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2022-2023

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ACROSS EUROPE

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Local Intercity Carlisle

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Local Intercity Galway

DUBLIN

York

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Stratford-upon-Avon Swansea Bristol

Cambridge

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Den Haag Penzance

LONDON Totnes

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Ebbsfleet Ashford

Eurostar

Calais-Frethun

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Nancy

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GERMA

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Cologne

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Le Mans

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Lille

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Rennes Vitré

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Brest

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Lake Como

Local Intercity Agen Eurocity Mâcon San Biarritz Dax Milan Montauban TGV Sebastiá León Lake Garda /Donostia Hendaye Pau Miranda Altsasu Puebla de Sanabria Turin Irún Toulouse de Ebro Local Intercity Porto Nimes Avignon Lourdes Tarbes Vitoria/ Local Intercity Palencia Montpellier Zamora Pamplona Burgos Gasteiz Carcassonne Aix-en-Provence Arles Sestri Levante Sud Express Fuentes Valladolid Beziers TGV Cinque Terre de Oñoro Cannes Medina del Campo Tudela Narbonne Nice Coimbra Marseille de N. Lucca Salamanca St-Raphaël Huesca Perpignan TGV Pisa Toulon Segovia Lusitania Trenhotel Calatayud Zaragoza Ávila Figueres Entroncamento Valencia de Sie Lleida Girona Alcántara Guadalajara AVE MADRID Barcelona Cáceres LISBON Teruel Badajoz Tarragona Toledo Mérida Cuenca Oviedo

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Local Intercity Murcia

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Albacete

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Local train

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amburg

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Bernina Express Tirano

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Eurocity

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LJUBLJANA

Nightjet

Verona

Railjet

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Venice

Euronight

Local Intercity

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BELGRADE

Florence Split

ena Nightjet

ROMANIA

Subotica

Novi Sad

Bologna

Netherlands

Eurocity ZAGREB

SERBIA

BUCHAREST

La Frecce Dubrovnik ROME

ITALY Bari

Naples Sorrento Circumvesuviana

Ferry Local Intercity Palermo Taormina Catania

SWITZERLAND

GREECE

TGV

Patras

Pozzallo

Geneva VALLETTA

Zurich

Gotthard Pass

Lucerne Golden Pass Interlaken Lausanne

Siracusa Ferry

Basel

Montreux Zermatt

Glacier Express

Brig Domodossola

Centovalli Railway

Railjet Chur

St. Moritz Locarno Lugano

Eurocity

Bernina Express Tirano

Bernina Bus

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WHY RAILBOOKERS? Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made holidays, with an extensive range of holidays to Europe, North America and beyond.

We take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things rail.

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MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

We know rail; from the best routes to the best times ensuring you have the best holiday.

Any destination, any date for any length of time…simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.

BOOK AND TRAVEL FROM TODAY TO 2 YEARS AHEAD You can depart today or book your bucket-list trip 2 years ahead; either way, we have you covered.

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NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US

From luxurious, multi-country journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.

What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customised.

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CONTENTS Everything You Need to Know About Our Holidays 6 Our Rail Partners 7 Italy Venice via The Alps 8-9 Overnight Train to Venice 10 Venice and the Bernina Express 11 Rome Via The Alps 12 Grand Venice, Florence and Rome 13 Florence and Lake Como Via the Alps 14 Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains 15 Lake Como Via the Alps 16 Florence, Siena and Lucca 17 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice with Glacier and Bernina Express 18 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice and Rome 19 Venice, Verona and Lake Garda 20 Amalfi Coast Via the Alps 21 Rome and Sorrento 22 Sicily by Train 23 Switzerland Scenic Switzerland 24 Classic Glacier and Bernina Express 25 Grand Glacier Express - Excellence Class 26 Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains 27 Grand Tour of Switzerland 28-29 Peaks of Switzerland from Wengen 30 The Mountain Peaks of Lucerne from Basel 31 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Innsbruck and Vienna 32 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna 33 Central and Eastern Europe Vienna City Break 34 Vienna and Budapest 35 Grand Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest 36-37 Berlin, Dresden and Prague 38 Munich, Prague and Vienna 39 Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow and Vienna 40 Polish Explorer 41 Spain and Portugal Grand Barcelona, Seville and Madrid 42 Andalucian Explorer 43 Madrid, Galicia, Porto and Lisbon 44-45 Classic Spain 46 Porto Coimbra and Lisbon 47 Scandinavia Grand Norway in a Nutshell 48 Scandinavian Grand Tour 49 Essential Scandinavia 50-51 France Cote d’Azur: Nice and Cannes 52 Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux 53 Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam 54 Avignon and the Highlights of Provence 55 Rest of Europe Lake Bled and Croatia 56 Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik 57 UK Grand Tour of Scotland 58 Scottish Highlands and the Orkney Islands 59 Scottish Highlands & The Isle of Skye 60 Grand Inverness and the Highlands via The Caledonian Sleeper 61 Australia and New Zealand Australia Coast to Coast Adventure 62-63 Ultimate New Zealand 64-65 USA and Canada Great American - Majestic Landscapes 68-69 Jazz Blies and Rock ‘n’ Roll 70 Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad 71 Ultimate Canada by Rail with the Rockies 72-73 Grand Circle of the Canadian Rockies 74 Canadian Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer 75 Canadian Rockies Discovery 76-77

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR HOLIDAYS HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?

WHAT IS IT LIKE ON A SLEEPER TRAIN?

Please visit your local Travel Agent Call us on 020 3780 22222 Or visit www.railbookers.co.uk

The sleeper trains in our packages are comfortable, fun and adventurous ways of travelling long distances.

Most sleeper trains offer private cabins for one, two or sometimes three passengers. Some routes also offer the opportunity to upgrade to deluxe compartments with private en-suite facilities.

CAN I START OR FINISH MY JOURNEY AT MY LOCAL STATION? Of course! Most of our holidays start from London St.Pancras station, where the Eurostar departs.

However train tickets can be booked from any UK rail station to coincide with the timings of your onward or return journey.

CAN I TAILOR MAKE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional stopovers to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers and sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip. Just talk to us or your Travel Agent and we’ll start creating the perfect holiday for you.

CAN I TAKE A HOLIDAY YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? We can offer a reverse option on any of our packages.

If you would like to visit cities in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please speak with us or your local Travel Agent.

CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS? You certainly can. This could entitle you to a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more please speak with us or your local Travel Agent, who will tell you the advantages of First class on your specific route.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route!

With so much to see from the train windows on all our holidays, you’re in for a treat. If there’s a different route you could take for some extra special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!

AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES?

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

There are no set departure dates with our holidays, with the exception of private train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Most trains will run every day, which means our holidays do too.

If you’re used to strict luggage policies and weight limits, rail travel will be a breath of fresh air. Each passenger can take two main items of luggage plus an item of hand luggage. There are no weight restrictions.

CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times. When there are multiple trains a day, if there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it.

WHERE ARE YOUR HOTELS LOCATED? Our hotels are centrally located within each city we offer. Most are within a short distance of local sights and/or your railway stations.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL? Whenever works for you! Whether you’re looking for the best weather, the best scenery or the best value, just talk to us or your local Travel Agent about what you’re looking to get from your holiday and they can arrange the perfect trip.

HOW LONG BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTS SHOULD I BE AT THE STATION? With the exception of Eurostar, which has a 45-minute check-in time, there is no official check-in required for train journeys in Europe. Of course, we always recommend arriving at the station in plenty of time.

CAN I TRAIN HOME FROM THE LAST CITY ON MY HOLIDAY? Absolutely. We can arrange rail or fly back options to the UK. You are also able to fly or rail out to one destination and continue your holiday by rail from there - whatever works for you.

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OUR RAIL PARTNERS

Railbookers are able to offer professionally planned holidays and a seamless booking process due to our strong partnerships with suppliers throughout Europe, America and Canada.

EUROSTAR

AMTRAK

THALYS

Eurostar is the only high speed train that directly links the UK to France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel.

Amtrak is the USA’s national rail operator.

It connects North America in a safer, greener and healthier way with thousands of route miles across 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains every day, travelling at speeds up to 150 mph, to more than 500 spectacular destinations.

Thalys offers a high-speed service from Paris to Brussels, Cologne and Amsterdam, as well as providing a link between Amsterdam and Lille. Founded in 1996, Thalys is the only truly multicultural rail service to have achieved a highspeed international link between four countries.

Eurostar take thousands of people a day to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais and more, as well as running much-loved direct trains to the South of France and the French and Swiss Alps.

Eurostar runs services from London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in Kent.

BELMOND: VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS The ultimate travel curator and connoisseur, Belmond creates exceptional experiences worldwide.

Their collection of iconic trains brings together some of the world’s most thrilling journeys and destinations. From the vintage carriages of the British Pullman to its sister train the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of the world’s most famous luxury trains. Step aboard and experience truly elegant travel, wrapped in timeless romance.

VIA RAIL Established by the Canadian government in 1977, VIA Rail Canada breathed new life into the country’s railways by becoming its first national passenger rail company. Boasting an impressive array of train cars, VIA provides a reliable and secure way to travel across Canada. Its fleet is equipped with all the amenities and technology that you’ve come to expect from modern travel, including wireless Internet access.

TRENITALIA ‘With a total network of more than 180 highspeed daily connections from city centre to city centre, including all of Italy’s major art cities, its wide domestic network that helps you reach every destination and its high-level catering services on board.

DEUTSCHE BAHN Founded in 1994, Deutsche Bahn AG is one of the world’s leading passenger companies operating in 130 countries. Deutsche Bahn are committed to providing efficient travel services for customers around the world, operating over 26,000 train trips on its modern 33,000 kilometre long track network every day.

RENFE OPERADORA Renfe Operadora is a state owned Spanish rail company, which was founded in 2005. The name “Renfe” was formed from the former Spanish National Railway Network, RENFE (acronym of Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles).

Their mission is to provide rail transport to passengers in the safest and most efficient way.

SNCF The official European distribution channel of the French railways (SNCF) for sales of high-speed and conventional rail travel throughout France and Europe.

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VENICE VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Geneva ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

PARIS Swiss Alps

FRANCE

GENEVA Bay of Biscay

KEY

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Nights stay

1

SWITZ.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN

3 VENICE

ITALY Spend 3 nights in Venice before flying back to the UK

Mediterranean Sea

Flight to UK Geneva

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM £959 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice • Flight from Venice to the UK (rail option via Turin available)

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Why Not...

Travel home along the tracks with a night in Turin, instead. Speak to one of our Rail Experts for more details.

Rialto Bridge in Venice

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA Your adventure begins in London’s St Pancras station, where you’ll board the Eurostar to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland in just over three hours, all the while admiring the beautiful lake and mountain scenes out your window. On arrival in French-speaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

whilst marvelling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica and maybe visit the Doge’s Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. It is advisable to take a tour of this important Venetian landmark to fully understand its extensive history.

DAY 4 - VENICE Spend an additional day discovering all that Venice has to offer. Fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches await!

Enjoy a tasty lunch by the waterside and maybe sample some local delights at the Rialto Markets,

including a fish market held here for over 1000 years. Be sure to leave some time to take a tour of the famous glassblowers on the island of Murano and stopover at Burano, a small island famous for lace and its colourful houses.

DAY 5 - DEPART VENICE This morning is your chance to visit those places not yet explored and absorb the last of the Venetian culture. Make your way to Marco Polo Airport for your flight back to the UK after a wonderful three-night stay in this fascinating city.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE After breakfast, depart Geneva and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax whilst the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

DAY 3 - VENICE A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in Venice for over 1000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square,

Venice

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Venice

5 DAYS FROM £699 per person

OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO VENICE

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris • Private overnight sleeper accommodation from Munich to Venice • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • Gondola ride in Venice • Small Group walking tour of Venice • Flight from Venice to UK (return rail option available)

London ➡ Venice ➡ UK North Sea Your journey begins in London

LONDON

Travel from London to Brussels direct on Eurostar

BRUSSELS

English Channel

BELG.

GERMANY Overnight sleeper train from Munich to Venice

FRANKFURT

MUNICH

AUSTRIA

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Travel through the stunning Brenner Pass

FRANCE

3 VENICE Spend 3 nights in Venice before flying back to the UK

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight to UK

Mediterranean Sea

Adriatic Sea

ITALY

Venice

DAY 1 - LONDON TO VENICE

DAY 3 - VENICE

Take an early Eurostar train from London to Brussels where you connect onto a high-speed ICE train to Munich via Frankfurt. On arrival in the Bavarian capital change onto the direct NightJet sleeper service bound for Venice.

Discover the Queen of the Adriatic for yourself on your included walking tour where you will stroll through the city’s labyrinthine streets, bridges and campos. Then enjoy your gondola ride down the Grand Canal marveling at the spectacular cityscape.

DAY 2 - VENICE Arrive into Venice Santa Lucia station in the morning and check in at your hotel for a threenight stay. Venice, ‘the floating city’, still casts its spell on throngs of visitors each year as it has done for centuries. The city is made up of 117 islands stretched across the Venetian lagoon and has long been hailed as one of the most beautiful and exceptional cities in the world.

DAY 4 - VENICE After breakfast, enjoy a final day in Venice. You may wish to take a water taxi out to the beaches of the Lido or visit the iconic sites at St Mark’s Square. Perhaps spend the afternoon strolling through the squares and canals of Cannaregio and enjoy some dinner in this quieter part of town.

DAY 5 - DEPART VENICE After breakfast in the hotel, make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Venice

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Bernina Express

6 DAYS FROM £1,149 per person

VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel in standard class throughout • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano • Small group tours of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica • Small group walking tour in Venice • Flight from Venice to London

London ➡ Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Milan - Starhotels Anderson Milan Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal

PARIS

FRANCE

Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano

ZURICH 1 CHUR SWITZ TIRANO MILAN 1

3 VENICE

Spend 3 nights in Venice before flying back to the UK KEY

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Nights stay Flight to UK

Mediterranean Sea

Adriatic Sea

ITALY

DAY 1 - LONDON TO ZURICH Your scenic journey to Italy starts in London, where you will board the Eurostar and speed under the English Channel to Paris. Arrive in Zurich this evening and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO ITALY Zurich

Travel through the Alps on a scenic ride from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic Bernina Express for an unforgettable journey. The train meanders through snowdusted mountain ranges, across striking stone viaducts and along the banks of some of Switzerland’s sparkling lakes. Once in Milan, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy a tasty Milanese dinner!

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast, make the pleasant journey from Milan to Venice by rail, enjoying views of the Italian countryside as you go. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and start exploring the city! Waterside Venice’s reputation no doubt precedes it, and many say there is nowhere on earth that matches the beauty and tranquillity of its splendid canals.

DAY 4 - VENICE Spend a full day discovering the gems of Venice today, with a small group tour of the ancient Doges Palace then the priceless treasure that is the Golden Basilica. In the afternoon take a guided stroll through Venice’s’ alleys, lanes and bridges with a local who can show you some of the secrets these narrow streets hold. In the evening feast on some seafood or perhaps watch the world go from the historic ‘Harrys Bar’; home of the Bellini.

DAY 5 - VENICE Spend another day at leisure in Venice. Take a trip to one of the surrounding islands, perhaps to see expert glass blowing on Murano or Burano.

Of course, be sure to make time for an iconic gondola ride down the sparkling waterways before you go!

DAY 6 - DEPART VENICE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Venice

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Rome

5 DAYS FROM £879 per person

ROME VIA THE ALPS

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Vatican Museums, San Peters and Sistine Chapel small group tour in Rome • Flight from Rome to UK (return rail option via Turin)

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

PARIS

SWITZ. GENEVA

FRANCE

1

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

ITALY

1

Nights stay

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

MILAN

Bay of Biscay

KEY

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Rome - Hotel Atlantico

Mediterranean Sea

Flight to UK

Adriatic Sea Spend 3 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

3 ROME

Simplon Pass

Rome

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 3 - ROME

Your adventure begins in London’s St. Pancras station, where you’ll board the Eurostar to Paris.

Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Geneva.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then head for another day of sightseeing, starting with your Vatican museums San Peters and Sistine Chapel tour all a must see whilst in Rome.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO ROME

DAY 4 - ROME

After breakfast, depart Geneva and travel to Rome on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax whilst the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy to Milan, where you change onto a domestic service that travels down the spine of Italy to Rome. On arrival in Rome, check in to your hotel for a three-night stay and set off to start exploring.

Head out to explore after breakfast, don’t miss the architectural masterpiece, The Pantheon, one of Rome’s best-preserved buildings. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at the Forum or follow Audrey Hepburn and dare to put your hand into the Bocca della Verità to prove that you are trustworthy!

DAY 5 - DEPART ROME After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Rome

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Venice

8 DAYS FROM £1,599 per person

GRAND VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris in Standard Premier and First class Rail throughout your trip • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Gondola ride in Venice • Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica tour in Venice • Skip-the-Line: Florence Uffizi gallery tour in Florence • Florence sightseeing walking tour • Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome • Return flight from Rome to UK (return rail with overnight in Turin option available) and more

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

PARIS

1

FRANCE

SWITZ.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

GENEVA

Bay of Biscay

2

MILAN

VENICE

2 FLORENCE KEY

1

Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Nights stay

Spend 2 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK or take the train via Turin and Paris

Flight to UK

2 ROME

ITALY

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Rome - Hotel Atlantico Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 3 - VENICE

DAY 7 - ROME

Board the Eurostar from London to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland.

Discover the city’s hidden gems and highlights on a walking tour and relaxing gondola ride included with your holiday. You will also have skip the line access to Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica.

Spend the whole day unearthing the ancient and modern wonders of the Italian capital. Discover the city’s catholic heritage and Michelangelo’s phenomenal ceiling with a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, and discover ancient landmarks on a walking tour of the city’s ancient history, including skip-the-line entrance to the Colosseum.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO VENICE

DAY 4 - VENICE TO FLORENCE

Catch the train from Geneva to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass.

Catch a high-speed train to Florence. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to discover the museums, architecture and cuisine of this classic city.

DAY 5 - FLORENCE Spend a full day at leisure in Florence today. Your holiday includes skip-the-line passes to the Uffizi Gallery. You will also be able to discover the city’s rich history and culture with a knowledgeable guide on a walking tour.

DAY 8 - DEPART ROME Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to UK. If you would prefer to take the train back to UK, with an overnight stay in Turin, one of our Rail Specialists would be happy to assist you with this.

DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO ROME Vatican, Rome

Board the train directly to Rome. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and head out to get your bearings in the ‘Eternal City’.

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Florence

6 DAYS FROM £979

FLORENCE AND LAKE COMO VIA THE ALPS London ➡ Geneva ➡ Lake Como ➡ Florence ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

PARIS

FRANCE

Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

SWITZ. GENEVA

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

1

MILAN

TURIN PISA

KEY Nights stay Flight to UK

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Lake Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Spend 2 nights in Florence before flying back to the UK from Pisa or returning by train via Turin and Paris

2 COMO 1

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar from London to Paris and onward rail travel • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Lake Como walking tour and boat cruise • Day trip to Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano • Flight from Florence to UK (return rail via Turin option available)

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

1

Bay of Biscay

per person

2 FLORENCE

Mediterranean Sea

ITALY Lake Como

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO COMO

DAY 4 - COMO TO FLORENCE

From London, board the Eurostar to Paris and from there, change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France on the scenic ride towards Switzerland. Enjoy a night in Geneva taking in the city’s beautiful setting.

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel this morning and then make your way to the train station for your scenic journey along the Simplon Pass to Como. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Como.

On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a twonight stay.

After breakfast, take the short journey by train to Milan before transferring onto a high-speed train to Florence. Pass Italian fields and vineyards and the picturesque city of Bologna before arriving in Florence. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 3 - COMO Soak up the sunshine with a stroll alongside the water or spend an afternoon visiting the small, pretty towns aboard one of the numerous ferries which circumnavigate the waters. Feast on delicious cuisine and discover Lake Como’s exquisite villas, the most famous being Villa Carlotta, a combination of luxurious interiors and art collections.

