to extend your vacation.

Rest assured, we never charge additional booking fees.

ENJOY “UP-TO-THE-MINUTE” PRICING. We have direct access to the most current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. When you let us bundle your value tour with our “Up-to-the-Minute” airfare you’ll enjoy even more exclusive benefits.

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Additional Savings Options

5% Past Traveler Discount

Guaranteed Room Share

Past guests enjoy an additional 5% loyalty savings on any vacation booked with us.

Save by pairing up with a fellow traveler (of the same gender) in a non-smoking, twin room. Pay for a twin room only, with no single supplement. If we can’t pair you up, stay in a single room at no extra cost.

Triple Room Savings

Young Travelers

Save when three of you travel together.

If you book a triple room, enjoy discounts for all three guests on the Land Only cost.

Share your vacation with your family and save.

On many trips, young travelers (5 -17 years old) enjoy up to 10% off the Land Only portion of your trip when accompanying an adult.

(Triple rooms are not available on every itinerary and are limited in quantity. Triple rooms will often feature one foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms small and suitcase space restricted. They are generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Ask for availability and discounts if applicable at time of booking)

(Young travelers must be under the age of 18 years on the date of departure and be accompanied by an adult.

Limit of one young traveler per room)

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Committed to Making a Because Preserving the World Around Us is the Least We Can Do.

“Sustaining and supporting the destinations we visit is

of great importance to me. I strongly believe that we all have a role to play in conserving our environment… together we will make a difference.”

— CÉLINE COUSTEAU TREADRIGHT AMBASSADOR

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Difference.

Grand European Travel is proud to be an active partner and supporter of the TreadRight Foundation. Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-forprofit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported some 40 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. These include projects that protect the planet’s most at risk wildlife populations through support of leading wildlife organizations WildAid, Wilderness Foundation, and Wildlife SOS. BROWSE OUR FULL COLLECTION AT www.GETours.com

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London to Rome Highlights

11 DAYS from $1,675 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome

You’ll Visit • Lucerne’s Lion Monument • Venetian glassblowing workshop • Santa Croce Square • St. Peter’s Basilica

You’ll View • Champs Élysées • Arc de Triomphe • Eiffel Tower • Chapel Bridge • Colosseum

See the famous Colosseum in Rome

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – London

Board your overnight flight to London (not included).

instantly recognizable attractions.

Visit museums and galleries, wander through Royal Parks or take the ride of your life on the London Eye. The choice is yours.

DAY 2 Arrive London (2 NIGHTS)

(FB)

Relax after check-in or stroll through London and soak up the unique atmosphere. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping — the list is endless and the choice is yours. HILTON OLYMPIA

DAY 3 London Free Time

Spend today exploring London on your own. See all the sights — from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square, the city is brimming with

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DAY 4 London – Paris (2 NIGHTS)

A very warm welcome from your Travel Director. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you cross by ferry to Calais in France.

Travel past the Somme battle­ fields in northern France to the glittering capital Paris, your home for the next two nights. Consider a cruise along the Seine in a glass-topped boat. (FB) MERCURE LA DEFENSE 5

DAY 5 Paris Sightseeing & Free Time

Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon as you wish. You might like to round off your Parisian adventure with a spectacular cabaret show.

DAY 7 Lucerne Region – Venice

Traverse the Alps into Italy via the scenic St. Gotthard route and catch a glimpse of Lake Como.

Skirt the sprawling commercial capital, Milan, arriving later in the region of Venice, a historically wealthy city built across 118 islands in a marshy lagoon. (BB,D)

(BB)

IL BURCHIELLO

DAY 6 Paris – Lucerne Region

DAY 8 Venice Orientation – Florence

Today drive through the Burgundy region where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Pass the fortified town of Belfort to lakeside Lucerne with views of the 14th century Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) KRONE GISWIL/ BURESTADL

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Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and see the sumptuous Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop. After­ wards you might like to take an optional experience to Burano

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$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,695

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$1,750

Single Supplement: from $440.

VENICE

Italy

PER DAY!

$1,675 land only

DEPARTURE DATE

LONDON

$XXX $168

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $57 per person.

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Mediterranean Sea

ROME

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Island for a delightful lunch. Cross the Apennine Mountains, arriving later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB,D) STARHOTELS VESPUCCI

DAY 9 Florence – Rome (2 NIGHTS)

See the sights during your orientation tour of Florence which includes a stroll to Santa Croce Square. Don’t miss the oppor­tun­ ity to shop for high quality leather and gold before departing for Rome. (BB) ERGIFE PALACE

DAY 10 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist takes you on a guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica, believed to enclose the

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 Countries (including the Vatican City)

tomb of St. Peter. Your fascinating guided sightseeing tour continues across the River Tiber to view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own.

Shop in smart boutiques on the Via Ottaviano, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain or simply watch the world drift by. (BB)

• The Services of a Trafalgar Local Host at Your London Hotel

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 12 Meals 9 Breakfasts. 3 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Ferry from Dover to Calais • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

DAY 11 Rome – USA

After breakfast, say ‘arrivederci’ to Rome and your fellow travelers at the end of a dream vacation.

Transfers arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport will at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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European Delight

14 DAYS from $2,095 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome • Bologna

You’ll Visit • St. Peter’s Basilica • Piazza del Campo • Venetian glassblowing workshop

You’ll View • Colosseum • Kissing Towers • Roman Arena • Juliet’s balcony • Lion Monument • Chapel Bridge • Champs Élysées • Arc de Triomphe • Eiffel Tower

In Paris perhaps join an optional Cabaret experience

Your Value Itinerary

DAY 4 Rome – Siena – Florence

DAY 1 USA – Rome

ERGIFE PALACE

Head north through the Chianti wine-producing region to the beautiful medieval city of Siena in Tuscany. Stroll through ancient cobbled streets to Piazza del Campo where the colorful Palio horse race takes place every year.

Marvel at the striped marble cathedral and shop for attractive ceramic pottery. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of the Renai­ ssance and your home for the next two nights. (BB,D) HOTEL 500

DAY 3 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

DAY 5 Florence Orientation & Free Time

Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included).

DAY 1 Arrive Rome (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Unwind after your journey.

Meet later with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.

Your local specialist takes you on a fantastic sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and admire Michelangelo’s Renaissance master­piece, the Pietà. Your guided tour continues across the Tiber where you view the mighty Colosseum, see Circus Maximus and the ancient sites of Rome.

Spend time afterwards seeing more sights or shopping for souvenirs. (BB) 18

(2 NIGHTS)

Florence is a treasure trove of art and history. Enjoy spectacular views from Piazzale Michel­angelo, then spend time exploring the delights of this amazing city.

Perhaps visit Piazza della Signoria featuring many statues and palazzos, and don’t miss the Duomo or Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Florence is also renowned for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold. (BB)

DAY 6 Florence – Bologna – Venice (Region) (2 NIGHTS)

Cross the forested Apennines to the city of Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous for sausages and salami. Your sightseeing tour with a local specialist includes views of the Kissing Towers. Continue along the Brenta, across the Po Delta and into the Venice region.

(BB,D) BEST WESTERN VILLA PACE PARK BOLOGNESE

DAY 7 Venice Orientation & Free Time

Admire the many sights of this Byzantine city as you cruise by pri­vate launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Palladian Churches of the Redeemer and St. George, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

Marvel at the Basilica and Campanile. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island.

In your free time take an optional cruise across the lagoon to

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the Island of Burano for a delicious meal. (BB)

DAY 8 Venice (Region) – Verona – Lake Lucerne (2 NIGHTS)

Follow the Veneto plains to Verona and stop to see the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Pass Milan and head north to the Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano. Drive along the scenic alpine St. Gotthard route through central Switzerland to the picturesque town of Lucerne. (BB,D) BURESTADL

DAY 9 Lucerne Orientation & Free Time

Enjoy the sights of Lucerne during your orientation tour, including the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge and a visit to the Lion Monument commemorating the heroic Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. In your free time, take an exhilarating moun­ tain excursion, shop for Swiss watches and chocolate or perhaps explore the flower bedecked squares and fortified towers in the quaint old town. (BB,D)

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$2,125

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$2,125

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$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,125

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$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,125

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Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $79 per person.

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Siena

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DAY 10 Lake Lucerne – Paris (2 NIGHTS)

Drive across the French border past Belfort and the remains of the Maginot Line and through the Burgundy wine region. View the sprawling vineyards that stretch across the hillsides. Arrive later in Paris, the City of Light. Tonight why not dine at a cozy Parisian bistro and finish with a dazzling tour of the city’s illuminations?

(BB) MERCURE LA VILLETTE

DAY 11 Paris Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe during your sightseeing tour. Spend free time exploring the banks of the Seine.

This evening you might like to

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 Countries (including the Vatican City)

experience a world famous cabaret show. (BB)

DAY 12 Paris – London (2 NIGHTS)

Traverse northern France past World War I battlefields. Cross the English Channel to Dover where you see the famous White Cliffs. Later arrive in London. (BB)

• The Services of a Trafalgar Local Host at Your London Hotel

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• Ferry from Calais to Dover

• 16 Meals 12 Buffet Breakfasts.

4 Dinners • Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

HILTON OLYMPIA

DAY 13 London Free Time

Spend a glorious day exploring London on your own. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping — the list is endless and the choice is yours. (FB)

DAY 14 London – USA

Say goodbye to your traveling companions after a delightful European vacation. (FB)

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European Experience

15 DAYS from $2,195 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome

You’ll Visit • Venetian glassblowing workshop • St. Peter’s Basilica • Lion Monument

You’ll View • Cologne Cathedral • Romantic Rhine River • Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz • Hofbräuhaus • Golden Roof • Olympic ski jump • Colosseum • Champs Élysées • Arc de Triomphe • Eiffel Tower

Perhaps visit a traditional beer garden in Germany

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – London

Board your overnight flight to London (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive London (2 NIGHTS)

Relax after check-in or take a leisurely stroll through this fascinating city. HILTON OLYMPIA

DAY 3 London Free Time

The day is yours to explore the delights of London. See the sights, visit a museum or go shopping — the list is endless and the choice is yours. (FB)

DAY 4 London – Amsterdam

This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling compan­ions to board your coach and set off from London. Admire the famous White Cliffs as you approach Dover where you board a ferry for the short Channel cross­ing to Calais in France. Drive through Belgium’s Flanders fields into The Netherlands, renowned for tulips, clogs and windmills. Later arrive in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s friendliest cities. (FB) IBIS AIRPORT 20

DAY 5 Amsterdam – Cologne – Rhineland

Cross into Germany and view Cologne Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Europe. In Boppard embark on a scenic cruise down the River Rhine past terraced vineyards and towering castles. Finish the day at your hotel in the Rhineland. (BB,D) ACHAT PREMIUM WALLDORF/ REILINGEN

DAY 6 Rhineland – Munich – Innsbruck

In Munich admire the Glocken­ spiel in the Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus. Continue along the Inn Valley to the Austrian Tyrol and on to Innsbruck, a pictur­ esque town where you view the sights including the Golden Roof and see the ski-jump. (BB,D) BON ALPINA

DAY 7 Innsbruck – Venice

Enjoy an exhilarating journey through the Brenner Pass — one of the principal Alpine high­ ways — to Italy. In the Byzantine city of Venice cruise by private

launch to St. Mark’s Square.

Marvel at St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Visit a traditional glassblowing work­shop and see a demonstration, then spend time discovering the delights of Venice. You might like to take a romantic ride in a gondola. (BB,D) ALEXANDER

view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Spend the rest of the day as you wish.

From the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums to the incredible fountains in Piazza Navona, Rome is full of wonderful, unmissable sights. (BB)

DAY 8 Venice – Rome (2 NIGHTS)

Drive north through Umbria into the rolling countryside of Tuscany.

In the Renaissance city of Florence enjoy spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. After­ wards there is time to explore the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower, and don’t forget to shop for leather goods and 18-carat gold jewelry. (BB,D)

Traverse the Veneto plain via Bologna and cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains into Tuscany. Continue through Umbria to Lazio and the capital, Rome. This evening take the opportunity to explore the city’s beautiful squares and fountains,a and perhaps savor the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants. (BB) RAGANELLI

DAY 9 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist brings Rome’s rich history to life during your wonderful sightseeing tour. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, featuring magnificent works of art. Your tour continues across the Tiber to

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DAY 10 Rome – Florence

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DAY 11 Florence – Lucerne Region (2 NIGHTS)

Cross the Apennines to the great northern plain and pass the city of Milan. Continue north to the Swiss border and follow the scenic St. Gotthard route to Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland. The landscape is breathtaking. (BB)

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DAY 12 Lucerne Orientation & Free Time

Admire the sights of Lucerne during your morning orientation tour including views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and a visit to the Lion Monument, built to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.

Spend free time shopping for Swiss chocolate or perhaps take an optional experience up a mountain peak. (BB,D)

DAY 13 Lucerne Region – Paris (2 NIGHTS)

Journey into France and pass the Vosges Mountains. See the vineyards as you travel through the great wine region of Burgundy.

Arrive later in the elegant capital, Paris. This evening you might like to take a tour of the city and see the dazzling illuminations. (BB) MERCURE IVRY QUAI DE SEINE

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 8 Countries (including the Vatican City)

DAY 14 Paris Sightseeing & Free Time

See the sights during your sight­ seeing tour with views of the Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Afterwards there is time for you to explore on your own. Tonight is the last evening of your vacation so you might consider a delicious dinner at a cozy bistro. (BB)

DAY 15 Paris – USA

Say farewell to your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions at the end of an amazing vacation. Transfers arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 8am (flight not included). (BB)

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Jewels of Italy

8 DAYS from $1,225 per person

Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome • Florence

You’ll Visit • Vatican City • St. Peter’s Basilica • Square of Miracles • Piazza della Signoria • Venetian glassblowing workshop

You’ll View • Colosseum • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore • Giotto’s Bell Tower • Roman Arena • St. Mark’s Square • Bridge of Sighs • Doge’s Palace

See the Grand Canal in Venice

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Rome

Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Rome (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travel­ ers. This evening consider a stroll around this fascinating ancient city and mingle with the locals in beautiful squares with stunning architecture. ERGIFE PALACE

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DAY 3 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Vatican City. Visit the aweinspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an optional experience to visit inside the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.

View the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome.

Afterwards enjoy free time to take in the sights or join an optional experience to explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

(BB)

DAY 4 Rome – Pisa – Florence (2 NIGHTS)

This morning leave Rome and head north towards Central Italy.

Travel through picturesque scenery in Umbria and Tuscany before arriving in the town of Pisa.

Visit the Square of Miracles featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Later arrive at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD

DAY 5 Florence Sightseeing & Free Time

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that of Florence. Your local specialist gives a superb com­ mentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demon­stra­tion of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewelry for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato.

Later enjoy dinner at the hotel.

(BB,D)

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DAY 6 Florence – Verona – Venice (Mestre) (2 NIGHTS)

Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers.

View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year and walk to see Juliet’s balcony. Hear the story of the play which begins with a street brawl between Montague and Capulet servants who, like their masters, are sworn enemies.

Head east to the magical, romantic city of Venice. (BB,D) ANTONY

DAY 7 Venice Orientation & Free Time

Your day starts with a cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice.

Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries (including the Vatican City)

ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark.

Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascina­ ting city or perhaps take a cruise across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal. Burano is an island in the Venetian lagoon known for its brightly colored houses. (BB)

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2 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

DAY 8 Venice – USA

This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable vacation. Transfers will arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 8am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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Italian Scene

11 DAYS from $1,475 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome • Florence

You’ll Visit • Vatican City • St. Peter’s Basilica • Traditional inlaid wood workshop • Assisi • Venetian glassblowing workshop • Verona • Lake Como • Square of Miracles • Piazza della Signoria

You’ll View • Colosseum • Cassino Monastery • St. Mark’s Square • Bridge of Sighs • Doge’s Palace • Roman Arena • Juliet’s Balcony • Leaning Tower • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore • Giotto’s Bell Tower

Overnight in Renaissance Florence

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Rome

Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Rome (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. This evening consider a stroll around this fascinating city and take in the vibrant atmos­ phere. ERGIFE PALACE

DAY 3 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Don’t miss the opportunity to join an optional experience to the famous Sistine Chapel and 24

Vatican Museums. Later your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour starting with a visit to the Vatican City and the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica to view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Cross the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. (BB)

DAY 4 Rome – Sorrento – Bay of Naples

Today head south to the Bay of Naples. Drive to the nearby resort of Sorrento to visit an inlaid wood workshop. Then consider an optional experience to Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. (BB,D) STABIA

DAY 5 Bay of Naples – Cassino – Assisi

Perhaps join an optional exper­i­ ence guided walking tour of Pompeii, which lay undiscovered

beneath a layer of volcanic ash for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Afterwards leave the Bay of Naples and view the monastery at Cassino, the scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War. Continue north to the mystical town of Assisi, built on the fertile slopes of Mount Subasio in Umbria. (BB,D) FRATE SOLE

DAY 6 Assisi – Venice (Oriago) (2 NIGHTS)

Your morning orientation tour of Assisi reveals a town that has changed little since the time of St. Francis, who was born here in 1182. See the sights of St. Francis’ birthplace, including the medieval ramparts. Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to near the magical, romantic city of Venice.

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(BB,D) IL BURCHIELLO

DAY 7 Venice Orientation & Free Time

Your day starts with a cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice.

Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark.

Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascina­ ting city or perhaps take a trip out across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal. (BB)

DAY 8 Venice (Oriago) – Verona – Lake Como – Italian Lakes (Saronno)

Head west across the plains of the Veneto to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers.

