Escorted Holidays

2016/2017

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HOLIDAYS

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£499pp

At Stewart Travel, we always put a lot of thought and effort into finding the perfect holiday for you. And this time we’ve really gone the extra mile to hand-pick a collection of touring holidays in Europe, India, The Far East and The Americas.

We have joined forces with Newmarket Holidays, one of the UK’s most respected tour operators, to bring you this selection of fantastic worldwide Escorted Tours, that we hope will inspire you.

Europe

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All of the holidays featured include flights direct from Scotland, all coach travel as well as airport transfers. And you will be accompanied throughout by a friendly and knowledgeable Tour Manager.

Our travel experts have all travelled extensively themselves, and to many of the destinations featured in this brochure.

That means with their knowledge and experience, they will be able to answer any questions you may have with facts not guesses.

USA & Canada

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Once you’ve had a chance to look through our collection, call us on 0800 091 2391 to find out more, or to book.

We can only feature a small selection of what we have available in this brochure, but we have many more to tempt you with.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

India & Far East

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Linda Boyd Director of Retail

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JERSEY - SUN-KISSED CHANNEL ISLAND

ROZEL HARBOUR

6 DAYS | 5 NTS ST HELIER BED & BREAKFAST

FROM

£609

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MAY - SEP 2017 FLY FROM EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £120pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager • S t Helier, Jersey’s charming capital ELIZABETH CASTLE, ST HELIER

WAR TUNNELS

Glorious Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, boasts superb beaches, a delightful bustling capital, and gorgeous scenery.

Choose from a range of excellent hotels in St Helier, visit the War Tunnels, and perhaps join us for a taste of local produce on an optional food-lover’s tour.

Join us for a wonderful relaxing holiday on Jersey, where you’ll enjoy a choice of excellent hotels, an included tour of the island and its stunning coastline and a visit to the fascinating War Tunnels.

The island capital offers everything you could wish for, with cafés, bars and restaurants - where fresh fish is the order of the day and ‘tax-free’ shopping. The included excursions will bring to life Britain’s sunny southern outpost, and there’s the chance, on an optional tour, to visit the world-renowned Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Optional excursions include Durrell Wildlife Park and Taste of Jersey.

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• A guided island tour • L earn about the German Occupation of Jersey at the fascinating War Tunnels •R eturn direct flights to Jersey

ICELAND AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

ICELAND

5 DAYS | 4 NTS REYKJAVIK BED & BREAKFAST

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£629

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NOV 2016 - MAR 2017 & NOV - DEC 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, BELFAST & GLASGOW

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £68pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

REYKJAVIK

AURORA BOREALIS

Experience Reykjavik, one of Europe’s most surprising, welcoming and happening cities and the capital of the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, on this unforgettable break.

Although situated almost on the Arctic Circle, compact Reykjavik is ‘warmed’ by the Gulf Stream and is surprisingly temperate.

Set between the mountains and the sea, with an almost ‘Toytown’-like appearance due to its colourfully painted wooden houses, it offers a wide range of shopping, some excellent restaurants and cafes, and a lively night-life. Discover the startling Icelandic landscape - of smouldering volcanoes, geysers, glaciers and bubbling thermal pools - and have the chance to witness the enchanting Aurora Borealis, a sight that has captivated and bewildered generations, this is simply an irresistible short break

•E njoy a guided tour of Reykjavik, Europe’s most northerly capital city •H ead out of the city in search of the astonishing Aurora Borealis • T he opportunity to join an optional excursion to the famous ‘Blue Lagoon’ •F our nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel in Reykjavik •R eturn direct flights from your chosen airport to Keflavik

Optional excursions include Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle Tour and Southern Shore Adventure.

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THE BEAUTIFUL FJORDS OF WESTERN NORWAY

NORWEGIAN FJORDS

8 DAYS | 7 NTS BALESTRAND HALF BOARD

FROM

£849

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SEP 2016 & MAY - OCT 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £196pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E njoy a stay in a wonderful fjord-side hotel JOSTEDAL GLACIER

KVIKNE’S HOTEL

This journey to one of the world’s most delightful destinations is less a holiday and more a treasured souvenir for life.

Based in an exquisite fjord-side village in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, this holiday brings opportunities to explore the unique landscape of sheer mountainsides plunging into the deep, dark waters and the unspoiled hinterland of forests, lakes and pristine glaciers beyond.