DAY 5 - FLORENCE Take a walk through the buzzing squares of Piazza San Giovanni, the Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce, featuring Renaissance palaces decorated with frescos. Don’t miss a walk across Florence’s “bridge of gold”, laden with jewellers and goldsmiths and offering beautiful views across the Arno river. Alternatively, take a day trip to Siena or Lucca for a true taste of Tuscany at these delightful towns full of history.

DAY 6 - DEPART FLORENCE Simplon Pass

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and travel from Florence to Pisa for your flight back to the UK.

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Swiss Mountains

12 DAYS FROM £1,979

ITALIAN LAKES AND SWISS MOUNTAINS London ➡ Rome ➡ Stresa ➡ Como ➡ Milan ➡ St Moritz ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich ➡ UK

Spend 1 night in Zurich before flying back to the UK

INTERLAKEN 2 BRIG

1 ZURICH

CHUR SWITZ.

Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Interlaken via Chur and Brig

LAKE MAGGIORE 2

TIRANO

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz

2

MILAN 1

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 11 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 4-day Standard Swiss Pass • Morning small group tour of the Vatican City • Reservations on the Glacier and Bernina Express • Day trip to Jungfrau • Flight from the UK to Rome

Rome - Hotel Atlantico Stresa - La Palma Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel Milan - Starhotels Anderson St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind

1 ST. MORITZ

LAKE COMO

per person

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

ITALY

Adriatic Sea

Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Rome

Mediterranean Sea KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

2 ROME

Stresa

DAY 1 AND 2 - UK TO ROME

DAY 7 COMO TO MILAN

DAY 11 INTERLAKEN TO ZURICH

Catch your flight from the UK directly to Rome and check into your hotel for a two-night stay and set off to start exploring. Explore the wonders of the Vatican museums and the incredible Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michaelangelo before the crowds arrive.

Board a Trenitalia train from Como to Milan, the heart of Italian style and sophistication and explore the city at leisure.

Board one last train from Interlaken to Zurich with a change in Bern (maybe spend a couple of hours exploring the town before continuing your journey). When you arrive, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 3 - ROME TO STRESA Travel from Rome to Stresa, where you can experience beautiful Lake Maggiore. Like other northern Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore is an idyllic spot that has attracted visitors since the beginning of the 18th century. (Two-night stay)

DAY 5 - STRESA TO COMO Catch a Trenitalia train from Stresa to Como via Gallarate. Once in town, take a leisurely boat tour of Lake Como on your own and enjoy the sights of grand villas, rolling hillside vineyards, historic towns, alpine peaks, and wooded islands that line the shore. (Two-night stay)

DAY 8 MILAN TO ST. MORITZ After breakfast, embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines, The Bernina Express! You can expect a spectacular journey!

DAY 9 ST. MORITZ TO INTERLAKEN

DAY 12 ZURICH TO LONDON Check out of your hotel this morning and board Eurostar to Paris; Paris to London.

Enjoy the exhilarating experience of crossing Switzerland today, travelling onboard the legendary Glacier Express line. You’re in for the most incredible experience. (Two-nights stay in Interlaken)

DAY 10 DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAU Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. On a clear day see as far as France and Germany from the summit.

Lake Como

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Lake Como

5 DAYS FROM £1,229 per person

LAKE COMO VIA THE ALPS

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Private walking tour in Lake Como • Flight from Milan to UK

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Como ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel

PARIS

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

FRANCE

SWITZ.

GENEVA 1 KEY

1

Spend 3 nights in Como before flying back to the UK from Milan

3 COMO

Nights stay Flight to UK

MILAN

ITALY Geneva

Lake Como

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 3 - COMO

Ride the rails to Paris and change onto a highspeed train through France towards Switzerland.

On arrival in French-speaking Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening admiring the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

Spend two full days enjoying the scenery of Lake Como. The town of Como is one that combines beautiful historic architecture with stunning natural beauty. The Centro Storico, old town, is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafés. Wander around the shops and boutiques or visit one of the many cultural monuments the city has to offer.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO COMO Enjoy breakfast in the hotel this morning and then make your way to the train station for your train to Como. This journey takes you along the spectacular route of the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Como. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

DAY 4 - COMO The lake itself offers numerous opportunities for watersports, boat trips and even a spot of bathing.

Perhaps take the funicular railway up to Brunate for panoramic views or why not just sit at a lakeside bar and take in the striking scenery?

DAY 5 - DEPART COMO After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Milan airport for your flight back to the UK.

Geneva

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Siena

8 DAYS FROM £1,009 per person

FLORENCE, SIENA AND LUCCA

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Siena ➡ Lucca ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

• 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Small Group tour of Florence including the Accademia gallery and Florence Duomo • Small group tour of the Uffizi gallery • Flight from Pisa to UK

Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

LONDON

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

English Channel

PARIS

FRANCE Bay of Biscay

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

SWITZ. 1

GENEVA MILAN LUCCA 2 PISA

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight to UK

Mediterranean Sea

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Siena - NH Siena Lucca - San Lucca Palace Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Spend 2 nights in Lucca before flying back to the UK from Pisa or travel by rail via Florence, Milan (overnight), Geneva and Paris

2 FLORENCE 2 SIENA

ITALY

Adriatic Sea Florence

DAY 1 - UK TO GENEVA Your adventure begins on Eurostar to Paris.

Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland in just over three hours. On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE After breakfast head to the station for your train through the Simplon Pass. This scenic journey runs along Lake Leman and passes scenic Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy with a change in Milan, before arriving in Florence. Once settled in to your hotel, why take a stroll along the Arno river, and discover the beautiful Ponte Veccio before dinner.

visit Florence’s beautiful Cathedral. Relax for lunch in one of the cities many fine restaurants, then in the afternoon make your way to the Uffizi gallery for an 1½ hour tour. Speak to any of our Travel Consultants if you might prefer a private tour perhaps.

DAY 4 - FLORENCE TO SIENA Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then make your way to the train station, before boarding a service to Siena. Surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti, Siena’s ancient Romanesque architecture and fine Italian roots make this town a stunning destination to visit.

DAY 5 - SIENA Spend your second day in Siena. Take a walk through the sea of vineyards and olive groves surrounding the city or travel the short distance to the Arbia valley and to the hill-top town of Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello wine.

DAY 6 - SIENA TO LUCCA After breakfast, travel to Lucca aboard a regional Tuscan train for your two-night stay. Protected by 16th century walls, Lucca is a medieval gem of Tuscany.

DAY 7 - LUCCA Explore the highlights of Lucca including the cathedral San Martino, the churches of San Michele and San Frediano, and the Guinigi Tower.

DAY 3 - FLORENCE

DAY 8 - LUCCA TO UK

A full day of sightseeing lies ahead today with a small group morning tour led by a local, a brilliant way to learn the vast history of this ancient city.

You will visit the Accademia Gallery, then on to

Ride the rails to Pisa for your flight back to the UK. If you prefer to take the train back to the UK with an additional night in Milan, one of our Rail Specialists will be happy to assist you with the details.

Lucca

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO VENICE WITH GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS Venice ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt

Your journey begins onboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress from London to Venice

LONDON

Travel from Paris to London direct on Eurostar

English Channel

9 DAYS FROM £5,529 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail Travel as per the itinerary • One night aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a private Twin Cabin • Seat reservations on the Glacier and Bernina Express trains • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Day trip on the Gornergrat cog railway • Engadin card in St Moritz (May-Oct only) • Small-group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica in Venice • Small-group walking tour in Venice

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel

PARIS Glacier Express from Chur to Zermat

FRANCE Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient -Express through stunning Alpine scenery from London to Venice via Paris

ZURICH Spend 2 nights in Zermatt before returning to Zurich for your flight to the UK

SWITZ.

KEY

2 ZERMATT

Nights stay Flight to UK

DAY 1 - VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS Make your way to London Victoria station for the journey of a lifetime aboard the historic carriages of the British Pullman. Enjoy a Champagne fuelled three-course lunch en-route to the coast, then once in Calais a brass band and red carpet welcome you onboard the Venice-Simplon-OrientExpress. After settling into your cabin head for dinner in one of the opulent dining cars, then perhaps celebrate the evening with a cocktail in the bar car.

DAY 2 - VENICE SIMPLON ORIENT EXPRESS Enjoy breakfast in your cabin as the train makes its way through the alps. Lunch is served as you cross into Italy and bid farewell to the historic train once you have arrived in Venice. A boat will transfer you down the Grand Canal to your hotel, where you will stay for the next three-nights.

MILAN Day trip to Gornergrat from Zermatt

AUSTRIA

CHUR

G0RNERGRAT 1

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

2 ST. MORITZ

TIRANO ITALY VENICE 3

Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

DAY 3 - VENICE

DAY 6 - ST MORITZ

Discover the rich history of Venice this morning with a skip the line tour of the Doges Palace and beautiful Golden Basilica. In the afternoon perhaps watch the world go by on St Mark’s Square or treat yourself to a drink in Harry’s Bar the home of the Bellini.

From May - October your included Engadin card can be used for the funicular and cable-car ride to the vantage point of Piz Nair and some spectacular views across the Engadin valley.

DAY 4 - VENICE

The Glacier Express takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. The views from the panoramic windows you pass mountain peaks, deep gorges and idyllic mountain villages is often breath-taking.

Spend a day at leisure in Venice today and explore at your own pace

DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS TO ST. MORITZ It’s an early start from Venice to Milan and Tirano today, but the onwards connection onboard the world-famous Bernina Express is worth it. The famous red train will snake its way from the palm tree lined valley of Tirano and Poschiavo up through snow covered mountain peaks and over spectacular bridges and viaducts to St Moritz

DAY 7 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS

DAY 8 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Travel on the historic Gornergrat cog railway over bridges and through a fragrant forest of fir tree. At the top, passengers are awarded with a spectacular view of the iconic Matterhorn mountain.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH Bid farewell to the mountains as you take the train to Zurich airport for a flight home.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

6 DAYS FROM £4,139

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO VENICE AND ROME

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

London ➡ Venice ➡ Rome ➡ UK

LONDON

• 5 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast • 1 night aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress from London to Venice in a private cabin • Rail Travel as per the itinerary • Walking Tour in Venice, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome

Your journey begins onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London to Venice

English Channel

PARIS

Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from London to Venice via Paris

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Rome - Hotel Atlantico

Adriatic Sea

AUSTRIA SWITZ.

FRANCE Mediterranean Sea

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

2 VENICE

ITALY Adriatic Sea

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight to UK

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS DEPARTS LONDON Board the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman train at London Victoria station. Your steward will show you to your cabin, surrounded by stunning décor and memories of journeys gone by. Sit back and enjoy brunch with a cocktail as you travel, crossing the channel to Calais before boarding the blue and gold carriages of the Continental Wagons-Lits. After relaxing in your private cabin, visit the famous bar car for an Agatha Christie Bellini before moving to one of the magnificent restaurant cars, for a delicious fourcourse dinner. Retire to your compartment for the night, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your steward. (Overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express)

DAY 2 - VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS THROUGH THE SWISS ALPS TO VENICE Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as a delicious continental breakfast is served in your compartment. Relax as the scenery rolls

ROME 2

Spend 2 nights in Rome before flying back to the UK

by or take a trip to the bar car for a coffee. At lunchtime, enjoy a leisurely three course meal served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites.

Later, your steward will bring a sumptuous afternoon tea. Prepare to disembark in the early evening as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and arrives at Santa Lucia station, where a shared taxi transfer service will take you to your hotel.

DAY 3 - VENICE After breakfast enjoy a short walking tour with a local guide for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos, then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal.

Swiss Alps

DAY 5 - ROME Avoid the crowds with a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and unforgettable Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure exploring the city or a stroll around the peaceful Borghese gardens perhaps.

DAY 6 - ROME TO LONDON Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the airport for your flight back to London. Prefer to travel home by train, perhaps stopping off in Turin for a night en route? Just let one of our Rail Experts know and they will make all the arrangements for you.

DAY 4 - VENICE TO ROME After breakfast, sit back and relax on your scenic journey to Rome. Pass quaint Italian villages and rolling fields before arriving at Rome Termini.

On arrival in Rome, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Marvel at the impressive Roman Forum and take in the pleasant views from the top of Palatine Hill.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

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Lake Garda

7 DAYS FROM £949 per person

VENICE, VERONA AND LAKE GARDA

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

UK ➡ Venice ➡ Verona ➡ Lake Garda ➡ UK

• Rail travel as per itinerary • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice • Small group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica in Venice • Walking tour in Venice • Walking tour in Verona with Skip-the-Line Arena ticket • Flight from UK to Venice; Verona to UK

Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Venice

DESENZANO 2

2

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Lake Garda - Hotel Nazionale

2 VENICE

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

VERONA

Spend 2 nights in Desenzano before travelling to Verona airport for your flight back to the UK

Adriatic Sea

ITALY Mediterranean Sea

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

Desenzano

DAY 1 - UK TO VENICE Catch your direct flight from the UK to Venice. As soon as you arrive, you’ll see why it’s a destination that’s off the beaten cobblestone. And it’s more than just the sprawling canals that make this city so charming. Visit vibrant St. Mark’s square and soak up the lively atmosphere. Later, take a gondola ride and pass the Bridge of Sighs before finding a popular waterfront restaurant for dinner.

DAY 2 - VENICE This morning embark on a day of serious sightseeing with a small group tour of the unmissable Doges Palace and ancient treasures of the Golden Basilica. Later head off the beaten track with a small group walking tour led by a true Venetian who can tell you the great stories and history of some of the city’s beautiful buildings.

DAY 3 - VENICE TO VERONA Catch a Trenitalia train directly from Venice to Verona. With numerous departures, you choose when to get onboard. There’s a reason why

travellers call Verona Italy’s most underrated gem.

Check out Casa di Giulietta at 23 Via Cappello, the supposed home of Shakespeare’s Juliet. Right around the corner, you’ll find Piazza delle Erbe, one of Italy’s most picturesque squares. The top of Torre dei Lamberti offers incredible views of the entire city and surrounding landscape.

DAY 4 - VERONA Enjoy a walking tour to learn the vast history of Verona, then pay a visit to the ancient Arena. Then time to enjoy the food and wine! Stroll through the city’s back streets to find a traditional osterie.

many local restaurants strewn throughout small piazzas. Then, explore the charming streets of the old town and the promenade before visiting the castle and Grotte di Catulo.

DAY 7 - VERONA TO UK Check out of your hotel and catch a Trenitalia train from Desenzano to Verona. Then, travel to the airport to board your direct flight back to the UK.

DAY 5 - VERONA TO DESENZANO Board a Trenitalia train to the picturesque town of Desenzano. This serene destination is located on Lake Garda’s southern shore and offers breathtaking views of the Alps.

DAY 6 - DESENZANO Why not spend the day taking a leisurely boat ride out on the lake to soak up the scenery along the shoreline? For lunch, dine at one of the

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Venice

Sorrento

7 DAYS FROM £1,479 per person

AMALFI COAST VIA THE ALPS

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip • Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour • Flight from Naples to the UK (return rail via Turin option available)

London ➡ Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Sorrento ➡ UK

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

PARIS

Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Sorrento - Hotel Antiche Mura

SWITZ.

FRANCE

1

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

GENEVA

MILAN Bay of Biscay

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

ITALY

FLORENCE 1

KEY

1

Nights stay

Mediterranean Sea

Flight to UK

Adriatic Sea

Tyrrhenian Sea

Spend 4 nights in Sorrento before flying back to the UK from Naples

NAPLES SORRENTO 4

DAY 1 - LONDON TO GENEVA

DAY 5 - SORRENTO

Travel via Paris to Geneva, on arrival, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

This morning, you will depart for Pompeii. With a guide, visit the ruins of Pompeii, the city buried from the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius in 79AD. It remains practically intact. After lunch, leave your tour for the archaeological ruins of Herculaneum, this city was also covered by the lava of Vesuvius, and for this reason, is preserved in time.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then make your way to the train station for your train to Florence. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Geneva

Amalfi Coast

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO SORRENTO Travel through the Italian countryside from Florence to Naples weaving through the Tuscan countryside period. Make your way to your hotel for a four-night stay.

DAY 4 - SORRENTO Enjoy your adventures around the Amalfi Coast!

The attractions here are all accessible on foot via winding narrow roads and stairs.

DAY 6 - SORRENTO After a leisurely breakfast, set sail for the idyllic Italian island of Capri on this full-day tour, including round-trip jetfoil transfers from Sorrento.

DAY 7 - DEPART SORRENTO After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to Naples airport for your flight back to the UK.

Naples

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Sorrento

6 DAYS FROM £699 per person

ROME AND SORRENTO

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Rome and Naples to UK (rail option available) • Onward rail travel • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Imperial Rome tour - Roman Forum and Colosseum • Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip

UK ➡ Rome ➡ Sorrento ➡ UK

ITALY

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Rome

2

Adriatic Sea

ROME

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

NAPLES Mediterranean Sea KEY

1

Tyrrhenian Sea

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Rome - Hotel Atlantico Sorrento - Hotel Antiche Mura

3 SORRENTO

Spend 3 nights in Sorrento before flying back to the UK from Naples

Nights stay Return flights

Trevi Fountain, Rome

DAY 1 - UK TO ROME Fly to Rome. Explore Europe’s largest open air museum. Shrouded in legend, Rome is home to hundreds of ancient artefacts, architecture, beautiful churches and Basilicas such as St. Peter’s and St. Martin’s. Take a tour of the Vatican to discover the fascinating stories behind the smallest country in the world. Stop for a delicious Italian ice-cream in one of the pretty cafés by the Trevi fountain and then walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum.

DAY 2 - ROME After breakfast, visit the Spanish Steps or stroll through the vast spaces of the Villa Borghese.

Spend your evenings sampling the delicious Italian cuisine of Rome.

DAY 3 - ROME TO SORRENTO Spanish Steps, Rome

After breakfast, make your way to the station and travel from Rome to Naples. From Naples, there is a private railway line down to Sorrento. The

train passes towns and villages with beautifully poetic names such as Piano, Ponte Persica and Leopardi.

DAYS 4 & 5 - SORRENTO Sorrento, the city of orange and lemon groves, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe.

Many invaders have passed through the city over the generations - the Etruscans, the Greeks, the Romans and later the Normans. The peninsula has also been home to some of the great English poets such as Byron and Keats. Explore Via San Nicola and the numerous other pretty streets, lined with shops selling leather, handmade gifts, spices and traditional chinaware.

DAY 6 - DEPART SORRENTO After breakfast, take the local Circumvesuviana train or boat from Sorrento to Naples (payable locally). Make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Sicily

9 DAYS FROM £1,399 per person

SICILY BY TRAIN

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

London ➡ Milan ➡ Taormina ➡ Catania ➡ Palermo ➡ UK

• Rail Travel as per the itinerary • Double cabin the overnight train from Milan to Taormina • 7 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Half day tour to Mount Etna • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing pass in Palermo • Palermo to UK flight

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

Travel between London and Paris direct on Eurostar

English Channel

PARIS

Bay of Biscay

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Milan - Starhotels Anderson Taormina - NH Taormina Catania - NH Catania Palermo - NH Palermo

FRANCE

1 MILAN

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

ITALY Overnight sleeper train from Milan to Taormina

Mediterranean Sea KEY

1

Nights stay Flight to UK

Spend 2 nights in Palermo before flying back to the UK or returning by rail via Naples, Milan (overnight) and Paris

Optional overnight sleeper train from Palermo to Naples

NAPLES Tyrrhenian Sea

Ferry

PALERMO

2

2 TAORMINA 2 CATANIA

DAY 1 -MILAN

DAY 4 - TAORMINA

Take the Eurostar from London to Paris, then perhaps enjoy lunch before the direct train to Milan. On arrival head to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Spend a relaxing day enjoying the sights today.

Explore the ancient Teatro Antico di Taormina or head down to the beach perhaps. Take a stroll over to the picturesque Isola Bella for a dip or take a boat ride over to the beautiful Grotta Azzurra.

DAY 2 -MILAN/OVERNIGHT TRAIN Enjoy the day sightseeing in Milan with your hopon hop-off pass. Be sure to take provisions with you as you board the sleeper train south.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT TRAIN/TAORMINA After a good night’s sleep in your private cabin, wake up to a beautiful view of the Italian coastline as the train line often runs just feet from the water. The train comes to the end of the Italian mainline where it is then ferried across the Straits of Messina on a ferry. Onboard you can disembark the train to stretch your legs before arriving in Messina itself and continuing the rest of the journey to Taormina by rail.

