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INDEPENDENT RAIL HOLIDAYS

2019 - 2020

EUROPEAN RAIL NETWORK

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Local Intercity Agen Eurocity Mâcon San Biarritz Dax Milan Verona 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 Bologn 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 Florence TGV Pisa Toulon Segovia Lusitania Trenhotel Calatayud Zaragoza Ávila Figueres Entroncamento Valencia de Siena Lleida Girona Alcántara Guadalajara AVE MADRID Barcelona Nightjet Cáceres LISBON Teruel Badajoz Tarragona Toledo Mérida Cuenca Oviedo

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CZECH REPUBLIC

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La Frecce Dubrovnik ROME

Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian routes to Beijing & Vladivostock

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Local Intercity

ITALY Bari

Naples Sorrento Circumvesuviana

Ferry Local Intercity Palermo Taormina Catania Siracusa Pozzallo Ferry VALLETTA

GREECE Patras

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WHY RAILBOOKERS?

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Railbookers offers expertly planned, customisable holidays by rail, with an extensive range of holidays to Europe, North America and beyond.

Our mission is to 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 holiday.’

RAIL EXPERTS

FLEXIBILITY

INSIDER ACCESS

• Our team are self-confessed ‘train geeks’ with extensive knowledge of the best routes and best timings of rails systems throughout the world.

• With Railbookers, you can book your trip at any time – even if tickets aren’t on sale to the public yet.

• Our direct partnerships with rail companies and hotels across Europe, North America and beyond mean we have access to special rates and availability not accessible to the public.

• We like nothing more than talking to you about your holidays by rail!

OUR RAIL PARTNERS

• We can customise any of our holidays to meet your exact requirements.

• We use our specialist knowledge to handpick all our hotels, routes and sightseeing tours in order to provide the ultimate in comfort, convenience and value to our guests.

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CONTENTS

Everything You Need to Know About Our Rail Holidays

ITALY

Venice via the Alps Amalfi Coast via the Alps Florence and Lake Como via the Alps Ultimate Venice, Florence and Rome Rome and Sicily Rome and Sorrento Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Florence and Venice Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice Rome and the Bernina Express Venice and the Bernina Express

SWITZERLAND

Scenic Switzerland Classic Glacier and Bernina Express Bernese Oberland Switzerland’s Lakes and Mountains Mount Pilatus, The Centovalli Express and the Jungfrau Peaks of Switzerland from Wengen

PRE AND POST RIVER CRUISE

Basel to Amsterdam via Paris and Brussels Munich and Frankfurt from Budapest

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WESTERN EUROPE

Brenner Pass: Munich, Innsbruck and Venice 24 Arlberg Pass: Zurich, Salzburg and Vienna 25 Ultimate Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest 26-27 Vienna, Prague and Berlin from Budapest 28-29

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL

Madrid and Andalucia Andalucian Explorer Ultimate Barcelona, Seville and Madrid Spain and Portugal Grand Tour Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon

EASTERN EUROPE

Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik

SCANDINAVIA

Scandinavian Grand Tour Ultimate Norway in a Nutshell Florence

HASSLE FREE BOOKING PROCESS • We know that with so many routes, trains, languages and providers, booking a holiday by rail can be a confusing and stressful task. That’s where we step in!

• Your holiday will be professionally planned by one our rail experts, who’ll organise all your tickets, schedule, excursions and hotel stays, and send you everything you need for your rail holiday.

• It’s that simple! All you have to do is sit back, relax and get onboard!

CENTRAL EUROPE

London, Amsterdam and Berlin Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Best of the Emerald Isle by Rail Complete Scotland by Rail

TRANSCONTINENTAL - EUROPE

Ultimate Highlights of Europe European Grand Tour

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ASIA

Eastern and Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore The Golden Triangle

USA AND CANADA

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Great American Majestic Landscapes Jazz, Blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll Ultimate Canada Coast to Coast Eastbound Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound Ultimate Canada by Rail with the Rockies

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Terms and Conditions

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RAIL HOLIDAYS

HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? Call Railbookers 1300 938 534 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Rail Experts to book your perfect rail holiday, call your local travel agent or visit our website to submit an online request at www.railbookers.com.au

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU REQUIRE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING? All passenger first and last names, and all dates of birth, are required at the time of booking. Certain train providers will require passport information.

CAN I CUSTOMISE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional destinations to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers for ultimate ease and convenience and have an extensive range of sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip.

Just speak with our Rail Experts and we’ll start creating the perfect rail holiday for you.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our rail 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!

CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST-CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS? You certainly can. We know that many of our customers like to upgrade some or all of their train journeys to first-class.

Upgrading will give you a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more, please speak with one of our Rail Experts who will tell you the advantages of first class on your specific route.

CAN I TAKE A RAIL HOLIDAY THAT YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? Yes! We can offer a reverse option on any of our itineraries. If you are already planned to be in one destination and would like to visit cities on one of our packages in a different order or start/ finish in a different location, please call us and speak with a Rail Expert.

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

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? In general, each passenger can take two items of luggage plus one personal item. There are no weight restrictions – just remember you’ll need to carry everything!

CAN I ADD ON ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING OR ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS? Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities and/or hotel nights to most existing rail holiday packages we offer.

When you speak with a Rail Expert,

request an explanation of the upgrade options to your holiday package as you wish. Additional charges may apply.

AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES? There are no set departure dates with our 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!

CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times, and if there is a train running when there are multiple trains a day, your Rail Expert will be able to talk you through the different departures.

If there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it.

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

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS? After we receive full payment, travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to your departure.

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Venice

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

DATES AND PRICES: January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019

VENICE VIA THE ALPS Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice

Arrive in Geneva for a 2 night stay

GENEVA 2 Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

MILAN

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.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA Arrive in Geneva today for a two-night 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 set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

DAY 2 - GENEVA Enjoy an additional day discovering Geneva. Not to be missed are the

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

Your journey ends with 3 nights in Venice

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world’s highest fountain, the Jet d’Eau, which fires water into the sky on the beautiful lakefront, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross, one of the best museums of its kind in Europe.

DAY 3 - GENEVA TO VENICE Depart Geneva in the morning and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax while the train follows

A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in the city for over 1,000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marveling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica.

Also visit the Doge’s Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century.

DAY 5 - 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 water and maybe sample some local delights at the Rialto Markets. Be sure to leave some time to take a tour of the famous glassblowers on the nearby island of Murano and stopover at Burano, a small island famous for lace and its colorful houses.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VENICE

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Geneva

Alternative hotels may be available.

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Amalfi Coast

7 DAYS FROM $1,179 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

AMALFI COAST VIA THE ALPS Geneva ➡ Florence ➡ Sorrento

DATES AND PRICES: January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

Arrive in Geneva for a 1 night stay

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DAY 5 - SORRENTO

MILAN Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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Mediterranean Sea

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Your journey ends with 4 nights in Sorrento

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA Welcome to Geneva! Make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay and then spend the evening enjoying authentic cuisine at a lakeside restaurant.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast and then make your way to the train station for your train to Florence. 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. Upon

Florence

arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Get a bird’s eye view from the top of Giotto’s bell tower, spend an afternoon exploring the amazing art collections at the Uffizi or Pitti Palace galleries, or see Boboli Gardens.

After breakfast, you could take a ferry to the islands in the Bay of Naples. You can also reach the smaller but more well-known island of Capri. Climb up from the harbor to the old town on a funicular railway or take a boat out to see the famous Blue Grotto.

DAY 6 - SORRENTO After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy your last full day in Sorrento. Maybe enjoy a refreshing drink on the beachfront or stroll along to the Piazza Tasso for lunch in a quiet café. Don’t miss a visit to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a beautiful 14th-century church.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN SORRENTO

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO SORRENTO After breakfast, travel through the Italian countryside from Florence to Naples. From Napoli Centrale train station, take the Circumvesuviana train (payable locally) from Naples to Sorrento. Make your way to your hotel for a four-night stay.

Sorrento

DAY 4 - SORRENTO Enjoy your adventures around the Amalfi Coast! The attractions here are all accessible on foot via winding narrow roads and stairs. Visit the 10th century cathedral, enjoy a refreshing drink on the beachfront or stroll along the marina where the mega-yachts dock.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Florence - Hotel Adriatico Sorrento - Hilton Sorrento Palace Alternative hotels may be available.

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Lake Como

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

DATES AND PRICES: January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019

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

Arrive in Geneva for a 1 night stay

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

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DAY 5 - FLORENCE

Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps along the Simplon Pass

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MILAN ITALY Adriatic Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Florence

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Take a walk through the buzzing squares of Piazza San Giovanni, the Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce. Don’t miss a walk across Florence’s “bridge of gold”, offering beautiful views across the Arno River.

Maybe take a day trip to another of Tuscany’s pretty destinations such as Siena or Lucca. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Sienese meal with a glass of Chianti before travelling back to Florence.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN FLORENCE

Nights stay

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO COMO

Welcome to Geneva! Check in at your hotel for a one-night stay and then make the most of your time in the city. Take in the rest of the day and evening along Bains des Pâquis and wandering through charming courtyards. Or maybe you’d prefer to see the Flower Clock in the Jardin Anglais and then take a cruise of Lake Geneva on a classic steamer?

Enjoy breakfast then make your way to the train station for your journey to along the famous Simplon Pass!

When you arrive in Como, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay.

DAY 3 - COMO Soak up the sunshine with a stroll alongside the waterfront or spend the afternoon visiting the quaint towns that line the shore via ferry.

Dine, discover Lake Como’s exquisite villas, or people watch outside a cafe.

DAY 4 - COMO TO FLORENCE

Geneva

After breakfast, take the short journey by train to Milan before transferring onto the high-speed train to Florence. Pass by 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.

Lake Como

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Geneva - Hotel Cornavin Como - Metropole Suisse Hotel Como Florence - Hotel Adriatico Alternative hotels may be available.

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ULTIMATE VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME Venice ➡ Florence ➡ Rome

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Venice

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DAY 3 - VENICE TO FLORENCE Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch a high-speed train to Florence. Speed in true comfort through picturesque Italian scenery before arriving in Tuscany’s capital.

Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE

DAY 4 - FLORENCE

Check in at your hotel in Venice today for a two-night stay before setting out to acquaint yourself with the classic Italian city. Stroll down the banks of the shimmering canals and discover the magnificent architecture that lines the cobbled streets and square. Come the evening, relax at an outdoor trattoria by the sparkling lagoon, or why not head to Harry’s Bar to try a delectable Bellini in the cocktail’s birthplace.

Spend a full day at leisure in Florence today. Your holiday includes skip-the-line passes to the Uffizi Gallery, home of famous Renaissance masterpieces such as Boticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ and Michelangelo’s ‘Doni Tondo.’ You will also be able to discover the city’s rich history and culture with a knowledgeable guide on a walking tour through the pretty, winding streets of the city. This evening, be sure to sample some authentic Tuscan cuisine, including a glass of wine from the hills that surround the city.

DAY 2 - VENICE Venice

today. Discover the city’s hidden gems and highlights on a walking tour, and take an iconic, relaxing gondola ride included with your holiday. You will also have skip-theline access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, two of the city’s most popular monuments.

Spend a full day exploring Venice

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Florence

SAVE UP TO $200

7 DAYS FROM $1,319 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Walking tour, Doge’s Palace entrance and gondola tour in Venice • Skip the Line: Uffizi Gallery Florence • Florence City Tour • Skip the Line: Ancient Rome & Colosseum half-day walking tour in Rome • Skip the Line: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome

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DAY 5 - FLORENCE TO ROME Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train directly to Rome. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and head out to get your bearings in the ‘Eternal City.’

Italy’s capital boasts a wealth of history on every street, which you’ll be able to explore at your own leisure and on a walking tour of the city’s ancient history, including skip-theline entrance to the Colosseum.

DAY 6 - ROME

ancient and modern wonders of the Italian capital. Discover the city’s catholic heritage and Michelangelo’s phenomenal ceiling with a skip-theline tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Come the evening, why not wander to the Trevi Fountain to throw your coins into the famous water. Don’t miss the chance to try authentic, ice-cold Italian gelato, either!

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ROME

After breakfast this morning, spend the whole day unearthing the

Rome

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Florence - Hotel Adriatico Rome - Morgana Hotel Rome

Alternative hotels may be available.

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Taormina

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

DATES AND PRICES: January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019

ROME AND SICILY Rome ➡ Naples ➡ Taormina

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Your journey begins with 3 nights in Rome

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

DAY 6 - TAORMINA Spend two full days exploring Taormina. The city holds an abundance of cultural sites such as the Greek Theatre, Cathedral of Saint Nicola and Palace of the Dukes of San Stefano.

Ferry service from Sicily to mainland

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picture-perfect destination.

Tyrrhenian Sea

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE ROME Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a threenight stay and begin discovering this iconic city. Start by visiting the museums and galleries at the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens and don’t miss the spectacular Trevi Fountain.

DAY 2 - ROME Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then head for another day of sightseeing at your leisure. Admire the breathtaking collection of ancient art, sculptures and statues at the Capitoline museums or take a trip to the enchanting Vatican.

DAY 3 - ROME Make the most of your final full day in Rome. No visit is complete without seeing the Colosseum and a stroll through the Roman Forum. Or treat yourself to some delicious Italian

Spend 3 nights in Taormina before continuing your onward journey

cuisine at a traditional trattoria or cool down with some gelato.

DAY 7 - TAORMINA Enjoy breakfast and then head out to the Corso Umberto’s elegant boutiques, classy cafés, and trattorias and pizzerias.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN TAORMINA

DAY 4 - ROME TO NAPLES After breakfast, take the high-speed train to the Southern Italian city of Naples. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. The finest of the castles, the Castel Nuevo, is one of the city’s major landmarks.

You can also indulge in some retail therapy at the lively Galleria Umberto or visit one of Naples’ great museums.