View the vast Roman Arena,

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Oct 5

$1,495

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where concerts are still held regularly each year and walk to view Juliet’s balcony. Continue north to the Italian Lake District to visit Lake Como, a favored summer retreat of the rich and famous before arriving at your hotel where you dine tonight.

(BB,D) STARHOTELS GRAND MILAN

DAY 9 Italian Lakes (Saronno) – Pisa – Florence

This morning travel south to the famous town of Pisa. Explore the Square of Miracles, featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures.

Arrive later at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (BB) WALL ART

DAY 10 Florence Sightseeing – Rome

There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries (including the Vatican City)

that of Florence. Your local specialist gives a superb com­ mentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower, and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewelry, for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato.

Later travel back to the Eternal City. This evening in Rome you might like to celebrate the end of your vacation in style. (BB) ERGIFE PALACE

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• 13 Meals 9 Buffet Breakfasts.

4 Dinners

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DAY 11 Rome – USA

This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable vacation. Transfers are will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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Splendors of Italy

14 DAYS from $1,775 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Rome • Florence

You’ll Visit • St. Peter’s Basilica • Traditional inlaid wood workshop • Venetian glassblowing workshop • Lugano • Piazza della Signoria • Piazza del Campo

You’ll View • Colosseum • St. Francis’ Basilica • Roman Arena • Juliet’s Balcony • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Bay of Naples along the stunning Amalfi Coast

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Rome

Board your overnight flight to Rome (not included).

sites of Rome. Spend free time exploring the wonderful sights on your own. Perhaps take on optional experience offered by your Travel Director. (BB)

Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio, birthplace of St. Francis.

Enjoy an orientation tour which includes St. Francis Basilica, renowned for its fresco paintings.

DAY 2 Arrive Rome (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 4 Rome – Bay of Naples

(BB,D) FRATE SOLE

Welcome to Rome. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in at your hotel, relax and unwind before meeting with your Travel Director in the afternoon. This evening why not take a stroll around this fascina­ ting city and soak up the amazing atmosphere. ERGIFE PALACE

DAY 3 Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of the city, starting with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest and most inspiring churches ever built.

Your trip continues across the Tiber River with views of the iconic Colosseum and the ancient 26

(2 NIGHTS)

Journey south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the Bay of Naples, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon why not take an optional experience to Positano and the Amalfi Coast?

(BB,D) STABIA

DAY 5 Sorrento Excursion

Your excursion to the nearby resort of Sorrento starts with a visit to an inlaid wood workshop, for which the area is renowned.

Later consider an optional exper­ ience to see the excavations of Pompeii, which lay undiscovered for centuries beneath a layer of volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. (BB,D)

DAY 6 Bay of Naples – Assisi

Drive through the rolling hills of Umbria to the mystical town of

DAY 7 Assisi – Venice (Oriago) (2 NIGHTS)

Enjoy a scenic drive across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to the magical floating city of Venice.

Dine at your hotel this evening.

(BB,D) IL BURCHIELLO

DAY 8 Venice Orientation & Free Time

You are surrounded by magnifi­ cent sights and sounds as you cruise by private launch along the Giudecca canal to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark.

Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Explore the city during your free time or maybe take a trip to Burano Island

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in the lagoon for a delicious meal.

(BB)

DAY 9 Venice (Oriago) – Verona – Lugano – Italian Lakes (2 NIGHTS) Journey west to Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s most famous play, and stop to admire the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Continue across the Swiss border and visit the pretty lakeside resort of Lugano. Arrive at your hotel where you dine tonight. (BB,D) CAPOLAGO

DAY 10 Italian Lakes Free Day

Today you have a full day to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Italian Lakes region. (BB,D)

DAY 11 Italian Lakes – Pisa – Florence (2 NIGHTS)

Cross the Appenine Mountains, travel along the Italian Riviera arriving in Pisa. Here we see the famous leaning tower in the Square of Miracles. Later arrive at your hotel near the Renaissance city of Florence. Tonight you may wish to enjoy a wonderful dinner in the Tuscan hills. (BB) WALL ART

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$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Oct 20

$1,795

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DAY 12 Florence Sightseeing & Free Time

Florence is one of the liveliest and most creative cities in Europe and home to some of the world’s greatest works of art and architec­ ture. Your local specialist gives you an excellent account of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demon­stra­tion of fine leatherwork and in your free time visit one of the many museums or simply relax and enjoy the ambience. (BB)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 3 Countries (including the Vatican City)

DAY 13 Florence – Siena – Rome

Admire the beautiful scenery as you drive through the Chianti area of Tuscany to Siena, a medieval city famous for its biannual Palio horse race. Marvel at its rich heritage during your orientation tour. This evening in Rome you might like to mark the end of an enjoyable vacation with a meal out. (BB) RAGANELLI

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 18 Meals 12 Buffet Breakfasts.

6 Dinners

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DAY 14 Rome – USA

This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your Travel Director and fellow travelers as you prepare to return home with wonderful memories. Transfers will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am (flight not included).

(BB)

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Spanish Experience

10 DAYS from $1,150 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Madrid • Toledo • Seville • Barcelona

You’ll Visit • Toledo Steel workshop • Puerto Lápice • Granada • Peñiscola

You’ll View • Puerta del Sol • Cervantes Memorial • Cibeles Fountain • Giralda Tower • Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia • Ramblas

Shop for traditional Flamenco dresses in Seville

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Madrid

Board your overnight flight to Madrid (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Madrid (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s capital city. On arrival at Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm.

Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Check into your hotel then relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. This evening spend free time exploring on your own or join the group for a walking tour of the city and the chance to savor local ‘tapas’ at a café on the Plaza Mayor. BARCELO CASTELLANA NORTE/BARCELO TORRE ARIAS

DAY 3 Madrid Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist shows you the sights of Madrid including the

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Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Via, the Paseo de la Castellana and the Puerta del Sol. At Plaza de España, admire the monument to Cervantes. Afterwards consider an optional experience to the medieval city of Segovia — a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This evening you might be tempted by Madrid’s nightlife, where the locals dine late and enjoy the open-air cafés and vibrant atmosphere until the early hours. (BB)

see some fine examples of this age-old craft. Your journey continues south to Puerto Lápice where, reputedly, Don Quixote was dubbed ‘a knight’ by a local innkeeper. The plains of La Mancha give way to the hills of Andalusia with striking white­ washed villages and churches.

Arrive in Seville, a vibrant city and the home of bullfighting and flamenco. (BB,D) MA CONGRESSOS

DAY 4 Madrid – Toledo – Puerto Lápice – Seville (2 NIGHTS)

Admire the great monuments and sights of Seville with your local specialist. View the pavilions in Maria Luisa Park, constructed for the 1929 Exposition. Marvel at the mighty cathedral and La Giralda.

Tonight you might like to experience the fire and passion of a Spanish flamenco show. (BB)

In the medieval city of Toledo — the ancient capital of Castile — your local specialist takes you on a walking tour through the quaint streets for views of the cathedral and synagogue. Toledo has been a traditional sword making and steel working center since about 500 BC and was the standard source of weaponry for the Roman legions. Visit a steel workshop to

DAY 5 Seville Sightseeing & Free Time

DAY 6 Seville – Granada

Start the day with a picturesque drive through beautiful villages to

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the Moorish city of Granada.

Maybe consider joining an optional experience to explore the Alhambra Gardens. (BB) MACIA CONDOR

DAY 7 Granada – Guadix – Valencia

Cross the Mora Pass through the superb scenery of the Sierra Nevada. Admire the cave dwellings in Guadix with time to take pictures. Continue through Murcia and the palm groves of Elche to Valencia, renowned for its orange fruit. See the bull ring, the great cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Quart during your orientation tour. Stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences which is a large-scale urban recreation center for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava. This complex is also featured in the George Clooney movie Tomorrowland. Later arrive at your hotel where you dine tonight with your fellow travelers.

(BB,D) ABBA ACTEON

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NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

DAY 8 Valencia – Peñiscola – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 NIGHTS)

Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñiscola to view the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. Your local specialist takes you on a wonder­ ful sightseeing tour, which includes seeing Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and the Plaza Catalunya.

See the lively Ramblas and enjoy spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc. Tonight, consider visiting a Catalan-style restaurant for a delicious dinner of local specialties. (BB) HESPERIA SANT JUST

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

Aug 4

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

Aug 11

$1,175

Oct 20

$1,175

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $64 per person.

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Guadix

ARRIVAL CITY

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SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 1 Country

DAY 9 Barcelona Free Time

Today is free for you to explore this fascinating city. As well as having a rich Roman and medieval heritage, Barcelona also has a reputation for fun. Why not visit the monastery in the rocky mountains of Montserrat to see the Black Madonna? This evening, dine with your companions and celebrate a memorable vacation.

Price Includes • Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 11 Meals 8 Buffet Breakfasts.

3 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

(BB,D)

DAY 10 Barcelona – USA

This morning say ‘adios’ to Spain, your Travel Director, and your fellow travelers at the end of your unforgettable Spanish Experience.

Transfers arrive at Barcelona Airport at 8am (flight not included). (BB)

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Iberian Explorer

14 DAYS from $1,475 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Barcelona • Seville • Lisbon • Madrid

You’ll Visit • Granada • Rock of Gibraltar • Shrine at Fatima

You’ll View • Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia • Ramblas • Cave homes in “Barrio Troglodyte” • Giralda Tower • Belém Tower • Monument to the Discoveries • Puerta del Sol • Cervantes Memorial • Cibeles Fountain

Perhaps explore Guadi’s Park Guel in Barcelona

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Barcelona

Board your overnight flight to Barcelona (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Barcelona (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Barcelona. On arrival at Barcelona Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12pm and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After meeting with your Travel Director, you might like to explore Spain’s most cosmo­poli­tan city. NOVOTEL SANT JOAN DESPI

DAY 3 Barcelona Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist shows you the sights including Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and spectacular views of the city from Montjuïc.

Enjoy free time to explore the city or join an optional experience to Montserrat. (BB)

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DAY 4 Barcelona – Peñiscola – Valencia

Drive through orange groves to Peñiscola and see the ancient castle used in the film ‘El Cid’.

Continue through the ‘huertas’ to sunny Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, where your orienta­ tion includes the Town Hall, the Bull Ring, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, the cathedral and the modern ‘City of Arts and Science’ designed by renowned architect, Santiago Calatrava. This complex is also featured in the George Clooney movie Tomorrowland.

(BB,D) ABBA ACTEON

DAY 5 Valencia – Guadix – Granada Travel southwest across the ‘sierras’ to view the cave houses at Guadix. Take pictures of the troglodyte dwellings and then cross the jagged Mora Pass to Granada. (BB,D) MACIA CONDOR

DAY 6 Granada – Costa del Sol

This morning there is time to join an optional experience to the

magnificent Alhambra Gardens.

Arrive later on the famous Costa del Sol for free time or join an optional experience to one of the famous hilltop villages. (BB) TRYP GUADALMAR/TRYP ALAMEDA

DAY 7 Costa del Sol – Gibraltar – Seville (2 NIGHTS)

Enjoy a scenic costal drive past Marbella to La Linea. Cross to the Rock of Gibraltar, where you have the chance to see the famous Barbary monkeys and possibly visit the cave of St. Michael. Then continue through spectacular Andalusian countryside to Seville.

After dinner at your hotel tonight you might like to experience a fiery flamenco show. (BB,D) MA

Luisa Park, constructed for the 1929 Exposition. Explore the city at your own pace or join an optional experience to visit the elegant Moorish Alcazar and famous exhibition site of Plaza America. Tonight, you might like to sample some traditional tapas.

(BB)

DAY 9 Seville – Lisbon (2 NIGHTS)

CONGRESOS

Drive to the Portuguese border then continue past the cork trees of the Alentejo region. From here travel via Setúbal to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated near where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight consider a tradi­ tional Portuguese dinner with music. (BB) ALTIS PARK

DAY 8 Seville Sightseeing & Free Time

DAY 10 Lisbon Sightseeing & Free Time

Admire the great monuments and sights of Seville with your local specialist on your included morning sightseeing tour. View the pools and pavilions in Maria

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See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter of the city before taking in views of the Belém Tower on an included sightseeing tour with your local

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SEVILLE

Guadix Gibraltar

DEPARTURE CITY

Costa Blanca

COSTA DEL SOL Algeria

NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

specialist. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional experience to Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais. (BB)

DAY 11 Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca

A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Mountains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima, site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Salamanca where you view the Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. (BB) VINCCI CIUDAD DE SALAMANCA

DAY 12 Salamanca – Madrid Sightseeing (2 NIGHTS)

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Your journey continues through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid, Europe’s highest capital city. This afternoon your local specialist shows you all the sights including the Royal

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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Sep 1

$1,495

Apr 28

$1,495

$1,495

May 5

$1,495

Jul 7

$1,495

Sep 8

$1,495

May 12

$1,495

Jul 14

$1,495

Sep 15

$1,495

May 19

$1,495

Jul 21

$1,495

Sep 22

$1,495

May 26

$1,495

Jul 28

$1,495

Sep 29

$1,495

Jun 2

$1,495

Aug 4

$1,495

Oct 6

$1,495

Jun 9

$1,495

Aug 11

$1,495

Oct 13

$1,495

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $93 per person.

Code: SPAN. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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Morocco

ARRIVAL CITY

LAND PRICE

Single Supplement: from $430.

GRANADA

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$1,475 land only

DEPARTURE DATE

France

$XXX $114

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 3 Countries (Including Gibraltar)

Palace, the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España. This evening why not visit one of Madrid’s many fine restaurants where you have the chance to try some of the local dishes? (BB) TRYP LEGANES

Price Includes • Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 16 Meals 12 Buffet Breakfasts.

4 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

DAY 13 Madrid Free Day

An entire day to explore the city.

You might like to visit the Prado Museum, watch the street artists on Plaza Mayor or join an Optional Experience to the medieval city of Toledo, the ancient capital of Castile. Tonight dine with your companions as you celebrate a memorable vacation. (BB,D)

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DAY 14 Madrid – USA

Say ‘adios’ to your companions after a wonderful vacation.

Airport transfers will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am (flight not included). (BB)

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Highlights of Spain, Morocco & Portugal 17 DAYS from $1,850 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Madrid • Toledo

• Seville • Lisbon

You’ll Visit

• Steel workshop • Djemaa el-Fna Square • Granada • Shrine at • Fez Medina Fatima • Bahia Palace

You’ll View

• Puerta del Sol • Cibeles Fountain • Corniche • Hassan II Mosque

• Mausoleum • Seville Cathedral • Belém Tower • Monument to the Discoveries

Explore the bazaars in Marrakesh

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Madrid

Board your overnight flight to Madrid (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Madrid (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Madrid. On arrival at Madrid Airport transfers will operate at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in there is time to unwind and relax. BARCELO TORRE ARIAS

DAY 3 Madrid Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist shows you the sights of Madrid including the Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Via, Paseo de la Castellana and Puerta del Sol. See the monu­ment to Cervantes in Plaza de España.

Afterwards, consider an optional experience to the medieval UNESCO World Heritage city of Segovia. (BB)

DAY 4 Madrid – Toledo – Granada

Today drive to ancient Toledo and see the cathedral and the ancient synagogue with your local special­ ist. Visit a steel workshop to see some fine examples of the famous Toledo steel-craft. Travel through

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Andalusia to the Moorish city of Granada. (BB,D) MACIA CONDOR

DAY 5 Granada – Costa Del Sol

Enjoy free time to explore the city or join an optional experience to the Alhambra Gardens. Then travel towards Malaga, the birth­ place of Pablo Picasso and the gateway to the Costa del Sol. (BB) TRYP GUADALMAR/TRYP ALAMEDA

DAY 6 Costa Del Sol – Fez (2 NIGHTS)

The day begins with a scenic coastal drive before boarding the ferry to North Africa. A different world awaits you in Morocco, from the dramatic Rif Mountains to the imperial city of Fez, the architecture, culture and scent of the land is as rich as it is diverse.

(BB,D) ATLAS VOLUBILIS

DAY 7 Fez Sightseeing & Free Time

The morning guided sightseeing tour includes views of the Royal Palace. On your walking tour through the labyrinthine Medina, learn the art of haggling. Exper­ ience the atmosphere of this exotic city with time to relax or use your new-found skills to haggle over beautiful Moroccan carpets — an everlasting souvenir.

This evening consider joining an

optional experience to a tradi­ tional Arabian dinner, complete with belly dancing. (BB)

DAY 8 Fez – Marrakesh (2 NIGHTS)

Enjoy the breath­taking drive, travel­ing through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the city of Marrakesh, Africa’s most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favorite vacation spot of Sir Winston Churchill, a haven where he used to relax and paint. (BB) ATLAS ASNI

DAY 9 Marrakesh Sightseeing & Free Time

Your guided sight­seeing tour includes a visit to the ornate Bahia Palace and the vast Djemaa el-Fna Square with its palm readers and acrobats. Then there is time at leisure for bargain hunting in the many souks and bazaars or perhaps take an optional experience to a Berber village in the Ourika Valley. (BB,D)

DAY 10 Marrakesh – Casablanca – Rabat – Tangier

Today continue on to Casablanca, scene of Humphrey Bogart’s most magical moments. On arrival your orientation includes a panoramic drive of the Corniche, plus views of the Hassan II Mosque with the

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world’s tallest minaret. Then continue to the capital city, Rabat, where you view the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Royal Palace.

Arrive later in Tangier. (BB,D) RIF

DAY 11 Tangier – Seville (2 NIGHTS)

Board the ferry for the return journey back across the Straits of Gibraltar to the Spanish main­land.