DAY 5 -CATANIA Following breakfast at your hotel take the regional train south to Catania. Visit the city’s large Piazza del Duomo and perhaps head over to La Pescheria - a weekday fish market, surrounded by some fantastic seafood restaurants.

DAY 6 - MOUNT ETNA

Taormina

and make your way your hotel for a 2-night stay.

A city of over 2700yrs Palermo has some of the best-preserved beautiful examples of byzantine architecture in world.

DAY 8 - PALERMO Explore the whole city today, thanks to your hopon hop-off sightseeing pass included. The Royal Palace, Palatine Chapel and ‘La Zisa’ are just 3 of the ancient buildings which are a must for any visitor.

DAY 9 - DEPART PALERMO Have breakfast at your hotel before making your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Experience the journey of a lifetime on a half day 4x4 jeep tour of Mount Etna. Head to the peak of Europe’s largest active volcano, stopping to take in the views along the way. Return to the city and perhaps spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.

DAY 7 -CATANIA TO PALERMO Take the regional train through the gorgeous Sicilian countryside to the islands capital Palermo

Milan

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St. Moritz

9 DAYS FROM £1,849 per person

SCENIC SWITZERLAND

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day Standard class Swiss Pass • Standard class seat reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and GoldenPass trains • Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway from Zermatt • Day trip to the top of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne • Return Flights from the UK to Zurich

UK ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Montreux ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK

Your journey begins and ends with flights between the UK and Zurich Day trip to Mount Pilatus

3

MOUNT PILATUS Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne

MONTREUX 1

2

ZERMATT

CHUR

JUNGFRAUJOCH ST. MORITZ 2 BRIG

GORNERGRAT

Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt

Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Montreux - Villa Toscane Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

TIRANO

Day trip to Gornergrat

KEY

1

LUCERNE SWITZERLAND

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

VISP

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

ZURICH

Nights stay

ITALY

Return flights

Lucerne

DAY 1 - UK TO ST. MORITZ Fly into Zurich and make use of your 8-Day Swiss Pass for the scenic rail journey to St. Moritz.

DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines south into Italy today on the Bernina Express.

DAY 3 - THE GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT

DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO LUCERNE

Today, enjoy the splendour of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, The Glacier Express.

Cruise over the Landwasser Viaduct and wind through numerous high passes and past many lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.

Board the GoldenPass train for the incredibly scenic journey to Lucerne.

DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway and from the top, take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland with the iconic outline of the Matterhorn in the background.

DAY 5 - MONTREUX

Mount Pilatus

Make the most of your Swiss Pass by travelling to Montreux via a quick change of trains in Visp at a time of your choosing, then check in at your hotel and head out the city. Perhaps a stroll along the lake to the picturesque Chillon Castle, or try your hand in the historic casino. In the evening enjoy a drink in the historic Jazz Café.

DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Enjoy a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. At the top, experience the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and restaurant.

DAY 8 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Take the short hop to Interlaken today where you will board the Jungfrau Railway to Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch.

DAY 9 - DEPART LUCERNE After breakfast this morning, take the short rail trip to Zurich for your flight back to the UK.

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Glacier Express

5 DAYS FROM £1,449

CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS London ➡ Interlaken ➡ Chur ➡ London

LONDON

Your journey begins in London

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return Eurostar to Paris and onward rail travel • 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Three-day Swiss Pass in Standard class • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express between Brig and Chur • Return seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

PARIS

FRANCE

BASEL SWITZ. INTERLAKEN 2 BRIG

Bay of Biscay

2 CHUR

Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

KEY

1

Spend 2 nights in Chur before returning to London via Basel and Paris

Nights stay

ITALY

TIRANO Bernina Express excursion from Chur to Tirano and return

DAY 1 - LONDON TO INTERLAKEN

DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS

Take the Eurostar to Paris before speeding through the picturesque French Countryside to Switzerland. Change in Basel for Interlaken.

One of the world’s most scenic journeys, soak up views of towering viaducts, rocky mountain gorges, icy glaciers and Alpine streams from the train’s panoramic windows. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. The line finishes in the Italian border town of Tirano and, after time for a bite to eat, you board the train back to Chur.

DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN Travel through tunnels made of solid Alpine rock before arriving at the Jungfraujoch. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views as far as the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black Forest in Germany.

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

Jungfraujoch

Chur

Make your way to the train station for the journey to Brig. The train rides the rails over the spectacular Lötschberg Mountain via Kandersteg.

On arrival, board the Glacier Express and take a panoramic tour of the Swiss Alps from Brig through to Chur. Travel in comfort aboard what is probably the world’s slowest express train, through the unspoilt beauty of mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows and lush valleys.

DAY 5 - CHUR TO LONDON After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel by train to Paris via Basel, before transferring onto the Eurostar back to London.

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Excellence Class, Glacier Express

6 DAYS FROM £1,849

GRAND GLACIER EXPRESS- EXCELLENCE CLASS UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Zermatt ➡ St Moritz ➡ UK

1 ZURICH

SWITZERLAND

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St. Moritz - Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains

CHUR

ST. MORITZ 2 VISP

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail travel as per itinerary in First class • 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 4-day Swiss Flexi Pass in First class • Day trip to Gornergrat • Engadin Card in St Moritz (May - Oct Only) • Seat reservations in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz

Your journey begins with your flight between the UK and Zurich

BERN

per person

Spend 2 nights in St. Moritz before returning to Zurich via Chur for your flight to the UK

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Chur

ZERMATT 2 GORNERGRAT

Day trip to Gornergrat KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

Gornergrat

DAY 1 - UK TO ZURICH

DAY 3 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP

Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and boutique shops.

Take the Gornergrat Cog Railway, which climbs more than 10,000 feet in just 33 minutes! From the top, enjoy expansive panoramic views of the landscapes below, including Matterhorn and glaciers. Back in town, explore on your own.

DAY 2 - ZURICH TO ZERMATT Catch a train from Zurich to Visp then change onto the mountain train in Visp direct to Zermatt.

The entire trip to Zermatt is very scenic, passing by vineyards, lakes and mountains.

Zurich

DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS: EXCELLENCE CLASS Prepare for one of the most luxurious train journeys in Switzerland, if not the world. Being a passenger onboard the Glacier Express has always been a very special experience but traveling in Excellence Class is something a little more extraordinary. In addition to being absolutely pampered throughout the full length of the Glacier Express Line with breath-taking, panoramic views from your guaranteed window seat, in Excellence Class you’ll also enjoy a personal concierge, luggage service, comfortable seating, in-depth knowledge of the route, a fivecourse menu including accompanying wines, and the Glacier Bar for an aperitif.

A train journey through the Swiss Alps has truly never been more luxurious. Now you can sit back and delight in traveling across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels en route to St Mortiz.

DAY 5 - ST. MORITZ Make use of your Engadin card today with a ride on the local funicular and cable-car to Piz Nair (May-Oct only). This mountain peak rewards all visitors with some spectacular views of Graubünden and beyond. If you’d rather simply relax and enjoy the town, spend some time strolling around the gorgeous lake or dining in one of the many restaurants or grabbing high tea in the lobby at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, visit the Kulm Country Club and Segantini Museum, shop along Via Serlas, or try your luck at the St Mortiz Casino.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ST. MORITZ Check out of your hotel and travel from St. Moritz to Chur, then Chur to Zurich airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Golden Pass

6 DAYS FROM £1,329 per person

SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS UK ➡ Montreux ➡ Interlaken ➡ Chur ➡ UK

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

ZURICH Excursion to Jungfraujoch

INTERLAKEN 2 LAUSANNE 1

MONTREUX

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Geneva or Eurostar from London to Paris and onwards to Montreux via Geneva

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Montreux - Villa Toscane Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Chur - ABC Swiss Quality Hotel

SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

GENEVA

Spend 2 nights in Chur before flying back to the UK from Zurich or returning to London by rail via Zurich and Paris

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Geneva and Zurich to UK (rail option available) • Onward rail travel • 5 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 4-Day Swiss Pass Standard Class • Seat Reservations on the GoldenPass, Glacier Express and Bernina Express • Daytrip to Jungfraujoch

CHUR 2

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

JUNGFRAUJOCH ST. MORITZ

BRIG Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken

TIRANO Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

ITALY Thun Lake

DAY 1 - UK TO MONTREUX

DAY 4 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

Fly to Geneva and then transfer by train to Montreux.

Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you will meet the Glacier Express. Once on board the train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey from Brig to Chur.

DAY 2 - THE GOLDENPASS LINE: MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN

Chateau de Chillon

Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the railway station and joining the GoldenPass train.

As the journey begins, the route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Rivera. The highest point of the journey is at 1,274 metres, before arriving in Zweisimmen, from here the train snakes its way through the Simme Valley and then continues on to Interlaken.

DAY 3 - JUNGFRAU EXCURSION

Bernina Express

Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 3,454 metres high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher, which is well known for its mountain restaurant and Huskies. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France.

DAY 5 - BERNINA EXPRESS After breakfast take the Bernina Express to Tirano. Be dazzled at the incredible views of imposing glaciers, sheer rock gorges and far-reaching viaducts through the panoramic carriages of the train. A stop will be made in Tirano or Poschiavo for lunch before returning to Chur.

DAY 6 - DEPART CHUR After breakfast take the train to Zurich for your flight back to the UK.

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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND London ➡ Zurich ➡ Interlaken ➡ Lausanne ➡ Zermatt ➡ St Moritz ➡ Lugano ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK

Your journey begins with your rail travel from London to Zurich via Paris and ends in with your flight back to the UK

FRANCE

Golden Pass Line to Montreux

LAUSANNE 2 MONTREUX

Day trip to Mount Pilatus

MOUNT PILATUS INTERLAKEN

3

1 ZURICH

SWITZERLAND 2 LUCERNE

Express boat trip

Day trip to Gornergrat KEY Nights stay Flight to UK

ST. MORITZ 2

Bernina Express to Tirano

Zurich

VISP ZERMATT 2 GORNERGRAT

1

CHUR

FLUELEN

Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Chur

TIRANO

2

LUGANO

Gotthard Express to Fluelen

Bernina bus from Tirano to Lugano

ITALY Zermatt

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Jungfrau

15 DAYS FROM £4,329 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 14 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • 15 day First class Swiss Pass • Standard class travel from London to Zurich • Reservations on the GoldenPass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express • Day trips on the Jungfrau mountain railway, Mount Pilatus railway and Gornergrat cog wheel railway

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Interlaken - Hotel Krebs Lausanne - Beau Rivage Palace Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Lugano - LUGANODANTE Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne - Hotel Schweizerhof Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Golden Pass

breath-taking valleys, dense forests, and mountain streams make for not only treasured memories but a luxurious experience.

DAY 10 - ST. MORITZ With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, St. Moritz is a fabulous destination regardless of the season. Why not take a scenic day trip in the Graubünden region using your Swiss Pass to explore?

DAY 11 - BERNINA EXPRESS/LUGANO DAY 1 - ZURICH Take the Eurostar to Paris and transfer onto a TGV from Paris to Zurich before checking in at your hotel.

DAY 2 - ZURICH TO INTERLAKEN The day is free to enjoy at your leisure. With regular departures, travel to Interlaken via Bern when you please. Situated between two lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken is a charming village in the Alps.

DAY 3 - INTERLAKEN Take advantage of all the gorgeous sights and experiences surrounding Interlaken using your Swiss pass. Go for a cruise on the surrounding lakes, or perhaps a day trip to Meringen

DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU/INTERLAKEN After breakfast climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breath-taking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France.

DAY 5 - GOLDENPASS/LAUSANNE Take the iconic Golden Pass Line from Interlaken to lakeside Lausanne with the picturesque views of the Alps and the Romandie region. When you arrive in Lausanne, check into your hotel. Visit

Riponne place, Palais de Rumine, Gothic Old Town, and the streets of la Cité.

DAY 6 - LAUSANNE Enjoy a cruise over Lake Geneva to Evian, famous for its healing waters and spa resorts. And what would a visit to Lausanne be without enjoying Swiss flavours like a local? Cheese fondue, Cordon Bleu, smoked féra (fish caught in Lake Geneva), or dried meats and gherkins.

DAY 7 - ZERMATT Take a scenic train ride to Zermatt today via Visp and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for being nestled in a deep valley shadowed by the Matterhorn.

DAY 8 - ZERMATT/GORNERGRAT Today, use your Swiss Pass to take a ride on a marvel of 19th century engineering - the Gornergrat Cog Railway - which climbs from 5,262 feet above sea level. From the top, you get to take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland, encompassing the iconic outline of The Matterhorn.

DAY 9 - GLACIER EXPRESS/ST MORITZ Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz, located on the southern side of the Alps.

Along the way, enjoy the full-length of this famed rail journey. Spectacular views of the alps,

Board the Bernina Express passing glaciers up to the Bernina Pass, and travelling along Lago Bianco down toward Poschiavo. In Tirano, Italy, board the Bernina Express Bus to travel to Lugano.

DAY 12 - LUGANO Take advantage of your Swiss Pass and enjoy a cruise on gorgeous Lake Lugano (also called Lake Ceresio) in the afternoon sunshine. During the cruise, you’ll get to see quaint towns that sit along the bank and take in the serene views.

DAY 13 - GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS/LUCERNE Experience a wonderful, scenic train ride on the historic Gotthard Panorama Express to Fluelen and then a historic paddle steamer cruise to Lucerne all in First class. In Lucerne, spend time experiencing all of Lucerne’s best attractions. Art lovers should stop by the Rosengart Collection, home to many works by Picasso.

DAY 14 - MOUNT PILATUS/LUCERNE Visit one of the most breath-taking places in central Switzerland: Mount Pilatus. Ascend the mountain by cog railway to take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. On a clear day, you can see 73 alpine peaks and stunning blue lakes!

DAY 15 - DEPART ZURICH Take a direct train to Zurich airport for your flight back.

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Schilthorn

8 DAYS FROM £1,549

PEAKS OF SWITZERLAND FROM WENGEN London ➡ Basel ➡ Wengen ➡ Paris ➡ London

LONDON

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 4-day Swiss Flexi-Pass • Schilthorn Mountain Day Trip • Jungfrau Mountain Day Trip • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast *NOTE: The Schilthorn Cableway will be closed for maintenance 23 April - 26 April, 2019, and 11 November 6 December, 2019.

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Basel - Gaia Hotel Wengen - Hotel Belvedere Paris - Le Marceau Bastille

Your journey ends with 1 night in Paris

PARIS 1

FRANCE

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

BASEL 1 SWITZ. WENGEN 5 JUNGFRAUJOCH SCHILTHORN Day trip to Schilthorn

KEY

1

Nights stay

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

Paris

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BASEL Begin your journey on the Eurostar to Paris, then on to Basel via high-speed train. On arrival in Basel, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Perhaps walk around Basel’s Old Town and enjoy a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants or cafes.

DAY 2 - BASEL TO WENGEN Journey south on the train from Basel to Wengen using your Swiss Flexi-Pass. Enjoy gorgeous

alpine views the entire way - from Basel to Interlaken, and then on through Lauterbrunnen to Wengen.

DAY 3 - WENGEN Enjoy Wengen at your leisure today, after breakfast at your hotel. Use your Swiss Flexi-Pass to discover the many attractions of the alpine village. Also enjoy shopping and a range of dining options in the sunny town.

DAY 4 - WENGEN TO SCHILTHORN DAY TRIP After breakfast this morning, use your Swiss Flexi-Pass to travel by train and by cable car for the breathtaking journey to the summit of the Schilthorn, with impressive mountain and valley views the entire way up.

DAY 5 - WENGEN

Wengen

Take the day today to discover more of Wengen and the surrounding area at your leisure. The family-friendly mountain village is refreshingly car-free, and because of its widely open terraced

layout, you’re guaranteed hours of sunshine perfect for long walks and hiking.

DAY 6 - WENGEN TO JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP A highlight of any trip to Switzerland is a visit to world-famous Jungfrau Mountain, appropriately named the ‘Top of Europe’. Witness glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife on the route, which traverses the Eiger and Mönch mountains.

DAY 7 - WENGEN TO PARIS Take the train journey to Paris via Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken and Basel today. Relax and enjoy breathtaking scenes out your window around every corner. On arrival in Paris, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy the sights of the world-famous city at your leisure.

DAY 8 - PARIS TO LONDON After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and return to the Eurostar station for your journey back to the UK.

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Lucerne

7 DAYS FROM £1,499

THE MOUNTAIN PEAKS OF LUCERNE FROM BASEL London ➡ Basel ➡ Lucerne ➡ UK

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail Travel throughout as per the itinerary • 4-day Swiss Travel Pass • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Basel and Lucerne • Day trip to Mount Pilatus • Day trip to Mount Rigi • Day trip to Mount Titlis • Flight from Zurich to the UK

Your journey begins with direct Eurostar from London to Paris and onwards to Basel

FRANCE

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

BASEL 1 ZURICH

Spend 5 nights in Lucerne before travelling to Zurich for your flight back to the UK

MOUNT PILATUS Day trip to Mount Pilatus from Lucerne

5

Basel - Gaia Hotel Lucerne - Romantik Wilden Mann

Day trip to Mount Rigi from Lucerne

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

MOUNT RIGI LUCERNE MOUNT TITLIS SWITZERLAND Day trip to Mount Titlis from Lucerne

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight to UK

Mount Pilatus

DAY 1 - BASEL Take the Eurostar to Paris then change onto a TGV direct to Basel. On arrival check into your hotel, and head out in the evening to explore the beautiful Old Town.

DAY 2 - BASEL TO LUCERNE After breakfast enjoy some more time in Basel, or head to the station at a time of your choosing to take the train to Lucerne. There is a direct service every 50mins and your Swiss Pass gives you the freedom to take any train. One suggestion is to take a train to Bern perhaps, and spend an hour or two enjoying this gorgeous city which the Swiss like to keep a secret. Once you arrive into Lucerne make your way to your hotel and check in for a five-night stay.

an average gradient of 35%. After soaking up the wonderful views, make your way back down the mountain via the jaw dropping gondola and cable car to Kriens and a short bus ride to Lucerne.

DAY 4 - MOUNT RIGI DAY TRIP Back on the lake again today, with a 1hr scenic cruise on to Vitznau, then the oldest mountain cog railway in Europe 1800m up to Rigi Kulm.

The railway carriages haven’t changed much in 100yrs, and once at the top you get to enjoy some spectacular 360-degree views of as far afield as France and Germany on a clear day.

DAY 5 - MOUNT TITLIS DAY TRIP After breakfast take a 45-minute train ride to Engelberg and then climb aboard an eight-person gondola up to Stand. Once you reach Stand, you’ll board the Rotair (the world’s first revolving 360-degree cable car) for the journey over the dazzling Titlis Glacier up to Mount Titlis. Following your day adventure head back to Lucerne and perhaps enjoy some fondue in the old town.

DAY 6 - LUCERNE Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Lucerne today. This compact city has so much to offer as well as its picturesque Chapel Bridge with its original 17th century paintings. A final dinner in the historic Wilden Mann restaurant this evening is a lovely way to celebrate a stay in this charming city.

DAY 3 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP

DAY 7 - DEPART ZURICH

Enjoy a trip to the top of the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. First enjoy a scenic hours’ steam cruise on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad where you then take the 30-minute ride which has

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take a convenient direct train to Zurich airport for your flight home. Speak to one of our Rail Experts If you’d like to extend your holiday, perhaps riding the rails to another destination.

Basel

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Arlberg Pass

5 DAYS FROM £1,059

ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, INNSBRUCK AND VIENNA UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Innsbruck ➡ Vienna ➡ UK

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from the UK to Zurich and Vienna to the UK (rail option available) • Onward rail travel • 4 nights hotels stay with breakfast • Vienna City Card

LONDON Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Zurich

Spend 2 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

GERMANY 2 VIENNA

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Innsbruck - AC Hotel Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

AUSTRIA 1

ZURICH SWITZERLAND

Bay of Biscay

Take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the spectacular Arlberg Pass

KEY

1

1 INNSBRUCK

Nights stay Return flights

Vienna

DAY 1 - UK TO ZURICH

DAY 3 - INNSBRUCK TO VIENNA

Fly to Zurich; Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat.