DAY 5 - NAPLES TO TAORMINA Leave Naples and take a train to Sicily. The train travels south through the Italian countryside and boards a boat to take you from mainland Italy to Sicily. The train then continues along the coast to the famous resort town of Taormina. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

Surrounded by sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, Taormina is a

Rome

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Rome - Morgana Hotel Naples - Starhotels Terminus Taormina - Isabella Alternative hotels may be available.

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Amalfi Coast

6 DAYS FROM $869 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

ROME AND SORRENTO Rome ➡ Naples ➡ Sorrento

DATES AND PRICES: January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

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DAY 4 - SORRENTO

Arrive in Rome for 2 nights stay

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME

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On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy two days exploring Europe’s largest open air museum. Take a tour of the Vatican to discover the fascinating stories behind the smallest country in the world. Stop for a delicious Italian ice-cream in one of the pretty cafés by the Trevi fountain and then walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum.

After breakfast, visit the Spanish Steps or stroll through the wide-open spaces of the Villa Borghese. Stop for a traditional wood-oven pizza in one of the charming trattorias or enjoy beautiful homemade pasta and regional desserts such as ricotta cake.

Rome

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. Take a walk through the town to discover the lovely piazzas and sample a glass of Limoncello liqueur or some traditional Sorrentine cuisine at a local restaurant. Explore Via San Nicola and the numerous other pretty streets, lined with shops selling leather, handmade gifts, spices and traditional chinaware.

DAY 5 - SORRENTO Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning and then why not take a boat to the glamorous island of Capri - just 30 minutes from Sorrento’s harbour?

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN SORRENTO

DAY 3 - ROME TO SORRENTO Travel from Rome to Naples. From Naples, there is a private railway line (the Circumvesuviana) down to Sorrento. The train passes towns and villages with beautifully poetic names such as Piano, Ponte Persica and Leopardi. This journey is payable locally. You can also travel by boat from Naples to Sorrento during the summer months, again payable locally. On arrival in Sorrento, check in for a three-night stay at your hotel.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Shared transfer from hotel to station in Venice • 1 night onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Twin Cabin • Dedicated steward service, welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and continental breakfast onboard

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS WITH FLORENCE AND VENICE Florence ➡ Venice ➡ London

UNITED KINGDOM LONDON 1

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the evening in one of the opulent restaurant cars. Why not head to the Bar Car 3674 for an afterdinner cocktail, accompanied by the melodies of the baby grand piano?

Return to your compartment, which will have been transformed into a cosy bedroom by your Steward.

Usual departure time from Venice Santa Lucia: 11:01am

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Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, After breakfast, head out to marvel at Mediterranean check in at your hotel and enjoy a the Astronomical Clock at the Torre two-night stay. Then, why not headSea dell’Orologio in St. Mark’s Square, out into the city and get familiar with or see the works of famous artists its charms? such as Tintoretto and Bellini at the Gallerie dell’Accademia. Take a water DAY 2 - FLORENCE taxi out to the islands of Murano and Burano. And don’t forget to treat Spend a full day exploring this yourself to an authentic Italian pizza! magnificent city, perhaps enjoying a famous gelato as you stroll through DAY 5 - VENICE SIMPLONthe city’s lively piazzas, or visit the ORIENT-EXPRESS popular Uffizi Gallery and see the Renaissance works of great artists Travel from your hotel to Venice such as Botticelli, Raphael and Santa Lucia station and board Michelangelo. the Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

DAY 3 - FLORENCE TO VENICE Your steward will show you to your private compartment before you Enjoy breakfast then take the train enjoy a three-course lunch as you from Florence to Venice. Upon gaze at the beautiful passing scenery arrival, check in at your hotel for a of the Italian Dolomites and the two-night stay. Spend the afternoon Austrian and Swiss Alps. Afternoon strolling through the city’s winding tea is served in your compartment. streets and crossing its picturesque A four-course dinner is served in bridges.

DAY 6 - ARRIVAL IN LONDON The train arrives in Paris after a continental breakfast, and a delicious brunch is served onboard. On arrival in Folkestone, join the cream and umber carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’ sister train, the British Pullman, for the journey to London. A traditional English afternoon tea accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine is served to you at your table as you watch the gentle scenery of Kent pass by before arrive at London Victoria station.

Usual arrival time in London Victoria: 5:30pm

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN LONDON

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in London • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Venice • Overnight accommodation aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in a private Twin Cabin • Dedicated steward service, welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and continental breakfast onboard • Shared transfer from the station to your hotel in Venice

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VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS TO VENICE London ➡ Venice

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON

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DAY 2 - BRITISH PULLMAN & VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-

Arrive in London today and check MediterraneanEXPRESS in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Set out to explore the BritishSea As you board the British Pullman at capital, perhaps taking a river cruise London Victoria station, your steward down the Thames or exploring the will show you to your seat. Sit back city’s royal heritage with a trip to and enjoy brunch as you travel Buckingham Palace. throughout the Kentish countryside.

After crossing the Channel, board the blue and gold carriages of the Continental Wagons-Lits. Throughout your journey you will be attended to by your own personal steward. Enjoy a four-course dinner this evening.

When you are ready, retire to your compartment, which will have been transformed into a bedroom.

the train travels through the Italian Dolomites. Afternoon tea is served in your compartment as you travel through the Brenner Pass to Venice.

DAYS 4 & 5 - VENICE Soak up the atmosphere of Venice.

The best way to explore this beautiful canal-side city is on foot. Wander through narrow cobbled streets, walk across ornate bridges over the canals and stop for a leisurely drink in a little campo. Iconic sights include the majestic Piazza San Marco with its famous Basilica, the buzzing Rialto Bridge and the white church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VENICE

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

DAY 3 - ARRIVE IN VENICE

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Breakfast is served in your compartment as you travel through the Swiss Alps. Your lunch will be served in one of the restaurant cars. Relax in your compartment and admire the passing scenery as

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Rome

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Skip the Line: Ancient Rome & Colosseum half-day walking tour in Rome

ROME AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Rome

Your journey begins with 1 night in Zurich

1 ZURICH Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Welcome to the heart of Europe!

Once you arrive in Zurich, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Spend time strolling through Zurich’s Altstadt – or Old Town. You’ll find cobblestone-paved streets lined with Renaissance-era architectures, charming cafés, world-class restaurants and entertainment, as well as boutique shops to buy authentic Swiss crafts from.

DAY 2 - THE BERNINA EXPRESS TO MILAN Following an early breakfast, take a quick train from Zurich to Chur then transfer on to the Bernina Express toward Tirano. Aboard the Bernina Express to Milan, the train will travel through the Swiss Alps on two historic mountain railways: the Albula Line and the Bernina Line – altogether passing through 55 tunnels, more than 196 bridges,

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historic archaeological crowdpleasers. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill’s ruins of ancient imperial palaces. Then, make your way to the Colosseum and use your included entrance tickets to walk in the footsteps of gladiators.

DAY 5 - ROME

ITALY Your journey ends with 3 nights in Rome

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ROME 3 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scenic sights along this route include: the Montebello curve, the Morteratsch Glacier, and the Brusio Circular Viaduct. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Spend your evening in Milan enjoying dinner on your own and then wandering along the Naviglio Grande canal or visiting the roof terraces of the Duomo di Milano.

After having breakfast, explore more popular attractions such as the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Trevi Fountain, or visit a host of lesser-known sights, neighbourhoods, and quintessential hidden gems.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ROME

DAY 3 - MILAN TO ROME After enjoying breakfast, take a highspeed train from Milan to Rome and check in to your hotel.

The evening is yours to explore the Eternal City at your leisure. Watch the sun set over Rome at Gianicolo and then enjoy the tradition of apertivo (the Italian take on happy hour) before dinner.

DAY 4 - ROME Begin your day with breakfast before going on a three-hour private, guided walking tour of Imperial Rome’s

Bernina Express

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Bernina Express

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano

VENICE AND THE BERNINA EXPRESS Zurich ➡ Milan ➡ Venice

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Welcome to Zurich! Make the most of your time in the beautiful city amble down the Lake Promenade and the winding streets of the Old Town, unearth the artistic masterpieces of the Kunsthaus, watch operatic perfection at the famed Schauspielhaus, or do some shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, Switzerland’s answer to the ChampsÉlysées.

DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS TO MILAN Today you’ll take one of the world’s most scenic journeys - the Bernina Express! Travel through the Swiss Alps from Zurich to Chur, where you will pick up the panoramic train. The tracks of the Bernina Express have now been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the journey winds through snow-dusted mountain ranges, across striking stone

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Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century.

Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano

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viaducts and along the banks of the area’s sparkling lakes. At Tirano, connect onto the Trenord train and roll past Lake Como en route to Milan.

Spend an additional day discovering the fascinating museums, exquisite art galleries and ornate churches of Venice. Marvel at the Basilica in the St. Marks Square, including its iconic Clock Tower. In the evening, why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the city’s many traditional trattorias, spending blissful hours indulging with local Prosecco by the sparkling canals.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VENICE

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

DAY 4 - VENICE A visit to Venice is not complete without a classic Gondola ride through the city’s canals. Also soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marveling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica, and pay a visit to the Doge’s

Venice

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Lucerne

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day Swiss Pass • Reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass lines • Day trips to Gornergrat, Mount Pilatus and Jungfrau

SCENIC SWITZERLAND

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St. Moritz ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Zermatt ➡ Gornergrat ➡ Lausanne ➡ Golden Pass ➡ Lucerne ➡ Jungfraujoch

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DAY 1 - ZURICH TO ST. MORITZ From Zurich, making use of your 8-day Swiss Pass for the scenic rail journey to historic St. Moritz. Take a relaxing stroll around the lake and enjoy the chic town itself, the first real alpine holiday destination for the international jet set.

DAY 2 - BERNINA EXPRESS DAY TRIP Embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines south into Italy. The Bernina Express is a spectacular journey from the snowcapped heights of the Alps and The Bernina Pass itself, down into the lush Poschiavo Valley.

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO ZERMATT Today, enjoy the full splendor of one of Switzerland’s most famous journeys, the Glacier Express. Cruise over the impressive Landwasser

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DAY 6 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO LUCERNE

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MOUNT PILATUS Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Lucerne

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Your journey begins and ends in Zurich

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Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt

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Viaduct, a marvel of Swiss engineering from a bygone era, and wind through numerous high passes and past many small Swiss lakes and villages before pulling into Zermatt.

DAY 4 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP Today, take an exciting ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, a marvel of 19th Century engineering. From the top, take in one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland with the iconic outline of the Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers all around you.

Take the short hop to Montreux, from where you will board the Golden Pass train to Lucerne via Zweisimmen. The Golden Pass isnt a direct service. This journey promises scenic thrills with dramatic rises and dips and stunning mountain, valley and lake vistas.

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 Travel to Interlaken this morning and board the historic line to Europe’s highest railway station, at 11,332 feet above sea level. Enjoy spectacular views on the way up and at the top of Jungfrau Mountain, experience an ice sculpture gallery, a glacier walk, and the world’s highest chocolate shop.

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ZURICH Check out of your hotel this morning and take the train to Zurich for your onward travels.

DAY 5 - LAUSANNE Travel to Lausanne at a time of your choosing with your Swiss Pass. The journey of around three hours will involve a simple change of trains in Visp. Enjoy some wonderful views across Lake Geneva on the way into the city.

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Bernina Express

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 3-day Swiss Pass • Reservations on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express • Day trip to the Jungfraujoch

CLASSIC GLACIER AND BERNINA EXPRESS Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur

SWITZERLAND Excursion to Jungfraujoch

INTERLAKEN 2 Arrive in Interlaken for a 2 night stay

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Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

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Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN INTERLAKEN Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Head out to the city center and perhaps enjoy a predinner cocktail from the top floor bar of the Metropole hotel, taking in the incredible views over the city.

DAY 2 - INTERLAKEN Take a trip up the famous Jungfrau Mountain and travel to one of the highest train stations in Europe.

Travel through tunnels made of solid Alpine rock, before arriving at the

Jungfraujoch

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Jungfraujoch. Enjoy breathtaking views to the Vosges Mountains in France and the Black Forest in Germany. The Great Aletsch Glacier, at 22km the longest in the Alps, begins on the Jungfrau Mountain.

DAY 3 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR

DAY 4 - BERNINA EXPRESS After an early breakfast, depart from Chur on the Bernina Express to Tirano via St. Moritz. The train crosses the Alps and offers breathtaking views from the panoramic carriages. Ride over spectacular viaducts, through sheer rock gorges and switch-back tunnels, alongside mountain streams and glaciers. Be sure not to miss the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, which will appear on your right just before Filisur, an hour outside of St Moritz.

The train climbs up the 7,391 feet high Bernina Pass and the entire trip is narrated. Food is available to buy on the train. This whole area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The line finishes in the Italian border town of Tirano and, after time for a bite to eat, you board the train back to Chur.

DAY 5 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN CHUR

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way to the train station for the journey to Brig.

The train rides the rails over the spectacular Lötschberg Mountain via Kandersteg en route to Brig.

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

Arrive in Chur, “oldest city in Switzerland,” for a two-night stay.

Glacier Express

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Jungfrau Mountain

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 8-day Swiss Pass • All necessary supplements for the mountain excursions • Day trip to Mount Pilatus • Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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BERNESE OBERLAND Bern ➡ Wengen ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Lucerne ➡ Mount Pilatus

Your rail journey begins in either Basel or Zurich

Day trip to Mount Pilatus

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Your journey ends in Zurich

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waterfalls and wildlife on the route, and at the top, enjoy incredible views, a number of fun attractions, and a choice of restaurants and bars.

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DAY 5 - WENGEN Enjoy Wengen at your leisure today, after breakfast at your hotel. Use your Swiss Pass to discover the many attractions of the alpine village, including scenic hikes, skiing, cable car rides and other excursions.