Continue your journey to Seville for a two-night stay. This evening why not experience the fire and passion of a Spanish flamenco show? (BB) MA CONGRESOS

DAY 12 Seville Sightseeing & Free Time

Admire the great monuments and sights of Seville with your local specialist. See the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design and walk through the imposing Plaza de España.

Marvel at the mighty Cathedral and La Giralda Bell Tower. (BB,D)

DAY 13 Seville – Lisbon (2 NIGHTS)

Drive to the Portuguese border then continue past the cork trees of the Alentejo region. From here travel to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, a great seafaring city situated where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Algeria

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$1,850

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$1,895

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Sep 8

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$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,895

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$1,850

Oct 6

$1,895

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$1,895

Aug 11

$1,850

Oct 13

$1,895

Jun 16

$1,850

Aug 18

$1,895

Oct 20

$1,895

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Morocco Rabat Casablanca

$XXX $116 LAND PRICE

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Sahara Desert

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Price Includes ARRIVAL CITY

DEPARTURE CITY

NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

Tonight consider a traditional Portuguese dinner with folk dancing and song. (BB) ALTIS PARK

DAY 14 Lisbon Sightseeing & Free Time

See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter of the city before taking in views of the Belém Tower on an included sight­seeing tour with your local special­ist. Then time at leisure to maybe take an optional exper­ ience to dis­cover Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. (BB)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 3 Countries

DAY 16 Salamanca – Madrid

Your journey continues through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains to Madrid. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers on the final night of your vacation. (BB,D) MELIA AVENIDA DE

Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 21 Meals 15 Buffet Breakfasts.

6 Dinners • Personal Audio Headsets

• Return Ferry Crossing Between Spain and Morocco

• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

AMERICA

DAY 17 Madrid – USA

This morning it is time to bid farewell as your memorable vacation comes to an end.

Transfers will arrive at Madrid Airport at 8.30am and 11am (flight not included). (BB)

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DAY 15 Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca A scenic drive north through the magnificent Serra d’Aire Moun­ tains brings you to the Shrine at Fátima, site of celebrated religious miracles. Cross the border back into Spain and arrive later in Sala­ manca where you view Plaza Mayor during your orientation tour. (BB) VINCCI CIUDAD DE

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star

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SALAMANCA

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Highlights of France

14 DAYS from $1,895 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Loire Valley

You’ll Visit

• Beaune • Lyon • Principality of Monaco • Cannes • Carcassonne • Biarritz

• St. Emilion • Château de Chenonceau • D-Day Landing Beach of Omaha • Honfleur

You’ll View

• Arc de • Château Triomphe Amboise and Chambord • Champs Élysées • Mont St. Michel • Eiffel Tower • Rouen • St. Bénezet Cathedral Bridge • Papal Palace • Pont du Gard • St. Bernadette’s Grotto

Visit Mont St. Michel

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Paris

Board your overnight flight to Paris (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Paris (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Paris. On arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transfers will operate at 8am, 11am and 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After a welcome meeting with your Travel Director, there is time to relax and explore this beautiful city. Consider an evening tour to Montmartre, an area full of charm and character.

MERCURE LA VILLETTE

DAY 3 Paris Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning your sightseeing tour features views of the Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. (BB)

DAY 4 Paris – Beaune – Lyon

Visit medieval Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. Arrive later in 34

Lyon, a dynamic cultural city.

Enjoy an orientation tour en route to your hotel. (BB) CAMPANILE CENTER BERGE DU RHONE

River which was built in the 1st century AD to supply water to the nearby towns. Continue to your hotel in Nimes. (BB,D) C SUITES

DAY 5 Lyon – Avignon – Monaco – French Riviera (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 8 Nimes – Carcassonne – Lourdes

Enjoy a scenic drive south to Avignon to view the Palace of the Popes and St. Bénezet Bridge.

Then continue to the tiny Principality of Monaco on the coast. Finally drive to your hotel on the glamorous French Riviera.

(BB,D) APPART CITY CONFORT CANNES LE CANNET

DAY 6 Cannes Free Day

Relax and experience the Côte d’Azur’s sophisticated atmos­ phere. Perhaps laze on the beach and sip cocktails in a shady terraced bar, shop for the latest fashions or explore the town of Cannes famous for its film festival.

(BB)

DAY 7 French Riviera – Pont Du Gard – Nimes

View the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct spanning the Gardon

Drive to Carcassonne for an orientation of this walled medieval town. Visit Lourdes nestled in the foothills of the Pyrénées to view the basilica on top of St. Bernadette’s Grotto. This evening there is an opportunity to join a procession by torchlight to the basilica with the pilgrims — a magical and moving experience.

(BB,D) QUALITY CHRISTINA LOURDES

DAY 9 Lourdes – Biarritz – Bordeaux

Drive westwards from Lourdes to the Atlantic coast. In the glamor­ ous resort of Biarritz explore the chic boutiques and watch the surfers perform their stunts.

Traverse the rolling countryside of Les Landes to classical Bordeaux.

(BB) IBIS CENTER MERIADECK

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DAY 10 Bordeaux – St. Emilion – Loire Valley (2 NIGHTS)

Enjoy a scenic drive to the hilltop village of St. Emilion which is famous for its wine. Continue past the strange buildings of Futuroscope, the amusement and science theme park at Poitiers, to the Loire Valley.

(BB,D) IBIS STYLES SUD

DAY 11 Loire Valley & Château Excursion

Your local specialist takes you on a fascinating visit to Chenonceau, a fairytale château built across the River Cher, home to priceless collections of Renaissance art and furniture.

Your journey continues through verdant countryside. View the imposing castle at Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci is said to be buried and view the splendid Château de Chambord. Tonight why not try delicious local Touraine cuisine? (BB)

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St. Émilion

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DAY 12 Loire Valley – Mont St. Michel – D-Day Landing Beaches (Omaha) – Deauville

Head north through the pictur­ esque countryside of the Loire Valley and Normandy. Visit Mont St. Michel and view the abbey.

Then continue to the historic D-Day landing beach and the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Arrive later at your Normandy hotel in Deauville, the elegant resort renowned for its racecourse, harbor and inter­ national film festival. (BB,D) IBIS

DAY 13 Deauville – Honfleur – Rouen – Paris

Explore the picturesque harbor at Honfleur on the Normandy coast,

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$1,925

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$1,950

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$1,950

Apr 13

$1,925

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Apr 20

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$1,950

$1,950

Apr 27

$1,925

Jun 29

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Aug 31

$1,925

May 4

$1,925

Jul 6

$1,950

Sep 7

$1,925

May 11

$1,925

Jul 13

$1,950

Sep 14

$1,925

May 18

$1,925

Jul 20

$1,950

Sep 21

$1,925

May 25

$1,950

Jul 27

$1,950

Sep 28

$1,925

Jun 1

$1,950

Aug 3

$1,950

Oct 5

$1,925

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $93 per person.

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Avignon

Pont du Gard

Carcassone NIMES

Spain

PER DAY!

$1,895 land only

Single Supplement: from $500.

Italy

Biarritz

$XXX $146

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries (including Monaco)

a summer haunt of the impres­ sionist painters. Drive through cheese and cider country to Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, and view the impressive cathedral. Your day ends in the glittering capital, Paris, where you may consider an optional experience to a Parisian cabaret. (BB) ADAGIO

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• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 17 Meals 12 Buffet Breakfasts.

5 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

MALAKOFF-CHATILLON

DAY 14 Paris – USA

Say ‘au revoir’ to Paris, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of a memorable vacation in France. Transfers will arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 8am and 11.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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Britain & Ireland Experience

15 DAYS from $1,850 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Dublin

You’ll Visit

• Royal Windsor • Georgian spa town of Bath • Waterford Crystal Showroom

You’ll View

• Windsor Castle • Millennium Stadium • Cardiff Castle • Galway Cathedral • St. Patrick’s Cathedral • Phoenix Park • Trinity College

• Edinburgh • Youghal • Blarney Castle • Chester • Grasmere • Gretna Green • Princes Street • Royal Mile • Edinburgh Castle • Jedburgh Abbey • Hadrian’s Wall • York Minster • Bodleian Library

Select departures include the spectacular Military Tattoo in Edinburgh Castle

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – London

Board your overnight flight to London (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive London (2 NIGHTS)

Relax after check-in or stroll through London and soak up the unique atmosphere. HILTON OLYMPIA

DAY 3 London Free Time

Spend the day exploring London’s sights. (FB)

DAY 4 London – Windsor – Bath – Cardiff

This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions as you set off from London.

Visit Windsor and view the impressive castle. See elegant Georgian architecture in the spa town of Bath. Cross the vast Severn Estuary to Cardiff, capital of Wales, where you dine tonight.

(FB,D) COPTHORNE

DAY 5 Cardiff – Pembroke – Waterford Admire Cardiff Castle then journey through beautiful 36

country­side via Carmarthen.

See Pembroke Castle which is the birthplace of Henry Vll, founder of the Tudor Dynasty. Board your ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare, Ireland. Journey west to Waterford and dine tonight at your hotel. (FB,D) TREACY’S

DAY 8 Tipperary – Galway – Clane

DAY 6 Waterford – Blarney – Tralee

DAY 9 Excursion to Dublin – Sightseeing & Free Time

Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom. Continue along the splendid southern coast through the picturesque fishing port of Youghal. Explore Blarney Castle — kiss the stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. Cross over the Cork and the Kerry Mountains, then travel via Killarney to your hotel in Tralee. (FB,D) EARL OF DESMOND

DAY 7 Tralee – Dingle Peninsula – Limerick – Tipperary

This morning enjoy a scenic drive along the Dingle Peninsula. See the unspoilt and colorful villages and fishing harbors of Ireland’s most westerly point. Travel north to County Tipperary. (FB) AHERLOW HOUSE

(2 NIGHTS)

Drive through beautiful County Clare to Galway. View the cathedral before heading across lush countryside to the town of Clane located near Dublin, Ireland’s capital. (FB) WESTGROVE

Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Dublin with views of Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and historic Phoenix Park. Spend the rest of your day as you choose before returning to your hotel. (FB)

DAY 10 Clane – Chester – Liverpool

Cross the Irish Sea with magni­ ficent views of Dublin Bay and arrive at Holyhead on the Welsh Island of Anglesey. Cameras at the ready as you view the station with one of the longest names in the world, Llanfair­pwllg­wyngyl­l­ gogerychwyrndrob­wlllanty­silio­ gogogoch. Enjoy the scenery of the north coast of Wales on the

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way to Chester, where you have time to walk along the medieval walls and appreciate the famous ‘Chester Rows’. Arrive later in Liverpool, home of the Beatles.

(FB) IBIS ALBERT DOCK

DAY 11 Liverpool – Lake District – Edinburgh (Peebles) (2 NIGHTS)

Stop to view William Wordsworth’s grave in the pretty Lake District village of Grasmere.

Continue across the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples could marry against their parents’ wishes. Your day ends at your hotel near Edinburgh. Tonight why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes? (FB) PEEBLES HYDRO

DAY 12 Edinburgh Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning’s sightseeing tour with your local specialist includes views of the Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Spend free time exploring on your own or join your Travel Director

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$1,925

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$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,995

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$1,875

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on an optional experience to the Royal Yacht Britannia in nearby Leith. During the Festival, tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (FB)

DAY 13 Edinburgh (Peebles) – York – Leeds

This morning travel south through the Scottish Borderlands and stop to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Enjoy the views across the Cheviot Hills at Carter Bar and continue into Northumberland National Park where you view Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon. Cross the River Tyne at Newcastle and stop at York for an orientation tour including the Gothic minster and the narrow cobbled street known as the Shambles. Then continue

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 4 Countries

to your hotel in Leeds. Dine tonight at your hotel. (FB,D) VACATION INN GARFORTH

DAY 14 Leeds – Oxford – London

Drive south to the scenic Cotswolds and stop at the little churchyard in Bladon, where Sir Winston Churchill is buried. See the sights of Oxford, the oldest university city in England, before continuing to London where you can say farewell to your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions at the end of your memorable vacation. (FB) HILTON OLYMPIA

DAY 15 London – USA

Today say goodbye to London as you return home with magical memories (flight not included).

(FB)

• The Services of a Trafalgar Local Host at Your London Hotel

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 17 Meals 13 Full Breakfasts.

4 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Return Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland

• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

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PLUS

Visit our website and check out the “Wonders of Britain & Ireland”. This trip includes exclusive Insider Experiences, more meals and upgraded hotels.

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Britain & Ireland Delight

11 DAYS from $1,350 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Edinburgh • Dublin

You’ll Visit • Stratford-upon-Avon • Waterford Crystal Showroom • Georgian spa town of Bath • Royal Windsor

You’ll View • York Minster • Glasgow Cathedral • George Square • Princes Street • Royal Mile • Edinburgh Castle • Belfast City Hall • St. Patrick’s Cathedral • Phoenix Park • Trinity College • Kilkenny Castle • Cardiff Castle • Windsor Castle

London’s Parliament Square

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – London

Board your overnight flight to London (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive London

Welcome to London. After checking in to your hotel the rest of your day is free to explore this magical city. IBIS EARLS COURT

DAY 3 London – Stratford-uponAvon – York – Bradford

This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions to board your coach and set off from London. Visit Stratfordupon-Avon, where you have time to see the sights and shop for souvenirs. During your orientation of York your Travel Director will take you on a walk through the web of quaint, narrow streets and 38

show you York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Continue to your hotel in Bradford where you dine tonight. (FB,D) JURYS INN

DAY 4 Bradford – Grasmere – Gretna Green – Glasgow (2 NIGHTS)

Drive through the Yorkshire Dales to the scenic glory of the Lake District. Traveling along the shores of England’s largest lake, Windermere, and through countryside that inspired the Romantic poets, you reach Grasmere. View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried at St. Oswald’s Church. We cross the Scottish border and visit Gretna Green, where eloping couples would say their vows over the anvil. This afternoon your orientation tour of Glasgow

includes views of the cathedral, the magnificent George Square and the River Clyde, former heart of the shipbuilding industry. (FB) IBIS GLASGOW CITY CENTER

DAY 5 Edinburgh Excursion

Today visit Edinburgh. Your local specialist takes you on a sight­ seeing tour of this wonderful city.

View the famous castle, the Royal Mile, historic Palace of Holyroodhouse in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and the new Scottish Parliament building.

Admire the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town.

Later enjoy free time to explore at leisure. (FB)

DAY 6 Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin (2 NIGHTS)

Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast past the island called Ailsa Craig,

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the stepping stone from Scotland to Ireland, then board a ferry for the short crossing to Northern Ireland. See City Hall, Queen’s University and the dock where the Titanic was built during your city orientation. Finally cross the River Boyne at Drogheda to enter the Irish capital, Dublin. (FB) CITYWEST

DAY 7 Dublin Sightseeing & Free Time

See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the stately Georgian squares with your local specialist. Spend the rest of the day as you please.

Why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its street performers? This evening consider joining an optional experience to an Irish cabaret.

(FB)

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$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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LEEDS

Wales

Fishguard

Single Supplement: from $390.

England

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $57 per person.

Code: BIDE. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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DAY 8 Dublin – Kilkenny – Waterford

Traverse County Kildare’s splendid countryside. In Kilkenny see the imposing medieval castle and enjoy free time for lunch.

This afternoon visit the House of Waterford Crystal showroom and see the exquisite pieces.

Dine tonight at your hotel.

(FB,D) TREACY’S

DAY 9 Waterford – Cardiff

Cross the Irish Sea to Wales, and continue your journey to Cardiff Bay to view the Millennium Center and the National Assem­bly. View the historic Cardiff Castle and see the Millennium Stadium before arriving at your hotel. (FB)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 Countries

DAY 10 Cardiff – Bath – Windsor – London

Cross the Severn Estuary into England and the glorious city of Bath. See splendid Georgian architecture during your orientation. Perhaps consider a visit to the Roman Baths. View the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle during your visit to Windsor. Why not enjoy a stroll along the banks of the river or shop for Royal souvenirs. Later arrive back in London. (FB)

• The Services af a Trafalgar Local Host at Your London Hotel

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 11 Meals 9 Full Breakfasts.

2 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Ferry across the Irish Sea From Scotland to Northern Ireland and Ireland to South Wales

• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

IBIS EARLS COURT

DAY 11 London – USA

Say goodbye to your traveling friends at the end of your amazing vacation (flight not included). (FB)

COPTHORNE

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Irish Wonder

9 DAYS from $1,095 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Dublin

You’ll Visit • Knock • County Donegal • Belleek Pottery Factory • Atlantic Edge Exhibition • Blarney Castle

You’ll View • St. Patrick’s Cathedral • Phoenix Park • Trinity College • Cistercian Abbey • Galway Cathedral • Eyre Square • Cliffs of Moher • St. Mary’s Cathedral • King John’s Castle • Dingle Peninsula

See the rugged Cliffs of Moher

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Dublin

Board your overnight flight to Dublin (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Dublin – Sightseeing Welcome to Dublin. On arrival at Dublin Airport transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.

Relax after check-in. Later your local specialist takes you on a panoramic sightseeing tour, which includes views of Dublin

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Castle, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Phoenix Park. It’s a great introduction to your Irish journey. MALDRON NEWLANDS CROSS

DAY 3 Dublin – Boyle – Knock – Ballina (2 NIGHTS)

View the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Boyle, dating back to the 12th century. Visit the pilgrimage town of Knock in County Mayo, where the Virgin Mary appeared to villagers in 1879. Dine tonight at your hotel in Ballina. (FB,D) TWIN TREES

DAY 4 County Donegal Excursion – Belleek (Northern Ireland)

Travel to the beautiful County Donegal after a stop at Drumcliffe to view the grave of renowned Irish author, W.B. Yeats and see the harbor town of Mullaghmore.