Stay in idyllic Balestrand, on the shores of mighty Sognefjord, at the welcoming Kviknes Hotel. Excursions include a day trip by boat to historic Bergen. Explore the former residence of medieval kings and queens and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, and stroll through the ancient Bryggen area, with its beautifully preserved wooden warehouses.

Optional excursions include Jostedal Glacier and Norway in a Nutshell.

•B e treated as honoured guests by the welcoming villagers • J ourney by boat from your hotel through breathtaking scenery to ‘Fjordland Capital’ Bergen •A fascinating ‘Fjord-Life’ tour •E xplore further the pristine interior on unforgettable optional excursions • S even nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in the ever-popular UK four-star standard Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, on Sognefjord, sharing a twin/double (a choice of room upgrades is available for a supplement) •R eturn direct flights to Bergen

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MOSCOW & ST PETERSBURG

MOSCOW

7 DAYS | 3 NTS MOSCOW | 3 NTS ST PETERSBURG BED & BREAKFAST

FROM

£889

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SEP 2016 - NOV 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £240pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E njoy a fascinating guided tour of the Russian capital BOLSHOI THEATRE

PETER & PAUL FORTRESS

An escorted tour lifting the veil on two of the Northern Hemisphere’s most extraordinary, intriguing and exciting cities.

Combining three nights in Moscow, the beating heart of Mother Russia, and three in elegant St Petersburg, with its great squares and opulent palaces, its parks and network of canals, this hugely enjoyable seven-day holiday includes fascinating guided tours and opportunities to join optional excursions in both cities.

With a daytime train journey between the cities, this is a richly contrasting Russian adventure of irresistible attraction, and one from which you’ll return immeasurably rewarded. Your guided city tours will show you the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow and the ornate Winter Palace, Peter & Paul Fortress and Admiralty Building in St Petersburg*. One of the main highlights is your included entrance to the beautiful Hermitage Museum, with a guided tour of its phenomenal collection of art.

Optional excursions include Kremlin & Red Square, Highlights of Moscow, Tsars’ Grand Palaces, Cossack Folklore & Dinner and Peter & Paul Fortress.

• T ake in the Kremlin, oniondomed St Basil’s and the famous Bolshoi Theatre •E njoy a fascinating introductory tour of the exquisite ‘Venice of the North’ •V isit the world-renowned Hermitage Museum •D aytime train journey from Moscow to St Petersburg • S ix nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn Suschevsky, Moscow and the Original Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden, St Petersburg •R eturn direct flights to Russia, outbound to Moscow, returning from St Petersburg

*Entry not included.

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DUBROVNIK & THE TREASURES OF THE ADRIATIC

DUBROVNIK RIVIERA

8 DAYS | 7 NTS DUBROVNIK HALF BOARD

FROM

£783

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MAY - OCT 2017 FLY FROM EDINBURGH

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £231pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, professional Tour Manager

BAY OF KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

ELAPHITI ISLANDS

This wonderful holiday offers a choice of three hotels in the beautiful Lapad peninsula. Relax in the glorious surroundings of your resort and discover this spectacular corner of the world on included excursions to the walled city of Dubrovnik, beautiful Montenegro, and across the crystal waters to Korcula and to the unspoiled Elaphiti islands.

Rest and relax on this simply wonderful holiday based on the shores of the blue Adriatic, in a choice of hotels close to the exquisite walled city of Dubrovnik, the crowning glory of a stunning coastline, dotted with beautiful offshore islands, that has become one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured holiday haunts.

Each of the hotels offered, on the wooded Lapad peninsula and in adjacent Babin Kuk, some four kilometres from Dubrovnik, have a range of comforts and amenities, with shaded paths leading down to the beach. Choose between days spent in a sun-lounger or deck chair and more energetic pursuits in or on the water, and enjoy wonderful balmy evenings in your chosen hotel.

Optional excursions include Bosnia and Mostar.

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•E xploring Dubrovnik, the historic Pearl of the Adriatic, on a guided tour • A day in stunning Montenegro •V isiting the Bay of Kotor and the island paradise of Korcula •A morning cruise to the Elaphiti Islands • S even nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at a choice of three and four-star hotels •R eturn direct flights to Dubrovnik

PRAGUE, BUDAPEST & VIENNA

PRAGUE

8 DAYS | 3 NTS PRAGUE | 2 NTS BUDAPEST | 2 NTS VIENNA ALL BED & BREAKFAST

FROM

£709

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SEP 2016 - OCT 2017 FLY FROM GLASGOW & EDINBURGH

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £154pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, professional Tour Manager •E njoy an included tour of historic Prague BRATISLAVA

VIENNA

Some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and colourful cities, together with their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube.