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Day trip to Jungfraujoch

DAY 6 - WENGEN TO LUCERNE

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DAY 1 - ZURICH TO BERN

DAY 3 - BERN TO WENGEN

From Zurich, making use of your 8-day Swiss Pass for the rail journey to Bern. On arrival in Bern, get settled in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Journey south on the train from Bern to Wengen using your Swiss Pass, and enjoy gorgeous alpine views the entire way. On arrival in Wengen, begin to explore the picture-perfect resort town at the foot of Jungfrau Mountain.

DAY 2 - BERN Begin discovering the beautiful Swiss capital city today. Walk the UNESCOlisted Old Town, with its wellpreserved arched arcades, beautiful fountains, distinctive shopping, and excellent cafés and bars.

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DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP Today you will ascend snowy Jungfrau via Lauterbrunnen to Europe’s highest railway station, at 3,454 metres. Witness glaciers,

Continue to use your Swiss pass today for your train journey from Wengen to Lucerne. Once to Lucerne, explore the Old Town’s classical Swiss architecture, including the stunning Baroque Jesuit church and the medieval Chapel Bridge.

DAY 7 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP Today, take an unforgettable journey to the top of Mount Pilatus starting with a ferry boat ride from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then an exciting journey up to the top of Mount Pilatus on the world’s steepest cog railway.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ZURICH

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Glacier Express

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 4-Day Swiss Pass standard class • Day trip to Jungfraujoch • Reservations on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass

SWITZERLAND’S LAKES AND MOUNTAINS Geneva ➡ Montreux ➡ Golden Pass Line ➡ Interlaken ➡ Jungfraujoch ➡ Brig ➡ Glacier Express ➡ Chur ➡ Bernina Express ➡ Chur

SWITZERLAND Excursion to Jungfraujoch

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Bernina Express excursion to Tirano

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Glacier Express route from Brig to Chur

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GENEVA Arrive in Geneva for an overnight stay and admire the city’s cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

DAY 2 - GENEVA TO MONTREUX After breakfast take the train from Geneva to Montreux for an overnight stay. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants or maybe stroll along the stunning lakefront promenade.

DAY 3 - THE GOLDEN PASS LINE MONTREUX TO INTERLAKEN Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before joining the Golden Pass train. The route rises above Lake Geneva, offering amazing views of the Swiss Rivera, then passes through a mountain tunnel at Jaman, and then continues to Chateaux d’Oex and Gstaad. The highest point of the journey is at 4,179 feet, before

will meet the Glacier Express. Once on board the train, follow the tracks through the majestic Swiss Alps on the journey to Chur, where you will stay for two nights.

DAY 6 - BERNINA EXPRESS

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Your journey ends with 2 nights in Chur Travel along the Golden Pass Line to Interlaken

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arriving in Zweisimmen. From here the train snakes its way through the Simme Valley and on to Interlaken, between Lakes Thun and Brienz.

Arrive in Interlaken, for a two-night stay.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then take the Bernina Express to Tirano via St. Moritz. Be dazzled at the incredible views of imposing glaciers, sheer rock gorges and far-reaching viaducts through the panoramic carriages of the train. Watch out for the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct just before the village of Filisur.

A stop will be made in Tirano or Poschiavo for lunch and then you will be transported back to Chur for the last night of your stay.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN CHUR

DAY 4 - JUNGFRAU EXCURSION Journey to Europe’s highest altitude railway station, on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher, which is well known for its mountain restaurant and Huskies. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France

DAY 5 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO CHUR Depart Interlaken today and travel to Brig by train, over the incredible Lötschberg Mountain, where you

Interlaken

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Mount Pilatus

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Day trips to the Top of Mount Pilatus and the Jungfrau Railway • 4-day Swiss flexi-pass

MOUNT PILATUS, THE CENTOVALLI EXPRESS AND THE JUNGFRAU Zurich ➡ Lucerne ➡ Lugano ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich

Day trip to Mount Pilatus

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Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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Travel on the Centovalli Express from Locarno to Domodossola

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LUCERNE Welcome to the gateway to central Switzerland! When you arrive by train from Zurich, check into your hotel.

Visit the Chapel Bridge or relax in a sunny plaza or along the waterfront promenade.

DAY 2 - MOUNT PILATUS You’ll have breakfast then journey to the top of Mount Pilatus via an unforgettable gondola and cable car ride. Once at the top, you’ll find the historic Pilatus Kulm Hotel and restaurant where you can dine or enjoy refreshments. Then, make your way down the mountain to Kriens before taking a short bus ride back to Lucerne.

DAY 3 - LUCERNE TO LUGANO Start the morning with breakfast, and then take a scenic train ride to Lugano. The stunning beauty of the lakeshore and the awe-inspiring San Salvatore and Brè Mountains make

it includes panoramic carriages from Locarno to Domodossola. When there aren’t panoramic carriages available, no additional payment is required.

Change trains in Domodossola to Brig and on to Bern.

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$2,339 $2,339 $2,409 $2,669 $2,859 $2,879 $2,989 $2,969 $2,969 $2,829 $2,499 $2,519

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for great photo backdrops. You may choose to make an enquiry with a Travel Consultant regarding seasonal Gotthard Express options.

DAY 4 - LUGANO After breakfast, continue exploring the city at your leisure. Take time to visit The Hermann Hesse Museum, pass a lazy afternoon in one of its many gorgeous botanical gardens or beneath its palm trees.

DAY 5 - CENTOVALLI EXPRESS TO INTERLAKEN Following breakfast, board the Centovalli Express, which connects Locarno on Lake Maggiore with Domodossola in Italy. It’s one of the most gorgeous scenic routes in southern Switzerland—traversing past Alpine waterfalls, vineyards covered hillsides, forests, and deep ravines.

No seat reservations are needed, but passengers will need to pay CHF 1.50pp for these trains at departure as

After enjoying breakfast, the day is free for you to explore the charming town’s activities and attractions on your own. Choose to roam around Höhematte or the Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Gardens, visit the St Beatus Caves, or take a scenic cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz on your own.

DAY 7 - JUNGFRAU After breakfast, you will climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. The journey takes you to Kleine Scheidegg, before reaching the station at Eigergletscher.

At Jungfraujoch, take in the breathtaking view then return to the hotel for the second night of your stay.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ZURICH After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board an indirect train from Interlaken to Zurich to continue with your onward travels.

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Wengen

6 DAYS FROM $1,839 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Wengen • 4-day Swiss Flexi-Pass • Schilthorn Mountain Day Trip • Jungfrau Mountain Day Trip

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PEAKS OF SWITZERLAND FROM WENGEN Basel ➡ Wengen ➡ Zurich

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

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Your journey begins in Basel

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hours of sunshine - perfect for long walks and hiking. Visit the holiday chalets and hotels dating from the belle époque period, and enjoy some souvenir shopping and traditional food at the heart of the village.

ZURICH Your journey ends in Zurich

BERN INTERLAKEN SCHILTHORN

$2,049 $2,049 $1,969 $1,969 $1,839 $1,869 $1,979 $1,909 $1,839 $1,839 $2,549 $2,579

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DAY 5 - JUNGFRAU DAY TRIP

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Day trip to Schilthorn

Day trip to Jungfraujoch

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DAY 1 - BASEL TO WENGEN

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You’re in for a scenic treat today as you 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. On arrival in Wengen, check in at your hotel for a five-night stay and begin to explore the city.

Enjoy Wengen at your leisure today after enjoying breakfast at your hotel. Use your Swiss Flexi-Pass to discover the many attractions of the alpine village.

DAY 3 - SCHILTHORN DAY TRIP

A highlight of any trip to Switzerland is a visit to world-famous Jungfrau Mountain, appropriately named the ‘Top of Europe’. Today you will ascend snowy Jungfrau via Lauterbrunnen to Europe’s highest railway station.

Witness glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife on the route, which traverses the Eiger and Mönch mountains. At the top, enjoy the incredible views, and a number of fun attractions.

DAY 6 - WENGEN TO ZURICH After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel in Wengen and take the train via Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken and Bern to Zurich.

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. At the top, marvel at the panoramic views of the spectacular Swiss skyline, with the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the background.

DAY 4 - WENGEN

Jungfraujoch

Take the day today to discover more of Wengen and the surrounding area at your leisure. The family-friendly mountain village is refreshingly carfree, and because of its widely open terraced layout, you’re guaranteed

Zurich

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Brussels

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Standard class train travel from Basel to Paris and Paris to Amsterdam

BASEL TO AMSTERDAM VIA PARIS AND BRUSSELS Basel ➡ Paris ➡ Brussels ➡ Amsterdam

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$1,249 $1,249 $1,249 $1,459 $1,359 $1,479 $1,279 $1,279 $1,359 $1,359 $1,319 $1,289

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

your 24-hour Brussels card, giving you free entry to dozens of museums and discounts to major attractions such as the Atomium, as well as guided tours, restaurants, bars and clubs.

DAY 4 - BRUSSELS

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DAY 1 - BASEL TO PARIS

DAY 2 - PARIS

Begin your rail journey in Basel, where you’ll board the high-speed TGV train to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Set out to discover the magical “City of Light” with your 2-day Paris Pass, providing easy access to all the city’s top sites and attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, Montparnasse Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre.

After breakfast this morning, why not admire the mesmerizing city views from the Arc de Triomphe or atop the Montparnasse Tower using your Paris Pass skip-the-line entry? Or perhaps take a boat cruise along the Seine with running commentary on the historic sites along the river - the perfect way to see the city from a refreshing new perspective. As the day turns to night, treat yourself to a delicious Steak Frites dinner at a typical Parisian brasserie, and don’t forget to visit some of the city’s exquisite bakeries to enjoy fresh pastries and delicate Macarons.

Spend the day at leisure in Brussels.

Discover beautiful Art Nouveau buildings designed by local architect Victor Horta, shop along the exclusive Avenue Louise, or visit one of the city’s wealth of museums such as the Comic Strip Museum and the Magritte Museum. Come the evening, a visit to the stunning medieval Grand Place is a must.

Once you are there, you’ll find it hard to resist the plethora of traditional bars and authentic restaurants around the square, all vying for your attention. Be sure to tuck into a traditional portion of moules-frites accompanied by a good Belgian beer!

DAY 5 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN AMSTERDAM

DAY 3 - PARIS TO BRUSSELS

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Check out of your hotel this morning and make the scenic journey to Brussels via high-speed train. On arrival in Brussels, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set to out to discover the city. Make use of

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Frankfurt

5 DAYS FROM $1,979 per person

TRY AS A PRE OR POST RIVER CRUISE EXCURSION

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 4 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Standard Class train tickets and seat reservations from Budapest to Munich and Munich to Frankfurt

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MUNICH AND FRANKFURT FROM BUDAPEST Budapest ➡ Munich ➡ Frankfurt

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$1,979 $2,049 $2,159 $2,459 $2,569 $2,329 $2,329 $2,329 $3,119 $3,119 $2,589 $2,349

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DAY 1 - BUDAPEST TO MUNICH Enjoy the scenery, including the foothills of The Alps, as your Railjet train speeds through Hungary, Austria and southern Germany to Munich. On arrival, make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

DAY 2 - MUNICH Today, enjoy all Germany’s second city has to offer. Munich is blessed

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with some fascinating architecture dating back to the times of Medieval Bavarian Kings, and this rich history is evident all around. The Town Hall with its famous Glockenspiel which re-enacts two stories from the 16th century is a must as is a wander through the gorgeous Englischer Garten. Enjoy the evening at the Hofbrauhaus or any other stateowned beer hall for a night of local beer, sausages and Lederhosen!

After breakfast this morning, make your way to the station for a swift ICE train ride to Frankfurt. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a 2-night stay. Once settled in, perhaps take a trip to the top of Frankfurt’s Main Tower where you can marvel at this city’s spectacular skyline, and beyond.

DAY 4 - FRANKFURT Spend today exploring the wonderful Altstadt district and the gorgeous Römerberg square. Take a stroll over the Eiserner Steg, an iron pedestrian bridge built in 1869 to the laid-back riverside Sachsenhausen district and visit one of the old cider houses. From here you can enjoy some of the small traditional shops and local delicacies on Schweizer Straße or one of the many fascinating museums.

DAY 5 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN FRANKFURT FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Munich - Intercity Munich Frankfurt - Excelsior Budapest

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Innsbruck

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

BRENNER PASS: MUNICH, INNSBRUCK AND VENICE Munich ➡ Innsbruck ➡ Brenner Pass ➡ Venice

Arrive in Munich for a 2 night stay

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MUNICH Welcome to Munich! Upon arrival, head to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Munich is the capital of Bavaria with a long and illustrious history. Spend the rest of the day exploring the grand avenues, royal palaces and myriad museums before heading to a typical Bavarian beer house for an evening drink.

DAY 2 - MUNICH After breakfast this morning, enjoy a second day discovering Munich. If your trip greets you with sunshine, a stroll around the huge urban Englisher Garten is a real treat.

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Explore the boutiques, cafés and sights of the Altstadt, admire the architecture of Marienplatz, the city’s central square, or learn all about Bavarian history at the Bavarian National Museum.

DAY 3 - MUNICH TO INNSBRUCK Take the train this morning from Munich across Bavaria and the Austrian border to Innsbruck.

The train passes through the historic market town of GarmischPartenkirchen and through stunning mountain scenery to the self-proclaimed capital of the Alps, Innsbruck. Once to Innsbruck, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay, and begin to explore.

DAY 4 - INNSBRUCK

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Innsbruck is city of stately beauty, ringed with snow-capped mountains.

Wander around the old town, taking in the famous Goldenes Dach (Golden Roof), the Imperial

Church with its striking memorial to Emperor Maximillian I or the Stadtturm for great views of the city.

Alternatively, take a cable car up to Nordkette for skiing, hiking or lunch with panoramic alpine views.