Visit traditional weavers in Ardara before heading to the town of Donegal where you view the 15th century castle. Then head across the border into Northern Ireland for a visit to the Belleek Pottery center before returning to your hotel in Ballina. (FB)

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DAY 5 Ballina – Westport – Galway – Limerick (2 NIGHTS)

This morning travel via Westport and the beautiful region of Connemara to Galway on the banks of the Corrib River. View the cathedral, built on the site of the old prison and stroll around Eyre Square. Tonight why not join your Travel Director and companions for a medieval banquet in an Irish castle? (FB) TRAVELODGE ENNIS ROAD

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$1,150

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$1,125

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DAY 6 Cliffs of Moher Excursion

This morning drive to the western coast and the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. Bring the history of the cliffs to life with a visit the ‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition. Return to Limerick for free time exploring on your own or perhaps join your Travel Director for an optional experience to Bunratty Folk Park.

(FB,D)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries

in the town of Tralee, famed for its annual ‘Rose of Tralee’ festival and beauty pageant before arriving at your hotel. (FB,D) EARL OF DESMOND

DAY 8 Tralee – Blarney – Dublin

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 10 Meals 7 Full Breakfasts.

3 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

Visit Blarney Castle and don’t forget to kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’.

Arrive later in the capital, Dublin, for the final night of your vacation.

(FB) CITYWEST

DAY 7 Limerick – Dingle Peninsula – Tralee

This morning in Limerick your orientation drive includes views of St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Dingle Peninsula. See the unspoilt and colorful villages and fishing harbors of Ireland’s most westerly point. Later, arrive

DAY 9 Dublin – USA

Say farewell to your Travel Director and new-found friends as your memorable vacation in the Emerald Isle comes to an end.

Transfers arrive at Dublin Airport at 7.30am, 9.30am and 11.30am (flight not included). (FB)

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England & Scotland Heritage

12 DAYS from $1,375 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Edinburgh

You’ll Visit • Royal Winsdor • Georgian spa town of Bath • Grasmere • Gretna Green • Pitlochry • York’s Shambles • Stratford-upon-Avon

You’ll View • Windsor Castle • Glasgow Cathedral • George Square • Loch Lomond • 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course • Princes Street • Royal Mile • Edinburgh Castle • Hadrian’s Wall • York Minster

Spend free time exploring Edinburgh

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – London

Board your overnight flight to London (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive London (2 NIGHTS) Welcome to London. After checking in to your hotel the rest of your day is free to explore this magical city.

IBIS EARLS COURT

DAY 3 London Free Time

Today is yours to explore the sights of London, one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world. Perhaps visit Harrods or one of the many incredible museums the city has to offer.

(FB)

DAY 4 London – Windsor – Bath – Gloucester

This morning meet your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions to board your Coach and set off from London. Visit Windsor and view the oldest and largest 42

inhabited castle in the world. In the city of Bath, where two of Jane Austen’s novels were set, admire the Georgian architecture and enjoy free time to shop or visit the Roman Baths. Arrive later at your hotel in Gloucester. (FB,D) HATTON COURT

DAY 5 Gloucester – Chester – Liverpool

This morning travel north to the town of Chester where you view the Roman walls, cathedral and the black and white half-timbered buildings known as ‘The Rows’.

Why not join your fellow travelers on an excursion to North Wales to visit the town of Llangollen, home of the International Eisteddfod.

Later arrive at your hotel. (FB) IBIS ALBERT DOCK

DAY 6 Liverpool – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow

Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Windermere as you head north to visit the village of Grasmere where

the poet, William Wordsworth lived and wrote his most acclaimed poem, ‘Daffodils’. Stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples married against their parents’ wishes. Cross the Southern Uplands to Glasgow, one of Europe’s liveliest cities.

(FB) IBIS CITY CENTER

DAY 7 Glasgow – Scottish Highlands

See the sights of Glasgow during your orientation tour. Drive north through incredible scenery into the Scottish Highlands and follow the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Drive through Glencoe, Glen of the Weeping on to Fort William, which lies in the shadow of the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, whose summit stands at 4,409 feet above sea level. Dine tonight at your Highland hotel. (FB,D) LAGGAN GASKMORE

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DAY 8 Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Near Edinburgh (Airth) (2 NIGHTS)

Visit picturesque Pitlochry on the banks of the river Tummel.

Famous for salmon fishing, a ‘fish ladder’ on the dammed river helps the salmon to swim upstream to spawn. Take time to shop, explore, or join an optional experience to Blair Castle, home to the Duke of Atholl. In St. Andrews, where Prince William went to university, stop to take a picture of the 18th green. Known as the home of golf, the game has been played here for over 600 years. Tonight why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes? (FB) AIRTH CASTLE

DAY 9 Edinburgh Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning’s sightseeing tour with your local specialist includes views of the Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the

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$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,425

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$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,495

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$1,395

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$1,425

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$1,495

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$1,395

Single Supplement: from $440.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $57 per person.

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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

Spend free time exploring on your own or join your Travel Director on an optional experience to the Royal Yacht Britannia in nearby Leith. During the Festival tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included. (FB)

DAY 10 Edinburgh – York – Bradford

Cross the Scottish Borders back into England. Drive through Northumberland National Park and view part of Hadrian’s Wall.

Begun in 122 AD, the wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is among the most important monuments built by the Romans in Britain. Continue south and arrive in York, a city of extra­ ordinary cultural and historical wealth. During your orientation your Travel Director takes you on a walk through the web of quaint, narrow streets and shows you

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries

York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the world. Finish the day in Bradford, where you dine tonight at your hotel. (FB,D) JURYS INN

DAY 11 Bradford – Stratford-uponAvon – London

This morning visit Stratford-uponAvon, where you have time to see the sights and shop for souvenirs.

In your free time why not visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and visitor center for an in-depth look at the great man’s life? Say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an exciting and memorable vacation as you return to London.

(FB) IBIS EARLS COURT

DAY 12 London – USA

This morning after breakfast it is time to return home at the end of your vacation (flight not included).

(FB)

• The Services af a Trafalgar Local Host at Your London Hotel

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 13 Meals 10 Full Breakfasts.

3 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Return Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland

• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

EXCLUSIVE GRAND EUROPEAN DISCOUNT AARP MEMBERS SAVE $100 PER PERSON PLUS

5% Past Traveler Discount Restrictions apply. See page 13 for details and more savings

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Highlights of Germany

13 DAYS from $1,525 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Berlin

You’ll Visit • Hamelin • Medieval Rothenburg • Dresden • Oberammergau • Heidelberg

You’ll View • Cruise along the Rhine Valley • Zwinger Palace • Opera House • Wagner Festival Theater • St. Sebald’s Cathedral • Olympic Stadium • Marienplatz and Glockenspiel • Neuschwanstein • Bavarian Alps

Marvel at the Baroque beauty of Dresden

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Frankfurt

Board your overnight flight to Frankfurt (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Frankfurt

Welcome to Frankfurt. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in this after­ noon, your Travel Director takes you on an orientation tour of the city’s dynamic financial center and medieval Römerplatz. MERCURE AIRPORT NEU ISENBURG

DAY 3 Frankfurt – Rhine Cruise – Cologne – Wuppertal

Cruise along the River Rhine from St. Goar, site of the famous Lorelei Rock. The scenery is spectacular.

Visit Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city, where you see the impressive Gothic cathedral. Your day ends in Wuppertal, the city of the world-famous monorail. (BB,D) VIENNA HOUSE EASY

DAY 4 Wuppertal – Hamelin – Hamburg

Drive through Lower Saxony and stop in Hamelin en-route to Hamburg. Hamelin is a pictur­ esque town depicted in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and has also been immortalized in poems

by Goethe and Robert Browning.

Later in Hamburg see the main sights including the inner Alster Lake during an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) LEONARDO STILLHORN

DAY 5 Hamburg – Berlin Sightseeing (2 NIGHTS)

Follow the valley of the River Elbe from Hamburg, across the former “Iron Curtain” to the historic city of Berlin. Marvel at the landmarks of the old East and West sections of the city during your sightseeing tour with your local specialist including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, Reich­stag Building, Tiergarten and the shopping and entertain­ment district of Kurfürstendamm. (BB)

DAY 6 Berlin Free Time

Enjoy free time exploring Berlin.

Shop for souvenirs or walk through Potsdamer Platz. Spend the rest of the day exploring this city on your own or learn more about Berlin’s secret past. This evening you might like to discover the vibrant nightlife for which Berlin is famous for. (BB)

DAY 7 Berlin – Dresden

A short drive south brings you to Dresden — known as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. See the highlights of this astonishing Baroque city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. (BB) IBIS BASTEI/IBIS KOENIGSTEIN

DAY 8 Dresden – Bayreuth – Nuremberg

In Bayreuth, admire the Wagner Festival Theater before arriving in Nuremberg, where you see mighty ramparts, a bustling market place and St. Sebald’s Cathedral on your orientation tour of the city. (BB) INTERCITY

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DAY 9 Nuremberg – Rothenburg – Munich (2 NIGHTS)

Your Travel Director takes you on a wonderful orientation walk of Rothenburg, perhaps the most well-preserved medieval town in Germany. Sights include halftimbered houses and the Old Town Hall. Shop for wooden Christmas ornaments, then follow part of the Romantic Road through picturesque villages and pristine countryside to Munich, the lively capital of Bavaria. Enjoy an included dinner at your hotel this evening. (BB,D) VACATION INN SOUTH

DAY 10 Munich Orientation & Free Time

See the city’s landmarks on your orientation tour including the Olympic Stadium, Ludwigstrasse and Marienplatz, famous for its Glockenspiel. Take an optional experience to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site in the afternoon or spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. You could visit Munich’s fine museums or enjoy a walk in some of the beautiful city gardens.

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This evening consider a visit to the Hofbräuhaus, the world’s most famous beer hall. (BB)

DAY 11 Munich – Oberammergau – Neuschwanstein – Black Forest

Head south to the quaint village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is performed once every decade. Stop to marvel at King Ludwig’s fairy-tale 19th century castle of Neuschwan­stein.

After time for lunch admire the scenery as you drive along the Bavarian pre-alpine range and into the hills and lakes of the Black Forest, famous for cuckoo clocks.

Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) BEST WESTERN HOFGUT STERNEN

DAY 12 Black Forest – Heidelberg – Frankfurt A scenic drive brings you to the famous university town of Heidelberg built alongside the picturesque River Neckar. See Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance

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structures north of the Alps as well as the Baroque style Old Town. Enjoy some free time for souvenir shopping before con­tinu­ ing on to Frankfurt. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) MERCURE AIRPORT

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DAY 13 Depart Frankfurt

This morning, say ‘Auf Wieder­ sehen’ to your Travel Director and traveling companions as your memorable German vacation comes to an end. Transfers will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 8am and 10am (flight not included).

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Imperial Highlights

11 DAYS from $1,250 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Prague • Budapest • Vienna

You’ll Visit • UNESCO Regensburg • Bratislava • Győr

You’ll View • Marienplatz • Olympic Stadium • St. Vitus Cathedral • Old Town Square • Fisherman’s Bastion • Church of St. Matthias • Gellert Hill • Hofburg Palace • State Opera House

Enjoy plenty of free time in vibrant Prague

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Munich

Board your overnight flight to Munich (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Munich

Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in, your afternoon begins with an orienta­tion tour of this exciting city. See the Marienplatz, featuring a Glockenspiel clock and the Town Hall. This evening you might like to soak up the atmosphere with a stein of beer at one of the beer halls, for which Bavaria is world-renowned.

NOVUM SOUTH

DAY 3 Munich – Regensburg – Prague (2 NIGHTS)

Travel north to Regensburg, listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Old Town an unspoilt 46

Medieval gem. From here con­ tinue into the Czech Republic.

Arrive later in Prague, a vibrant and fashionable city steeped in history, and one of Europe’s must see destinations since the Velvet Revolution in 1989. (BB,D) PLAZA ALTA

DAY 4 Prague Sightseeing & Free Time

Admire the sights of Prague with your local specialist who gives a superb account of the city’s rich history. See St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle. Your trip continues across the River Vltava into the cobblestoned Old Town Square, where you see the Astronomical Clock. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city on your own and shopping for beautiful Czech crystal. Later consider a cruise on the river and view the city from a different perspective. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D)

DAY 5 Prague – Bratislava – Budapest (2 NIGHTS)

Journey through Moravia in the southern Czech Republic into Slovakia. Enjoy an orientation tour of the capital, Bratislava, which shows you the medieval town hall in the quaint Old Town area.

Arrive later in Budapest, a romantic city which straddles the River Danube. This evening you might like to dine on board a cruise boat, while admiring Budapest from the water.

(BB) MERCURE BUDA

DAY 6 Budapest Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist shows you the sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest including the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square and the Church of St. Matthias. Admire panoramic views of the city from Gellert Hill with free time afterwards to explore on your own. Perhaps take a trip to Szentendre or visit

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the Parliament building. (BB)

DAY 7 Budapest – Győr – Vienna (2 NIGHTS)

Cross the picturesque Transdanubia region dotted with orchards and vineyards. Visit the historical town of Győr, which dates back to Roman times and also has an abundance of medieval and Baroque charm.

Later, head north into Austria and arrive in Vienna, a dynamic city with a splendid imperial heritage.

(BB) SENATOR

DAY 8 Vienna Sightseeing & Free Time

The Hofburg, State Opera House, Imperial Boulevards, the impressive City Hall — your local specialist shows you all these landmarks and more during your sightseeing tour of this elegant city. Later in your free time, explore the pedestrian area around St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrassse. You might also

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like to visit a traditional Viennese café and sample unique pastries.

This evening consider an optional experience to a local restaurant on the edge of Vienna for dinner.

(BB)

DAY 9 Vienna – Salzburg

Follow the Danube Valley past the impressive monastery at Melk.

Continue west to the charming city of Salzburg, famous for its musical heritage, and wander through the Mirabell Gardens, which featured in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Cross the bridge over the River Salzach and explore the Old Town, including the imposing Cathedral Square and Getreidegasse, a narrow street where Mozart was born in 1756.

(BB,D) AUSTRIA TREND WEST

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 Countries

DAY 10 Salzburg – Munich

Don’t miss the opportunity to take an optional experience to the Eagle’s Nest near Berchtesgaden in Germany, with spectacular views across the surrounding valleys. On arrival in Munich, see the Olympic Stadium before reaching your hotel. This evening celebrate the end of the trip with your Travel Director and fellow travelers with dinner at your hotel.

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 13 Meals 9 Buffet Breakfasts.

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• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

(BB,D) NOVUM SOUTH

DAY 11 Depart Munich

This morning say ‘Auf Wieder­ sehen’ to your Travel Director and traveling companions as your memorable European vacation comes to an end. Transfers will arrive at Munich Airport at 9.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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Highlights of Bohemia

16 DAYS from $1,775 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Berlin • Warsaw • Krakow

You’ll Visit • Poznan • Auschwitz

You’ll View

• Reichstag • Brandenburg Gate • Tiergarten • St. John’s Cathedral • Royal Palace • Monastery at Jasna Gora • Fisherman’s Bastion

• Budapest • Vienna • Prague • Győr • Rothenburg • Church of St. Matthias • Vienna’s State Opera House • Hofburg Palace • Prague Castle • St. Vitus Cathedral • Old Town Square

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Frankfurt

Board your overnight flight to Frankfurt (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Frankfurt

Welcome to Frankfurt. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. After check-in this after­ noon, your Travel Director takes you on an orientation tour of the city’s dynamic financial center and medieval Römerplatz. MERCURE NEU ISENBURG

DAY 3 Frankfurt – Berlin (2 NIGHTS) Cross the northern plains of Germany to the capital Berlin, a city with a rich political and cultural history. (BB) CITY EAST

DAY 4 Berlin Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist brings Berlin’s history to life during your sight­ seeing tour. View the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Branden­burg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. Spend the rest of the day exploring this exuberant city on 48

See the famous Parliament in Budapest your own, or perhaps join an Optional Experience for a glimpse into Berlin’s secret past. (BB)

DAY 7 Warsaw – Czestochowa – Kraków (2 NIGHTS)

(BB,D) RADISSON BLU SOBIESKI

Travel south to Czestochowa and view the Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora. Dating back to the 14th century, this place of pilgrim­ age is home to a famous icon of the Black Madonna. Later stop to visit the poignant concentration camp at Austwitz, a permanent reminder of the horrors perpetra­ ted during the holocaust. Finally arrive into Kraków for a two night stay. (BB,D) IBIS STARE MIASTO

DAY 6 Warsaw Sightseeing & Free Time

DAY 8 Kraków Sightseeing & Free Time

DAY 5 Berlin – Poznan – Warsaw (2 NIGHTS)

Head east and cross the border into Poland at Frankfurt-an-derOder. Visit the former Polish capital of Poznan and view the City Hall, Gothic architecture and other important sights. Arrive later in the capital Warsaw, where you dine tonight at your hotel.