Travel by train to Vienna. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the sights. Stretch your legs with a wander around some of the city’s highlights such as the Anchor Clock, the prestigious Opera House and the Hofburg, Vienna’s Imperial Palace. Spend the evening sampling some Austrian cuisine, such as the Wiener Schnitzel.

DAY 2 - ARLBERG PASS TO INNSBRUCK

Zurich

Take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the Arlberg Pass. This spectacular journey leaves Zurich, travelling along the banks of Lake Zurich before you are greeted with spectacular Alpine scenery. You briefly pass through Liechtenstein before entering Austria.

Travel along the Arlberg Pass and be delighted at every turn by the wonderful vistas of mountains and meadows. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Innsbruck has gained a reputation as an impressive Austrian holiday destination due to its fantastic winter sporting events and famous historical monuments.

DAY 4 - VIENNA Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and begin another day of exploration. Why not indulge with a visit to the opera at Vienna’s celebrated buildings dedicated to the world of music? With over 500 concerts a year at Musikverein (Vienna’s concert hall) there will surely be something for every taste!

DAY 5 - DEPART VIENNA After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Innsbruck

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Vienna

7 DAYS FROM £1,209

ARLBERG PASS: ZURICH, SALZBURG AND VIENNA UK ➡ Zurich ➡ Salzburg ➡ Vienna ➡ UK

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from London to Zurich and Vienna to London (rail option available) • Onward rail travel • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Vienna City Card

LONDON English Channel

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Zurich

Spend 3 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

GERMANY 3 VIENNA

1

ZURICH SWITZERLAND

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

2 SALZBURG AUSTRIA

Take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the spectacular Arlberg Pass

KEY

1

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Salzburg - NH Salzburg Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof

Nights stay Return flights

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - UK TO ZURICH Fly to Zurich this morning, and check in for an overnight stay at your hotel.

DAY 2 - ZURICH TO SALZBURG After breakfast this morning, take the train through the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the

Salzburg

Arlberg Pass. This spectacular journey leaves Zurich, travelling along the bank of Lake Zurich before you are greeted with spectacular Alpine scenery. You briefly pass through Liechtenstein before entering Austria. Travel along the Arlberg Pass, through mountain meadows and be delighted at every turn by the wonderful vistas. On arrival in Salzburg, check in for a two-night stay at your hotel.

for the magnificent fortress at Werfen, perched on a hilltop on the right-hand side, en route to Villach along the Salzachtal valley. As you emerge from the Semmering Tunnel, you will get a close view of mountain peaks with the valley floor thousands of feet below. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 3 - SALZBURG

Spend two full days in Austria’s imperial capital city. Visit iconic attractions such as the Ringstrasse, the Sacher Café, the Spanish Riding School, the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephan’s Cathedral.

After breakfast enjoy exploring Salzburg. This fairy tale city, embracing the banks of the fast-flowing Salzach River and overlooked by the striking Austrian Alps, is perhaps most famous for being featured in the movie The Sound of Music. Fans of the film can enjoy a full tour of the picturesque locations featured in the film.

DAYS 5 & 6 - VIENNA

DAY 7 - DEPART VIENNA After breakfast at the hotel make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

DAY 4 - SALZBURG TO VIENNA

Zurich

This morning, catch a train from Salzburg via Villach and the Semmering Pass to Vienna. Soon after Salzburg, the train enters the Austrian Alps, climbing through epic mountain scenery. Look out

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Vienna

4 DAYS FROM £549 per person

VIENNA CITY BREAK

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

London ➡ Vienna ➡ London

• Eurostar to Amsterdam in standard class • Overnight sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna in an Economy Double Cabin • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Vienna • Go Vienna Explorer Pass • Flight from Vienna to London

North Sea Your journey begins in London

AMSTERDAM NETH.

LONDON English Channel

Overnight sleeper train from Amsterdam to Vienna

Spend 3 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

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Travel from London to Amsterdam direct on Eurostar

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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Vienna

DAY 1 - LONDON TO AMSTERDAM

DAY 3 - VIENNA

Take the Eurostar from London to Amsterdam this morning and spend an afternoon exploring this cultural capital city before heading back to the station for your sleeper train to Vienna. Settle into your private compartment for the night.

Snacks and drinks are available from the car attendant during your journey, or you can stock up on sustenance whilst in Amsterdam and have a sleeper train picnic on board! (Overnight on the sleeper train)

Why not see a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses?

Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! If you are interested in history, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the baroque Belvedere and Schönbrunn Palaces.

DAY 2 - VIENNA

After breakfast and check out of your hotel, make your way to the airport for your flight back to London.

Arrive into Vienna first thing in the morning after a good night’s rest. Disembark the train and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day strolling around Vienna using your included Explorer pass, perhaps taking a horse and cart ride around the inner ring and becoming acquainted with this architecturally inspiring city.

DAY 4 – VIENNA TO LONDON

Vienna

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Budapest

6 DAYS FROM £1,009 per person

VIENNA AND BUDAPEST

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

London ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest ➡ UK

North Sea

Baltic Sea

Travel between London and Brussels direct on Eurostar

Your journey begins in London

LONDON BRUSSELS

English Channel

• Eurostar and onward rail travel in Standard class • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Vienna • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Budapest • 2 Day sightseeing Pass in Vienna • 2 Day sightseeing Pass in Budapest • Flight from Budapest to London (return rail option with overnight in Cologne available)

BELG.

FRANCE

GERMANY

COLOGNE

Overnight sleeper train from Cologne to Vienna

Optional overnight sleeper train from Vienna to Cologne

Spend 2 nights in Budapest before flying back to the UK or returning by rail via Vienna, Cologne and Brussels

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hbf Budapest - Continental Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

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2 BUDAPEST

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Vienna

DAY 1 - LONDON TO VIENNA Take the Eurostar from London to Brussels and connect on to a high-speed service to Cologne.

Spend an afternoon exploring the historic city before heading back to the station for your sleeper train to Vienna. Settle into your private compartment for the night. Snacks and drinks are available from the car attendant during your journey, or you can stock up on sustenance whilst in Cologne and have a sleeper train picnic on board!

DAY 2 - VIENNA On arrival in Vienna the following day, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay then begin to enjoy the city with your included sightseeing pass. Perhaps spend the afternoon indulging in some delicious Sachertorte or head to the Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

DAY 3 - VIENNA Spend the day exploring beautiful Vienna. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in the

Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes and restaurants within a former imperial stable building. Take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses. Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise!

the House of Terror, now a museum. Why not explore Budapest’s fascinating underground caves or perhaps take the Funicular up to the top of Castle Hill for fantastic views of the River Danube and the city.

DAY 4 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST

Check out of your hotel after breakfast today and make your way to the airport in Budapest for your flight back to the UK. Prefer to travel home by train? Ask one of our Rail Specialists about taking the sleeper train overnight to Cologne and then back to London

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey south east on the highspeed “Railjet” route, crossing the border into Hungary and finally arriving in Budapest. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay then begin exploring this great city with your included sightseeing pass.

DAY 6 - DEPART BUDAPEST

DAY 5 - BUDAPEST Explore the “City of Spas” at your leisure. Why not spend a relaxing day at the Szechenyi Baths, 15 indoor and three outdoor pools are kept at a constant warm temperature to enjoy year-round.

Take in the views from the Szechenyi Chain Bridge or perhaps learn about the harrowing history of

Cologne

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GRAND BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST London ➡ Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest ➡ UK

Baltic Sea

North Sea

Travel from London to Brussels direct on Eurostar

Your journey begins in London

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BELGIUM BRUSSELS

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GERMANY COLOGNE

Overnight sleeper train from Vienna to Brussels

PRAGUE 2 CZECH REP.

Spend 2 nights in Budapest before flying back to the UK or returning by rail via Vienna, Cologne and Brussels

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2

VIENNA AUSTRIA

2

BUDAPEST HUNGARY

Flight to UK

Berlin

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Budapest

9 DAYS FROM £2,399 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels in Standard Premier Class • All other rail travel as specified in the itinerary in First class • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Discover Berlin walking tour • Hop-on, hop-off Tour in Prague • Vienna Pass, including hop-on, hop-off tour • Danube river cruise with drinks • Flight from Budapest to UK (rail option available)

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Berlin - Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz Prague - NH Prague City Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Budapest - Continental Hotel Budapest Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Budapest

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN

DAY 6 - VIENNA

DAY 8 - BUDAPEST

Ride the rails to Berlin via Brussels and Cologne.

On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Spend a full day at leisure in Vienna! Your hop-on, hop-off bus tour tickets will help you put together a wonderful itinerary, completely tailored to you, and your Vienna Pass will give you access to over 60 attractions across the city - together they’re the perfect combination.

Budapest enjoys a unique geography atop thermal hot springs, which has resulted in a rich selection of baths across the city. The largest, and perhaps grandest, of these are the sunny yellow Széchenyi Medicinal Baths, complete with both indoor and outdoor pools or tranquil water to relax in.

DAY 2 - BERLIN Explore Berlin, your included walking tour will prove to be the perfect introduction to the city as you discover landmarks and monuments with the commentary of an experienced guide.

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE Check out of the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Berlin’s magnificent Hauptbahnhof station. Catch the train directly to Prague, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST

DAY 9 - DEPART BUDAPEST

Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, high-speed train through to Budapest. On arrival in the Hungarian capital, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and making your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

DAY 4 - PRAGUE Explore Prague using your hop-on, hop-off pass.

Marvel at the baroque St Nicholas Church, with its pure white frontage and stunning frescoes lining its interior, explore the quaint medieval lanes of the Castle Complex, and stroll by the meandering Vltava River.

DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Prague this morning before checking out and catching the train directly to Vienna. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

Prague

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Berlin

8 DAYS FROM £899 per person

BERLIN, DRESDEN AND PRAGUE

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Flight from Prague to UK

London ➡ Berlin ➡ Dresden ➡ Prague ➡ UK

Your journey begins in London

North Sea

BERLIN 3 GERMANY

LONDON English Channel

BELG.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

DRESDEN 1

BRUSSELS COLOGNE

3 PRAGUE

CZECH REP.

Berlin - IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof Dresden - NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt Prague - NH Prague City Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Spend 3 nights in Prague before flying back to the UK

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Prague

DAY 1 - LONDON TO BERLIN

DAY 5 - DRESDEN TO PRAGUE

Take the train from London to Berlin via Brussels and Cologne, and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

After spending a morning of leisure in Dresden, take the train to Prague. Steeped in history and with a wide variety of attractions, this not-sohidden gem continues to delight visitors from all over the world.

DAYS 2 & 3 - BERLIN Explore Berlin! There is no better place to start than the Berlin Wall. Symbolising the division between the capitalist West and communist East, sections of the wall can be visited at several locations, most notably at the East Side Gallery.

Checkpoint Charlie also provides an emotional view of the wall’s history.

DAY 4 - BERLIN TO DRESDEN After breakfast, depart Berlin and journey to Dresden. Known as the Florence of the North, Dresden is arguably Germany’s most attractive city with an abundance of Baroque architecture.

DAYS 6 & 7 - PRAGUE Prague city centre is divided into four districts: The New Town which encompasses Wenceslas Square, the neighbouring Old Town Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Lesser Quarter, home of Prague Castle, one of the city’s most popular attractions.

DAY 8 - DEPART PRAGUE After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Dresden

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Prague

7 DAYS FROM £1,049 per person

MUNICH, PRAGUE AND VIENNA

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

UK ➡ Munich ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ UK

• Rail Travel as per itinerary • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Small Group Munich city and English Garden Walking Tour • Hop-on Hop-off pass for Prague • Sightseeing cruise of Prague • 1-Day Vienna Pass • UK to Munich and Vienna to UK flights

North Sea KEY

GERMANY

1

Nights stay

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Return flights

Munich - IntercityHotel Munich Prague - NH Prague City Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hbf

PRAGUE 2

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

CZECH REP. Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Munich

2

2

MUNICH

AUSTRIA

VIENNA

Spend 2 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

Vienna

DAY 1 - WELCOME TO MUNICH

DAY 4 - PRAGUE

DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA

On arrival in Munich, head from the airport and check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Perhaps take this opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of one of Munich’s famous beer halls and sample Weisswürste - the Bavarian white sausage delicacy!

Take advantage of your Hop-on Hop-off pass today to get the most out of this great city. First pay a visit to the ancient Stahov Monastery and it’s amazing Baroque library, then get a different view of the city from your sightseeing cruise included on the river Vltava. Venture up to Prague castle before getting some lovely photos of Kampa island. That evening enjoy some dinner down one of the many lanes and alleys of the atmospheric Jewish ghetto.

Enjoy the comfort of a high-speed RailJet train from Prague to Vienna. On arrival into the modern Vienna Hbf, check in to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

DAY 6 - VIENNA

DAY 3 - MUNICH TO PRAGUE

Today take advantage of your Vienna Pass included which gives you free entry to over 60 different attractions as well as a Hop on Hop off bus for 24hrs. The spectacular Schönbrunn Palace and its sumptuous gardens is a sight to behold whilst the equally impressive Belvedere houses some of Gustav Klimt’s masterpieces.

That evening perhaps enjoy a ride on Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel made famous from The Third Man before dining on a traditional Schnitzel.

This morning you take the direct train service from Munich to Prague. On arrival take a stroll around the huge cobbled old town square before enjoying the Charles Bridge which is especially beautiful at night.

Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight home. Speak to your Travel Consultant if you’d prefer to take the train!

DAY 2 - MUNICH Today take a 2hr stroll past some of the main landmarks of Munich, including the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche and the Opera House with a local expert. That evening maybe some more beer sampling at the world’s most famous tavern - The Hofbräuhaus am Platz.

DAY 7 - END OF TOUR

Munich

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Krakow

8 DAYS FROM £979

BERLIN, WARSAW, KRAKOW AND VIENNA UK ➡ Berlin ➡ Warsaw ➡ Krakow ➡ Vienna ➡ UK Baltic Sea North Sea Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Berlin

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flight from UK to Berlin; Vienna to UK • Rail travel as per itinerary • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Berlin City Card • Half day City sightseeing tour in Warsaw • Guided Auschwitz-Birkenau museum and memorial tour • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Vienna

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

BERLIN

1 WARSAW

1

POLAND

LONDON English Channel

per person

GERMANY

2 KRAKOW

Berlin - IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof Warsaw - Novotel Warszawa Centrum Krakow - Andels by Vienna House Cracow Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hbf Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

CZECH REP.

VIENNA AUSTRIA

2

Spend 2 nights in Vienna before flying back to the UK

KEY

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Warsaw

DAY 1 - UK TO BERLIN

DAY 2 - BERLIN TO WARSAW

DAY 5 -KRAKOW

Your holiday starts with your flight from the UK to Berlin upon arrival make your way to your hotel and after check-in use your Berlin City Card for a free afternoon of exploring.

Take the train directly to Warsaw. Upon arrival, spend the day and evening getting to know the city at your leisure. Visit the Warsaw Rising Museum, Royal Castle, Old Town Square, and the fascinating collection of neighbourhoods.

Today’s professional guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau and its poignant memorials will be a memorable and moving experience.

DAY 3 - WARSAW Explore Poland’s resilient and modern capital city on an afternoon sightseeing tour by coach.

Cover most of the major landmarks, including the Royal Castle, King Sigismund III’s Column, Holy Cross Church, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a historic vodka factory, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town, faithfully rebuilt after the destruction of World War II.

DAY 4 - WARSAW TO KRAKOW

Berlin

Take the train directly to Krakow, a city that beautifully represents both past and present.

Explore its soaring churches, impressive museums, and the sprawling Rynek Główny.

DAY 6 - KRAKOW TO VIENNA Upon arrival in Vienna, begin exploring the city’s Baroque streetscapes and interesting attractions.

See the Hundertwasserhaus, the Karlskirche, Naschmarkt, and the Graben.

DAY 7 - VIENNA Today’s included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour will take you around to all the must-see landmarks and attractions, such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace and the House of Music.

DAY 8 - DEPART VIENNA Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Gdansk

10 DAYS FROM £1,239 per person

POLISH EXPLORER

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights from UK to Warsaw • First class rail travel within Poland • 9 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Half-day guided tour from Krakow to AuschwitzBirkenau Museum • Warsaw half day city sightseeing tour • Delicious Wroclaw Food Tour

UK ➡ Warsaw ➡ Gdansk ➡ Poznan ➡ Wroclaw ➡ Krakow ➡ UK

North Sea

2 GDANSK

Your journey begins in London with a flight to Warsaw

WARSAW

POZNAN 1

2

POLAND

LONDON

WROCLAW 2 English Channel

2 KRAKOW

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Warsaw - Metropol Gdansk - Scandic Gdansk Poznan - NH Poznan Wroclaw - Novotel Wroclaw Krakow - Andel’s by Vienna House Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Spend 2 nights in Krakow before returning to Warsaw in First Class for your flight back to London KEY

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Wroclaw

DAY 1 - UK TO WARSAW

DAYS 6 & 7 - POZNAN TO WROCLAW

Fly into Warsaw for a two-night stay.

Warsaw’s Old Town is a major attraction as it is one of the most historic sights in the city.

Travel in First class to Wroclaw. Spend time exploring Poland’s fourth-largest city. A visit to Wroclaw would not be the same without taking in the unique Gothic architecture of its magnificent market square.

DAY 3 - WARSAW TO GDANSK

DAY 8 - WROCLAW TO KRAKOW

Travel in First class to Gdansk.

Take to the tracks in First class from Wroclaw to Krakow.

DAY 2 - WARSAW

DAY 4 - GDANSK Lying on the Baltic Coast, Gdansk is Poland’s principal seaport with a colourful history of German rule, Polish rule and more recently, extensive self-rule.

DAY 5 - GDANSK TO POZNAN Take the train in First class to Poznan. Visit the Gothic Church of St John of Jerusalem, which dates back to the 12th century.

DAY 9 - KRAKOW Krakow has an array of historical and cultural delights to offer every visitor. Shop for homemade Polish gifts in the magnificent Cloth Hall on the market square.

DAY 10 - DEPART KRAKOW After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Krakow

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Barcelona

9 DAYS FROM £2,149

GRAND BARCELONA, SEVILLE AND MADRID UK ➡ Barcelona ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid ➡ UK

Bay of Biscay North Atlantic Ocean

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from UK to Barcelona, Madrid to UK • First class train travel as specified in the itinerary • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Skip the Line: Barcelona Sagrada Familia Tour • Barcelona hop-on, hop-off pass • Hop-on, hop-off bus pass and choice of walking tours in Seville • Skip the Line: Alcazar Guided Tour in Seville • Tapas and Wine tasting tour in Madrid • And much more

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Spend 3 nights in Madrid before flying back to the UK

BARCELONA MADRID 3

Barcelona - NH Barcelona Sants Seville - Occidental Sevilla Viapol Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia

3

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Your journey begins with flights from the UK to Barcelona

SPAIN 2

Mediterranean Sea

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1

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Madrid

DAY 1 - UK TO BARCELONA

DAY 3 - BARCELONA

DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID

Travel from UK to Barcelona, widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Today spend some time spotting Gaudi’s iconic architectural masterpieces throughout the city, then avoid the queues at his masterpiece the Sagrada Familia with a guided tour.

Ride the rails to Madrid aboard an AVE service direct from Seville. Settle into your hotel and then why not head out to explore the city using your City Card?

DAY 2 - BARCELONA A great way to easily get between the sights of the city is by your included city sightseeing hop-on, hop-off tour, valid for 48hrs.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO SEVILLE

DAY 7 - MADRID

Take the high-speed AVE service to Seville. Make use of your included City Card for free entry to many of the city’s attractions, and discounts on a plethora of others.

Use your included skip-the-line tour of the Prado Museum.

DAY 5 - SEVILLE

Continue your exploration of the city on your included open-top hop-on, hop-off tour. There are 37 stops along two routes transporting you to the city’s main sights.