DAY 5 - INNSBRUCK TO VENICE After breakfast, take the train from Innsbruck through the Alps via the Brenner Pass route. This scenic journey takes you through Alpine meadows and past snowy peaks before skirting around Lake Garda and arriving into Verona. Travel over 3,000 feet up to Brenner, twisting and turning through the mountains before descending through Italy’s rolling hills and into Verona. From Verona, switch trains for the short ride on to Venice. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 6 - VENICE After breakfast this morning, set out to explore Venice. A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola!

Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while 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.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VENICE FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Munich - Intercity Munich Innsbruck - TC Hotel Venice - Ai Mori D’Oriente Alternative hotels may be available.

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Vienna

8 DAYS FROM $1,249 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

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

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Your journey ends with 3 nights in Vienna

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After breakfast, travel by train to Vienna for three nights. Spend the rest of the day strolling around Vienna, perhaps taking a horse and cart ride around the inner ring and becoming acquainted with this architecturally inspiring city.

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

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a popular activity is to visit the composer’s birthplace, which is now a museum dedicated to his life and work and showcasing various fascinating exhibits.

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DAY 6 - VIENNA DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH Arrive in Zurich today for a two-night stay. Zurich is Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the River Limmat.

Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges and fashion shops.

DAY 2 - ZURICH Continue to enjoy discovering Zurich.

The city is home to an impressive number of art galleries and museums, among which are the Swiss National Museum and the Kunsthaus.

in Salzburg, check in for a two-night stay at your hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the sights of Salzburg.

DAY 4 - SALZBURG Enjoy exploring more of Salzburg.

This fairy tale city, embracing the banks of the fast-flowing Salzach River and overlooked by the striking Austrian Alps. Fans of the movie The Sound of Music can enjoy a full tour of the picturesque locations featured in the film. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, and

DAY 3 - ZURICH TO SALZBURG After breakfast, take the train over the Arlberg Pass. This spectacular journey travels along the bank of Lake Zurich before you are greeted with spectacular Alpine scenery. You briefly pass through Liechtenstein before entering Austria. On arrival

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and begin another day of exploration. Why not see a performance at the Spanish Riding School - one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses?

Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, a perfct spot for a scenic boat cruise!

DAY 7 - VIENNA Perhaps indulge in the traditional Viennese ‘coffee culture’ at one of the many quirky cafés, and be sure to tuck into a slice of Sachertorte before departing.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VIENNA FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Zurich - Hotel du Théâtre Salzburg - Am Mirabellplatz Vienna - Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof

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ULTIMATE BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST Berlin ➡ Prague ➡ Vienna ➡ Budapest

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERLIN Welcome to Berlin! The German capital is a treasure trove of wonders to explore, with a rich history and heritage that fascinates visitors.

Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city.

DAY 2 - BERLIN Explore Berlin at your own pace today, being sure to visit the vibrant fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery and the exquisite architecture of the Brandenburg Gate. Your included walking tour will prove to be the perfect introduction

Continue to explore Prague today, using your hop-on, hop-off bus tour to escort you to the city’s sights. Your holiday also includes a trip to Prague Castle, with skip the line entrance to avoid long queues. Discover the sights of the city further with your Prague Pass, which will grant you access to the Astronomical Clock Tower, New Town Hall and Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel - the perfect way to get a true taste for the city’s past.

DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO VIENNA to the city as you discover landmarks and monuments with the commentary of an experienced guide.

After breakfast, catch the train directly to Vienna. On arrival, make

DAY 3 - BERLIN TO PRAGUE Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Berlin’s impressive Hauptbahnhof Station.

Catch a direct train to Prague, where you’ll check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Explore the top sights of the city, stopping in the Jewish Quarter and at Prague Castle, among other gems.

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9 DAYS FROM $1,319 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Discover Berlin Walking Tour • Prague Pass including hop-on, hop-off tour • Vienna Pass including hop-on, hop-off tour • Danube River Dinner Cruise with drinks • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Budapest

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your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Set out and explore the Austrian capital, famous for its opulent Opera House and grandiose architecture. Relax and indulge in the city’s famed café culture, or perhaps tuck into a slice of Sachertorte, the city’s famous chocolate cake.

DAY 6 - VIENNA Spend a full day at leisure in Vienna!

Your hop-on hop-off tour tickets will help you put together a wonderful itinerary, completely tailored to you, and your Vienna Pass will give you access to over 60 attractions across the city - together they’re the perfect combination. Explore the Danube Tower, House of Music, Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunner Panorama Train, or visit the famous Vienna Zoo.

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DAY 8 - BUDAPEST Spend the whole day exploring everything that Budapest has to offer with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. The city enjoys a unique geography atop thermal hot springs, which has resulted in a rich selection of baths across the city. The largest, and perhaps grandest, of these are the sunny yellow Széchenyi Medicinal Baths, complete with both indoor and outdoor pools or tranquil water to relax in. Come the evening, relax with a glass of champagne on your included river cruise down the gleaming Danube - a true bucket list experience.

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DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN BUDAPEST Prague

DAY 7 - VIENNA TO BUDAPEST Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, highspeed train through to Budapest.

On arrival in the Hungarian capital, check in at your hotel for a twonight stay. Budapest is growing in popularity, and strolling along the banks of the sparkling Danube past extravagant, historic architecture it isn’t hard to see why.

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VIENNA, PRAGUE AND BERLIN FROM BUDAPEST Budapest ➡ Vienna ➡ Prague ➡ Berlin

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DAY 2 - VIENNA After breakfast this morning, spend the day exploring more of beautiful Vienna using your Vienna Pass. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found

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Travel on the high-speed train from Budapest to Vienna and on arrival in Vienna, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city. Use your 2-day Vienna Pass, giving you access to over 60 top attractions for free, allowing you to create your own sightseeing adventure.

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Prague

Prague

7 DAYS FROM $1,599 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • 2-day Vienna Pass • 24-hour Prague public transport ticket • 2-day Berlin Pass

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in the Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafés and restaurants within a former imperial stable building. Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! And if you are interested in history, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the baroque Belvedere and Schönbrunn Palaces.

DAY 3 - VIENNA TO PRAGUE Enjoy the morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey on the high-speed route to Prague.

On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city using your Prague public transport ticket. Prague is known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ due to its steeple-woven skyline, and from a vantage point along the river or looking down from the St. Vitus Cathedral, you’ll be able to see why.

DAY 4 - PRAGUE After a good night’s rest and breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a full day sightseeing in this attractive medieval city. Take a walk along Prague’s centrepiece, the 14th century Charles Bridge and admire the stunning views of Prague Castle towering above the city and the

Vltava River. Why not go off the tourist trail to explore the narrowcobbled streets that surround the Old Town Square and discover hidden courtyards, medieval chapels and delightful cafés.

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DAY 5 - PRAGUE TO BERLIN Upon arrival in Berlin, make your way to your hotel, and check in for a two-night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore the German capital with your Berlin Pass.

DAY 6 - BERLIN After a leisurely breakfast in your hotel this morning, set out to explore more of the city. Wandering through Berlin feels like getting lost inside a history textbook, with landmarks of huge significance embroidering the corners and squares.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN BERLIN

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Seville

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

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MADRID AND ANDALUCIA Madrid ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Seville

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historic city of Cordoba. On arrival, check into your hotel for a twonight stay. Spend time roaming the picturesque alleys of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town.

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DAY 5 - CORDOBA After breakfast this morning, shop until you drop in the Plaza de las Tendillas, pay a visit to Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, and relax in the bordering garden, which is among the city’s most beautiful green spaces.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MADRID Welcome to Madrid! On arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Head out to explore the vibrant capital of Spain, maybe strolling to the Plaza Mayor or visiting its many art galleries.

DAY 2 - MADRID TO GRANADA

cityscape. Do not forget to try a tasty Limonada Granadina, a local drink made of wine, apples and lemons.

DAY 4 - GRANADA TO CORDOBA Board your train and meander through the striking countryside to Santa Ana, for your train to the

After breakfast, make your way to Atocha station and board the train, gliding through Spain’s sweeping scenery to Granada. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Spend the afternoon discovering the narrow alleys of the Bib-Rambla district, or wander through the massive Alhambra fortress.

Continue your adventure to Andalucía by catching a train to Seville. Arrive in Seville and check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Start your exploration in the Parque de María Luisa, one of the many green havens in Seville.

DAY 7 - SEVILLE Enjoy the last day of your holiday marvelling at the Cathedral of Seville.

The Gothic construction is among some of the largest churches in the world and is especially renowned for its nave, the longest in Spain.

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DAY 3 - GRANADA Lose yourself in the exceptional Moorish architecture of the Court of the Lions or simply enjoy the panoramic view from the ‘palace city,’ which dominates Granada’s

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Granada

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Skip the Line: Alhambra Palace in Granada

ANDALUCIAN EXPLORER Madrid ➡ Granada ➡ Cordoba ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid

DAY 6 - CORDOBA TO SEVILLE

SPAIN

Board the train from Cordoba to Seville today, and on arrival in Seville, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. As the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, Seville is a historical masterpiece full of Islamic monuments, gardens and lively Flamenco festivals.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN MADRID

DAY 3 - GRANADA

Welcome to Madrid! On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and begin exploring this vibrant city.

After breakfast this morning, immerse yourself in Spain’s Moorish past with your included entrance to the Alhambra Palace.

DAY 2 - MADRID TO GRANADA After breakfast at your hotel this morning, board the train for a scenic ride to Granada, which includes a transfer in the pretty city Andalucian city of Antequera. 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.

Madrid

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Your journey begins and ends with 1 night in Madrid

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DAY 4 - GRANADA TO CORDOBA 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 neighbors 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, enjoy an additional day touring Cordoba.

Discover Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos and admire the Moorish and Christian architecture that line the alleyways around Juderia. From here, continue to El Zoco, a market where traditional artisans paint and

DAY 7 - SEVILLE After breakfast this morning, continue to discover the incredible history and culture of Seville at your leisure. Tour the Spanish Square and Maria Luisa Park, San Cruz Quarter, and Triana, the birthplace of flamenco.

DAY 8 - SEVILLE TO MADRID Return to Madrid 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 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN MADRID

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ULTIMATE BARCELONA, SEVILLE AND MADRID Barcelona ➡ Seville ➡ Madrid

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BARCELONA Arrive in Barcelona for a three-night stay. Once you’ve settled in, head down the tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas and mingle with the street performers and peruse the market stalls.

DAY 2 - BARCELONA

Barcelona

Create your very own city tour today with your hop-on, hop-off passes, included with your holiday. From the beaches to the myriad mosaics of the Parc Guell and the bohemian Gothic Quarter, discover the highlights of the city at your own pace.

DAY 3 - BARCELONA Spend another day at leisure in the city. Why not head to the Picasso Museum for some artistic indulgence, and be sure to visit Gaudi’s iconic Sagrada Familia, one of the city’s most famous attractions.

Included in your holiday is a Priority Access Sagrada Familia Tour, allowing you to have quick access to the cathedral and discover its history with a guided hour and a half tour.

DAY 4 - BARCELONA TO SEVILLE Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then take the high-speed AVE service to beautiful Seville, boasting ancient architecture and fragrant orange groves. Make use of your included City Card for free entry to many of the city’s attractions.

DAY 5 - SEVILLE When in Seville, the Royal Alcazar Palace is simply a must do! Avoid waiting with your included Skip the Line tour. The tour lasts one and a half hours and gives you direct access to features such as the Lion Gate and the Courtyard of Dolls. You also have a three-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide included in your holiday.

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Barcelona

9 DAYS FROM $1,979 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Barcelona • Skip the Line: Sagrada Familia Tour in Barcelona •H op-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Seville •S kip the Line: Alcazar Guided Tour in Seville •H op-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Madrid •S kip the Line: Prado Museum Tour in Madrid •M adrid Card

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DAY 6 - SEVILLE TO MADRID After breakfast, ride the rails to Madrid aboard an AVE service directly from Seville. Settle into your hotel and then head out to explore the city using your City Card. The card gives you entry to more than fifty museums, discounts on shopping and a guided walking tour.

DAY 7 - MADRID Take advantage of your included skipthe-line tour of the Prado Museum.

Your guide will take you through this large collection of European art.

Head to the Plaza Mayor after your tour where you will find plenty of bars and cafés to enjoy refreshments.

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DAY 8 - MADRID Continue your exploration of the city on your included open-top, hop-on, hop off tour, featuring 37 stops along two routes transporting you to the city’s main sights with onboard commentary. Don’t miss the Archaeological Museum or the beautiful Palacio de Cristal park.

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN MADRID

Seville

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SPAIN AND PORTUGAL GRAND TOUR Barcelona ➡ Madrid ➡ Lisbon ➡ Porto

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BARCELONA

DAY 3 - BARCELONA TO MADRID

Your holiday begins in Barcelona.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled into your hotel, spend the afternoon exploring.

Travel from Barcelona to Madrid on the high-speed AVE train and upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend two days sightseeing in this energetic capital.

Madrid has three world renowned art galleries, all within close walking distance of each other in the cities so called ‘Golden Triangle of Art’.

DAY 2 - BARCELONA Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then perhaps follow in the footsteps of Gaudi, visiting his architectural masterpieces such as the still unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral and the wacky and wonderful garden city of Park Güell.

Picasso and Dali. Alternatively, take a break in the Parque del Retiro or enjoy some retail therapy along the Gran Via.

DAY 5 - MADRID TO LISBON Enjoy another day at leisure in Madrid. Why not visit the impressive Royal Palace, official residence of the Spanish royal family or stop for coffee and Churros in the imposing Plaza Mayor? After a day’s sightseeing in Madrid, board the overnight train to Lisbon. Relax in your Club Class cabin and awake to the sights and sounds of Portugal’s most vibrant city.

DAY 4 - MADRID After breakfast, why not head to the contemporary Museo Reina Sofía with its fascinating installations and impressive collection of works by

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DAY 6 - LISBON On arrival in Lisbon, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Visit the city’s most iconic sights such as the impressive medieval castle of Sao Jorge, the National Museum of Contemporary Art and the Estrela Basilica.