Journey through the heart of Imperial Eastern Europe in the company of our knowledgeable tour manager. Visit the breathtaking capital of the Czech Republic, the beautiful Pearl of the Danube and the great Imperial capital of Austria, as well as calling in Slovakia’s striking capital Bratislava.

Start your holiday with a gentle walking tour around Prague’s exquisite Old Town, across the famous Charles Bridge and into the magnificent Castle District. Hungary’s enthralling capital is two cities in one; Buda, is an elegant hillside of opulent buildings, and Pest, across the river, is a bustling hive of museums, restaurants and bars. Vienna’s Baroque palaces and famous Ringstrasse are the final highlights on this very popular escorted tour.

Optional excursions include Folklore Evening Budapest, Schönbrunn Palace and Prague River Cruise.

• J ourney through forested Bohemia to Bratislava •E xplore twin city Budapest, with its style and traditional thermal baths, on a guided tour •B udapest river cruise past the Gothic Parliament •A guided tour brings to life Imperial Vienna • S ee the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace home to the Spanish Riding School • S even nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Manes, Prague, Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest and Hotel Kaiser Franz Joseph, Vienna • Return direct flights to Prague

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BERLIN, COLDITZ & DRESDEN

BRANDENBURG GATE, BERLIN

5 DAYS | 2 NTS BERLIN | 2 NTS DRESDEN ALL BED & BREAKFAST

FROM

£529

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SEP 2016 - OCT 2017 FLY FROM GLASGOW & EDINBURGH

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £84pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

DRESDEN

REICHSTAG DOME, BERLIN

Discover three of erstwhile East Germany’s most glorious cities as we take a fascinating peek behind the former Iron Curtain.

Since the “fall of the Wall”, Berlin has returned to the world stage as a vibrant, exciting, innovative metropolis. New landmarks like Norman Foster’s startling Reichstag building now enhance a cityscape that has long boasted the monumental Brandenburg Gate, the great Staatsoper and the green acres of the Tiergarten. Discover the German capital’s many treasures, see Leizi - Goethe’s Little Paris, visit the famous Colditz Castle and spend two nights in lovingly restored Dresden on this wonderful four-night break.

Optional excursions include Berlin TV Tower (Excursion is included in 2017).

•E xperience Berlin, the historic, iconic German capital, on an included guided tour • T ime to explore the sparkling university city of Leipzig • S tep into a world of heroism, Allied ingenuity and escape on an included guided tour of Colditz •A guided tour of stunning, Baroque Dresden - perhaps the greatest symbol of post-war restoration •F our nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at three-star hotels in Berlin (2 nights) and Dresden (2 nights) •R eturn direct flights from your chosen airport to Berlin •C omfortable, air-conditioned coach transfers and travel throughout

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LISBON, SEVILLE & THE GLORIOUS ALGARVE

LISBON

8 DAYS | 7 NTS ALBUFEIRA HALF BOARD

FROM

£499

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NOV 2016 & JAN - DEC 2017 FLY FROM GLASGOW & EDINBURGH

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £91pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E njoy a warming stay in a sun-kissed holiday haven SEVILLE

ALGARVE

The warm and welcoming Portuguese holiday haven and two great Iberian cities - discovered and explored.

Join us in the heart of Portugal’s celebrated southern coast, a perfect place in which to rest and relax, and in addition to enjoying the warmth and colour of this ever-popular corner of the world, join our friendly tour manager to discover and explore two fascinating cities - one the historic Portuguese capital, and the other the stunning backdrop to Bizet’s Carmen and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Some enjoyable optional excursions complete the week-long stay.

Optional excursions include Faro, Olhao & Tavira, Silves & Caldas de Monchique, Lagos, Sagres and Cape St Vincent. .

•D iscover and explore the historic Portuguese capital •V isit the stunning “City of Flamenco” breathtaking Seville • S even nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Auramar Beach Resort, Albufeira (upgrade hotels available) •R est and relax in your chosen hotel, and join optional excursions that will bring to life the colour and charm of the Algarve •R eturn direct flights to Faro •C oach travel and transfers throughout

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SEVILLE, GRANADA & CLASSIC SPAIN

GRANADA

6 DAYS | 5 NTS ANTEQUERA BED & BREAKFAST

FROM

£529

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SEP 2016 - OCT 2017 FLY FROM BELFAST, EDINBURGH, GLASGOW & PRESTWICK

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £115pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

SEVILLE

RONDA

An exciting exploration of Andalucía, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life.