Warsaw is an energetic and lively city and your local specialist reveals the city’s diverse history during your sightseeing tour this morning. View St. John’s Cathedral and the Royal Palace in the Old Town, which was rebuilt after the war. See the site of the Warsaw Ghetto. Afterwards you are free to explore and don’t miss the opportunity to take an optional experience to Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Jan Sobieski. This evening you might like to discover the city’s vibrant nightlife. (BB)

Admire Kraków’s beautiful sights with your local specialist this morning including the city’s medieval walls and buildings, and the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill. In your free time soak up the atmosphere in the Old Town or perhaps visit Wieliczka Salt Mines. (BB)

DAY 9 Kraków – Budapest (2 NIGHTS)

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Budapest, a bustling city on the romantic River Danube. (BB) MERCURE BUDA

DAY 10 Budapest Sightseeing & Free Time

View the city’s sights with your local specialist including the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square, the Church of St. Matthias and panoramic views of the city from Gellert Hill. After­wards explore on your own or maybe take a trip to Szentendre. Tonight dine at your hotel. (BB,D)

DAY 11 Budapest – Győr – Vienna (2 NIGHTS)

Journey through the Transdanubia region to Győr. Founded by the Romans, Győr has retained much of its medieval and Baroque charm. Continue across the Austrian border and arrive later in Vienna, famed for its classical music. Consider a guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. (BB) COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SCHOENBRUNN

DAY 12 Vienna Sightseeing & Free Time

From the Parliament to the Opera, the Hofburg and City Hall, your

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local specialist shows you all the sights of this beautiful imperial city. This evening consider an optional experience to a tradi­ tional heurigen tavern on the outskirts of Vienna for dinner.

(BB)

DAY 13 Vienna – Brno – Prague (2 NIGHTS)

Leave Vienna and cross the border into the Czech Republic.

See the medieval town of Brno.

Journey through beautiful Bohemian countryside to the golden city of Prague. (BB,D) PLAZA ALTA

DAY 14 Prague Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist gives you an insight into Prague’s history during your sightseeing tour, which features Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. In your free time, perhaps take a cruise on the Vltava River. (BB)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 Countries

DAY 15 Prague – Rothenburg – Frankfurt

Travel across the border into Germany, where you arrive at the charming city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. See the sights during your orientation of the city. Later return to Frankfurt where you enjoy a dinner. (BB,D) MERCURE

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked 3 and 4 Star Accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 19 Meals 14 Buffet Breakfasts.

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DAY 16 Frankfurt – USA

This morning your memorable vacation comes to an end.

Frankfurt Airport transfers arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 8am and 10am (flight not included). (BB)

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Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina

11 DAYS from $1,325 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Zagreb • Sarajevo • Mostar • Dubrovnik • Split • Plitvice

You’ll Visit • Mostar Bazaar • Dubrovnik Old City • Plitvice National Park

You’ll View • Zagreb Cathedral • Archbishop’s Palace • St. Mark’s Church • Mostar Bridge • Franciscan and Dominican monasteries

Spend two nights in Dubrovnik, jewel of the Adriatic

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Zagreb

Board your overnight flight to Zagreb (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Zagreb (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Zagreb. On arrival at Zagreb Airport transfers will operate at 11.30am and 2pm.

Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take a stroll. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner in your hotel.

(D) PANORAMA

DAY 3 Zagreb Sightseeing & Free Time

Zagreb is a traditional medieval European city with a wealth of historic monuments. Your local specialist shows you the 50

high­lights including the Upper and Lower town, the majestic cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mark’s Church and the Opera House. Spend free time exploring the winding streets of the Old Town or consider an Optional Experience into the surrounding countryside. (BB)

DAY 4 Zagreb – Sarajevo Sightseeing

Travel south from Croatia into Bosnia-Herzegovina before arriving in the fascinating capital city Sarajevo. Due to its rich religious and cultural history, Sarajevo is often called the Jerusalem of Europe. The city contains synagogues, mosques, orthodox as well as Catholic churches — all in one city. In 1914 the city was the site of the

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which prompted the start of the First World War. Your local specialist will show you the important sights.

(BB) HOLLYWOOD

DAY 5 Sarajevo – Mostar

Today leave Sarajevo and travel through dramatic mountainous scenery to Mostar where you’ll meet your local specialist. This city is named after this Old Bridge, the ‘Stari Most’, built by Sinan the great Ottoman architect and one of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s most recognizable landmarks.

Destroyed during the war it has been rebuilt using the same methods as during the 16th century. You will also visit the Bazaar and see the Mosque.

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DAY 6 Mostar – Medugorje – Dubrovnik Sightseeing (2 NIGHTS)

This morning travel to Medjugorje — since 1981 it has become a popular site of religious pilgrimage due to reports of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local Catholics. Later continue towards the Dalmatian coast and the spectacular medieval city of Dubrovnik. Enjoy a sightseeing walking tour with a local specialist of the main sights. Admire the Rector’s Palace, the city walls, Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. (BB) ADRIA

DAY 7 Dubrovnik – Free Day or Optional Experience to Montenegro Enjoy a completely free day in Dubrovnik to explore at your own pace. Or you could consider

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taking an optional experience to the Republic of Montenegro. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D)

DAY 8 Dubrovnik – Split (2 NIGHTS)

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split.

Enjoy a city tour with a local specialist featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the cathedral. (BB,D) KATARINA

DAY 9 Split Free Day

Enjoy exploring Split, perhaps visit the Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage site or join an optional experience to nearby Trogir. (BB)

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries

DAY 10 Split – Plitvice – Zagreb

This morning travel to the forested National Park of Plitvice.

Admire the breathtaking water­ falls and lakes of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site on your walking tour with a local specialist. See lakes of crystal clear water in many colorful shades of green, grey and blue which are linked by spectacular waterfalls. This evening arrive at your hotel in Zagreb and enjoy dinner at the hotel. (BB,D)

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• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 14 Meals 9 Buffet Breakfasts.

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DAY 11 Zagreb – USA

Say farewell to your companions as this tour comes to an end.

Transfers arrive at Zagreb Airport at 7am and 11.30am (flight not included). (BB)

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Cossack Explorer

17 DAYS from $2,225 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Copenhagen • Stockholm • Helsinki • St. Petersburg

• Moscow • Warsaw • Berlin

You’ll Visit • St. Peter and Paul Fortress

You’ll View

• The Little Mermaid • Christiansborg Palace • Stockholm City Hall • Royal Palace • Winter Palace • St. Isaac’s Cathedral • Nevsky Prospekt • St. Sophia Cathedral

• Kremlin Fort • Red Square • St. Basil’s Cathedral • Kremlin Gardens • Palace of Culture and Science • Brandenburg Gate • German State Opera House • Tiergarten

Your Value Itinerary

See the Kremlin Walls and Red Square in Moscow

Board your overnight flight to Copenhagen (not included).

forests and meadows bordering the shores of Lake Vättern. Con­ tinue northwards to Stockholm, Sweden’s beautiful capital surrounded by islands. (SB)

DAY 2 Arrive Copenhagen

SCANDIC ARIADNE

(2 NIGHTS)

DAY 5 Stockholm Sightseeing – At Sea

DAY 1 USA – Copenhagen

Welcome to Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. On arrival at Copen­ hagen Airport transfers will oper­ ate at 9am, 12noon and 3.30pm.

Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Relax and unwind after check-in. Later meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers. AC BELLA SKY

DAY 3 Copenhagen Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist takes you on a morning sightseeing tour which includes the Little Mermaid, the Renaissance Stock Exchange, Royal Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights of your choice or shopping. (SB)

DAY 4 Copenhagen – Stockholm

Cross the Oresund into Sweden and travel north through lush 52

Admire Stockholm’s biggest land­ marks this morning with your local specialist, with views of the Royal Palace and City Hall. Built on a maze of islands accessible by bridges, Stockholm is an interest­ ing city to wander through. Don’t miss the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere before embarking on your mini-cruise to Finland. (SB)

DAY 6 At Sea – Helsinki Sightseeing & Free Time

Arrive early in Finland’s capital for a sightseeing tour with your local specialist. View Finlandia Hall, the Senate and market squares, the café-lined Esplanade and the beautiful domed Russian church.

The rest of the day is yours to explore, shop for souvenirs or relax. (SB) VACATION INN WEST

DAY 7 Helsinki – St. Petersburg (2 NIGHTS)

Today we leave Finland to begin our exploration of Russia. We’ll travel along the Gulf of Finland and through the forests of Karelia before reaching St. Petersburg, our home for the next two nights.

Marvel at the city’s canals and colorful buildings en-route to your hotel, where you will dine tonight.

(SB,D) PARK INN PRIBALTISKAYA

DAY 8 St. Petersburg Sightseeing & Free Time

The Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Statue of Peter the Great all feature on your guided sightseeing tour. Explore St. Peter and Paul Fortress with your local specialist and spend the rest of the day as you wish. You might like to visit the Hermitage Museum or the residence of Peter the Great in Petrodvorets. (BB)

DAY 9 St. Petersburg – Novgorod

Cross the vast Russian plains to the ancient city of Novgorod where you view the Kremlin Fort,

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Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,D) PARK INN VELIKY

DAY 10 Novgorod – Tver – Moscow (2 NIGHTS)

Your wonderful journey continues through picturesque villages to the Tver region for an included lunch. Then travel via Klin, the former home of Tchaikovsky, to the Russian capital, Moscow.

(BB,L) VACATION INN SUSCHEVSKY

DAY 11 Moscow Sightseeing & Free Time

Moscow is a city full of wonderful buildings and monuments. Your local specialist shows you an array of sights including Red Square, the Kremlin Walls and the domed St. Basil’s Cathedral. In your free time, consider visiting the impres­sive Treasure Chamber of the Tsars. (BB)

DAY 12 Moscow – Smolensk – Minsk

Drive past the region of Borodino, site of Napoleon’s great defeat, and stop for lunch near Smolensk.

Later cross the border into Belarus

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Estonia

NOVGOROD

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BERLIN

MOSCOW

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MINSK

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$2,225 land only

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$2,225

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$2,295

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$2,250

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$2,295

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$2,175

Apr 28

$2,250

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Aug 25

$2,225

May 5

$2,250

$2,295

May 12

$2,295

Jul 7

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,295

Jul 14

$2,225

Sep 8

$2,225

May 26

$2,295

Jul 21

$2,225

Sep 15

$2,225

Jun 2

$2,295

Jul 28

$2,225

Sep 22

$2,225

Jun 9

$2,295

Aug 4

$2,175

Sep 29

$2,225

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$2,175

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $114 per person.

Code: SCOS. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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Smolensk

$XXX $140

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SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 7 Countries

and continue to Minsk. After the Second World War the city was rebuilt in supreme Soviet style which you can see during your orientation tour. Dine tonight at your hotel. (BB,L,D) PLANETA MINSK

DAY 15 Warsaw – Berlin (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 13 Minsk – Brest – Warsaw

DAY 16 Berlin Sightseeing & Free Time

(2 NIGHTS)

Traverse the huge plains of Belarus and stop for lunch at Brest on the Polish frontier.

Afterwards cross the River Vistula and arrive later in Warsaw, Poland’s capital.

(BB,L,D) PULAWSKA RESIDENCE

DAY 14 Warsaw Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist shows you the site of the Warsaw Ghetto and the landmarks of Warsaw’s Old Town, which was almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War. Later you might like to soak up the city’s culture and nightlife. (BB)

Travel west across the plains of central Poland and over the border into Germany, arriving later in the exciting city of Berlin. (BB) CITY EAST

From the Reichstag Building to the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House, your local specialist shows you all Berlin’s highlights this morning.

Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice, or perhaps join an optional exper­ ience exploring the city’s secret past. (BB,D)

DAY 17 Berlin – USA

Say goodbye to your Travel Director and traveling compan­ ions at the end of your memorable vacation. Transfers arrive at Berlin Tegel Airport at 8am and 10am (flight not included). (BB)

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• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 23 Meals 15 Breakfasts.

3 Lunches. 5 Dinners • Personal Audio Headsets

• Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

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Highlights of Scandinavia

13 DAYS from $2,075 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Copenhagen • Oslo • Stockholm

You’ll Visit • Vigeland Sculpture Park

You’ll View • Little Mermaid • Nyhavn • Royal Amalienborg Palace • Akershus fortress • Oslo Royal Palace • Storkyrkan • Riddarholm Church

Colorful Nyhaven, Copenhagen

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Copenhagen

Board your overnight flight to Copenhagen (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Copenhagen (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Copenhagen. On arrival at Copenhagen Airport transfers will operate at 9am, 12noon and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Relax and unwind after check-in or go on a stroll through the city. Tonight meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner at the hotel. (D) SCANDIC SYDHAVNEN

DAY 3 Copenhagen Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning, your local specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of 54

this wonderful city, including the major sights such as the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and the Carlsberg Glyptotek. You’ll have free time to visit one the galleries or do some shopping. (SB)

DAY 4 Copenhagen – Odense – Frederikshavn

This morning cross the Great Belt Bridge to the garden island of Denmark, Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace. Later continue north through Jutland and spend the night in Frederikshavn. (SB,D) JUTLANDIA

DAY 5 Frederikshavn – Gothenburg – Oslo

Leave Denmark this morning as you board your ferry across the Kattegat Strait to Gothenburg in

Sweden. A scenic coastal drive leads you to Norway where you will spend the night in the capital city of Oslo. (SB) RADISSON BLU OSLO ALNA

DAY 6 Oslo Sightseeing – Vrådal

This morning your local specialist will show you the highlights of Oslo including views of the medieval fortress Akershus, the Town Hall and the Royal Palace.

Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park where you will find the world’s largest sculptural exhibition made by a single artist. This afternoon start exploring the impressive Norwegian countryside as you travel towards the Telemark region, famed for being the home of the original and oldest skiing technique. Tonight enjoy dinner at your hotel. (SB,D) QUALITY STRAND

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DAY 7 Vrådal Region – Bergen (2 NIGHTS)

Start your day with a spectacular drive that takes you through the mountains and around the Hardangerfjord. Arrive in Bergen, Norway’s second biggest city famed for its shipping, aqua­ culture and subsea technology industry. (SB) COMFORT HOLBERG

DAY 8 Bergen Sightseeing & Free Time

Today experience the history of this picturesque city on your orientation tour. See the 13th century Haakon’s Hall and the bustling fish market. You’ll have free time to explore the harbor area and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Bryggen which is the old wharf of the city. (SB)

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$2,075

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$2,125

Aug 18

$2,125

Apr 21

$2,095

Jun 23

$2,125

Aug 25

$2,125

Apr 28

$2,095

Jun 30

$2,125

Sep 1

$2,125

May 5

$2,095

Jul 7

$2,125

Sep 8

$2,175

May 12

$2,095

Jul 14

$2,125

Sep 15

$2,175

May 19

$2,125

Jul 21

$2,125

Sep 22

$2,125

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$2,125

Jul 28

$2,125

Sep 29

$2,125

Jun 2

$2,125

Aug 4

$2,125

Oct 6

$2,125

Jun 9

$2,125

Aug 11

$2,125

Oct 13

$2,125

Single Supplement: from $560.

Gothenburg

PER DAY!

$2,075 land only

DEPARTURE DATE

FAGERNES

$XXX $173

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $86 per person.

Code: SCHI. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Denmark

Odense

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DAY 9 Bergen – Fagernes

This morning after breakfast travel inland to Fagernes. Admire the spectacular Sognefjord, the largest and most well-known fjord in the country. Dinner this evening will be at your hotel. (SB,D) THON

DAY 10 Fagernes – Lillehammer – Karlstad

Travel to Lillehammer, host of the Winter Olympics in 1994. This morning enjoy a stroll through the streets of this famous town. The scenery will change as you drive through lush forests along gorgeous lakes towards Sweden.

Spend the night on the shores of the biggest lake of them all, Lake Vänern in Karlstad. (SB) CLARION PLAZA

DAY 11 Karlstad – Örebro – Stockholm (2 NIGHTS)

This morning visit Örebro, a lively university town. View the castle dominating the town center and enjoy a stroll along the Svartån

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 3 Countries

River, before continuing to Stockholm. (SB) PARK INN BY RADISSON HAMMARBY SJOSTAD

DAY 11 Stockholm Sightseeing & Free Time

Today get to know this beautiful city on your sightseeing tour with a local specialist. View the medieval Storkyrkan, the Town Hall, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace. Spend time discover­ing the museums or fashion­able stores or consider an optional experience in the after­ noon. Tonight dine with your fellow travelers and celebrate this memorable trip. (SB,D)

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-picked 3 and 4 star accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 16 Meals 11 Scandinavian Breakfasts. 5 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

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DAY 13 Depart Stockholm

Say goodbye to Scandinavia as your vacation draws to a close.

Airport transfers arrive at Stockholm Airport at 7.30am and 11am (flight not included). (SB)

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Greek Island Explorer

11 DAYS from $1,775 per person Included Highlights Local Specialist • Athens

You’ll Visit • Acropolis • Temple of Zeus

You’ll View • Hadrian’s Arch • Orientation Walks • Mykonos town • Fira (Santorini)

Relax on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Athens

Board your overnight flight to Athens (not included).

DAY 2 Arrive Athens (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Athens. You are met on arrival and taken to your hotel.

After check-in spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the city. Later join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Meeting. ZAFOLIA/ TITANIA/PRESIDENT

DAY 3 Athens Sightseeing & Free Time

Your local specialist takes you on a morning sightseeing tour of Athens starting with a visit to the ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon, which is considered to be the most important building to survive from Classical Greece.

Afterwards view the Panathinaiko Olympic stadium, the Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a host of other famous sites including the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Spend the rest of the day as you choose. This evening savor 56

local Greek specialties at one of the city’s excellent restaurants.

(BB)

DAY 4 Athens – Mykonos (3 NIGHTS)

Transfer to Piraeus and board the Aegean ferry. Your first stop is Mykonos, popular with the rich and famous. Transfer to your hotel where you will be given an orientation tour and useful information. Spend the rest of the day exploring this magical island.