DAY 7 - LISBON Stroll through the lively markets for homemade gifts and take a visit to the fascinating flea market at Campo De Santa Clare for some hidden treasures. After a long day sightseeing, stop for a

strong bica (espresso) at one of the popular Art Deco pastelaria (pastry shop). Alternatively enjoy Lisbon’s celebrated nightlife for incredible Portuguese music and plenty of restaurants to enjoy the city’s tasty gastronomy and fine wines!

DAY 8 - LISBON TO PORTO After breakfast, travel from Lisbon to Porto by train. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled at the hotel, why not take a cruise along the River Duoro and marvel at the beautiful scenery from the water.

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DAY 9 - PORTO Enjoy a full day at leisure in Porto.

Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, witness the colourful market hustle and bustle of the Mercado do Bolhão and don’t miss a tour of the Fundação de Serralves, a contemporary art gallery housed in a beautiful Art Deco building with lovely gardens. No visit to Porto would be complete without a tour around the Port Wine cellars.

DAY 10 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN PORTO

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Porto

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

PORTO, COIMBRA AND LISBON Porto ➡ Coimbra ➡ Lisbon

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DAY 3 - PORTO TO COIMBRA After breakfast, make the short train journey from Porto to Coimbra and then check in for a two-night stay at your hotel. Coimbra is a fascinating city in a lovely location overlooking the Mondego River. The city’s university was founded in 1290, making it the oldest university in Portugal. You can visit the ornately decorated halls, chapel and library and then enjoy the spectacular views of the city from outside.

DAY 2 - PORTO

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 7 - LISBON

Upon arrival in Porto, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Spend the next two days at leisure in Porto, the beautiful, historic city on the banks of the River Duoro. Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, witness the colourful market hustle and bustle of the Mercado do Bolhão, and don’t miss a tour of the Fundação de Serralves, a contemporary art gallery housed in a beautiful Art Deco building with lovely gardens.

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

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and then check in at your hotel for a three-night stay.

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After breakfast, why not head up the impressive hilltop castle, the Castelo de São Jorge for spectacular views and an insight into the city’s Moorish history.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN LISBON

DAY 4 - COIMBRA 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.

DAY 5 - COIMBRA TO LISBON After a final leisurely breakfast in Coimbra, head over to the station and take the train directly to Lisbon

Lisbon

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Dubrovnik

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Bus between Split and Dubrovnik

ZAGREB, SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK Zagreb ➡ Split ➡ Dubrovnik

DAY 4 - SPLIT TO DUBROVNIK

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Your journey ends with 2 nights in Dubrovnik

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Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take the bus from Split to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore. Overlooking the Sea, Dubrovnik’s reputation as a dazzling Adriatic treasure no doubt precedes it.

DAY 5 - DUBROVNIK Bus from Split to Dubrovnik

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZAGREB

DAY 2 - ZAGREB TO SPLIT

Welcome to Zagreb! Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and spend the day exploring Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Marvel at the Gothic architecture of the glorious Zagreb Cathedral and the pretty tiled roof of 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, before taking a stroll down Tklaciceva Street, perhaps stopping for a traditional meal at one of the pretty cafés.

Today, you’ll take the train from Zagreb to Split. Be sure to pack a tasty train picnic, then watch the Croatian countryside evolve past your window as you travel along the tracks. Arrive in Split, a gem on Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian Coast, relaxed and refreshed and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Zagreb

Spend a full day at leisure in Dubrovnik. Admire the Renaissance facades of the Sponza Palace, unearth historical gems in the museum within the Gothic Rector’s Palace, and don’t miss a trip to St. Blaise’s Church, an imposing Baroque masterpiece and one of the city’s most popular sights.

DAY 6 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN DUBROVNIK

DAY 3 - SPLIT Split is truly a joy to discover! Famed for its 4th-century fortress complex, Diocletian’s Palace, a stroll around the stone walls will treat you to views of courtyards, an impressive cathedral, and numerous traditional restaurants. Speak to one of our Rail Experts if you’d like to explore the possibilities of discovering the gorgeous natural beauty of Croatia’s islands.

Split

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SCANDINAVIAN GRAND TOUR Copenhagen ➡ Gothenburg ➡ Oslo ➡ Stockholm

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After breakfast, start exploring Copenhagen, a beautiful harbour city offering a wealth of museums, culture, shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Take a guided canal and harbour tour, or enjoy a spin on the Ferris wheel at the Tivoli Gardens, the oldest amusement park in the world. After a day of sightseeing, why not visit the lively Norrebrø district and enjoy dinner or relax in one of the many bars?

DAY 3 - COPENHAGEN TO GOTHENBURG After breakfast in the hotel, take the train to Gothenburg for an overnight stay. Spend an afternoon in one of Gothenburg’s many museums or for something slightly different, take a boat trip out to the 17th century Alvsborgs Fastning Fortress.

DAY 4 - GOTHENBURG TO OSLO

Copenhagen

After breakfast, travel by train to another Scandinavian capital, Oslo for a two-night stay. Discover Oslo’s fascinating history by visiting the Historical Museum, explore the

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Stockholm

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Gamlebyen (old town) area, or go for a stroll along the Akerselva River.

Visit Akershus Castle and Fortress; the old castle built to protect Oslo and Norway.

DAY 5 - OSLO Step inside Oslo Cathedral, which was first built in 1697, to marvel at the stained-glass windows and beautifully painted ceiling, or indulge in some shopping in Stortorgets open-air market. After a busy day sightseeing, experience the best of Scandinavian cuisine by enjoying dinner in one of the many restaurants.

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DAY 6 - OSLO TO STOCKHOLM Enjoy breakfast before traveling by train from Oslo to Stockholm.

On arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. A number of Stockholm’s main sights are in Gamla Stan, the Old Town area, including the Royal Palace with the Crown Jewel exhibition and the cathedral dating from the mid-13th century.

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 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN STOCKHOLM

DAY 7 - STOCKHOLM After breakfast, head out to one of the city’s fascinating museums. The National museum holds the largest art collection in Sweden, or visit the

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ULTIMATE NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL Oslo ➡ Flam ➡ Bergen ➡ Oslo

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Arrive in Oslo for a two-night stay and start exploring the Norwegian capital. Head up to the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle offering breathtaking views over the Oslofjord.

Alternatively, visit one of Oslo’s wide choice of museums.

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.

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Geiranger Fjord

8 DAYS FROM $2,049 per person

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DAY 3 - OSLO TO FLAM

DAY 6 - BERGEN

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.

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

DAY 4 - FLAM Experience an unforgettable journey by boat today through the UNESCO Word Heritage listed Aurlandsfjord and beyond into the stunning Nærøyfjord on a heritage fjord safari rib boat ride. Starting in Flam, you’ll make stops at scenic attractions and see incredible wildlife up close, including porpoises, seals and eagles.

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DAY 7 - BERGEN TO OSLO After breakfast this morning, head back to the station for your scenic journey from Bergen back to Oslo along the Bergen Line, one of the highest rail lines in Northern Europe.

DAY 8 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN OSLO

DAY 5 - FLAM TO BERGEN Your onward journey begins this morning with a ferry ride into the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in the world. This branch of the Sognefjord is spectacularly beautiful with its high peaks framing the narrow thread of water. Continue to Voss, where you transfer to the station for your onward train journey to Bergen.

Geiranger Fjord

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Berlin

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 6 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

LONDON, AMSTERDAM AND BERLIN London ➡ Amsterdam ➡ Berlin

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DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM TO BERLIN After a leisurely breakfast, take the train to Berlin and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Berlin is a fascinating city, full of history, culture, fabulous monuments and world-class museums.

DAY 6 - BERLIN

Travel from London to Amsterdam direct on Eurostar

Explore Berlin at your own pace today after breakfast, being sure to visit the what’s left of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Museum Island.

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North Sea

UNITED KINGDOM

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON Welcome to London! Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and begin getting to know the English capital.

It’s an exciting mix of old and new, with an energy and allure not found anywhere else.

DAY 2 - LONDON After breakfast, spend your day and evening discovering more of what the

city has to offer. Walk London’s busy streets, explore the famous Piccadilly Circus and the National Gallery.

Visit Leicester Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge and enjoy some classic fish and chips at Hyde Park.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN BERLIN

DAY 3 - LONDON TO AMSTERDAM Enjoy breakfast and then travel on your own to St. Pancras station and board a direct Eurostar to Amsterdam. Upon your arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and spend the rest of the day exploring Amsterdam at leisure.

London

DAY 4 - AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam

On your second day in the city, enjoy breakfast and then spend your time seeing all the sights you didn’t get a chance to. Just outside the city, there’s the Zaanse Schaans museum, flower fields and famous flower market.

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Paris

9 DAYS FROM $1,389 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

PARIS, BRUSSELS AND AMSTERDAM Paris ➡ Brussels ➡ Amsterdam

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North Sea Your journey ends with 3 nights in Amsterdam

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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 Ann Frank and her family hid for two years during WWII.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PARIS

DAY 4 - PARIS TO BRUSSELS

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

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 exploring the city at your leisure.

DAY 2 - PARIS

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN AMSTERDAM

DAY 5 - BRUSSELS

Enjoy discovering more of Paris at your leisure today. Must-see places include the world-famous Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, Marché des Enfants Rouges, and the famous Champs Elysees for shopping and dining.

Today, enjoy breakfast and then continue getting to know this vibrant metropolis. With its picturesque medieval streets and architecture, lively squares and boulevards, impressive landmarks, and delicious cuisine, there’s much to discover.

DAY 3 - PARIS

DAY 6 - BRUSSELS TO AMSTERDAM

Enjoy more classic landmarks and off the beaten path experiences in Paris today, like the Centre Pompidou’s vast public library, the Musée National d’Art Moderne, and the Jardin des Plantes, one of the most unique botanical gardens in France.

On your final day in the city, spend time seeing all the sights you didn’t get to yet. Enjoy a picnic in the sprawling Vondelpark with its many sculptures, or take a scenic and educational boat tour along the picturesque canals.

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.

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Dublin

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 9 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Airport transfer to Killarney • Full day tour of the Ring of Kerry plus Killarney Lakes and National Park • Day trip to Cliffs of Moher • Day trip to Cork and Blarney Castle • Dublin Pass with sightseeing tour • Titanic Belfast entrance ticket • Day trip to Giant’s Causeway

BEST OF THE EMERALD ISLE BY RAIL Killarney ➡ Galway ➡ Dublin ➡ Belfast ➡ Dublin

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with 2 nights in Killarney

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY

DAY 4 - GALWAY

Your adventure begins with a twonight stay in Killarney.

From Galway, you’re just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most enduringly popular attractions.

Join a professional guide for the journey through tiny fishing villages, travelling past ancient Duguaire Castle and admiring Burren, where striking limestone scenery is reminiscent of the moon’s surface.

DAY 2 - KILLARNEY Killarney is a famous stop on the spectacular Ring of Kerry, which you will discover today on your full day tour. You will acquaint yourself with the magnificent natural beauty of one of Ireland’s crowning gems, exploring MacGillycuddy Reeks, the sandy shores of Dingle Bay and the wonderful coastal views of Kenmare Bay. Pass through the wonderful National Park and admire the sparkling Lakes of Killarney.

DAY 3 - KILLARNEY TO GALWAY Enjoy the gorgeous countryside on the journey to Galway via Mallow and Limerick. Galway is a pretty, coastal gem on Ireland’s west coast.

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GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

Nights stay

CLIFFS OF MOHER

10 DAYS FROM $1,549 per person

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DAY 5 - GALWAY TO DUBLIN Board a train bound for Dublin for a three-night stay and set out to explore the Irish capital city.

DAYS 6 & 7 - DUBLIN Explore Dublin with a hop-on, hop-off tour today. Visit Dublin Zoo, the GAA museum, Old Jameson Distillery and many more. Spend an evening in Temple Bar, sampling authentic cuisine at one of the numerous traditional pubs. Travel to the historic

site of Blarney Castle, world-famous for its enchanting Blarney Stone, which supposedly gives all those who kiss it the gift of the gab.

DAY 8 - DUBLIN TO BELFAST Ride the rails from Ireland to Northern Ireland today, pulling into the capital, Belfast for a two-night stay. Visit the renovated Dockyards’ Titanic Quarter, exploring in depth with the entrance ticket included in your holiday, and learn about 9,000 years of Irish culture and history at the Ulster Museum.

DAY 9 - BELFAST Discover more of Ireland’s magic today on a day trip from Belfast to the marvellous Giant’s Causeway.

Join a knowledgeable guide for the journey, visiting attractions like Carrickfergus Castle and the Old Bushmills distillery en route. Enjoy a nail-biting stroll across the Carricka-Rede Rope Bridge and marvel at the magnificent stones.

DAY 10 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN DUBLIN

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The Jacobite

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Skip the Line: Edinburgh Castle Admission • Roundtrip journey on the Jacobite Steam Train • Loch Ness Cruise including Urquhart Castle • Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

COMPLETE SCOTLAND BY RAIL Edinburgh ➡ Fort William ➡ Edinburgh ➡ Inverness ➡ Edinburgh

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phenomena. Enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands to Clansman Harbour, and cruise across the tranquil waters of Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, where a guide will teach you the secrets and grisly past of the site.

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH

Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous in the Harry Potter films. This journey Arrive in Edinburgh for a two-night is often described as the greatest in stay. The historic Scottish capital the world, and the tracks meander plays host to a treasure trove of past Ben Nevis, Loch Morar and medieval delights, impressive Loch Nevis itself. Spend some time Georgian townhouses, vast green English Channel in Mallaig before traveling to Glencoe swathes of gardens and neoclassical via Fort William. delights on almost every corner.

DAY 2 - EDINBURGH Edinburgh castle is certainly one of the Scottish capital’s top attractions.