Join us in the beautiful southern province of Andalucía for a superb value holiday based in the town of Antequera, beautifully set in the hills between the sun-baked Costa and the High Sierra. Andalucía is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high plains and a sun-blessed coast.

This holiday includes full-day visits to one of Spain’s greatest treasures, Granada – with a guided tour of the stunning Alhambra, the beautiful formal gardens and walled settlement – glorious, historic Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, and the enchanting, white-washed, hill-top town of Ronda, atop its famous gorge.

There’s also the chance, on a fascinating optional excursion taken in the company of our tour manager, to visit the magnificent Moorish stronghold of Cordoba, with its extraordinary Mezquita.

Optional excursions include Cordoba.

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• S tay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucia, in the hills behind the sun-kissed ‘Costa’ •E njoy a full-day visit to Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ • J ourney towards the Sierra Nevada, beneath which the great Moorish city of Granada stands •E njoy an included tour of the exquisite palace and gardens of the world-renowned Alhambra •V isit the Andalucian city of Ronda •R eturn direct flights from your chosen airport to Malaga •C omfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers

BARCELONA, MONTSERRAT & THE PYRENEES

BARCELONA

6 DAYS | 5 NTS SANTA SUSANNA HALF BOARD

FROM

£559

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JUN, AUG, SEP & OCT 2017 FLY FROM BELFAST, EDINBURGH, GLASGOW & PRESTWICK

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £85pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E njoy a guided tour of Barcelona MONTSERRAT

GIRONA

• S ee Gaudí’s monumental Sagrada Familia

The excitement of one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Gaudí masterpieces, Catalonia’s spiritual home, and contrasts of wild coast and mountains.

•V isit the sacred mountain-top shrine at Montserrat

Based in a fine resort hotel on Spain’s rugged coast, this wonderful holiday to Spain’s fascinating northeast corner includes a guided visit to the enthralling, stylish Olympic city of Barcelona, with its irrepressible vitality and its heart-stopping sights. After an introductory tour you’re free to explore for the rest of the day. In the company of our tour manager you’ll also visit the sacred hill-top monastery of Montserrat, Catalonia’s spiritual symbol, which is only accessible by winding road, rack railway or cable car.

•E njoy a scenic journey through the Catalan Pyrenees

A delightful scenic tour of the Catalan Pyrenees is also included. Crossing the border into France you’ll visit famously sunny Font-Romeo-Oreillo, the walled town of Villefranche de Conflent and Perpignan. An opportunity to discover historic walled Girona on an optional excursion that includes a guided tour of this typically Catalan city, completes the enjoyment of one Newmarket Holidays’ most popular escorted tours.

• Return direct flights to Barcelona direct or Girona

•F ive nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel, Santa Susanna

Optional excursions include Girona.

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RAVELLO, POSITANO & THE AMALFI COAST

AMALFI COAST

8 DAYS | 7 NTS MAIORI HALF BOARD

FROM

£919

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OCT & SEPT 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN & INVERNESS

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £147pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E xplore ancient Amalfi and hill-top Ravello POMPEII

RAVELLO

Join us for a wonderful week on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Stay in the pretty beach-side resort of Maiori, wander the cobbled lanes of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, and follow the coast around the Bay of Naples to Sorrento and the ancient ruins of Pompeii.

Based in Maiori, on the blue Bay of Salerno, with its beach, tree-shaded promenade, and bustling harbour, this holiday brings the chance to rest and relax in a delightfully elegant coastal resort and to join three memorable excursions.

Journey along the world famous Amalfi Drive to delightful Amalfi, with its beautiful cathedral, colour-washed houses and pretty port, and visit beguiling, much-photographed Ravello. Discover exquisite Sorrento, built ‘between the sky and the sea’ and step back in time as you wander the preserved remains of the ancient, once-magnificent city of Pompeii.

A last included tour sees you journey by boat to fabled ‘jet-set’ haven Positano, while a final, optional excursion is to the magical Isle of Capri - a marvellous way to complete this wonderful holiday.

Optional excursions include Capri.