Enjoy your early access tour of the spectacular Royal Palace of Alcázar and the magnificent Seville Cathedral. Perhaps climb the steady slope to the top of La Giralda for an impressive view, or even atop the futurist Metropol Parasol for a unique photo opportunity, then see the rest of this amazing city in comfort with your hop-on, hop-off pass.

DAY 8 - MADRID

DAY 9 - DEPART MADRID Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Seville

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Granada

9 DAYS FROM £1,659 per person

ANDALUCIAN EXPLORER

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flight from the UK to Malaga • Rail travel throughout • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast in • Skip the line walking tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada, of Cordoba including the Mezquita and Alcázar and of Seville Cathedral and Alcazar

Malaga ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Seville ➡ Malaga

Bay of Biscay

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Malaga - NH Malaga Granada - Hospes Palacio De Los Patos Cordoba - Hospes Palacio Del Bailio Seville - Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza

SPAIN Spend 2 nights in Seville before returning to Malaga via Cordoba for your flight back to the UK

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 4 - GRANADA TO CORDOBA 2

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SEVILLE North Atlantic Ocean

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Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Malaga

Mediterranean Sea

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MALAGA

DAY 2 - MALAGA TO GRANADA

Depart from the UK for your flight to Malaga, your gateway to Andalucia. On arrival in Malaga, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Perhaps wander around the Alcazaba, an 11th-century Moorish castle with ramparts overlooking the city, visit the Picasso Museum for works by the famous artist who was born here, or relax in the tranquil surroundings of La Conception Botanical and Historical Garden.

Board the train for a scenic ride to Granada, which includes a transfer to the pretty city Andalucian city of Antequera. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the city of Granada and the surrounding Granada province is steeped in medieval history, and its fascinating Moorish architectural heritage draws thousands of visitors every year from around the world.

DAY 3 - GRANADA After breakfast this morning, immerse yourself in Spain’s Moorish past with your included entrance to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, the most popular attraction in the city and one of the most beloved monuments in all of Spain.

With construction starting in the 11th century, and numerous additions and revisions over hundreds of years, the palace is now a painstakingly restored love letter to Moorish architecture.

Journey by train to Cordoba via Antequera today, and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

A smaller city than its Andalucian neighbours of Seville and Granada, Cordoba makes up for its lack of size with history, charm and more than a few spectacular sights.

DAY 5 - CORDOBA After breakfast this morning, explore one of Spain’s most celebrated historic monuments on a guided tour of the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

DAY 6 - CORDOBA TO SEVILLE Board the train from Cordoba to Seville today.

As the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, Seville is a historical masterpiece full of Islamic monuments, gardens and lively Flamenco festivals.

DAY 7 - SEVILLE After an early breakfast, miss the crowds with an early access tour of the spectacular Royal Palace of Alcázar and the magnificent Seville Cathedral – home to many riches of Spanish Colonialism as well as the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

DAY 8 - SEVILLE TO MALAGA Return to Malaga by train today and enjoy a final night in the city. Perhaps visit some of the sights you missed at the beginning of the trip, or revisit some of your favourites.

DAY 9 - DEPART MALAGA The Mezquita, Cordoba

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MADRID, GALICIA, PORTO AND LISBON Madrid ➡ Santiago De Compostela ➡ Porto ➡ Lisbon

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 2

VIGO SPAIN Your journey ends with 2 nights in Lisbon before your flight back to the UK

2 PORTO

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PORTUGAL

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Madrid

Return flights Porto

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Madrid

9 DAYS FROM £1,449 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Train travel as per the itinerary • 8 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Private city tours by car and English-speaking guide in Madrid and Lisbon • Private walking tour of Santiago de Compostela Old Town • Douro River 3 bridges cruise in Porto • Flights from the UK to Madrid and Lisbon to the UK

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Madrid - NH Nacional Madrid Santiago de Compostela - NH Collection Santiago de Compostela Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha Lisbon - Hotel Marques de Pombal Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Santiago de Compostela

DAY 6 - PORTO

DAY 1 - MADRID Welcome to Madrid! On arrival at the airport make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Once settled in take a stroll along the magnificent Grand Via perhaps or settle into any of the cosy tavernas for a drink and some delicious tapas.

DAY 2 - MADRID Following breakfast, you will be collected by your own personal driver for a two-hour tour of the city.

Pay a visit to the vast Royal Palace perhaps, then in the afternoon why not spend some time with some of the worlds masterpieces at the worldfamous Prado Museum?

DAY 3 - MADRID TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Make your way to the station for your train to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy the views of the Spanish countryside as the train heads north and enters the beautiful region of Galicia. Once arrived in the city, check-in at your hotel for a twonight stay then enjoy dinner at one of the city’s many fantastic restaurants. For a region famed for its food, its hard to be disappointed here!

DAY 4 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Today enjoy a private walking tour of the city’s ancient old town, then visit the famous Cathedral – the reputed burial site of St James, and the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.

DAY 5 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TO PORTO Head south today with a train to the pretty city of Vigo. A lovely place to add a night if you have time, otherwise it’s an easy change of train for a direct connection to your next stop, Porto. Once checked in why not take a stroll through the atmospheric Ribeira district to the riverside for dinner with a view.

Porto is a hilly but very walkable city, with a fascinating church, beautiful mural, or historic Palace, or Monument around every corner. The famous azulejos tiles can be found everywhere, but Porto Sao Bento train station boasts perhaps the most impressive and elaborate. Enjoy a short cruise along the Douro for a different view of the city.

DAY 7 - PORTO TO LISBON Take the highspeed train south today to Lisbon.

The train skirts the coastline for the first hour of the journey, and once you’re at your hotel in the Portuguese capital you should get out to explore the beautiful city. The huge Praça do Comércio is stunning, and home to Portugal’s oldest café, ‘Martinho de Arcada which was established in 1782.

DAY 8 - LISBON You’ll be collected from your hotel this morning by your own personal English-speaking driver, who will give you a two-hour tour of the city’s highlights and the opportunity to stop and explore at any stage. In the afternoon enjoy exploring the city at your own speed. Visit the impressive Belem Tower perhaps or ride the classic trams through the steep streets of Alfama and admire the views from Sao Jorge Castle. Whatever you do, be sure to sample the true Pasteis de Nata.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LISBON

Lisbon

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Malaga

15 DAYS FROM £2,375 per person

CLASSIC SPAIN UK ➡ Madrid ➡ Seville ➡ Cordoba ➡ Granada ➡ Malaga ➡ Barcelona ➡ London

LONDON

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight from the UK

Your journey begins with your flight from the UK to Madrid

English Channel

PARIS North Atlantic Ocean

Travel from Paris to London direct on Eurostar

FRANCE

3 BARCELONA

MADRID 3 SPAIN 2 CORDOBA

MALAGA 2

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Madrid - NH Collection Madrid Suecia Seville - H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel Cordoba - NH Collection Amistad Granada - Hospes Palacio de Los Patos Malaga - NH Malaga Barcelona - NH Sants Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Bay of Biscay

SEVILLE 2

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Flight from UK to Madrid • Rail travel in Standard class throughout • Paris Metro ticket • 14 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Sightseeing tours included in all cities • Skip the line: Alhambra Palace and Prado Museum

2 GRANADA

Mediterranean Sea Spend 3 nights in Barcelona before returning to London via Paris

Alhambra

DAY 1 - UK TO MADRID

DAY 7 - CÓRDOBA

DAY 11 - MÁLAGA

Fly from the UK to Madrid and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

After breakfast this morning, explore one of Spain’s most celebrated historic monuments on a guided tour of the Great Mosque Cathedral of Córdoba.

On your second day in Málaga, use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and Málaga experience card to discover the city.

DAY 2 & 3 - MADRID Take advantage of your included skip-the-line tour of the Prado Museum. Head to the Plaza Mayor or relax in the Casa del Campo.

DAY 4 - MADRID TO SEVILLE Board the train for Seville. Spend the afternoon discovering the city at your leisure, taking in the Moorish influenced architecture and the vibrant Andalusian culture

DAY 5 - SEVILLE Discover the best of Seville today with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city’s top sights.

DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO CÓRDOBA Journey by train to Córdoba today for a two-night stay. Make your way to Córdoba’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, with its glorious Mezquita.

DAY 8 - CÓRDOBA TO GRANADA On arrival in Granada, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the city of Granada and the surrounding Granada province is steeped in medieval history.

DAY 9 - GRANADA Immerse yourself in Spain’s Moorish past today with your included skip-the-line entrance to the Alhambra Palace, the most popular attraction in the city and one of the most beloved monuments in all of Spain.

DAY 10 - GRANADA TO MÁLAGA

DAY 12 - MÁLAGA TO BARCELONA Take the train from Málaga to Barcelona today.

DAY 13 TO 15 - BARCELONA Explore the top attractions of the city from the beaches to the myriad mosaics of the Parc Guell and the bohemian Gothic Quarter, enjoy discovering the highlights of the city at your own pace. A guided tour of the Sagrada Familia is also included.

DAY 15 - BARCELONA TO LONDON Check out of your hotel today and take the train to Paris. From Paris, transfer to the Eurostar for your journey back to London.

Following breakfast, board a direct train for Málaga, the capital of Andalusia.

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Tram, Lisbon

8 DAYS FROM £839 per person

PORTO, COIMBRA AND LISBON

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Flights from UK to Porto; Lisbon to UK • Onward rail travel throughout your trip • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • 6 Bridges river cruise in Porto • Guided Tour of the University of Coimbra • Walking tour of Lisbon

UK ➡ Porto ➡ Coimbra ➡ Lisbon ➡ UK

Bay of Biscay

North Atlantic Ocean

PORTO 2

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Porto - NH Collection Porto Batalha Coimbra - Tryp Coimbra Lisbon - Hotel Marques de Pombal

Your journey begins with your flight to Porto

Hotels are subject to availability.

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PORT. 2 COIMBRA 3

LISBON

Spend 3 nights in Lisbon before flying back to the UK

KEY

1

Mediterranean Sea

Nights stay Return flights

Porto

DAY 1 - UK TO PORTO

DAY 5 - COIMBRA TO LISBON

Take a flight from UK to Porto and upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

After a final leisurely breakfast in Coimbra, head over to the station and take the train directly to Lisbon and then check in at your hotel for a threenight stay.

DAY 2 - PORTO

Porto

No visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine cellars. These are situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river by bridge from Ribeira. You can make your own way around or pick up a guided tour.

DAY 3 - PORTO TO COIMBRA After breakfast, make the short train journey from Porto to Coimbra and then check in for a twonight stay at your hotel.

DAY 4 - COIMBRA

Coimbra

DAYS 6 & 7 - LISBON Portugal’s historic capital city is draped over seven hills overlooking the mouth of the River Tagus. As one of the oldest cities in the world it has a huge amount to explore from the narrow streets of the Barrio Alto to the majestic Praça do Comércio, the central square overlooking the wide river.

DAY 8 - DEPART LISBON After breakfast spend some more time exploring before flying back to the UK.

There are many lovely parks in the city, one of the best being The Dr Manuel Braja Park, designed in the 1920s with a grand bandstand and some beautiful sculptures.

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Flam

8 DAYS FROM £1,549 per person

GRAND NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Return flights from UK to Oslo • Oslo Airport to city return train tickets • Rail, bus and boat travel • 7 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Oslo Pass • Ægir Viking plank and beer tasting in Flam • Fjord Safari boat trip from Flam • Bergen Card

UK ➡ Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo ➡ UK

KEY

1

Nights stay Return flights

NORWAY FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Oslo - Thon Hotel Terminus Bergen - Grand Hotel Terminus Flam - Flamsbrygga Hotel

Flam Railway Journey from Myrdal

GUDVANGEN VOSS BERGEN 2

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

FLAM 2

MYRDAL

Begin and end your rail journey in Oslo with return flights from the UK

Take a ferry through the fjords to Gudvangen and a scenic bus to Voss before catching the train to Bergen

3 OSLO

North Sea Bergen

DAY 1 - UK TO OSLO

DAY 5 - FLAM TO BERGEN

Take a flight from the UK to Oslo and on arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Take a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Continue to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your train journey to Bergen.

DAY 2 - OSLO After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Oslo with the Oslo Pass, which provides access to over 30 museums and attractions.

Geiranger Fjord

DAY 3 - OSLO TO FLAM Take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and connect with the world-famous Flam Railway.

The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world. Once to Flam, enjoy a special meal at the world-famous Ægir restaurant.

DAY 4 - FLAM

Aurlandsfjord

Cruise through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you’ll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close.

DAY 6 - BERGEN After breakfast this morning, use your Bergen Card and enjoy free admittance to most museums and attractions as well as many cultural events, various sightseeing tours and restaurants.

DAY 7 - BERGEN TO OSLO Head back to the station this morning for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe.

DAY 8 - DEPART OSLO After a final breakfast in Oslo, make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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Stockholm

9 DAYS FROM £1,759 per person

GRAND CITIES OF SCANDINAVIA London ➡ Cologne ➡ Hamburg ➡ Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm ➡ UK

OSLO 2

2 STOCKHOLM

NORWAY

Spend 2 nights in Stockholm before flying back to the UK

GOTHENBURG 1 SWEDEN DENMARK

North Sea

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Cologne - NH Collection Cologne Mediapark Copenhagen - Copenhagen Plaza Gothenburg - Hotel Opera Oslo - Thon Hotel Gardermoen Stockholm - Hotel Central Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

2 COPENHAGEN

HAMBURG

Your journey begins in London

GERMANY

LONDON BELGIUM English Channel

Baltic Sea

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail travel in First class • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Copenhagen City Tour • Visit Oslo Pass • City Sightseeing Hop on and Hop Off Bus and Boat Pass • Flight from Stockholm to UK

BRUSSELS FRANCE

1 COLOGNE

KEY

1

Nights stay Flight home

DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOGNE

DAYS 5 & 6 - OSLO

Journey to Cologne via Brussels.

Ride the rails to Oslo. Discover the city’s fascinating past by visiting the Historical Museum, explore the Gamlebyen area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.

DAY 2 - COLOGNE TO COPENHAGEN Travel to the German port of Puttgarden. Connect onto one of the few remaining boat trains in Europe to the Danish port of Rodby. Continue north through rolling Danish countryside to Copenhagen.

Cologne

DAY 3 - COPENHAGEN Copenhagen is a beautiful harbour city straddling the islands of Zeeland and Amager and offering a wealth of museums, culture, shopping and sightseeing opportunities.

DAY 4 - COPENHAGEN TO GOTHENBURG Continue over the Oresund Bridge to Gothenburg.

Known for innovative cuisine and boasts several Michelin starred restaurants.

Oslo

Copenhagen

DAY 7 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM On arrival in Stockholm. A number of Stockholm’s main sights are in the Gamla Stan, including Storkyrkan cathedral with the Crown Jewel exhibition and a cathedral dating from the mid13th century.

DAY 8 - STOCKHOLM Visit the National Museum which holds the largest art collection in Sweden, or visit the fascinating Vasa Museum where you can see an almost intact 64-gun warship that sank in the harbour on its maiden voyage in 1628 .

DAY 9 - DEPART STOCKHOLM After breakfast, make your way to the airport and catch your flight home.

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ESSENTIAL SCANDINAVIA Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm

Spend 2 nights in Stockholm before flying back to the UK

KEY

1

NORWAY

Nights stay Flight to UK

FLAM

BERGEN 1

1

SWEDEN

OSLO 3

2 STOCKHOLM

GOTHENBURG 1 North Sea

COPENHAGEN 2 DENMARK

Baltic Sea

Your journey begins in Copenhagen

GERMANY BELG. 50 I To book call us on 020 3780 222, visit www.railbookers.co.uk or see your Travel Agent

Gothenburg

Sognefjord, Norway

11 DAYS FROM £2,539 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• All rail and bus transport as per the itinerary, including the Flamsbana line • Fjord cruise from Flam to Gudvangen • 10 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing pass in Copenhagen • Sightseeing Pass in Oslo • Sightseeing Pass in Stockholm • Flights from the UK to Copenhagen and Stockholm to the UK

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Copenhagen - Copenhagen Plaza Gothenburg - Hotel Opera Oslo - Thon Hotel Terminus Oslo Flam - Flamsbrygga Hotel Bergen - Grand Hotel Terminus Bergen Oslo - Thon Hotel Terminus Oslo Stockholm - Hotel Central Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

thread of water. Watch goats grazing along the banks and seals lying on the rocks before mooring at Gudvangen. Here, transfer onto a bus which will take you up the winding bends of the Stalheimskleiva to a lookout point above the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls.

You’ll make a brief stop to admire the view before continuing to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen.

On arrival in Bergen, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. You have an afternoon here to explore Norway’s second city. Why not discover the colourful Hanseatic buildings of Bryggen and Vågen harbours or take the Fløibanen up to the top of Fløyen for spectacular views?

DAY 8 - BERGEN TO OSLO

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN COPENHAGEN

DAY 5 - OSLO

Enjoy your flight to Denmark, and once checked in at your city centre hotel head out to enjoy the city. Perhaps a stroll through the historic Tivoli Gardens, open between April and September.

DAY 2 - COPENHAGEN Continue to make use of your great travel pass today and enjoy the opportunity to hop on or off at any of the 30 stops across the city at your own pace. Visit the iconic Little Mermaid, stroll the colour waterways of Nyhavn, or perhaps visit the historic Rosenborg Castle - home to the Danish Royal family.

Today is a day for sightseeing. Head up to the Akershus Festning, a medieval castle which offers breath-taking views over the Oslofjord.

Alternatively, visit one of Oslo’s wide choice of museums. Take a boat out to the Bygdøy Peninsula or stay in the centre of town and see Edvard Munch’s The Scream at the National Gallery.

DAY 6 - THE FLAMSBANA RAILWAY

Hop onto the train and enjoy the amazing scenery from the huge Øresund Bridge linking Denmark and Sweden, en-route to Gothenburg for an overnight stay. A wonderfully warm and walkable city, Gothenburg was founded in 1621 and boasts a great selection of fantastic restaurants in its historic inner harbour area for dinner.

take an early train from Oslo to Myrdal and then connect with the world-famous Flam Railway. The journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flam deep in the fjord has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world and is one of the steepest normal track railway lines in the world, dropping 2,824 feet in just under an hour. Take in the awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains, deep valleys, and thundering waterfalls as you descend into the Aurlandsfjord. On arrival in Flam, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in this idyllic village.

DAY 4 - OSLO

DAY 7 - FLAM TO BERGEN

Following breakfast at your hotel make your way to the station and a direct train to Oslo for a two-night stay. Once checked in head out to enjoy all the city thanks to your great sightseeing pass, including free use of the city’s public transport network.

Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world.

This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow

DAY 3 - GOTHENBURG

After breakfast at your hotel, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, the highest mainline rail line in Northern Europe. On arrival in Oslo, check in at your hotel for the last night of your holiday. If the weather is fine this evening, why not go to the waterfront area of Aker Brygge where there are many bars and restaurants overlooking the harbour. Alternatively, head to the Oslo Opera House, an amazing building constructed to resemble a glacier emerging from the water. The building is worth a visit, even if you don’t go for a performance.

DAY 9 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM Enjoy the direct train to Stockholm and on arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. In recent years Stockholm has become a gastronomic capital of the world and there is a huge choice for dinner in the Galma Stan (old Town) area of the city.

DAY 10 - STOCKHOLM The city of Stockholm is spread across an unbelievable archipelago of 30,000 islands, many of which can be explore thanks to your extensive sightseeing pass which includes Hop-on Hop off boat rides. One of the largest and most central islands is Djurgården - home to the fascinating Vasa, Viking, and ABBA museums.