Your holiday includes a skip-the-line entry ticket, where you’ll be able to visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, admire the dazzling Crown Jewels, and learn all about Scotland’s battle history.

DAY 3 - EDINBURGH TO FORT WILLIAM Catch the train to Fort William today, where you will pick up the famous Jacobite steam train. Meander through some of the world’s most stunning scenery, crossing the

DAY 4 - FORT WILLIAM TO EDINBURGH

Enjoy a day trip to the Isle of Skye.

Admire glens, mountains and views of lochs and castles along the way, crossing Skye Bridge and stopping for lunch and time to explore. Visit Eilean Ban island, the home of author Gavin Maxwell, and soak up the sheer natural beauty of the coast.

DAY 8 - INVERNESS TO EDINBURGH Spend a day at leisure in Edinburgh, shopping in the old bookshops and boutiques along the cobbled lanes, walk to Arthur’s Seat, stroll the Royal Mile or learn about Scottish history in the National Museum of Scotland.

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN EDINBURGH

Make your way back to Edinburgh for an overnight stay.

DAY 5 - EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS Travel to Inverness today, riding the rails north through the breathtaking, rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Check in at your hotel and begin exploring the vast natural beauty of Scotland’s north east coast.

DAY 6 - INVERNESS Embark on a scenic tour to Loch Ness today, marveling at the mystery of one of the world’s most mythical

Inverness

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ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHTS OF EUROPE Amsterdam ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Venice ➡ Rome

Arrive in Amsterdam for a 2 night stay

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access, perfect for enjoying the sweeping views of the city from its most iconic vantage point.

DAY 5 - PARIS TO GENEVA

SWITZ.

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FRANCE

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ITALY

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Enjoy breakfast before taking a train from Paris to Geneva for a two-night stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake.

DAY 6 - GENEVA 2 ROME

Mediterranean Sea

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM

DAY 3 - AMSTERDAM TO PARIS

Arrive in Amsterdam for a two-night stay and make use of your hop-on, hop-off canal boat tour to explore the scenic waterways of Amsterdam. The ticket also gives you free entry to the Rijksmuseum.

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel and then take the train to Paris for a two-night stay. Why not spend the afternoon shopping along the Champs Elysees or take in the views from the Sacre Coeur Basilica?

DAY 2 - AMSTERDAM

DAY 4 - PARIS

After breakfast, your hop-on, hop-off tour will transport you to attractions such as the Anne Frank House and the Heineken Experience.

After breakfast, use your Paris Pass and to enjoy skip the line entry to attractions such as the Louvre Museum and access to more than 60 attractions throughout the city. Also included in your holiday is a Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tour with summit

Enjoy an additional day discovering Geneva. Not to be missed are the world’s highest fountain, the Jet d’Eau, which fires water into the sky on the beautiful lakefront.

DAY 7 - GENEVA TO VENICE Depart Geneva on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon

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Venice

11 DAYS FROM $3,029 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 10 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip • Amsterdam Canal Boat hop-on, hop-off tour with Rijksmuseum ticket • Amsterdam hop-on, hop-off bus tour • Skip the line Eiffel Tower tour with summit access and Paris Pass • Venice walking tour and Gondola ride • Skip the Line: St. Marks Basilica and Doge’s Palace tours • Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour • Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum walking tour

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Pass. Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice for a two-night stay.

DAY 8 - VENICE Take your included two-hour tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Enjoy skip the line access to both, eliminating the need to queue for entry. An expert guide will explain

the historic importance of these buildings throughout history. Also included in your holiday is a two-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Learn about Venetian history as you stroll along narrow alleyways and over the quaint bridges before enjoying a Gondola ride through the maze of canals.

DAY 9 - VENICE TO ROME Depart Venice after breakfast for the journey through Italy to Rome for a two-night stay. Spend the afternoon

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on your included hop-on, hop-off tour, transporting you to attractions such as the Vatican City, the Trevi fountain and the Colosseum.

DAY 10 - ROME After breakfast in the hotel, use your included skip the line ticket to access the Colosseum and learn about the gladiators and the emperors who roamed this historic monument. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day tour of the Vatican and Sistine chapel.

DAY 11 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ROME

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EUROPEAN GRAND TOUR Berlin ➡ Amsterdam ➡ Paris ➡ Geneva ➡ Milan ➡ Venice ➡ Rome

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BERLIN

DAY 2 - BERLIN

Arrive in Berlin today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

The city is endlessly fascinating for anyone interested in history.

Spend another full day exploring Berlin today. For a further insight into Berlin’s turbulent history, visit the fascinating Checkpoint Charlie or view the vibrantly colored fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery.

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, and then why not enjoy a cruise along the canals? Don’t miss a trip to the fascinating Anne Frank House or the 800-year-old Oude Kirche. When you need a break, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants to discover.

DAY 5 - AMSTERDAM TO PARIS After breakfast, travel at high-speed from Amsterdam to Paris. On arrival in Paris, check in for two nights at your hotel. Paris, the city of lights and love, is a must-see destination on any tour of Europe.

DAY 3 - AMSTERDAM

Berlin

After breakfast, catch a high-speed train for the journey to Amsterdam.

On arrival, check in for two nights at your hotel. Amsterdam has more than 62 miles of canals, around ninety islands and fifteen hundred bridges.

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Amsterdam

12 DAYS FROM $2,069 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 11 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel throughout your trip

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DAY 6 - PARIS

DAY 9 - VENICE

Spend another day sightseeing in Paris. Why not view the sights of Paris from a different perspective on a cruise down the Seine. Speak to one of our Travel Consultants about booking one of these boat tours! You might also like to visit the history museum located within the Arc de Triomphe or marvel at the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, which boasts incredible views from the North and South Towers.

Venice, ‘the floating city’, still casts its spell on visitors each year as it has done since the 18th century.

Discover for yourself with a gondola ride down the Grand Canal or by just sitting in a pavement café and enjoying the spectacular views with a glass of local Prosecco.

DAY 7 - PARIS TO GENEVA Check out of your hotel after breakfast and take to the rails through the rolling French countryside to Geneva. On arrival, check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and set out to explore.

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DAY 10 - VENICE TO ROME After breakfast in Venice, take the high-speed train across Italy from Venice to the Italian capital - Rome.

On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. A fitting end to your holiday,

Rome can be described as the cradle of Western Europe. The city’s history is written in the buildings, monuments and artworks on display around every corner, and a stroll through the city’s streets will feel like wandering through a history book.

DAY 11 - ROME Spend another day exploring Rome today. Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators at the imposing Colosseum and experience the wonders of the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s famous ceiling.

DAY 12 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ROME

DAY 8 - GENEVA TO VENICE After breakfast, depart Geneva in the morning and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background.

Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

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E&O Express, River Kwai

7 DAYS FROM $4,859 per person

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • 3 nights onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express • Guided cruise along the River Kwai in Thailand • War museum and optional war cemetery visit in Thailand • Tour of Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar in Malaysia • Visit to the Royal Museum of Perak and the Sultan Shah Gallery in Malaysia

EASTERN AND ORIENTAL EXPRESS FROM BANGKOK TO SINGAPORE Bangkok ➡ Singapore

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THAILAND Your journey begins in Bangkok

RIVER KWAI

Andaman Sea

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PENANG KUALA KANGSAR

Ubudiah Mosque tour, visit to the Royal Museum of Perak and the Sultan Shah Gallery

MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR

South China Sea

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Singapore

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN BANGKOK Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and begin exploring this fascinating city. Perhaps visit the iconic Wat Arun temple, with its towering spires and glazed porcelain façade. Or head to Chinatown Market for the city’s best tasting and most reasonably-priced cuisine.

DAY 2 - ONBOARD EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS After breakfast in your hotel this morning, enjoy more of Bangkok’s sights before being transferred to the station to begin your journey

on the Eastern & Oriental Express.

Dinner is served as the train leaves the city behind and travels through the Thai countryside of rice-fields and villages. After a delicious meal, retire to your compartment, now transformed into a comfortable bedroom by your personal steward.

DAY 5 - ARRIVE SINGAPORE Arrive in Singapore today and bid farewell to the train. Transfer from the station to your hotel for a twonight stay.

DAY 6 - SINGAPORE Enjoy discovering Singapore at your leisure today. Visit the Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall, Thian Hock Keng Temple and the National Orchid Garden.

DAY 7 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN SINGAPORE

DAY 3 - GUIDED CRUISE ALONG RIVER KWAI Today, the train arrives at River Kwai Bridge Station, where you will disembark for a river cruise on board a local raft. During the cruise, a local historian provides a brief overview of the history of the Thailand-Burma railway and the bridge. Re-join the train for lunch and a relaxing afternoon followed by dinner and a further night on board.

DAY 4 - TOUR OF UBUDIAH MOSQUE, KUALA KANGSAR River Kwai Bridge

through the picturesque landscape.

Lunch is served before arriving in Kuala Kangsar for your guided tour of this fascinating royal town. After the tour, return to the train, perhaps visiting the observation car before another spectacular dinner and a final night on board.

Enjoy breakfast in your cabin as the train enters Malaysia and journeys

Singapore

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Taj Mahal

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast • Rail travel in first class throughout • Full-day city tour of Old and New Delhi • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and ride on the Delhi Metro to New Delhi • Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri from Agra • Tour of Agra City • Excursion to Amber Fort from Jaipur • Afternoon city tour of Jaipur

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Delhi ➡ Agra ➡ Jaipur ➡ Delhi

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN DELHI Check in at your hotel for a threenight stay.

DAY 2 - DELHI After breakfast this morning, enjoy exploring the city at your leisure.

A profusion of architectural styles are on display throughout the city, including many monuments commemorating the glory of bygone ages alongside more contemporary designs.

DAY 3 - DELHI Take a guided tour of Old and New Delhi today. Start with a rickshaw

ride through Old Delhi, visit the extravagant palace called the Red Fort, and discover the Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi and Jama Masjid, and the largest mosque in India.

DAY 4 - DELHI TO AGRA Board the express rail service this morning for the two-hour ride to Agra. On arrival in Agra, a guide will meet you to begin your excursion to Fatephur Sikri, the imperial city of the Mughai dynasty between 1571 and 1584.

Jaipur is the colourful state capital of Rajasthan, known as the ‘Pink City’.

After breakfast, you will be taken on a half-day tour of the imposing Amber Fort, a magnificent example of Rajput architecture with its ramparts and terraces reflecting in the Maota Lake below. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the city itself.

DAY 8 - JAIPUR TO DELHI Spend the day today exploring Jaipur on your own, perhaps visiting one of the bustling local markets. In the early evening, transfer to the station at Jaipur and board the Shatabdi Express for your return journey to Delhi. Dinner is served on board ahead of your arrival into Delhi.

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN DELHI

DAY 5 - AGRA After breakfast in your hotel, begin your full-day tour of Agra, starting with the world-famous monument to love, the Taj Mahal.

DAY 6 - AGRA TO JAIPUR Jaipur

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to the station and catch the train service to Jaipur.

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Spend the morning relaxing at the hotel or continuing to explore Agra.

Later in the afternoon, transfer back

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GREAT AMERICAN MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES FROM SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco ➡ Napa Valley ➡ Denver ➡ Rocky Mountain National Park ➡ Chicago ➡ New York

Spend 1 night on Amtrak

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO Welcome to San Francisco! Upon arrival, check in and then 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.

DAY 2 - 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

DAY 4 - DENVER This evening you’ll arrive in Denver and travel on your own to your hotel.

The evening is free for dinner or for you to explore this wonderful city at night.

DAY 5 - DENVER TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK 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

the gorgeous scenery surrounding wine country. After returning to San Francisco this evening, enjoy dinner at one of San Francisco’s waterfront restaurants.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Depart this morning for a scenic journey east onboard Amtrak to Denver. That journey takes you through the Sierra Nevada mountains, across the vast open spaces of Nevada and Utah, and on into the Rocky Mountains over the course of the journey.

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San Francisco

12 DAYS FROM $2,949 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel accommodations; 3 nights’ onboard Amtrak • 2 meals (2 dinners) • Sightseeing tour of Napa Valley and Sonoma • Sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago • Chicago CityPASS® • Hop-on, hop-on sightseeing tour of New York City • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from San Francisco to Denver; Denver to Chicago; Chicago to New York City on the California Zephyr® and Lake Shore Limited®

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Continental Divide that sits at over 11,000 feet above sea level. You’ll visit the cozy ski town of Winter Park then head over to the town of Grand Lake with a stop for lunch. A great day of sightseeing awaits! After the tour is over, return to Denver for an additional night’s stay.

DAY 6 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Today is free for you to explore Denver at your own pace. 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.

Later in the afternoon, make your way to the train station where your rail journey will continue.

DAY 7 - CHICAGO Breeze into the Windy City and begin to explore Chicago. Take a leisurely stroll through the architectural wonder that is Millennium Park or enjoy world-class shopping along the Magnificent Mile. This evening, enjoy an included dinner at a popular restaurant.

DAY 8 - CHICAGO Today, your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour will take you to all

the popular landmarks. Use your Chicago CityPASS for included 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 9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Continue exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and make sure to visit Navy Pier. This evening board the train at historic Union Station in Chicago and head off to New York City onboard the Lake Shore Limited. Relax and rest up on the train as it winds its way to the Big Apple.

$2,949 $2,949 $3,049 $3,349 $3,649 $3,499 $3,649 $3,649 $3,849 $3,649 $3,349 $3,099

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

DAY 11 - NEW YORK CITY Today enjoy a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour which includes stops at Central Park, Rockefeller Plaza, the Theater District, Times Square, and many more amazing hot spots! Feel free to hop off the tour at any time to explore at your own pace.

Take in the Empire State Building, or journey to the Statue of Liberty and explore Ellis Island. There are so many amazing things to do and see in the Big Apple!