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•A drive along the twists and turns of the Amalfi Drive •D elightful Sorrento, above the blue Bay of Naples •W ander through the ruined streets of the once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii •A boat trip to Positano • S even nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel San Pietro, Maiori (upgrades available) • Return direct flights to Italy

VENICE, VERONA & THE WONDERS OF LAKE GARDA

VENICE

8 DAYS | 7 NTS TORBOLE, MALCESINE, BRENZONE OR LIMONE HALF BOARD

FROM

£743

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SEP 2016 - OCT 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, EDINBURGH & INVERNESS

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £49pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager • S pend a week on the sun-kissed shores of glorious Lake Garda LAKE GARDA

VERONA

An idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities, brought thrillingly to life.

Based in a choice of hotels on Lake Garda, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation, this escorted holiday includes four guided excursions taken in the company of a tour manager.

Choose from a range of hotels in delightful Malcesine, popular Torbole or bustling Limone. Enjoy a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda, then visit charming Verona, the historic city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. A day in Venice includes a walking tour, while the last included tour heads into the crags and passes of the majestic Dolomites.

•E njoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima •D iscover the glories of Roman Verona, city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ • J ourney through the majestic Dolomite mountains •E njoy a ‘Grand Circular Tour’ of Lake Garda • S even nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Angelini, Torbole (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return direct flights to Italy

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SEVEN CITIES OF ITALY

ROME

8 DAYS | 3 NTS MONIGA DEL GARDA | 3 NTS CHIANCIANO TERME | 1 NT LUGAGNANO | ALL HALF BOARD

FROM

£899

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SEP 2016 - OCT 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, EDINBURGH & INVERNESS

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £168pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •F ully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •U nwind by the shores of beautiful Lake Garda SAN GIMIGNANO

VENICE

•E xplore the city of “star-crossed lovers” - Verona

Experience and explore some of the finest historic cities - not just in Italy, but in the whole of Europe.

•V enice, one of the world’s most beautiful cities

Join us to explore some of the finest cities in Europe and combine a stay on the shores of Lake Garda with time in the heart of the sublime Tuscan countryside. Marvel at exquisite Venice and romantic Verona, discover the treasures of Florence and ‘eternal’ Rome, and wander the shrine at Assisi as well as visiting Tuscan gems Siena and San Gimignano.

• T ake in the Renaissance majesty of Florence

Whether it’s exploring ‘fair Verona’, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of ‘Juliet and her Romeo’, or exploring Venice on our included guided tour which takes in spectacular St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs, Italy’s greatest cities have to be seen to be believed. Other highlights include the Florentine skyline, the magnificent Piazza il Campo, and historic Rome with its ancient Colosseum and Forum, and home to the Vatican City.

•D iscover Rome, ‘the Eternal City’, on a guided tour

• S iena’s magnificent Piazza il Campo and the hill-top fortress of San Gimignano

• S ee Assisi, the birthplace of Italy’s patron saint • S even nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in four-star hotels in Moniga del Garda, Chianciano Terme and Lugagnano • Return direct flights to Italy

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CANADA’S MAPLE LEAF TRAIL

NIAGARA FALLS

8 DAY | 2 NTS NIAGARA FALLS | 1 NT TORONTO | 3 NTS MONTRÉAL ROOM ONLY

FROM

£1129

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SEP 2016 & JUN & SEP 2017 FLY FROM GLASGOW

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £299pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully

escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •G aze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls MONTRÉAL

OTTAWA

This ever-popular escorted tour includes a visit to incomparable Niagara, and showcases the best of Canada’s eastern cities and surrounding countryside.

One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorably scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Your journey will begin in Niagara Falls, then you’ll continue to the welcoming waterfront city of Toronto, with its labyrinth of interconnected shopping malls, elegant historic buildings and, most famously, the sky-piercing needle of the CN Tower. Then take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, journeying to stylish Montréal, and finally to picturesque Québec City, North America’s only walled city. Your journey along the Maple Leaf Trail is one that you’ll never forget.

Optional excursions include Niagara Falls Lunch, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls, Toronto Guided City Tour, Montréal City Tour, Maple Delights and Dinner in Old Montréal and Québec City Guided Tour.