DAY 11 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN STOCKHOLM Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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Nice

7 DAYS FROM £799 per person

COTE D’AZUR: NICE AND CANNES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail as per the itinerary • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Nice • 3 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Cannes • Day trip to Monaco • Guided tour of Cannes

Nice ➡ Cannes LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel

Travel between London and Paris direct on Eurostar

PARIS

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Nice - Hotel Gounod Cannes - Canberra Hotel Cannes Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

FRANCE

DAY 4 - NICE TO CANNES

Spend 3 nights in Cannes before returning to London via Paris

Day trip by train to Monaco from Nice

KEY

1

3

Nights stay

MONACO NICE CANNES 3

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - LONDON TO NICE

DAY 2 - NICE

Speed under the Channel on the Eurostar to Paris before transferring onto a high-speed TGV train to Nice. Spend your journey enjoying the changing landscape flash past your window before arriving in Nice. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. After settling into your hotel, head out for the evening to begin your exploration of Nice. Perhaps walk along the seafront or enjoy some famous Niçoise cuisine with an evening meal at one of the city’s many restaurants.

Spend two days at leisure exploring the charming town of “Nice la belle” and enjoying some of the famous local cuisine on the attractive seafront.

The Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna, lined with palm trees, are popular spots for tourists and locals alike. Both host many public events including the annual carnival. Wander through Vieux Nice to discover traditional French architecture and the daily markets selling flowers, gifts and fresh Niçoise delicacies. Alternatively, visit the 19th century Palais Massena featuring impressionist paintings and folk art.

DAY 3 - MONACO DAY TRIP Your vacation includes a train trip from Nice to Monaco. Explore at your leisure the smallest monarchy in the world, home to the famous car rally, the fabulous Monte Carlo Casino and some of the largest yachts on the French Riviera.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make the short 30-minute journey from Nice to Cannes along the sparkling Côte d’Azur by train. Upon your arrival, check in at your hotel for a threenight stay. Cannes is known as the ‘star’ of the French Riviera. Why not enjoy a walk through Le Suquet, Cannes’ Old Town area, to the city’s ruined castle for great views of the Boulevard de la Croisette and the Mediterranean? You can also visit one of the Îles de Lérins, two islands in the bay which offer a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

DAY 5 - CANNES Enjoy a fascinating 2hr walking tour this morning and hear the history and stories of Cannes, from its small fishing village beginnings to the glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival. You’ll experiencing the luxurious sights and sounds of Cannes. Take a walk along La Croisette, the vibrant seafront street famed for its nightlife, great beaches and boutiques.

DAY 6 - CANNES After breakfast, why not visit the Palais des Festivals, the venue of Cannes’ famous annual film festival. Or simply drink in the view of the sun kissed Mediterranean and count the number of Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris cruising along the streets.

DAY 7 - CANNES TO LONDON

Monaco

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Chateau de Chambord

PARIS, NORMANDY, THE LOIRE VALLEY AND BORDEAUX Paris ➡ Bayeux ➡ Tours ➡ Bordeaux LONDON

Your journey begins in London

English Channel Private tour inc. Gold Beach

BAYEUX 2

GOLD BEACH

Travel between London and Paris direct on Eurostar

2 PARIS

TOURS 2

Spend 2 nights in Bordeaux before returning to London via Paris

Full day trip to Chateaux Chenonceau and Chateaux Chambord

SAINT-EMILION

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN PARIS Depart the UK aboard the Eurostar to Gare du Nord, and on arrival head to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

DAY 2 - PARIS Make full use of your sightseeing pass today and visit one of Paris’ many amazing museums perhaps or tour the beautiful Haussmann Avenues. Enjoy the famous bridges across the Seine from the comfort of a scenic cruise perhaps,

Bordeaux

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per the itinerary • 8 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Sightseeing Pass in Paris • Private half-day tour of the D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches from Bayeux • Full day tour of the Loire Valley from Tours • Full-day wine tour of Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Bayeux - Grand Hotel du Luxembourg Tours - Mercure Tours Centre Bordeaux - Best Western Premier Bayonne Etche - Ona Bordeaux

DAY 5 - BAYEUX TO TOURS

CHAMBORD CHENONCEAU

Full day trip to Saint-Emilion

BORDEAUX 2

per person

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

FRANCE North Atlantic Ocean

9 DAYS FROM £1,838

KEY

1

Nights stay

then enjoy dinner in one of the many fantastic restaurants in the evocative Latin Quarter.

DAY 3 - PARIS TO BAYEUX Make your way to the station for your journey west to the historic town of Bayeux and once settled at your hotel perhaps visit the fascinating Bayeux Tapestry. Bayeux itself is has a beautiful centre of cobbled streets and half-timbered houses housing some great traditional restaurants for dinner.

DAY 4 - BAYEUX AND THE NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES Today you will be led by a WW2 specialist to see some of the key British D-Day sites, such as Longues sur Mer, Tracy Sur Mer, Arromanches and Gold Beach before returning to Bayeux. If you would prefer a full day to also take in Pegasus Bridge and Plage de Sword, then please do speak to any of our Travel Consultants who can help. In the evening perhaps take a stroll to the vast Bayeux War Cemetery to pay your respects to the fallen.

Travel from Bayeux to the university town of Tours today. Once checked in head out to explore its pretty centre and visit the vast and flamboyant Cathedrale St-Gatien perhaps, or maybe visit its superb fine-arts museum featuring an amazing collection including paintings by Delacroix, Degas, Monet, and Rembrandt.

DAY 6 - THE LOIRE VALLEY Make your way to the Tourist Office in the town centre today to embark on an amazing day tour.

You will enjoy visits to the breathtaking Chateau du Chenonceau and mesmerizing Chateau du Chambord, as well as the picturesque town of Amboise. Lunch and wine tasting are included in Les Caves Duhard and the views throughout the Garden of France are unforgettable.

DAY 7 - TOURS TO BORDEAUX Take the short journey from Tours to St Pierredes-Corps where you can take the highspeed TGV to Bordeaux, your home for the next 2 nights.

Relax and enjoy your time in this beautiful city.

DAY 8 - SAINT-ÉMILION You will be driven out of the city today to the medieval city of Saint-Émilion for a special day of wine tasting and sightseeing. You will explore the surrounding vineyards visiting 3 separate Chateaux’s for the opportunity to taste and buy some of the worlds finest wines, but also enjoy free time in the historic centre for a taste of real France.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN BORDEAUX

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Brussels

9 DAYS FROM £1,999

GRAND PARIS, BRUSSELS AND AMSTERDAM London ➡ Paris ➡ Brussels ➡ Amsterdam ➡ London

North Sea Your journey begins in London

AMSTERDAM 3

Your journey ends with 3 nights in Amsterdam before returning to London

NETHERLANDS

LONDON

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per the itinerary • 8 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast • Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise • 2 hour beer tasting tour in Brussels • 48 hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Tour

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Paris - Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche Brussels - NH Brussels Louise Amsterdam - NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

BELGIUM English Channel

Travel from London to Paris direct on Eurostar

PARIS 3

KEY

1

2 BRUSSELS

Nights stay

FRANCE Amsterdam

DAY 1 - LONDON TO PARIS

DAY 2 & 3 - PARIS

DAY 6 - BRUSSELS TO AMSTERDAM

Take Eurostar from the UK to Paris. On arrival, check into your hotel for a three-night stay and begin discovering the charms of the ‘City of Light’.

Enjoy discovering more of Paris at your leisure.

Must-see places included the world-famous Eiffel Tower, the Lourve Museum, and the famous Champs Elysees for shopping and dining. On day 3, enjoy more classic landmarks.

Following breakfast, travel on your own to the Bruxelles-Midi station and board your train to Amsterdam. After checking in at your hotel, check out some of the city’s world-class art museums, like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or the Stedelijk.

DAY 4 - PARIS TO BRUSSELS After breakfast this morning, take a high-speed direct Thalys train to Brussels. On arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring the city at your leisure.

DAY 5 - BRUSSELS

Paris

Today, enjoy breakfast and then continue getting to know this metropolis. No trip to Brussels would be complete without trying a pistolet (small round bread filled with delicacies) and some chocolate!

At the Belgian Chocolate Village—literally a chocolate museum—you’ll can experience a tasting room, workshop, and tropical greenhouse with cacao trees. In the evening enjoy one more of the city’s finest exports - beer with a 2.5hrs organised tasting.

DAY 7 - AMSTERDAM Enjoy discovering more of Amsterdam today. One of the highlights of your trip will certainly be a visit to the Anne Frank Museum, the canal-side house where Anne Frank and her family hid for two years during WWII.

DAY 8 - AMSTERDAM On your final day in the city, spend time seeing all the sights you didn’t get to yet.

DAY 9 - DEPART AMSTERDAM After breakfast, take a local train from Amsterdam to Brussels, then Eurostar back to the London.

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Avignon

6 DAYS FROM £949

AVIGNON AND THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PROVENCE London ➡ Avignon ➡ London

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Avignon • Day trip to the Luberon villages and Pont du Gard • Half day trip to Orange and wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape • Day trip to Nimes and Arles by train

LONDON English Channel

per person

Your journey begins in London

Travel between London and Paris direct on Eurostar

PARIS

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Avignon - Avignon Grand Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

FRANCE Spend 5 nights in Avignon before returning to London via Paris

Bay of Biscay

Day trip to Pont du Gard and the scenic villages of Provence

KEY

1

Nights stay

ORANGE

PONT DU GARD NIMES Day trip to Nimes and Arles by train

Day trip to Orange with wine tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape

5 AVIGNON

ARLES

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - LONDON TO AVIGNON

DAY 2 - AVIGNON

Take the Eurostar to Paris or Lille and change onto a direct TGV to Avignon. Make your way to your hotel for a 5-night stay, then enjoy dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants.

Enjoy a relaxing day today and discover your surroundings. Avignon is a beautiful city and a visit to the Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon are a must.

DAY 3 - PROVENCE DAY TRIP Depart Avignon this morning on a small group (8 people max) tour through the beautiful Provence countryside. Spend time in Roussillon and Gordes before visiting the spectacular Pont du Gard and Les Baux de Provence. Make a stop at the amazing Antiques in Saint Rémy de Provence before returning to Avignon for the evening.

DAY 4 - ORANGE AND CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

Provence

Following breakfast at your hotel travel to Orange and discover one of the best-preserved theatres in the Roman Empire. Get a photo of the magnificent Triumphal Arch before enjoying the scenic drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape and a wine-tasting in a winery. Return to Avignon

Arles

and perhaps enjoy a visit to the Palais des Papes in the afternoon.

DAY 5 -NIMES AND ARLES At a time of your choosing make the short journey to Nimes by train where you can visit 2 of the most treasured Roman monuments in the world - Maison Carrée and the huge doubletiered Amphitheatre of Nimes. Make the 25min journey by train onto Arles, the provincial Roman capital of the area where yet another spectacular Amphitheatre awaits. The Fondation Vincent van Gogh has one of the best collections of Van Gogh’s work influenced by the city itself and certainly worth a visit. Stay in Arles for dinner perhaps or make your way back to Avignon via train to enjoy your final night there.

DAY 6 -END OF TOUR Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the station for your journey home.

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Lake Bled

12 DAYS FROM £1,699 per person

LAKE BLED AND CROATIA London ➡ Munich ➡ Lake Bled ➡ Ljubljana ➡ Zagreb ➡ Split ➡ Dubrovnik ➡ UK

LONDON BRUSSELS BELG.

Your journey begins in London

FRANCE

Travel between London and Brussels direct on Eurostar

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

GERMANY

Munich - IntercityHotel Munich Lake Bled - Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec Ljubljana - Grand Union Zagreb - Best Western Astoria Split - Atrium Dubrovnik - Hotel More

FRANKFURT

MUNICH 1

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 11 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail travel as per itinerary • Tour of Bled Castle, Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik • Scenic cruise on Lake Bled • Tickets for the Mt Srd Cable Car Ride from Dubrovnik • Flight from Dubrovnik to the UK

AUSTRIA

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

LAKE BLED 3 SLOV. 1 LJUBLJANA 2 ZAGREB CROATIA Lorem ipsum Bus from Split

to Dubrovnik

SPLIT 2 Adriatic Sea

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Nights stay Flight to UK

Mediterranean Sea

2 DUBROVNIK

Spend 2 nights in Dubrovnik before flying back to the UK

Zagreb

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH

DAY 6 - LJUBLJANA TO ZAGREB

DAY 10 - SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK

Begin your train holiday by in London, taking a Eurostar train to Brussels then switching trains to Munich. Discover centuries-old traditions in the heart of Bavaria’s capital.

Board a direct train to Zagreb. Made for wandering, the vibrant city of Zagreb features plenty of crowd-pleasing attractions and landmarks.

Catch a morning bus to Dubrovnik. Spend the afternoon lounging at the city beach, Banje, just a short walk from the Ploce Gate. In the evening, visit the oldest market in town in the baroque square of Gunduliceva poljana.

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO LAKE BLED

DAY 7 - ZAGREB

Lake Bled is a historic mountain resort with magnificent scenery. Enjoy sweeping alpine panoramas, medieval architecture, and a relaxing lakeside promenade.

Relax in a café or stroll through plazas and parks.

This afternoon, enjoy a small group tour learning about the troubled history of Zagreb.

DAY 3 AND 4 - LAKE BLED Enjoy a small group tour then head back across the lake and enjoy some dinner in any of the lakeside restaurants in Bled itself. The following day take a stroll making sure you try a slice of the local specialty cream cake, Kremna Rezina.

DAY 5 - LAKE BLED TO LJUBLJANA Travel by train from Lesce-Bled station to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital. The city is located not too far from Lake Bled, which makes visiting Ljubljana incredibly simple.

DAY 8 - ZAGREB TO SPLIT Travel by direct train to Split. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and the dreamy waters of the Adriatic, Split is the perfect destination to experience the Dalmatian Coast.

DAY 11 - DUBROVNIK Spend a full day getting the most out of Dubrovnik with a walking tour of both the city walls and old town.

DAY 12 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS Check out of your hotel and travel.

DAY 9 - SPLIT Famed for its 4th-century fortress complex, Diocletian’s Palace, your walking tour included here will treat you to views of courtyards, an impressive cathedral, and much more.

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Ljubljana

Split

8 DAYS FROM £1,540 per person

ZAGREB, SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Eurostar to Brussels and onward rail travel • Munich to Zagreb sleeper train accommodation • Bus between Split and Dubrovnik • 6 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Walking tours in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik • Tickets for the Mt Srd Cable Car Ride from Dubrovnik • Flight from Dubrovnik to UK

London ➡ Munich ➡ Zagreb ➡ Split ➡ Dubrovnik ➡ UK

LONDON Your journey begins in London

GERMANY

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

FRANKFURT

MUNICH 1

FRANCE

AUSTRIA 1

Overnight sleeper to Zagreb

SLOV. ZAGREB

Nights stay Flight to UK

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

1 CROATIA

SPLIT 2

Spend 2 nights in Dubrovnik before flying back to the UK

2 DUBROVNIK Adriatic Sea

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Munich - Intercity Hotel Munich Zagreb - Arcotel Allegra Split - Hotel Atrium Dubrovnik - More Hotel

Mediterranean Sea

Dubrovnik

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MUNICH Ride the rails to Munich via Brussels.

DAY 2 - MUNICH TO ZAGREB Spend the day exploring Munich, the historic capital of Bavaria nestled amidst the Alps.

This evening, board the sleeper train to Zagreb.

DAY 3 - ZAGREB Zagreb

Your sleeper train arrives this morning. Spend the day exploring Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city.

There’s no better place to start exploring than Ban Jelacic, the city’s main square, where you’ll find myriad museums, parks and boutiques to explore.

DAY 4 - ZAGREB TO SPLIT Take the train from Zagreb to Split.

DAY 5 - SPLIT

Munich

numerous traditional restaurants. The city also boasts numerous beaches if you’d like to sit back, relax and soak up the scenery.

DAY 6 - SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take the bus from Split to Dubrovnik.

DAY 7 - DUBROVNIK Explore Dubrovnik. Admire the Renaissance facades of the Sponza Palace, unearth historical gems in the museum within the Gothic Rector’s Palace, don’t miss a trip to St Blaise’s Church, an imposing Baroque masterpiece and one of the city’s most popular sights.

DAY 8 - DEPART DUBROVNIK After breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Split is truly a joy to discover! Famed for its 4thcentury fortress complex, Diocletian’s Palace, a stroll around the stone walls will treat you to views of courtyards, an impressive cathedral, and

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The Jacobite Steam Train

10 DAYS FROM £1,299 per person

GRAND TOUR OF SCOTLAND

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night accommodation onboard Caledonian Sleeper • 8 nights accommodation with breakfast • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train (Apr-Oct only) • Sightseeing tour to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond including a Whisky Tasting • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle

London ➡ Inverness ➡ Glasgow ➡ Fort William ➡ Edinburgh ➡ London

Day trip from Inverness by rail to Kyle of Lochlash and onwards by road to theIsle of Skye

ISLE OF SKYE MALLAIG

Day trip on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig

2 INVERNESS 2

FORT WILLIAM GLASGOW 2 2 EDINBURGH

Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London

North Sea

North Atlantic Ocean

Irish Sea

Irish Sea

North Sea

1

Nights stay

Your journey begins in London

LONDON English Channel

English Channel

DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER

Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.

Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. (Overnight onboard the Caledonian Sleeper)

Your journey today takes you from Inverness to the great city of Glasgow. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery for amazing masterpieces, stroll around Glasgow’s magnificent botanical gardens, or wander the Riverside Museum.

DAY 2 - INVERNESS Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring.

DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR Today travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle.

Then, cross over to the Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cullin Mountains.

Visit the coastal town of Portree, stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

quaint fishing villages. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in romantic Glencoe.

Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper

KEY

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Glasgow - Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre Fort William - The Glencoe Inn Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

DAY 4 - INVERNESS TO GLASGOW

DAY 5 - STIRLING CASTLE AND LOCH LOMOND Today visit historic Stirling Castle with its rich place in Scottish history. You’ll have a chance to savour unforgettable views at beautiful Loch Lomond. A stop is included at the Glengoyne Distillery to learn about and sample fine Scottish whisky.

DAY 7 - JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN / WEST HIGHLAND LINE TO MALLAIG Embark on a scenic train journey described by some as the world’s most beautiful. The Jacobite winds its way through breath-taking Scottish scenery. You’ll pass lochs and mountains, across the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct and on until reaching Mallaig. Explore this charming coastal community before returning to Fort William.

DAY 8 - FORT WILLIAM TO EDINBURGH Today you’ll board the train and head off to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital. Along the way, relax onboard and enjoy the romantic Scottish landscape as it rolls by.

DAY 9 - EDINBURGH Take time today to stroll Edinburgh’s historic streets. Visit historic spots like Holyrood Palace on your included tour. Make your way to Edinburgh Castle perched on its rock overlooking the city and surrounding area.

DAY 10 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Depart from Edinburgh by train heading to London where your scenic train journey ends.

DAY 6 - GLASGOW TO FORT WILLIAM Today, you board the train and travel across the heart of Scotland to its picturesque West.

The Highlands and Scottish countryside are a magnificent array of shady glens, rugged mountain peaks and a coastline strewn with

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Orkney

9 DAYS FROM £1,549

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND THE ORKNEY ISLANDS London ➡ Inverness ➡ Orkney ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh

Fully guided tour of Orkney Islands

ORKNEY ISLANDS 2

JOHN O’GROATS

Return ferry between John o’Groats and Burwick

ISLE OF SKYE North Atlantic Ocean

Day trip to the Isle of Skye by road

Transfer between Inverness and John o’Groats by road

2 INVERNESS

Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London

EDINBURGH 2

North Sea

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night accommodation onboard Caledonian Sleeper • 6 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • 3 day round trip with guide to the Orkney Islands • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Inverness • City tour of Edinburgh

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Inverness - Kingsmills Hotel Orkney Islands - The Albert Hotel Kirkwall Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Irish Sea

Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper

LONDON

KEY

1

Your journey begins in London

Nights stay

Skye

English Channel

DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

DAY 2 - INVERNESS Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring.

DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR Today’s included tour features many memorable moments. You’ll travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle, known as the most photographed castle in Scotland. Then, you’ll cross over into Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cuillin Mountains. In the coastal town of Portree, you have free time to enjoy lunch and stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing

will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.

DAY 4 - INVERNESS TO ORKNEY After an early start, you travel north through the Black Isle, past the imposing Dunrobin Castle, before crossing the Pentland Firth to the Orkney Isles. Check in for your stay in Kirkwall, the modern-day capital of Orkney, for two nights.