DAY 12 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN NEW YORK CITY

DAY 10 - NEW YORK CITY Welcome to New York City! Check into your hotel and then the evening is yours to begin exploring of one of the world’s favorite cities. Perhaps you want to go shopping along famous 5th Avenue or stroll through classic Central Park. There is always plenty to do in New York!

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JAZZ, BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Chicago ➡ Memphis ➡ New Orleans

CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS Spend 1 night on Amtrak

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Chicago

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CHICAGO

KENTUCKY TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI

MEMPHIS 2

LOUISIANA

DAY 2 - CHICAGO

Your journey ends with 3 nights in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS 3

Welcome to Chicago! Explore the Windy City on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, which covers 13 magnificent miles. Hop-off at any of the stops along the tour to enjoy the sights at your leisure. Later in the day, enjoy your included dinner at a popular restaurant.

Gulf of Mexico

North Atlantic Ocean

Continue exploring on your multi-day sightseeing tour. Be sure to stop by the iconic attractions Chicago has to offer, like the Skydeck.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD 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

Memphis

You’ll arrive in Memphis early in the morning. Today, you’ll have some free time to explore the sights and sounds of the city. Check out the music scene on Beale Street or head to the Peabody Hotel to see the famous ducks. On day 5, enjoy a tour of Memphis, including the iconic Graceland, where you’ll get up

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Jazz Blues

9 DAYS FROM $1,799 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 7 nights’ hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak • 2 meals included (1 dinner, 1 brunch) • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago • Sightseeing city tour of Memphis including admission to Graceland • Battlefield Cruise in New Orleans aboard a paddlewheel boat • Sightseeing city tour of New Orleans • Jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Memphis; Memphis to New Orleans onboard the City of New Orleans®

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close and personal to the things Elvis cherished most in the world.

DAY 6 - MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS Take in the Southern scenery as you travel the history-laden musical roads of Mississippi to New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz. Upon your arrival, check into your hotel and start exploring this lovely city.

DAYS 7-8 - NEW ORLEANS

included New Orleans city tour.

Absorb the sights and sounds of the world-famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. On day 8, you will enjoy a Battlefield Cruise and take in the picturesque sights of New Orleans and the French Quarter from a unique vantage point: the outside deck of an old-fashioned paddlewheel boat!

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

DAY 9 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN NEW ORLEANS

Start the day with a jazz brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant then set off on your

Jazz

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

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ULTIMATE CANADA COAST TO COAST EASTBOUND Vancouver ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Jasper ➡ Toronto ➡ Niagara Falls ➡ Montreal ➡ Quebec City ➡ Halifax

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ALBERTA

Spend 1 night on VIA Rail

JASPER 2

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Hudson Bay

SASK.

Take a return shuttle to Banff

MANITOBA ONTARIO

1 BANFF

VANCOUVER

QUEBEC

Spend 3 nights on VIA Rail

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Vancouver

Spend 1 night on VIA Rail

QUEBEC CITY MONTREAL 1 2

TORONTO 2 NIAGARA FALLS Take a day trip to Niagara Falls

HALIFAX 1 Your journey ends with 1 night in Halifax

North Atlantic Ocean

North Pacific Ocean

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DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER Welcome to Vancouver! Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and start to explore the city with your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Enjoy such popular sights as Stanley Park, the Vancouver lookout, the Vancouver aquarium

Nights stay

and the vibrant downtown Vancouver area.

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER Discover the peninsula known as Granville Island, a popular shopping district, or stop by Chinatown for some Asian cuisine. Visit the historic Gastown to take in the city’s past and quaint charm and enjoy a special meal in one of the many fine dining establishments in the area.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ON VIA RAIL® Vancouver

Board the Canadian today and make your way toward Jasper, witnessing

more unprecedented views of the Canadian Rockies from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy panoramic views of crystal clear mountain lakes, majestic peaks, and ancient glaciers.

DAY 4 - JASPER Arrive in the picturesque mountain community of Jasper today and make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay before heading to Banff the following day.

DAY 5 - BANFF Depart for Banff this morning, travelling along the Icefields Parkway – home to alpine glaciers, turquoise lakes and a variety of mountain wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, experience a ride on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier.

Complete your adventure with the Glacier Skywalk which juts out 280 meters above the Sunwapta Valley.

Enjoy lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

DAY 6 - JASPER Return to Jasper today and spend the day at your leisure exploring more of this alpine paradise and gearing up for tomorrow’s rail journey.

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Toronto

17 DAYS FROM $5,349 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 11 nights’ accommodations; 5 nights’ onboard VIA Rail • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy accommodations from Vancouver to Jasper, Jasper to Toronto, Toronto to Montreal, Montreal to Quebec City, and Quebec City to Halifax on The Canadian®, Capitol Corridor® and the Ocean® • Transfer from Banff to Jasper • 1 meal included (1 dinner) • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Icefields Parkway, Rockies Discovery and Glacier Adventure Tour (from Jasper to Banff) • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto • Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto • Sightseeing city tour of Montreal • Sightseeing city tour of Quebec City

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DAYS 7-9 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today you will start an unforgettable three-day journey through the heart of the Canadian countryside, passing a variety of beautiful landscapes including sparkling lakes, pine covered hills and open plains.

DAY 10 - TORONTO Arrive early in Toronto this morning and once settled in at your hotel, spend the day discovering the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting the iconic CN Tower, spending some time at the Eaton Centre, with over 250 shops, or just strolling the stunning waterfront. Use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to take in interesting landmarks and neighbourhoods, with your guide pointing out important attractions and points of interest.

DAY 11 - NIAGARA FALLS Experience one of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders on your full day adventure to Niagara Falls today. Drive through the picturesque countryside of the Niagara region with a scenic tour through the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Once at the falls, enjoy an exhilarating up close and personal boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls.

$5,349 $5,749 $5,749 $5,749 $5,599

DAY 12 - TORONTO TO MONTREAL

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

Today you will take the train from Toronto to the French-Canadian, European influenced city of Montreal.

Once in Montreal, check in at your hotel and begin exploring the city at your leisure.

strolling along the waterfront boardwalk and enjoying a meal of fresh seafood by the water before settling in to your hotel for the night.

DAY 13 - MONTREAL Welcome to the “City of a Hundred Steeples!” Your included guided sightseeing tour today will provide an excellent experience of the city.

DAY 17 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN HALIFAX

DAY 14 - MONTREAL TO QUEBEC CITY Arrive early to Quebec City today and enjoy a full day exploring this fascinating destination. Dinner tonight is included at a classic Quebecoise restaurant.

DAY 15 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL Today, your local tour guide will take you to all of Quebec’s top attractions.

Tonight, make your way to the VIA Rail station for your journey to Halifax.

DAY 16 - HALIFAX Welcome to Halifax! Make your way to your hotel and check in for an overnight stay. Enjoy the culture and history of this seaside town, perhaps

Niagara Falls

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Banff National Park

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 8 nights’ hotel stay • 1 night onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail® in Economy class • Round-trip ferry service from Vancouver to Victoria • Transfer from Jasper to Banff and from Banff to Calgary • 2 lunches • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Sightseeing tours of the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise

CANADIAN ROCKIES DISCOVERY EASTBOUND Vancouver ➡ Victoria ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Spend 1 night on VIA Rail

ALBERTA

JASPER

Transfer between Jasper-Banff-Calgary

2

BANFF LAKE LOUISE 2 1 CALGARY

Arrive in Vancouver for a 3 night stay

VANCOUVER 3 North Pacific Ocean

VICTORIA Take a return ferry between Vancouver and Victoria

Your journey ends with an overnight in Calgary

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10 DAYS FROM $2,949 per person

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Nights stay

DATES AND PRICES: May 2019 June - August 2019 September 2019 October 2019

$2,949 $3,399 $3,249 $2,749

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard room, and are subject to availability and change. Single occupancy supplements apply. Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival.

See page 62. VIA RAIL travel is based on economy class unless otherwise stated.

DAY 6 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, including Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon, and Medicine Lake.

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF Depart Jasper for the drive to Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks along the worldfamous Icefields Parkway.

DAY 8 - BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER

DAY 3 - VICTORIA DAY TRIP

Welcome to Vancouver! Travel to your hotel and start exploring this nature lover’s paradise.

Travel on board the ferry 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.

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!

DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® This afternoon, travel to the VIA Rail station and board The Canadian eastbound to Jasper. After you settle in, head to the observation car for breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies.

DAY 5 - JASPER

Victoria

Wake up to sunrise in the Canadian Rockies and enjoy an early morning on the train. Take in the majestic landscape as you wind through the breathtaking mountain scenery.

Explore Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. You will also tour Johnston Canyon, another spectacular treasure of the Rockies.

DAY 9 - BANFF TO CALGARY 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!

DAY 10 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN CALGARY

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk + Avenue Calgary - International Hotel Calgary Alternative hotels may be available.

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Rocky Mountaineer

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 9 nights’ hotel stay • Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf class • 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

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

DAY 7 - JASPER TO BANFF JASPER 2

Transfer from Jasper to Banff

KAMLOOPS 1 BANFF 2

VANCOUVER 3

Shuttle from Banff to Calgary

VICTORIA

North Pacific Ocean

1 CALGARY Your journey ends with 1 night in Calgary

Take a return ferry between Vancouver and Victoria

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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 DAY TRIP 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.

On your transfer from Jasper to Banff, tour the famous Icefields Parkway. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay.

DAY 8 - BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE 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 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN CALGARY

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.

DAY 6 - JASPER

Jasper

$5,049 $5,499 $5,499 $5,499 $4,999 $4,549

ALBERTA

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

Your journey begins with 3 nights in Vancouver

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

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10 DAYS FROM $5,049 per person

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Discover Jasper on an ‘Explore Jasper’ tour. The guided excursion will introduce you to some of the world’s most wondrous natural beauty.

Calgary

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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

ALBERTA

JASPER 3

VANCOUVER

2

Hudson Bay

SK.

1 BANFF

Return shuttle from Jasper to Banff

Your journey ends with 2 nights in Vancouver

MANITOBA Spend 3 nights on VIA Rail

ONTARIO Arrive in Toronto for a 2 night stay

TORONTO 2 NIAGARA FALLS

North Pacific Ocean KEY

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Nights stay

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN TORONTO Welcome to Toronto, where so many great landmarks and amazing sites await! Travel to your hotel and start exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Tonight, enjoy your included dinner at a popular, local restaurant.

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

DAYS 4-5 - 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. For even more amazing views, head over to the observation car!

DAY 6 - JASPER North Atlantic Ocean

Welcome to Jasper! Your train will arrive this afternoon, and you will travel on your own to your hotel.

The rest of the day is yours to start getting to know Jasper.

tour and tasting. After your full day of touring mighty Niagara Falls, your tour will drop you back off at your hotel.

DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL® Today, enjoy Toronto from the CN Tower. Admission is included in your package. You may also continue to use your hop-on, hop-off pass to visit any Toronto landmarks you didn’t get a chance to see yesterday. Later, travel to the Amtrak station and board your overnight VIA Rail train west to the Canadian Rockies.

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Toronto

Jasper National Park

13 DAYS FROM $3,799 per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • 9 nights’ hotel accommodations; 4 nights onboard VIA Rail® • One-way VIA Rail in Economy accommodations from Toronto to Jasper and Jasper to Vancouver • Roundtrip shared transfer between Jasper and Banff • 3 meals included (2 lunches, 1 dinner) • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto • Admission to the CN Tower in Toronto • Sightseeing city tour of Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake* • Sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway • Admission to the Jasper Skytram • Admission to the Glacier Skywalk and Glacier Discovery Center • Hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver • Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout *Hornblower Cruise is seasonal MayOctober and the Journey Behind the Falls will be substituted October-May.

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Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a standard twin or double room and are subject to availability and change.

Single occupancy supplements apply.

Some hotels require payment of local city taxes on arrival. See page 62.

DAY 7 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK

DAY 9 - BANFF TO JASPER

Explore Maligne Canyon, the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake and breathe in the clean mountain air. After a fun day of exploring this scenic park, you transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Spend your free time this morning exploring Banff before your included afternoon shuttle back to Jasper.

Upon your arrival in Jasper, check into your hotel and spend the night relaxing.

DAY 8 - JASPER TO BANFF This morning, depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff along the world-famous Icefields Parkway.

Upon your arrival, you’ll get a chance to visit the natural wonder of the Columbia Icefield and step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on the Athabasca Glacier.

At the Glacier Skywalk, you’ll be treated to an unobstructed views over the Sunwapta Valley. Other highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. At the end of your tour, you will be in Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Check into your hotel and enjoy everything this charming town has to offer.

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DAY 10 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL The day is yours to spend at your leisure in Jasper. In the evening, you’ll travel to the VIA Rail station and board the train for your journey west to Vancouver.

DAY 12 - VANCOUVER Explore Vancouver today with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout. The afternoon is yours to explore more of Vancouver.

DAY 13 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

DAY 11 - VANCOUVER Arrive in Vancouver this evening and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

Vancouver

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS In these terms and conditions, YLG means Yankee Leisure Group Pty Ltd. Operated by Yankee Leisure Group (YLG) • 500 Cummings Center, Suite 3100 • Beverly, MA 01915-9959 Sales office located at Level 14, Suite 4 • 70 Pitt Street • Sydney, NSW 2000

1 RESERVATIONS (1.a) To make a reservation visit our website at www.Railbookers.com.au, see your local travel agent or call YLG at 1300 938 534.

(1.b) By making a reservation with YLG, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.

(1.c) These terms and conditions are subject to the laws of the Australian State or Territory in which you live.

2 PAYMENTS 2.1 Deposits The following table sets out the deposit required depending on the number of days prior to departure that a booking is made: Days Prior to Departure:

Deposit required

91+ days $250 non-refundable deposit for any Rail & Sail and Rocky Mountaineer.

61+ days $250 non-refundable deposit for all other packages.

new tickets can be issued, the original tickets must be returned at your expense by registered post or courier service to Yankee Leisure Group, Attention: Ticketing, Level 14, Suite 4, 70 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.