Houses, shops, churches, restaurants and windmills are immaculately whitewashed, with splashes of sky blue and jade green bringing color to door frames and window shutters, many of which are overhung with dazzling pink and purple blossoms. Dinner is included tonight. Afterwards you might like to experience the island’s vibrant nightlife. (BB,D) ALKISTIS/KAMARI/ VIENOULAS

DAY 5-6 Mykonos – Free Time

You have two days to experience the delights of Mykonos. Around 9,000 people inhabit this rugged mass of granite. One of the most

cosmopolitan islands in Greece, Mykonos is known for its beaches and diverse nightlife but manages to retain a strong indigenous identity despite its popularity. If you want to see the quieter side of the island, explore narrow winding alleys full of tempting boutiques in the labyrinth of the old town.

Wander round Little Venice on the east side of the harbor or consider a sightseeing experience to the nearby sacred island of Delos, a charming island and the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

Visit the Archaeological Museum or Aegean Maritime Museum displaying ancient and nautical artifacts relating to the island’s seafaring heritage. Enjoy cocktails at a waterfront restaurant and don’t miss the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the sparkling sea. (BB/BB)

DAY 7 Mykonos – Santorini (3 NIGHTS)

Your vacation continues with a ferry ride south across the Aegean to the beautiful island of Santorini, your home for the next three nights. You are met at the port

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and transferred to your hotel where you will be given an orientation tour and useful information. After check-in, explore Santorini, also known as Thira, which is comprised of a small circular archipelago of volcanic islands and is all that remains after one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions. This created a caldera whose multicolored walls are spectacular and it’s the islands physical beauty that, along with a dynamic nightlife, makes it one of Europe’s most desirable destinations. This evening join your fellow travelers for an included dinner. (BB,D) MELINA/ROSE BAY/KAMARI

DAY 8-9 Santorini – Free Time

There are plenty of things to do in Santorini and you have two full days to enjoy this picturesque island. Relax in cliff-top restau­ rants and laze on sun-soaked beaches. Consider a cruise to explore the volcano and swim in the hot springs. Visit the island’s museums or take a tour of a traditional winery and sample the grape variety unique to Santorini.

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Aegean Sea

ATHENS

Piraeus MYKONOS

High-Speed Express Ferry

Mirtoan Sea

SANTORINI

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Single Supplement: from $690.

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Room Share: Room Share is not available on this trip.

Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious vacations or any other unforeseen circumstances.

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NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

And don’t miss the sunsets for which the island is justifiably famous. They are spectacular from anywhere on the caldera but particularly from Oia on the northern tip of the island, which offers an uninterrupted view of the sun as it sinks below the horizon. Santorini has an abun­ dance of dining establishments to suit all tastes where you can dine on a full range of international cuisine, including Greek specialties. (BB/BB)

DAY 9 Santorini – Athens

Today take the high-speed ferry back to Athens for the final night of your trip. On arrival at the port of Piraeus, you are transferred to your Athens hotel. There is time

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Visit 1 Country

this afternoon for you to do some last minute sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or simply relax and reflect on your amazing journey.

This evening you might like to join your traveling companions for a celebration dinner — there are plenty of restaurants, tavernas and open air cafés in the colorful Plaka area with street musicians playing traditional Greek music.

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accommodations • Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes • 11 Meals 9 Buffet Breakfasts.

2 Dinners • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach

• High-speed ferries from Piraeus to Mykonos, Mykonos to Santorini and Santorini to Piraeus, subject to availability and weather conditions • Airport Transfers with the

purchase of combined air and land package • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

(BB) ZAFOLIA/TITANIA/PRESIDENT

DAY 11 Athens – USA

This morning, after breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to Greece and your new found friends at the end of your wonderful Greek Island vacation. Transfers are available to the airport for your return flight home (flight not included). (BB)

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Wonders of Turkey 12 DAYS from $1,225 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Topkapi Palace • Museum • Hippodrome • Blue Mosque • Grand Bazaar • Museum of Anatolian Civilization • Ataturk’s Mausoleum • Underground city of Sarhatli • Mevlana Museum • Ephesus • Asclepion Medical Center • Ancient Troy

You’ll View • Pamukkale Cotton Castle springs • Ruins of Hierapolis • Anzac Cove • Lone Pine Cemetery • Chunnuk Bair Cemetery

Perhaps join an optional experience to Goreme

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 USA – Istanbul

Board your overnight flight to Istanbul (not included).

Consider joining a delicious Turkish optional dinner where local cuisine is served along with traditional belly dancing entertainment. (BB)

DAY 2 Arrive Istanbul (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 4 Istanbul – Ankara

Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey. In the evening attend a trip briefing with your Travel Director and meet your fellow travelers. RAMADA PLAZA ISTANBUL CITY CENTER

DAY 3 Istanbul Sightseeing

Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour including a visit to see parts of the Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852. Visit the Hippodrome, once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Visit the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, so-called for its blue ceramic tiles. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets.

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This morning enjoy free time in the city or take an optional experience of Hagia Sophia. This church was built in the Byzantine capital during the 6th century and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. Today it houses a museum and is known as one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Afterwards consider taking a cruise along the Bosphorus enjoying views of the strait that separates Asia and Europe. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, parks and gardens, restaurants and cafés. Early this afternoon depart for the capital city of Ankara for an overnight stay. (BB,D) VACATION INN KAVAKLIDERE

DAY 5 Ankara – Cappadocia (2 NIGHTS)

Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravan­ serai holding artifacts from as far back as 7500 years including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia where you will visit the under­ ground city of Sarhatli, one of the many underground settlements built for protection and religious reasons. Perhaps take an optional experience this evening to see a mesmerising Whirling Dervish performance with dinner at a local restaurant. (BB) AVRASYA

DAY 6 Cappadocia Sightseeing

This morning visit Pasabagi and the red valley and later stop at a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art. This afternoon you may wish to take an optional experience to Göreme and Avanos. Göreme, a historical

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region of Turkey located among unique rock formations, was first settled back in the Roman period.

Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that region. Afterwards continue to the town of Avanos renowned for its high quality earthenware. This evening dinner will be served at your hotel. (BB,D)

DAY 7 Cappadocia – Konya

Today drive to Konya and visit the famous mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana. This was also the dervish lodge of the Mevlevi order, better known as the Whirling Dervishes. Later check into your hotel in Konya and enjoy dinner. (BB,D) HILTON GARDEN INN

DAY 8 Konya – Pamukkale

After breakfast leave Konya and travel to see the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. You will also get to see the ruins of the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis.

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ISTANBUL ANKARA

Gallipoli ÇANAKKALE

Troy CAPPADOCIA

Turkey Pergamon IZMIR

$XXX $112 PER DAY!

$1,225 land only

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Apr 4

$1,225

*Jul 25

$1,250

Apr 18

$1,250

Aug 8

$1,250

*May 2

$1,250 $1,250

Aug 22

May 16

$1,250

May 30

$1,250

*Sep 5

$1,250

*Jun 13

$1,250

Sep 19

$1,250

Jun 27

$1,250

Oct 3

$1,250

Jul 11

$1,250

Oct 17

$1,250

Single Supplement: from $400.

PAMUKKALE KONYA

Ephesus & St. Mary’s House

Code: TTUR. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Room Share: Room Share is available on this trip.

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This evening enjoy a relaxing dinner at your hotel. (BB,D) RICHMOND THERMAL

DAY 9 Pamukkale – Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir

Today travel to Selcuk and tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, view a magnificent theater, see the Library of Celsus, a gym­nas­ ium and finally Hadrian’s Temple.

Then take a short drive from Ephesus to see St. Mary’s stone cottage, where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accom­ pan­ied by St. John. Continue to Izmir. (BB) DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ALSANSAK

DAY 10 Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Çanakkale Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamon and con­ tinue to Troy with its famous

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wooden horse. This town is best known for being the setting of the Trojan War as well as a place where many cities are built on top of each other. Continue to Çanakkale for the night with dinner served at your hotel.

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-picked 3 and 4 star accommodations

• Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 15 Meals 10 Buffet Breakfasts.

5 Dinners

• Personal Audio Headsets • Airport Transfers with the purchase of combined air and land package • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

(BB,D) BUYUK TRUVA

DAY 11 Çanakkale – Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul

In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit poignant Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair before returning to Istanbul.

Enjoy a last night in Istanbul with your travel companions after this comprehensive trip through Turkey. (BB) RAMADA PLAZA CITY CENTER

DAY 12 Istanbul – USA

This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful city as your memorable vacation comes to an end and you transfer to the airport (flight not included). (BB)

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Canyon Country Showcase

12 DAYS from $1,895 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Grand Canyon • Lake Powell • Horseshoe Bend • Monument Valley • Mesa Verde National Park • Arches National Park • Canyonlands National Park • Goblin Valley State Park • Escalante National Monument • Capitol Reef National Park • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Your Value Itinerary

trip over the Grand Canyon.

DAY 1 Arrive Las Vegas

DAY 4 Williams – Lake Powell – Page

Welcome to Las Vegas. Get set­ tled in at your hotel before meet­ing your Travel Director this after­noon.

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DAY 2 Las Vegas – Williams (2 NIGHTS)

Start the day at one of Las Vegas’ legendary buffets for an Iconic Breakfast. Leaving Las Vegas, head east and travel along parts of the Old Route 66, calling in at Kingman and Seligman, two iconic “Mother Road” outposts.

Arrive in Williams, gateway to the Grand Canyon. (IB) GRAND CANYON RAILWAY

DAY 3 Grand Canyon Excursion

Experience one of the great Natural Wonders of the World at the Grand Canyon National Park.

Start with a ride along Desert View Drive along the South Rim, ending at Grand Canyon Village, a National Historic District or perhaps take an optional train ride aboard the Historic Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the Grand Canyon. For a once-in-alifetime thrill, take an optional plane or helicopter flightseeing 60

First stop is Wupatki National Monument, containing many well preserved pueblo ruins, including the 100-room Wupatki Pueblo.

Continue through the Painted Desert which derives its name for its multitude of colors. Arrive in Page, home to stunning Lake Powell, America’s second-largest man-made reservoir. Perhaps join an optional cruise for breathtaking views over the towering moun­ tains and the lake. The rest of the even­ing is yours. COURTYARD BY

floor and listen to fascinating geological and historical stories.

KAYENTA MONUMENT VALLEY INN

DAY 6 Kayenta – Four Corners – Mesa Verde National Park – Durango

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Continue to Four Corners Monu­ ment, where the four states of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico converge. Then head for Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the best preserved and largest number of Native American ruins and cliff dwellings in the Southwest. Continue on to Durango, once a busy Wild West town during the silver and gold mining boom. DURANGO

DAY 5 Page – Horseshoe Bend – Monument Valley – Kayenta

DAY 7 Durango – Silverton – Moab

Stop at Horseshoe Bend, over­ looking one of the most spectacu­ lar views on the Colorado River before exploring the treasures of Monument Valley, an area sacred to the Navajo people and immor­ tal­ized in countless Hollywood movies. Step aboard an all-terrain vehicle with a Navajo guide and explore this “Land of Long Shadow.” Marvel at the immense monolithic rock formations jutting hundreds of feet from the valley

DOWNTOWN INN (2 NIGHTS)

Drive up through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton on perhaps one of the most breath­ taking journeys you can travel by road. As an option, you can ride aboard the Narrow Gauge Railway between Durango and Silverton.

From Silverton, travel to Ouray and down the mountains to arrive in Moab, a township surrounded by out-of-this-world red rock landscape. MOAB VALLEY INN

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DAY 8 Arches National Park & Free Time

Head for one of the most amazing National Parks you will ever see— Arches National Park. With over 2,000 preserved arches, it boasts the greatest concentration of stone arches in the world. This afternoon, perhaps enjoy an optional jetboat ride down the Colorado River with dinner. (CB)

DAY 9 Moab – Canyonlands National Park – Dead Horse Point State Park – Goblin Valley State Park – Torrey

Enjoy a scenic drive through Canyonlands National Park, a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Stop at “The Island in the Sky,” a mesa resting on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain.

Next is Dead Horse Point State Park for dramatic views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Onto the strange and colorful Goblin Valley State Park — unlike any other place in Utah — often compared to Mars.

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DAY 10 Torrey – Capitol Reef National Park – Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument – Bryce Canyon National Park (2 NIGHTS)

Stop in Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges.

Next, drive through the Dixie National Forest along Scenic Byway 12, one of the most beauti­ ful drives on earth. Stop at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, a large wilderness park. BEST WESTERN PLUS RUBY’S INN

DAY 11 Bryce Canyon National Park & Free Time Nothing can prepare you for this vast and spectacular amphi­ theater crowded with multi­ coloured “hoodoos.” Stop at the best viewpoints in the park and enjoy plenty of time for short hikes and fantastic photo opportunities.

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked Accommodations • Hotel Service Charges and Tips, SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 4 States

DAY 12 Bryce Canyon – Zion National Park – Depart Las Vegas

Head for the massive rock for­ma­ tions of Zion National Park. Here you get to explore the bottom of the main canyon, experiencing a completely new perspective of sheer colorful sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. Drive down the spectacular Virgin River Gorge to Las Vegas where your trip ends at McCarran International Airport. A stop will also be made at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino for guests extending their stay in Las Vegas.

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• 3 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast in Las Vegas

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Spectacular Canyons & National Parks

13 DAYS from $1,795 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Grand Canyon • Flagstaff • Monument Valley • Lake Powell • Zion National Park • Bryce Canyon National Park • Salt Lake City • Jackson • Yellowstone National Park • Grand Teton National Park • Little Bighorn Battlefield • Crazy Horse Memorial • Mount Rushmore

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Las Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas. Get set­ tled in at your hotel before meet­ ing your Travel Director this after­ noon. GOLD COAST HOTEL & CASINO

DAY 2 Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park – Flagstaff

This morning, head east traveling along parts of Old Route 66.

Arrive at the Grand Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive along Desert View Drive on the South Rim, cover­ing 25 miles between Grand Canyon Village and the Desert View overlook on the park’s south­­eastern edge. End at Grand Canyon Village, a National His­tor­ ic District, with a small town feel and complete with restau­rants and shops. Perhaps, take an optional plane or helicopter flight­ seeing trip over the Grand Canyon. Pass through Williams, a charm­ing town nestled at the base of Bill Williams Mountain in one of the largest Ponderosa Pine Forests in the world, before arriv­ing in Flagstaff. DAYS HOTEL, FLAGSTAFF

DAY 3 Flagstaff – Monument Valley – Page

This morning, sample the flavor of Flagstaff’s pioneer beginnings at an Iconic Breakfast served up at the historic Hotel Weatherford, 62

Bryce Canyon National Park built in 1900. After, head out to explore the treasures of Monument Valley as you step aboard an all-terrain vehicle with your private Navajo guide and marvel at the immense monolithic rock formations jutting hundreds of feet from the valley floor. Stop and walk in the foot­prints of John Ford, John Wayne, and countless other historical figures of the South­west. Arrive in Page, home to stunning Lake Powell where the evening is yours to relax; perhaps join in a Native American Dance Performance with dinner. (IC) BEST WESTERN (LAKE POWELL VIEW)

DAY 4 Page – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon

Head northwest toward Zion National Park where you get to explore the bottom of the main canyon showcasing a completely different perspective of sheer colorful sandstone walls rising thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. Con­ tinue onto Bryce Canyon National Park, where the first view of red sandstone rock formations is barely enough to prepare you for the dazzling view which awaits.

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DAY 5 Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City

Explore Bryce Canyon National Park, a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted

formations created by wind and water erosion, known as hoodoos, in all shades of reds, oranges and pinks. Head north to Salt Lake where you’ll stop at historic Temple Square, home to the sixspired Salt Lake City Temple and the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The evening is at leisure. SHERATON SALT LAKE CITY

DAY 6 Salt Lake City – Jackson (2 NIGHTS)

Today, head for rugged Wyoming and travel alongside some of the most beautiful mountain ranges before arriving in Jackson. On arrival, stop at Town Square, famous for its four iconic antler arches guarding the corners of George Washington Memorial Park. Wander around the square lined with restaurants, bars and stores selling genuine cowboy gear before perhaps trying one of the homey restaurants with country cooking. 49’ER INN & SUITES

DAY 7 Grand Teton National Park & Jackson Free Time This morning, there is an optional gentle float trip along Wyoming’s Snake River with spectacular moun­tain scenery. Later this mor­ ning, head north for magnificent Grand Teton National Park with stops at the Moran Lookout and along the scenic Jenny Lake Loop.

Later, in Jackson, you have free time to relax. This evening,

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perhaps partake in an optional cowboy cookout complete with horse-drawn covered wagons and Wild West music. (CB)

DAY 8 Jackson – Yellowstone National Park – Gallatin Gateway

Cross the state border into Idaho and head north across the Targhee National Forest and enter Yellowstone National Park. The world’s greatest concentration of geysers and a mountain wilder­ ness, this park is home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk. Yellowstone’s geothermal wonders are the focus of your sight­seeing tour as you view Fountain Paint Pots, Lower, Middle and Upper Geyser Basins and, of course, Old Faithful with its roaring plume of boiling water and steam. (CB) 320 GUEST RANCH

DAY 9 Gallatin Gateway – Yellowstone National Park – Cody

Begin the day with a visit to the dramatic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with its turbulent river; 20 miles of twisted pink and yellow sheer rock cliffs carved 1,200 feet (365 meters) deep and up to 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) wide. View Lower Falls, plunging steeply into the canyon below.

Then it’s on to Mammoth Hot Springs, a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine, created thousands of years ago.

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DAY 10 Cody – Little Bighorn Battlefield – Sheridan

Travel north through Montana’s stunning Big Sky Country. Stop at Little Bighorn Battlefield Nation­al Monument, memorializing the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry and the Sioux and Cheyenne in one of the Native Americans’ last armed efforts to preserve their way of life. Continue on to Sheridan, in the Bighorn Mountains. BEST WESTERN SHERIDAN

DAY 11 Sheridan – Crazy Horse – Keystone (2 NIGHTS)

Head through high country where open range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. On arrival in the beautiful Black Hills, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, commissioned over 50 years ago by Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear to honor the cul­ ture, tradition and living heritage of all North American Indians.