DAY 5 - ORKNEY Today is your chance to explore the modern and ancient wonders of this fantastic island; a land of contrasts, where fertile green pastures are fringed by shores of golden sands washed by waters of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Highlights include a visit to Skara Brae, the mystical prehistoric stone circle at Brodgar, the standing stones of Stenness, and Maeshowe, where in the 12th century the Vikings left one of the largest collections of Norserunic inscriptions.

DAY 6 - ORKNEY TO INVERNESS After a ferry back to the mainland, you travel through the history-soaked regions of Caithness and Sutherland. You’ll find out about the Highland clearances, and get a glimpse of some of Scotland’s most remote fishing villages, arriving back in Inverness early evening.

DAY 7 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Travel by direct train to Edinburgh. From the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills, there is so much beauty to explore here.

DAY 8 - EDINBURGH During your included city tour, you’ll get to see the best attractions and learn all about local traditions and stories. Visit Princes Street, Grassmarket, Dean Village, and Holyrood Palace.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Spend one final morning in Edinburgh before catching the train back to London where your journey ends.

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Eilean Donan Castle

7 DAYS FROM £749

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & THE ISLE OF SKYE London ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh ➡ London

ISLE OF SKYE North Atlantic Ocean

KYLE OF LOCHALSH 3 INVERNESS

Ferry to Isle of Skye

EDINBURGH 2

Spend 2 nights in Edinburgh before returning to London

Overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper between London and Inverness

Irish Sea

North Sea

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 1 night accommodation onboard Caledonian Sleeper • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in Inverness • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Edinburgh • Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Inverness (Apr-Sept only) • City tour of Edinburgh

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Inverness - Kingsmills Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

UNITED KINGDOM

Your journey begins and ends in London

LONDON

KEY

1

Nights stay

Isle of Skye

English Channel

DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER

DAY 3 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE TOUR

Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to Inverness, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

Today’s included tour features many memorable moments. You’ll travel through dramatic Highland landscapes before visiting Eilean Donan Castle, known as the most photographed castle in Scotland. Then, you’ll cross over to Isle of Skye, where you’ll stop for a photo of the Red Cuillin Mountains. In the coastal town of Portree, you have free time to enjoy lunch and stroll the Trotternish Peninsula. Kilt Rock and the Quiraing will certainly be highlights. From there, you’ll visit Kyleakin for refreshments and the chance to see Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge.

DAY 2 - INVERNESS Boasting an abundance of culture, history, a beautiful Old Town, and the 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, this city and the surrounding region was made for exploring.

DAY 4 - INVERNESS

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Spend this free day seeing any sights and points of interest you didn’t get a chance to experience, yet, using your hop-on, hop-off pass allowing you to tour at your pace. Check out the Victorian Market, Botanic Gardens, Greig Street Bridge, or the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

DAY 5 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Travel by direct train to Edinburgh. Settle in before setting out to explore the capital of Scotland!

From the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town to the sweeping views from the top of the many hills, there is so much beauty to explore here.

DAY 6 - EDINBURGH During your included city tour, you’ll get to see the best attractions and learn all about local traditions and stories. Visit Princes Street, Grassmarket, Dean Village, and Holyrood Palace.

DAY 7 - EDINBURGH TO LONDON Catch your train back to the English capital today, where your holiday ends.

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Skye

GRAND INVERNESS AND THE HIGHLANDS VIA THE CALEDONIAN SLEEPER London ➡ Inverness ➡ London

Sightseeing tour of the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

ISLE OF SKYE LOCH NESS

4 INVERNESS North Sea

EDINBURGH

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• First class Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night accommodation onboard Caledonian Sleeper in Club class • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in Inverness • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Inverness (Apr-Sept only) • Sightseeing tour of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart Castle • Sightseeing tour of the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Spend 4 nights in Inverness before returning to London

Sightseeing tour of Loch Ness and Glen Urquhart Castle

6 DAYS FROM £649

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Inverness - Kingsmills

North Atlantic Ocean

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Irish Sea

Overnight from London to Inverness on the Caledonian Sleeper

Your journey begins in London

LONDON

KEY

1

Nights stay

English Channel

Caledonian Sleeper

DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD CALEDONIAN SLEEPER

any of our Rail Experts about a day trip to the spectacular Cairngorms National Park.

Depart London on the Caledonian Sleeper for your overnight journey to the Scottish Highlands.

(Overnight onboard the Caledonian Sleeper)

DAY 5 - ISLE OF SKYE AND EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

DAY 2 - INVERNESS Spend some time exploring the charming Highland town of Inverness using your including hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour.

DAY 3 - LOCH NESS AND GLEN URQUHART

Today the mountainous landscape and seaside towns of the Isle of Skye await. Discover the natural beauty and ancient tales of this breathtaking island on a specially curated day trip.

DAY 6 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LONDON Train back to London where your journey ends.

Today, you head out on a remarkable journey through the Highlands that includes amazing locations such as Loch Ness and picturesque Glen Urquhart Castle.

DAY 4 - INVERNESS

Glen Urquhart

Enjoy leisurely day in the Capital of the Highlands today. Following breakfast take a stroll up to Inverness Castle for a spectacular view, or if you would rather visit further afield do speak to

Caledonian Sleeper

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AUSTRALIA COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE Perth ➡ Adelaide ➡ Melbourne ➡ Sydney

Timor Sea

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Perth

Coral Sea

Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Perth and Adelaide

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Your journey ends with 4 nights in Sydney

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

PERTH 2 ADELAIDE 2 Great Australian Bight KEY

1

Nights stay

Blue Mountains

MELBOURNE

SYDNEY 4 3 VIC.

Tasman Sea Dinner under the stars, Rawlina

62 I To book call us on 020 3780 222, visit www.railbookers.co.uk or see your Travel Agent

Indian Pacific train

14 DAYS FROM £2,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Class • 11 nights hotel stay with breakfast • All excursions as specified in the itinerary • Hop-on-Hop-off tickets in Perth • Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour from Melbourne • Sydney Explorer Pass • Sightseeing tour of the Blue Mountains

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Melbourne - Doubletree by Hilton Melbourne Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 8 - MELBOURNE Stay local and check out the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, St Kilda beach, and Melbourne Museum. Up for a day trip somewhere memorable, take the Great Ocean Road along the breath-taking stretches of coastline to Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles.

In the evening, explore the city’s dining and nightlife scene.

DAY 9 - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE EVENING TOUR Wander the labyrinth of grand boulevards and alleyways to see the city’s well-preserved Victorian architecture, relaxing near the banks of the Yarra, or shopping at the bustling Queen Victoria Market. Later, you’ll be picked up from your hotel for your included Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour. Cross the bridge to Phillip Island in the fishing village of San Remo. At Summerland Beach, you’ll get to see the nightly ritual of the fairy penguins waddling out of the ocean into their burrows in the sand.

DAY 1 - PERTH

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC

Welcome to Perth. Roam around on your own exploring the city’s top attractions and experiences.

DAY 2 - PERTH Explorer the city using your Hop-on-Hop-off visiting Kings Park and Botanic Garden, The Bell Tower, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square, Winthrop Hall, The Old Mill, and much more!

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Climb onboard the Indian Pacific for an amazing journey to Adelaide. Travel in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin, which features all-inclusive meals in the discretely ornate Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, access to the Outback Explorer Lounge, complimentary toiletries and bath towels, and still wine, beer and spirits on request all day long. This evening’s excursion in Kalgoorlie will introduce you to Hannan’s North Tourist Mine where you’ll enjoy a short play performed by local artists, see the Super Pit gold mine. Return to the Indian Pacific for a nightcap and your journey onwards through the night across the Nullarbor Plain.

At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station, where you’ll get off the train for a hot breakfast and coffee on the platform. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook. Back on the train, relax and recharge in your cabin before heading to the lounge or dining carriage.

DAY 5 - ADELAIDE Welcome to the lively city of Adelaide. Featuring an enjoyable Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful coastline, green parks, a vibrant arts and music scene, delicious cuisine, and some of the world’s best wine, let’s just say it’ worth a visit.

DAY 6 - ADELAIDE Dreaming of cuddling a koala, the opportunity is available at the Cleland Wildlife Park in Adelaide Hills. So is some of Australia’s best wine tasting, especially at McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley.

DAY 7 - ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE Board The Overland train from the Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross station.

With Red Premium Service, you’ll enjoy allinclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and a relaxing and comfortable journey while taking in the diverse landscapes between these two incredible cities. Upon arrival in the coastal capital of Melbourne, get settled at your hotel.

DAY 10 - MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY Travel by train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Sydney Central in First class. A bustling city centre, amazing architecture, golden beaches, beautiful weather, and a world-famous harbour all await.

DAY 11 - SYDNEY Use your included Sydney Explorer Pass to discover the city’s most popular attractions and landmarks.

DAY 12 - DAY TRIP TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS Experience a full-day, all-inclusive tour of the magical, mysterious Blue Mountains. Aside from incredible views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from secluded lookouts, you have the opportunity to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and take the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, Walkway, and Railway at Scenic World. Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch and conclude your tour with a relaxing, scenic cruise to Sydney Harbour.

DAY 14 - SYDNEY - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SYDNEY Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

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ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND Auckland ➡ Paihia ➡ Rotorua ➡ Wellington ➡ Kaikoura ➡ Christchurch ➡ Franz Josef ➡ Queenstown ➡ Dunedin

KEY

1

2 PAIHIA

Your journey begins in Auckland

Nights stay

Tasman Sea

Visit Waitomo Caves en-route from Rotorua to Auckland

AUCKLAND

3

MATAMATA

WAITOMO CAVES Interislander ferry Wellington to Picton TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Greymouth

GREYMOUTH FRANZ JOSEF 1

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set en-route to Rotorua

PICTON 1

2 ROTORUA Northern Explorer train from Auckland to Wellington

Mount Cook

1 WELLINGTON

KAIKOURA

Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Kaikoura and on to Christchurch

3 CHRISTCHURCH NEW Coach transfer Greymouth ZEALAND -Franz Josef-Queenstown 3 QUEENSTOWN -Dunedin-Christchurch PUKERANGI TE ANAU 2 DUNEDIN

MILFORD SOUND Milford Sound day trip and cruise

Taieri Gorge scenic train to Pukerangi

South Pacific Ocean

Spend 2 nights in Dunedin before travelling by coach to Christchurch for your final night

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Rotorua

Northern Explorer

19 DAYS FROM £4,699 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 18 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Rail Travel as per the itinerary • Sightseeing tours of Hobbiton, Rotorus with a traditional Maori evening excursion and Waitiorno Caves • Whale Watching cruise from Kaikoura • All-day Christchurch Heritage Tram Pass • Half day city tour of Queenstown • Milford Sound day trip • Half day wildlife tour of the Otago Peninsular from Dunedin • Private city tour of Dunedin

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Auckland - Grand Millennium Hotel Pahia - Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands Rotorua - Novotel Rotorua Wellington - James Cook GHotel Grand Chancellor Kaikoura - The White Morph Christchurch - Distinction Christchurch Hotel Franz Josef - Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Queenstown - Scenic Suites Dunedin - Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 12 - CHRISTCHURCH TO FRANZ JOSEF Depart Christchurch on the spectacular Tranz Alpine train to Greymouth. After a short stop at Arthur’s Pass, climb the Southern Alps and pass through the 8kms Otira Tunnel before arriving at the old mining town. Ride the comfortable coach service down the Tasman Sea coastline to Franz Josef. The landscape here is dominated by the national park’s two largest glaciers, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, the only glaciers in the world that descend into lowland rainforest.

DAY 13 - FRANZ JOSEF/QUEENSTOWN Depart Franz Josef this morning again by coach, heading south to Queenstown. Queenstown is blessed with being surrounded by majestic mountains and being set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

DAY 14 - QUEENSTOWN

DAY 1 - AUCKLAND Welcome to Aotearoa! Head up the Sky Tour for a panoramic view.

DAY 2 - BAY OF ISLANDS After breakfast depart Auckland on a scheduled coach service to Paihia visiting the Waitangi Treaty House and Grounds where the historic agreement was signed between Maori and the British in 1840.

discovered in 1887.. To end your tour, glide through the Glowworm Grotto on a magical boat ride.

DAY 8 - AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON Board the Northern Explorer Train* to Wellington.

The train runs through some amazing and diverse scenery; from rolling countryside to the volcanic mountains of the Tongariro National Park and across the Central Plateau.

DAY 3 - BAY OF ISLANDS

DAY 9 - WELLINGTON TO KAIKOURA

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the region. This morning depart on a scenic boat trip through the bay.

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the ferry terminal, then crossing the Cook Strait and majestic Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton. Here head to the station for the scenic Coastal Pacific Train* to Kaikoura where you will be shuttled to your hotel.

DAY 5 - HOBBITON/ROTORUA Depart Auckland on a trip from Auckland to Rotorua, which includes a magical journey through Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films.

DAY 6 - ROTORUA This morning enjoy a half day small group tour and experience the geothermal activity displayed in pools and mineral terraces of Wai-O-Tapu.

Enjoy a hangi buffet dinner (Maori feast) cooked the traditional Maori way.

DAY 7 - ROTORUA/WAITOMO CAVES/ AUCKLAND

DAY 10 - WHALE WATCHING IN KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH Head out on the Pacific Ocean to enjoy a Whale Watch experience by catamaran. Spend around three hours on the water before heading back to land to collect your bags and boarding the Coastal Pacific Train* again, heading through the rich Waipara wine district to Christchurch.

DAY 11 - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart Rotorua by sightseeing coach to Waitomo for a 45-minute guided group tour through the world famous Glowworm Caves, which were

Enjoy a relaxing day and be sure to make use of your all-day pass for the Christchurch heritage Tram service around town.

Discover more about Queenstown on a guided tour this morning, with panoramic views from Queenstown Hill and some wine tasting at Gibbston Valley.

DAY 15 - MILFORD SOUND DAY TRIP Depart for a full day tour by coach travelling around the eastern shores of Lake Wakatipu and across the picturesque Southland countryside to Te Anau and into the dramatic landscape of the Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound.

DAY 16 - QUEENSTOWN/DUNEDIN Head to Dunedin, the most southerly city in the world. After checking in to your hotel, head out on a tour of the Otago Peninsula for some close encounters with wildlife including penguins, albatross, seals and pelagic birds.

DAY 17 - DUNEDIN Discover the historic railway station and Baldwin street - the steepest street in the world. Pay a visit to the Toitu Settlers Museum and then spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

DAY 18 - DUNEDIN/CHRISTCHURCH Depart Dunedin travelling north across the Otago Hills onboard a scheduled coach. At Moeraki see the fascinating giant marble like boulders on the beach. The snow-capped Southern Alps can be seen to the West for much of the journey.

DAY 19 - END OF TOUR Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking your car the airport for your flight home.

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USA AND CANADA The majestic landscapes and vibrant cultures of the USA and Canada are best discovered by rail.

JASPER WHISTLER

Edmonton

LAKE LOUISE

VANCOUVER

Saskatoon

BANFF

Calgary

VICTORIA North Cascades Nat. Park

OLYMPIC NAT. PARK SEATTLE

Cascades

WHITEFISH Spokane

MT. RAINIER NAT. PARK

PORTLAND

WATERTON

Winnipeg

QUÉBEC CITY

GLACIER PARK

Empire Builder

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (North Unit)

Crater Lake Nat. Park

Coast Starlight

GRAND TETON NAT. PARK

Lassen Volcanic Nat. Park

Capitol Corridor Auburn

Oakland/Emeryville

RENO

San Jose

San Joaquins

Pacific Surfliner SANTA BARBARA

Death Valley Sequoia Nat. Park LAS Nat. Park

Bakersfield

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Great Basin Nat. Park Zion Nat. Park

Arches Nat. Park

LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM

Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat. Park

DENVER

FLAGSTAFF WILLIAMS SEDONA

Joshua Tree Nat. Park

Petrified Forest Nat. Park

Southwest Chief

Ethan Allen

Keystone & Pennsylvanian

Quincy

Kansas City

Capitol Limited

ST. LOUIS

WASHINGTON, DC WILLIAMSBURG

Nashville

SANTA FE

Texas Eagle Oklahoma City Little Rock Hot Springs Nat. Park

Heartland Flyer Tucson Carlsbad Caverns Nat. Park

FORT WORTH

NEW YORK Northeast Regional vs Regional PHILADELPHIA

Lorton (Auto Train® Terminal)

Shenandoah Nat. Park

Cincinnati

Newport News

Cardinal

ALBUQUERQUE

El Paso

Windsor Cleveland

Mammoth Cave Nat. Park

SAN DIEGO Saguaro Nat. Park

BOSTON

Buffalo

Cuyahoga Valley Nat. Park

Indianapolis

Grand Junction

Capitol Reef Nat. Park Canyonlands Nat. Park Bryce Canyon Mesa Verde Nat. Park Nat. Park VEGAS Great Sand Grand Canyon Dunes Nat. Park Nat. Park GRAND CANYON

Channel Islands Nat. Park

Detroit

Omaha

Vermonter PORTLAND Downeaster

Rutland

NIAGARA FALLS

Sarnia Grand Port Huron Rapids Pontiac

CHICAGO

California Zephyr

Acadia Nat. Park

St. Albans

Maple Leaf

Lake Shore Limited TORONTO

ST. PAULMINNEAPOLIS

Badlands Nat. Park

Wind Cave Nat. Park

SALT LAKE CITY

Kings Canyon Nat. Park

San Luis Obispo

Ottawa

Adirondack

Milwaukee

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

PASO ROBLES

MONTRÉAL

WEST YELLOWSTONE

Redwood Nat. Park

SAN FRANCISCO

HALIFAX

Isle Royale Nat. Park

Theodore Roosevelt Nat. Park (South Unit)

Eugene-Springfield

SACRAMENTO

Voyageurs Nat. Park

City of New Orleans MEMPHIS

Piedmont

Great Smoky Mtns.

Nat. Park

Silver Star Palmetto

Congaree Nat. Park

Silver Meteor

ATLANTA

DALLAS

Carolinian

Raleigh

Crescent

CHARLESTON SAVANNAH

Guadalupe Mts. Nat. Park

Jacksonville Mobile

Sunset Limited AUSTIN

Big Bend Nat. Park

SAN ANTONIO

HOUSTON

ST. AUGUSTINE Sanford (Auto Train® Terminal)

NEW ORLEANS Tampa

MIAMI EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

Biscayne Nat. Park

Dry Tortugas Nat. Park

AMTRAK ON BOARD EXPERIENCE When you’re traveling the country by train, it’s important to have excellent service and comfort, something you’ll find on both our Viewliner® single-level and bi-level Superliner® Service.

SINGLE-LEVEL TRAINS Amtrak® operates single-level service on most short-distance routes and some long-distance routes serving the Eastern U.S.

COACH Make every seat the best seat in the house with our large, comfy, reclining seats equipped with footrests and leg rests, fold-down tray tables, individual reading lights and overhead luggage racks.

VIEWLINER SLEEPER CAR

SUPERLINER COACH

Whether traveling alone or with family, our single-level Viewliner Service offers Roomettes, Bedrooms and Accessible Bedroom accommodations. Daytime seating easily converts to a bed at night and onboard staff provides daily turndown service.

Features oversized windows, comfortable reclining seats with foot and leg rests, fold-down tray tables, overhead luggage racks and individual reading lights.

SUPERLINER TRAINS

Enjoy panoramic views of the passing landscape with oversized windows and head to the lowerlevel snack bar for sandwiches, snacks, beverages and souvenirs.

Our Superliner bi-level trains operate on most long-distance routes including: Auto Train®, California Zephyr®, Capitol LimitedSM, City of New Orleans®, Coast Starlight®, Empire Builder®, Southwest Chief®, Sunset Limited® and Texas Eagle®.

SUPERLINER SIGHTSEER LOUNGE

SUPERLINER SLEEPING CAR For a little extra room and privacy, choose one of our four types of sleeping accommodations which include dining car meals, bottled water, coffee and juice, fresh linens and soap.