(5.g) If you make a change, your booking may be adjusted to the then current pricing in effect at time of the change. We will advise you of any such re-pricing before you proceed with a change.

(5.h) Certain bookings may not be amended after Booking Confirmation, and a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements may apply in lieu of the cancellation charges specified in sections 2.6 and 2.7. These types of bookings will be specified in this document or notified to you prior to you making a reservation and paying a deposit.

2.6 Cancellation Charges for North American Rail Gateway Programs The following table sets out the cancellation charges that will apply depending on the number of days prior to departure that a booking is cancelled: Days Prior to Departure:

Cancellation charges

45 or more Non-refundable deposit is retained 44 - 22 days

25% of the trip

21 - 8 days

30% of the trip

7 - 1 days

50% of the trip

Day of departure 100% of the trip

1 – 60 days Full payment due at time of booking.

2.7 Cancellation Charges for Rail & Sail and Rocky Mountaineer

2.2 Final Payment

The following table sets out the cancellation charges that will apply depending on the number of days prior to departure that a booking is cancelled:

The balance of your payment (after any deposit) is due 60 days prior to departure on all packages, except that the balance is due 90 days prior to departure for any Rail & Sail or Rocky Mountaineer program.

2.3 Payment and Confirmation

Days Prior to Departure:

Cancellation charges

90 or more Non-refundable deposit is retained

(3.a) YLG accepts Visa®, MasterCard®, [Discover® Card,] American Express and bank transfers.

89 - 60 days

35% of the trip

59 - 30 days

50% of the trip

(3.b) Your booking is not confirmed, and payment is not deemed made until the deposit is received

by YLG and you receive a confirmation invoice (Booking Confirmation).

29 or fewer days

100% of the trip

(3.c) If you pay your deposit with a credit card, YLG will automatically charge the balance due 60 or 90 days prior to departure (as specified in section 2.2 above) to the same credit card used to make your deposit payment unless you advise YLG that you wish to use a different payment method.

(3.d) Bookings within 14 days of departure will be charged a $35 expedited mailing fee if paper documents are required. Any paper documents delivered outside of Australia will incur a minimum fee of $50, and the actual cost will be advised at the time of booking.

2.4 Booking Changes and Cancellations To make a change or cancel your holiday, contact your travel agent or call YLG directly.

2.5 Changes (5.a) An administration fee of $25 per person (per change) will be charged by YLG for any changes made to a reservation after a deposit or full payment is received by YLG. (5.b) Any changes made to a booking (including but not limited to rail changes or name changes) may result in the loss of the confirmed rail seat or sleeping car accommodation.

(5.c) YLG cannot guarantee the availability of requested changes.

(5.d) Changes after travel documents and tickets are issued will be treated as cancellations (see sections 2.7 and 2.8).

(5.e) If you make a change after travel documents and tickets are issued, you may need new travel documents and tickets.

(5.f) YLG charges a re-ticketing fee of $50 when it is necessary to reissue paper rail tickets. Before

3 REFUNDS (1.a) Please note that any request for refunds is subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.

(1.b) No refund will be made for unused services of less than 48 consecutive hours, unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by the traveller.

(1.c) There is no refund on rail tickets once they have been issued.

4 SPECIAL TERMS Rail and Sail, special events and peak travel periods may require a surcharge and may be subject to special payment, change and cancellation conditions. Details of these surcharges, payments and conditions will be specified in this document or notified to you prior to you making a reservation and paying a deposit (for example, this may be included with your initial invoice).

5 PRICES (1.a) Prices listed are quoted in Australian dollars (inclusive of GST), per person, double occupancy.

Our lowest prices may not be available on all days or for all sales. Single, triple, quad and child hotel rates may be available upon request.

(1.b) Not all accommodation types are available on all holidays.

(1.c) Hotel and room facilities vary and may be subject to additional fees. Some will require payment of local city taxes on arrival. Please contact us for details.

(1.d) We endeavour to ensure that pricing and other information in this document is accurate at the time of printing. Please note, however, that changes and errors occasionally occur. We

reserve the right to increase/decrease and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your Booking Confirmation occurs. Before you make a booking, we will give you the basic price for your chosen holiday. You should check all details before you make your booking. Upgrades or any other variations which you have requested are on a request basis with the Travel Providers and subject to availability, and prices for these will only be confirmed once the prices and availability has been confirmed by the Travel Providers.

(1.e) For all holidays, once you have accepted the basic price and a Booking Confirmation has been issued, that price is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges, unless you make changes.

(1.f) YLG cannot apply advertised promotions retroactively to existing reservations. Prices in this document may not be valid for group travel.

(1.g) YLG “package prices” are subject to change without notice prior to Booking Confirmation.

6 TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Tour prices do not include gratuities, baggage handling and other incidental charges. Where rental cars are available, the rental does not include state and local taxes, airport fees, loss damage waiver (LDW), fuel or surcharges on rental cars for drivers under age 25 (where applicable).

7 PRICE POLICY (1.a) All prices are based on rates known at the time of publication and expected to be in effect at the time of departure, and do not include airfare or rail from your home gateway (unless otherwise stated). Not all accommodation types are available on all holidays.

(1.b) Once full payment is received, and a Booking Confirmation is issued, YLG will guarantee that your purchase price will not increase unless you make a change to your purchase. Should the price change for whatever reason after deposit is received, you will be notified and will be able to agree to the change or cancel your reservation and obtain a full refund of monies paid.

8 OTHER INFORMATION Specific requests must be made at the time of booking and will be honoured at the discretion of the relevant Travel Provider. Bedding requests are not guaranteed. At some hotels, there will be an additional charge if a crib or rollaway bed is required, payable directly to the hotel.

9 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Individuals with mobility impairments and /or disabilities requiring special assistance, treatment or facilities must communicate any special needs to YLG when booking.

10 VISA & PASSPORTS (1.a) You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visas and passports, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, order and/or requirements of the countries you will visit.

(1.b) Passengers must consult the appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed; you are responsible for obtaining all visas and entry documents independently. YLG is not responsible for providing you with specific visa and passport information or documentation, for any fees associated with obtaining these documents, and YLG cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the passenger to carry correct documentation. All passengers travelling internationally are required to have a passport.

(1.c) Most countries require that the passport be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. It is recommended you have a minimum of three blank pages in your passport when travelling, as many countries require blank pages. Multiple-entry visas are required for some holidays. It is your responsibility to verify all visa and passport requirements. The process of obtaining a visa and/or passport can take up to three months or more.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (1.d) Some government agencies in foreign countries require YLG to collect and pass on certain personal and other details related to you, including but not limited to government-issued identification and passport details. If you fail to supply the details as requested fully and accurately, your trip may be interrupted or cancelled. There are no refunds for failure to provide documentation or failure to provide documentation by the time required.

(1.e) To enter and leave Australia, all Australian citizens must carry proof of citizenship such as a valid passport. Noncitizens must have a valid passport, visa or alien card that permits travel outside Australia. A “multiple entry” visa for return to Australia may be required. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for any visa, passport or documentation needed. Passengers travelling outside of Australia must provide date of birth, citizenship and passport information at the time of reservation. YLG is not responsible for any passenger that is denied entry into another country. If the remaining portion of the trip must be cancelled, the passenger is subject to the cancellation fees noted above and is responsible for all fees to return home. Contact your local consulate before travel for current and further information.

11 HOTELS (1.a) Hotels listed in the itinerary are intended to be used for all departures but cannot be guaranteed.

(1.b) In the event a hotel is not available an alternate hotel of equal or higher value will be used. No refunds are provided for hotel changes, and cancellation charges in sections 2.6 and 2.7 will apply where you make a cancellation following any such change.

(1.c) Hotel ratings and categories are meant to generally describe the differences among hotels, rooms and amenities. Ratings are not warranties of the properties used.

(1.d) A minimum-stay rule may apply at some hotels.

12 RAIL RESERVATIONS (1.a) Although we do our best to follow the routes noted on the itinerary there might be occasions when a different routing and/or departure time is necessary due to timetable variations or seat availability.

(1.b) Prices quoted are based on special fares negotiated with rail Travel Providers. Any change involving sleeper services will be quoted on an individual basis. In some instances, additional nonrefundable deposits may be required to cover rail reservation costs where rail tickets are committed to prior to collecting full and final payment from the clients. These instances will be specified in this document or notified to you prior to you making a reservation and paying a deposit (for example, this may be included with your initial invoice).

13 NAMES (1.a) All names, titles and initials of those travelling must be given at the time of booking and correspond to the name used in the passport of the individual travelling.

(1.b) If you provide us with incorrect passenger names, name changes may not be permitted, and you will either have to purchase a new ticket (subject to availability) or (where a name change is possible) pay an additional administration charge of $35 per change.

14 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Travel documents will be sent approximately 21 days prior to your departure, provided YLG has received full payment.

15 RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF YLG (1.a) YLG is responsible for selecting the Travel Providers for the travel arrangements described in this document.

(1.b) The services described in this document are furnished by Travel Providers who are independent contractors and not servants of or joint ventures, agents of or partners with YLG.

(1.c) YLG is an independent contractor that arranges travel-related services from the Travel Providers.

(1.d) YLG is not an agent of the customer, or of the Travel Providers, and does not in any manner directly provide the accommodations, transportation, meals or other travel-related services.

(1.e) To the maximum extent permitted by law, YLG is not responsible for personal loss or damage caused by any act or omission, intentional, negligent or otherwise, by any Travel Provider, or any circumstances beyond YLG’s control, including but not limited to routing changes and/or changes in type of equipment operated.

(1.f) All express or implied guarantees, warranties, representations, or other terms relating to these terms and conditions or its subject matter, not contained in these terms and conditions, are excluded from these terms and conditions to the maximum extent permitted by law.

(1.g) Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty or other term or condition, implied or imposed by any legislation which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. This may include the Australian Consumer Law which contains guarantees that protect the purchasers of goods and services in certain circumstances.

(1.h) If any guarantee, warranty, term or condition is implied or imposed in relation to this Agreement under the Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable legislation and cannot be excluded (a Non-Excludable Provision), and YLG is able to limit the customer’s remedy for a breach of the NonExcludable Provision, then the liability of YLG for breach of the Non-Excludable Provision is limited to one or more of the following at YLG’s option: (1.h.i) in the case of goods, the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods, the repair of the goods, the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods, or the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired; or (1.h.ii) in the case of services, the supplying of the services again, or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

(1.i) Subject to YLG’s obligations under the NonExcludable Provisions and to the maximum extent permitted by law: (1.i.i) the maximum aggregate liability of YLG for all claims under or relating to these terms and conditions or its subject matter, whether in contract, tort (including but not limited to negligence), in equity, under statute, based on fundamental breach or breach of a fundamental term or on any other basis, is limited to an amount equal to the fees paid by you to YLG. In calculating YLG’s aggregate liability under this paragraph, the parties must include any amounts paid or the value of any goods or services replaced, repaired or supplied by YLG for a breach of any Non-Excludable Provision; and (1.i.ii) YLG is not liable for, and no measure of damages will, under any circumstances, include any special, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings, whether in contract, tort (including but not limited to negligence), in equity, under statute, based on fundamental breach or breach of a fundamental term or on any other basis, whether or not such loss or damage was foreseeable and even if advised of the possibility of the loss or damage.

16 EVENTS BEYOND OUR CONTROL – FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by any event which we or the Travel Provider(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid (Force Majeure). These Force Majeure events include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, civil strife, terrorist activity and its consequences or the threat of such activity, riot, the act of any government or other national or local authority including but

not limited to port or river authorities, industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster and adverse weather, sea, ice and river conditions and all similar events outside our or the Travel Provider(s) control. Advice from the Department or Foreign Affairs and Travel to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We will follow the advice given by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Travel.

17 RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK®) (1.a) Amtrak is responsible for only the rail transportation it provides in connection with YLG tour packages. Amtrak disclaims liability, and is not responsible, for (1) any act or omission of YLG or any other service provider; or (2) any accommodations, services, features or other transportation of the tour package.

(1.b) All rail passenger transportation via Amtrak shall be provided under its terms and conditions of carriage which shall constitute the sole contract between Amtrak and the purchaser of these tours and / or passenger.

(1.c) Fares, time schedules, routes, equipment, services, products, accessibility information, customs information and all other information are (1) not guaranteed, (2) provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, (3) subject to change without notice and (4) form no part of the contract between Amtrak and a customer. A possibility exists that there may be errors or inaccuracies. Although Amtrak attempts to ensure accuracy, Amtrak makes no guarantees as to the completeness or correctness and disclaims any liabilities for any errors.

(1.d) Amtrak disclaims liability for inconvenience, expense or damage resulting from errors, shortage of equipment or delayed trains, except that when such a delay causes a passenger to miss a guaranteed connection, Amtrak will provide alternate transportation on Amtrak, another carrier or overnight hotel accommodations at the discretion of Amtrak. Amtrak acts only as selling agent for thruway connecting carriers and disclaims liability for travel on other carriers.

(1.e) Neither Amtrak nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, advertisers or sponsors, nor our or their directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants, agents or other representatives, are responsible or liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business or lost profits), under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other theory arising out of or relating in any way to any product or service purchased from or through Amtrak.

(1.f) Amtrak assumes no liability for fragile, valuable, perishable articles or untagged baggage.

(1.g) Amtrak reserves the right to refuse to carry passengers who pose a hazard to health, safety or security or whose conduct is objectionable in Amtrak’s exclusive judgment.

(1.h) Amtrak’s terms and conditions are subject to the laws of the District of Columbia, USA.

18 PRIVACY Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found at www.railbookers.com.au.

19 TRAVEL INSURANCE (a) We strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance to protect your purchase. (b) When you are ready to get a quote or to make a purchase, simply contact your local travel agent or YLG at 1300 938 534.

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