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•D iscover waterfront Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario, with its sky-piercing CN Tower • T ravel the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through stunning scenery •E xplore Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital • J ourney into the French Canadian province of Québec • S tay in stylish, sophisticated Montréal •C harming, UNESCO-listed Québec City overlooks the mighty St Lawrence River • Six nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis • Return direct flights to Toronto

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FALL COLOURS OF NEW ENGLAND & CANADA

NEW YORK

16 DAYS | 2 NTS NEW JERSEY | 2 NTS NIAGARA FALLS | 1 NT TORONTO | 1 NT OTTAWA | 2 NTS MONTREAL | 1 NT JAY PEAK | 1 NT BETHEL | 2 NTS BOSTON | 2 NTS HYANNIS SEP & OCT 2017 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, BELFAST, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

FROM

£2099

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £849pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager • S pend time in mesmerising New York City NEW ENGLAND

NIAGARA FALLS

• S pend two nights in the shadow of Niagara Falls

Mother Nature’s annual dazzling display, one of her greatest wonders, and some of North America’s most exciting, enthralling cities.

•V isit historic, pretty Niagaraon the-Lake

This wonderful holiday showcases the sensational autumn colours of one of the world’s most beautiful corners, the sights and sounds of some of North America’s greatest cities, and in the plunging torrents of Niagara Falls, one of its most breathtaking natural wonders, where you can enjoy a full day, perhaps board the Hornblower Niagara Cruise which takes you close to the foot of the torrent, or get a bird’s eye view of the Falls on the optional helicopter ride.

•H istoric university seat Kingston - gateway to Thousand Islands

Travel along the ”Maple Leaf Trail” towards the romantic, capital city of Ottawa and Quebec before heading back to the USA and the “Great State of Maine” and the elegant city of Boston before ending your wonderful holiday in Cape Cod!

• Historic Québec City, overlooking the St Lawrence River

From Manhattan, to the scenic ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ from Toronto to Québec City, via Ottawa and Montréal, and from stunning Vermont and coastal Maine to elegant, ‘blue-blood’ Boston, this tour has it all.

•D iscover coastal Maine’s Portland and Kennebunkport

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• J oin the ‘Maple leaf Trail’ to present-day capital Ottawa • S tay in stylish and sophisticated Montréal

•A ‘Fall Foliage’ drive through New England countryside

•H ead to Cape Cod for a wonderful ‘Whale Watch’ cruise

AMERICA’S GOLDEN WEST

GRAND CANYON

16 DAYS | 2 NTS BUENA PARK, LOS ANGELES | 2 NTS SAN DIEGO | 2 NTS LAUGHLIN | 3 NTS LAS VEGAS | 1 NT VISALIA | 1 NT TOULUMNE | 2 NTS SAN FRANCISCO | 1 NT PISMO BEACH SEP & OCT 2016, MAR - OCT 2017 & MAR - AUG 2018 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, BELFAST, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

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£1849

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FROM £639pp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager • S pend two nights in glittering Los Angeles LAS VEGAS

SAN FRANCISCO

•E njoy the Southern California gem of San Diego

This classic escorted tour, taking in California, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, is the perfect introduction to the stunning region.

•A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon

Combine the magic of beautiful San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’, sparkling LA and glittering Hollywood, with the glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon - carved over millennia and unsurpassable Yosemite, with its towering rock faces and plunging waterfalls. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of the California coast, including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible two week holiday full of unforgettable, ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time.

•N on-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas

Optional excursions include Santa Monica & Malibu, Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon, ‘The Rat Pack is back’ and buffet dinner, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight, San Francisco, Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge.

•Y osemite National Park a stunning natural wonder •D iscover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ •C all at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea • J ourney south along the Pacific Coast Highway •V isit Hollywood - movie capital of the world •1 4 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles

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ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS, NEW ORLEANS & NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE

9 DAYS | 1 NT EAST MONTGOMERY | 2 NTS NEW ORLEANS | 2 NTS MEMPHIS | 2 NTS NASHVILLE | ALL ROOM ONLY SEP - OCT 2016, APR - OCT 2017 & JAN - JUN 2018 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, BELFAST, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

GRACELAND

NEW ORELANS

Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music.

Infused with the magic and mystique, the sights and especially the sounds of the South, this wonderful holiday begins in Georgia and sweeps through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, ‘Fats’ Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley.

Crammed full of highlights, it takes in the great city of New Orleans, the laid-back ‘Big Easy’, Tupelo, the ‘King’s’ birthplace and Memphis, where he made his home, and finally heads to guitar-pickin’, banjo-playin’ songwriters’ Mecca - Nashville, Tennessee.