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VIA RAIL ON BOARD EXPERIENCE

Berths

Cabin for one

Cabin for two

Prestige Class

Sleeper Plus - The Ocean

r ECONOMY

PRESTIGE CLASS THE VERY BEST ON THE CANADIAN

Experience relaxation throughout your trip in spacious cars with comfortable seats. There’s room to store your luggage, easy access to restrooms as well as views, meals, and refreshments in the Skyline car.

Upgrading to Prestige means you’ll experience luxury on The Canadian.

SLEEPER PLUS UPGRADES ON THE CANADIAN

r PRESTIGE CLASS

Upgrade to Sleeper Plus to experience all The Canadian has to offer, including a range of accommodations, showers, freshly prepared meals, access to domed lounge cars and onboard activities such as wine tastings and interactive talks.

• A 50% larger cabin than Sleeper Plus class with a 60% larger viewing window • Modular leather L-shaped couch by day; Murphy bed for two by night • Private washroom with shower, flat-screen television, and minibar stocked with beverages • Complimentary bar service and priority seating in dining car • Electric radiant-heated cabin • Dedicated concierge attendant throughout trip

rB ERTHS

rC ABIN FOR ONE

By day: two couch-style seats facing each other.

By night: berths convert to curtained, private compartments with two stacked beds. Use of public washroom.

Private room featuring a small couch-style seat that converts into a bed, with a concealed toilet and vanity.

rC ABIN FOR TWO Private room with two armchairs, two retractable stacked beds, a vanity and ensuite toilet.

SLEEPER PLUS CLASS ON THE OCEAN Upgrade to Sleeper Plus to experience the best of The Ocean including comfortable accommodations, private showers, Atlanticinspired meals and access to the domed Park car.

IN-ROOM

FEATURES AND SERVICES INCLUDE: • Limited climate control, electrical outlets, fold-down table, and individual reading lights • Small closet, garment rack, fresh towels and linens, soap and shower amenities • Assistance of Sleeping Car attendant and personal service (turn-down, coffee, make-up bed) • Meals in Dining Car included in ticket price on most trains (alcoholic beverages available at additional charge) • Bottled water and morning coffee, tea and juice and complimentary daily newspaper • Private daytime seating that converts to a bed at night • Station access to the Amtrak Metropolitan LoungeSM or ClubAcela®

The Ocean

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GREAT AMERICAN - MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES New York City ➡ Chicago ➡ Denver ➡ San Francisco ➡ Napa Valley

Your journey ends with 2 nights in San Francisco CALI.

NEBRASKA

DENVER

FRANCISCO

IOWA

2

NEVADA

2 SAN

Your journey begins with 2 nights in New York City

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

UTAH

COLORADO

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

2

CHICAGO

NY PENN.

ILL. IND. OHIO Spend 1 night on Amtrak

2

NEW YORK CITY

Chicago

North Atlantic Ocean

North Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico KEY

1

Nights stay

Denver

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San Francisco

12 DAYS FROM £1,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodation from New York City to Chicago; Chicago to Denver; Denver to San Francisco on the Lake Shore Limited® and California Zephyr® • 8 nights hotel accommodation; 3 nights onboard Amtrak • Multi-day hop-on, hop-on sightseeing tour of New York City and Chicago • Sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park • Sightseeing tour of Napa and Sonoma

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

New York - Holiday Inn New York City Times Square Chicago - Hoiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Denver - Warwick Denver Hotel San Francisco - Kimton Alton Hotel Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

New York City

DAY - 8 DENVER

DAY 1 - ARRIVE NEW YORK

DAY 5 - CHICAGO

Welcome to New York City! Enjoy a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of one of the world’s favorite cities. Stops include Central Park, Rockefeller Plaza, the Theater District, Times Square, and many more amazing hot spots!

Today, use your Chicago CityPASS to visit some of the most popular attractions in Chicago. Your CityPASS includes admission to the following amazing attractions: Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, the Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Adler Planetarium. Or, you can use your pass to explore the Art Institute of Chicago and 360 Chicago. The choice is yours!

DAY 2 - NEW YORK Today continue to explore the city on your sightseeing tour. Stop off on 5th Avenue for premiere shopping, take in the enormous and iconic Empire State Building, or journey to the Statue of Liberty and explore Ellis Island.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Travel on your own to Penn Station and board Amtrak to Chicago. Kick back and relax on the Lake Shore Limited as you head to the Midwest. Enjoy the scenery as you travel along the south shore of Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, following a famous Native American Highway.

DAY 4 - CHICAGO Breeze into the Windy City and explore Chicago with a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to all the popular landmarks. Check out the Navy Pier and its many fun attractions. Take a leisurely stroll through the architectural wonder that is Millennium Park. After a fun-filled day of discovering Chicago, enjoy your included dinner at a popular restaurant.

DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Travel on your own to Chicago’s Union Station and board Amtrak to Denver. Enjoy America’s majestic landscapes as you travel on the California Zephyr through the plains to “Mile High City.” Experienced travellers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America.

And, once you absorb the breathtaking scenery along its route, including the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, we know you’ll agree.

DAY 7 - DENVER Today you’ll arrive in Denver in the morning and travel on your own to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your leisure.

Take the time to explore the “Mile High City”, visit the beautiful botanical gardens, take in the exhibits at Denver Art Museum, or relax back at your hotel.

Today you will venture out on a full-day sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! Take in the views of the majestic Rocky Mountain range, capture pictures of wildlife, and drive over Berthoud Pass where you will summit the Continental Divide that sits at over 11,000 feet above sea level. You’ll visit the cosy ski town of Winter Park then head over to the town of Grand Lake for lunch! A great day of sightseeing awaits!

DAY 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Today you will travel to Denver’s historic Union Station and board Amtrak for a relaxing ride to San Francisco. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views outside your window as you travel through the Rocky Mountains and head for the majestic West Coast.

DAY 10 - SAN FRANCISCO Today you will arrive at Emeryville Station, where you will board your included motorcoach transfer for a short trip across the bay to San Francisco.

The rest of the day is yours to spend getting to know the “City by the Bay.” Be sure to get some pictures of the most photographed bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge. Dinner at one of San Francisco’s waterfront restaurants is included.

DAY 11 - SAN FRANCISCO TO NAPA VALLEY Enjoy a full day touring two of the country’s most famous wine growing regions: Napa and Sonoma.

Sip on delicious local wine as you take in the gorgeous scenery surrounding wine country

DAY 12 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Memphis

9 DAYS FROM £849 per person

JAZZ BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Amtrak® from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans • 1 night onboard Amtrak • 7 nights hotel stay • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis and New Orleans

Chicago ➡ Memphis ➡ New Orleans

CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS Spend 1 night on Amtrak

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Chicago

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Chicago - Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Memphis - Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown New Orleans - Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

KENTUCKY

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

TENNESSEE

LOUISIANA KEY

1

Nights stay

MISSISSIPPI

MEMPHIS 2

Your journey ends with 3 nights in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS 3

Chicago

Gulf of Mexico

North Atlantic Ocean

DAYS 1 & 2 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO

DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

Explore the ‘Windy City’ on a hop-on hopoff sightseeing tour covering 13 magnificent miles of the city. Be sure to stop by the iconic attractions Chicago has to offer, including the Skydeck Chicago, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and 360 Chicago. Dinner this evening at a popular restaurant in Chicago is included.

Ride the rails through musical Mississippi to New Orleans - the birthplace of jazz!

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ON BOARD AMTRAK® Board Amtrak’s City of New Orleans® for a relaxing overnight trip down south to Memphis.

Your journey on this train route takes you through the heart of the USA’s musical heritage.

DAYS 4 & 5 - MEMPHIS

Jazz Blues

New Orleans

Arrive in Memphis. Tour Memphis and Graceland, discovering downtown, the mighty Mississippi, Beale Street and many more wonderful attractions! On your Graceland tour, you’ll get up close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world and truly get a glimpse of his life at Graceland.

DAYS 7 & 8 - NEW ORLEANS Set off for your New Orleans city tour. Absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. Explore the historic cemeteries, often referred to as “Cities of the Dead.” Marvel at the fascinating stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates.

Enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the amazing views of the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river as the boat’s captain entertains you with a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, history and river lore.

DAY 9 - DEPART NEW ORLEANS Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

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Denali National Park

9 DAYS FROM £2,049

ALASKA ADVENTURE WITH ALASKA RAILROAD Anchorage ➡ Seward ➡ Anchorage ➡ Talkeetna ➡ Denali National Park ➡ Anchorage

Beaufort Sea

Chukchi Sea

Spend 2 nights in Denali National Park before returning to Anchorage for your final night

TALKEETNA 1 ANCHORAGE 4 KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK

KEY

1

Bering Sea

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip Alaska Railroad® in Adventure Class accommodation from Anchorage to Seward and Anchorage to Talkeetna, Talkeetna to Denali, Denali to Anchorage.

• 8 nights hotel accommodation • Sightseeing tour of Anchorage • Sightseeing cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park • Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Denali Cabins Anchorage - The Lakefront Anchorage Seward - Windsong Lodge

2 DENALI NATIONAL PARK

ALASKA

per person

Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Anchorage

1 SEWARD

Gulf of Alaska

Nights stay

Hubbard Glacier, Seward

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE Welcome to Anchorage! Check into your hotel and drop off your luggage so you can begin exploring.

DAY 3 - SEWARD

DAY 7 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Board the Alaska Railroad for your trip from Anchorage to Seward. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure exploring this port town.

Explore all the best Denali National Park has to offer on your full day tour. Highlights of your tour include a stop at the Polychrome Overlook which is known for its gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors and Wonder Lake offering some of the best views of Denali and the Alaska Range.

DAY 2 - ANCHORAGE

DAY 4 - KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK

Today, enjoy a guided 15-mile scenic tour through Anchorage and learn about its history and the culture.

Today, cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park and witness the beauty of the mountains, glaciers and wildlife. This evening, travel by train back to Anchorage for the night.

DAY 5 - TALKEETNA Board the train this morning and take a picturesque ride on Alaska Railroad as you travel to Talkeetna. This small charming town is known as the gateway to Denali and offers views of the Alaska Range.

DAY 8 - ANCHORAGE This afternoon, board Alaska Railroad once more for the journey back to Anchorage.

DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ANCHORAGE

DAY 6 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK Today, continue heading North on the train as you travel to Denali National Park.

Alaska Railroad

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ULTIMATE CANADA BY RAIL WITH THE ROCKIES Toronto ➡ Niagara Falls ➡ Toronto ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Vancouver

BRITISH COLUMBIA Spend 1 night on VIA Rail

3

2

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Vancouver

North Pacific Ocean

KEY

1

Nights stay

ALBERTA

JASPER

VANCOUVER

Hudson Bay

SK.

1 BANFF

Return shuttle from Jasper to Banff

MANITOBA Spend 3 nights on VIA Rail

ONTARIO

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Toronto

Niagara Falls

TORONTO 2 NIAGARA FALLS

North Atlantic Ocean Vancouver

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Via Rail

13 DAYS FROM £2,749 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 8 nights hotel accommodation; 4 nights onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail in Economy accommodations from Toronto to Jasper and Jasper to Vancouver • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto and Vancouver • Admission to the CN Tower in Toronto • Sightseeing city tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake*, Jasper National Park and the Icefields Parkway • Admission to the Jasper Skytram, Glacier Skywalk and Glacier Discovery Center • Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Vancouver Lookout

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Toronto - Chelsea Hotel Toronto Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Vancouver - Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Jasper

DAY 1 - ARRIVE TORONTO

DAY 6 - JASPER

DAY 9 - BANFF TO JASPER

Welcome to Toronto, where so many great landmarks and amazing sites await! Travel to your hotel and start exploring the city with your hopon, hop-off sightseeing tour. This tour features top Toronto spots, likes the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Harbour, Eaton Centre, and Chinatown.

Arrive in Jasper this morning and travel on your own to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to start getting to know Jasper. Take the afternoon to explore the local restaurants and shops in the quaint downtown area.

Spend your free time this morning exploring Banff before your included afternoon shuttle back to Jasper. Once you’re on the shuttle, you’ll get a chance to sit back, relax, and just enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Jasper National Park. Upon your arrival in Jasper, check into your hotel and spend the night relaxing.

DAY 2 - TORONTO TO NIAGARA FALLS This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a fun-filled day at one of the wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Highlights of your day will include a meal overlooking the Falls, a ride on the lake, and a winery tour and tasting.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today, travel to the train station and board your overnight VIA Rail train west to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, excellent food and scenic views onboard.

DAY 4 AND 5- OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today, you’ll enjoy a relaxing day on the train as you continue your journey on the VIA Rail westbound to Jasper. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the way. This train ride gives you the opportunity to discover the beauty of Canada and its cities at a pace that allows you to be in tune with the nature around you. For even more amazing views, head over to the observation car!

DAY 7 - JASPER Explore the spectacular natural treasures of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls. Stroll the shores of Maligne Lake and breathe in the clean mountain air.

DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Travel to the Via Rail station and board the train for your journey west to Vancouver. Be sure to take a picture of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies! (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

DAY 8 - JASPER TO BANFF

DAY 11 - VANCOUVER, BC VANCOUVER

This morning, depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff. Your ride along the world-famous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights.

Upon your arrival in Banff, you’ll get a chance to visit the natural wonder of the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, you’ll be treated to an unobstructed view on a glassfloored observation platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley. Other highlights of your day tour will include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

Start your day in the vibrant city with a hop-on, hop-off tour that takes you to Vancouver’s most popular landmarks, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and many more great destinations!

DAY 12 - VANCOUVER, BC VANCOUVER Continue exploring Vancouver today with your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which towers hundreds of feet above the city.

Sweeping 360-degree views await you at the top of this amazing attraction.

DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

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Jasper National Park

9 DAYS FROM £3,199

GRAND CIRCLE OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Jasper ➡ Vancouver

ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA Spend 1 night on VIA Rail

North Pacific Ocean

1

1

VANCOUVER 2 Your journey begins and ends in Vancouver

1

LAKE LOUISE 2 BANFF FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Travel across the Rockies for 2 days through stunning scenery from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer

KEY

1

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf class • One-way VIA Rail® from Jasper to Vancouver on the Canadian® • 7 nights hotel stay; 1 night onboard VIA Rail • Tour transfers from Banff to Lake Louise; Lake Louise to Jasper • 5 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches) • Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park and Lake Louise • And much more

Transfer between Banff-Lake Louise-Jasper

JASPER

KAMLOOPS

per person

Nights stay

Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown Kamloops - 3* accommodation will be selected Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Jasper - Chateau Jasper Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! Spend some time exploring this nature lover’s paradise.

DAY 2 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer. Settle into your luxurious accommodations and relax onboard soaking in the spectacular scenery.

Travel through British Columbia with views of the Cascade Mountains and Fraser Canyon.

DAY 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO BANFF Travel through the heart of the Canadian Rockies to Banff.

DAY 4 - BANFF Explore the mountain town of Banff and journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola.

DAY 5 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE Depart Banff on a scenic tour. End your tour in Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 7 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Board VIA Rail’s Canadian to continue your journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies.

Relax in the dome car and experience stunning 360-degree views.

DAY 8 - VANCOUVER Arrive in Vancouver this morning, the day is yours to discover Vancouver.

DAY 9 DEPART VANCOUVER Check out of your hotel this morning and continue with your onward travels.

DAY 6 - LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER Travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway.

You’ll make a stop along the way to visit the Columbia Icefield. There you’ll board the Ice Explorer and venture out to Athabasca Glacier.

Vancouver

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VIA Rail Mount Robson

Rocky Mountaineer

CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary

BRITISH COLUMBIA Travel across the Rockies for 2 days through stunning Alpine scenery from Vancouver to Jasper on the Rocky Mountaineer

ALBERTA

JASPER 2

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Vancouver

KAMLOOPS 1 BANFF 2

VANCOUVER 3 VICTORIA

North Pacific Ocean

Shuttle from Banff to Calgary

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf class • 9 nights hotel stay • Vancouver Trolley hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour • Explore Jasper tour • Rockies discovery sightseeing tour from Jasper • Mountains, lakes and waterfalls tour • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary

Transfer from Jasper to Banff

1 CALGARY Your journey ends with 1 night in Calgary

Take a return floatplane between Vancouver and Victoria

KEY

1

10 DAYS FROM £3,099

Nights stay

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown Kamloops - 3* accommodation will be selected Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Calgary - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Canada! Arrive in Vancouver and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Spend the day exploring Vancouver, a cosmopolitan coastal paradise boasting sleek skyscrapers, harbour side vistas and a stunning mountain backdrop.

DAY 3 - VICTORIA TRIP FROM VANCOUVER Experience a tour to Victoria. Sweep across the ocean and enjoy aerial views of Vancouver as you begin your day with a ferry over to Vancouver Island. Arrive in Victoria Harbour and enjoy free time exploring the historic downtown area.

DAY 4 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS Board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer. Dine onboard before spending the night in Kamloops.

DAY 5 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO JASPER Re-board the train and snake through the Canadian Rockies into Alberta. Disembark and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park

DAY 6 - JASPER Discover Jasper on an ‘Explore Jasper’ tour.

The guided excursion will introduce you to some of the world’s most wondrous natural beauty.

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Transfer from Jasper to Banff, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Take an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour.

DAY 8 - BANFF Continue your sightseeing adventures with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Banff.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY Make your way to Calgary. Nicknamed “Cowtown,” the city is ingrained in popular culture thanks to its annual stampede.

DAY 10 - DEPART CALGARY Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

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CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY EASTBOUND Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Vancouver ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary

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ALBERTA Transfer between Jasper-Banff-Calgary

Spend 1 night on VIA Rail Your journey begins with 3 nights in Vancouver

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Calgary

BANFF LAKE 2 1 CALGARY LOUISE

VANCOUVER 3 VICTORIA North Pacific Ocean

Take a roundtrip ferry between Vancouver and Victoria

Your journey ends with an overnight in Calgary

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11 DAYS FROM £1,999 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Sightseeing tours of the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise • One-way overnight VIA Rail® from Vancouver to Jasper on the Canadian® • 8 nights hotel accommodation; 1 night onboard VIA Rail • Round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION:

Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk + Avenue Calgary - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary Hotels are subject to availability.

Alternatives may be used.

Lake Louise

DAY 1 - ARRIVE VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! After checking in, start exploring this nature lover’s paradise, where the majestic mountains meet the serene coast.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Today’s full day of sightseeing begins with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to all of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and more! The tour will feature live commentary, so you will get to learn what makes Vancouver so special. Today also includes admission to the Vancouver Lookout, which towers hundreds of feet over the city. Sweeping 360-degree views of Vancouver await you at the top!

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA This morning, travel on your own to the Vancouver Bus Station, where a connection will take you to the Victoria Ferry service for a stunning ride over to Victoria. Set on the sparkling Strait of Juan de Fuca, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, this quaint coastal gem has a dynamic blend of serene mountain views, historic charm, and urban appeal. It also offers breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains.

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® This evening, travel on your own to the VIA Rail station and board The Canadian® eastbound

to Jasper. After you settle in, head to the observation car for breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 5 - JASPER Wake up in the Canadian Rockies and enjoy a relaxing day on the train. Take in the majestic landscape as you wind through the Canadian Rockies. Sit in the observation car for panoramic views of these soaring mountains and be sure to look out for amazing natural monuments such as Pyramid Falls. Later this afternoon, you will arrive in Jasper and travel on your own to your hotel.

DAY 6 - JASPER Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.

During this exhilarating sightseeing tour, you will see many breathtaking sights, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Lake. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls. Discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake. Take a leisurely stroll on the tranquil shores of Maligne Lake. The scenery in Jasper is truly unbelievable!

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF

the world-famous Icefields Parkway. Visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard the Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure of the Athabasca Glacier.

Enjoy unobstructed views on a glass-floored observation platform extending out over the Sunwapta Valley at the Glacier Skywalk. Lunch is included this day.

DAY 8 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE Today you will explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Relax in the historical Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies. A hot buffet lunch is included at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise today.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY Today you will take your included shuttle transfer from Banff to your hotel in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy this amazing city. Be sure to buy yourself an authentic Calgary cowboy hat!

DAY 10 - OUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CALGARY

This morning, depart Jasper for a leisurely drive out to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along

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