This evening, perhaps head to Mount Rushmore National Monu­ ment for an optional lighting cere­ mony. (CB) MT. RUSHMORE’S WHITE HORSE RESORT

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 7 States

DAY 12 Mount Rushmore & Keystone Free Time

Visit magnificent Mount Rush­ more National Memorial, the largest statue-monument in the world. The faces of four American presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln — are carved into the granite mountain­side as a priceless shrine to democracy. This afternoon is free in Keystone; perhaps join an excursion to the rugged Badlands National Park.

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• Airport Transfer provided in Denver on day 13

• 5 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast at Charley’s Pub and Grill at the historic Hotel Weatherford • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

DAY 13 Keystone – Depart Rapid City or Denver

Bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your tour comes to an end where a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport is available.

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Fall Colors of New England

10 DAYS from $1,595 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Boston • Cape Cod National Seashore • Bennington • Woodstock • Burlington • Stowe • Portsmouth • North Conway

Vermont in Autumn

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Boston

Welcome to Boston, also known as Beantown. Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon.

VACATION INN EXPRESS, SAUGUS

DAY 2 Boston – Plymouth – Hyannis (2 NIGHTS)

This morning enjoy a city tour of Boston’s historic sites. Head out along the Freedom Trail to see Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the site of the Boston Massacre.

Drive by historical buildings including Old North Church, the Massachusetts State House and the impressive State Capitol near the top of Beacon Hill. From Boston, travel to Plymouth and Plimoth Plantation, a recreated 17th century village where cos­ tumed reenactors bring to life the history of the Plimoth Colony, one of the earliest English settlements in North America. On to Cape Cod, an area of both natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. Spend two nights in Hyannis, made famous by the Kennedys. (BB) RIVIERA BEACH RESORT

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DAY 3 Cape Cod & Provincetown Excursion

This morning, travel along historic Old King’s Highway, a scenic by­ way winding through centuries of Cape Cod history. Visit Cape Cod National Seashore, with massive sand dunes and long sandy beaches; view Marconi Beach, named after the famous Italian inventor Marconi. Visit Province­ town at the tip of the Cape. Once a whaling town, it has become famous as an artist colony and a popular summer resort. Enjoy some leisure time to browse through the galleries and arts and crafts stores or perhaps take an optional whale watching excursion. (BB)

DAY 4 Hyannis – Pittsfield

Leave the Cape and head west to the towns and villages of South­ eastern Massachusetts — the home of over 14,000 acres of working cranberry bogs. Visit one of them and learn all about Massachusetts’ number one agri­ cultural commodity crop. Con­ tinue along the Mohawk Trail, the first scenic road in New England, which officially opened in 1914.

Continue through the rolling hills

of the Berkshire Mountains. (BB) CROWNE PLAZA, BERKSHIRES

DAY 5 Pittsfield – Burlington (2 NIGHTS)

Drive on through the rich colors of Vermont and stop at the Apple Barn in Bennington for an Iconic Breakfast including fresh picked apples, apple cider and Vermont Cheddar. Then it’s on to Rocking­ ham to visit the family-owned and operated Vermont Country Store, a general store of yesteryear with practical and hard-to-find pro­ ducts from around the block and around the world. Next stop is at Quechee Gorge for breathtaking views of Vermont’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity over 13,000 years ago. Then it’s onto Woodstock, a charming town with quaint houses, chur­ ches and a picturesque covered bridge. Then drive through the Green Mountain National Forest to Burlington, set on the shores of glittering Lake Champlain. (IC) VACATION INN BURLINGTON

DAY 6 Burlington Free Time

Enjoy a free day in Burlington, ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the prettiest towns in America.

The city’s location on Lake

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Champlain provides a scenic backdrop to a lively and charming downtown, Church Street Market­ place, full of shops, restaurants, bars and culture. As an option, join a luncheon cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. (CB)

DAY 7 Burlington – North Conway (2 NIGHTS)

Travel through Jeffersonville, the ultimate New England town with beautiful old colonial homes, an­ tique shops and art galleries. Stop at Stowe, a wonderfully eclectic New England town tucked away in the Green Mountains at the base of Mount Mansfield. Continue on to Montpelier, the nation’s small­ est capital city with its elegant gold-domed state house. Stop at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a sugar house visit and tasting of Sugar on Snow—maple sugar served on ice with a pickle. Cross the state border into New Hampshire and enter the White Mountains, traveling through Franconia Notch State Park. Drive along the Kancamagus Highway, called “The Kanc,” New England’s most scenic byway. Arrive in North Conway for a two-night stay. (CB) FOX RIDGE RESORT

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DAY 8 North Conway Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning, take the quint­ essent­ial fall color excursion to the White Mountains past Mount Washington — the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet — through Crawford Notch State Park. Stop for picture taking at Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, offering stunning views of Mount Washington. Stop at the Rocks Estate; tour the farm and learn about the history and importance of maple sugaring in the region, including a visit to a virtual tap room. Back in North Conway, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. (BB)

DAY 9 North Conway – Portsmouth

Continue through New Hampshire and stop at the Castle in the Clouds for a visit to this superb Arts and Craft building and enjoy the superb views over Lake Winnipesaukee. Cross the state border into Maine and arrive at

Rhode Island

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $107 per person.

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SIGHTSEEING STOP

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Visit 3 States

charming Kennebunkport; travel along Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the homes of the rich and famous, including the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Take a walk along the waterfront before continuing to charming Portsmouth. (BB) BEST

Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• Airport Transfer provided in Boston on Day 10

• 9 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast at the Apple Barn to taste freshly made cider donuts, Vermont Cheddar and fresh picked apples • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

WESTERN PLUS WYNWOOD HOTEL AND SUITES

DAY 10 Portsmouth – Depart Boston

Continue south to Boston Logan International Airport or the Boston hotel for guests wishing to extend their stay. (CB)

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Rhythms of the South

12 DAYS from $1,895 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Atlanta • Montgomery • New Orleans • Memphis • Sun Studios • Graceland • Nashville • Studio B • Country Music Hall of Fame

Explore the historic French Quarter in New Orleans

Your Value Itinerary

DAY 2 Atlanta – Savannah

stately mansions and parks with hanging Spanish moss, Davenport House, Forsyth Park, River Street, City Market, Colonial Park Ceme­ tery and Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace. Later, join your travel­ ing companions for an optional excursion to Fort Pulaski followed by lunch at The Crab Shack, a local landmark on Tybee Island. (CB)

(2 NIGHTS)

DAY 4 Savannah – Montgomery

DAY 1 Arrive Atlanta

Welcome to Atlanta, a city with charming Southern hospitality.

Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES ATLANTA DOWNTOWN

This morning’s drive through Atlanta takes you past the head­ quarters of two of America’s best known corporations: CNN and Coca Cola. After, head to Savannah, where visitors from around the world are drawn to the charming antebellum homes and cobblestone streets. (CB) BEST WESTERN PLUS SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT

DAY 3 Savannah Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning, why not board an optional trolley for a guided sight­ seeing tour through Savannah’s Historic District, driving past 66

the day is yours to relax, settle in or explore further on your own.

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DAY 6 New Orleans Sightseeing & Free Time

COMFORT SUITES MONTGOMERY

This morning, perhaps head out to the swamps for a guided tour to see alligators in the Cajun back­ waters of Louisiana or join an optional walking tour of the French Quarter ending with a jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters. This afternoon is free to explore this vibrant city on your own — visit a jazz club or enjoy beignets with coffee at Café du Monde. This evening, perhaps take an optional jazz cruise along the Mississippi.

DAY 5 Montgomery – New Orleans

DAY 7 New Orleans – Natchez

Travel from Savannah to Alabama’s state capital, Montgomery. The streets of Montgomery are steeped in civil rights history from Rosa Parks to Martin Luther King Jr. Learn about the civil rights movement and see many of these historic sites. (CB)

(2 NIGHTS)

This morning, set out for “The Big Easy” where you are taken on an orientation tour exper­ienc­ing unique cultures, food and music with a local specialist. The rest of

Set out for Natchez, where you have a chance to join an optional visit to Stanton Hall, one of the fully restored antebellum homes Natchez is renowned for.

DAYS INN NATCHEZ

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DAY 8 Natchez – Memphis (2 NIGHTS)

This morning, drive to Memphis, a city steeped in music history from BB King to Elvis. On arrival in Memphis, enjoy an orientation tour of the city. This evening is at leisure to sample the music scene on Memphis’ famous Beale Street and experience some authentic Memphis-style BBQ or take an optional visit to the Rock n’ Soul Museum with dinner at Blues City Cafe. (CB) VACATION INN MEMPHIS DOWNTOWN

DAY 9 Memphis Sightseeing & Free Time

Start the day with a visit to Sun Studios where Elvis was discov­ ered, followed by a pilgrimage to the museum dedicated to the late Elvis Presley, Graceland. The mansion was purchased by the “King” back in 1957 for $100,000 when he was just 22 years old.

Later, perhaps take an optional musical tour of historic Memphis as musicians entertain you while

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you travel the streets of Memphis.

DAY 10 Memphis – Nashville (2 NIGHTS)

This morning, enjoy an Iconic Breakfast of Southern fare served family style at one of the oldest cafés in Memphis. Then, the morn­ing takes you from the home of the blues to the home of country music — Nashville, “Music City USA” for a two-night stay. (IB) QUALITY INN AND SUITES DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

DAY 11 Nashville Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning explore Nashville with an orientation tour, passing well-known sites including historic Riverfront Park, the Tennessee State Capitol and Centennial State Park, home to the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens.

Explore the vibrant heart of Nashville’s entertainment industry at Music Row, home to hundreds

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 5 States

of businesses dedicated to music.

Visit Studio B where the Everly Brothers and Dolly Parton, among others, recorded some of their albums. Next is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to view memorabilia from stars such as Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks. This afternoon is free to pursue your own interests. This evening, perhaps attend an optional live recording session at the Grand Ole Opry, home to America’s longestrunning live radio program. (CB)

DAY 12 Depart Nashville or Atlanta Depart from Nashville Inter­ national Airport at your leisure or head south toward Atlanta where your trip comes to an end upon arrival at Atlanta International Airport. A stop will also be made at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Atlanta Downtown Hotel for guests extending their stay in Atlanta. (CB)

Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• Airport Transfer provided in Atlanta on day 12

• 8 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast at a classic American “greasy spoon” restaurant for a typical Southern family-style breakfast • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

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Wonders of the Canadian Rockies 10 DAYS from $1,375 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Banff • Icefields Parkway • Athabasca Glacier • Lake Louise • Jasper • Victoria • Butchart Gardens • Vancouver • Gastown • Stanley Park

See the stunning Peyto Lake

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Calgary

Welcome to Calgary, gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this after­ noon. RAMADA PLAZA CALGARY DOWNTOWN

DAY 2 Calgary – Banff (2 NIGHTS)

Take a short orientation tour of Calgary before the journey from Calgary to Banff. In Banff, your sightseeing tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive where you’ll view Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls and other natural attractions. BANFF VOYAGER INN

DAY 3 Banff Free Time

Today is a free day for you to explore the area at your leisure.

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Why not take an exhilarating helicopter flightseeing tour?

the area will leave you breathless and optional activities abound.

DAY 4 Banff – Icefields Parkway – Jasper (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 6 Jasper – Sun Peaks

Drive along the Icefields Parkway, offering spectacular mountain landscape views. Stop at Peyto Lake and marvel at its beautiful azure-blue waters. See the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rockies. Ride across the Athabasca Glacier aboard a giant Ice Explorer for a closer look at this massive glacier. Later, arrive in Jasper for an orientation tour.

MARMOT LODGE

DAY 5 Jasper National Park Free Time

Enjoy a full day at leisure in the largest National Park of the Canadian Rockies. The beauty of

See more of Jasper National Park and enjoy views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies.

Pass through white-fenced ranch lands before reaching Sun Peaks.

SUN PEAKS LODGE

DAY 7 Sun Peaks – Victoria (2 NIGHTS)

Pass through the Nicola Valley before boarding a ferry to Victoria.

After, drive to charming Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. An introductory sightseeing tour takes you along the waterfront district, past the Parliament Buildings and Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park.

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DAY 8 Victoria Free Time

This morning, enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at world-famous Butchart Gardens in the Blue Poppy Restaurant with its conservatory atmosphere where light pours in through skylights and large windows face the gardens. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the many delights Victoria has to offer. (IB)

DAY 9 Victoria – Vancouver

Travel back to Vancouver. Explore historic Gastown, the city’s oldest neighborhood, designated a National Historical Site. Stop at Stanley Park, with its famous collection of totem poles. (CB) THE GEORGIAN COURT

DAY 10 Depart Vancouver

Bid farewell to Canada and your newfound friends.

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Juneau

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Tracy Arm Ketchikan

British Columbia

JASPER Athabasca Glacier

Columbia Icefield

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Icefields Parkway

SUN PEAKS

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Banff National Park

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Visit 2 Provinces

17 Day Itinerary including Alaska Cruise (Ref: SWONI/Z/B)

DAY 10 Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise

You will be dropped off at Canada’s Place to board the ms Volendam. Your ship sails at 4.30pm. (D)

DAY 14 Glacier Bay National Park

DAY 11 At Sea

Cruise to Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals. (FB,L,D)

DAY 12 Tracy Arm – Juneau

Ketchikan clutches the shores of the Tongass Narrows, with many shops and houses built right out over the water.

Today there’s plenty of time to ease into shipboard life and take in the amazing scenery of the Inside Passage. (FB,L,D)

DAY 15 Ketchikan

Squeezed between the Gastineau Channel and Coast Mountains, Juneau offers a lot of variety and the adventures are bountiful. (FB,L,D)

(FB,L,D)

DAY 13 Skagway

DAY 17 Depart Vancouver

Klondike gold rushers set up shop as provisioners in Skagway, once the largest city in Alaska. The glory days still reverberate through the town.

$XXX $138 PER DAY!

$1,375 land only

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Apr 10 May 8 Jun 5 Jun 26 Jul 24

$1,375 $1,395 $1,395 $1,495 $1,550

Aug 14

$1,550

Sep 4

$1,550

Sep 11

$1,550

Oct 2

$1,450

Single Supplement: from $625.

LAND PRICE

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $103 per person.

Code: SWON. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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CRUISE FEES

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$2,250 $2,350 $2,450 $2,495 $2,495 $2,395 $2,295

$565 $565 $565 $565 $565 $565 $565

$2,815 $2,915 $3,015 $3,060 $3,060 $2,960 $2,860

May 8 Jun 5 Jun 26 Jul 24 Aug 14 Sep 4 Sep 11 Single Supplement: from $1,525.

Code: SWONI. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Cruise Fees, Taxes and Tips: These compulsory charges are levied by the cruise line and are comprised of a Non-Commissionable Fare, Hotel Service Charges (cruise tips), Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. See Terms and Conditions for details.

For Ocean View and Verandah Stateroom prices call for details.

Single and triple cruise staterooms are on a request basis only.

Room share: Room Share not available on cruise portion.

Full payment for Land and Cruise is required 80 days prior to departure.

Price Includes • Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked Accommodations • Hotel Service Charges and Tips, Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver

• 2 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast at world-famous Butchart Gardens in the Blue Poppy Restaurant • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

DAY 16 At Sea

Your last full day is spent at sea returning through the Inside Passage. (FB,L,D) Arrive back in Vancouver between 8am and 10am for your departing flights.

(FB)

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(FB,L,D)

PLUS Included Meals: FB Full Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner

Included Meals: IB Iconic Breakfast CB Continental Breakfast

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Landscapes of Eastern Canada & USA

15 DAYS from $1,995 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • New York City • Philadelphia • Washington, D.C. • Lancaster • Niagara Falls • Toronto • Kingston • Thousand Islands National Park region • Ottawa • Quebec City • Old Quebec • Boston

See the White House in Washington D.C.

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 Arrive New York City

Welcome to New York City. Get settled in at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director this afternoon. THE EXCELSIOR

DAY 2 New York City – Philadelphia Enjoy a guided tour of New York City with a local specialist.

Venture south to Philadelphia to ex­plore Independence National His­tor­ical Park. Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed. The rest of the day is free. VACATION INN PHILADELPHIA – CHERRY HILL

DAY 3 Philadelphia – Washington, D.C. (2 NIGHTS)

Drive to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, where a local specialist takes you on a guided sightseeing tour of many of the city’s famous landmarks and monuments. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

WYNDHAM GARDEN WASHINGTON,

DAY 4 Washington, D.C. Free Time

Enjoy a full day at leisure to continue exploring the capital city.

Your Travel Director will be happy to help you plan your day. This evening, an optional illumination tour of Washington’s memorials and monuments will be available.

(CB)

DAY 5 Washington, D.C. – Lancaster

Enter Pennsylvania Dutch farm country, one of the largest settlements of Amish people.

Join a local specialist to learn about the culture and way of life of the Amish people. This evening, why not join an optional Amish family-style dinner featuring traditional Amish fare? (BB) WINGATE BY WYNDHAM LANCASTER/ PA DUTCH COUNTRY

DAY 6 Lancaster – Niagara Falls (2 NIGHTS)

Head northwest, crossing western New York State along a portion of the Susquehanna River and through the Appalachian Mountains before crossing the

border into Canada and arriving in Niagara Falls late afternoon.

(CB) BEST WESTERN PLUS CAIRN CROFT

DAY 7 Niagara Falls Sightseeing & Free Time

Of all the natural wonders east of the Mississippi, Niagara Falls is perhaps the greatest. See the Canadian and American sides of the falls this morning as you cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls.