Optional excursions include Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise, New Orleans City Tour, Bayou & Alligators Tour, Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South, Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •M ontgomery, resting place of country legend Hank Williams • J ourney through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • S pend two nights in New Orleans, the irrepressible, colourfully exuberant and laid-back ‘Big Easy’ and birthplace of jazz • T ake in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ •V isit Tupelo, Mississippi Elvis’ birthplace •C otton capital Memphis, Tennessee, home to the ‘King’ •E njoy an evening on Memphis’ famous Beale Street •D iscover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • S even nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis •R eturn scheduled flights to Atlanta

WASHINGTON, NEW YORK & NIAGARA FALLS

WASHINGTON DC

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8 DAYS | 2 NTS NIAGARA FALLS | 2 NTS GETTYSBURG | 2 NTS HASBROUCK HEIGHTS | ALL ROOM ONLY

£1099

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SEP - OCT 2016 & MAY - OCTOBER 2017 FLY FROM GLASGOW

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

NEW YORK

GETTYSBURG

Discover a trio of historic, enthralling American cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.

This wonderful - and wonderful value - escorted tour sees you fly to Toronto on the shore of vast Lake Ontario to catch a brief glimpse of Niagara, before heading south into the heart of historic America.

Throughout your holiday you’ll be accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour manager who will bring to life the sights and history of this very special corner of North America. You’ll discover and explore the original capital Philadelphia, ‘City of Brotherly Love’, enjoy a guided tour of the modern seat of US - and western - power, Washington DC, and visit breathless Manhattan, New York, before returning once more to Niagara’s plunging waters for a final night.

Optional excursions include Washington City Tour, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock, New York Helicopter Ride, Helicopter over Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls Lunch.

•B ookend the tour with stays close to extraordinary Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • T ravel south from Canada to historic Gettysburg • S pend a day in all-powerful Washington DC, home to the White House and Capitol Hill •D iscover Philadelphia, historic ‘Freedom City’ where American Independence was declared •E xplore New York, one of the most exciting cities on Earth, with its famous skyline • J ourney through beautiful, forested, up-state New York • S ix nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis •R eturn flights to Toronto

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VIETNAM - HALONG BAY, SAIGON & THE MEKONG

VIETNAM

14 DAYS | 2 NTS HANOI | 1 NT ABOARD A HALONG BAY TRADITIONAL JUNK | 1 NTS HUE | 2 NTS HOI AN | 2 NTS HO CHI MINH CITY | 3 NTS PHAN THIET | BED & BREAKFAST SEP 2017 - MAY 2018 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, BELFAST, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

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£1999

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •D iscover colonial Hanoi, Vietnam’s charming capital HO CHI MIN CITY

PHNOM PENH

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

Discover Vietnam, a land of sparkling beaches, ethereal limestone islands and historic cities that reverberate with life.

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

• S ee Hoan Kiem Lake and its beautiful Ngoc Son Temple • S pend a night on a traditional junk cruising wondrous Halong Bay •D iscover the Imperial City of Hue • S tay in UNESCO-listed, riverside Hoi An •E xplore vibrant ‘HCMC’ - the city formerly known as Saigon • S ee the infamous Cu Chi tunnel complex •V oyage on the Mekong Delta and visit picturesque Ben Tre •R est and relax at a beachside resort at the end of the tour

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INDIA - TIGERS & THE TAJ MAHAL

INDIA

10 DAYS | 2 NTS DELHI | 2 NTS JAIPUR | 2 NTS RANTHAMBHORE | 1 NT RAJGARH | 1 NT AGRA HALF BOARD OCT - NOV 2016, JAN - NOV 2017 & JAN - MAY 2018 FLY FROM ABERDEEN, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager •E njoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi RANTHAMBHORE

TAJ MAHAL

This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.

Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul- Islam mosque Uncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur homes to such unparalleled sights as The Red Fort, the Palace of the Winds, and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal - and step into a landscape said to have inspired Kipling as you spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore, one-time hunting ground of Indian princes and now a National Park and home to the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore.

Optional excursions include Ranthambhore Fort.

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•V isit Jaipur’s exquisite ‘Palace of the Winds’ • S earch for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris • S ee Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell •E njoy an Indian cookery demonstration •A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’ •M arvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal •E ight nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in a series of four-star and five-star standard hotels in Delhi (2nts), Agra (1nt), Ranthambhore (2nts), Jaipur (2nts) and Vanaashrya (1nt)

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