The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. Perhaps partake in an optional excursion to Niagaraon-the-Lake including a visit to a local ice winery followed by dinner and a show.

DAY 8 Niagara Falls – Toronto

Travel north through the rich farmlands and vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula, before arriving in Toronto. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do as you please; perhaps join an optional dinner at the CN Tower, rising high above the city.

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DAY 9 Toronto – Kingston – Ottawa

In Kingston, board a scenic cruise for an introduction to the unique sights and heritage in the famous Thousand Islands National Park region of the St. Lawrence River. Head to Ottawa where you will enjoy an orienta­ tion tour to view the city’s most famous landmarks. The rest of the day is free. DAYS INN DOWNTOWN

DAY 10 Ottawa – Quebec City (2 NIGHTS)

As you enter the French-speaking province of Quebec, you’ll notice the change in language and traditions. Arrive in Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With its narrow cobblestone streets and stone buildings it exudes a strong European feel.

CLASSIQUE, SAINTE FOY

DAY 11 Quebec Sightseeing & Free Time

Join a local specialist on an exploration of Old Quebec, the historic heart of French Canada.

Learn about the city’s history and

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QUEBEC CITY

Ontario

MONTREAL

OTTOWA

Maine Vermont

Kingston

TORONTO

River Cruise

New Hampshire

New York NIAGARA FALLS

BOSTON

Massachusetts Ohio

LANCASTER

ARRIVAL CITY

DEPARTURE CITY

LAND PRICE

Apr 21

$1,995

Aug 18

$2,125

May 12

$2,125

Sep 1

$2,125

Jun 16

$2,125

Sep 8

$2,125

Jul 7

$2,125

Sep 15

$2,125

Jul 21

$2,125

Sep 22

$2,125

Aug 4

$2,125

Oct 6

$1,995

Single Supplement: from $995.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $158 per person.

Code: SCAP. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Fall Foliage: Enjoy spectacular fall foliage colors on the 7 Sep through 12 Oct 2017 departures (Mother Nature permitting).

• Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked Accommodations • Hotel Service Charges and Tips,

WASHINGTON DC

NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

culture while strolling past its many attractions. The afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please.

DAY 12 Quebec City – Montreal

This morning, a traditional Iconic Breakfast is served at Erabliere le Chemin du Roy. Enjoy breakfast at this Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack) while learning how maple syrup is harvested and used for various other maple products. Travel through the French Canadian countryside to Montreal, Canada’s liveliest city. On arrival, embark on an orientation tour of the city with a local specialist. This evening is free. (IB) SANDMAN MONTREAL – LONGUEUIL

DAY 13 Montreal – Boston (2 NIGHTS)

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Price Includes

PHILADELPHIA New Jersey

Maryland Virginia

LAND PRICE

Connecticut NEW YORK CITY

Pennsylvania

West Virginia

PER DAY!

$1,995 land only

DEPARTURE DATE

Quebec

$XXX $133

Cross the border back into the United States and journey among Vermont’s scenic White Moun­ tains through groves of

SIGHTSEEING STOP

Visit 2 Countries

maples — a spectacular sight in autumn — and through New Hampshire where you’ll view the State Capitol in Concord before arriving in Boston, Massachusetts.

you’ll learn how maple syrup harvested and turned into other maple products • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• 5 Breakfasts including an Iconic Breakfast at a traditional Cabane a Sucre (Sugar Shack) where

VACATION INN EXPRESS, SAUGUS

DAY 14 Boston Sightseeing & Free Time

Your morning sightseeing tour introduces you to the famous Freedom Trail, a historic path winding its way through 350 years of history. See Old North Church and Paul Revere’s House; stop at bustling Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and Boston Harbor, site of the Tea Party and home to Old Ironsides. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. (BB)

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DAY 15 Depart Boston

Bid farewell to your Travel Director and travel companions as your trip comes to an end.

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Mexico’s Great Copper Canyon

8 DAYS from $1,395 per person Included Highlights You’ll Visit • Hermosillo • San Carlos • Sea of Cortez • Alamos • El Fuerte • Copper Canyon • Train in the Sky, “The El Chepe” • Tarahumara Indians • Casas Grandes • Traditional clay pottery studio • Paquime

Mexico’s famous Copper Canyon

Your Value Itinerary DAY 1 Phoenix – Santa Ana – Hermosillo – San Carlos (2 NIGHTS)

This morning, meet with your Travel Director and traveling companions between 7-8am in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Airport North. Due to your early morning (8am) departure, pre-trip overnights are available at the hotel. Begin your adventure by crossing the U.S. Mexico border and see the great Sonoran desert open up before you. Keep an eye out for giant saguaro cacti—one of the few places they grow wild. After stopping for lunch in the small town of Santa Ana, travel on to Hermosillo to see the lovely colonial cathedral and the Government Palace, its walls bedecked with murals depicting the history of the Sonoran region.

Arrive in San Carlos where the desert meets the glittering Sea of Cortez. Relax and settle in at your waterfront resort on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. (L) MARINATERRA HOTEL AND SPA

DAY 2 San Carlos Sightseeing

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and keep a lookout for dolphins, seals, and exotic sea birds, such as the blue-footed booby and the great blue heron. Afterward, take a scenic drive through stunning desert gardens, home to massive cacti and stop at Mirador Escénico, rated by National Geographic as one of the “Top 10 Ocean Views.” This after­noon is free for you to relax or explore the marina and shops. (CB)

DAY 3 San Carlos – Alamos

This morning, visit the first cultured pearl farm in the Americas and learn all about pearl oyster farming, grading and quality selection. Next, travel south through rich farmlands to the foothills of the Sierra Madre and the quaint town of Alamos. A living museum, the city’s cobble­ stone streets are lined with beauti­ful Spanish colonial build­ ings. This evening, enjoy the local flavors of Mexico while dining with your traveling companions in a traditional setting. (CB,L,D) CASA DE LOS TESOROS/CASA ENCANTADA/ THE MANSION

DAY 4 Alamos – El Fuerte

Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast in a 200 year old restored, colonial house where Chef Teresita Shannon

shares her love of the region through the food and stories she tells. After, stroll the streets of Alamos as your local specialist brings the town’s history to life.

Visit some of the restored mansions built when Alamos’ silver mines were among the richest in the world. After lunch, journey farther into the Sierra Madre to the town of El Fuerte.

Tonight, experience ancient dances from the Yaquis. See the popular deer dance and other traditional Mexican folk dances.

(IB,L) TORRES DEL FUERTE

DAY 5 El Fuerte – Copper Canyon (2 NIGHTS)

Mexico’s Copper Canyon — four times as large as the Grand Canyon of Arizona — looms large in the culture and imagination of this proud country. Board your rail car and start your journey aboard the Train in the Sky, “El Chepe,” traveling from sea level to 7,500 feet in less than 150 miles, passing through tunnels and over soaring bridges. Engineers and laborers spent nearly 100 years laying tracks into this rugged terrain, and now the spectacular views make it one of the world’s most exciting train journeys. Pass alongside the

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jagged Barranca Septentrion and Urique Canyon as you travel into the heart of Copper Canyon.

Disembark at your hotel, situated right on the rim of the canyon. (CB) DIVISADERO BARRANCAS

DAY 6 Copper Canyon Sightseeing

Spend the entire day exploring this dramatic area, one of the great­est natural treasures of North America. Learn about the geological forces that created the seven individual canyons, collect­ ively known as the Copper Canyon or Barrancas del Cobre.

Meet the local Tarahumara Indians, a semi-nomadic tribe whose ancestors have lived in the canyon’s caves for thousands of years and view the tribe’s arts and crafts. An optional gondola ride down the canyon is available this afternoon. (CB)

DAY 7 Copper Canyon – Guerrero – Casas Grandes Travel to the logging village of Creel via Oteros Canyon to the village of Guerrero, where a stop is made for lunch. The area is rich in culinary resources and apple orchards. Then, travel on to the bustling city of Nuevo Casas Grandes. This evening, see local artisans who have adapted

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Arizona

New Mexico

Santa Ana

Texas

Paquime

Sonoran Desert

CASAS GRANDES

Mexico Hermosillo

Sierra Madre Mountains

Chihuahua Desert

ALAMOS

Train in the Sky

DEPARTURE CITY

NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

ancient traditions into a modern style called Mata Ortiz with a local specialist. Watch master craftsmen design fire pots and the techniques learned over several generations. (CB,L) HACIENDA CASAS GRANDES

DAY 8 Casas Grandes – Paquime – Phoenix

Today, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paquime, a great trading center in the 14th and 15th centuries before the Spanish con­ quest of Mexico. See cere­mon­ial mounds, the House of the Cross (believed to be a temple and observatory) and the House of the Serpent, where animals were raised. Continue across the

SIGHTSEEING STOP

LAND PRICE

DEPARTURE DATE

Feb 7

$1,395

Sep 26

$1,395

Feb 21

$1,395

Oct 3

$1,395

Mar 7

$1,395

Mar 21

$1,395

Oct 10

$1,395

Apr 4

$1,395

Oct 17

$1,395

Apr 25

$1,395

Oct 24

$1,395

May 2

$1,395

Nov 7

$1,395

May 16

$1,395

Nov 21

$1,395

Aug 29

$1,395

Nov 28

$1,395

Sep 19

$1,395

Dec 12

$1,395

LAND PRICE

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $89 per person.

Price Includes • Professional Travel Director • Hand-Picked Accommodations • Hotel Service Charges and Tips,

EL FUERTE

ARRIVAL CITY

DEPARTURE DATE

Code: VCCA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Room Share: Room Share is not available on this trip

COPPER CANYON

Sea of Cortez Cruise

PER DAY!

$1,395 land only

Single Supplement: from $395.

Guerrero

SAN CARLOS

$XXX $174

Visit 2 Countries

Baggage Handling Fees and Local Taxes

• Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach

• 13 Meals 7 Breakfasts (including an Iconic Breakfast in an ancient, colonial house in Alamos).

5 Lunches. 1 Dinner • Complimentary WiFi (see page 74)

Chi­hua­hua Desert into the U.S. arriv­ing back in Phoenix at approxi­mately 6.30pm depending on border crossing and traffic con­ditions. Due to your late arrival, overnights are available at the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Airport (not included). (CB,L) Please Note: This spectacular region of Mexico is off-the-beaten-path. Meal choices maybe not be as extensive as on other Trafalgar vacations and hotel facilities in some towns may be limited.

This journey requires walking on un­ even surfaces and steps. Occasion­ally, the itinerary may be subject to delays or variations due to circum­stances beyond our control; it is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in good health who can take such variations in stride.

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CostSaver Terms & Conditions HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: After

select­ing your itinerary and departure date, call 1-855-326-5217 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone or book online at www.GETours.com. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or you can mail a check made payable to GET (“GET”) to the follow­ing address: GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. FINAL PAYMENT: For all Land Vacations final payment is due in our Oregon office 60 days before departure. We accept the following types of payment: VISA, MASTER­CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER CARD, personal check and cashier’s check. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, GET may cancel the reser­va­tion and invoke the cancellation fee. For all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

PRICING: Land prices printed in this brochure are per person based on double occupancy. GET and its affiliated entities that operate various com­ pon­ents of your trip reserve the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel with­out penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.

PAST TRAVELER DISCOUNT: All guests that travel with us and our sister companies auto­ matically receive a loyalty savings of 5% off the Land or River Cruise portion of their next guided vacation or river cruise booked through GET. Only one 5% Past Traveler Discount per person per trip. Not valid on airfare, flight supple­ments or pre/post extension packages.

CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES & REFUNDS: If a cancellation is made within 30 days after making your reservation your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee infor­ma­tion for air reserva­tions. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for all River Cruises), the following fees will apply: Number of Days Prior to Departure

Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person

31 – 60 Days 15 – 30 Days Less than 15 Days

25% of tour cost 50% of tour cost 100% of tour cost

Number of Days Prior to Departure

Cancellation/Change River Cruises – per person

89 – 60 Days 59 – 30 Days Less than 30 Days

35% of the cost 50% of the cost 100% of the cost

In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including, but not limited to, missed meals or sightseeing, motor­ coach travel and the non-use of hotel room and absent extenuating cir­cum­stances that GET reserves the right to determine.

AIR RESERVATIONS: For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-855-326-5217. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request.

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airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guar­an­teed. Some airlines do not accept advance seat assignments.

Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electroni­cally issued in lieu of paper tickets.

Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport; and airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.

AIRLINE TICKETS ISSUED BY GRAND EUROPEAN TRAVEL: The follow­ing charges apply for

cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by GET: Prior To Airline Ticketing: Service fee of $50 per person.

After Airline Ticketing: Service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.

DOT ADVISORY: The Department of Transpor­ta­ tion requires us to inform you of the following con­ditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or govern­ment taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S., including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the com­ple­tion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders visiting the following countries: Russia ($233*), China ($198*), Brazil ($248*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($301*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($25*), and Zimbabwe ($30*). These countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. Turkey requires that you obtain an electronic entry visa ($20) prior to arrival.

Cambodia Airport Departure Tax ($25*) is included in the cost of the airfare. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact VisaCentral at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel infor­ma­tion package that will include your airline itin­erary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distri­buted as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour docu­men­tation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.

Please immediately review your travel documents. You are responsible for all terms, conditions and limitations stated therein.

PARTICIPATION: Guided Vacations require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situa­tions as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help deter­mine the suit­a­bility of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for

special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A com­panion who is able to provide the required assist­ance must accompany any person who is unable to travel inde­pendent­ly or who needs any type of assistance.

SECURITY: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing.

Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various govern­ ments may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.

BAGGAGE: Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each guest is permitted one large suit­ case not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European programs. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the guest and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Other destinations have smaller baggage dimen­sions which are noted in your pre-tour docu­men­ta­tion. GET does not assume any respon­si­bility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belong­ings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restric­tions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.

EARLY DEPARTURE OR EXTENDED STAY: If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrange­ments can be made by contacting our office. Airport transfers are not included but may be pur­chased through GET. On most programs you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your itinerary starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American program extensions.

LAND ONLY: If you wish to make independent flight arrange­ments, you may still reserve the land portion. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific trans­fer times. If you make your own air arrangements, GET is not liable for any losses should you not arrive on time and no refunds will be given.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the itinerary price when you purchase our land/ air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your itinerary. See the individual itinerary pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements extend­ing at GET hotels, transfers can be pur­chased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/ air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $60 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a

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Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements, we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress.com for transfer informa­tion. To purchase airport transfers please call 1-855-326-5217.

SMOKING: Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while traveling.

SURFACE TRAVEL & SIGHTSEEING: Ground arrangements are provided by Trafalgar Tours Ltd. and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. ‘CostSaver’ is a trading name of Trafalgar. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.

HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking.

HOTELS: Hotels in Europe are 3-4 Star. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services may vary from country to country and region to region and are in local style. Accommodations outside of the United States do not necessarily offer the same level of amenities and may not be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each program are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar stand­ard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms.

SINGLE ROOMS: A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our nonsmoking Room Share Program (subject to availability and eligibility requirements). The Room Share Program is not avail­able on all tours or itineraries. GET is not responsible for any claims, damages or losses relating to, or arising out of, the Room Share Program.

TRIPLE ROOMS: Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twinbedded room with an addi­tional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.

WI-FI: Complimentary Wi-Fi service is avail­able in many hotel guestrooms. When such a service is not available complimentary Wi-Fi will be avail­able in the public areas of most hotels. In most countries complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided on-board the coaches. The Wi-Fi on the coaches uses the mobile phone network and as a result the connection will be slower than standard broad­band and at times may not be available. In some countries this service will not be available. Please note that it is not available on local transfer/relief coaches when the main tour coach is not being used. For further information please refer to www.GETours.com.

MEALS: Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB (full breakfast) may not be avail­ able. We are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious require­ments.

Included meals are shown on each itinerary page.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic

beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the trip gratuity to your Travel Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.

OPTIONAL PREPAID GRATUITIES: If you have prepaid your gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, this will be detailed within your vacation vouchers and vacation documentation.

Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of your itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our vacations. Please check the pricing panel for applicable vacations.

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE NOTICE: Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.

RESPONSIBILITY: These trips are arranged by Trafalgar Tours Ltd., (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. They have made the travel arrange­ments as agents for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are indepen­dent contractors. Neither GET or the Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsi­ bility for the acts and/or omissions of sup­pliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation com­panies, air­lines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passen­gers are not on board planes, trans­por­ta­tion or con­vey­ances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services pro­vided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these con­ven­ tions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to pass­engers and lug­gage. Enrollment in and payment for a program shall constitute agree­ ment and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. All bookings are accepted subject to the condi­tions imposed by GET, the Operator and any suppliers including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancel­lation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a differ­ence between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply.

GET and the Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are respon­sible for and release GET and the Operator from, pass­ port, visa, vaccination require­ments, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appro­priate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 1-800-232-4636 or visit

www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 1-202-647-5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any partici­pant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a signi­fi­cant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reason­able accommodation.

GET and the Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign cur­rency and supplier cost fluctuations.

Prices set forth in future brochures shall super­ sede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reser­va­tion. A contract is made when your reser­va­tion and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality.

Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circum­ stance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrange­ments. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure super­sedes any other current brochure in the market.

PRIVACY POLICY: Occasionally we make portions of our mailing lists available to carefully selected companies. If you would prefer not to have your name and mailing address made avail­ able, please call us at 1-855-326-5217. To review our full privacy policy, visit our website at www.GETours.com/privacy-policy.

AARP MEMBER BENEFITS DISCLOSURE: AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.

Please contact the provider directly for details.

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